"What do you mean?"
Hearing this, Lin narrowed his eyes slightly. Why did this old fellow suddenly seem a bit improper?
Mikogami Tenmei said with a smile, "Ruby is the orphan of a witch clan. Her parents were killed by several stray yokai when she was six years old."
"I met her by chance when she was about to be killed by the stray yokai, so I intervened to save her and brought her back to the academy. I have always raised her as my own daughter. In the blink of an eye, eleven years have passed, and she is about to become an adult."
"Therefore, I hope to find a suitable partner for her."
"Choosing a partner..."
Lin raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing this. "What is the reason for choosing me?"
Mikogami Tenmei explained, "Two reasons. First, Lord Lin's strength is very high. I believe you possess enough strength to protect Ruby."
"Second, I trust Akasha's judgment. Since she chose you, it proves you have exceptional qualities. Moreover, your other female companions are not ordinary people either. The fact that they are willing to be with you together undoubtedly proves that you are a very excellent candidate."
"I see."
Hearing Mikogami Tenmei praise him and his female companions, the corners of Lin's mouth turned up slightly.
"So..." At this moment, Mikogami Tenmei added, "If you think Ruby is not bad, I am willing to help you ask for her opinion."
"...Sure."
Lin smiled faintly at Mikogami Tenmei after a moment of silence. Since it was delivered to his doorstep, he certainly wouldn't choose to let it go.
After all, the other party was one of the main characters of Rosario + Vampire. And her ability was quite special. She possessed the unique Witch's Book: Creation Codex, which could briefly create various things to fight enemies.
It wasn't true creation, but a form of energy mimicry. The mimicked objects would also possess the characteristics of the corresponding forms. For example, mimicking fire. Before the energy ran out, the created fire would be the same as real fire. Although there was an upper limit, it was still a very strong ability.
Lin smiled and said again, "Acting as a matchmaker shouldn't have been something you prepared beforehand, right?"
"Correct."
Mikogami Tenmei nodded with a smile. "Because I noticed a hint of a strange look in your eyes when you looked at Ruby earlier. That's why I decided on a whim."
Lin nodded and asked again, "Does the Headmaster have any other matters to ask about in this meeting?"
"None." Mikogami Tenmei smiled and shook his head gently. "The main purpose was to confirm the situation with Alucard. And incidentally, to meet you, a human powerhouse who transcends cognition."
Lin stood up and said, "Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll be going first."
"Please wait a moment."
Mikogami Tenmei stood up, took out a mobile phone with a smile, and said, "Let's leave contact information so it's easier to get in touch if needed in the future."
Lin thought for a moment and didn't refuse, taking out his phone to exchange email addresses and phone numbers with Mikogami Tenmei.
Then Lin came to the first floor. The women were sitting by the table chatting idly, while Tohru picked up snacks and fruits to feed Kanna.
Kanna was tasting the food. With the lightning magic power from the Lightning Dragon Slayer Magic as food, Kanna's internal magic power was sufficient and she didn't need to eat to replenish it. Eating was purely to enjoy the taste.
Sensing Lin coming down from upstairs, the women all looked at him.
Lin looked at Tojo Ruby. "Miss Tojo Ruby, your Headmaster is asking you to go up for a moment."
"Okay, thank you."
Tojo Ruby's gaze flickered slightly upon hearing this, and she nodded to Lin. Then she went to the second floor alone.
Lin sat down in an empty seat by the table and casually picked up a green date from the table to take a bite.
Akasha was a bit curious. "Little Lin, Mikogami wanted to see you; what did he say?"
The others also looked at Lin, more or less curious.
Swallowing the date flesh in his mouth, Lin smiled and said, "We mainly talked about Alucard."
"Is that so?" Akasha nodded as if realizing.
"What is Alucard?" Lala asked with a face full of curiosity.
Akasha looked at her and explained with a smile, "It's like this..."
Meanwhile, in the second-floor living room.
Mikogami Tenmei had Tojo Ruby sit opposite him and asked with a smile, "Ruby, what is your feeling towards Lin right now?"
"Eh!!??"
Tojo Ruby was stunned upon hearing this. A look of confusion appeared in her eyes. She didn't understand why Mikogami Tenmei would suddenly ask this.
After a moment of silence, she said, "He seems alright..."
Hearing this answer from Tojo Ruby, the smile on Mikogami Tenmei's lips deepened a bit. He said again, "Then how about I let you go to the Human Realm to live with him?"
"Eh!!!"
Tojo Ruby immediately widened her eyes, looking at Mikogami Tenmei. Her face was full of astonishment... Suspecting if she had heard wrong.
Mikogami Tenmei continued, "I remember you seemed to want to go to the Human Realm quite a bit, Ruby. It's a good opportunity to go with Lin and the others. Although Yokai Academy is built to imitate the Human Realm, and you can learn some information about the Human Realm through books, it's not as good as seeing it with your own eyes."
"I have already agreed with Lin. As long as you are willing, Ruby, he will take care of your life in the Human Realm."
Hearing Mikogami Tenmei say this, Tojo Ruby frowned. "Headmaster, why do you suddenly want me to go to the Human Realm? Is something bad going to happen?"
"You're overthinking it."
Mikogami Tenmei couldn't help but shake his head and smile. "To tell you the truth, Lin is the partner I selected for you."
"Eh? Partner!"
Tojo Ruby turned pale with shock. Her fair face instantly turned red.
Mikogami Tenmei continued, "Lin is a very excellent person, whether in strength or appearance. His personality should also be quite good. If you don't dislike him, Ruby, you can try to get to know him to avoid missing a good match. So what are your thoughts?"
"I..."
Tojo Ruby's cheeks flushed slightly upon hearing this, her eyes flickering, shyness appearing in them. She didn't know how to answer for a moment.
She thought of Lin. Just in terms of appearance and temperament, although she didn't reject him at all in her heart... But becoming a partner or something... Thinking of this, she suddenly felt her face heating up.
Mikogami Tenmei, who took all of Tojo Ruby's changes in expression into his eyes, moved his eyes slightly, then smiled and said again, "Then it's decided. You go with Lin and the others to the Human Realm."
"Eh! But..."
Hearing Mikogami Tenmei make the final decision directly, Tojo Ruby was instantly a bit stunned, hesitating to speak for a moment.
"Let's go, we're going down."
Mikogami Tenmei stood up, speaking while walking downstairs. Seeing this, Tojo Ruby parted her red lips slightly, but in the end said nothing. She took a deep breath to adjust her emotions and followed.
The two came to the first floor.
Mikogami Tenmei looked at Lin and said with a smile, "Lord Lin, I leave Ruby in your care from now on."
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
Lin nodded upon hearing this, looked at Tojo Ruby, and smiled at her.
Their gazes met. Seeing Lin smile at her, Tojo Ruby's face turned red, and she lowered her head in a panic.
Seeing this scene, Akasha and the other women understood something in their hearts. It was indeed the same as they had thought before.
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