"You should explain your situation. Why did you suddenly collapse outside the yard?" Luo Wei asked directly.
"..."
Upon hearing Luo Wei's words, Bazett, who hadn't even stopped eating, stopped eating and looked at Luo Wei. After a silence of about ten seconds, she took a deep breath and, as if she had come up with some kind of explanation, spoke to Luo Wei.
“My name is… Bazette Fraga Macremis.”
After saying his name, Bazett lowered his head and continued eating, leaving Rowe speechless.
However, he still gently stroked his chin, then pretended to ponder before speaking:
“Bazette, Mark Remys… that sounds like a Celtic name. You really are a foreigner.”
"Celtic?"
Upon hearing Rowe's words, Bazett paused in her hand holding the spoon. She looked up at Rowe, who was speaking about Celtic mythology, and her eyes filled with curiosity.
“You are very knowledgeable. This is indeed a name that is not very common in Celtic culture, and I am indeed a descendant of the Celts.”
Bazett asked, "Have you studied this subject? Or are you actually an archaeologist or historian or something?"
"No, I just learned about it in an extracurricular activity class."
Lowe raised his finger and gestured a tiny bit towards Bazett.
"Just a little bit?"
"Well, I only know a few things, such as: the great hero of the Celts, the Child of Light himself is a blue spearman who spins and charges forward, and there is a beautiful girl in the Land of Shadows who is forever eighteen years old. These are just stories."
"What kind of weird versions are these? The Child of Light is Cú Chulainn, but isn't the Land of Shadows just an old woman who's lived for thousands of years, Scáthach?"
Upon hearing this, Bazett glanced helplessly at Rowe, his initial desire to discuss Celtic culture with him vanishing instantly.
At this moment, she realized that Luo Wei was indeed an outsider; most of his knowledge of Celtic things probably came from some heavily modified storybooks. Rather than explaining real Celtic mythology and her own origins to him, it was more important to focus on eating.
However, upon hearing the train that had just come out of Luo Wei's mouth, she couldn't help but take a few more glances at Luo Wei.
Because the focus wasn't on his appearance earlier, Bazett hadn't examined him closely. Now, looking more closely, he could clearly see that he had black eyes and black hair. While there were some Western features, it was mostly a combination of Eastern and Western details, making it impossible for Bazett to determine Luo Wei's nationality. But if he had to guess, he was probably of mixed race. Furthermore, this was an island nation in the Far East, a country with a particularly developed entertainment culture. He'd heard that authors here often used various historical legends as templates for their own creative works, so the man's perception was likely influenced by this culture.
Although altering the myths themselves may seem disrespectful to the gods, who cares, those gods are no longer here anyway.
Seeing Bazett continue wolfing down her food, Luo Wei smiled and then told her to eat slowly, that there was more if she wasn't full, and that they could have a proper chat after she finished eating.
Although Bazett didn't reveal any special information since waking up, Rowe could deduce some things from her behavior.
First of all, Bazett doesn't recognize himself.
Yes, they don't recognize themselves at all, and may not even know their own names.
The fact that an elite working in London doesn't know the chairman of the London Magic Academy speaks volumes.
No wonder Rin Tohsaka, Luvia said that her whereabouts have always been incredibly mysterious and that she hasn't shown herself for many years, which is why she was so surprised when she saw him.
Luo Wei had some doubts about this, but he was still somewhat surprised to see that Bazett, the rising star of the law and political science department, did not recognize him and probably had not even checked the photo.
It seems the secrecy in London is very well maintained.
Based on the current situation, I'm afraid my position as honorary chairman has long been dispensable.
Thinking of this, a smile couldn't help but appear on Luo Wei's lips.
Although others might see this as a sign of being sidelined and having his power usurped, he felt more relieved than anything else.
The Gemstone Elder is not here, and neither am I.
The Magic Association will unite and work together to seek development.
The Church even used the magicians' power to wipe out the Dead Apostles in one fell swoop, forever preventing them from coveting the position of the Throne of Primates, eliminating a major threat, and even resolving the issue of the Crimson Moon.
It's important to understand that this wasn't achieved through individual effort, nor did it rely on any deity or anything like that; it was simply a miracle accomplished by humanity as a whole.
In the past, this would probably have been unimaginable for humans.
Such a miracle, accomplished by humankind, undoubtedly greatly boosted human morale and increased confidence in the future.
Today, it can be said that magicians across the entire planet have achieved an unprecedented level of unity.
Furthermore, having sensed Aiwass's assistance to this world, the Restraining Force was unable to control it. Similarly, this world would not lose its potential for progress, perfectly achieving its ideal form.
Although humanity remains weak today, it is undeniably making continuous progress and is living in an era of rapid development. Perhaps, given enough time, given further development, even extreme challenges like the ORT in South America or other desperate situations will be overcome.
Therefore, it's best if he doesn't need to be the chairman.
Thinking this, in a particularly good mood, Lowe once again brought over a few more pieces of bread for Bazett, who was starving. Bazett was even more touched and quickly ate a few more pieces of toast to fill her recently tormented stomach. At this moment, the clothes Lowe had asked the waiter to mend and wash were also returned.
When Bazett saw that her tattered clothes had been transformed into something brand new, her eyes lit up slightly, and her gaze towards Rowe was filled with gratitude.
Afterwards, Luo Wei very consciously left the room, telling her to change her clothes back before talking to him.
It was obvious from the beginning that he had been wearing the hotel pajamas, something Bazett had never been able to get used to.
"It feels familiar."
Inside the room, after changing back into his own clothes and seeing that all the original holes had been filled, Bazett couldn't help but smile.
Although this outfit wasn't an expensive formal gown, it was one of her everyday clothes. She wore this black suit both in daily life and in battle. She did have some spare clothes, but they had all been stolen. It was a huge help that Luo Wei had repaired this outfit for her.
At the same time, while feeling joyful, Bazett couldn't help but feel somewhat out of control and had a headache.
After all, she owed a great debt of gratitude for this action.
Unlike most unscrupulous magicians, she was an anomaly among magicians.
Although Bazett doesn't consider herself to be the sentimental or overly compassionate type—after all, as the designated agent of the seal, the amount of blood on her hands is unimaginable to ordinary people—she still has her own principles.
Don't owe anyone a favor.
Kindness must be repaid, and grudges must be avenged.
This is the standard of the Celtic descendants.
Since the other party helped her, she felt she had to repay the favor.
Thinking this, Bazett increased his speed even further.
Shortly after, Bazett emerged from the room, looking sharp and radiating the air of a forensic science elite. Her appearance was a stark contrast to her previous disheveled state; she had regained the demeanor befitting a forensic science professional. She quickly expressed her sincerest gratitude to Luo Wei and promised to repay his money.
Luo Wei simply nodded in response, not caring about the amount of money spent.
Then they began to subtly inquire about Bazett's previous occupation and how he had fallen to such an absurd state, since Bazett's demeanor made it impossible for him to be a homeless person.
Upon hearing this question, Bazett seemed to recall some terrible memory, took a deep breath, and looked on the verge of tears.
What she experienced could be described as the malice of the world.
If she could, she would even like to use magic to seal away this memory completely, never to think of it again, let alone talk about it. But since it was her benefactor who asked, she certainly wouldn't hide anything.
However, considering that he couldn't let ordinary people like Rowe come into contact with a world that didn't belong to him, Bazett decided to keep some things from him for the time being.
Rowe then listened to Bazett's ordeal with a speechless expression.
Firstly, she was from a large company in London and was in Fuyuki City on a business trip, taking care of some errands along the way. However, the company was extremely stingy and actually wanted her to pay for her own transportation and expenses upfront.
And unfortunately, she encountered a triple trap at the airport upon arriving in Fuyuki City: a staged accident, a pickpocket, and a fight, forcing her to pay a hefty fine. She ended up with her suitcase stolen, all her money spent on fines, and now she has nothing left.
She had been living in the mountains and under bridges for a while, posting flyers because she couldn't do well in the service industry and it was the only short-term job she could find. Meeting Luo Wei was just an accident. She didn't even remember where she was posting flyers; she was just thinking about finishing quickly. She didn't expect to faint from hunger halfway through, which is why Luo Wei saw her make such a big joke.
After listening to her story, Luo Wei knew that there were many modified elements involved.
For example, she described the Department of Law and Politics as a certain unscrupulous large corporation, and her participation in the Holy Grail War as a business trip. Her identity changed from the designated agent of the seal to an employee of a large company.
However, these are all understandable things.
The magic world maintains a strict code of secrecy regarding the secular world. Although the mystical has seen a resurgence in recent years, this code has not been easily lifted in order to prevent its weakening again; on the contrary, it has become increasingly stringent. Therefore, as the representative of the Law and Politics Department, Bazett naturally has to strictly adhere to it. Moreover, she feels that discussing topics like magicians and the mystical with ordinary people would likely be seen as madness, which would be very inappropriate.
She didn't want to scare Luo Wei, this rare kind-hearted person.
After hearing her explanation, Luo Wei was certain that Bazett was indeed a simpleton, and couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration for her.
This spirit of adhering to the rules is truly rare.
If it were any other magician, they would have long since abandoned all formalities in this situation. Hint magic, family magic, and all sorts of other techniques are a complete game-changer for the secular world, with countless ways to make money. Perhaps only a representative like Bazett, who has the rule-abiding nature ingrained in his bones, could persist in this way.
Luo Wei admires this.
If all magicians in the world could do this, many tragedies could actually be avoided, but that's just wishful thinking.
After listening to her story, I learned about her experiences.
Lovi also gained an understanding of Bazett's character in his own world.
He is a good person.
He's also a bit of a goofball.
It's easy to fool, and equally fair.
He is undoubtedly a natural-born proxy.
If they were an opponent, they would indeed be a formidable opponent.
Having learned this information, Luo Wei felt that this exchange was sufficient.
“Although your story sounds sad, your spirit is commendable.” After thinking for a moment, Rowe took an envelope out of his pocket and handed it to Bazett, saying, “I hope this can help you for now.”
"This is……?!"
Bazett's eyes widened slightly upon seeing the envelope.
Because the envelope was not sealed, Bazett immediately saw the thick stack of money inside.
So she knew perfectly well that it was full of banknotes.
Even Bazett was clearly taken aback by Rowe's behavior and the sheer amount of money he spent. She hadn't expected that Rowe, who had just kindly saved her, would now give her, a complete stranger, so much money.
"Could it be?"
It reminds me of certain soap opera plots.
Bazett's eyes widened slightly, and then his cheeks flushed unconsciously.
"No, no... I can't take it... How could I do something like this... We can't be together..."
Bazette was about to refuse Rowe's kindness, but before she could finish speaking, Rowe interrupted her.
"Do you want to faint in the street?" he retorted.
"I……"
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