Chapter 287 The Ending Day, Matou Tsuruno and Matou Shinji
The next day, early morning.
The earthquake that broke out at night was not that big in scale, but the old blocks in the old district were severely damaged, but there was nothing happening in the new district.
Matou Tsuruno got up from the bed. His sunken eye sockets and slightly thin face could tell that he lived an excessively drunk and decadent life. He ignored his new playmate who was sleeping soundly on the bed. He put on his pure cotton pajamas and
Shakily he opened the bedroom door.
Maybe it was because he played so hard at poker last night that he felt some pain in his waist, but it was not a problem.
He casually took out a bottle of good wine that had been stored for a long time from the wine cabinet, and poured a glass of it without hesitation, his eyes filled with unconcealable joy.
All the bugs in his body suddenly died inexplicably, and his old house was razed to the ground. Of course, these are not good news. The only good news is that the old guy named Matou Zangyan may really be dead.
Lost.
After repeated confirmations, he was sure that the old guy was really dead, and he didn't know where he died. If possible, Matou Tsuruno really wanted to express his excitement to the world.
Originally, he was just the head of the Matou family in name only. After his younger brother Kariya Matou refused to inherit the magic way and ran away, he inherited this position out of necessity.
However, this prominent status in the eyes of outsiders is simply the worst thing for Matou Tsuruno, because the Matou family is not an ordinary family, but a famous magic family that has been passed down for hundreds of years.
Of course, at least this is the case in the Far East, a region regarded as a "magic desert" by orthodox magic circles.
Because he has a younger brother who is more talented in magic, Matou Tsuruno did not receive much magic education. After Matou Kariya left home, he was abandoned by Matou Zouken, and at most he was only allowed to serve as an assistant.
level of chores.
His son, Shinji Matou, had no talent or quality in practicing magic, so essentially all the responsibility of succeeding him fell on his adopted daughter, Sakura Matou.
Matou Tsuruno didn't have any objections to the girl who was adopted from the Tosaka family. Anyway, his deal with Matou Zouken was for him to be the apparent head of the family, and in exchange, he received the Matou family's assets.
and a carefree life.
It's not bad if you think about it this way, but even being the head of the family in name only is not that easy. He was so stressed and scolded that he was intoxicated in the wine country every day and couldn't extricate himself.
He had also inadvertently seen the education given by his nominal "father" to his cheap adopted daughter. If Tokiomi Tosaka knew that his daughter would receive such an education, he would probably come to discuss it.
It's just that the man who likes to uphold elegance is really easy to deceive. How can he believe the words of his "father"? He is a monster in human skin!
Even though it was certain that Matou Zouken was dead, Matou Tsuruno still felt shuddered when he thought of that old guy.
As for his younger brother, as expected, he probably died in the Holy Grail War. It is normal for that man without courage to end up like this.
Just because he and his friend liked the same woman, he didn't dare to confess his feelings, so he gave her up and called her "for her happiness". Finally, he mustered up the courage to choose to leave the family, only to run away again.
When he came back, he jumped into the devil's cave again just to save that woman's child.
[What a ridiculous man...]
Matou Tsuruno shook his head and drank all the wine in the glass. But in the end, these things are in the past. Now, as the Matou family and the true head of the family, he cannot continue the original corruption from now on.
Lived.
What kind of magic... Just let it disappear from the Matou family. Anyway, those things are just behind the times and will fade away sooner or later with the advancement of human civilization.
Suddenly, a sound of footsteps interrupted his thoughts. A little boy in white pajamas, who looked to be only seven or eight years old, walked downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
His blue hair looks messy, but it can still be seen that he is a cute young lady. If he grows up, he will definitely be a handsome man with outstanding appearance and will be sought after by women.
"Good morning, father."
This little boy named Matou Shinji is the son of Matou Tsuruno, the eldest son of the Matou family. He was completely abandoned by Matou Zouken because he did not have the qualities and talents of a magician.
However, in Matou Tsuruno's mind, it was a good thing that Matou Shinji did not have the talent to practice magic. He could not imagine the scene of his son practicing magic in the insect warehouse, it must be hell.
"Isn't it a school holiday today? Why did you get up so early?"
Matou Tsuruno reached out and rubbed Shinji's hair, with a knowing smile on his face.
"I fell far behind in my magic studies, so I thought I would have a day off today and study more."
Matou Shinji lowered his head and whispered, feeling very unwilling. Although he could do it in other aspects, he could be said to be completely clueless when it came to learning magic.
"Listen up, Shinji."
Matou Tsuruno tried to pick up Shinji, but because his body was a little weak, he couldn't do it. Fortunately, he leaned down and held Matou Shinji in his arms.
"You don't have to force yourself to learn magic anymore from now on."
"Why, father, grandpa, doesn't he really hope that I can successfully practice magic?"
The young Shenji asked in confusion.
"hehe……"
A sneer came out of Matou Tsuruno's mouth. How could he not know the thoughts of that old guy Matou Zouken? He just likes to see people who have hope completely despair. He is that kind of twisted monster.
"Anyway, just forget about magic. How about choosing another goal, such as getting admitted to the University of Tokyo in the future, so that our family's industry can take a further step."
Young children are always attracted to attention, even Shinji Matou was no exception. He soon put magic behind his mind. In fact, he didn't like that kind of thing very much.
"Don't worry, father, I will definitely be admitted to Dongda University."
Matou Shinji clenched his fists and said firmly.
"I believe in Shinji."
Matou Tsuruno's face showed an expression of relief. Although he called himself a prodigal son and his attitude towards women changed every day, he still valued this son very much.
"By the way, father, what about my sister? Will she continue to practice magic?"
As if thinking of something, Matou Heye continued to ask.
"Sakura, she has returned to her original home."
Matou Tsuruno lied casually. There is no doubt that Sakura who stayed in the old house should also be buried together with the Matou Zouken. He just said to the seven-year-old child, "Your sister is dead."
"He really can't say this kind of thing.
"Yeah……"
Matou Shinji's mood became visibly depressed, and he naturally knew that his sister Matou Sakura was adopted from another family.
"Then will I be able to see my sister again in the future?"
"You can see her when you grow up, Shinji."
"Father, don't say such words to fool children. I am not young anymore."
"Hahahaha, the little kid's hair has not even grown yet."
Matou Tsuruno let out a hearty laugh, and slapped Shinji on the butt, making a loud and clear sound.
"Let's wait until a few years have passed before we talk about you becoming a man."