Li Xianggang felt it was a bit tricky at first, but then he thought about it. At this time, Sesshōin, oh no, Jixiangin should be a saint.
A saint in the true sense of the word.
Have the heart of a Buddha.
As long as a blind Demon God Pillar doesn't provoke her, there won't be any big problem.
"Miss Astarte."
Ji Xiangyuan smiled humbly.
It makes people feel like they are bathed in the spring breeze.
"You must have been attracted by Rubare, right?"
Astarte nodded slightly in response.
"good."
Ji Xiangyuan looked around and said, "It seems we are a step too late."
There was no emotion of being robbed in his tone.
"It is your duty to hunt down the criminals, no matter whose hands you die in, it remains the same."
Dawn said, "Now that we understand the matter, let's go back."
Although he is a member of the burial agency, his own strength is average. He is a logistics worker and specializes in technology.
As a priest, he is competent and wants to avoid conflicts as much as possible.
Ji Xiangyuan's eyes fell on Li Xiang, his eyes were shining brightly, and he smiled and said: "I don't know this member of the choir. Is he a recent member?"
"yes."
Astarte said in a lukewarm tone, "If there is nothing else, let's say goodbye."
Jixiangyuan raised his eyebrows.
This seemed a little different from the Astarte she knew.
She looked at Li Xiang and said, "Since we are destined to meet each other, how about we go together?"
"No need."
Astarte shook his head and said, "The Magic Association and the Holy Church are enemies after all. Junior brother, let's go."
Li Xiang followed behind her.
When passing by two people, Ji Xiangyuan suddenly said: "I have a feeling we will meet again."
After getting in the car, Li Xiang always felt that Jixiangyuan's words were meant for him, not Astarte.
I wonder if Jixiangyuan in this world has clairvoyance.
There is one in the Sesshouin in Chaldea.
The so-called clairvoyance, in the concept of Xingyue, can be understood as a special ability that only a few people can possess.
See through the future or present or past.
"Because of the Dead Apostles, the Choir and the Burial Authority often interact with each other, but everyone has rules and conflicts are rare."
After getting in the car, Astati held the steering wheel and warned, "If we meet in the future, just explain your identity and try not to have close friendship with them. After all, everyone is only peaceful on the surface, but secretly they are still hostile."
"Um."
Li Xiang nodded obediently.
He noticed that Astarte seemed to have some trouble with Jixiangyuan.
Astarte chuckled and relaxed.
"After this incident is over, you can concentrate on making the gem sword and then participate in the Holy Grail War."
"Hope it goes well enough."
The making of a gem sword cannot be completed in just one sentence.
But it takes a long time.
Li Xiang didn't know if he could catch up.
"Don't worry, I have a lot of experience anyway, and I still have some materials left over from last time. If I'm lucky, I should be fine."
Astati knew what he was thinking and smiled, "Junior brother's luck must be very good."
"Why do you say that?"
Li Xiang was a little curious.
Can you still see my panel?
"Feel."
Astati tilted her head and said, "My luck seems to have improved a lot since I met my junior brother."
Can this luck still be contagious?
Li Xiang complained.
But my luck seemed to have become outrageous after meeting Astarte.
All events will ultimately benefit you.
From time to time there are blessings from the gods.
"I hope it can keep going."
Luck is elusive, but everyone likes good luck.
"Yes."
Astarte showed a faint smile.
After leaving the valley, the two of them had a meal in a small town and booked flights.
While waiting, Astarte talked about the gem sword.
She had tried it almost seven times before, but all ended in failure.
Problems always arise in unexpected places.
For example, there is a problem with the wall clock, causing the time to be wrong.
There are other things like adding more materials for hand shaking, using sapphires instead of rubies, power outages in the middle of the night, etc.
After hearing this, Li Xiang wondered whether Astarte had been blacklisted by Lady Luck.
It's really too outrageous.
But if you are rich, you are indeed rich, and you can actually do it for more than ten years.
And he couldn't even raise the money once.
There is still material left in Astarte, but only two thirds.
Li Xiang didn't want to eat soft rice, but she said there was no use keeping it.
In order to avoid waste, he could only accept it with tears.
As for the other third, Li Xiang collected it from research funds.
A magic research project, with the support of the monarch, can get a lot of funding in the clock tower.
If Barthemero and Baru Yerreta can make some more achievements, it will not be a problem for Li Xiang to jump into the middle class.
Maybe not worse than Fuyuki City Gosanjia.
Near dusk, the two returned to London.
Astarte went alone to meet Lord Barthemero.
Since she had already gotten off work, she went directly to her home.
Li Xiang didn't know Lorelai well, so he didn't go.
He took a taxi and returned to his villa.
Oh no, it’s from my senior sister’s house.
He took out the key and opened the door.
Luvia is lying on the sofa without any image, which is the classic Ge You lying.
Tohsaka Sakura is no longer there, but there is a smell coming from the kitchen, it must be cooking.
Have the three chefs been driven away?
Li Xiang coughed.
"Oh, Li Xiang, are you back so soon?"
Luvia asked weakly.
"Yes. The matter went smoothly and was resolved, so I rushed back."
Li Xiang sat opposite her and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"nothing."
Luvia gritted her teeth and said, "I had a fight with Flatt. This guy is really annoying."
Li Xiang remembered that the two of them were really not getting along.
But it falls within the friendly range, similar to being a bad friend.
"Lost?"
"How could I lose!"
Luvia immediately raised her voice, and then said, "Gray stopped me in the middle of the fight. I didn't expect that weak guy to be more powerful than I thought."
The tone was still a little frustrated.
First, it was hard to tell the winner with Flatt, and then he was surprised by Gray.
Luvia had almost never encountered any opponents among her peers except Astarte.
So on the first day of class, the El-Melloi classroom left a deep impression on her.
Both teachers and students are amazing.
But she is Luvia after all.
Negative emotions disappear quickly.
"Where's Astarte?"
"She went to see Lord Bartholomew to report the matter."
"I see."
Luvia lay back again.
It looks like it consumes too much magic power.
Tohsaka Sakura heard the sound and walked out of the kitchen.
"When will sister come back?"
"Should be here soon."
"In this case, the food may not be enough."
After thinking deeply, Tohsaka Sakura said, "Li Xiang, go nearby and buy some food for me."
"no problem."
Li Xiang took the list and said, "I'll be back as soon as I go."
There is a large supermarket not far from the villa.
By the time he finished buying groceries, Astati had returned.
Sitting on the sofa watching TV.
Luvia rested her head on her thigh, closing her eyes and concentrating, like a Persian cat, letting Astarte stroke her blond hair.
After Li Xiang gave the dishes to Sakura Tohsaka, he also sat on the sofa.
Fortunately, the sofa is big enough and will not affect Luvia lying down at all.
Astati looked at Li Xiang with side eyes and said: "Lorelai already knows what happened. It's over for now. I'll give you two months' leave."
"OK."
Li Xiang nodded and said.
There is no need to go to the Legal Affairs Department, so you have more time to make the gem sword.
After a while, Tohsaka Sakura began to serve the dishes.
After dinner, Li Xiang was stopped by Astarte.
"Follow me."
"oh."
Li Xiang entered an alchemy workshop amid doubts.
There are all kinds of materials everywhere.
But more are gems.
The main material of the gem sword is gemstones.
The kaleidoscope-like sword body is made of various gemstones according to certain rules.
Of course the hilt is also important.
The Gem Man can travel to parallel worlds with the help of magic.
Although the gem sword is based on magic, it can only open a gap and is far from achieving the purpose of physical travel.
"Sister, why did you make a gem sword before?"
Li Xiang couldn't help but ask.
According to Tohsaka Sakura, when she was still at the Tosaka family, Astarte went to Fuyuki City to look for her ancestors because of the jewel sword.
But does a little girl of any age really have this ability?
"Because it's beautiful."
Astadi looked at him and said, "I have liked shiny things since I was a child, and the same goes for gem swords, so I wanted to make one, but after this failure, I realized that I don't have the talent."
Why is it like a dragon?
Li Xiang smiled and said: "If I can succeed, I will definitely make a gem sword for my senior sister."
"Then I look forward to your gift."
Astarte showed a bright smile.
Li Xiang was stunned for a moment.
It's rare to see her smile so sweetly.
In his mind, Astarte prefers the role of a strong woman. Although she laughs, she also shows enough calmness.
It won't be like this.
Like boyfriend and girlfriend.
It seems that senior sister really likes gems.
Li Xiang secretly said that he had helped him so much, and although the gem sword was troublesome, it had to be given away.
"Let's start now."
He rolled up his sleeves and said, "The sooner we finish it, the easier it will be."
Astati watched his operation calmly, and after a moment he was a little surprised and said: "How can junior brother be so skilled?"
"I studied alchemy."
Li Xiang replied casually.
"No wonder."
Astarte curled his lips and said, "You didn't need my help before."
But the sound is very small.
Li Xiang was immersed in the gem sword and did not hear.
Astarte didn't say anything more, but she didn't leave either.
She found a position, supported her chin with both hands, and kept paying attention to Li Xiang's every move.
But Li Xiang was already in working mode, fully focused and not distracted, and even thought Astarte had left.
Time passes slowly.
The Magic Association is divided into three institutions, the Clock Tower, the Atlas Academy, and the Wandering Sea.
They each have their own strengths.
Among them, the Atlas Institute specializes in the study of alchemy, and all the slightly famous alchemists are there.
On the other hand, in the Clock Tower, the number of alchemists is extremely rare.
But fortunately, the alchemy of "Dragon" is still useful, otherwise, Li Xiang would have to trouble Astarte again.
He looked up at the clock on the wall, it was already twelve o'clock at night.
Li Xiang took off his white gloves and prepared to continue tomorrow.
He suddenly stopped.
Not far away, Astarte was sleeping on the table.
"Does Senior Sister always stay here?"
Li Xiang flashed this idea and quickly walked to her.
"Senior sister?"
He reached out and pushed her shoulder, trying to wake him up.
But Astarte suddenly grabbed his wrist and pressed it under her cheek like a pillow.
Li Xiang was stunned, his brain unable to react.
A soft, warm touch came over me.
"...?"
Li Xiang had never encountered such a situation before, and he actually felt a little panicked.
Hold on, I can win!
He exhaled, but did not dare to move his right arm.
After thinking about it, I decided to do it to my senior sister, lest she misunderstand that I would take advantage of her.
"Sister, wake up."
"Did I fall asleep?"
Astarte opened his eyes and raised his head as if nothing happened.
Li Xiang withdrew his hand and said, "Just now..."
"What just happened?"
The corners of Astadi's mouth were slightly raised, and she looked at him with her head sideways, her eyes seemed to be full of narrowness.
"fine."
Li Xiang shook his head and said, "It's already very late. Senior sister, please go back to your room and sleep."
"Um."
Astarte stretched.
Li Xiang glanced at her subconsciously, then quickly looked away.
It turns out that senior sister is not a Shenzhou tablet.
Wait, what on earth am I thinking?
Li Xiang felt a little confused.
He said hello and ran away.
The smile that Astarte had been holding back suddenly appeared on his face.
"It's really interesting."
She touched her cheek and found that it was a little hot.
Li Xiang returned to his room and could not fall asleep for a long time.
Is this what a girl feels like?
He never had time to fall in love during his two lifetimes.
What's more, it's a girl like Astarte who is rarely seen.
He didn't know how long it took before he finally fell asleep.
And he also had a dream.
Very strange.
In a room somewhere, he met Astarte wearing black tights.
After putting on a bracelet, he appeared on a spaceship as if traveling through time and space.
Outside the window is the vast and boundless universe.
"You have fallen into my hands and there is no way to escape. Spend the last ten days of your life here, and finally be sacrificed by my blood. Help me become the strongest swordsman in the universe."
"...?"
What and what?
Li Xiang was confused.
The next day.
Astarte came to the room again.
"What's the temperature here? Is there enough oxygen? This is my first time holding a prisoner and I have no experience."
"You said the room is very comfortable, but boring. I really can't help you, I allow you to use the terminal."
"You can connect to the Internet through the terminal, but you can only use it at most 5,000 yuan, otherwise it will be beyond my affordability."
"You are allowed to be excited by posting videos, but you cannot be embarrassed."
"Want to drink water? I'll get you some black tea."
"And don't be lazy."
Li Xiang suddenly woke up.
He was slightly startled.
This dream is really outrageous.
Which prisoner lived so happily?
Li Xiang scratched his hair and noticed that the time was already ten o'clock in the morning.
He stood up quickly.
There was only Astarte in the living room.
"Are you awake? I saw that you slept too late yesterday, so I didn't knock on the door to call you. I didn't expect that you actually slept until ten o'clock. You were slacking off. Junior brother, this is not like your usual self."
"Maybe it's because I'm too tired."
Li Xiang smiled sheepishly and said, "Senior sister, I'm going to wash up first."
He turned around and entered the toilet.
After taking out the toothbrush, I was suddenly stunned.
The mirror reflected the back of his right hand.
There is actually a red pattern on it.
"Command Seal?"
Li Xiang stared at this familiar shield-shaped pattern and couldn't help but be startled.
Every Master chosen by the Holy Grail will have a Command Seal.
Possessing a Command Seal can force a servant to order three times, including orders such as suicide.