In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

Although the family has been somewhat desolate in recent years due to the sudden death of the previous head, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse, and Tokiomi Tohsaka would certainly not underestimate the Crowley family because of this.

Not long ago, the head of the Matou family, Matou-o, also visited and expressed his desire to adopt his daughter.

Matou and Tohsaka are both among the three founding families of the Holy Grail War, so Tohsaka Tokiomi is fairly familiar with them. In his understanding, the Matou family is renowned for their use of servants and water-attribute Ritual Magic. Even the Command Seals system, one of the systems in the Holy Grail War, originated from the Matou family.

However, it is only a magic family in the Far East. Compared with the noble magic families from the Clock Tower, it is somewhat inferior. Moreover, compared with the water attribute law magic, Sakura's imaginary number constitution is obviously more suitable for the Crowley family's alchemical magic, with more diverse choices and a broader future.

From this perspective, it seems that adopting Sakura into the Crowley family would indeed be a good choice.

Tokiomi Tohsaka still clearly remembered that he had interacted with the two heads of this family at an academic exchange meeting at the Clock Tower, and he couldn't help but admire the magical cultivation shown by the two heads of the family.

Not long after that incident, he heard that the two family heads had unfortunately died, and the Crowley family had been handed over to the next generation, namely the young man in his early twenties, Rowe Crowley.

Although the young man was somewhat famous in the Clock Tower and it was known that he seemed to have become a disciple of a Lord, this did not mean that Rowe's situation would be good.

In the world of magicians, a mere master-apprentice relationship is clearly not the most reliable. If Crowley's family were still intact, that would be fine, but now...

He didn't believe that a Lord of the Clock Tower could turn a blind eye to the alchemical system right in front of him. He probably thought that while protecting Rowe, he was also trying to extend his reach into the family. Perhaps it was to prevent his family from being gradually devoured and occupied that Rowe was so eager to find a talented successor and wanted to rely on the next generation to break the current situation.

In terms of talent alone, his daughter is the most suitable for this position.

"I never expected that the head of the Tohsaka family would know so much about my family. I am truly flattered."

After hearing Tokiomi Tohsaka explain his situation, Lo Wei exchanged a few polite words before sharing his thoughts.

"Because the two previous heads of the family unfortunately passed away, I, who inherited Crowley's blood, had no choice but to take on the responsibility of this family in a time of crisis."

"To be honest, Head of the Tohsaka family, while my talent is passable, I am completely clueless when it comes to managing a family and administration. In this respect, Head of the Tohsaka family is far superior to me."

While subtly playing the victim, Luo Wei didn't forget to give a shout-out to Tokiomi Tohsaka.

"Not at all, compared to achievements in the demonic path, worldly affairs are nothing."

"Due to some unforeseen circumstances, the family has visibly declined in my generation, which is why I came to visit and wanted to adopt your daughter."

“I can still hold on in this generation, but whether I can return to the peak is still unknown. So rather than having descendants whose aptitude is unknown, I hope that the Crowley family’s magic crest will be inherited by a truly capable genius, carrying the Crowley name to continue to the Roots. I believe you, as a magician, can understand this, right?”

Luo Wei's tone was sincere, and his eyes were filled with determination.

At this moment, he had already delivered all the lines he had prepared to Tokiomi Tohsaka, and the outcome was now entirely up to the latter's choice.

However, he knew very well that Tokiomi Tohsaka would not refuse based on the conditions and reasons he had proposed.

Magicians are a group of absolutely rational, or rather, self-centered, selfish, and extreme individuals.

As long as you make your aspirations for the source clear, and then invest your value and resources accordingly, the other party will weigh the pros and cons and give you pause for thought.

If they could adopt the Matou family, who were in such a sorry state in the original timeline, then the leverage they had in their hands was naturally even greater.

Before he arrived, Luo Wei was already absolutely certain that the matter would succeed. He had too much faith in Tokiomi Tohsaka's rationality and obsession.

In a magician's worldview, what constitutes children?

Those are descendants who have inherited their bloodline, are able to carry on the family mission, and trace their roots.

What is happiness?

Children who bear the blood of their parents can embark on the path of demonic possession, gradually going further and further on the road to seeking the origin and contacting the truth.

Even if one day we might kill each other because of our positions, that would still be a kind of happiness.

Tokiomi Tohsaka hoped to experience this kind of happiness himself, and he also hoped that his two daughters could make great strides in their respective magical fields and savor this happiness.

Therefore, what he should do as a father is not to provide them with a stable life, but to give them a stage to showcase their talents.

Although Luo Wei found this kind of morbid mentality hard to understand, he had long since become accustomed to it; it was just the traditional mentality of a family with a lineage of demonic cultivation, something he had witnessed far too often in the Clock Tower.

Even the original Crowley family was like that.

Therefore, he didn't intend to act as a champion of justice or a nice guy to correct Tokiomi Tohsaka's mentality, because he knew that no amount of medicine would help someone who was so terminally ill. He might as well make good use of this and do something more valuable to himself.

"What are your wishes, Head of the Tohsaka Clan?"

Luo Wei raised his finger and tapped the table in front of him lightly, asking a question.

Having said that, Tokiomi Tohsaka felt Loe's sincerity and naturally had no reason to refuse.

“That’s a very tempting offer, Mr. Crowley. As Sakura’s father, I am truly happy for her because of your generosity.”

"However, just to be on the safe side, I need Mr. Crowley to sign a [Self-Mandatory Magical Oath] and swear an oath in the name of the family, guaranteeing that he will choose Sakura as his successor and pass on the Magical Crest in the future, inheriting the Crowley family's magical assets. I am also willing to sign the Magical Oath to declare that the Tohsaka family and Sakura are completely severing ties, will not take the initiative to contact each other in the future, and will never use this blood connection to do anything that would harm the Crowley family."

"What do you think?" Tokiomi Tohsaka asked after careful consideration.

He certainly wouldn't make a mistake on such an important matter as adopting his own daughter.

Magicians are extremely self-centered and fickle, and their words are not to be trusted. Unless Tokiomi Tohsaka does something stupid, he will not easily believe Loewe's one-sided story.

In such important matters, only self-mandatory magic writing is the most powerful guarantee.

Magical essay contests are similar to contracts. Both magicians write the contents of the contract on a magic scroll and then sign it together, which creates a binding effect.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, on the other hand, proposed a more binding and self-enforcing magic contract. The so-called "self-enforcing contract" is essentially a magical contract used by magicians when making an agreement that cannot be broken. It is the most absolute guarantee to prevent breach of contract.

The contract is written on parchment and includes the binding spell, the object of the binding, the formal content of the oath, the conditions for fulfilling the covenant, and the signature of the oath-taker.

Both parties use the function of their own magic crests to apply the "Geas" spell to the caster, and in principle, its effect cannot be removed by any means.

Once a magician signs the certificate and fulfills the oath conditions to make the certificate effective, even if the oath-taker is dead, as long as the magical mark is passed down to the next generation, even the soul after death will be bound.

If this contract is signed, it means that Loewe is serious, and Tokiomi Tohsaka will have no objections.

"Of course, that makes perfect sense."

Luo Wei smiled slightly and readily agreed to Tokiomi Tohsaka's request.

Upon seeing this, Tokiomi Tohsaka breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was still somewhat melancholy, it was quickly replaced by a sense of satisfaction, and a smile appeared on his face.

"It's so great to have your understanding."

"Of course, this kind of thing cannot be taken lightly."

Lo Wei nodded in agreement.

Seeing Tokiomi Tohsaka finally put his mind at ease, he felt at peace as well.

Thus, he successfully completed his first objective in the Far East.

Hopefully, things will go as smoothly as they did today.

Chapter Five: Achieving True Happiness

Every gift that God gives you comes with a hidden price.

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"Alright, the contract has been drafted. Head of the Tohsaka family, please come and check it."

"If there are no problems, we can sign the name."

Because he had prepared in advance, Loewe acted very quickly, and within ten minutes of Tokiomi Tohsaka bringing the parchment, he had drafted the required magic essay.

Then, Loewe pushed the parchment scroll covered with dense Latin writing in mercury liquid in front of Tokiomi Tohsaka and reminded him that he could now check and sign it.

"it is good."

Seeing how quickly Lo Wei moved, Tokiomi Tohsaka was somewhat surprised, but considering that the other party had come prepared, he didn't find it strange.

Picking up the parchment scroll, Tokiomi Tohsaka's gaze swept over it repeatedly, carefully examining the magic inscription composed of countless rows of densely packed Latin characters.

Among magicians, the language used in writing about magic is usually French or Latin, which serves as a standard.

Because the scripts used in the Far East, or the English words, differ greatly in meaning and grammar, using these two scripts to write a contract would undoubtedly create many loopholes, making it easy for someone to exploit them.

French and Latin are more formal and therefore more appropriate. Due to certain historical reasons, the nobility of the magical path often use Latin more often than French, perhaps because it better reflects their status and refinement.

To put Tokiomi Tohsaka's mind at ease and to avoid any unnecessary trouble later, before coming, Loe had an old butler in his family who was proficient in Latin teach him to write a contract template in Latin for this purpose.

As for whether Tokiomi Tohsaka could understand Latin, he had even less to worry about.

After all, Tokiomi Tohsaka was a nobleman of magic, and he valued his noble status highly. Given that, how could he possibly be unable to understand the Latin commonly used by established nobles? He probably already knew it by heart.

As Luo Wei had predicted, after carefully examining the magic contest essay in his hand several times and scrutinizing the words repeatedly without finding any problems, Tokiomi Tohsaka's originally serious expression finally relaxed slightly.

As Rowe said, everything about the contract was clear, and no matter how he checked it, there were no problems with it.

The contract roughly states: "Love Crowley, as the adoptive parent, will adopt Sakura Tohsaka on behalf of the Crowley family, and will raise her as their heir, passing on the family's magical crest and guiding her onto the path of magic. From this point forward, the Tohsaka family will have no further right to interfere with Sakura's life, and will be prohibited from contacting her or inducing her to do anything that harms the Crowley family, even as family. The contract also emphasizes that unless Love appoints another heir, Tokiomi Tohsaka will have no right to reclaim Sakura's custody."

From any perspective, this contract is very clear. It not only provides guarantees but also leaves room for both parties to maneuver. If Luo Wei really wants to go back on his word, even if it means violating the contract and establishing another heir, he is always entitled to take back Sakura Tohsaka's custody. This is not an easy situation.

After confirming the contract, Tokiomi Tohsaka did not hesitate any longer. He pricked his finger and wrote his name in a specific area of ​​the scroll, then returned the contract scroll to Loe.

“No problem, Crowley, let’s sign our names.”

"I know."

Upon hearing this, Luo Wei nodded slightly, then took out a small knife from his pocket, cut his finger, and left his blood and fingerprints on the scroll, where he also left his name.

When the two signed the contract and it was completed, both Lo Wei and Tokiomi Tohsaka could clearly feel a special and invisible mysterious power acting on them, which meant that everything was settled and the contract had taken effect.

Feeling the effects of the contract already taking hold on him, Tokiomi Tohsaka, knowing that the matter was settled, revealed a genuine smile.

It's all settled, completely settled!!

Now his youngest daughter can also develop her talents in a suitable environment and pursue the demonic path at will.

For him as a father, what could be more joyful than this news?

With the connection to Sakura Tohsaka, Tokiomi Tohsaka even softened his gaze towards Lo Wei.

From any perspective, he could feel the other party's sincerity. Even the magic essay contest was designed to give him a significant advantage, which made Tokiomi Tohsaka admire them. They truly lived up to their reputation as nobles of the Clock Tower, and their morality and sincerity were impeccable.

Compared to Tokiomi Tohsaka's self-satisfaction, Loe didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Did you get a good deal?

Haha, cheap things aren't so easy to come by. Every gift from heaven comes with a hidden price tag. Sometimes, the delicious food you happily eat might just be poison bait to lower your guard.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, the scapegoat of this world, I'll take your daughter in for now. As for you... you should think about how to survive the war a few months from now.

With differing thoughts on their minds, the two, smiling, shook hands in stark contrasting moods.

"Now that the contract is officially established, Head of the Tohsaka family, we should be able to discuss the formal adoption, right?"

“Of course, Crowley, it’s always possible. You are Sakura’s guardian now.”

Tokiomi Tohsaka, his face beaming, grasped Lo Wei's hand and said, "Under your guidance and nurturing, I believe Sakura will be able to fully utilize her talents and walk happily on the path of truth."