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

Tokiomi Tohsaka explained.

"Did the investment fail?"

Upon hearing this, Rin Tohsaka felt a wave of dizziness.

"No, and haven't you already received all the investment returns?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka spoke first.

"Have I received the results?"

Rin Tohsaka looked utterly bewildered upon hearing her father's answer; how could she not know what results or rewards she had received?

"It's the London side..."

"London?"

“That’s right. I sold the rest of the Tohsaka family’s assets to secure your place in London for further studies. I also spent money to pull strings and get you into Master Aozaki Touko’s tutelage. Not only that, I also bought you a workshop there. Now you can stay at the Clock Tower to continue your studies. In London, where land is incredibly expensive these days, this is a very good deal. You should cherish it, Rin.”

Tokiomi Tohsaka said earnestly.

"So, so that's how it is?"

"So, my independent workshop in London wasn't part of the standard academy setup, and Teacher Orange was also arranged for me by you, Father?"

Upon hearing this news, Rin Tohsaka felt as if struck by lightning.

When Luo Wei learned that this guy was being so naive, he was speechless.

Although he wasn't quite sure what London looked like now, it was definitely more bustling and competitive than the old Clock Tower.

Even in the previous Clock Tower, it would have been a huge expense for a student to have their own magic workshop and research lab. Now, in London, it goes without saying that it's even more expensive. You can imagine how much money Tokiomi Tohsaka spent to provide Rin Tohsaka with this setup.

In addition, there's the fact that Orange is her teacher.

While it's highly likely that Tokiomi took Rin as her apprentice because of her exceptional talent and her relationship with Sakura, she is also the kind of person who won't do anything without personal gain, so it's almost impossible for Tokiomi not to bleed a lot.

Taking all these factors into account, it's no wonder that the Tohsaka family suddenly went bankrupt.

It's true that no matter the world or the era, children's education and school district housing are huge expenses. Parents everywhere are truly heartbroken. Tokiomi Tohsaka really went all out for Rin Tohsaka.

but……

Seeing Rin Tohsaka's dazed expression, it was clear that she had only realized this today.

Compared to all of this, at this moment, Rin Tohsaka, who had begun to question the meaning of life, suddenly thought of a question, or rather, an extremely terrifying thing.

"Um, that..."

As she spoke, her voice began to tremble slightly: "You transferred such a large sum of money to me today, what exactly is it...?"

"Oh, so it seems you already know about that money."

Hearing that Rin Tohsaka had received the money, Tokiomi Tohsaka felt somewhat relieved. "Don't worry, Rin. Although the Tohsaka family's assets have been almost entirely sold off, it's still enough to maintain a normal life. That money is your living expenses for the next year. Also, I haven't sold the house in Fuyuki City, so don't worry. Just focus on your studies. I look forward to seeing how much you've grown in a year."

ha?

One, for a year?

So that was a year's budget, not a month's...

Upon hearing Tokiomi Tohsaka's earnest words, Rin Tohsaka almost lost her balance and fainted, but fortunately, Lo Wei reached out and supported her in time.

Tokiomi Tohsaka then explained why he made the call.

While the intention was to inform Rin Tohsaka about the current situation of the Tohsaka family so that she would be aware of it and restrain herself from spending money recklessly, the more important purpose was to discuss Aozaki Touko's matter.

Tokiomi Tohsaka used more than just money to help Rin Tohsaka become a disciple of the Grand Magus Touko. It was the Tohsaka family's resources, including information on the Holy Grail War and their research into the ritual structure.

And recently, Aozaki Touko contacted him, saying that she wanted to use the ley lines of Fuyuki City to restart the Holy Grail War, so he came to inform Tohsaka Rin.

Because he no longer had any obsessions, this old guy decided not to participate in this Holy Grail War.

Therefore, the participant from the Tohsaka family naturally fell to Rin Tohsaka, Touko Aozaki's student, the heir of the Tohsaka family, and the new generation of ley line manager in Fuyuki City.

Moreover, knowing that this Holy Grail War was initiated by Aozaki Touko, Tohsaka Tokiomi was not worried at all. Since it was the master who was controlling the Holy Grail War, he would definitely ensure his daughter's safety.

This phone call was just to explain the situation. As for the information on the Holy Grail War, Rin Tohsaka can look it up herself in the Tohsaka family's basement and in her ancestors' journals.

He is still traveling with his wife and told Rin Tohsaka not to worry, as he will probably be back in a year or two.

After conveying all these important matters, Tokiomi Tohsaka hung up the phone as if nothing had happened and went on to enjoy his retirement.

In an instant, after learning the whole truth, Rin Tohsaka seemed to have lost her soul. After putting the phone back on the table, she trembled and leaned back on the sofa with a blank expression.

Suddenly I felt...

This world... is so quiet...

At this moment, Rin Tohsaka has only 20,000 yen left in her account.

The next allowance will be paid one year from now.

At this moment, the wealthy woman who was spending lavishly in the mall has once again reverted to her most basic characteristic of poverty.

This is finally exactly what I wanted.

Lo Wei started clapping for her.

"How could this happen? How could this happen?"

"—You can't do this to me!!!"

Rin Tohsaka let out a screech like a groundhog.

Why didn't they tell us they were bankrupt sooner?

And if it's my living expenses for a year, why did they tell me so late?

In fact, the money arrived in the morning.

Tokiomi Tohsaka called in the afternoon.

Only a few hours had passed.

Even Tokiomi Tohsaka, who has lived for so many years, probably couldn't imagine what kind of person could spend millions of yen in Fuyuki City in just a few hours.

"Heh heh heh, things are getting interesting."

Luo Wei leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, clasped his hands, and looked at Rin Tohsaka with a delighted expression. His smile was even harder to suppress than Ak's. He said to her, "Serves you right for your reckless spending before. Now your joy has turned to sorrow, hasn't it?"

"you--!!"

Rin Tohsaka immediately blushed.

"Oh ho, I suggest you summarize your next remarks carefully, after all, we've switched places now." Luo Wei raised his hand and easily flicked a thumb-sized gem from the treasury, which landed on the table.

Rin Tohsaka was slightly taken aback when she saw the gem. Then she looked up and saw a smiling face. The gem said, "If you can make me happy, I'll be in a good mood and I might be able to help you out a little."

"???"

Rin Tohsaka's eyebrows twitched violently.

His arrogant demeanor reminded her of how she had just ordered Luo Wei around.

I originally wanted to mess with him a bit to vent my anger.

Instead of causing any trouble, they actually got their comeuppance so quickly.

As she watched the thumb-sized gem spinning in Luo Wei's fingertip, she unconsciously swallowed.

But thinking that if she gave in, she would be teased by her again, Rin Tohsaka could only swallow hard, suppress her desire, and then reluctantly turn her head away, forcing herself to maintain her dignity as she spoke.

"Just some mere gemstones, I don't care for them at all!"

"What a dishonest young lady!"

Rowe stroked his chin, and then there was another clattering sound of metal, this time a small pile of glittering gold coins fell to the ground.

Suddenly, a blinding light forced Rin Tohsaka to cover her eyes.

"What kind of light is that?!"

Rin Tohsaka covered her eyes, unable to look directly at him.

"It's the radiance of wealth!"

Luo Wei smiled and said, "Can you still hold on, Rin Tohsaka?"

"Damn it... I won't give in like this! A mere gold coin? Don't underestimate the Tohsaka family's discipline! You bastard!"

Rin Tohsaka gritted her teeth and uttered the most insincere sentence of her life.

"I don't care about your money at all!"

"Wow, that's quite a feat. You actually overcame your own underlying code? You've surpassed your own limitations."

Upon hearing this, Luo Wei raised an eyebrow, then picked up a few gold coins and made a pleasant clattering sound again. He then said to her with a wicked grin, "But since you're so principled now, you probably won't return those clothes and jewelry you just bought, right?"

"what?"

Rin Tohsaka's expression froze; she couldn't hold back any longer.

She stammered, "I, I wouldn't—"

"By the way, let me give you some advice: if you're not an umbrella, don't force yourself to hold on, after all, that's a year's living expenses."

Seeing her conflicted expression, Luo Wei gave her a special reminder, "Even if you're too embarrassed to say it and can't find a reason, I've prepared one for you. Just say the clothes are too big and my frail figure can't support them. I'm sure the other person won't be able to argue with that."

"Not only did you save face, but you also left the other party with no reason to refute you. Isn't that perfect?"

"Damn it! I can't even argue back!!"

Rin Tohsaka's forehead veins bulged as she once again unleashed a deliberate punch at Lo Wei, but this time it completely missed again.

She quickly turned her head and looked at Luo Wei, who had appeared near the bookshelf as if he had teleported, and was browsing through the Tohsaka family's collection of books. She retorted loudly, "I wouldn't do something so stupid! It's just about making money, right? Who do you think I am? How could something like this be difficult for me?!"

"Do you think you can make money?"

Luo Wei raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "You studied gem magic, which is inherently a losing proposition. Even if you learned puppet magic from Chengzi, it's only been a few years. Putting aside my opinion on your skills, you probably can't even afford the materials for making puppets right now, can you? Or are you planning to make figurines?"

Upon hearing this, Rin Tohsaka's lips twitched.

Because what Lo Wei said was entirely true.

Not to mention her, even her own father, Tokiomi Tohsaka, couldn't make money with gem magic; the Tohsaka family had always relied on other businesses.

And puppet magic.