A Truth About Her Family

After witnessing Eleonora's magic, all of them believed in Eleonora. Thinking that Eleonora's word of taking care of the dungeon isn't mere words or just false hope. They then guide Eleonora to where the dungeon is located, and of course, during the walk to the dungeon, Eleonora shows all of her skills to convince them even more that she can handle the dungeon without any problem.

Later, when they arrived at the dungeon, Eleonora thanked them and left it to her as she would try to take care of it quickly, and when Eleonora arrived at the entrance, she saw the monsters and faced them with numbers. Eleonora uses [Shadow Clone Technique] that she learned from a manga called Naruto and tries to win the fight with numbers. Her opponents are Kobold, a humanoid wolf, and a dog who came with a pack and always brought trouble to some 'Awakened.'

'Luckily, I have [Shadow Clone Technique]. Although I can make clone technique too using [Magic Creation], it would be a waste to use the same technique I've already learned. Maybe later I have to increase my so-called 'Jutsu' by reading or watching Naruto.'

The kobolds didn't fight back, giving Eleonora a chance because they got a surprise attack from her. Seeing that, Eleonora killed them quickly with a basic spell of fire element that was directed towards the monsters. As they saw several balls of fire coming at them, it was too late for a counter-attack, causing them to burn into crisps. Eleonora wasn't surprised, but it was her second fight with monsters since her first fight was with a goblin, and she also ended it in a flash, although she's a bit overkill by firing a powerful fireball.

After defeating and killing all of the kobolds, including the boss, the dungeon disappears. It reminds her about a manhwa called Solo Leveling, but she hopes the dungeon didn't respawn or it will bring more trouble in the future.

She is also someone who would instead use a powerful spell to end something quickly rather than stalling. Unless her opponent piqued her interest, she would stall her opponent and enjoy the reaction; she can be quite a sadist.

After finishing with the dungeon business, Eleonora came to Hotaru's home together since the distance to the dungeon took her a lot of time, and the number of monsters is quite a lot. Because of that, the school time was already over, making Hotaru and her friends go back to their home while Eleonora went together with Hotaru since she would stay in Ichijou's residence for the time being until her vacation is over… maybe.

On their way home, Eleonora and Hotaru held their hands together, the long bluish-haired chairman just smiling, seeing the happy Hotaru right now and that smile of her really worth it. The childish side of Hotaru is really warming Eleonora's heart; she loves the honest side of her rather than trying to be an adult; although she has no right to say or think like that since Eleonora is also acting like an adult when she's not.

Even Hotaru hummed happily. Eleonora couldn't help but snort and stroke Hotaru's soft hair, making the girl startled, feeling her girlfriend's touch. But Eleonora just smiles and kisses her on the lips, giving her a chaste kiss which also made Hotaru's eyes widen in surprise, but she kisses her back.

After a minute, they then broke the kiss, and Hotaru's now all red because of the embarrassment.

"L-Leo, you' re tease… suddenly kissing me."

Hotaru glanced shyly at Eleonora, who chuckled at how adorable the black-haired young girl was right now.

"Sorry, sorry. But I can tease my girlfriend as much as I want, right? Also, you're just too adorable."

"Geez…! I really can't make you stop from doing it, huh…."

"That's right. Seeing how happy you are with us holding hands together is something I can't miss. You're really too pure and innocent, Hotarun."

Calling her nickname, Hotaru blushed again in embarrassment. It's really felt amazing hearing the sound of Eleonora calling her with that nickname and very different from whenever her friends used to call her like that. It's something like… special feeling.

She didn't hate it, but embarrassing to hear it.

Hotaru is just smiling while blushing in embarrassment. Whenever Eleonora called her like that, she couldn't help but feel happy and wanted to hear it more from her beloved girlfriend. But she is shy to admit it, not like she's tsundere or anything.

Snapping back to normal, she realizes what she does and fakes her cough.

"You really care for me, Leo."

Eleonora nodded at Hotaru with a big and beautiful smile adorning her face.

"Of course. I am only doing that to the people I love and are so precious to me. I also won't forget about you or anyone, even if I had multiple girlfriends. My affection is equal to each of you. Although I felt a bit guilty by having multiple girlfriends or people would call it a harem."

She said that while laughing awkwardly. Hotaru just snorted and smiled warmly at Eleonora.

"No problem, I won't blame you. You're a special and unique person. People would definitely find you attractive and be attracted to you. You're also kind, caring, charismatic, and anything. People also want to look at you as their role figure. They want to be like you or be with you, just like me."

"…Is that so? Then I was fortunate to be viewed like that."

Eleonora said that as she wrapped her arms and hugged Hotaru from behind. Hotaru then touched Eleonora's arms and nodded at Eleonora.

"So, my beloved girlfriend… want to ride on Eleonora's Express?"

This made Hotaru has a confused face on her.

"Eleonora's Express…? What is that?"

"You just stay still while I carry you like this…."

Eleonora told her while she adjusted her and Hotaru's position as Eleonora currently carried the black-haired girl in her arms like a princess. She yelped a bit when the young chairman did that and continued to speak of it.

"..and, here we go. [Teleportation]."

"L-Leo, what is this—"

As Hotaru was about to finish her sentence, their bodies suddenly vanished from their current place and only left a faint light trail, making them go from here to where Eleonora wanted to go. She does that while princess-carry Hotaru tightly after imbuing some spells to her, ensuring Hotaru, so she didn't feel any nausea or dizziness because the side effect of her teleportation used by bringing another person beside her.

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Theodore claps his hands, gaining the attention of his wife and his Servant.

"Alright, I already inform Elly about it, and Merlin, although I don't want you to be her tutor in magic, I cannot deny you're well-versed in that field. Aside from you, I have another candidate to teach her about magic, such as that old vampire, that Arabian guy who has 72 djinns, the Tohsaka family, the Einzbern family, and more. But it's a pity I can't make contact with them."

He sighed when saying that, earning comfort on the back from his wife, who smiled at him. Merlin was just laughing softly at his Master, who said that. He couldn't help but agree with what he said, but it can't be helped; he already summons him since he can't summon more than one Servant. His magic circuit is already beyond the brink. Theodore couldn't keep Merlin materialized in the world if not for the fact that Merlin has to rely on human foods and similar things for it.

He wants to help his Master, but he can't.

'Maybe his only hope is his daughter… I heard from Master and his wife that his daughter is very talented and gifted, as if she's the goddess herself and not a human. I'd like to meet with her and teach her all I know about magic if that's true.'

He thought of that while drinking the tea Yuuka had prepared for him. After drinking for a few cups, Merlin stopped and put down the cup of tea and decided to speak about something that bothered him to his Master.

"Master, I have a question. Maybe a few more if you answer it, can I?"

Theodore blinked and went silent for a few seconds until he nodded at Merlin with a curious look, which earned permission from him to give a chance to Merlin, the Magus of Flowers, asking him. Seeing that response, Merlin gladly took the permission and opportunity to ask something that bothered him.

Something that doesn't match up with what he thought.

"If I am allowed to be blunt, is your daughter… really human…?"

When hearing the question directly from Merlin's mouth, both parents went silent and thought of it. What he said may be true, but if she really isn't human, then what could it be? They already knew that fact, one of the greatest secrets that Eleonora's held since her birth. So asking this was pointless for Merlin since they already knew that big fact.

The moment Theodore feels Eleonora's mana is close to divine is the moment when he has solid proof of Eleonora's existence. Anything about Eleonora is abnormal. She is beyond human or normal grasp, even he kind of overwhelmed by learning those facts.

That's why Theodore is snorting.

"Yeah, I already knew that. Elly ain't human… at least for now. I knew she was something else. Maybe soon she will become a deity? A goddess, perhaps…? Her potential is still untapped, although she is overpowered in gamer's terms. Yet she is still inexperienced and young. Give her a year, and she would be the strongest person in this world."

Merlin couldn't say anything. He lost words as he could not let out any words to tell from his mouth. But he then continues to speak.

"Then, aren't you afraid if she did something… like harming humanity or this world?"

Again, Theodore snorted at Merlin's words.

"Honestly? I don't care that much. She can practically do anything she wants. My family in here, nothing left since Pendragon is basically myth or fictional in this world. Although if I recall, Yuuka still has some siblings or so."

Yuuka nodded her head when her husband said that.

"You are right, dear. My family isn't extinct like yours or anything. They just love secrecy. They don't want to expose themselves to the world as they kept saying that humanity isn't ready yet to face the fact of that, and we knew that human history is always full of greed."

"I can't deny that. That's why if Elly ain't human, I am actually glad if she's like that. She can practically become anything she wants. Be it human, elf, spirit, or anything. She has the power to do that, and nobody can stop her. It's her life anyway. That is why I don't want Elly to spend her entire life in paperwork or works."

Once again, what they said left Merlin speechless. Eleonora's parents really support her and willing to let her do anything. Even Theodore gives his daughter a choice to be free and enjoy her life instead of burying herself in paperwork.

Merlin sighs and slightly nods his head.

"Then, I think she's worthy of being taught by me about magic. Sorry Master, I wouldn't want to teach her magic even if you forced me to, even if you used your Command Seal. After hearing all of that from both of you, I conclude that I'll take pleasure in tutoring her some magic, maybe the basic or advanced if she can surpass me to a certain extent."

Theodore grinned at that.

"Huh. I already saw Elly's talents and potential. Without a doubt, she would surpass you, and that's why I could see why she decided to hire a Martial Arts instructor to teach her some martial arts. She realizes the basic weakness of a magician or mage. Some of them aren't well-versed in hand-to-hand or close combat."

Merlin blinked in surprise, knowing that.

"Really? Seems Master's daughter is smart enough to know about that. So she aims to cover that weakness and be an expert in close combat and long-range combat. I cannot wait to teach her about it."

Merlin said with interest as he smiled. He really could not wait when he taught his Master's daughter and observed what kind of person she was from what he heard.

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Pudding Lover: "Heeeey, anyone here?!"

Sword Princess: "I am here. What's wrong, @Pudding Lover-san?"

Pudding Lover: "Ah… I wonder if you can learn some new techniques, whether magic or anything, by the guide files in the chat group's document. Since @Queen of Sweets can do that, I think maybe some or all of us can do it too. If we can, I think it will give us good benefits!"

The Florist Succubus: "Umh. That was a great idea, @Pudding Lover-san! I'd love to learn some martial arts or anything that I lack. I could not depend on my plants, tail, or equipment alone if I wanted to protect myself. I also can't always need the protection from my sisters or parents."

King of Knight: "If some of you are interested in swordsmanship, I recommend you to learn some of it from the files I've already put in the group's document. Also, I think close-quarter combat or hand-to-hand combat is something I must learn. I cannot be depended on sword forever, even if my class is Saber and always rely on a sword."

Demon Mommy: "Then, I think we should find the guide files that suit us. For example, if our world doesn't have magic, we can't learn magic no matter how persistent we are."

Bloodsucker Black Serpent: "I think if we don't have magic, we can use a method to inject some magic onto our body. I know it's a bit dangerous, but if someone insists on wanting to use magic, then it's one of the choices. Or using a magic device, although it's a bit ineffective and not so efficient like magic."

Demon Mommy: "It's certainly the other way to let someone use magic, but it's quite dangerous. My advice is if you're not desperate enough, then you shouldn't use it. Mommy doesn't want to see anyone in pain or hurt. Though, it's lucky for us that Servant capable of using magecraft or magic in another word since all living beings in our world has Prana."

Sword Princess: "Me too. I also have magic and can use it. Maybe I also learn other techniques to make myself stronger."

Demon Sword Murasame: "Swordsmanship? @King of Knight, I'd like to learn your swordsmanship. I'm curious about another swordsmanship beside mine."

King of Knight: "Certainly! You can learn it by downloading the files I've already put on the group's document. I hope you can like it when you read and learn swordsmanship. If possible, I also expect some critics or such to improve my swordsmanship."

Demon Sword Murasame: "@King of Knight Don't worry, I will."

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After visiting Asahigaoka and taking a look at the village's condition, also to make a visit to Hotaru and her friends, Eleonora then being offered to stay over for a few days in Ichijou's residence. Being the good girlfriend she is, Eleonora then accepts their generosity. It would be rude to reject their goodwill, especially if they are kind enough and it comes from the parents of Eleonora's girlfriend.

Hotaru even begged cutely and childishly to Eleonora since she wanted her girlfriend to stay here and in the same room with her. The black-haired girl wants to be close with the long bluish-haired girl because it's rare for Eleonora to spend her days off, and Hotaru is expecting it when they call and contact each other.

Both Eleonora and Hotaru cherish this moment since it's important. Eleonora knew that because of how busy she is, there's no free time to deepen her relationship with others, especially her girlfriends, and she actually felt glad to the decision to take days off from work.

In Asahigaoka, she is also not fooling around and just playing; she also pays a visit to the Roozlent branch of this village. They greeted her cheerfully the moment she entered the building. Luckily, the villagers seem not to reject or throw any protest to Roozlent and welcome them greatly since it's also easier for their lives and more convenient.

And after staying for a few days in Asahigaoka, Eleonora's mind feels refreshed, and this village's peaceful feeling really calms her. The dungeon's problem is already solved, and there's nothing to worry about by the village and her.

Eleonora and Hotaru also had a date; although it only has a few places to visit in this remote and small village, they still enjoy it. They agreed to do their date in a village instead of Tokyo since it would be a great experience to have a date in a village like this.

This vacation she took really gave her such a great time, although she knew that she had to work again when the vacation was over. Her girlfriends and friends are important, but her company is also important, and she cannot ignore it.

Eleonora could see the tears coming out of Hotaru's eyes when she was about to leave her and her parents because of the vacation she had taken over these past days. Eleonora then caressed Hotaru's cheeks and rubbed the tears as she smiled at Hotaru.

"Hey Hotarun, don't cry like that."

"But… you have to go back to work again, Leo. I don't want for us to separate."

Hotaru's parents, who watch them, could only smile as Hotaru's mother spoke.

"Ah, youngster. They were really lovey-dovey. Don't you think, dear?"

Her husband just laughs in response to his wife.

"But I think you're bothering Leo too much, Hotaru. Don't be like that."

Hearing her father saying that, Hotaru then gaped and went in surprise.

"Eeeeeeeeeeeh? No, no, no! I want Leo to stay in our home a little bit! We can, right, Leo? Right?!"

Eleonora just snorted and stroked Hotaru's hair gently, making the black-haired girl sob further, knowing what Eleonora means by just seeing her face. Eleonora then sees Hotaru's parents, and they nod their heads to her, to which she responds with a nod.

"Don't worry, Hotarun. I'll visit you whenever I have free time, so don't cry, okay?"

Hotaru nodded slightly and stopped her sobbing.

"Umh. I know."

"Thanks, Hotarun. Also, thank you for allowing me to stay for a few days, Haruka-san, Kazuki-san."

Both Haruka and Kazuki just laughed as Haruka waved her hand.

"It's no problem, Nora-chan. You can stay over as much as you want."

"She's right. Hotaru always misses you if you are not."

"Haha. Alright, I'll leave now."

With that, Eleonora then bid her farewell to Ichijou's family and left the house and the village. She also visits some of Hotaru's friends' houses when she walks through the village and bids them farewell. Komari and Natsumi seemed sad but could not be helped since it's given, Renge also insisted that Eleonora must stay in the village, but Kazuho scolded her to not bother Eleonora.

"Hah! Nora-nee wants to leave?! But I still want to play with you!"

"Renge, you can't do that. Pendragon-san is busy with work and needs to ensure her parents are okay. I'm sure her parents also miss her if she isn't at home."

"Is that so? Then I will not make Nora-nee and her parents worry! I also don't want Kazu-nee and Hika-nee leaving me, so it's okay, Nora-nee."

Seeing the obedient child, Eleonora couldn't help but giggle and stroke Renge's hair gently. Renge purred in joy as she enjoyed the soft touch and feel of Eleonora's hand on her hair. Kazuho, who watched it, just snorted, seeing Renge's reaction, and nodded her head when facing Eleonora's face as if she understood what her look meant.

'Renge is adorable. Although she's always full of enthusiasm and can give some people trouble because of her curiosity.'

"Thank you, Renge. Don't miss me too much, okay? And please protect Hotaru when I'm not here."

Renge immediately saluted to her.

"Don't worry, Nora-nee! Renge will protect Hotarun and others! After all, I have a legendary sword in my hand. Look!"

Renge said as she lifted her hand, holding a branch stick of tree. Both Eleonora and Kazuho just laugh at each other because of how cute Renge believed that was a legendary sword because Eleonora herself already used [Observe] and didn't find anything except it was being an ordinary stick. But she was just quiet about it and went along.

"Okay, then use that legendary sword to punish the bad guy! I'm counting on you, Renge."

"Um! Leave it to me!"

"And Kazuho-san, please take care of others too."

Kazuho just gave her a thumbs up with her usual lazy face.

"Oh, that's no problem. Keep yourself safe when going back, okay? Renge and others will be sad if you're not."

Eleonora was just laughing at that as she nodded at her.

After seeing that's done for everyone, she was about to find a quiet place and used her teleportation spell to return quickly to her home. After all, if you have something convenient, it's best to use its full potential rather than just ignore it. It's also doesn't waste any time when being used.

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Merlin blinked. He feels powerful mana coming, and it's going closer. It seems the person who has that mana is trying to get here. But he isn't on guard or anything since he doesn't feel any threat or harm in the mana; instead, it's harmless despite being so powerful. He only senses it on a whim that the mana is enough to make him kneel and surpass him. He, the Strongest Mage, feels inferior when feeling this powerful mana.

It's almost limitless and divine… he tried to be calm. Even his Master and his wife didn't feel any threat seeing the smiles on their faces. He then turns his head and faces something behind him, a magical reaction from teleportation magic. A strong magical reaction comes from the caster itself. It shows a figure of a woman who's in her early twenties.

At that moment, Merlin couldn't help but blush. His cheeks became red. No, he doesn't feel any charm magic, the woman in front of him isn't doing anything like that. Merlin even thinks of being a genuine woman when facing the woman in front of him, feels that he must get rid of his male gender and become a genuine woman. It made him want to be the real Magi☆Mari that he always does whenever he wants to sing and became an idol.

But he cannot do that. Sure he has the magic to grow some dick, but that's it. Only that, nothing else.

Seeing a familiar woman, Theodore then spoke with a happy face and tone.

"Elly! You are coming back, huh. How's your vacation?"

"It's great, Dad. And I'm back, Mom, Dad."

Both parents smiled at giving her a warm, welcoming hug to her.

"Welcome home, honey. I hope you're doing fine when away from home."

"I'm fine, Mom, and thanks for worrying me. I have a lot of fun when I take a vacation."

They then broke the hug and smiled at each other. Theodore grins, and Yuuka giggles as she covers her mouth with her hand while Eleonora scratches her cheeks in embarrassment seeing her parents' reaction.

"Right? That's what we always want to tell you. You're still young, so don't be busy yourself with work. Of course, I knew you love works so much, but cut it loose for a while. It's originally my responsible since I'm still kicking around and healthy."

"But Dad… I do not hate it! I'm doing it because I like it. Mom, please say it to dad."

But Yuuka shakes her head in disagreement with her daughter.

"No, Ellen. Your dad is right. You don't have to burden yourself with adult things. You may have the appearance of an adult, but you're still young in a sense. We knew you're genius, but you must know how to have fun too instead of holed up in your office and stuck with paperwork."

Hearing that, Eleonora couldn't help but sigh in defeat and nod weakly, resulting in her parents' smiles widened.

"Then, what if I still want to take care of the company when I'm told to have fun?"

"You don't have to keep coming to your office. You can just appoint someone to act as your replacement for a while. That's why I volunteer to do it. You can do it online or anything. With that, you can still manage the company from outside."

"Hmm… okay then. I will do that."

Eleonora said that as her parents smiled in delight while the long bluish-haired young girl turned her head away to look at Merlin, who remained quiet for a while and was already snapping back to his reality and acting normal with a smile adorning his face.

"And… who is he?"

Theodore and Yuuka blinked when their daughter said that; her father then spoke.

"Ah, he is… how should I say it. Do you know about our family name?"

"Yes. I believe it's Pendragon. It's from Arthurian Legend, right? Is that even true that we have some connection to King Arthur? I mean, it's a fiction; people believe it's unhistorical."

Theodore shook his head in disagreement and went to explain it to his daughter. At first, Eleonora's face remained unchanged until he told her that he was actually from another dimension and somehow got thrown into this dimension or world to live as an ordinary person. He also said that she is probably the last direct descendant of King Arthur or, in their case is, Arthuria Pendragon.

But something was bugging her.

"Wait, my ancestor is Arthuria Pendragon?"

Eleonora asked with a confused face, and her father nodded.

"Yeah, she is. You probably knew about a series called Fate/Stay Night, right? That story is based on real things, but the creator wasn't aware of that. Some details might be changed and didn't reflect our history, but it's a fact. You have the right to inherit King Arthur's treasures, including the rights to be king and Excalibur. You have the right to rule Britain, but knowing you, Elly, I think you don't want to do that."

"That's certainly true… I don't want to rule Britain, but it is still a huge shock for me, Dad. Merlin-san… is it? I vaguely remember seeing you on some website. I believe you made an appearance in a mobile game called Fate Grand/Order and anime about it."

Being mentioned like that, Merlin couldn't help but feel tremendous joy in his entire body. He is then bowing slightly and politely to the future king of Britain and probably the last descendant of King Arthur herself. It's very different when he faces Arthuria. Although he's charmed by Arthuria's charisma, Eleonora is slightly different from what he sees.

"Indeed. My King. I am actually a byproduct of imagination from the human mind in this world. I am just a fictional character since this is originally a world without supernatural and such. But it's changed; I don't know when exactly it's changed."

Eleonora rubs her chin as she thinks about what Merlin said and nods.

"Alright. I got the gist of it, and to think King Arthur or Arthuria Pendragon that I watch from Fate Stay/Night is actually my ancestor… I don't know how to deal with it. But if it means I can use her Excalibur and answered my weird circumstance about how I grew dick, then I'm okay."

"Sorry for the inconvenience, My King. I do not think or foresee that the magic I've used on the young Arthuria caused trouble like this. Please forgive my mistake, and if you want, you can punish me whatever you want."

Eleonora sighed and waved her hands.

"Nah, I don't want to but seeing that dad can envoke Servant Summoning despite in this world, that's mean I can use it too?"

Merlin nodded at that, confirming the doubt of Eleonora.

"Certainly. The Throne of Heroes would react to your summon even if from another dimension. Originally it's only on my dimension, but with the discovery of Foreigner-class and your father's existence in this world, then that boundary that chain between each dimension is creating a loophole."

"So it's like that. I understand, and dad, you want me to be taught about magic under him?"

Eleonora turns her head to her father, which only receives nods from him.

"Yeah… originally I don't want it, but it can't be helped. You want to learn about your secret, right? Then unleash your [true] potential. Study magic from him and reach that. I believe that you want to go somewhere with your friends next month, right? And you need to be strong to do that."

The young chairman went silent and sighed while smiling in defeat at her father.

"Honestly, Dad. If this is the surprise you've talked about, I'm really surprised. Fine, I'll be under your care, Merlin-sensei. Please train me until I've got better and may surpass you."

Merlin chuckled at the enthusiasm that showed by Eleonora.

"Then My King, the first step is to unlock the main treasure of King Arthur. You must know about it. The main armament that she used as a knight, as a king in her past. An armament, a weapon that became the legend of many people. It said that it was forged by a fairy, god, or anyone in many sources; you have the rights to wield that."

Merlin said that while he reveals a golden key with a dragon head on the head of the key.

"This is the key to unlock the Excalibur."