Holy Grail War? Dragon Ball War!

Chapter 52. Tokiomi Tohsaka's Visit!

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With a sigh, Tokiomi Tohsaka sat upright in his chair, unable to shake off his lingering resentment.

It has been about four days since Kirei Kotomine and Kiritsugu Emiya died.

During this time, Fuyuki City returned to peace after a long period of chaos, and the riots caused by Lancer were completely quelled.

The three remaining Servants are Archer, Rider, and Berserker.

"Rider has been missing since that raid."

"And we did not ask the church for payment."

Frowning, Tokiomi Tohsaka felt somewhat worried as he thought of the missing Rider Group.

The other party seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth. He sent out many familiars to investigate various places in Fuyuki City, but they could not find any trace of the other party.

If the war hadn't been ongoing, he probably would have thought it was over.

"Hmm"

Putting aside Rider's hiding place for the moment, Tokiomi Tohsaka is now troubled by the problem of "Sakura".

"I have to see it for myself."

After Kotomine Ritsumasa told him the news, he hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to pay him a visit today.

Considering that Archer should have recovered by now, he wasn't worried about encountering any danger.

With his magician skills, he can hold out against Servants for a while without much trouble. If there's any trouble, he can just use Command Spells to summon Archer for support.

With such confidence, he tidied his clothes and then went out the door towards the Matou family's residence.

Before long, he arrived at his destination.

However, the person who received him was not Matou Ryokon, the head of the family, but Matou Kariya, a "half-baked" man.

"As for Sakura, you'd better not go see her right now."

Upon hearing his request, Tokiomi Tohsaka could sense the dissatisfaction in the other person's words, but he simply dismissed it as a pointless tantrum.

He was eventually granted permission to enter the Matou family.

But it was only then that Tokiomi Tohsaka realized that the mansion seemed to have undergone considerable changes.

The most obvious change is the alteration of the entire layout, both inside and out, of the house.

The courtyard was very well maintained, and the furniture was arranged in a very particular way.

The rich visuals were truly a feast for the eyes.

This alone shows that the Matou family has a very good gardener and servant.

"That's incredible!"

Tokiomi Tohsaka praised that Tokiomi had not noticed the magic trap or the intention to be attacked.

Looking at Matou Kariya leading the way, he didn't think it was the other person who did it.

This kind of meticulous work definitely requires a highly experienced "expert".

If it weren't for this special period, he would have liked to ask the other party to help manage the Tohsaka residence as well.

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Glancing at Tokiomi Tohsaka, Kariya Matou still harbored a great deal of prejudice against him.

Fortunately, Sakura is doing well now, so he doesn't harbor excessive hatred.

Knowing the other party's background, he initially wanted to refuse them entry, but Berserker said he needed to consult Sakura's opinion.

When Sakura learned that her former "father" had returned, she felt no joy, only a sense of unfamiliarity.

Having experienced Matou Ryouken's repeated unsuccessful attempts to take advantage of her, she has developed a strong sense of wariness towards others.

Even now, Sakura is only close to Berserker, perhaps because she is attracted to him and has developed a serious dependency on him.

They need to be coaxed to sleep, and they need care when eating, taking walks, playing, or combing their hair, etc.

Although he didn't know how Tokiomi Tohsaka learned that Sakura was a Master, Kariya Matou knew very well that if Tokiomi Tohsaka came to persuade Sakura to give up, then he would have made a wasted trip.

That girl would never give up the chance to make a wish.

She just wanted Berserker to be by her side forever.

Because that was her own "hero".

"Click"

Upon opening the gate to the backyard, the two encountered their master and servant tending to the flowers with Berserker.

"Um?"

Seeing Berserker wearing an apron, sleeves rolled up, and pruning flowers with Sakura while holding large scissors, Tokiomi Tohsaka was truly amazed by this spectacle.

This posture doesn't resemble that of a servant at all; it's more like that of a maid taking care of things.

Noticing their arrival, the two, one big and one small, turned their gazes toward them.

Tokiomi Tohsaka noticed that Berserker only glanced at him and didn't pay much attention to him anymore, while Sakura walked over somewhat reluctantly.

Keeping a safe distance from each other, Tokiomi Tohsaka breathed a sigh of relief.

Berserker's "harmless" presence in the rear proves that the other party had no intention of attacking.

He imprinted the other person's face deeply in his mind, trying to find out the hero's real name.

There aren't many heroic spirits who can repeatedly entangle the hero-king Gilgamesh.

As for Sakura's thoughts? He never expected them from the very beginning.

However, when he actually interacted with Sakura, Tokiomi Tohsaka realized that things were not as simple as he had imagined.

She was not as delicate and quiet as I remembered.

On the contrary, it was filled with an unyielding attitude.

Even when he adopts the demeanor and authority of a "father" to persuade the other party, they are not intimidated.

"When I was most desperate and in need, it wasn't you or my mother who came to my rescue."

"But rather"

"A true hero!"

The expression and tone of voice, filled with anticipation and joy, were truly befitting of a child.

"In this war, even if the opponent is 'Dad,' I will not back down! Please return."

Despite her young age, she seemed to have matured considerably and made it clear that she was determined to fight to the end.

"Foolish! Do you even know what you're saying?"

"You've become my enemy."

Unable to believe that his daughter, who had once been his second daughter, would defy him, Tokiomi Tohsaka's hands, which were resting against his thighs, trembled.

"I understand perfectly, and that's precisely why I won't give up."

I don't want him to leave.

Interrupting his speech, his firm yet naive tone gave Tokiomi Tohsaka an urge to "get exasperated".

The magician's goal is not to reach the Root, but simply to have the Servant stay by his side?

How utterly absurd!

Tokiomi Tohsaka saw it as nothing more than a child's willfulness and naivety.

"I shouldn't have told you so much in the first place."

"You can't understand how childish you really are right now."

"How close are we to reaching the root right now?"

Covering his face, Tokiomi Tohsaka realized he was talking to a brick wall.

It is impossible for a 6-year-old child to expect the other party to understand his grand ideals.

Rather, his temptation to reach the root of the problem is less realistic than saying, "I'll take you to the amusement park."

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Seeing Tokiomi Tohsaka's discomfitured expression, Kariya Matou's lips curled up slightly, but he tried his best not to make a sound.

He had anticipated this scene long ago.

Tokiomi Tohsaka has the typical mindset of a magician.

Unfortunately, Sakura is no longer a "magician".

Or perhaps Sakura is now simply closer to a mortal with worldly understanding.

Reaching the root cause?

You're saying this to a little kid who doesn't understand magicians?

That's utterly nonsensical.

(End of this chapter)