My mother's love song

...I feel like I've done something bad.

Rhodes sighed: "Okay, okay, I get it. Let's talk about it after this incident is over."

After giving Luvia his address in Tokyo, Rhodes finally got rid of her entanglement.

Just when he thought he was free, Luvia pinched his sleeve again.

"Please stay."

"what happened again?"

"My...my maid has been captured by the demons. I am going to look for her now. Can I come with you?"

Luvia told a lie which wasn't entirely a lie.

……

……

……

Light hovers in the darkness.

It shines like a dancing group of fireflies and flickers like jumping paper flowers.

Many channels are concentrated in one place, and as a result of slightly different inflows of magic power, they repel each other and glow.

This is one of the several magic intersection points in the middle layer of the Albion Great Magic Circuit.

It's like the sea there.

Because the corals are so densely packed that they almost fill the entire level.

No, of course it wasn't an ordinary coral. It was supposed to live in the pure sea, and it was neither a mineral nor an animal, but now it was breathing in the rich magic of Albion, blooming with a variety of colors.

These are the lives that parasitize the dead dragons.

The remains of a dragon that died on the way to the fairyland, carrying too many things, turned into a maze.

For example, whether it is the magic power possessed by being a dragon or this rare phase between reality and the fairyland, it is all the pure, lost atmosphere of the Age of Gods.

Therefore, Albion, which is a self-contained entity that concentrates everything, has completed an independent evolution that is completely different from any other spiritual land.

Therefore, strange phenomena such as invisible magic light explosions can only appear here.

It is no exaggeration to say that it is the greatest resource that the Clock Tower is proud of, along with the Atlas Institute and the Wandering Sea, which are known as the three major magic associations.

Therefore, there is no completely stable place in this maze.

Now, strange molecules have been mixed into that node.

The lion is roaring.

To be precise, it is a fantasy species that is very similar to a lion.

The twin heads of a lion, the wings of a vulture, and the huge claws dripping with sticky venom, this monster does not exist on earth in any legend and should only live in the Tomb of the Souls, Albion.

And facing off against the monsters that do not exist on the surface of the earth are three magicians from modern times.

"Do the miners in the Clock Tower usually fight monsters like this?"

Atram covered his ears and made a panicked sound.

There is magic in the roar of a lion. Since ancient times, the roar of wild beasts has been considered a mysterious manifestation in various regions.

Even if he was a magus with excellent bloodline, he would most likely lose consciousness and become food for the two-headed lion if he were to be roared at to this extent.

But before that, Aozaki Touko elegantly drew an arc of light with her fingers and launched a defensive technique.

At the same time, Kenneth pulled out a flask from his suit's inner pocket, and the running mercury flew toward the lion.

The Moon Spirit Marrow transformed into a flying knife, chopping off both heads of the roaring lion and knocking them to the ground.

"As expected of El-Melloi, is your use of the Moon Spirit Fluid stronger than before?"

Orange said with a smile and Kenneth snorted in displeasure.

"How can I stand still? I can't lose to the young people."

"Oh. The young person you mean is Miss Lenise?"

"Do you know her?" Kenneth frowned.

Being targeted by Aozaki Touko is not a good thing.

Ever since she was defeated by her own sister, this woman has become increasingly elusive.

There have even been some very scary rumors recently, such as Aozaki Touko is now...

"I did some research because of my employer. Haha, this is my topic. I have never met Miss Lanis. El-Melloi, can't I tell that you are a sister-con?"

Orange ended the topic and the three of them continued to move deeper into the tomb.

Faker put away the sword that was forged in Macedonia long ago and looked back.

"We're almost at our destination, right?" Atram asked.

Orange shrugged his shoulders and observed his surroundings calmly.

"We are still about halfway to our destination."

"Even though I haven't counted the number of levels, I can still make a judgment. Your estimate and mine are roughly the same." Kenneth said.

In the air that was as humid as the sea, the three of them took steps in silence.

"……Long time no see, everyone."

A voice sounded, and the red-haired magician stood in front of the three people.

The person with his back to them was the instigator of this incident.

"Dr. Hartress."

Kenneth stared at his back and ordered the Moon Spirit Marrow Fluid to enter the enemy search mode.

If the Master is here, it means the Servant must be nearby!

"If you're looking for Faker, I'm sorry to disappoint you." The magician said with his back to them, "They are not here now. That is a place I cannot enter."

Kenneth looked at Aozaki Touko, and she nodded in agreement.

"The Minister of Modern Magical Science, Dr. Hatteras. I speak in the name of the Lord of Mineral Science... No, I speak in the name of the Clock Tower."

Kenneth said, "I am arresting you here on suspicion of terrorism and treason against the Clock Tower."

"I'm sorry, but I have no intention of surrendering myself." Hartress turned and faced Kenneth.

"Then don't blame me for being violent."

Kenneth said this with his hands behind his back and turned to look at Orange and Atram.

"You two go to the deepest part. I'll take care of this guy."

"Is it okay to leave you alone? Don't you need help?" Orange smiled.

"I am the monarch of the Clock Tower. How can an outsider like you, who was designated by the seal, get involved in the internal affairs of the Magic Association?"

Kenneth scolded, and drove Orange and Atram deeper into the maze.

Chapter 522: Hero Saves Beauty Season

Streets of London.

Luvia enthusiastically wrapped her arms around Rhodes's and pressed her body against him with a happy look on her face.

They looked more like a young couple shopping than heading to the lair of a great devil who was trying to destroy the world.

Perhaps it was the retribution for Rhodes' rude treatment of the ancestors of the Edelfelt family in the past. After 120 years, this retribution finally came back to bite Rhodes.

Unable to find a reason to refuse, Rhode could only take Luvia and Rita with him to the mining city.

Luvia stared at his profile, and started chatting with an obsessed expression: "Lord Rhodes, do you usually have any favorite dishes?"

"Ah, well... Chinese and Italian food, they're more to my taste."

"Does Lord Rhodes like Italian food?"

Luvia covered her mouth with her small hands wrapped in high-quality white silk gloves and spoke in surprise.

"Ah, this must be fate! Lord Rhodes and I are connected by fate. If you ask me why, it's because I like Mediterranean cuisine very much."

Then, the Finnish lady began to talk about her travel notes of visiting high-end restaurants in Italy.

The cherry-colored girl's lips moved up and down, continuously throwing out a string of unfamiliar words that Rhodes could not understand.

Sorry, miss, my favorite restaurants are Saizeriya and Pizza Hut, and at most the tomato macaroni made by my mom.

Rhodes nodded in agreement with a wry smile, while thinking of a way to escape.

I have to find a way to get rid of her before I meet Coronzon and the others.

Rhodes couldn't imagine what kind of terrifying expressions Beta and Gamma would show if they appeared in front of him with the 13-year-old JC's arms around them.

I'm afraid that the last bit of my dignity will be gone.

Here, Luvia said happily: "And the custard there is also very delicious! If there is a chance, please come and taste it with me, Lord Rhodes!"

"Oh, sure, Qian. Let's go after this incident is over." Rhodes said perfunctorily.

Hearing his reply, Luvia's eyes widened, her expression dazed and her voice trembling as she said, "Lord, Lord Rhodes, can I regard this invitation as your acceptance of my proposal?..."

"Why did you come to this conclusion? It's not true at all."

"Well……"

Luvia was not discouraged, but smiled and pulled Rhodes' arm deeper into her arms.

"Lord Rhodes, where is our destination?"

Luvia asked curiously as she found herself getting further and further away from the university town.

"The mining city of Magisfia, ah, it's very dangerous over there. It's okay if you don't want to go, I'll take you back..."

"Even if it's the scorching bottom of Naraku, I will go with you as long as Lord Rhodes is with me!"

Luvia clenched her fists and spoke as if she was announcing to the whole world.

The sense of presence that burst out from the girl made Rhodes' shoulders tremble.

Luvia's serious demeanor reminded him of the time when he and Mrs. Tosaka were having an affair in their daughter's room and were discovered by Rin.

"Y-Really... I will ensure your safety."

"Hehe... Thank you, Lord Rhodes. I am so happy."

Luvia narrowed her eyes and rested her head on Rhodes' shoulder.

The boy sighed helplessly: I'm so tired...

Along the way, Rhodes prayed not to run into anyone he knew, but he never expected that he would meet the person he least wanted to meet.

"Lord Rhodes, Miss Luvia, why are you two here?"

A calm and familiar voice called out to them.

London is worthy of being called the Jerusalem of steampunk culture. You can even see the Terminator T-1000 in the shape of a maid on the roadside. It's so punk.

Lanis's autonomous puppet maid, Moon Spirit Marrow Trimmawu, walked towards Rhodes and Luvia.

Rhodes had met her once when he first came to London, so this mercury doll knew him.

As for how she knew Luvia, Rhode had no idea.

"Are you two on a date?" The mercury maid asked in an emotionless tone, "If so, I think I'm here at the wrong time..."

"That's right, it's El-Melloi's latest work. You have good taste! Lord Rod and I are on a date!"

Facing the happy-looking Finnish lady, Rhodes was powerless to refute.

Luvia was surprised and asked, "Huh? Do you know the maid of the El-Melloi family? So you also know Miss Lanis?"

“…things are getting troublesome.”

Rhodes muttered quietly.

Trimmau turned to Luvia and said, "Miss Luvia, this Lord Rod is a distinguished guest of Lord El-Melloi."