Chapter 1

"Sakura, the Matou family has decided to adopt you. Go over in a few days. In the future, you will become an excellent magus."

After Tohsaka Tokiomi finished speaking, he turned and left the room of Tohsaka Sakura—the future Matou Sakura. Tohsaka Tokiomi did not think there was anything wrong with sending his daughter away; after all, he only had one inheritance, and if he wanted his other daughter to become a magus as well, he had to use other methods.

However, he never once asked her if she wanted to become a magus.

"No! Sakura doesn't want to go to the Matou family! Sakura doesn't want to leave Papa, Mama, and Sister..."

Sakura wanted to refuse, but she understood that she could not change what her father had already decided. She could only sit alone on her bed, hugging her pillow and looking at the moon outside the window, not knowing what to do next...

And just at this moment, a mechanical sound suddenly rang out in Sakura's mind.

[Life Simulator initiated. Would you like to conduct a life simulation?]

(This simulation is a realistic simulation. All experiences in the simulation may become events that occur in your reality. Please proceed with caution.)]

"Who! Who is it!"

Sakura panicked. She was just a little girl; where had she ever encountered such a strange thing? Her first instinct was to seek help from her father, as Tohsaka Tokiomi was an excellent magus. However, thinking that he would soon no longer be her father, and fearing he might suspect she was feigning illness to avoid going to the Matou family, Sakura abandoned that idea.

[Start simulation?

Yes/No]

Looking at the options in her mind, Sakura, currently in a state of helplessness and confusion, instinctively chose "Yes."

[Life simulation officially begins:

Day 1: You learn you are to be sent to the Matou family. You beg your father bitterly, but are rejected.

Day 2: Just as you are packing your things, a man outside your window passes you a note, asking if you are willing to leave with him. Please choose:

One: Leave with him. Leaving is better than going to the Matou family.

Two: Do not leave. I don't even know this person; what if he's a human trafficker? Going to the Matou family is better than leaving with him.]

Hmm?

Looking at the two options before her, Sakura thought for a moment and chose two.

This was normal, right? After all, compared to a stranger, she trusted her parents more. Even though she didn't want to go to the Matou family, her father surely wouldn't harm her.

And just as Sakura chose two, in a small rented room:

"Damn! I knew that wouldn't work! Thinking a lollipop could lure away a little girl—do they really think people are idiots!"

Lin Ye muttered to himself, then sighed helplessly.

"Sigh, no choice. I'll have to think of another way."

After Lin Ye finished speaking, he continued his simulation.

Lin Ye—this name alone explained his situation. A transmigrator, one who had accidentally arrived in this Type-Moon world.

This could be considered unfortunate, but the silver lining was that he had obtained a Life Simulator.

Lin Ye had learned about simulators from novels he had read before; it meant constantly simulating life, changing the fate of target characters, and then gaining various rewards from the simulations. Once he became strong enough, he could punch Gilgamesh and kick Karna.

However, looking at the situation now, this simulation was quite difficult. These NPCs were actually quite intelligent, so he would have to think of another way.

At this time, Sakura also silently watched the subsequent simulation.

[You refused the man's invitation. You saw the man sigh helplessly and then silently leave the area.

Day 3: You board the Matou family's car. Your parents and sister stand at the gate to see you off. Although your sister is very reluctant to let you go, she is held back tightly by your father. Thus, you are taken to the Matou family.

Your name is changed to Matou Sakura; this was done by your grandfather, the old man named Matou Zouken. You know this is necessary and do not resist. Matou Zouken takes you to a room, tells you this is your room from now on, and then leaves without another word.

Day 4: At 12:00 AM, while you are fast asleep, you are suddenly shaken awake by a great force. You open your sleepy eyes and discover that the one who woke you is your grandfather, Matou Zouken. Seeing you awake, he coldly says, "Follow me," and turns to leave.

You follow him. You arrive at a vast basement. You can faintly hear some strange "rustling" sounds. Then, you see countless terrifying insects crawling out from all directions. You are instantly filled with fear. You want to leave, but you hear Matou Zouken say one incredibly cold sentence:

"Jump down!"]

What!

Seeing this, Sakura felt her body tremble! Jump down! This man who would be her grandfather was actually telling her to jump into a den of insects!

Isn't he her grandfather!

What on earth does he want to do!

At this moment, Sakura suddenly remembered the man mentioned in the previous simulation—the man who wanted to take her away.

Perhaps, she had chosen wrong.

["No!"

You refuse loudly, but Matou Zouken impatiently throws you into the insect pit! You scream for help, crying in fear, but the old man just laughs at your pain.

You struggle and hide, but facing countless insects, there is nowhere to hide! Finally, the first insect crawls onto you, then the second, the third...]

"No!! Wuu!! Don't come over!"

Sakura outside the simulator was also terrified. What is all this? Why torture her like this! She is just a child!

Aren't you my grandfather? Why are you abusing me like this!

Sakura understood that she was doomed. She regretted it. If she had chosen to leave, would everything be different? Unfortunately, there are no "ifs"; she chose wrong.

Just as Sakura was in despair, the situation behind changed.

[Just as you are about to despair, *whoosh!* Suddenly, a scorching breath arrives. Feeling the heatwave, the insects that were about to crawl over suddenly retreat.

"What's happening!"

You see Matou Zouken's expression change drastically. Then, you discover that the entire Matou estate has suddenly turned into a sea of fire!

Someone set a fire!

Terrified, you run toward the exit of the cave, wanting to run home to seek protection. But how could Matou Zouken let you run away?

He reaches out his withered hand to grab you. Just as you are about to be caught, a wave of fire comes from the side!

At this moment, you see a man carrying a flamethrower right beside you! You recognize him; this is the man who threw the note outside your window the day before yesterday!

The man grabs your hand and says to you:

"Run!"

At this moment, you choose:]

[One: Follow him; he doesn't seem like a bad person.

Two: Do not leave with a stranger; run home by yourself.]

Looking at the options that appeared this time, Sakura chose one without hesitation!

In her most desperate moment, it was this man who appeared to save her, while her father had let her go. How could she refuse?

[Choose one!]

"Beautiful!"

In the rented room, Lin Ye shouted excitedly. Finally, it worked. As expected, one has to rely on oneself.

"Good thing I went to get this flamethrower after failing to invite Sakura, and poured kerosene outside the Matou estate in advance, otherwise, it really wouldn't have been possible to succeed."

In the Type-Moon world, since the Twilight of the Gods, mysterious power has become increasingly scarce. Especially for magi, some mid-tier magi can't even block bullets, so modern weapons still have some effect.

However, Matou Zouken was already a Grand-tier magus a hundred years ago. Although a magus's rank doesn't represent their full strength, it's hard to reach a high rank without ability. Therefore, Lin Ye didn't think a flamethrower could kill Matou Zouken!

Thus, Lin Ye immediately decided to run away with the little girl!

[The two of you run frantically. Many insects rush out from all directions, but they are all incinerated by Lin Ye's flamethrower. You finally run outside the Matou estate!]

"Escaped!" Sakura looked at the simulator in her mind excitedly! Had she escaped from the jaws of death?

However, Sakura had thought things too simple.

[But suddenly, you see an endless sea of insects floating out from the Matou estate. These insects converge, and the figure of Matou Zouken appears before you once again!]

"You are courting death!"]

It's over.

Seeing this, Sakura understood that she and the big brother were likely finished. As the child of a magus, she naturally knew the power of magi.

[Looking at Matou Zouken before you, at this moment, the big brother beside you suddenly pushes you away and says his last words to you: