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Fate/Extella: King of Wolves


Chapter 1: The Outing, the Emperor, and the Declaration


Lupus Kingdom

It had been over two days since Wolf announced my awakening to the populace of the kingdom. During those two days, the citizens would pay tribute to me as if I were some sort of Shinto priestess. It felt strange but my Servant assured me that they were showing their respect to me.

There was also the fact that Wolf's generals were all Servants just like him. However, they couldn't meet me at the moment since they were busy scouting the other lands to see if there would be any hostilities or potential allies for the Kingdom.

So for now, I had to wait in Lupus Castle since it was dangerous for me to travel the city on my own. Today, Wolf would be showing me around the kingdom to give me a good measurement of how he ruled his land.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Hakuno-chan." My Servant's voice broke me away from my thoughts.

My brown gaze landed on him. However, he wasn't dressed in his 'Black Wolf Garbs' as he so delicately put it. Instead, they were more casual.

It consisted of a white t-shirt with a black wolf on the front, blue jean pants, red sneakers with white laces and black soles, a silver bracelet on his right arm, and a pair of black sunglasses that covered his cat-like ocean blue eyes.

"I had to change into something more casual for our little outing." He smiled wholeheartedly.

To my eyes, he didn't look like a king anymore. Now, he looked more like a teenager about to enjoy his day off from work.

I opened my mouth to speak but found no words formed. Why couldn't I say anything?

"Is something wrong, Master?" Wolf asked me with concern.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was distracted." I replied with a faint dusting of pink on my cheeks.

He chuckled. Not in amusement but in understanding. "Yeah, I get that at times too. It's natural for a human to be distracted even for a moment." The Servant smiled at me in understanding.

Seeing that infectious smile made my own lips spread. It warmed my heart to have such a kind and confident Heroic Spirit as my Servant.

He outstretched his hand to me as if asking to give me something. I realized that he was silently asking me to offer my hand to him. I took hold of the gesture wholeheartedly. Excitement coursed through my being as he led me out of My Room and through the castle gates. Shadow whined slightly but it wasn't one of sadness but one of a brief farewell. In a way, she acted like a mother seeing her cubs off. The thought made me giggle softly which Wolf took notice but said nothing.

Hand-in-hand, we traversed from out of the castle and down to the city below. The citizens greeting us with a smile and a wave.

The first thing that caught my eye was the fact that some of these NPCs...looked like Masters from the Moon Cell Holy Grail War. Does that mean their consciousness was downloaded into SERAPH?

A delightful aroma filled my nostrils. Never have I ever smelt anything so delicious before but there was something familiar about it…

...Wait, could it be!?

"Wolf, this smell…!" I spoke, startled.

"Yep, our first stop is gonna be one of my favorite places to come to when I want to mingle with the populace." The Servant smiled at me as he led me into what I could only guess to be a noodle shop. "Jii-chan! I'm back!"

"Ah! Your Highness, a most joyous day this must be if you've come to this lowly noodle shop to grace us with your presence." The shop owner, a middle-aged man with graying black hair and his eyes seemingly forever closed smiled at the both of us. He seemed to have taken notice of me. "Oh! And this must be the princess!" He bowed respectfully to me. "It is quite the honor, Hakuno-sama."

An embarrassed blush warmed my light cheeks as I nervously smiled. "Please, there's no need to bow to me." I said, still not used to such praise.

"Hehehe, you're quite the humble young lady." The master of the shop chuckled. "Oh, where are my manners. I am Kobayashi, the owner to this noodle establishment."

I bowed respectfully to my senior. "Pleased to meet you, Kobayashi-san."

"Please call me Jii-chan. All of my customers make it a habit of calling me that even when I'm not even in my forties yet." Kobayashi replied with his grin still present. I nodded in acceptance as he looked at Wolf (even though his eyes were closed). "So what's the occasion, kid? Are you and Hakuno-sama on a date?"

A...date!?

My brown eyes glanced at Wolf, who looked at me with his eyes shielded by his sunglasses. We both looked away with our cheeks dusted red.

"D-Don't say such things, Jii-chan!" The black-haired Heroic Spirit complained. "Hakuno-chan and I don't have that kind of relationship!"

He tried to sound convincing but Kobayashi didn't seem to believe it. Instead, he gave us both a sly grin and waved nonchalantly at us. "Oh sure, I understand perfectly." He stated sarcastically. "I'll leave you two to decide on what you want to eat while I grab you something to drink."

Kobayashi took his leave into the back of the restaurant, leaving me and Wolf by ourselves.

An awkward silence between the two of us filled the air. My body tensed since I had no idea what to say after what the shop owner said.

Could this really be...a date?

No, I'm overthinking it. Besides, Wolf is much too busy to worry about a girl like me. After all, I'm not all that pretty or ugly. I'm just...plain.

The thought of my Servant not finding me attractive enough to his standards lowered my self-confidence for a bit.

"Hakuno-chan, shall we grab a seat?" Wolf spoke, breaking the silent tension between us as he gave me that charming smile that could melt the heart of any maiden with a cold front.

With a wordless nod, I followed his direction to sit at a booth close to the bar seats. I took one end and he took the other. The whole general atmosphere was utterly awkward. Thankfully, Kobayashi returned carrying in two cans of what I could guess was melon soda. He sets them down in front of us then smiles.

"Well, what'll it be, kiddies?" The older NPC asked, his expression practically screaming that he sensed the atmosphere around me and my Servant.

"The usual for me, Jii-chan." Wolf ordered with his usual grin.

"And you miss?" He looked at me expectantly.

Truthfully, I had no idea what to get but my growling stomach decided to make my situation known. They both started to look at me with raised brows. My cheeks grew warmer in embarrassment. "I-I'll just have what Wolf's having."

"Right, coming up. It'll be out in a short while so don't you two kids do anything naughty while I'm away." Kobayashi teased us.

"Jii-chan!?" My Servant sputtered while I looked down, not wanting the Heroic Spirit across from me to see my glowing cheeks.

The resounding laughter my ears received was drowned out as I quickly uncapped my drink and downed practically half its contents. The taste of artificial melon quenched my thirst but did little to stop the warmth in my body.

"I swear that old man just loves teasing me…" I heard Wolf mutter under his breath then sighed.

I hummed in agreement. Understanding how my Servant started to feel. Still, it was quite refreshing to not have to worry about anymore life or death situations between Masters and Servants. At least not now. Today, I can enjoy being a regular girl doing normal things for once in my digital life.

"Here you go. Two bowls of sweet and spicy beef ramen." Kobayashi returned in a flash, surprising me to the point my heart stopped cold for a brief second. "Sorry about that. I'm just too focused on my job." He sets the two steaming bowls of noodles down in front of me and Wolf. "Leave the bowls and your tab on the table. I'll come around to get it once you're both done." He directed this to Wolf.

"Got it. Thanks, Jii-chan." The black-haired man nodded after removing his sunglasses. He took a pair of chopsticks and snapped them apart. Clapping his hands together, he uttered a prayer, "Itadakimasu!" With a small lick of his lips, he dived into the dish of noodles, beef, egg, and broth.

Not wanting to be left behind, I took my own chopsticks and broke them apart then repeated the same prayer that Wolf offered. Carefully, I took a small serving of noodles and gave it a few careful blows. Once I was satisfied, I shoved them into my mouth and slurped up the remaining string. There was definitely a flavoring of beef thanks to the broth but there was also a hint of spiciness with a sweet aftertaste. Overall, it was delicious.

For almost half an hour, we sat in silence, eating our meal without a care in the world. Eventually, we had finished off the noodles, meat, and veggies. All that remained was the broth which Wolf drank greedily while I took small sips with a soup spoon.

"Ah man, that hit the spot." The cat-eyed Servant commented, patting his belly with a satisfied smile plastered on his genderless face.

I hummed in agreement. It was one of the best things that I have ever eaten.

Wolf brought out what I could guess to be his wallet then he laid down some cash on the table, took his unfinished drink and gulped it all down without even stopping. After he finished, an uncharacteristically foul belch left his throat. He flushed in embarrassment when he looked at me. "Uh, sorry about that." He apologised.

I couldn't help myself, I started to laugh. It wasn't mocking or even me laughing at him. It was laughter of joy and amusement. Despite being a king, Wolf acted like any other normal human. It's honestly what I like about him. He wasn't afraid to be himself even if others don't agree.

"It's okay. There's nothing wrong with just being yourself." I told him with a smile on my face.

He relaxed at my words then smiled back at me. "Thank you for being so understanding, Hakuno-chan." He stood up then popped his back. "Well then, shall we go and explore the rest of the city?"

I nodded in reply, my own smile still present as he led me out of the noodle shop and back out onto the streets. Despite all this walking, I wondered if my own feet would ache or get blisters from walking on solid ground but nothing happened. It was like I was merely stepping on clouds.

My brown eyes scanned the entirety of the city. The architecture was magnificent. Skyscrapers that towered even the Eiffel Tower of France, buildings and lights filled with many joyous citizens, and even beautiful fountains that made entertaining water displays. The Lupus Kingdom felt like something of a utopia or a paradise for all of mankind. I could see it in the eyes of all the NPCs we passed. They loved their kingdom, they loved their city, their guardian generals, and even the king himself. Not only that but they loved the princess (me) and they don't even know me but they loved me regardless. Every human in this kingdom had their own desires, their own will, and their own freedom. Wolf gave that to them which is why he was beloved by all.

It actually made me both proud and jealous. Proud because my Servant was such a benevolent ruler. Jealous because I never got to know him beforehand despite the fact that I was apparently his Master before I awakened.

"My King!" A voice broke through the cheerful atmosphere. Wolf turned behind me, I followed his example. Approaching us was what I could guess to be soldier in the king's service. He looked like an effigy but more human-like with a robotic appearance. I think I've seen something like this before…

Oh! That's right. It was this manga series that I found interesting during my breaks in the Moon Cell's Grail War. I believe it was called 'Gundam'? Yeah, that's what it was.

"What is it?" Wolf's tone sounded serious. I knew right then and there that this was not the same kind hearted man who wanted to show me the city with a smile on his face but the ambitious ruler of the Lupus Kingdom.

"My King, an escort from the Roman Empire approaches." The soldier reported, dropping to a knee in servitude.

"And why does an escort from another kingdom dare to approach our home?" Wolf asked coldly.

"Sire, among them is the Emperor of Roses herself."

The Emperor of Roses?

"I see…" My Servant spoke, seemingly unaffected by the news. "Very well then. Bring our guests to the Castle. I will have words with the Emperor, myself."

"At once, milord." With a nod, the robotic soldier took off to report to its garrison.

Wolf turned to face me. An apologetic smile on his face. "Forgive me, Master. Our time to explore the city must be cut short. We must return to the castle at once."

I nodded in understanding. Whoever this Emperor was seemed to have Wolf on edge or something. Still, it was disappointing that our little outing was ruined. I had hoped that the man beside me would take me to more fascinating places.


Lupus Castle

The return home had been a silent conflict that I found quite unnerving.

Wolf had returned to the throne clad in his armor and dark clothes. The expression on his face however didn't quite sit right with me…

For one, his features, which were once warm and gentle, were dark and unbearably cold. He looked more like the main villain from an action movie. A terrible way to compare him but that's how I saw him right now.

The doors to the throne room opened and in walked a woman that practically radiated an aura of selfishness and overconfidence. She was dressed mostly in red with a transparent skirt that revealed her slender legs and white panties and a pair of golden sabatons. She possessed blonde hair in a bun tied with a red ribbon as well as an ahoge on top like an out-of-place cowlick, a pair of yellowish-green eyes, and moderately-sized breasts.

The woman strolled towards the throne my Servant sat upon as if she owned the Kingdom itself.

"So you must be the ruler of the Lupus Kingdom." The woman spoke, sounding both regal and a bit childish at the same time. "I must say you look the very definition of the King of Wolves."

"To what do I owe this unexpected visit, Emperor of Roses?" Wolf questioned the blonde in front of him with a neutral look on his face.

"Ah yes, the reason for my visit. I would've messaged ahead of time but you see I was pressed at home." She spoke, both respectfully but confidently. "You see, the so-called 'Queen' of the Millennium Capital. That foul vixen known as Tamamo no Mae has issued a declaration of war to me because she believes herself capable of leading SERAPH."

"And you've come to me to seek aid?" My Servant spoke. There was a hint of curiosity in his voice, like he never expected something like this. "For what reason should I meddle in the affairs of two kingdoms?"

"Because I possess this!" The Emperor of Roses then presented something that even I found myself gasping in surprise…

...The Regalia.

True, it had a different gemstone (red in color) than the one that rests upon my finger, but there was no mistaking it for anything else.

"I hold on my finger the Regalia. That which symbolizes me to rule over all the lands of SERAPH as the true Sovereign." The blonde woman continued. "Including this one."

"You would dare make such an accusation in front of the King!" Wolf responded angrily, slamming his fist upon his throne while Shadow growled threateningly at Roman. "The only one who deserves the Royal Authority of the Regalia will be the Kingdom of Lupus!"

Her green eyes narrow at him then at me. "What nonsense do you speak of? Clearly you can see that I possess the Regalia."

My Servant released a chilling laugh that sent a shiver up my spine. "That is but a pale imitation to the real thing." He gestured to me dramatically. "Observe as my Master, Hakuno Kishinami, presents to you the True Regalia!"

Way to put me on the spot like that…

Regardless, I stepped forward and revealed the diamond ring on my finger to the woman in front of us.

She stepped back in surprise. "Impossible! Another Regalia!? First that accursed vixen possesses one and a Master that looks like mine and even has the same name but now there are three?! Not only that but your Master is a woman?"

Wolf (along with me) looked honestly confused. "You mean to tell me that your Master is also named Hakuno Kishinami? That's impossible and illogical. The one standing before you is the true Hakuno Kishinami!"

"Well, my Praetor was split into three pieces! Not only that but he's supposed to be a man!" She countered with a pout.

"That's total bullshit! She's a woman!" My Servant retorted childishly.

"Man!"

"Woman!"

"Man!"

"Woman!"

"MAN!"

"WOMAN!"

This little shouting match between them was starting to hurt my head and my ears.

These two are supposed to be rulers yet they were acting like squabbling children fighting over a favorite toy. It was pretty...stupid.

"No matter! I demand that you surrender your Regalia at once! There can only be one Sovereign and that will be me!" The red-garbed woman declared, flaunting her beauty as if the world were her stage to act upon.

An angry growl from Wolf told me his answer. "Never! My kingdom shall not serve you, Whore of Rome! For I, the King of Lupus, hereby declare war! You, your kingdom, and all those who follow you will burn to ashes for this dishonor!"

Whore of Rome?

Wait! I know who she is now!

Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.

It is said that Nero is a self-indulgent ruler who forcefully makes her desires a reality, which she chalks up to the many talents that compose her genius. Her people mistakenly assess her as a tyrant because of her arrogant attitude and overly confident manner of speaking, but she recognizes that everyone has their own way of life. She's also supposed to be well-versed in theater, song, and various other arts, such as painting and sculpture. Not only that but she would often throw money out to the people of her empire as her way of showing love to the citizens. I never managed to finish reading up on her but she supposedly committed suicide after her homeland was ravaged by civil war or something along those lines.

"Very well, if that is your decision," The Regalia that Nero held on her finger glowed for a brief second then in a stream of data, a new figure appeared. "Then my Praetor and I shall meet your charge head on!"

This new figure was a young man, approximately the same age as me, with neck-length brown hair of a lighter shade than my own, dark brown eyes, and light skin. Like me, he was also dressed in white robes with red accents but he wore slacks and shoes unlike me who was deemed to wear a dress and walk barefoot. If we were human then there would be no doubt in my mind that we would be twins.

He was the Master of Nero. The male version of me that bears the same name as me.

The other Hakuno Kishinami.

There was something about his eyes. A fiery passion that seemed to attract those that desire such passion. Someone like Nero for instance. Despite what she kept spouting, I knew that from the way she kept calling the guy version of me 'Praetor' that she was in love with him. Call it a woman's intuition.

Both Wolf and Nero leveled dangerous glares at each other while my twin and I gazed into the other's eyes. We knew that from here on out, we'd be enemies. He had accepted such an outcome plus he seemed rather disturbed that this had to happen.

"Hmm…" Wolf hummed in thought. For a second, I had believed that his nose had flared for a few seconds. "I see now. Your Master is but a piece of his old self." He chuckled almost mockingly. "How pathetic. And you seriously believe that your fragile Master can stand up against the true Hakuno Kishinami that stands completely whole? I find your petty threats to be nothing more than amusement. You can see yourselves out. This conversation is over. Leave my kingdom at once and do not return."

"Hmph, fine." Nero spat as the other Hakuno Kishinami was absorbed back into the Regalia on her finger. "Then I shall see you on the battlefield, King of Wolves."

"I look forward to our confrontation, Emperor of Roses." My Servant challenged. "Your head would make a good trophy after I've rent it from your neck."

"I welcome the challenge." With that declaration said and done, Nero left the throne room and the castle completely, leaving me alone with Wolf and Shadow.

A perpetual silence filled the atmosphere as I nervously glanced back at the black-haired warrior. His blue cat-like eyes were practically the definition of a cold stare. That murderous aura that surrounded him. He was furious and I don't think even I could stop him from unleashing his shivering fury upon all that stand in his way.

Regardless, I swallowed the lump in my throat and licked my lips thoughtfully. "A-ano, Wolf?" I froze when those same blue eyes were directed at me. "A-are you okay?" I asked hesitantly.

In that moment, I noticed his eyes soften when they met mine. "Forgive me." He apologized, looking away almost ashamed. "I shouldn't have directed my frustration upon you."

I could understand that. He was angry but it wasn't even at Nero. It was the fact that there was another who held my name and worse yet, there were other Regalia. Now he must commit his kingdom to war with the other lands.

Something told me that right now, it wasn't even the Holy Grail War anymore. It was just...a war.

"It seems I'll need to muster my own forces now that Emperor Nero will no doubt fight me for the Regalia that sits upon your finger." His glare narrowed. "However, she'll have to get through me before she can lay a hand upon you. This vow I make to you, Hakuno Kishinami, that no matter what happens, I will always be by your side."

Hearing that touched my heart immensely. Was he married at some point in his life? No, he's too young for that. At least, he was. But I know that right now, he was committed to protecting me. He was my sword and my shield. My guardian angel. Just like a wolf…

"Now, it is time for me to summon the seven generals of the Lupus Kingdom." With this declaration, Wolf sent the message out to the Servants that pledged their loyalty to the king.

The war for the Regalia and the right to rule as Sovereign will shake the very foundations of SERAPH…


A/N: That's the end of the first chapter. The next chapter will introduce the seven Servants and mark the first battle in the war as well.

I'm still waiting for candidates for Rider and Lancer. One guy brought his suggestions but...they aren't what I'm looking for. Remember this, I said near god-like characters. No immortals.

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