Having made up his mind, Shinji quickly left the workshop, leaving Yustisa with "Jewel Girl" to visit the underground workshop designed by Scathach herself, which combined the three systems of the Age of Gods, the Age of Elves, and modern magic.
The living area on the ground floor was empty. There was no sign of family members or servants. The only person was Weber. He sat on a recliner in the backyard, drinking tea, smoking a cigar, and playing with his Gameboy. Don't feel weird, this was Weber's daily style. Today he was wearing casual clothes because he had nothing to do. In the office, he would wear a suit and tie.
At this time, three days had passed since Tōsaka Tokiomi's funeral. After dealing with the inheritance and patent inheritance matters, Waver naturally rushed to the Matou family to meet his friend whom he had not seen for many days.
From then on, Waver would report to the Matou family every day, but he was just reporting, not living there.
I don't know how many people still remember that Waver had his own residence in Fuyuki City, a somewhat old two-story house, a kind old couple, a small but warm home. That was the place where Waver was most attached to Fuyuki City, and Waver would never forget the little things that happened there.
After the Fourth Holy Grail War, Weber and the old man Mackenzie kept in touch through letters. The old man had invited Weber to stay at his home for a few days, just like a real grandparent. But because of some problems in teaching and life, Weber had never been able to spare the time. This time, he finally had the chance, and of course he would go back there, drink with the old man again, look at the stars, and recall the encounter that changed his life.
Seeing Shinji, Waver saved the game, threw the console aside, took out a teacup from the tea tray, and poured a cup of tea for Shinji.
"Have you finished talking to the Master Magician?"
Shinji took the teacup and took a sip: "We're done talking. The old man asked me to do something for him later. I can't go back to the clock tower for the time being."
Waver blew out a smoke ring, his expression didn't change at all: "If you don't want to go back, then don't go back. The teacher is busy with the 'crown rank' assessment, and you can't help. Miss Lorelaya has taken over the E-Team again, so you don't need to worry about it. It's a good time to take a break, do what you want to do, and hide from the limelight."
After the battle with "White Wing Lord", "Death God" became famous all over the world and attracted widespread attention from the mysterious world. All major forces are looking for the whereabouts of "Death God" and seeking information about this mysterious strong man. If Shinji returns to the Clock Tower at this time, it is equivalent to putting himself in the spotlight, which is inconsistent with the original intention of hiding his identity, so Waver suggested hiding from the limelight.
Shinji had the same idea, and no method of hiding was better than hiding directly in a parallel world, so he let those "eyes" find it. If you have the ability, then find a parallel world.
Of course, before leaving, he had to explain to his family and friends.
"I just went around and you're the only one home, where are the others?"
"Your parents went to the company and took the servants with them. Your uncle went to the Tosaka family. It seems that Mrs. Tosaka wanted to see him about something. The rest of the girls went out together, saying they were going shopping."
"Shopping, them?"
Shinji looked incredulous.
◇◇◇
Girls, women, at least the vast majority of women like shopping. This is women's nature, there is nothing to say, but this vast majority is an absolute minority among the girls Shinji knows.
Among the women around Shinji, besides his mother Elsa, only Mujo Kirie likes shopping, and this is because she has been bedridden for many years. None of the others regard shopping as a hobby. I don't know if it's because they like quietness by nature, or because they are influenced by mysticism, but they go shopping together, unless there is a serious shortage of various daily necessities and they need to make a large purchase together.
Now, the family had everything they needed, so it was impossible for the girls to go shopping. In fact, they did not go shopping, but just found an excuse to leave the Matou family and gather at the first workshop of Orange, a mountain villa a few kilometers away.
After learning that Shinji, who had not been heard from for many days, had returned, Touko who was far away in Tokyo, Fujino who was at Reien Girls' College, and Kirie who was touring Japan all rushed back as quickly as possible to be with the boy they all cared about.
The boy's smile remained the same, but the changes in him did not escape the attention of the concerned eyes. In addition to their concern, they also noticed the new girl next to the boy.
Although the strange girl did not show anything deliberately, women's sixth sense told them that she had a special relationship with him and knew a lot about him that they did not know.
One night, the most restless Kirie held a small meeting with Sakura and Fujino, and proposed to find out the background of the girl named Lorelaia. Upon learning about this, Orange provided the girls with a venue in the mood of watching a good show - thus, there was a "girls' social gathering" that was hidden from Shinji.
As soon as the party started, the instigator, Kirie, launched an offensive: "Ms. Lorelaya, what is your relationship with Shinji?"
Who is Lorelaia? She is the new leader of the Law and Politics Department. How could she be frightened by such a small scene? She sat there elegantly and dignifiedly, smiling and said, "I am also curious about the relationship between you, Ms. Kirie, Ms. Fujino and Shinji."
"He gave me a second life. He said I was his friend and his family." Whenever Wuhui mentioned this, her face would be filled with pride.
"I feel the same way."
Fujino smiled faintly, and her gentle attitude put Lorelaia under considerable pressure. Don't all men like this
"Now it's Miss Lorelei's turn to answer."
"We are friends and comrades-in-arms."
"Comrade?" Hearing Lorelaia's words, Orange, who had been watching the show, narrowed her eyes. "So you know the cause and effect of Shinji's injury this time? The new lord of Barthelmero?"
Unlike other girls, Orange, who had stayed in the Clock Tower for some time, was very clear about Lorelaia's identity and importance.
"Yes, I know very well that it is my responsibility and that of my family."
"Please tell us the details." Orange said seriously. Seeing her expression, the other girls stopped talking and looked at Lorelaia with anticipation in their eyes.
"Of course you can, but why don't you ask me?" Lorelaia expressed her confusion.
Orange shook his head: "He won't tell us this. With his chauvinism and overprotectiveness, he won't tell us this."
"But what can you do even if you know?" It's not that Lorelaia is proud, she really doesn't think these women in front of her can do anything.
"Don't underestimate us, Lord Barthelmero." Orange took off his glasses, and the coldness on his face made the temperature in the room continue to drop. "As long as we want, you can't leave this workshop today."
"Then I really want to see it." Lorelaia pulled out a short whip and slowly stood up. "If you really have this ability, I am willing to provide some help for your next action."
PS: Let me put it this way, Orange has a trump card to kill Lorelaia. Those who have read "Kara no Kyoukai" or "Nisei Case Files" will naturally know it. Those who don't know will find out in a few days, in the last chapter of this volume.