Unfortunately, this so-called other woman was someone they couldn't afford to offend, so they could only transfer their dissatisfaction to Reines.
Phrases like "How come you can't even steal a man?" and "Go and take that man home right now" kept nagging in Reines's ear, causing her to start complaining to Quinn. In response to these complaints, Quinn offered a solution that left Gawain, who was still living in the El-Melloi household as Kenneth's bodyguard, completely bewildered.
Chapter 176
"Why don't you move in too?"
Thus, under Gawain's watchful eye, Reines moved into Quinn's villa, successfully silencing the rumors circulating within the Archizorti family.
Having witnessed Quinn's every move after returning from Fuyuki City, Gawain felt extremely conflicted as he looked at the increasing number of women in his father's house. He didn't know how to evaluate Quinn's whimsical ideas. As the eldest son, he had a duty to remind Quinn to be chaste. However, a few days later, when visitors from Fuyuki City also appeared at the Europa mansion, Gawain smiled with relief when he saw the girl who looked ninety percent like his mother.
Sure enough, there wasn't a single normal person in my family; both my father and mother were extraordinary individuals.
Having fully grasped his family situation, Gawain fell silent, simply enjoying the beauty of modern life and putting the Britannia affair behind him. After all, what did his parents' conflict have to do with him, a mere child?
As for Quinn, who had collected the whole family bucket, he didn't have any thoughts about the women who moved into his villa one after another. Not to mention Arcueid, who was currently preoccupied with having fun, the others were all women who would land him in jail if he even touched them. What thoughts could he possibly have about a little girl?
At this moment, Quinn had only one thought in his mind.
It's time to graduate, take the civil service exam, end my student life at Type-Moon, and step into adult society.
Chapter 169 The Ten-Year Itch (Just kidding)
The dull bell rang precisely at noon, and the students in El-Melloi classroom spontaneously cheered as class ended, causing the man on the podium to show a look of stomach pain.
Looking at the group of problem children in the classroom, he felt like cursing, but when his gaze fell on a student in the last few rows in the corner of the classroom who was obviously too young to be in the classroom, he suppressed his most basic thoughts and simply waved his hand to indicate that get out of class was over.
Having received the teacher's permission, these young college students, unable to contain their desires, rushed out of the classroom like dogs let loose. In just a moment, the huge El-Mello classroom was left with only a good student sitting in the back row and the man still standing in front of the podium, looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Professor Weber, would you like some stomach medicine?"
With silky silver hair cascading down to her waist, and an elegant demeanor, this girl, who always gave off the impression of a model student, thoughtfully uttered some hurtful words to the teacher on the podium.
"No need, I always keep this on hand." Weber skillfully pulled a bottle of medicine from his suit pocket, popped a few pills into his mouth, and only then did the distorted expression on his face ease a little. "Aren't you in a hurry to go back? I heard from Professor Kenneth a few days ago that you're now in charge of the Europa family's meals. It must be hard work to feed so many people, Emiya."
Weber's words, which were somewhat sarcastic and ironic, did not elicit the same expression from the girl.
The girl named Shiro Emiya, recalling her time in London, just smiled shyly, "It was just cooking for Mr. Europa. Compared to how he took care of me, it was nothing."
Waver was speechless and could only watch as the student who had come to audit the class left the El-Melloi classroom. He then collapsed onto the podium, muttering Quinn's name in his mind and marveling at the other's unreasonable, bewitching charm that seemed to be able to seduce any intellectual being. But this was something that Shiro Emiya, who had just left the classroom, was unaware of.
From the moment she stepped out of the classroom, the girl began to think about the meals served at Europa's house that day.
Shiro Emiya, 16 years old, is an active female high school student who attends the Clock Tower's Spellcasting Classroom. She has no bad habits, enjoys helping others, and is considered a model student by her teachers and classmates. She is also the heir to the renowned "Fairy Magic" within the Clock Tower and the most prized disciple of the newly promoted Color Rank Magician, Queen Europa.
After Quinn "restored" Fairy Magic, Shiro Emiya became one of only two people in the Clock Tower to have mastered it. It was obvious to everyone that this girl was the one who had grasped the essence of Quinn's teachings the most among his many students. Therefore, many people believed that she would become the magic heir of the Europa family in the future, a promising newcomer just like Quinn was back then.
But more than the labels imposed on her by outsiders, Shiro Emiya cared more about her other identity—the cook of the Europa family.
Yes, compared to the praise from outsiders, what Shiro Emiya cared more about was how to make delicious food that would satisfy the members of the Europa family. The reason was simple: this girl had lived in the Europa family for ten years, and she had spent far more time in London than in Fuyuki City. She had long regarded the Europa family as her second home, and the people living in it were another group of "family."
The thought of having to cook for his family, lest one of his True Ancestors complain about being hungry and start bothering his respected teacher, made Shiro Emiya quicken his pace as he left the Clock Tower.
As soon as she stepped out of the clock tower, she saw a familiar figure standing under the blazing summer sun beside the Europa family's black sedan on the driveway. Upon seeing this, she immediately ran up to him and asked, "Mr. Gawain, what are you doing here?"
“It was Father… Quinn who sent me to pick you up. He has something important to discuss with you today, so you probably won’t have much free time.”
As he spoke, Gawain skillfully opened the back door for the girl in front of him who looked almost exactly like his mother. After living in the modern world for ten years, this eldest son of Quinn had long been accustomed to modern life and no longer had the habits of the ancients in his every move. If his identity were not already an open secret in the Clock Tower, probably no one would have thought that he was a member of the ancient Knights of the Round Table.
"So, what's the meal at home today..." Shiro Emiya's culinary instincts kicked in.
"Someone else will do it."
Oh no, my own kitchen is in danger.
Upon hearing this, Shiro Emiya's heart skipped a beat. She had a premonition that her family would most likely have to order takeout today. Based on her experience living in London for the past ten years, unless she was in the kitchen, the one who would be in the kitchen was some True Ancestor whose age was unknown, but whose personality was like that of a child. And given Arcueid's cooking skills...
If the food in the kitchen doesn't explode, then it's a success.
She silently apologized to her childhood friends, then got into the luxury car and started sending warnings to the family members she was closest to on her phone.
Emiya: Sakura, don't go home, there's a trap.
cherry:?
Looking at the question mark on his phone from his best friend, Shiro turned off the screen with a look of pity, and put his phone on silent to block the crazy calls that were about to come.
Alas, this is all I can do. If I don't offer enough sacrifices to the True Ancestor, the Europa family's kitchen will be occupied by terrifying monsters for the next two weeks, and everyone will have to endure inhuman torture. For a better future, Gray, Rin, and Miss Reines, please forgive this despicable person.
With the phone ringing continuously, about ten minutes later, the car finally stopped at a high-end restaurant in London. Ignoring the crazy harassment from Rin Tohsaka on his phone, he got out of the car without any joy or sorrow and saw a window seat in the restaurant through the large floor-to-ceiling windows.
The young man was sitting inside. When Shiro's gaze swept over him, he looked up and met her eyes, then waved to her.
Shiro Emiya didn't dare linger. He immediately walked into the restaurant and stood in the seat in front of the other person. At the same time, he glanced at the other person's phone on the table. As expected, the phone, which was also set to silent and was vibrating wildly, was a call from Reines.
"Was today's homework easy? Did Weber deliberately make things difficult for you?"
The man remained calm, as if he hadn't seen his phone ringing.
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He inquired about Shiro's school life that day.
"Professor Weber still misses you so much, Mr. Europa. He keeps complaining that it's been hard to see you since you were assigned to a color position. There are so many things he wants to say to you in person."
No matter how gentle the young man's attitude was, Shiro Emiya was unwilling to reveal any impropriety in front of him. She didn't sit down directly, but instead replied respectfully. After all, the man before her was, aside from Kiritsugu Emiya, who had rescued her from the aftermath of the Holy Grail War and adopted her as his daughter, her second most revered "father," and...
Quinn Europa, the most famous color magician of our time, known as the "Legendary Master of Counterfeits," is a figure who could be promoted to Grand rank at any time within the Clock Tower, possesses the "red" color classification that would make a certain legendary puppeteer jealous.
"Don't always be so cautious. You're a good girl who has learned my magic. Sit down." Quinn smiled and gestured for Emiya Haku to sit down. After the girl in front of him was comforted and settled down, she no longer had any of the demeanor of a magician. Only then did he nod in satisfaction. "That's more like it. We're family. Family members should forget about the opinions of outsiders."
"This isn't something that can be changed in a short time..." Shiro Emiya whispered.
“Let’s take it slow. We’ve known each other for ten years now. Speaking of which, are you still holding onto that dream?”
"Yes, I still want to be a partner of justice."
When the topic turned to dreams, Shiro finally revealed the innocent look that a girl her age should have. And looking at that face that looked exactly like Morgan as she said such things, Quinn pinched his chin and his smile widened.
"Oh, okay? Then can I give you a chance? Are you ready to go on a 'honeymoon' with me?"
Upon hearing those incredibly ambiguous words, Shiro Emiya, lost in her own dreams, was struck dumb. She stared in astonishment at Quinn before her. In that instant, Shiro felt a chill that seemed to plunge her into an abyss spread down her spine.
ah? me?
Chapter 170 It turns out I was a person with connections
Her gaze shifted, her face flushed slightly, and Shiro's expression clearly revealed that the girl was not at peace.
Looking at that face that was exactly like Morgan's, but which revealed a dark complexion that Morgan would almost never show, Quinn's wicked sense of humor was satisfied. He then pushed the aperitif tea on the table toward his student. "Don't misunderstand, I mean, I've been away from London for a while, and you know about the Chaldea, the organization that safeguards human rights, right?"
"You...know people inside Chaldea?"
Upon hearing this, Shiro immediately snapped out of her daze, realizing the meaning behind Quinn's words and understanding that the other party was going to promote her. However, the ambiguous wording from before still left her with extremely complicated feelings. She couldn't say whether she felt relieved or somewhat regretful.
But no matter what, she was clear about one thing.
This is the closest I've ever had to realize my dream.
Chaldea, the organization that safeguards human history, is a research institute and observatory that brings together researchers from all fields, including magic and science, to ensure the long and resilient continuation of human history. It can be said that as long as one joins this organization, Shiro Emiya can become a true "partner of justice" and fight to protect others.
However, Chaldea's recruitment criteria are extremely stringent, and only those with extraordinary talents can enter. Shiro Emiya doesn't consider himself to be a particularly talented person, at least not within the Europa family. Not to mention Arcueid, who is feared by the Clock Tower and is usually unreliable, even Gray, who is least proficient in magic, is a special talent with the identity of the Guardian of the Holy Lance.
In contrast, Shiro Emiya truly felt that she was just an ordinary cook. In her mind, the recruitment threshold of an organization like Chaldea with such a grand goal must be astonishing. If she simply applied for an interview, she would probably be rejected.
But if Quinn were to introduce him, his chances of joining would be much greater.
After all, his teacher was a Color Rank Magician, which was second only to the Grand Rank in the Mage Association's hierarchy. In fact, although Color Rank was nominally second, the Grand Rank in the Mage Association's ranking was more like the ninth dan in Japanese Kendo, a symbolic honorary title.
In other words, the Color Rank is already the actual pinnacle. Even the twelve monarchs of the Clock Tower might not be able to reach the Grand Rank in their entire lives. However, according to some rumors, the head of a certain magic family related to Einzbern seems to be trying to use political means to obtain the Grand Rank.
However, these idle rumors were impossible for Shiro Emiya, who had lived in the Clock Tower for ten years. After all, no matter how corrupt the Clock Tower Monarchical Council was, it would not allow such a serious academic evaluation as the Grand Rank Assessment to be mixed with dirty political struggles.
However, things are different when it comes to non-academic matters. Chaldea is an organization that might concede due to political struggles. After all, Chaldea's director, Animusphia, is of the same rank as Quinn, and as for his status as the Celestial Sovereign...
This is even less worth mentioning. Miss Reines, who was waiting for her to eat the meal she cooked at the Europa house, was none other than "El-Melloi II," who became the head of the El-Melloi family after Kenneth's abdication.
Thinking that she might realize her dream at any time, Shiro swallowed hard, nervously waiting for Quinn's answer. When Quinn saw her cautious yet eager demeanor, he realized that he had never discussed Chaldea with anyone other than Reines.
Quinn was somewhat amused and exasperated. In the past ten years, he had a lot to deal with, and helping the El-Melloi family pay off their debts alone took up most of his time.
When Kenneth participated in the Holy Grail War and sought the glory of the victor, he didn't just bring Gawain with him. Rather, it was precisely because the Holy Grail War could summon Gawain that he became even more concerned. To ensure his victory, the items Kenneth brought to Fuyuki City were incredibly valuable, essentially bringing the Holy Grail with him into the Holy Grail War.
If he had won, this wouldn't have mattered, but he lost, and everything he brought to Fuyuki City was gone, plus the cost of repairing the magic crest...
In the original story, the El-Melloi family only went bankrupt, rather than having their property confiscated, which already demonstrated their considerable wealth. However, with Quinn's involvement, the El-Melloi family's debt situation is much better than in the original story. Even so, it is still an astronomical debt. Fortunately, Quinn is not only skilled in fairy magic but also a craftsman from the Age of Gods, and has seen many ancient treasures.
Relying on his memory of the treasures he had seen in the simulation, Quinn found the quickest solution to pay off the El-Melloi family's debts—selling fakes.
To be more precise, they create counterfeits of legendary items such as Atalanta's bow and arrow, Hercules' lion skin, Perseus' scythe-shaped sword, and King Arthur's sword of choice, and then use these as the basis to make magical costumes specifically for sale to wealthy but culturally rich magical families.
Because his skills were so exquisite that even magic could hardly replicate them, the Clock Tower even classified this technique as an alternative form of alchemy derived from fairy magic.
It wasn't until Quinn deliberately created a doll that was almost indistinguishable from a normal human using the same techniques he employed to create Jupiter during the magician's ranking assessment that the old woman who had once taught Aozaki Touko realized the true value of the technology Quinn used.
Quinn's color ranking also stemmed from this, however, compared to Aozaki Touko, who was sent to the sealing list by her teacher, Quinn, backed by the El-Melloi family and possessing sufficient power, naturally could not...
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He will suffer the same treatment as Aozaki Touko again.
On the contrary, his counterfeit business expanded further, extending into truly wealthy and powerful magic families. After all, there has never been a saying that counterfeits cannot defeat genuine products, especially since the originals of the counterfeits Quinn created had long been lost to history. His counterfeits could actually sell for far higher prices than the genuine articles.
Relying on this method, Quinn paid off the debt that Webber could hardly repay in his entire life in the original work in just ten years. He was even able to invest a portion of his income in other projects, such as the manufacture of lunar spirit computers. However, because of this, he did spend time with his family, but it was more like "passing by his home three times without entering".
Fortunately, the girls living in the Europa family understand Quinn. Everyone knows what Quinn has been busy with all these years, especially Reines, who knows how to cover for Quinn and take care of the others. Of course, it's hard to say how much of this care is genuine.
Reflecting on his busy past ten years, Quinn looked at Shiro Emiya, who was still unaware of the depth of his background and treated him as just an ordinary student, and said with some helplessness, "Is it possible that I am one of the founders of the Humanity Protection Organization?"
"Huh? Miss Reines has never mentioned this before?" Shiro Emiya looked at Quinn in astonishment.
"Because she doesn't think much of this project. Rather, not many magicians are optimistic about the existence of the Human Order Protection Agency. But that's not the point. The point is that the construction of Chaldea has been initially completed. Monarch Animusphia informed me yesterday that an experiment will be held soon to try to contact an independent world that we previously observed. He needs suitable candidates to be experimenters. I have a few spots available. You should understand what I mean."
"Of course, I want to go with you. I want to be the guardian of humanity!"
Ten years later, Shirou Emiya was overjoyed to finally realize that he was a top-tier relative. For the first time, he felt that Kiritsugu Emiya's decision to send him to the Europa family was truly a stroke of genius.
Seeing the excited Shiro Emiya, Quinn felt a sense of relief. He had been preparing for this day for ten years, and now he finally had the chance to make amends for his immature behavior back then.
Britannia, it is time to welcome your Emperor.
Chapter 171 The "Grand Designation" module has been installed.
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