To become a king and a magician

With a hand on Rin Tohsaka's shoulder, Torara Natsukawa gave her a thumbs up: "If you still have energy, how about another round? I'll use a little more force this time."

"Yes."

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An hour later, as the bell rang, looking at the students lying on the ground groaning, Natsukawa Tora shook his hand and said, "It's really outrageous. Not one of them can withstand four of my blows... But it's much better than when they couldn't even withstand one at the beginning."

"Don't expect too much from these new generation kids, darling."

As soon as Natsukawa Tiger finished speaking, a woman's voice came from outside the classroom, and then the students lying on the ground saw a pink figure enter from outside.

The monarch of the plant family—May Lydel Archerlot—appeared in the classroom filled with the stench of sweat and groans, and gave Natsukawa Torata a very practiced hug: "You've had a hard time in class, darling."

"Oh, it's you today, Lydia. Are you off work in the botany department too?"

"It's just some routine stuff, it's okay to let it pile up. Rather than wasting energy on those boring things, it's better to have you spend more time with me—time alone with you is something you really have to fight for."

Seeing the two of them getting intimate as if no one else was around, the students lying on the ground consciously looked away. This was the second thing Rin Tohsaka had come to realize deeply in the past month.

Natsukawa Torato is a complete playboy who juggles multiple relationships!

5. The person I most want to be hugged by is number one.

On her first day in the apartment, Rin Tohsaka learned about Merry's relationship with Torakawa from her.

The two are engaged.

Rin Tohsaka wasn't really surprised by this, since Natsukawa Torama had said that he was already thirty years old, and even if he looked a bit young, it was time for him to get married. In addition, Natsukawa Torama and Merry were a perfect match, so Rin Tohsaka offered her blessings at the time.

But the very next day, when Rin Tohsaka was beaten so badly by Natsukawa Torata that she was lying in the self-defense classroom unable to walk, she saw a scene much like what she is seeing now.

One of the eleven monarchs of the Clock Tower, the patriarch of the prestigious Archerlot family, the famous Coal Witch Lydel, was seen embracing Natsukawa Tora intimately, looking like a couple deeply in love.

Wasn't he engaged to Miss Meryl? How come he's so close to the Plant King? Is he cheating?!

That night, Rin Tohsaka secretly went to tell Merry about it, but to her surprise, Merry said that she already knew about it and didn't feel any resistance at all.

She really is a magnanimous woman—that's what Rin Tohsaka thought at the time.

However, on the same night, when she got up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, she accidentally heard some noises coming from Xia Chuanhu's room. Curiosity drove her to take a look... and then she broke down again.

The doll named [Sajō Rei] is replenishing its magic power with Natsukawa Tora, and it's a very intense exchange.

Now, after living together for a month, Rin Tohsaka is completely convinced that Natsukawa Toramaru is a super sea king with a huge hunting range. He can even win over a plant-family monarch and make her and Merry coexist peacefully... His methods are truly remarkable. She wouldn't be surprised if Artoria or Okita Souji later said that they were also related to Natsukawa Toramaru.

(But Gray's sister probably wouldn't go that far... He shouldn't be that shameless.)

If that were to happen, Rin Tohsaka would really have to consider moving out of the Camelot Apartments; she has a feeling that if she stays any longer, she'll be in serious trouble.

What Rin Tohsaka didn't know was that Natsukawa Torata's multiple relationships were actually quite well-known within the Clock Tower.

After all, two years ago, after the Holy Grail War in the Far East, Lydel publicly stated that Natsukawa Torato would be the future husband of the Archerlot family. Even though the two were neither married nor engaged, the Archerlot family acknowledged this.

Besides Lydel, the Fifth Magician Aozaki Aoko also has quite a few rumors with Natsukawa Toramaru. Everyone has seen Natsukawa Toramaru going out with Gray and Sajou Rei. Not to mention that with Meryl, who is always stirring up trouble, there are many rumors about Natsukawa Toramaru.

Normally, Natsukawa Torama's reputation should be terrible, but in reality, it's quite the opposite. Because Natsukawa Torama is a disciple of Lord El-Melloi, a magician who reached the priesthood at a young age, a disciple of a Grand Puppeteer, a close friend of magicians, and the son-in-law of the Archerlot family... With all these factors combined, Natsukawa Torama has become an object of patronage for most people.

Especially those female magicians!

They weren't just after the resources Xia Chuanhu could provide, but also his body and face! Who wouldn't want to spend a romantic night with a prince charming who seemed to have stepped out of a myth?

In the Clock Tower's unofficial rankings, Natsukawa Torato is number one in "most wanted to be hugged by him"—incidentally, before he returned to the Clock Tower, the number one was Waver. Waver even thanked Natsukawa Torato once for helping him solve a super annoying problem.

After hugging Lydia, Natsukawa Tora didn't ignore his students: "Alright, that's all for today's lesson. Also, I have some unfortunate news to share. Starting next week, I'll be away from the Clock Tower for about two weeks. I'll have to go out for a bit, and a teacher will be there to replace me."

Upon hearing this, almost all the students' eyes lit up instantly!

Two weeks away?

Wouldn't that mean we could avoid being beaten for two weeks longer?

If Natsukawa Tora weren't still here, they would have jumped up and shouted "Yay!"

Looking at the students who were desperately suppressing their inner elation, Xia Chuanhu sighed helplessly. Did he not know what these young people were thinking? Their thoughts now were the same as his own thoughts in the past.

"Don't be too happy yet. Although I'm not here, I will instruct the substitute teacher I've hired to educate you properly."

"A substitute teacher? May I ask who it is?" Luvia asked curiously. "The teacher said she's a woman, right?"

"You'll find out when the time comes. Let me tell you in advance, she's an even more Spartan teacher than I am. I'll just quickly knock you down, but she'll train you until you can't stand up anymore before she stops."

(It's better than getting beaten half to death by you!)

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Since the self-defense class ended at dusk, Natsukawa Tora and Lydia took a car back to the apartment after the class.

But there were more than two people in the car; Rin Tohsaka, who lived in the same apartment, was also in the car.

"That's quite sudden, going away for two weeks." Rin Tohsaka suddenly asked, looking at Natsukawa Torama who was looking at documents, "Is there something urgent?"

"No, it's just that I need to take care of some things. First, I need to go to France, then to Antarctica, and then I might have to go to Japan. It will take about two weeks for me to go back and forth."

Antarctica?

Rin Tohsaka frowned: "What are you going to Antarctica for?"

"You've probably heard about the recent activities of the Astronomical Science Institute. In recent years, the institute made a fortune by discovering an oil field, and with the money, it began to establish a brand new research institution in Antarctica."

"Yes, I have heard of it."

“I know someone in that organization. He sent me this letter, saying that he has encountered some trouble in France these past few days and hopes I can help him. He also said that the Celestial Sovereign wants to talk to me about something in Chaldea.”

Is there still any connection with the Celestial Monarch?

Rin Tohsaka felt that Natsukawa Torato's connections were terrifyingly numerous. Of the twelve disciplines in the Clock Tower, he had connections with the rulers of three of them, and was even the lover of one of the rulers—you wouldn't even dare to do that in your daydream, would you?

Meanwhile, Lydia sighed helplessly, "Sigh... It was finally my turn this time, but I didn't expect you to be going on a long trip."

"Sorry, I'll owe you for now. I'll make it up to you when I get back. Things are still quite important with Roman."

"I know that, I was just complaining. But if you're leaving, that's tomorrow, isn't it?" Lydia smiled and licked her lips. "The family's been pressuring us about an heir lately. As the husband of the Archerlot family, shouldn't you be making an effort?"

"So you'll sleep in my room tonight?"

"Okay."

Listening to the conversation between the two, Rin Tohsaka knew that she absolutely could not go near Torara Natsukawa's room tonight.

6. Chaldea DD leader goes online

The next day, at noon.

Paris, international airport.

As he walked out of the airport with his suitcase, Natsukawa Tiger immediately spotted the man leaning against the railing not far away.

"Roman!"

"Ah... Natsukawa, you're here?"

Upon hearing Natsukawa Tora call his name, Roman, dressed as a traveler, quickly turned to look at him: "Long time no see, it's been two years, hasn't it? I'm so glad you received my letter and contacted me. And Miss Grey, it's been a long time too."

"Long time no see, Mr. Roman. You still look as energetic as ever." Following behind Natsukawa Tora, Grey, who was traveling with him this time, greeted him politely.

When Natsukawa Torama goes out, he usually takes one of Gray or Sajou Rei with him, and it is usually Gray, since Rei is the head housekeeper of Camelot Apartments. It's just a pity for Aika, who is in perfect harmony with Rei, because if Rei doesn't come, it means that Aika can't come either.

In addition, because of Lydia's arrival last night, Aika, who sleeps next to Natsukawa Torato, must have felt some resentment. When she went out this morning, the look in her eyes made Natsukawa Torato feel a chill down his spine.

When I get back, my magic will probably be completely drained.

"That's just on the surface, Grey. Actually, his health isn't very good right now. He has quite a few ailments." Natsukawa Tora glanced at Roman's body. "His waist and legs have started to hurt recently because he sits for long periods without moving, right? Remember to go to the hospital for treatment in time."

Roman blushed slightly when his physical condition was immediately noticed: "Haha... I really couldn't hide it from you. I have indeed been working a little too hard on my studies lately, because Marisbury contacted me and said it's about time I was sent to Chaldea to take up a post."

"The position of head of Chaldea's medical department has been directly handed to me. I can't afford to be unqualified, so I'm frantically reviewing medical knowledge right now."

After the Holy Grail War ended, Roman's life unfolded somewhat differently from what Natsukawa Torato knew. In the original situation, in order to fight against an unknown enemy, Roman did not enjoy his life as a reincarnated human at all. He had been desperately absorbing knowledge since the end of the Holy Grail War, and joined Chaldea a year later—in 2005.

But things are different now.

With a reliable helper like Natsukawa Torato whose combat power surpasses that of a Servant, Roman's usually tense spirit has relaxed considerably. Over the past two years, he has been learning various modern knowledge while traveling the world.

Compared to before, Roman may not be as learned now, but Natsukawa Tiger is happy to see him like this. He can help solve problems like the burning of human affairs, and it's good for Roman to enjoy a life he has never experienced before for the time being.

"Head of the Medical Department... Marisbury has really given you a very important position. It's the position of being responsible for the health of everyone in Chaldea, isn't it? The pressure must be immense."

"Compared to you, I'm probably the one with an easier time, right, the head of the operations department?" Roman joked.

As Roman said, although he has not officially joined the company yet, Natsukawa Tora's name is already on Chaldea's staff list, and his position is the head of the operations department. After the future human reasoning burns, this will be the place with the heaviest mission.

But for now it's just a sinecure, with only Natsukawa Tiger as the staff. In the future, there will probably be more of Natsukawa Tiger's acquaintances.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Roman hailed a taxi: "Alright, let's go to my place first. We can talk about what I specifically asked you to do there. If we stay any longer, the Mage's Association might come looking for us."

Is it related to the Magic Association?

Xia Chuanhu remembered that he was, for the time being, one of the Clock Tower's people, right? It seems that Roman has been targeted by the Clock Tower? Isn't bringing him here just walking into a trap?

(You really trust me, Doctor.)

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Roman's residence was in a small alley in Paris. Unlike the main atmosphere of Paris, the romantic city, it was a very quiet alley, giving Natsukawa Tiger the feeling of walking into a century-old alley.

After following Roman around the alley several times, the three finally stopped in front of an old apartment building.

Roman took out his key and opened the door, walking in first: "You guys sit in the living room for a while. I'll go and call that person down. She should be on the second floor. I told her not to wander around before I came to pick you up."

she?

Natsukawa Tiger and Grey exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

"Mr. Roman is actually living with a woman?"

"If you go to Chaldea and manage to summon the Queen of Sheba, write this down and tell her about it."

After sitting in the living room for a while, the two heard someone coming downstairs. Roman then led a woman dressed in a white kimono into the living room.

Upon seeing the woman, Natsukawa Tora was immediately taken aback.

"You are... Crane?"

"Eh? You... know me?" The woman who was brought out by Roman was a little surprised. She and the man in front of her should be meeting for the first time.