With a nervous mood, Loreleija left the Tousaka family and, under the guidance of Sakura, headed to the Matou family mansion, which was only a fifteen-minute walk away.
Originally, Weber wanted to go too, after all, it was Weber who was invited by Kariya, but Loreleija refused. Firstly, he still needed to handle the formalities of the estate and contact the Clock Tower headquarters; secondly, there were some things that she had to say, which was her responsibility. Even a minute of delay would be a torment for her.
What expressions would his family members have when they heard that he was missing and there was a high possibility that he had met with an accident
How would his family react when they found out that it was all because of her? Would they just kick her out or even want to kill her
No matter what, no matter what the reaction is, she will not escape and will accept it calmly.
As Loreleija and as a friend of Matou Shinji, she would not use any of the power of the Barthemello family, even if his family really wanted to kill her.
Of course, she would not really sit there and wait for death, because she had other responsibilities and could not die here. She wanted to avenge him, she wanted to lead Barthelmero, the Clock Tower, and the Magic Association to continue to develop, and she would also take care of his family.
Thinking of this, Lorelaia couldn't help but smile bitterly. She had a very weak concept of family, but now she was thinking about taking care of his family. Should I say it was cause and effect? Or was it irony
"Sister Loreleija, Sister Loreleija, what's wrong with you?"
The soft voice in her ears woke Lorelaia from her emotions. Only then did she realize that she had stopped without realizing it.
Was I afraid? Afraid to walk into his home, afraid to face his family.
"Sister." The girl in front of her called her again.
This is a very beautiful girl, with purple hair and purple eyes. Although her eyes have not opened yet, her beautiful face is already visible. Her name seems to be Sakura, Matou Sakura. Could she be her sister
"Sister just thought of something."
If the magicians from the Clock Tower were standing here, they would definitely be surprised by Lorelaia's attitude. At this moment, she did not have the condescending air of a queen, nor was she aggressive and strong. She seemed like a sister next door talking to her sister.
"Sister, can you tell me about the Clock Tower? My brother went there to study abroad, but he didn't let me go, saying it was too early for me." Sakura's eyes twinkled and she looked very cute.
It turned out to be his sister. Lorelaia's nose was slightly sour. It was not difficult to hear from the girl's words that she was attached to her brother, but she indirectly killed her brother.
Seeing that Lorelaia didn't answer, Ying added carefully: "Sister, if it's inconvenient to say it, you don't have to say it."
"It's not inconvenient." Lorelaia shook her head and looked at the girl with a softer look. "I hope you don't mind calling me Sakura."
"Um."
"The Clock Tower—"
No one had ever asked Loreleija this question.
Those who are qualified to ask this question have enough knowledge about the Clock Tower and will not ask it; those who would ask this kind of question are not qualified to contact her, the former candidate for the successor of Barthelmero and now Lord Barthelmero. So for a moment, Lorelaia didn't know how to start.
After thinking for a while, Lorelaia came up with an idea.
"—For magicians, this is both the best and the worst place. It has the best environment, the most abundant resources and knowledge, but it is also subject to certain restrictions and involves many disputes. In many cases, magicians who pursue their goals are more terrifying than ordinary people, and they cause greater chaos. Your brother is right. It is indeed a little early for you to go to the Clock Tower."
"So, sister, are you okay?" Ying asked naively.
"It's okay, sister."
Lorelaia's expression made Sakura feel strangely familiar, just like when her brother protected her behind him and faced the swarm of insects.
"My sister has lived there since she was a child, so she's used to it."
"Then can I visit my sister when I go to the Clock Tower later?"
"Of course, you're welcome, sister." Lorelaia avoided Sakura's expectant gaze and added silently in her heart - if you are still willing to come at that time.
"I will definitely go back." Ying's eyes lit up, "Ah, here we are, this is my home."
What caught Lorelaia's eyes was a Western-style house with a history of more than a hundred years. Although the appearance was quite vicissitudes, it did not give people a shabby feeling.
Sakura stood in front of the door, gently lifted the hem of her skirt, and bent her knees slightly: "Welcome Sister Loreleija to the Matou family."
Lorelaia sighed imperceptibly and said in a voice that only she could hear: "We are finally here."
Then, she bit her index finger habitually and followed Sakura into the Matou family nervously.
Upon learning that someone from the Clock Tower had arrived, the brothers Tsuruya and Kariya were already waiting at the entrance.
"Hello, I am Matou Tsuruya, the head of the Matou family."
"I am Matou Kariya, the heir to the Matou family's magic seal."
Lorelaia's eyes flashed with doubt. Normally, the heir to the seal should be the head of the family. It is rare for the heir to the seal to be separated from the head of the family like the Matou family.
Considering the different situations of each family, Lorelaia buried her doubts in her heart and responded with impeccable etiquette:
"Hello, my name is Loreleija. For some reason, I cannot reveal my family name. Please forgive me."
Naturally, Tsuruya and Kariya would not care about such a small matter. While saying so, they led Lorelaia into the living room.
After both parties sat down, Kariya asked, "Um, Miss Lorelay, excuse me, why didn't Mr. Velvet come?"
"He still needs to deal with the inheritance and patents of the Tosaka family, so he can't get away for the time being." Lorelaia said the excuse she had prepared long ago, "You two can talk to me if you have anything to say."
With the example of Shinji, Tsuruya and Kariya did not look down on Lorelaya because of her young age. The two brothers looked at each other, and the elder brother Tsuruya said, "Then I'm welcome. Actually, I want to ask Miss Lorelaya for information about my child. He is visiting the clock tower and there has been no news for a long time."
In the entire Matou family, only Shinji has direct contact information for the people related to the Clock Tower. Others, including Tsuruya and Kariya, have avoided it. This is to ensure that the struggle in the Clock Tower does not involve the Matou family. The intelligence personnel stationed in London by Emiya Kiritsugu were completely withdrawn after Kenneth's return, and turned to looking for Sigma's whereabouts.
In other words, Shinji is the only link between the Matou family and the Clock Tower. If something happens to him, the two sides will not be completely disconnected, but at least the exchange of information will become extremely difficult.
"Mr. Tsuruya, you are talking about Shinji, right? That's why I came here." Without giving Tsuruya a chance to continue, Lorelea gritted her teeth and said what she had been thinking for a long time, "Shinji is missing, and it's very likely that he has met with an accident."
With a "clang", the tea tray in Ying's hand turned over.