Shape Moon, The Road to the Magician

Clock Tower, Lord of the Ore Division—Kenneth Elmeroy Archipelud was already a well-known prodigy in the magic world when he was a teenager. At the same time, even among all the current demonic families, his family belongs to a long-standing high-ranking inheritance family.

With his abundant resources and extremely high talent, Kenneth became the Lord of the Clock Tower in his twenties, taking charge of and operating the Ore Division (Kishua). Along with Bartholomew, Ulphis, Animusfia and other families, they belong to the demonic aristocratic camp.

Similarly, when Xia Yuan became Kenneth's disciple, he was naturally assigned to this camp.

In fact, it makes no difference even if Xia Yuan is now a member of the El-Melloi family. The inheritance between magicians is deeper than he expected.

After all, the road to the source depends on the continuous inheritance among magicians.

"Long time no see, Xia Yuan, it’s really a joy to see you safe and sound."Seeing Xia Yuan appearing in front of him again after three months, Kenneth was the first to say

"That night when I saw you using a gem sword to pry open the hole of the Holy Grail and disappear completely, I thought you were dead. However, luckily you, like Weber's poor student, were resurrected because of the power of the Holy Grail."

Kenneth didn't know the real reason for Xia Yuan's resurrection, but he just attributed it to the miracle performed by the Holy Grail. In his opinion, the Holy Grail resurrected many people that night, and it was normal for Xia Yuan to be resurrected as a result.

"You did a good job this time, and your courage and talent have been proven. You make me proud, my disciple."

Kenneth patted Xia Yuan on the shoulder and expressed his praise without hesitation.

At the end of the Holy Grail War, whether it was Xia Yuan's courage to risk his life and rush into the hole of the Holy Grail on his behalf, or the ending he changed. It is no exaggeration to say that he single-handedly avoided the huge crisis of mysterious leakage and turmoil in the magic world.

Although no one except the heroic spirits present and him knew about his bravery, in his opinion, this kind of courage was revealed. Xia Yuan can fully bear the level of praise.

After experiencing this Holy Grail War together, Kenneth is more and more satisfied with this new disciple.

Isn't this much better than that El-Melloi II?

"Thank you for your praise, Mr. Kenneth. I didn't do anything extraordinary. Even if I don't do what I did that day, you will definitely do better."

Facing Kenneth's praise, Xia Yuan just kept smiling and remained humble. He did not feel complacent because of his own changes and the praise of others.

Even though he is a magician, he has mastered the magic path in a few months. He is still just a novice on this endless road. Adhering to the attitude of those who master, Kenneth has rich knowledge of magic and is still the best teacher for him.

"……"

Kenneth did not answer Xia Yuan's words.

Because he knew very well that it would be difficult for him to do better what happened that day.

Just like the wish you made.

Giving up the all-powerful wishing machine at your fingertips and choosing to resurrect all the dead is an act that can even be described as stupid, but the hidden courage and consciousness behind it are equally immeasurable.

Noble or stupid? He didn't know, but Kenneth didn't press for the answer.

According to the rules of the Holy Grail War, Xia Yuan was the final winner of that Holy Grail War, and it was his wish to use the Holy Grail.

"Closer to home, Mr. Kenneth. Thank you very much for inviting me to study at the Clock Tower"

"Huh, such a small thing is not enough to explain anything. You must remember that you are now the disciple of Kenneth El-Melloi Archipelud, and your identity is also that of a demonic noble who bears the name of the El-Melloi family. Coming to the Clock Tower to study is natural."

"Moreover……"Kenneth snorted coldly, looked at him seriously and continued.

"Xia Yuan, you have extremely high magic talents, coupled with the long-standing magic imprint of the Matong family, as the first generation magician, your future is limitless. Such a talent for magic cannot be left to waste in a poor country like the Far East. In the following time, I will train you well and fully stimulate your talents."

"Boy, my teachings are very strict, so be prepared."

As Kenneth said, Xia Yuan's magic qualifications and talents are not inferior to those of the heirs of the magic family that have been passed down for more than five generations.

Moreover, Xia Yuan has reached this level as the first generation magician. As long as his If the bloodline continues to be passed on, it is simply unimaginable how far it will go.

Faced with this situation, he will never let go easily, either for his love for talent or for the development of the El-Melloi family, so he decided to bring Xia Yuan here. He went to the Clock Tower to study, tied him to his side and slowly trained him, trapping him in a master-disciple relationship, slowly absorbing his talents into the El-Melloi School, and absorbing his blood into the family. Open up an excellent tributary to make the family's development more prosperous.

However, he did not directly propose it, because it requires a natural process, and blindly forcing it will only have the opposite effect. Besides, Xia Yuan also saved his own life. Guidance is the best way

"Come on, I've asked Lenis to help you arrange everything you need for school. You just need to go to my office to find her."

"Next, I will take you to the Personnel Department to apply for the Clock Tower's admission files. You follow me."

The reason why Lenis was asked to do it instead of Weber, who was more familiar with the process, was obvious to everyone.

Kenneth wanted to let them have more contact, so as to bring Lenis and Xia Yuan together, and one day absorb Xia Yuan into the family. Another reason is that

Webber Wilster is still busy with the additional topics that Kenneth has added to him and the materials that need to be purchased.

Since the end of the Holy Grail War, Kenneth has been very worried about Webber. His views changed.

After personal contact and observation, he had to admit that this idiot who he had not paid much attention to did have some special abilities.

So he gave Weber a test. As long as he could pass the test he gave, he would be successful. Acknowledging this idiot and letting him join the El-Melloi School, he was given the opportunity to prove his rubbish paper.

The result was that Weber did not disappoint him in these three months, passing every test he gave. The accuracy of the completion made him realize that this boy did have extraordinary academic talents.

Adhering to the principle of making the best use of everything, under Kenneth's special promotion, Weber became a teaching assistant in the El-Melloi classroom to share his responsibilities.

From then on, Kenneth's work became much more leisurely, while Webber was on the road to death from overwork, and began to share his burden every night.

He has to wait for Kenneth to take over 40% of the academic tasks, and he has to face Kenneth's review at all times.

This is the day when he can completely take over Kenneth's academic research, that is, when he inherits the El-Melloi classroom and is fully recognized by Kenneth.

The genius will end.

It can be said that there is a long way to go, and it can even be said to be far away, but it is by no means impossible. Compared with before, at least there is hope and the opportunity to prove oneself is grasped. With this rare opportunity, Weber Wilster buried his head and continued to suffer.

"Speaking of which, Mr. Kenneth, does the Clock Tower also have a holiday?"

Kenneth replied:"Since it is a school, of course there will be"

"So is today a holiday?"

"Um? Why do you ask?"

Xia Yuan glanced around. In the huge academy, there was still no sign of any students in either the square or the corridor.

"Because I haven’t seen a single student moving around since I entered the clock tower. Even if there is class, it is impossible for all students to attend class at the same time. That's unusual, isn't it?"

"With keen observation skills, it seems that you also discovered that something is not quite right. But it's true as you said. Usually there are teachers and students here who say hello to me, but today I didn't see anyone."

Kenneth glanced at the empty corridors and courtyards, and said with the same doubt.

"But I checked along the way and found that the patrol familiars and defensive barriers in the clock tower were still functioning normally without any signs of damage or modification. This is really strange."

"What happened?"

Kenneth looked around doubtfully, feeling equally puzzled. This was the first time he had seen such a strange situation.

Buzzing - at the same time, a certain colored gemstone hanging around Xia Yuan's neck began to vibrate slightly and emit a crystal sound. Light, this strange feeling, he probably knew what was going on.

"Alas... that's probably who came looking for me."Xia Yuanshao���Sighed, then looked at Kenneth

"What's wrong?"

Kenneth looked at Xia Yuan who suddenly stopped walking strangely.

"No, it's nothing. It's just that Mr. Kenneth will trouble you later."

"What's the trouble?"Kenneth didn't understand what he was talking about.

Xia Yuan didn't explain too much and just followed Kenneth into the clock tower headquarters.

The moment the two entered the door, the dense crowd and the quiet atmosphere around them made Kenneth's His face froze suddenly because he saw several monarchs standing in front of them, including the Zoology, Celestial, and Creation families, and even his father-in-law, the Lord of the Spiritual Family, all appeared here and stood in a row. When Kenneth walked in with Xia Yuan, he didn't say anything, and still stood there seriously waiting beside a tall and tough old man in front of him.

Kenneth understood at this moment as he followed their gaze. What was going on with this weird situation?

He was also shocked. The second magic user who had always been invisible, the pinnacle of the magic, the Grand Marshal of the Magic, the Gem Man - Kishua Zelrich ·Xubain Ogu actually came to the clock tower and entered it openly.

No wonder it was so quiet today.

Who dared to walk around freely when the second magician arrived? All the students were dispersed in advance by the monarchs. The only people present at the scene were the senior officials of the Clock Tower or the monarchs. Even they did not dare to show any disrespect in front of the second magician. It could even be said that they did not even dare to be disrespectful, just like students facing a serious teacher.

A trace of cold sweat broke out on Kenneth's forehead. He was more panicked than other monarchs.

The events that happened some time ago made him both respected and afraid of Gemstone. He should have died.

Xia Yuan had already told him that the gem sword exploded when he collided with the Holy Grail Hole, which made him feel even more chilled. It was now difficult to return the gem sword lent to him. , he was very worried that the gem man would come to settle the score with him. The value of the sword was something he could never afford even if he sold everything.

"Hello……"

Seeing the body of Gem Wengda walking towards him, Kenneth's nervous speech became less fluent.

Unexpectedly, Gemstone Weng ignored Kenneth who was struggling in his heart and just looked down at him. Then he walked in front of Xia Yuan as if nothing had happened, then stretched out his palm and asked

"Boy, where is my magic costume?"

Sure enough...are you here to settle accounts?

Kenneth was even more worried.

"Sorry, Second Magician, your sword has exploded and is still in pieces. Some of the remaining fragments were given away by me, leaving only this core."

Xia Yuan sighed in his heart, raised his hand and took off the gem necklace hanging around his neck, and handed it to the gem man's hand.

"It's broken……"The gem man blew his beard and stared at him unkindly:"Hmph, boy, how are you going to compensate me?"

"Sorry, Gem-Senpai���I don't have anything I can give you as compensation."

Xia Yuan was neither humble nor arrogant, and was not frightened by Bao Shiweng's aura.

"So, you’re not going to compensate me?"

"No, it's not. I just have no way to compensate you. If there is anything I can make up for, just ask for it."

Hearing these words, a flash of light flashed in Gemstone Weng's eyes, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

"That's best. Then let me think about how to make you make up for it."

Obviously what he is waiting for is Xia Yuan's words.

What is going on?

Seeing Xia Yuan talking to Gemstone Weng, it can even be said that they are communicating with the same status, Kenneth's face is twitching.

Zell Richie came here to ask for magic ceremonials. He knew that

Xia Yuan had already reported to him on the phone that the gem sword was broken, and most of them were involved in the magic flow of the Holy Grail explosion. , and couldn't find it.

Although he was furious when he heard this, he knew that there was nothing he could do about it. The collision of the two magic flows between the slits was beyond Xia Yuan's control. The power that erupted when the two methods collided was simply unimaginable. He originally planned to wait until Gemstone Weng came to his door, then apologize in person, but why did Gemstone Weng go directly over him and find Xia Yuan, and the two of them could communicate at the same height?

It was as if they had known each other for a long time.

It was not only Kenneth who was shocked, but the monarchs around him were also shocked by the identity of the young man brought by Kenneth. Qing Qi is so familiar with each other.

The way they get along is like that between a junior and an elder, without any barriers or status differences.

"Let's do this. If you do five things for me, the matter of you breaking the gem sword will be wiped out.

I will also give you some extra compensation. How about this condition?"

Xia Yuan looked at the five fingers that Gemstone Weng stretched out in front of his eyes, shook his head slightly, then raised two fingers and replied

"Too many, can do two things"

"Hehe, you have a beautiful idea, you brat."

The gem man sneered, and his fingers turned into four,"Four things, there is no room for negotiation."

"Two things, love or not, otherwise I won’t return it, be careful, I’ll just run away with the bucket."

"Four things, I still insist on this condition. Even if you run in there, I can catch you out."

"Just one thing, if you can, go in and catch her. Don’t forget who else is inside. See which side she will stand on?"

"The fox pretends to be the tiger's power, right? You brat, what's the point of hiding behind others?"The jeweled man was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, and finally gave in.

"Then do three things and then bargain. Be careful that I fall out with you, a brat."

"make a deal."

After some fierce bargaining, the two finally set the price within a range acceptable to each other. This bargaining method, which was like a vegetable market, made everyone around them dumbfounded.

"Cunning brat."

The gem man's face turned red and he blew his beard, showing that he was still a little dissatisfied with the price of the gem sword.

"There's nothing cunning about it. You were the one who opened the mouth first, old man."

"Let's do it to each other, you brats."

The two looked at each other, neither giving in to the other.

Their identities and connections meant that there was nothing to be cautious about between them.

"Let’s stop this topic here."

After confirming the price, Gemstone Man took a look at Xia Yuan, and then said:"Although you have successfully become one of us, you should be very clear that the amount of knowledge you currently have is not enough to explain what you are doing now. The size of the force"

"It is even said that the real power you can exert now is far less than the output of that girl Aozaki Aoko. When you master the next stage, I will come to you again."

After saying that, he was ready to leave directly.

"Wait a mininute."Xia Yuan stopped the gem man who was about to leave.

"What's the matter, brat, do you have anything else to do?"

"Well, as you said, there are indeed many parts that I cannot understand and clarify, and I want to get answers from you."

"Oh? Do you want to trouble me now?"

"A master is a teacher. You are a senior after all. There are some things that only you can answer for me."

"Then ask quickly, I have to rush back to study the transformation system of Magical Girl Version 3.0"

"……"

This old pervert.

Xia Yuan was speechless, and in his heart he felt even more disgusted with Lao Buxiu, who still liked magical girls at his age.

But he still had to ask what should be asked. He glanced at the surrounding monarchs who were still watching, and the meaning was self-evident.

"You still have to find a quiet place, right? You brat, you really have a lot to ask for. In this case, let’s follow."The gem man raised his hand to open a dimensional rift and walked in first.

"Sorry, Teacher Kenneth.

I have something to go out with Zelrich beforehand, and I will explain it clearly to you when I come back."

Before leaving, Xia Yuan did not forget to meet Kenneth who was already shocked and numb.

"you me him……"

Kenneth wanted to ask something, but because there were so many things he wanted to ask, the words were stuck in his mouth for a while, and he didn’t know where to start.

"Brat, why don't you come?"

"Here it comes."

Xia Yuan nodded, followed quickly, and penetrated the space rift.

The two figures disappeared as the space-time rift closed, leaving only the confused people on the spot. Soon they exploded.

"Who is that young man? You can actually have such a conversation with Sir Zelrich"

"Three things, that is, three commissions. Sir Zelrich also said that the boy was the same existence as him. What was he referring to?"

"The ancestor of the Dead Apostles? Or... a magician?!"

This idea came to mind, and the eyes of the monarchs were even more incredible.

Finally, they turned their heads at the same time and looked at Kenneth, who was also in shock.

"Ore Division Lord, you brought the young man in just now. Do you know who he is?"

Seeing these powerful monarchs who had always been at odds with each other asking themselves questions at the same time, Kenneth wanted to reply to them loudly:"You ask me, how do I know?"

However, out of noble etiquette, he still wanted to maintain El-Melloi's steady aristocratic temperament, and replied calmly:"That's my new disciple... I guess?"

"disciple? perhaps?"

"I don’t know the specific situation, so I’d better wait until they come out to ask if there’s anything else. Sorry, everyone, I still have a lot of things to deal with, so I'll excuse you now."

After saying that, Kenneth's pace became fast and he left here without looking back.

Now he finally understood what Xia Yuan said before he came in,"I'll bother you later.""What exactly does it mean?

That brat really gave himself a scare.

However, what he and you are curious about is, what secret is Xia Yuan hiding?

What happened to him in the Holy Grail during the last period of time?

Like other monarchs, he is almost crazy with curiosity.

But Xia Yuan has followed Gemstone Weng into the rift of the dimension, and he can only ask about these things until he comes out.