Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 473 Without realizing it, he turned from innocent to treacherous?

Only after experiencing pain do we realize the weight of life.

By the time Matou Kariya understood the meaning of those words, it was too late for regrets.

The treatment scene was like a bizarre B-movie horror film. No extra props were needed; every limb was real, far surpassing the fakes prepared by the prop team. There were also plenty of blood packs.

Most importantly, the actors' performances are top-notch. Their screams are moving, and their struggles are incredibly realistic. They are more than qualified to win an award for Best Actor.

By the time the treatment was over, Matou Kariya had regained a healthy body free of any hidden ailments, except for the skin under his head, which was as fair and tender as a baby's...

He seemed to have suffered a major mental shock, his eyes were vacant as he huddled in a corner of the room, hugging his knees and trembling.

"Is it really necessary? I have a magic trick that blocks out pain, which is theoretically more effective than anesthesia."

After throwing the blood-stained saw to the ground and examining Matou Kariya for a moment, Lu Ke felt that his treatment had been quite successful.

Matou Kariya's face turned pale, and it took him a while to move his lips. "You might as well just use anesthesia to make me lose consciousness."

Who understands the horror of seeing your body cut to pieces and then growing back?
There was no pain, but there was a tactile sensation, sometimes light, sometimes heavy. The area that could be felt gradually shrank and then expanded. Even with my eyes closed, there was a strong fishy smell in my nose, and I could hear the sound of flesh and bone being cut.

Sanity value is dropping drastically!
"Don't be so picky about free treatment. I'm not asking you for a consultation fee."

Lu Ke was completely unresponsive to the patients' accusations.

Leaving aside children, it's impossible to expect a close adult male to take meticulous care of someone.

"Didn't you already take my Berserker?"

"What are you talking about? Xiaolan only followed me because she recognized my personal charm. You should thank me for helping you get rid of this hot potato."

Lu Ke's tone was natural and fluent, without the slightest hint of embarrassment.

Kariya Matou: ...Shameless!
Were you just cursing me in your mind?

Luke slowly took out a stack of photos from his pocket and waved them in front of Matou Kariya.

"Well, there's no other way but to send these photos to the Tohsaka family."

Kariya Matou's lips twitched as he looked at Sora, who was barely clothed, the lancer who was shirtless and posing as if he had won a battle, and Director Ken who was fast asleep with his head covered.

"Oh, sorry, I picked up the wrong one, this is the one you should have."

Luke slapped his forehead, looking very frustrated, and pretended to take out a new photo.

"I'm sorry, I repaid kindness with ingratitude and misjudged you with narrow-minded prejudice. I'm ashamed of the help you gave me. Please forgive me!"

Matou Kariya slid down to his knees at lightning speed, pressing his head to the ground in the position of a Tsuchikage (earth throne), speaking at an astonishing pace, with no pauses in between.

"Knowing you're wrong means there's still hope. I'm not petty, and I don't hold grudges, so you don't need to worry about me getting revenge later."

Lu Ke then fabricated a scene of Tohsaka Tokiomi and Aoi talking and implanted it deep into Matou Kariya's mind. For the next three years, he would dream about this scene every time he had a dream.

He usually settles his debts on the spot.

After lighting a nicotine cigarette, which is harmful to health but pleasurable, and exhaling a few puffs of smoke, Lu Ke leisurely spoke:
"I'll have Ran escort you out of Fuyuki City later. Don't come back anytime soon."

After all, he was a former Master, and the Matou family is a magical family that designed the Command Seals system. Even if they lose their Servant, they might still have a way to make a comeback.

In the eyes of the other Masters, Kariya is somewhat of a threat. If left unattended, he will most likely be killed by some righteous ally with a righteous sniper rifle.

"understood."

Surprisingly, Kariya Matou did not object and calmly accepted the result, probably understanding that after losing Lancelot, an ordinary person no longer had the ability to change anything.

"Caster, you know so much about us, is it because you come from the future?"

"Ask if you have any questions. Don't try to find out my identity. I would be upset if a patient I finally cured suddenly suffered brain damage."

Considering that he was the one who had won Lancelot's heart, Luke answered with a little more patience.

"Hmm... If Tokiomi Tohsaka loses the Holy Grail War, will he return to his family and take good care of Aoi and Rin?"

Lu Ke stroked his chin: "The pursuit of the Root by traditional magicians is a deep-rooted instinct. However, if he fails this time, he will probably choose to focus on cultivating Rin and let her try to reach the Root after his daughter has brought glory to the Tohsaka family."

"I see..." Matou Kariya looked a little disappointed.

"They're a family of three, what right do you, an outsider, have to jump around like that?"

"There are four: Aoi's child and Sakura."

Matou Kariya corrected her earnestly, then sighed as he thought of Sakura who had been sent away, "I wonder if that child is doing well."

It's lucky that Sakura didn't end up in the Matou family. Although I don't know what kind of magic the magician family that adopted Sakura used, it's still better than having her body modified and practicing magic in a pile of Crest Worms.

Lu Ke replied nonchalantly, "Don't worry, she's doing fine. You can go on your journey in peace."

Kariya Matou: ...It sounds like you're cursing him to die.

He summoned Lancelot and instructed him to escort Matou Kariya away. Luke then took the spirit-like Dimurdo back to the mansion in the new city district.

When Lu Ke opened the door, he wasn't greeted by Sakura, who immediately rushed over to hug his leg. Instead, he heard the sound of playing cards coming from the Magic Workshop's living room.

Yes, it's unambiguous playing poker.

Lu Ke raised an eyebrow, slowed his pace, and crept into the living room. As expected, he saw two little girls engrossed in playing Texas Hold'em on the coffee table.

Rin Tohsaka had notes stuck to her forehead, cheeks, and nose, and despite holding a pretty good "straight flush" in her hand, she still looked like she was facing a formidable enemy.

On the contrary, Sakura's face was clean and clear. Compared to her quiet and aloof demeanor last time, she seemed more relaxed and at ease, with a faint smile on her face.

"Sister, aren't you going to start playing the cards yet? It's been so long!"

"Seriously, don't interrupt my thinking! Sakura, are you doing this on purpose?!"

When no one else was around, Rin Tohsaka became more lively and relaxed, glaring at Sakura with her round eyes, revealing a look of resentment.

She came specifically to visit her sister and also wanted to freeload a meal, but the wait was too long, so on a whim, she decided to play cards with Sakura.

As a result, they lost miserably.

Damn it, she used to win so easily, and I even had to let her win to appease Sakura, but now the situation is completely reversed!
Rin Tohsaka was unusually sullen, looking at the cards in her hand with a sense of irritation.

This is a matter of course.

As a disciple of a top-notch con artist... psychologist, even though he didn't learn "mind interference" magic due to his age, he began the preliminary training for this magic.

Sakura's daily routine at home involves observing people's micro-expressions and micro-movements to understand their thoughts, feelings, and psychological state, and then using tactics such as inducing, feigning attacks, and bluffing.

She would certainly suffer a crushing defeat against a seasoned veteran like Lu Ke, but against the straightforward and arrogant Rin, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she would beat him to a pulp.

You have luck, I have methods!
Sakura, having tasted victory for the first time, remained outwardly obedient and docile, but inwardly she felt a surge of triumph, and a subtle smile appeared on her lips.

The girl, who had been overshadowed by her sister's dazzling brilliance, finally broke free from her constraints. This gave her a sense of exhilaration, as if she had finally gotten her revenge. She felt that winning just once meant nothing, and that she would surpass her sister in every way from now on.

She wanted her sister to experience pain too!

Luke: ...

What, Sakura Tendo!
I have a feeling this child has been spoiled, turned into a seemingly innocent but actually cunning person. Lu Ke coughed lightly, interrupting the girls' card game.

"Alas!!!"

Startled by Luke's sudden appearance behind her, Rin Tohsaka let out a cry like a frightened kitten and huddled on the sofa.

"Teacher, you're back!"

Sakura's eyes lit up. She threw down the cards in her hand and skillfully went forward to hug his leg.

Lu Ke patted Xiaoying's head and said, "You two sisters had a lot of fun."

"Yeah! Because it's been so long since I played cards with my sister!"

Sakura, unlike her usual sullen self, delivered her victory declaration with a sweet smile. She glanced at Rin Tohsaka without leaving a trace, and her smile deepened when she noticed that Rin was pouting and sulking.

Lu Ke, who had a clear view of everything, felt that this child had been suppressing his emotions for too long. He suggested that Lu Ke should call Rin over from time to time to lose a few times and make his little apprentice happy.
Unaware of the situation, Rin Tohsaka, the unfortunate one, pouted, glanced at the royal flush that Sakura had abandoned, then at Luke, and gave a haughty snort.

"It was just a coincidence; we'll win it back next time."

Of course, she wouldn't forget the boast she made in front of Lu Ke, such as "It doesn't matter how my sister grows up" and "She is the challenger."

In situations like this, you have to be magnanimous and pretend to be indifferent.

The Tohsaka family motto: Uphold elegance!
But her elegance vanished the next second as a large hand covered her head and gently rubbed it, as tenderly as an elder praising a child.

"Rin is really good too, let's win it back next time."

Rin Tohsaka blushed slightly, looking a little embarrassed, and turned away, refusing to accept the praise as a loser.

"It's getting late, it's time for dinner, so I'll take my leave now."

The key point of this sentence is "it's dinner time".

Sakura, who completely understood what Rin wanted, smiled sweetly and waved her little hand.

"Take care, sister. Come visit again anytime. I won't see you off."

After sending off the three farewells, Rin Tohsaka suddenly stiffened, her face flushed red, unable to understand why her and her sister's chemistry was so poor that the other sister couldn't receive her signals at all.

Luke tapped Sakura on the head. "Don't be so rude, Rin. Stay and have dinner with us."

"No need, I have no appetite!"

Rin Tohsaka snorted and started walking towards the door.

…………

After one hour.

The haughty young lady with twin ponytails licked the last bit of oil off her plate, shedding tears of no regret for her lost elegance and composure.

She wanted to walk, but her tongue and stomach wouldn't listen to her!
These two mischievous little devils told her that she had become a prisoner of delicious food and could not extricate herself.

When Rin Tohsaka, beaming with happiness, bid farewell with the determination to "come again next time," Luke secretly instructed Dimuludo to ensure her safe return home.

…………

The third day of the Holy Grail War.

Luke got up early and began patrolling Fuyuki City with his two vicious dogs. His route was planned to go from the new city through the Fuyuki Bridge to Fukayama Town, and then turn back.

Upon arriving at their first patrol stop, a bustling commercial street, they spotted someone they knew.

Amidst the bustling crowd, Rider Iskandar, wearing a white T-shirt with a map of "Grand Strategy" printed on it and cheap shorts, stood out with his burly and robust physique.

Especially with the slender and graceful Master Webber standing next to him.

The two are currently standing in front of a striking device, playing a challenge game. They use hammers to strike the mechanism below, and the recoil will cause the iron block in the vertical rod to rise. Reaching the top means the challenge is successful.

The registration fee is 1,000 yen, and a successful challenge will earn you a reward of 100,000 yen.

The mechanisms inside are full of hidden tricks, and it would be difficult for ordinary people to successfully challenge them and take away the prize money, but with the power of a Servant, it is naturally not difficult at all.

Seeing the iron block fly out of its limit after being hit by Rider's heavy blow, the boss felt a wave of dizziness, cursed inwardly, and shakily handed over the bonus.

"Weber, didn't you say that making money is hard these days? I feel it's pretty easy."

Rider took the prize money, took out 1,000 yen, handed it to the boss, and grinned widely.

"Try it again!"

boss:……

Faced with the boss's stern face and the stares of the onlookers, Webber covered his eyes in shame and tugged at Rider's sleeve, trying to get him to leave.

As a result, it bounced off and fell to the ground with a thud.

This master-servant team is still so interesting.

Seeing this, Luke smiled and gently raised his hand. The surrounding crowd's gazes wavered for a moment, as if they had forgotten the fun they had just had, as well as the attention-grabbing Rider and Webber. Within seconds, they scattered like birds and beasts.

"Oh, isn't this Caster? Lancer's here too, and that's... Berserker?"

Rider grinned, revealing his white teeth, and walked forward without any hesitation, ignoring Webber's desperate attempts to stop him.

"Lancelot, thanks to Master's help, I have returned to normal from my berserk state," Lancelot politely introduced himself.

With untamed Servants present, Luke also showed an approachable and gentle smile.

"What are you doing? Are you short of money?"

“It’s really scarce. Webber is a penniless wretch who has nothing. As my Master, he doesn’t even have the money to host a banquet, and I have to personally raise funds.”

Rider spoke frankly, scratching his head to illustrate his current predicament.

Lu Keming asked knowingly, "A banquet?"

"A banquet of kings! Kings who have made their mark on history throughout the ages are discussing and deciding the fate of the Holy Grail. How does that sound? It sounds pretty good, doesn't it!"

Rider is full of passion; his voice is rugged and bold, and his delivery is incredibly infectious.

Lu Ke nodded: "That sounds pretty good. So, how are your preparations going?"

"Everything is fine, just a little bit of a difficulty."

Rider used his index finger and thumb to make a small gap.

"Hmm, what specific difficulties are you facing?"

"Uh... it's just that we don't have enough money, the actors (King of Glory) are undecided, and there's no script (process) yet."

"Great project! I, Fujimaru Ritsuka, will invest!"

(End of this chapter)