However, during Kenneth's recovery, he had to rely on his "father-in-law" and Marisbury, and the price he paid for this was already a serious injury to El-Melloi.
Although he didn't end up with a huge debt like in the original novel, the wealth that El-Melloi had accumulated over the years was basically gone.
Therefore, in order to quickly restore El-Melloi's strength and win over the now prosperous Matou family.
After Kenneth recovered, he personally brought Lanis, whose temperament had changed greatly in the past six months, to the Tohsaka family who now lived in the suburbs of London.
This is a small manor with no special features in the suburbs of London. It is more like a well-decorated farm than a manor. Except that the manor covers a slightly larger area than the former Tosaka House in Fuyuki City, the rest of the things are far inferior to the former Tosaka House in Fuyuki City.
In fact, if it weren't for Edelfeldt, a distant relative of the Toosaka family, who supported Tokiomi, the Toosaka family would probably still be renting a house in London.
However, although the Toosaka family is really poor, it is also really lively.
During the week since they arrived in London, the visitors to the Tohsaka family almost trampled over the doorstep of the Tohsaka family.
The reason for this is naturally not because of Mr. Baoshi. Although Mr. Baoshi has guaranteed the security of the Tohsaka family, this is all he has done for now.
The real reason why the Tohsaka family has a constant stream of visitors is the secret related to the Holy Grail in Fuyuki City and the recently prosperous Matou family.
If the hard way doesn’t work, try the soft way. You can’t use threats, but bribery should work.
Among the visitors to the Tohsaka family, at least half of them stepped into the gate of the Tohsaka family with this idea in mind.
As for the rest, it was because of the prosperous Matou family, and the news that Sakura was adopted by the Tohsaka family was naturally no secret.
Although Sakura is no longer a member of the Tohsaka family and theoretically has nothing to do with the Tohsaka family, broken bones are still connected by tendons. Most people don't believe that Sakura, a six-year-old girl, can not care about the Tohsaka family at all.
Just as Kenneth was bringing Lanise to visit the Toosaka family, in front of the manor gate, Kenneth and Lanise happened to meet Toosaka Tokiomi who was seeing off a group of visitors.
Compared to the elegant and confident Tōsaka Tokiomi during the Holy Grail War.
He has experienced a lot in the past six months and has aged visibly.
At the age of less than 40, his temples and beard had already started to show some gray hair, and his whole spirit and energy revealed a sense of decadence.
"It's been a long time since we last met, Tousaka Tokiomi."
Kayneth, who had just recovered from his injuries, had lost his energy and spirit in the Holy Grail War and had lost his way to the future. However, Kayneth, who was carrying El-Melloi on his shoulders, did not show this on the surface. At most, he looked a little thin because he had just recovered from his injuries.
"It's been a long time since I last saw you, Sir Kenneth. What are you doing..."
"As you can see, I am here with my sister."
A trace of astonishment flashed across his face. Although there were indeed many people visiting the Tohsaka family during this period, it had never happened before that a monarch like Kenneth came in person.
Therefore, facing the "distinguished guest" coming to visit, Tōsaka Tokiomi had to regain his best behavior and show the utmost respect for the reception.
But...that's all.
After all, the Tohsaka family is really poor now.
In the country-style reception room of Tousaka Manor.
He swirled the red wine in the glass, which he considered to be of poor quality, and looked at the rather shabby decorations in the living room.
Kenneth couldn't help but put down the wine glass in his hand and looked at Tōsaka Tokiomi who was sitting opposite him with his wife and daughter.
"Tousaka Tokiomi, it seems like you've been having a hard time lately."
"It's definitely not as good as before, but I'm researching new topics. If I can come up with some related patents, my life will be much better in the future."
"Hehe patent, Tōsaka Tokiomi, have you ever thought about giving away the information?"
He shook his head and turned to look at Sakura, who was obedient. Although Tohsaka Tokiomi had already recognized the reality, recognized his own talents, and let go of the Holy Grail War...
But he still has descendants, and Rin. Even if Rin fails in the future, he still has Rin's children and Rin's grandchildren... Obtaining the Holy Grail is not just the long-cherished wish of Tohsaka Tokiomi alone, but a long-cherished wish that has been passed down in the DNA of the Tohsaka family since its founding.
"I will never give away the information about the Holy Grail, Sir Kenneth. I'm afraid your trip was in vain."
Hearing what Tōsaka Tokiomi said, Kenneth suddenly burst into laughter.
“Hahahaha, it’s not a wasted trip. I didn’t come here for information about the Holy Grail in Fuyuki City.”
"Oh~ Then why is Sir Kenneth here?"
Gently adjusting his collar, Kenneth did not directly answer Toosaka Tokiomi's question, but turned the subject to Toosaka Tokiomi and asked.
"Tosaka Tokiomi, your daughter will be good enough to enter the genius group of the Clock Tower in a year. Have you ever thought about arranging a better learning environment for her?"
The genius group, or genius class, generally speaking, the admission age to the Clock Tower is sixteen years old, but if it is a genius group, then the admission age will be shortened by half, which means that you can enter the various academies of the Clock Tower at the age of eight.
Of course, it’s not easy to get into the genius group.
Even during the heyday of the Tousaka family led by Tousaka Tokiomi, he could not get a place in the genius group.
"Sir Kenneth...you want to..."
"I think you, Tousaka Tokiomi, must be well aware of what El-Melloi has been through in the past six months. I will be frank with you. Tousaka Tokiomi, I would like to invite your Tousaka family to join the El-Melloi faction!"
97. Toosaka Tokiomi's change and Toosaka Rin's request.
"Join the El-Melloi faction?"
"Yes."
Shaking his head with a complicated expression, Tōsaka Tokiomi rejected Kenneth's invitation without any hesitation.
"I'm sorry, Lord Kenneth, but our Tousaka family will not become a vassal of any family."
"No, no, no, not that kind of joining. I'm joining the El-Melloi faction as a collaborator."
The Clock Tower, an ancient and decadent institution, can be said to be quite classical in some ways.
From a certain perspective, the Clock Tower is simply a European medieval feudal kingdom composed of top magic families.
As one of the major forces, the faction formed by the family headed by El-Melloi is, to some extent, equivalent to a force formed by El-Melloi leading a group of vassals.
Therefore, choosing to join the El-Melloi faction can be said to be equivalent to becoming a vassal of the El-Melloi family.
But if it's a collaborator...it's different.
Collaborators are by no means vassals, but in a sense, allies with a special status who are never allowed to withdraw.
If Tohsaka Tokiomi were invited to become a vassal of El-Melloi and have the Tohsaka family become dependent on the El-Melloi family, Tohsaka Tokiomi would definitely not agree.
But after hearing Kenneth's invitation to join the El-Melloi faction as a partner, Tōsaka Tokiomi hesitated.
As the price of joining, the Tōsaka family will naturally lose some autonomy. After all, they need to be consistent with El-Melloi on matters related to El-Melloi, and become El-Melloi's share of losses and successes.
However, the gains will definitely be amazing. If you join as a collaborator, not only will you not be able to command El-Melloi, but the vassals of El-Melloi will also become vassals of the collaborator to a certain extent.
As a collaborating family, it can even call on the power of the entire faction in limited circumstances.
The benefits are visible and tangible right now, but the costs won't appear for a while...
Faced with this situation, Tōsaka Tokiomi, with an extremely complicated expression, did not act arbitrarily like he did when he adopted Sakura to the Matou family, but turned his attention to his wife and daughter.
This is the change brought about by Sakura. Toosaka Tokiomi, who is extremely regretful, actually plans to listen to his family's opinions when faced with a choice.
"Dear, it's up to you to decide. No matter what your choice is, I support you."
This was naturally the choice made by Toosaka Aoi, a reserved woman.
It was like this in the past, it is like this now, and I am afraid that Aoi Toosaka will not change in the future.
"Dad, can I ask the other side some questions?"
During the past six months since leaving Fuyuki City, Toosaka Rin has been studying and working hard, hoping that she can grow up as soon as possible and do something for her family. Naturally, she has changed a lot from when she was in Fuyuki City.
At the same time, I also learned more.
Therefore, when Tohsaka Tokiomi asked for her opinion, she did not answer directly, but instead asked Kenneth tactfully if he could ask her some questions.
Without waiting for Toosaka Tokiomi to respond, Kenneth, with a smile on his face, nodded decisively when facing Toosaka Rin, Sakura's biological sister.
"Of course, no problem. Miss Toosaka Rin, please ask if you have any questions."
"Is it because of Sakura that you take me so seriously?"
"If I answer no, I believe you will not believe it. Miss Matou Sakura did have an influence on this."
After hearing Kenneth's explanation, Toosaka Rin nodded calmly and behaved very quietly, then asked again.
"Sir Kenneth, if Sakura favors one family and the balance of power in the Clock Tower is disrupted...what will happen to her?"
Kenneth had an incredible expression on his face, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. It was hard to imagine that Rin Toosaka at this age could understand these things, and then he showed an understanding look in response to the question raised by Rin Toosaka.
"After all, she is the older sister of that monster Matou Sakura, so it's not surprising that she behaves like this... I just don't know how talented she is compared to her sister..."
"Ms. Toosaka Rin, haven't you heard the rumors about the duel half a year ago?"
"I've heard of it, but it's a little hard to believe... I believe Sakura can defeat the guy who is the pinnacle of modern magicians, but... that time travel seems a little too mythical..."
It's not Toosaka Rin's fault that she doesn't believe it. In fact, most people who didn't witness the duel with their own eyes also don't believe the rumors about the battle.
Especially those that are rumored to happen after Luo Hao’s appearance.
After all, if there really is such a powerful being that obeys Sakura, then why doesn't Sakura simply rule the Clock Tower? Why does she seek to seal the Designated Executive Bureau, a department like that?
"Ms. Toosaka Rin, I can tell you that everything that happened in the rumors is true. I was fortunate enough to be a witness to that duel and witnessed the power that was comparable to that of the gods in the legend.
So you don't have to worry about your problem. No one except idiots and lunatics will provoke Miss Matou Sakura who possesses such power... Do you have any questions?"
"Yes! I'd like to meet Sakura before I make a decision."
He couldn't help but frowned, then turned to look at Tōsaka Tokiomi.
After hearing his daughter's words and facing Kenneth's eyes, although he actually prefers to join the El-Melloi Faction as a partner, so that Toosaka Rin can have a better future and development.
But having made a mistake once before, Tōsaka Tokiomi will not make the same mistake again this time.
"Sir Kenneth, my daughter Rin's decision is my decision... If you can contact Sakura... please help my daughter this time. I believe Sakura will agree to meet Rin."
Proposing such good conditions but getting such troublesome results was a humiliation for Kenneth.
But what can I do? The Toosaka family is really important.
Although because of the relationship between Waver and Renis, Sakura has some preference and affection for El-Melloi.
But that's all. If Kenneth wants to take the relationship between El-Melloi and the Matou family to the next level, the key is the Tohsaka family in his eyes.
Therefore, instead of walking away, Kenneth turned around and gave instructions to Lanis.
"Lanis, please go back to Azkaban and tell Miss Toosaka Rin what she said."
With a look of reluctance on her face, if possible, Lanis really didn't want to go back to the island called Azkaban for the rest of her life.
Now she finally got a chance to take a leave and live a normal life for a few days, but she had to go back before she could even stay for two days. This made Lanis put on the mask of pain.
"I...Okay, Brother, I will go back right away..."
98. Weber becomes bacon, and Lanis has her edges smoothed out.
If there is any place in this world that can be called a magic cave, that place must be Azkaban.
After nearly half a year of construction, Azkaban was no longer what it was when Webber first arrived on the island.
The weather is always damp and gloomy, and just living here makes people feel creepy and the gloomy atmosphere makes the hairs stand on end. And there are hundreds of Dementors, which are not just naturally reproduced, but also summoned by Sakura.
This is the only impression of Azkaban in the eyes of people in the magic world.
Walking in the dim, almost lightless corridors of the fortress.
Passing by Dementors who were looking for "happiness" to eat in the fortress prison.
Lanis, who ended her vacation early and returned to the pirate town, seemed extremely calm, as if the little girl who was trembling with fear after being frightened by a Dementor more than half a year ago had become accustomed to Azkaban.
However...how can I get used to it!
The reason why Lanis was able to remain calm now was that after returning to Azkaban, she immediately used magic to seal her heart and block out all possible emotions.
Not only Lanis did this, in fact it had become a kind of routine in Azkaban.
Whether it's the personnel of the Designated Seal Administration who work here, or the magician that Sakura had gone to great lengths to bring here over the past six months, they all choose to do this when they stay in Azkaban.
Of course... except for the seal designees who are imprisoned here.
Passing through a long corridor with cells on both sides, Lannis soon arrived at the deepest part of the fortress of Azkaban.
After passing through the gate guarded by two Dementors, a fairyland deep in the magic cave of Azkaban appeared before Lanis's eyes.
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