The next day,
Morning!
The weather was fairly nice.
But the Tohsaka Family, a prestigious name in Fuyuki City, was immersed in an atmosphere of oppression and sadness.
Because Tokiomi, the head of the family, had died the previous day.
People came to pay their respects in an endless stream.
Because of Sakura, Ayato also took off his school uniform and changed into a solemn black shirt and pants.
"To think the head of the Tohsaka Family would die like this."
Irisviel, dressed in a black dress, sighed. "Sakura will be sad."
"He is, after all, her father."
Ayato nodded, but his gaze flickered slightly.
Tokiomi had died so inexplicably, without any stir.
If nothing unexpected happened, Ayato believed it should be similar to the original plot. The culprit was that pleasure-seeker.
But Ayato felt no stirring in his heart regarding Tokiomi's death.
Medusa said, "Sakura is with her sister right now, isn't she?"
"Mm."
Irisviel nodded. "Their mother passed away years ago. Now they only have each other. Naturally, they have a lot to say."
…
Mourning Hall!
Tohsaka Rin sat upright, her small face taut.
Was she sad?
Very sad. She wanted to cry.
But now, as the new head of the Tohsaka Family, she could not show weakness no matter what.
On the other side,
Looking at Tokiomi's portrait, Sakura cried softly.
Though she had been adopted into the Matou Family,
Because of Ayato, she had suffered no hardship.
So she was still very sad about her father's death.
'And what would happen to Nee-chan from now on?'
Thinking this, she looked at Rin.
Her sister, like her, was so young, absolutely unable to live on her own.
After hesitating for a moment, Sakura approached Rin. "Nee-chan, I know a very nice uncle. How about I introduce him to you?"
'Uncle was a very good person. If he knew about Nee-chan's situation, he would definitely help.'
Sakura thought this.
'And Nee-chan was very excellent. Perhaps we could become Devil Uncle's servants together.'
'That way, we would never have to be separated again.'
"What uncle?"
Rin was somewhat stunned. "Someone from the Matou Family?"
She instinctively felt disgust for the family that had taken her sister away.
But her sister had seemed to be living happily lately.
If that was the case, showing some gratitude didn't seem wrong.
"He's not from the Matou Family. Wait a moment."
Seeing that Rin didn't refuse, Sakura ran out. "I'll bring uncle to see you."
"Huh, wait..."
…
A moment later,
Sakura brought Ayato and the others into the mourning hall. "Nee-chan, I've brought Uncle."
'Tohsaka Rin.'
Looking at the serious-faced little girl, Ayato smiled.
Perhaps he would gain another servant today.
He had to say… Sakura, you did well.
Medusa looked at Ayato suspiciously. "Master, are you thinking something bad?"
"How could I be?"
Ayato looked serious. "This is a place for the deceased."
"Cough... heh."
Artoria, standing nearby, twitched her lips slightly.
'You're a Devil. Since when do you care about mere spirits?'
Ayato looked at Artoria helplessly.
'Even the good Ahoge King had learned to be sarcastic now.'
"Hello, I am Tohsaka Rin."
Rin bowed very solemnly. "Thank you for taking care of Sakura during this time."
"It's nothing. It was the right thing to do."
Ayato sat down before Sakura. "After all, Sakura is my servant now."
"Servant?"
Rin was confused and asked instinctively, "What do you mean?"
"Oh, simply put, I am a Devil, and Sakura has been reincarnated as a Devil by me."
"What?"
Rin's expression immediately tightened. Flustered, she said, "Wh-What are you doing here?"
What were Devils?
They were insidious, treacherous, and evil beings.
At least, that was how they were described in books.
As for Ayato's identity, Rin didn't doubt it too much.
Though she was still young, coming from a prestigious magical family, she knew that many legendary beings were real.
"Master, can you not scare children?"
Medusa couldn't stand it anymore and said reproachfully, "Mind yourself."
'What a beautiful big sister.'
Rin thought this, but breathed a sigh of relief.
'It seemed this was a bad uncle who liked to joke.'
"Fine."
Ayato smiled helplessly. "Tohsaka Rin, do you want to know who killed your father?"
"What?"
Rin immediately stood up excitedly. "You, you know who the killer is?"
"Of course!"
Ayato smiled slightly. "I'm about ninety-nine percent sure."
Rin clenched her little fists and gritted her teeth. "Please tell me, who killed my father?"
Revenge!
She wanted revenge!
No matter the cost.
"You should know, there's no free lunch in this world."
Ayato smiled. "As a Devil, I don't do unprofitable deals either."
"..."
Rin was somewhat stunned. She forced a smile. "Uncle, please don't joke around."
She felt the person before her was truly quite mean.
"I'm not joking."
Ayato said seriously. "I really am a Devil."
The moment his words fell, the back of his black coat tore open.
A pair of sinister black wings unfurled.
The entire mourning hall instantly became filled with a sinister, evil aura.
Rin's pupils contracted sharply, her brain completely short-circuiting.
'It's true!'
'He's a real Devil.'
Looking at Ayato, an indescribable fear eroded her entire body.
Her small body began to tremble involuntarily.
No matter how mature she was for her age, she was still just a child.
Stare x3
The gazes of Irisviel, Medusa, and Artoria were fixed on Ayato.
Don't go too far.
Ayato smiled helplessly. "Don't worry, I'm not a bad person."
But at this moment, Rin couldn't think at all.
'How could a Devil not be a bad person?'
"It's true. Isn't Sakura living well by my side?"
This sentence brought Rin back to her senses.
'That seemed to be the case.'
"But what you said about turning Sakura into a Devil is..." Rin asked instinctively.
"I'm a Devil too."
Sakura smiled sweetly, her small Devil tail emerging.
Rin: "..."