Lanis is a "little devil" now, and if she continues to grow, she will sooner or later become a "big devil". So the question is - knowing that he is a devil, why does she continue to get along with the devil, and have been getting along with him for so many years
Let's make one thing clear first. As one of the few lecturers in the Clock Tower who retains common sense and normal ethical values, Weber is definitely not a masochist. At most, he is just a hard-working person.
So the answer is very clear. Lanis has a precise grasp of human nature, especially Weber's character. Her "devil" is always under Weber's tolerance, just like a certain Nishikata lady who is popular in another world and is good at abusing dogs ("Teasing Master Takagi-san"), who can always make Weber have stomachache, headache and body pain, but she will never get really angry and drive people away.
Just like now, before Weber's patience reached its limit, Lanis decisively got to the point and handed him a document.
"Stripped City Adela? I remember that place seemed to have some connection with that place, how come it was sent to me?"
"It may be that they are not in a position to intervene in this matter, or they may know that we are short of money recently, so they are using this method to provide assistance."
The so-called "over there" refers to the contemporary Lord El-Melloi, who is also Weber's teacher, Kenneth. The relationship between him and Weber is not as if he treats each other as nothing as rumored, nor is it that they are members of a faction or pawns. Perhaps Kenneth once planned to include Weber in his faction, but after he personally saw the teaching method in El-Melloi's classroom, he gave up the idea.
After the "rebirth" of the Holy Grail War, Kenneth sees farther than any other lord. He also knows that if the Clock Tower wants to develop, it must undergo changes, and Weber is the leader of this change. Involving him in factional struggles will only make the Clock Tower lose its future. Therefore, after the situation stabilized, Kenneth cut off all superficial contacts with Weber as soon as possible. Even if he wanted to provide support, he would do so through various roundabout ways.
For example, this time, Weber had just completed the reconstruction of the modern magic department and acquired two nearby spiritual lands, so he owed a lot of foreign debts. He even mortgaged the magic seals passed down by Velvet's family in exchange for a large loan. When he was worried about repaying the debt, Kenneth sent an invitation letter to Lanis, the Lord's heir who he had once been very optimistic about, through secret channels, an invitation letter about "inheritance".
"Stripped Castle Adela", the home of the legendary "Magic Seal Restorer" Grievous Ashburn.
Ordinary "tuners" can suppress the rejection of "magic imprints", and skilled "tuners" can repair the damage to the imprints to a certain extent. And Grivin, the legendary "tuner", can adjust the magic imprints freely. It is said that no matter how difficult the damage is, he can solve it.
With such valuable technology, one can imagine how much wealth Griffin Ashburn has accumulated.
It is worth mentioning that Grivin had no descendants or disciples, so he left a puzzle before his death. Whoever can solve the puzzle can inherit everything from him.
After reading the information, Weber rubbed his temples and asked Lanis in a serious tone.
"Ma'am, are you serious?"
"Of course, my dear brother." Lanis picked up the teacup elegantly and took a sip. "This is the result I came to after careful consideration."
"Since you have considered it seriously, why do you choose to accept it? You should know that the city is not simple!" Weber's voice has a little more irritability.
"If we can obtain the property and technology of 'Stripping City Adela', my brother will not only be able to pay off the foreign debt, but our Velvet family will also be able to become a first-class magician family in one fell swoop." Lanis's voice was still calm.
"We, haha."
Shinji chuckled in an ambiguous tone, earning Waver's glare.
"Big profits often come with big risks. There is no need for us to take such big risks."
"But my brother's seal - isn't that the most precious treasure your mother left you? Although Mr. Melvin is trustworthy, it is safest to keep such a thing in your own hands."
"Miss... "
"I have made up my mind, Brother. If you don't agree, I will go by myself. I have some experience in solving puzzles."
"Stop kidding!" The roar echoed throughout the office. "This is not something we should be involved in. I won't go, and neither can you."
"Brother!"
Just as the brother and sister were looking at each other, Shinji's cell phone rang.
"Excuse me, I have to take a call."
"Hello."
"It's the eldest lady."
"How is it? Have you drunk the black tea I brought back?"
"As long as you are satisfied, it is worth my long detour."
"Is there something urgent that you need my help with? What is it? Why is it so urgent?"
"Why 'Strip City' again?"
"Well, I just heard the news and was a little surprised. Tell me, what do you want me to do? Grab the inheritance?"
"... "
"I see. Okay, I understand. I'll take care of it."
"You don't need to prepare the invitation for me. I have a way to get it. Just give it to me."
"It's settled. Bye-bye~"
After hanging up the phone, Shinji found that there were two more pairs of eyes in front of him. Waver and Lanis had poked their heads over at some point.
"Is the matter of 'Stripping City' related to 'Legal Affairs Department'?"
"This is bad."
"No, it's probably worse than you think. 'Stripped City' is related to the dark side of the Law and Politics Department, and it seems to be beyond the control of the Law and Politics Department. The young lady asked me to investigate secretly. Waver, are you interested in coming with me? You are responsible for thinking, and I am responsible for doing things. Get Ashburn's inheritance, the real estate will be yours, and you can give me a share of the treasures that are easy to take away."
"Brother, please agree to this, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Lanis urged. As the first person to bring Lorelaia and Shinji together, she knew that this boy, who was only a few years older than her, was a monster of the same level as the Queen who reigned in the Clock Tower. With his protection, the trip to "Stripping City" would never be dangerous.
"This..." Weber lowered his head and crossed his arms. He thought carefully for a long time before shaking his head. "Forget it. It's better not to touch the dark side of the Law and Politics Department. I appreciate your kindness. - Lanis, this matter ends here. Give the invitation letter to Shinji. This is my decision."
"Yes, brother." Lanis knew that now was not the time to be willful, so she nodded and agreed, "Mr. Matou, take the invitation."
Shinji was stunned when he saw the envelope with a special emblem in front of him.
Hello, Weber, this is your special show, this is your incident book. What does it mean that you don’t go and push it to me instead
The El-Melloi II Case Files has become the Shinji Case Files
Even if you add the number two, you can't do this.