Chapter 1169 1169 Invitation

Chapter 1176 Invitation

Although she is young, her appearance is destined to be a beauty in the future. Compared with her mother's appearance, she has more of the shadow of Tokiomi's mother when she was young.

It was evening, and night had not yet fallen.

When Tokiomi arrived at his wife's hometown, he did not intend to step into the gate of Zen City. Now Tokiomi is one of the Masters seeking the Holy Grail, and has long been in the land of Shura. In order to protect his wife and daughter, he entrusted them to Zen City, and this territory does not allow bloody invasion.

Rin looked at her father who called her out of the door but did not say a word with a nervous expression. Her father did not just come to see her, but came with something very important. The girl understood this intuitively.

He had made up his mind not to see his daughter until the end of the battle. What made him waver was the sudden death of Father Risei last night.

The old priest was his father's good friend and watched Tokiomi grow up. Under the secret agreement between the two parties, he supported Tokiomi from behind. For Tokiomi, this was the biggest factor that made him confident of victory.

Of course, Tokiomi is not the kind of person who would be at a loss if he loses his backing. But it is also an indisputable fact that a dark cloud called "what if" has appeared on the road to victory that he has been sure of until now.

Just like the experienced and stubborn priest suddenly fell down - his confidence was also weakened by half.

Until yesterday, the situation of the Holy Grail War was almost equivalent to victory for Tokiomi. But due to the death of his reliable companion, he is now ready to throw himself into the battlefield filled with smoke as a fighter.

If... this is the last time he talks to Rin?

What should he say to the young girl in front of him.

"..."

Rin swallowed her saliva and looked at her father, waiting for him to speak to her.

Tokiomi knew that his daughter respected and admired him as a father.

He knew that what he said to his daughter today would definitely determine Rin's future path in the future.

No - there is no doubt about the future, it has already been decided. Rin has no choice but to take over as the sixth-generation head of the Tosaka family.

Perhaps it was this thought that made Tokiomi feel a little guilty towards his daughter.

He squatted down and put his hand on Rin's head - at this moment, Rin suddenly widened her eyes in surprise.

Seeing his daughter's reaction, Tokiomi remembered that he had never touched his daughter's head like this before.

It was normal for Rin to be surprised. It was also the first time that Tokiomi realized that he didn't know how to be gentle to his daughter.

"Rin... help the association before you become an adult, and the future path will be left to you to judge. If it's you, it's okay to be alone."

He was a little hesitant at first and didn't know what to say, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he began to talk nonstop.

He had thought of many "for example", and there were many things that needed to be conveyed. How to deal with the treasures in the house, that is, the gems, and the things inherited from the master, the conventions of the underground workshop - and so on, Tokiomi grasped the key points and came to Rin who was listening carefully one by one.

Although it has not been engraved yet, in fact, Rin has been designated as the head of the next generation of the Tosaka family.

Talking off topic.

Tosaka Tokiomi is definitely not a genius.

Compared with previous members of the Tohsaka clan, his aptitude is only mediocre.

The reason why Tokiomi is now a skilled and respected magician is largely because he has always faithfully followed the family motto.

That's why he can always be calm and elegant -

If you want to get "ten" results, you must practice "twenty". To pass all kinds of cruel training gracefully and calmly has become Tokiomi's creed. If you have to say what he is better than others, then perhaps it is only the two things of complete self-discipline and self-denial.

At the same time, as his master and the previous clan leader, his father should have fully foreseen how difficult his son's journey would be with his ambition to be a magician. Therefore, when the previous generation handed over the magic seal to Tokiomi, he asked his son again - "Do you want to inherit the family business?"

This question is very ritualistic and is just a polite remark. As the eldest son, Tokiomi has been educated on how to become a leader since he was a child. This pride cultivated since childhood has made him have no other dreams in life.

Even so——he still had to take the approach of "asking questions", which meant that Tokiomi still had an incomplete "room for choice".

Now thinking about it, this was the greatest gift given to Tokiomi by his father, the previous clan leader.

Tōsaka Tokiomi decided to enter the path of magic through his own consciousness, and was determined not to be at the mercy of fate.

It was this realization that gave Tokiomi a steely will. Since then, it was this proud arrogance of "this is the lifestyle I chose" that supported him through the days of harsh training.

If I could also give the treasure I got from my father to my daughter——Tokiomi thought sadly.

But, this is no longer possible.

For Rin and Sakura, they had no room for choice from the beginning.

One of them is full element, five-composite attribute, and the other is imaginary element, imaginary attribute. The two sisters both have rare qualifications equivalent to miracles. This has exceeded the scope of so-called talent and is almost equivalent to a spell.

Devilishness will attract devilishness. People who stand out from the rules will inevitably "attract" the same abnormal experiences. This is not something that can be controlled by their own will. There is only one way to deal with this fate - consciously step out of the rules.

Tokiomi's daughters have no other way to deal with the devil hidden in their blood except to understand the way of magic and practice it themselves. And the fact that the protection of the Tosaka family can only be given to one of them, I don't know how long Tokiomi has been tormented. The one who does not become the heir will fall into all kinds of strange events because of his own blood, and will be in trouble. If the Magic Association finds such an "ordinary person", those guys will be happy to soak her in formalin as a specimen in the name of protection.

Because of this, the Matou family's desire to get Sakura as an adopted daughter is tantamount to a gift from God. They have obtained a way to enable both of their beloved daughters to inherit the first-class way of magic, not be bound by blood ties, and open up their own lives. At this time, Tokiomi can be said to have been freed from the burden of being a father.

But can it really be done? ——Tokiomi didn't even have confidence, and this question tormented him from time to time.

With Rin's talent, she should be able to understand the secrets of the magic path more easily than Tokiomi.

So compared to choosing to embark on this path with her own will, how painful it would be to try to escape fate and finally embark on this path.

If he couldn't give any guidance to Rin in the trials she was about to face and just left without returning - would such a Tousaka Tokiomi be considered a competent father?

As if asking the confusion in his heart, Tokiomi once again concentrated all his thoughts on his hands on Rin's head.

Rin let his big hand stroke her head, but her black eyes still stared at her father motionlessly. There was no uneasiness or doubt in her eyes.

"——Ah, is that so."

This unconditional admiration and trust finally brought Tokiomi the answer.

There was no need to apologize to this child, nor to worry about her future path. Facing the proud eldest son of the Tousaka family, the dying generation no longer had to give any instructions.

"Rin, the Holy Grail will eventually appear. It is the duty of the Tosaka family to seize the Holy Grail, and more importantly, this is the inevitable path for a magician."

The girl nodded firmly, and her eyes filled Tokiomi's heart with pride.

Even when he became the head of the family, Tokiomi did not feel so proud.

"Then I'm leaving. You know what's going to happen next."

"Yes - have a good trip, father."

Rin answered resolutely in a clear voice. Tokiomi nodded and stood up.

He looked up and glanced into the house, just in time to meet the eyes of Aoi who was standing at the window and peeking out.

In his eyes, there was trust and encouragement.

In her eyes looking back at him, there was gratitude and assurance.

Just like that, Tokiomi turned his back to his wife and daughter, and left the Zenjo Residence without looking back.

Confusion is a shadow that arises from an uncalm heart. This is far from elegance.

Keep the family motto in mind, and Rin's eyes told him this again.

If he still felt guilty about his daughter, then it must be because of his failure and his inability to realize his long-cherished wish through the Holy Grail.

In front of Rin, if he wanted to be a father who could hold his head high, then Tohsaka Tokiomi had to become a perfect magician.

Only in this way could he complete the magic of the Tohsaka family with his own hands.

To be a truly perfect father who was worthy of teaching and guiding his daughter.

With a new determination, Tohsaka Tokiomi set out on his way home in the dusk.

Heading to Fuyuki again.

Soon, night would fall.

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Regarding the late-night meeting at the Fuyuki Church, Tohsaka Tokiomi naturally stipulated the number of participants in the conditions.

In addition to the Masters and Servants of both parties, each party could bring an escort.

For Irisviel, who had difficulty acting alone, she had never thought that there would be such a condition. If she were to accidentally be trapped in a battlefield in the future, she would not be able to borrow Saber's power. If Maiya was by her side at that time, she would be able to feel much more at ease.

Of course, as a condition of equality, there was one more person besides Tōsaka Tokiomi and Archer. Finally, when Tokiomi introduced the accompanying person to Irisviel and the others as if nothing had happened, their faces changed.

"Let me introduce you, Kotomine Kirei - my apprentice. Although he was once someone who fought with you, it is now in the past. He lost his Servant and has given up the power of Master for a long time."

Is that all? Irisviel cast a suspicious look at him, but Tokiomi looked calm and didn't seem to plan to say anything more. I don't know if he was looking down on her. If not - then he might not know the past between Irisviel and Kotomine Kirei.

This is also very likely. It is hard to imagine that Emiya Kiritsugu would be so wary of a man who is willing to be a minion of others. In this case, the possibility that Kotomine Kirei was acting alone with Tōsaka Tokiomi on his back is very high. Irisviel and Maiya stared at Kirei with cold eyes, who didn't even frown and saluted them. For those who had not expected that the relationship between Tōsaka Tokiomi and Kotomine Kirei would be exposed right from the start, they now had to immediately rethink how to deal with this meeting.

Saber leaned against the wall leisurely behind Tokiomi and others, staring intently at the red-eyed Servant. Tonight, Archer also removed his fighting stance and put on an ordinary outfit consistent with this era. Although the clothing decorated with leather and enamel looks full of wicked splendor, it doesn't feel out of place at all when paired with the overwhelming presence of this golden heroic spirit.

His blood-colored eyes seemed to peel off Saber's clothes just by looking at her, licking her soft skin, and there was undisguised desire in his eyes. Although this aroused Saber's urge to draw her sword and fight immediately, when she thought of Irisviel, she could only endure it now.

"I would be very grateful if you could come here at your invitation."

I don’t know if he sensed the urgency of the three women, but Tokiomi offered the opening remarks diligently.

"This Holy Grail War is finally about to enter its most important phase. Currently, the only ones left are the Masters of the 'Three Founding Families' and one person who suddenly broke in - then, everyone from Einzbern Do you have any thoughts on this battle situation?”

"No."

After answering in a cold and clear voice, Irisviel continued to speak boldly.

"We have the strongest Saber, so there is no need to secretly act according to the situation. Now we just need to move towards victory like this."

"I see--"

Tokiomi laughed out loud with a hint of provocation.

"Then, please allow me to share my personal opinion. Putting aside our mutual combat prowess, let's talk about Berserker and Rider first. Of course, our ultimate goal is to retain the 'Founding Three Families' so that in the end The ownership of the Holy Grail was determined in the battle. But unfortunately, due to the Matou family's strategic mistake, a Servant that required a lot of magic power was summoned to a fragile Master. It seems that they will perish sooner or later. It will be Rider. You should also know about the power of that heroic spirit Iskandar."

Tokiomi paused, waiting for Irisviel to react. But seeing that she was still silent, Tokiomi continued.

"A new participant appeared out of nowhere and actually reached out to the Holy Grail, which holds a long-cherished wish for two thousand years. Doesn't Einzbern feel very uncomfortable about this?"

"As for the new participants, isn't it the same for Tohsaka and Matou?"

Normally, Irisviel would never speak so brazenly. But tonight's strategy is to completely suppress Tokiomi. When she abandoned her usual gentleness and virtuousness and stood up to confront others proudly, she was as divine as a beautiful and strong queen.