Afterwork:

I'm sorry my schedule is all a mess (I blame it on my job) and thank you again for putting up with me. This is the end of the first book, AKA the introduction part. From now on, this series won't follow the storyline in the game but the most requested one in the comment. I did plan to make all seven Singularities and Lostbelts and... I don't think I could handle it without getting fired...

Right now, I'm working on the second book about one event I like the most while playing FGO (pardon my self-indulgence, again). And the next one after it will be based on your votes. Comment which Singularities, Lostbelts, or any events you want to read the most! Or if you have a question, leave it in the review and I will gather them for a separate response story (hopefully?).

I also have a Tumblr where I post my own fanart about EmiyaxArtoria. If you are interested, you can follow the link: blog/masterartoria-anthology or search masterartoria-anthology.

Thank you again and see you soon!

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0.1. Profile

THE 2004 HOLY GRAIL WAR

In the Fate/Grand Order timeline, the 2004 Holy Grail War ended up being the first and only Holy Grail War held in Fuyuki. The winners were Marisbury Animusphere and his [Caster] Servant: Solomon, who used the Greater Grail to fulfill their desires after having defeated all the other Masters and Servants.

Under the Queen's order, Dan Blackmore joined the 2004 HG war as Master of [Archer]. He later became allies with the Tohsaka. Although he didn't win the war, he came back alive.

Master of [Saber], Tohsaka Rin was the false winner of the 2004 HG war at the cost of her sister's life who was murdered after giving up her right as Master. During her days studying in Mage's Association, she stays at Dan's house for their connection in the war. She met his granddaughter and formed a bond with the girl since she reminded her of the sister she had been unable to save. She taught her some basic magecraft in her free time, mostly for the girl to be able to control her magical flow.

ARTORIA WASTON

(Age: 17-19) (Birthday: February 18th)

Having excellent sword skills. She is also adapted to magic since she carries rare magic circuits: the Magic Core. However, she can only perform enforcement and some basic spells of the Mystical Codes, with higher effect than standard magus. She knows how to handle guns, especially rifles.

Her maternal family has close ties to the British royal family, but has no connection with the Blackmore family guarding the Cemetery in Wales; she didn't know about Gray.

The katana she often carries was a gift from her grandfather. He brought it from a certain Japanese blacksmith family during the HG war. Her favorite heroic spirit is Robin, influenced by her grandfather's story. (Please keep this a secret from Berserker.)

She doesn't like being called 'Waston' since she's reminded of her pragmatic father who views magic and righteousness as《unnecessary and impractical》and wants her to follow in his footsteps to become a businessman instead of practicing sword and martial art. Deep down, he just doesn't want Artoria to get hurt or get involved in dangerous things, but doesn't know how to express it properly. That's why he is constantly at odds with Artoria and her grandfather.

Both her father and grandmother are normal people.

One of the 10 public candidates, she is Master number 45. The reason she joined Chaldea was on a whim. She wants to prove herself after constantly being made fun of by her classmates. Due to her upright manner (because she is shy), most people think she is around Fujimaru and Gudako's age.

Although not getting along well with her father and classmates, her life used to be a peaceful one. So it becomes even more painful.

This [Artoria] is the Saber from the UBW timeline. After the end of the HG War, she had let go of her wish and returned to the Circle of Rebirth.

FUJIMARU RITSUKA

(Age: 19-21)

An average college student. No one would even notice if he disappeared for one week or two. He has a generally good relationship with his family and friends.

One of the 10 public candidates, he is Master number 48. He was kidnapped to the Chaldea after donating his blood the moment they learned that he had the potential of becoming a Master.

After joining Chaldea, he exercises regularly and often trains with Artoria to raise his stamina. He doesn't want to admit it, but he grows complex about his physique after being carried by the girl, once. For some reason, he and Gudako are rather comparable. Due to his sentiment, he is quick to relate with others. He's surprisingly good at strategy, thanks to all the games he played.

Though he doesn't have a complex about his name like Artoria, He prefers everyone to call him 'Fujimaru' since 'Ritsuka' is a bit girly (in his taste).

MASH KYRIELIGHT

(Age: 18-20)

She is slightly older in this world. She was created and studied long before the 2004 Holy Grail war occurred. She was already in the form of a 10-year-old girl by the time Romani rejoined Chaldea [2006 AD].

Due to the influence of the Heroic Spirit inside her, sometimes she finds it hard to resist not paying attention whenever Artoria speaks.

GUDAKO ARCHAMAN

(Age: 19-21)

An orphan who was taken in by Romani when he ventured around the world. All members of her family had passed away for an unknown reason, leaving her, the only survivor, lost most of her memories about her initial life before she met him.

After Romani decided to join Chaldea, she followed him there. As a natural extrovert, she's basically able to get along with everyone. She was Mash's first friend and the girl is like a little sister to her. Along with Romani, she taught Mash a lot of things, including the word 'senpai'. Two of them take care of Four together.

She's actually the type know-more-than-they-let-on but has a bad habit of tiptoeing around the issue. It leads her rarely actually takes action despite knowing.

She failed the Master candidate test due to low Rayshift success rates. So instead, she helps with the monitoring and medical facility. Her specialty is healing. She has a fixate on learning and could be very pestering once something that catches her interest.

She does possess Command Seals. And later join the battle as a corresponding Master and healer in the Lostbelt arc.

Knowing Mash calls Fujimaru 'senpai', Gudako often eggs on Artoria and the young man to call her the same. (she always gets rejected, flatly in Artoria's case).

BERSERKER

(True name: EMIYA)

The one that had been corrupted by a cursed Grail and recorded to the Throne as a new entity, he was a divergent image of EMIYA. He has attributes of [Archer], but for some [a certain] reason, he stays in [Berserker] class.

All of EMIYA's parameters are raised significantly, including his [Luck] (from E to C). Instead of constant rising anger that threatened to blind him like other Berserkers, his personality became more twisted. He's noticeably the most cynical variation of EMIYA and doesn't hesitate to sneer at anyone, allies and foes alike, whenever his wrong button is pressed, or he feels his Master being ridiculed. Otherwise, he keeps to himself, with a contempt smirk on his lips. His loyalty to his Master isn't something to take lightly, it's almost like an obsessive attachment (Da Vinci's words).

《Were I my other self, I'd choose the World without batting an eye. But I'm not him. In this form, Artoria is first and foremost. I'm willing to do anything in order to keep her safe, even if it means I have to betray the World.》

…He's much more open about his feelings than other EMIYA.

Although he wasn't an [Assassin], he possesses a skill close to Concealment thanks to his status [Shadow Servant]: He can hide in his Master's shadow and conceal his presence to a certain level. When they are in Chaldea, he always stays in her shadow and only materializes when they are in her private room.

Although he barely remembers his life when he was alive, he has scattered memories about his Holy Grail War before it turned into Singularity F, and a certain memory that has become a single Saint Graph in his soul.

SERVANTS

Artoria's Servants have slightly higher parameters due to her massive magical energy. Thanks to Chaldea's system: [Companion Flatform FP], Servants usually receive almost the same support no matter who is summoned and three Masters share equal authority over them (saved for Berserker since his pact is an original one).

There is a mutual rule of addressing the Masters among Servants: They usually call their direct summoner or contractor as《Master》while the others by their names when they are all together.