Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 103: Sovereign, Baruleyreta

Although the concept of ultimate beauty sounded mysterious, in Li Xiang's eyes, it was just an enhanced version of enchanting magic.

And it didn't require magic power.

It was somewhat reminiscent of Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, the Lancer Servant from the Fourth Holy Grail War.

He was the chief of the Fianna Knight Order in the Gaelic mythology, renowned for his radiant appearance.

The beauty mark on his face carried an enchantment imbued with magic power, capable of attracting the opposite sex at all times.

Although the Golden Princess and the Silver Princess were exceptionally beautiful, they were far from reaching the origin.

If they truly reached the origin, all the magicians at the banquet should have paid their respects to them.

Li Xiang was puzzled that he didn't seem to be affected at all.

No reaction whatsoever.

This was completely unscientific.

With his strength, it was impossible to resist the charm of the two princesses.

[You have received the blessing of the Himeji Landlord God, and your body has undergone a transformation, acquiring a new talent.]

[Four Gods' Earthly Aspect (A Rank): You have gained resistance to weakening status skills and can resist mental enchantment.]

"......?"

Li Xiang had a question mark floating above his head.

If he remembered correctly, the so-called Himeji Landlord God was Hōzōin Inshun.

An auxiliary Servant who was often ridiculed in the FGO game.

That wasn't the point, though. The point was, where did this talent come from?

It felt like it was forced upon him, just like the protection of the lake.

Could it be that he really was the Chosen One?

Li Xiang couldn't help but wonder.

"I am Tiyadra, inheritor of the Golden Princess title."

"I am Aestra, inheritor of the Silver Princess title."

After the two princesses introduced themselves, they put on their veils.

The magicians in the hall finally began to recover from the influence.

Lainis took a deep breath.

She was one of the first few to recover.

As the heir of the Elmero family, she was able to survive the dangerous Clock Tower because of her unwavering will.

She glanced at the people around her.

As she expected, Astati was completely unaffected.

Since the day they met, she had never been able to figure out this woman's true identity.

But Li Xiang wasn't affected, which surprised her.

It seemed that there was a reason why Astati valued him so much.

Lainis patted Gray's shoulder to wake her up.

"Well done, Bailong."

Applause broke out.

A powerful voice filled the hall, awakening the others.

An elderly woman in her seventies came into view.

She had silver hair and was wearing a fashionable green dress.

"Sovereign, Baruleyreta."

The magicians who realized what was happening bowed and paid their respects.

She was the only sovereign who attended the banquet.

Her real name was Inore Baruleyreta Atorohomu, the ruler of the Creation Department, a color-ranked magician, just one step away from the Crown.

Except for Weber, almost all the sovereigns were color-ranked magicians.

In the entire world of magic, the only known Crown-ranked magician was Orenji Aozaki.

Huh, Li Xiang suddenly noticed that Orenji Aozaki had already left the banquet.

Considering the rumors about the two of them, he could understand why.

The reason Orenji Aozaki was designated for sealing was because of Inore.

The music started again.

The Golden Princess and the Silver Princess left the stage, leaving time for the magicians.

They were here to make an appearance.

The noble's banquet was mainly for communication between magicians.

Inore scanned the room and turned towards Li Xiang's direction.

"Astati, long time no see."

She shook her whiskey glass and smiled.

"Baruleyreta-sama."

Astati responded, "Would it be possible to have a private conversation after the banquet?"

Inore was slightly surprised.

Her impression of Astati was based on her formidable strength and her relationship with the Sovereign, Basermero.

There was no other connection between them.

"Of course, no problem."

Inore readily agreed and said, "I will send someone to invite you when the time comes."

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Lainis spoke up, "It's been a while, Baruleyreta-sama."

She was only the heir to the sovereign, and even if she had become a sovereign, the Elmero family's current power was not even one-tenth of the Baruleyreta family's.

Astati could disregard it, but she couldn't.

She had to be cautious.

If she angered this sovereign, she would invite enormous trouble.

Trouble that could be fatal.

Inore nodded and said, "Lainis, you have done exceptionally well these years."

"Your Excellency flatters me," Lainis responded with a smile.

"Have you considered switching factions?"

"..."

Lainis froze instantly.

The Elmero family had always belonged to the aristocratic faction, while the Baruleta family was part of the democratic faction, even the chief.

If she agreed, she would undoubtedly be seen as a traitor.

The outcome was self-evident.

Just as she was at a loss, Astati touched her hair and said, "It's too much to undermine me in front of me."

Inolei laughed heartily and said, "The Edelfert family is a magical powerhouse of the democratic faction."

"But I am also a member of the Law and Politics Department."

Astati tilted her head and said, "If Roerai finds out, she will definitely blame me."

Roerai... Inolei narrowed her eyes.

In the Clock Tower, only Astati dared to call her by name.

Because the Basemero family always inherited the name Basemero and never mentioned their real names.

Although Inolei knew they were close, she didn't expect it to be to this extent.

Just then, Byron came to her side and whispered, "Lady Inolei, I have something to discuss with you."

"Then I'll leave first."

Inolei waved her hand at them like a young person and disappeared outside the door with Byron.

Lainis breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter how she answered just now, it was difficult.

It was impossible to agree, but she was afraid of offending Inolei if she directly refused.

Sigh, weakness is the original sin, diplomacy is dancing on the edge of a knife, and one can easily cut oneself.

"Thank you."

Lainis grabbed Astati's wrist, keeping her away from her beautiful golden hair.

"It's nothing."

Astati casually waved her hand.

Lainis felt a bit envious.

Since Kenneth's death, she had been in a state of constant worry and fear.

She didn't know when she would have the confidence that Astati had.

The banquet continued.

Lainis apologized to Astati and interacted with other magicians while holding her wine glass.

Her level of skill in socializing was like that of a social butterfly.

For her, maintaining fragile connections was necessary.

Astati ignored the others and ate with Li Xiang.

It was as if they were really attending the banquet.

Occasionally, a few people came over to greet them, but they were scared away by Astati's glare.

"Sister, won't you offend them by doing this?"

Li Xiang looked at Astati, who looked fierce, and couldn't help but ask.

According to reason, even the Edelfert family should maintain relationships.

And they weren't even native to the London magical family.

"I don't like them disturbing us while we eat."

Astati paused and said, "Besides, this is just my personality, they can't do anything about it."

Li Xiang withdrew his gaze.

What just happened?

It felt a little bit like being flirted with.

Illusion, it must be an illusion.

Li Xiang focused on dealing with the dishes on the table.

Although most British cuisine was not very good, the Izaluma family naturally didn't dare to neglect it at this kind of banquet and put in a lot of effort.

Finally, it could be considered delicious food.

At the end of the banquet, Lainis arrived late.

She had been busy for most of the day and had only had alcohol, nothing else.

"Are you going back tonight?"

Astati pushed a plate of pastries in front of her and asked.

"It's too late now, I plan to take the train back tomorrow."

Lainis, with a slightly flushed face from the alcohol, bit into the pastry and replied.

"Well, you can go back with us tomorrow."

"No problem."

Lainis didn't really dislike Astati.

In this dangerous situation, having a friend like her was undoubtedly the greatest luck.

Li Xiang, who was watching from the side, shook his head imperceptibly.

It wasn't that easy to go back tomorrow.

But if he stopped her, it would seem too abrupt.

And the situation had already happened, Lainis was just taking the blame.

Li Xiang thought for a moment, he knew the plot, and he could help her clarify the misunderstanding.

It would be more reasonable for him to intervene as a member of the Law and Politics Department after the bloodbath.

The banquet ended.

Lainis and Grei went to the assigned guest rooms.

Astati waited for a moment, and then a young man came to deliver a message, inviting her to meet at a scenic area outside the Moon Tower.

By now, it was already dusk outside the tower.

Two people followed the young man and soon saw Inolei waiting alone.

"You go down first."

Inolei waved her hand and the young man turned and disappeared.

She looked at the two people, especially lingering on Li Xiang for a while.

Although she had noticed him before, she didn't think much of Astati, thinking he was brought by Lainis or just came to say hello.

"This person seems unfamiliar, may I know your name?"

"My junior brother Li Xiang, tonight it's not me who will talk to you, but him."

Astati answered calmly.

"Interesting."

Inolei smiled and said, "To receive such help from Astati, you must be an extraordinary young man. Just say what you want."

"I have created a new form of magic."

Li Xiang got straight to the point.

"Oh?"

Inolei obviously didn't believe it, Li Xiang was too young.

If it weren't for Astati, such a person would definitely not have the chance to meet her.

"Actions speak louder than words."

Li Xiang said calmly, "Your Majesty, would you be interested in giving me some guidance?"

Inolei was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

He really was a bold ruffian.

"I haven't used my hands for many years, nor have I met anyone who challenged me for a long time."

Inolei looked at Astati and said, "I'll give your senior sister some face, I hope you won't disappoint me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your guidance."

Li Xiang took a few steps back and bowed slightly.

Astati, seeing this, also stepped back, giving them the stage.

"I am skilled in sand magic."

Inolei extended her right hand forward, fingers curled up, and a stream of sand sprayed out of her handbag.

Li Xiang thought of Gaara.

But the two were different.

Inolei used sand painting for attack and defense.

The flowing sand instantly solidified into Li Xiang's likeness.

"If you don't fight back, you won't have a chance."

Inolei reminded leisurely.

But her hand movements were not slow.

She flicked her finger, uttered a syllable, and the flowing sand turned into arrows that pierced the shoulder of the sand painting.

In the next moment, Li Xiang groaned, and an identical wound appeared on his body.

Inolei's face showed a hint of disappointment.

She had already shown considerable mercy.

"Hmm?"

Inolei's face suddenly changed because Li Xiang turned into a wooden stake.

This was simply impossible.

Because she didn't hear any magic incantation.

So how was the magic performed?

Although there were instant magic spells, they still required a syllable.

Unless it was a magic costume.

But then, what would be the point?

Li Xiang was showcasing his new magic, not a costume.

Inolei was confident that even Astati wouldn't dare to deceive her like this.

The thought flashed through her mind.

She turned her head to her right, and Li Xiang had already appeared.

"You used a magic costume?"

"No."

Li Xiang shook his head and said, "I guarantee in the name of the Department of Law and Politics, absolutely not."

"Then let me see what secrets you have."

Inolei became interested and uttered two syllables. Five streams of sand, like threads, connected her sand painting through her five fingers.

She smiled and said, "Taste the control magic that the Department of Creation is proud of."

After speaking, she moved her five fingers slightly.

But immediately, her smile froze.

"What's going on? Why aren't you under my control?"

Her sand painting reflected Li Xiang's body.

In theory, as long as she moved her finger, she could control his body.

Unless this body of his was not the same as before.

But how was that possible?

Li Xiang didn't speak, he formed hand seals, tilted his head back, and spat out a Great Fireball.

Inolei was startled.

So much so that she was a step too late, and her sand painting was destroyed by the flames.

"This is a hand seal, not an incantation?"

While Inolei was pondering, the sand painting formed again.

But this time, when she moved her five fingers, Li Xiang's face turned ugly and he made corresponding movements.

"Intentional..."

Inolei's thoughts didn't come out, she immediately turned around, and a stream of sand surged out of her handbag, forming a shield in front of her.

A water dragon rushed up.

The quicksand became heavy when it touched water and immediately fell to the ground.

However, Inorei didn't pay attention to this. She stared wide-eyed at the appearance of the second Li Xiang.

She almost thought she was seeing an illusion.

"Your Highness, please be careful."

Li Xiang formed a hand seal with one hand and instantly appeared in front of Inorei, crossing the sand.

Then, he raised his finger and a stream of water gushed out.

Inorei was suddenly startled.

But she was, after all, a monarch, and she had countless magical costumes on her body.

The water flow was repelled by an invisible magic force.

Li Xiang jumped back to avoid the chasing sand spear.

Inorei's face darkened.

Being pushed to such an extent by an unknown magician was clearly beneath her dignity as a monarch.

But it had to be said that Li Xiang's hand seal magic was quite surprising.

She narrowed her eyes, and more than a dozen streams of sand flowed out of her handbag. After she uttered four syllables, they turned into countless arrow feathers.

Seeing this, Li Xiang quickly formed hand seals.

All the magic power in his magic circuit surged out.

At this point, his magic power was already at its limit, so this was his last ninjutsu.

Water Style·Water Barrier!

A huge stream of water appeared out of thin air, spinning wildly and forming a water barrier.

The arrow feathers collided with the water barrier.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Li Xiang directly retreated and said, "Your Highness, I have run out of magic power. I surrender."

His pure magical skill was indeed average.

If he had used the Words and the Seven Deadly Sins, it would have been difficult to determine the outcome.

After all, the focus was on promoting ninjutsu, and he didn't need to go all out.

Inorei was slightly surprised, then she put away the sand.

She didn't have the face to bully a junior.

"To change the magic chant into a hand seal and still achieve great success, it's simply a miracle."

Inorei praised without hesitation, "Even the Golden Princess and the Silver Princess of the Bairong family can hardly compare to your value."

As a member of the main family, she naturally knew the true level of the Izaluma family.

They were still far from the source, especially now that they were stuck in a bottleneck.

But when they were made a branch house, it was just a trial.

If they succeeded, the results could be completely confiscated.

If they failed, it wouldn't affect her either.

"We, the Baruleireta family, can invest in this project. Or rather, as long as you are willing to cooperate exclusively with us, I can agree to any conditions."

Inorei suddenly looked at Astati and said, "But obviously, that's impossible, right?"

"Currently, only the Edelfeldt family and the Basermero family."

Astati spoke in a timely manner and asked, "What do you think, Your Excellency Inorei?"

Inorei fell silent for a moment.

Both of these families were not inferior to the Baruleireta family, so it was almost impossible for them to have exclusive rights.

"Naturally, I am willing."

Inorei nodded and said, "Although I don't want to cooperate with the Basermero family, if they obtain this kind of hand seal magic and their strength greatly surpasses ours, it would be a loss."

This reason was in line with the factional struggle within the Clock Tower.

She would rather let go of her unwillingness than let the enemy gain power.

Li Xiang spoke up, "Please attend the gathering in a few days, Your Highness. The Edelfeldt family will send someone to inform you."

"I will."

Inorei turned and walked towards the deeper part of the lake area.

After a while, she stopped and said, "My foolish disciple, you don't even want to see your teacher when you return to the Clock Tower."

"I came to see you, didn't I?"

The figure of Orenji Aizaki appeared in the mist. "You've become a monarch, and your teacher has also prospered."

"Let's not talk about meaningless things."

Inorei grinned, revealing her White Fang, "You just lifted the seal and came to the banquet. Are you interested in the two princesses?"

"Well..."

Orenji Aizaki smiled and said, "That's not wrong. I am indeed interested. What if there's a mistake and it connects to the source?"

"You're basically saying that Bairong's magic is flawed."

Inorei was somewhat helpless, but quickly changed the subject, "I thought you would be interested in the treasure recently bought by Izaluma."

"What is it?"

Orenji Aizaki seemed completely unaware.

"A bloodline of a certain fantasy species."

"I see."

Orenji Aizaki smiled and said, "It's a pity I don't know. Otherwise, I could borrow money from the Clock Tower in my sister's name to buy it."

"..."

Inorei was speechless.

Having a magician sister was really overbearing.

Borrowing money from the Clock Tower casually, without having to pay it back.

After all, who would dare to ask her for repayment?

Unless it was someone like Jeweler O, or the monarch Basermero personally.

But they also had no reason to antagonize Aizaki Aoi for the sake of mere money.

Thanks to the big boss in the dawn of the south for the reward. PS: 5,000 words, second update, ending the ten thousand words today.

(End of this chapter)