Such a Young Mother (Part 2)

King Solomon... Roman...

Wow, another big shot.

... Seriously, they've come here again without permission. What do these guys think this place is? Is it some kind of dream-fulfilling agency for Heroic Spirit?

However... he does know how to accomplish this task, and he wouldn't mind helping him complete it once.

"Since that's the case... let's meet again sometime in the future. For the sake of our past memories, I'll help you... Dr. Roman..."

Clutching the gold ring tightly in his fingers, Rovey lowered his head and whispered something.

Even if I don't know if the other person can hear me, this is still a form of communication.

"And I... I should do my best to create a world where you can live out the next chapter of your life in peace, right?"

"Yes, I definitely will."

As his voice faded, the previously silent ring emitted a few wisps of golden light.

Following that feeling, Rovey subconsciously put the ring on the ring finger of his right hand, and it looked extremely fitting.

"It's going fairly smoothly... and it feels pretty good. However, the amplification... is quite subtle. Although it doesn't have the omniscience and omnipotence of the legendary Solomon, I can still feel that the magic power seems to have increased."

"Interesting..."

Lovi picked up the white porcelain cup on the table, took a sip of the black tea that Reines had brewed for him, Rovey pursed his lips.

Although his senses told him that the black tea entering his mouth was fragrant and mellow, he just couldn't taste any difference in flavor. It tasted almost the same as the instant tea from the Tokiomi Tohsaka and the instant tea he drank outside.

But out of consideration for the other person's kindness, he slowly finished the drink.

He shook his head and then gently put the teacup down.

"Is it good, elder brother?"

As Reines watched Rovey mutter to himself while slowly finishing his brewed black tea, and then sit on the folding bed next to him, ostensibly reading a book but actually keeping his eyes glued to Rovey, Reines asked him somewhat nervously.

Although she had studied tea ceremony at home, her skills were still not as good as those of professionals, so she couldn't help but feel uneasy about Rovey's feelings.

"Mmm, it tastes great."

Rovey simply nodded slightly, and then uttered his unchanging assessment.

With his unique taste, anything that quenches his thirst is considered good. Even if it's just a glass of boiled water, he'll say it tastes great today.

"Really? Then I'll make tea for my brother every day!"

However, his casual remark was indeed a great encouragement to Reines.

After all, the maid had said something similar to her at home.

"When Miss Reines finds someone she likes in the future, she must try her best to pursue him. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach."

She didn't really understand the meaning of that statement at first, since her marriage goals were definitely fixed. However, it wasn't until she met someone she liked that she grasped its significance.

'Keep it up, Reines! Keep it up like this, you'll definitely become a good wife...'

Completely unaware of the truth, she secretly encouraged herself.

Similarly, seeing Reines so happy, Rovey nodded.

Although I didn't taste anything special, we should encourage and educate children, and things are fine as they are now.

Only...

Thinking about the archaeological excavation in the cemetery village in Wales that Lev mentioned in his letter, Rovey couldn't help but recall the story that Merry had told him about Morgan the night before.

It seems that King Arthur's sister has laid some kind of trap in that area, somewhere like a village...

Although there are many cemeteries in Wales, when Rovey really thought about it, the first one that came to mind was a small gray-haired figure who looked exactly like Artoria but had a completely different personality and always wore a hood.

He glanced at Reines in front of him again, and a scene gradually appeared in his mind: her and Gray going out together, shopping together, and her bullying Gray.

Oh right...

Speaking of which, Reines seems to have a mischievous personality; in the original books, she often bullies Weber and Gray. While there's no malice intended, she is indeed quite lively. How come she becomes so quiet around me?

He clearly remembered that when Reines first met Weber, she hung him upside down from the ceiling and tormented him for a long time, leaving Weber with considerable psychological trauma. Why was she so quiet and reserved instead of her usual lively personality when she met him? He began to doubt whether this was really the Reines he remembered.

That's a bit strange...

"..."

Stare--!!

As he pondered, Rovey's gaze began to linger on Reines, making her extremely nervous. She could only respond to Rovey with a smile.

"Um... brother, is there something strange on my face?" Reines, who had been under Rovey's gaze, became somewhat nervous.

"No, it's nothing, you're just very cute... I must be overthinking it."

Rovey shook his head.

Perhaps it's because Kenneth died too early in the original story, destroying the mark along with him, leaving the Archibald Family without a pillar. So, promoting Reines from the branch family put too much pressure on her, which led to her developing the Tyrion Lannister personality? He wasn't too sure about the specifics.

But it doesn't matter anyway. He won't dislike her no matter what her personality is, since he still has Sakura under his command. According to rumors, if she hadn't lived in the extreme environment of the Matou Family, wouldn't Sakura's personality be more like a mischievous little devil like Bobblehead?

He also wanted to see if it was just a rumor, since his upbringing was countless times better than that of the Tohsaka Family.

Actually, it doesn't matter to him whether they are little devils or not. If there are two little devils by his side, it would add a lot of fun, wouldn't it?

By the way, it seems these two little devils haven't officially met yet.

Kenneth- sensei asked me to go to his house today to pick up Sakura. It's getting late, and he should be leaving soon.

This is a good opportunity for Reines and Sakura to meet and get to know each other, since girls of the same age are most likely to play together.

Afterwards, once he brings Sakura back, he will personally go to Wales to see what exactly happened.

Although he knew that Lev was a top-tier Magus in the Color Rank and was aware of his immense strength, Rovey wouldn't worry about his safety if he went anywhere else.

However, remembering Merry's warning to be careful of Morgan, and then, shortly after, her partner Lev showed up on his turf—the scene was rather unimaginable.

The current Lev is not the pure Demon God Pillars Flauros; he is his past personality and also his partner.

Therefore, no matter what, Rovey cannot allow anything to happen to him.

With that in mind, Rovey instructed his butler to send someone to find Lev and help him confirm which cemetery village in Wales he had gone to, and to give him the address after confirming it.

But that's fine too, because Rovey actually cared quite a bit about that little girl, Gray.

However, he didn't want to attract attention beforehand because he thought his strength might not be enough, so he didn't rush over.

Now...

His preparations were more than sufficient.

While protecting Lev, let's also explore the village. If possible, we could bring Gray back and train her a bit... After all, didn't Merry say that the two of them had completely thwarted Morgan's plans? In that case, the so-called resurrection plan is just a joke. Because Artoria didn't die at all; she's probably still wandering somewhere in the world, or perhaps she's in a deep sleep. There's no need for any so-called resurrection.

Furthermore, the Holy Lance Mystic Code is likely still in Gray's possession, which is a significant asset. The same Anchor of the Planet also holds considerable research value for Rovey's subsequent salvation plan. Since he already possesses Avalon, it suggests that the Holy Lance should also be connected to him.

"Hmm, this item is destined to be mine. Saber wouldn't mind if I borrowed it."

Thinking this through, Rovey instructed the butler to arrange for someone to search for Lev, and also made sure to clear out a room for Aozaki Touko, who had promised to return in the mornings of the next couple of days but had yet to appear. Knowing her as he did, he figured that girl had probably found something nice somewhere and started shopping and couldn't walk anymore.

Afterwards, Rovey prepared to take Reines back to Kenneth's house again to bring back his adopted daughter, whom he hadn't seen in a long time and who hadn't made a formal appearance in a long time.

(By the way, how long has it been since Sakura made a formal appearance?)

After all, since he adopted the child, he should take some responsibility as the adoptive father. Leaving the child in someone else's care without his consent makes him seem rather irresponsible.

He seemed to care for Reines much more than he cared for Sakura, even though Sakura was his adopted daughter.

With that thought in mind, and under Reines's somewhat apprehensive gaze, Rovey gently picked her up.

"Come on, Reines, I'm taking you to meet someone very important. I'm sure you two will become the perfect playmates."

'The most suitable playmate...'

Upon hearing Rovey's words, Reines paused for a moment, but quickly realized something, and her expression immediately became tense.

"Um... elder brother, where are we going now?"

"I went to Professor Kenneth's house. He said he was in too much of a rush yesterday and didn't have time to prepare. Today, he invited Weber and some other important people to welcome me back. We can also pick up Sakura on the way."

'It really is Sakura!! I thought I had a few more days to prepare, but it turns out I'm already facing that girl my brother adopted?!'

'What should my role be? What attitude should I have towards her? Should I just say, "I'm your future mother"? That would be too embarrassing...'

Just as Reines's countless inner personalities were having Round Table, pondering what to do, a black sedan pulled up in front of Rovey's house.

And this time, the driver was someone I knew very well.

"Hey, Weber, you've arrived."

Rovey greeted his friends.

"Yes, it's me. Because Mr. Kenneth said there was a dinner party, I left work early today. No, I should say I changed shifts. As long as it's finished before midnight, it's fine..."

Although he still had a handsome face, Weber's eyes were now covered with thick dark circles, making him look like a panda who had stayed up all night.

Seeing his tragic past, Rovey patted him on the shoulder and silently withdrew his hand. He was preparing to take Weber on an adventure to Wales to find Gray, and he felt that Weber should rest more now.

"..."

However, Weber sighed, then stepped on the gas and drove Rovey and the others back to the Archibald Family.

Rest?

He still has half a meter of documents to approve, and the Level 3 Lecturer exam is still ongoing. Where does he find the time to rest?

Suddenly, he wanted to slap his past self a few times and ask him, "You beast! What are you trying to prove?! That you can become a panda?!"

Soon after, Kenneth and Sola-Ui stood waiting to be greeted at the gates of the luxurious estate. Beside them stood a beautifully dressed little girl, who looked in the direction the car had come from.

"Hmm, not bad, a little earlier than the deadline. Looks like your efficiency has improved, Weber. Keep it up!"

Kenneth glanced at the time on his watch and nodded slightly, increasingly satisfied with Weber's efficiency.

As expected of the secretary he personally chose, this guy is a tool. Since he got this kid, he's had more and more free time.

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Kenneth. I will continue to do so." Weber nodded helplessly.

"Rovey!!"

Instead of reminiscing about Kenneth and Weber, Sakura, whom they hadn't seen in a long time, ran happily towards Rovey, who then gently picked Rovey up in his arms.

"It's been a long time, Sakura."

Rovey picked up Sakura and asked, "Have you missed your big brother? Have you been behaving well lately?"

"I think, since leaving home, Aoko Sister has also been missing recently. Sakura has been staying with Kenneth and Sister Sola-Ui, and hasn't caused any trouble..."

"Hmm, Sakura is such a good girl." Rovey patted her little head.

"Uncle and sister..."

On the other side, Kenneth, who was giving Weber a pep talk, looked like the sky was falling when he heard the name. He had a look of existential doubt on his face, while Sola-Ui was amused by Sakura and laughed.

Out of courtesy and affection for Sakura, Kenneth was not angry, but instead fell into self-doubt.

He wondered to himself, "Do I really look that old?"

Subsequently, under Kenneth's leadership.

The group arrived at the restaurant together. Since this gathering was ostensibly private, but actually a welcome-back dinner for Rovey, there weren't many people present. Yulifis was busy with his promotion ceremony and didn't attend, so only the few of them were there today.

"Long time no see, Rovey."

At the dinner table, Sola-Ui greeted Rovey she hadn't seen in a long time, with a smile.

"Yes, it's been a long time, Master Sola-Ui."

With just a simple address, Kenneth puffed out his chest slightly, smiled, and sat down in the chair next to Sola-Ui. He then picked up Sakura and sat down beside her, allowing Reines to sit next to Rovey.

After sitting down, before even having a meal, Sakura, who had been placed next to Sola-Ui by Kenneth, began to curiously observe Reines, who had appeared next to Rovey.

She looked at the girl, who had the same hair color as Kenneth and a similar appearance in her features. The girl, who seemed to be around six years old, showed a curious expression, then tilted her head and asked a surprising question.

"Kenneth, is this lady your and Sister Sola-Ui's child?"

"—Cough cough cough!!"

This sudden and explosive statement caused Kenneth to cough, and Sola-Ui blushed slightly.

Weber looked horrified, Rovey looked helpless, and Reines's expression was very strange. All the methods she had planned to use to improve the mother-daughter relationship were completely wiped out in an instant.