Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1290 Sakura

"Don't worry, Sakura. I will definitely win this Holy Grail War and bring the Holy Grail back. Then, you will be free."

He murmured quietly, as if he was making a promise to Sakura, or as if he was cheering himself up.

This sentence is both his hope and his shackles, which makes him unwilling to give up even in desperate situations.

However, at this moment, a sudden voice broke the silence of the night, causing Matou Kariya's heart to suddenly tighten. He turned around abruptly, his eyes as sharp as torches, trying to catch the source of the voice in the dim light.

Luther, a young man wearing a simple windbreaker and with a calm face, was standing not far away with a girl wearing a school uniform and with a look of curiosity and vigilance - Nakano Miku. He was smiling faintly.

The moonlight cast a long shadow behind them, adding a sense of mystery and uneasiness to this sudden scene.

"berserker!"

Matou Kariya called out almost instinctively without any hesitation. His magic circuits surged again, and a black light flashed. The figure of Lancelot, clad in black armor and surrounded by ominous black aura, suddenly appeared in front of him, like a god of war returning from hell, exuding a heart-pounding aura.

Luther, however, seemed unmoved by Lancelot's pressure. He still had his hands in his pockets, his eyes revealing a kind of detached indifference.

"Is this really okay? Since this magic circuit was hastily remodeled, your body is already broken."

His tone was relaxed, as if he was talking about an insignificant matter, but every word accurately hit Matou Kariya's most vulnerable pain point.

Matou Kariya's face turned even paler, but he still stood up straight stubbornly, ignoring Luther's warning, staring at Luther fiercely: "What is your purpose!"

Luther smiled lightly, and his eyes moved away from Matou Kariya to the distance, as if he was thinking about something.

"Purpose?"

He spoke slowly, with a hint of amusement in his tone, "Let's discuss a deal."

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

Before Matou Kariya could finish his words, he was interrupted by Luther.

“Don’t be so quick to refuse, Kariya.”

Luther said.

"I know your desire for the Holy Grail, and I know why you fight. But have you ever thought that with your current strength alone, can you really win this war and rescue Sakura?"

Matou Kariya's expression was uncertain, and his clenched fists were trembling slightly, as if he was trying his best to restrain his inner impulse. Luther's words were like a sharp knife, piercing his soft spot accurately.

He was indeed unsure. Every battle left him exhausted both physically and mentally, and the uncontrollable Berserker made things even worse.

Matou Kariya's throat seemed to be strangled by an invisible hand, and his voice trembled with a hint of despair and unwillingness: "Why... do you know about Sakura?"

His eyes moved back and forth over Luther, trying to find a clue to the answer.

Luther's expression was as calm as water, as if everything was under control.

"Is this important? The point now is that only I can help you fulfill this wish. So, tell me your answer."

Matou Kariya's face was pale, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead, and his clenched fists were trembling slightly.

"But that guy can't be killed!"

There was deep fear and helplessness in his voice, a deep fear of something indescribable.

Luther smiled gently, and that smile contained an inexplicable deep meaning.

"That's not something you should be thinking about. What's your answer?"

His eyes were as sharp as torches, gazing straight into the depths of Matou Kariya's soul, as if he was waiting for some crucial decision.

Matou Kariya hesitated, his heart was like a surging wave, struggle, pain, and despair intertwined. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he was making his final farewell.

"me……"

"I want to save Sakura! If you can really save Sakura from that guy, I'll do anything for you!"

At this time, deep inside the Matou family's home, an old man named Matou Zouken, who had a skinny body and an old face, was walking slowly towards Sakura with a cane.

He managed a kind smile on his rotten face, but behind that smile lay endless conspiracy and greed.

"Sakura, it's time."

The old bug said.

Ying stood there quietly, her eyes empty, as if she had lost her soul.

She didn't resist at all, but just nodded mechanically.

"I know, Grandpa."

The old bug nodded with satisfaction and turned to walk towards the bug warehouse.

Sakura followed him numbly, not saying a word.

Her eyes were empty and confused, as if she had lost all her hopes and dreams.

At this moment, a figure suddenly flashed out from the corner and stood in front of the old bug.

That was Matou Kariya, his eyes were filled with anger and unwillingness.

"Where do you want to take Sakura?"

When Sakura saw Matou Kariya, a barely perceptible fluctuation flashed across her eyes.

“Uncle Kariya.”

Her voice was still calm, but within it lay an indescribable complex emotion.

Matou Kariya looked at Sakura's numb expression and felt an indescribable pain in his heart.

His eyes were filled with sadness and despair, as if he was witnessing an irreversible tragedy.

He gritted his teeth and looked at the old bug: "Where do you want to take Ying?"

The old bug frowned. He didn't notice when Matou Kariya came back.

He was secretly alert in his heart. Could it be that Berserker has some ability to hide its breath?
He quickly used magic to sense the crested bugs in Matou Kariya's body, and after confirming that they were in good condition, he temporarily put aside his doubts.

As long as the crest worm is still inside Matou Kariya's body, he will never be able to escape from his grasp.

The old bug raised a faint smile, which was cunning and profound. He said slowly, "Kareya, you are finally back. I believe that the first time you commanded a Servant to participate in the battle must have been a test that was physically and mentally exhausting for you. How do you feel physically at this moment?"

His tone was gentle, as if he was just a father who was concerned about his child returning from afar.

Matou Kariya looked directly at the old bug, his tone filled with suppressed anger: "Don't change the subject! Tell me, where are you planning to take Sakura!"

The old bug shook his head slightly. He looked at Yanye with an almost compassionate look in his eyes: "As a father, I am only concerned about your physical condition. It is really heartbreaking to see you so excited."

"Care about me? Humph, what you really care about is just the Holy Grail!"

Matou Kariya sneered, his tone full of sarcasm and disdain.

(End of this chapter)