A Dimensional Journey Begins with the Dragon Clan

Chapter 1176 1169. Invitation

Although she is young, judging from her appearance, she is destined to be a beauty in the future. She has more of Tokiomi's mother in her youth than her mother's appearance.

It was late afternoon and night had not yet fallen.

When he arrived at his wife's hometown, Tokiomi stood in front of the Zen City gate and had no intention of stepping inside. The current Tokiomi is one of the Masters who is seeking the Holy Grail, and he has already been in the land of Shura. In order to protect his wife and daughter, he entrusted them to Chancheng. This territory did not allow bloody invasion.

Rin looked at her father with a nervous expression who called her out the door but said nothing. My father didn't just come to see me, but came with something very important. The girl understood this intuitively.

He had made up his mind not to see his daughter until the battle was over. What made him shaken was the sudden death of Father Li Zheng last night.

The old priest was a good friend of his father and watched Tokiomi grow up. Under the secret agreement between the two parties, he was supporting Tokiomi behind the scenes. For Tokiomi, this was the biggest factor that gave him confidence in victory.

Of course, Tokiomi is not the kind of person who would be at a loss if he loses his support. However, on the road to victory that I have always believed in, there is a dark cloud called "what if". This is also an indisputable fact.

Just like the experienced and stubborn priest suddenly collapsed - his own confidence was suddenly weakened by half.

Until yesterday, the situation in the Holy Grail War had meant that, to Tokiomi, victory was almost equal to something in the bag. But due to the death of his reliable companion, he was now ready to join the smoke-filled battlefield as a fighter.

What if... this was the last conversation he had with Rin?

What should I say to the young girl in front of me?

"..."

Rin swallowed and stared at his father, waiting for him to speak to her.

Tokiomi knew that his daughter had respect and admiration for him as a father.

He knew that what he said to his daughter today would definitely determine Rin's future path.

No - there is no doubt about the future, it has already been decided. Rin had no choice but to take over as the sixth generation head of the Tohsaka family.

Perhaps it was this thought that made Tokiomi feel a little guilty towards his daughter.

He knelt down and put his hand on Rin's head - at this moment, Rin's eyes suddenly widened in surprise.

Seeing his daughter's reaction, Tokiomi remembered that he had never touched his daughter's head like this before.

It was normal for Rin to be surprised. It was also the first time that Tokiomi discovered that he didn't know how to show tenderness to his daughter.

"Rin... before you become an adult, you will help the association, and the future path will be left to your own judgment. If it is you, there is no problem in being alone."

He was a little hesitant at first, not knowing what to say, but as soon as he started speaking, he started talking non-stop.

He had thought of many "likes" and had many things to convey. How to deal with the treasures at home, that is, gems, things inherited from the great master, the practices of the underground workshop - etc., etc., Tokiomi grasped the key points and came one by one to Rin who was listening carefully.

Although it has not been engraved yet, in fact, Rin has been designated as the next generation patriarch of the Tohsaka family.

Say something off topic.

Tosaka Tokiomi is definitely not a genius.

Compared with previous Tosaka members, his qualifications can only be considered mediocre.

The reason why Tokiomi is now a skilled and respected magician is largely because he has always faithfully followed his family's motto.

That’s why he can always be calm and elegant——

If you want to get "ten" results, you must put in "twenty" efforts in practice. Passing all kinds of cruel training gracefully and calmly became Tokiomi's creed. If we had to say what he was stronger than others, then perhaps it would be his thorough self-discipline and self-denying will.

As his own master and the previous clan leader, his father should have fully foreseen the difficult journey his son would take if he aspired to the path of magic. Therefore, when the previous generation handed over the magic seal to Tokiomi, he asked his son again - "Do you want to inherit the family business?"

This kind of question is very ritualistic and is just a conversation. As a legitimate son, Tokiomi received education on how to become a leader since childhood. This pride cultivated since childhood made him have no other dreams in life.

Even so - the method of "asking questions" still needs to be adopted, which means that Tokiomi still has an incomplete "room for choice".

Thinking about it now, for Tokiomi, this was the biggest gift given to him by his father, the previous clan leader.

Tokiomi Tosaka decided to enter the path of magic through his own consciousness, determined not to be at the mercy of fate.

It was this awareness that gave Tokiomi his steely will. From then on, it was this arrogant self-confidence that "this is the lifestyle he chose" that supported him through the days of rigorous cultivation.

If only he could hand over the treasures he received from his father to his daughter - Tokiomi thought sadly.

However, this is no longer possible.

For Rin and Sakura, they had no choice from the beginning.

One of them is a full element with five composite attributes, and the other is an imaginary element with imaginary number attributes. Both sisters possess rare qualifications that are equivalent to miracles. This is beyond the scope of so-called innate talent and is almost equivalent to a spell.

Demonic nature begets demonic nature. Outstanding people who are far from the outside world are bound to "attract" the same abnormal experiences. This is beyond his control. There is only one way to deal with this fate - to consciously get out of order.

Tokiomi's daughters have no other way to deal with the demonic nature contained in their blood except to understand the demonic ways and practice it themselves. The Tosaka family's protection could only be given to one of them. This fact tortured Tokiomi for an unknown amount of time. The person who does not become the successor will get into all kinds of weird incidents because of his own blood, and will get angry. If the Magic Association discovered such an "ordinary person", they would be happy to soak her in formalin as a specimen in the name of protection.

Because of this, the Matou family's desire to have Sakura as their adopted daughter is nothing short of a gift from God. They found a way to enable both their beloved daughters to inherit first-class magic, to develop their own lives without being bound by blood and cause and effect. At this time, Tokiomi could be said to be liberated from the heavy burden of being a father.

But can it really be done? ——Tokiomi doesn’t even have self-confidence, and this problem has been tormenting him from time to time.

With Rin's talent, he should be able to penetrate the mysteries of magic more easily than Tokiomi.

So trying to escape your fate and end up on this path will be much more painful than choosing to embark on this path through your own will.

If he was unable to provide any guidance for the trial Rin was about to face and just left without returning—is such Tokiomi a competent father?

As if questioning the confusion in his heart, Tokiomi once again focused his thoughts on his hand on Rin's head. Rin let his big hands caress her head, but her dark eyes still stared at her father motionlessly. There was no trace of uneasiness or doubt in his eyes.

"——Ah, really."

This unconditional admiration and trust finally brought Tokiomi the answer.

There is no need to apologize to the child or worry about her future path. Facing the proud heir of the Tosaka family, the previous generation who was about to pass away no longer had to give any more instructions.

"Rin, the Holy Grail will eventually appear. And capturing the Holy Grail is the obligation of the Tohsaka family, and more importantly - this is the unavoidable path of being a magician."

The girl nodded firmly, her eyes filling Tokiomi's chest with pride.

Even when he was the clan leader, Tokiomi never felt so proud.

"Then I'm leaving. You understand what happens next."

"Yes—be well on your way, father."

Rin replied resolutely with a clear voice. Tokiomi nodded and stood up.

He glanced up into the house and met the eyes of Aoi, who was standing at the window and peering out.

There was trust and encouragement in his eyes.

The look in her eyes back at him was one of gratitude and assurance.

Just like that, Tokiomi turned his back to his wife and daughter, and left Zencheng Residence without looking back.

Confusion is the shadow that arises from an unstable heart. This is far from elegant.

Taking his family motto to heart, Rin's eyes told him this again.

If he still feels guilty about his daughter, then it must be his own failure and his inability to realize his long-cherished wish through the Holy Grail.

In front of Rin, if he wants to be a father who can hold his head high, Tosaka Tokiomi must become a perfect magician.

Only in this way can the Tohsaka family's magic path be completed with these hands.

To become a truly perfect father who is worthy of teaching and guiding his daughter.

With a new resolve, Tōsaka Tokiomi set out on his journey home at dusk.

Heading to Fuyuki again.

Soon, night will fall.

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Regarding the late-night meeting at Fuyuki Church, Tokiomi Tohsaka naturally stipulated the number of people who could participate in the conditions.

In addition to the Master and Servant of both parties, each party can also bring an escort.

For Irisviel, who found it difficult to move alone, she never thought that she could have this condition. If she accidentally ends up on the battlefield in the future, she won't be able to borrow Saber's power. If Maiya was by her side at that time, it would make her feel more at ease.

Of course, as a condition of reciprocity, one person besides Tosaka Tokiomi and Archer was required to participate. In the end, when Tokiomi introduced the escort to Irisviel and others as if nothing had happened, they couldn't help but feel a little changed. face.

"Let me introduce you to Kotomine Kirei, my apprentice. Although he was once a person who fought with you, this has passed. He has lost his Servant and has given up the power of Master for a long time."

Is it just that? Irisviel cast a suspicious look at the other party, but Tokiomi had a calm face and seemed not to intend to say anything more. I wonder if he is looking down on the other person, but if not - then he may not know the history between Irisviel and Kotomine Kirei.

This is also very possible. It was hard to imagine that Emiya Kiritsugu would be so wary of a man who was willing to be someone else's pawn. In this case, the possibility that Kotomine Kirei is acting alone behind Tohsaka Tokiomi's back is very high. Irisviel and Maiya looked at Kirei with cold eyes, not even frowning, but paying attention to them. For them who did not expect to pick out the relationship between Tokiomi Tosaka and Kirei Kotomine from the beginning, they must now immediately rethink how to deal with this meeting.

Saber leaned against the wall leisurely behind Tokiomi and others, staring intently at the red-eyed Servant. Tonight, Archer also removed his fighting stance and put on an ordinary outfit consistent with this era. Although the clothing decorated with leather and enamel looks full of wicked splendor, it doesn't feel out of place at all when paired with the overwhelming presence of this golden heroic spirit.

His blood-red eyes seemed to peel off Saber's clothes just by looking at her, licking her soft skin, and there was undisguised desire in his eyes. Although this aroused Saber's urge to draw her sword and fight immediately, when she thought of Irisviel, she could only endure it now.

"I would be very grateful if you could come here at my invitation."

I don’t know if he sensed the urgency of the three women, but Tokiomi offered the opening remarks diligently.

"This Holy Grail War is finally about to enter its most important phase. Currently, the only ones left are the Masters of the 'Three Founding Families' and one person who suddenly broke in - then, everyone from Einzbern Do you have any thoughts on this battle situation?”

"No."

After answering in a cold and clear voice, Irisviel continued to speak boldly.

"We have the strongest Saber, so there is no need to secretly act according to the situation. Now we just need to move towards victory like this."

"I see--"

Tokiomi laughed out loud with a hint of provocation.

"Then, please allow me to share my personal opinion. Putting aside our mutual combat prowess, let's talk about Berserker and Rider first. Of course, our ultimate goal is to retain the 'Founding Three Families' so that in the end The ownership of the Holy Grail was determined in the battle. But unfortunately, due to the Matou family's strategic mistake, a Servant that required a lot of magic power was summoned to a fragile Master. It seems that they will perish sooner or later. It will be Rider. You should also know about the power of that heroic spirit Iskandar."

Tokiomi paused, waiting for Irisviel to react. But seeing that she was still silent, Tokiomi continued.

"A new participant appeared out of nowhere and reached out to the Holy Grail, which holds a long-cherished wish for two thousand years. Doesn't Einzbern feel very uncomfortable about this?"

"As for the new participants, isn't it the same for Tohsaka and Matou?"

Normally, Irisviel would never speak so brazenly. But tonight's strategy is to completely suppress Tokiomi. When she abandoned her usual gentleness and virtuousness and stood up to confront others proudly, she was as divine as a beautiful and strong queen.