In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

Right now, thanks to the uncle she's only met a few times, she's gone from being a member of the branch family to the head family. Her status has risen, and she's now qualified to access more advanced magic. She's also received the supreme Mystic Code Moon Spirit Elixir personally gifted to her by Lord Kenneth. What more could she ask for?

The matter of a husband is not something she can decide for herself. Right now, compared to marrying into another family and becoming a womb, being able to stay in her own family and marry her uncle's most favored disciple is already the best future she can hope for.

I just don't know what kind of person my uncle's favorite disciple is...

Although her uncle had been praising his disciple's excellence and his remarkable ability to cause trouble in front of her for the past two days, Reines still felt it was a bit of an exaggeration.

After all, the descriptions of his magical talent surpassing that of Kenneth, a child prodigy, and his destiny to reach the Grand rank were simply too exaggerated, making it hard not to think that Kenneth was exaggerating to reassure her.

However, no matter what the other person does, I will accept it...

My husband... what kind of person are you really?

I really hope my personality can be similar to my uncle's...

No, she didn't expect anything like her uncle's. After all, Kenneth was already a complete anomaly in the eyes of magicians, almost one in a thousand. In short, as long as the other party didn't interfere with her research into magic and her freedom, her expectations were really low…

Silently praying, Reines changed into the gown Kenneth had prepared for her and then got into a luxurious black car.

"Go for it, Reines, do a good job and get that kid over there as soon as possible."

"Don't be nervous. If he bullies you, come back to your uncle."

Following Kenneth's encouragement, Reines smiled and headed towards her destination.

"Ah... Chu!!"

At this moment, near the blue bus stop close to London Airport, Rowe rubbed his nose as he waited for over two hours without seeing the person picking him up.

"I have a feeling... like I have a bad feeling about this."

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14,000!!

So it was a bit slow to release, Reines is here!

The story of Volume Two begins.

Sakura: How come my mom looks so young?

Chapter 103 is so sweet!

On a street corner in London, England, today is just another ordinary day.

However, one strange figure attracted the attention of passersby.

There were several figures sitting on a roadside bench—more precisely, a young man and a few children who had just stopped by. They had simply sat side by side in a row. The three strange people were licking ice cream they had just bought from an ice cream truck across the street. Most importantly, because these people didn't know each other at all, they just sat there eating their ice cream without saying a word, not even making the most basic eye contact. The scene was undeniably bizarre.

As for why he attracted attention, besides his somewhat unconventional behavior, it was also because there was a very handsome and distinctive young man next to the two children. In this appearance-obsessed society, handsome men and beautiful women inevitably draw attention, and his almost eccentric behavior, coupled with the presence of several other children as a foil, made him stand out remarkably on the streets of London.

The feeling was extremely strange; in short, his appearance gave people the impression that he shouldn't have been there at all.

but……

"I'm so sorry to be here..."

Luo Wei continued licking his ice cream with a blank expression, staring at the passersby with eyes that seemed to want to die. They started gossiping and pointing at him, and some women, perhaps from too many romantic novels, even approached him because of his good looks, mistaking him for a lost nobleman with amnesia. Although he was indeed a nobleman of the demonic path, he still felt somewhat distressed after experiencing such a thing.

To be honest, if Kenneth hadn't repeatedly told him to wait here, he really wanted to give these people a wicked, arrogant smile, take a lick of his ice cream, and walk away. If he could, that would be the decisive blow, but unfortunately, he couldn't.

Now, Rowe promises that if he comes back again, he will absolutely not call Kenneth to let him know he's safe. He will go home without hesitation and send a letter by his familiar, so he won't end up sitting on the streets of London eating ice cream with a bunch of strangers.

After eating a lot of ice cream, the last few children who were passing by also had their fill. They waved goodbye to Luo Wei, the stranger who had treated them to ice cream and was now still eating ice cream on the roadside, and left without looking back.

"..."

Continuing down the street, eating ice cream with a blank expression while enduring the stares from passersby, finally…

After waiting for a full three hours, and when Lowe's patience was almost at its limit, Kenneth's so-called contact finally arrived.

Buzzing—!

A long, drawn-out car horn sounded from a distance, followed by a black, extended limousine pulling up beside him. The El-Melloi family crest was emblazoned on the hood. Under Rowe's relieved yet complex gaze, the driver gracefully stepped out and opened the rear door. A cute blonde girl—no, she should be called a loli—emerged, tiptoeing as she stepped out of the car.

Whether it was due to unfamiliarity or not, although the blonde girl's movements were elegant and fluid, clearly showing she had undergone specialized etiquette training, they still appeared somewhat unnatural to Luo Wei. The scene also seemed rather odd. After all, aristocratic etiquette is generally reserved for nobles, appearing only at Clock Tower parties or other important occasions. Who was this earnestness on the street for? Ordinary people who might find it elegant but completely oblivious to its nuances?

"It's her, isn't it?"

Upon seeing the girl appear, Luo Wei was almost certain that she was the person Kenneth had mentioned picking him up at the airport. So, he began to scrutinize her body with undisguised seriousness, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny, because he felt that the blonde loli's appearance seemed somewhat familiar.

Around ten years old? Her golden hair cascaded down to her shoulders, and her eyes exuded an elegance and mystery unlike that of ordinary people. She wore a dark evening gown, with black stockings on her slender legs. Her beautiful emerald-green eyes, combined with her short golden hair, gave her the impression of a cunning little elf. Although she was less than 1.4 meters tall, her every move revealed the arrogance of nobility.

Yes, I recognized them by their eyes; these are indeed Mr. Kenneth's family.

After looking him over, Luo Wei's eyelids twitched a few times, then he raised his hand to cover his forehead, his expression somewhat complicated. Because he recognized the girl—no, the blonde loli—who had come to pick him up; in fact, he was quite familiar with her.

The reason he didn't recognize her at first glance was simply because she was still too young and didn't quite match his memory of her. But after a closer look, he recognized her completely.

That old scoundrel Sima! Bah, it's Reines.

Her full name is Reines El-Melloi Archizorti. She is also a female character with a significant role in the Type-Moon universe. However, her first appearance is in the Lord El-Melloi II Case Files, a story starring Waver. She is the suitable successor chosen from a branch family after the El-Melloi school fell into internal and external troubles following the death of their teacher, Kenneth, and the destruction of their magical crest. She is the girl who burdened Waver with the responsibility of becoming Lord El-Melloi II, and can be considered Waver's adopted sister.

Of course, that was how things were in the original world. Now, she and Waver certainly couldn't have the same sworn sibling relationship as before. It seemed she still maintained a strange relationship with Kenneth, being both sworn siblings and uncle and niece at the same time.

As for other matters, Rowe didn't know much. After all, he often stayed at home, skipping classes at the Clock Tower frequently, including Kenneth's. His homework was always done by Waver, and even his credits were added by Kenneth and the strange eccentric Master Euryphus of the Conjuring Department. If he hadn't consistently achieved satisfactory grades on Kenneth and Euryph's tests, he probably would have been double-teamed and expelled long ago. Therefore, aside from using Kenneth's house as a secret hunting ground to exploit when he lacked experimental subjects, he rarely visited the El-Melloi family to avoid being detained for tests. Thus, he was naturally unfamiliar with Reines, who had somehow been promoted from the branch family to the main family.

only……

There's a nagging feeling that something's not quite right.

Looking at the blonde girl who stepped out of the luxury car, dressed in a gorgeous gown and clearly made a special effort, Luo Wei's expression became thoughtful.

He originally thought that the person picking her up should be Webber or one of the servants, so why was it Reines who was sent? And... with her current restrained appearance, is she really not going on a blind date or attending a banquet?

Blind dates are out of the question. After all, she looks only about ten years old. What kind of little girl this big goes on blind dates? So... is she taking me to some high-class banquet? Could this be the surprise that Teacher Kenneth was talking about?

For a moment, Luo Wei was speechless.

He wasted three hours just because of a stupid dinner party? He's incredibly busy; a long-term business partner is waiting to check on him, and there are magic tricks he set up before leaving that are waiting to be reviewed. It's such a waste to be delayed by these trivial matters!

However, while he was pondering, the blonde loli in front of him walked towards him with elegant steps and asked quite politely, "Hello, are you Rowe Crowley, Uncle Kenneth's disciple, who just contacted me by phone?"

His gaze fell upon Reines, who was smiling and walking towards him. Without a second thought, Rowe stood up from the bench. Overwhelmed with excitement at finally seeing her after such a long wait, he carelessly tossed the remaining ice cream into the trash can behind him. A groan followed, apparently from someone who had been blocking the trash can.

Reines: "..."

Luo Wei: "..."

Amid the wails of the man behind them, the two men looked at each other, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

'Why does this person seem a bit different from what my uncle described? There's something about him that's...unreliable? No, shouldn't it be more like he's unconventional? But why can't I see even a trace of aristocratic manners in him? Did I pick the wrong person?'

Loewy's series of actions plunged Reines into deep self-doubt.

"Wait a moment."

Finally, it was Lowe who broke the awkward silence. He stood up, tossed a few pounds to the poor homeless man behind him, and easily resolved the matter. Then, he covered his forehead, sighed, and replied.

“That’s right, it’s me, a student of the El-Melloi School, a direct disciple of Lord Kenneth, and the current head of the Crowley family, Rowe Crowley. Are you the person sent by Professor Kenneth to pick me up at the airport?”

"Yes, I've come to pick you up."

Having received confirmation from Rowe, Reines nodded, then suppressed her earlier embarrassment and gave Rowe a very polite and proper self-introduction.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Reines El-Melloi Archizolti. I am Lord Kenneth of the Minerals Department, your teacher’s niece and also your adopted sister. You can just call me Reines.”

“Alright, little sister Reines, nice to meet you. Since you’re a family member of Professor Kenneth, you can just call me Rowe or brother.”

Upon hearing the other party's reply, Luo Wei nodded slightly.

Although according to etiquette, since the other party was Kenneth's adopted sister, he should address her as Miss or Lady, he was still quite resistant to calling someone more than ten years younger than him Miss or Lady.

As for the issue of seniority?

That's not important at all.

After all, he and Kenneth were only a few years apart in age, and Kenneth was his teacher, who clearly treated him like a son.

They were essentially talking past each other; I called you teacher, and you treated me like your son.

"Yes, please guide me, elder brother."

Fortunately, Reines didn't care about seniority and, after hearing what Rowe said, she promptly called him "brother".

"Please get in the car. I will take you to the El-Melloi family to see your uncle."

After speaking, Reines pointed to the black limousine parked behind them and gestured for Rowe to get in.

"Yes, thank you for your trouble."

Under the astonished gazes of the onlookers, Lovi, who had been presumed to be a lost nobleman, actually boarded the carriage with Reines. This caused a group of women who felt they had missed a romantic opportunity to feel extremely regretful and disappointed.

Then, the black sedan slowly drove towards Mr. Kenneth's house.

Because this was Kenneth's personal vehicle, it was exceptionally spacious and had a luxurious interior. Even Rowe was riding in it for the first time.

As for how he knew this was Kenneth's personal vehicle...

The best answer is the photo of Kenneth and his fiancée Sora hanging above the driver's seat.

On the way, because of Kenneth's instructions before departure, Reines was unusually talkative. In the car, she handed Rowe a cup of black tea that she had prepared in advance. Then, while elegantly sipping the tea, Reines smiled and asked Rowe, "Brother, since you were chosen by Uncle to be his personal disciple at such a young age, you must possess unimaginable talent, right?"

Although she asked with a smile and a hint of flattery, Reines also wanted to test the waters of this young man who was completely different from what she had imagined. She also found it utterly unbelievable that an outsider like Rowe had been chosen by Kenneth to be his personal disciple.

In the world of magicians, lineage is of paramount importance. Anyone who has attended Kenneth's lectures can be called a student; a disciple is someone who has received specialized instruction and training, and many people in the El-Melloi school can also be called disciples. However, the title of a personal disciple is not something that can be established casually, because a magician can usually only establish one in his lifetime, and the status of such a disciple is comparable even to that of his own blood relatives.

Sons, daughters, and members of the same clan are merely the continuation of bloodlines, but direct disciples are extensions of one's own magical path. In the future, they will inherit all of their teacher's magical legacy and imprints to continue exploring the magical path. In other words, as long as nothing unexpected happens, the Lovi in ​​front of us will definitely be the successor of the El-Melloi School. He will inherit everything about Kenneth's magical path and continue to explore the path to the Root.

But this was the only thing that puzzled Reines. If Rowe was merely a disciple on whom Kenneth placed high hopes, she could understand that Rowe might be exceptionally talented, but to directly make him her personal disciple was going too far.

After all, Kenneth was not yet thirty years old, and he had no offspring yet. With his talent and bloodline, the child he had with the daughter of the Spirit Lord, Euryphus, would definitely be a genius as well. After all, the path of magic is based on the accumulation and inheritance of bloodlines.

The child born to the daughter of the ninth-generation Lord of the Mineral Arts and the Lord of the Spirit Arts, who is also beyond the ninth generation, is undoubtedly incredibly talented, possibly even surpassing the current Kenneth.

but……

Even so, even though he knew this all along, Kenneth still chose an outsider like Rowe instead of his own child to inherit his magic. He didn't even give his child a chance to compare with him, because he felt from the beginning that his descendants could never surpass Rowe. So he only left him the title of family head and handed over the title of school leader to Rowe. This was something that Reines couldn't understand at all.

What extraordinary feats and achievements has this young man made that have earned him such attention from his uncle, a genius who is considered one in a century, leading him to make such a decision?

At the time, the entire family considered Kenneth's decision to be utterly insane, causing a great uproar and a huge commotion, which Kenneth forcefully suppressed. Later, Kenneth's teacher and future father-in-law, Lord Euryphus, personally intervened, going to Kenneth's home to demand an explanation. However, shortly afterward, Kenneth changed his tune, remaining silent and tacitly approving of Rowe, an outsider, inheriting the position that originally belonged to his grandson.