Chapter 40: Leisure time after the battle

Despite fighting a series of battles throughout the night, Tatsuya was still in high spirits because of the victory and did not feel sleepy at all.

When they got home, it was just dawn. Tatsuya, seeming to have not seen them for a long time, started to prepare breakfast for the family in a lively manner.

"You don't even take a break and are busy with daytime tasks," Morgan said, leaning against the door between the kitchen and the dining room, watching Tatsuya busy around. "Lancer's defeat may soon be known to the Holy Church."

The Holy Church holds the Spirit Disc that monitors the Holy Grail War and uses it to observe the defeat of the Servants of all parties.

"I know. But we have to fight the Holy Grail War and live our lives," Tatsuya replied, grilling mackerel in the oven. "Sakura and Caren won't be able to go to school in the next few days. I'm going to ask for leave for them, saying they have an emergency and need to visit their relatives."

Even if he didn't say it, Morgan knew it in her heart, so she didn't refute Tatsuya's attitude but continued talking about the Holy Grail War.

"Also, there are two things you may not have noticed," Morgan smiled confidently.

"What's that?" Tatsuya listened attentively.

"First, the man you saved is the real Master who signed the contract with Artoria. The android is only the Master in name only."

"I know this. The Command Seal on the back of Emiya Kiritsugu's hand already exposed this fact," Tatsuya said. "After all, he went to the Einzbern family nine years ago. The current situation should be just a tactic to hide the Master."

"The second is the Einzbern android. She is the Lesser Holy Grail of this Holy Grail War," Morgan said. "So when Lancer is defeated, she will be the first to react."

Tatsuya was stunned for a moment, "Giving the Holy Grail a human form..."

He had found no such records in previous Holy Grail Wars. Perhaps the Einzbern, responsible for providing the Lesser Holy Grail, had learned from past lessons and changed their tactics and strategies.

"But after all, Fuyuki's Holy Grail is a system built by Tohsaka, Matou, and Einzbern. As founders, it's not surprising they have some privileges," Tatsuya no longer thought about deeper issues.

For example, as the Holy Grail War progresses, what will be the fate of the androids who are the Lesser Holy Grail?

That was not a place he could reach, and the other party had her own will and did not need any extra pity from others.

"Besides, Caster failed in his subjugation last night. That Servant is obviously not the type to just force his way through," Tatsuya said, turning the mackerel over and continuing to grill it. "We have to hurry up, otherwise, we don't know how many victims there will be."

"Except for Assassin who continues to operate in secret, there are only four groups that can take action," Morgan said. "As for the Command Seals obtained after the crusade, you don't have to worry too much about them."

When she said this, she looked at Tatsuya and asked, "By the way, did the Master of Assassin who you defeated also run away?"

"No, he was rescued by his own servant," Tatsuya shook his head.

After he saw Maiya come out, he turned around to chase Kirei, but when he got there, he only saw the marks left by Kirei's collision with the ground.

Only one of Kirei's hands was broken by Tatsuya. With magic healing and the rigorous training the agent had undergone, he would probably recover by now and return to the battlefield tomorrow.

Originally, Tatsuya wanted to make Kirei as powerless as possible and exclude him from the Holy Grail War.

After all, if Kirei were to be killed in the Holy Grail War someday, Tatsuya would have to take some time to adjust and continue to take care of Caren with good intentions and without any worries.

Now it seems that this goal cannot be achieved, so there is nothing to be done.

Last night was quite fruitful. Not only did they eliminate the Lancer camp, but they also managed to save a boy from Caster. On the way back, they quietly left him at the police station.

Thinking of this, Tatsuya put the crispy-skinned mackerel on a plate and brought it to the table along with the other dishes.

The morning at the Suzuki family began as usual.

Sakura and Caren were both very conscious and got up on time, especially since last night they slept particularly soundly due to the help of magic.

The two people who woke up were full of energy.

"You're not going to school today either"

After hearing what Tatsuya said, Sakura asked in surprise.

"It's a little inconvenient right now, so I feel more at ease letting you stay by my side," Tatsuya tried to apologize to the two children. "As compensation, I'll take you to the amusement park today, okay?"

Sakura's eyes suddenly sparkled with anticipation, "Really? That's great!"

"You haven't slept all night." Caren was very calm and pointed out a more serious issue.

Tatsuya was stunned, "How did you know?"

"Look at your face," Caren blinked.

This made Tatsuya rush to the bathroom and check his complexion in the mirror again and again.

Of course, he knew that staying up all night was not good, but it was a special period after all, so after he came back he cast a spell on himself to fill the gap of sleeplessness.

This method is also a stopgap measure. If used too often, he might really look like an immortal, and maybe one day he could return to the Fortress of Shadows naturally.

If that happens, the master will definitely laugh at him. Tatsuya washed his face.

His complexion was normal, even rosy and radiant.

"It's nothing, don't scare me," Tatsuya complained to Caren.

Caren blinked. "I was just guessing, it's true..."

"You really don't have to force yourself, Dad," Sakura also became worried and wanted to refuse today's outing.

Tatsuya cleared his throat and said, "It's okay. I said it's okay, so it's okay."

"Yeah, don't worry. If an accident really happens, I wouldn't mind helping out," Morgan said at this time.

Caren nodded, "In that case, there's nothing to worry about."

"If mother comes too..." Sakura nodded vigorously.

Tatsuya's mouth twitched and he chuckled dryly.

He really wanted to ask Morgan what secret technique she used to make Sakura and Careb side with her in just two days.

However, there was no sign of any interference from magic on the two of them, so Tatsuya could only swallow this groundless "accusation" and then complain:

"I say... can't you hope for something good?"

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