In Type-Moon, people create a magic family lineage

Instead of putting away the magic wand, she said, "You write a contract."

...

"Orange, you don't need to be so servile..."

A mournful sound echoed in the low sky, and the mysterious train quickly came to a stop at the station, arriving in the suburbs of London.

As Aozaki Touko stepped off the train, she looked back at the young boy and girl walking on the other side, her youthful and beautiful face full of amusement.

Hearing Beo's voice coming from the air, she also said, "To grovel?"

I don't think so.

“Louiss, Victovar – and Barthemello.”

"Isn't it interesting to be able to connect with them through a soul contract, Beo!"

"This is a secret that belongs to the 'three of us' and that we must never tell anyone!"

Beowulf looked at the young woman, who was so excited that her face was almost flushed.

They could only express their confusion and bewilderment.

...

Thank you very much this time.

Lorelei, who was walking towards the clock tower on the other side, in the direction of Big Ben, suddenly stopped and turned to look at the boy beside her.

She knew very well that if Lu Kang hadn't intervened this time...

Faced with the well-prepared White Winged Prince... even Barthezmello might find it difficult to stop his plot from being carried out.

Her thanks were also very sincere.

"Ah? Oh... You're welcome." Lu Kang waved his hand, looking at the serious demeanor of the 'academic genius girl' beside him with her tense face: "Verbal thanks are unnecessary."

"If you really want to thank me, I'm not opposed to something more substantial."

Is it substantial...?

"So."

Lorelei took a deep breath, her expression becoming even more serious than before.

His serious demeanor made Lu Kang pause slightly and also become inexplicably solemn, feeling that something was amiss.

Why does it feel like this girl is about to 'confess' to me?

Lorelei stood tall and graceful, but only said:

“In the name of the future Barthezmello, I, Lorelei, will grant Lucan eternal protection.”

"This is the protection of the surname."

"It was also due to the favor of powerful families."

"This covenant begins here and will last forever."

Lorelei knew that Lu Kang was very strong, strong now, and would inevitably become even stronger in the future.

But there are still many things that a person cannot do or is inconvenient to do.

As the largest faction within the Magic Association and the Clock Tower, Barthezmello can provide them with assistance and protection in this regard.

This is similar to the 'El-Melloi Contract'.

But it is deeper, heavier, and more fundamental, encompassing surnames, power, and even politics—a comprehensive and absolute protection!

Chapter 105 Kenneth's Fuyuki Plan and the Preparation of the Holy Grail

"So, you went to France, not only encountered the 'Ancestor' level of the Ancestor of Dead Apostles, but also fought alongside Lorelei, who did not inherit the surname—and thus gained the protection of the absolute authority of the Bartholomew clan, appointed by her in the name of the next Bartholomew?"

The new El-Melloi mansion—not the 'Luvist mansion' that Kenneth had given to Lu Kang—was located in another place in the suburbs, not far away. Feeling the mysterious fluctuations of magic power and spells circulating around him, Lu Kang thought to himself that the current monarch of the El-Melloi lineage was indeed wealthy and powerful. In less than four days, a new magic workshop had been rebuilt. Although it was still somewhat different from the original, lacking some key and expensive items, such as the 'Three Foundations Magic Furnace' that was the foundation of the El-Melloi lineage, that was only a difference in magic power supply. In terms of offense and defense, they were almost the same.

In the brightly lit interior, in the living room bathed in constant light, Lu Kang sat on the sofa, looking at the blond youth opposite him, whose casual yet elegant demeanor befitted an English aristocrat. He gazed at the youth's meticulously combed slicked-back hair and exposed broad forehead, and responded to his disbelieving words.

“That’s right, that’s correct.” Lu Kang responded, not intending to lie—it was impossible to hide, and there was no need to.

The word of Barthez's authority has likely spread throughout the entire Clock Tower headquarters in London within this half-day.

Kenneth could not possibly be unaware of this.

He must have even received information from France that the 'Master of the Secret Cult' was likely to appear—but like most people, he wouldn't connect the Master of the Secret Cult with Lu Kang, much less think that Luvist and Victoire, two people who are completely unrelated, could be connected.

It was just a coincidence that we ended up in the same country.

Looking at the boy before him, whose posture seemed even more relaxed than his own, the young magician, not yet thirty, couldn't help but speak with his usual sarcastic tone: "However, I seem to remember that I entrusted you to help me collect debts, not to have a secret rendezvous with 'Lorelei'?"

"So, Mr. Lu Kang has finally been swayed and decided to marry into Barthemello family?"

"Excuse my bluntness, but an overly powerful maternal family isn't necessarily a good thing!"

Without explicitly stating it, it was entirely sarcastic.

"Don't worry, Professor Kenneth," Lu Kang smiled. "Even if I were to secretly make some unspeakable deal with the person sealed away, I would never marry into the Barthemello family."

Kenneth's lips twitched.

He couldn't help but snort coldly.

Even if you do marry into the family, it has nothing to do with me.

He changed the subject.

Making a secret deal with the sealed Aozaki Touko is indeed a stain on the reputation of the monarch Kenneth.

He could only keep up the pretense.

With a wave of his hand, a liquid of mercury, seemingly alive, flowed out from his side—the supreme magical artifact [Moon Spirit Essence] that Lu Kang had previously taken to France and was now bringing back to Kenneth, now returned to Kenneth's control.

He took something out of the liquid and tossed it to Lu Kang.

"Consider this your reward for this operation."

This is...

"The 'coat of arms' of the Archibald family, which I bestow upon you in my personal name."

A bronze badge engraved with ancient and mysterious patterns, which is itself a kind of mystical art.

Is it the Archibald family, or not the El-Melloi lineage?

Lu Kang was slightly taken aback and looked up at the lemon-headed man in front of him with some surprise. Although both of them were Kenneth's 'surnames', there were actually differences between them. El-Melloi was an extremely ancient bloodline with a long history, equivalent to the origin of the Kenneth family, while the Archibald family was one of the branches of this lineage, although it was the main branch, it did not cover the entire lineage.

For example, his distant niece Reines, whom he mentioned earlier, is not now given the surname Archibald; she is simply a more distant branch of the El-Melloi lineage.

While Kenneth was the monarch of El-Melloi, his primary identity was that of the patriarch of House Archibald.

And now, the medal he presented to Lu Kang is from this 'personal' identity.

In the Middle Ages, such a badge alone would have been enough for Lucan to achieve upward social mobility.

To become a 'knight'.

Such a gift was undeniably significant, and such 'high regard' left Lu Kang feeling bewildered.

Is this lemon-headed guy jealous of Lorelei?

Arrogant men are disgusting!

Lu Kangdi sighed several times.

“You should leave now, Mr. Lu Kang.” Kenneth didn’t explain, but instead said arrogantly, “You did a good job on this mission, but don’t forget, the debt between us is not yet paid off.”

"Next, I may have an even more important and farther-reaching task to entrust to you—you are still my assistant as a first-level lecturer in the Spirit Summoning Department."

Hearing this, Lu Kang could probably understand that Kenneth had found out some information about the 'Holy Grail War' and was about to start making preparations.

"I won't stop you from communicating with Barthemello, but please remember your place—"

"Oh, by the way, besides that, there's another piece of news that might also interest you."

"The current King of Bartholomew has decided to bestow the title of 'Monarch' and the Bartholomew family seal upon Lorelei at the end of this academic year at the Clock Tower. The Clock Tower will likely become extremely lively at that time, and even the Dean of the Clock Tower and that 'renowned' Magic Marshal will come to witness her coronation."

With this unsurprising news in mind, Lu Kang left.

Although Lorelei has not truly 'grown up' yet, and her actual age is even a year younger than Lu Kang's, her magical skills have already reached their peak. In terms of practical ability, she has surpassed ordinary Grand rank and is capable of competing with 'Ancestors', far exceeding her predecessors. Whether it is 'Monarch' or 'Grand Rank', it is only a matter of time for her.

Lu Kang was genuinely not surprised.

Watching Lu Kang's departing figure, Kenneth flicked his meticulously blond hair, his expression shifting in an instant, becoming thoughtful and murmuring.

It seems.

That 'Lorelei' really takes Lu Kang seriously.

"Or perhaps I really should bring Reines Archizolti over here and cultivate a relationship with him properly—"

To bind a magician with emotions is nothing short of a fantasy.

But through this period of contact...

Kenneth, however, felt that this method might be very useful for Lu Kang.

Although Reines is still young... nurturing her from a young age can have a greater impact.

Let's decide on this!

That just so happens, isn't Lu Kang also living alone now?

Let's get started as soon as we get back from the Far East!

...

"Lu Kang, the commotion you guys caused was really huge! You almost scared me to death!"

As Lu Kang left the El-Melloi mansion and arrived at the 'Luvist mansion', before even entering the gate, he bumped into the handsome young man Weberveld who was already waiting outside.

The guy was saying things he was afraid of, but his face was full of excitement.

He had an expression that said he wished he could join in.

Unlike others, he knew about Lu Kang and the others' plan and could directly determine that the mysterious fluctuations that appeared in France were caused by them.

"Your reaction doesn't look like you're scared at all; it's more like you're about to go up and punch those vampires, Mr. Velvet," Lu Kang joked.

“Absolutely!” Webber, who still hadn’t quite grasped his own magical talent and was still dreaming of becoming a ‘great magician,’ declared without hesitation: “Once I finish this magic thesis, I’ll move on to practical courses—at that point, not only will that wretched lemon-headed guy be defeated, but even Barthezmello will fall short of my talent!”

You had a wonderful dream.

Don't do it again next time.

Lu Kang opened his mouth, about to say something...

Then his expression suddenly turned strange.

He winked at Weber, who was still excitedly gesturing and talking about Lu Kang's experiences on his trip, while 'fantasizing' about his future.

Until he noticed the strange expression on Lu Kang's face.

And reflected in his eyes—the figure of the girl who paused behind him.

Lorelei...

"I suddenly remembered I have something to do, so I'll have to go now!"

Weber fled without looking back.

Lorelei, upon arrival, remained aloof and completely ignored him, instead looking directly at Lu Kang.

"—Wander around?"

The girl, getting straight to the point, asked this question.

Chapter 106 The Plane Heading to the Far East, A New Round of Simulation

Looking at the girl's serious and focused demeanor, which remained as tense as ever, Lu Kang thought to himself that only he could deal with the de facto leader of the law and political science students inside the Clock Tower so easily. If it were any other student, or even most teachers, upon hearing Lorelei say this, their first reaction would probably be that they had 'committed a crime'.

Only Lu Kang could face the Department of Law and Politics and the future Barthezmero so easily.

Only he knew that when Lorelei said she wanted to go for a walk, she really just meant to take a walk.

He didn't refuse.