The Witch from the Age of Gods

Although Kenneth really wanted to praise Sakura's behavior and even encourage her to say more, he decided to tell the truth at this moment:

"No, Sakura, that's not Master's child. She's my adopted sister, Reines El- El-Melloi Archibald. She's just five years old, a year younger than you. If I had to say, she should be considered yours..."

After thinking it over carefully, Kenneth's expression became extremely strange, but under Sola-Ui's urging, he still spoke seriously.

"Mother?"

I thought about how Sakura was six years old and Reines was five.

So when he said that, Kenneth almost lost his composure.

He wasn't the only one who couldn't hold back. Weber and Rovey, who were eating with their heads down, both suddenly raised their heads after hearing the familiar yet unfamiliar words, and then looked at each other.

"Cough cough cough..."

The two were clearly choked by the stimulation.

Rovey looked completely bewildered, while Weber looked horrified.

He looked at Rovey as if he were some kind of non-combustible garbage, his eyes filled with disdain and suspicion: 'I never thought you were this kind of person?!'

"Wait, I really didn't..."

Before Rovey could explain, Reines, who was sitting to the side, stood up and gave Sakura a slight bow after Kenneth pointed out her identity.

"Nice to meet you, Sakura. My name is Reines El- El-Melloi Archibald. I am your brother's future wife, and also your future... mother."

"...Mother?"

Even though they were all words she could understand, when they were put together, Sakura couldn't understand them at all.

She scratched her head, looking at Reines with a puzzled expression, then at Kenneth who was nodding, and then exclaimed, "Hmm, five years old? She's actually a year younger than Sakura... What a young mother..."

"..."

In an instant, Weber became even more disdainful, Sola-Ui smiled even more brightly, while Kenneth looked guilty and turned his head away.

Rovey's eyes widened as he looked at Kenneth, who looked guilty. The emotion in his eyes was self-evident—it was unmistakably—

'Mr. Kenneth, I need an explanation!'

—Look me straight in the eye, you brat! You bastard!!

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Chapter 111: The Witch from the Age of Gods

Now he really regrets it, he really regrets it. If he could have another chance, Rovey really wants to go back to two days ago, and before this absurd thing happened, he would give that teacher Kenneth, who labeled him a perverted loli-obsessed man, a good beating and ask him what was going on in that magical lemon head of his.

What does it mean to be Sakura Mirai's mother?

Once this was said, everyone present immediately understood.

Even though the adoption ceremony and procedures haven't been completed, he can still be considered Sakura's adoptive father, and thus her guardian.

Although for the twenty-year-old Rovey, Sakura was more like a cute younger sister, or family, than a daughter. Similarly, when he first saw Reines, he simply thought she was a talented and likable little girl. Since she was also Kenneth- sensei's family, it was only natural to treat her as a younger sister or junior, and to take care of her was perfectly reasonable. That's why he brought her home and gave her books, costumes, and gadgets related to Magecraft research.

He swore he had absolutely no wicked idea of starting with three years.

The main reason for bringing her home was simply that they were worried she would feel lonely when she returned. After all, there was a language barrier, and Rovey was unable to provide the kind of companionship a real father would have due to various commitments. So, being alone in a foreign country, having a suitable playmate who could take care of each other was truly a wonderful thing.

Rovey felt that Reines was perfect for the role.

Kenneth's adopted sister, the eldest daughter of the El-Melloi Faction, and the new generation's Archibald's young prodigy, Reines possesses many remarkable qualities. More importantly, Reines is about the same age as Sakura, belonging to the same generation. Moreover, having lived in London since childhood and been exposed to high society, she knows more about etiquette and various rules than Rovey.

If she were to take care of Sakura, Sakura, alone in a foreign land, would surely adapt to life in London quickly and immerse herself in her new life. They could even study together in the Clock Tower's Department of General Fundamentals when the new semester begins, becoming classmates.

This arrangement is the perfect partnership, a sisterly relationship. With such a playmate, Sakura will surely stop missing her unreliable older sister in the Far East from time to time.

That was exactly what Rovey had been thinking, and he even thought his idea was perfect and appropriate. He was ready to formally guide the two little girls who were meeting for the first time to get to know each other, so as to lay a good foundation for their future friendly relationship.

However...

Seeing Weber spit out the chicken leg beside him, his eyes filled with disdain and suspicion, Rovey was devastated. He was about to explain when Reines confessed that she would become Sakura's mother, leaving him speechless.

Seeing Weber's even more disgusted and astonished gaze, then glancing at Sola-Ui's wife's beaming smile, the shock on Sakura's face, and Kenneth's embarrassed turn of his head, Rovey knew that he probably couldn't shake off the label of being a lolicon.

However, there's no reason for this matter to end so easily.

After repeatedly sitting down next to Reines and having the little girl serve him food, Rovey, in a state of extreme frustration, finally managed to get through the complicated dinner and, after everything was over, cornered Kenneth, who was trying to escape, at his house.

After entrusting Sakura, who was still troubled by the fact that she had such a young mother as Reines, to Sola-Ui's care, Rovey pulled Kenneth into the study to get some answers.

Furthermore, knowing he was in the wrong, Kenneth, as the teacher, stood up, while Rovey, as the student, sat down, making the situation in the room extremely awkward.

"Mr. Kenneth, although I knew you had this idea a long time ago... I really didn't expect you to be able to do it to this extent."

Faced with Kenneth's actions, Rovey covered his forehead and sighed.

However, it's less about being angry and more about feeling helpless.

Looking at Kenneth, who stood before him with an embarrassed expression, Rovey sighed and said helplessly, "If you need it, you can take the Crowley Family's magical legacy at any time. And I am your student myself. In the eyes of the other factions in the Clock Tower, we are all one, so even if you want to win me over, you don't need to use this method, do you?"

"Indeed, I know that marrying into a family and absorbing bloodline circuits is the most convenient method. However, I hope you can also consider other people's opinions. Let's leave my words aside for now; you should ask Reines first, right?"

Kenneth: "..."

Looking at Kenneth, who seemed about to say something, Rovey shook his head, then turned to Reines was standing to the side, looking somewhat uneasy, and continued, "A five-year-old girl, about the same age as Sakura, and we've never even met before, and you're forcing her to marry someone like me? That's going too far!"

"Although I know this is not unusual among Mage Families, I still think you should respect other people's opinions. After all, Reines is still just a child. It's really unfair to her that her future has been decided by you, isn't it? I think that as your family member, she should have her own future, instead of being used as a tool for marriage to bind me for life."

Just as Kenneth was beginning to reflect on what Rovey had said and vaguely realized that what he had done was indeed somewhat wrong, Rovey walked up to Reines, patted her head, and gently asked her.

"Hey, Reines, with your brother here today, you can speak your mind freely. Don't you want to accept this forced marriage? Don't you want to have your own future?"

"It's okay, just speak your mind. I'll stand up for you, and even Mr. Kenneth can't force you."

"Rovey... you little rascal..."

Seeing that Rovey had completely disrupted his plans, Kenneth instinctively wanted to reprimand him.

But thinking about all that this kid had done for him—just recently arranging a route to help him safely escape from the brink of death and return to London to reunite with his fiancée—and how he had helped bring the Holy Grail War to a close and solved the biggest problem of the aftermath, he was able to sit here peacefully instead of being called in for questioning by the law department or being forced to disappear completely into hiding.

It wasn't just about the favor; it also involved Rovey's talent and achievements, as well as his unique personality...

Finally, Kenneth's expression softened.

He suddenly realized that he had indeed been too inconsiderate.

He only focused on finding talented juniors without paying attention to Sakura and Rovey's ages, ignoring their feelings, and also ignoring Reines's feelings. It was indeed a mistake on his part as a teacher and uncle.

... In that case, we can think of other solutions later.

Anyway, his family has more than just Reines as a woman, so finding another one wouldn't be difficult. It's just that her talent isn't as good as Reines's. But since things have developed this way, he'll have to put it on hold for now.

'Seriously... He's Magus, yet he cares about this kind of thing...'

However, Rovey's values, morals, and personality were completely incompatible with those of Magus. From Magecraft perspective, Reines's talent was undoubtedly the best possible match, and Rovey future child would certainly be another genius. If it were any other Magus, upon seeing such an excellent match, they would surely be overjoyed and agree. Kenneth didn't believe Rovey's judgment hadn't seen this.

But...

'You care more about Reines's feelings and happiness than the inheritance of magic? Honestly... that's not like Magus at all...'

Seeing Rovey's serious expression, Kenneth sighed silently.

From childhood, he had been considered somewhat eccentric by his family because of his personality. But compared to Rovey, he found that Rovey was even more eccentric than himself. So eccentric that he hardly seemed like a Magus.

Thinking of Rovey's various actions, Kenneth couldn't help but smile slightly.

He now seemed to understand why he had taken him on as a disciple in the first place. After all, different kinds of people are attracted to each other...

"If Reines is also unwilling, then this matter is..."

Just as Kenneth was about to let the matter drop, Reines, who was being questioned by Rovey, suddenly mustered up her courage and loudly gave her answer.

"I do!"

Rovey nodded, feeling a surge of satisfaction at resolving the troublesome matter. Then, he looked at Kenneth with great delight and said, "See, Mr. Kenneth, Reines said she's willing... Huh? Willing my foot!!"

However, this was only for a moment. In the next instant, his eyes widened suddenly and his body stiffened abruptly.

"Wait, what did you say? My dear Reines... do you really know what you're saying? You said you'd marry me after only two days?! No, something's definitely not right. Tell your brother, did you threaten him, Mr. Kenneth?"

The sheer volume of information contained in that short sentence completely blew Rovey's mind away; he felt as if his entire worldview and soul had been shaken.

Then, Rovey looked at Kenneth in astonishment, trying to find the answer. However, Kenneth just shrugged. Kenneth was unaware of the situation either, because it wasn't something he had arranged at all.

However, after hearing Reines's answer, his heart was far from as calm as his face showed; he was practically grinning from ear to Kars.

He had completely accepted the adopted sister he had taken in.

"Good, good, good!! You truly are worthy of being my adopted sister, Kenneth; you have excellent judgment. That's right, that's exactly how it should be!! This kid is the greatest blessing of your life. If you miss him, you'll never find another like him in your next life. Hold on to him, don't give up so easily. As long as you don't give up, your uncle will cheer you on."

"Are you kidding me, Reines?"

Rovey continued to ask, but Reines simply nodded slightly, her lovely face showing no other change, and answered very firmly.

"I'm serious, brother."

Reines looked into Rovey's eyes and then answered sincerely.

"I know I'm still very young, and my status is far from worthy of you, brother, but I really, really like and admire you. From now on, I will learn how to be a good wife and a good mother, so... brother, please don't abandon me, okay?"

Ignoring Rovey's question, Reines adopted a pitiful demeanor and began to ramble on to herself. Then, with tears welling up in her eyes, she wrapped her arms around Rovey's neck, effectively ending the match.

"Brother, do you hate me?"

"?"

Completely rendered speechless by the complicated situation, Rovey lost all ability to argue and speak. He could only pick up Reines in his arms and look to Kenneth was sitting to the side with a happy expression, for help.

This melon is delicious.

They wanted to find a solution, but Kenneth shrugged and said he couldn't help.

If he forced you, then it's certainly time to stop here. But unfortunately, you brought this upon yourself. Reines seems to have really fallen for you, and considering what might happen to her when she returns, it's understandable that Reines 'd cling to you, right?

After all, Magus like us, master and apprentice, are so talented and have such good personalities, you couldn't find another one like us even if you searched the Clock Tower with a lantern. There's absolutely no problem with Reines choosing you.

Forget Reines, if I wrote your terms down on a piece of paper and hung them on the Clock Tower door, the Crowley Family's threshold would probably be worn down by female Magus of marriageable age the next day.

So...

'Young people, how youthful they are...'

Seeing that things had gone perfectly, Kenneth gave a thumbs up and a pleased smile. Then, without bothering Rovey any longer, he slipped out the door under Rowe's despairing gaze, leaving the future newlyweds their private space.

"I... you, she... what exactly is going on?!"

So, amidst a series of troubles, and looking at the tearful Reines in his arms, Rovey could only resign himself to his fate.

However, for the sake of his reputation and the absurdity of the matter, he still told Reines some things beforehand.

First and foremost, Reines is only allowed to call him "brother" from now on, and absolutely cannot call him "husband" in public, otherwise he really won't be able to survive in the Clock Tower.

Secondly, Reines' current affection is likely just that of a brother, the kind of familial affection. It's probably not romantic love, so marriage or engagement should be postponed for another decade or more.