[FZ] Bewitched

Chapter 19

Matou Kariya woke up in pain.

The body that was refilled with magic power seemed to have completed the process of self-healing, and what Kariya could feel right now was the soreness of his body due to strenuous activities.However, the indelible and humiliated memory made him feel powerless like falling into an abyss.

Are you still in church?

Lie on the bench by yourself, with your head, shoulders and neck resting on the cushions.This is a small room similar to a lounge, and the lamp on the table emits a soft light that is not so intense that it burns my eyes.

Surprised that Kotomine Kirei didn't throw himself directly on the floor, Kariya Matou looked around, then was stunned speechless by another discovery.

A neatly stacked set of kimonos lay within his reach.It fits him very well when unfolded, but the color is a gorgeous red that Kariya would never touch—or even consider—in normal times.

Kotomine Kirei has been observing himself, he should know that he only wears plain or dark colored clothes.Is this guy planning to continue humiliating himself in this way?

Although the other party is not here, I can feel that the magic power belonging to other people exists here.Maybe Kotomine Kirei left behind a familiar to observe him, and maybe he is laughing at his embarrassed expression now.

Wait...that's not the point!

Realizing that he was still naked, Kariya gritted his teeth, finally put on the suit, and left quickly.

What comforted Kariya deeply was that Kotomine Kirei himself was not here waiting for him to wake up.

Fortunately, this guy still has a bit of shame and avoids meeting him, otherwise his deceptively good-looking face will definitely be ripped off.he thought angrily.

Matou Kariya left the church smoothly without meeting other people or being intercepted by any magic product.But he knew that his real trouble was at home.

Just as Kariya expected, the two people, one big and one small, who had been looking for and waiting for him all night, were waiting in the living room with dark faces.

"Sakura, Tsuruno." With a helpless smile on the corner of his mouth, Kariya greeted the two of them.Although he lacked the experience of being treated tenderly by others, he was very moved by the concern of these two, but right now, Kariya would rather they not care about him so much.

"I said, are you a child? You didn't come home all night, and you left a strange note? Did you know that Sakura and I stayed up almost all night?" Matou Heye opened his mouth with a gloomy face.

"It's a duel between magicians." Kariya glanced at Sakura, and briefly explained, "Because I don't know what the outcome will be, so... I'm sorry for making you worry." He didn't mention leaving a book. Kotomine Kirei's design; involving the enemy will only make the family more uneasy.

The too simple answer made Tsuruno frown.Before he could ask, Xiao Ying opened his mouth first: "Uncle Tsuruno, you have worked hard. Now that Dad has come back, why don't you go back and rest?"

Kariya's heart tightened at the rare dark expression of a girl.He knew that the other party planned to dismiss He Ye and talk to him alone.

After confirming that Matou Tsuruno was far away from the living room, Kariya knelt down beside Sakura.

"Dad, were you in the church last night?" Matou Sakura said without warning, "Although the door was locked and you didn't respond, I can feel you were there. This kind of cold, but as if No lethal magic wave, I only felt it on you. You're not there alone, though, right? That person used some kind of magic to hide your presence after realizing me and Uncle Tsuruno's presence Breath. Now that I think about it, maybe that note was not left by you, but it was a trick of the magician who met you. But I don’t understand why he led me there... for the purpose of threatening Are you?" After a long silence, she summed up her deduction: "The only thing I can be sure of is that you are in big trouble."

Matou Kariya could only smile wryly. "Sakura is very smart."

"Because I'm the daughter of a magician." Matou Sakura looked at Kariya seriously, and the concentration in her eyes could not be dissipated even if she was tired, "I am very worried about you. Since it is related to magic, then, as the Matou family As the Lord's daughter and next successor, I should have the right to know everything."

"This matter is very complicated..." Kariya planned to muddle through.However, he gave up this plan when he noticed that Sakura's eyes were a little red and filled with water vapor when he looked at him.

The girl who has been overprotected by herself so far still doesn't know anything about the cruel fact that her biological father and adoptive father killed each other in the Holy Grail War.However, she clearly sensed that something terrible was going on.Curling her knees silently, her big eyes stared at Kariya without blinking.

Am I abandoned by you?Are you cut off from the "real"?The girl asked Kariya silently.

No.Only Sakura is the one I will never give up.The other party is my only attachment.

In fact, everything he did was to save Sakura from pain.Since it was for the happiness of the girl, the other party certainly had the right to know the truth.

Maybe the other party doesn't need to know about his tortured past.But Tokiomi's matter should not be concealed from the other party.

Just tell the other person the truth.Whether your own cowardice or selfishness, don't hide it anymore.At least, I have already grasped the ability to protect Sakura in the palm of my hand, no matter what Sakura thinks of me, as long as I continue to fight for the opponent.

——That’s what it means to do it all over again.

"Father is doing a dangerous thing, betting on the dignity and life of the magician. In order to win the final victory, I must avoid being killed by others, and when necessary, I will kill others." Kariya Paused, "Actually, the person who dueled with me last night was Tokiomi, your biological father."

Matou Sakura opened her eyes wide, looking at a loss. "How come? I don't feel it."

"Well, I know that Sakura is very keen on magic power. But when you came to the church, Tokiomi had already left, and only the priest and I were left in the church, the one you saw before." Gently held Kariya felt that the girl's hand was trembling slightly uneasily. "Because of me, Tokiomi was injured, and he couldn't use magic for a short period of time. However, I am not sorry for him. There is bound to be a fierce battle between me and him. I am only lucky that the person who won is Myself."

"So, is it because of me that Dad didn't kill him?" Matou Sakura's eyes flashed with uneasiness, "Father... Patriarch Tohsaka once said that for the sake of ideals, even close friends, masters and apprentices, magicians will Kill each other with life and death without mercy."

"What did that bastard Tokiomi teach you?" Kariya raised his forehead angrily, regretting that he hadn't caused more trauma to Tokiomi.Although he knew that following the girl's words would bring comfort to the other party, he still told the truth, "It's not because of you. I always only want to make the enemy lose the ability to fight back, not to put the other party to death. From a selfish point of view , I think more for Xiao Rin and your mother. As for your guardian, it's not Tokiomi, but me. Just like what I said the day you came to Matou's house, no matter what you think Tokiomi is fine, and it doesn't matter if he is the only father, I will definitely fulfill my father's duties."

Hearing this, the girl silently stood up.After that, with tears overflowing from her eyes, she rushed over and hugged Kariya Matou tightly. "I'm very happy!" The girl with tears in her eyes shouted excitedly, "Actually, I knew that I was going to be adopted into another family! My father has always told me this way, since I can remember! He I have not forgotten my teaching, 'to be an excellent heir to the magic way'! However, I hope to be with you! As long as I can live with you like this, Sakura will be very satisfied!"

Kariya's fingers trembled, after all, he hugged the crying and laughing girl back.

He didn't ask for anything in return for his care for the girl.Because of this, he cherishes the girl's unreserved love for him even more.

"Live happily together", for this body that is about to burn out its life in battle, it is really too beautiful but a far-fetched ideal.However, Matou Kariya was still grateful.

Because of the existence of this person in front of him, he was able to successfully survive the dark, cold, and lonely ten years, and fight on without giving up.

Now, he has been acknowledged by Sakura.It is something more precious than anything else, and it can even save oneself from pain, humiliation and even death.

No matter how many times you reincarnate, as long as you still need my protection, I will fight for the right to protect you by your side.Because is you.As long as you can be happy, it is okay for me to sacrifice my life.

Matou Kariya silently promised.

On the other side, Sakura Matou had suppressed her crying. "Speaking of which, Sakura is more concerned about another matter." Wiping her tears, the girl suddenly put on a straight face, "That priest, why did he meet you in the middle of the night and keep pestering you until now?"

Speaking of Kotomine Kirei, Kariya couldn't help hesitating.Although he has made up his mind to confess to Sakura, but it is too embarrassing for him to say such unspeakable things.

Let's just say that the other party intends to frame and humiliate himself.Thinking of this, Kariya opened his mouth.However, before he could make a sound, Matou Sakura asked, "Is that man chasing you?"

Eh?

Sighing, the girl's immature face showed a solemn expression that didn't match her age: "Since you acquiesced, it must be so."

Eh--!

"I thought it was strange before, how could a cold-blooded magician meddle in saving me? It turns out that that guy is trying to please you because he likes you."

"No, Sakura, wait a minute! That's not the case at all!"

"This priest is really quite bold! He dared to defend you in front of Grandpa, and even fought!"

"Is that guy's conflict with Zouken because of me? No, Sakura, you misunderstood..." Came back to his senses, Matou Kariya planned to rescue him again.

However, Matou Ying simply raised her small hand to cover his mouth, and said solemnly: "Please rest assured. Unless you like it, I will never be bribed by that priest. This guy is really too much, How dare you change into such ugly clothes! If he dares to harass you again, I will trick him into the room full of bugs downstairs, and let the bugs eat him to pieces!"

"...You just have to ignore him. Anyway, the chances of us meeting are slim." Kariya patted the girl's head.As long as Sakura is happy, he thought helplessly.