Chapter 755 Difficulties

To be honest, Duanmu Huai did not expect that things would turn out like this.

After he consulted Irisviel, Duanmu Huai found that this matter was far more troublesome than the Holy Grail War.

According to Irisviel, Sakura's existence is indeed very tricky, because according to the results of her and Medea's examination, Sakura's magic attribute is an imaginary attribute, a very rare magic attribute. So although it is difficult to accept that Tosaka Tokiomi adopted Sakura to the Matou family, it is indeed a solution. The reason is very simple. If Sakura does not adopt to the Matou family and inherit the Matou family's seal, then she is likely to be caught by the Magic Association as a rare sample and designated to be sealed-that is, directly soaked in formalin as a specimen.

Then someone will ask, can't Sakura live an ordinary life incognito?

Alas, it really can't!

According to Irisviel, the blood of a magician is magical, and the magic will attract each other, and Duanmu Huai also expressed his understanding of this. After all, psychics are prone to attracting subspace demons. So even if you put Sakura in an ordinary family, her blood will attract demons or other supernatural and messy things.

So... like Tohsaka Tokiomi, adopting Sakura to a magic family has become the best way to deal with it.

It's speechless.

Then find another magician to adopt Sakura?

At least not as inhumane as Matou?

But this seems difficult, because the magicians in this world seem to be looking for the root. From the perspective of the Inquisition, all the magicians in this world are heretics who are eager to open the subspace gate and need to be purified.

If this is not the past world, Duanmu Huai would have wanted to summon the Inquisition fleet to kill the Magic Association directly.

A heretic.

So, finding a reliable magician family to foster Sakura is actually the only way.

But the question is... who to find?

The Tohsaka family is definitely not okay, Matou has been burned by Duanmu Huai, and Einzbern——naturally not okay.

After all, Duanmu Huai and others know basically nothing about this world, and don't know who to find.

However, Irisviel did know two magician families.

One was the Thousand World Tree in Eastern Europe, and the other was Aozaki Orange, a magician who graduated from the Clock Tower and held the crown. Both parties had gone to Einzbern and met Irisviel because they wanted to exchange technical experience in puppet making with the Einzbern family.

So there was nothing more to say next.

"Anyway, let's go meet Aozaki Orange first."

Duanmu Huai did not intend to hand Sakura over to Aozaki Orange directly, but the magician circle was like this. Even if Aozaki Orange was not good, she at least knew other magicians.

Of course, strictly speaking, Duanmu Huai still hoped to keep Sakura in Japan, so he came to Aozaki Orange first. After all, Eastern Europe was too far away, and Sakura was only a few years old now. It would be too hard for a child to leave home. So it would be best to let her stay in her country.

Dr. Roman had no objection to this. The timeline of the past and the present was divided. It was because Chaldea was outside of time that it could avoid being destroyed. So no matter how long Duanmu Huai stayed in this past, it was only a moment for Chaldea.

If possible, Duanmu Huai could stay here until Sakura grew up, but... well, it depends on the situation.

Duanmu Huai has never raised a child.

Generally speaking, it is not easy to find a magician, but fortunately, Irisviel received the other party's business card when she met Aozaki Orange. Originally, this kind of thing was just an unnecessary communication, but Irisviel, who was serious and obedient by nature, still put it away solemnly.

I didn't expect it to come in handy at this time.

After calling Aozaki Orange, Duanmu Huai and his party came to Kanbushi City in Tokyo.

"Then, Mashu, you and Lorena take care of Sakura, and I'll go to meet that Aozaki Orange."

After completing the accommodation procedures at the hotel, Duanmu Huai also decisively issued an order.

"Is this okay?"

Mashu seemed quite excited about being able to come to modern society, but she was still a little uneasy.

"You won't be attacked, will you?"

"No problem. In front of Medea, modern magicians are all elementary school students. Unless the other party summons a heroic spirit, it is impossible to cause harm to Medea and Irisviel. Of course, you have to be careful, and take good care of Xiaoying..."

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai looked at the girl standing next to Lorena. The latter was still hiding behind Lorena with some uneasiness, just sticking her head out and looking at Duanmu Huai curiously.

"Well, that's it."

Duanmu Huai reached out and patted Xiaoying's head, then took Irisviel and Medea out of the hotel and walked towards the place they had agreed to meet before.

It must be said that along the way, Duanmu Huai and the other two attracted quite a lot of attention. Not to mention Duanmu Huai's own tall and sturdy body and impressive appearance, Irisviel and Medea who followed him were also extremely beautiful women. So much so that along the way, people kept staring at them blankly, and one even staged a cliché drama of bumping into a telephone pole because he was too engrossed in watching.

As for someone striking up a conversation, don't even think about it. It's a good thing if your legs don't go weak in front of Duanmu Huai. If you dare to strike up a conversation, you'll be dead.

"The outside world is really interesting."

Along the way, Irisviel also looked around curiously. Like Matthew, she was full of interest in places like coffee shops and convenience stores.

"Have you never been out before?"

"I'm ashamed to say that since I was created, I have been living in the castle of Einzbern... It is located deep in the mountains and there is nothing around..."

At first glance, it looks similar to Chaldea. Do magicians like this kind of inaccessible place? What about cultivating immortality?

But soon, Duanmuhuai's idea was challenged.

"……………here?"

Duanmuhuai looked at the slightly dilapidated commercial building in front of him that looked like it had been abandoned. From the outside, it seems to be just an ordinary commercial building, but it has been closed off. There are not many people on the surrounding streets. It looks like this place will be demolished soon.

"Yes, this is it."

Irisviel took out her business card and checked the address on it, and Medea nodded.

"I can also feel that there is a barrier set up by the magician here."

"This is really a place of seclusion in the city. I thought magicians would only practice magic in remote mountains and forests."

Just when Duanmu Huai was sighing, a woman's voice suddenly came from behind him.

"I think so too, but it's a pity that I don't have that much money."

Hearing this voice, Duanmuhuai turned around and saw a neat-looking woman wearing an orange coat, red hair, and glasses holding a cigarette in one hand while looking at Duanmuhuai curiously. She first looked at Irisviel and said hello.

"Hello, Miss Irisviel von Einzbern, long time no see. I didn't expect you to come to the Far East. It was a bit unexpected to receive your call."

Then, the woman raised her head and narrowed her eyes to look at Duanmuhuai.

"This is a really impressive face... may I ask who you are..."

"Duanmuhuai."

Duanmuhuai nodded to the woman in front of him.

"Are you Aozaki Orange?"

"That's right, having said that......"

Aozaki Orange moved her eyes and looked at Medea, and then her eyes condensed slightly.

"what are you?"

Although Aozaki Orange's question sounded very rude, both Duanmuhuai and Irisviel were able to understand Aozaki Orange's meaning. Although Medea does appear to be a human being, as a heroic spirit, she is an existence condensed from pure magic power, not to mention that Medea is a caster. Any modern magician will be confused as long as he sees her. Similar to a mage in the world of Faerûn seeing the saint of the goddess of magic, the shock is almost unimaginable.

Not to mention that Aozaki Yuko is also a crown magician. She is at the top of the magician. She is probably able to understand better than anyone else what kind of existence Medea is in front of her.

"This is the heroic spirit I summoned——Medea."

Duanmuhuai patted Medea on the shoulder and introduced her, while Aozaki Orange stared at Medea thoughtfully, and the latter also saluted her.

"Hello, I'm Medea."

"Hmm... Is it the spiritual seance of the Realm Record Tape? I've heard of it, but I didn't expect that I could actually see the perfect form."

Speaking of this, Aozaki Orange showed a mocking smile.

"I really want to show Lord Yulipis, but I don't know what expression that old guy will show. It's not an illusion, it's not a doll, it's the séance of a real magician from the age of the gods... Hmm..."

Aozaki Orange was silent for a moment, then put out the cigarette in his hand.

"come in."

Under the leadership of Aosaki Chengzi, Duanmu Huai and others walked into this dilapidated-looking building and came to the office on the second floor. The place looks equally messy, but there is nothing magic-related, including a desk, chairs, sofa, coffee table, and an old TV.

It looks like an ordinary office.

"Because my lovely assistant is not here, I can't treat you to tea."

Aozaki Orange threw his coat on the sofa, then sat on the chair and stared at the three people.

"Okay, three of you, why do you come to see me? You probably don't want to buy my doll."

"Then I'll just go straight to the point."

Since Aang Qi Chengzi didn't want to talk nonsense, Duanmu Huai naturally didn't want to waste time being polite.

"In fact, we took in a girl with magic qualifications and wanted to find a good home for her to stay with."

"A girl with magic qualifications? What kind of magic attributes?"

"That's too much to say. All in all, I hope to introduce some colleagues through you, Miss Aosaki, to see if anyone can adopt that child."

"What you call adoption means asking the other person to inherit the magic seal, right?"

Aozaki Chengzi took off her glasses, then her face froze slightly, and she stared at Duanmu Huai as if she had switched personalities.

However, Duanmuhuai didn't care about Aang Qi Chengzi's questioning.

"That's right."

"Do you know how outrageous this condition is? Magic engraving is the root of a magician family, and it cannot be transplanted to an outsider of unknown origin and identity, even if the child has very specific magic attributes. Of course, there are some The declining family may agree to your request, but in my opinion, the decayed magic seal has no value in transplanting. "

Aozaki Orange lit a cigarette again and put it in his mouth.

"how about you?"

"Me? I don't have a magic seal."

"Why?"

I have to say that Irisviel was quite surprised to hear Aozaki Orange's answer.

"Miss Aozaki...don't you have a magic mark? But you are obviously the first rank..."

"Even if there is no magic mark, it doesn't mean that you can't study magic."

Aosaki Orange snorted coldly.

"The magic seal is just a prop. Even without the magic seal, I can still reach the source vortex."

Although Aozaki Orange's voice sounded calm, there was still a hint of unhappiness in it.

"I see………"

After hearing Aang Qi Chengzi's answer, Duanmu Huai thought for a while.

"In other words, even if there is no magic mark, there is no problem, right?"

"Theoretically, if you can ignore the Magic Association's seal designation, you can certainly do whatever you want, just like I am now."

A big fist is the truth. This principle seems to be universal no matter in which world it is.

"To be honest, even if I introduce you to those families, it won't do any good."

Aozaki Orange put on his glasses again, and his way of speaking became casual again.

"Magic seals are the core of every family. Outsiders have no idea in what form they exist and are transplanted. Moreover, your request is very surprising..."

"So, as a crowned magician, can you give us some advice?"

"Suggestions......"

"Of course, it's not free."

Seeing the way Aang Qi Chengzi was thinking, Duanmu Huai naturally understood what she was thinking. He stretched out his hand, took out a bag and put it on the table - the bag spread out, and large gems were like a fountain from it. The same gushes out. Seeing this scene, even Aozaki Orange couldn't help but pause for a moment.

Then she raised her head curiously, and her eyes wandered between the gem and Duanmuhuai.

"It's really interesting. I was just curious, why would you come to me for this kind of thing instead of Einzbern? Isn't the person behind you the Einzbern doll?"

"We have severed ties with the Einzbern family."

"Really……………"

After hearing Irisviel's answer, Aozaki Orange thought for a moment, then looked at Duanmu Huai.

"The child you just talked about could not be the child of you and Miss Irisviel."

"……………Aha?"

"Why?"

Hearing Aozaki Orange's inquiry, Duanmu Huai was startled, and Irisviel's cheeks turned red.

"Isn't it true? I thought you gave birth to a child with Miss Irisviel and sought asylum for her. After all, it is not common for magicians to be able to sacrifice so much and be kind and righteous."

"Your association skills are quite rich."

Duanmu Huai decisively changed the topic. As a judge, Duanmu Huai certainly knew that Aang Qi Chengzi was not just joking, but was also investigating the origins of himself and others.

"How? I'm just buying a few suggestions."

"Aren't you afraid that I will lie to you?"

"Haha, you can give it a try."

Looking at the red-haired magician in front of her, Duanmuhuai smiled coldly and joked, if this guy dares to do something weird, Duanmuhuai will twist off her head on the spot.

"interesting……………"

Facing the murderous aura emanating from Duanmu Huai, Aang Qi Chengzi was not afraid. On the contrary, she narrowed her eyes and showed an interesting smile.

"I do have an idea. It's risky, but very interesting, and it should be good for the child you mentioned."

"oh?"

"Do you know? I heard that not long ago, Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald, the director of the Clock Tower Ore Department, died unexpectedly. It seems that he died in this Far East island country together with his fiancée."

"………………?"

Duanmu Huai and Irisviel looked at each other in confusion. Of course, they didn't know that Kenneth was actually the master of LANCER. Originally, after LANCER was eliminated by Duanmu Huai, Kenneth was also greatly shocked and wanted to leave Fuyuki and withdraw from the Holy Grail. War, but the mad Tosaka Tokiomi ordered ASSASSIN to kill him - after all, ASSASSIN has been monitoring every Master since the beginning of the Holy Grail War, so of course Kenneth's whereabouts cannot escape Tosaka Tokiomi's eyes.

"Oh, the El-Melloi family is really unlucky right now. One of their outstanding talents is dead. The life-and-death competition in the clock tower does not allow the El-Melloi family to continue to be undisciplined. If there is no help, I am afraid that the El-Melloi family will be in trouble. It will be defeated.”

"This doesn't seem to have anything to do with me."

Duanmuhuai said, he didn't bother to care about the clock tower.

"Indeed, but not necessarily."

Aang Qi Chengzi stared at Duanmu Huai with a smile.

"I heard that the monarch came to this island country to participate in the Holy Grail War - a ritual to summon the heroes of ancient times, fight each other and finally obtain the Holy Grail. Unexpectedly, he died in a foreign land. Isn't it pitiful?"

"………………!"

Hearing this, Alice's face suddenly changed slightly, and Duanmu Huai crossed his arms and raised his eyebrows.

"So you knew it from the beginning."

"Of course, I just heard that the heroes were supposed to exist during the ceremony, but I didn't expect them to appear after the ceremony..."

"The Holy Grail has been disintegrated."

Duanmu Huai decisively blocked Aozaki Orange's mouth.

"You won't find anything there now."

"I have no interest in the Holy Grail War."

Aozaki Orange snorted and leaned back in his chair.

"The following is my suggestion to you... The Clock Tower has always wanted to reproduce the magic of ancient times, and you happen to have a magician from the Age of Gods by your side..."

"You mean, you want me to trade with the Clock Tower using Medea?"

"Yes, the El-Melloi family is currently in need of help. If you can take this opportunity to join the El-Melloi family and become one of the twelve monarchs, then you can reach a deal with the Clock Tower. And your children can also receive formal magician education in the Clock Tower, and don't have to worry about being designated to be sealed. After all, the Clock Tower is one of the three major institutions of the Magic Association."

I see.

Hearing this, Duanmu Huai nodded.

"Then, what's the benefit for you?"

"Of course, if you can succeed, I hope you can help cancel my designated seal... After all, with this wanted order, even if I am a crown, it will be very troublesome to do things."

"That's your condition."

Duanmu Huai naturally understood what Aozaki Orange meant. Even though she is now a crown magician at the top of the magician, she still feels very difficult to face the designated seal of the Magic Association. It is conceivable that if Sakura is sealed, things will only get worse.

"I'll think about it."

After thinking for a moment, Duanmu Huai nodded.

"Thank you for your advice."