Fujiwara Chika instinctively sensed something was wrong and took a step back.
However, perhaps because she had thought of something, she didn't seem particularly afraid; instead, she seemed eager to try.
……
It wasn't convenient for the two to talk at the school gate, so they eventually moved to another spot and chatted as they walked along the road.
This time, Hayasaka Ai didn't cause any trouble; it was indeed just Qin Chuan and Fujiwara Chika present.
"So, even though you know that Hayasaka Ai arrived first, you still hope that I can separate from Hayasaka Ai?"
Qin Chuan sipped the juice he bought from the vending machine, looking at Fujiwara Chika with a somewhat strange expression—unexpectedly, Fujiwara Chika's thoughts had not changed from beginning to end.
"I know it's not good to do this... but there's nothing I can do about it. I don't want to see Kaguya sad."
When talking about this, Fujiwara Chika seemed a little downcast, and her usual overly lively demeanor was gone.
"As for Kaguya, she has no choice. The Shinomiya family will definitely make her and Qin Chuan a couple."
That's true. Despite being the heiress of the Shinomiya family, which sounds prestigious, Kaguya Shinomiya is actually the least favored among the family's heirs.
Leaving aside Shinomiya Hikari, the most promising successor, even Shinomiya Kanan, who hasn't even been admitted to a hospital room yet, is quite confused about Shinomiya Kaguya's future choices.
If Qin Chuan hadn't appeared, Shinomiya Karen might have still supported Shinomiya Kaguya in pursuing her own love. However, after Qin Chuan appeared, Shinomiya Karen's choice would have leaned towards Qin Chuan.
Is there anyone who can give people a greater sense of security than Qin Chuan?
No, at least Shinomiya Gan'an thinks so.
Although Fujiwara Chika was unaware of the relationship between Qin Chuan and the Shinomiya family, the Shinomiya family's banquet had invited many well-known people, indicating it was a very formal occasion.
Decisions made in this situation are unlikely to be easily changed, so Fujiwara Chika never intended for Qin Chuan to breach the contract.
She had no idea that Qin Chuan was the head of the Shinomiya family. She probably just regarded Qin Chuan as a junior like Shinomiya Kaguya, someone who couldn't stop the arranged marriage.
"...Then why don't you just not tell Kaguya Shinomiya about Hayasaka Ai?"
Qin Chuan stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and then suddenly spoke to Fujiwara Chika.
"As long as Kaguya Shinomiya doesn't know, then she won't be sad, right?"
Fujiwara Chika said she just didn't want to hurt Shinomiya Kaguya... So if she just kept it from Shinomiya Kaguya, wouldn't that also prevent her from being hurt?
"……Eh?"
Fujiwara Chika was taken aback when she heard Qin Chuan's sudden proposal.
Indeed, as long as Kaguya Shinomiya is kept in the dark about Qin Chuan's "infidelity," it is possible to prevent her from being heartbroken by it.
But Fujiwara Chika felt that something was not quite right—she wanted to prevent Shinomiya Kaguya from being sad, but it shouldn't be done this way, right?
During their conversation, Qin Chuan suddenly stopped, and Fujiwara Chika, seeing this, also subconsciously stopped.
Then she looked up and realized that she and Qin Chuan had unknowingly walked back to the entrance of the hotel from two days ago while they were talking.
This scene made Fujiwara Chika's heart skip a beat—this time Hayasaka Ai wasn't there, so what did Qin Chuan want to do by bringing her here?
For some reason, the strange logic from yesterday suddenly popped into Fujiwara Chika's mind.
Hayasaka Ai was the first to arrive; Shinomiya Kaguya and I were both later arrivals—since Hayasaka Ai has no objections, then even if I did something, it wouldn't be unfair to Shinomiya Kaguya… right?
Chapter 348 Magical Girls Must Be in Trios!
Qin Chuan could see a strange look of interest flash across Fujiwara Chika's face, but she managed to restrain herself.
Fujiwara Chika wasn't some kind of infatuated woman. Although she had been somewhat confused by Hayasaka Ai's sophistry, she wouldn't betray Shinomiya Kaguya so easily.
"They actually managed to restrain themselves. I thought something was going to happen."
Watching Fujiwara Chika flee in disarray, Qin Chuan stroked his chin, gazing thoughtfully in the direction she had gone.
The expression on Fujiwara Chika's face just now clearly showed that she had some ulterior motives. Perhaps if Qin Chuan forced her a little, Fujiwara Chika would agree half-heartedly.
After all, Hayasaka Ai had previously told Qin Chuan that Fujiwara Chika had said something like, "It's not so bad if I'm treated harshly."
So perhaps Fujiwara Chika and Hayasaka Ai are somewhat similar, both having a bit of a masochistic tendency.
However, rather than coercion, Qin Chuan was more interested in seeing if Fujiwara Chika would develop a strange interest in "committing a crime in front of his wife" because of Hayasaka Ai's previous sophistry.
Knowing full well that Qin Chuan is Kaguya Shinomiya's "fiancé," she still secretly does that kind of thing with him behind Kaguya's back... It feels like Fujiwara Chika is slowly heading in that direction.
Although Fujiwara Chika didn't seem to show this peculiar hobby in the original work Qin Chuan had read, hobbies can be cultivated, after all.
Qin Chuan suddenly understood Gilgamesh's thoughts in "Fate/Zero". He probably had the same mentality when he trained Kirei Kotomine to be a pleasure-seeker.
……
When Qin Chuan got home, he heard Thor report to him what a group of people in his family had done that day.
"Have you completed the enrollment procedures for Ilya and Kanna?"
Hearing Thor's report, Qin Chuan was somewhat surprised, but then he thought about it and realized that Ilya and Kanna were indeed elementary school students, so it wasn't strange to enroll them in elementary school.
As a dragon, Kanna probably hasn't received a systematic human education in this other world, so going to elementary school this time will allow her to receive some education.
Ilya is a primary school student, and she can't just stop going to school because she's in a different place. There's no Einzbern family like in Fate/Stay Night here to tutor her.
Moreover, even if such a thing were true, Qin Chuan probably wouldn't entrust Ilya to the Einzbern family for training. Who knows what kind of nonsense that magical family would teach?
"Yes, even the class has been found, so I can go to school with Kanna tomorrow."
Ilya walked around the living room a few times with her new backpack on, seemingly preparing to show it to Qin Chuan, a smile on her face.
From her tone, it was easy to tell that she quickly became familiar with everyone in the family and had a good relationship with Kanna—after all, they would be classmates in the future.
Although Ilya was initially a little unaccustomed to the new world, she was still surrounded by her familiar "parents," so she quickly accepted the situation.
Besides, living with my parents in a different world is much easier than becoming a magical girl and fighting, right? This world doesn't seem to have any dangerous elements.
Hmm... Ilya doesn't know that Thor and Kanna are dragons yet, but there should be plenty of opportunities for her to find out in the future, so Qin Chuan didn't tell her right away.
How did you obtain their immigration status?
Although Ilya and Kanna's enrollment procedures went smoothly, Qin Chuan was still a little curious about how they obtained the two children's identities.
After all, their origins are unknown. Although identification documents are not usually needed for activities in Japan, they would definitely be required when applying for school or similar programs.
“When Hayasaka came to our house before, she left us her contact information and said that if we needed the Shinomiya family’s help, we should contact her.”
Ogiwara Sayu explained with a smile.
"So we called Hayasaka, and she took care of it for us right away."
I see... Indeed, Hayasaka Ai is now, in a sense, a window for communication between the Shinomiya family and Qin Chuan and others.
As long as Hayasaka Ai speaks in Qin Chuan's name, the Shinomiya family will definitely help Qin Chuan and his group fulfill any request immediately—it's just a matter of obtaining two identities, which is a piece of cake for the Shinomiya Group.
"But, can Dad still summon heroic spirits now?"
Ilya ran over and jumped into Qin Chuan's arms, asking him affectionately.
Although one should call Qin Chuan "brother" when there are outsiders present, since everyone in the living room is considered family now, Ilya naturally calls Qin Chuan "dad" as she is "usually" familiar with him.
"Unfortunately, it can only be summoned once."
Qin Chuan, with Ilya in his arms, shrugged upon hearing this—he certainly hoped to retain the right to summon heroic spirits multiple times, but unfortunately the system wouldn't allow it.
Perhaps if we go to the Type-Moon world again, we can try to dig up the entire Holy Grail Summoning System?
Qin Chuan remembered that in works related to the Holy Grail War, there were also many forces that usurped or copied the Holy Grail system. Qin Chuan could learn from them and create a Holy Grail system in this everyday world.
It's even possible to completely separate the Greater and Lesser Grails, retaining only the Heroic Spirit summoning system.
Although it is very difficult for a normal person to maintain the existence of a Heroic Spirit by relying solely on their own power without the Holy Grail, Qin Chuan is not lacking in magical power.
"Is that so? That's a pity. I was hoping to summon Miyu and Kuro as well."
Hearing Qin Chuan's words, Ilya was a little disappointed, but she didn't insist on anything.
The Miyu and Kuro she mentioned are both characters from the series "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya," and are friends that Illya met in the story.
The former is a transfer student, and the latter is the result of Illya's independent personality. The three of them have a good relationship and often appear together in some strange works.
At this moment, Ilya was summoned alone. Naturally, Ilya would think of the other two and hope that Qin Chuan would summon them as well.
"...I'll think of a solution as soon as possible."
In response, Qin Chuan could only pat her head and offer a word of comfort for the time being.
"Don't worry, Dad will fulfill your wish soon."
Irisviel then picked Ilya up from Qin Chuan's arms, held her close, and said with a smile.
"You must believe in your father's strength."
Perhaps because Qin Chuan really did summon Illya as she wished, and even a normal Illya, Irisviel now trusts Qin Chuan completely.
It seems that there's nothing Qin Chuan can't accomplish.
Chapter 349 What Did Gabriel Give?
"You guys are really going all out."
As Qin Chuan walked out of the living room, he suddenly encountered Gabriel, who was dressed in a maid outfit, in the hallway.
Gabrielle looked quite cute in her maid outfit, but her listless expression made her look a bit颓废 (tuí fèi - decadent/dejected).
Perhaps some people prefer this style? A pretty face, but with a touch of melancholy beauty—the kind of girly look you'd expect.
"Did you hear that?"
Qin Chuan was a little surprised. Although he had sensed Gabriel's "aura" in the living room, he hadn't paid much attention to it since Gabriel was some distance away from the living room.
Surprisingly, even from so far away, Gabrielle could hear the conversation in the living room.
It seems that although Gabriel appears to be a complete failure, she is actually much more capable than the average person in some aspects; at least her hearing is exceptional.
"You were arguing so loudly, of course I could hear you."
Gabriel pursed her lips, somewhat speechless, then placed her finger on Qin Chuan's chest and said earnestly.
"While I can understand father-daughter play and stuff... please don't actually do it to elementary school students, that would be a huge problem."
"Who would lay a hand on elementary school students?"
Qin Chuan looked at Gabriel helplessly; this was the second time she had said that to him.
Last time it was Kanna, this time it's Ilya—it wasn't his own wish that these two elementary school students joined in.
One is looking for Thor, and the other is Irisviel wanting to see her daughter. What can he do?
I'm not criticizing your interests.
Gabriel withdrew her finger and said to Qin Chuan.
"Instead of that, I have a question for you... Did you sense anything strange happening nearby this morning?"
Clearly, although she disliked the mission sent by the Celestials, she still needed to rely on the living expenses provided by the Celestials, so Gabriel chose to obediently carry out the Celestials' mission.
As for investigating the source of the strange magic in the vicinity, the only thing Gabriel could think of was to ask Qin Chuan first.
Although Qin Chuan's strange ability called "Substitute" doesn't seem to have any magical power, since he's not an ordinary person, he must be able to sense something unusual, right?
"Strange noise? No, right?"
Qin Chuan stroked his chin, carefully considering the events of this morning.
He seemed unaware of any disturbance nearby because he was busy summoning heroic spirits this morning.
Could you be more specific?
"Well... since you're not an ordinary person anyway, I'll just be direct."
Gabriel thought for a moment, then spoke frankly and openly.
"A strange magical aura erupted around here this morning. Did you sense anything?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan immediately realized what commotion Gabriel was referring to.
Magical aura? Isn't that the magical energy that erupted when I summoned Ilya?
Although his magic may differ in nature from other magic, it manifests similarly and is therefore noticeable.
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