Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

The Tohsaka family mansion, the underground magic workshop.

A flash of golden light, and Gilgamesh's figure reappeared in the center of the magic circle, but his face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

Tokiomi Tohsaka immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, you have returned."

"What's the situation? Who exactly are they...?"

"Time—"

Gilgamesh's crimson eyes were fixed on the man before him. "You've got some nerve... daring to use a Command Spell on me."

Sensing the undisguised displeasure of this Golden King, Tokiomi Tohsaka felt a chill run down his spine, but outwardly maintained his elegance and composure: "Please calm down, Your Majesty. I had no choice but to use a Command Spell. I sensed just now that the opponent's strength was unfathomable, even capable of withstanding your Noble Phantasm. To ensure absolute safety, I..."

"Can it withstand my Noble Phantasm?"

Gilgamesh sneered, but then he remembered how easily Tiamat had neutralized EA not long ago. His anger gradually subsided, and his tone became somewhat unnatural and strange: "Hmph... There was indeed a bit of an accident."

He didn't explain in detail, but simply waved his hand: "That Caster... if you don't want to suffer any losses, find out his identity as soon as possible."

Tokiomi Tohsaka's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately replied respectfully, "Yes, I will do it right now."

As he said this, a sense of confusion quickly flashed through his mind.

Who is this caster who can make even the King of Heroes suffer a loss?

……

When I returned to my luxury apartment suite in the new city, the snowstorm outside seemed to have subsided a bit, but the air was still icy cold.

The room was quietly warmed by the heating, and an enticing aroma of food filled the air.

Yu Tohsaka looked at the kitchen with some surprise. Aika Sajou was wearing a cute apron that didn't quite match her glamorous style, humming a tuneless little tune, and busy doing something in the open kitchen.

Something seemed to be simmering in the pot, bubbling and steaming.

This princess from the Root... can actually cook? And she seems to enjoy it quite a bit?

Yu Tohsaka felt that her understanding had been refreshed once again.

Meanwhile, Tiamat sat quietly on the soft sofa in the living room, holding a seal-shaped body pillow that Yu Tohsaka had casually bought at the supermarket. Her ruby-like eyes were fixed on Ayaka Sajou, who was busy in the kitchen, seemingly full of curiosity about the act of "humans cooking".

Before long, Ayaka Sajou came over from the kitchen carrying a steaming bowl of stew, a bright smile on her face: "Dinner is ready, you can try it."

She placed the bowl on the coffee table with light, quick movements, seemingly quite satisfied with her "work".

"Thanks……"

Although Yu Tohsaka, as a Heroic Spirit, doesn't need to eat... to be honest, looking at the tempting stewed meat and vegetables in the bowl, he really wanted to try it.

Yu Tohsaka picked up the spoon, but his gaze inadvertently fell on Ayaka Sajou's exquisite, angelic face.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed from being busy in the kitchen, and her smooth golden hair clung casually to her fair face, exuding a charming and innocent aura.

And at the corner of her mouth, there was still a trace of oil left from cooking.

Yu Tohsaka reached out and gently wiped the oil stain from the girl's cheek.

Noticing the girl's surprised look, he explained, "Your face got something on it just now."

Sajou Aika paused slightly, then softly said "Oh".

Clearly, the other party did not treat her as the "Princess of the Root" or "Master," but simply as an ordinary girl... nothing more.

A barely perceptible blush crept onto Ayaka Sajou's fair and flawless cheeks.

She didn't flinch; instead, she slightly raised her head. Her eyes, which always held innocence or curiosity, were now staring intently at the boy so close to her, a certain indescribable light seemingly flickering deep within them.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Yu Tohsaka felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, so he quickly withdrew his hand and coughed to cover it up, saying, "Your cooking skills are pretty good... It looks delicious."

The blush on Aika Sajou's face quickly faded, and she returned to her usual innocent smile, as if the strange moment had never happened.

"Okay, try it!" she urged, picking up a spoon herself and looking at Tohsaka Yu expectantly.

Their tone was so natural that it was as if they weren't a Master and Servant who had just gone through a life-or-death battle, but rather an ordinary couple enjoying their cohabitation.

Yu Tohsaka picked up a spoon and took a bite; the taste was surprisingly good.

Although the scene just now was a bit awkward, after the thrilling confrontation with the King of Heroes, it was quite nice to have such a warm and relaxing environment to unwind... he thought to himself.

After dinner, Yu Tohsaka leaned back on the sofa, feeling the warm, ocean-like aura emanating from Tiamat beside her, but her heart couldn't help but think of her other family members in Fuyuki.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, and Rin... and Sakura.

For a moment, his thoughts flashed by like fleeting shadows.

Kenneth now realizes he has already summoned a Servant, and his adoptive father, Tokiomi Tohsaka, has also summoned Archer. The prelude to the Fourth Holy Grail War has undoubtedly begun.

I wonder how Sakura and Rin are doing now?

Although Yu Tohsaka had a long talk with Tokiomi Tohsaka late at night before heading to the Clock Tower, hoping that his two younger sisters could grow up happily, I wonder if Tokiomi listened at the time...?

Just in case, it's necessary to find some time to go and see them... at least to confirm their safety.

Once the thought arises, it can no longer be suppressed.

As night deepened, the night grew darker.

Because Tiamat was summoned tonight and Sajou Aika noticed her curiosity, Tohsaka Yu offered an explanation.

After a brief explanation, Aika Sajou seemed to have temporarily understood Tiamat's existence, and she wisely chose not to delve too deeply into the details.

Before long, she began to study the new ingredients... Clearly, the constant praise from Tohsaka Yuna that evening had given the girl a great sense of accomplishment.

While Tiamat's attention was mostly focused on Tohsaka Yu, she was also curious about the "human life" that Sajou Aika was showing, and would occasionally make a questioning sound like "Aaa".

Yuzuru Tohsaka sat on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest, but in reality, he was adjusting his state and silently planning his next move.

As night fell, Aika Sajou finally got tired of playing and went back to her room to rest. Tiamat curled up beside her, falling into a light "sleep" like a quiet cat... Of course, in reality, her consciousness returned to her original body in the 'Sanctuary' to rest.

Yu Tohsaka quietly opened her eyes.

He carefully got up, trying not to make any noise.

As a Caster, he possesses the ability to become a spirit, allowing him to easily travel and conceal his presence.

His figure, like a ghost blending into the shadows, silently left the apartment and entered the cold night sky of Fuyuki City.

Instead of heading directly to the Tohsaka family mansion from his memory, he closed his eyes and followed his memory to recall another detached villa in Fuyuki that Tohsaka Tokiomi had taken him to, but which was also located in a very remote area.

With the Holy Grail War imminent, Tokiomi Tohsaka cannot leave his family with him. If nothing unexpected happens, Rin and the others should be living in that secluded villa right now.

Soon, relying on the various images in his memory, Tohsaka Yu's gaze locked onto a certain direction in the suburbs of Fuyuki City.

His figure moved like a ghost, easily bypassing the defensive barrier set up by Tokiomi Tohsaka, a barrier that would be difficult for ordinary magicians to traverse.

Soon, they found the room where their target was located.

Taking a deep breath, Tohsaka Yu quietly pushed open the door.

The room was decorated warmly and elegantly, clearly chosen by Tokiomi, but Tohsaka Yu had no time to look closely; his gaze immediately fell on the soft, large bed in the room.

On the bed, a small figure was curled up in the warm blankets, sleeping soundly.

Her black twin ponytails were scattered messily on the pillow, and her fair face had a touch of baby fat in her sleep, with the corners of her mouth seemingly turned up slightly, as if she were having a sweet dream.

Looking at the girl's adorable sleeping face, Tohsaka Yu's gaze softened slightly.

Since he went to the Clock Tower... if you count the time, he hasn't seen Rin for three whole years.

When Yu Tohsaka felt lonely and helpless as a transmigrator, the only people who truly stayed by his side were his two younger sisters.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but step forward.

However, just as she approached Rin Tohsaka, the girl on the bed seemed to be disturbed, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly.

Then... she slowly opened her eyes.

Those eyes, as clear and bright as sapphires, first held a hint of sleepiness in the darkness as they looked at the blurry figure standing by the bed.

She blinked, seemingly not fully awake yet.

But then, as my gaze gradually focused, and I could make out the outline of that figure and... that face that was both familiar and yet somewhat unfamiliar—

Rin Tohsaka's beautiful eyes widened suddenly, a surge of shock, disbelief, and immense joy welling up inside her.

She opened her small mouth, as if about to cry out in surprise—

At this critical moment!

With lightning speed, Tohsaka Yu flashed to the bedside, reached out, and quickly and gently covered her small mouth with her hand.

"Ugh... Ugh!"

The girl was startled and instinctively tried to struggle, but when she saw the apologetic and reassuring look in the eyes of the person in front of her, her struggles gradually stopped.

Yu Tohsaka raised his index finger to his lips, making a "shh" gesture to signal her to be quiet.

Rin Tohsaka looked at the face she had longed for day and night, and at his gentle eyes, and nodded vigorously to show that she understood.

Yu Tohsaka then slowly released her grip.

The moment she regained her freedom, the girl called out softly in a voice filled with longing and unbelievable joy, "...Brother?"

Yu Tohsaka gave a soft "Mmm" and smiled, "Rin, it's been a long time."

After confirming that it was not a hallucination, Rin Tohsaka could no longer suppress her overwhelming emotions and suddenly threw herself into the boy's arms, hugging him tightly, as if afraid that this was just a fleeting dream.

"Waaah... Brother! It really is you! You're back!"

Warm tears instantly soaked the front of Tohsaka Yu's clothes. Feeling the trembling of the small body in her arms and that pure dependence and joy, Tohsaka Yu couldn't help but feel a little warmer in her heart.

He reached out and gently hugged the girl, stroking her soft twin ponytails.

The two embraced quietly, enjoying the heartwarming moment of their long-awaited reunion.

After a while, Rin Tohsaka's emotions calmed down a bit. She raised her head, tears still glistening in the corners of her eyes, but her sapphire-like eyes were bright and sparkling as she stared straight at him.

"Why did you suddenly come back? Didn't Father say you wouldn't graduate for another year?" she asked softly, her voice slightly hoarse from her earlier excitement.

"Well... I finished some of my studies ahead of schedule, so I came back early."

Yu Tohsaka explained vaguely that he didn't want Rin Tohsaka to be exposed to the cruelty of the Holy Grail War too early, and he didn't want her to know that he was now involved as a Servant.

He changed the subject, asking with concern, "Are you and Aunt Kui settling in well here? Father arranged for you to come here because..."

"It's for safety." Rin Tohsaka pouted, a hint of maturity beyond her years appearing on her small face. "Father said that Fuyuki City might be a bit 'unsettled' lately, so he told us to stay here for the time being and not go back to the mansion."

Although she is still young, as the heir of the Tohsaka family, she has a vague understanding of some of the rules and dangers of the magic world.

Yu Tohsaka nodded. It seemed that Tokiomi had indeed made arrangements; at least the safety of the mother and daughter was temporarily guaranteed.

Then, he suddenly remembered something and continued, "What about Sakura? Does she live with you too?"

Upon hearing the name "Sakura," Rin Tohsaka's smile faltered slightly, and her eyes dimmed.

She lowered her head, fiddling with the hem of her clothes hesitantly. After a long while, she said in a very low voice, with a hint of sadness that was barely perceptible, "Sakura... she's not here with us."

Yu Tohsaka paused, a sense of foreboding washing over her: "Then where is she?"

Rin Tohsaka remained silent for a moment, seemingly unsure of how to phrase her words.

Finally, she answered softly, "Father said... for Sakura's future, so that she could continue learning magic, he sent her to the Matou family to become their adopted daughter..."

boom--! ! !

It was as if a bolt of lightning had exploded in Yu Tohsaka's mind.

The gentleness and smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by utter shock, disbelief, and... an almost uncontrollable rage.

His voice trembled slightly with extreme shock, and he subconsciously looked at Rin Tohsaka.

"You mean, Sakura is at... the Matou residence right now?!"

……

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[Nine thousand five hundred words, equivalent to five nights' worth of reading, but still a bit short of ten thousand words... In the end... is it still impossible?]

[Looking for recommendations and some harsh words!]

Book 1: Chapter 43 Dirty Inkstone: Go and kill Tiamat, Gorgon!

The Matou family?!