Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

[Enolae: "Exactly, because you ran off at the party."]

"That was just a coincidence."

[Aozaki Touko looked at Inola, who was lost in memories, and said, "You've actually become a monarch. You've really risen to prominence."]

"Stop with those pointless flattering remarks."

[Inole laughed, "Although I heard the seal has been lifted, I never expected you to attend Izeruma's debut banquet."]

"Didn't you say you wanted to live like an immortal?"

"You shouldn't have told the teacher."

Aozaki Touko smiled faintly, "My goal remains the same, but I seem to lack the talent to truly escape the mundane world."

[Inolai: "In the world of Eastern magic, it seems that the aptitude for becoming a celestial being and destiny are collectively referred to as 'celestial bones.'"]

[Aozaki Touko: "Yes."]

Rin Tohsaka: "Brother Feng Xi, what are Immortal Bones?"

Feng Xi: "Simply put, in China, it is believed that in addition to talent, one also needs great fortune to become an immortal. Those with sufficient fortune are destined to become immortals, that is, they possess immortal bones. Such people have a high chance of attaining immortality."

Feng Xi: "To put it bluntly, it all comes down to luck."

Rin Tohsaka: "Ah, I thought that the Sage Bone was an innate talent."

Feng Xi: "Even if you have the bones of an immortal, you may not necessarily become an immortal. Look at Teacher Zhang Jiao as an example."

Zhang Jiao: "Yes, becoming an immortal is not an easy thing. Talent, luck, temperament, and comprehension are all indispensable."

Ilya: "Fengxi-chan, could it be the Mountain Court you mentioned before?"

Feng Xi: "That's right, that's where immortals gather."

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "So, there really are immortals!"

Danic: "Can you tell me how many immortals the Mountain Court has?"

Feng Xi: "Hehe, there are ten on the surface, collectively known as the Ten Officials of the Mountain Court, but how many are there in secret, no one knows."

Kenneth: "Wow, there are so many!"

Danic: "As expected of a great Eastern power, it truly has a rich cultural heritage."

[Enolai: "In that case, neither of us has the talent. Rather than the rigid and constrained position of a monarch, I'd much rather be a struggling street painter whose works don't sell."]

[Aozaki Touko: "Please spare me, except for the teacher's drawings."]

[Inolai pulled a pack of cheap cigarettes from his pocket and handed one to Aozaki Touko.]

This paper cigarette box, decorated with a yin-yang symbol, has clearly been in Aozaki Touko's possession for a long time; it's become quite crumpled.

"It's amazing you even have something like this."

[Aozaki Touko was somewhat surprised. This box of cigarettes belonged to a Taiwanese collector who had made only one case for himself. It used to be her favorite brand, but she had given it up because it was discontinued.]

[Enolai: "This is what you left in the lab and forgot to take."]

【"is that so."】

[Aozaki Touko put the cigarette in her mouth and took out a lighter from her pocket to light it.]

"Light a fire for me too."

[Inolai borrowed the tip of Aozaki Touko's cigarette to light it for herself, then took a deep drag.]

"Hey, what is this? It tastes awful! Is this some kind of torture?"

[Aozaki Touko: "Yes, I remember mentioning that to you."]

Rin Tohsaka: "I thought these two would be very aloof, but I didn't expect that."

Feng Xi: "No matter how strong or how high your status is, you're still human. There will always be times when you want to relax."

Kenneth: "Hmph, I never expected that woman Enola would want to be a painter. It's hilarious."

Weber: "Teacher, it's not good to laugh at other people's dreams."

Kenneth: "You'll understand why I laughed when you've seen Inole's paintings."

Chapter 176 - The Brutal Crime Scene

After the two finished exchanging smoke, they finally got down to business.

[Enolae: "Tell me, why did you come here?"]

[Aozaki Touko: "Well, there are personal reasons."]

[Enolae: "Don't hide it from me, Orange."]

"Please don't use the old way of addressing me."

[Aozaki Touko smiled and said, "Besides, that 'result' is a bit unusual."]

[Enolai: "You're implying there's something wrong."]

"No, but..."

[Aozaki Touko paused for a moment, then said, "If they sense the possibility of an unexpected arrival, it wouldn't be surprising if thugs set their sights on the Golden Princess, would it?"]

"...You still say the same disturbing things."

[Inolai stubbed out her cigarette in the ashtray that Aozaki Touko handed her, saying, "I thought you were after the rumored treasure."]

[Aozaki Touko: "What do you mean?"]

"Oh dear, I didn't know you were unaware."

[Inolei chuckled: "That relic that appeared at the underground auction not long ago, and which Izeruma won the bid for, possesses the bloodline of a certain fantasy species."]

[Aozaki Touko: "...I see, then it is indeed top-quality goods."]

[Enolae: "I thought you'd be interested in this too."]

[Aozaki Touko: "I was just a bit late with the news. Now that I know, I'll find a way to get my hands on it. If necessary, I'll even borrow money from the Clock Tower in my sister's name."]

Then, Aozaki Touko realized something.

"Professor Inolei, Lord Byron seemed to have called you over at the social gathering."

"Did you see that?"

[Enola waved her hand and said, "It's nothing serious. Besides, I have another goal in mind regarding social gatherings, which unfortunately didn't come up."]

[Aozaki Touko: "Who is it?"]

"The monarch of the modern magic department."

After saying this, Inole waved and left.

After the old woman was swallowed by the mist and darkness, Aozaki Touko took off her glasses and rubbed her temples.

"What should I do? I just can't seem to muster any enthusiasm."

"...Have I forgotten something?"

Rin Tohsaka: "Does this refer to Siegfried's linden leaf?"

Kenneth: "It seems it hasn't fallen into Aozaki Touko's hands yet."

Danic: "Everyone has secrets. I have a feeling this party isn't as simple as it seems."

Weber: "So, Aozaki Touko has a younger sister after all."

Feng Xi: "Her sister is no ordinary person either; she is one of the few remaining magicians."

Gord: "He's a mage!"

Fiore: "I didn't expect that magicians still exist in modern times."

Feng Xi: "It should be said that the number of magicians has never stopped."

Kenneth: "Feng Xi, how do you know so much?"

Feng Xi: "That's none of your business."

Empress: "Magic? I didn't expect there would still be people in modern times who understand these things."

Shiki-kai Kairi: "These two sisters are too overpowered. The older sister is a Grand Master, and the younger sister is a Magician."

Kotomine Shiro: "Human potential is indeed enormous."

Morning arrived quickly.

[Lennie, accompanied by Gray, arrived at the back gate of the Moon Tower as agreed.]

Just as the Golden Princess had said last night, the door was unlocked, allowing them to easily break in.

[She carefully made her way to the third floor, where the Golden Princess was located, and knocked on the door.]

"Miss Tiadera, are you inside?"

There was no response from inside the room.

Reines sensed the presence of no living beings in the room.

Reines suddenly had a very bad feeling and immediately tried to open the door, but it was locked.