Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 34: Special Enrollment at the Clock Tower

Astarte's eyes flickered with surprise.

It's truly puzzling how someone who knows nothing about the Magic Association can obtain a special enrollment.

"It's not the kind of magic you're thinking of."

Astarte took out a red gemstone and uttered a word.

A flame flickered in her palm.

Li Xiang fell silent for a moment before asking, "You call this magic?"

He was serious with his sarcasm.

He had always wanted to know in his previous life.

"You can think of it as magic in novels or movies. But remember, as a magician, you should never casually mention the word 'magic.'"

Li Xiang nodded.

In the world of Type-Moon, the concept of magic is more like a law of the world, and each type possesses unimaginable power.

"Let me give you a brief introduction. The Clock Tower is one of the three major departments of the Magic Association. It is located on the outskirts of London and has a history of over two thousand years. We manage, conceal, and develop magic, and we are at the forefront of magical research."

Astarte paused for a moment, picked up a piece of paper, and continued reading with a calm expression:

"The Clock Tower is divided into twelve disciplines: General Foundation, Individual Foundation, Spirit Evocation, Mineralogy, Zoology, Inheritance, Botany, Celestial Bodies, Creation, Curses, Archaeology, and Modern Magical Theory. Each discipline has its own specialized magical system, theoretically without any distinction of superiority or inferiority."

"I come from the discipline of Mineralogy. The magic I just used is one of the gemstone magic systems. By combining different types and quantities of gemstones, different magic can be used."

Hmm, it's expensive.

Only magicians with financial means can afford it.

Li Xiang thought of Rin Tohsaka, one of the heroines in "Fate/stay night."

She also used gemstone magic.

After her father, Tokiomi Tohsaka, died and she couldn't afford the huge expenses, she had to work part-time.

"According to the normal enrollment procedure, you would need to study General Foundation for five years, with the main course being magician knowledge, and then transfer to other disciplines, just like going from high school to university."

Astarte looked at the admission letter and said, "Hmm, you are a special enrollment student, so you can skip General Foundation."

"Special enrollment?"

Li Xiang looked at her and asked, "What's special about me?"

"I'm curious too."

Astarte blinked meaningfully and said, "Originally, this spot belonged to the El-Melloi family, but it was temporarily replaced by you."

El-Melloi?

Li Xiang heard a familiar surname.

It is related to Kenneth and Waver.

Both of them participated in the Fourth Holy Grail War.

But the former had already died, and the latter returned to the Clock Tower and inherited the El-Melloi title, becoming one of the twelve Lords.

In the FGO mobile game, Waver borrowed the power of Zhuge Liang and was summoned as a Servant by players.

"The Clock Tower has twelve disciplines and twelve Lords. They are the top figures in the world of magic."

Astarte propped up her chin with one hand and said, "Fortunately, Lord El-Melloi II is in trouble, so he probably won't interfere with your affairs."

If it's the second, then it refers to Waver.

Li Xiang quickly deduced that the current time point is just before the start of the Fifth Holy Grail War.

In the plot of "Lord El-Melloi II Case Files."

Starting off by offending one of the main characters doesn't seem good.

But considering Waver's personality, he doesn't seem like a magician who would be petty.

"Originally, I was commissioned by the Lord of the Mineralogy discipline to invite you, but since you are unfamiliar with the Clock Tower, you should read this book first."

Astarte took out a book and handed it to Li Xiang.

"Thank you."

Li Xiang opened it directly.

In his previous life, he had some knowledge about the Clock Tower, but it was all from anime and not very specific.

This book, "Introduction to the Twelve Disciplines of the Clock Tower," was more detailed.

Astarte stared at him without blinking, her gaze as calm as space.

Half an hour later, Li Xiang looked up and said, "I have a basic understanding now."

"Do you have any idea which discipline you want to join?"

Astati tilted her head, "I actually hope you join the Ore Science department and become my junior."

A moment of dumbfoundedness.

Li Xiang remained unaffected.

His thoughts were not on women, but on the entrance to this New World.

"Do special admissions have any privileges?"

"You can have a teacher."

Astati explained, "In the Clock Tower, lecturers and teachers are two different concepts. The former only gives lectures, but the latter, in addition to being a lecturer, also serves as your personal mentor."

"If the senior can recommend a teacher for me, I can join the Ore Science department."

Li Xiang thought for a moment and said.

Under normal circumstances, he should choose Modern Magic and follow the protagonist Weber.

But he had unintentionally offended him, plus the Elmero family had been in a bad state since Kenneth's death.

Li Xiang had no need to get involved in these struggles right now.

His cheat was the emulator.

As long as he had enough talent, it would be easy for him to intervene.

"Very clever."

Astati hooked her finger and said, "I really like you, joining the Ore Science department won't be a loss."

Li Xiang ignored her joke and said, "Thank you, senior."

"Next is the aptitude test."

Astati didn't mind retracting her finger and said, "A magician's aptitude is determined by the magic circuits within their body. The so-called magic circuits can be understood as special nerves. Without them, magic cannot be used. The criteria for evaluation are the quantity and quality of the magic circuits."

"How do we test it?"

"It's simple."

Astati put on her boots and jumped off the table.

Li Xiang noticed at this moment that the girl was only about 1.5 meters tall, a head shorter than him.

Astati also noticed the height issue. She tiptoed slightly and reached out to press on Li Xiang's head.

At the same time, she took out a blue gemstone and effortlessly crushed it into powder.

"..."

If Li Xiang remembered correctly, the hardness of a blue gemstone was nine, second only to the diamond's ten.

Astati uttered a syllable.

A mysterious blue enveloped him.

Li Xiang suddenly felt a faint burning sensation in his right arm.

He rolled up his sleeve and saw three circuits.

"Three magic circuits in quantity, but of high quality. Overall, your magic aptitude is A-level."

Astati took two steps back and said, "After activating the magic circuits, the body will feel uncomfortable, and the longer you use them, the more painful it becomes. The switch for the magic circuits is called the mind's image. You can feel your mind's image with your eyes closed."

Li Xiang closed his eyes at her words.

A sword appeared in his mind.

He controlled the closure of the magic circuits, and the faint blue light disappeared.

"You possess five magic attributes: earth, water, fire, wind, and void."

Astati continued, "Without a doubt, you are a magical genius, so being specially admitted is only natural."

Li Xiang thought of his A-level talent magic wand.

There was no doubt that this was its manifestation.

"For more specific details, wait until you arrive at the Clock Tower, and I will explain it to you in detail."

Astati took out a Nokia and handed it to him, saying, "It's the latest model. Contact me after everything is ready."

[Host joins the Clock Tower, activating the space-time node.]

[Open the main world simulation, you can save the game, and return to the save point after death.]

[You can store up to five time nodes in the save.]

[Open the Host's attribute panel.]

Li Xiang took the Nokia and couldn't help but smile, saying, "Okay."

(End of this chapter)