Multiverse Adventure – My Journey Begins in Danmachi 106

Multiverse Adventure – My Journey Begins in Danmachi 106

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Edited by: Tiny Fan Fiction

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Chapter 106 Tohsaka Aoi: This has gotta be my approach gone wrong!

Tohsaka Aoi received a call from the police late at night, as she was already asleep.

Tohsaka Tokiomi was suspected of colluding with terrorists and carrying out explosions of public facilities in Fuyuki City.

Tonight, there was a firefight between the two sides, and the explosives stored near Tohsaka Residence also detonated, causing a violent explosion observable from anywhere in Fuyuki City.

When Tohsaka Aoi heard this news, the phone in her hand fell directly to the ground.

Although she had some preparation for the cruelty of the Holy Grail War, this was too cruel, wasn’t it?

Who is it?

Who actually called the police?

How vicious!

Without any apparent reason, a familiar figure immediately appeared in Tohsaka Aoi’s mind.

Matou Kariya.

Although she had never mentioned it to anyone, this childhood sweetheart undoubtedly held a very important position in her heart.

As for Matou Kariya’s feelings for her, Tohsaka Aoi was actually aware of it, and she didn’t mind spending her life with such a person.

Since childhood, Tohsaka Aoi knew that she was not a very rebellious person, and she had no complaints about living under various family rules and finding a husband to live a life according to plan.

Because she was born to be a vine that needs to find support, not a determined rock.

Even if she found a scumbag husband who would abuse her, she would probably just silently endure her life.

Matou Kariya might be a bit of a chuunibyou, immature, even childish.

But Tohsaka Aoi knew that in a Magus Family full of perverted, obsessive, and insane people, he was already a good person.

Being with him would surely make her monotonous future life a little more interesting.

At that time, she had dreamed many times that she had become Matou Kirei, and lived an ordinary and happy life.

But as time passed, Matou Kariya never expressed his love for her, and even her many hints were vaguely passed over by Matou Kariya.

The two people who should have come together soon, just like parallel lines, walked past each other at a distance that was neither close nor far, missing the youth they should have spent together.

As a woman, it is impossible for a man to be nearly perfectly tempted by Tohsaka Tokiomi, from appearance to temperament, from wealth to talent.

Yet, despite this, Tohsaka Aoi, who was being pursued by Tohsaka Tokiomi, still held onto a glimmer of hope for her childhood friend.

Perhaps Matou Kariya was just immature and didn’t understand the meaning of love yet?

After all, men always mature late, and Matou Kariya still had that chuuni personality.

So, Tohsaka Aoi decided that if Matou Kariya were to confess to her or even show a hint of jealousy, she would reject Tohsaka Tokiomi and wait for her childhood friend to mature.

However, Matou Kariya’s response thoroughly disappointed her, to the point of despair.

What could be more hurtful to a girl with a crush than “I wish you happiness”?

In any case, Tohsaka Aoi couldn’t find it in herself to linger, and so she threw herself into Tohsaka Tokiomi’s arms.

Even on the day before she changed her name to Tohsaka Aoi, when Matou Kariya suddenly appeared, she revealed a vengeful smile, tinged with happiness.

Though she felt some guilt in her heart, the happy life she led as Tohsaka Aoi soon suppressed all those fluttering thoughts deep within her.

Unlike Matou Kariya, Tohsaka Tokiomi was a more standard Magus, and was quite obsessed with the world of Magecraft.

Fortunately, he was also an excellent husband and father, devoted to both his wife and daughter.

Although she wasn’t the entirety of her husband’s heart, Tohsaka Aoi was already quite satisfied with this life, until her daughter’s departure.

Kariya, is that you?

As for interacting with a man other than her husband after marriage, Tohsaka Aoi did feel a bit uneasy and guilty, even though she always brought her daughter along, and her husband was aware of it and didn’t mind.

Fortunately, Kariya never expressed any unusual emotions towards her, only chatting with her as friends, and showing even more care towards her daughters.

To the point that when he heard Sakura was sent to the Matou Family, he turned around and left, as if he had made some kind of decision.

For an entire year after that, Tohsaka Aoi didn’t see him, but the strange emotions that had been accumulating in her heart, whether it was excitement or anticipation, grew like the grass in the garden.

Although it couldn’t be seen growing, when she came to her senses, it had already grown dense.

Until this moment, it suddenly erupted.

Kariya, it must have been Kariya who made a move against Tokiomi.

When I spoke to Matou Kariya back then, was there a glimmer of hope in my words as well?

A mere glimpse of her dark side and Tohsaka Aoi shied away from further scrutiny, quickly rising to her feet.

She had to go to Fuyuki City, to a possible impending clash within the Organization.

Her husband, Tohsaka Tokiomi, and her childhood friend, Matou Zhen; both held significant sway in her heart.

Having already lost a daughter, she couldn’t bear to imagine a future without either of them.

Tohsaka Aoi softly exited the room, opening the door to the adjacent bedroom.

There, under the covers, Tohsaka Rin was sound asleep, snoring softly.

But Tohsaka Aoi saw through her ruse in an instant, silently making her way to the bedside.

“Rin, Mother has to return to Fuyuki City. You must stay at home and not go out until I come back, understand?”

On the bed, Tohsaka Rin lay still, eyes tightly shut, emitting only a faint sigh.

“I might not be back so soon tomorrow. There’s food in the fridge. It’s dangerous now, so you must stay at home and remember not to open the door for strangers…”

The anxiety and concern in Tohsaka Aoi’s voice were too palpable, prompting the prematurely mature Tohsaka Rin to open her eyes.

“Don’t worry, Mother, I’ll take care of myself.”

In a family, the most attended to are often the most lively and the youngest.

Liveliness because of a greater tendency to act out and be mischievous, youth because it necessitates longer care; in essence, parents favor the child to whom they devote more energy.

Since Rin and Sakura are the same age, the Tohsaka couple naturally favored Rin more.

Even if this favoritism was unconscious, slight, and not severe, it indeed existed.

Fortunately, after Sakura was sent away, Rin quickly matured and often comforted her mother.

Apart from the mischievous habits all young children have, that is.

Comforted by her daughter, Tohsaka Aoi gently nodded, stroking Rin’s little head.

As Rin comfortably squinted her eyes…

“Rin, you’re awake again, aren’t you? Stayed up late studying Magecraft, didn’t you? You promised Mother, didn’t you?”

“Ugh!! Mother, you’re so cunning!”

Although she really wanted to give her daughter a piece of her mind, Tohsaka Aoi thought of Tohsaka Tokiomi and Matou Kariya possibly already engaging in battle, and her heart suddenly burned with anxiety.

She had to go, she had to stop it.

After giving her daughter’s head a good ruffle, Tohsaka Aoi left the Zen City residence that night.

Even a city like Tokyo, a non-stop metropolis, would have its trains cease operation at this hour, let alone Fuyuki City.

So Tohsaka Aoi had to splurge and take a super, super expensive taxi.

A journey that normally took a mere hour felt like an eternity to Tohsaka Aoi at this point, stretching on endlessly.

Time dragged on so long that her mind began to wander.

Tohsaka Residence, a place that was supposed to be her home for life, now lay in ruins?

Kariya, what kind of feelings did he have as he stepped back into the world of Magecraft?

Sakura, was she doing well?

When she came to her senses, Tohsaka Aoi had already arrived in Fuyuki City.

Though she worried for Tohsaka Tokiomi, Tohsaka Aoi was immediately struck by the change in Fuyuki City.

Fuyuki City may not have been a large metropolis, but even here, there were still quite a few pedestrians on the streets at night.

However, looking around now, there were only scattered figures rushing along the street, and all the shops were closed.

Police cars with flashing lights were visible on every street, broadcasting a warning about terrorists infiltrating the city center, urging residents to stay indoors after dark and lock their doors.

Even from inside her car, Tohsaka Aoi could feel the tense atmosphere spreading through the air, her face paling.

This… wasn’t the Holy Grail War supposed to be conducted in secrecy?

How could they be causing explosions in the city center?

Is this what they call a secret war?

With these doubts in mind, Tohsaka Aoi arrived at the police station.

Perhaps because all the police officers had been deployed to maintain order and apprehend suspects throughout the city, very few cars were visible in front of the police station.

But cars kept stopping, and after escorting members of similar gangsters or scoundrels into the police station, they drove away quickly.

After paying the fare that was a bit too expensive for the housewife, Tohsaka Aoi hurried into the police station.

The person who received Tohsaka Aoi was a senior police officer.

Although he might have looked bad because of the sudden pressure, he still led the way politely after learning about her identity.

Although Tohsaka Tokiomi was reported for colluding with terrorists, not many in the police department seemed to believe such a claim.

Who is Tohsaka Tokiomi?

He’s a well-known socialite in the upper echelons of Fuyuki City; it’s hard to believe someone like him would conspire with terrorists.

Some say there are those who have it out for Tohsaka Tokiomi and would rather see him assassinated.

Upon arriving at the ravaged Tohsaka Residence, most of the police officers thought the same when they saw the disheveled Tohsaka Tokiomi silently staring at his home.

If Tohsaka Tokiomi had not remained silent during the police interrogation, he wouldn’t have been detained.

However, he wasn’t locked in a cell but was instead placed in a small, secluded meeting room with 2 officers to keep him company.

Some within the police department, who had seen too many mafia and corporate warfare films, speculated that Tohsaka Tokiomi might have crossed some powerful figure and dared not speak their name.

Imagining the massive explosion traces on the Tohsaka Residence and the nearby slopes, many couldn’t help but agree with this theory, their hearts filled with dread at the thought of becoming cannon fodder in a gunfight scene.

Rushing as quickly as she could, Tohsaka Aoi felt a surge of fear as she was about to reach her destination.

How was she to dissuade Kariya and Tokiomi?

With her mind in turmoil, Tohsaka Aoi was led to a corridor where the officer suddenly fell silent and turned to leave.

Tohsaka Aoi immediately realized it was Magecraft at work.

Had someone set up Magecraft and a Barrier here?

Was it Tokiomi?

Or could someone else have done this?

Visions of Tohsaka Tokiomi being held captive or even killed, with an enemy lying in wait behind the door, caused Tohsaka Aoi’s heart to pound violently, and she was engulfed by a wave of cold.

But the image of Tohsaka Tokiomi lying in a pool of blood compelled her to gather her courage and charge forward.

I’m sorry, Rin, your mother might have to leave you behind.

But even if it means dying, I need to see Tokiomi one last time…

“Tokiomi!”

With a loud creak, Tohsaka Aoi violently pushed open the aged door of the meeting room.

The scene before her eyes lacked the life-and-death struggle she had imagined, no Offensive Arts tearing through her, and no sight of Tokiomi’s eyes filled with regret and unwillingness.

Yet the sight that met her eyes was enough to make the young woman question her reality.

On top, Matou Kariya, showcasing a robust physique, wore a wild grin that could only be described as captivating.

Meanwhile, Tohsaka Tokiomi, with his formal attire torn and bruised, was pinned beneath him, his hands forcibly restrained behind his back, his face contorted in agony and flushed with humiliation.

Even after experiencing countless Mana storms along the way, Tohsaka Aoi never anticipated such a scene would unfold.

How could this happen?

It must be that I opened the door incorrectly!

It has to be that!

Weak and losing strength, Tohsaka Aoi’s legs buckled, spreading to the sides as she slumped to the ground in a duck-like position, her eyes vacant as she stared at the scene before her.

“Aoi!! Help… I mean… this is our battle… do you believe it?”

Tohsaka Tokiomi, instinctively wanting to call for help while being overwhelmed by Matou Kariya’s strength, quickly recalled their current predicament, causing his expression to darken even further.

Fortunately, upon seeing Tohsaka Aoi, Matou Kariya snapped out of his joy from beating Tohsaka Tokiomi and released his hold.

“Kariya, you madman!”

Though he cursed out loud, once freed, Tohsaka Tokiomi stumbled away hurriedly, casting a deeply resentful glance towards the corner of the office.

Scáthach, who was savoring a dessert, paused her chewing, glanced at Noah beside her, and gave him a rather innocent look, shrugging her shoulders.

What could I do?

The great deity is right there watching me; how could I possibly intervene?

I can’t take on a Fundamental!

Really!

Trust me, I didn’t want to see this drama unfold!

“Here, try this, my latest creation: chestnut blueberry cake, fragrant and sweet! Paired with refreshing black tea, it’s absolutely delicious!”

Scáthach’s resolve crumbled in an instant as her eyes lit up, eagerly taking the cake from Noah’s hands and savoring it, her eyes narrowing in delight.

“Mmm! Kid, I acknowledge your culinary skills!”

Alright, Scáthach admitted, she was very interested in the complex and dramatic relationship about to unfold between one girl and 2 boys!

Moreover, enjoying dessert while watching the drama, this Otherworld hero really knows how to indulge!

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