Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Upon hearing this, Tokiomi Tohsaka looked at the slippery and disgusting arthropods in the box. The thought of these insects piercing his skin, crawling into his flesh, and freely traversing his body sent a shiver down his spine, even with his strong will.

"Don't rush, this is just the beginning. Let me introduce you to the next one."

Seeing the man's somewhat unpleasant reaction, Matou Kariya's smile became even brighter. He bent down and picked up a worm from the ground, which had two tentacles at the end of its tail, a mushroom-shaped head, and resembled a large sausage. He handed it to Tohsaka Tokiomi and spoke in a cold voice.

"Watch out! This is called a Yin Worm, a demonic creature that craves human blood, semen, and bone marrow."

If a man is afflicted by this thing, his spine will be shattered, his brain will be drained, and he will become a cripple.

If it's a woman, the insect will invade her nerves, extending its tentacles to various parts of her body, constantly craving the male's bodily fluids.

Moreover, during this process, these insects will inject their mucus into and wet the woman's skin, not to stimulate the body but to excite and break down the pleasure center of the mind to satisfy their hunger.

In other words, they push rationality to its limit and burn out the nerves in the brain to give the host mental pleasure, while at the same time invading the host's body and devouring the placenta and organs.

Finally, the woman, possessed by the insects, had both her heart and body completely violated and destroyed.

By the way, the old man really likes using this kind of thing…

The meaningful pause made Tokiomi Tohsaka's heart skip a beat, his face stiffened, and the image of the innocent figure in his arms calling him "Daddy" kept flashing through his mind. He was stunned by the treatment he might receive if he walked into this den of demons without any precautions.

Meanwhile, Matou Kariya picked up the corpse of another demonic insect and continued his serious explanation of science.

"Finished? Let me introduce you to the third type. This thing is called a winged blade insect. It can parasitize a host by laying eggs inside, becoming a reserve of weapons. If..."

"That's enough! Stop talking!"

As the demonic chanting reached his ears, Tokiomi Tohsaka, snapping out of his shock, slapped away the insect corpse that was almost in front of him. His face contorted in pain, he closed his eyes and buried his proud head in the ground in utter defeat.

Whether as a father or a husband, he was undoubtedly wrong in this matter.

Therefore, he deserved that punch.

Chapter 133 Enjoy Yourself, Yan Ye! (4.5k)

Matou Kariya stepped forward, looking down at the somewhat distraught man with a mocking sneer.

"Now you know why I chose to leave the Matou family, right?"

"I was unaware of this matter. However, it was just an oversight due to unforeseen circumstances. Next time, I will definitely investigate thoroughly before making a decision!"

Tokiomi Tohsaka lowered his head, clenched his fists, and remained silent for a moment. Then, as if he had thought of something, his eyes lit up, and he made a solemn promise while repeatedly explaining.

"You know, my mother's family is the prestigious Edfeldt family of magic in Northern Europe. I can send Sakura there for foster care! Out of consideration for our shared lineage, they definitely won't treat Sakura well..."

(Note: In the FA timeline, the Matou family has declined, but Tokiomi Tohsaka still hasn't changed his mind about sending Sakura away. Moreover, his youngest daughter is indeed sent to the home of his aunt, the "Elegant Hyena" Edelfelt family—the same family as Luvia Celinta, the "Golden Drill"—whose relationship with the Tohsaka family is unbreakable for 60 years and who fights with him whenever they meet.)

"Snapped!"

A crisp slap landed unexpectedly on Tokiomi Tohsaka's face again. With the force of the blow, a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of the man's mouth, and his cheek swelled up rapidly.

With a livid face, Matou Kariya grabbed Tohsaka Tokiomi by the collar, pulling this father and husband close to her. Like an enraged lion, she roared through gritted teeth, her eyes blazing with fury.

"After something like this, you still want to send Sakura away?!"

"What do you know! Sakura and Rin are both my daughters. Do you think I, as their father, wouldn't care or feel heartache if I personally sent them away?!"

At this moment, under the constant questioning, the tormented Tokiomi Tohsaka finally snapped, violently shoving away Kariya Matou in front of him and roaring almost hysterically.

"But if I don't do this, I simply can't protect them!"

The man who once always maintained elegance and strived for composure was now like a hyena full of grievances, venting his long-suppressed resentment at Matou Kariya, who did not understand his predicament.

"The Holy Grail War is about to begin. The pursuit of the Root has been the long-cherished wish of the Tohsaka family for generations. But we all know that every battle in the Holy Grail War is extremely bloody, and even I am not sure if I will survive."

As a new lineage of magic, the legacy of the Tohsaka family can only protect one of the sisters! The other will eventually attract the attention of the "abnormal" due to her uncontrollable demonic nature, and may even be preserved in formaldehyde and turned into a specimen by those madmen of the Mage's Association!

Tell me, besides this method, what else can I do to help those two sisters survive?

"what to do?!"

Looking at the man full of grievances, Matou Kariya seemed to hear the biggest joke in his complaints.

"When did the head of the Tohsaka family become a coward who only complains and places his hopes on others?"

Matou Kariya's forehead veins bulged as he raised his hand and slammed the intimidated Tohsaka Tokiomi against the wall, unleashing a roar that had been suppressed in his chest for a long time.

"Tokiomi Tohsaka, the first essential quality of a human being is the ability to proactively take responsibility! (Hint: This was originally a line Tokiomi used to mock Kariya in the Fate/Zero storyline, but it's now being used against Tokiomi.)"

Since Sister Kui chose you, as her husband, you have a responsibility to make your wife happy with your own strength!

Since Rin and Sakura admire you so much, as their father, you have a responsibility to ensure they grow up happily!

Haven't you always considered it your mission to pursue the root of things? Haven't you always been proud of being a magician?

Then let this damned Holy Grail War end with you! Let all those who covet Rin and Sakura's talents die!

Otherwise, why do you think I would entrust Sister Kui to you?

His roar, a mixture of resentment and mockery, was so forceful that it pierced Tokiomi Tohsaka's fragile self-esteem, leaving it riddled with holes.

The deafening roar echoed in Tokiomi Tohsaka's mind, leaving the man stunned and his vision blurring.

I was actually lectured by a bastard?

Before him, this loser, whom he considered a traitor who had strayed from the demonic path and abandoned his family's mission, was now condescendingly telling this winner in life, who had a happy family and was revitalizing his clan, what responsibility and commitment truly meant.

But was he wrong?

That's right...

The shock of falling from a great height to dust, and the overwhelming sense of shame, gradually broke through the shattered pride of Tokiomi Tohsaka, and burst forth.

The once confident and triumphant winners in life now hang their heads, some even unable to meet the sharp glint in the eyes of the losers.

Tokiomi Tohsaka's strong heart, which was passionate about defeating his opponents, actually began to show a hint of guilt.

It turns out that he had never won against this man; this unwavering determination to protect his loved ones was far purer than he himself.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

Many years ago, Matou Kariya and Zenjo Aoi were childhood friends.

Aoi, who is three years older than him, always treats him gently like an older sister and puts herself in his shoes. Although Matou Kariya vaguely senses that this care may not be pure love.

But Aoi's appearance undoubtedly illuminated Matou Kariya's gloomy life. This boy, who lived in a twisted family, had long ago fallen hopelessly in love with the white moonlight in his life.

However, this feeling went unnoticed, and Kariya never spoke of it.

On one hand, the Matou family's insect control techniques were so bizarre that Matou Kariya loathed them.

On the other hand, Matou Kariya gradually realized that his interactions with the Zenjo family during his childhood and his childhood friendship with Aoi were actually arranged by Matou Zouken. His purpose was to allow him to use the excellent genetic qualities of the Zenjo family to give birth to a more perfect offspring for the Matou family, whose magician bloodline was declining.

Therefore, even with the support of Zouken and the Zenjo family, Kariya was unwilling to let his beloved Aoi fall into Matou's insect den, so he always kept this feeling hidden in his heart.

Later, Tokiomi Tohsaka, who also noticed Aoi Zenjou's excellent genetic qualities, suddenly appeared and won Aoi's heart.

In response, Kariya Matou believed that the more outstanding Tokiomi Tohsaka could give his sister Aoi the happiness that he could not give, so he chose to silently offer his blessings. He then severed ties with the Matou family, left alone, and ventured out into the world, licking his wounds in solitude.

Kariya Matou would occasionally return to Fuyuki City to check on Aoi Zenjou and bring carefully prepared gifts for her two daughters, which the children loved.

Father, like son.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, who took the initiative, had long been aware of Kariya Matou's special feelings for his wife.

However, this gentle, even somewhat cowardly, good-natured man never crossed that taboo, so Tohsaka Tokiomi simply let Matou Kariya's visit go unchecked.

After all, as the winner in this competition, one can naturally flaunt one's victory to the losers.

His pride also meant that Tokiomi Tohsaka never considered his defeated opponent a threat.

As the inexplicable arrogance in his heart was completely torn apart and shattered by Matou Kariya, Tokiomi Tohsaka realized that he had not won.

This seemingly cowardly man gave up the competition, withdrew voluntarily, and chose to bear everything alone.

Tokiomi Tohsaka moved his lips and teeth for a long time before finally squeezing out that difficult murmur.

"Kaniya, I'm sorry..."

"You don't need to apologize to me. You only let down Aoi-nee and Sakura, you didn't do anything wrong to me!"

However, Matou Kariya scoffed at this bowing from the victor, and then grabbed his former rival, who looked dejected, and berated him, word by word.

"Tokiomi Tohsaka, if you're still a man, take responsibility for yourself! Don't put on this pathetic act and make me look down on you!"

The sudden awakening of Tokiomi Tohsaka was abrupt; a strong sense of determination surged within him, and the gloom and dejection on his face vanished with the surge of his emotions.

After taking a deep breath, the man slowly rose from the ground, his blue eyes solemnly looking at Matou Kariya before him, and spoke in a solemn tone.

"I will! I promise!"

Without saying anything more, Tokiomi Tohsaka turned around and limped towards the living room.

Matou Kariya stood there silently, his expression still not pleasant, but his gaze had softened considerably.

He believed that Tokiomi Tohsaka would keep his word, even if it cost him everything.

Because this is a promise between men...

Watching his former rival, whom he had once envied and hated, walk further and further away until he completely disappeared from sight, Matou Kariya snapped back to reality. He looked down at the hands that had just brutally beaten his rival. His fleeting thoughts made him feel as if the previous experience was a dream.

Of course, it's a beautiful dream.

And, I have to admit, it was awesome!

After all, he had wanted to give that guy a good beating for a long time.

Gradually, the man raised the corners of his lips, and a pleasant smile appeared on his once bitter and resentful face. The resentment that had accumulated in his heart for many years also subsided considerably.

But then, Matou Kariya calmed himself down, shook his head to himself, and a hint of dissatisfaction and regret appeared on his face.

If all those words and actions were your own idea, that would be even better.

As Matou Kariya murmured to himself, he reached up and pulled out an anonymous letter with flowing handwriting from his chest. His gaze fell on the lines of operational instructions that were so precise, down to the punctuation marks and pauses in the tone, and he became somewhat engrossed in reading them.

In reality, he is not such an outspoken person. Although his clear and logical rebuttal just now expressed his true feelings, much of it was not written by him.

On the very night he returned to his old family home after learning of Zouken Matou's death, this letter quietly appeared on the table in his bedroom.

It not only exposes the dirty deal between Zouken Matou and Tokiomi Tohsaka, but also teaches him how to gradually shatter Tokiomi Tohsaka's pathetic pride and arrogant belief that he has everything under control.

Even the instructions from this anonymous person on how to use the old man's name and the insect corpse to lower the other party's guard, and when to beat up that stubborn guy, all stemmed from their instigation.

As it turned out, everything went exactly as the other party had predicted.

He not only broke the self-confident Tokiomi Tohsaka's defenses with his words, but also took the opportunity to settle a personal score, giving his rival who had stolen his love a severe beating.

However, to this day, Kariya Matou still doesn't know who the "kind person" who secretly slipped this letter to him was.

Furthermore, why does he know so much about the secrets of the Matou and Tohsaka families?

If only Zouken Matou and Tokiomi Tohsaka knew about the adoption, then who leaked it?

Could it be that……

As Matou Kariya pondered to himself, he seemed to have thought of something. He looked up at the front hall where the coffin was placed, his eyes filled with contemplation.

However, the man immediately shook his head and smiled, the desire to investigate in his eyes extinguished, and he got up and walked out of the courtyard.

Judging by the time, the old man should be buried soon. As his son, I should at least nail a few nails into the coffin to send him off properly and to fulfill my filial duty.

Just as Matou Kariya, looking "sorrowful," stepped out of the side courtyard gate, a hurried figure emerged from around the corner and rushed towards him.

"Uh, I think I've gotten lost. Could you tell me how to get to the restroom?"

"Go forward for about 20 meters, then turn left. It's at the end of the path on your right."

Matou Kariya answered instinctively, patiently giving directions.

"Thanks, Kariya!"

After receiving the exact instructions, the black-haired, black-eyed man's face lit up with joy, and he immediately rushed to the restroom.

Does he know me?

When his name was called out, Matou Kariya was taken aback and looked up in surprise at the man who had clumsily wandered into the backyard.

Oh, right, he seems to be a guest of Ryudong-ji Abbot Ryudong-ryokan, and he came to help with the funeral arrangements.

Although he didn't have much interaction with the person opposite him, he remembered that this person was very knowledgeable, and Liu Donglingguan also valued some of his suggestions.

In short, he is a very talented person.

But why are you so reckless in private?

Matou Kariya shook his head, his thoughts returning to their own. He then estimated that the time for the burial was approaching, so he simply put this insignificant little incident out of his mind and strode towards the front hall.