Author's Notes:

Hello everyone! I hope that you enjoy the last chapter of this singularity. Because I'm going to work hard at writing this chapter, now in the last chapter. The heroes have been attacked by the legendary Argonauts, with Asterios sacrificing himself to give the others time to escape. With Jason and Medea being forced to create a plan B.

Well now in this chapter, our heroes are now planning their next move. As they must find out what this "Ark" that was being always mentioned by the Argonauts. With Euryale having to deal with this loss, with them about to cross paths with two new players one of which has a connection to the "Ark".

Quartzer 10

1573: The Huntress and the Shepherd King

3rd POV

In the Golden Hind, Okeanos

Year 1573

As the ship continue to sail, one of the crew members said, "No sign of any approaching ships.

"...I see."

As all of this is happening Euryale was silent with Medusa still comforting him, "..."

"...Master. What do you think we should do from now on?"

Ritsuka was now in deep thought with him saying, "About that "Ark" they mentioned?"

"Yeah… They said it was an item that they want…"

"So what exactly is this "Ark?""

"Wait by Ark you mean…"

"Yes. Doctor, please explain."

"...The "Ark" contains the Ten Commandments that Moses, leader of ancient Israel, received from God. From a historical standpoint,
it's a relic equivalent to that of the true Holy Grail."

"Jeez, now we have the Ark of the covenant to worry about?" Specter muttered.

"...Hmm. So it has no worth as treasure, then? What a pity."

"Hey! I read that it was very sacred to God…" Faiz interjected.

"That's what Jason and the Argonauts are searching for. I'm certain that that's what he said. Even with Mistah Blackbeard gone, the Singularity still stands. Which means we should assume that Jason, captain of the Argonauts, is the Singularity. ...So should we steal the Ark first?"

"The Ark, huh... How are they planning to use it?"

"...I don't know. I have no idea whatsoever."

"Come on. You're not fighting on the front lines, at least make yourself useful."

"...Oh, sorry, that's not what I meant. What I found incomprehensible was the actual concept of using the Ark."

"Is there no way to use the Ark?"

"They say the Ten Commandments are sealed inside. Whoever opens it will be punished... Basically it's one of those "don't open it" fables.
Just like Pandora's Box in Greece.
Which is why I can't even begin to imagine why they'd want to find it and use it. It's just stupid."

"Umm. I take offense to the fable part but yes, you're right." Ghost agreed.

"...I see. Doctor, you're afraid of imagining the worst-case scenario." Mash said.

"You're too cautious. Either that, or you're too smart."

"Mm... I admit that I'm too cautious... But you're all so carefree because you don't know about the legend of the Ark."

"Okay, okay, no more fighting. In any case, it's better to find this Ark thing for sure, right? Let's hurry up and get it. If it comes to it, we can smash it out of spite."

This caused the others to be shocked with Ghost saying, "Umm… Drake-san, that's…"

"Captain, have you been listening? "The Ark" activates when it's broken or opened. And the effect is... well, it is divine punishment.
At worst, the surrounding area will be reduced to nothingness."

"I agree after all… It is sacred to the Lord God himself…"

"What the hell? Why did ancient kings possess something so dangerous!? Were they all idiots or what?"

" Don't look at me, I got nothing to do with it."

"...I'm for going after the "the Ark." Um... I'm just not sure how to fight the Argonauts. More specifically, how do we fight Heracles? It was only because Asterios held him down that we were able to flee to safety. ...Seems like he died."

"...Yes, most likely."

"–How foolish. We just called his name. That's all it took for him– With just that, he felt he could die for us. Just because we called him "Asterios," not "Minotaur." That's the reason he risked his life to protect us... It was just that pure and simple."

"Yes, without him we all would have died…"

"...Perhaps. But it might have been better if we were cleanly wiped out then and there. Asterios died, and Heracles still lives. With just that, it makes it all seem so hopeless. Sigh. Geez, this had to be the one time where my "loser sister" didn't help much!"

This caused Medusa to be really sighed. Drake then muttered, "That Heracles... He has to die like ten more times?"

"It's eleven times. But perhaps he died once when he got pierced by the spear at the end. In that case, it's still ten... Not much difference." Mash explained.

"Boss, sorry to bug you when you're thinking. But a ghost ship has appeared!"

"Jeez… Another one…"

"Huh? Oh fine, let's take our frustrations out and crush them!"


(Cue Opening Theme: Over Quartzer by Shuta Sueyoshi Ft ISSA)

As another Order opens this time Zi-O and Ritsuka are going to journey across the seas. As they search for the next Holy Grail and fix the next Era.

Oh, yeah, Oh...

We saw Mash, Ritsuka, Roman, Da Vinci look and marveled at the Rider kicking Kamen Riders, when suddenly they saw Zi-O, Den O, Ghost, Build, Wizard and Decade walking as their faces are now shown.

sshun de tsukamitoru no sa Are you ready? (Are you lazy?)

We saw Sougo, Ryotaro and Ritsuka look at the clocks as they reach it, they then swing their arms the background starts rotating.

Atarashī rekishi wa soko ni Feel it! Feel it! (Crazy baby!)

We then saw Geiz throws his cloak as he transforms to Kamen Rider Geiz.

Feel it! Feel it! (Crazy baby!)

With Tsukuyomi and Mash walking as Tsukuyomi changes to Kamen Rider Tsukuyomi.

Hikari wo kate ni kasokushite

We then cut to Sougo and Tsukasa who then transform to Oma Zi-O and Decade Violent Emotions as their eyes turn red and slanted.

Konomama Shout it out! Shout it out!

We then saw Takeru appear with Makoto, Alain as well as the Heroes of history. With Roman, Sento, Haruto and Da Vinci at mission control

Ima wo susume yō

We then saw Woz turning his book as it shows a shadowy figure with white hair and black eyes.

Madō hi mo Ikudo tonaku Asu no tobira

We then saw the Shadowy figure as he walks, as an image shows the Heroes doing their daily routine. As we cut to Woz's book showing Oma Zi-O destroying things as well as the Shadowy figure sending creating golden cups.

tatake

As it changes to a white version of Woz. As we saw the Ridewatches.

Mitsumeta sono saki ni

We then saw the statues of the Riders appearing as Geiz activates his Ridewatch.

Tobikonde mitara

As the statues continue to appear, as Sougo activates his watch with Ritsuka, Tsukasa, Takeru and Ryotaro watching him.

Believe Yourself!

Sougo, Tsukasa, Ryotaro and Takeru transforms into their Rider Forms.

Toki no ame Surinukete Tomo ni

We then saw the Riders riding their backs, as Shadowy figures started walking. As the Rider kicks started moving.

You, Over "Quartzer"

We then saw Zi-O riding through the blaze. With Drake and Faiz readying their weapons as the former's crew alongside Kaia, Delta, Aqua and Mari appeared.

Mirai wo koe yō

We then saw heroes standing with serious looks on their eyes. With Artoria Pendragon splitting into her three aspects. With Faiz Blaster, Francis Drake and the Auto Vaijin blasting at the enemies.

Kako no ishi wa Uso de wa azamuke nai

We then saw the Riders as well as the Servants fighting some enemies. With Woz using his Kamen Rider Ginga Miridewatch.

Kanjiro sō Nexus Future

We then saw Tsukuyomi and Mash walking down the stairs, as the scenery started changing. With Natsumi, Medusa and Kaitou appearing to take their hands.

Now, Over "Quartzer"

We then saw Zi-O using his sword.

Mabayui sekai Misete

As it switches to Geiz with them duking it out as the title appears.


Ritsuka POV

Inside the Golden Hind, Okeanos

Year 1573

As the ship destroys the ghost ship Drake exclaimed, "All right. We'll get going soon!"

"Huh? But we have no strategy yet..."

"Yeah, we can't just rush in without a plan!" Kivala said.

"Oh please, we can just play it by ear! They say you can't deal with trouble till you run into it. Besides, if we waste more time here, they are just gonna come after Euryale again after they grab that "Ark." Anyway, lay forward! If what Jason said was correct, neither of us has any leads. Though, we have a better chance because I'm here instead of their incompetent captain!"

"...Well, it's true that Jason's worthless. At least, you're probably a better captain."

"He's not a bad guy. He's just utterly worthless with a horrible personality, and now he's getting cocky because he's gained some power." Orion muttered.

"Senpai, I don't understand which part of him is "not a bad guy.""

"Just because you say someone's not a bad guy, that doesn't excuse everything they've done."

"I agree… "Decade interjected.

"Right. Okay, I take it back. He's not a good guy. He's a scumbag with a terrible personality, but has power."

"There's nothing good about him whatsoever..."

"See, that's what I meant. In that case, I win. Treasure always ends up in the pocket of the decisive one. That's how this world works! If Heracles is unstoppable, then bring it on. Only humans can challenge the impossible. We're greedy and shameless. We live by dreaming of achieving the impossible! Isn't that right, Fujimaru? Since you've come all the way to this era, that makes you just as big a fool as me, right?" Drake smiled.

"Not as much as you Cap…"

"Damn right you are! I'm a merchant. I only go after the best goods!"

"...That's right. Both in France and in Rome, that's how it was for us. Let's go, Senpai, Everyone. With you as my Master and friends, I feel I can take on any opponent!"

"Set sail! You scallywags!" Den-O shouted.

"Full speed ahead then! Get to it, men! Sound the bell! Full speed ahead then! The "Ark" will be ours! Let's go!" Drake shouted causing the crewmembers to shout with excitement.

They continue to fight the ghost goons as soon as they slaughter the last of them, one of the crew members said, "Land ho, Boss!"

"All right, get us closer! ...So, what's your take, scholar man?"

"...This island's no good, either. No magical energy detected. We have several weak responses, but based on recorded data it's probably just monsters. It's a bust. On to the next."

"Jeez doc… I didn't know you can be that of a monotone." Tsukuyomi muttered.

"You heard her! To starboard! Avoid that island!"

"Aye, aye!"

"...This island's also no good. That's three in a row. I'm happy the charts are filling up, but nothing looks like a clue." Drake revealed.

"No Servants around, either. ...Even if there were, we probably wouldn't find someone who could put up a fight against Heracles..." Mash agreed.

"All right, to the next island!"

"...You know, something still bugs me... About that Medea, I mean." Orion muttered.

"Medea... You mean the young girl standing next to Jason, right? She looked too sweet to be called the Witch of Colchis..." Mash said with a confused tone.

"I agree, I mean she's too young to be the woman who dumps Jason." Geiz said.

"Yeah. If Medea transformed into a Servant, she'd definitely be her grown up self, right? Medea was betrayed terribly by Jason, so she massacred his wife and children for revenge. ...No matter how you look at it, they should've started killing each other the moment she was summoned!"

"That's awful! At least Orion only flirts and randomly messes around with goddesses and other people's wives, right?"

"Yeah, it's better to break those off clean... Pugyuru!? Dammit, that was a loaded question!"

"Hmm. It could be that she's the young Medea. Servants are summoned at the height of their powers, but this is before she became a witch... In other words when she was first learning Magecraft at Colchis Temple... Before she became "Jason's wife." That explains the way she looked and acted. She hasn't experienced Jason abandoning her yet."

"Yes, I have seen Medea and she doesn't look like a witch to me. She only looks like a Magical girl." Ghost agreed.

"I wonder if we should pity her..."

"Impossible. Once you become a Heroic Spirit, a slight difference in age won't alter your memories. ...I'm sure she knows the outcome of her story with Jason. So why does she act like that..."

"I agree, think of me for example I still have the memories of my other selves here." Artoria Lily agreed with the other Artorias nodding.

"It's obvious she's "acting oblivious." It's a pity, but also horrifying. Unlike you, she's not someone who can look a person in the eye and pick a fight."

"What does that mean? I ignore humans because they don't matter to me, okay?"

"Nee-sama…"

"...I know this! What they call that cold attitude of hers... That explains Blackbeard's obsession... She's obviously a tsun—" But before Romani finish one of the crewmembers shouted.

"Boss! A new island!"

"All right! We're sure to hit the jackpot this time!"

As this was going on, Orion asks Ritsuka and Zi-O, "Hey, Fujimaru, Tokiwa. Which side you two betting on?"

"Well we think that it's going to be a miss again."

"I see. Well, I'm for– "But before that an arrow hit him in the face with Tsukuyomi stopping time and tries pulling the arrow out, "...Eek!?"

"Master, we're under attack!"

"Oh, an arrow, you should duck."

"Darling, hey, hey, does it hurt? Does it actually hurt?"

"It hurts a ton, idiot! G-Gotta pull it out! D-Damn...Hey, I just realized... I can't touch the top of my head!?"

"A shocking fact has just been discovered, Master!"

"Pull it out! Come on, hurry up!"

"Ok, ok I'm trying!"

"A-All right. Artemis will do her best! Ready, set, twirl...twirl!"

"Ouch ouch ouch! Just hurry up and pull it out! You're ridiculous!"

"Oh, this makes me so happy! It's not every day people think I'm useful like this!"

"Ugh... You're making me cry... What an admirable maiden's soul."

"Wish you'd make expressions like that under different circumstances! Oh...oh. I thought I was a goner... ...Huh? There's something on it."

"What?"

"Oh, it's a message. Let me see... ...Somebody open it, please."

"All right. Let's see... Oh!"

"Artemis?"

"What's wrong?"

"Hehehe, it's from someone I know. So stiff, as usual! Perhaps because she's a pure girl who's never known love?" Artemis smiled.

"Someone you know... Um, who would that be?"

"I agree who is it?" Sayo asked.

"Uh... This girl is– "

On the island, Okeanos

Year 1573

We then cut into two figures who are now on the shore, looking at the ship. One was a green haired shepherd and the other was a female archer also with green hair but with lion ears.

"All right, it's delivered."

"...Whew. They're sure to notice the letter on that arrow. It's not like they have any clues right now. Now they've got to come to this island... Oh no, I'm getting anxious. If they don't figure out that arrow, we'll never get another chance! They should. But there is an off chance... Or not? It's about time the Argonauts found us as well. ...And if things don't play out, it's checkmate. ...This is bad. It's super bad. I'm getting horribly anxious. I need some medicine."

"Shut up. They have no will to fight? Impossible. We've already confirmed–They're determined to fight. We're sure they're seeking the "Ark," right? Otherwise, they wouldn't be going island-hopping. They'll surely come. The world will be destroyed if they don't."

"Of course my calculations are correct. Oh, but... No, I just can't. I can't stand the anxiety, the feeling that everything is futile! I know, my love... May I hold your hand? I'd like your soft hand to guide me to tranquility. Desperately."

"May you? You may not. So no."

"...I'd like an explanation as to why I may not, but..."

"They're here!" the two shouted.

We then saw that the heroes approaching the two, with Orion asking, "Hey, hey, are you really going to meet HER?"

"Huh? Of course. She's a hunter who worships me."

"But did you realize what happen to her at the end of her story!?" Specter exclaimed.

And to think we would run into her again, hopefully she is our ally this time."

"I have to give her my blessing."

"Hmm, well, okay."

"Orion, is there a problem?"

"I mean, well, Mash. Artemis is the goddess of virginity."

"Oh, Darling. Virginity? You're embarrassing me. Oh, but I do run simulations every day of the day I lose my virginity, you, see?"

"What's that now?" Orion asked.

"Um, um. Orion first slams his hand against the wall. Like, SLAM. And then he whispers in my ear, "Am I not good enough?" In a husky voice! And then, and then– "

"Foou..."

"I don't know why, but Fou's gaze makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! I could just cry!"

"Jeez, this stuff bear is now getting more perverted…" Jeanne Alter muttered.

"Her head is just way too romantic... If "she" saw that, I think she'd faint from shock. ...Huh?"

"Um, Artemis?"

"And then, and then? ...Wait, what's with that look?"

"Enemies are here, and I'd like you to defeat them..."

"Oh, dear me! I'm so clumsy! Tee-hee Okay, we'll defeat them quickly!"

"Man, she really is a handful…" Faiz muttered.

They then take care of the scum, Mash said, "Combat complete. Let's keep going, Master."

"Wait!"

"!"

They then heard the two with Drake asking, "Are you the one who sent that arrow?"

"That's right! ...Are you foes of the Argonauts? Or have you already given up and submitted?"

"Well yes we are their Foes…"

"...Very well! Then I shall show myself!" The Archer then shows herself and continued, "...Forgive my questioning. I already knew the answer, but I still had to ask. We are, after all, the last hope in these seas."

"...Atalanta, I presume?"

"Indeed. My True Name is Atalanta. A hunter in service to the goddess Artemis. ...Oh, come to think of it, we ran into each other a bit in France, didn't we?"

"Thank you very much. My name is Mash Kyrielight. This is my Master, Fujimaru, the Kamen Riders, these are King Arthur, that you knowis Jeanne Alter and that is Medusa. And the ship's captain, Francis Drake, and this is Euryale."

"Yes, good to meet you."

"This harmless-looking plush toy is Orion, and the animal is Fou."

"Fooou."

"A pleasure... By the way, Mash, why did you introduce me with Fou? Are we in the same category?"

"Also, this is Artemis."

"Francis Drake, Euryale, Orion the plush toy, the Kamen Riders, and Artemis, huh? ...Artemis?" Atalanta muttered with a bewildered tone.

"Yeees "

"... ..." She then look at Mash, "Mash, was it? You can stop joking. Lady Artemis is the goddess of hunting and virginity. There's no way she could be summoned as a Servant."

"Hey, Darling? Atalanta doesn't believe me. What's wrong with the goddess of virginity living for love? Right?"

"Hah-hah-hah. No comment! No comment!"

"...Huh? Really?"

"It's true, Atalanta. The hunter goddess who lives for love, that's me– Artemis! Hehe!"

This response leaves Atalanta to stagger in confusion, with Mash asking, "A-Are you okay!?"

"I-I'm fine. The Holy Grail War on the great seas has strengthened my mind a bit... E-Even finding out the goddess I worship is hopelessly romantic won't be enough to break me!"

"Hey hang in there!"

"You don't sound like you mean it! ...Anyway, I would like to introduce you to another Servant. The Servant in possession of the "Ark."
In other words, the man the Argonauts seek."

"The "Ark" is a Noble Phantasm!?" Mash asked.

"Indeed. He was the first Servant summoned to these seas. His True Name is– "

The man then appeared saying, "Hey, I've been waiting a long time for you guys."

"David."

"Foou..."

"Wait... David as in King David? The father of Solomon, the greatest King of Israel and one of the earthly Ancestors of Jesus Christ?" Ghost exclaimed, causing David to be embarrassed.

Author's Notes:

And that's about it see you!