To become a king and a magician

[The fox spirit, she is me in this world...]

A somewhat embarrassed voice came from Sajou Aika's mind.

Xia Chuanhu was stunned.

Is this the Aika Sajou of this world?

(She's still alive—no, although I'd expected this, but... wait? She's inside the reenactment device?!)

[It probably retained some of its power before being completely annihilated, escaped into the spiritual vein, and attached itself to the re-enactment device, thereby regaining its body.]

"Just like another version of myself said."

Sajou Rei came to Natsukawa Tora.

"However, it's more accurate to say that I've regained my body than that. All the remaining parts of me have merged with this device and can't leave it. In other words, I've become the simulated personality of the re-enactment device, just like Gray's Mystic Code."

(Is this a similar situation to that of Yad?)

With her hands folded over her abdomen, Ayaka Sajou bowed slightly: "Then, please allow me to introduce myself again. I am now a self-governing armed doll that has formed according to your will, with LogosReAct·Replica as its core, codenamed [Sajō Rei].

"Please guide me from now on, my master."

Before leaving, the biggest surprise and shock appeared before Natsukawa Torata.

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Half an hour later, at the Xia Chuan family's dining table.

Natsukawa Torato, Gray, Sajou Rei, Angelica, and Pandora—except for Atalanta and Mordred, who were still at school—the entire Natsukawa family gathered together.

Looking at Sajou Rei sitting in front of him with a smile, to be honest, Natsukawa Tora still felt like he was dreaming.

He had initially thought that Ayaka Sajou might still be alive, after all, she was the Root Princess, and it would be strange if she just died like that. But he never expected that she would be reborn in this way! And even become his doll!

"Um, Aika... no, Rei, you still have a name in your current state..."

"Hmm? You don't like it?" Sajou Rei, who had changed back into her loungewear from her maid outfit, stood up and turned around. "This is the image and name I deduced based on the residual information about you in the reenactment device. Master, you planned to design the doll like this from the beginning, didn't you?"

That's absolutely right...

"Can you change how you address me? The other version of you is driving me crazy."

"Please allow me to refuse, Master. Although I was once an omniscient and omnipotent individual, after dying twice and completely merging with the re-enactment device, my past self has vanished into thin air. Now I am merely your puppet."

"Stop talking! How could I possibly call this vixen my master!"

"It seems that my other self is a bit noisy." Sensing the emotions transmitted from her mind, Sajou Rei frowned. "Master, if you find it bothersome, I can block her interference."

"Can it be done?"

Sajou Rei nodded: "With my current strength, I can probably do it, and because the target is another version of myself, it will be much simpler to implement. However, that's all I can do. My current situation is similar to that of my other self; my strength is very weak, and I only retain abilities similar to telepathy. If I can get a lot of magic power to replenish it, I can gradually recover."

"A large amount of magic power... a spiritual vein?"

“In that case, I’d probably drain all of Japan’s spiritual veins.” Sajou Rei said calmly, saying something that would make Rin Tohsaka’s blood pressure spike. “But Master, don’t worry. Right now, I’m your puppet, and we have a relationship similar to that of Master and Servant. I can just draw magic power directly from you.”

"It should take a few hundred years to recover to its peak."

Centuries!

Xia Chuanhu's body trembled several times. This wasn't a pump anymore; it was an oil pump!

Seeing this, Sajou Rei quickly waved her hand: "Of course, I'm not saying that I have to return to my peak condition. I'm not too obsessed with the power of omniscience and omnipotence, so I won't really drain Master's magic power of hundreds of years. Please rest assured about that. Master only needs to replenish my daily magic power once a day."

"Once a day... is it enough to establish the connection loop?"

"Yes. Of course, if you don't want me to keep draining your magic power, you can use the same method as with the mage that time. I will simulate that kind of body structure."

As Sajou Rei said this, her body, which looked similar to Gray's, visibly changed, instantly becoming comparable to Aozaki Aoko's level. Even the clothes she wore changed size as her body changed.

To be honest, Natsukawa Tora initially wanted to make dolls for this very reason!

He was so moved that he trembled all over.

"elder brother......"

"!"

Gray's piercing gaze sent a shiver down Natsukawa's spine. He quickly shook his head and said, "Forget it, let's just build the circuit. I don't have any special hobbies. Let your body go back to normal."

"Ok."

Sajou Rei's body immediately returned to its original state.

"By the way, Master, may I ask you something?"

"I learned about the current time from Ms. Tohsaka next door, and four years have passed since then... May I ask how Ayaka is doing now?"

5. It's time to say goodbye.

Although her past self has perished, Ayaka Sajou is the younger sister that Rei Sajou can never let go of. This is an undeniable fact. Even if she has a different identity, she will always be her older sister and will always care about her.

Therefore, Sajou Rei is very curious about what will happen to her younger sister four years later.

“Ayaka is currently studying at the Clock Tower in London,” Natsukawa Torato replied. “A year ago, after graduating from high school, she enrolled at the Clock Tower through my recommendation and is now an apprentice under the monarch in the Department of Modern Magic.”

"Since what happened four years ago, Tokyo is no longer the Tokyo where magic is unusable. More and more magicians have gradually infiltrated Tokyo. I don't think Ayaka can live peacefully in that environment, especially since Ayaka also unexpectedly went to further her studies..."

Did you go to the clock tower?

Rei Sajou knew what kind of place it was. If Tokyo used to be a paradise for magicians, then the Clock Tower was the dirtiest den of evil. To suddenly go there to study...

"Was Ayaka bullied?"

"At first there were some issues. Some commoner magicians disapproved of her using connections, and those self-important nobles looked down on her. Plus, those who were involved in prostitution were extremely paranoid. For a while, she was really put through a wringer—well, now nobody bothers her."

"why?"

"Six months ago, I went to the Clock Tower and almost tore it down. Now everyone there knows that Ayaka is under my protection. Plus, with the old man Gemstone and Lord El-Melloi II looking after her, tell me, who would dare to touch her?"

Once Natsukawa Tora said that, Sajou Rei understood.

Most magicians have a fear of death, especially those in high positions. They are willing to risk their lives to reach the Root, but if they cannot reach the Root, they will ignore or avoid anything.

Touching Ayaka Sajou is tantamount to picking a fight with Torato Natsukawa, practically suicide. No magician wants to die before reaching the Root, so naturally no one dares to touch this landmine that is Ayaka Sajou.

"However, my protection of her will only last until now. We will leave this world in a few days, and we don't know when we will be back. But with the monarch and the old man with the gem in charge, there shouldn't be any major problems."

“Leave… Oh, right, you’re from a parallel world.” Sajou Rei recalled what she had seen before. “You must have had a hard time, Master. You must follow the rules of the weak.”

"It wasn't hard or not at all. Thanks to it, I've been able to experience this world, and it's been surprisingly good—what are you going to do about it?"

"what?"

"Do you want me to take you to London? If you're sisters, it's better to stay together. Although it's hard to give away my hard work to someone else, it's okay. The important thing is that you want to be with Ayaka, right?"

Should I go and live with Ayaka?

Sajou Rei had to admit that it was a very tempting offer. She had left without saying goodbye, leaving Ayaka to live alone for eight years. Now, it would be nice to have an opportunity to be with her.

"No, let's not use it."

After pondering for a while, Sajou Rei shook her head: "Master, you said before that there would be a chance to come back in the future, so I'm not in a hurry. I'm sure I'll be able to see Ayaka again in the future. For now, please let me live as your doll."

Moreover, it would be somewhat inappropriate for us to meet again now, given our current identities.

“If that’s how you think… then so be it.” Natsukawa Torama stood up and extended his hand. “Well then, welcome to my family, Rei. I’ll be relying on you for everything from now on.”

"Yes, please give me any orders, Master. Although I am no longer omniscient and omnipotent, I will do my best to fulfill your wishes."

As a doll, and also as a Holy Grail.

"Oh, right, Angelica, Grey, Pandora."

Natsukawa Tora suddenly looked at the three people beside him.

"Go and inform all the acquaintances we've made over the years. Before we leave, let's say goodbye to everyone."

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At the entrance to the principal's office of Suigunhara Academy, Elementary School.

"That's how it is. I'm sorry for causing you trouble over the past four years, Principal. Please take care in the future."

As she left the room, Atalanta breathed a sigh of relief and went to the window to look at the children having class on the playground outside.

This was the last time she would see such a sight.

Just now, she submitted her resignation.

She planned to leave this world with Xia Chuanhu and the others, and go to the other world where Xia Chuanhu originally lived.

"Has she resigned? Mrs. Natsukawa?"

A woman's provocative voice came from beside him. Atalantadi responded helplessly for what seemed like the last time, "No, madam, I have nothing to do with him, Teacher Karen."

"Hmph~~~ You've been living together for four years, but nobody at school believes you." Karen leaned against the window expressionlessly. "The church also received news of his departure, and I thought you'd leave too. Surprisingly, you're quite decisive. Do you think animals follow their masters?"

"Although it's not quite appropriate, my thoughts are indeed as you said."

Have wild cats been tamed?

Atalanta shook her head: "It's just repaying a debt of gratitude. My current life is all thanks to him, so let me give him something in return. Since the Holy Grail War is imminent, I'll use my bow and arrow to bring him victory."

"Victory... for me, it's good to have one less person getting in my way from now on."

"I don't remember ever getting in your way."

Karen smiled, turned around, waved, and walked away.

"Because of you, I haven't seen children's pained expressions because of injuries in a long time. What else is this if not a hindrance?"

Goodbye, and say hello to that guy for me.

Watching Karen's departing figure, Atalanta couldn't help but sigh slightly—this woman's way of expressing herself was still so awkward.

......

At the same time, in a small alley in Fuyuki City.

"Big sister! Are you really leaving?!"

"My older sister is actually graduating from being a delinquent..."

"We will always remember you, Boss!"