True Magician

Chapter 16

Emiya's residence.

Finally, peace and quiet. Well, except for Ophis and Tiamat, who were pawing at my hands like cats. I didn't see Grandpa, but something told me he was around here somewhere.

Hercules was sleeping in one of the rooms with Fou. Alaya decided to check something out. Gilgamesh and Enkidu had gone somewhere again, taking Merlin with them. Emiya and Medusa were now with Artoria, who was looking after the unconscious Lancelot.

What about him? I turned him into a full-fledged Servant, of course. But I did it as a little experiment. I wanted to see if I could combine Lancelot's Berserker Holy Graph with his Saber's Holy Count. And it went pretty well. Now, in his normal state, he's a Saber, but he can become a Berserker at will. However, he won't be able to get out of it on his own - he'll need a good kick to the head.

Ding-dong.

The doorbell rang, interrupting my musings. Hmm? Who was that at this time of day?

I expanded my senses and was able to recognize the two auras standing on the other side of the door. Ditching the two dragons and reaching it, I pulled the door open and saw 'siscon number 1' and his maid-wife.

- "Wow. What unexpected guests came to my house. Lord Lucifer himself and his maid fetish. Oh, I beg your pardon, Lord Lucifer and his maid," I said in a sweet tone. To which I received a shaky smile from Sirzechs and an icy stare from Greyfia, "What can I do for you?"

- "Good afternoon, Romani-san. Can we go inside? Talking outside would be a bit... awkward," Sirzechs said trying to keep a smile on his face.

- "Оh? Is that so?" I crossed my arms, still not moving from the aisle.

- "It is," black lines appeared on Sirzechs's forehead.

- "Good," my head made a small nod.

- "Good," Sirzechs's whole body twitched. Especially his left eye.

I looked at Sirzechs, and he looked at me. And it went on like that for a while. Hell, my eyes even saw some sort of tumbleweed crossing the street. And my hearing picked up something very similar to the cawing of crows.

- "Well?!" and he couldn't take it anymore.

- "What do you want, Sirzechs-san? And why are you standing at my door?" I gave him a puzzled look.

- "Will you let us in?!"

- "Оh? Of course. Please."

With a scowl on his face, he still remained silent and walked inside, followed by Greyfia.

Heh. That's a lot of talk for today.

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At first, when he had first planned his visit, Sirzechs had already mentally prepared himself for the man's annoying nature. His plans were to get to know the Magician, by the name of Romani Archaman, better. He had decided to assist in the training of a member of Rias's retinue on his own initiative, and Sirzechs wanted to prepare in advance, in case of unforeseen circumstances. He knew there were holes in the contract, and he wanted to make sure his sister and her retinue were safe.

The Magician was strange. And so was his biography. There was nothing unusual about it. He was born and raised in Europe, educated, traveled the world, got a job at the Kuoh Academy thanks to his qualifications. But nothing to do with the mystical world. Nothing at all. How could he escape the radar of not only demons, but all other supernatural beings?

Besides, the Magician wasn't afraid of him. Not in the slightest. He knew Sirzechs, knew of his power, but he didn't show the slightest bit of fear or discomfort. And that pointed to one very important fact, Romani was stronger than him. Sirzechs didn't know how much, but definitely stronger than him. And so he decided to proceed with caution. Methodical. And deliberate.