Chapter 16: The Offset Battles from the Beginning (Part 2)

Chapter 16: The Offset Battles from the Beginning (Part 2)

: The Offset Battles from the Beginning (Part 2)

After communicating with Scáthach, Shinji does not leave the workshop. Instead, he remained in his original sitting position on a chair and lost in thought.

At this time, the name that appeared in his mind changed from the big boss Kirei Kotomine to the madman Ryuunosuke Uryuu.

From the magus perspective, Ryuunosuke was an outsider. Despite having inherent magical talent, he never received any relevant training. It was only by accident that he stumbled upon a document on summoning "demons" and unintentionally summoned a Servant. Undoubtedly, he was the weakest among the seven masters.

The Servant he summoned is not particularly powerful. Although their Noble Phantasm was troublesome, it wasn't something Shinji, who had summoned Scáthach, couldn't handle. As a result, Shinji subconsciously ignored him for a year, only remembering this name that had been forgotten after analyzing the matter of the Master qualification just now, along with the long-forgotten information resurfacing.

Ryuunosuke Uryuu, who appeared to be a handsome and sunny young man, was a sadistic serial killer who traveled from place to place and committed crimes. He was a genius among the geniuses when it came to hiding evidence and disrupting investigations. He killed dozens of people without being caught by the police and did not even make it onto the list of suspects.

Calculating the days, this serial killer should have already arrived in Fuyuki City.

Shinji's expression suddenly stiffened.

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Wait, why have I not noticed any traces of him?

Wait a minute! I have not read any newspapers or news articles for a long time. Each day is training, training, and training. If this continues, I will become one of the outdated magus who are out of touch with the world.

Ah, no, no, no! I completely forgot the importance of gathering information.

Shinji started scratching his head, turning his purple hair into a literal mess of seaweed, and then he activated the communication spell.

"Lady Justeaze?"

"I'm here." The replies were always brief.

"I need your help."

"I'll come right away." The golden radiance condenses, forming Justeaze's body. "What's the matter?"

As for their father, he was probably sleeping in the backseat of the car. Recently, he seemed to have been involved with some secular conglomerates and was ambitiously working on a big project. He was up late last night working on the project proposal, yawning when he went out with Uncle Kariya. If he did not have to pick up materials along the way, he would still be in bed right now.

Well, it was not a great deal. Since Kotomine Kirei had not summoned his servant in advance, they were safe until nightfall.

Seeing Shinji's silence, Sakura continued, "Brother, I have set aside their portions for Father and Uncle. They just need to heat it when they come back, okay?"

"Sakura, you're so considerate." Seeing Sakura growing healthy and happy every day, Shinji felt that it was worth killing the dirty magus with his own hands. As long as he could save this girl, who was most deserving of love, it did not matter if he became cold-hearted.

"Has Justeaze-sama and Sensei also gone out? I couldn't find them."

"They have something to take care of and won't be back tonight, so there's no need to prepare a separate meal for them." Justeaze and Scáthach are spiritual beings. Although they usually eat together with the Matou family, they have their independent rooms and do not need to eat or sleep as humans do.

"Okay, Brother." Sakura obediently nodded.

"Great, let's go to the dining room then. I'm looking forward to your Chinese cuisine, Sakura." Shinji wasn't a big foodie, but he did miss the flavors of his hometown and unconsciously quickened his pace.

Sakura gently closed the door to the workshop and followed her brother on small steps.

The nightmarish memories became increasingly blurry due to Justeaze's magecraft, but the feeling of comfort never faded from her heart. It was like the comforting feeling she had when she was with her mother and sister but with a slightly different touch. Was this the feeling of having a brother?

As she thought about it, Sakura's eyes and eyebrows lifted.

"Brother."

"Yes?"

"Can we eat more today? Let's finish the portion for Justeaze-sama and Sensei too."

"Uh, that might be a bit challenging."

"I'll help too."

"Ahahaha, aren't you afraid of becoming a little chubby pig?"

"I-I won't."

/Wow Sakura and Shinji having Cute Moments ahahahha