It's not a lie, she told her reasons very frankly and openly. As a finished product of Golden Princess, she is very clear about the means imposed on herself, so she is also very clear about the difficulties she encounters.
If you want to become Golden Princess... you must go through Magecraft to transform your body. The pain you experience is unimaginable. The brain and internal organs must be transformed together, and these dangerous transformations... can be said to be frequent.
However, if Izuluma Family's long-cherished wish can be fulfilled... she won't have much objection to it.
However, now that it has entered a low-efficiency stage, if you want to achieve a breakthrough, you must use more cruel physical transformation. That desperate move may directly lead to the death of her and her sister at any time.
No, it is actually foreseeable that as the efficiency becomes lower and lower, my father's methods of "Bailon" will become more and more radical.
It was only a matter of time before she and her sister died.
"... That's it."
Aozaki Touko smiled, looked at Bailon aside, and said, "I think about this... Bailon, you should have known about it for a long time, but you didn't intend to pay attention to it, right?"
"Why bother?"
Bailon held his cane in hand and said with a confident smile, "Isn't this result now displayed in front of you, Ms. Aosaki? The peerless appearance like the goddess Venus is my most favorable answer."
He didn't intend to pay attention to what his two daughters said. The road to Root was so clear before him. He would stop there because of some risks. Even if his daughter died because of it, it was just a necessary sacrifice to get to Root.
Moreover, in fact, Golden Princess and Silver Princess themselves have backup meanings.
Even if one daughter dies, there is room for recovery if there is still backup.
"Father... there is one thing I have not told you truthfully."
Golden Princess, Tiadra shook their heads slightly and said with some pity, "Do you know why Maio went crazy and attacked me? It was because I lost the beauty of Root in front of him. Unable to accept this fact, he started to attack me."
At this point, she paused for a moment and turned her beautiful eyes to Touko.
"However, fortunately, the owner of Touko sent someone to give me a copy of Magecraft Mystic Code. That gift protected me... and also eliminated the threat source of Maio."
"Well, I won't allow you to die before I see you."
Aozaki Touko smiled slightly. She knew in the original work that Golden Princess would die, so she sent someone to send a copy of Magecraft Mystic Code to protect Golden Princess so that Golden Princess could survive smoothly.
"No, if it would fail... why didn't you tell me earlier?!"
Bailon grabbed the keyword he was most concerned about, looked at Golden Princess sternly and asked, "If there is a problem, you should tell me immediately instead of hiding it!"
"... in order not to increase unnecessary risks."
Golden Princess shook his head slightly, took a step back slightly, and placed himself behind Aozaki Touko. As if he had gained some confidence, he continued to speak softly:
"If you tell this matter... Father, you will definitely use more radical methods to try to solve the problem before the banquet starts. However, this is not a casual way to make up for the shortcomings. Instead, it may lead to the death of my sister and me."
"So we just kept it a secret."
That's right, no matter how she thought about it, it was impossible for her to tell the truth. Knowing the truth, Bailon would definitely try to complete the defects in a short time. If he could not complete the defects, he might refuse to hold the banquet.
In this way, they will not be able to see Aozaki Touko... it will be very difficult for them to seek shelter from Aozaki Touko.
Their living habits have the strictest rules. Whether it is food, clothing, housing or transportation, they must correspond to the stars. It is almost impossible to ask Aozaki Touko for help without being exposed.
Therefore, she absolutely cannot... refuse to hold the banquet. She must see Aozaki Touko as soon as possible in order to get the safest shelter.
Otherwise, sooner or later she and her sister would die at the hands of an increasingly radical and lost father.
"... What the hell is going on!"
Bailon stared at Golden Princess coldly and said, "Since you said you lost your beauty that goes straight to Root, how could you possibly hide it from me? How can you explain that you have this appearance now?"
He didn't believe his daughter Golden Princess's explanation, and was more inclined to Golden Princess's poor excuse made up because he was afraid of death. If it failed... as a creator, why wouldn't he be clear about it?
The atmosphere became somewhat tense.
The Magecraft divisions present began to observe the civil strife in the Magecraft family, and had no intention of joining in the dissuasion. On the contrary, maybe some Magecraft divisions were still silently praying that Izuluma's Magecraft ceremony had failed as Golden Princess said.
"..."
Golden Princess Under the thick veil, a trace of sadness flashed across her beautiful face, and she turned her eyes to her sister Silver Princess. After exchanging glances, the two of them distanced themselves tacitly.
The next moment, the breath that originally seemed to reach Root disappeared.
Although their appearance is still the best of human beings, anyone can see that Golden Princess and Silver Princess now have lost the Ultimate Beauty that just now looked like Root.
It's like Venus, the goddess of beauty, fell to the mortal world... and lost the power to control beauty.
"Magecraft The ceremony failed, but it was considered a success."
Golden Princess's beautiful face was veiled, but she was sad and helpless. "When needed... I can actually cooperate with my sister and use that beauty as Magecraft."
"..."
Bailon remained silent and stared at his two daughters indifferently.
And the Magecraft teachers present... some of them discovered something strange one after another, that is, although they were stunned by the otherworldly beauty when they first saw Golden Princess and Silver Princess,
However, as time goes by... their consciousness gradually becomes clearer and they find themselves. It is not that they have adapted to the beauty of Root, but that the power of Golden Princess and Silver Princess is declining... and it is no longer enough to completely affect their consciousness of themselves.
In other words...Izuluma's ceremony may have really failed.
Chapter 313 Beautiful Collection
"... It doesn't matter, I can make up for this shortcoming by giving me some time."
Bailon was silent for a while, then turned around and bowed respectfully to Touko. Confidently said, "Ms. Aosaki, please give me some time, and I will definitely give you a more beautiful collection by then."
"..."
Hearing this, Golden Princess bit her lips lightly, and a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes. She knew that her father would answer like this, and he would not care about their sisters at all. In his eyes, they were just two experimental materials.
This is the ruthlessness of Master Magecraft... He will do anything to reach Vortex of the Root. Even if his own children are used as experimental materials, he will not hesitate at all, as long as it can help to reach Vortex of the Root.
She also understands this... and is willing to dedicate her life if she can reach Root.
However, his father Bailon obviously did not have the ability to create Ultimate Beauty and arrive at Root.
"Qing Bailong... let me praise your self-confidence."
Aozaki Touko chuckled, and then his eyes became cold. "However, since Golden Princess and Silver Princess are my property, then I have the obligation to protect them. I believe you can understand this."
She said it very coldly... without any mercy. Since Golden Princess and Silver Princess have become her property and have asked her for help, then as the owner, it is the obligation to protect them.
"Ms. Aosaki... please believe that I will not harm their lives."
Bailon lowered his head lower and said in a firm and confident voice, "I am willing to use my life as a mortgage. If Golden Princess and Silver Princess die because of my poor experimental standards, Ms. Aosaki can take my life as a price."
"Touko, do you want to consider it?"
Inorai suddenly said, "If Golden Princess and Silver Princess can make up for the shortcomings... then the value of your collection will undoubtedly increase dramatically. Now their value is indeed not in line with expectations."
As the owner of Izuluma... she needs to support her at this time, and she really wants to see if 'Bailon' can try to make up for the shortcomings of the Magecraft ceremony, although she does not believe that 'Bailon' can reach Root by creating Ultimate Beauty.
However, if it is just to make up for the shortcomings and leave a more solid foundation for future generations, that would be a good thing.
Besides, even if Golden Princess and Silver Princess died due to the experiment, as long as 'Bailon' is still alive, sooner or later they will be able to create qualified works again and deliver them to Aozaki Touko. This will just take some time.
As Third Magus, Aozaki Touko... has too much time to wait.
"That's right... they are not enough to be part of your collection, Ms. Aozaki."
Bailon lowered his head slightly and complimented. "The short-lived beauty... is actually not much different from your Einzbern Android. Please give me some time to perfect this flaw."
He did not directly regret that he would not give Golden Princess and Silver Princess to Aozaki Touko. After all, it was difficult to offend Magic User-level people. If he troubled Izuluma Family... even if he had the protection of his master, it might not be useful.
Secondly, he has to rely on Aozaki Touko's reputation to allow himself to conduct research with peace of mind. Otherwise, even if he makes a technological breakthrough, he will probably be designated and sealed by the Mage's Association, or the research results will be plundered by Magecraft masters who are crazy about Vortex of the Root.
In short... he must stay calm and persuade Aozaki Touko successfully.
"But... aren't they the daughters of Mr. Bailon?"
On the side, Gray suddenly spoke timidly. She seemed to be a little afraid and pulled down her cloak, and said in a confused voice, "If you die due to the experiment, wouldn't you feel sorry, Mr. Bailon?"
Although she had studied at Clock Tower... and her teacher was Clock Tower's well-known lecturer El-Melloi II, she still couldn't understand the thoughts of teacher Magecraft. Why should she pursue Vortex of the Root after putting her two daughters in such a dangerous situation?
Is that really a worthwhile thing?
"..."
Lolaireia glanced at Gray in surprise. He didn't expect this little girl to be so naive. Master Magecraft was originally a creature that gave up everything to pursue Vortex of the Root. Giving up his two daughters was a very natural thing.
However, she had no intention of correcting the little girl's thoughts.
"Gray... If you successfully pursue Root, no matter what the cost, it will be worth it."
On the side, Lainis pulled the corner of Gray's clothes to protect Gray behind him, then bowed slightly to Bailon and said, "I'm sorry, Lord Bailon, Gray doesn't quite understand Master Magecraft's lofty ideals. Please don't forgive me if it offends me."
"..."
Hearing this, Bailon glanced at Touko who was smiling modestly. After thinking for a moment, he said coldly, "It doesn't matter, ordinary people naturally cannot understand our lofty ideals."
He could tell that the girl named 'Gray' actually had a close relationship with Aozaki Touko. If it was Lainis who said that, he would have to make some sarcastic remarks, but since there was a big shot behind her, forget it.
After all... it's not easy to offend people with backgrounds.
"... This is really distressing."
Aozaki Touko crossed his arms across his chest, held his chin in his hands and pondered. She seemed to be persuaded... she was considering whether to hand over Golden Princess and Silver Princess so that Bailon could make up for their shortcomings.
After all, from the perspective of a Magecraft teacher... the benefits of handing over are actually greater. In the future, the two Princesss who have the opportunity to permanently maintain 'Ultimate Beauty' will obviously have greater value than the temporary and beautiful Golden Princess and Silver Princess Princess.
Besides, even if Golden Princess and Silver Princess die... according to the technical conditions that Bailon has now mastered, he can once again create a pair of sisters who are not inferior to Aozaki Touko as compensation.
In other words, Aozaki Touko's only loss is to wait a little longer.
And most people can think of this.
Naturally, Golden Princess and Silver Princess could also imagine that they looked at Aozaki Touko with some uneasiness. The beautiful face hidden under the veil was filled with fear and prayer, and their weak appearance made people unable to help but feel love and pity in their hearts.
"Don't worry... since you are my property, I will provide you with appropriate protection."
Aozaki Touko glanced at the two uncomfortable Princess and said with a smile, "I was just wondering... if there is any way to get the best of both worlds. After all, Bailong Qing has provided me with a good collection."
She had no intention of handing over Golden Princess and Silver Princess. To her, the characters that appeared in the original works were somewhat attractive. Otherwise, Golden Princess and Silver Princess would not even have a chance to attract her to come and watch them.
Therefore, even if Bailon really creates a new generation of Golden Princess and Silver Princess that are not inferior, it does not make much sense.
"..."
Chapter 314 Experimental materials?
hall.
Too quiet.
No one made any sound. The Magecraft divisions looked at Aozaki Touko who was thinking, waiting for the answer from this 'Magic User'. If it were an ordinary Magecraft division... it would be almost impossible to reconcile this contradiction in this case.
because.
"The hardest thing in this world... is to have the best of both worlds."
Lainis whisper.
"That... is it difficult?"
Gray pulled her cloak, leaned close to Lainis and asked in a low voice. She didn't know Master Magecraft... She didn't have the corresponding knowledge to judge the situation, and it felt like a blind man touching an elephant.
"The paradox here is time."
Lainis looked close to Gray, and after thinking for a moment, he explained in a low voice, "Maybe there is no problem in making another pair of Golden Princess and Silver Princess, but it is necessary It takes too long, and human beings are very weak... As we age, our abilities in all aspects will decline, and memory, innovation, and thinking speed, these things that are crucial to Magecraft masters, will inevitably begin to decline."
She gently brushed her golden hair around her ears, and her eyes became a little cold.
"As you can see... Bailon is already quite old. If he completely recreates the new generation of Golden Princess and Silver Princess, he will have passed his peak period. If he wants to attack Root again... it will be almost impossible."
"So... in order to pursue Vortex of the Root, it is impossible for Mr. Bailon to give up Golden Princess and Silver Princess, right?"
Gray somewhat understood the reason. It took too long to create Golden Princess and Silver Princess again. Bailon, who has reached middle age, now does not have so much time to create a new pair of Golden Princess and Silver Princess.
If you want to touch Vortex of the Root in your lifetime... you must race against time to research within a limited time,
Therefore, the existing Golden Princess and Silver Princess are absolutely necessary things that cannot be given up.
"That's more or less it... but Lady Touko should be fine."
Lainis nodded slightly and explained softly, "Lady Touko also has a title in the Magecraft world, that is Counsellor Doll Master, which can create dolls that are no different from humans. With Lady Touko's technology, maybe Golden Princess and Silver Princess can be recreated soon."
"I see...Lady Touko is really awesome."
Gray was a little surprised.
"I just have some speculation~"