Because Shion disappeared for too long, the Atlas Institute became anxious, so it issued commissions to all related forces, which led to the situation where people from different forces were carrying out the same task.
There have been many such situations in history, and there have been some unwritten conventions, that is, whoever arrives first has the dominant position. Of course, since it is unwritten, it means that it can be violated, and in fact there are many cases where people are unwilling to give up. At this time, we can only follow the greatest principle since ancient times - the winner is the king, strength speaks, and whoever has the bigger fist has the final say.
Liz Baife's plan is very clear: either you retreat or you fight.
Shinji didn't mind a fight. He was at a disadvantage because he wanted to test himself and conceal his identity. If he really fought with all his strength, the outcome was still uncertain. Besides, his strength had increased several times. However, according to the church's style, even if he defeated Lizbeife, the other side would not give up. There would be a storm.
So Shinji chooses—
"Is that so? That's fine. Anyway, our department doesn't take this mission very seriously. You guys can record a video and I'll just go through the motions."
"ah?"
Liz Baife, who was adjusting her state and ready to fight at any time, was stunned at that moment. After a long while, she said "Oh" regretfully and nodded disappointedly. She was probably thinking about the discord between the three major departments of the Magic Association.
"Let's do it."
Seeing her reaction, Shinji, who had already met her once before, had no idea what she was thinking. He laughed secretly in his heart but remained expressionless.
"Well, then, Shiki, I'll borrow your room to record the DV. By the way, I also have something to discuss with Miss Shion alone."
"Alone?" The two women, who were becoming more and more like good friends, looked at each other and frowned at the same time.
"To be precise, it should be me and Arquette."
"Is it about me?"
Elquet became excited again when he was named, and Shinji hurried to comfort him.
"Yes, I need your help later. Please be quiet for a while."
"oh."
"You won't refuse, Miss Shion."
Shinji said this with a grin on his face. Others couldn't understand, but Shion figured out something and nodded silently.
"Very well, then I am sorry to bother you again, Shiki, Ms. Akiba."
"You are always welcome to visit us."
"For your help in clearing up the abnormalities."
Same answer, different way of answering.
"Master Shinji, Miss Elquet, please follow me." Amber automatically took on the role of a maid and led the way.
Shinji was about to take a step when suddenly, Elquet pressed down on him from behind.
"Hey, hey—"
"It's daybreak. I'm so sleepy and don't want to walk. Carry me on your back."
The princess stubbornly leaned close to Shinji's ear, her voice becoming lower and lower until only the hot and humid breath remained.
Behind her, the darkness gradually receded and the sky turned pale - vampires reacted to the sun more accurately than any other creature.
"You"
Thinking of her performance tonight, Shinji finally didn't say much and gently touched her head with his forehead.
"Thanks a lot."
"Huh..."
"I'll call you when we get there."
"Hoo... Hey, Shinji." The sleepy princess suddenly opened one eye.
"Um?"
"You haven't told me yet, what is your relationship with that woman?"
"You're still asking after all this."
"Tell me."
"Okay, okay, I'll tell you. She is my teacher. Half of my skills were taught by her. I suffered a lot when I first started learning from her."
"What are they?"
"I'll tell you this later. Go to sleep first."
"oh."
A man and a woman were whispering in the first light of the morning. The scene was inexplicably harmonious, and everyone who saw it couldn't help but lighten their footsteps.
Shion, who was walking at the end of the team, covered her eyes with her hands, looked back at the rising sun, and spoke in a voice that only she could hear.
"Is this the end? It's incredible - but they really have the power. They, she may really be able to solve my problem."
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The preface is retracted.
As I said before, with the addition of Yumatsuka Satsuki, the "Ludi-ri (Alley) Alliance" will be complete.
There is no need to add it now, Yumizuka Satsuki was actually there, and was an eyewitness to this incident and this encounter.asxs.
More importantly,
"What? You said you accepted Yuzuka Satsuki as your inner disciple?"
When Shinji heard Orange say this news, his eyes almost popped out and he forgot what he was going to say next.
"What? No?"
Orange put her hands on her hips and protected May, who was embarrassed by Shinji's glare, behind her.
"Although the number of her magic circuits cannot be compared to those of the heirs of the family who have been passed down for many years, she is still better than you. Besides, for me, magic circuits are not the most important, but precision and uniqueness are. May's specialness is enough to be included in the 'Seal Designation';."
Shinji has no doubt about this, Yumizuka Satsuki is indeed qualified in this regard. Although she is a passerby heroine whose role was cut, her qualifications and potential are beyond doubt.
Take the branch story in "Tsukihime" as an example. After Mayu was sucked blood by Roya, she crossed the two levels of "ghoul" and "zombie" in just one night, directly becoming a dead apostle and getting rid of the control of her ancestor Roya. If she had not been killed by Shiki (or others) later, she could have become a dead apostle of the "27th ancestor" level in a short period of time. What's even more exaggerated is that Mayu also comprehended the "inherent barrier" by herself. Among all the characters that appear in Type-Moon, her qualifications and potential are definitely the best. If such a person is not qualified to be "sealed and designated", who else is qualified
Although the talents of a Dead Apostle and a Magician cannot be equated, there are many things in common. Should I say that he is worthy of being called Orange? His vision of judging people is amazing, too amazing, that is—
"You have just escaped from the 'sealed designation', and you have accepted an inner disciple who is qualified to be 'sealed designation'. I am afraid that you will be hunted down again."
"Chase, hunt down..." May shuddered. She had only been an apprentice for a few hours and didn't understand the darkness and cruelty of the mysterious world.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid." Orange patted the girl's shoulder and said, "This is the Far East, not Europe. They can't reach you, and you still have Shiki."
"ah!"
"I?"
"snort!"
Mayu is shy, Shiki is surprised, and Akiha is angry.
Although Amber and Jade did not make any sound, their expressions showed obvious fluctuations.
The situation in the Toono family is getting more and more tense. Shiki's future is full of disasters.
PS: I saw some book friends saying that they couldn’t find the master’s appearance. Please read the second half of Chapter 74. Zepia materialized the master in Shinji’s memory, but was killed instantly by the stronger Shinji.