"Yes, it's the moon."
Luviya replied calmly, "As long as you can defeat the moon and extract the moon's magic power... it can still be used as basic fuel to promote the development of the ritual."
"No, the moon or something... forget it."
Illya shook his head vigorously and recalled, "Crimson Moon's grandma is incredibly powerful. We can't even defeat her together, let alone extract the magic power of the moon."
"It wouldn't be a bad idea if there are other sources of magic power."
Luviya licked her golden hair beside her ears, looked at Aozaki Household next door, and said, "For example, if someone like Third Magus has infinite magic power, then as long as enough magic power is accumulated, the ritual can be promoted without acquiring magic power from outside."
"I understand."
Miyu nodded slightly and asked softly, "Sister Luviya, are there any other important restrictions, or can the ceremony be promoted as long as the source of the magic power is solved?"
"Even for Magic User... no matter how natural the advantage is, for Master Magecraft, it is also an unattainable miracle." Luviya continued to lightly read Grimoire then showed the relevant content to Miyu, "It also requires the cooperation of the world. To explain it in a simple way, it means that like the protagonist in the story, the world revolves around you and actively cooperates with your rituals."
"This... is outrageous no matter how you think about it!"
Illya couldn't help but complain.
"Ah... it's just outrageous."
Luviya couldn't help pinching his brows and continued to explain the requirements for performing the ritual, "However, the content is far more than that. For example, you must have Solomon level of wisdom to be able to control Christianity Foundation of Magecraft. Then, most humans must have faith in the performer of the ritual."
She said this, staring at Miyu's slightly trembling body.
"Give up. These... conditions may be very simple for Magic User, but without mastering the miracle, it is almost impossible for us to gather these conditions."
It's not intended to be offensive, it's just stating the facts.
She didn't want to see Miyu, a child, pursuing hopeless things. Such a heavy burden would crush Miyu into the abyss of despair.
If this is the case, it is better to dash Miyu's hopes from the beginning.
"Thank you sister Luviya... I know."
Miyu's delicate and pretty face turned pale, and she showed a forced smile to Luviya. Just listening to the description, she felt unspeakable despair, but she still didn't want to give up hope of saving her world.
No matter what, you have to try it.
"... Actually, I haven't finished the above conditions yet." Luviya lowered his head and flipped through Grimoire. "In the process of performing the ritual, it is necessary to spend astronomical amounts of wealth to establish transit points around the world, and there must be a living space to accommodate human beings and intellectual life forms around the world."
"..."
Hearing this, Miyu's delicate and pretty face became paler, and her heart fell into an abyss of despair. It was almost impossible to overcome so many difficulties.
Even if she can really overcome these difficulties, it will take a long time to execute.
By then... the world is over.
"Heh heh heh... it's time for Ruby to take action!"
Suddenly, Ruby sprang out.
"Actually, among all the above-mentioned issues, there is only one key point, and that is... the source of magic power. As long as enough magic sources are accumulated, the only remaining problem is an executor."
"No, other questions... are not simple!"
Somewhat disgusted, Luviya waved her hand. Every condition she mentioned above is a miracle that is difficult to achieve in human's short life. Giving up decisively is the choice of normal people.
"No, no, no... you ignore it!"
Ruby shook his body, flew to Illya's head, knocked on it, and explained, "This child is Magic User's daughter. As long as she acts coquettishly and pesters Lady Touko for a while, and behaves like a good and obedient child, there must be a great possibility that Lady Touko will agree to help."
With that said, she flew to the center of the crowd.
"Think about it... if Lady Touko doesn't want to help save Parallel World at all, then why would it give Grimoire a chance to watch, and why would it be willing to let Illya and Miyu stay together."
"The answer is...Lady Touko doesn't mind saving Miyu's world!"
The cheerful and confident voice echoed in the living room.
The originally gloomy atmosphere suddenly became lively. Everyone stared at Illya, and they could all see that... Aozaki Touko really dotes on his daughter.
If Illya can make his own mother happy, it should be possible to agree to save Parallel World.
"... Oh, why are everyone looking at me!"
Illya couldn't help but shrink back, scratched his cheek and said, "Actually, I can give it a try, but I can't guarantee whether Touko Mama will agree to it."
"As long as Illya you try it."
Luviya crossed his arms across his chest, looked at Ruby with his beautiful eyes, and asked, "Tell me... why, do you have any way to accumulate magic power? This is not something you just talk about."
"Hehehe... don't underestimate Ruby."
Ruby spun proudly in the void, "Sapphire and I can extract the magic power of Parallel World, so that Magecraft Mystic Code can provide unlimited magic power. Although it is not created out of nothing, there is really no need to worry about the magic power."
"No, when you accumulate enough magic power... the world will be over."
Luviya couldn't help but complain.
"Hmph, if Illya and Miyu use us to extract the magic power of Parallel World, it is indeed not enough. However, if we think about it from their perspective, it is our master Gems who is using us to extract the magic power."
Ruby said with a cheerful tone, "You must know that as Second Magus Gems, his qualifications are far more than Lady Touko. It will definitely be no problem to accumulate the magic fuel to perform the ritual."
As she spoke, she looked at Illya.
"Next, as long as Illya acts coquettishly and asks Lady Touko, maybe Lady Touko will go and save the world with the thought of...'it won't be so troublesome."
"It seems to make sense."
Illya nodded in confusion.
She is quite skilled in things like being coquettish with her Touko Mama... There is no burden on her at all, but there is no guarantee whether it will succeed.
"... Well, let's collect the cards first."
Feeling a little tired, Luviya flipped her hair beside her ears and said, "If you want to see the master, you must collect all Heroic Spirit cards, so that I can have a reason to take you to see the master."
Chapter 475: Merlin's Prophecy
on the hills.
Aozaki Touko's delicate body was draped in a black robe, and the breeze stirred the hem of her clothes. She looked across the golden fields and over the guardrails of the town, and then saw a scene of fate turning.
People gathered outside the town.
The man carried his child on his thick shoulders, and the woman followed her husband. Their eyes revealed hope as they watched the knights gather in front of the rock of 'Sword of Selection'.
That's right, you no longer need to be patient.
Under the shining of the sun today, a successor to the king will be selected from countless outstanding knights. That will be a great king, and he will save Britain.
Just like that, the ceremony of choosing the king began.
"Don't you want to try it?"
As if it was a joke, Aozaki Touko looked at Mordred next to her. The princess Britain was in a trance, looking at the ceremony of selecting the king. She subconsciously clenched her hands tightly into fists, and even turned white from exerting too much force.
"It was doomed from the beginning," Mordred said calmly, "The only person who pulled out Sword of Selection is Father King. The others will not be recognized at all. This is just a farce that has been decided long ago."
Saying this, she sat down cross-legged as if she was a little angry, and then closed her eyes weakly. She could do nothing but watch the development of her destiny.
Over the years... she has traveled all over Britain, seen the lives of countless people, and has a deep understanding of this country. Therefore, one thing is certain, no matter how wise the king is, he cannot save this country.
This is the fate chosen by the times... and it is also the determined future.
No matter who it is, as long as they draw the sword to choose the king, they will bear the expectations of the people in this country. However, how much expectations they have will breed despair.
It is foreseeable that Britain will not get better as people expect in the future.
That despair... will definitely burn everything.
"Yeah."
Aozaki Touko nodded slightly and watched the king-selection ceremony quietly. Her eyes stared at a slender figure among the knights. She was wearing simple men's clothes, with her golden hair tied back, and was mixed in the crowd watching the 'king-selection' ceremony.
It was a beautiful girl dressed as a man.
Time passes.
The sun shines in the sky and gradually sets towards the west.
One knight after another tried to pull out the sword stuck in the rock, but without exception, all failed and had to leave dejectedly.
Then, the unwilling knights started other methods to choose the king.
As long as you show enough bravery, you must be qualified to become the king. So, the knights began to wave their spears and began to compete with each other.
As time goes by, the sun is almost setting in the mountains.
People had already left, and only one trainee knight remained. She stood in front of Sword of Selection not far away, looking at the sword pierced in the rock.
He took two steps forward and reached out to hold the sword impaled on the rock.
"It's better to think carefully before picking up that thing."
At some point, Merlin suddenly appeared. He opened his red lips and said, "I will not harm you. Once you pick up that sword, you will no longer be human until the end. Not only that, once you pick up the sword, you will be hated by everyone until you meet that tragic death."
Her voice was soft, as gentle as the floating clouds in the sky.
at the same time.
Aozaki Touko left the hill and walked toward the town. She came not far from Sword of Selection and watched the scene quietly until she witnessed Artoria pull out Sword of Selection.
"Sometimes, character also reveals destiny."
She said with some sigh.
Different people will make different choices. Gentle people will make gentle choices, and cruel people will make cruel choices.
And Artoria who chose to pull out the King Sword also possesses a gentleness that is difficult to understand by Human Order.
"Excuse me... who are you?"
At this moment, Artoria cast a wary and curious look.
Hearing this, Aozaki Touko looked through the cloak and looked at the somewhat immature Artoria. The corner of his mouth slightly curved with pleasure and responded:
"Your future husband."
"..."
Artoria was slightly startled, then his cheeks turned red and he smiled:
"Please don't joke."
Although the woman in the cloak spoke nonsensical words, she could clearly feel that there was no malicious intent, so she was not someone to be wary of.
"Oh... I'm very interested in you."
Aozaki Touko shook his head slightly and declared, "One day, we will meet again, and then you will become my property. Of course, I will pay you accordingly."
After that, she turned around and disappeared.
Artoria blinked in confusion, then looked at Merlin aside, hoping to get an answer from her instructor. She felt strange about what the woman in black robe said.
Moreover, the woman in black robe seems to know Teacher Merlin.
"She is my lover."
Merlin gave this answer.
"Lover?"
Somewhat disbelieving, Artoria made a surprised sound.
She knew that Teacher Merlin was a woman now, and she didn't seem to be a sentimental person. Or... it was the former man, Teacher Merlin, who left a love debt.
"That's right... we have been together for three years." Merlin nodded slightly, with a smile on her beautiful face, "Although I probably don't fall in love with her now, sooner or later, I will be infinitely close to her. That woman is very interesting, and she won't be bored when we are together, and her life is not as short as human beings."
She was a little helpless, but smiled.
"If this continues, even I will fall sooner or later."
Just like a prophecy, the sage who has been predicting for others makes such predictions about his own destiny and easily tells his future.
"Really, can women also fall in love with each other?"
Artoria asked questions to her mentor. She is still immature and has not yet established her three views. She needs to learn a lot from her mentor Merlin.
Since the mentor is a legendary sage, he must be right.
"Okay~"