Manager, give me a membership card too!

"I have no money."

"Hehe, I don't want money."

"Then what do you want? The legacy of the Matou clan? Judging from your tone, you should know how filthy that is."

“I have no interest in those insects.” Luo Xia first glanced meaningfully at the undulating muscles and skin of Matou Kariya, then straightened up and stared into the other's eyes as he spoke:

"I've already stated my purpose: I'm very interested in you, Matou family's young master."

"Me? I really don't know what use this broken body is to you now. But if you want it, then take it. As long as it can save Sakura, I can bear any price."

Matou Kariya raised his hands, gazing at his pale, bloodied palms. His slightly bewildered eyes gradually hardened and hardened.

"Not bad eye, Matou's young master. However, some things can't be done on a whim. Whether this succeeds in the end depends on your subsequent development and efforts. But before that..."

Rorschach casually reached into his pocket and pulled out a beautifully decorated parchment covered with intricate patterns and strange, dizzying script.

If Matou Kariya could decipher the text above, he would find it to be a meticulously worded contract. The cursive script at the top roughly translates to 'Membership Application Form,' while the following text outlines the regulations that new members must adhere to.

"Sign it, Kariya Matou. Sign this contract, and you will have the power to save that child."

Kariya Matou obediently accepted the parchment from Rorschach, initially thinking it was a magical contract similar to a 'self-enforcing text'. However, upon seeing the completely unfamiliar script and the powerful energy emanating from the parchment, Kariya Matou dismissed the idea.

"So, what is the price, Mr. Rorschach?"

Luo Xia's figure was backlit, the intense light blurring his face and making even his voice seem ethereal.

"everything..."

The pointed tone made Matou Kariya hesitate for a moment, but the next instant, Sakura struggling to survive in the insect warehouse flashed through his mind. His fingers tightened around the parchment, for the sake of that lovely child, and to change the fate of the woman he loved! Matou Kariya raised his hand, still stained with his own blood, and solemnly signed his name on the parchment.

Almost the instant Matou Kariya finished writing the last stroke, the entire parchment suddenly burst into flames. The flames that ignited in his hand caused Matou Kariya a moment of panic, but before he could fully react to what was happening, the parchment in his hand had already been burned to ashes, leaving only a pure black card lying quietly in his palm.

The card was the same size as a regular bank card, completely black, with no patterns or decorations except for the four characters 'Matou Kariya' in the upper left corner. Matou Kariya examined the card for a while, then looked up with a questioning gaze at Manager Rorschach, who was standing opposite her with his arms crossed.

Seemingly guessing what he wanted to ask, Luo Xia didn't keep him in suspense and said directly, "What you have in your hand is a key."

"key?"

Matou Kariya looked down at the small, square black card, but couldn't make out the shape of a key no matter how hard he looked.

Just think of it as some kind of magic prop.

Considering the other party's background, Luo Xia chose a way of explaining that Matou Kariya could easily understand, since he himself didn't know how to explain something like a spatial beacon.

Fortunately, Matou Kariya's mind is currently preoccupied with how to save his beloved and the two adorable children his beloved had with other men. Apart from that, he is not very interested in other things and has no intention of getting to the bottom of things.

"This card will allow you to travel to my territory. Once there, you will obtain the power you've always longed for—the power to save your loved ones. Of course, this will require some effort."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get started! Every minute we delay means another minute of suffering for Sakura! I must become stronger as quickly as possible and then go save her!"

"Don't rush, Matou family's young master." Luo Xia reached out and patted Matou Kariya on the shoulder to show his closeness, after all, this guy would be his tool in the future, oh no, I mean, his esteemed member.

"No, you don't understand! Sakura, Sakura is suffering every single moment. We don't have any extra time to waste!"

Matou Kariya looked excited and wanted to say something, but Rorschach stopped him by raising his hand.

"After all, you are my first customer. As an extra bonus, let me help you resolve some minor concerns."

"A thing to worry about?" Matou Kariya looked at the man in front of him with a puzzled expression. After pondering the tone of the other party's previous words, a thought suddenly occurred to him, and he realized a possibility that he could hardly believe.

"Could it be that, Mr. Rorschach, you intend to...?"

"Ah, yes, you guessed right. Zouken Matou did something utterly despicable. Although I don't consider myself a good person, to lay a hand on a child, especially a young girl, is something I can't accept without teaching him a lesson."

"Ah, yes, you guessed right. Zouken Matou did something utterly despicable. Although I don't consider myself a good person, to lay a hand on a child, especially a young girl, is something I can't accept without teaching him a lesson."

[Ding~ Member collection task completed... Gym upgrade in progress... Gym upgrade complete! Reward: Manager privilege - Power Seed]

[Power Seed Acquired: Heracles] (You will acquire the powers of other characters later, take your time, X-Men, BX, the Golden Triangle, and so on will come, don't rush)

(Regarding the first "golden finger" issue that many readers have raised a lot of questions about, I want to explain it here. I've been a Moon People for ten years, and I know all of what you're talking about: Root, Willpower, UO, Predator Star, the Golden Triangle, and that bunch of comedic characters from the Servant universe. They're very strong and powerful.)

I also want to be invincible from the start, to dominate everything, wielding a star-forged holy sword in my left hand and slaying emperors with my right, killing enemies with a single glare, slaughtering them one by one, with the Gate of Babylon floating behind me, showing off, slapping faces, crushing people, and picking up girls—wouldn't that be wonderful? But what happens next? What do I do then?

How will the plot unfold from here? After killing the Fourth World War, he'll kill the Fifth World War, then the Fifth World War, then Chaldea, then other worlds to trample on people. As he goes on and on, the plot goes crazy, the power levels collapse, and he can't write any more than 500,000 or 600,000 words, so he'll just abandon the story.

I considered all those roles you mentioned at first, but gave them up for various reasons. These powers aren't unavailable or unattainable; we just need to take it slow. They'll come eventually, so don't be impatient.

As for why Uncle B was chosen, it's because of the Twelve Trials, the Twelve Glories, the Twelve Inevitable Victories, and the Usurper of the Heavenly Wind.

............

The Matou family mansion remained as cold and desolate as it had been for decades. Everyone living there was like a walking corpse, devoid of any sign of life.

The young Matou Sakura walked expressionlessly down the wide corridor of the Matou residence. Her inorganic eyes made her look like the most exquisite doll, following the orders of a person named Matou Zouken, living like a robot.

"cherry."

An old, evil, and repulsive, gloomy voice, like the trembling of some insect's limbs, suddenly came from around the corner at the end of the corridor.

"grandfather."

Sakura Matou, who had been trained a thousand times and moved like a robot, stopped in her tracks. She first bowed slightly in the direction from which the voice came, then lowered her head and waited for her nominal grandfather to give her orders.

Disobedience will cause physical pain, attempting to resist will cause physical pain, slow reaction will cause physical pain, and imperfect actions will cause physical pain.

Sakura Matou has learned what obedience means with her shattered soul and battered body. Only by listening to 'Grandpa' can she minimize her pain and avoid the punishment of being thrown into the insect hive at any time.

A gaunt, skeletal old man slowly emerged from the shadows. He was Matou Zouken, the true ruler of the Matou clan, who had extended his life for hundreds of years through various evil rituals. His current name was Matou Zouken, and he was also Matou Sakura's nominal 'grandfather'.

Seeing Sakura's submissive expression, Zouken Matou was quite satisfied with the results of his 'education' over the past period. And today was the day he would reap the rewards of his first major victory.

The thought of implanting his filthy and ugly body into the porcelain doll-like and adorable body of Matou Sakura made Zouken Matou feel an uncontrollable tremor in his already decaying and degenerate soul.

After surviving for countless years, only by destroying things that should be beautiful, desecrating sacred symbols, and unleashing his destructive desires can he feel a sliver of the reality of being alive.

For example, using countless ugly and filthy marking insects to wantonly modify the girl's body in front of him.

Feeling the loving gaze coming from her grandfather, Matou Sakura's cute little face remained expressionless, but her body still trembled slightly uncontrollably.

A withered, thin hand, like a dead branch, rested on Matou Sakura's soft, fluffy head. This gesture, which should have been a sign of care from an elder to a younger person, made Matou Sakura tremble even more violently.

The next second, the withered hand that had been gently stroking Sakura's hair turned into a merciless slap, the force of which sent Sakura's delicate body flying into the air before crashing heavily onto the cold wooden floor of the Matou residence.

"Humph"

The feigned kindness and care were gone, leaving only the demon who didn't care about tearing off his disguise. Looking at Matou Sakura, who was lying on the ground unable to get up due to the pain and shock, Matou Zouken let out a cold snort, and his eyes were filled with endless greed and madness as he looked at his 'granddaughter'.

"It seems you haven't fully grasped your recent lessons. I'm very disappointed in you. Go to the basement and stay there until tomorrow morning. If you can't make it, just die there!"

"Yes, Grandpa."

Having finally recovered from the slap, Matou Sakura didn't touch her injured cheek or wipe the wounds on her body caused by the collision, because such 'weak' behavior would only bring more severe beatings and a long 'confinement'.

The little one, leaning against the wall, tried to stand up shakily, looking as weak as a candle flickering in the wind, as if it would be extinguished at any moment for some reason.

Despite the excruciating pain, Matou Sakura managed to bow to Matou Zouken with the most proper posture possible before staggering towards the basement of the Matou mansion.

For Matou Sakura now, even facing those flesh-eating Crest Insects is more reassuring than facing her 'grandfather'. In a sense, the basement, which is actually an Insect nest, might be Sakura's only safe haven in this house. Only when she is being modified in the Insect nest can she not worry about her life being threatened.

Only after Matou Sakura's petite figure disappeared at the end of the corridor did Matou Zouken, who had been standing still, move his decaying and aged body to the spot where Sakura had fallen.

Gazing at the faint bloodstain on the ground, Zouken Matou's withered throat involuntarily began to swallow, the greed in his eyes almost tangible.

Ah, how fresh and delicious. This pure blood comes from a young virgin, untouched by the world. Full of vitality, youthful and tender, like the morning sun, bulging with an indescribable life force.

How wonderful, how wonderful it is to be young.

If only I had such a young body! I should have it, I should have it! The same youth, the same vitality and passion, a strong body, a vessel that truly deserves to be called a 'person'.

When was it lost? That body that originally belonged to me, two hundred years ago? Three hundred years ago? Or four hundred years ago?

The memories of the ancient times are long blurred. Why did I want to prolong my broken life back then?

Shaking his head slightly, Zouken Matou cleared his mind of the inexplicable turmoil. His immediate priority was preparing for the reincarnation ritual of his true form, not pondering some meaningless question of existence. His rebellious son, Kariya Matou, had always sought to defy him as the head of the family; he needed to possess sufficient trump cards to maintain control over this pawn even after Kariya summoned a Heroic Spirit.

Thinking this, Zouken Matou shifted his feet slightly and turned around, intending to head to his own magic workshop to prepare for the ceremony.

Looking up, a fist the size of a sandbag was right in front of me.

"Varied..."

Those who harm young girls with 4700 combined attacks are despicable!

Chapter Four: This is a Vanished Title Girl

Chapter Four

"Sakura! Sakura!!"

Anxious shouts echoed through the deathly silent Matou mansion, the voice urgent and full of worry, one could easily imagine the face of its owner.

Kariya Matou ran through the empty corridor, his worry for Sakura Matou making him ignore the pain in his body.

Those crested insects on his body sensed that their true master was in a life-or-death situation and were desperately urging him to go to his rescue. In the past, for Sakura's safety, Kariya Matou might have yielded to his body.

But today is different, because the enemy threatening that old bug is none other than the one he, Matou Kariya, invited! Although he regrets not being able to kill that filthy bug with his own hands, he is already satisfied as long as he can rescue Sakura.

"Uncle Yanye?"

A cold, emotionless child's voice came from beside him. Matou Kariya's body instinctively rushed towards the direction of the voice, and when he looked up, he saw Matou Sakura, her cheek swollen, staring at him with a pair of silent eyes.

Damn it, she's injured!

The moment Kariya Matou saw Sakura, his eyes involuntarily filled with bloodshot veins. His beloved Sakura was injured again; once more, he had failed to protect her and Aoi's child.

"Sakura, are you alright? Does it hurt? Who hurt you?"

Gently lifting the seemingly weightless spirit before him, Matou Kariya looked with heartache at the redness and swelling on Sakura's cheek, his anger rising ever higher. Especially when he recalled the tragic future he had just learned about the girl before him, his fists clenched tightly around Matou Sakura's back.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Sakura, it's all my fault for not protecting you. If I were as strong as Lord Rorschach, you wouldn't have to suffer so much."

"It's Sakura's fault. Sakura didn't do well, that's why Grandpa punished her. It has nothing to do with Uncle Kariya."

A small, cold hand gently stroked Matou Kariya's rough cheek. Although Matou Sakura's face remained indifferent, Kariya could read a hint of concern in her calm eyes. But it was precisely this concern that made his heart ache even more. What a wonderful child, yet tormented like this by that old worm, Matou Zouken.

With a pained expression, Matou Kariya took out a handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped Sakura's wounds. The bright red blood quickly stained the white handkerchief in patches, and even the 'Aoi' character in the corner of the handkerchief was stained with a crimson hue.

"Put me down, Uncle Yanye. Grandpa told me to go to the basement to reflect on my actions, or I'll get a beating."

Sakura's soft plea made Kariya Matou freeze in place, his palms gripping the handkerchief, veins bulging, and the anger in his heart burning uncontrollably once again.

He gently stroked Sakura's head in his arms and said firmly, "Sakura, you don't need to go to the basement anymore, never again..."

Sakura Matou raised her little head, looking at Kariya Matou, who was always so kind to her, with a puzzled expression. She didn't understand why he would say such a thing. If they disobeyed Grandpa, wouldn't everyone be punished? Uncle Kariya, Sakura, they would all be in pain.

If that's the case, then it's better to let Sakura suffer alone. Anyway, Sakura is an unwanted child, and if she can help Uncle Kariya escape his misery, then she'll have some value.

"Because Lord Rorschach has arrived!"

"Rorschach...sir...?"

'boom!'

The deafening roar drew Sakura Matou's attention, who was about to say something, while Kariya Matou also turned his gaze towards the direction from which the sound came. However, unlike Sakura's bewildered expression, Kariya knew exactly what had happened. Especially when he spotted the old man slumped like a dead dog in the rubble, his smile grew even more unrestrained.

So you've finally met your match, Zouken Matou!

A thick cloud of smoke enveloped the entire corridor, and from within it came a chilling sound of footsteps. The sound was not that of a human; rather, it resembled that of some ferocious beast, dangerous and violent.

Sakura Matou stared wide-eyed at the direction of the smoke and dust. The smoke wasn't very thick; one could barely make out the figures within it.

Sakura Matou certainly saw Zouken Matou lying on the ground like a puddle of mud, but her eyes were no longer able to focus on the old bug, because something more dangerous was emerging from the smoke.

That was something far more terrifying, ten times, no! A hundred times more terrifying than Zouken Matou! Sakura Matou, whose recent life had spurred her to follow her instincts, keenly sensed that the most dangerous creature in the mansion had already been replaced.

'Thump~ thump~ thump~'

As the enormous footsteps drew closer, Matou Sakura's petite body began to tremble uncontrollably. Her eyes were fixed on a pair of scarlet eyes that were also looking at her through the smoke, and tears welled up in her inorganic eyes.

The creature in the smoke seemed to sense Matou Sakura's fear, and its approaching steps gradually came to a halt. The crimson eyes slowly dimmed, the beast-like panting became barely audible, the enormous shadow gradually shrank, and finally, a muscular man with neat short hair emerged from the smoke.

The man, bare-chested with perfectly sculpted muscles, wore only ordinary jeans. If it weren't for his piercing eyes, he would have looked like a slightly handsome, average man. But now, he exuded an almost blinding presence, making him impossible to ignore.

"Thank you for your help, Lord Rorschach!"

Kariya Matou's voice was filled with indescribable excitement. Watching the shadow that had loomed over him for decades being tossed aside like a dead dog in a corner of the corridor, his heart was filled with a complex mix of emotions. There was the relief that the Matou clan was finally free, but also the regret that he hadn't personally dealt with his enemies. The Matou clan members who had been devoured during Zouken Matou's centuries of existence could finally rest in peace today.

Luo Xia moved forward steadily, and in just a few steps he had crossed the ruins and arrived in front of Matou Kariya, who was holding Sakura. Looking at Matou Sakura, who had stopped crying but was still cowering in Kariya's arms, Luo Xia was a little confused.

He truly hadn't expected the power of Hercules to have such an additional effect, transforming him into a terrifying giant over two meters tall, as strong as a wild beast. That form would be perfectly fine against enemies, but it wouldn't be so good if it frightened the poor little girl.

"Sakura! Let me introduce you. This is the helper I invited, the benefactor who saved our Matou clan, Lord Rorschach!"