To be king and magician

"Matthew, I was actually very scared when I was in France and Fuyuki City." Fujimaru Tachika said, "Even if I didn't participate in too many battles in the end, it was all you who contributed. They are the ones who are protected, and I am still very scared.”

She was terrified when the mustard seed exploded and caused the rain of curses, which almost caused her to be cursed to death.

She was terrified when she faced King Solomon, the magician, and watched him summon the four demon pillars.

When she arrived in France and was surrounded by countless flying dragons, she was very scared.

......

Many times, almost every moment, even if there are many people around him protecting him, Fujimaru Tateka is also very scared.

Matthew's expression showed some apology: "I... I'm sorry, senior, I'm too immature as a follower, I couldn't protect you well, I'm sorry."

"No, no, it's not Mash's fault, you have protected me very well!" Fujimaru Tatsuka quickly waved his hand to comfort him, "It's actually my own problem to feel scared... If you fight, you will definitely be injured, right? If it is serious, you may die."

"When I'm fighting, I can't stop thinking about it, and then... I can't stop feeling scared."

Fujimaru Tatsuka trembled slightly while leaning on the guardrail.

Matthew didn't miss such a small move.

"senior......"

"Hey, Mash, do you feel scared?" Fujimaru Tachika asked, "During the battle, are you afraid because you may be injured or die?"

"I do not know."

After being silent for a while, Matthew said truthfully: "I don't know what my mood was when I was fighting. At that time, I only thought about how to deal with the enemy in front of me. If the enemy's attack is about to hit me, Then I'll defend or dodge. If the enemy shows a hole, then I'll go after him...Basically, that's all I can think of at the time."

"And I have such an idea because of my predecessors."

"Me?" Fujimaru Tachika was a little puzzled, "Why?"

"Because... I want to protect Senior."

Matthew replied seriously: "My class Shielder means shield soldier, or [protector], and it is a class that is particularly good at defense. And the real name of my fused servant is Galahad. The Knights of the Round Table on the Seat of Calamity. As a knight, you must protect your master no matter what.”

"So, I want to protect Senior."

"If it's for this purpose, no matter who the enemy is, I think I can muster up the courage to fight... Would it be strange to say that?"

In the end, Mash, who was still serious, seemed to be unable to hold on, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she returned to the slightly weak look familiar to Tatsuka Fujimaru.

Fujimaru Tachika smiled: "No, not at all. On the contrary, I think this kind of Matthew is very handsome. He really has the feeling of a knight-lord—even a bit like a minister."

(If you have someone you want to protect, can you muster up your courage and stop being afraid?)

(My words...if you find something you want to protect, can you stop being afraid?)

(Then...the thing I want to protect is...what?)

73. Towards a new singularity

In the two days after that, nothing unusual happened in this singularity of Guanbuzi City.

Just like what Xia Chuanhu said, this singularity is extremely safe, as if it has not been affected by the anthropogenic incineration at all, and it continues its life without any change from before.

And Tachika Fujimaru was the same as before, in the past two days, he spent a daily life that felt like he hadn't seen it for a long time.

Sleep in the morning until you wake up naturally. You don’t need to worry about being dragged to hell for special training. You can do what you want freely at home, or contact your classmates and see them again after school a bit.

As an ordinary female high school student, these daily routines that Tachika Fujimaru is all too familiar with have made her feel extremely precious in these two days.

【Want to come back to this kind of life】

Such thoughts continued to linger in Fujimaru Tateka's mind.

Even though she knew in her heart that this was not the right idea, there were still things she needed to deal with in Chaldea, and the crisis of burning human resources had not yet been resolved, but Fujimaru Tachika still couldn't help but want to do this.

Then, the time came to the night of the third day back to Guanbuzi City.

"Lixiang, Lixiang!"

"what?!"

At the dining table at Fujimaru's house, Fujimaru Tachika woke up suddenly when she heard her parents calling her name: "Father? Mom? What's the matter? Suddenly you called me that."

"Isn't it because you have been sitting like this for a long time without moving?" Fujimaru's mother asked worriedly, "Are you thinking about something? It seems that there is something wrong with your face. What troubles have you encountered?"

"No, no."

Fujimaru Tachika forced a smile: "I just think that I will go back to Chaldea tomorrow, and I don't know when I will come back next time, so I feel a little bit reluctant."

"That's it. This is normal. You are only 17 years old and you are going to work overseas. It is indeed a bit too early for you. Speaking of which, I have never asked, what is the content of your work there? Is it going well? Have you encountered any difficulties in the workplace?"

Hearing this question from his mother, Fujimaru Tatsuka froze for a moment: "Uh...well...that's..."

"Chaldea's job is to monitor the earth's environment in real time and send people to protect the earth's environment as much as possible, auntie." Matthew explained with a smile, "The actual situation is similar to that of environmental protection personnel. Before I I only went to France once with my senpai."

"Yeah, I went to a place in France called Vaucouleur." Fujimaru Tachika quickly echoed, "If it goes well, it's going well, because I have a very reliable senior, and the minister takes good care of me, so I didn't encounter any difficulties either... If I have to say it, the training was a bit tough."

"train?"

Fujimaru's father frowned suspiciously: "Does Chaldea still need training?"

"Yes, because there will be a long-distance trek outside, so there will be physical demands on the field personnel. In addition, there may be dangerous beasts in the wild, so you will learn a certain degree of wild survival skills."

"I see......"

Listening to Matthew's description, Fujimaru's parents both showed a somewhat surprised expression, while Fujimaru Tachika, who was an insider, complained silently in her heart--Ms. Meili's [wilderness survival skills] training was simply evil It's too much fun.

"However, Li Xiang's words should be fine, right?"

"Of course that's for sure, my son's father, our daughter's tenacity to admit defeat will not lose to anyone, as long as there is a little bit of incomparability, she will think of surpassing it immediately. Right? Lixiang. "

"Mom and Dad! Stop talking!"

The sudden evaluation of her parents made Fujimaru Tachika blush for a while, especially with Matthew present, she still couldn't stand the scene of being praised by her family in front of her acquaintances, Ashamed as hell.

Seeing her daughter's flushed shy expression, Fujimaru's mother smiled and said, "So, you just said that you were leaving tomorrow? When exactly?"

"It was agreed before that at noon tomorrow, when the time comes... a car will pick me up, and then I will take a plane to South America first, and finally take a boat back to the Antarctic headquarters in Chaldea."

"It's really far away, so be careful on the road."

"It's okay, the road will be very safe, as safe as here, parents, you can rest assured."

"In addition, you should also be careful overseas. The outside world is still very dangerous. You must not be brave alone. When you encounter difficulties, ask other people for help. My daughter asks for your help in this regard, Matthew Miss."

Matthew nodded immediately when he heard the sound: "No, I am the one. I have always been helped by my seniors... Please rest assured, although I am not mature enough, I will do my best to protect you. Senior."

"Occasionally remember to call back, don't go out and completely ignore home."

Fujimaru's father also warned: "Next time you come back, don't come back suddenly like this time. At least let us know, so that we can wait for you at home."

"Anyway, you must remember one thing when you go out—your home is here."

"Well, I see, Dad."

After being silent for a long time, Fujimaru Tatsuka firmly agreed: "I will come back, definitely."

(senior......)

"By the way, if you leave tomorrow, you will have to pack Lixiang's luggage today, pajamas, a change of clothes, and towels - Lixiang, is there anything you lack over there?"

"No need, mom, I went there without any luggage, and besides, I didn't bring anything back, so it's fine for me and Matthew to bring someone back."

"Is it like this?"

"Well, you don't have to worry about that." Fujimaru Tachika smiled, "My words... are fine."

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The next day, noon.

Liangyi home.

Came here again in the black limousine prepared by the two ceremonies. As soon as he got out of the car, Fujimaru Tateka saw Natsukawa Torora, Genshi, Angelica and——

"teacher?!"

Seeing Atalanta standing next to Xia Chuanhu and carrying a small suitcase, Fujimaru Tachika couldn't help being a little surprised: "Teacher, this is..."

"I temporarily resigned from my job as a teacher, and I will go to Chaldea like you guys later." Atalanta explained, "While helping deal with the burning of human resources, I will continue to be your teacher by the way— Combat."

"Ugh..."

Fujimaru Tachika's face instantly collapsed.

On the other side, looking at the two people who came back, Xia Chuanhu and Genshi looked at each other, then smiled and said to Fujimaru Tachika: "Then, since Fujimaru and Mash are back, it is almost time to transfer the spirit son back." .Fujimaru, after you go back, you will immediately start the attack on the second singularity, and you will have a rest time, so you must have made up your mind."

"Well, I'm ready, Minister." Fujimaru Tateka said firmly, "I will work hard so that I can return to this place in the future."

"That's good—by the way, I'll tell Roman after I go back that when I'm not around to attack the second singularity, he will be in charge of all operations. Also tell Gray and Lingyi to let them do not worry."

"Okay... eh? Minister, you're not here? Then where are you going?"

Xia Chuanhu smiled and pointed to the horizon not far away: "Tokyo, or the imperial capital in Showa 20 - we can't leave the singularity over there alone, right? The second singularity is left to you and Senior Akuta, the imperial capital. Just leave it to me to speed up the process."

"Minister, are you alright alone—it hurts!"

"Who do you think I am? It's not your turn to worry about my safety." Xia Chuanhu flicked Fujimaru Tachika's forehead with his fingers, "Besides, I'm not going alone, Angelica will follow me Yes, as a second hand."

"That's it...I see, I will tell Dr. Roman the truth."

Xia Chuanhu nodded: "That's how it is. See you later in Chaldea. I hope that when I go back, your side has already dealt with it - this time I won't give you the bottom line. You have to work hard, Fujimaru .”

"I know!"

74. Imperial Capital Holy Grail War

Although it has been explained many times, it must be repeated here.

Holy Grail War.

It was a local ceremony led by a local magic family in Japan that took place in a city in the far east of the small country.

For the Holy Grail, the legendary wish-making machine that can make any wish come true, seven magicians summoned seven servants to fight in modern times until the last surviving pair of masters and slaves took the Holy Grail.

Since the Holy Grail War started in Fuyuki City, it has been held five times. Although each Holy Grail War will eventually evolve into many terrible situations due to various circumstances, but in the five Holy Grail Wars, all The most serious impact is undoubtedly the third Holy Grail War.

There is only one reason.

Because this is the Holy Grail War that took place during World War II.