With Araya Souren's fall, the Black-Winged Duke also gave up the fight with Aoko and disappeared into the night.
Looking at the ruins of the devastated Ogawa Apartment, Rin could only give Kirei Kotomine an apologetic glance.
Then, remembering the scene from the original work where Ryougi Shiki tried to destroy her own eyes after waking up, she quickly pulled Touko aside and whispered.
"Touko, what about Ryougi Shiki? We woke her up forcibly, didn't we? Once the magical energy is consumed and she becomes an ordinary person again, if she..."
Touko glanced at Ryougi Shiki, not quite understanding why Rin was so concerned about someone she had only met a few times.
"Don't worry, Rin. Leave it to me."
Hearing Touko's words, Rin nodded in relief.
"Then I'm counting on you, Touko."
"Counting on her for what?"
Ryougi Shiki had silently approached Rin and Touko, looking at Rin with a complex expression.
Rin was startled by Ryougi Shiki and guiltily looked away, not daring to meet her eyes.
Seeing Rin like this, Ryougi Shiki covered her mouth and chuckled.
"I know what you're thinking, and you're right. Just don't let'Shiki' see you when she's awake! If'Shiki' sees you, she'll definitely kill you!"
Rin listened to Ryougi Shiki's words in a daze, then bowed to her with a look of gratitude.
At this moment, no one present noticed that on a distant building, a doll-like girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, about the same age as Rin, was looking at Rin in the square with an infatuated gaze.
"Tohsaka Rin, so it's you!"
A few days later.
As the magical energy of those fifty-odd Magi in the Holy Grail was exhausted, Ryougi Shiki and Fujino were released from their Servant state. Rin, who was afraid of'Shiki', had already left Church of Null after the battle that night.
In a cafe in Miyako City, as Touko and the others arrived, Rin snapped her fingers to activate a Bounded Field to repel commoners. Once the customers had left the cafe one after another, Rin spoke to everyone.
"I'm going back!"
Aoko nodded and said to Rin.
"It is time to go back, Rin. You've been out for several months already."
"However, there are a few things I want to say before I leave. Alice, would you like to come to my house as a guest? Sakura is also looking forward to you visiting us!"
"I can!"
"That's great! Sakura will definitely be very happy!"
Saying so, Rin took out a stack of documents from her small shoulder bag and handed them to Touko. Touko was momentarily stunned upon receiving them.
There were three documents that Rin handed to Touko. One was a document Rin obtained through Kayneth's connections to lift Touko's sealing designation status; compared to the original story, this document came several years early.
The second and third documents were invitations from the Tohsaka Family for Touko to assist in managing Fuyuki City's spiritual veins and her employment as a consultant for the Tohsaka Family.
Touko first set aside the document lifting the sealing designation, then picked up the other two and asked Rin.
"Rin, what's the reason?"
"Don't you think we get along well, Touko? At the same time, I need your help. In two years, I'll start searching the world for catalysts to prepare for the next Holy Grail War. I'll feel more at ease with you helping to look after my parents and Sakura. Besides, as a Caster of the Crown, now that you're no longer under a sealing designation, any family would probably scramble to beg you to join them if you were willing!"
Touko slowly lit a cigarette, then seeing Kallen's furrowed brow, she gave an awkward smile and put it out.
Aoko looked at her sister, stood up, went behind Touko, and slapped her on the back.
"Touko, what are you hesitating for? You're going to participate in the Holy Grail War anyway, so isn't it better to prepare in advance? Plus, the salary is quite generous. It makes even me want to go. Rin, how about I go to your house as a consultant too?"
Knowing that Aoko was a woman like the wind who would never be tied down, Rin ignored Aoko's joke and stared at Touko instead.
"Touko, ten years at most. Although I don't know the exact starting time of the next Holy Grail War, the current state of the seal definitely won't last ten years—you can check that for yourself when the time comes. Touko, I promise you that after the Holy Grail War ends, no matter how many years are left on the contract, if you want to leave, you can do so at any time."
Although she had a good compatibility with Rin, Touko was absolutely unwilling to be tied down forever. However, after receiving Rin's promise, Touko readily signed her name on the contract. For Touko, who was practically immortal, a mere ten years was bearable.
Rin took the contract with Touko's name on it and happily hugged Touko, giving her a peck on the cheek.
"YES! Alright, only the matter of Fujino is left. Fujino, do you plan to continue studying at Reien Girl's Academy, or do you plan to give up your studies and return with me to focus on the path of Magecraft?"
"I'll go back with you, Master!" Fujino answered decisively!
"Alright, Fujino, go back and pack your bags now. I'll ask Kirei to buy tonight's tickets for us later."
At the entrance of the Miyako City Grand Hotel.
Having finished their final meal together, Rin, along with Alice, Fujino, Da Vinci, Kallen, and Shirou Kotomine, was waving goodbye to Aoko and Touko.
"Touko, remember to settle things here with Ryougi Shiki quickly. I'll wait for you in Fuyuki City. Aoko, you're welcome to visit Fuyuki City anytime!"
"Alright, I get it, Rin. You've already said it a 'hundred' times at the dinner table!"
After parting with Touko and Aoko, Rin, feeling a sense of reluctance, walked with everyone to the Shinkansen station not far from the hotel. Seeing Kirei Kotomine already waiting there with the luggage, Rin finally regained her composure and embarked on the journey home with the group.
By the time everyone reached Fuyuki City, it was already past 9 PM. Stepping out of the station and seeing the familiar streets and buildings, Rin couldn't help but shout.
"Fuyuki City! I, Tohsaka Rin, have returned."
Kallen covered her mouth and giggled at Rin, then walked over to her side and took out a bracelet to hand to Rin.
"Sister Rin, Shirou and I got this from a very famous temple in Miyako City. Thank you for taking care of us during this time."
Rin took the bracelet and scratched her head in embarrassment. She hadn't really taken care of Kallen and Shirou; in Miyako City, Alice had looked after them most of the time, and later it was Fujino.
Kirei Kotomine stepped forward, set down the luggage for Rin and the others, took Kallen's small hand, and nodded to Rin.
"Alright Kallen, it's late. Let's head back to the church first. You can visit Rin's home when you have time. Rin, we'll be heading back to the church now."
"Mm, thanks for your help during this time, Kirei."
Tohsaka Residence.
Since purchasing electronic devices for the house, Tohsaka Tokiomi had become obsessed with television. At this moment, Tokiomi was in the hall with Sakura and Tohsaka Aoi watching a TV drama. However, unlike Tokiomi, who was intently analyzing the plot for Tohsaka Aoi...
Sakura would occasionally look out the window with a worried expression. Just as she subconsciously looked out the window once more...
"Sister?"
Following Sakura's exclamation, Tohsaka Tokiomi and Tohsaka Aoi, who were engrossed in the TV, also turned their heads. "Rin!" x2
Rin led everyone into the courtyard and opened the doors of the Western-style mansion.
Having just noticed Rin, Tohsaka Tokiomi was preparing a surprise with Tohsaka Aoi and Sakura. Looking at Rin, who was stunned as she opened the door, he said to her with a smile.
"Welcome back, Rin—Little Rin—Sister!"
Rin felt a sting in her nose at the sight. Excitedly, she dropped her luggage and jumped into Tohsaka Aoi's arms, shouting.
"I'm back, Papa, Mama, Sakura..."
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