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Prologue: Singularity, Burning Pollution City, Fuyuki.
Only now has Mochizuki Oboro truly entered the main storyline.
Enemy, target, teammates—nothing is known; all intelligence is completely nonexistent.
It was supposed to be a virtual game world, but the heat from the raging flames made it difficult to get close, and the thick black smoke made people cough incessantly just by trying to pass through.
But if you ask what's the most annoying thing, there's only one answer: Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
These lowly soldiers pose little threat to Servants; a single sweep of their weapons can wipe out a large number of them. However, to ordinary people, they represent a serious crisis that could threaten their lives.
"Cough, cough cough cough..." Mochizuki Oboro, who was kicked by Kazuradrop, coughed incessantly.
Upon hearing the commotion, the Dragon Tooth soldiers turned their heads in unison, their bones creaking and making one's teeth ache.
[Skill: Star Premonition has been activated]
The archer, a Dragon Fang soldier, fired an arrow, which was dodged by Mochizuki Oboro rolling on the spot.
With the help of his sixth sense, he can react even if he can't see it with his eyes.
However, after looking up, Mochizuki Oboro realized it was time to run away.
With the adjustments made to the main story quests, Mochizuki Oboro, whose Master level is 10, can only handle simple battles. It would be a bit too much to ask her to face at least 50 Dragon Fang Soldiers.
[New player tutorial has begun.]
"Does it have to be during a battle before you come?" Mochizuki Oboro got up somewhat awkwardly.
[Step 1: Servant Summoning.]
Normally, summoning rituals are quite complex and require prior preparation, but since this is a beginner's guide, we'll make an exception and let you summon directly.
Chant it—I hope you still remember the summoning incantation.
"of course I remember."
After a rapid incantation, Mochizuki Oboro raised her right hand, her crimson Command Seals flashing continuously: "Come forth from the Wheel of Suppression, guardian of the scales—!"
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Chapter 227 Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills
"Tell me, are you my Master?"
As the dust settled and the dazzling light gradually faded, the Servant standing in the center of the summoning circle asked in a cool tone.
The main color scheme of silver-white and lake blue exudes an untouchable sense of nobility, and even through the mask, one can feel the charm and elegance of the young girl.
In stark contrast to her petite stature is her undeniable power; no one would classify her as a lower-ranking Servant. In terms of tactical value, she is undoubtedly top-tier.
"That's right. Let's blast all these Dragon Tooth Soldiers away."
Mochizuki Oboro strategically retreated a few steps, distancing herself from the Servant she had just summoned.
The strongest and fastest (self-proclaimed) dragon fairy, Melsin, swept away other competitors in the Fuyuki Singularity and successfully became the first Servant.
With the main story quests improved, the ridiculously powerful Melsin cleared away the obstacles that were preventing her from being intimate with her Master in less than a minute.
The Dragon Tooth Soldiers were all blasted into the sky, striking a pose that was better than nothing before turning into particles and dissipating, faithfully fulfilling their mission as the fodder of the newbie village.
"Mission complete. Please provide instructions." Melusin landed back on the ground.
She didn't rush forward immediately, which is so unlike Lu Xin. Could she be possessed by something?
(vii)er churned O company?〆IX weeping Shan 4〗Looking at the moon, he cast a doubtful glance.
"..." Meilushin looked indifferent.
Stare at the moon again.
“…” Meilushin looked away.
Wang Yuelong took a few steps closer.
"Now! I will not let the slightest flaw slip by!"
The dragon fairy accelerated and pounced on its master, pinning Mochizuki Oboro to the ground and firmly sealing off its space to move.
It's really tough on me to have endured this long.
“Help——!!!”
Just as Melusin was about to do whatever she wanted to them, Olga Marie's familiar voice drifted right into their ears.
"You know what I'm going to say." Mochizuki Oboro reached out and pushed him away.
"Tch!" Melusin clicked her tongue in displeasure.
[Melushin, who had finally seized an opportunity, squandered it.]
After completing the task of eliminating the Dragon Tooth Soldiers, you reunited with Director Olga Marie.
Olga Marie provides you with information about the Holy Grail War and Singularities.
Meanwhile, you learned some basic magic from Olga Marie. Due to your exceptional talent, you mastered it quickly, and even when chanting the same incantations, your execution was more powerful than Olga Marie's.
If a regular magician activating their internal energy source is like "turning on a tap," then Mochizuki Oboro is like "using a high-pressure water gun"—the two are simply not on the same level.
In Olga Marie's hands, the magic bullet is a simple, dizzying magic trick; however, when used by Mochizuki Oboro, it becomes a small magic cannon capable of blasting through walls, which is astonishing.
In the story, the reason why the ordinary person Mochizuki Oboro was selected into Group A is because of her "extraordinary aptitude for magic and spirit transfer". Therefore, after her initial surprise, Olga Marie quickly regained her composure and continued to perform her duties as an actress.
"Find high-quality underground spiritual veins, establish a simple base, and restore communication with Chaldea."
Olga Marie cautioned, "Remember, no matter where you are transferred by the spirit particles in the future, you must prioritize these things after ensuring your own safety."
"Is it the same now?" Mochizuki asked.
"The members of Team A are all capable of handling things on their own, and I hope you can successfully overcome this prologue singularity. I will be appearing as a support character, but it's best not to have high expectations for my combat abilities."
Olga Marie crossed her arms: "If you understand, let's get started."
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At the same time, on the other side.
Where there are protagonists, there are naturally villains.
The Knight King, corrupted by all the evil in this world, has lost his original nobility, replaced by more ferocious attacks and endless magic power, making him an extremely oppressive final boss.
—That's how it's written in the settings.
Artoria, stationed in the underground cavern, scanned the area: "Still no food?"
“No, my king. There is only burning fire and the smell of burning food here, nothing to fill our stomachs,” said Archer Tristan Alter.
Lancer Percival Alter replied, "If you don't mind me recycling monsters as materials..."
"No thanks." Artoria Alter sighed and sat down on the steps with little interest.
Now all she wants is for Yuelong to come quickly so they can finish the storyline and return to the lunar city to feast.
Berserker Lancelot was chained outside, serving as a watchdog. He would loudly sound the alarm whenever someone approached, a job befitting his role.
As the boss of the prologue singularity, Artoria had the right to choose her subordinates, and she chose the Knights of the Round Table, whom she found most convenient to use.
Tristan and Percival had to conform to the setting of being contaminated by mud, so they painted their faces black and drew patterns on them to pretend to be "Alter". Only Lancelot really became a Berserker and bit anyone he saw.
"Woof! Woof woof!" Lancelot barked incessantly on all fours.
Wearing a green coat and a top hat, Professor Rafe strolled leisurely into the underground cavern, showing no regard for the strongest Knight of the Lake.
"What brings you here?" Artoria asked, raising her holy sword.
Leif removed his hat and bowed: "Before the Chaldea side arrives, let me go over the plot with you."
“Lightweight.” Artoria sat down again.
Rafe pointed: "First are Percival and Tristan. You two will go out and get your heads. Leave them the chance to fight the King of Knights alone."
“Understood,” Percival replied, indicating his understanding.
“It’s so sad… Are we really just extras of this level?” Tristan plucked a string.
Leif continued, "Don't worry about Lancelot. The King of Knights will go all out, maintain the upper hand in the battle and provide intelligence, and then be defeated by the love and justice of the king."
Artoria hummed in agreement: "So, it's your turn to act next?"
"Yes. I will appear while clapping, and then eliminate Olga Marie in a rather cruel way, so that she can prepare for the second main storyline ahead of time."
Rafe took out the script he was carrying: "Um, let me see... By the way, you also have scenes in the Sixth Singularity, but most of them are reverse versions, so remember to practice your acting beforehand."
The kind Tristan can become cruel, Gawain, who upholds chivalry, can turn a blind eye to the suffering of the weak, Mordred is loyal to his king, and Lancelot—he will still betray.
Most importantly, Artoria can't be as carefree as she is now; she needs to switch to Lancer form and act more inhuman.
"The plot is expected to begin in about four hours. You are all free to do as you please until then. I'll be going now." Rafe waved his hand and turned to leave.
Chapter 228 Negotiation is also a required course
"Cú Chulainn, class Caster, role Assistant."
The familiar servant flashed a hearty smile and patted Mochizuki Oboro on the shoulder: "Nice to meet you."
It's a pleasant surprise to run into an old acquaintance in the scorching Fuyuki. In the real world, Cú Chulainn, as a physical education teacher, has taken good care of Mochizuki Oboro and is quite popular with his students.
Easy to talk to, warm and cheerful, and charismatic—that's basically how students describe Cú Chulainn.
However, Mochizuki Oboro felt that something was amiss.
Caster's aura is quite different from Cú Chulainn's. Although their appearances are identical, their inner souls possess a certain heterogeneity, as if something has been mixed in with them.
Olga Marie looked at the uninvited helper: "You claim to be the only uncorrupted Servant, so can you provide some valuable information?"
"It was originally just an ordinary Holy Grail War, with seven knights fighting to the death over a broken, unwanted cup. But a sudden turn of events drove Saber mad, and the other classes were also corrupted."
Cú Chulainn reads his lines: "It is now confirmed that Archer, Lancer, and Berserker all belong to Saber's faction. Rider has been corrupted, and Assassin is missing. The situation is dire."
Mochizuki Oboro crouched down: "Coordinates unconfirmed XE... This place used to be a church."
"You know? Singularity F should be where you first received the correction mission, how could you possibly know this?" Olga Marie didn't remember this being in the script.
Cú Chulainn touched the tip of his nose: "It's normal. He looks like he has an Asian face, and he might have lived in Japan before. Knowing details about Fuyuki can also explain this."
"I participated in the Holy Grail War in my dream, also in Fuyuki. I won't go into the details, it was all very absurd, more like a lighthearted game of make-believe than a serious life-or-death struggle." Mochizuki Oboro brushed the dust off her hands.
“Such things are not uncommon in the mystical realm; perhaps there’s some kind of fate involved. It’s rare that you can remember the details of your dream so clearly,” Olga Marie said, continuing the conversation.
In a script distributed by a second-generation AI, everyone has their own fixed direction, except for Nozomi Mochizuki, who has no restrictions and relies entirely on improvisation.
The actors who worked with him had a very tough job, as they needed to steer the conversation and plot back on track as much as possible, avoiding any continuity errors or logical inconsistencies.
For example, now.
Melsin, who had gone to investigate the area, landed slowly: "There are no hostile reactions from Servants in the vicinity. I've also explored the underground cavern; the King of Knights is inside reciting... cough cough, I mean reading a book. Berserker is chained to the door, but Lancer and Archer are nowhere to be found."
“We currently have two riders; dealing with a lone Lancer or Archer shouldn’t be a problem,” Cú Chulainn suggested. “How about we go get some practice, new Master?”
Main Story Options
A: Agreed.
B: No.
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Once, Mochizuki Oboro heard Cú Chulainn complain about the "abuse" he suffered when he was a sports student.
There is a purple-haired beauty named Scáthach (?), who is unusually strict when she is a coach. Many so-called good prospects cannot last more than three days under Scáthach's guidance and will run away on their own.
Cú Chulainn is one of the few exceptions. He not only graduated successfully from the Land of Shadows, but also won several gold medals in major world sports competitions, dominating the sports world for six years. If he hadn't wanted to retire early, Cú Chulainn would probably still be sweating it out in the gymnasium right now.
According to Mochizuki Oboro's understanding, in addition to his proud athletic abilities, Cú Chulainn also possesses a skill called "Runes".
Even if Cú Chulainn were to switch to Caster, Mochizuki Oboro felt that Cú Chulainn's rune prowess wouldn't be that exaggerated.
There's only one truth: Cú Chulainn sewed people up.
"Watch this move! Ansuz!"
The magician wielding the staff skillfully manipulates runes; just watching him sends shivers down one's spine, demonstrating Caster's immense power.
The corrupted Rider Medusa removed her eyepatch, further amplifying the power of her Petrifying Mystic Eyes. Everything living within her sight was turned into silent stone. Except for Servants and Masters who deliberately avoided her gaze.