Lolaireia's delicate and pretty face was indifferent, and the eyes flashed with cold hatred.
She hates Dead Apostle... and also hates vampires. In fact, all Bartholomello families share this hatred, and will even specifically attack them because of this.
As for the reason, she didn't know clearly. Maybe it was out of human self-esteem or the pride of being a noble.
"So... we are very similar."
Aozaki Touko put his delicate hand on his chin. "Although our life experiences are very different, I feel that we may have a common language."
"If Ms. Aozaki..."
Lolaireia nodded slightly and was about to respond, however, Aozaki Touko interrupted her next words, with an intellectual and gentle smile on her pretty face:
"No honorific is needed, you can just call me Touko."
"... I understand"
Lolaireia was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Then... Touko you can also just call me Lolaireia."
"Hmm...Lolaireia."
Aozaki Touko smiled and nodded slightly, picked up the teapot and brewed black tea, and asked, "I am going back and forth to London this time, you should know what I want to do, right?"
"Of course, it's not difficult to guess."
Lolaireia nodded slightly and said, "Touko If you want Bartholomello, don't join the Crimson Lord side, right?"
"Well... to be more precise."
Aozaki Touko tilted his head and chuckled, "I hope you won't be hostile to us. If you are hunting Dead Apostle, I have no objection at all."
"...Understood."
Lolaireia understood what Magic User said, and immediately asked another question, "However, Touko, I have a question."
"Why help Dead Apostle?"
Aozaki Touko made two cups of black tea and handed one cup to Lolaireia. After the Magecraft junior girl took it, she began to explain:
"Because Altrouge is beautiful!"
"Pretty?"
At this moment, Lolaireia frowned, not because she thought Aozaki Touko was superficial, but because she couldn't understand that if she were an ordinary man, he would think of a hero to save the beauty because of the girl's appearance. This is actually normal, but this person is Aozaki Touko, who was born as a pure Magecraft teacher.
So, she asked as if to confirm again:
"Touko Did you choose to help Altrouge because of her appearance?"
"Not entirely."
A calm smile appeared on Aozaki Touko's face, "This is probably... to help his wife face difficulties."
"Wife, Touko are you married to Dead Apostle Princess?!"
Lolaireia frowned again, feeling a little irritated in her heart. She had a very good impression of Aozaki Touko.
However, now this person with a good impression actually has a close relationship with Dead Apostle.
This couldn't help but make her feel a little angry and irritated.
"No, but she will definitely be my wife in the future."
Aozaki Touko took a sip of black tea, a look of pride on her pretty face. "So, isn't it a matter of course to help my wife?"
"..."
Lolaireia gave a rare sigh. It was rare for her mind to be disturbed by strange words. She took a sip of black tea to calm down, and then said, "Sorry, I actually can't understand it. If you are attracted to her because of her appearance, Einzbern Android technology should be able to meet all your needs."
"Beauty is more than just looks."
Aozaki Touko shook his head in denial, stared at the girl opposite and said, "For example, Lolaireia do you think you are beautiful?"
"Me?"
Lolaireia thought for a moment and answered truthfully, "If we only talk about appearance, I think I meet the public's definition of beauty."
"Then I can definitely make the same Android as you."
Aozaki Touko took a sip of black tea and asked with a smile, "Do you think she is more superior and beautiful than you?"
Impossible, it's just a doll.
Lolaireia obviously realized this, so he admitted frankly. "I see, this was my mistake."
"Do you understand?"
Aozaki Touko smiled softly and stared into the eyes of the girl opposite, "Lolaireia The clear and pure will in your eyes is simply more beautiful than gems. This is a beauty that is unique to you and cannot be made."
Hearing this compliment, Lolaireia didn't blush or admit it frankly, but asked doubtfully, "Touko... are you also interested in me?"
"... Well, not to that extent yet."
Aozaki Touko smiled dumbly, "Now I just appreciate you. If I have any further thoughts, I will tell you frankly."
"Yeah."
Lolaireia's delicate face showed a serious look. "If Magic User's bloodline is incorporated into Bartholomello, those guys will probably agree."
"This approach is really unpleasant."
Aozaki Touko waved his hand.
"This is a necessary means to pursue Root."
Lolaireia Reply seriously.
If a Magecraft master in this world wants to reach Root, excellent Mage Circuits and talent are necessary, and optimizing the bloodline from generation to generation is also a helpless move to some extent.
Because the pursuit of Vortex of the Root cannot be completed in one generation.
"Don't talk about this."
Aozaki Touko shook his head slightly, and said seriously with a pretty face, "So, Lolaireia can you give me an answer now?"
"Of course, on behalf of Bartholomello, I can give up this hunt for Dead Apostle on the side of Black Princess."
Lolaireia simply agreed, but also made a request. "However, as the price of Bartholomello's concession, I need you to teach me as a mentor for three months."
"That's no problem~"
Aozaki Touko raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in a funny voice, "But as the next head of the Bartholomello family, do you really need me to teach you?"
"No one can underestimate Magic User's insights."
Lolaireia said something with a firm voice, and then said as if he was joking, "Of course, you can also understand it as an act of establishing a stronger friendship."
"Okay, I agree."
Chapter 236 Dead Apostle's Actions
Misaki City.
Aozaki Household.
In the kitchen, Aozaki Mom put down the dishes he was washing and looked at his daughter with a confused look on his face. "Why do we suddenly want to travel to China?"
Her daughter hurriedly came back from the Kuzuki Western Mansion and made an astonishing statement that she wanted to take her parents to travel to China, although she was not unwilling to travel.
However, she still couldn't understand her daughter's thoughts.
"Because I want to learn martial arts from my master in China."
Aozaki Aoko showed a troubled expression. "However, they have a rule that the parents must be witnesses for the apprenticeship, so parents, please accompany me for a while."
This is a lie. In fact, she just took her parents to seek refuge in China. Sister Touko had already established a relationship and went to China to seek refuge in the name of Umbrella Corporation's investment. As long as she went to China, she would be protected by the government.
Of course, investment is really about investing...Touko sister seems to be planning to invest in real estate, and also plans to release some investment communication software, which seems to be called "Penguin".
In short... their family just needs to be gangsters and follow them in.
Those so-called Dead Apostle, Magus and the like cannot enter China at all.
It is simply impossible to attack their family.
"... But, didn't Aoko learn from Magecraft?"
Aozaki Mom's eyes were a little subtle, and he asked doubtfully, "Why do you want to learn martial arts? Shouldn't you learn more Magecraft knowledge and practice your spell-casting abilities?"
"..."
At this moment, Aozaki Aoko showed a shocked expression. After a moment of silence, he explained seriously, "Well... Master Magecraft actually needs to exercise, otherwise what happens if he is attacked at close range? This is to make up for his shortcomings."
"..."
Aozaki Mom could tell at a glance that her daughter was lying, but she did not get to the bottom of it to avoid damaging her daughter's self-esteem. She seemed to accept this reason and changed the subject:
"But Aoko What are you going to do with your studies? Will the school allow you to take a vacation?"
"... No need to worry about this at all"
Aozaki Aoko looked strange, and his voice was a bit unbelievable. "Sister Touko has already bought the school. Even if I miss classes again, there will be no problem, as long as I can keep up with my study progress."
To be honest... she only recently found out that the school she attended had been quietly purchased by Sister Touko. Only when she reacted did she realize that she had been attending her own school.
This feeling... is really hard to describe.
"... That's it... then go."
Aozaki Mom agreed and immediately lowered his head to wash the dishes.
Her eldest daughter has broken the perception time and time again. It turns out that rich people directly buy schools and use them to skip classes.
Although she had skipped classes when she was young,
But I never had such an exaggerated idea.
"Then I'll go prepare to salute."
Aozaki Aoko smiled slightly, then turned around and left the kitchen. The moment she turned around, her eyes became sharp, and magic waves seemed to erupt near her home.
This... it should be those hostile Dead Apostle who are planning to kidnap their parents and threaten sister Touko.
soon.
Aozaki Aoko arrived at the location where the magic power broke out.
This is a deserted street. The concrete floor was damaged due to the fighting. Several shabby corpses were scattered on the ground. Judging from their flat chests, they must be dead.
And beside the street, a beautiful girl in a black dress stood quietly, with an indifferent expression without any fluctuation. Her dark eyes glanced slightly at Aoko, and a sweet voice said from her red lips:
"The reaction is too slow, Aoko you still need more practice."
All the corpses on the ground were Dead Apostle, but they were discovered by Kuonji Alice when they entered Misaki City. When they revealed their intention to attack Aozaki Household, they were all killed by the familiars of Kuonji Alice.
The process of fighting under the familiar of the rare witch can be described as an overall overwhelming victory.
"Thank you, Azu."
Aozaki Aoko thanked me with serious eyes and said gratefully, "Without you, it's really unimaginable how bad things would have happened."
"It's really rare... This is the first time I hear you sincerely thank you."
Kuonji Alice's delicate fair hands gently covered her cherry lips, as if her black pearl eyes were filled with surprise, as if she had no intention of Aozaki Aoko being able to thank her.
"... That's probably because Azu your memory is not good."
Aozaki Aoko glared, then smiled again, "But forget it, I won't quarrel this time, since you also put in a lot of effort."
As she spoke, she flipped up her long hair in a carefree manner, with a sassy and awe-inspiring temperament. Seeing this scene, Kuonji Alice was slightly startled, and then said coldly, "You are indeed sisters... You are really similar in some aspects."
"Azu, are you missing your sister?"
Aozaki Aoko showed a sly smile like a fox, "However, I believe you will be able to meet again at Germany soon."
"Instead of worrying about these, it's better to care about China's travel issues."
Kuonji Alice's black eyes showed no fluctuation. She said something coldly and turned around to leave. However, seeing this, Aozaki Aoko smiled because she knew it was Azu's shyness and wanting to escape.
In a sense...Azu is really cute.
No wonder my sister likes Azu so much. If Azu and sister Touko weren't close, maybe she would also be attracted to Azu.
...Um?
Suddenly Aozaki Aoko's expression changed slightly, and she realized that her thoughts were a little strange. Could it be that she had been brainwashed by that guy Yaya, and she no longer rejected these things?