Type-Moon, the Path of a Magician

Tono Akiha nodded quickly in response.

"Then I'm welcome."

After being trapped in the Millennium City for such a long time, Elquet was busy chasing after Luoya after coming out. Having not eaten such exquisite pastries for a long time, he quickly immersed himself in it.

Although the burgers that Beo took her to eat were also delicious, the pastries carefully prepared by the professional pastry chef of the Toono family were obviously more delicious than the burgers.

So with the host's permission, Elquet began to sweep away everything in his path.

With Elquet's efforts, the cakes on the table were visibly reduced. Although he ate very quickly, the way Elquet ate did not give people any rude feeling, and even looked a little cute...

For some reason, when he saw Elquet fully immersed in enjoying the pastries, his calm expression was in stark contrast to the person chasing him earlier, Toono Shiki felt even more uncomfortable.

He couldn't help but think: The difference between this blonde woman's performance before and after is too big, does she have a split personality?

And this one... is even more unfathomable.

Toono Shiki turned his gaze towards Xia Yuan.

At first, I thought I had met a mysterious good man and wanted to seek help from him, but after some contact, I found out that he was the leader.

Not only did he take away his knife, but he also pinned him down on the bench. It was not until the end that he realized that he had chatted with the big boss behind the scenes for such a long time.

After following along the way, anyone with a discerning eye could see that in terms of the dominant position between the two, Elquet obeyed Xia Yuan.

So I am really unlucky. I just got rid of the blonde woman, but the next moment I ran into her boss.

"What's wrong, Tono-kun. Is there something weird on my face?"

Noticing the gaze from Tono Shiki, Xia Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "If there is anything, you can tell me directly."

"No, no, I just..."

He didn't know how to answer this question.

I can't say that I was just looking at you.

"I'm sorry, I've never been out of this country before, so I'm just curious about the people from the Clock Tower."

Toono Akiha spoke up in time to help Toono Shiki, who was speaking incoherently, out of the predicament. Then she continued to pretend to be calm, looked at Xia Yuan and asked with a smile.

"Mr. Xia Yuan, you just said that my brother had offended Miss Elquet before."

"Yes, Brother Tono Shiki did have some unpleasantness with Elquet."

Xia Yuan nodded.

"Then... I wonder how my brother offended Mr. Yuan and Miss Elquet before? If possible, the Tono family is willing to apologize on behalf of my brother and give you two satisfactory compensation."

"Did you offend us in any way...?"

Hearing what Toono Akiha said, Xia Yuan smiled, then glanced at Toono Shiki, who was sitting opposite him pretending to be calm, and joked.

"So that's how it is. Although Miss Qiuye is young, her bearing and mind are enough to be the head of a family. She is indeed a natural leader."

"On the contrary, Tohno Shiki seems a little immature. At this point, he still refuses to confess the truth? This is not what a man should do. But you are also lucky."

As he spoke, Xia Yuan did not forget to praise Tono Akiha.

"Ms. Akiba, it's really enviable that Brother Tono Shiki has a sister as smart and capable as you."

If she heard others praising her like this under normal circumstances, Tono Akiha might feel happy, but in front of a monster whose true colors she couldn't see, she dared not relax at all.

Still answering cautiously: "You are too kind. I am just fulfilling my duties as a younger sister and head of the family."

"No, I have always been very good at judging people, so you don't have to be modest. But..."

Xia Yuan tapped the table with his fingers, his eyes suddenly focused, and a powerful magical aura emanated from all around, and the atmosphere in the whole room suddenly became depressing.

He said in a deep voice: "Ms. Qiuye, you just said that you can give corresponding compensation, but do you know the extent of what your brother has done?"

The magical power and momentum that was emanating from it frightened Toono Akiha so much that his hair stood on end. Toono Shiki also felt this fatal feeling as if he was being stared at by death.

To put it bluntly, her life was in the other person's hands.

He can easily release this level of magic power, and he also has such a terrifying aura, is this guy really still human? !

Overwhelmed by this terrifying aura, Tono Akiha's brows were tightly knitted together, but she still didn't dare to act rashly. She could only bite the bullet and reply politely.

"I'm sorry, I really don't know how my brother offended your companion. If possible, please tell me clearly."

"Speak frankly... Of course."

Xia Yuan said: "If I tell you that your brother, Brother Tono Shiki, killed my companion. How should you repay the price of this life, Miss Qiuye?"

Dead silence...

Complete silence.

Finally, with Xia Yuan's last words, the already depressing atmosphere was completely broken.

Toono Akiha's fingers trembled slightly, and with a "crack", the delicate porcelain in her hand fell to the ground due to being too shocked and shattered instantly.

She looked at Xia Yuan in disbelief, her eyes trembling, and couldn't help shouting loudly.

"This is impossible! How could my brother kill someone?!"

"..."

Xia Yuan didn't say anything, just looked at her calmly.

She immediately realized her own impoliteness, but under great pressure and the qualities she had cultivated since childhood, she quickly suppressed her anger.

He corrected his attitude and said: "I'm sorry, I can guarantee that my brother is definitely not a bad person. He can't kill anyone. Mr. Xia Yuan, I believe there must be some misunderstanding here..."

"How could he kill someone?! I was still trying to ask when he pinned me to the ground and cut me into pieces!"

After hearing these words of excuse, Elquet, who had been cut into pieces by Toono Shiki 17 times, could not help himself and even put back the unfinished cake in his hand. He immediately wanted to stand up and argue with Toono Akiha.

"Calm down, Elquet, and listen to Miss Qiuye first."

Xia Yuan held her shoulders and motioned for her to sit down first.

"But!!"

Elquet wanted to say something, but was suppressed by Xia Yuan's palm. Feeling the pressure on her shoulder, she did not struggle, but sat down. He could only glare at her with a vicious look.

Humph! You've saved your life, Tono Akiha.

"Calm down, Elquet. Impulsiveness will only cause trouble. Don't worry, the grudges will be settled. Just leave the rest to me."

Patting Elquet's angry head, Xia Yuan shook his head helplessly. Then he looked at Tono Akiba who was equally agitated, and said calmly.

"Okay, I understand your desire to protect your brother, but please stay calm, Miss Qiuye."

"And the same goes for Elquet. Don't cause trouble on other people's territory. Violence won't solve the problem."

After calming down both parties, Xia Yuan put forward his own suggestions.

"Since debate alone cannot convince the other party, why don't we listen to what the person involved, Brother Tono Shiki, has to say, and then we can make a judgment, how about that?"

"I listen to Yuan."

Elquet agreed decisively.

"I don't have any objection either."

Of course, Toono Akiha would have no objection to Xia Yuan's proposal. After all, she knew her brother very well. Toono Shiki would never do something that would hurt others at will, so she believed that there must be a misunderstanding.

only……

"Qiuye, I..."

Toono Shiki, who was protected by Toono Akiha at the side, let out a trembling voice.

"elder brother?"

Attracted by the voice, Toono Akiha glanced at Toono Shiki who had been sitting upright next to him.

Tono Akiha, who was originally arguing with Elquet, couldn't help but have a bad feeling in her heart after seeing Tono Shiki's expression.

No, it can't be...

Xia Yuan stared at Tohno Shiki and spoke in a kind tone.

"Brother Tono Shiki, could you please describe what happened that day?"

"Yes...I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Toono Shiki looked at Xia Yuan and lowered his head in shame.

At this point, things are clear.

"Look, do you still have anything to argue about? The murderer has already admitted it."

Arquette cheered and declared victory.

"In that case, do you have anything else to argue, Ms. Akiba?"

Xia Yuan's expression remained calm.

Hearing Toono Shiki's confession, Toono Akiha felt a shock in his heart, as if the sky had fallen. His face suddenly turned pale and looked painful. His slender body lost balance and he fell onto the chair behind him.

"This...this is impossible."

Chapter 128: Reversal of Impulse and Wu Jing's Blood

The moment Toono Shiki admitted his crime, it was as if the sky had fallen for Toono Akiha, who had believed in her brother deeply.

Because of the sudden pressure and shock, he fell directly onto his seat.

Seeing this scene, the two maids around wanted to support the young lady, but found it was too late.

"Be careful."

A gentle voice came to my ears, and for some reason a strange wind suddenly rose in the spacious reception room, just like the wind that lifted up Toono Shiki in the park, gently lifting up Toono Akiha's delicate body.

"Akiba!"

"Miss!" ×2

Seeing that his sister was fine, Toono Shiki didn't care about anything else. He quickly stood up and rushed to Toono Akiha's side, holding her in his arms. The two maids also rushed to their side.

Seeing this scene in front of him, Xia Yuan did not say anything. He put his hand on his chin and organized his words to ask.

"Don't get too excited, Miss Qiuye. Your brother knows more about the crimes you have committed."

"Don't worry, I won't wrongly accuse him, and I certainly won't allow anyone to cover up for him. You should take responsibility for the mistakes you made yourself."

"...Yes, it's all my fault. Please don't hurt Qiuye and everyone else. If you really want to punish me, please punish me alone."

"Master Shiki!"

Faced with the unfathomable Xia Yuan and Elquet beside him who left a deep impression on him, Toono Shiki was no longer silent. After handing Toono Akiha in his arms to Amber, he stood up decisively, looked into her eyes and said firmly.

At this moment, he was ready to die.

Not bad, at least he is a responsible young man, or the male protagonist in the Type-Moon world has not let him down yet. This will and responsibility are enough to make Xia Yuan look at him with admiration.

So he lowered his eyes and said with a hint of amusement: "Are you saying that I have to take it all by myself?"

"That's right. Since it was my fault, I must pay for it myself."

"What will you pay me back with? Your life?"

Xia Yuan's eyes narrowed and he spoke sinisterly.

Toono Shiki swallowed, and although he was afraid of death, he did not back down when he thought of his family.

"...Okay, please don't hurt Qiu Ye. I am willing to pay you back with my life."

Tono Akiha wanted to stop him: "Brother, don't!!"

This made Elquet look at him with a new respect.

Even though they were extremely scared, they still made such a choice. This is what's interesting about human beings.

However, what Xia Yuan wanted was not his life.

Although he is interested in the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, he is not compatible with it because of their incompatibility. His own fighting style is not compatible with the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, so even if he obtains it, it will not bring much improvement.

Besides, he would never use Elquet's pain to satisfy his own selfish desires.

But having talked about this, my goal has been achieved.

"Don't worry, I said I wouldn't take your life. It's not in your nature to do such a thing, otherwise I would have killed you the first time I saw you."

After hearing Xia Yuan's words, Tono Shiki was stunned for a moment, and then he found that the terrifying threat that was coming towards him had really disappeared.