Clock Tower.

That's usually the word that should be understood as a tourist attraction in London.

However, among the magicians, there are very different meanings.

It is the heart of an association that unites a large number of magicians, and it is also the highest institution for the purpose of nurturing young magicians.

In particular, the ancient building that is a landmark is a sacred place in the hearts of magicians, and it is the dream of countless magicians to have a place in such a place.

On the upper floor of this sacred place, corresponding to the scale IV of the ancient clock, a man and woman in the prime of their lives stood by the window, quietly watching the square below, and no one spoke.

It wasn't until a smart woman with short crimson hair and a suit passed by the square in front of the clock tower with a handbag that the man sighed leisurely.

"It's too late to regret it now, and you can stop people. ”

"What's the use of stopping it?" the woman asked with a smile.

"Knowingly asked. The man looked at the woman a little helplessly, "Of course, I went to Dongmu instead of her, I have always kept that holy relic in the study, you can take it at any time." When you arrive at Fuyuki, you go directly to Shinji, and as long as you don't ruin his plans, he will cooperate with you - he must have a way to keep the servant permanently in the present world. ”

"You're not jealous at all?" the corners of the woman's mouth deepened, and there was a little more banter in her voice, "I'm your wife." ”

"Jealousy, of course jealousy. The man's voice was low, it was a will, a will, unwilling, lonely but unshakable, "But after that escape, I figured out a lot of things, and now I just want to fulfill your wishes." ”

"It's the wish of the past, not the present. The woman shook her head, the lines of her face softening more and more, "You've figured out a lot of things, and I've figured out a lot of things." Every woman dreams when she is young, dreams of Prince Charming, dreams of handsome knights. But it's just a dream, and you'll wake up eventually, and you'll wake up and feel ridiculous. I don't regret having that dream, but I don't want to pursue it again. ”

"You can go after it. ”

"What's the point of catching it? It's just an afterimage of the past. I value the present, the people in front of me, and our home more than in the past. ”

"Sora, you've really changed a lot. ”

The man smiled, like the warm sunshine in winter.

The former edge, the former pride, the former emptiness, everything has become mellow and accessible because of the polishing of time, just like a peerless sword with a scabbard.

"So do you, Kenneth. ”

The woman is a row of calm, bringing her charm to the extreme.

There are many beautiful women in this world, but with the passage of time, beautiful faces will eventually grow old and become one of the ordinary women.

Sora used to be that kind of woman, but after a series of changes, she has grown a lot. Now she is no longer the vase that is useless except beauty, even if her face is no longer good, she can still rely on her temperament, and her life accumulation over the years has become an elegant peony flower.

Therefore, this pair of men and women will have the unshakable status they have today, and they will be so prosperous.

"However, if you decide to go, I will accompany you to the battlefield. Ten years ago, you lost so badly, you will be a little unwilling, and it's not that no one has attacked you with this matter, saying that it is the only stain on your life. ”

Hearing his wife's slightly defiant words, Kenneth waved his hand casually.

"I don't have to prove anything to anyone, whatever they say. As for the unwillingness, there must be, but it also makes it clear to the reality, and it's better for me to stay in the workshop honestly and do research, and the battle is not for me. And you and I are gone, who will take care of Webb's? Although he didn't say it, I knew that deep down he really wanted to go. Taking a step back, even if I go, the protagonist of this war will not be me, it is Shinji's base camp, and you don't have to think about it to know how much preparation he has made. But—"

Speaking of which, Kenneth glanced down, and the woman in the suit who had been noticed by the two had disappeared.

"—I can see what Barsmelo can see as well, why he sent her to Fuyuki, she is the best 'executor', an extremely valuable talent. If she dies in Fuyuki, Barsermelo will bear no less pressure. ”

"Could it be for her to assist Shinji?" asked Sora.

Kenneth shook his head: "No, the identity of the executor is too sensitive, why don't you choose someone from the Clone team?"

"You care so much and can just ask. ”

"That's right, I'll contact Barsermero. ”

As he spoke, Kenneth picked up the special line communication on the table.

"I'm Al Meloi, and I'm going to see Barsermero. ”

"What? she's not there, where has she gone, when is she coming back?"

"Okay, I see, let me know as soon as she's back. ”

"It's not at this point in time?"

Sora snorted in surprise, she knew how much had happened recently. Fu Hailin, the MONOCULUS Collection Train, Hatres, and the serial murders seven years ago are no trivial matter. These things need to be handled by her personally, and no matter how she thinks, she shouldn't leave at this time.

"It's said that the Dead Apostles are moving strangely, and I took the Clone team to investigate. ”

This was the reason given to Kenneth by the Department of Justice and Politics, and Sora felt it was reasonable.

"The previous events had more or less the shadow of the Dead Apostles, and it was normal for Barsermelo to do this. ”

"But I still feel that something is wrong, I'll re-"

"Knock knock. "There was a knock in the office.

Kenneth straightened his shirt and sat back at his desk before responding, "Come in." ”

"Excuse me. Pushing the door open, it was a young girl in a blue dress.

"It's Edfeldt, what's the matter?" Kenneth knew her name, Luvia Serintha Edfeldt, a freshman who had just entered the ore class not long ago, and was favored by many people.

"There is an urgent matter in my hometown for me to go back and ask you for leave. Luvia handed over the leave slip.

"I know, you go back, I'll make it up when I get back from the course. ”

This is a common occurrence in the clock tower, and Kenneth has no reason not to approve it.

"Thank you. Luvia nodded politely and got up to leave.

"Continuing with the topic—"

The "Bell Ring" phone rang, and at first glance the caller ID - Webb Velvett.

"Decided? I knew you would. ”

"Go ahead, you don't have to worry about things here, I'm here with Sora. We'll secretly send someone to help Lenys. Anyway, it's the El Meloy classroom. ”

The communication ended quickly, and neither Webb nor Kenneth were the kind of people who dragged their feet, and they would not waste any more time after saying a few words. Kenneth put down his phone and prepared to continue discussing Lorelea with his wife.

However, fate seemed to play a trick on him, and as soon as his hand left the table, the phone rang again.

The identity of the caller this time is higher than Webber, his name is Marisbilly Animsfia, one of the thirteen departments of the Clock Tower, the lord of the celestial family!

At this time, Kenneth had only one thought in his mind - what was going on? one after another.

PS: Kenneth is not averse to technology now, and all kinds of high-tech means are very slippery.