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

That is, the mainstream timeline.

All timelines should be as close as possible to the main timeline to maintain their infinite possibilities for the future.

However, if a certain timeline stagnates, deviates, or perishes due to wrong choices or extreme developments.

It will be regarded as unwanted waste by the universe and then recycled and reused. This mechanism is called pruning.

The above covers the screening and elimination process; the fixed-band quantum recording is the constraint process.

Quantum recording fixed tapes specifically refer to certain historical nodes that, if altered, would cause a significant shift in human history.

Each node represents the optimal solution already determined in the main timeline and cannot be changed.

And right now, at the point in time that Shinji is in, there is a ready-made example.

That was the death of Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald.

Because he is alive, Waver Velvet cannot become El-Melloi II, which in turn leads to the disappearance of the future El-Melloi Classroom, and the dozens of genius magicians in the classroom who have a significant impact on the world may also disappear.

This has a huge impact on the timeline, so Kenneth had to die.

With such a living example right in front of him, how could Shinji dare to change things recklessly?

This is the frustrating thing about being transported to a world with fixed, unchangeable nodes.

Only when Shinji has the ability to remain untainted in all matters of the pruning process can he finally let loose.

These days, it's safer to keep a low profile.

Of course, Shinji had also heard the saying, "The general trend cannot be changed, but the minor trend can be reversed!"

Therefore, Shinji is also actively accumulating small advantages for himself, waiting for the time when he can break out of this system framework.

Shinji hopes that one day he will be able to shout, "I am the force of destiny!"

Now, Shinji is going to try and gain some 'small advantage'.

The three of them were exchanging ideas when they noticed that it was getting dark outside. Shinji got up and prepared to go out.

Where are you going?

Weber asked curiously.

Previously, every time Shinji went out alone, he would always come back with an enviable haul.

Now that I'm going out again, does it mean I'm going hunting again?

Shinji hesitated for a moment, then said:

"I've prepared a gift for you."

"Do you need any help?"

It wasn't that he wanted a piece of the pie; Weber was simply curious and wanted to learn Shinji's ways of making money.

“It’s nothing, no need to help. Besides, I’m preparing the gift to surprise you. If you find out during the preparation stage, what kind of surprise is it?”

Shinji declined Webber's offer to help, glancing at the still-busy craftsmen.

Their presence meant that Lancelot and Iskandar had to be tied up here.

Shinji only has Gladys by his side. If he takes Waver along and they encounter any danger, Gladys might not be able to protect him.

"Alright, then come back soon."

Waver didn't insist, and staying in the apartment to learn how to disassemble Noble Phantasms from the artisan group was a rare opportunity.

Stepping out of his house, Shinji roused himself and headed towards the Tohsaka residence.

Weber was right about one thing: Shinji went out specifically to make a fortune!

Chapter 69: The Death of Tokiomi Tohsaka

After hearing the news that Gilgamesh, whom Lancelot brought back, had been forcibly summoned away by a Command Spell.

Shinji knew that Tokiomi Tohsaka was about to die.

Gilgamesh, especially Gilgamesh during this period, was undoubtedly a tyrant.

Arrogant as he was, how could he possibly accept having a so-called master above him?

In their daily interactions, Tokiomi Tohsaka also placed himself in the position of a subject.

Only by serving him with utmost respect can Gilgamesh be motivated to contribute in his actions.

This forceful interference with Gilgamesh's freedom is undoubtedly a complete breakdown in relations.

Unless Tokiomi Tohsaka is ruthless enough to decisively abandon the Holy Grail War and force Gilgamesh to commit suicide immediately.

Otherwise, Tokiomi Tohsaka would be dead for sure.

Based on Shinji's understanding of Tokiomi Tohsaka, he is not such a rational person.

Tokiomi Tohsaka has been preparing for this Holy Grail War for many years.

The sunk costs have become so high that Tokiomi Tohsaka can no longer turn back.

Several hours had passed since Gilgamesh was recalled.

Given Gilgamesh's efficiency, he should have finished by now, so Shinji decided to go and investigate.

Before setting off, Shinji made a special phone call to the Tohsaka residence.

This phone number was personally given to Shinji by Tokiomi Tohsaka.

But no one answered the phone after it rang. Shinji called several times, but the result was the same.

Shinji walked through the night, with Goredia following closely behind like a ghost.

The streets of Fuyuki were unusually lively today, even though several sensational explosions had occurred in Shinto.

However, two gas explosions also occurred in Fukayama Town for no apparent reason.

Therefore, residents who are able to move out are preparing to temporarily relocate, and the densely packed vehicles form a torrent flowing out of the city.

Shinji deliberately avoided the main roads and chose to walk through the narrow alleys, where the streetlights cast long and distorted shadows of the two of them.

Goredia's steps were so light they were almost silent.

Only when the occasional night breeze ruffled her long, silvery-white hair did her presence become apparent.

The Tohsaka mansion is not too far from the apartment where Shinji is currently staying, and the location is not remote.

But tonight, the Western-style mansion is eerily quiet under the moonlight.

"Did you feel it?"

Shinji lowered his voice, looked at the buildings that had sunk into the night in the distance, and asked Greta beside him.

Goredia's physical abilities have reached the level of a Servant, and her perception is also stronger than Shinji's.

Goredia tilted her head slightly, her scarlet eyes flashing with the cold light characteristic of a predator in the darkness.

"There were no signs of human activity, and the smell of blood."

Upon hearing Gretia's report, Shinji did not respond, but simply quickened his pace.

The walls of the Tohsaka mansion cast deep shadows in the moonlight, and the wrought iron gate was ajar.

He reached out and pushed, and the metal door obediently opened a crack large enough for a person to pass through.

The roses in the courtyard swayed in the night breeze, their dark red petals scattered on the ground, like some kind of ominous omens.

The barrier protecting the Tohsaka family's residence seemed to have been jammed, and had come to a standstill.

However, Shinji did not barge in directly, but instead rang the doorbell.

The doorbell rang incessantly in the empty mansion, and even Shinji at the door could hear it.

After pressing the button for over a minute without any response from the mansion, Shinji finally gestured for Gladys to enter through the main gate.

Shinji followed Greta along the courtyard to the front of the mansion.

The door here is locked, but without a magic-added lock, how could it possibly stop Shinji?

Stepping into the foyer from the front door, the crystal chandelier in the living room hangs askew from the ceiling, with several of the lamps already broken.

The air was filled with a strange smell, a mixture of expensive cologne and the stench of blood.

Following the smell of blood, I went up to the second floor and pushed open the door to the study.

The strong smell of blood hit him, and Shinji couldn't help but cover his mouth and nose.

By the moonlight streaming in through the French windows, Shinji saw Tokiomi Tohsaka's corpse lying in a pool of blood.

The huge pool of blood beneath him had turned dark red, indicating that he had been dead for some time.

Tokiomi Tohsaka's right hand remained extended in a certain direction.

His fingers twisted into an eerie arc, as if he were trying to grasp something even in his last moments.

That iconic red suit was now soaked in blood, the dark red fabric appearing almost black under the moonlight.

Shinji crouched down and noticed several fragments of gemstones scattered around the corpse.

Those are the vessels through which the Tohsaka family performs their gem magic; each one is priceless.

At this moment, however, it lies scattered on the ground like shards of glass that have been carelessly discarded.

"The fatal wound was in the back."

Grace's voice came from beside Shinji; she was checking the direction of the French windows.

"A fatal blow, piercing the heart from behind."

Were there any signs of other people's activities in the mansion?

Shinji did not comment on this; he was not concerned about how Tokiomi Tohsaka died.

He was more interested in whether the Tohsaka residence was safe now.

"there is none left!"

Greta answered confidently, with the professional domestic skills of the Einzbern maids.

It is relatively easy to determine whether there have been any signs of human activity in a house over a period of time.

On the eve of the Holy Grail War, Tokiomi Tohsaka had already sent his family away.

After that, only Tokiomi Tohsaka and Kirei Kotomine, along with their Servants, were active in the mansion.

None of these people were specifically responsible for cleaning, so the traces of daily life in the mansion were actually easier to identify.

"In that case, let's begin."

After confirming it was safe, Shinji walked straight past Tokiomi Tohsaka's corpse and came to the bookshelf.

Just like the bookshelves in the Matou family's house, this place is filled with many ordinary books on history, religion, mythology, and the like.

However, there are also some magic books that Tokiomi Tohsaka would use in his daily life.

In particular, knowledge related to the Tohsaka family's jewel magic.

Although what is recorded in the book is only the basics and some advanced techniques, the truly secret knowledge is hidden in the Tohsaka family's magic crests.

These books were probably used by Tokiomi Tohsaka to educate his successor.

Jewel magic is a renowned technique passed down for hundreds of years.

Its basic usage is to store one's own magic power in the gem and then take it out to use when needed.

At a more advanced level, one can utilize the inherent properties of the gemstone to inscribe spells within it, transforming the gemstone into a simple magic imprint. When used, simply throwing the gemstone will automatically activate the pre-prepared spell, much like a magic scroll.

On an even more advanced level, that would be turning gems into reusable magical artifacts.

That concludes the discussion on the quality of the classic books on the bookshelf.

More advanced knowledge, even the blueprints for the Jewel Sword, a subject passed down through the Tohsaka family, are contained within the Magic Crest.

However, Shinji is not greedy; these things are enough for him.

After all, Shinji couldn't possibly switch to gem magic; he already had his own path in magic.

These books were only intended for reference.

Even if I don't use it myself, I can sell it at Wanshou Plaza later, depending on the situation.

Chapter 70: The Gift