Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Just as Tokiomi Tohsaka entered the room and went upstairs, Samael casually hung up the phone. Rin Tohsaka, who could almost see half of her father's head through the stairwell, slumped against the wall like a deflated balloon, panting heavily.

Bloodline suppression—it's terrifying!

While enjoying Rin Tohsaka's lingering fear, Samael secretly teased her with a wicked smile, but a hint of relief flickered deep in his eyes.

The so-called bloodline suppression is, of course, just a joke.

Even in the Age of Gods, in the face of absolute power, let alone the constraints of blood ties, even one's own father would be powerless.

Fathers who are killed by their children could line up in a long string, enough to connect the seven gates of hell.

Similarly, as a goddess of ancient Babylon, whose divinity has been awakened, Tokiomi Tohsaka, as a magician, no matter how outstanding he is, is nothing compared to the divine power of the goddess of war.

However, it is precisely because they care that they will not act recklessly; it is precisely because they approve of it that they will exercise self-restraint.

Rather than saying that blood ties tamed the unruly Ishtar, it's more accurate to say that the genuine love between her parents gave the former goddess of war more humanity, transforming her into the Rin Tohsaka we know today.

It must be said that this crazy woman has integrated very well into modern society and has grown a lot.

Just as Samael was feeling sentimental, Tokiomi Tohsaka, who was walking up the stairs, looked at his servant and his daughter staring at each other in the corridor and couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

"What's wrong with you guys?"

"fine!"

Two figures, one tall and one short, came to their senses and answered in unison. They glanced at each other instinctively, their fleeting gazes briefly meeting before quickly and tacitly turning away.

"Okay, then. If there's nothing else, you guys should get some rest."

Tokiomi Tohsaka, who was usually somewhat oblivious to changes in mood, didn't suspect anything. He gave a few simple instructions and then turned and went into the house to attend to his own business.

However, the strange little actions between the two could not escape the sensitive and discerning gaze behind Tokiomi Tohsaka.

"What's wrong, Sakura?"

After perfunctorily dismissing his master, Samael noticed the petite figure standing still, walked over, and asked with a smile.

"It's nothing, Uncle Arthur..."

Hearing the sound, the little girl looked up from the shadows, a sweet smile appearing on her fair face.

Before Samael could ask any more questions, a small hand reached out and hooked Samael's fingers around hers. Sakura Tohsaka raised her head and pleaded.

"By the way, Uncle Arthur, the story you told me last time hasn't been finished yet."

"Oh right, I almost forgot, come on, let's go get the books!"

Samael slapped his forehead, remembering that he had almost skipped the bedtime story, and immediately decided to continue with his integrity.

"Ok!"

Upon hearing this, Sakura Tohsaka's eyes lit up with surprise. She nodded emphatically, her small face blossoming into a radiant smile, like a nightingale released from its cage. She tugged at Samael's arm and followed beside him.

As they made their way to the study, the ancient snake glanced at the small hand clasped in the palm of his hand, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Why is he holding on a little too tightly this time...?

As the two figures, one tall and one short, walked further and further away, a pair of azure eyes faintly gleamed with a dangerous red light.

Tsk, how come Sakura is getting so close to this guy?

Besides, telling bedtime stories to children? What heroic spirit has such free time?

In an instant, Rin Tohsaka, who was munching on her thumb in the corner, looked at her kidnapped sister. Her mind raced with thoughts, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck her. She seemed to have discovered some sinister intention.

Wait a minute, could it be that this bastard is a hidden perverted lolicon who specifically targets easily fooled children?!

Absolutely right!

With her penetrating wisdom, the Goddess of War learned the truth. She slammed her fist into her palm, a look of realization appearing in her eyes before she exuded intense malice.

You rascal, you were definitely up to no good! Watch how I expose your true colors!

"Ah! Ahh!"

At the same time, Samael, who was flipping through a book on the bookshelf, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine for some reason, and his nose started to itch, so he sneezed loudly.

"found it!"

Fortunately, Sakura Tohsaka, who was standing nearby, also found the bedtime story that she hadn't finished reading last time.

"Alright, get ready, we're about to begin our adventure!"

Samael rubbed his still slightly itchy nose, turned around with a gentle smile, bent down and raised his hand to gently scratch the little girl's smooth nose with his fingers. Then he chose the nearest soft sofa, opened the book, and began to tell the story to the little girl next to him, who was resting her chin on her hands and looking up at her pretty face, in a warm and magnetic voice.

Along with the awkwardness came the spiritual comfort and intangible sleepiness hidden in the words.

"Are you going to take them to school?"

The next morning, after breakfast, Tokiomi Tohsaka looked slightly surprised when he heard his servant's suggestion.

"Yes, Uncle Arthur can accompany us."

Rin Tohsaka smiled sweetly, looking very obedient, while Sakura Tohsaka, who was always quiet, nodded demurely, her face full of hope.

Seeing that his two daughters seemed to really enjoy being with his Servants, Tokiomi Tohsaka was happy to have some peace and quiet and readily handed over the task of taking Rin and Sakura to school today to Samael.

After the agreement was reached, half an hour later, a black Lincoln drove from a public road toward the school.

Rin Tohsaka attends Yatsushirodai Elementary School, which is not located in Fuyuki City but in the suburbs. Therefore, the three of them set off early and, after a long drive, successfully arrived at their destination before the school bell rang.

After the two, one big and one small, tacitly escorted Sakura Tohsaka to her class, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit tense.

Because the parent-teacher meeting is approaching.

After watching her younger sister enter the room, Rin Tohsaka abandoned her image as a good older sister, pulled Samael to a corner, glared at her with her almond-shaped eyes, and threatened her in a low voice.

"Hey, don't you dare say anything out of line when we get to the office!"

"Huh? What did you call me?"

"Uncle... Uncle Arthur..."

Under the man's ambiguous gaze, Rin Tohsaka, sensing a hint of danger, immediately cowered.

"If you want my help, at least show some proper attitude."

Samael rolled his eyes at Rin Tohsaka, gave her a light snort as a reminder, and then started walking ahead.

Tch, don't be so smug, you little lolicon, you'll get what's coming to you later!

Overwhelmed by her imposing presence, Rin Tohsaka clenched her fists fiercely at Samael's retreating figure, grinding her teeth inwardly.

"Rin, come in quickly."

"Oh, alright!"

However, as soon as the office door opened, a female teacher wearing glasses waved and called out. Rin Tohsaka, who hadn't been so smug for more than a few seconds, decisively picked up her little schoolbag and followed behind her "Uncle Arthur" with her head down, just like a well-behaved child.

"It's like this, Ms. Iori. Tokiomi has been very busy with work lately, so he asked me to act on his behalf."

Inside the office, Samael smiled and explained the situation to the elementary school teacher, while Rin Tohsaka nodded vigorously, corroborating his testimony.

Of course, this was a reason fabricated by the two of them.

Since Rin Tohsaka's grades and performance at school were quite good, Ms. Iori accepted the explanation without suspicion and then explained why she had invited the parents over.

"Mr. Arthur, the reason we invited the parents here is because Rin hasn't been handing in her homework properly for several days, and she's also been somewhat inattentive in class. So, we'd like to find out what's going on."

Not handing in homework, being inattentive in class, suspected of skipping class?

Samael, who had been dragged here as a conscript, glanced at Rin Tohsaka, who was sitting upright to the side, and understood.

Is that even a question? It must have been caused by the Holy Grail War.

In addition, Rin Tohsaka was never a well-behaved child who followed the rules. Her obediently going to school was just a pretense to suppress her true nature.

Now that divinity has awakened, it is indeed a bit unreasonable to ask such a restless goddess to attend classes with a bunch of little kids.

However, the fact that Rin Tohsaka was so terrified of the current situation that she even sent her parents away last night and waited by the phone shows that this move of calling her parents is indeed the most threatening strategic nuclear weapon for students in any time and space.

Half an hour later, Samael stood up and shook hands with his teacher to say goodbye.

"Okay, thank you for your feedback, teacher. I happen to be staying at the Tohsaka residence temporarily, so I'll be able to tutor Rin more at home."

"Yes, I will also try my best to learn from Uncle Arthur."

Rin Tohsaka, who was putting on a well-behaved act, responded sweetly, and the atmosphere seemed very harmonious.

"Then I'm relieved. With you here, Rin's studies will definitely not be a problem."

The primary school teacher, already impressed by Samael's eloquence and knowledge, nodded with satisfaction and ended the conversation happily.

However, her outwardly obedient demeanor could not conceal the deep malice in the eyes of that goddess.

One-on-one tutoring? Pshaw, they're showing their true colors now. They're definitely no good.

As the two walked out of the office one after the other, Rin Tohsaka, who was at the back of the line, quietly slipped her hand into her bag and pressed the send button on her small phone.

"Plan B!"

Meanwhile, in the shopping street, Ai Lei, who was drinking milk tea, took out her vibrating phone, stared at the information on the screen, and her gaze suddenly sharpened.

Looking for an apartment in Guangzhou; will update again tonight.

I escaped from my hometown, not wanting to be dragged to blind dates. I slipped away to Guangzhou, where I used to work, but the journey wasn't smooth. My flight was canceled the day before yesterday (due to a typhoon in Guangzhou), and I spent an extra day at the airport. Last night I changed planes and arrived around 11 or 12. I had some drinks with the friend who picked me up, so I can't write anymore. I'll resume updating before midnight tonight, I promise.

Chapter 159 Come on, honey trap!

After school, in a dessert shop on the shopping street.

"Two crepes, two cupcakes, and a large shaved ice!"

To express her gratitude to "Uncle Arthur" for his help, Rin Tohsaka was unusually generous and took Samael out for a big meal.

Since she frequently shops near the shopping street, Rin Tohsaka tiptoed to place her order as soon as she entered the store.

While waiting for the dessert to be served at the front desk, the little girl looked around, her gaze landing on a corner. Then, her eyes lit up, and she grabbed Samael's arm, speaking in a sweet, affectionate voice.

"Uncle Arthur, I know a place nearby that sells cotton candy and taiyaki. They taste pretty good. Why don't we go buy some and eat together?"

"Didn't you say you also made plans with Sakura?"

"Their club has activities, they might come over at any time."

What if she comes by herself when we're not around?

"Don't worry, it's fine. I know the store manager well, she'll help inform Sakura, and we'll be back soon."

With that, Rin Tohsaka tried to pull Samael up to leave.

Samael had no time to refuse before he was dragged out the door, and had no choice but to let it be.

Fifteen minutes later, the ancient snake, carrying a tote bag, looked at the petite figure ahead, happily munching on cotton candy as she hurried along, and muttered to herself.

Is it really just for two skewers of marshmallows and a few taiyaki?

"Here here!"

Just as Samael lowered his head, squinting his eyes in deep thought, he heard Rin Tohsaka's childish voice calling out.

The ancient snake shook its head and started to follow.

This is a narrow, dark alleyway. At dusk, there are few people around, and the deeper you go, the more secluded and quiet it becomes.

Rin Tohsaka, who was leading the way, suddenly paused at the corner, turned around, and a bright smile appeared on her pretty face. She handed over the half-eaten cotton candy and spoke sweetly.

"Uncle Arthur, what are you thinking about? Would you like to eat with us?"

As they spoke, a gentle breeze blew through the alley, lifting a few strands of hair. The little girl stuck out her soft pink tongue and greedily scraped it between her delicate cherry lips, taking in the sweetness. Every gesture she made revealed the innocence and cuteness of a child. The scene was beautiful and heartwarming.

"You want me to eat your saliva? That's so unhygienic."

However, the surprised and disdainful tone of her voice made Rin Tohsaka freeze instantly, her smile turning to a stalemate.

Faintly, a muffled grinding sound came from ahead.

I haven't even complained about you yet, and you're already criticizing this goddess for being unhygienic? How awful!

I will endure!

Rin Tohsaka forced a smile onto her stiff face as she reluctantly handed over the other cotton candy she had reserved for her younger sister.

"Why don't you eat this? I haven't touched it yet."