Chapter 324

Ritsuka let out a puzzled sound.

"What I mean is that I need to return to the Atlas Institute and the Lostbelt Sea to find a solution to the mutation in my body."

The black-haired Sion glanced at the smiling Draco beside her, "Anyway, see you later, everyone from Chaldea. I'll always be watching over you."

Therefore, the three of them had no choice but to return to Chaldea.

After witnessing their departure, Sion had been holding back for so long, finally spoke again in her mind:

' Director, what are you doing? This is a golden opportunity to surpass those guys! How could you let such a good opportunity slip away? When will we see Novia again?!'

From Sion's tone, the Director could tell that she was very anxious, which was understandable from another perspective, since she herself was anxious as well.

However, she still calmly answered Sion:

'This is called strategic retreat. Take things one step at a time, don't be too hasty. And have you forgotten that we are now the 'King of Stories' and can transform into the Osiris's Sand at any moment? So, it's very easy for Pseudo-Servant like Lord El-Melloi II and respond to the Chaldea device.'

"What you said makes a lot of sense, but Director, my body is already full, which means you're full too, so I feel you made a mistake. You should have taken advantage of our passionate kiss and launched another attack, since the soundproofing is so good..."

"Oh? What kind of wet kiss?"

Just as Sion was still muttering to herself, she suddenly saw Draco looking at her with great interest as she turned purple-haired. When she came to her senses, she realized that it was the Director, whom she had exposed as having 'already eaten,' who had returned her body... As for the reason, Sion understood without needing to say it: he was shy, as evidenced by the fact that she felt hot all over.

Why didn't you give me your body back during our wet kiss? Are you so slow to realize that?

"That's exactly what you think."

Despite her inner turmoil, Sion calmly replied to Draco.

"... Sion, you've become like this. It seems like there's more than just you inside your body now."

Draco narrowed his eyes. "I get the feeling you're all about to start kindergarten, a bunch of little brats."

Draco was actually quite happy for the Director who had assisted him in the first century. After all, she was the only pure human among the people his Teacher had befriended, and she had also experienced death. As for that pervert Kisshouin, that was another matter. That guy was someone whose presence was so strong that even if he died now, he would still be the same person if he turned around again.

"How dare you criticize me? Aren't you the same way?"

Sion shook her hand, slightly raising her fingers, and pouted unhappily, "Attila, Albion, Typhon, Altrouge Brunestud, you, I..."

"I remember Albion and Typhon fighting after the Teacher left and falling into the sea somewhere, right?"

"Yes."

Sion sighed, "The Sea of Okeanos— "

Suddenly, the purple-haired girl stopped speaking, staring incredulously at Draco, who was gradually turning into Spiritrons light and leaving with a joyful smile. Then she roared:

"You're actually stalling for time with me?!"

"Hehe, how can this be called stalling for time? I am the Emperor of Rome, and it is a great honor to communicate with me on Rome soil. Therefore, I should be the one to respond first, as it is the Emperor's right. As for Sion, you should stay and serve as a servant and come back in a while."

The beast with golden hair revealed a proud smile, casting a shadow over Sion's expression.

Who knows when the next Chaldea summon will be! And if someone else gets to take it, it'll be so exhausting...

At the same time, due to the different flow of time after returning to Chaldea, Novia had already spent several days and had submitted a detailed report on the Rome Singularity strategy to Dr. Roman.

To be honest, when Novia watched the doctor's expression shift from joy to shock, and finally to disbelief, even cautiously asking how it felt to be 'Pope Novia,' he almost burst out laughing. It was truly amusing.

However, he still claimed that he had only gained a portion of the power, and nothing else, thus glossing over the matter. But the doctor seemed somewhat skeptical, because in the following days, Dr. Roman would occasionally stand in front of Novia with a serious expression, even taking off his gloves, and suddenly say:

"It's me."

However, since Novia remained unmoved each time, the doctor would usually just smile and say that he was relieving stress through some kind of online Livestream, hoping that Novia wouldn't mind.

Well, the doctor's method is even more obvious than Da Vinci's, and Novia won't laugh at it.

"Finally, a new Servant has arrived, Doctor."

Having learned of this situation from Chaldea's communications, Novia calmly ate her meal while conversing with Romani.

"Yes, after all, she told us she wanted to see you, and that person is connected to the Rome Singularity you just passed through."

"Oh, is it Zhuge? Ptolemy? Or Alexander?"

Of course, Novia understood that Nero was probably the most likely candidate.

And Romani's subsequent conversation was exactly as he had expected.

Nero Claudius.

So, is it Nero from a specific historical period, or Draco who had already become a beast?

"Regarding her Class, it seemed there was some kind of error at first, but Chaldea's system detection suggests it was due to the large number of Class she was suited for. Perhaps it's because she has the Imperial Privilege."

Okay, it's definitely Draco.

Chapter 369 The Bride's Crime Behind the Wall.

"Hmm, isn't this Novia, the Chaldea maintenance Consultant from the Atlas Institute who grew up with Sion, thanks to Teacher Yu's help?"

Chaldea, before Novia could leisurely finish her meal before heading to the location of the new Chaldea Servant 'Nero' as instructed by the doctor, Draco, perhaps unlike the composed Novia, became quite annoyed after relaying the message and waiting for over ten minutes. Draco, who had been waiting for Novia to come to him, was initially very unhappy.

After briefly answering the questions from the Little Da Vinci, he followed the location he learned from the mouth and barged straight in, even sitting down on Novia's table. He then thrust his red Dragon Tail, which revealed Draco's demeanor upon entering, into Novia's mouth.

"What, you don't even give your real disciple a warm hug?"

I don't eat Lobster.

Hearing Novia say such a thing, Draco puffed out his cheeks, obediently sat in his chair, propped his chin up, and turned his face to the side as if sulking, but his eyes were still fixed on Novia's eating process, which made Novia want to laugh.

After the silver-haired youth finished his meal and took a sip of tea that had cooled to a suitable temperature, the girl slightly tilted her head.

"How was the food?"

"In terms of taste, Aika's is definitely better."

This was indeed Novia's true thought, but then he suddenly remembered that if Sion and Draco had both gone to the Rome Singularity, then had the others gone to other Singularity, or perhaps Parallel World?

This inevitably made Novia frown, not because they were doing anything reckless, but because she was worried about what might happen. Although she could handle it herself, she still didn't want such a situation to occur.

Perhaps sensing Novia's thoughts, Draco couldn't help but feel pleased. Even though she didn't show it on her face, the wagging of her joyful tail was clear proof. She also picked up the cup that Novia had just put down and began to drink like a bird, sticking out her tongue and sipping water little by little.

"The taste is alright, not much has changed."

"I understand what you mean, but I can pour you another glass, or I can pour it from here."

"I am the Emperor of Rome; it's none of your business what kind of Teacher I am."

Draco looked somewhat disappointed, glancing at the licked-to-the-bottom glass, and inwardly lamented that there still wasn't enough.

"Speaking of which, Teacher, do you prefer someone like me, or someone a bit more mature?"

When asked that, Novia tilted her head.

Although it's just a different stage in a person's life, there's no real difference, but...

I like them both.

"That doesn't make sense."

Draco turned his head. "Leaving aside Yu, Attila, Albion, Typhon, and others, that brat from Chaldea Gran looks at you like you're an ice cube and calls Teacher Gran, treats you the same way he Fujimaru. You couldn't possibly not know that, Teacher you?"

"Gran is still young."

Novia, however, showed no fear. "Emotions are still too complicated for her; perhaps it's just because she's spent a lot of time with me."

"Don't you deny Fujimaru?"

Draco suddenly walked up behind Novia. "I'm actually a little Jealousy of this junior sister. Teacher, you never cared about me this much before, did you? You were always taking me to give lectures or teaching, so we hardly ever had any time alone. Unlike Fujimaru, who seems to be Teacher you 24/7. Wow, that's the Bride, someone even more important than Saintess."

"Wait, what's the situation with the bride?"

Ignoring Draco's hand touching her chest and the gentle, wave-like sensation on her back, Novia asked in bewilderment.

"It was Teacher you took Fujimaru to the church to see Paul, and after you left, Paul wrote 'the bride' in the Bible. I suppose when it's reprinted a thousand years later, those few words will be added, hehe, the bride."

"It's over. The Holy Grail has been retrieved. Everything will return to normal."

"I don't care, I demand compensation! This is my demand as Pope and Saintess!"

The blonde girl gently slid her tongue across his neck, inhaling his breath through her nostrils. She trembled with ecstasy, panting heavily. Perhaps due to her 'beast' transformation, her tongue was somewhat slender, like that of a dragon like Albion.

A few seconds later Draco made Novia turn her head again, look at him with moist eyes, and give him a hint.

"Therefore, as compensation for the request."

Draco looked at Novia and smiled.

"Either one is fine with me, Teacher?"

"It seems this junior from junior school approached me at an inopportune time."

As evening approached, Novia was lying in bed when she suddenly received a communication from Chaldea. It was from Ritsuka. After glancing at Draco and seeing a 'I promise I won't do anything' look in her eyes, Novia thought for a moment and then answered the call.

"Novia, what Consultant you think of these photos I took with Mash in Rome?"

The small screen seemed to be filled with Ritsuka's happy, smiling face, but the view revealed from her hands—a view that left the lights of ancient Rome and its magnificent old buildings all below—was something Novia couldn't help but admire.

"Yes, it's spectacular."

"Right, right? So beautiful! It's really gorgeous! This is the first time I've ever felt like I have a talent for photography! It almost made me give up my dream of opening Bakery, hahaha! And this is just Rome; Alexander is even better. After all, the Alexandria Library is so big and long, and it looks amazing against the surrounding environment!"

Ritsuka's excited shouts were somewhat tempting and suggestive, but it was just a passing fancy. After all, such scenery was indeed dazzling and exciting for someone like her who had lived in a modern City for a long time.

However, just like the excited Ritsuka, Draco Draco as he looked at Novia, who was currently unable to move much, and gently swayed his body.

Guarantee? That's the Pope's business. I'm the emperor now, so it's fine.

"Speaking of which, Ritsuka, don't you have any photos of yourself in them?"

Most young girls, like Ritsuka's age, would inevitably turn the camera on themselves and take a few pictures.

"Hmm? Hmm? Of course, there is!"

"Ritsuka, are you a little nervous?"

Novia probably said that on purpose.

"No, no, no, no..."

Suddenly, Ritsuka's gaze shifted off the screen. "It's just that it hasn't come out yet."

"Sorry, I was just joking."

"Hmm, of course I know you're joking, Consultant."

The Orange-Haired Girl's face turned towards the center of the screen again. "Haha, it seems my disguise worked pretty well. I almost fooled even Consultant Novia."

For Ritsuka, when Novia's expression on the screen suddenly stiffened, she thought to herself, 'Thank goodness, we got away with it.'

She certainly had selfies, but they weren't taken by herself alone; there were two of them. Therefore, it wasn't convenient for her to show them to Novia. After all, who would openly post pictures of someone who was secretly photographed, unless they had some irrefutable leverage over her?

Nevertheless, in order to prevent Novia from Ritsuka, Ritsuka maintained her cheerful expression as always.

"If there's any good scenery at the next Singularity, I'll have you, Consultant Novia, included in the shot."

"Thank you, Ritsuka."

"No, it's alright! I won't leave you, Consultant Novia, all alone!"

Ritsuka in sweat, then hurriedly ended the call.

"Wow, I almost had my nostrils filled with the Teacher's breath, making it hard to breathe and disrupting my thoughts."

Draco squinted as he lifted his head from under the covers.

"In Ritsuka's Teacher, if you have a wife and daughter, then to say something as blunt as 'I won't leave you alone' under these circumstances, how should I put it, you really have guts."

However, regarding your acting talent, Teacher, even I, a multi-talented individual, must admit, Teacher really know how to fake it... But after your call, Ritsuka probably won't be foolish enough to rush in and disturb us, so--"

He continued, panting and breathing rapidly.

"Shall we continue, Teacher?"

"Yes, thank you."

Ritsuka, who had been lingering outside Novia's room for a long time, couldn't help but smile as she recalled the communication she had just received.

Ritsuka's visit to Novia wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; it was because of Nero, who had been summoned. Especially since Nero had specifically requested to see Novia, Ritsuka felt uneasy. Although she knew nothing could possibly happen between Emperor Nero and Consultant Novia, she still felt uncomfortable.