Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

"Redevelop Albion...approach the Mystic...we are enough."

The group members were speechless.

Rufreus's words perfectly exemplify selfishness.

Zhang Jiao: "Heh, this is what it means to be in power."

Gold: "Hmph, so this Magic Association belongs to you twelve monarchs. If you're worried about others taking away your profits, why even open this Clock Tower? You might as well close it down sooner rather than later."

Feng Xi: "Director Ken, if we show this video to other members of the Magic Association, I'm afraid—"

Kenneth: "..."

My own teacher really doesn't know how to speak without thinking.

These are things you should keep to yourself; how can you say them out loud? Isn't he worried that the democrats will release what he said?

Although the Twelve Monarchs are the leading families of the Mage's Association, this does not mean that the Mage's Association is ruled by them alone. There are many other mage families, just like the Edfeldt family, that are not inferior to the Monarchs.

Moreover, the new generation of magicians now makes up 80% of the total number of magicians in the Clock Tower, after all, the Clock Tower is a school.

The new generation of magicians are not as easy to manage as before. Once this gets out, these kids will definitely cause a huge uproar.

Cutting resources for the new generation, teacher, are you really senile?

You should know that the future is destined to belong to the new generation. Is your decision based on the belief that you can live forever?

By making so many enemies, aren't you really worried that Euryphus will follow in El-Melloi's footsteps after your death?

[Rufreus: "Ah, without realizing it... even the Clock Tower has been dragged into this... this boring theory of mass consumption... absolutely not... let such foolish things... be introduced into our Clock Tower... listen carefully... since you've mentioned the future of magicians... um?"]

Just as the old man was about to continue his long-winded explanation, his gaze suddenly shifted, looking towards the doorway.

Marg Daniel noticed as well and asked, "Who is it? What's going on?"

"Sorry to bother you."

Just then, a figure appeared from the doorway; it was none other than Adashino Hisauri.

[Inole: "Hmm, someone from the Legal Affairs Department? You dare to come in here at this hour? You're not Barthez's sovereign's agent, are you?"]

[Himeko Adashino: "No, this time I'm in charge of leading the way."]

Then, a figure with orange-red hair walked in from behind Adano Hisauri.

Chapter 359 Deduction in the Grand Order Decision

Kenneth: "This woman! What's she doing here?"

[That's right, the person who came with Adano Hisauri is actually Aozaki Touko.]

"Oh dear, I thought the meeting had just started. Could I have made a mistake?"

Looking at the newcomer, Rufreus muttered hatefully, "...Aozaki...Touka...this is not a place for a vulgar person like you to enter!"

[Their tone, filled with gritted teeth, makes it seem like they have a deep-seated grudge.]

[Aozaki Touko: "Hahaha, that's quite a harsh remark, old man from the Spirit Conjuring Department."]

Having said that, she took off her glasses, and the nature of her smile immediately changed.

"However, this time I am officially qualified to participate. Although the old man must be very uncomfortable, this is the result of tradition, so please forgive him."

Rufreus: "...You're talking about qualifications...Are you kidding me..."

The old man abruptly stopped speaking, as Aozaki Touko pulled out an old parchment and waved it triumphantly.

"As you probably already know. Yes, I am now the monarch's representative."

Kenneth: "What? A monarch's agent!"

Which company is so bold as to appoint Aozaki Touko as its agent?

Lion Jie Li: "Wow, what a dramatic turn of events!"

Fiore: "Perhaps this wasn't a sudden accident."

Koles: "What do you mean, sister?"

Fiore: "That girl from the El-Melloi family doesn't seem surprised at all."

Koles: "Looking at it this way, it really is true."

Weber: "Uh, I understand what's going on now."

These two women together are really capable of turning the Clock Tower upside down.

[Himeko Adashino: "I guarantee on behalf of the Law and Politics Department that this letter of authorization is genuine."]

Upon hearing this, a tense silence immediately filled the air.

[Inolai: "...You're still the same as always, taking on jobs from weird places."]

[Aozaki Touko: "Because I received excellent guidance from my teachers."]

[Rufreus: "...Which company...is the client...?"]

"He is the ruler of the Curse Department, 'Gigmal.'"

[Aozaki Touko smiled and said, "Rather than saying that, it's more accurate to say I'm a representative of the neutral faction. Therefore, I will also participate in this Grand Rank decision with official voting rights. Ah, I hope you can rest assured. Of course, I don't have the voting rights of the other neutral factions. Even if I did, you probably wouldn't recognize it."]

Having said that, he sat down leisurely.

【(“──...I said, ma'am, could it be that…”)】

[“—Hehe, of course it was my idea. After all, to find Hartles' accomplice, we definitely need an unpredictable factor who is certain not to follow Hartles' instructions, right?”]

[Thus, before the Sla incident separated them, Reines successfully instigated Aozaki Touko—well, it should be said, instigated the neutral monarch who secretly commissioned Aozaki Touko.]

The method is simple: tell them about Hartres and how they broke into the rift in the Spirit Tomb beneath Sla.

Although the neutral faction chose to remain neutral in this Grand Order decision, given this unexpected event, it's difficult for them to completely ignore it.

[For this reason, even the neutral high-ranking members, who usually avoided being affected by political struggles, had no choice but to accept Reines's instigation.]

[What was unexpected was that they would appoint Aozaki Touko as their proxy.]

[“—So, when did you first realize that the employer who commissioned Miss Aozaki to search for Hartres's disciple was a neutral party?”]

[“—I guessed it was based on intuition.”]

[Based on Aozaki Touko's background, the aristocratic faction can be ruled out from the start. As for the democratic faction, if they needed Aozaki Touko, either Mag Daniel or Inola would have kept her even more secret. Therefore, by process of elimination, only the neutral faction remains.]

Even if they had no intention of getting involved in this Grand Order decision, they probably wanted to obtain information as soon as possible. Therefore, it's understandable that they would choose to meet with Aozaki Touko, who had contacted Hartres during the Twin Towers incident.

Rin Tohsaka: "So, Miss Reines had a backup plan all along."

Kenneth: "Well, in this situation, dragging the neutrals into it is indeed a good idea."

Weber: "However, the neutrals, though they say they don't participate, are anything but honest."

Kenneth: "Hmph, don't underestimate the neutrals, those guys are the most cunning group."

Feng Xi: "It's just what you call a fence-sitter, why be so subtle about it?"

Kenneth: "Uh..."

Rin Tohsaka: "Neutral shouldn't be considered a fence-sitter."

Lion Jie Li: "True neutrality is unwavering. Those who constantly engage in petty tricks are just opportunists. They'll side with whoever benefits them."

Lion Robber Jie Li: "Hartres's actions likely affected their interests, so they made their move this time."

[Margo Daniel: "Then, Mr. Rufreus, please continue with our previous topic."]

[Aozaki Touko: "Ah, we've talked enough about those sleep-inducing topics."]

Olga Marie: "What did you say?!"

[Aozaki Touko shrugged and said, "It's just the usual clash between aristocracy and democracy, isn't it? The debate is about whether to include the new generation as part of the Clock Tower while continuing its expansion, or simply shrink the Clock Tower itself and adopt a more cost-effective approach to prolonging its lifespan. Ultimately, it comes down to personal interest, and I'd like to hear more diverse perspectives."]

"Well, we've finally arrived here. Are you all ready, El-Melloi?"

Reines suppressed the urge to burst out laughing and asked, "What do you mean?"

[Aozaki Touko: "Don't play dumb, this is a case. Since you've come this far, and there's still a remnant of defiance in your eyes, it means you've already seen an ending, right?"]

【(“Hey, brother.”)】

[“—I know, that guy means he wants us to put on a deduction show during this Grand Rank decision.”]

[What arrogance! To overturn the Grand Order's decision that determines the fate of the Clock Tower just for her own pleasure.]

Kirei Kotomine: "Hmm, it seems this woman is one of us."

Kenneth: "Aozaki Touko, this woman is really outrageous."

Shishikatsu Kairi: "Deducing from the Grand Order decision? That's really interesting."

[“—Did you notice? She said 'we.' That means she knows that you and I are communicating telepathically, right?”]

[“—Then, just like last time, let’s use a part of Trimmau to create my brother’s body.”]

[“—No, this won’t be convincing. It’s a Grand Council decision, after all. If I don’t adhere to the proper etiquette of attending the meeting, no matter what reasoning I offer, how can the other monarchs accept it?”]

【(“Hey, what else should we do?”)】

【"—You tell the story."】