"Even if Alvin's identity is exposed in the future, it can still serve as a warning to the other upper ranks."
Tell them that behind Alvin there is not only his teacher, Kayneth… there is also Aozaki Touko.
There was no doubt this was already the most perfect proposal, and Aozaki Touko had also made concessions.
Even so, Kayneth was still a bit upset.
What was the difference between this and taking Alvin as half a disciple?
First she proposed something excessive like making Alvin her disciple. After being refused, she then brought up another more 'compromising' suggestion.
It was obvious she had planned this in advance.
Everything Aozaki Touko had said from just now was all to set up this final line.
But the annoying part was that Kayneth couldn't refuse.
Though he didn't want to admit it, Aozaki Touko joining them would indeed be a huge reassurance.
Alvin really had given him a huge headache this time.
Kayneth rubbed his brow, "Alright… I accept."
Aozaki Touko smiled a little, "There is another matter. That magical puppet was something I just created, and it cost quite a lot of magical materials."
Naturally Kayneth understood the rules of the industry. In the end, the lord of Mineralogy was extremely wealthy, and certainly wouldn't mind such a small expense.
Kayneth nodded slightly and said calmly, "Calculate the price. I'll have someone deliver the material cost to you later."
"Fifty million euros, thank you for your patronage," Aozaki Touko said with a smile.
Kayneth's calm expression froze for a moment.
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"Why aren't they out yet?"
Outside the magic workshop, Reines, wearing a dark-blue little round hat and dressed with a graceful noble elegance, frowned lightly and couldn't help mumbling to herself.
Then she quickly turned a doubtful look toward the boy beside her.
"Alvin, do you have any idea?"
Alvin shook his head with a confused face, "How could I possibly know what teacher is talking about. I was with you all the way just now."
"Oh, is that so?"
Reines's tone was full of meaning. She stared carefully at the boy a few times and said, "But if I remember right, it was after you tested your mana that my brother stayed behind to talk with Miss Aozaki, right?"
A girl of this age was already very curious, and combined with Alvin's mysterious behavior just now, it made Reines's curiosity completely flare up.
"Reines, don't make things hard for him. I think Professor Kayneth probably told him specifically not to reveal anything," At this moment, Gray spoke softly from the side.
Reines said helplessly, "Gray, this is exactly why he acts so carefree in front of you, because you're always protecting him."
"It's not really protecting him, I'm just stating the truth..If he really could say it, Alvin wouldn't hide it from us," Gray said quietly.
'Yeah, Gray is exactly the type who, if she got married, would be very understanding of her husband and would always think of others first.'
Alvin listened quietly to the two talking, and then spoke at the right moment, "Actually it wasn't anything serious. Teacher just mentioned what we need to pay attention to when we return to Britain tomorrow."
Reines still looked doubtful, "If that's all, then why hide it from us?"
"Because I asked Alvin to do something," A man's low voice came from the entrance of the magic workshop.
All three subconsciously looked up and saw Kayneth walking out with a dark expression.
Behind him, Aozaki Touko wore a very pleased smile.
No wonder, even if she didn't particularly lack money, getting something for 'free' felt completely different from earning it.
Making fifty million off a single puppet, that was rare even in the magic world.
Under the trio's gaze, Kayneth soon stood before the blonde girl, "Reines, you're coming back to the El-Melloi house with me in a bit."
A trace of doubt flashed in Reines's eyes, "Go back for what?"
Kayneth's tone was low as he said slowly, "King Arthur and Merlin are both missing. The Britain of the future will likely fall completely under Morgan le Fay's control."
"Before the next crossing starts, we have to be prepared."
Originally, he had already confirmed cooperation with King Arthur during the previous crossing.
But who would have expected that the witch would break into the palace alone, and become the current queen of Britain.
Alvin couldn't help saying, "Didn't you already say you were going to cooperate?"
Kayneth cast him a faint glance, "Do you think that witch would sit down and discuss cooperation with you?"
"Alvin, you're a bit clever, but when it comes to the bigger picture, you're still not sharp enough."
Now that Morgan was in charge, Britain's policies about arresting transmigrators were only going to grow more strict.
Ever since Morgan entered the palace, Kayneth never thought they could negotiate with her.
"Actually it might still be possible to cooperate, if there was someone who could act as a mediator," Alvin said.
Kayneth gave a mocking smile, "Are you joking?"
"Or are you volunteering to be that mediator?"
Alvin had the White Dragon's heart core inside him. If he really went to see Morgan, everyone already knew he'd only be asking for trouble.
Before negotiations even began, they'd have to plan how to rescue Alvin first.
"Actually, it's not impossible for me to be that mediator."
But just as Kayneth was thinking, Alvin's voice came again.
The man paused, but before he could speak, Aozaki Touko's soft calm voice came from behind him, "The adults will handle this matter. You just focus on keeping yourself safe, Alvin."
He really didn't need to though. Alvin was just about to say something, when Kayneth's low voice cut in again, "This matter ends here. Also, from now on, half of your classes will be taught by her. Don't go to the wrong classroom."
'Teacher Aozaki will be personally teaching Alvin?'
When they heard this, both girls looked stunned, their expressions full of disbelief.
Though even they felt something odd had happened in the workshop, they still didn't expect that after discussing, these two high-ranking Clock Tower magi would come to such a conclusion.
'Half of his time taught by Teacher Aozaki, meaning Alvin has become half a disciple of a Grand Magus?'
'My brother actually agreed to this?'
Reines quickly shot a surprised look at Kayneth.
Then she soon noticed that the lord of Mineralogy looked very obviously displeased.
If Alvin's magic circuits were still like before, Kayneth wouldn't care. He had countless disciples.
But possessing the White Dragon's heart core meant Alvin could very well become the next Grand Magus.
The credit of nurturing a Grand Magus should have belonged to Kayneth alone, and now. Kayneth restrained his emotions a bit and said coldly, "Also, Miss Aozaki and I discussed this. She feels that being a magus is extremely costly. In the future, the materials you need can be provided directly by her."
A spark of joy rose in Alvin's heart, though his face showed embarrassment, "This… doesn't feel right."
Kayneth looked at him and nodded, "Yes, I also think it doesn't feel right, so I refused on your behalf."
Alvin: "?"
Kayneth continued, "Miss Aozaki has a special status in the Clock Tower. Her being willing to teach you is already quite rare. If she's also to supply you with large amounts of alchemical materials, I think with your personality you'd feel uncomfortable."
'Actually, I wouldn't really feel that uncomfortable,' Alvin opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
But Kayneth's next line made him swallow it back down.
"If you need materials from now on, just have Reines come find me."
In truth, refusing Aozaki Touko's goodwill was also Kayneth's personal selfishness.
This time Aozaki had clearly come to snatch his disciple. If he also let her deliver such a big favor to Alvin, then this teacher would basically only exist in name.
For someone like Kayneth, that was absolutely unacceptable.
After speaking for a bit, Kayneth quickly left the magic workshop with Reines.
Aozaki Touko looked in the direction Kayneth left with a faint smile, then spoke softly, "His temper isn't great, but he still counts as a decent teacher."
Alvin lightly hummed, "He's not a bad person, just a bit stingy sometimes."
"People who are proud to the extreme are often like that. It's hard for them to accept someone more talented than themselves."
"Alright, enough chatting. Before the crossing starts, there's something else I need to tell you all."
As she spoke, Aozaki Touko's gaze drifted toward Gray, "Gray, how many transmigrators have seen you?"
Gray shook her head lightly, "After I crossed into Britain, I ran into the Knights of the Round Table, and after that I was taken to the palace. So aside from Alvin and the other two, no one else has seen me."
"That's good. Remember, you absolutely must not let anyone find out you were in the palace."
Aozaki Touko's voice became incredibly serious, "If someone finds out, even I can't guarantee your safety."
Gray's heart tightened. She quickly lowered her head and answered quietly.
"Why say this so suddenly?", Alvin couldn't help asking.
"Her magic circuits are very special."
Aozaki Touko said in a low voice, "I've only ever seen circuits like hers on magi from the Age of Gods."
"And Kayneth said she looks very similar to Morgan, and they both have silver hair, right?"
"If the Clock Tower finds out about that, don't you think unpleasant rumors might spread?"
For example, the witch's reincarnation.
Alvin felt a chill in his heart.
'True.'
'I don't know whether it is because history has changed or something else, but Gray should logically resemble King Arthur, yet right now she looks exactly like Morgan in her youth.'
'What is going on?'
"And instead of worrying about others, maybe you should worry about yourself first."
Aozaki Touko's annoyed voice pulled Alvin back to reality, "If Morgan finds out you were in the palace, you know what would happen, right?"
Morgan le Fay's goal was to revive the White Dragon. If she found its descendant inside the palace, who knew what experiments she'd perform on him.
"She's already seen me."
Aozaki Touko had just thought of this when she heard the boy speak.
Her mind went blank for a second as she looked at Alvin.
"Huh?"
After a brief shock, she took off her glasses and made a confused sound.
"You already guessed Morgan's purpose for entering the palace, didn't you? If she didn't know I was there, why would she have come?", Alvin shrugged.
Aozaki Touko froze for a moment, "But you're still completely fine?"
In her view, Alvin being safe wasn't because Morgan had shown mercy, but simply because Morgan hadn't found him yet.
Yet now he was telling her he had already met Morgan?
Alvin answered casually, "A lot happened. Anyway, if you're willing, I can act as mediator. Maybe I can help ease things between Britain and the transmigrators."
Aozaki Touko frowned slightly.
'How many secrets is this boy still hiding? '
Morgan le Fay, even Aozaki Touko's first impression of that woman was the label of "schemer," not at all pleasant.
She was someone who would do anything for her goals. If she really discovered the owner of the White Dragon's heart core, how could she not react?
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