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

After all, he's a grown man, he can't exactly sleep next to a little girl, can he? He's not some kind of pervert. Although he wouldn't feel anything even if he slept next to her, since Reines's body isn't fully developed and there's nothing particularly interesting about it.

Forget admiring her; Luo Wei was just worried about whether she'd catch a cold. He wasn't some perverted loli-obsessed person.

He plans to first go to his study to write down some information about angelic spells, then complete the expansion of the temple, and submit it to Kenneth as his final answer sheet for advancing to the Grand rank, and then...

Then... it seems like it should be dawn by then.

It seems like I don't need to sleep again tonight?

"Hiss... No way."

Looking at the dim sky outside the window, Luo Wei decided after much deliberation that he should take a nap first.

After all, he had just advised Rafe to rest, but he ended up doing something so reckless, which was really like shooting himself in the foot.

To be honest, he hasn't had a proper rest in a long time.

I slept in underground parking lots, on the lawn of Ryudongsa Temple, on a deserted road, or even on an airplane...

Although the lap pillow was nice, he only dozed off for a short while, which wasn't a proper rest at all. He should get some proper rest too.

So... goodnight, Makka Pakka.

After quietly saying goodnight to Reines, Rowe asked the butler to bring him a blanket, and then went straight to sleep on the folding bed in the study.

This time, no one should bother him, so he can get some rest...

We can deal with this together tomorrow.

……

“Oh, Mr. Lowe.”

I had just closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep when, accompanied by an annoying sound, my slumbering consciousness was once again transported to the familiar sea of ​​flowers.

"Long time no see! I've missed you so much!"

A grotesque voice rang in his ears, growing ever closer. Then, with a "whoosh!" sound, a gigantic arm appeared out of nowhere and slapped away a white figure that was lunging at him, ready to commit an unpleasant act.

"Aaaaaah...!!"

In mid-air, Meryl was swatted hundreds of meters away like a mosquito until she crashed into the mud in the distance, finally managing to stop with her head stuck in the ground.

"You pervert, you're going to do it again?!"

Seeing Mary lying face down, seemingly sticking out but unable to move, Rowe was genuinely amused and exasperated.

After a few days apart, Merlin hadn't reverted to his masculine state. Instead, he had completely adapted to the female body and was getting increasingly adventurous. As soon as he came in, he tried to pounce on her and do things she couldn't accept.

"Waaaaah... Hurry up and pull me out, Lo Wei..."

With her head buried in the ground but unable to pull her body out, Mary let out two strange cries, seeking his help.

"A great opportunity!!"

Seeing that Mary was unable to move, Lowe thought to himself that this was a perfect opportunity, and rushed towards her. Then—

--boom! !

He kicked her out of the ground without any mercy.

"Eh eh eh...!!"

Mary fell again, but this time she landed on her bottom.

Then, Mary, clutching her backside, stood up from the ground and looked at Rowe, her expression full of resentment.

"Would it kill you to be a little gentler with me? I'm already a big sister now, and nobody likes you for being so rude to women."

"If you don't disturb my sleep and aren't such a pervert, I'll still respect you, Merlin? No, now it's Meryl."

Luo Wei sneered, "After all, I wouldn't give a woman who's practically a nymphomaniac a kind look."

"Hehehe... Sorry, sorry, after all, this is a woman's body, and I always want to try things I've never done before."

Mary wiped the dirt off her face, turned around with a smile, and then asked playfully, "Want to try it with me?"

"……roll."

As Mary approached again, Lowe snapped his fingers, and several large hands appeared out of thin air beside him, ready to smash this freak into a groundhog at any moment.

"What an unromantic man! If it were me, I would have already... Alright, alright, I won't say anymore, just put the sword down."

Mary hurriedly begged for mercy.

After a while of commotion, the two finally stopped.

"Love, you haven't had a proper rest in a long time, have you? You seem to be very busy lately?" Meryl asked with a smile.

"Yeah, I was sent to another city by the source, which caused me to miss my flight. Not only that, but I also have an advancement exam and a lot of troublesome experiments waiting for me after I get back. Now I have to keep getting stronger, otherwise the tragic future won't be pleasant..."

Luo Wei nodded. "This world is really troublesome, beset by internal and external troubles, and filled with all sorts of tragedies. Saving it is no easy task..."

"I know, after all, tragedy is the main theme of this world..."

Listening to Luo Wei's reflections and realizing his efforts, Mary nodded and obediently sat opposite him, listening quietly.

"However, Love, as a participant, you've actually done very well. At least in this Fourth Holy Grail War, you achieved results that I didn't expect. Almost all the participants had a Happy End. Everyone fulfilled their wishes or got the answers they wanted. Many people who should have died survived. That's truly a good story..."

"Now, it's not just me who's fond of you, little Artoria; the King of Heroes is extremely fond of you as well. And because of the changes you've brought to the unseen future, a certain mysterious king has also been attracted to you, and he's eagerly anticipating his formal meeting with you."

"So be prepared to be busy; so many connections aren't something that can be resolved so easily."

Mary tilted her head, then produced a cup of floral tea from behind her and handed it to Rowe.

"A mysterious king? Who is he? My summoning slots are already full! Scáthach, Gilgamesh, Artoria, there are too many people who have reserved... I don't even know who I should summon if I really have to participate. And now there's another one..."

After taking a sip of the flower tea that Merry had conjured up from who-knows-where, Rowe spat it out expressionlessly.

Because computer parts were added inside...

Seeing that Rowe had vomited, Mary looked regretful and wanted to say something, but seeing his almost murderous gaze, she obediently shut her mouth and could only continue talking about that magical king.

"What is that king's real name?"

"Hehe, although I'd love to reveal the answer, it's a secret~"

Hearing this, Melie blinked and continued with a smile, "But you and him are very destined for each other, you'll definitely meet formally someday, so don't worry. As for Alpha and Gilgamesh... well, please rest assured, you're connected by fate and destiny, so you'll surely meet again in the future~"

"Shall we meet again? Don't come... I think it's fine for everyone to live their own lives..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Wei covered his forehead in great distress.

"Oh dear, are you having a headache? But you're starting to feel it a little too early."

As she spoke, suddenly, Mary tilted her head and looked at Rowe seriously, saying:

"Actually, it's not just them, I also really want to be your partner. I wonder if I have the chance to become your partner, Mr. Lo Wei?"

"You...? Partner?"

Hearing Mary's sudden words, Lowe's eyes widened. He then looked at her expression carefully, but because of the nature of the dream demon, he couldn't be sure whether the expression she showed was real or fake. Nevertheless, he still made a comment.

"Aren't you supposed to be an observer? Just watching the drama unfolding on this world stage and then expressing your feelings? Why are you thinking of getting involved yourself?"

"And if I really summon you, let's not even talk about how you can be summoned while you're still alive. Even if you are summoned, you'll just hide behind me, cheer me on, and give me a buff so I can fight. It's completely useless because you're almost impossible to fight seriously."

Because he knew Merry too well, Lowe didn't hold back in his criticism.

"Hehe~ We've been found out."

Realizing she had been found out, Mary stuck her tongue out at him.

“However, Mr. Lowe, there’s something you’re wrong about me…”

"what?"

Lovi looked at Meryl in front of him with some surprise.

Because her previous irresponsible, frivolous, and annoying expressions had completely disappeared from her face, leaving only helplessness.

"Hey, Lo Wei, how long do you think I've actually lived?"

"I don't know, but it must have been a long time ago." Luo Wei shook his head.

“Actually, I don’t know either,” she said, then gently bent down and picked a flower. “I’ll probably live for a very, very long time, so long that… I’m afraid of myself, so I always try to find something to make me forget about it for a while.”

"I really like humans. Their lives are so short, yet they are as glorious and great as an epic. I envy them. I always think, how wonderful it is to be able to immerse oneself in those emotions and die happily before time erases them."

"If you're so envious, why not get involved?"

Lowe shrugged.

"I've already participated..."

Mary looked up at the pink sky above her dream, and the petals in her hand began to sway like a gentle breeze, as if trying to resist something, but in the end, unable to resist, they drifted away with the wind.

"King Uther, King Arthur... and so many other stories, haven't I been involved in them all? Actually, I've been passionate too, I've been a hero under a pseudonym... I kept moving forward for justice, fighting for a ridiculous reason, but..."

With a bitter smile, Mary loosened her arms and looked up at the sky. The flowers in her hands had long since lost their petals due to the breeze, leaving only bare petals in her grasp. All their beauty was gone.

"But... the stories I led all ended badly... no matter how I acted, how I directed, it all felt fake. I couldn't feel any joy or happiness; all I got in the end was tragedy. The one that moved me the most was Artoria. That time, I witnessed her despair and the pain of losing everything... and I truly empathized with her. That was the first time I experienced human emotions. It's just that the feeling wasn't very comfortable..."

"So that's why you've been wanting me to help save Artoria?" Rowe sighed deeply.

"It's to make up for the regrets you made, right?"

"Yes... After all, that was the first time I regretted something, and the first time I genuinely wanted to save someone or something. And the final result..."

As she spoke, Mary performed her magic again, and soon the bare flowers in her hands were covered with petals once more.

"I am really satisfied. I really felt happy and wonderful. Not only Artoria, but also the endings of those heroes made me feel beautiful and pure. I will always remember everything about them. Whenever I think back, I can say that they are truly a beautiful story."

"And what I know... this beauty comes from your efforts, which is why I am so curious about you, like you, and can't help but want to be like Gilgamesh, to have you, to possess you, to grasp that beauty... and to obtain happiness and joy forever."

"So...Love Crowley, would you mind having a close older sister in your dreams who can always talk to you, have heart-to-heart talks with you, and even warm your bed?"

"..."

"Hey, what are you doing?"

As Mary spoke, Rowe summoned several invisible arms that lifted her body up.

"You pervert! Isn't this just pure lust for my body? Gilgamesh or Scáthach, you're just as despicable. This kind of personality and behavior is really bad. My conscience is too strong to stand idly by, so I've decided to personally correct your twisted mind!!"

"Help what... Hey, what are you doing... Wait! You can't do that!!!"

Ignoring Mary's feigned wails, Rowe smiled, turned around, dragged Mary into a corner, and then, accompanied by a series of clanging sounds and Mary's screams, he dragged Mary and casually threw her onto the flower bushes in no time.