Fate/Magus Path

20 Target

Tohsaka Residence.

Usually calm and composed, Tohsaka Tokiomi was now drenched in sweat, his hands trembling uncontrollably, betraying his inner turmoil.

Listening to Gilgamesh's threats, feeling the abrupt cut in their communication, and the instant destruction of his surveillance familiars, Tokiomi didn't need an explanation to know what had transpired.

"Damn it... Archer actually went this far!"

Disgusted with Tokiomi, Gilgamesh had killed all the familiars sent to observe the battlefield, and as if that wasn't enough, he left a threatening message before forcefully severing their connection.

"Tokiomi! I advise you to recognize your position. This King never tolerates interference in his actions, not even from his own Master!"

"If you dare to continue overstepping your bounds, then this King will personally teach you what it means to respect your ruler. Hmph!"

No one could meddle with Gilgamesh's decisions, not even Tokiomi, his Master. This point was painfully clear, and even Kirei Kotomine, standing nearby, could feel the undisguised murderous intent emanating from the King of Heroes.

As Gilgamesh's Master, Tokiomi was sweating profusely, chilled by the realization.

Gilgamesh had been serious.

If Tokiomi dared to use a Command Seal to stop him, it might succeed in summoning him back, but once Gilgamesh returned, he would undoubtedly kill him.

Though their time together hadn't been long, Tokiomi had learned enough about this ancient Heroic Spirit's temperament.

Perhaps due to the timing of the summoning, this version of Gilgamesh wasn't as arrogant and brutal as described in legend. He was easier to get along with, possibly closer to the period when he sought the plant of immortality and gained enlightenment in mythology.

Even so, Gilgamesh in this state was still not someone to be provoked lightly. If Tokiomi tried to interfere with his actions, it would unquestionably cost him his life.

There was no doubt about that.

But with such reckless behavior... acting independently and following his whims, how could a Servant like this win the Holy Grail War?

Tokiomi had already secured so much support before the war even began, yet here he was, facing new problems. How could he not be furious? But under the oppressive weight of the King's presence, he didn't dare to make a move.

So now, all he could do was silently pray for Gilgamesh's victory.

"Father..."

As Tokiomi pondered, a small hand tugged at his suit.

"What is it, Rin? Why are you still awake at this late hour?"

Seeing his daughter, Tokiomi exhaled deeply and maintained his dignified composure in front of her.

"Father, Sakura has been asleep for a long time. Is she really okay?"

Patting Tohsaka Rin's head, Tokiomi smiled and reassured her.

"Don't worry, Sakura is receiving treatment. When she wakes up, she'll be all better."

The medicine Sakura drank was given by Gilgamesh, which reassured Tohsaka Tokiomi.

Due to Zouken Matou's modifications and the crest worms' irreparable damage to Sakura's body and mind, the treatment process had become exceptionally difficult.

Even though healing was possible, Zouken's incomplete modifications to Sakura's body had caused trauma to her imaginary number affinity. Continuing with the treatment could further harm her magical abilities and even leave her with long-term health issues.