After talking with Kallen for a while, Akatsuki found that she and this girl were completely on different wavelengths. Logically, she had been separated from Kirei Kotomine since childhood and was even cared for by the Tohsaka couple for a period of time. Yet, sometimes she behaved as if she were carved from the same mold as Kirei Kotomine.
"Hmm... where exactly did things go wrong..."
Sitting in the seat that originally belonged to Kallen, Akatsuki was lost in thought. Just then, the door to the infirmary was opened.
Two students who were in the middle of PE class walked into the infirmary, supporting an injured student.
"Teacher! Ryuko is injured!"
"Be quiet. It's just a scraped skin; she won't die. Just throw her aside."
Kallen ignored the two who had come to the infirmary and lay down directly on one of the beds.
Student: "..."
Akatsuki: "..."
Noticing the students turning their gaze toward her, Akatsuki spread her hands helplessly. She wasn't a doctor, but a True Ancestor; her specialty wasn't saving lives, but taking them.
"However, I didn't expect you to still get involved with the Church. I remember telling Tohsaka Tokiomi and the others to keep you away from them."
"That is my freedom, isn't it? Or do you plan to use coercive means?"
Akatsuki smiled, a dangerous light flickering in her crimson pupils. However, she didn't intend to force Kallen to do anything, as long as the girl didn't cross her bottom line.
With a wave of her hand, Akatsuki left the infirmary. She planned to take a walk around Fuyuki City before deciding on her next move. She had already handed over the countermeasures and trump cards to the protagonists of the main plot, and as a'supporting character' who didn't belong to the original story, she was about ready to withdraw from the main storyline.
"Going off to build my own harem and getting close with beautiful girls—that's my true main quest! That's right! After enduring for decades in the Sea of Imaginary Numbers, I am finally going to release my most primitive inner desires and transform into a desire-driven maniac! Ha, ha, ha (deadpan laughter)..."
"Just kidding..."
"Tohsaka Rin, you don't think what happened this morning is just going to blow over, do you!"
Luvia glared at Tohsaka Rin, who was sitting in the back row by the window with her chin resting on one hand. Her tone was somewhat unfriendly. Her butler had just arrived in the city today, and the construction site for the workshop couldn't function without him. It just so happened that Tohsaka Rin had told her about this country's unique transportation—the train—while they were studying abroad at the Clock Tower.
At the time, Tohsaka Rin had spoken with such conviction that Luvia, who had never been to this country, took her words seriously. To ride the train, she had even taken a detour, and after entering the train, she took off her shoes and sat formally in the middle of the carriage.
"Sigh It's clearly because you're too naive. Honestly, is the heir of a great family really this ignorant of the world"
For some reason, Luvia felt that the Tohsaka Rin before her seemed a bit different from before. Even though only one night had passed, she had become more mature than before.
Of course, after meeting Akatsuki, memories from other timelines began to resurface. Tohsaka Rin's experience and mental state had undergone a transformation, though her essence remained unchanged.
Having experienced the Fifth Holy Grail War once, studied at the Clock Tower twice, and fought her eternal rival (Luvia) countless times, Tohsaka Rin was no longer the naive Magician she once was. Although she couldn't compare to the old monsters in some magic worlds, she was a standout among Magicians of her generation. In time, she might truly be able to complete the task the Jewel Owner left for the Tohsaka Family.
"What's wrong? Only one night has passed, so why do I feel like you've matured so much..."
Standing before Tohsaka Rin's desk, Luvia frowned deeply. If it were the old Tohsaka Rin, she would have mocked her intelligence, not her aptitude as the next head of the Edelfelt Family.
"It's nothing~"
Tohsaka Rin spread her hands, calmly looking at Luvia who had her arms crossed. Her gaze was primarily fixed on those two large masses of sin. While wondering 'why on earth are they so big,' a hint of irritation appeared in her heart. However, she masked this irritation well; after all, the current Tohsaka Rin knew exactly what kind of attitude would break Luvia's composure.
"By the way, regarding the 'collection,' is it still proceeding as usual tonight?"
"Of course. The 'collection' is the trial the Grand Master gave us. Or have you finally realized your talent is no match for mine and plan to give up voluntarily~"
As the fruits of sin swayed back and forth, Tohsaka Rin's heart grew increasingly irritated. Since remembering all her memories, her emotions would occasionally fluctuate. Although Akatsuki said this was normal and she just needed to strengthen her emotional control, Tohsaka Rin didn't like the feeling.
"You've got to be joking."
After controlling her emotions, Tohsaka Rin turned her gaze out the window. With her silence, an aura of a 'flower on a high peak' surrounded her.
"So amazing..."
Looking at the transfer student who had been constantly breaking her understanding since arriving, Illya's brain was a bit overloaded. The trope of the mysterious transfer student often seen in manga had actually appeared beside her. For a moment, Illya felt a sense of unreality.
That transfer student named Miyu was truly amazing!
Thinking back to everything that happened last night, Illya couldn't help but feel more curious about Miyu. She seemed to know that True Ancestor named Akatsuki, and her clean, decisive movements at the time were not like those of an ordinary person at all!
"Wow, she really is amazing! Even this old man can't help but exclaim in surprise."
ruby, hiding in Illya's schoolbag, made a sound only Illya could hear. "But Illya, don't worry too much. In the end, as long as we collect all the class cards, it'll be fine."
"Illya, do you know this transfer student?"
Kurihara Suzume looked at Illya and asked with some uncertainty.
"Ah, well, for various reasons."
In the blink of an eye, it was time for school to end.
"Sakura."
Rider, dressed in casual clothes, was waiting for Matou Sakura at the school gate with tonight's groceries.
This girl, who was once her Master and whom she had wanted to prevent from following the same dark path as herself, was now no different from an ordinary girl—at least, that's how it appeared on the surface.
"Rider, did you stop by to see me while buying groceries? I'm so happy."
Bidding farewell to her seniors in the club, Matou Sakura walked side by side with Rider toward the Matou residence.
The sun was setting, and as it prepared to dip below the horizon, the moon was about to rise.
The Princess of the Moon would also wake from her slumber, and the Magicians would gradually become active. The inhuman (mysterious) side of this city was about to replace the so-called daily life (technology).
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