Chapter 1: One word Zelretch
POV Alex
I am disoriented, very confused.
A moment ago, I walked into my room, watching my favorite TV Shows and Anime.
I am very happy, because the school is over, the summer holidays had started.
Then it happened, I was struck by a beam of light. In a second, I find myself in an office, sitting in a chair, in front of a desk.
I remained silent, trying to understand, what was happening?
In an instant, a person comes out.
"What's going on?" I said, worried and confused.
My eyes looked at the being, who was sitting in front of me.
My breath increases and I can feel for a moment, my heart beats faster by the second.
Being was an old person. He dresses in a black hooded suit, with gray hair and a gray beard.
He makes me feel uncomfortable with a smile on his face and red and vicious eyes. There is no doubt that it only takes fun from my confusion.
For some reason ... He looks familiar. I'm sure I've seen him somewhere, but I don't remember where?
I narrowed my eyes, slowly pushing myself to stand up and swallow . There's ... There's something about him that makes me feel uncomfortable. Do you know the feeling when sitting on the side of a disturbing stranger? Yes, what I currently feel.
"Sir, who are you?" I asked politely, trying to remain calm, going into a panic has never helped anyone, "can you tell me, where am I?"
He flashes, looks at me with his red eyes, suppressed, his smile on his face remained the same as he spoke "Well, you are clearly polite of the previous ones. Normally, they immediately said:" Where the fuck am I old man? "Or things like that".
Previous ones? I don't know what that means, but my instinct tells me to turn and flee without looking back.
I wonder what kind of person can give life to this feeling. Who is he?
"I guess I'll get on stage. You've already heard me talk, my name is ... Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg."
In a second, my mind stopped working normally.
All thanks to that name Kischur ... Zelretch ... Schweinorg ...?
Being a fan of Fate Stay / Night. I don't need much time to figure out what's going to happen.
In every fanfic I read, Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg can be used for one reason only ...
Dimensional Travel...
This time the victim ...
Is me ...
What did I do wrong?
I honestly read dozens of Fanfics, in which an ordinary person is taken by Zelretch. Certainly today, I am that ordinary person, I am about to enter a sea of trouble.
At least I won't be bored, even if the risk of losing my sanity was very high.
"So Zelretch, what do you want?" I asked gently, trying to smile despite the circumstances.
Zelretch clears his throat before speaking to me "As you already know, I travel to many places and change many things, but I realize that when I did that everyone is ... a little boring." he said.
"Boring?" I asked incredulously, I am speechless, boring and Zelretch, these sentences that do not go together. As if to say that Batman is an emotional person, with a sunny personality.
"Yes, all amusing and amusing, they don't make mistakes, but each of them has a common thing!" Zelretch raised my index finger for me "To be a hero". He said: "And like I said, everyone is fun to watch but I want something different!"
"And you chose me." I said, understanding Zelretch's reasoning, I am not a heroic person, nor extremely good to everyone or ready to die for the greater good.
I'm not a rude, bad or self-centered person.
But I'm not a saint or a hero. I don't hesitate to help a friend or relative with a small problem, but I prefer to stay away from other people's problems.
I'm pretty normal, I am not obsessed with Heroes, I'm just a slightly lonely and a bit selfish person, I just think of myself and my family.
I really prefer Anti-Heroes, in some cases I care more about nemesis than the main hero.
"Alex, Caterina's and Stefan's first child. Born on February 20, 2000 in Turin, Italy, after you mother died, you moved to Bucharest in Romania, together with your father. The age is seventeen and currently one simple high school student, with the dream of writing a fantasy book script." Zelretch said.
"I would like to tell you more, especially about your secret collection of Yuri readings, but it will take a long time, so here is my offer!"
"I will send you to one of the alternative realities, I don't intend to send you to complete a different place like Bleach, One Piece, Dragon Ball. Rather, I would like to send you to a similar reality as here, but in this case, hero's and a villain's are everywhere! It means your life would be in danger! "
"But don't be afraid, I won't let you go without strength, I'll give you the skills to survive, whatever path you take is up to you! I don't care if you turn into a serial killer or anything like that! You just spent your life as you want ... "
"I understood very well what you want Zelretch. I will receive powers from you, and you send me to another dimension, for your enjoyment at my expense, am I right Zelretch." I said, knowing what I'm going through.
From how he talks, currently I'm his main entertainment, it will be better to get on his good side, or he will send me into the Marvel Zombie universe.
The faster the adventure begins, the faster it ends, so I can live my carefree life, if something doesn't happen to me.
"Honestly the idea of living in a fantasy world is a dream come true, then Zelretch, can you please give me the powers of Accelerator, from Toaru Majutsu Index." I asked in an enthusiastic voice, trying to look happy for this situation.
At least if I'm lucky I can get the power of the strongest Esper I know: Vector Manipulation. However, it will be difficult to control, but thanks to it I will be almost unbeatable.
In a second Zelretch began to laugh, it seems that my attempt to obtain an almost unbeatable power failed, it appeared he just enjoyed my attempt.
At least that proved that I couldn't chose my powers, many people would have cried, praying to go home, to their mums or something.
"I'd like to give you that power, Alex, but where would there be fun? I will give you a much more fun power!" Zelretch raised his hand my eyes widen when I see what was there.
A Class Cards ...
"You have a good mind, but you don't have any special skills, I'm sure you'll die in less than a week, to solve your problem." Zelretch told me, his mouth wrapped in a broad smile as he spoke.
I look at the seven cards he put on the table.
Saber, Archer, Lancer, Rider, Berserker, Caster, Assassin.
Everyone looks exactly like they were in anime or the wiki.
"Does the Archer contain Gilgamesh or EMIYA?" I asked suddenly, "if one of them is in that card then I will definitely take Archer." I said, there's no need to ask about the other cards.
EMIYA my favorite character, a version of Shiro Emiya, from another reality, a third-grade Magus specialized in Tracing or Trace On.
A simple and useless spell for many, but for him and his best and only weapon, allows him to copy Noble Phantasm and create a Reality Marble, Unlimited Blade Works.
Gilgamesh and my third favorite character, as King of Heroes, his main weapon is the Gate of Babylon, which contains all the treasures of the world, including Noble Phantasm prototypes.
Surely Gilgamesh and the strongest Heroic Spirit, only a fool would not take it, but his personality is not the best, but his immense wealth and power compensates for this.
"Unfortunately no." Zelretch said, slightly irritated.
"Because, EMIYA and Gilgamesh are too used, I became bored to see my source of fun always use swords like Bullets!"
Of course I don't know what to say, EMIYA and Gilgamesh are too popular and powerful, I must surely change the subject "So, can you only tell me which heroic spirit contains each card?"
"No. It won't be fun if I tell you." Zelretch replied with an annoying smile: "Now, choose your card!"
I look at the seven cards they offered me. Each of these cards contains enough power to change, a civilian in a kind of person capable of beating an army alone.
Seven cards ... Seven classes ... Which one should I choose?
I've never fought before, so I'll need a lot of strength, if I'm right, these cards work like Fate Kaleid/Linear, while it doesn't turn me into a Spirit Heroic. They give me their powers, abilities and acquaintance, basically the fundamental pieces to use their weapons.
Honestly, I'm more of an officer than a soldier, I don't like fighting on the front lines.
I prefer to create plans and traps and leave the fighting to ugly guys.
Saber, taking the sword and becoming a knight is cool. If I'm lucky, maybe I'll take Arturia and I can use Excalibur. But as Saber I can only fight face to face, if the enemy is stronger, I am dead. Plus, the Noble Phantasm of this class is usually a bundle of energy, which can destroy a city and kill a lot of people with a simple mistake.
Lancer. Very attractive, I can get Gáe Bolg, it would be useful, in addition to the speed and agility, it allows me to retire and run away easily. But their luck is pathetic, in many Fanfics Lancer ends very badly.
Archer ... If there are no EMIYA or Gilgamesh then only the normal Archers remain, they are not terrible. They can be very useful.
Chase the enemy and launch the first attack and throw the target into the air, but if the opponent reaches me it will be difficult to fight closely.
Rider. Many Heroic Spirits in this class are mediocre, except for a few exceptions like Achile, Medusa or Iskander. Plus, I can't use their Noble Phantasm without having an environment conducive to their use. Choosing them will be a game of chance.
Caster. The class most compatible with me, I can create Golem to do the dirty work, the vast knowledge of Spells and spells are worth more than some Noble Phantasm of mass destruction. Plus, I can create a personal base and an arsenal of magical weapons, if I get a strong Caster. Certainly, Caster and the most attractive you have my eyes.
But the strength is lacking to fight, in addition without having the time to create a strong and weak fortress.
Assassin. He has a small range of choices, almost all of them are Hassan-I-Sabbah, they are not useful in direct combat, but I can easily live with him. I can blackmail people, steal a large amount of money, and hide easily. I could be a kind of Red-X.
Berserker ... could be a huge disaster.
"Speaking hypothetically, I chose Berserker, the Mad Enhancement ... How does it work for me?" I asked, hoping to hear good news.
"It can be activated and deactivated of course." Zelretch replied: "You can set the timer for how long you want in that state, but it also depends on how the condition of the mind is. For example, let's say you just went through a bad day and set up Mad Enhancement for fifteen minutes. Then yours not in the right condition, you'll be under Mad Enhancement for twenty minutes or so, depending on your problem. " He explained.
"I see ... is there any side effect? Once I have done with my Berserk, will my mind be more unstable?" I was slightly afraid of losing my mind, my most precious asset.
"Except for the migraine, as soon as you enter a berserk state, everything would be like a dream and when you wake up. It depends on how long you've been berserk, the longer you were berserk the more painful your headache will be."
Of course, becoming Berserker for some may actually be big advantage. For me it seems a horrible idea, what kind of healthy man is willing to exchange his mind for power. However there is no denying the potential of the Berserker card is very large. I am sure that almost all Berserkers are very strong.
I will have an incalculable raw power, if I receive an already strong Heroic Spirit, once Mad Enhancement is active, I will have strength comparable Superman or Hulk.
Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Caster, Assassin or Berserker.
Warrior of the sword, spear warrior, warrior of the bow, he who rides the beast, he who possesses the wisdom and knowledge that surpasses humanity, he who transcends time to live under the shadow and can kill anyone without them realizing it, the One who trades their sanity for more power.
Among these seven cards that change my whole life and help me in the future ... Which one should I choose?
A very difficult choice, I would probably choose Caster for its versatility.
But under certain circumstances would Berserker or Assassin be more useful, brute power or invisible power and stealth?
Don't forget that Saber, Archer and Lancer are wanted for a reason.
Because Zelretch doesn't let me get more cards. Surviving will be easier if you can access more Class Cards.
If I could ...
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I got a brilliant idea.
"These Class Cards, they will make me very powerful, comparable to a true Servant" I asked, waiting for an answer.
Seeing Zelretch nod, I smiled diabolically "Can I choose one of them? Will you give me what I choose?"
"That's right," Zelretch replied, looking even more curious than before.
I took all seven Class Cards from the table and with a determined expression, I announce my choice: "Then I will take all of the Class Cards!"
Zelretch's face became an expression of shock in the textbook before suddenly bursting out laughing: "Well, you're greedy, I can't believe it, a boy who shakes me!"
"I am certainly a professional in these things, after dozens of Anime, Game, Book, develop a capacity to make choices for the class, faction etc." I said, this idea of mine came to me from an episode of an old Anime, of I don't remember the name here.
"Zelretch then this Class Cards, how it works I get a Mystic Code, I have to recite a spell, like it's a hybrid Magus Power Rangers." I asked hopefully not to receive a Kaleidosticks named Ruby. That magic wand humiliated and teased Illya in almost every episode of Fate / Kaleid.
Zelretch didn't answer me, he just smiled mischievously. A very strong shiver ran through my back, the risk of losing my sanity with Zelretch nearby was very high.
"You will not need Ruby and Sapphire at the moment. These Class Cards are special, they will unite with your essence. Giving you the skills of any Heroic Spirit is found in Class Cards over time." Zelretch said with his attitude of Troll.
The fusion of the soul, I don't like, in different Fanfic reads, fusion can lead to a kind of schizophrenia or be possessed by the Heroic Spirit.
Maybe I can ask to receive Sapphire, lose and give up my dignity and pride of man, to keep my personality intact.
"Simply put, I will become a sort of Demi-servant as Shielder of Grand Order." I said, trying to figure out what will happen to me. Zelretch nodded, the vampire amused himself by seeing my panic and stress build up.
"It wouldn't be fun to torment me with a Kaleidosticks is an embarrassing dress similar to a Magic Girl." I proposed to Zelretch, becoming a Demi-servant can sound better than dressing like a Magic Girl. But the risk of being possessed is too great, better to die of shame and live, than to become a puppet or container of one who knows which Heroic Spirit.
Zelretch thought for a moment, trying to understand what was more fun, being condemned to the fate of a Demi-servant or Masho Shojo.
Don't ask me how, but a light appeared above Zelretch's head, after a second he replied: "No, maybe next time Alex. I almost forgot you don't have to worry about side effects and changes." Zelretch said with a mischievous smile, the crazy old man had something in mind.
All 7 Class Cards shone for a moment and sank into my flesh. In a moment a kind of Command Seal appeared on the back of his right hand, identical to that of Tokiomi Tohsaka of Fate / Zero.
The only difference was the color, it wasn't red, but golden, I didn't know what it meant. But I knew one thing, the process of becoming a Demi-servant had begun.
Now I no longer thought about what was going to happen, I didn't like it at all, once I heard the word side effects the desire to strangle Zelretch was born.
The adrenaline and sudden implantation of Class Cards in my body caused a kind of shock in my brain.
"What side effects !" I shouted, letting my rage come out. While trying to strangle Zelretch.
But the floor under my feet was gone, Zelretch wanted to throw me into another dimension quickly, before I could strangle him.
Luckily, he managed to hold my attack with the desk and I toke Zelretch's jacket.
Using I don't know which Magecraft, he managed to disappear, leaving me with his jacket in my hand.
At that moment the portal gets bigger and sucks me in, along with the desk and everything in the room.
Crossing the portal and going out lasted only a few seconds, it felt like an eternity. The place was full of thousands of multi-colored lights, I could see why the Second True Magic was called Kaleidostick.
Too bad I couldn't enjoy the show, because my body felt like it had been broken into pieces. It was as if I had been struck by lightning, and then thrown into an acid tank. Then being beaten to death by a gang.
Once struck by the white light, coming from the end of the portal, I lost consciousness.
XXX
Zelretch was very happy, he had found an interesting boy. Alex is a normal guy on the surface, but he hides a dark secret inside.
He is like Zelretch, bored and looking for entertainment.
Alex is a lonely boy, with few friends and a great passion for movies, books, games, talking about fantasy and Sci-Fi.
The truth about Alex's lonely behavior is very simple.
Alex was born in the wrong world. Zelretch saw this, the boy wrote of fantastic worlds, and dreamed of escaping from the common and limited reality.
Now he finds himself in a fantastic reality without limits.
Morality, watch what you want, has never been so true.