Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 112: Incantation

Li Xiang initially found it somewhat tricky, but upon further thought, the current Shasheng Academy, no, Jixiang Academy, should be a saint.

A true saint.

With a bodhisattva's heart.

As long as some ignorant demon pillar doesn't provoke her, there shouldn't be any major problems.

"Miss Astathi."

Jixiang Academy showed a humble smile.

Making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"You must have been attracted here by Rubalai, right?"

Astathi nodded slightly in response.

"That's right."

Jixiang Academy looked around and said, "It seems we arrived a step late."

There was no hint of any frustration in her tone.

"Hunting down apostles is our responsibility, no matter who kills them, it's all the same."

Daoen spoke up, "Now that we understand the situation, let's go back."

Although he was a member of the Burial Agency, his own strength was average, and he was a logistics personnel, specializing in technology.

As a priest, he tried to avoid conflicts as much as possible.

Jixiang Academy's gaze fell on Li Xiang, her eyes shining, and she smiled, "This member of the Holy Song Team is unfamiliar, did you recently join?"

"Yes."

Astathi's tone was neither warm nor cold as she said, "If there's nothing else, we'll part ways here."

Jixiang Academy raised an eyebrow.

This seemed different from the Astathi she knew.

She looked at Li Xiang and said, "Since we've met, why not travel together?"

"No need."

Astathi shook her head and said, "The Magic Association and the Holy Church are ultimately enemies. Junior Brother, let's go."

Li Xiang followed behind her.

As they passed by the two, Jixiang Academy suddenly said, "I have a feeling we will meet again."

After getting on the car, Li Xiang felt that Jixiang Academy's words were directed at him, not Astathi.

He didn't know if the Jixiang Academy in this world had clairvoyance.

But the Shasheng Academy in Chaldea did.

The so-called clairvoyance, in the concept of Fate, can be understood as a special ability that only a few people possess.

Seeing through the future, present, or past.

"Because of the apostles, the Holy Song Team and the Burial Agency often interact, but everyone has rules and rarely conflicts."

After getting on the car, Astathi held the steering wheel and reminded, "If we meet again in the future, just reveal your identity, try not to get too close to them. After all, everyone is only superficially peaceful, but secretly still enemies."

"Okay."

Li Xiang obediently nodded.

He sensed that something was off between Astathi and Jixiang Academy.

Astathi chuckled lightly, relaxing her whole body.

"After this is over, you can focus on making the Gem Sword and then participate in the Holy Grail War."

"I hope it goes smoothly."

Making the Gem Sword is not something that can be done in a snap.

It requires a long time.

Li Xiang didn't know if he could catch up.

"Don't worry, I have quite a bit of experience, and there are still materials left from last time. If I'm lucky, there shouldn't be a problem."

Astathi understood what he was thinking and smiled, "Junior Brother's luck should be pretty good."

"Why do you say that?"

Li Xiang was curious.

Can you still see my status panel?

"A feeling."

Astathi tilted her head and said, "Since meeting Junior Brother, my luck seems to have improved a lot."

Can luck be contagious?

Li Xiang couldn't help but complain.

But it seemed that his luck had become extraordinary after meeting Astathi.

All kinds of events ended up benefiting him.

Occasionally, there would be blessings from some divine beings.

"Hopefully, it can continue."

Luck is elusive, but everyone likes good luck.

"It will."

Astathi showed a faint smile.

After leaving the valley, the two had a meal in a small town and booked their plane tickets while waiting.

During the wait, Astathi talked about the Gem Sword.

She had tried many times before, but they all ended in failure.

Problems always arise in unexpected places.

For example, when the clock malfunctions, it messes up the time.

There are also instances of shaking hands causing excessive material usage, using sapphires instead of rubies, and power outages in the middle of the night.

After hearing this, Li Xiang suspects that Astati has been blacklisted by the goddess of luck.

It's really too absurd.

But Astati is indeed wealthy, able to sustain for over ten years.

Meanwhile, Li Xiang can't even come up with money once.

Astati still has some leftover materials, but only two-thirds of them.

Li Xiang didn't want to rely on others, but she said there was no use keeping them.

In order to avoid waste, he could only reluctantly accept them.

As for the remaining one-third, Li Xiang would take it from his research funding.

With the support of the monarch, a magic research project can receive substantial funding at the Clock Tower.

If Báthory and Barthomelloi contribute a bit more, Li Xiang will easily become middle class.

Perhaps it won't be worse than the Three Great Families of Fuyuki City.

As dusk approaches, the two of them return to London.

Astati goes to meet with the monarch, Báthory, alone.

Since it's already after work, she goes directly to her house.

Li Xiang isn't very familiar with Rorelei, so he doesn't go.

He takes a taxi and returns to his own villa.

Oh no, it's his senior sister's house.

He takes out the key and opens the door.

Levia is lying on the sofa in a completely ungraceful manner, in the classic Ge You pose.

Sakura Tohsaka isn't here, but there's a fragrance coming from the kitchen, so she must be cooking.

Have those three chefs already been driven away?

Li Xiang coughs.

"Oh, Li Xiang, you're back so soon?" Levia asks weakly.

"Yeah. Things went smoothly and got resolved, so we hurried back," Li Xiang sits across from her and asks, "What happened to you?"

"Nothing," Levia grits her teeth and says, "I got into a fight with Flat, that guy is really annoying."

Li Xiang remembers that they indeed have some difficulty getting along.

But it's within the realm of friendly banter, like teasing friends.

"You lost?"

"How could I lose!"

Levia immediately raises her voice, then continues, "We were in the middle of the fight when Gray stopped us. I didn't expect that weakling to be even stronger than I imagined."

There's a hint of frustration in her tone.

First, she had a close match with Flat, then she was surprised by Gray.

Levia had hardly encountered any opponents among her peers before Astati.

So on the first day of class, El-Melloi Classroom left a deep impression on her.

Both the teachers and students were astonishing.

But she is still Levia after all.

Negative emotions quickly dissipate.

"What about Astati?"

"She went to report to the monarch, Báthory."

"I see."

Levia lies back down.

She looks like she's exhausted from using too much magical energy.

Sakura Tohsaka hears the sound and comes out of the kitchen.

"When will my sister be back?"

"She should be back soon."

"In that case, we might not have enough food."

After thinking for a moment, Sakura says, "Li Xiang, can you go nearby and buy some groceries for me?"

"No problem."

Li Xiang takes the shopping list and says, "I'll be right back."

There's a large supermarket not far from the villa.

By the time he finishes shopping, Astati has already returned.

She's sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Levia is resting her head on Astati's thigh, her eyes closed, like a Persian cat, allowing Astati to stroke her golden hair.

After giving the groceries to Sakura Tohsaka, Li Xiang also sits on the sofa.

Fortunately, the sofa is big enough and doesn't disturb Levia who's lying down.

Astati looks at Li Xiang sideways and says, "Rorelei already knows what happened, so it's temporarily settled. I've arranged for you to have a two-month leave."

"Okay."

Li Xiang nodded.

No need to go to the Department of Law and Politics, there will be more time to make gemstone swords.

After a moment, Tohsaka Sakura began to serve the dishes.

After dinner, Li Xiang was stopped by Astati.

"Come with me."

"Oh."

Li Xiang entered an alchemy workshop in confusion.

There were various materials everywhere.

But there were more gemstones.

The main material for the gemstone sword is gemstones.

The sword body, like the Mangekyō, is made of various gemstones according to a certain pattern.

Of course, the hilt is also important.

Astati can use magic to travel to parallel worlds.

Although the gemstone sword is based on magic, it can only open a small gap and cannot achieve the purpose of physical travel.

"Sister, why did you want to make a gemstone sword before?"

Li Xiang couldn't help but ask.

According to Tohsaka Sakura, Astati came to Fuyuki City to find her ancestors because of the gemstone sword when she was still in the Tohsaka family.

But does a few-year-old girl really have that ability?

"Because it's beautiful."

Astati looked at him and said, "I have always liked shiny things, and the gemstone sword is no exception, so I wanted to make it, but after so many failures, I realized that I don't have that talent."

Why is she like a dragon?

Li Xiang smiled and said, "If I succeed, I will definitely make a gemstone sword for you, Sister."

"Then I look forward to your gift."

Astati showed a bright smile.

Li Xiang was stunned for a moment.

It's rare to see her smile so sweetly.

In his mind, Astati was more inclined to be a strong woman, although she smiled, she also showed enough calmness.

Not like this.

Like a boyfriend and girlfriend.

It seems that Sister really likes gemstones.

Li Xiang secretly thought that she had helped him so much, and although the gemstone sword was troublesome, he had to give it to her.

"Let's start now."

He rolled up his sleeves and said, "The sooner we finish, the less trouble it will be."

Astati calmly watched his actions and was surprised after a while, "How did Junior Brother become so skilled?"

"I have studied alchemy."

Li Xiang casually replied.

"No wonder."

Astati pouted, "I didn't need my help before."

But her voice was very small.

Li Xiang was immersed in the gemstone sword and didn't hear it.

Astati didn't say anything anymore, but she didn't leave either.

She found a position, propped her chin with both hands, and kept an eye on Li Xiang's every move.

And Li Xiang had already entered a working state, completely focused, and even thought that Astati had already left.

Time slowly passed.

The Magic Association is divided into three institutions: the Clock Tower, the Atlas Academy, and the Wandering Sea.

Each has its own strengths.

Among them, the Atlas Academy specializes in the study of alchemy, and most well-known alchemists are there.

On the other hand, the number of alchemists in the Clock Tower is extremely rare.

But fortunately, the alchemy in "Dragon Clan" is still useful, otherwise Li Xiang would have to trouble Astati again.

He looked up at the clock on the wall, and it was exactly midnight.

Li Xiang took off his white gloves and prepared to continue tomorrow.

He suddenly stopped.

Not far away, Astati was sleeping with her head on the table.

"Did Sister stay here all the time?"

Li Xiang flashed this thought and quickly walked to her.

"Sister?"

He reached out and pushed her shoulder, trying to wake her up.

But Astati suddenly grabbed his wrist, as if using it as a pillow, pressing it against her cheek.

Li Xiang was stunned, his brain didn't react.

A soft, warm touch came through.

"......?"

Li Xiang had never encountered this situation before and felt a little flustered.

Hold on, I can win!

He exhaled, but dared not move his right arm.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to wake up his senior sister to avoid her misunderstanding that he took advantage of her.

"Sister, wake up."

"Did I fall asleep?"

Astati opened her eyes and casually raised her head.

Li Xiang withdrew his hand and said, "Just now..."

"What happened just now?"

Astati's lips curled slightly as she looked at him with a narrow gaze.

"It's nothing."

Li Xiang shook his head and said, "It's already late, sister, go back to your room and sleep."

"Okay."

Astati stretched lazily.

Li Xiang subconsciously glanced at her, then quickly shifted his gaze.

So, senior sister is not as flat as she seems.

Wait, what am I thinking?

Li Xiang felt a bit confused.

He said goodbye and fled.

A smile that Astati had been holding back suddenly appeared on her face.

"How interesting."

She touched her cheek and found it was a bit hot.

Li Xiang couldn't fall asleep for a long time after returning to his room.

Is this what it feels like to touch a girl?

He hadn't had a chance to fall in love in either of his lives.

Not to mention a girl like Astati, who he rarely saw.

He finally fell asleep after who knows how long.

And he had a dream.

A very strange dream.

In a room somewhere, he met Astati wearing a black bodysuit.

After putting on a bracelet, as if traveling through time and space, he appeared on a spaceship.

Outside the window was the boundless universe.

"You have fallen into my hands, with no way to escape. Spend the last ten days of your life here, and finally be sacrificed by me, helping me become the strongest swordsman in the universe."

"......?"

What on earth is going on?

Li Xiang was completely bewildered.

The next day.

Astati came to the room again.

"How's the temperature here? Is there enough oxygen? It's my first time detaining a prisoner, so I don't have much experience."

"You said the room is comfortable but boring. I really can't do anything about you. I allow you to use the terminal."

"Through the terminal, you can connect to the internet, play games, or even shop online, but you can only use up to 5,000 yuan, otherwise it will exceed my tolerance."

"Well, I allow you to release videos and get excited, but don't embarrass yourself."

"Do you want some water? I'll bring you some black tea."

"Also, don't be lazy, maintain the necessary diligence."

Li Xiang suddenly woke up.

He was slightly startled.

This dream is really absurd.

Which prisoner lives so happily?

Li Xiang scratched his head and noticed that it was already ten o'clock in the morning.

He quickly got up.

There was only Astati in the living room.

"Awake? I saw that you slept late yesterday, so I didn't knock on your door to wake you up. I didn't expect you to sleep until ten o'clock. You're slacking off, junior brother. This is not like you usually."

"Maybe it's because I'm too tired."

Li Xiang smiled apologetically and said, "Senior sister, I'll go wash up first."

He turned and entered the bathroom.

After taking out his toothbrush, he suddenly froze.

The mirror reflected the back of his right hand.

There was actually a red pattern on it.

"A Command Seal?"

Li Xiang stared at this familiar shield-shaped pattern, feeling a little stunned.

Every Master chosen by the Holy Grail would have a Command Seal.

Having a Command Seal allows one to forcefully command a Servant three times, including commands like suicide.

Four thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)