Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

Weber: "It might also be related to Hartley's dramatic change in personality."

Meanwhile, the three left the Secret Corpse Dissection Bureau and slowly headed in one direction.

[Second Generation: "How was it?"]

Yvette: "Anyway, they weren't lying~"

[She had already secretly activated the power of her Mystic Eyes during the meeting just now.]

[The Emotional Vision Eye can capture changes in people's emotions.]

"However, they seemed to have guessed why the other disciples had disappeared. When the teacher asked about it, the spiritual energy they emitted noticeably flickered."

[Second Generation: "I thought so too."]

Yvette: "So the question is the nature of what they're hiding. What's wrong with it, and why must they hide it from us?"

[Second King: "In any case, the information we have at the moment is insufficient to make any judgment. We should be fortunate enough to have even glimpsed Hartres's character at the time."]

Rin Tohsaka: "These Mystic Eyes are really convenient."

Lion Jie Li: "Indeed, it can attack, detect location, and now it can even detect emotional fluctuations. It's really unreliable how many abilities it has."

Kenneth: "After all, this girl's magic eye is the culmination of generations of effort by the Lehman family."

[Grey: "It sounds like he used to be someone who cared for his students."]

Yvette: "Because magicians are very gentle with their disciples. It's just that students aren't usually included in this category. Magicians, as beings, only hold onto a devotion that sometimes transcends their own lives towards those who can inherit their magic crests or spells. In that sense, Hartless seems quite exceptional. Or is it the modern magic department that prompted him to do so?"

[Second Generation: "--By the way, Dr. Hartrace was kidnapped by a fairy when he was a child, wasn't he?"]

Yvette: "He seems to have gained some kind of superpower because of this. Perhaps he doesn't trust me; he just won't tell me the details!"

[Second Generation: "There are many legends about receiving certain favors from fairies. However, as we approach modern times, what fairies bestow is no longer purely a favor. For example, the origins of half-fairies, and setting aside the ancient heroes whose names are etched on the Throne of Heroes, the realms of humans and fairies are now separated. In most cases, a price equal to—no, even higher—is required for such favors. Even in modern times, the legend of the 'Substitute Child' can still be heard in many parts of Western Europe, giving the impression of something closer to calamity."]

Rin Tohsaka: "Oh right! I almost forgot about the rumor that Heartless had his heart stolen by a fairy."

Weber: "Indeed, this is probably an important clue, but we haven't found a way to use it yet."

Lion's Tribulation: "So, do you think this rumor is true?"

Weber: "...I don't know. But when it happens to Hartress, no matter how absurd it is, it doesn't seem strange."

Lion Jie Li: "Yes, he's an amazing man."

[Second Generation: "The Demon Eye Collection Train..."]

[Grey: "What's wrong, teacher?"]

[Second Generation: "It's nothing... I just have a feeling we missed something extremely crucial on that train—"]

Rin Tohsaka: "Hmm? What did we forget?"

Weber: "..."

Weber: "Don't ask me, I don't know either."

Grey looked around and said, "There are many theaters here."

They had unknowingly walked onto another street.

[Second Generation: "Stage plays and other performances are very popular in this area. However, they probably have no intention of coming to see a play."]

[Grey: "Huh! Is this the place we agreed to meet?"]

That's right, their schedule for today isn't over yet.

Kenneth: "So, I'm meeting Euphoria today too?"

Fiore: "Running two shows in one day must be really tiring."

[Second Generation: "They said they would send someone to guide us when the time came..."]

Yvette: "Teacher? A bit..."

The group then realized that the street was unusually deserted, practically empty.

This isn't some remote area, and it's almost dusk, how could there be no one here?

There's probably only one reason for this—

[The Second Prince looked towards the outdoor seating area of ​​a nearby café, where an elderly man with long white hair and glasses was sitting.]

The other person wore enormous gemstone jewelry around their neck, and their fingers, as thin as withered branches, were adorned with numerous rings, all adorned with gemstones of various colors.

However, more than his extravagance, the old man gave off a sinister first impression.

"...Long time no see, Lord El-Melloi."

[Second Generation: "If possible, please add 'Second Generation' after the title."]

"I've heard that before... but... that's just your own pointless whim... there's no point in me playing along... the fact that you are Lord El-Melloi and I am Lord Euryphus will not change..."

[That's right, this old man is none other than the monarch "Rufreus Nazele Ulphis".]

Rin Tohsaka: "Ah! So this is Sora-san's father!"

Sora: "Yes."

Ilya: "The age difference seems quite significant."

This is more than just big; Rufreus looks so old in the video, he must be in his seventies or eighties. Even Inolei looks younger than him.

Sora is only so old now. Although the video shows ten years in the future, the difference is still too big.

Rufreus doesn't seem like Sora's father at all; he seems more like Sora's grandfather.

Kenneth: "Ahem, there is no doubt that Professor Rufreus is indeed Sora's father."

Caules: "So you mean having a child late in life?"

Rin Tohsaka: "I always thought that monarchs took good care of themselves, but it turns out there are exceptions."

Feng Xi: "After all, not everyone cares about this physical appearance."

[Rufreus: "Looks like...you haven't forgotten your promise..."]

[Second Generation: "You're joking. I didn't expect to meet at a place like this."]

[Rufreus: "That's convenient... Please have someone else..."]

As soon as he finished speaking, another figure appeared on the street, and it was someone the Second Generation knew.

"It's been a long time, Your Excellency El-Melloi II."

[Venerable Olga Marie II: "Yes, Miss Olga Marie..."]

The newcomer was none other than Olga Marie Asmirette Animusfia, whom the Second Prince and the others had met on the Demon Eye Train.

Rin Tohsaka: "Miss Olga Marie is here too?"

Weber: "It seems the Animusfia family has also stated their position."

Koles: "But the monarch didn't come, so it seems less sincere compared to the others."

Kenneth: "Hmph, Maris Billy is a man obsessed with his own research. Forget about the Grand Order, I've hardly even seen him a few times in all the time I've been in office."

[Second Generation: "I didn't expect that not only old Mr. Rufreus, but also the young lady from the Department of Astrophysics would come."]

[Rufreus: "...It has been several years since I last spoke with the current Lord El-Melloi."]

[Second Generation: "This is our third conversation. Although my master has long enjoyed your favor."]

[Rufreus: "...Well, the events of the previous generation are also a great regret for me...Leaving Sora aside, Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald is my most outstanding disciple in recent years."]

Rin Tohsaka: "Why does this guy like to pause and stutter when he talks?"

Feng Xi: "Hahaha, is this more in line with the demeanor of an old man like myself?"

[Rufreus: Haha, but that's great... I thought you'd been persuaded by Tramberg to refuse this old man's invitation...]

[Second King: "How could that be? It's not just limited to the previous generation; El-Melloi and Euryphus have a deep connection."]

Rufreus sneered, "Hmm... if you dare say such a thing, I can hang you on the spot."

The Second Prince, unperturbed, narrowed his eyes and said, "However, I thought you would do the same thing as previous Grand Order decisions, sending Mr. Bram as your proxy."

[Rufreus: "Heh, since Trombelli's Mag Daniele can go straight into the game, that won't work... So, you've already heard from Trombelli... about the joke about wanting to redevelop Albion's Tomb?"]

[Second King: "Yes. Old Mr. Rufreus is really wicked. If he had told us beforehand, we could have made more preparations."]

Rufreus: "I have no intention of... concealing this matter."

Yvette muttered to herself, "...Of course that's a lie."

Weber: "Heh, this old monarch is really not being polite."

Lion's Robbery: "Compared to that gentle Monarch Transberio, this Monarch Euryphus is truly cunning and treacherous."

Kenneth: "..."

Sora: "Father...sigh..."

In just a few short sentences, Rufreus made several moves in quick succession.

First, they tried to appeal to his emotions; then they used intimidation; then they laid their cards on the table, telling him they were fully aware of his actions; and finally, they tried to pass the buck to him. Unfortunately for them, he skillfully deflected all their attacks.

This Lord Euryphus seems to have ill intentions.