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He even started seriously considering where to find this "ingredient." Should he go to those legendary haunted houses? Or perhaps, he should simply wait for the next apocalyptic game, go to a world full of demons and monsters, and have a unique "feast for the senses"?

Just as he was immersed in this wild fantasy, a gentle voice pulled him back to reality.

"Achuan, Sakura, dinner is ready."

It's a little lily.

The enticing aroma of cooking wafted from the kitchen. That strange, soul-deep hunger was instantly replaced by a simpler, warmer appetite.

Gu Chuan chuckled and shook his head, temporarily putting those unrealistic thoughts out of his mind.

Never mind, let's eat.

As everyone sat around the sumptuous table, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Sakura Matou and Sayuri's cooking skills are both top-notch. The table is filled with classic Japanese home-style dishes: golden and crispy tempura, rich and flavorful potato stew, tempting tamagoyaki, and steaming white rice with a fragrant aroma.

However, there was an empty seat next to the dining table.

"Um... isn't Rin-neechan coming out yet?" Sakura asked worriedly, glancing at the tightly closed door.

"Let her be," Gu Chuan sighed helplessly. "That young lady is very shy. She's probably in her room blushing right now."

That's what he said, but how could he really let that dishonest girl go hungry alone?

He stood up, walked to the door, and ignoring the faint protests coming from inside, he directly and forcefully "invited" the proud young lady, whose face was flushed and whose eyes were darting around, out of the room and made her sit down.

"Alright, everyone's here, let's eat."

After doing all this, Gu Chuan looked at the warm scene before him, filled with the atmosphere of "home," but another thought popped into his mind: "dea."

He glanced at Rin Tohsaka beside him, who was sulking because she had been forcibly dragged out, and a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.

"cold."

"...What?" Rin replied irritably.

"After dinner, stay with me and let's do a little experiment."

……

After dinner, Gu Chuan took the bewildered Rin Tohsaka back to her bedroom.

"What kind of experiment are you going to conduct?" Rin looked at Gu Chuan, who was acting mysteriously, her heart filled with confusion.

Gu Chuan didn't answer. Instead, he reached out and gently grasped her slender, white hand. A gentle yet immense magical power instantly surged into Rin's body, activating her dormant magic circuits belonging to a top-tier magician.

“You…!” Rin’s body stiffened abruptly. She could clearly feel that her body had instantly returned to its peak state during the tense and exciting Holy Grail War!

"Don't move, just feel it with your heart."

Gu Chuan's voice, as if possessing magic, soothed her somewhat flustered heart.

He guided Rin's magic, and swiftly sketched a complex Heroic Spirit summoning circle on the floor of the room—a circle she knew all too well, filled with mysterious beauty!

“——Announce!”

Gu Chuan's voice was deep and full of authority, like that of a deity whose words carried the weight of law.

"Your body is subservient to me; if you die, my destiny will be given to your sword!"

"He who answers the call of the Holy Grail, whoever obeys this will and reason, come forth and respond!"

"I hereby swear that I will accomplish all good deeds in the world, and I will eradicate all evil deeds in the world!"

"You are the guardian of the Seven Heavens, bound by the three great incantations, from the Wheel of Restraint and the Scales—!"

Buzz—! ! ! !

As the last incantation was uttered, the entire summoning circle burst forth with an unprecedented, dazzling, and blinding white light in an instant!

Rin was so shocked by the massive surge of magical power, several times more terrifying than when she summoned Arch, that she staggered backward! She stared at the scene before her in disbelief. She couldn't understand it. The Holy Grail War was over, and the connection with the Throne of Heroes had long been severed, so why... why could Gu Chuan still perform the ritual to summon a Heroic Spirit?!

This was completely beyond the comprehension of this "magician"!

The light dissipated.

A young girl, dressed in a blue knight's skirt, wielding an invisible sword, with cascading golden hair and an unparalleled beauty, stood quietly in the center of the magic circle.

Her usually calm, lake-like emerald eyes, upon seeing Gu Chuan and Lin, first flashed a hint of bewilderment, then were filled with immense, unbelievable joy.

"...Mast? And...Rin?"

"Sab?!"

Rin stared in utter astonishment at the swordsman before her, the one she knew all too well, the one who had fought alongside her, the strongest swordsman.

With the addition of this unexpected yet perfectly logical "new family member," Rin Tohsaka's last shred of reserve and shyness was finally and completely shattered.

The atmosphere at the dining table became more lively and warm than ever before.

In particular, when everyone discovered that the legendary King Arthur's appetite was several times more terrifying than her legends suggested.

"Another...another bowl!"

Artoria, also known as Sab, handed the empty bowl, which was bigger than her face, to Sayuri. For once, her usually expressionless face lit up with a look of anticipation and sparkle, tempted by the delicious food.

This is already her... seventh bowl.

Looking at the mountain of empty bowls and Sab's still unprotruding belly, everyone present was stunned.

"...Sab, you...you really are a Heroic Spirit?" Rin stared at the miraculous scene before her, her lips twitching uncontrollably. "Heroic Spirits, aren't they supposed to not need to eat?"

“That’s not quite right, Rin.” Sab retorted seriously, “Food is the most efficient and enjoyable way to replenish magic power! Especially the food made by Sayuri and Sakura, the energy it contains called love is an unparalleled treasure!”

As she spoke, she stuffed another large piece of golden tempura into her mouth, her eyes squinting happily.

"Hmph, I don't believe it!"

Aroused by Sab's self-righteous demeanor, the competitive young lady Tohsaka also took up her own job.

"I won't lose to you when it comes to eating!"

And so, a unique and pointless "eating contest" unfolded in a grand manner right at the dinner table.

In the end, the competition ended with Sab slumping back in his chair, clutching his slightly protruding belly, looking blissfully satisfied, and letting out a contented burp.

Meanwhile, Rin Tohsaka, the challenger on the other side, had already lost, her face flushed red.

“Speaking of which,” Xiaobaihe said with a smile, watching Gu Chuan eating his meal quietly and elegantly at a fast pace, “Achuan, your appetite seems to be just as good as Sab-chan’s. You two are like the legendary Pixiu, only taking in and never giving out.”

"puff--!"

Rin Tohsaka, who was drinking soup, almost spat it out when she heard the analogy. Looking at Gu Chuan's face, which had instantly turned slightly red and unnatural from the teasing, she finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

……

After the lively dinner, the newly added "labor force," King Arthur, was naturally assigned by Xiaobai to tidy up the remaining empty rooms.

After cleaning up all the dishes, Xiaobaihe smiled and left the apartment.

In the large living room, only Gu Chuan and Ying remained.

The two sat side by side on the soft sofa, watching a boring prime-time soap opera on TV, neither of them saying a word.

A warm, ambiguous, and tranquil atmosphere permeated the air.

Sakura wore a thin, pink silk nightgown, her long, smooth purple hair exuding a pleasant fragrance after her bath. At first, she simply sat quietly beside Gu Chuan.

Gradually, her little head, uncontrollably, leaned towards Gu Chuan's shoulder, little by little.

Then, her entire petite body, as if boneless, softly clung to him.

Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she blushed, gritted her teeth, turned around, and sat on Gu Chuan's lap, hugging him tightly in a coquettish, kitten-like manner.

"...Dad_Ikuma's affairs are just 'Z's nonsense."

She gently buried her face in Gu Chuan's arms, calling out softly in a dreamlike voice filled with a hint of satisfaction.

"what happened?"

Feeling the unconditional dependence of the girl in his arms, Gu Chuan's heart softened. He reached out and lovingly stroked her soft, long hair.

“…It’s nothing,” Sakura’s voice was thick with nasal tone, “It just feels like…I’m dreaming right now.”

She looked up, her beautiful amethyst eyes reflecting glistening tears in the flickering light of the television screen.

"Being able to reunite with my sister, and to sit down with my dad, Aunt Sayuri, Sab, Rin-neechan... and everyone else like a real family, eating and watching TV together... things I never even dared to dream of have now become a reality."

“Thank you, Dad.” She looked at Gu Chuan, her eyes filled with the purest, most unadulterated filial piety and gratitude. “Thank you for pulling me out of that hell. Thank you for giving me a real home.”

Gu Chuan's heart was deeply touched by her sincere words. He reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said softly, "Silly girl, you are my daughter, it is only natural for me to protect you."

Sakura gave a happy "Mmm" and stopped talking. Like a kitten seeking warmth, she curled up even deeper into Gu Chuan's arms. Perhaps the day's excitement had exhausted her, or perhaps it was this long-awaited, peaceful happiness that had come ten years too late that made her completely let down her guard. Soon, she fell asleep peacefully in Gu Chuan's arms, her breathing even and steady.

Meanwhile, at the bedroom door not far away, Rin Tohsaka, who had just finished tidying up the room, was about to come out to pour herself a glass of water.

As soon as she opened the door, she saw a heartwarming scene on the living room sofa—her younger sister was sleeping peacefully on Gu Chuan's lap like a child, while Gu Chuan gazed at her with incredibly gentle eyes, carefully adjusting her sleeping position to be more comfortable, his movements so gentle that it was as if he were cherishing a rare treasure.

Rin's steps stopped abruptly.

A complex yet incredibly warm emotion welled up in her heart. There was the relief of seeing her sister finally find happiness, the heartfelt gratitude towards Gu Chuan, and a sense of belonging to this warm family that even she herself hadn't noticed.

In the end, she did not make a sound to disturb the tranquility.

She simply stood quietly at the door for a while, a gentle smile from the bottom of her heart appearing on her face.

Then, she gently closed the door, leaving that warm scene outside, and also in her heart.

She knew that this was now truly their home.

150 Heart-to-heart talks in the bath and late-night experiments

The ambiguous atmosphere on the sofa had not completely dissipated.

Gu Chuan felt the even breathing of the girl in his arms, and her unreserved, wholehearted dependence, and a sense of peace settled in his heart. He lowered his head and gently placed a tender kiss on Ying's smooth forehead.

He carefully carried the girl, who had fallen asleep in his arms, back to her room.

Back in the living room, looking at the small, ambiguous water stain left on the sofa from their earlier intimacy, Gu Chuan gave a helpless yet indulgent smile. He reached out and activated his ability; the water stain instantly evaporated under his vector manipulation, disappearing without a trace, as if nothing had ever happened.

After doing all this, he sat down again, quietly enjoying the peaceful routine after the storm.

……

As evening approached, the sound of a key turning in the lock came from the entryway.

"I'm back……"

Eriri's weak voice came from the doorway. She had been entangled in that awful little thing at school all day, leaving her physically and mentally exhausted. At this moment, she had only one thought in her mind—to see Gu Chuan immediately, and then draw from him the "Gu Chuan energy" that could heal all her weariness.

She changed into slippers, not even having time to put down her schoolbag, and like a fledgling returning to its nest, "380" excitedly ran towards the living room.

"Gu Chuan! I..."

However, before she could finish speaking, a gentle yet authoritative voice came from the direction of the kitchen.

"——Yinglili."

It's a little lily.

"Ah... Aunt Sayuri..." Eriri's steps suddenly stopped, and her excited momentum instantly deflated.

"Come with me for a moment." Sayuri took off her apron, a gentle smile on her face, and beckoned to her.

"Eh? But...I..." Eriri hesitated, looking somewhat reluctant. She wanted to see Gu Chuan as soon as possible.

“No buts.” Sayuri’s smile remained gentle, but her tone left no room for refusal. “We need to have a good talk.”

In the end, under Sayuri's gentle yet firm "pressure," Eriri was reluctantly dragged into the bathroom.

Warm, misty steam, carrying the refreshing scent of grapefruit, quickly filled the entire bathroom.

Sayuri gently untied Eriri's beautiful golden twin tails, letting the smooth golden hair fall freely. She carefully washed Eriri's body with warm water.

"...Auntie Lily, what exactly do you want to talk about?"

Eriri, who was feeling drowsy from the overly comfortable atmosphere, finally couldn't help but ask a question.

"Let's talk about A-Chuan, about this family, and about...you."

Xiaobaihe's voice sounded exceptionally soft and gentle amidst the misty air.

She slowly immersed herself in the warm bath, and gently hugged Eriri's petite body from behind, which was somewhat cold from spending so much time in air-conditioned rooms.

"Eri, I know you're a good girl."