Wait Until I Find the Right Mystic Eye to Replace Yours

In Li Mo's restaurant, "Touko? Touko?"

Li Mo's repeated calls finally brought Touko, who was lost in thought, back to reality. She looked at Li Mo dazedly.

Huh?

"Can you pay attention? I'm talking to you! Your problem is with your eyesight, not your hearing!" Li Mo glared at her, saying unhappily as he picked a piece of chicken from the pot for himself.

"Is my cooking bad today? I feel like you've been a bit distracted lately.

But speaking of which, do you want me to accompany you to get a new pair of glasses? Otherwise, every time I talk to you, I feel like you're not paying attention to me." Li Mo, having completely forgotten what he wanted to say, mumbled incoherently with meat in his mouth.

Touko gave a silly smile and shook her head, "Thank you for your kind offer, Mō-san, but I've actually been developing a pair of glasses suited for myself recently."

"Oh, okay..." Li Mo nodded, staring at Touko's smile in a daze. Her current innocent smile made it impossible to imagine how she would become the cold, aloof person she was in the future.

Perhaps she went through something during her years at the Clock Tower? Or maybe she just thought too much about things?

Who knew what happened!

Li Mo shook his head, thinking that perhaps the current Touko was the most real version of herself.

He couldn't believe that a naive girl, who had only recently emerged into the world and experienced a few things, would become so cold and persistent!

"You should use those Mystic Eyes of yours less," Brishisan suddenly interjected, his mouth greasy from eating.

Yes, Touko also possessed Mystic Eyes. Li Mo knew this before she even arrived.

However, their rank wasn't high, and their effects weren't anything world-shattering, so Li Mo hadn't bothered to ask about them.

Although he himself didn't have any~

Still, Brishisan's comment brought some related things to Li Mo's mind.

Strictly speaking, Merlin's Clairvoyance also belonged to the category of Mystic Eyes, specifically the "supernatural eyes" classification. However, Clairvoyance had its own unique ranking system and wasn't categorized under the general Mystic Eye ranks.

Mystic Eyes were divided into two types: Mage Eyes and Supernatural Eyes. Mage Eyes possessed magical effects similar to enchantment or suggestion. They were acquired by Magus who inscribed magecraft formulas into their eyes.

Supernatural Eyes, on the other hand, were inherently different from Mage Eyes. They were typically innate gifts possessed by individuals with exceptionally high magical talent, and the domains they reached were beyond the scope of Mage Eyes.

For instance, Ryougi Shiki's Death Perception, or the Clairvoyance possessed by Merlin, Solomon, and Golden Pikka. Magus were unable to even slightly decipher the essence of such Mystic Eyes, let alone construct them.

Of course, not all Magus with good talent and aptitude possessed Mystic Eyes.

Glancing at the guy who was stealing his food, Brishisan shook his head, unsure of what to say.

Aozaki Touko only had around 20-something Magic Circuits, and Mystic Eyes weren't that rare among Magus. Why didn't this kid, with his 108 Magic Circuits, show any signs of developing them?

Li Mo didn't know what Brishisan was thinking. He puffed out his cheeks, swallowed the meat, and said, "Yeah, Touko, why don't you stop using those Mystic Eyes? I'll find you a better pair to replace them with later."

Perhaps the Reincarnation Eye or the Tenseigan?

Touko was almost brought to tears. This wasn't a world where eyes could be swapped out just like that!

Did he think she was some kind of copy ninja?

Shaking her head, Touko refused Li Mo's offer, "Really, you don't need to, Mō-san. The glasses I'm developing are meant to restrict my Mystic Eyes, and I probably won't need them at the Clock Tower anyway."

Yes, in Touko's eyes, having only been at the Clock Tower for a few days, her Mystic Eyes likely wouldn't be of much use here.

However, upon hearing this, Li Mo almost burst out laughing. As expected of a naive girl who had spent over a decade in the mountains before finally coming out!

As if she wouldn't need them!

The Clock Tower wasn't some peaceful organization. Although it outwardly appeared to be merely a place for Magus to exchange magecraft, it was rife with all sorts of underhanded dealings behind the scenes.

It was only because Li Mo was Brishisan's sole disciple, and Brishisan, as the most mysterious Monarch of the Department of Lore, was someone others dared not provoke.

But just because he hadn't experienced it didn't mean Li Mo truly didn't know. He had been at the Clock Tower for almost half a year, after all.

Oh no, perhaps saying he hadn't experienced anything was too absolute. The Mage Association mission today, coinciding with Director Ken's schedule, wasn't there some hidden agenda behind it?

If Li Mo were to get into trouble, what would Brishisan do?

Even Brishisan dared to scheme, which showed how incredibly deep the waters of the Clock Tower truly were. It was hardly a sacred land for Magus seeking knowledge.

However, since Touko wouldn't listen, Li Mo didn't want to persuade her further. Young people had to walk their own paths, and their relationship wasn't at a point where he could dictate that.

Besides, since Touko was already developing those glasses, did that mean another personality was about to emerge?

Given that Touko held the title of Grand Puppeteer, Li Mo didn't believe she would be unable to handle the mess at the Clock Tower.

Thinking of this, Li Mo smiled faintly, suddenly understanding the subtle emotions parents had for their children. Wasn't this situation similar to what Li Mo was feeling now?

While he was thinking this, he knew he absolutely couldn't voice these thoughts, otherwise...

Touko: I thought you just wanted to date me, but it turns out you want to date my mom?

"Hehehe," Li Mo grinned uncontrollably, leaving only the sounds of Brishisan and Touko eating heartily in the room.

A moment later, "Where's my Dry Pot Chicken!"

Li Mo roared upwards, only to be met with blank stares from Brishisan and Touko.

You're just standing there grinning like an idiot, you expect us to do it for you?

Still, this Dry Pot Chicken was truly delicious. They'd have to get this kid to make it again next time.

Brishisan and Touko wiped the oil from their mouths, both thinking the same thing.

As they thought, the two couldn't help but laugh, "Whoever eats the last bite does the dishes!"

Li Mo glared, but as the two got up and left, he could only helplessly lower his hands, pick up a bowl, and stare intently at the pot in front of him, trying hard to find any leftover meat.

Heaven is so unfair!

It's one thing to bully me by not giving me meat to eat, but now you expect me to wash the dishes too!

Looking around, Li Mo shouted, "Intres! Intres!"

From outside the door, Brishisan's voice came from afar, "Stop shouting, Intres went to buy me some materials."

Ah!!!

To think of me, Li Mo, a heaven-blessed genius with 108 Magic Circuits, would actually have to be a dishwasher!

From the moment I first encountered Magecraft, I secretly vowed that I, Li Mo, would never be weaker than anyone in this life!

"Heh," Li Mo said, looking at the leftover food on the table, a cold laugh escaping his lips.

Sooner or later, I too will have my own magical puppet that only obeys me!