章 19: Tohsaka Family!
The next day.
Fuyuki City.
Today is very lively because the entire Matou house had turned into a block of ice sculpture overnight.
The crowd gathered, continuously expressing their surprise. Although it is already near winter, it's not yet the time for snow to fall and freeze. Why did it suddenly freeze? Moreover, only the Matou house is frozen.
This ice is still so solid that it can't even be cracked.
As the crowd speculated about the cause, a man in a priest's outfit, an elderly figure, walked towards the Matou house.
This priest was Kotomine Risei, a member of the Fuyuki City Kotomine Church.
Upon seeing this priest, the crowd quickly parted to make way.
Because Kotomine Risei is well-known for handling mysterious events and their destructive consequences, people regarded him as a famous figure. Although they didn't understand why such an incident would require a priest to explain it, they still made way for him.
After all, anything could turn into an explosion, and he's more familiar with it than most.
In the distance, Tohsaka Tokiomi and Kotomine Kirei were watching the Matou house.
"What happened here? Why would the Matou house be frozen? Was it caused by a mage?" Tohsaka Tokiomi furrowed his brow.
He had just brought Sakura to the Matou house, and now this had happened.
"Kirei, have you managed to break the spell?" Tohsaka Tokiomi asked the man beside him.
"Sorry, master. Whether it's using fire or tools to break it, nothing can shatter the ice," Kotomine Kirei said with a blank expression, his face unchanged, speaking respectfully.
"Is it magic?" Tohsaka Tokiomi asked, astonished. The ice had surpassed the level of magical understanding.
"No, master, I don't detect any traces of magical spells," Kotomine Kirei responded.
Tohsaka Tokiomi was even more surprised upon hearing this. Not even magic? Yet, this situation could still be created?
Since the entire Matou house was frozen, they couldn't even enter.
Tohsaka Tokiomi had already concluded in his mind that Tohsaka Sakura must be frozen inside, and would likely die from the cold.
At this moment, Tohsaka Tokiomi's expression turned dark. Damn it, who did this, and why did they do this?
After much effort, he finally found a magical family that could allow his daughter to inherit a Magic Crest. Yet, the family was destroyed, and even his own daughter was lost.
Upon returning to the Tohsaka house, Tohsaka Tokiomi saw a woman with an elegant demeanor, her hair a soft ash color, sitting on the sofa.
This woman was Tohsaka Sakura's mother, Tohsaka Tokiomi's wife, Tohsaka Aoi.
Her maiden name was Zenjou Aoi, born into the Zenjou family. While the Zenjou family had ancestors who were magi generations ago, she herself had no connection to magic.
However, traces of magical factors still flowed in her bloodline. It was precisely because of this that Tohsaka Tokiomi proposed to her and received her acceptance. Together, they had two daughters, Tohsaka Rin and Tohsaka Sakura.
When Aoi saw Tohsaka Tokiomi enter, she immediately stood up and rushed to him, anxiously asking, "Where is Sakura? Dear, what happened to our daughter...?"
Tohsaka Tokiomi's expression darkened, and he shook his head.
Aoi instantly realized what had happened. Her face froze, her eyes turned blank, and she fainted on the spot.
Outside the room, a small head peeked in, observing the conversation and tense atmosphere.
Tohsaka Rin, Sakura's older sister, had noticed her beloved younger sister was missing earlier that morning. After carefully eavesdropping, she learned that her father had sent Sakura to another family the previous day.
Just as she was about to confront her father and demand an explanation, she overheard the devastating news about Sakura.
Seeing her grieving parents, Rin didn't dare to say anything.
Cautiously returning to her room, she was now filled with anger.
She wanted to find the culprit and avenge her sister. But as she considered her lack of power, her expression became downcast.
At that moment, she suddenly noticed crimson markings appearing on the back of her hand.
What was this? A Command Seal for the Holy Grail War. As the heir of the Tohsaka family, she naturally knew what it was. Her father also had one on his hand.
She had heard that the Holy Grail was a miraculous artifact capable of granting any wish.
At that moment, Rin's eyes lit up. Of course! She could use the Grail to wish for Sakura's salvation. Summoning a Servant would also grant her the power for revenge.
However, without a relic, what could she summon?
Rin pondered in frustration.
Eventually, she thought about it. A genius magus like her wouldn't need a relic to summon an excellent Servant!
Rin ultimately decided to summon directly, without a relic.
—
Germany, Einzbern household.
In a room, Tohsaka Sakura lay quietly asleep on a bed.
It felt as if Sakura had been having a very long dream. In her dream, she saw herself being abandoned by her parents and sister.
She was captured by a monstrous figure resembling a demon and thrown into a basement filled with grotesque and terrifying insects. Just as the insects were about to devour her,
A handsome youth, like an angel descending from the heavens, appeared. He destroyed all the insects and the monstrous demon, then took her to paradise.
The scene shifted to a bright blue sky, with fields covered in beautiful blooming flowers.
Sakura had grown up, wearing a snow-white wedding dress. Step by step, she walked toward a figure. That figure turned around, revealing a handsome man.
The man smiled at Sakura, took her hand, and exchanged wedding vows with her. Finally, the two figures embraced as one.
After that, Sakura woke up. Seeing the unfamiliar surroundings, she couldn't help but feel nervous.
She realized that being abandoned by her parents was not just a dream. Thinking of this, she began to panic.
She feared that she had not been saved and was still in that hellish place.
"Rizel-nii!" Sakura cried out desperately.
She quickly stood up and ran outside, searching for Rizel's figure.
At that moment, a clear voice called out behind her.
"Sakura, you're awake. Come have breakfast."
Sakura quickly turned around and saw the person she most wanted to see.
"Rizel-nii!" Sakura threw herself into Rizel's arms.
Softly, she said, "I... I thought you didn't want me anymore."
"How could I not? With such an adorable Sakura as my little sister, I'd consider myself lucky," Rizel said, patting Sakura's head.
"Come, let me introduce you to everyone," Rizel said, leading Sakura toward the dining room.
Hearing this, Sakura's eyes dimmed slightly. 'Just his little sister?'
No, she thought. She didn't want to just be his little sister. She had to make it like it was in her dream.
Tohsaka Sakura silently set a goal for herself.
After arriving at the dining room and being introduced to Irisviel and Illya, everyone began eating.
Sakura sat in her seat, sipping milk, quietly observing Irisviel.
'So this is my rival?' She looked at Irisviel's figure, then at herself. 'I can't compare...'
Sakura felt a pang of despair.
But then she perked up as a thought crossed her mind: 'No, I'm still growing. In the future, I might not be any worse than her. Besides, by then, she'll be old, and Rizel-nii will be mine.'
Thinking of this, Sakura smiled dreamily.
Illya, sitting nearby, noticed Sakura's expression and couldn't help but feel pity.
'Poor Sakura,' she thought, 'after going through such an ordeal, she must still be suffering its effects.'
'Looks like I'll need to take care of her more in the future.'
At that moment, Rizel suddenly noticed a Command Seal appearing on the back of Sakura's hand. He approached her.
"Sakura, that wasn't there before, was it?" Rizel asked, holding her hand.
"Ah, isn't this the Command Seal father often mentioned? Like the ones used for the Holy Grail War?" Sakura curiously remarked as she examined the markings, which resembled those her father had.
"That's right. In fact, I'm also a participant, and so is Illya. Having a Command Seal means you're qualified to enter the Holy Grail War," Rizel said with a sigh.
"Ah? So I can participate too?" Sakura asked.
"That's correct, but it also means you might have to face your father as an opponent," Rizel replied with a serious expression.
Sakura frowned, recalling how her father had abandoned her and nearly consigned her to a living hell.
With determination, she declared, "I want to participate."
Seeing her resolve, Rizel didn't try to stop her. He gently patted her head.
"Alright. Don't worry, nii-san will protect you."
Sakura closed her eyes, thoroughly enjoying the warmth of Rizel's touch.
At that moment, a brilliant light enveloped Rizel.
When everyone realized what had happened, Rizel was already gone without a trace.
"Rizel-nii!!!" Sakura cried out.
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