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"Maononi-chan!" x4
“Master, Father.”
Upon seeing the two return, Mordred and the four little girls immediately came to greet them.
"Good reaction, well done." En smiled and praised the mischievous child, giving her a gentle pat on the head.
After this incident, Maren's opinion of Mordred finally changed somewhat. This brat was actually quite reliable in a critical moment.
As soon as a problem arose, he took the children to safety immediately and responsibly, so that he didn't have to worry too much.
"Ugh~." Mordred lowered her head a little embarrassed by the praise, her face flushed, but she didn't dodge away. Instead, she said smugly, "Hehe, of course. Master, you just misunderstood me before. Actually, I've always been very reliable."
They got all cocky after just a couple of compliments. Ma En sighed slightly but didn't say anything. He then comforted the four girls.
At this moment, Belsak and Chief Bem came over.
Bersack quickly asked, "Mr. Marne, how is it? Has the matter over there been resolved?"
"It's all taken care of. The spirits have been cleaned up, and I've purified the entire Temple of Earth. I've also left a barrier there, so even if more spirits emerge in the future, they won't be able to leave the cemetery. You can now rest assured and stop working as a gravedigger."
"Really? That's wonderful!" Ersak was overjoyed upon hearing this, and then quickly thanked Maren profusely.
Village Chief Bem also spoke up, saying, "Mr. Ma En, on behalf of everyone, I would like to thank you for eliminating this major threat to our village. I was too short-sighted before, and I apologize to you. I am sorry, and I would also like to thank you again for your generosity and the blessing you have left for our village."
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When the villagers heard that the crisis had been averted, they came over to express their gratitude to Ma En and the others.
Finally, it even evolved into holding a banquet to properly entertain and thank Marx and Engels.
Maren didn't refuse and agreed with a smile.
So, the villagers who survived the disaster returned home, found their best ingredients and wine, and together they held a feast.
The banquet began quickly, and the villagers toasted Ma En one after another, which Ma En responded to each time.
After a few drinks, the alcohol numbed their senses, joy dispelled their previous panic, and they began to sing and dance enthusiastically.
During this brief respite, Grey and her family of three approached Marne.
"Mr. Marx and Engels, we have thought it through. We are wondering if what you said before still stands?"
Grey's father got straight to the point, while his wife looked at Marne nervously, afraid that Marne might change his mind.
After the previous events, they finally realized that the world is not very safe, and the helplessness of ordinary people in the face of disaster.
They also deeply realized the necessity of mastering power themselves, so they decided that since Maren was willing to take on disciples, they would let their daughter learn some skills from Maren.
This is a fantastic opportunity for my daughter; we can't miss it.
Nine.
Chapter 175: Apprenticeship Completed, Return to Fuyuki
As for whether Marx and Engels can be trusted?
Is there any doubt about this? Marne and his men just saved their entire village. If they're not good people, then there are no good people left in the world!
Moreover, Marx and Eng had easily resolved such a terrible disaster, so they must be incredibly capable. For such a master to be willing to take their daughter as a disciple is like a windfall!
So what are we hesitating for? They agreed after a little consideration, but now they're starting to worry that Mar and Eng might change their minds.
However, their worries were unnecessary. After hearing this, Mar and Eng replied with a smile, "Of course it still counts."
"That's wonderful!" The woman was overjoyed upon hearing this, and immediately pulled the little maid behind her to her side.
"Grey, this is the teacher you will be learning from from now on. Come and say hello to your teacher."
The little girl cautiously looked up at "407" and timidly said the lines she had just been taught: "Hello teacher, I am Grey, I am five years old, please take good care of me."
"Hello Grey, I'll be your mentor from now on. You can call me teacher or brother. I hope you'll take good care of me in the future."
Maren crouched down to be at eye level with Grey, and while speaking, he smiled and reached out to pat the little girl's head.
Grey was initially a little timid and wanted to dodge when Marn reached out his hand, but remembering her parents' instructions that she would be living with this older brother from now on and could not leave a bad impression, she did not dodge.
However, when she felt the gentleness in Marn's tone and the warmth from the large hand above her head, little Grey immediately felt much more at ease.
Marx and Engels didn't win over so many children for no reason; they had their own set of methods for dealing with them.
For example, regarding height, children have a natural fear of adults who are taller than them.
Therefore, when first meeting a child, lower your body and try to be at the child's level. This will make the child feel more at ease.
Then there's the head pat, which is a common form of physical contact that children often have with their parents or other people around them.
Therefore, making this physical contact gives children a sense of familiarity, thereby achieving assimilation and allowing the child's impression of the person in front of them to be assimilated with those familiar people, reducing psychological defensiveness.
By this time, Grey was no longer so wary of Maren, and with her parents' encouragement, she had reached the point where she could accept him.
Afterwards, Marne discussed it with Grey's parents.
Well, the main thing is about taking away that little girl, Grey.
Although the little girl has accepted the arrangement, she is still young and has never been away from her parents before, so she needs some mental preparation.
Regarding this issue, Marne decided to stay for two days, firstly to give Grey some time to adjust, and secondly to give her parents some time to say goodbye and prepare.
As for other issues, such as fees.
Marx and Engels not only didn't receive any money, but they actually paid him out of their own pockets.
Well, it's mainly for the couple to live on. After all, once you enter the world of magicians, there's no turning back, and you'll be very disconnected from the world of ordinary people. You'll rarely come back, so Maren gave the couple a sum of money in advance as their future retirement fund.
As for how they intend to use the money—whether it's truly as a retirement fund or to have another child while they're still young—that's none of Marx and Engels' business, and has nothing to do with Yuta.
Meanwhile, the Lion King also asked Marne for some money, which she then gave to the village chief.
It was said to be to pay for the trouble Morgan had caused to the village and the people there.
Although she didn't particularly like her older sister Morgan, Morgan was still her sister, and the upright King Arthur naturally felt that Morgan should pay for the trouble she caused.
The money given to the village was intended for its revitalization, so the village chief did not refuse. He expressed his gratitude and praise for the Lion King's integrity and righteousness on behalf of the villagers before accepting the money.
The only noteworthy point is that the Lion King asked Marne for the money the morning after the incident.
Something happened that night, and following Tiamat's advice, Ma En finally confirmed his relationship with the Lion King.
That's truly something to celebrate!
On the morning of the third day after the incident, Grey carried a small bag and joined Maren's group, bidding farewell to the villagers and officially becoming Maren's second disciple.
Yes, it's Sakura Tohsaka, the number one disciple.
Afterwards, Marne took Grey back to London, checked in again at the Clock Tower, and then the group boarded a plane to Japan, officially ending their trip to Britain.
After another day's journey, with a layover in Tokyo, Marx and his party returned to Fuyuki.
Upon exiting the airport, he was greeted by a group of people who had come to pick him up after hearing the news.
Needless to say, Aoi Tohsaka and Irisviel, the parents, were present.
Kirei Kotomine was also dragged over by Risei Kotomine to greet his granddaughter, Kallen.
Of course, there's also Aozaki Touko and Nero, and Gilgamesh.
"Player! You're finally back! I missed you so much."
Nero rushed forward eagerly, following closely behind Marx and Engels.
“Hehe, I missed you too, Nero,” En replied with a smile.
"Really? How much do you want to?"
"I miss it so much, I'm dying to see it."
"Hehe, so am I."
The two were exchanging sweet nothings, but the people around them couldn't stand it anymore.
"Alright, alright, move aside, it's my turn."
Aozaki Touko squeezed between the two, pushing Nero aside, and gave Marne a big hug, making Nero's cheeks puff up in anger.
The atmosphere was just fine, why did this stinky orange have to bother her now?
"Frustrated? Then go and fight back!"
Seeing that Nero hadn't caused any trouble in a long time, Nero's mother couldn't contain her excitement and came to his side, chuckling mischievously as she urged him on.
"Hmph!" Lu snorted coldly, glancing at her mockingly: "If you want to go, then go ahead."
"Ha, I'm nobody to him, why would I go up there?"
Niang Shanshan's expression changed instantly, and she retreated in defeat. While speaking, she took two steps back without making a sound, and even glanced at Ma En, who was chatting with Aozaki Touko, as if afraid that the other party would see through her.
Meanwhile, the children returned to their parents' sides. Rin and Sakura, along with Ilya, were telling their mother about the fun they had on the trip.
However, Karen has a problem.
Kotomine Kirei and Karen, father and daughter, stared at each other in silence, while their grandfather, Kotomine Risei, stood to the side, looking rather awkward.
"Kiri, how did I teach you before?" Feng Li was scolding his son, then turned to his granddaughter with a smile and said, "Karen, don't be afraid. That's just how your father is. Don't be fooled by his stern face. He just doesn't know what expression to make."
"Don't worry, with Grandpa here, he won't dare to do anything to you. If you have any problems in the future, you can come and talk to Grandpa, and Grandpa will help you scold him."
Looking at the kind but unfamiliar old man in front of her, who was actually her grandfather, Karen nodded: "I understand, Grandpa."
"Hmm, good boy." Upon hearing the word "Grandpa," Kotomine Risei's old face immediately turned radiant, as if he had undergone a spiritual transformation.
Chapter 176 Mo Zai: She actually has a man?!
Putting aside the fact that Kirei Kotomine has been charmed by Kallen and turned into a retired old man, Kirei Kotomine has finally started talking to Kallen.
"Welcome back, Karen. I am your father now. Please take care of me from now on."
These formulaic words not only left Kotomine Risei speechless, but also left the others who had come over curiously speechless.
Good grief! Is this some kind of blind date or what?!
What left everyone speechless was that Karen actually replied in a very formulaic way: "Okay, Father, please continue to guide me in the future."
"..."
It's safe to say they're father and daughter; their personalities are remarkably similar.