The night after, it was still dark, and only the faint moonlight shone down from the sky. You could vaguely see that in a remote place surrounded by many trees, walking through the overgrown paths, there was a building that seemed to appear in fairy tales.

The old mansion stood there quietly, bathed in the moonlight.

Pat! Pat! Pat!…

The crisp and rhythmic footsteps suddenly sounded in the silent woods, gradually approaching the mansion. When the footsteps became louder and louder, the cool moonlight finally reflected the slender figure at the intersection of the path.

It was a girl who broke the tranquility.

The girl has beautiful long black hair, draped over her shoulders like a waterfall, with two bunches of bangs hanging straight on both sides of her cheeks, making her look full of personality, but this hair is just a set of green leaves to accompany the red flowers, beautiful and elegant

Her long hair accentuates her beauty that is comparable to that of a delicate flower.

The girl looked to be only about seventeen or eighteen years old. She wore a black coat on her upper body and a plaid scarf hanging simply and casually around her neck to resist the cold wind. She wore a black short skirt on her lower body and no black stockings.

Up to her knees, only her white and smooth thighs were exposed to the air, which made people imagine... Although her whole body revealed a youthful and lively temperament, this ultra-luxurious absolute realm made her already devilish figure

Look more sexy.

She was holding a huge suitcase in her hand, as if she were a traveler returning home from a distant place. Looking at the mansion opposite, a confident and joyful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and her eyes as clear as sapphires shone brightly.

There was light, and black leather boots stepped on the ground, making a pattering sound.

When the sound stopped, the girl had already stepped onto the stone steps, then stretched out her hand and knocked gently on the door in front of her. A crisp voice came from her mouth, "Youzhu. I'm back."

After a moment, the door opened, and a girl appeared in front of her. She had short black hair, a black sweater, a black skirt, black stockings, and black shoes... except for her fair face and hands. Her whole body

All are covered in black.

On the expressionless and beautiful face, the pair of dark eyes stared at the girl outside the door. Although she was facing a friend she hadn't seen for many years, her face still didn't change at all. She just said lightly, "Qingzi.

, it’s been a long time no see.”

Yes. The long-haired girl standing outside the door is one of the few magicians in the world. She uses the fifth magic blue and has the title of domineering rocket launcher in the world. She stands at the top of the world.

One of the most powerful characters...Aozaki Aoko!

The short-haired girl is a friend who has lived with Aozaki Aoko for several years, and is also a teacher and friend... living a secluded life in modern times. Lonely, dull, and stubbornly sticking to her pride, she is...

The witch that time has forgotten—Kuonji Yuju!

"It's so cold, Yuzu. It's rare for me to come back once, can't I show a happier expression?" Aozaki Aoko looked at her friend in front of her and said as if she was complaining.

Kuonji Yuju still had an indifferent expression and said calmly: "You know, this is how I am."

After saying that, she turned around and walked in.

Aozaki Aoko followed her. After entering the house, Kuonji Yuju did not entertain her because of her status as the host. Instead, she sat down directly on the chair, picked up the book she had not finished just now, and looked at it carefully.

That serious attitude is enough to put the students who are willing to hang the beam to shame.

Aozaki Aoko was already accustomed to her personality, so she didn't take it seriously. She went straight to the kitchen to make herself a cup of hot coffee, then returned to the living room and sat down cross-legged on the bench opposite Yuju Kuonji.

"Hey, Yuzu, has anything interesting happened recently?" Aozaki Aoko said with a smile. Although they had been separated for several years, her attitude at this time did not have the atmosphere of a reunion after a long separation.

"No." Kuonji Yuju said without raising his head.

"Impossible, you are still reading here so late. This is very inconsistent with your usual work and rest habits." Aozaki Aoko said with a smirk on her face.

"On a whim." Kuonji Yuju's answer was still so concise.

"You are such a cold idiot. After all, we have been living together for many years. Even if you don't show your happiness, you still have to have a good conversation with me."

"..." This time, Kuonji Yuju didn't even bother to answer. She only knew that when it came to being cold, the person in front of her was not inferior to her at all. The reason why she looked cold was just because of her nature

In this way, as a witch, she lacks human emotions. As for Aozaki Aoko, despite her energetic appearance and her enthusiasm for everyone, she is actually quite indifferent to many things.

As for why they are talking so much now, Kuonji Yuju can only think that the other party is used to being wild outside, and now he is back at home to show off to her.

When Aozaki Aoko was still a sixteen-year-old high school student, as a new magician, she lived in the mansion owned by Yuu Kuonji. Then she accepted her magic instruction and faced off against powerful enemies from time to time. Every day passed.

She was full and busy, complaining and enjoying herself at the same time. She never noticed her natural personality, which always brought people a lot of dumbfounding things.

Then, after Aozaki Aoko graduated from high school, she went to the Magic Association for further training as a magician. She never came back in the next few years until she officially became a magician. She briefly appeared here once and then again.

After embarking on a world tour, until now... this is probably the second time Aozaki Aoko has returned to this foreign hotel.

Thinking of this, Kuonji Yuju couldn't help but feel helpless. The girl in front of her, who works casually, likes freedom, is aloof but a little clumsy, has become her only friend. Is it a bad fate or something... After all, they are

Two completely different existences

In terms of character, one is a bird soaring in the sky, free and unfettered, and the other is a canary in a cage, with a gorgeous appearance but a dull and decaying appearance. On the road, the other one reaches the ultimate as a human being.

A strong and strong man, fearless, but a witch who is bound by the past and embarks on a lonely road.

Logically speaking, they should not have any intersection, even if they did. After a brief encounter, they would be separated from each other forever.

However, there is no need for any words, no expressions, and even no need to experience it together. As long as you see it, the other person's thoughts are all clear. How to explain this tacit understanding?

"Hey, Yusu, who are those two guys?" At this moment, Kuonji Yusu heard Aozaki Aoko's voice again. He looked up and saw the other person's hand pointing to the bookshelf on the right, with a look on his face.

Questioning expression.

Kuonji Yuju looked in her direction. There were two girls standing in front of the dark bookshelf. One of them had long purple hair and wore a pink magic robe, like a scholar, while the other had bright blond hair.

.Following behind him was a small doll... Both of them were carefully flipping through the magic books on the bookshelf.

"Witch." Kuonji Yuju looked away and said calmly.

"Witches? Although they do have similar properties to you, but essentially, they are still different from you..." Aozaki Aoko frowned, and then showed a warm and ambiguous smile to Kuonji Yuju, "

No wonder you are so cold to me, it turns out that you have already begun to hide your beauty in the golden house."

No matter how calm Kuuanji Yuju is, her iceberg-like expression changed subtly when she heard these words. She knew that if she didn't make it clear, this casual natural friend would not know what nonsense he would make.

Something, I had no choice but to say.

"They are witches, but they are also heroic spirits. Their names are Patchouli and Alice. Although I don't know why, the legendary Holy Grail War seems to have chosen me, and then I summoned them two.

"

"It turns out they are heroic spirits, but I have never heard of summoning two at once." Obviously, Aozaki Aoko is no stranger to the Holy Grail War.

"Probably because they are both witches."

"Well, does the witch summon the witch? It seems quite compatible."

Kuonji Yuju didn't intend to think deeply, and Aozaki Aoko didn't like to think. The two of them immediately got around this strangest question.

Then, Aozaki Aoko asked: "Then what are you going to do next?"

"I don't have any plans. I don't need the Holy Grail, and I don't like fighting with others. If they want, they can stay here and conduct magic research with me. If they don't want to, I won't stop them. Anyway, I won't.

I’m used to using command spells to order others." Kuonji Yuju said.

"Hmph, I do have your style." Aozaki Aoko snorted inexplicably, then leaned over and said with a smile, "However, I am a little interested."

"What are you interested in?" Kuonji Yuju looked at her in confusion.

"Needless to say, of course it's the Holy Grail War." Aozaki Aoko answered matter-of-factly, "Since it's the Holy Grail War, it means there will be many heroic spirits. Although I don't have any competitive ideas, but the heroic spirits

This kind of guy is something you can only meet but cannot ask for. It is so rare to meet him by chance. I can't help but want to do it."

"Then go on your own, I'm not interested." Kuonji Yuju said flatly. She knew very well that the violent side of the other party was ready to show off, and she didn't want to be dragged into it.

But Aozaki Aoko obviously wouldn't let her go. She jumped to her side with a whoosh and said coquettishly: "Go, go, I'm begging you. If you don't go, I won't let you go in the future."

You went to sleep."

"..." Kuonji Yuju was speechless. I'm sorry, she couldn't tell that this was an attitude of asking for help. It would be more appropriate to say that it was a threat.

"Have you thought about it? The Holy Grail War is managed by the church. If I remember correctly, you and the church should be considered hostile, right?" Kuonji Yuju planned to use her position to persuade her to retreat.

Aozaki Aoko said with a disapproving attitude, "Whatever, if the church dares to trouble me, I will beat them until they can't even recognize their Lord."

"What about the Magic Association? Although the Magic Association doesn't care about the Holy Grail War, it doesn't mean they won't pay attention. If you enter the Holy Grail War, they will definitely find you immediately. They have always regarded you as an uncontrollable trouble.

At that time, it is not impossible for the Magic Association to mobilize all its strength to surround you."

"Huh, what's there to worry about? They couldn't control me before. Of course they can't control me now. What should I do, and when will it be their turn to take control? Anyway, we already have a mortal enemy like the church. If the Magic Association dares

I don’t care if they cause trouble for me.”

"Oh, I really don't know what to say to you." Kuonji Yuju sighed heavily.

"You agreed?"

Kuuanji Yuju looked helpless, "Can I not agree?"

"That's great, Arisu, you are indeed the best!" Aozaki Aoko suddenly exclaimed in surprise, holding her tightly in her arms. The excessive movement not only made Kuonji Yuju instinctively struggle, but even

It also alarmed Patchouli and Alice who were reading in front of the bookshelf.

Fortunately, this episode didn't last long, and there wasn't any scandal that was popular. After a while, Kuonji Yuju said: "Although I have promised you to participate in the Holy Grail War, there is one thing you'd better have.

Be mentally prepared...we are likely to meet that person this time."

"Huh?" Aozaki Aoko was slightly stunned.

Kuuanji Yuju said seriously: "You know who I'm talking about."

"..." Suddenly, Aozaki Aoko was silent, as if Kuonji Yuju could roughly guess what she was thinking. On the other hand, she was the same. Yuju's expression made her immediately think of a person.

She can ignore the church and the Magic Association, but she absolutely cannot ignore that person.
To be continued...