Type-Moon: Shinji Matou Also Wants to Be the Protagonist

"What about the Matou family's Magic Crest?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka stood up, dusted off his hands, and asked the most crucial question.

Tokiomi Tohsaka didn't care at all about Zouken Matou's life or death; he was more concerned about the Matou family's magic crest.

The reason he gave his daughter to the Matou family was so that Sakura could inherit the Matou family's magic crest.

Now, the Matou family has suddenly encountered a change of fortune, and Shinji Matou has shown extraordinary talent. They clearly saw the scene of Berserker's submission. To be able to maintain a Servant like Berserker, Shinji's magical power must be considerable.

Can his plan continue? What will become of Sakura in the future?

"Grandpa transferred the magic crest to Sakura a year ago."

Shinji told the truth: the Matou family's magic crest, Zouken, was indeed placed on Sakura.

Don't ask how it was placed; it's a family secret, and I can't say.

Tokitomi Tohsaka and Kirei Kotomine exchanged a glance.

While Zouken Matou's death was certainly shocking, the more important issue was the ownership of the Matou family's Magic Crest.

But now that the Magic Crest has been passed down to Sakura, everything is much easier.

"Have you seen what Castere looks like?"

Having received a satisfactory answer, Tokiomi Tohsaka immediately changed the subject and asked a more valuable question.

"I see him, he's a man dressed very strangely..."

Shinji described Gilles de Rais's appearance in detail.

The appearances of Servants are incredibly diverse; it's really hard to make up a story without seeing them in person.

Therefore, Shinji's description actually adds to the credibility of his statement.

Chapter 54: Matou's Legacy

After listening to Shinji's account, Tokiomi Tohsaka and Risei Kotomine exchanged a glance.

I believe half of what Shinji said about the whole process.

The other half of the discussion focused on Zouken Matou's cause of death. They felt that Zouken Matou shouldn't have died so easily, as the old man had an exceptional ability to survive. However, this was a matter within the Matou family.

After learning that Sakura had inherited the Matou family's magic crest.

As an outsider, he shouldn't interfere in the cause of death of the previous family head.

There's also the maid who looks remarkably like an Einzbern homunculus, but it's not appropriate to ask that question directly.

If the Kirito family really does have a partnership with the Einzbern family, and you were to expose that relationship, wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?

The pitch-black Berserker might be watching this place in its spirit form.

Last night, he stopped Gilgamesh from chasing Berserker in public, and Gilgamesh got very angry.

There's no one here to be so kind as to rush over and save his life right now.

To find out the specifics of this matter, we'll have to investigate further when we get back.

Tokiomi Tohsaka crouched down, facing Shinji, and asked earnestly:

"Does Shinji know about the Holy Grail War?"

"know."

Shinji nodded. He had already taken over Berserker.

To say you don't understand the Holy Grail War is to treat others like fools.

"Do you still want to participate? If you don't want to continue, Father Kotomine, who is with me, will protect you on behalf of the Holy Church until the Holy Grail War ends."

After glancing at Matou Tsuruno and Matou Kariya, who were resting not far away, Tohsaka Tokiomi spoke earnestly to Shinji.

However, Shinji firmly refused Tokiomi Tohsaka's "kind offer".

"I want to participate. I must kill Caster and his Master, otherwise how can I face my grandfather?"

Shinji really tried his best when he said that; even with his acting skills, it would be difficult for him to hold back his laughter.

Regardless of whether Tokiomi Tohsaka and Risei Kotomine believe it or not, at least they can't refute this reason.

After all, avenging one's family is a matter of course.

"Uncle Tohsaka, Father Kotomine, as you can see, the Matou family has encountered a sudden change and we are really unable to entertain you both."

After expressing his irreconcilable opposition to Caster, Shinji began to see the guests off.

“Nephew, please attend to your household matters first. We will visit you another day.”

Just then, Tokiomi Tohsaka and Father Kotomine had already learned the information they wanted and were ready to leave.

They're very busy; right now they have to go and get a statement from the Matou family regarding the gas explosion.

Also, deal with any potential witnesses in the surrounding area.

So, after understanding Shinji's implied meaning, the two took the opportunity to say goodbye.

Tokiomi Tohsaka stood up and straightened his suit, while Risei Kotomine quietly put away his notebook.

"My dear nephew, please accept my deepest condolences."

Tokiomi Tohsaka concluded with a tone of genuine regret.

"If there's anything we can do to help, the Tohsaka family won't stand idly by."

Shinji lowered his eyes, his expression subtly revealing a mixture of gratitude and exhaustion:

"Thank you, Uncle Tohsaka."

He escorted the two to the door. Kotomine Ryougi glanced back at the ruins, the cross on his chest swaying slightly.

May the Lord forgive the souls of the departed.

"Father, please take care as well."

Shinji's voice was low and restrained.

The black sedan slowly drove out of the dilapidated gate of the Matou family's house and quickly disappeared at the end of the slope.

After confirming that no familiars were watching nearby, Shinji touched his face, which was stiff from trying to suppress a laugh.

Now I can finally relax and laugh out loud.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Hearing Shinji's laughter, Matou Tsuruno and Sakura, who were not far away, looked over.

"Let's go, let's find another place first."

Shinji waved his hand and made his decision.

Because the entire Matou residence was destroyed, not even a single piece of material containing magical energy was left.

So none of them had any luggage to pack.

The group was able to leave as they pleased, and Shinji hypnotized each of the servants working at the Matou family.

They slightly confused their memories, making them believe that they had been fired normally.

Of course, Shinji also made sure to pay the workers the wages they were owed.

After all, the Matou family only lost their ancestral home, not all of their businesses.

Shinji is still that rich kid.

However, transferring ownership of these properties to Shinji's name later on will also be a troublesome matter.

Fortunately, Zouken Matou was someone who didn't like to get involved in these kinds of things in the past.

The person in charge of managing the secular industries has always been Shinji's father, Matou Tsuruno.

Therefore, he knew exactly what the Matou family owned.

The Matou family's income actually comes from three sources.

One way they rent out sacred sites. The Matou family owns many sacred sites throughout the country suitable for performing magic rituals, and they earn a stable income by renting them out to other magicians.

The second aspect involves providing high-level magic services to other magician clients, but this has always been handled by Zouken Matou himself, so Tsuruno isn't entirely clear on the details.

Finally, there were the ordinary lands that the Matou family casually annexed when they occupied sacred sites; the Matou family were major landowners.

The land rent alone is enough to maintain a fairly comfortable economic situation.

After leaving the Matou residence, the group moved to an apartment building owned by the Matou family in the vicinity.

Although it cannot compare to the luxurious old Matou family mansion, it is still considered a high-end apartment that ordinary citizens can only dream of.

After settling the unconscious Kariya Matou and Sakura, who needed to rest, into the room.

Shinji and Matou Tsuruno sat facing each other in the living room, while Gladys, after familiarizing herself with the surroundings, began to get busy.

"The old man is dead, what are you planning to do now?"

Finally, Shinji broke the silence first, tossing a can of beer to Tsuruno and asking.

"...I don't know, I...I've never thought about this question."

Holding a beer can, I used to drink a lot every day, but now I suddenly feel no interest in it.

Matou Tsuruno was also very confused when faced with Shinji's question.

Before he even began to rebel, he already knew about the darkness within the Matou family, and from then on, he never rebelled again.

He accepted the life arranged for him by Zouken Matou, working like a slave to manage his family business.

There was simply no room to imagine the future.

"Since you haven't thought it through, why don't you stay and help me? We can't count on Uncle Kariya anymore, and it's just the two of us left in the Matou family."

Shinji shifted his position and sat down next to Matou Tsuruno, putting his hand on his shoulder as if they were best buddies.

Tsuruno wasn't bothered by Shinji's attitude; Shinji never acted like a child when he was with him.

Matou Tsuruno was somewhat tempted by Shinji's proposal.

Although the work seems unchanged, before, no matter how well he did, the result was always dirty inkstone. Now it's different. Shinji is his son, so in a way, he's working for himself and becoming his own boss.

"Alright, I'll go and take stock of the Matou family's assets first. But without Zouken's threat, some guys will definitely cause trouble, especially the magicians who rent sacred land. I..."

"Don't worry, Goredia will help you."

Shinji pointed to the busy Gladys, and thinking of Gladys's heroic figure fighting against Berserker in the Reality Marble, Matou Tsuruno felt that he had worried for nothing.

Chapter 55: Machiri's Legacy

Those who have stable assets have stable minds, and Matou Tsuruno's enthusiasm for work was fully ignited.

He left without even having time to drink water, wanting to complete the inventory of the Matou family's estate and prepare the transfer procedures before the news of the Matou family's 'gas explosion' spread completely.

Incidentally, this process also helps to identify potential troublemakers with ulterior motives.

Once Shinji has time, we can handle it all at once.

With Matou Tsuruno gone, only Shinji, Gladys, and the spirit-formed Lancelot remained in the apartment lobby.

Matou Tsuruno goes to receive the Matou family's secular inheritance.

Shinji will now prepare to acquire the legacy of the Machiri family's extraordinary domain.

Shinji took out a lantern that stored souls, and the ghostly blue flames of souls flickered continuously within the lantern.

As expected of a monster who has survived for hundreds of years by possessing other bodies, Zouken Matou's soul is still struggling.

After obtaining the El-Melloi family's magic crest, Shinji browsed the magic knowledge that Kenneth had inscribed into it.

Kenneth was exceptionally talented, which is why his achievements spanned a wide range of fields.

This naturally includes a very comprehensive understanding of psychic science.

With the advanced knowledge of the world's soul science finally at his disposal, Shinji made rapid progress in localizing several magical secret techniques.

After stitching it up, Shinji had essentially completed the magic-driven version.

Shinji combined the original Soul Binding and Soul Affinity techniques with the methods used in this world to capture the souls of the dead, creating a completely new Soul Binding Technique.

Both Soul Condensation Technique and Soul Refining Technique are essentially about refining and modifying the soul. The Spirit Summoning Department of this world also has information related to the undead. Shinji stitched all of it up and created his own new Soul Refining Technique.

Finally, there's Shinji's truly independent soul-searching technique.