Tokiomi believed that Moran would come to have tea and chat.
But he would only seek out magi of the level of the Jewel Old Man; what qualifications did Tokiomi Tohsaka have for that?
"Tokiomi, why do you always have a stern face? Could it be that my visit has caused you inconvenience?"
"N-No! How could that be! Your visit, Ancestor, is the highest honor for the Tohsaka family; there is absolutely no inconvenience at all."
Tokiomi replied at an extremely fast pace.
Although he believed he maintained elegance and did not show any signs of losing composure in front of the Ancestor.
However, Moran was someone with keen intuition.
He could see that Tokiomi was very nervous.
"Ahem, ahem… Ancestor, please take a seat… I wonder what brings you to the Tohsaka residence today?"
"Tokiomi, there's no need to be so nervous.
Although I am your Ancestor, I still hope you can see me as just a regular junior, Edelfelt."
"Ancestor … that is a bit… Our Tohsaka family values etiquette above all; facing you, Ancestor … it is truly hard to…"
Tokiomi hesitated for a moment before speaking.
After witnessing Moran's grandeur and the unfathomable depth of his magical prowess, the gratitude and respect Tokiomi held in his heart no longer allowed him to treat Moran with a frivolous attitude.
This was a benefactor, as well as a Ancestor.
It was truly impossible to regard him as a family junior.
"Forget it, it's fine. I was being unreasonable. If you feel that way is fine, maintaining the status quo is also acceptable."
"… Thank you for your understanding, Ancestor."
At this point, Tokiomi still hadn't relaxed.
He sat up straight in his seat.
As if the owner of the Tohsaka residence was not Tokiomi Tohsaka, but the relaxed Moran.
Tokiomi was waiting for Moran to bring up the issue concerning his daughters.
He would do his utmost to keep Rin and Sakura by Moran's side, striving to prove that his daughters were teachable talents.
"Tokiomi… um… if I remember correctly… you should often go to the Mage's Association and Britain, right?"
Moran took a sip of red tea as if contemplating something.
The first thing he brought up was this.
Although Tokiomi felt a bit confused, he still candidly explained:
"… Yes, I do. After all, our Tohsaka family has left quite a few patents at the Mage's Association over the generations. Regarding discussions about funding in this area, as well as the purchase of jewels needed for magecraft… I often go to the Clock Tower for these matters…"
"Oh, I see. That's great."
Moran nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.
It seems that the Mage's Association hasn't changed much; the overall operational mechanism is basically the same as before.
If the simulation were to cover too many changes in reality, it would certainly give Moran a headache.
The Clock Tower was originally rooted in Britain, and its fate is closely tied to that of Britain.
"Let's talk more about your understanding of the Mage's Association and Britain… just like chatting, don't take it too seriously."
"Um… alright…"
Moran also noticed the strange gaze from Tokiomi.
After all, this question is indeed quite odd.
It's a question that only new magi would ask, yet it came from the mouth of the Third Magician.
Tokiomi couldn't possibly doubt that Moran was unaware of the Mage's Association.
He could only think that his Ancestor had ulterior motives.
After that, Tokiomi suppressed his doubts and began to explain, laying everything out without missing a detail.
"… That's my understanding."
Tokiomi spoke for several minutes.
Throughout the entire process, he didn't take a single sip of water, focusing entirely on answering Moran's questions.
Of course, he didn't ask Moran about the reason.
He believed that the great and noble Ancestor must have his own thoughts, which an ordinary magus like him could not fathom.
However, even though he thought this way, Tokiomi couldn't help but speculate in his heart.
He wondered if Moran had some intentions regarding the Mage's Association.
If he intended to take some drastic action against the Mage's Association, then it seemed that no one could stop him.
After all, even the Jewel Elder had to respectfully refer to Moran as "senior brother," which left Tokiomi increasingly confused.
"I see, indeed, talking to you, Tokiomi, has saved me a lot of trouble… um…"
Moran fell into deep thought again.
Through Tokiomi, he learned about the current situation in Britain.
Moran's efforts to ensure the divine age of Britain in the simulation had indeed successfully covered reality.
The current Clock Tower is still dependent on Britain.
Moreover, Britain remains the land of the divine age, regarded as a holy place by all magi in the world.
"Speaking of which, it's quite marvelous. Up to now, the Mage's Association still cannot penetrate the principles of Britain's foundational structure; every cycle, it selects a new king. This kind of cycle and abdication has been ongoing for nearly a thousand years…"
When Tokiomi spoke about Britain, a hint of longing appeared in his eyes.
"It is said that the foundational spell that has allowed Britain to prosper to this day was established by that legendary first king. Every person chosen by Britain is regarded as its king, regardless of identity, bloodline, status, or race. It is precisely because of this that Britain has thrived to this day, as it can always select the most suitable king…"
Although no king has surpassed the first, it does not mean that these kings are not renowned throughout the world; many among them are famous worldwide.
For example, Richard I, known as the Lionheart, is one of those chosen by Britain and blessed with its mysterious favor.
"Humans may make mistakes, but the first king established the laws with his wisdom and strength. It's hard to imagine what kind of realm one must reach to have such foresight…"
Tokiomi couldn't help but feel a sense of reverence.
Only by visiting Britain and witnessing the miracles there could one understand how incredible Britain truly is.
"Indeed, it's hard to imagine…"
Moran said lightly while sipping tea.
These simple words contained an unknown amount of emotion.
The first king was right here at this moment.
Hearing his own deeds from Tokiomi's mouth, no matter from which angle one looks at it, is a form of intellectual inheritance.
His deeds are inscribed in the records of the Throne of Heroes.