To be king and magician

Xia Chuanhu breathed a sigh of relief—Mr. Kenneth's name is still useful.

"That might as well, Your Excellency Natsukawa." Tokiomi Tohsaka said again immediately, "Although your Excellency is under the care of the monarch El-Mello, it is in England after all. Japan is far away from England, and even the monarch cannot Influence here. If your Excellency has something to do in Japan in the future, Nachen will help you as much as possible, how about it?"

"This--"

Just as Xia Chuanhu was about to refuse, an idea popped up in his mind that made him stop the urge to speak, and then nodded: "That's...it's okay, it's better to say that I'm looking for an expert to ask some things."

"Your Excellency Tosaka, do you know where a puppet exhibition will be held in Japan recently? To be honest, this is a big reason why I came back to Japan this time."

Doll show?

Tohsaka Tokiomi frowned, and after thinking carefully for a while, he replied: "As for the doll exhibition, I heard Kirei mention it not long ago. In Kanfuko City near Tokyo, there seems to be a magician with a good level. Puppet show."

"Guanbuzi City..."

"Are you planning to buy a doll? To be honest, this is not a good choice, because the magic concept of human body imitation has declined after the seventeenth century. Even a very good magician cannot match in the field of automatic dolls." Antiques from hundreds of years ago can only be collected when bought back.”

Xia Chuanhu shook his head: "I don't want to buy a puppet. After all, I don't have the money to buy it. My goal is the puppet master."

"A crowned puppeteer named [Aozaki Orange]."

7. Man's Desire

Aozaki oranges.

This is a well-known name in the magic world, not because of her surname [Ao Qi] and her ridiculous experience, but because of her contribution to the magic world.

【Grand Puppeteer】——This is the title people in the industry often use when referring to Aozaki Orange.As mentioned earlier, since the magic concept of human body imitation declined in the [-]th century, the performance of later dolls is far inferior to the antiques hundreds of years ago. s work.

But Aozaki Chengzi did it. Not only did he produce a combat automaton comparable to the medieval level, but he even broke the ancient practice of "Even if a doll that surpasses human beings is created, it will not be too late" in the heyday of magic in the middle ages. It is possible to create a doll that is exactly the same as a human being] This absolute law has produced a doll that is exactly the same as itself.

In other words, Aozaki Chengzi has completed the copying of herself, using extremely alternative means to allow herself to have multiple, even infinite lives.

In addition, she revived the rune magic, which had long since declined in the foundation of magic, not only magically regenerated the 24 common rune characters as the foundation, but even analyzed several original rune runes that had disappeared in the age of gods .

So, to commemorate her contribution to the development of magic, the Clock Tower bestowed her with the rank of Crown—and then backhandedly gave her a seal designation.

It is said that Aoqi Chengzi's teacher personally applied for her, which really highlights the deep relationship between mentor and apprentice.

And after being issued the seal designation, Aoqi Orange immediately disappeared from the clock tower and even the magic world, and disappeared completely in the past ten years.

"If the people in the association know that Aozaki Orange is holding a puppet exhibition in this kind of place, whether it's the Law Department or the Seal Designated Executive Bureau, they will definitely come after them like a mad dog."

In Guanbuzi City, in front of a certain mansion, Xia Chuanhu couldn't help but smiled wryly when he saw the sign of "Orange Doll Exhibition, Welcome to Visit" standing outside the door.

It is now the fifth day since Natsukawa Torora and Gray returned to Japan. After confirming to Tosaka Tokiomi that there is indeed a doll exhibition in Kanfuzi City, the two ran to Kanfuzi City the next day, using magic After searching for two full days, I found a puppet exhibition held in a corner of the city.

"Brother, is the person you are looking for inside?"

Curiously, he glanced into the mansion, frowned at the gloomy inside, and Gray slightly clenched the corner of Xia Chuanhu's clothes.

"It feels...a bit like a village at night."

"In a sense, this is already someone's workshop, and it's only natural to feel this way outside. But it doesn't matter, as the display board says, this is just a puppet exhibition."

While speaking, Xia Chuanhu had already pushed open the door of the mansion and walked in.

"Dingling~~~~"

Because the door was pushed open, the doorbell hanging inside rang immediately, followed by the sound of footsteps coming from the depths of the mansion.It could be heard that there was quite a rush of footsteps, the footsteps were like the mood of a detective who had searched for evidence and clues for several days and was finally about to reveal the truth.

And soon, in just a few seconds, Xia Chuanhu and Gray saw the person who brought the footsteps at a corner in front.

"Oh, it's finally a guest. It's true that I specially applied for an extra day's rental period."

With red hair that was obviously done temporarily just now, and dressed like a company OL, Chengzi Aozaki came to the two of them with a smile on his face, handed out his business card and said with a smile: "Welcome to Chengziren Puppet exhibition, two guests, my Aozaki orange is a professional puppeteer, do you have any dolls you like?"

If the people from the Magic Association saw this scene, they would probably be pissed off.

The dolls made by Cangzaki Orange, even if they are crudely made, can be called high-quality goods. Taking out any random doll and analyzing it can make the existing doll magic a big step forward-but she actually took it out and sold it directly. !Priced to sell!It doesn't even matter if the person who comes is a magician or not!

According to the clock tower's standards, this already violates the iron rules of [Hidden Mystery].

"Miss Aozaki Orange."

After accepting the business card, Xia Chuanhu took a deep breath: "It's the first time we meet, I'm Xia Chuanhu. I'm very sorry to come to visit you during your busy schedule."

"It's my first meeting, hello, Mr. Xia Chuan. It's not a busy schedule, but I'm ashamed to say that you two are the only two guests of my exhibition." Cang Qi Chengzi said with a smile, "Then, there is Do you like the doll? Or even if you don’t like it, I can also make it according to your requirements.”

"I am the magician of the Clock Tower, and I am here this time to worship you as my teacher."

"Sorry, what did you just say? I didn't hear very well." The business smile on Cang Qi Chengzi's face froze.

Xia Chuanhu repeated decisively: "I am a magician from the clock tower, and I want to learn the technique of making dolls, but for some reason, I have already been designated as a member of the Department of Spiritual Ascension and cannot be transferred to the Department of Creation. I can come to study with you."

"..."

After a few seconds of silence, Cang Qi Chengzi took off her glasses, and the original appearance of the kind sister suddenly changed into that of Gao Leng Yujie. The cold air radiating from her body made Gray shrink her neck subconsciously.

Looking at Xia Chuanhu with a sincere face, Aoqi Chengzi asked: "You really told a super cold joke, so cold that I couldn't laugh it out. Because I couldn't transfer to the creation science to learn doll making, so I came to you body?"

"Yes."

"I won't ask how you found me for the time being, what makes me even more curious is, why did you think of asking me to teach you?" Aoqi Chengzi leaned against the wall and asked with a smile, "Just learning how to make dolls If so, there are many other famous puppeteers."

"But you are the strongest puppeteer." Xia Chuanhu said seriously, "I didn't want to learn puppet making out of interest or on a whim. Half-baked puppet making skills are beyond me. I don't think it can be achieved. My purpose, so I will try my best to find you."

These words caused Aozaki Chengzi to fall into silence again.

To be honest, Xia Chuanhu's words and deeds made Aoqi Chengzi feel only suspicious.Although what he said is true, she is indeed very good at making dolls, but just for this...

"Let me ask, why do you learn puppet making technology? Do you want to make excellent puppet?"

"I'm not ashamed to say that it's for the desire of men."

8. How to capture Aozaki oranges

Canozaki Chengzi had heard various reasons for learning magic, but this was the first time she had heard of people like Xia Chuanhu who learned magic for their own desires.

After being stunned for a moment, Cang Qi Chengzi couldn't help laughing and said: "It's really an unexpected answer, a man's desire...I said you, maybe it's because you can't find a girlfriend that you want to be alone Occasionally comfort me?"

"How is it possible? I can't even guarantee my basic necessities, where can I find a girlfriend?" Xia Chuanhu waved his hands helplessly, "Okay, since I'm here to apprentice, I really have to take Show some sincerity."

After speaking, Xia Chuanhu took out the encore device from his pocket

Looking at the small red ball, Aozaki Orange frowned: "Is this... what kind of magic dress?"

"One of the seven weapons of the Atlas Academy, a replica of LogosReact." Xia Chuanhu said without hesitation, "It is essentially a hypothetical experimental device. By inputting various parameters, it simulates various It is not impossible to produce self-evolution depending on the situation."

"You really came up with something that surprised me."

Although it couldn't be seen on the face, Aozaki Chengzi's heart was already occupied by shock.

She had heard rumors of the seven major weapons of the Atlas Academy countless times, and it was said that each of them was a weapon capable of destroying the world. She never expected that a replica of one of them would appear in front of her one day.

However, in this way, Aoqi Chengzi also understood the reason why Xia Chuanhu wanted to worship him as a teacher.

"You intend to systematically learn the puppet making technique, and then use this en-enactment device to make puppet production without any cost and time, right?"

"Yes."

The production of dolls is quite time-consuming and laborious. It not only requires special materials treated by magic, but also requires long-term concentrated operation. If there is a problem in any production process, the final dolls will deviate greatly from the original expectations.

Even for Touko Aozaki, it would take several days to make a complete doll.

But if it is Natsukawa Tiger with the en-enactment device, he only needs to input the steps, engineering and technology required to make the doll, and the en-enactment device can immediately simulate that doll.

Even if only one puppet can exist at the same time, that is quite remarkable, and it can even be said to be an excessive result.

After pondering for a long time, Aoqi Chengzi asked: "If you take out this magic dress so casually, don't you think that I will pretend to accept you as a disciple first, and then take it as my own?"

"You can't beat me." Xia Chuanhu said bluntly, "I don't have any thoughts of offense or contempt, but to be honest, you are not my opponent, Ms. Aozaki Orange. From the type of magician Say, I'm the same type as your sister."

Approaching the physical ability of a servant, the output efficiency of magic power outside the specification, and Arthur's various abilities that have been awakened in the past two years-modern magicians can't defeat a servant no matter what, this is an iron rule that all magicians admit.Not to mention that Aozaki Orange is not a magician who is good at fighting.

"In addition, this re-enactment device was created by Atlas Dean. In order to prevent it from being misused in the hands of evil people, he set a limit in advance that only I can use it. Magicians other than me can only get it. Just got a ball."

Although she really wanted to refute, for some reason, Aoqi Chengzi felt that there was nothing false in what Xia Chuanhu said.

only--

"You really dare to say it, and you also mentioned that guy (Qingzi)......In addition to my title, what I want to hear is that guy's name."

Aozaki Chengzi's eyes and expression clearly showed displeasure and anger.

But soon, she calmed down again: "Forget it, here are all my works, if you accidentally break them in a fight, I will suffer the loss, no wonder you have always been so calm... ...is it called Xia Chuan?"

"Yes."

"If you want me to take you as an apprentice, how much tuition can you give me?" Aozaki Chengzi asked coldly, "Knowledge is not free, you have to pay the corresponding price if you want to acquire knowledge, Japan also has to give gifts to apprentices It's a custom. If you want to worship me as a teacher, you can't do it without paying enough tuition."

"If it's money, I can't afford even a single yen, because my life is also very tight."

There has never been a saying that migrant workers are rich.

"But if it's [price], this is my price." Xia Chuanhu raised the encore device, "Although only I can use it, if Ms. Aozaki Chengzi wants to use it to do something, for example, carry out Magic experiment, then I can do it for you."

"In other words, you can use this encore device according to my request?"

Xia Chuanhu nodded: "There is no need to consume any existing materials, and there is no need to bear any risk of experimental failure. I think this is a good proposal for you who are also in a tight financial situation."

"Who is financially strapped!"

Aozaki Chengzi instantly broke the defense.

It's true that she doesn't have much money, but she's far from being in a pinch!

but--

(It’s not impossible to consider this condition. With such a perfect simulation prop, you don’t need to worry about a little material cost when you try to make new dolls in the future. If you think about it in the long run, I don’t know how much money it can save.)

The conditions proposed by Xia Chuanhu may be full of temptation to Aozaki Chengzi——to all magicians.

But this is not enough.

"What else? Don't tell me that's the only price you can pay?"

"What else do you want?"

(I can't produce more things... That's right, it's already unexpected for a kid of this age to be able to produce an encore device, but I really can't expect too much.)

"By the way, although I don't know if this is a price - if you want to fight your sister again, I can temporarily be your familiar to help you. In terms of firepower, I shouldn't lose to anyone."

"really?"