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In other words, it is the so-called Anti-World Noble Phantasm.

As for the other miscellaneous things, and a whole bunch of minor skills, Wan Di wasn't interested in observing them. He knew his own abilities well, and these extra attributes that came with him after arriving in this world weren't anything special.

The rest is quite simple: just wait to be summoned as a Heroic Spirit.

However, Wan Di is not like other Heroic Spirits. Just because other Heroic Spirits can stay in the Throne of Heroes does not mean that Wan Di can.

Although he was given the title of Heroic Spirit, in reality, Wan'e is not bound by the Throne of Heroes.

So, after sitting on the throne for almost half a day in boredom, Wan Di became somewhat impatient.

Even after becoming a demigod, he still retained the impatient nature of a young man, and waiting in place was certainly not his style.

As he was thinking, he glanced at the space beside him, then reached out and slashed open a crack, stepping into it.

The Throne of Heroes cannot confine him; he is an enemy of all, and can go wherever he wants.

Speaking of which, there's something Wan Di is quite curious about: he's the Spear of Heaven's Punishment, so he should be considered a spearman, right? But his luck is only A++?

All spearmen in the land share a single bushel of good fortune, but the enemy alone possesses one bushel and two pecks, while the rest of the spearmen are owed two pecks...

......

"Matou-o, I'm entrusting Sakura to you. I believe that under your guidance, Sakura's talent will not be wasted."

Beneath the old Matou family mansion, Tokiomi Tohsaka sat on a sofa, opposite Zouken Matou, whose face was withered and who resembled a vengeful ghost.

At that moment, Sakura was gently pushed by her father from behind and placed in front of Zouken Matou.

Looking at Zouken Matou, who was so thin that he seemed to be nothing but skin and bones, Sakura felt a little scared, but she suppressed her fear and obediently called out, "Grandpa."

"Hehe, don't worry, Head of the Tohsaka family, Sakura has exceptional talent and is perfectly suited to inherit the magic of my Matou family. Trust me, I will definitely train her to become an excellent magician... Of course, the premise is that she can withstand my test."

For some reason, Sakura felt that the expression on Zouken Matou's face, her future grandfather, was somewhat sinister as she looked at him.

At that moment, Zouken Matou glanced at Sakura.

The kind look in Tokiomi Tohsaka's eyes gave Sakura the feeling that she was being watched by something terrifying.

For a moment, her body trembled.

"Before a pupa transforms into a butterfly, it must endure much pain and hardship. The path of a magician is never easy. With Sakura's talent, reaching this point is already the best possible outcome. To be honest, if it weren't for your help, Matou-oku, I'd probably still be confused. After all, both Rin and Sakura are excellent children, and it would be difficult for me to decide who to give up."

Tokiomi Tohsaka wore a polite smile as he looked at Zouken Matou, a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

Old Bug: He gave his daughter to me, and he should thank me.

"Hehe, no need to be polite, Head of the Tohsaka family. As you know, my family's unworthy descendants have not inherited my talent for magic crests. In a few years, this old man will probably be nothing but a handful of dust. I am very fortunate to have Sakura's arrival."

"I'm sure Sakura won't let you down. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave. Sakura, from now on, you will no longer have the surname Tohsaka. Instead, you will have the surname Matou. From now on, Matou-no-o will be your family. Do you understand?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka smiled as he looked at Sakura. Although there was a hint of reluctance in his eyes, he was mostly happy.

Both Sakura and Rin possess extraordinary talent. If they steadily realize their potential, they will undoubtedly become exceptionally talented magicians in the future. However, the mark of a magic family can only be passed down to one person.

If a family has two exceptionally gifted offspring, either the head of the family chooses one to be raised while the other lives as an ordinary person, or the two compete for the inheritance and the winner gains the right to inherit.

In magicians' families, conflicts between brothers or sisters over the inheritance of the seal are common.

Moreover, sometimes it's truly frustrating when offspring are outstanding.

Rin and Sakura, the two sisters, both possess unparalleled magical talent. However, the Tohsaka family's magical crest can only be passed down to one person. If Sakura is not sent away, her future fate will most likely be sealed and designated by the people of the Clock Tower. Tokiomi does not want his daughter to be soaked in formaldehyde in the future.

Coincidentally, the Matou family had no heirs to carry on the family line. In addition, the Tohsaka family and the Matou family were old friends. The clever Tohsaka Tokiomi figured that it would be fine to just have his daughter inherit the Matou family's magic crest.

Thus, the events of today occurred.

“I understand, Father... Uncle Tohsaka.”

Sakura wanted to call Tokiomi Tohsaka "father," but after a moment of hesitation, she changed her mind and called him "uncle" with a slightly tearful voice.

The girl, who is only a few years old, is forced to separate from her sister and father and enter a completely unfamiliar environment. Even though she is very strong, she is still a little sad when faced with this situation.

In particular, she didn't like Zouken Matou. A sense of dread always lingered in her heart towards this grandfather she would be spending so much time with, yet she couldn't quite put her finger on it...

"Then I won't bother you any longer, Matou-o."

"Hehe, the old man's legs aren't very strong, take care and don't see me off."

Zouken Matou waved at Tokiomi Tohsaka and said with a smile.

Sakura only reluctantly looked away after Tokiomi Tohsaka left the room and completely disappeared from her sight.

She turned to look at Zouken Matou, who sat upright to the side like a demon.

Knowing that the other person would become her guardian in the future, Sakura suppressed her fear and obediently called out, "Grandpa."

"Hehe, now that you've become a member of the Matou family, I will naturally teach you without reservation. But before that, come with me."

Zouken Matou wore a kind smile as he leaned on his cane with some difficulty.

Seeing this, the obedient Matou Sakura quickly went to Matou Zouken's side and helped him up.

They are trying their best to build a good relationship with the other party.

“The magic of the Matou family is different from that of other magic families. To inherit the Matou family’s magic crest, one must undergo trials.”

Zouken Matou, leaning on his cane, slowly walked forward, while Sakura Matou lagged behind, following him step by step.

"However, you have great talent, so you might be able to withstand this test."

As he spoke, Zouken Matou seemed to remember something and let out a couple of sinister laughs, which made Sakura stop in her tracks.

"what happened?"

Noticing that Sakura had stopped behind him, Zouken Matou slowly turned around and looked at her.

"No, it's nothing, let's keep going, Grandpa."

Sakura gently shook her head, calmed herself down, and then slowly spoke.

After passing through several rooms, Zouken Matou stopped in front of a door.

There was only one small room, which looked like it could only accommodate one person at a time.

With a clanging sound, Zouken Matou unlocked the chains and threw them to the ground. Then, he slowly walked inside.

Behind the door was a low, dimly lit area that led downwards, where only the steps below could be barely seen.

Seeing this, Sakura followed behind the other person and entered the tunnel.

As soon as he entered, Sakura felt a chill. At the same time, he wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt that there were hissing and friction sounds all around him.

But when she tried to listen carefully, she could no longer detect the sound.

After the initial narrowness, the road became much wider; however, the surrounding lights were still dim, and the road's outline could only be barely seen.

Fortunately, they didn't walk for long.

The road wasn't deep, and soon, Matou Zouken stopped in his tracks.

Meanwhile, Matou Sakura stood behind Matou Zouken, the hissing and rubbing sounds growing clearer in her ears, and Sakura's mind became increasingly flustered.

"Grandpa...where exactly is this place?"

She looked at Zouken Matou with some fear. She had a feeling that there was a malevolent force watching her from the darkness, wanting to devour her completely.

"This is where you will live from now on, and it is also where you will undergo trials."

The next moment, Zouken Matou clicked and pressed the switch on the wall. In the dim light, Sakura Matou finally saw what was below her and understood what those faint friction and hissing sounds were.

What came into view were all sorts of strangely shaped, but incredibly hideous, fleshy worms. They were living in a pit a meter away from Sakura, their greasy bodies crowding each other's space. At a glance, the entire room was occupied by these worms.

Seeing this, Sakura was too terrified to utter a sound.

"Go down, Sakura. From now on, you will be living with these insects."

"No...no...someone save me...Dad...Mom...Sister...anyone."

Looking down at the insect nest beneath her feet, endless fear gnawed at her heart. She suppressed a panicked sound from her throat, like a small animal, but apart from Zouken Matou getting closer and closer, she saw no hope at all.

"No one will come to save you. You are a child of the Matou family. This is a test you must endure. Of course... there may be a little bit of pain."

As Zouken Matou spoke, he reached out and tried to push Sakura down.

However, in that very instant, a crack appeared right in front of him.

Things happened so fast that by the time Zouken Matou reacted, his arm had already been swallowed by the crack, broken cleanly at the elbow, as if it had been devoured by something.

"? KS! What on earth is this place?"

When Wan Di walked out of the Hall of Heroes, he immediately saw the surging sea of ​​insects beneath him and was so startled that he blurted out a curse from Xuanfeng City.

Then, Wan Di felt a soft figure hug his thigh.

"Please, big brother, save me."

Sakura watched Wan Di descend, as if she had seen a savior. Although she did not know who Wan Di was, his strong physique and strange appearance convinced Sakura that Wan Di was no ordinary person.

Moreover, she was now desperate. As a weak little girl, she was powerless to resist Zouken Matou. Even though Zouken Matou was just an old man who looked like he was about to die, he was still a magician. As an ordinary little girl, she naturally couldn't resist him.

Therefore, Sakura can only place her hopes on Wan Di. Even if Wan Di is not a good person, so what?

Even if the other party tries to harm me after saving me, that's a matter for later. No matter what, it can't be worse than suffering with these bugs.

On the other side, a hint of apprehension flashed in Zouken Matou's eyes.

He couldn't understand how this man had appeared. His entrance wasn't any kind of spatial magic he knew. Moreover, as a mage, Zouken Matou could sense the explosive power within Banto, the overwhelming magical energy—even the Grand Mages of the Clock Tower hadn't possessed it...

That was a powerful magic that existed only in the Age of Gods.

"Is it lucky or unlucky? Unlucky because I almost stepped on a bug right after leaving the Throne of Heroes... Lucky because my accidental intrusion saved this child... Old man, even Shocker knows that children are the future, yet you still want to harm them!"

After a brief observation, Wan Di knew where he was and immediately looked at Matou Zouken beside him, his anger burning.

ps

To make the plot more concise, the timeline of the original work has been modified here. Otherwise, there would have been a year's gap between Sakura being adopted by the Matou family and the start of the Holy Grail War.

Wan Di (fatezreo): 2: The dictionary in Suspended Peak City has no words at all.

"Who are you? In my memory, there shouldn't be a magician like you who uses gem magic."

Seeing the sudden appearance of ten thousand enemies, Zouken Matou narrowed his eyes, radiating a vicious gaze.

However, he had no recollection of Wan Di.