I'm really not a top magician

If he continued like this, he would not hesitate to hurt many ordinary people present, and might even kill Sister Sha Tiao and the others.

Sakura knew that Matou Zouken could do it,

And as an old monster magician who has lived for hundreds of years,

It is easy to kill a few ordinary people.

Thinking of this, Sakura's shoulders couldn't help but start to tremble.

If I continue to stay like this,

Sister Shatiao and the others will get hurt.

Everyone will die...

Thinking of this, Sakura had to make a decision.

"Sakura, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so bad?" Lisa asked kindly from the side.

She felt that Sakura's complexion had been looking bad since a while ago, and wondered if she was not feeling well.

"No, it's nothing..."

Sakura finally realized that she had been too nervous, so she quickly put on her usual smile and said to Lisa:

"I'm fine, Sister Lisa, don't worry about me... I want to go to the bathroom."

"Then I'll go with you. It's not safe these days," Lisa suggested.

"It's okay, Sister Lisa, you really don't have to worry."

Sakura is still a child after all. Seeing that Lisa refused to let her leave alone, she couldn't help but start to get a little anxious.

For a moment, the expression on his face, which had been concealed so well just now, began to distort a little, revealing an anxious look.

Seeing this expression, Lisa felt that Sakura seemed to be hiding something from her, and she was even more unwilling to let her go.

at this time.

"Forget it, Lisa."

Sajo Aika suddenly spoke up, "It's just going to the bathroom, there's no need to be so nervous."

"But..." Lisa wanted to refute,

But seeing the determined expression on Aika Sajo's face, Lisa finally decided to let her go.

Sakura whispered her thanks, and just as she turned to leave, Sajo Aika suddenly called her again:

"Sakura, are you happy today?"

In a flash,

Said by Shajo Aige,

It directly hit Sakura's heart.

Sister Sha Tiao is very good.

Everyone was nice to her.

Everything here is very good.

but,

She can't stay.

She must leave.

She couldn't let Sister Sha Tiao and the others get into trouble.

So I made up my mind!

"Thank you, Sister Shajo!"

Sakura bowed and thanked him before running towards the crowded area of the mall.

After Sakura left, Altria also came back.

Changing his previous relaxed expression, he looked at Sajo Aika with a serious face:

"It's definitely a crested bug."

Sajo Aika nodded and muttered, "It seems my guess was right. The accident just now was deliberately caused by Matou Zouken."

"Matou Zouken?"

Lisa exclaimed, and then she felt something was wrong, "Damn, Sakura is still outside..."

"Even if you chase him, you won't be a match for that old monster Matou Zouken. Besides, Sakura is probably in Matou Zouken's hands now."

Sajo Aika stops Lisa.

Lisa wanted to chase after her, but after hearing what Sajo Aika said and looking at her and Altria's expressions,

She suddenly realized it, and she opened her eyes wide and scolded:

"So you knew it from the beginning, Senior. Then why did you let Sakura go? You clearly knew..."

"If I had left Sakura behind, it would only have caused her more pain."

Sajo Aika explained calmly,

"Don't you understand? Matou Zouken used magic in the crowd in order to threaten Sakura with everyone here. He also wanted to tell Sakura: If you dare to go against my wishes, anyone here could die."

"Sakura decided to let herself fall into Zouken Matou's hands in order to prevent others from getting hurt."

"Also, even if you really defeat Zouken Matou with force right now, it's just a defeat. That old fox won't be killed so easily. If you don't kill Zouken Matou, he can always use this method to threaten Sakura in the future. Then, can you protect Sakura for the rest of her life?"

Sajo Aika kept questioning Lisa,

Lisa snorted coldly. She was stunned by the question and had no idea how to answer it. In the end, she could only ask blankly, "Are we going to let Sakura go back like this?"

But at this time, Sha Tiao Aige chuckled:

"Didn't I say it a long time ago? Everything is under my control."

"And now, the time has come!"

"Let's go and rescue Sakura!"

With that, Aika Sajo led Lisa and Altria out.

And on the other side,

Sakura came to the end of the alley.

inside,

She saw the nightmare she had experienced before.

Matou Zouken!

P.S. Let me add a little here. Some people might find the intentional letting of Sakura a bit puzzling. However, I believe that salvation isn't just about defeating the villain with sheer strength, as that approach only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. Therefore, true salvation absolutely requires saving the heart, which is exactly what Sajo Aika is trying to convey.

Chapter 153: Save Me! [Additional Update]

Sakura came to the end of the alley.

inside,

She saw the nightmare she had experienced before.

Matou Zouken!

The moment he saw Sakura, Matou Zouken's face showed a smile like a fox's evil plan succeeded, and then he smiled grimly:

"Xiaoying is so good. She actually knew I was coming back. How have you been out there these past few days?"

Matou Zouken praised Sakura as he patted her head.

“It’s… it’s okay…”

Sakura had no idea how this old-fashioned man spoke, so she could only say something weakly and then remain silent.

"I see, it seems Sakura is doing pretty well out there."

When Zouken Matou tried to mobilize the crest worm in Sakura's body,

He suddenly discovered that someone had eliminated most of the Marking Bugs.

Subconsciously, Matou Zouken realized that the person who adopted Sakura in the past few days should also be a fate magician.

It is very likely that he is also the master of this Holy Grail War.

Zouken Matou was in a good mood when he thought about the unexpected surprise he got because of Sakura's running away from home.

Although he had given up on the Holy Grail War a long time ago, no matter how slim the hope was, he would still provide some help if it could really be realized.

"You'll have to make up for the lack of training in the basement in the next few days, Sakura."

Matou Zouken said gloomily.

"I understand, Grandpa."

Matou Sakura nodded.

She hated the basement.

Hate those bugs.

Hate that house.

Hate that together,

But in order to prevent Sister Sha Tiao from getting hurt,

She had already decided to accept it all again.

She didn't want to hurt the people who loved her.

When Matou Zouken was about to take Sakura away, he suddenly saw a bag in Sakura's hand.

Then Matou Zouken said:

"Sakura, give me this bag."

"Grandpa, this is..." Sakura wanted to refute.

This is the only gift that Sha Tiao sister gave me. In order to protect Sha Tiao sister, I have to go back to that place again.

She has no regrets either.

This dress,

Sister Sha Tiao originally planned to let her put it on directly,

But Sakura was afraid of getting it dirty when she went out.

So I didn’t dare wear it.

She had lost everything long ago.

Mother, father, sister,

family,

Only this gift,

And Sister Sha Tiao,

She doesn't want to lose anymore!

Sakura's rebuttal surprised Matou Zouken.

Seeing the determined smile on Sakura's face, a feeling of anger surged in Matou Zouken's heart.

It's like a puppy or even a bug that has always been under your control, but suddenly one day it not only escapes your control, but even dares to yell at you.

Matou Zouken would never allow such a thing.

"It seems that the experiences of the past few days have made you feel very comfortable, Sakura!"

Matou Zouken's originally happy face finally revealed the gloomy and terrifying expression that a monster should have.

Sakura was frightened and took a few steps back.

But she was just a little girl, how could she possibly be a match for this magician.