To be king and magician

Jack the Ripper activated his Noble Phantasm again - Atalanta thought so at the moment when he was swallowed by the fog, and at the very first moment, he wanted to let Xia Chuanhu call another strong wind to disperse the fog.

But in fact, the moment it was submerged by the fog, the fog disappeared like a phantom, and it was replaced by an incomparably gorgeous boundless sea of ​​flowers.

"This... is here?"

Atalanta looked at the scene in front of her in surprise. Could it be that this is also Jack the Ripper's treasure?

Probably not.

In my impression, it really doesn't match. This beautiful sea of ​​flowers and that Jack the Ripper are basically two opposite extremes.

Where is this place?

"This is Avalon."

A fairy-like voice echoed in the sea of ​​flowers, and the flying flowers gathered in front of Atalanta, finally turning into a beautiful woman in a white robe.

With her hands behind her back, Meili looked at Atalanta with a light smile: "Welcome to this ideal land far away from the world, the Greek huntress, Miss Atalanta."

"A dream town away from the world..."

"It should be easier to understand if it is the Apple Isle of Avalon in the legend of King Arthur. Although this place is not real, it is just a dream world that exists attached to him—and then, the first meeting , I am the master here, Merlin."

Merlin.

According to the legend of King Arthur, he raised King Arthur and served as his court magician, the world's leading king breeder, and the highest magician.

"Are you female?"

"I'm supposed to be a male here, but I'm Merlin from another parallel world. It's a little different from here. Gender is one of them, so I usually call myself Meili for the sake of distinction."

Mellie explained with a smile.

"However, it's really unexpected. This is the first time that this side has been actively invaded."

"Being actively invaded?"

"The dense fog that engulfed you is actually the memory of the ghost named Jack the Ripper, or the manifestation of a dream. It will directly destroy your spirit and those tens of thousands of abandoned children. The nightmares you do connect, pollute your spirits, and make you corrupt."

Tens of thousands of abandoned children? !

Atalanta's spirit suddenly fell into a violent shake. For her, who was abandoned since she was a child and loves children because of this, this is definitely a violent shock no less than the collapse of faith!

"Even if you didn't see it directly, did you fall into such a shake just through my report? Some people can't imagine what it would be like if you fell into a nightmare directly." Meili came to Atalanta and supported the shaken she.

Trembling and standing still, Atalanta looked at Mei Li: "Then...those children...why are there so many abandoned children..."

"Because the situation in Britain at that time was like this... It is simply a matter of the times. It was the human desires of that era that caused such a tragedy. Even today, it is too late to save it."

Jack the Ripper has existed for hundreds of years, and what constitutes its existence are the grievances of babies hundreds of years ago, as well as various subsequent processing of the existence of Jack the Ripper for hundreds of years, in terms of nature , [Jack the Ripper] is already an existence similar to a myth, and it has long been impossible to completely eliminate it.

"W-how... those kids are innocent—"

"Well, I know, but in this world, it is common for innocent people to suffer." Mei Li raised her hand as she spoke, opening a path in the sea of ​​flowers, "If you really can't accept it, then please You can deal with it yourself. Originally, I planned to absorb this nightmare, but since you..."

As a dream monster, Meili doesn't like this kind of nightmare. The reason why she came forward to deal with it is because it tried to get a hand on Xia Chuanhu's spirit—you must know that Xia Chuanhu's spirit is protected by her. In addition, there are Shajo Aige and Alquite, as well as his iron will tempered by Shajo Aige.

In fact, it doesn't matter if Meili doesn't come out.

But no matter what, the other party's behavior was provoking her, and she had no reason not to fight.

Looking at the road in front of her, without hesitation, Atalanta immediately got up and ran towards the road, her figure quickly disappeared into the sea of ​​flowers.

"Oh, she's gone."

After seeing her disappear completely, Mei Li turned to look at the person who came quietly behind her——Xia Chuanhu.

"Is it really okay to let her go? Maybe my spirit will break down and I will be possessed by that mass of resentment."

"Then let her leave early." Xia Chuanhu came to Meili's side, "But I was really surprised that you came out directly. I thought you would watch the show."

Mei Li smiled slyly: "I'm not worried about you."

"You think I believe it?"

"Hey, when did you stop being trustworthy?" Mei Li pretended to be sad and wiped away tears that didn't exist, "Okay, okay, I'll just tell the truth once, but this time, I'm here to respond to you Last night's proposal."

"!"

Xia Chuanhu suddenly trembled, and his whole body became a little excited, but soon he calmed down again: "That...Mei Li, about the marriage, it was my brain that got hot last night, that... ...Some are not fully prepared. Can you wait for me to take care of Grey until she can leave me, and then we can talk..."

"Eh? Do you want to postpone it?" Mei Li's mouth swelled suddenly, "Obviously, they have already discussed the specific process with Morgan—just kidding."

Xia Chuanhu, who was originally excited by the first half of the sentence, was immediately overwhelmed by the second half of the sentence.

He glared at Meili angrily.

"I knew it, is it interesting to whet my appetite?"

"It's very interesting. Besides, you have been so smart before, and you have avoided countless small traps. Why did you fall into it so easily this time?"

It's not because of you—

Gritting his teeth, Xia Chuanhu looked away: "Forget it. In short, the matter of marriage is my non-brained speech. If possible, can you put it on hold for a while, at least until Gray can leave me, then I will do it well." I have prepared everything to propose to you."

"No need, wearing a white suit and holding 99 roses to propose to someone on Christmas Eve - this kind of scene is not suitable for you, my lord, you are sometimes very unexpected"

"you!"

Don't say it!

After holding her stomach and laughing for a long while, Meili finally calmed down, and said seriously: "Then, regarding the proposal, their answer is—not for the time being."

"temporary?"

"Well, for the time being." Mei Li nodded, "If you agree to get married because of a word from you, wouldn't it appear that she is a very casual woman? Throughout the ages, when most men propose marriage, they usually ask Do you prepare some gifts for women or something? In some barbaric places, you will use the results to prove your bravery."

This is true, and there are quite a few examples in Greek mythology.

"So... what do you want me to do? Go find a dragon to kill, and chop off its head to decorate and give it to you?"

"That's too barbaric! My request is very simple——" Mei Li waved and gathered some petals and formed them into a Holy Grail. "Five years later, just after you came back, according to Morgan, Fuyuki The city will start the Holy Grail War again. If you get the Great Holy Grail in that Holy Grail War, then he will marry you, and before that——be a lover first~~~”

The Fifth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City?

"That's what you said." Xia Chuanhu laughed, "Don't go back on your word when the time comes."

"No, people are very good at what they say. What's more, even if they go back on their word, you can directly use the Holy Grail to make a wish to let them marry you."

"Because of being drained dry by little sister Aige, the Great Holy Grail has been purified, and now it has the real ability to fulfill wishes."

In other words, does everything depend on five years from now?

"Of course, it doesn't matter if you fall in love with someone else during this period, they welcome you to open a harem."

"Where did I come from the harem? Who would like someone like me."

(Well...that's hard to say.)

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parallel world.

When Xia Chuanhu made a five-year contract with Mei Li, those women who had contact with Xia Chuanhu fell into the same dream together.

[Mei Li: Sorry for bringing everyone here so late, because of some urgent matters, I need to ask for your wishes]

[Mei Li: Five years later, there will be a Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City, and the result will have a huge impact on Tiger's future.For Tiger's future, would you like to participate in the Holy Grail War? 】

[Two ceremonies:? 】

[Aoko Cangsaki:? 】

[Cangsaki Orange:? 】

[Lidale:? 】

【Airquit: Going to go! 】

69. From hell and headed to heaven

Xia Chuanhu didn't know that Mei Li had already planned a war between women behind his back. Now that he had received Mei Li's promise, he was already thinking about how to deal with the Fifth Holy Grail War.

Of course, it was just a matter of thinking about it. After all, it would be five years later, and what was more important now was Jack the Ripper.

But saying is important...

"Can't you do it?"

Leaving Mei Li's sea of ​​flowers and coming to Atalanta's nightmare, Xia Chuanhu looked at Atalanta who had already drawn the bow and arrow but hadn't fired it yet.

Standing in front of her was a younger child who had the same appearance as Jack the Ripper, dressed in clothes that were no different from rags, and his eyes were lifeless, as if he had already despaired of life and reality.

Abandoned babies, or vagrants—this is how she feels, and there are dozens or even hundreds of children in the same situation behind her, and each child is looking at Atta with somewhat expectant eyes Lante.

"Are you going to save us?"

"Can you save us?"

"Please don't leave us behind."

"Please come and warm us."

The children prayed to Atalanta in childish voices, and every time they said a word, Atalanta's expression would be visibly distorted, and the originally tense bowstring would loosen a little.

Can't go.

How could she do it?They are all innocent children.They are the children who were abandoned as innocent victims under the impetus of the times and human beings.For these poor kids with the same past as hers, she didn't—

"Want to save them?"

Xia Chuanhu's voice sounded again.

As if grabbing a life-saving straw, Atalanta hurriedly turned around and grabbed the clothes on Xia Chuanhu's chest: "Can you save them?!"

"Unfortunately, no. They are undead that died hundreds of years ago. They are evil spirits that wander the ground with resentment and have been unable to get relief for a long time. There is no possibility of salvation."

"but--"

Atalanta knew what Xia Chuanhu meant, but these children...

"Atalanta, I admire you for wanting to save the children and caring for the children, but this is the Holy Grail War. What you are facing is not a child, but a serial killer with the appearance of a child. Not to mention Dozens of people have been killed during this period, including several women during his lifetime."

"Do you want to shelter this so-called murderer? As a hero, do you want to shelter this real evil?"

"They are not evil!"