My mother's love song

But now was different from then. Rhode could feel that she was not observing him with the eyes of a disciple, but more...

Scathach stared at Rhodes for a long while, then raised her eyes slightly, lifted her long hair and smiled, "... passed.

Rod, I believe you will be a qualified father."

"So why do I need your approval?"

Although Rhode was somewhat happy, he still looked dissatisfied and muttered, "It's not you who gave birth to my child, don't be so self-indulgent, BBA."

"……hehe."

Scathach snorted in disbelief.

“That, that!”

Gray sensed the tension between them and forcibly changed the subject: "Has Lord Rhodes already chosen a name for the child?"

"Ah, just call me Lily."

"Lily... Lily... the pure white lily... is really wonderful."

Gray murmured the word longingly.

Although this was the name decided by Altria, Rhodes was actually very satisfied with it. After all, his problematic daughter, whom he had been thinking about for ten thousand years, was named after "Narcissus".

Rhode explained with some pride: "Gray, did you know that the name Lily was actually the name King Arthur used when he was 15 years old and went on an adventure to train knights in Britain with Merry and Knight Kay."

"Eh? There's actually such a thing! I had no idea..."

Gray clasped her hands together, placed her palms on her plump chest, and murmured, "The mother gave her daughter the name she used when she was young... It's really romantic."

"Yeah, yeah. I think so too... eh?"

Rhodes remembered something at this time.

He frowned and turned to look at the purple-haired woman next to him.

Scathach who calls herself "Usaha".

Rhodes: "..."

Scathach held her chin with one hand and gave him a beautiful smile: "What's wrong, Rhodes?"

"You seemed to say you had a dream this morning?"

"So what?"

Rhodes asked: "What kind of dream is that?"

"Ha ha……"

Scathach elegantly placed a finger in front of her lips and smiled seductively.

"secret."

Chapter 507: The beginning of a tangled relationship

The name Clock Tower has two meanings.

One, needless to say, is a large organization that serves as the headquarters of the magic world, the center of the Magic Association.

In more than 95% of cases, the parent company [Magic Association] is used as an alias for the subsidiary company [Clock Tower].

Magicians from all over the world gather here and study magic day and night, while also working hard to bring down other factions and compete for power and obtain budgets.

The organization's structure is complex and strange, and it can't be said to be united, but their magic research is indeed the most advanced in the world.

The other refers to the highest institution of learning located in London, which houses the first subject's overall foundation, Mistyr, as well as five large classrooms and more than seventy small classrooms.

This building, with many students coming and going, is known externally as an old university.

That being said, the view from afar is of course carefully designed with both magical and psychological barriers to prevent passers-by from accidentally getting too close.

However, once inside the school building, the types of concerns were different.

Although it looks similar to any other prestigious university at first glance, it is common to encounter scenes of demon beasts or elemental magic wreaking havoc if you slightly change your destination.

In particular, the Great Labyrinth, which is still being excavated deep underground in search of mysterious debris and remains of fantasy species, is so dangerous that even high-ranking magus may not be able to return if they enter it carelessly.

The first department, General Foundation, is based in the University of London, and the other eleven departments are independent university towns, scattered like satellites in the suburbs of London.

In addition, there is the Law and Politics Department, which is led by Barthelmero and does not conduct academic research, but is responsible for managing all matters of the Clock Tower.

The Secret Corpse Anatomy Bureau is responsible for the development and mining of the Albion Tomb, which is the cornerstone of the Clock Tower. It can be said to be the first productive force of the Association.

The headquarters is located in the deepest part of the tomb, the oldest classroom that even the Law Department cannot interfere with. The issuing agency of the seal order is [Secret Ritual Arbitration Bureau Observatory Karion].

The last place is the gathering place of the Clock Tower fighters, the [Seal Designated Execution Bureau].

The above is the general outline of Academy City Clock Tower.

At this moment, the girl was strolling in the university town that taught all basic sciences.

Compared with the streets of the other eleven subjects, the overall basic subjects are obviously much more magnificent and luxurious.

It goes without saying that the classrooms are spacious and bright, and the lecturers' offices are as spacious as an average hotel suite.

Every piece of furniture, even the students' chairs, placed on campus are high-quality products that exude the aura of a time-honored brand.

But even so, the girl walking in the top institution of learning still feels like she stands out.

Her graceful beauty with her Roman curly blonde hair tied up with a blue ribbon easily reminds people of an ancient noble daughter.

But the pride that emanated from her body, which was as pure as gold, proved that the girl was by no means just a vase used to decorate the family name.

Although there are many talented people in the Clock Tower, it is not easy to find such a girl.

Luviazelita Edelfeldt, the heiress to a famous jewel family from Finland, was touring the Clock Tower alone.

The reason why she, who was not a student, was strolling around the campus alone was not because of the association's neglect.

It was because the guide arranged by the Clock Tower was too nagging and meddling in everything that Luvia had left her companion Sakura Matou and slipped out on her own.

"Hello, I would like to ask a question..."

A voice came from behind, and Luvia stopped when she heard it.

Turning her head, she saw a black-haired girl about her age standing in front of her.

Her neat appearance still looks childish, but she exudes a special kind of confidence.

The girl was wearing a red dress and a black skirt, and her legs were long and slender.

It is not common to meet girls of Luvia's age in the Clock Tower. After all, most magician families would choose to let their children finish high school before joining the association.

So she's here for a visit too?

Soon, Luvia's guess was confirmed.

The oriental-looking girl with black twin ponytails, Toosaka Rin, said, "Excuse me. I'm actually here to visit this school and would like to ask how to get to the library."

"I see, you are here to visit the basic science department, right? It seems like you are the same as me."

"Eh? Are you here to visit too?" Lin asked in surprise.

Luvia nodded: "That's right. So I can't answer your question because this is my first day here too."

"Really? Okay...thank you."

Toosaka Rin bowed slightly, then turned and left.

Just then, Luvia called her and said, "If it's convenient, why don't we go shopping together?"

"……May I?"

"Of course. We both came to visit the Clock Tower, so it's fate that we got to know each other. And you look like you're the same age as me."

Luvia said, "Or is it inconvenient for you? If so, I am being rude."

Lin said happily, "No, that's not the case at all. I will accept your kindness without hesitation.

Fufu...It's just my intuition, but when I first saw you, I felt that we could get along well. "

Hearing this, Luvia touched her golden curls and raised her voice: “Are you like this too?

In fact, I have similar feelings. We will get along very well.

It's just a first impression, but it's a well-founded prediction about people who do magic."

Rin shook her head and complimented, "How could that be? It's not prediction, it's foresight. Your intuition is amazing."

And...I can sense that your intuition has not been wrong so far, right?"

Luvia stroked her face and smiled: "Ah. Is this... your intuition?"

"Yeah. If we admit that we all feel the same way, it's not surprising. Because, I also..."

"Good instincts, huh?"

Luvia said: "...Huhu. Hey, your sixth sense is correct.

As for me, I have never made a mistake in judging someone, even when I met him for the first time."

Rin and Luvia were like friends who had known each other for years, chatting naturally while walking around the campus.

"So...what do you think? What kind of person am I in your eyes?" Rin asked.

Luvia looked at Rin out of the corner of her eye and said, "Although he's not easy to deal with, he's a respectable opponent... something like that.

Um... excuse me for guessing, are you Chinese?"

Lin raised an eyebrow, a little surprised: "Why do you think I'm Chinese?"

I haven't eaten mapo tofu or Chinese food cooked by my mother since I left Fuyuki.

Luvia said: "By footwork and the movement of the center of gravity. In the past, I have learned from a master like this.

Of course, he is a famous artist from my country. "

"I see."

Toosaka Rin said: "Unfortunately, I guessed wrong. I am Japanese, but not a pure-blooded Japanese. I have a quarter of foreign blood."

"…Japanese?"

Luvia's expression flashed with hesitation. He was actually Japanese? What a coincidence...

But she immediately regained her elegance and grace like a flower: "Ah, there will be unexpected results. We can take this opportunity to deepen our friendship. Maybe it's God's will.

Please advise me. My home country is Finland, which is much closer to the UK than you.

Japan is a remote place, right? You didn't come here alone?"

Lin said: "My mother is still in her homeland. This time, I will take advantage of the summer vacation to...my..."

The girl was stuck on how to explain her relationship with Rhodes to others.

Mom's lover? Are you kidding me...

New dad? No way!

"Well, my brother brought me to London."

"elder brother?"

Luvia looked puzzled.

It's not strange for a brother to take his sister to visit the school, but it's different for a magician.

A magic seal can usually only be inherited by one person.

The successor is limited to one person, and in this case, even a prominent mage family will not teach magic to anyone other than that one successor.

If my brother is a student of the Clock Tower, then there is no need for my sister to study here.

Therefore, it was normal for Luvia to feel strange about what Rin said.

The clever Rin apparently also noticed the loophole in the lie.

"Well, even though he's called my older brother, he's actually about the same age as me... so he's a twin!"

Lin stuck out her tongue: Now she finally understood what it meant to tell more lies in order to cover up a lie.

Hearing this, Luvia lowered her eyes slightly.

"Twins... huh? It seems like we are destined to be together."