Xingyue, is Xiaokai also considered Kai?

Ritsuka let out a puzzled sound.

"What I mean is that I need to go back to the Atlas Institute and the Wandering Sea to find a way to resolve the mutation in my body."

The black-haired Shion glanced at the smiling Draco beside her, "Anyway, see you later, everyone from Chaldea. I will always be watching over you."

Thus, the three had no choice but to return to Chaldea.

After witnessing their departure, Shion, who had been holding back for so long, finally spoke again in her mind:

"Dean, what are you doing? This is a golden opportunity to surpass those guys! How could you let such a good opportunity slip away? When will we see Novia again?!"

From Ziyuan's tone, the dean could tell that she was very anxious, which was understandable from another perspective, since she herself was anxious as well.

However, she still calmly answered Shion:

"This is called strategic retreat. One must take things one step at a time, don't be too hasty. And have you forgotten that we are now the 'Kings of Stories' and can transform into the Sands of Osiris at any moment? Therefore, it's very simple for us to become a pseudo-Servant like El-Melloi II and respond to the Chaldea device."

'What you said makes a lot of sense, but Dean, my body is already full, which means you're full too, so I feel you made a mistake. You should have taken advantage of our passionate kiss and launched another attack, since the soundproofing is so good...'

"Oh? What kind of wet kiss?"

Just as Shion was still muttering to herself, she suddenly saw Draco looking at her with great interest as she turned purple. When she came to her senses, she realized that it was the headmaster, whom she had exposed as having 'already eaten,' who had returned her body to her... As for the reason, Shion understood without needing to say it: he was shy, as evidenced by the fact that she was feeling hot all over.

Why didn't you give me back my body during our wet kiss? Are you so slow to realize it?

"It's exactly what you think."

Despite her inner turmoil, Shion calmly answered Draco.

"...Shion, you've become like this. It seems like there's more than just you inside your body now."

Draco narrowed his eyes. "I have a feeling you're all about to start kindergarten, a bunch of little brats."

Draco was still somewhat pleased with the headmistress who had assisted him in the first century. After all, she was the only pure human among the people his teacher had befriended, and she had also experienced death. As for that pervert Kichijoin, that was another matter. That guy truly had a strong presence, even if he died now and turned back again.

"How dare you criticize me? Aren't you the same way?"

Shion shook her hand, slightly raising her fingers, and pouted unhappily, "Attila, Albion, Typhon, Altrouge, you, I..."

"I remember Albion and Typhon fighting after the teacher left and falling into the sea together somewhere, right?"

"Yes."

Ziyuan sighed, "The Sea of ​​Oceanus—"

Suddenly, the purple-haired girl stopped speaking, staring incredulously at Draco, who was gradually turning into spiritual light and leaving with a joyful smile. Then she roared:

"You're actually stalling for time with me?!"

"Hehe, how can this be called delaying time? I am the Emperor of Rome, and it is a great honor to communicate with me on Roman soil. Therefore, I should be the first to respond, which is the right of the Emperor. As for Ziyuan, you should stay and serve as a servant and come back in a while."

The beast with golden hair revealed a proud smile, casting a shadow over Shion's expression.

Who knows when the next Chaldea summon will be! And if someone else gets to take it, it'll be so exhausting...

……

At the same time, because the flow of time was different after returning to Chaldea, Novia had already spent several days and had submitted a detailed report on the Rome singularity strategy to Dr. Roman.

To be honest, when Novia watched the doctor's expression go from joy to shock, and finally to some disbelief, and even cautiously ask him how it felt to be 'Pope Novia', he almost burst out laughing. It was really funny.

However, he still claimed that he had only gained a portion of the power, and nothing else, thus glossing over the matter. The doctor, however, seemed somewhat skeptical, because in the following days, Dr. Roman would occasionally stand before Novia with a serious expression, even removing his gloves, and suddenly say:

"it's me."

However, since Novia remained unmoved each time, the doctor would usually just smile and say that he was relieving stress through some kind of online live stream and hoped that Novia wouldn't mind.

Well, the doctor's method is even more obvious than Da Vinci's, and Novia won't laugh at it.

"Finally, a new Servant has arrived, Doctor."

Having learned of this situation from Chaldea's communications, Novia calmly ate her meal while talking to Roman.

"Yes, after all, she told us she wanted to see you, and that person is connected to the Roman singularity you just passed through."

"Oh, is it Zhuge Liang? Ptolemy? Or Alexander?"

Of course, Novia understood that Nero was probably the most likely candidate.

And Roman's next conversation was exactly what he expected.

"Nero Claudius".

So, is it Nero from a certain historical period, or Draco who had already become a beast?

"Regarding the class, it seems there was some kind of error at first, but Chaldea's system detection suggests that it was caused by the fact that there are many classes that are suitable for her. It might be because she has the Emperor's privileges."

Okay, it's definitely Draco.

Chapter 369 The Bride's Crime Behind the Wall.

"Hmm, isn't this Novia, the Chaldea maintenance consultant from the Atlas Institute who has been Shion's childhood friend since she was little, thanks to the help of Teacher Yu?"

Inside Chaldea, before Novia could leisurely finish her meal before heading to the location of the new Chaldea Servant 'Nero' as instructed by the doctor, Draco, perhaps unlike the composed Novia, became quite annoyed after relaying the message and waiting for over ten minutes. Draco, who had been waiting for Novia to come to him, was waiting.

After briefly answering the questions from the young Leonardo da Vinci, he followed the location he learned from the mouth and barged straight in, even sitting down on Novia's table. He then used his red dragon tail, which revealed Draco's demeanor upon entering, to reach into Novia's mouth.

"What, you don't even give your real disciple a warm hug?"

"I don't eat crayfish."

Hearing Novia say such a thing, Draco puffed out his cheeks, obediently sat in his chair, propped his chin up, and turned his face to the side as if sulking, but his eyes were still fixed on Novia's eating process, which made Novia want to laugh.

After the silver-haired youth finished his meal and took a sip of tea that had cooled to a suitable temperature, the girl slightly tilted her head.

"How was the food?"

"In terms of taste, Aige's is definitely better."

This was indeed Novia's true thought, but then he suddenly remembered that if Shion and Draco had both gone to the Rome Singularity, then had the others gone to other Singularities, or even parallel worlds?

This inevitably made Novia frown, not because they were doing anything reckless, but because she was worried about what might happen. Although she could handle it herself, she still didn't want such a situation to occur.

Draco probably sensed Novia's thoughts, so she couldn't help but feel happy. Even though she didn't show it on her face, the wagging of her joyful tail was proof enough. She also picked up the cup that Novia had just put down and drank water like a bird, sticking out her tongue and sipping it little by little.

"The taste is alright, not much has changed."

"Although I understand what you mean, I can pour you another glass, or I can pour it from here."

"I am the Emperor of Rome, and it is none of your business what kind of teacher I am."

Draco looked somewhat regretful, glancing at the licked-to-the-bottom glass, and thought to himself that there wasn't enough.

"Speaking of which, teacher, do you prefer someone like me, or someone a bit more mature?"

When asked that question, Novia tilted her head.

Although it's just a different stage in a person's life and there's no difference, however...

"I like all of them."

"That's not right."

Draco turned his head. "Leaving aside Yu, Attila, Albion, Typhon, and so on, that brat from Chaldea who looks like he's looking at an ice cube and calls himself Gran has the same attitude towards you, Sensei, as that Fujimaru. You couldn't possibly not know that, Sensei."

“Gran is still young.”

Novia, however, showed no fear. "Emotions are still too complicated for her. Perhaps it's just because she's had a lot of contact with me."

"Don't you deny Fujimaru?"

Draco suddenly walked up behind Novia. "I'm actually a little jealous of this junior sister. Teacher, you never cared about me this much before, did you? You were always taking me to give lectures or teaching, and we had so little time alone together. Unlike Fujimaru, who seems to be pampered by you 24/7. Wow, that's the Bride, someone even more important than the Saintess."

"Wait a minute, what's the situation with the bride?"

Ignoring Draco's hand touching her chest and the gentle, wave-like sensation on her back, Novia asked in bewilderment.

"It was when you took Fujimaru to the church to see Paul, and after you left, Paul wrote the word 'bride' in the Bible. I suppose when it's reprinted a thousand years later, those few words will be added, hehe, the bride."

"It's over. The Holy Grail has been retrieved. Everything will return to normal."

"I don't care, I demand compensation! This is my demand as Pope and Saintess!"

The blonde girl gently slid her tongue across his neck, inhaling his breath into her nostrils, her body trembling with ecstasy as she repeatedly gasped for air. Perhaps due to her 'beast' transformation, her tongue was somewhat slender, like that of a dragon like Albion.

A few seconds later, Draco made Novia turn her head and look at him with moist eyes, giving him a signal.

"Therefore, as compensation for the request."

Draco looked at Novia and smiled.

"Either way is fine with me, teacher?"

……

"It seems this junior from junior school approached me at an inappropriate time."

As evening approached, Novia was lying in bed when she suddenly received a communication from Chaldea. It was from Ritsuka. After glancing at Draco and seeing a 'I promise not to do anything' look in her eyes, Novia thought for a moment and then answered the call.

"Novia, what do you think of these photos I took with Matthew in Rome?"

The small screen seemed to be filled with Ritsuka's happy, smiling face, but the view revealed from her hands, showing the myriad lights of ancient Rome and its magnificent ancient architecture lying below from high above, was something Novia couldn't help but admire.

"Yes, it's spectacular."

"Right, right? So beautiful! It's really gorgeous! This is the first time I've ever felt like I have a talent for photography! It almost made me give up my idea of ​​opening a bakery, hahaha! And this is just Rome; Alexandria is even better. After all, the Library of Alexandria is so big and long, and it looks amazing against the surrounding environment!"

Ritsuka's excited shouts were somewhat tempting and suggestive, but it was just a passing fancy. After all, such scenery was indeed dazzling and exciting for someone like her who had lived in a modern city for a long time.

However, just like the excited Ritsuka, Draco smiled as he looked at Novia, who was not able to move much at the moment, and gently swayed his body.

Guarantee? That's the Pope's business. I'm the emperor now, so it's fine.

"Speaking of which, Ritsuka, don't you take any photos of yourself?"

Most young girls, like Ritsuka, would turn the camera on themselves and take a few pictures no matter what.

"Hmm? Hmm? Of course, there is!"

"Ritsuka, are you a little nervous?"

Novia probably said that on purpose.

"No, no, no, no, that's not true..."

Suddenly, Ritsuka's gaze shifted to outside the screen. "It's just that it hasn't been washed yet."

"Sorry, I was just joking."

"Hmm, of course I know you're joking, consultant."

The orange-haired girl's face turned towards the center of the screen again. "Haha, it seems my disguise was pretty good. Even you, Consultant Novia, were almost fooled by me."

When Ritsuka saw Novia's expression suddenly stiffen on the screen, she thought to herself, 'Thank goodness, we got away with it.'

She certainly had selfies, but they weren't taken by herself alone; they were taken by two people. Therefore, it wasn't convenient for her to show them to Novia. After all, who would openly post pictures of someone who was secretly photographed, unless they had some irrefutable leverage over her?

Nevertheless, in order to prevent Novia from misunderstanding, Ritsuka maintained her cheerful expression as always.

"If there's any good scenery at the next singularity, I'll have you, Advisor Novia, included in the shot."

"Thank you, Ritsuka."

"No, it's alright! I won't leave you, Consultant Novia, all alone!"

Ritsuka, who was so excited during the brief communication that she was covered in sweat, then hurriedly ended the communication.

"Wow, I almost had my nostrils filled with the teacher's breath, making it hard to breathe and disrupting my thoughts."

Draco squinted as he lifted his head from under the covers.

"In Ritsuka's mind, if you have a wife and daughter, then to say something as blunt as 'I won't leave you alone' under these circumstances, how should I put it, you really have guts."

However, regarding your acting talent, teacher, even I, a jack-of-all-trades, must admit, you really know how to fake it... But after your call, Ritsuka probably won't be foolish enough to rush in and disturb us, so—"

He continued, panting and breathing rapidly.

"Shall we continue, teacher?"

……

"um. Thank you."

Ritsuka, who had been lingering outside Novia's room for a long time, couldn't help but smile as she recalled the communication she had just received.

The reason Ritsuka came to see Novia was not on a whim, but because of Nero, who had been summoned. Especially when Nero specifically asked to see Novia, Ritsuka felt a little uncomfortable. Although she knew that nothing could happen between Emperor Nero and Advisor Novia, she still felt uneasy.