"Senior Pendragon! Ah~ So handsome! Senior, I love you—!"
"Senior! Take off your mask and let us see~"
"Are you still looking for an assistant? Look at me, I can work for free too!"
The black-haired girl, that is, Akuta Hinako, walking down the corridor, immediately knew that Aslan had come to pick her up again when she heard the shouts of the girls from not far away. This junior was good in every way—he could give massages, he could cook, and as long-lived beings, they had many common topics. When she couldn't find a quiet place alone, spending time with her junior and chatting was also a form of relaxation.
It would be perfect if this junior just had a little less of a mischievous streak. Because of this junior, her desire to be a little wallflower at school was now completely impossible. Even though the junior before her wore a half-mask, it couldn't hide the aura he exuded. It was like a sun falling into a pile of light bulbs; no matter how bright the light bulbs were, they couldn't take away the sun's radiance. And standing next to the sun, even if she was a star that was dim and lackluster, she would be illuminated into a moon.
It was also because of this that she was being discussed more and more by those girls behind her back. Of course, she didn't care what kind of evaluation these humans, who were less than a hundred years old, had of her.
However, Aslan coming to find her meant there was another mission, right? Although she really didn't want to agree, she still had debts to pay. Since she had already nodded in agreement back then, there was absolutely no possibility of regretting it.
Aslan nodded to the girls surrounding him, bidding them farewell, and came before Akuta Hinako.
"Let's go. We'll talk as we walk."
A hint of excitement for the drama to come appeared in Aslan's eyes. Noticing Aslan's mood, a look of understanding appeared on Akuta Hinako's face. It seemed there was another reason for him coming to see her this time.
"I've already told you why I entered the human world. It's mainly to investigate a possible crisis. Because it's unclear whether the crisis is caused by humans or other long-lived species, I need to add some authenticity to this fake identity of mine first. I won't refuse the Clock Tower's missions for the time being. This mission shouldn't have anything to do with the Botany Department; it's a mission for the Archaeology Department. It seems they've discovered the ruins of an ancient magus in a cave. This magus might have researched Jewel Magecraft, so the ruins are located on a mineral vein. Therefore, they've joined forces with the Mineralogy Department for the excavation. At the same time, it's being excavated in a former fae activity area in Britain, so I was also invited. And then, hearing that my assistant is from the Botany Department, they invited you in turn. A bit of a stretch, right? I guess this is related to the attack we encountered when we first met. I just don't know which side they're from."
A hint of excitement was in Aslan's eyes. After all, he had once lived in a magnificent era, and the modern Clock Tower was, to be honest, a little boring. Now, someone was finally preparing to stir up trouble, and it was possible they were looking for trouble with him. Wasn't this very interesting?
"Of course, I could also not bring you along. But I imagine the people who are preparing to cause trouble this time won't let you off afterwards. Of course, since they've provoked me, whether they have an 'afterwards' is another matter. Such a rare farce, how could I go and participate without you, my senior?"
Akuta Hinako didn't quite understand why Aslan would be so excited about such a thing. Aslan seemed to have seen what his senior wanted to express, so he just smiled lightly.
"Our lives are long. If we don't find something to do during this time, or don't join in on the fun, it would be too boring."
Aslan stretched, opening his arms as if he were enjoying this world.
In Akuta Hinako's eyes, the junior before her and she were two completely different kinds of people. If she was a person weary of this world, then the golden-haired young man before her was a person who enjoyed the world.
"We are long-lived species; we must learn to self-regulate. Of course, although I have a mischievous streak, I have never placed myself in the position of a god. We should also adjust our own mentality. Although senior has experienced some things, right now we are still living in this world, and we will continue to live. At the very least, while we are alive, we should vent our emotions and sweat freely and wantonly. Alright, one word, are you coming or not?"
Akuta Hinako sighed and pushed up her glasses. "You've already said so much. How can I refuse?"
Akuta Hinako rubbed her temples. To be honest, she had never thought that she would one day be lectured like this, and by a junior at that. Enjoy this world? She didn't know if she could do it. After all, a world without that lord seemed to have no color.
But she had to admit, the junior before her was right about one thing. They still had to continue living in this world, so they had to adapt to it. After all, compared to this world, even they, the long-lived species, seemed a bit weak. If she wanted to continue living in this world, then she should gradually change her way of life.
The two walked towards the school gate. A dedicated vehicle was already waiting there. At the same time, the personnel from the Mineralogy Department who were heading to the site were also standing at the gate. Dressed in clean clothes, with a light yellow "lemon head" hairstyle and a slightly thin face, he exuded an elite air.
Upon seeing this person, Aslan was, to be honest, a little surprised. This lemon head was no ordinary person.
Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald, the Lord of the Mineralogy Department. In his student days, he had shown a talent worthy of being called a prodigy. He was the youngest person in the history of the Spiritual Evocation department to become a lecturer. His talents were not only in research; he was also very flexible in his political maneuvering. Because of his good family background, he also had many connections, and was slowly being seen as the biggest faction in the Clock Tower.
However, shouldn't this Lord's greatest strength be in Spiritual Evocation? Alright, no matter what, he was the Lord of the Mineralogy Department. He should have a certain understanding of his family's business. What's more, ancient ruins would also involve aspects of spiritual evocation. This person was indeed the most suitable candidate.
"You're too late. To waste time like this... as magi, you should be punctual. If you can't even be punctual, don't blame me for seeing you as mediocrities. Let's go."
Kenneth didn't say much more and directly turned to get into the car. Aslan and Akuta Hinako, of course, wouldn't get angry over such a small thing. In their eyes, Kenneth was still a child. What was wrong with him having a little tantrum?