"Wow, you are worthy of being my big brother, your cooking is delicious... This fried egg is just perfect!"
"Wait, Hei, this is mine!"
"What does it matter? The quicker you are, the slower you are. Who said you are stupid?"
"What did you say?!"
"Ah, Sakura, try this..."
"It's delicious. Chise, you come too...ah..."
"Then I will respectfully obey your command..."
To Fang Zheng, the dining table in front of him was as lively as ever, but to Fate, he was a little overwhelmed.
Ever since she could remember, she had always eaten alone. For Fate, such a lively dining table was something she had never seen before.
"Here, try this, Fate."
At this moment, Nanoha, who was beside Fate, also stretched out her chopsticks, picked up a piece of braised meat and put it in Fate's bowl.
"The food the teacher cooked is delicious, right? It would be a waste if you don't eat it."
"Ah, thank you..."
Looking at Nanoha beside him, Fate thanked her nervously, then picked up the piece of braised meat and put it in his mouth, and then his eyes widened instantly.
"How is it? It tastes good, right?"
"Um!"
This time, Fate nodded heavily.
“It’s delicious!”
"If it tastes good, eat more. There's still some left."
Fang Zheng stretched out his hand to separate Illya and Xiao Hei who were fighting for food, and smiled at Fate.
"Today is a day off, and everyone doesn't have to go to class. It's a good time to relax and take a break without having to rush... I say to you two, if you continue to fight, no one will get to eat!"
That's right, it's Sunday and they don't have to go to school. That's why Nanoha and Tomoyo ran to Fang Zheng's house early in the morning to eat, on the one hand to satisfy their curiosity, and on the other hand to satisfy their stomachs. After all, Fang Zheng is a rare Chinese food fan. Generally speaking, breakfast in Japan is mainly Japanese and Western, either rice and miso soup, or bread and milk.
But for Fang Zheng, a bowl of porridge with steamed buns, fried dough sticks, braised meat, etc. is the best thing for him in the morning. Therefore, sometimes other kids would come to Fang Zheng's house to have breakfast when they have time.
Soon, in a lively and cheerful atmosphere, the group of little girls finished their breakfast, then Sakura and Nanoha helped Fang Zheng wash the dishes, and then everyone sat in the living room. Then, Xiao Hei looked at Fate and patted her shoulder with a smile.
"Okay, let's get started."
"Open, start?"
Hearing what Xiao Hei said, Fate was stunned for a moment, while Xiao Hei nodded.
"That's right. Didn't Nanoha tell you the reason why she collected the seeds of the sacred stone? Now it's your turn to tell us the reason why you collected the seeds of the sacred stone yourself."
"The reason why I collect the seeds of the holy stone..."
Hearing this, Fate seemed to finally react. She looked at the people who were looking at her curiously with some uneasiness, then lowered her head.
"Um... the reason why I collect the seeds of the holy stone is..."
"What's the reason?"
"Yes...it was my mother who asked me to do this..."
"Hmmmm, then what?"
“…No more.”
"Eh? That's it?"
Hearing Fate's answer, Xiao Hei did not hide his disappointment.
"Shouldn't you tell me a secret or something?"
"Sister Xiaohei, that's just the plot of the movie and the game..."
Hearing this, Chise smiled helplessly and spoke, while Fate lowered her head in embarrassment. She felt a little sorry, after all, others cared about her so much, but in the end, she could only say this one sentence... Although Fate tried hard to say more, to be honest, this was all the information she could provide.
"Then why did your mother collect the seeds of the sacred stone?"
"That... I don't know."
Fate shook his head apologetically again.
“Woo…”
Hearing Fate's answer, Xiao Hei frowned, thought for a moment, and then looked at Fang Zheng.
"Big brother, what should we do now?"
"Um……"
Facing Xiao Hei's question, Fang Zheng thought for a moment, and when he was about to say something, suddenly, the big dog spoke.
"Wait, I have a request!"
"What do you want?"
Fang Zheng turned his head and looked at the big red dog.
"You said you were from the Tiandao Palace... Is that Tiandao Palace a very powerful force?"
"Of course!"
This time, without waiting for Fang Zheng to answer, Xiao Hei answered with a smile.
"Our Tiandao Palace is very powerful. We have saved several worlds and civilizations from near destruction!"
"So, can you take Fate in?"
"Hey? Alf?"
Hearing this, Fate was shocked and looked at his familiar. The big red dog also raised its head and looked at Fate.
"Isn't this great? Fate, stay here and don't go back to that woman! That woman doesn't even consider you as her daughter. You are just a useful tool to her! Isn't it great to stay here and start a new life? Even if you help her realize her wish in the end, will that woman be gentle to you? You must know that you are now a wanted criminal of the Space-Time Administration!"
“…”
After hearing what Alf said, Fate was silent for a moment, then she stood up.
"I'm so sorry... Alf, but, after all, she is my mother..."
"hateful……!"
Hearing this answer, Alf angrily hit the ground with her claws, and everyone around was silent for a while. At this time, Fang Zheng reached out to pick up the cup and drink a sip of tea.
"Okay, don't be so excited, and don't be so pessimistic. Everything can be discussed. Although it is said that it is difficult for a judge to judge family affairs, as Nanoha said, we should talk to each other first, understand each other, and then make a decision."
As he spoke, Fang Zheng stood up.
"Okay, get ready, we'll leave right away."
"Set off?"
Facing Fang Zheng's words, Nanoha couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Teacher, where are we going?"
"Is that even a question?"
Fang Zheng looked at Nanoha and smiled slightly.
"Fate doesn't know what her mother is going to do with these holy stone seeds, so why not just ask her mother directly?"
"Do you want us to take you to the Spacetime Courtyard?"
Alf stared at Fang Zheng, but Fang Zheng waved his hand.
“That’s not necessary.”
As he spoke, Fang Zheng snapped his fingers.
The next moment, everyone saw the living room around them suddenly disappear, and replaced by an unfamiliar hall.
"Is this... the Space-Time Courtyard?"
Seeing this scene, Alf and Fate were shocked. They looked at Fang Zheng in amazement, totally unable to believe their eyes.
"How did you do that?"
Looking at the man in front of her, Alf couldn't understand it anyway. You know, in order to avoid the search of the Space-Time Administration, the woman placed the Space-Time Courtyard in a very hidden space. Even if it was herself and Fate, if they didn't teleport according to the designated coordinates, they would not be able to reach it.
But this man didn't even need to open the transmission channel, and even ignored the barrier of the space-time courtyard, and came directly to the hall? !
At this moment, soon, a mature female voice sounded.
"Fate? Alf? Who are these people? What's going on?"
Hearing the voice, everyone turned around and saw a woman in a black robe, dressed like an evil black magician, sitting on a chair not far in front of them, staring at them coldly.
"Hello, Ms. Precia Testrossa."
At this moment, Fang Zheng walked out and bowed to the woman in front of him with a smile on his face.
"My name is Fang Zheng, and I'm the ruler of Tiandao Palace. In fact, the reason I came here is just to have a good talk with you."