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Ch 15 The Void Countess's Concert Pt1

"He must be here, the others sensed it too." Ruler of Paris stated, leaping across the buildings. Before when she left to search for the Heroes and her master, a Familiar of a Grand Servant appeared before them.

The Familiar informed them of what happened when their master's group arrived in the Empire. They were separated, and each of the Heroes was placed under a Chaldean Servant's protection.

Chat Noir with the Moon Cancer, Ladybug with the Berserker, and her master with Charlie were with the Saber.

Dazai was killed off by Akutagawa and the two Riders were being held as captives in the Prison run by Lancer of the Eternal Empire.

However, the Grand Caster did bring not-so-grim news. Their master has encountered two Archer Servants hiding away within the City. He also Summoned two more Servants to aid in their mission.

One of the Servants must be a Caster as well who can perform Sage Arts. Ruler should know, she too has come across learning some Sage Arts.

With that Sage Arts performed by the Caster, she can sense if their master is close or not. The same goes for any Chaldean Servants near that beacon.

The bluenette woman landed on the edge of a rooftop, surveying the area. "Still nothing, but I can still sense him." Ruler of Paris sighs before leaping down the roof.

The Counter Guardian landed in an alleyway close to the former Agreste Mansion. She peeks into the City, seeing there are more patrols than previously.

"(Damn that Caster.)" Ruler cursed, being stuck with the task of finding their master and allies. "(Why did I agree to go out and scout on my own?)" She mentally asked herself.

'Oh right, because if we go out as a group then the Empire will pick up on that.' The bluenette Counter Guardian mentally sighs. 'Good thing Koyanskaya took the other side of the City,'

Suddenly she felt a familiar presence calling to her. Though Ruler hasn't been in Chaldea for long, she recognized this Magical Energy.

Her bluebell eyes widen, surprised that her master is emitting his Magical Energy signature out in the open. "(What are master and the others doing? The Empire will definitely find…eh?)"

Ruler of Paris saw how the Eternal Empire's Forces aren't reacting to the Magical Energy. "(Strange, they don't seem to be reacting to the presence.)" The bluenette commented,

She got up, feeling like it was safe to move again. "Seems like I can continue my search for them." Ruler said to herself, she then paused when a White blur roamed the sky above.

"Damnit, it's here…" Ruler frowns, seeing the Alter Ego of White staring down at the gathered Attack Programs among other Empire Forces.

Alter Ego of White floated there for a second, then he abruptly left the area. 'Huh? He just…left…' Ruler thought before shaking her head at the sight. "Never mind that, I need to continue my search."

Ruler of Paris snuck back into the alleyways, avoiding being spotted by the Empire's Forces.

Unbeknownst to the Counter Guardian, Alter Ego of White was watching her movements. "…"

Somewhere else in the City, in an abandoned building Adrien, BB, Plagg, and Johanna were gathered around a crate. "So…how are we going to do this?" Adrien asked, having never been in a situation like this before, "I'm not well versed in being a master before,"

"Typical," BB sighs, having heard of the great Chat Noir back in the past through the report. "Here I thought you are well adapted being the Hero of Destruction and all from what master said,"

Plagg frowns, still not liking how the AI was speaking to Adrien like that. "Well at least the Kid has some experience in working on his own," He defended his owner.

Johanna cleared her throat, wanting to rid the tension between the two. "If you two please behave, it's understandable that master is new at this." The Ruler Servant stated, "He's never been to a Singularity nor a Lostbelt before. At least we can share the wisdom we have from our encounters with Fujimaru with him," She smiles at her current master.

"Thanks, Johanna," Adrien was lucky to have accidentally Summoned a kind Servant to back him up.

The Moon Cancer clicked her tongue but agreed with the Ruler. "Fine, I'll share what I know with the rookie," BB turns to Adrien, ready to depart her wisdom onto him. "First things first, have you ever been completely alone? Like without the aid of another Superhero or Servant before?"

"Of course," Adrien raised his voice, "I've done investigations, protection details, and solo missions before. I-"

"Then think of this as those things," BB stated, stopping Adrien from continuing. "Being a Chaldean master is not only saving the World. A Chaldean master is a researcher. They have to investigate the problems taking place in the mission, protect the allies they made and sometimes go on solo missions while the others are doing their own thing. Senpai has done this sort of thing many times in the past."

The Model nodded, hearing her words.

"Right now, you're technically on a solo mission. As an honorary Chaldean master, the same goes for you." BB informed the young Hero of his objectives. "You may have experience in combat but lack the technical stuff. By now your partner has the technical stuff down already probably doing her own investigation of the Lostbelt."

Adrien got the gist of what he should do based on the mini-lesson he was given. "Okay, so the first thing I should do is gather information."

Johanna nodded, "That's right, master. Information is the most curial in our state."

"So where are we going to get information in this place?" Plagg asked the three. He floats over to the window, checking out the area. "From the looks of it, Paris outside is a barren City."

Johanna turns to the Nature Spirit, knowing a few things about Cities. "This is still a City, Plagg. An Empire isn't an Empire if there are no people around." The Pope explains.

Adrien ponders thinking of where's the best place to get information. "Information…should we try a bar?" he suggested to everyone.

"Why a bar?" The Moon Caner asked, eyeing the master before her.

"Think of it, if the Empire changed the state of things in Paris. The people might not take it well," Adrien commented, assuming that's where people would drown their sorrows.

Johanna nodded, seeing how her current master is picking up on what he needed to do. "Seems like you're understanding your duties as a master, master." The Pope commented on his quick response to the situation.

Plagg smirks at his owner's taking charge. "So, where are we going to find a bar filled with people?" The Kwami of Destruction asked.

Adrien then remembers the plan they originally thought of before coming to the Paris Lostbelt. "If I remember, Bunnyx said that there's a barrier around a base she knows." He turns to BB, hoping her skills can hone down where is the barrier.

"Fine, I'll detect any Bounded Field in the area. Just give me a few moments to detect it." The violet-haired AI walks off to the corner and performs her duties.

"Okay, once BB is done, we go out," Adrien informed the other two in the room.

"Right,"

Back in the abandoned theater, Ritsuka stood before the beacon waiting for anyone to come to their position. "Ritsuka, you should rest." The master of Chaldea turns around.

Charlie walks over to him, concerned for his Grandson. "Since we got back to the theater, you returned you've been here waiting for the others to pick up the signal." The former Servant stated.

"Sorry, Charlie but I can't just sit and relax," Ritsuka stated, feeling a bit anxious. "I'm responsible for those two, they're just kids." The Magus added.

The former Emperor sighs, crossing his arms. "I know how you feel Ritsuka but this was their choice to come," Charlie stated, comforting his Grandson's anxiety. "Those two chose to come and save their World from the fate that awaits them."

"To be honest, those two are experienced when it comes to saving Paris." Charlie continued, hoping this would cheer up his Grandson. "But lack the experience to be masters. Ritsuka, though the situation is not how you want it to be, please put up a brave face. Those two need you to be there to guide them of the ropes."

Ritsuka nodded, smiling at his Grandfather standing next to him. "Thanks, Charlie for that,"

The former Saber shrugs, happy that his words go to him. "I'm just looking out for my family here," Charlie patted his Grandson's shoulder. "Now, let's focus on getting plenty of rest. We're still not sure until the next resting period will come."

"You're right Charlie." Ritsuka shook his head, slapping his cheeks with his palms. "Okay, I can-"

Suddenly Moriarty came from the curtains, "Master, your Majesty, we have an incoming Servant." The young Crime Lord informed the two. "Their origins are unclear but I can tell they're not aligned with the Eternal Empire,"

Charlie looks over at Ritsuka, smiling at the small miracle on them. "It must be one of the groups, they must've sensed the beacon," Ritsuka commented on the plan being a success.

"Then let's greet whoever is coming," Charlie motions his head to the lobby of their temp base.

"Yes, Moriarty?" Ritsuka looks over to the former Apostle of the Alien World, wanting to see if he wants to come.

Moriarty ponders for a bit before waving it off. "I'll leave the reunion to you, master. I'm not good at all that heartful reunions." The young Crime Lord explains, watching the two heading for the lobby. "I'll await here and plan for our next move,"

"If that's what you want Moriarty," Ritsuka jumps off the stage, heading to the entrance with Charlie.

The Ruler turns around, sensing a Familiar behind him. "I take it you're the Familiar that my master told me about?" Moriarty asked the vermillion bird, perched on a stack of crates.

The Familiar picked at his feathers before looking at the Ruler. "Why yes I am, now I heard that your True Name is the James Moriarty. A quite sinister person if I do say so myself." The Caster spoke through the Bird.

Moriarty chuckles, "I wouldn't go that far, that credit should go to my elder self." The Ruler stated before having an idea in his mind. "If you don't mind, I want to collaborate with you, Caster of the Sakura Labyrinth. I was Summoned alongside Alter Ego to act as strategists in this endeavor."

"Though Zhang Jiao would be the perfect candidate for this situation, that's just me complaining." Moriarty shrugs, walking over to a crate before the Caster's Familiar. "I take my role seriously as you heard, and right now I need more insights into the workings of the Eternal Empire."

Caster of the Sakura Labyrinth chuckles, appreciating a head-on character. "Very well, I'll give you the information you need to work with for the time being." The Bird spoke.

Moriarty offered his hand to the Familiar, appreciating his cooperation. "Then if you would…"

At the Lobby of the theater, Sita and Archer of Kosla were at stand-by with their bows ready to shoot.

Nero was standing near the doors, ready for any surprises that might follow the Servant. "Preator, I take it that Moriarty informed you of the incoming Servant?" She asked her master.

"I-I can confirm that she's not a Servant working for the Empire." Xu Fu spoke up to their master, "T-They have a strong Magical Energy signature that nobody can miss."

"That's good, it means your beacon worked how it was supposed to." Ritsuka petted the Alchemist on the head.

Xu Fu blushed at the sudden affection from her master. "Now, let's meet our ally. Xu Fu." Ritsuka ordered his Servant, wanting to expand the Bounded Field a bit.

The Alchemist nodded, obliging to his request. "H-Hai," She closes her eyes and silently expands the Field to just a foot away.

"We'll be on guard in case any enemies come by," Nero stated, holding her flaming sword.

Ritsuka nodded and turned to Charlie who stayed with the others. He steps outside the temporary base where he met the Servant who picked up their homing beacon. "Ruler of Paris! I'm glad you're still alive." He greeted the Counter Guardian,

The bluenette Servant smiles, seeing that everyone was still alive after the encounter. "Master, everyone. I'm glad you're alive and well," Ruler greeted the Chaldeans,

"We better get inside, we're sitting ducks out here if we stay longer." Ritsuka and the Counter Guardian head back inside the abandoned theater,

After being acquainted with the new Servants that Ritsuka met, they went straight into business. "For starters, Alter Ego's beacon has worked greatly in calling every Chaldean Servants who picked up on the signal." Charlie started the meeting off.

"Yes, it won't be long until the remaining Chaldean Servants return. But for the time being, waiting isn't an option." Ritsuka added to which everyone agreed. "We have to do whatever we can to prevent whatever the Anomaly Emperor and the Anomaly master's plan."

Moriarty turned to face the other Servants. "The Lostbelt is a given fact that this is serious if they are willing to create a Lostbelt for their plan." The Ruler stated.

"If we're planning to strike when the iron's hot, then I'm not for it." Nero puts her comment on the table. "We know that the Empire has Hephaestus backing them up with Enemy Programs and Theos Klironomia. Umu, we can't just attack right away."

Ritsuka agreed with what the Emperor of Roses is saying, "That we can agree on, we need to take out the big shots of the Empire's forces."

Sita crosses her arms, knowing what the Chaldean master is saying. "So we're going after the Imperial Inquisitors am I right?" The Queen of Kosla asked.

"The Berserker of the Eternal Empire, the Berserker of the Void, the Lancer of the Eternal Empire, and the Alter Ego of White." Ruler stated the four Imperial Inquisitors that the Eternal Empire has at their disposal.

"Two of their names are already known. The Berserkers, Elizabeth Bathory, and Ryunosuke Akutagawa," Charlie commented, noting the enemies of the Berserkers.

Archer looks around the room, "So, who are we targeting first?" The red-haired Archer asked around.

Moriarty looks at Xu Fu who shared the same thought, "We go for the Berserker of the Void," Both said at the same time.

Everyone who knew Liz's battle style is well familiar with it. "Understandable, Akutagawa is still a danger given the little knowledge we got of him," Charlie stated, seeing that's the logical path to go.

"And the others are still unknown," Sita nodded,

"Then it settles it, we're going after Elizabeth Void." Ritsuka turns to the Familiar of the Grand Caster who was observing the entire meeting. "Is it all right with you, Caster?" He asked him.

The Vermillion Bird looks up and nods, "Mmm? Oh yes, it seems that you already know what you're doing." Caster spoke through his Familiar.

Ritsuka chuckles, knowing that type of 'helping' from a certain Magus. "Okay, seems like everyone's on the same page." He turns to the bluenette Hero before him, curious about one thing.

"Now, Ruler, can you tell me the situation of the others that were with you?" Ritsuka asked the Counter Guardian before him.

Ruler of Paris nodded "Of course, we're currently stationed at a bar where The Tom & Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie was." She informed the master of Chaldea. "That place where Bunnyx said was the safest place. I was sent to find you all while Koyanskaya went to scout out some places."

"She's at the Berserker of the Void's territory." Caster of the Sakura Labyrinth said, having the floor. "I have asked the rest of your Servants to station themselves at an old base once used by the Resistance. It's best to have a few Servants on standby for extraction in case things get rough out there,"

The Familiar ruffled his feathers before continuing. "Since you're going after the Berserker of the Void, I suggest bringing Servants that know her Counterpart the best." Caster advises the master of Chaldea.

"Alright, Nero, Sita, Ruler you're with me in taking Liz Void. The others-"

"Will provide distractions for the rest of the Inquisitors," Moriarty nodded, agreeing with the plan they came up with.

Charlie stood up from his seat, seeing they were prepared to go back to the fight. "Then it's settled then-"

Ritsuka held up his hand to his Grandfather, disrupting his sentence. "Hold up, Charlie. Both you and Xu Fu have another mission."

"Mmmm?"

The Chaldeans headed out, going through the sewers to the area where Liz Void roams.

Ritsuka was being carried by Nero; Sita and Ruler were following behind. Both Moriarty and Archer of Kosla were on the surface doing what they were doing before.

After a few more moments, the strike team arrived at the coordinates that Caster of the Sakura Labyrinth provided.

"Umu, this is the place where Caster said that Liz Void is stationed." The Emperor of Roses confirms the coordinates.

Ruler couldn't help but feel pain in her ears. "I-I'm sorry, but does anyone else hear that?" She asked around the group.

Everyone took the moment to listen to what Ruler of Paris was hearing. Now that she'd mentioned it, whatever that music is only confirms one thing.

"I-I believe that's Liz's singing." Ritsuka sighs, covering his ears at the screeching.

Sita covered her ears too; the screeching was too much for anyone to handle. "You call that singing master?" The Archer asked the master of Chaldea. "It sounds like someone is scratching a chalkboard."

"Couldn't put it in a better way, Archer." Ruler commented on the analogy.

Nero sighs, placing her hands on the lander. "I'll have to check the surface for myself. As an idol myself, I have a tolerance for Liz's singing back in Chaldea." The Emperor climbed the ladder, going to scout ahead for the rest.

"Good luck, Nero." Ritsuka wished his Servant luck as they watch her go out on the Battlefield.

(Insert Fate/ Extra CCC ost 12: The blood countess)

On the surface, Nero poke her head from the manhole cover as the music grew louder. "(Umu, this is Liz's singing alright.)" She whispers to herself.

Her olive-green eyes scan the area and saw Parisians tied to chairs in front of a stage. They were moaning and suffering from the horrid singing of the so-called Idol.

There on the bright stage was the Berserker of the Void, "All right, little piggies! Thank you for coming against your will, my fans!" Liz Void waved her hands.

"Know that if you try to escape, my security will kill you all!" The Berserker announced, hearing the cries from the audience.

Liz Void twirls around joyfully, raising her hand in the air. "Let's hear for an encore! Let me hear you cheer!"

"M-More! M-More! M-More!" The imprisoned Parisians cried for more, afraid of what would happen if they refused her request.

Nero turns her head to the audience, seeing what Liz Void was saying. There were Enemy Programs and Spires around the entire area, "(This is going to be tricky, mmm?)" She then noticed a pink-haired fox leaping behind the Spires,

Her gaze landed on her, indicating that she has a plan. "(The Fox is here, Umu,)" Nero climbs back down to the sewer, informing her master what she saw.

"So, what's up there?" Sita asked the Saber Servant.

Nero crosses her arms, "The Parisians are being held captive and forced to listen to Liz's concert." The Emperor of Roses reported to the strike team. "I also saw the Fox going around the Spires to a Sniper position."

"I see, we should get rid of the sound system first." Ritsuka understood the situation, they can't focus if there was some screeching in the background.

Everyone agreed with the plan and carefully plan what they should do next. (End Song)

Underground Facility One: Prometheus

"Announcing the return of Bunnyx," Prometheus announced through the speakers of the Facility.

The Resistance members turn their heads to the door, those who can fight had their weapons out in case of enemies.

"Auntie Alix's back?" Louis walks forward, only to have the Assassin of the Resistance hold him back.

Viperion and Archer of the Resistance walk forward, greeting the scout back from her mission. "Bunnyx, welcome back. Was the mission a success?" The teal-haired Hero asked the Hero of Evolution.

Bunnyx scratches the back of her head, giving a light chuckle. "Y-You can say that. There were some complications when we arrived." The Foreigner explains to the Moon Cancer. "The Inquisitors were waiting for the second group and got separated. But don't worry, Caster told me that they made it out in one piece!"

A sigh of relief spread out through the people around them,

"However? I can tell there's a catch with how you're saying things." The light brown Archer observes the Living Hero's body language.

"(Ahem,) Uh…yeah the master of Chaldea…well, Caster said that they're making their move now…" Bunnyx explains the situation from Caster. "And…they're tackling Berserker of the Void. So…"

Both Viperion and Archer of the Resistance sigh, looking back at the leader. Assassin approved the request, wanting to have a foothold in their efforts.

"Archer, it seems our time is now." The Hero of the Second Chance turns to the God of Fire, "Caster, is our weapons ready for use?"

Prometheus dings, opening the forging unit he got from Hephaestus. "Yes, both your Lyre and Archer's violin are ready. Though I must warn you, if you do this continuingly….you will die, Luka…"

"Uncle Luka, there must be…"

Viperion chuckles, ruffling his Nephew's head. "Don't worry kiddo, I'll be careful. Now, let's take the Empire down for Paris!" He grabs the harp as Archer got his violin and headed out.

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