"Heh heh..."
The corners of Tohsaka Rin's mouth twitched imperceptibly. She was at a loss for how to explain her current predicament. Although her family's decline was indeed undeniable, perhaps ending with her generation, she was still reluctant to admit such a thing, so she could only manage a dry laugh.
"Y-yeah, the Tohsaka Family holds a vital position in Fuyuki City and is also an important member of the Magic Association. Also, we... right, our ancestral founder is quite renowned too! There's no way they would just stand by and do nothing!"
Even knowing it was impossible, she forced herself to speak with confidence.
It was meant to boost the morale of her allies; giving up just wasn't an option.
At that moment—
The door to the room was pushed open, and in walked an elderly man dressed immaculately, with a robust build.
