As soon as he got off the car, a driver walked up to Astarte.
He took off his hat and saluted, and said: "Are you Miss Astarte? Welcome to your presence. Lord Bailon has asked me to come and pick you up. Please get in the car."
The car is a carriage, not a sedan.
As a typical famous magic family, Izeruma has always stayed away from high-tech products.
Cars are one of them.
Li Xiang found it quite novel.
He had never been in a carriage very often.
After he got into the car, Astarte lifted up her skirt elegantly and followed him into the car.
The groom looked at Li Xiang with some doubts.
He thought he was Astarte's servant.
Li Xiang rarely wore formal clothes today.
Because I was attending a banquet.
Clothes that are too casual will look out of place.
Astarte wore an off-shoulder black evening gown.
The pattern is a gradient starry sky, which, combined with her exquisite appearance, gives people a dreamy and mysterious feeling.
Li Xiang couldn't help but glance at her and quickly turned to the carriage.
Silently thinking that there is no woman in my heart, I draw my sword to the God of Nature.
The carriage is quite stable while driving, and there is almost no vibration.
This is obviously not just about the skill of the groom.
Li Xiang has been studying in the Clock Tower for so long, and with the blessing of the magic wand and the Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart, he is already quite proficient in magic.
"It's floating magic."
"Junior brother, at this moment, are you still studying magic?"
Astati looked at him and smiled, "Very diligent."
Li Xiang always thought this sentence sounded strange.
What else could I do if I didn't study magic?
"Well, I joined Clock Tower late and my foundation is relatively poor. Only by being more diligent can I shorten the distance."
Li Xiang explained.
"No wonder junior brother has made such rapid progress."
Astati held her chin with one hand and changed her voice, "But it's not good to just study all the time. If you have time, you should play around and relax."
"Senior sister is right."
Li Xiang echoed.
In his previous life, he was actually quite good at studying.
Just get through it.
But magic is easy to learn and can strengthen oneself, so Li Xiang naturally became addicted to it.
It would be nice if learning in the previous life was so easy.
"Then come with me to Norway in a few days."
Astarte said with a slightly raised corner of his mouth.
"ah?"
Li Xiang was stunned by this sudden turn of events.
What to do in Norway? See the forest?
He was a little confused at this time.
Does Astati have a crush on him?
Apart from being handsome, I don't have anything special. At most, I have a decent talent.
But his senior sister has a mysterious identity and powerful strength, which makes no sense.
"It's to perform a mission."
Astarte explained, "The Death Apostle you captured last time has confessed. He was forced to come to London under the control of his superior Death Apostle Rubare."
"I see."
Li Xiang nodded.
Sure enough, I was overthinking it.
"Rubale, known as the Death of the Lake, lurks in Norway. He is over five hundred years old and is an actually powerful vampire."
Astarte frowned and said, "According to the records of the Chorus, he drank nearly five thousand people. If you include the humans who were infected by him and became vampires, the number will be several times higher."
When Li Xiang heard this amount, his expression froze.
For both public and private purposes, this son must not be kept.
Li Xiang thinks that he is not a good person, but he has a bottom line.
He couldn't do it by killing innocent people indiscriminately.
Once you encounter it, you have to eliminate the harm for the people.
"Why did he send his Death Apostles to London? And he was discovered so easily by us. If he wanted to suck human blood or transform his subordinates, wouldn't it be better to go to another city? As the center of the Magic Association, London is undoubtedly a dragon's den."
Li Xiang asked thoughtfully, "Why do I feel like this is a trap? It deliberately led us there."
"Junior brother, you are indeed a smart man."
Astarte nodded and said, "This is indeed a trap. The captured Dead Apostles were specially sent to our door when they arrived in London."
"Now that you know why...?"
"Lorelai's personality dictates that she will only be interested if there are dangers and traps."
Astarte chuckled lightly and said, "Besides, Rubare has had dealings with the Chorus for a long time. We almost eliminated him a few years ago."
"years ago?"
The quick thinking brought by Li Xiang's Qiqiao exquisite heart made him subconsciously ask, "Senior sister, you should have been in your teens a few years ago, right?"
This is too suspicious.
Can you hunt down Death Apostles as a teenager?
"Has anyone ever told you not to ask girls about their age?"
Astarte glared at him.
But there was nothing angry about his expression.
More like anger.
Li Xiang did not dare to dwell on the issue of age anymore, and quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Sister, please continue, I shouldn't interrupt."
"The relationship between the Dead Apostles is extremely bad. The 27 Dead Apostles seem to be superior, but they are the target of all the Dead Apostles. Every Dead Apostle wants to replace them. Rubare is no exception. He is targeting death.
The tenth vacant seat among the twenty-seven disciples."
Astarte paused, then suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Do you know how the original tenth ancestor died?"
"How did you die?"
Li Xiang asked as he got off the donkey along the slope.
"The True Ancestor was originally immortal, but there are always special abilities in this world, such as the Demonic Eye of Direct Death. The highest-level Demonic Eye can connect to the source that magicians dream of, and can see the thread of death and death of all things.
The dead center is simply the greatest nemesis of the True Ancestors."
Astarte showed a recalling expression and said, "The tenth ancestor died at the hands of an ordinary neon high school student. I remember that his name was Tono Shiki, and he was Aozaki Aoko's apprentice."
Neon high school students are indeed the most dangerous existence.
Li Xiang said nothing and continued to listen.
"Rubare was madly sucking human blood in order to improve his strength so that he could take the position of the tenth ancestor, but we soon discovered that the chanting team surrounded his castle."
Astarte sighed and said, "The plan that was supposed to be foolproof was caught first. And it's not just one person. Counting the three parties of the Chorus, I don't know what this guy did and offended so many people."
people."
"Three parties, how did he survive?"
"Not sure."
Astati shook her head and said, "Lorelai asked us to wait for her outside. She entered alone, but met the 18th Ancestor of the Twenty-Seven Dead Apostles, Sion Hans.
Zu, the two fought equally, but Rubare was killed."
This was the first time Li Xiang heard such a story.
In his previous life, he learned about Xingyue from TV dramas and games.
And Yue Ji is more like a stepmother.
The reason is that fgo is too popular and profitable.
Well, he was not talking about the half-dead bgo that his uncle represented.
There is a saying that every penny spent on FGO will be converted into a handful of soil on Yue Ji's grave.
"My strength was limited at that time, so I didn't find them."
Astarte said calmly, "If it were now, it wouldn't be so easy for them to escape."
So domineering.
Li Xiang looked at her and felt that she was getting more and more beautiful.
Beauty is in the bones, not the skin.
There is no doubt that Astarte is a first-rate beauty with both momentum and appearance.
Li Xiang said silently again, women will only affect the speed of my sword draw.
Cut, cut, cut!
"Miss Astarte, you have arrived at the Izeruma family."
The carriage stopped, the coachman lifted the curtain and said respectfully.
As for Li Xiang, he was directly ignored.
Because the invitation letter from the Izeruma family only had Astarte's name on it, not his.
After all, he is just a nobody.
Astarte comes from a famous magic family and is the vice-captain of the choir.
Regardless of identity or strength, no one dares to ignore it.
Li got out of the car and saw a huge lake in front of him.
It's morning at this time, and with the faint mist, it's like a fairyland.
In addition, two four-story towers stand on the lakeside on the left and right sides.
"In the distance is the Tower of the Sun, and in the distance is the Tower of the Moon."
Astati said, "The sun and moon represent the magic tricks of the Izeruma family. This is very common. Many magic families have stars as their core magic tricks, especially those of the astronomy department."
"The venue is the Tower of the Moon. I wish you both a great time."
After the groom finished speaking, he returned to the carriage, but as soon as he took two steps, he turned into a toy.
I actually took a wrong look.
Li Xiang couldn't help but marvel: "As expected of a famous magic sect in the Creation Department, this kind of magic is really interesting."
"The control magic of the Creation Department is unique. Otherwise, Aozaki Yuko would not be the first-ranked puppet master."
Astarte commented casually, "But his fighting ability is average."
"Because the magicians in the Creation Department are dedicated to art, not fighting. Dolls, sculptures, sand paintings and all kinds of beauty are what we pursue."
A middle-aged man with a beard in his forties or fifties appeared.
He was wearing a scarlet suit and was using a cane.
"Miss Astarte, welcome to your arrival."
"Your Excellency Bailon, you're welcome."
Astarte responded, his expression quite calm.
Bailon didn't care about her attitude, pointed to the door and said: "You two, please come in. The banquet has already begun, and I have to wait for the next guest."
Li Xiang originally wanted to say hello to him, but was pulled away by Astarte and there was no chance.
The hall is extremely gorgeous and full of solemn brilliance, creating an unearthly feeling.
"Is it magic again?"
Li Xiang looked around.
The creative subject is indeed different in style from other subjects.
Soon, he noticed an orchestra playing music.
Not a human, but a doll.
Almost all magicians who have the ability to create exquisite dolls come from the creative sciences.
Li Xiang even saw the pride on their expressions.
It's as if they are not acting according to magic, but out of their own will.
"Junior brother."
After Astati handed him a glass of wine, he said, "Let me introduce them to you."
Li Xiang sat next to her, nodding along the direction of her finger.
Izeruma belongs to the democratic faction, so most of you present are from the democratic faction.
The rest are from neutral factions, and only about 10% come from famous magic families of the aristocratic faction.
Everyone seemed harmonious on the surface, but soon a quarrel broke out between the young and energetic magician.
"The existence of the new generation will only bring shame to the noble magician. A shallow bloodline cannot gain a foothold in the Clock Tower."
"Still dreaming of being a noble? The Clock Tower can be as powerful as it is now because of the rising new magicians!"
"You think you want to prove your status after taking a few sips of soup? The Clock Tower was originally created for the nobility!"
Li Xiang shook his head.
Nurturing arguments.
In the modern age of mysterious decline, the ultimate winner belongs to the new generation.
There is no way, who let Weber be the protagonist?
His El-Melloi classroom was the center of a new generation.
Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will come.
Li Xiang noticed the newly arrived Lenis and Gray.
The two little girls were particularly conspicuous at the banquet.
In addition, there is Lenise's mercury maid.
Li Xiangduo glanced twice at this magic gift originally called Moon Spirit Essence Liquid.
I have to say, Weber is really outrageous.
Transform the moon spirit marrow liquid into a maid with independent consciousness.
Astarte suddenly waved to the two of them.
When Lenis saw her, her face changed slightly, and she felt reluctant, but she still walked in front of them.
"My cute little devil, long time no see."
Astarte smiled and pinched her cheeks with both hands.
Lenis, on the other hand, looked helpless.
Li Xiang was slightly startled.
Who is the time traveler?
Senior sister, why are you so skilled?
It's actually related to most of the key plot characters.
"I'm warning you, don't mess with my makeup."
Seeing that she was getting more and more excessive, Lenis said with a straight face.
"After leaving the Legal Affairs Department, you have become more and more courageous."
Astarte's lips curled up slightly and she said, "It's not fun at all."
In addition to the law enforcement team and the chant team, the Legal Affairs Section is mainly responsible for mediating conflicts between magicians, maintaining balance and contact with ordinary outside countries, etc.
As a successor to the monarch, this is undoubtedly a required course.
Therefore, according to the regulations of the Clock Tower, all monarchs must attend law and politics courses for three years before officially succeeding.
Astarte knew Lenis because of this.
She took back her hands and looked at Gray again.
Gray took a step back in fright, and said hello tremblingly: "Ah...Miss Stati..."
"Am I that terrible?"
Astati bent down in front of her and asked.
"No."
Gray pulled up his hood and said.
"You still have this kind of personality."
Astadi patted her shoulder gently, which was completely different from her previous attitude.
Lenis curled her lips, but she was even more curious about Li Xiang.
Because she remembered that Astarte could hardly deal with boys.
Her circle of friends are all beauties such as Luvia, Lorelei, and Hisri Hanano.
"Hello, my name is Lenis El-Melloi Achizoulti. We met in the Legal Affairs Department before."
Lenis's flame-like eyes were full of desire for exploration.
"Li Xiang."
Li Xiang knew that Lenis did not reveal her magic eyes intentionally because her level was too high.
Unless you use a special magic costume to cover it up, this is the only way.
But the El-Melloi family was too poor to afford it.
What a sad story.
"What is your relationship with Astarte?"
Lenise has a burning fire of gossip.
When she met Astarte in the Legal Affairs Department, she met a natural enemy. No matter what she did, it would be of no use to her.
It was obvious that her sworn brother was under her thumb, and he was not weak in a confrontation with other nobles.
But in front of Astarte, there is always a feeling of being seen through.
Very uncomfortable.
"She is my senior sister."
Li Xiang replied.
"Senior sister."
Lenis was a little disappointed, but then asked, "What about other than that?"
"...?"
Why do you look like an entertainment reporter?
Li Xiang shook his head and said, "We only have a relationship with the same sect."
Just when Lenis was about to say that you can try to make a breakthrough, she heard Astarte say: "Lenis."
"What's wrong?"
Lenis turned her head, blinked, and said innocently.
Trying to get by with cuteness.
At her invincible youthful age, coupled with her beautiful face, few people can control her.
But Astarte smiled nonchalantly and said, "I think you just lack some persuasion. How about I teach you a few words for your sworn brother?"
"No need?"
Lenis stiffened and quickly changed the subject and said, "Ahem, let's continue the banquet."
Astarte stretched out his hand and raised his eyebrows.
Lenise put her chin on her palm like a hamster.
Her face turned slightly red, obviously this behavior made her feel ashamed.
Li Xiang took a breath.
What kind of gameplay is this?
I also want to participate.
Bah, bah, bah, Li Xiang recited the Zhan Zi Jue again.
At this moment, Astati let Lenis go, looked out the door, and said, "This one is even more important."
A woman wearing glasses, red hair, and a typical oriental face appeared.
Lenise's voice suddenly became hoarse: "The crown magician, Aozaki Orange."
Li Xiang raised his eyebrows.
He had long heard of this crowned magician, but this was his first time meeting him.
In "fate/zero", she once built a prosthetic limb for Kenneth.
In "fate/stay night", she helped Emiya Shirou make a new body.
She even has a relationship with Leif Lenore Flowers, the administrator of Chaldea in FGO.
Not to mention her home games "Tsukihime" and "Sora no Kyoukai", she has even more achievements.
Li subconsciously looked at Astarte.
I wonder if the two of them are also related?
But apparently not.
Because Astarte didn't come forward to say hello.
Li Xiang secretly said that he was not a time traveler after all. Otherwise, if he had the chance, he would definitely have a good relationship with Aozaki Orange.
At least it will give me one more life.
It would also be good if you follow the clues and get to know Aozaki Aoko and Ryo Rishi.
As time passed, sounds came from deep in the hall.
The air immediately became quiet.
I saw two twin maids coming down the spiral staircase leading to the second floor.
They smiled and said loudly: "Lady Tiadra, Mistress Estela, here we come!"
After a while, two indescribable girls appeared.
His vision seemed to be torn apart by violence.
All the feelings are lost in an instant, leaving only the beauty of reaching the end.
Some magicians in the hall knocked over their wine glasses, some were suffering from hypoxia, and some were crying bitterly.
There is no doubt that this is a sign of losing one's mind.
Li Xiang frowned instead.
Why doesn't he feel anything?
He glanced around and saw that Astarte was as calm as water.
But both Lenice and Gray appeared to be absent-minded.
If someone makes a sneak attack at this time, they may be able to kill a large number of magicians.