"I just hope you can support the Matou family."
This is Shinji's purpose in inspiring Kariya's fighting spirit by using the secret of Zenjo Aoi and Sakura's future.
Although it is not mentioned many times in the Fate series, magician is indeed an extremely expensive profession. The maintenance of every magician family is based on huge financial support, and the Matou family in Fuyuki City, Japan is no exception.
The main source of income for the Matou family is the leasing of "spiritual land" which is a piece of land rich in magical power. Only magicians can manage "spiritual land". Now that Zouken has passed away, if the Matou family does not have a new magician to manage it, then the source of funds for the Matou family will drop significantly.
Although the Matou family also has some secular industries that are run fairly well, they are nothing compared to the income from renting out the spiritual land. It is difficult to even maintain the daily expenses of the main house and the villas in various places.
Therefore, if the Matou family wants to survive, Shinji and Sakura want to have a worry-free growth environment, and Yustisa wants to have a strong backing, the business of renting out spiritual land must not go wrong.
Shinji is only six years old and has only recently regained his qualifications as a magician, so he has not received any professional training. Compared with Kariya, who has received some training as a magician and is an adult, it is obvious which one is better.
Furthermore, the sacred places of the Matou family are scattered all over the country, and they have to deal with local magician families, which is really not suitable for a six-year-old child to come forward. Therefore, whether for Shinji, for the Matou family, or for Kariya himself, Kariya must become a qualified magician.
As for Kariya's disgust for the magic, it is actually his disgust for the disgusting "insect magic" inherited from his family. Yustisa has something to say about this.
"Zorgen, no, the original magic of the Matou family was not 'insect magic'; it was based on 'water'; the orthodox magic of the attribute. There is content on this in Zouken's collection of books. I also have some knowledge of this. You can try to learn it."
Hearing this from the powerful magician who killed Zouken, Kariya put aside his last concerns and promised: "I will become a qualified magician as quickly as possible, for Sakura, for..."
"For your own sake." Shinji continued, "Uncle, do you hate Tohsaka Tokiomi who sent Sakura into the insect nest?"
"Hate it, I hate it so much." When Tousaka Tokiomi was mentioned, Kariya hated him to the core. He had taken away the woman he loved the most, and sent her daughter to the worm nest. The people Kariya hated the most in his life were Zouken and Tokiomi. Now Zouken was dead, and only Tokiomi was left.
"Then work hard. If you can meet Justisa's requirements within a year, you will have a chance to defeat Tokiomi." Shinji showed a devilish smile, "If you miss this chance, you may never have another chance."
"One year." Listening to Shinji's words and looking at his smile, a term that Kariya had buried deep in his memory slowly emerged: "Holy Grail... War?"
"Yes, Holy Grail War." Shinji snapped his fingers.
A terrifying look flashed across Justisa's eyes. It had nothing to do with magic, it was just because of persistence.
"... Holy Grail... War..." There was a blazing fire burning in Kariya's eyes, anger, resentment, and unwillingness. "Very good, very good. The Holy Grail doesn't matter. As long as I defeat that man, it will be fine - Brother."
"Ah, I understand." Although the relationship with this younger brother is not very good, I understand his meaning based on the tacit understanding of growing up together as a child. "I will do the clerical work of logistical support, just like I have always done. This is what you want, too. Shinji, and Miss Yustisa."
"You are worthy of being my father." Shinji was not surprised by his father's behavior.
Through this period of observation, Shinji is sure that this character who only has a few words in the Fate series is definitely a smart person. Born in the Matou family, living under the shadow of Zouken, but still has a relatively correct outlook on life and the world. Although his life is not so smooth, he is also insulated from sadness. How can such a person be simple
"You'd better not call me father." He Ye waved his hand and said, "I know my child well. You are not him."
"No, you are my father. Although some things did happen, I am indeed Matou Shinji. There are some behaviors that you find unpleasant, but it is just because I gained some life experience unexpectedly." Shinji patted his face and put on his favorite expression, "Like you took me to drink and lost me, took me out to play but didn't bring any money, and-"
"Stop, stop." He Ye raised his hands repeatedly, "I believe you are my son, but my son is so mature, and as a father, I always feel that something is wrong."
"I'm really sorry." Shinji's mouth twitched, "How about finding me a stepmother and having another child? A brother or sister is fine, and now there's no one to control you."
"How can a child talk to his father like that?" He Ye rolled his eyes.
Shinji also rolled his eyes: "As far as I know, there are, and quite a few. I heard what he said just now when I passed by the villa on the corner of the front street more than ten days ago."
"... ... ." This time it was He Ye's turn to twitch his lips, "You don't learn good things, you only learn bad things."
"There's nothing wrong with this, brother." Kariya smiled, "At least this time I feel like home."
"Yeah, this feeling is not bad." He Ye laughed.
Shinji leaned on the sofa and breathed a sigh of relief. This would be his home from now on. Even though this home was different from an ordinary home, he didn't want it to be cold and without a trace of warmth.
A small head appeared at the door, with big eyes twinkling.
"Brother, Uncle Kariya..." It was Sakura, who was dressed like a little princess, Matou Sakura.
"Come." Shinji waved at Sakura.
Sakura ran over lightly and smiled sweetly at Shinji: "Brother, good afternoon, it's wrong to sleep in."
"Ah, brother, I was wrong." Shinji admitted his mistake with a good attitude, "I will correct it next time."
"Well, mom said, 'A good child is one who can correct his mistakes.'" Sakura said seriously, "Well... you can't call me mom anymore, you have to call me Aunt Toosaka."
"It's okay. Call me Aunt Toosaka outside, and call me whatever you want at home." Kariya's face was full of kindness.
"Is it better to call me uncle and you dad?" Tsuruno poked his brother with his elbow and teased, "I don't object."
Kariya's old face turned red, and he wanted to refute, but he couldn't resist the temptation of calling Aoi mom and himself dad. He was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to say, which made Tsuruno and Shinji laugh.
Although Sakura didn't know what they were laughing at, she laughed along.
Soon, Kariya himself started laughing.
Unconsciously, the corners of Justisa's mouth, who was watching coldly, also curved up slightly.
PS: As usual, please collect and recommend new books.