Several days later.
Paris.
In Aleister's research room.
Flipping through the magic book lying on the table, until the last page was read, Morgan closed the book, the corner of her lips slightly raised: "Summoning magecraft, using fairies as the core, combining them with catalysts to summon mutant creatures... Quite an interesting system of magecraft."
"I originally only came to see because there were rumors of a dragon here, didn't expect this unexpected result, not bad, the long trip wasn't in vain."
About a week ago, Morgan saw news about a dragon flying appearing in Paris on television. Curious as to why a dragon species that should have moved to the Reverse Side of the World appeared in the real world, Morgan immediately bought a plane ticket and flew here.
It was just that when she arrived, the news about the dragon species had already been covered up by the church and the Magic Association, who sent people to cooperate. After conducting an investigation, she finally managed to find this place.
"Aleister Crowley... a rather famous rebellious Magus from several decades ago. Being able to research summoning magecraft like this shows that he indeed possesses extraordinary talent. Just by himself he was able to research summoning magecraft to this stage, if given a few hundred more years, perfecting it into a relatively independent magic system shouldn't be a problem."
"What a pity."
Although her mouth said so, Morgan still smiled as she collected the items in the research room—especially those valuable catalysts—one by one carefully.
With Aleister disappearing without a trace, the items in this research room would soon be plundered by the Magic Association. Rather than letting these treasures be wasted by incompetent modern Magus, it was better for Morgan herself to make use of them.
Looting spoils like this was naturally first come, first served.
'With this amount, if I'm frugal, I won't have to worry about magic materials for a year, hehe.'
"Huuuh—"
Just as Morgan was happily collecting the spoils, a gentle breeze filled with the scent of flowers suddenly blew into the room through the open window.
Morgan's hand movements instantly stopped, then she looked towards the window with a hint of helplessness: "Why did you come too?"
"If I didn't come quickly, wouldn't all the good stuff be taken by you?"
Leaping into the room from the window, Merlin said with a smile.
"Thinking of taking things here without doing anything, getting something without trying isn't a good habit, Morgan."
"Hoo?"
Morgan raised her eyebrows: "So, you also want to 'get something without trying'?"
"No, no, no, I wouldn't do such an embarrassing thing, that's only done by Magus full of ill intentions, I am the Flower Magus loved by everyone and makes flowers bloom."
Hearing those words, the smile on Morgan's face couldn't help but freeze—this woman was indirectly insulting her!
"Then, what do you want by coming here?"
"His careless Majesty the King forgot to count the spoils, as a wise wife, I naturally have to take the initiative to help voluntarily."
Wise wife?
Merlin?
Morgan observed her from top to bottom, then couldn't help but sneer twice: "Hehe, you can also be called a wise wife? Since when did someone named 'Merlin' become so kind? Aren't you all people who only think about your own pleasure?"
"Can't say that, at least I and the 'me' over there have a big difference." Merlin smiled, "Alright, please give me the book in your hand. All I want is that, you can take the rest, it doesn't matter."
"This book? It's true, although there are many valuable items in this room, the most valuable is still this book." Morgan tossed the magic book in her hand, "But, after hearing your words just now, I suddenly have some questions I want to ask you. If you can answer them one by one, I will give you this book."
"What questions?"
"The incident that happened in Paris before, that child was involved, right? Since you took the initiative to come here, it means you were the one who pushed that child to get involved in the incident here, right?"
Merlin blinked her eyes: "That's right. Is there any need to ask about such a matter?"
*ZIIING!*
In an instant, several magic circles appeared simultaneously around Merlin.
"Divine Quick Chant, hmm, if it's you, it would definitely be like this. The completion rate of the Age of Gods Magecraft is also very high, compared to the 'you' over there, you're not too different." Merlin smiled, "Then, what do you mean by this?"
"This is what I want to ask you, Merlin."
Morgan's voice turned cold.
"Pushing that child into the vortex, what do you mean?"
"Ara? Isn't that what you meant?" Merlin said naturally, "Didn't you say you wanted to see his light as a 'Hero'? Letting him get involved as much as possible in troublesome and difficult incidents, letting him experience adventure after adventure, wouldn't that allow him to grow and become a 'Hero' faster?"
"Too often." Morgan frowned, "That child just experienced it during Halloween, how many days has it been?"
"Pity?"
"..."
"I don't feel pity at all."
Merlin took a few steps back and leaned against the window, a dreamy smile appearing on her face: "I believe in Naoki, believe he will solve everything, believe he will win many times. Even if he loses once, he will definitely win next time."
"The reason for that belief?"
"Because he is 'My King'."
Merlin said with a smile.
However, looking at her expression and gaze, Morgan didn't feel any positive emotions at all, instead, she felt a chill run down her entire body.
'This incubus... is she planning to keep pushing that child into the vortex until he completely breaks down?'
Like a spoiled child, every time they get a new toy, they will definitely break it until it's completely destroyed before stopping.
After hesitating for a moment, Morgan sighed helplessly and threw the book in her hand to Merlin: "You said before, although our goals are different, the way we achieve them is the same, so before reaching the goal, we are allies."
"Hmm, I did say that."
"I'm confirming once again, you and I are indeed incompatible." Morgan said earnestly, "This is a warning, I advise you not to go too far, otherwise you will definitely fall into that child's hands. There are precedents."
Storing the magic book, Merlin chuckled softly: "Then I'm curious how Naoki will face me later—well then, see you, if you have time come to London for tea."
"Who would want to meet you, meeting you always brings bad luck—by the way, how is that child now?"
"Trapped by women and unable to escape."
Morgan: "Hmm?!"
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London, in a luxurious restaurant.
"Achoo!"
Naoki suddenly sneezed loudly.
Riddel, who was sitting opposite him, instantly frowned: "Don't suddenly sneeze in my direction."
"I didn't want to either, someone must be talking about me. By the way, Miss Archelot, how much food did you order? Don't tell me you're going to empty my entire wallet?"
"If it really runs out, then you can just stay here and wash dishes—it tastes pretty good, want to try?"
"Don't feed me, I can take it myself."