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More importantly, Orange was more curious about the being called "Le Zhengling" than about "magic".

Why does he know everything? Why did his soul go to another parallel world? Why can he exchange memories between his two parallel selves? Why is his body so interesting?

Many mysteries gnawed at her heart like a cat, so Aozaki Touko's greatest wish was to unravel these mysteries and savor their flavor.

"Are you crazy or am I crazy?" Looking at Orange's nonchalant expression, Lydia frowned in disbelief and said.

"Whatever happens, I'm not going back to cause trouble this time. I think those who want to see a show will be very disappointed." After saying so much, Orange, feeling a little thirsty, took a sip of tea.

Then, as if remembering something, Orange looked at Lydia expectantly, "Right, it's almost time, can we have dinner now? I heard the chef on this plane is from your family?"

Upon hearing these words, Lydia's face twisted even more.

Chapter 253 Preparations for the Future

What kind of person is Aozaki Touko in Lidel's eyes?

In her relationship with Aozaki Touko, she only saw a personality that was completely different from the rumored intellectual and intelligent persona. The real Aozaki Touko was a combination of a quirky sense of humor, a big eater, and even a bit lazy.

Without a doubt, this is the true side of Aozaki Touko that she has been hiding, and those who are fortunate enough to see this side are all her close friends and family.

Lydia, who was fortunate enough to witness this side of herself, was categorized as a close friend by Orange.

"Tell the kitchen to prepare dinner...make sure there's a generous portion, I want to eat more today." Lydel ultimately decided to give in to Aozaki Touko. She waved her hand, and the servant, understanding, left to tell the kitchen to prepare dinner.

While airplanes usually offer both Chinese and Western food options, if Lydia's personal chef is preparing the meals now, then only Western food will be served.

Western food is characterized by small portions and many varieties: red wine, appetizers, soup of the day, main courses, pastries, desserts... In fact, there aren't many dishes in total. Lydel, who knows Aozaki Touko's tastes, adds that extra detail, but she only says it so that Touko will think that she did it specifically for her sake.

This unnecessary behavior made Chengzi shake her head and chuckle, "So, your personality is really..."

Lydia turned her head away and ignored her, but there was still a long time before the meal was served, and sitting like this was too boring.

As a superstar who is already very famous and flies around Europe all day, she usually uses most of her time on airplanes to catch up on sleep. However, she had already finished her afternoon nap shortly after boarding the plane, so she is not sleepy at all now.

After all, the thought of setting foot in the place where Yuzhu was filled her with unease and excitement, but not wanting to talk to Orange, she ultimately chose to read a book.

Orange became interested when she saw the book in Lydia's hand. After glancing at the title, she realized it was a novel, which, coincidentally, she had read before.

"I never expected someone like you, a European aristocrat, to read Japanese novels." Orange said with a reminiscing expression. "I seem to have a special connection with this book. By the way, do people your age usually like this type of book?"

After Orange's comment, Lydia, realizing she couldn't stand it anymore, put down her translation of "No Longer Human" and said unhappily, "Can't nobles read these kinds of miscellaneous books?"

"No, I just feel a bit sentimental. After all, this book can be considered a starting point." Chengzi thought about the novel she still hadn't returned to Le Zhengling, and the smile on her face disappeared, replaced by a preoccupied look.

However, she quickly put away that expression, because the purpose of this trip back to Japan was to resolve the problems with Yue Zhengling. Considering the prophecy that Guan Buzi's mother had given her a year and a half ago, she figured the time was almost up.

It's true that life is unpredictable. She was probably most attached to the fifth law of the Aozaki family, but after meeting Yue Zhengling, her fate took another turn, allowing her to pick up what she had almost missed in her life.

She now has a different perspective on things that were originally useless to a magician, such as family, friendship, and even love.

More importantly, she learned about the existence of other parallel worlds, and she also figured out why Yue Zhengling was in a deep sleep. In a sense, having already lived through the next few decades, the only new thing she could do now was to wake Yue Zhengling up again.

She made various attempts to achieve this, and thanks to the various secrets mentioned in the manuscript left by Le Zhengling, she finally chose to make a deal with the Alastair Academy.

Although those alchemists were indeed very stubborn, they respected the principles of contracts and transactions, and could become the most approachable people if the right approach was taken.

Now, she has returned to Japan with the results of a year and a half, using the fact that she was stripped of her inheritance rights to the Aozaki family as a cover, to resolve the matter of Yue Zhengling.

"What starting point?" Lydia, her curiosity piqued, looked at Orange, whose expression shifted between anger and joy.

"Hmm, it's probably the beginning of the anomaly," Orange replied absentmindedly, then realized she had been daydreaming. "It has little to do with you, after all, you're just a comedic character."

"What the hell do you mean by that!" Lydia immediately bristled when she heard Orange call her a comedic character.

"Hehe..." Orange smiled in a cryptic way. Although she didn't remember it very clearly, and there wasn't much mention of Lydia in Yue Zhengling's manuscript, it seemed that she had mentioned that this person was a powerful character who could come back to life even if her heart stopped beating. However, this kind of operation also made her die twice in a funny way.

Although she survived safely in the end, it confirmed that she was suited for serious comedy.

The two continued with Lydia getting angry and Orange trying to soothe her, and then dinner was delivered.

Looking at the small plate in front of her, Orange was a little surprised. "I didn't expect you to treat me to this kind of French cuisine."

Just by looking at the neatly arranged pairs of knives and forks beside her, Orange knew that this dinner would take a long time.

Because they were preparing to eat the most authentic and luxurious traditional French cuisine, which consisted of thirteen courses. Although the portions were small, it would take one or two hours to finish the meal.

The French meals that Orange has eaten are not so elaborate; they are simply appetizers, drinks, hot dishes, main courses, and desserts.

The first appetizer was a slice of ham and a slice of cheese from the agricultural region of central France. The moment it entered my mouth, I could feel the rich aroma of meat and milk, but before I could really savor it, it was already gone.

Next comes a glass of light champagne, a sip of which can restore your lips and tongue to a state of not having eaten anything. Then comes foie gras pan-fried scallops, black truffle roasted lamb leg, creamy flounder, honey-smoked duck breast... a variety of delicacies appear on the table.

Even Orange, who doesn't know much about French cuisine, knows that although the portion size of this dinner is small, the price is surprisingly high.

One pound of Perigord black truffles, produced within 24 hours of harvest, can be exchanged for the same weight of gold. All other ingredients are sourced directly from France, making it a truly luxurious feast with excellent taste and nutritional value.

Most importantly, while Lydia was eating, she ordered the kitchen to give them unlimited portions, turning what could have been a very formal French dinner into a buffet.

As a result, Lydia finished eating in the normal order without any intention of asking for more food, and then watched as Aozaki Touko ate heartily.

When the servants cleared the table and replaced it with a small round table, Lydia was completely speechless. In all her life, this was the first time she had ever seen someone who could eat as much as Aozaki Touko.

Although Lydia felt relaxed by Orange's completely unceremonious attitude, after having this meal with her, she made up her mind that she would never eat with Orange again unless absolutely necessary.

Watching her opponent finish eating without a change in her stomach, Lydia felt she had already lost. After a moment of hesitation, she looked at Orange's stomach and asked, "Where did all that food go?"

Orange blinked, seemingly puzzled, and replied, "Of course, it goes into your stomach."

Suffocated by such a powerful answer, Lydia turned her face away in a huff.

"Lydel, if you could change your temper, I think you would have a lot more friends."

"You mean you doubt my social skills? Ridiculous! If I just say the word, believe me, hundreds of thousands or even millions of people will be vying to become my friend!"

“Hmm, of course I believe you, because to you, a ‘friend’ is probably equivalent to a ‘slave’, right?” Orange’s eyes became very subtle.

Lydia's magic includes the power of charm; even if she doesn't want to, this ability will constantly affect those around her.

While Lydia's success as an idol is inseparable from her hard work, this ability also gave her a huge advantage from the very beginning.

Lydia was well aware of this, but she had long considered this ability as part of herself. Moreover, having received aristocratic education from a young age and being born with an elitist worldview that made her feel superior, this ability was a matter of course for her.

After finishing her meal, Orange stretched and looked at the forensic officer who had been kneeling on the ground for two hours. "Alright, get up."

Upon hearing Chengzi's voice, the woman slowly stood up, lowered her head, and clasped her hands in front of her abdomen, awaiting instructions.

"I don't think I need to teach you how to reply to the clock tower. Also, once you get to Japan, go straight back to the clock tower. Since I didn't die on this plane, your job is done."

The woman looked up at Chengzi with a complicated expression, opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she said nothing.

"Don't tell me your mission has a second half." Orange frowned and thought for a moment. "If you're still being ordered to watch how I handle this matter, then I can only say those people are overthinking it."

A cold glint flashed in Orange's eyes. "I have no intention of returning to the Aozaki family, so I won't confront my grandfather. I also don't want to be surrounded by annoying 'eyes.' After you arrive in Japan, send me a notice that if I discover any irrelevant people around me, they should be prepared to become 'materials.'"

The woman knew exactly what Orange meant by "materials." If Orange hadn't thought she still had some use, she would have ended up as "materials" in Orange's words.

"I suppose things outside have been mostly dealt with. You lazy bum, bring everything back from outside." Orange kicked the Shadow Cat lying beside her legs.

Shadow Cat jumped up and opened its mouth at Orange as if complaining.

"Stop fooling around. Those corpses are very valuable. If you want to become more powerful, you'd better recycle them properly. Also, call those two people in," Orange said, tapping Shadow Cat's head with her index finger.

Upon hearing this, Shadow Cat immediately perked up, its entire body instantly elongating as it slipped through the gap in the storage door.

A moment later, the servant guarding Lydel opened the hatch, revealing Kiritsugu Emiya and Kairi Shishikage standing outside, their eyes filled with apprehension as the shadow cat swaggered back.

When Shadow Cat returned, it rubbed against Orange's leg as if it were asking for credit. Orange ignored it and instead looked at the two outside helpers.

"The remaining balance will be transferred to your account after we arrive in Japan. I will also confirm the things I promised you here in Japan."

Lydia sized up the two people. Although she hadn't seen everything that had happened in economy class, she had a general idea of ​​who these two bystanders were, thanks to the valet's explanation.

One is the infamous "Magician Killer" in the magic world, and the other is a rookie mercenary whose family has already confirmed will disappear in this generation.

Given her status, under normal circumstances, she would have absolutely disdained those two people, and would even have felt that breathing the same air as Emiya Kiritsugu was a desecration.

But when Aozaki Touko approached these two people as insurance, she began to take an interest in them.

Because those in positions of power must have the discerning eye to select the right tools, and through Orange's actions, she felt that there must be something special about these two people.

"Haha, it's great that you're so agreeable, Miss Aozaki!" The first to speak was Shishikai Kairi, who had a thug-like appearance and laughed in a loud voice. "If there's another easy and high-paying job like this next time, remember to look for me!"

Orange smiled and nodded at him, which was considered an agreement. Then she looked at Kiritsugu Emiya standing to the side. Although the smile on her face did not change, the warmth in her eyes had completely disappeared.

Orange knew very well what a dangerous person Kiritsugu Emiya was. Every time she met someone with his own set of values, who was so corrupt that it was a battle.

This is also why she reminded Lydel to be careful before registering. The one who could pose a threat to Lydel was none other than Kiritsugu Emiya, whom Orange had personally placed into the plane.

Even for Lydia, or herself who is ostensibly the employer, if she were to accidentally take a "source bullet" of unknown origin, her career as a magician would be ruined.

He's ruthless in pursuing his goals, and he values ​​everyone in the world equally. If someone is deemed "evil" by him, he might just take action immediately.

Without a doubt, Lydell's existence was enough for him to put her on the list of "lurking evil." As a superstar, if Lydell were to use her magical abilities to incite people, the resulting turmoil could even instantly overturn a city.

However, the biggest purpose of Orange seeking out Kiritsugu Emiya is the "Origin Bullet," which can be called the bane of magicians, and that is Kiritsugu Emiya's greatest value.

Her goal was to obtain the "Origin Bullet" and its manufacturing method from Kiritsugu Emiya, and the price she paid was to lure Kiritsugu Emiya into his "desire."

Chapter 254 The Transaction of Law (Part 1)

Orange, who knows Kiritsugu Emiya's weakness, is using this as a test, trying to obtain the Origin Bullet in this dangerous way.

"Mr. Emiya, it's been a long time since you've returned to your hometown. What are your thoughts?" Although there was no warmth in Touko's eyes, it didn't mean she didn't want to communicate with Emiya Kiritsugu.

Looking at this legendary figure who had become famous in the magic world a year ago, even Kiritsugu Emiya couldn't help but marvel at his youth.

He could sense that Aozaki Touko wasn't friendly to him, but he had long known that no magician would like him, and he didn't care what others thought of him, as long as they could have the minimum level of communication.

Suppressing the urge to smoke, Kiritsugu Emiya forced a smile. "I never imagined that my real employer would be you, Miss Aozaki. Although I knew this matter would be related to you when I boarded the plane, to be honest, I was still quite surprised when I learned the truth."

Orange nodded, somewhat satisfied with Kiritsugu's performance. "What you're seeking, I do have the answer to. But you should also understand that this meeting is just the beginning. If you want to get what you want from me, the price you'll have to pay won't be so simple."

Kiritsugu Emiya's eyes flickered. In fact, he didn't really believe the contents of the invitation letter at first. He accepted the commission partly because the amount offered was large enough, and partly because he was willing to give it a try.

But when he saw the real employer, Kiritsugu Emiya felt that the contents of the letter might be true.

If we were to use the world's only five "miracles" to bring happiness to all of humanity, it should be possible.

Thinking of this, his heart burned with excitement.

"You summoned me here to help you deal with the Aozaki mage?" Emiya Kiritsugu had certainly heard about the Aozaki family incident that had caused a stir throughout the magic world recently, so he naturally assumed that the reason for inviting him, the magician assassin, was to kill the head of the Aozaki family.

Although he had never met the sorcerer Aozaki, he would not hesitate to do so if killing him would grant him the opportunity to use a "miracle".

After hearing Kiritsugu Emiya's words, Touko looked at him like he was an idiot, "You think you can kill my grandfather?"

Upon hearing this question, Kiritsugu realized he had guessed wrong. If it wasn't about targeting the Aozaki mage, then it must be about targeting Aozaki Aoko. After all, the Aozaki family only had two heirs in this generation, and if one of them was lost, even the Aozaki mage would have to choose the remaining one.

"I understand, the target is someone else." Kiritsugu's inner fervor cooled slightly. Although he was seen as a heartless killer, he was actually an idealist who sincerely wished for the happiness and well-being of everyone in the world, more so than anyone else in the world. But it was precisely because he was more idealistic than anyone else that he became an extremely desperate man.

"Whatever your purpose, if you try to harm Aoko, I will kill you!" Touko understood the meaning behind Emiya Kiritsugu's words.

Orange's words surprised Kiritsugu. He had seen too many people, whether magicians or ordinary people, turn against each other over the inheritance.

"Isn't your goal to seize the Fifth Law?" Kiritsugu asked, frowning.

Orange shook her head. "My goal is definitely not the Fifth Law. The Fifth Law will only belong to Aoko. I have never thought of getting involved with it."

Hearing this unexpected answer, Kiritsugu Emiya frowned. "Then what did your letter mean? You clearly told me that my only wish was—"

“I think you’ve got a lot of things wrong, Mr. Emiya.” Touka interrupted Kiritsugu, looking at him with a strange and unsettling gaze. “I did say that your wish could only be granted by a miracle, but I never said it was the Fifth Law.”

Lydel felt that by following Aozaki Touko, she would learn many incredible things, such as the current conversation involving magic. She looked at Emiya Kiritsugu again, pondering what this person's wish was that required magic to fulfill.

"...I don't quite understand what you mean." Kiritsugu stared intently at Aozaki Touko, his eyes filled with doubt if he had been hopeful before.

"My deal with you is that you help me protect a place for a period of time, and in return, I will tell you how to fulfill your wish. Of course, once I give you the method, it is up to you to do it."

Kiritsugu took a deep breath. He understood that Aozaki Touko's words were not a lie. What he had been searching for had never been so close as it was at this moment.

"Is that method absolutely certain?" he couldn't help but ask, trying to bolster his confidence.

“That’s right, that method is absolutely correct, because what I’m telling you is another path to the source. Even if you don’t enter the source, you can still get all the answers.” Orange stated this bluntly, eliciting the attention of everyone present.

"Aozaki Touko! Do you know what you're saying?!" Lydel hurriedly stood up, winked at the servant, and then sharply scanned everyone.

At that moment, May Lydelle Archerlot exuded a terrifying aura and majesty, saying, "If anyone here were to reveal what I just said, I guarantee that person would learn the meaning of death as a release for the rest of their life!"

Before anyone else could speak, she looked at Touko and said coldly, "What you just said was a lie! I can pretend I didn't hear it! So, Aozaki Touko, you better watch yourself!"

Born into one of the monarchical families, Lydia understood the meaning of magic better than most people in the magic world—something that could rewrite the laws of the world and was completely beyond imagination.

The fact that the Aozaki family possesses the Fifth Law has already caused discontent in the magic world, because the Aozaki family did not reach that pinnacle through researching their own magic, but rather "luckily" found an existing path that leads directly to the Root.