The Matou family is not only a centuries-old family of magicians, but they have also accumulated considerable wealth in the modern world, so they can be said to be living a life of ease. As the heir here, there is no need to worry about making a living.
Furthermore, the Matou family is also in Fuyuki City, so they can help each other out.
If Sakura had to be adopted out, this family would undoubtedly be the most suitable choice.
It seems my guess was right; my father did put his heart into it.
Thinking this way, Rin felt much better.
If the Matou family is truly reliable, she wouldn't be too opposed to becoming their heir.
The only thing I'm a little confused about is that the Matou family has been passing down water magic for generations, so why did I see so many insects when I passed through the barrier?
Just then, she noticed out of the corner of her eye that after entering the Matou family home, Zouken Matou took the scarecrow directly to the backyard.
Seeing that something seemed off about his expression, Rin quietly followed him.
She wouldn't be discovered if she traveled with Su Mo.
The three followed Zouken Matou and quickly passed through the back passage to the basement.
Upon seeing the interior of the basement, Rin Tohsaka nearly vomited on the spot, and Sakura turned pale, clearly terrified by this unprecedented sight.
[Xiaoyuan: "W-what is this?!"]
Erica: "I'm ending the livestream!"
Kanae: "I've turned it off too!"
Not to mention Madoka, even the well-informed Erica and Kanae, who had also seen many disgusting creatures, couldn't bear to look at that scene.
The three of them fled immediately.
Rin Tohsaka could understand their reactions perfectly.
As far as the eye could see, the entire basement was crawling with insects; at least hundreds of thousands of insects had formed an ocean here.
A massive number of insects wriggled and climbed incessantly, leaving slippery marks on their bodies. Their twisted and slick postures were enough to induce a physiological aversion in anyone who looked at them.
That was a bizarre scene that excessively challenged human aesthetics and excessively tested the brain's nerves.
Of everyone present, apart from Zouken Matou, the only one who could remain calm was probably Lord Su Mo standing before them.
Even Su Mo looked at the massive number of wriggling insects with considerable disgust.
"This is a Zerg storage facility. This old guy built a Zerg storage facility here?"
Rin Tohsaka looked surprised and uncertain.
Water magic and insect magic may be related. As a family of magicians, it's not surprising that they might have hidden five, six, seven, or eight secret techniques.
But from Zouken Matou's perspective, isn't today the day "Sakura" first came to the Matou family?
Even if you don't plan to prepare a surprise in advance, you should at least give her a break and let "Sakura" get used to the environment before doing anything else, right?
Why did you rush to bring "Sakura" to the Bug Warehouse on the very first day?
This doesn't seem like they're trying to teach magic in advance, does it?
For a moment, Rin had a very ominous premonition.
At the same moment, Zouken Matou grinned.
"Imaginary number attributes are valuable, but they're not suitable for the Matou family's magic. So, go down and modify them with Crest Bugs!"
After he finished speaking, he lightly shook his cane and threw the scarecrow following behind him into the insect chamber.
Almost instantly, the scarecrow was covered by a swarm of wriggling insects.
Rin and Sakura were stunned to see the scarecrow that had almost completely disappeared.
Both girls were very intelligent, so they quickly realized what kind of treatment Sakura would receive if she were adopted into the Matou family.
If it weren't for Su Mo and Rin's intervention, this scarecrow might have been Sakura's fate.
"How could this be... How could Father allow Sakura to be adopted into such a family!"
Rin's first reaction was disbelief.
Throwing a five- or six-year-old girl into this overwhelming swarm of insects is worse than killing her!
But she quickly realized what was happening.
"Father... probably doesn't know what the Matou family is like inside."
Whether considering magical achievements, distance, level of inheritance, or trustworthiness, the Matou family is the best choice.
However, Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had done all the necessary investigations, failed at the most crucial point.
He had no idea how dark the Matou family's inner workings were.
That's completely different from what it appears to be.
"Damn it!"
Soon, Rin Tohsaka identified the culprit and glared angrily at Zouken Matou.
Even if what the other party pushed down was a scarecrow, it still proves that he did indeed have bad intentions towards his sister.
That alone is enough for Rin Tohsaka to sentence him to death.
"Go to hell!"
Without a moment's hesitation, she instinctively threw the two gems she had treasured since childhood at Zouken Matou, detonating them instantly.
"boom!"
The magic stored up over several years was completely depleted in this bombing.
A few seconds later, the smoke and dust dissipated.
Zouken Matou lost half of his body, but soon, a massive number of Crest Insects from the Insect Warehouse flooded into his body, filling in his structure.
After being hit head-on by an attack of this magnitude, Zouken Matou was finally able to overcome his cognitive impairment and truly recognize the several entities behind him.
"The eldest daughter of the Tohsaka family, and... Sakura?"
When Zouken Matou saw Sakura standing unharmed behind Rin, he was stunned.
If this is Sakura, then what was it that followed me all the way and was then abandoned by me?
A chill suddenly crept up his spine.
He thought of a more serious problem: even though Rin Tohsaka was following behind him the whole time, why was he completely unsuspecting?
Clearly, neither young Rin nor Sakura could do that, so the only thing truly obscuring their senses was one being.
"Young man, do you want to be my enemy?"
Zouken Matou took a step back, forcing himself to look at the man in front of the two girls. Almost instinctively, he dared not look up at him, but his tone remained fierce.
"You can't be so foolish as to fight a magician in his magic workshop, can you?"
049 Heroic Spirit Summoning Ritual, Holy Grail War
"Ok?"
A clear voice rang out.
The young man's gaze finally landed on Zouken Matou.
"boom!"
An immense pressure struck, causing Zouken Matou to collapse to the ground.
The immense pressure, the unimaginable pressure, almost crushed his entire body.
The bodies, entirely composed of insects, spread out on the ground like putty. These insects were also bound by immense pressure, unable to fly at all, their sharp mouthparts emitting a dying buzzing sound.
"what?"
Zouken Matou was immediately horrified.
There was no trace of magic flow, no sound of incantations being chanted, and no indication that the other party was launching an attack.
With just one glance, he was pinned to the ground, with no chance to resist.
This was clearly his stronghold, the magic workshop where he received the most support. He was even confident he could fight Servants here. But that casual glance from the other party completely shattered his confidence and made him realize something profound.
The person before you must never be your enemy.
Only then did the other party's voice finally arrive.
"Are you talking to me?"
Upon hearing this question, Zouken Matou immediately changed his previous threatening attitude and began to become humble.
"What are your orders, Your Majesty? I will do my utmost."
Human magicians could not possibly possess this level of oppressive power, and the gods have long since vanished.
Zouken Matou was unclear about Su Mo's identity, but he had a very precise grasp of his own position.
No matter what, saving your life is the priority.
Unfortunately, there was someone at the scene who didn't want him to save his life.
"You old bug! Lord Su Mo is here to kill you!"
After giving a cold snort, Rin Tohsaka glanced at Su Mo's expression. Seeing that he didn't object, she simply tossed a gem over to him.
"boom!"
The blazing flames burst forth, and although they were only at the level of an average magician, they were enough to damage Zouken Matou, who was caught completely off guard.
The scorching flames burned away half of Zouken Matou's body, but only caused serious injury; the remaining insects were enough to sustain his basic life.
"Lord Su Mo? I—"
Despite the intense pain, Zouken Matou had no idea what kind of being corresponded to this divine name.
Just as I was about to ask something, I heard—
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