Look here... Savior of Humanity... For we are impressed by your dedication in saving this world...
OUR world... and so we adhere our lives before you, the living and the dead...
for we serve with the one volition and that is to obey our Master... Even if our Master was the only one left...
Even if all your servants were to be perished... Even if the world is upside down...
Even if the humanity will be compose of only you... Even if the world abandoned you... Even if the world was against you...
as long as you remember US Contractor... OUR Contract...
we, the servants whose name forged upon the forgotten and lost... we, the servants who only exist in the alternate side of the world...
we, the servants forgotten by the reality ... no matter what, as long as you have the will to live... we will come for you...
Chapter 6: The Testament
No matter how unbelievable it was, I knew that it would bound to happen sooner or later. Even so, I was still surprised. Ritsuka's former opponents were being summoned as if their gacha didn't even exist… oh, right, I am in one of the most famous mobile games I ever played.
Nursery Rhyme and Jack the Ripper were playing a tag game and both of them were circling around me trying to tag each other. Meanwhile, I was frozen as two obviously powerful Heroic Spirits were playing by my legs.
Jack was currently holding on my right leg while Nursery grabbed my left leg. I just hope that Jack's knife won't scratch my legs with her knives. All in all, it was quite enjoyable seeing them playing.
Eventually, they left my legs as they zoomed away to the other place. I sighed as I continued to walk on.
Even though I have explored every nook and cranny of the Chaldea, I swear that I could still encounter new things and new allies, well new Servant. The luck of Ritsuka is not to be underestimated.
I found myself lingering by the summoning chamber, where I found Ritsuka occupied by something, particularly at the center of interest itself. It seemed that he was summoning someone as the chamber was lightened by this mystical type of energy. Being interested, I remained and became an audience.
Even though this is not a game anymore, I was thrilled at the prospect of what Ritsuka would get this time. Also, beside Ritsuka, who was thoroughly focused on channeling his powers, were a couple of materials-
Scratch it, I just realized that those are somewhat from summoning chambers and I could tell that they are things that are commonly found on Craft Essence, like Mapo Tofu, Black Keys, etc. I'm just wondering if Ritsuka already got a Kaleidoscope for quick 'farming'.
After waiting for almost a minute of holding my breath, the ritual is nearing its end and all of the light coalesces into a human form. It seemed that Ritsuka successfully summoned a Servant based on how happy he was.
If I were to guess who it was then it should be a Servant that they have encountered previously. I just hope that being here will not be considered as a catalyst for this upcoming Servant.
The lights eventually died down and lo behold, a new Servant.
A crackling gentleman with glowing eyes. In an instant, I recognized him as Nikolai Tesla, a rival to Thomas Edison and an Archer class. I was pretty far from them so I did not get the gist of what they are talking about right now, even though I am capable of doing it.
While they were still talking, I immediately left the chambers since I'm satisfied with what was happening.
I have a destination by the way.
After a while, I happened to pass a door, owned by a peculiar Servant. I huffed as I prepared myself before I knocked on the door.
A mere seconds passed and a man with an unkempt beard looked through the crack. His eyes were immediately set upon my… chest and then onto my face. I undid my upper armor recently, leaving me in a turtleneck suit that somehow accentuated my ample chest. I did not know how I knew about that but somehow I suspected my intuition played a role.
Blackbeard immediately blushed and opened the door fully. He was grinning wickedly, and his hands were rubbing each other, like a typical villain making sickass plans.
"Oya? So you are here again?!" Blackbeard spoke and then I nodded in accordance and smiled in return.
"Yes, I do… so is it available?"
Blackbeard leaned forward and looked left and right, ensuring that I have no company here this time. When he was sure that I was alone, he beckoned me into his room as he showed me his suspicious smile.
Of course, I obliged and the door was closed.
A tall, quite-endowed blonde Servant was quietly sipping a drink while remaining a fixed stare at a certain door. She ought to have her way somewhere when something caught her attention and was unsure what to do.
Meanwhile, a petite girl was looking at her compatriot with a questioning glance, nibbling on fries made by a certain bowman.
"What are you doing, Anne?"
The big-busted woman, named Anne, just huffed with exasperation. "Blackbeard's have been strange, lately?"
The girl then raised her eyebrows. "Blackbeard's all strange inside out, what's more strange can he be?"
Anne just squinted at the door, as if she was trying to make it budge. "But Mary! That new lady entered his room!"
The petite girl named Mary was trying to find the right word, seeing she was surprised by what her partner said. "Then that means he managed to blackmail her somehow!" A ridiculous conclusion has formed inside her head everytime Blackbeard was involved.
"That nasty Rider!" Anne gritted her teeth.
"That poor woman!" Mary lamented.
*ACHHOOOO!*
I sneezed as I read the manga with my belly flopped on a fluffy rug; my … chest serving as a pillow. My legs are dangling up in the air as I enjoyed every moment I laid my eyes on every page. It was weird that I was still wearing my lower armor for convenience since it was obvious that I'm wearing a leotard turtleneck underneath and I was fully aware that Blackbeard is a pervert. In short, I'm a bit lazy when wearing casual clothes. Those manga's are amazing and I couldn't even comprehend the plot. Also, Blackbeard's room was filled with everything an otaku can dream; figurines of anime, err, fellow female Servants were on any table, posters and many more.
"Woah! Someone might have been talking behind your back!" Blackbeard commented, cross legged while playing a game console. He might be referring to a superstition that is immensely popular in various anime.
"Dunno..." I was occupied by the story but since I am a Servant, I can multitask my attention...damn, this is actually a strange experience.
"I thought that you are one of those typical women who would hate me to the guts… I mean that's totally what my reputation is for..."
"Blackbeard, I am not attracted to you… you know…" I said as a matter-of-fact and I don't want to hurt the RIder.
"HEh! I'm not looking forward to having you fall for you… no thank you!" Blackbeard grumbled. "On the other hand, I've never realized that you are a total BRO!" he added.
I don't know why he considered me as a 'BRO' but so far I've begun interacting with him days ago since I'm missing some good ol manga. I'm an avid reader and even though there is a library, I am still looking for some good visual arts. I approached Rider and asked him if he had any manga.
Imagine his surprise and shock that there is now another 'woman of culture' and almost attempted to hug me out of affection. I mean he's easier to approach than the other Servants, especially those five and four stars.
So far, I have already finished 2 volumes of a series here. God... what I am doing.
"There will be a new set of manga arriving this week… want me to inform you by the time comes?" Blackbeard suggested and I just nodded in confirmation. I don't know how packages arrive in the middle of extinction and I do not intend to find out.
If I were to guess something else, I guess this might be Osakabehime's works but as far as I know, she's not bound to be met yet by the Master of Chaldea, although I do guess her name might have been mentioned already somewhere in between.
Her works were just so beautiful…
I do admit that I am a reserved speaker and do not speak often, especially in front of a Heroic Spirit. I hope Blackbeard understands it.
"Hey, you wanna play after marathoning a volume?" He offered while looking back at me offering a second controller.
"... sure." I was already finished reading by the way because I'm unfortunately a fast reader but playing with Blackbeard is another ton of fun.
Doctor Romani has now discovered the fifth Singularity, which is the American Singularity. Currently, Both Mashu and Ritsuka were now being debriefed by Romani and Da Vinci in the command room, reminding them of their own safety and other necessary rules. Meanwhile, I was also in the command room, furthest from them because I do not want to be chosen as one of the Master's company during the reminder of this singularity.
No thank you! I do think I am still not strong enough. I am confident that they will encounter most allies in that singularity.
I am content watching the event in real time, even though all I could see was a half-assed projector of their current position. I do wonder how Dr. Romani endured that watching all the time for the sake of their safety.
Finally, they were now in the coffin and I swear no matter how I've seen the process a third time, I couldn't still process how they worked. Such is the technology and magic of Chaldea. I am now thrilled with what was happening right now.
This totally beats the story mode in the FGO game as I could totally see Ritsuka and Mashu getting in action, even though the projection was somewhat hazy. If only someone could hand me some popcorn… oh, Emiya already cooked some! Can he also read my mind?
"N-no... ?" Emiya suddenly said to me and it surprised me. Archer of Red was feeling uneasy as his arm was still stretched toward me, a bowl of popcorn presented in front of my face. Can he also read my mind?
"Also...no, now please take this bowl or not." The Archer was getting frustrated and I immediately obliged while sitting comfortably on a chair with the bowl on my lap. The Red Bowman then just sighed.
"Before you ask, yes you are being obvious with your face."
I felt my face heated before him before I shifted my attention toward the hologram. I then keep quiet. It seemed that not only me was being given a snack but also some staff and Servants who were also enjoying the scene.
The Archer gave me a glance before he left the room.
Welp, I ran out of popcorn, especially when I'm in the middle of a thrilling scene. Too bad, I felt responsible that I would feel guilty the moment I didn't return the bowl back to the kitchen. It was a long way from the command room to the kitchen area and I am still confused on my way there.
Seeing that the Servants who are in charge of the kitchen, particularly Red Archer and Miss Boudica, are busy preparing the meal, I tiptoed toward the nearest table where I can put the bowl in peace. Really, why would I bother doing this despite not having a Presence Concealment similar to Assassins.
...and then I could hear EMIYA's sigh. "You know I could sense you several meters away." It seemed that he was indeed me. I immediately stood up straight and gave him a nervous smile. In return, He glanced toward me and then to the empty bowl while wearing an apron with "KISS THE COOK" design. I wonder where he got it from?
Archer then understood what I was trying to do. "Just put the bowl on the empty corner...and please no sneaking."
"I-I promise!" I blame myself for doing stupid acts as I bowed down in dismay before I retreated back to the command room.
Emiya just continued to his duties as he saw me go away.
"Is it the Pink Saber you've been talking to?" Boudica suddenly asked the Red Archer, who nodded in confirmation. Boudica just gave him a disappointing glance that Emiya was sure to notice.
"What?" He tried to ask gently.
"You are getting a little rough on that poor Saber." Boudica reasoned and Emiya was laughing nervously. It seemed that Boudica wouldn't let this go on as easily as it gets.
"O-ok… ok, I'll be gentle from now on." She wondered if Emiya really promised but at least Archer gave his own word. For Archer, this is just the way he is and Pink Saber seemed to not mind his sarcastic nature.
Eventually, Boudica just resumed her duties, with a smile to bout.
