Shape Moon, The Road to the Magician

El-Melloi Manor, Big Library.

Dong-dong-dong— a rhythmic knock on the door sounded in the quiet space, and it took a while before it stopped.

An ancient study room is filled with all kinds of books and papers, and the pens make rustling sounds as they rub against the parchment.

In the corner of the room, a figure wearing a student uniform and long black hair was writing something at his desk. He was so focused that he ignored even the knock on the door. after awhile……

"Hey, long time no see, Weber Wilster."

A male voice suddenly sounded from behind in the quiet study room.

"ah? ah!!"

In the study room of the El-Melloi family, Brother Weber, who was diligently researching a topic, was startled by the sudden sound from behind.

The pen slipped from his fingers, and the pen oil stained half the roll of paper. He panicked and got up from the stool. He got up and quickly looked back, and saw Xia Yuan, whom he hadn't seen for several months, appearing behind him.

"I was scared to death. It turned out to be Xia Yuan."

Seeing who the visitor was, Weber breathed a sigh of relief and said with some complaint:"Don't suddenly appear behind others to talk. This will scare people to death."

"Haha, I'm really sorry. Xia

Yuan nodded and said helplessly:"However, I knocked on the door before I came in, but you didn't respond.""

"ah? Ah...really?"

Webber scratched his head and recalled carefully what had just happened. Only then did he realize that there seemed to be a"dong dong dong" sound before.——"knock on the door.

Thinking of this, his expression immediately became embarrassed,"Hahaha, that's really embarrassing, maybe I was a little too involved just now."

"It doesn't matter, after all, I didn't notify you in advance before coming."

Xia Yuan shook his head and didn't care.

"Didn’t you ask for this report?"

He pointed to the page in Weber's hand that had been soaked in ink for most of the time.

"This? It doesn't matter, it's just a ridiculous conjecture anyway, just redo it."

Webber didn't pay attention and casually threw away the draft paper in his hand without showing any special emotions.

"By the way, Xia Yuan, did you also come to the Clock Tower to study?"

Weber changed the subject.

"It was originally like this. After the Holy Grail War, Teacher Kenneth contacted me and specially invited me to study in the Clock Tower. I didn't refuse his invitation and came to London after taking care of other things."

"That's it. It's no wonder. After all, your magic qualifications as a first-generation magician are so excellent. Teacher Kenneth will definitely not let you go."

"Are you going to study all the basic subjects first, and then transfer to the mineral subjects?"

"Originally, Teacher Kenneth did make this arrangement."

Hearing this, Xia Yuan sighed a little tiredly, and then continued:"However, I will not go to the Clock Tower now. If nothing happens during the next period of time, I will study on my own in the big library of El-Melloi's house."

"As for academic guidance, I might have to trouble you and Mr. Kenneth."

"ah? There's nothing wrong with this, since I'm doing similar things now anyway."

Webber scratched his head and agreed, but he still didn't quite understand what Xia Yuan meant.

Although the El-Melloi family's large library is rich in content, it is perfect for self-study here. But why? Why not go to the Clock Tower? The learning conditions there are obviously better than those here, and there are also dedicated teachers to guide you. What is the reason why he said he won't go to the Clock Tower

?

"By the way, Weber, have you completed the Eastern Conquest of the King of Conqueror?"

If he remembers correctly, Xia Yuan remembered that Weber did not return to the Clock Tower immediately after the Holy Grail War. Instead, he went out and walked Iskandar's Eastern Expedition before returning. What

Iskandar once walked That journey was not short. It had only been a few months since the Holy Grail War ended, but he was back so soon?

This surprised Xia Yuan ?

"Alas, forget it."

Thinking of his Eastern Expedition that had just ended, Weber couldn't help but sigh.

"In the second week after I set off, that is, at the second stop of the journey, I was captured by Mr. Kenneth. This time the Eastern Expedition ended just as it began."

As Xia Yuan remembered, the Holy Grail War had just ended. Weber did not want to return directly to the Clock Tower to continue his studies, but wanted to follow the path of the king's conquest life and see with his own eyes the path he had taken.

So. On the second day after he came back, he once again asked his sworn friend to borrow money and performed a walk-on trip with Kenneth.

When Kenneth came to his senses, he realized that this kid had already taken a trip. I have been away for a whole week, and I have already flown to the Middle East. Kenneth was also annoyed because he left without saying goodbye.

He had just arranged the next topic and test for Weber, and he hadn't even given the test yet. As a result, you. This person just left? He didn't even ask for the most basic leave. It's the semester and there's no holiday yet.

Did you, this annoying poor student, still take him as a teacher in your eyes, so you were so angry ? Ness followed the magic traces of the familiars that Webber carried for self-defense and led people to pursue them. So in the second week, he captured Webb from the Middle East and returned to the Clock Tower, allowing him to continue to complete the tasks he had set.

Since then, Weber has begun a life of overwork. The workload is getting bigger and bigger, and the difficulty of the courses is also increasing. He is under great pressure and can only learn and do at the same time, as if he is being chased by a wheel. Like a donkey, he can't stop for a moment, so whenever he thinks about the journey that was ended immediately after it started, Weber feels a little tired when he looks at the pile of topics and homework on the table. It hurts.

He had a hunch that if he continued like this, he might die from overwork before he was forty years old.

"There are so many works, a monarch's daily spare time and academic research."

Looking at the topics on the table, Xia Yuan roughly understood Webb's current situation, and couldn't help but sigh.

Just as Webb once thought, he finally got the attention from Kenneth, and he made an exception and gave him to the magic world. The opportunity to prove his ability, but the price he has to bear is also quite profound.

Now Weber is responsible for half of the subjects and daily affairs of a monarch. Of course, this does not count the after-school homework assigned by Kenneth. 007 cannot run properly every day. , compared to the Webb in the original world, this Webb entered the state of death from overwork earlier.

It can only be said that he hoped that he would be okay.

Feeling the look of pity from Xia Yuan, Webber subconsciously covered his stomach.

"Ah, my stomach hurts so much"

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On the other side, inside the magic workshop of Kenneth El-Melloi Archipelud.

Kenneth's face at this time was rich, gloomy but full of enthusiasm. He covered his lowered head with his hands, making people wonder what he was thinking.

In the quiet room, you can still vaguely hear his whispers.

"The third method, magician... He actually reached the end first. How is this possible?���But it's all true...amazing, truly amazing."

Obviously, the miracle shown by Xia Yuan has completely shocked the magician noble.

As for what he experienced after entering the Holy Grail, Xia Yuan only told about 60% of the content, omitting himself and Justisa, the root style. Of course, if Kenneth knew about the existence of the root type, and what happened after he went to Tokyo, he would go crazy about it, and then drag himself to Tokyo to find Xia Yuan. He knew how to betray Shi, so he concealed the existence of the two rituals very well and did not let Kenneth know about it.

Even so, Xia Yuan merged with the third method and then became the new carrier of the third magic, reaching the source vortex in one go.

This kind of thing is enough to shock and even make Kenneth feel dreamy.

All the magician wants in his life is to chase the source of the vortex, hoping to reach it one day, and it is for this reason that he can continue his bloodline and carry forward the inheritance of magic.

Now this ultimate goal has been achieved in the hands of Xia Yuan, the cheap disciple he picked up.

This young boy who has just entered the magic path for less than a year has achieved this goal that other magicians have pursued for more than ten generations.

How could he not be shocked? At the same time, he couldn't help but think.

How could he have lived like a dog for so long after being easily overtaken by his disciple?

But this would also explain why Gemstone Weng came to Xia Yuan in person. The person he was looking for was not Xia Yuan, but the new third magic user. Seeing Xia Yuan's body covered with nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine pure white magic circuits, he was convinced.

Ness was a little lost, and tears flowed from his eyes involuntarily.

He was amazed by this treasure of the magic world, and at the same time expressed his admiration and desire for the miracle of the third method.

In his eyes, this thing was forged by the hands of the source. His body was so perfect that no words in the world could describe it. He believed that any magician in the world would be crazy and moved when they saw this flawless body.

It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a treasure in the world of magic, even a living god.

At this moment, Xia Yuan's status and value in his eyes have been completely overturned. All arrangements were canceled at this moment.

He originally planned to send Xia Yuan to the basic department to study for two years to consolidate his magic knowledge and lay a solid foundation for the future, and then he would be sent to the ore department for the next step of study.

Not only did he have such a tight arrangement.

It's because of Kenneth's love for talents and his unique desire to control.

He wants to control Xia Yuan, and he wants to completely hold such an outstanding talent in his hands.

Kenneth knows very well that an outstanding talent like Xia Yuan only needs to be controlled.

Give it a chance and let it take root in suitable soil, and it will absorb nutrients like crazy and continue to grow.

If you don't pay attention, you can grow to an amazing level, just like the Aosaki orange in the past.

In just a few years, she surpassed all her teachers, escaped control, and reached the highest rank in the Clock Tower - the crown position.

Although he didn't think Xia Yuan had the terrifying talents like Aozaki Orange, he still wanted to. Control him as much as possible, so from the moment Xia Yuan stepped into London, Kenneth had arranged everything for him.

He had even planned to marry this kid to the El-Melloi school when he completed all his studies and reached Fes, marry Lenis to him, and completely become one of his own.

But now all these plans have been overturned.

Compared with Xia Yuan at this moment, the small favors he had prepared before seemed like a joke. In the face of absolute value and strength, this thing cannot tie him down at all. It would be better to say that their identities have been reversed.

Kenneth's position changed from the benefactor to the recipient of favors.

He could not provide Xia Yuan with anything that could attract him, and magic resources and materials had no effect or appeal on him who had reached the end. On the contrary, the identity and value of the third magician can bring him and his family great convenience and value.

A magic family with a monarch can become the top of the clock tower, but what does a magic family with a magician mean?

There is no doubt about this.

That represents the culmination, represents the true culmination.

Far beyond the pinnacle of any family, the El-Melloi School, including the entire family, will achieve an outstanding status on par with the Demonic Grand Marshal Gemstone, surpassing the three of Barthelmero, Tremberio, and Balueletta. The great nobleman became the strongest nobleman in the Clock Tower in one fell swoop.

He was extremely lucky now that while Xia Yuan was the third magic user, he was also his nominal disciple.

This gave him the opportunity to win over him, and Xia Yuan was also worthy of his efforts to win over him.

But what price should I pay to have him on my side?

Kenneth was lost in thought.

After ending this simple conversation between their master and apprentice, Xia Yuan could see Kenneth's worry and change in attitude.

In order to reassure him, Xia Yuan made a promise to Kenneth.

He will not join in the power struggles of other schools or nobles.

Before the time comes, he will not take the initiative to expose the identity of the third magic user and the existence of the third method.

And will not abandon this master-disciple relationship.

After making these three promises, Kenneth relaxed.

He gave Xia Yuan a few brief instructions, then took out the key to the El-Melloi family's large library from the drawer, and handed him his identity card, giving Xia Yuan the ability to travel freely anywhere in the entire family. a very high right of action.

And you can use any resources of the El-Melloi family, including magic materials and funds, at will.

As long as Xia Yuan wants, he can come and go freely anywhere, and can use the resources of the entire El-Melloi family. There is no need to report to Kenneth, and it has absolute autonomy that no senior member of the El-Melloi family can interfere with.

This bold distribution of power can almost be said to give the El-Melloi family to Xia Yuan.

But Kenneth didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

He knew very well that given the temperament of the Lords in other subjects, they were probably still waiting in the clock tower, waiting for Xia Yuan, the man who was received by the gem man, to return.

Although Xia Yuan has made a promise, Kenneth still cannot be 100% assured.

Even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance of losing the third method or the third magic user, he would nip it in the cradle in time.

Therefore, he must first bid for the highest price before other monarchs bid, so that others cannot surpass him, and then bind him with the love of master and disciple. He must be rational and emotional, and must win Xia Yuan into his family's war. in the car.

As long as he can get the third magician to join the team, this effort is nothing. He is now showing his sincerity to Xia Yuan. If Xia Yuan wants to, even if he is asked to transfer the identity of the family head on the spot, it is not a bad idea.

Of course, the premise is that Xia Yuan agrees to marry Lenis and become El-Mellow's true own.

And in the coming time, Kenneth plans to let Xia Yuan stay in the El-Melloi family's big library to study independently, and try to avoid contact with forces from other schools. In order to facilitate his study, the boy Weber was also sent to Xia Yuan to help him.

Until the time is right, the existence of Xia Yuan, the third magician, will be announced to the outside world, giving the old guys in the Clock Tower and the three damn families a little shock from the magician.

Xia Yuan was naturally aware of Kenneth's idea, but he did not reject it.

Rather, being able to stay here and avoid being disturbed by the hyenas in the clock tower was the most reassuring thing for him.

As for his identity and status, he actually doesn't care about that kind of thing.

He didn't understand the intrigues among the nobles, and he didn't want to participate. He had already taken so many conveniences from Kenneth, and he could use them as he wanted for such trivial matters as his identity.

Rather than power, he now wants to master his own miracle and gain the knowledge to use and explain this power.