People in Type-Moon start from adopting Sakura

As for the fact that he came back, since he visited El-Melloi, it was not a big secret. After all, the Mineral Department and the Spiritual Department can be considered as one.

However, Teacher Kenneth would probably not tell the other party more inside information. He would definitely let the old man come to him in person to ask if he had any questions. This would give him more room to maneuver and he could decide what to say.

To put it simply, it's just a formality.

In fact, I am here to get promoted.

Although Luo Wei has no great interest in promotion, with his current strength, he can definitely bravely enter the Albion Spirit Tomb, and without counting the Dean and Gem Master, sweep through the Clock Tower and be himself again.

But it is better to avoid some unnecessary trouble.

Not to mention that the other party has also done him a favor, they also have a certain inheritance relationship.

And now I am in this situation very well, developing slowly, and not threatening because of a certain amount of power -

I want to blow up the whole world with my own strength!!

In that case, it would be a good idea to show off a little bit and raise my rank, so that these elders would no longer worry about me. That way, they would stop worrying about me and instead focus on how to use their rank to effectively defeat those enemies of the opposing faction.

"Go and have a look."

After straightening his suit, Luo Wei pushed open the door of the reception room and walked in.

"You...are here, Crowley."

"Ah."

Chapter 108: How about...reaching the crown directly?

As we all know, Clock Tower is a very outrageous and evil organization.

The distribution of forces within it is extremely complex, with thirteen different departments, and the relationships among them are intricate and disordered. Each department, or the great demon nobles within it, has intricate, inexplicable, and even more confusing connections or grudges.

Although it looks extremely complicated, in fact, the relationship inside can be simply summarized as there are only three real major factions - aristocracy, democracy, and a group of neutrals who only care about their own interests and often change their stance according to the situation. They will side with whoever gives them more benefits.

The ancestors of Lovi's family rose during the Renaissance. Later, one of their generations was influenced by the "Book of Law" left by Aleister, and secretly worshipped him as their master. They forcibly deciphered the "Book of Law", thereby obtaining and improving the family's inheritance techniques, allowing alchemy with the meaning of the Silver Star and Gold System to begin to be passed down within the family, and using this as the foundation of the family.

It began during the Renaissance and has been passed down for six generations, with its achievements and reputation continuing to expand to this day.

More importantly, every generation of Crowley family head is not a short-lived person. Even Rowe's parents died in an accident when they were nearly sixty years old. The magicians before them lived even longer, and most of them reached the rank of master, or even one or two advanced degrees of color rank.

From this we can see that the Crowley family is certainly not a group of democrats who protest because of insufficient talent and bloodline, or poor inheritance and accumulation, but rather a group of genuine aristocrats.

This is also an important reason why the Crowley family was able to establish a relationship with El-Melloi and Ulysses and have a good personal relationship with them.

Since we all belong to the aristocratic faction, we are naturally considered to be of the same kind, that is, we are one family.

That's why the extremely aristocratic Ulysses so easily approved of Kayneth's choice, as well as Rowe, his descendant in the lineage, instead of challenging Waver Velvet, who, in a certain worldline, became El-Melloi II, a man of lowly bloodline and extremely poor magical talent.

Similarly, for Luo Wei, his significant progress was inseparable from the help and support of these people. Needless to say, Kenneth truly treated him like his heir and his own son. Even when he went too far, he wouldn't punish him beyond a few scoldings. A true teacher-to-father relationship. But besides him, the person who had provided the greatest assistance to him was naturally his own Lord of the Spiritual Conjuration Division, Rufreus Nazelle Euripides.

The other party was his mentor, the head of the Spiritual Summoning Department and director, and had provided a great deal of material and information for his research. Although he couldn't sweep him away like he had done with Kenneth, he had still contributed a significant amount of resources with the intention of befriending and winning him over.

Although this old man has a rather feminine surname, he himself does not have any such feeling. As the Lord of the Spirit Summoning Department who controls countless spirits, he even gives off the aura of the dead.

The name is not important to him, because it is an inherited surname. To Ulysses, it is just a title. His own reputation as a monarch is the best banner.

In short, he was often referred to by Kenneth as the gloomy goat, the ghost. He appeared to be around seventy years old. Unsurprisingly, he was a traditional aristocratic magician, a man who possessed both a dark and diligent demeanor. He wore a jeweled chest, studded with gemstones, and two rings on each of his fingers, like withered branches. It was a truly high-class magician's attire.

Although they wore numerous rings and pendants inlaid with gemstones, they did not give the impression of being vulgar at all. However, there was a strong sense of darkness, and they looked more like burial objects for the dead than ornaments for the elderly.

The moment it appeared in this room, a feeling like a cemetery where a coffin was buried came directly to the face.

When Luo Wei pushed open the door and walked in from outside, the old man also looked at him with his dead head, leaning on his cane.

Although he had always had a good impression of this mentor, that was only when they hadn't met much. When they actually met, the overwhelming sense of death and decay made even Luo Wei frown.

He was so familiar with this smell...

As nature's underground porters, he and Leif had studied many holy relics and buried magic props from various places, so they were very familiar with this smell.

However, at most they carried out certain research and protection, but the old man in front of him wore it directly on his body and chose to use it, as if only in this way could he have the most intimate contact with those undead spirits, giving living people an extremely uncomfortable feeling.

"Hehe... Crowley, not only El-Melloi has returned, but you've returned too..."

"But... you're too careless, your suit isn't fitting... and you took too long to get ready. You shouldn't have kept the customers waiting this long... It seems... that El-Melloi hasn't properly taught you this..."

The gloomy old man glanced at the newly emerged Luo Wei, his gaze sweeping across him before lowering his head, his expression unclear. He continued commenting on Luo Wei in a gloomy, paused manner. Although he spoke sparingly, his words were always to the point. This was simply his style.

Even though he appeared to be harshly criticizing Luo Wei, those familiar with him knew that even this level of criticism could be considered amiable. When Lord Ulysses was truly angry and critical, his actions were far more turbulent. After all, this was an old man who dared to scold and criticize several other monarchs. He only showed a good face to younger generations or peers from his own faction.

From this, it is clear how much he likes Luo Wei.

"...Ah, sorry, sorry, Lord Ulysses. I came back in such a hurry. I had to arrange for Lanis's accommodation and write down my thoughts and experiences from this Holy Grail War. I was so immersed in it that I hurriedly found clothes to greet you when I heard you were coming."

"Also, because of this experience, I have gained some new insights into the previous technique. I was just about to write it down and give it to you and Teacher Kenneth for your review, so I've been a little slow."

"Magic...huh?! No, compared to the etiquette of welcoming you...I think you did the right thing. If this visit disturbs you...it's actually my fault...After all, magic is more important than etiquette."

After hearing Luo Wei's explanation, Ulysses' gloomy expression changed slightly, and then he shook his head slightly and said.

"But... Lanis, I seem to have heard this name somewhere before. Oh, is it... the newly promoted girl from the El-Melloi family?"

"Yes, she is indeed a girl from Mr. Kenneth's family."

"I see... the little girl that El-Melloi chose. Sora mentioned her."

Hearing these words, Ulysses nodded slowly, then looked at Luo Wei in front of him meaningfully.

"I understand... Get along well. You are both very helpful to aristocracy and will be the backbone of the future..."

Ulysses felt extremely in agreement with Kenneth's choice of approach.

However, he looked at Luo Wei in front of him again with gloomy eyes, and a hint of regret flashed across his face.

If possible, he also wanted to absorb Luo Wei into the family. He was old and had no outstanding male offspring. He also married his daughter off. Now he needed an heir who could support the family in the future, and his own apprentice was obviously the most suitable one.

The El-Melloi family has Kenneth, a prodigy of magic, and their prosperity is guaranteed to last for a hundred years, but that is not the case with Ulysses, so he has expressed his intention to adopt him to Rowe more than once.

But Lo Wei and Kenneth were truly a perfect example of a close mentor-disciple relationship. When he tried to win over Lo Wei, he wouldn't refuse. Instead, after accepting the gift, he wrote to Kenneth, greedily taking the gift and prompting him to protest. Furthermore, by reporting the gift, he even gained new benefits from Kenneth, effectively taking a double portion. Because of his status as an elder and his noble dignity, he couldn't ask for the gift back, so he could only accept it as a gift.

Thus, this matter directly reached a win-win situation, which means that Luo Wei won twice! !

This development made Ulysses extremely speechless, but he also felt helpless.

After all, with Kayneth protecting him, he couldn't forcefully win over Rowe. So, he could only watch helplessly as El-Melloi's future double crown was born. No, it seemed like it might even be a triple crown.

However, although it was extremely unfortunate, he did not find it difficult to accept this situation.

As long as Rowe wasn't a sleazy nationalist or a fence-sitter, it was enough. The rise and fall of schools of thought were inevitable; at most, it could be handed down to future generations. He could accept whether El-Melloi or Barthelmero led the aristocracy in the future; it would simply be a change of king.

After the two met, they sat down after a brief exchange.

Ulysses first asked Rovi to describe what happened during the Holy Grail War, and he wanted to record his confession again.

Because he had discussed this with Kenneth beforehand, Lovi knew what to say and what to keep secret. So, following Kenneth's instructions, he told Ulysses the exact same version of the Holy Grail War.

It concealed the existence of the third magic, the appearance of the Gem Master, the evil of this world, and his own victory in the end.

"Hmm...it's pretty much the same as what El-Melloi said...I understand..."

After receiving an explanation that was almost the same as Kenneth's, Ulysses nodded.

Even though his intuition told him that Luo Wei and Kenneth must be hiding something, since they were unwilling to say it, there was no need to ask too much.

After a while, after refusing the coffee offered by the servant, Ulysses knew the outcome of this trip.

He looked at Luo Wei in front of him, and always felt that after coming back this time, Luo Wei had a very special smell.

He hid this feeling very well. An ordinary magician would not be able to capture it at all, but he was different.

As the master of the Necromancer Department and one of the world's most renowned necromancers, he could sense a scent of necromancy from Luo Wei that rivaled even the finest magic. Although the feeling and scent were extremely subtle, if he listened closely, he could still detect that terrifying aura from Luo Wei that made his scalp tingle, as if he were being watched by some terrifying being.

Ulysses swallowed silently. Although he wanted to know the answer, he was not allowed to ask a magician about his hidden secrets. If Luo Wei was unwilling to tell, then there was no point in asking.

However, remembering the many books and materials on the theory of necromancy that Luo Wei had asked him for a long time ago, Ulysses was certain that this kid must have accomplished something and summoned something extraordinary.

Following the palace techniques of modern Western magic, have there been any new breakthroughs in the field of spiritism?

This talent... I really envy her...

I envy him for being able to perform great magic at around the age of 20, I envy Kenneth for being able to find this good seedling, and I envy Luo Wei even more for being able to reach the legendary level, and even reach the root.

"Oh, Crowley... I've already seen your adopted daughter. She has a rare imaginary physique and top-tier physique. To me, she seems like another Barthelmero..."

After chatting with Luo Wei about things related to the Holy Grail War, Ulysses then turned the topic to Sakura.

After all, Kenneth's fiancée is his daughter. Now it is Kenneth's fiancée, Sora, who is taking Sakura out shopping, and Ulysses, as a father, will naturally see them.

When he saw the delicate little girl in the clock tower, even his calm and old-fashioned heart was moved, and his eyes revealed shock and amazement.

Although she looked very young, only about ten years old at best, every part of her body seemed like a masterpiece sculpted by a top-notch sculptor, exquisite and perfect, without a single flaw. Her bones were of the highest quality, as one could tell at a glance.

Especially her attributes and her own specificity. Just walking in the clock tower will attract the attention of countless magicians and make those guys intoxicated by her. If it weren't for Kenneth's fiancée, the wife of the Lord of Minerals, and the daughter of the Lord of Spirits, who were by her side, those guys would have taken action long ago.

Originally, Ulysses thought that this was a little genius that his daughter had found somewhere, and that this was an heir given to him by God. However, after asking carefully.

Wow, it’s El-Melloi again, and Crowley again.

In order to prevent Ulysses from making a surprise attack, Kenneth had already transferred Sakura's academic record and identity to Crowley and El-Melloi. He arranged the classrooms himself and didn't tell anyone at all. So Ulysses, who was a step late, felt extremely annoyed but helpless, as he couldn't snatch Sakura from El-Melloi.

"Haha, you're too kind. Ying is still very young, and it's hard to say what her future holds. But I believe that under the care and training of Teacher Kenneth and me, she will definitely become an outstanding pillar of aristocracy."

Luo Wei answered Ulysses' words with a smile, and before he could finish his words, he interrupted the other party.

What I mean is, Ying is their family member and student, and will definitely be an aristocratic person in the future. You should stop having any bad thoughts, because we are all family anyway.

"What a cunning little brat..."

Ulysses shook his head and naturally understood what Luo Wei meant.

"So, Lord Ulysses came to see me today just to discuss the Holy Grail War and Sakura? If that's all, he could have just sent a letter. There's no need for him to come in person."

"Of course not. This matter...will be handled by Barthelmero...You don't have to worry. I came to you to remind you of something more important."

"Please tell me."

"Alright... although some despicable people in the Association have started to spread rumors secretly, saying that you are... El-Melloi's heir, the monarch's personal disciple, yet at the age of twenty you're still stuck at the priesthood, unable to advance. They're using this as a spur to criticize your incompetence and the foolishness of El-Melloi and me. However... El-Melloi and I are aware of your level and talent. So... continuing to hide it will only give those mediocre people who can't see the situation an opportunity to become more aggressive. So it's better to show your talents directly and shut those idiots up once and for all!!"

When mentioning this terrible thing, and recalling how he and Kenneth were used as a fuss by those democratic school of thought, Ulysses couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart.

He looked at Lowe seriously and said, "So... El-Melloi, Barthelmero, and I have submitted your name for the next promotion list. Now, you are the person that the Clock Tower is most concerned about. Don't let us down... Crowley."

"Oh, is this really that urgent?"

Although he said so, there was only a smile on Luo Wei's face, without any distress.

"I'd like to spend some more time preparing."

"Haha... stop pretending, kid. I know your level of magic too well. Just showing off your plan is enough to shut everyone up... Although I know you're a low-key person and don't like to show off, a proper display would be better..."

"For an excellent noble magus, being low-key, quiet, and reserved is indeed an excellent quality. I agree with this, but if you fail to produce any decent results for too long... those competitors you've suppressed and their relatives who are completely oblivious to the situation behind them will cause trouble for you... So, I'm also helping you."

The old gentleman said in a deep voice.

"And don't forget...when your parents died, what exactly did those Democratic scum do to you? What did they do to you and the Crowley family?"

"They nearly divided you and the seal, making the Crowley family name completely a thing of the past... I believe you won't easily forget this irreconcilable grudge, right? Now is the perfect time for revenge. All you need to do is show your best. I'll give you a satisfactory answer to the rest..."

“…You are right.”

Before Luo Wei traveled through time, his original body had reached the [Kaiwei] at the age of fifteen, which was the basic level for beginners in the path of magic, equivalent to a genius with some talent.

Logically speaking, it would be too early for someone with such talent to inherit the family business. If both heads of the Crowley family had not died, he would not have been able to inherit the Source Seal so early.

Because of this incident, many covetous families and hostile factions would constantly use it to make a fuss, questioning whether Rowe's talent was truly sufficient. El-Melloi and Ulysses, were they just blinded by age? Most of these people were also hostile forces to the Democratic Party, the same magus families that had once tried to divide the Crowley family.

Even though Luo Wei didn't care about this, the two monarchs who were questioned and even ridiculed could no longer tolerate it.

Although they knew Luo Wei's talent was not something these mediocre people could slander, they still had to show something to silence them and fight back, right? As nobles, they naturally valued their reputation, so they urged Luo Wei to quickly produce some achievements as a bargaining chip for their counterattack.

"Okay, this is my problem. You're right. I've been silent for too long. Now, I have to think about how to pass the rank exam."

"Hmm... That's good."

The old gentleman nodded.

"Honestly, it's a bit troublesome..."