Before entering the other party's manor, Reiner cleared his throat and took out a document from his storage bag.
"Mr. Albiore, since your daughter has not yet completed her studies, she may have violated the "Law for the Protection of Education of Underage Apprentices", so the Magic Association has the power to investigate and find out the truth of the matter. I am here this time. investigator."
"Underage apprentice... what?"
William originally wanted to hear what Reiner wanted to say in order to counterattack, but what Reiner blurted out left the man who had been a mage for many years confused and unable to deal with it for a moment.
"The "Minor Apprenticeship Education Protection Law" is actually a law that has not yet been officially passed and is being drafted."
Reiner said seriously, revealing President Dmitry's signature on the document.
This document was originally conceived during a meeting over the past few days. Reiner's proposal was fermented by several high-level mages. It has not yet been submitted to the Magic Association. Reiner lent it out in order to deal with some expected meetings. When the situation arose, I didn’t expect it to come in handy immediately.
"This law aims to protect the apprentices' right to receive a complete magic education. His Excellency Herman Braggs proposed the establishment of a magic academy in order to popularize magic. But now, many people have forgotten your original intention. ... Uh, Mr. Albiore, I'm not talking about you..."
Reiner glanced at each other. Judging from the previous attitude of the father and son, they still retained the pure-blood mage's discrimination against emerging mages. I am afraid that the reason why he sent Alymiya to Crescent College was because of this. Home Academy has a long history and is one of the few magic academies that has existed since the ancient magic empire.
"Due to conceptual or economic reasons, apprentices are often forced to interrupt their magic learning. This is a pity for Lord Braggs' philosophy. This regulation is to prevent this kind of thing from happening."
William glanced at President Dmitri's signature calmly before nodding.
"I understand, please go this way, Mr. Iain Gray."
Reiner then led Claire through the broken gate and walked into the manor.
Different from the gloomy scene outside, the manor is full of life. The neatly trimmed grass and trees are dotted with unknown flowers of various colors. Reiner even saw some unique-looking magical creatures being raised in a corner of the manor. Among them are Reiner had seen several kinds in books, and they were quite rare.
"Is it okay for us to just walk in like this? Aren't we afraid that they will imprison us and retaliate?"
From the moment she entered the manor, Claire held onto Reiner's clothes and looked around anxiously, fearing that some wild beast would suddenly emerge from the grass and snatch her away.
"no problem."
Reiner shrugged.
"The series of actions I just took were to dispel their thoughts."
From identifying himself to producing documents, Reiner had only one purpose in all his actions, which was to tell the Elbiore family that his whereabouts were controlled by high-level mages, and that his backstage was the people of Mercury Scale, so that they would not Act rashly.
In fact, the twenty-seven pure-blood sect has a strong foundation in the wizarding world, but at the same time, this sect is also feared by the Magic Association. If they show any tricks and are caught, the Magic Association may be very happy to arrest them in one fell swoop. From this point of view, it is not that Reiner should be wary of the Albiore family, but that they should be careful of Reiner.
In this case, even if something unexpected happens due to Reiner's own mistakes, the entire Albiore family will suffer. Naturally, William cannot put the entire family in crisis just to vent his anger. On the contrary, he must properly protect Reiner. , it can be said that Reiner is even safer staying in this manor than at his own Crescent Academy.
Sorry, if you have a backer, you can do whatever you want!
Reiner explained to Claire in a low voice, and they happened to arrive at a villa in the manor castle, which should be a place to meet ordinary guests.
There is a portrait hanging on the wall opposite the door of the hall full of classical and luxurious decorations. It is of a male mage wearing heavy clothing. He has a slight resemblance to William. This must be the first generation head of the Albiore family.
"Please take a seat."
William sat in the main seat, while Reiner and Claire sat in the guest seats on the side. As for Edward, he could only stand beside his father and looked at Reiner with resentment.
"Regarding Emiya, I don't know why she didn't come to take part in the magic test. I hope to get her own answer."
Reiner got straight to the point and spoke directly without any pleasantries or polite words.
"In fact... Emiya gave up taking the magic exam on her own."
William said slowly.
The maids served tea at this time, and Reiner noticed that one of the maids moved half a beat slower when he heard William's words. He took note of the other person's appearance and said nothing more.
"I'm afraid Mr. Iain Gray has just entered the circle of mages not long ago. I don't know that there are some unwritten rules in our families, which are blood mages with a long history."
"What rules?"
Reiner had vaguely guessed something, but still asked.
"In order to ensure the purity of the bloodline, we will give birth to children between people with the same bloodline. In fact, my two wives are women with the same bloodline as me, and Emilia will also follow this Traditionally, marry my son Edward when you turn eighteen."
William said faintly, which made Reiner a little scared.
Although William's meaning was very euphemistic, he was actually saying that he married his two sisters, and as his daughter, Amelia would also marry his brother.
"Edward already has two wives, and Alymia will be the third."
William said as if he was very proud, and Edward beside him also nodded.
"Because of this, Emiya, who is about to turn eighteen, will be preparing for the wedding at home. As for the magic test, naturally it can only be postponed. If possible, she will participate in the magic test in the second half of the year."
Having said that, after becoming a wife, it is unclear whether Amelia can walk out of this house again. Reiner knew very well that William's words were just to avoid the censorship of the Magic Association. In fact, he did not do it at all. I want my daughter to have the opportunity to leave home.
"How can you do this... ... "
Claire listened to William's natural words and whispered, although Claire had heard some rumors about blood mage before, but actually saw it, but it was still difficult to accept.
"Mr. Albiore, I think you didn't understand what I said."
Reiner said in a deep voice, looking directly into the other person's eyes.
"What I'm saying is that I want to hear Emiya's opinion."