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Ch 48 A Safe Return
Two Aurors were running down the Alley, escaping from the Restaurant after causing a small commotion. "I can't believe that was easy," The Auror said, smiling at what they accomplished.
"Yes, those Muggles. They're so easily agitated, it's no wonder everyone said Muggles are idiots." The other Auror said as the two turned to an Alleyway. "Do you think Captain Bell has gotten the Boy-Who-Lived already?" He asked,
The Pureblooded Auror said, looking at his fellow Auror. "I believe so, if not we wasted our time causing such a ruckus at that Muggle Restaurant." He said, rushing down the Alley. "I bet by the time we get back; Captain Bell would already have the Boy-Who-Lived in his hand-"
"Ah…what a pity, still the same as ever during the Centuries." A voice spoke before the two Aurors heard the strumming of strings. In a flash, the two Aurors were ensnared by strings covered around the Alley.
"W-W-What is this-" The Auror tried to move, but the strings were restricting his movement.
The other Auror tried to escape, but couldn't, also fell victim to the strings. "W-What Dark Magic is this!? How come we can't move!" The Auror looks down, seeing a figure materializing before them, clad in silver armor and a white cape.
He had red hair, and his eyes were shut, the notable thing on him was an unusually large Bow that was like a Harp. On his shoulders was a small Animal, pointing at them. "A-A Ghost!? What's a Ghost doing in the Muggle World!?"
"Fou, Fou!" Fou told Tristan who these People are.
Tristan nodded at the Beast before addressing the Wizards. "I am no mere Ghost, Wizard. I'm a Shadow, but that's something you needn't to know." Tristan said, looking up at the Wizards he'd captured. "What I need to know is where you have taken the young master,"
"We won't tell you where the Boy-Who-Lived, you Spector!" The Auror exclaims, glaring at the lower Being.
Tristan gave a light chuckle, being called a Lingering Spirit. "A Spector, huh? That's a First, I've forgotten how sharp-tongued you Wizards could be." The Archer said before getting to the point,
"But I digress, you will tell me where you took Harry Potter, or…" The Archer strum a signal string on his Failnaught,
"A-A-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!" Both Aurors cried in pain, feeling the strings tighten around their Bodies.
The Wizards began to bleed from the metallic strings pressing deep into the skin. "AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!" The two screamed in pain, feeling their blood dripping down to the ground.
Tristan gave a sad sigh, not liking this type of information gathering. However, when it comes to Wizards, their Arrogance and Stubbornness is their greatest strength. But due to his experiences with them, he knows how to get around them.
"A-ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT!" The Auror gave in, and couldn't handle the pain of tightening restraints. "W-We'll tell you where the Boy-Who-Lived is!"
"C-Cassius Bell! Our Captain, he and a few others have him!" The Auror cried out, showing their true allegiance; themselves.
Tristan quickly released the Aurors hanging from the air, "Such a sad sight, turning against your comrade to save your own soul."' The Archer said, turning around to locate the young master.
The Aurors stood up, picking up his Wand. "Ngh, w-we won't let a Ghost walk around in the Muggle World!" He was about to cast a Spell when wrappings wrapped around his hand.
His eyes widen, seeing the Bandages wrapped around his wrist. "W-What is this now!" He turns around, looking for his fellow Auror for assistance. "What are you doing? Help me out here-" His voice fell, seeing the other Auror wrapped around in wrappings.
"MMMMM!" The Auror's mouth was covered, unable to warn the Auror from warning him of what happened.
Suddenly a Roman Numeral Number appears on the chest of the Wizard. "W-What is-GGGGGAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!" The Auror felt electricity throughout his Body, he fell to the ground, before being detained by Snakes turned to wrappings. "Well, well, it rare to find a Servant here with your master." A feminine voice spoke, followed by sandals clicking on the pavement.
Fou turns around, growling at the Person behind them. "Fou…"
Tristan turns around, meeting the Person who captured the Wizards. "It's a pleasure to meet you again, Lady Hishiri Adashino." The Knight of Lamentation greeted the Magus,
Coming out of the shadows with her arm held out was a Woman with dark hair, purple eyes, and wearing glasses. "It seems we've got a Knightly one," Hishiri Adashino, a member of the Policies Department said, commenting on his Chivalrous demeanor.
"Considering that we're in a Country known for producing valiant Knights, it's pretty obvious that we meet one suited here." Another feminine voice spoke, coming from the opposite end of the Alley.
Tristan turns around, greeting the other Magus. "Greetings to you as well, Lady-"
Heels stopped clicking as the Woman with red hair and amber eyes stood behind the Archer. She wore a white dress that wasn't buttoned on her right breast, a dark green coat, glasses, and black gloves,
"Aozaki Touko," The red-haired Woman introduced herself to the Servant, "This is my first time meeting a Servant in Person. Tell me, are you a Chaldean Servant by any chance?" Touko asked the Archer.
Tristan knew of the Name Touko Aozaki, a well-known Mage who was granted the status of Grand. She is also known for assisting the Association regarding Wizards, mainly clean up. "Indeed I am, Servant, Archer currently Contracted to my master, Ritsuka Fujimaru." The red-haired Servant responded.
Hishiri nodded, "Forgive me for asking, but why are you here? Under normal circumstances, I would leave you alone considering you're a being outside of a Mage domain." The Agent from Policies asked the Knight.
"Very well, if you would like to know. My master's Son was kidnapped by these, Wizards." Tristan looks down at the remaining struggling conscious Wizard. "As such, as his Servant, it's in my right to interrogate them to know where the young master has taken them."
Touko raised her brow, "As in Harry James Potter or rather Harry James Fujimaru. Yes, he's quite the talk in Clocktower gossip." The red-haired Magus said, seeing that the Boy was a key figure in the takeover. "How may we help?" She asked, offering their service.
"Excuse me?" Tristan asked the Magus,
Hishiri smiles, placing her hand over her chest. "Don't get us wrong, we're not interested if the Boy is in danger. Merely, we, as in the Association want to keep tabs on Harry Potter." She explains, assisting with the situation. "The Boy should stay away from the Wizarding World, even letting him stay with the Chaldea Security Organization is preferable."
Tristan chuckles, understanding the Mages Association's views on the Wizarding World. "Very well, you may assist." The Archer said before sensing a new Servant nearby. "But I believe clean up is the only option you two have."
"As usual…alright, let's find this Kid. But first…" Touko said, eyeing the Wizards they've captured.
In another Alley, Harry watches as Ruler of Edo stands before the Body of a Wizard, armless and bleeding. "W-What is this…" Cassius Bell backs away, fearing what happened.
"M-Monster, that thing is inhuman!" The Auror exclaims, pointing his Wand at the Servant.
Cassius Bell backs away, afraid of what this Muggle could do. "You! Distract him for me while I get the Boy-Who-Lived back to the Ministry-"
"The Hell you will!" Turning around, the Auror Captain felt a strong punch through his stomach, causing him to cough out his silva.
"GAK!" Cassius stumbles back before falling to the ground.
The Auror saw a Silver Armored Knight, pulling back his fist, and glared at him. Looking for a way out, he was ready to Apparate back to the Ministry when something came from the air. "Sei!" Zhou Yu fell to the ground, hitting the Wizard on the nerve.
He gasps before falling to the ground, his vision going black.
Harry was about to get up when Nezha approached and assisted him, "Young master. Are you unharmed?" The Lancer asked Harry, helping him up to his feet.
"Y-Yeah, I am, Lancer," Harry said, looking at the Ruler Servant, sheathing her Sword. "Ruler of Edo saved me before these Wizards could take me to where they're heading." He explains to the Chaldean Servants what happened. "Where's Draco and Daphne?" He asked Nezha.
The Lancer looks at the young Boy, "Lord Draco and. Lady Daphne are. At the Clocktower. After we received. Your distress call. From Archer." Nezha explains, placing her hand on her chest. "I personally. See to it. That both of. Your Friends are. Safely escorted to. The Mages Association." Harry nodded, happy to hear his Friend and Cousin were safe before Mordred spoke.
"Ruler of Edo?" Mordred questions, turning to the white-haired Japanese Servant. Just by looking at her, the Knight could tell that she was like her…a Homunculus. "So, you're the one who saved the Kid before we got here,"
Zhou Yu, after restraining and securing the Wands looked at the familiar Servant. Regardless, he inclined his head, giving his respect. "You have my thanks for saving my master, Ruler." He said,
Ruler of Edo looks at the Servants, finding Zhou Yu to be interesting. Shaking her head, she replied to the Servants' gratitude. "I merely was Summoned at the right time and saw a Child needed help." She explains, looking at the Heir of Chaldea. "Young Man, are you alright?" She asked him, wanting to be sure.
Harry nodded, "Yeah, thanks to you, Ruler." He said, thankful for her assistance before asking her something. "Um…did I Summon you by any chance?" He asked,
Ruler smiles, answering his question. "I'm afraid that you didn't Summon me, young Man." The white-haired Servant explains to the Heir of Chaldea. "Now that I take a good look at you, you do look like a Person I know in my previous Materialization…" She said, feeling like she met him before,
"So, a Rogue Servant then. That's a rare thing, considering that we didn't detect a Singularity here in the Modern Day." Mordred commented, couldn't help but find it curious. He then looks at the Servant, not getting a Ruler vibe with her. "You don't seem to be fitted for the Ruler Class, Ruler. The Hell with that?" The Knight of Rebellion asked.
"Saber is right. You don't seem. To be a. Ruler type Servant." Nezha commented, also feeling something was off with her Class.
Ruler of Edo smiles, understanding what the Servants are saying. "You're right, if I was Summoned under normal circumstances then I would be a Saber, not a Ruler. It seems this time around, the Saber Containers were filled…" The white-haired Servant stated, looking up at the sky. "My Materialization was a bit early, however, I know what I must do." She looks at the Archer Servant, having somewhat a familiar feeling when he gazes upon him.
"That Archer, you were also Summoned early, am I correct?" The Ruler asked Zhou Yu,
Everyone looks at Zhou Yu, staring at the Ruler. "Archer?" Harry asked his Servant, curious why Ruler said that.
Zhou Yu closed his eyes, answering the question. "Yes and no. I was Summoned by my master, Harry Potter Fujimaru that's clear." The Archer raised his head, trying to wrap things around. "However, I do get the feeling that I came too early. Like I was Summoned before my time…"
"I see…" The Ruler said, finding it strange. She knows about Chaldea and their master, however she wasn't Summoned for them. "Seems like we're not the only one…I could sense one more Servant who was Summoned recently." She commented,
Mordred perked up, already know what she meant. "You must be talking about Caster of Germania. That Servant master Summoned at the Wyverns Nest." The Knight commented, "Man, I thought she was Summoned because of what those Idiots were doing there…"
Nezha nodded, hearing about it through the gossip around Chaldea. "Indeed. I did too. Believe Caster. Was Summoned because. Of the disturbance in. France." The Doll added,
Harry was trying to piece everything together, however Ruler spoke. "In any case, I'm going to investigate this oddity." The white-haired Servant turns around, heading to the Streets. "I wish you well, Fujimaru Harry." She said, bidding them farewell.
"Wait a moment." The black-haired Boy reaches out to the Rogue Ruler, prompting her to turn around. "Why don't you come with us? Chaldea is filled with other Servants and you can-"
Ruler of Edo turns around, appreciating the offer. "That's a kind gesture, young Man. However, I have to decline." She said, "I have to investigate this strange Summoning."
With that, Ruler of Edo reverts to her Spirit Form heading out to explore the Era she was Summoned in.
"Is it really alright for us to leave Ruler of Edo be?" Harry asked the Servants around him,
Mordred crossed her arms, "It's better to let her be. Rulers are Summoned to facilitate a Grail War," The Saber explains to the young master. "If she was Summoned here by the Counter Force, then we should let her investigate what's going on."
The young Boy nodded, understanding the explanation. "However, master. Should be informed. About the Ruler. Servant here." Nezha said, suggesting to the three Servants.
"Right, let's meet up with Archer first. I'm sure he's worried about you, master." Zhou Yu said, knowing right about now Tristan was searching for him.
"Oh, and Fou too! I almost forgot about him." Harry said, remembering Fou escaping and looking for the Knight for help.
Nezha looks down at the Aurors they've subdued, one with a critical injury. "What should. We do about. These Wizards?" The Lancer asked the group. "We can't just. Leave them after. They have seen us."
"Then allow us to handle these Wizards." Everyone turns around, seeing Hishiri walking down behind them. Next to her was Tristan and Fou, sitting on his shoulders.
"Hishiri Adashino," Mordred said, meeting her many times during Mages Association visits to Chaldea. "I figured you wouldn't turn a blind eye to Wizards who suddenly appeared in the Mundane Realm." The Knight who rebelled against Camelot said.
"Saber, it's been a while. The last time was when I was visiting the British Outpost on the Clocktower's behalf." Hishiri smiles, looking at the Knight who scoffs in response.
Harry looks at Nezha, curious about who this Person is. "Um, Lancer, who is that Person? She seems to know who we are." The young Boy asked the Lancer.
Nezha looks at Harry, explaining things to him. "Her Name is. Hishiri Adashino. She's an Agent. Of the Policies. From the Mages Association." The brunette Hero explains to Harry. "The Policies Department. Is essentially the. Authorities of the Mages Association. Task to keep Mystery. From Mundane eyes." The Doll informed the young Heir.
The young Boy nodded before noticing the Magus was looking at him. "Well, color me surprised, Harry Potter really does look like him, minus the eyes," Hishiri commented, giving a small smile. "It's rather charming that two unrelated People share the same appearance. I must say, maybe somewhere in the Past, your Ancestors mingled."
Unsure how to answer the Magus, Harry simply replied respectfully as usual. "Um, thank you Ms. Adashino…" Harry replied, confusedbyh what she was saying.
Hishiri gave a suspicious smile at Harry before Zhou Yu spoke. "Excuse me, but you said you'll be handling these Wizards, am I right?" The Archer asked the Magus from Policies.
"I take it you're new to Chaldea then," The dark-haired Magus closed her eyes before answering his question. "Very well, to answer your question. Yes, the Associations has tasked a few Skilled Mages to capture and subdue any Wizards that may cost the revealment of Mystery." Hishiri looked at the Aurors, raising her hand as Snakes came out of her sleeves, "Even enlisting…unlikely Mages to help
Each wrapping around the Wizards, some collected their Wands and handed them back to her. "They'll be safely placed under the Clocktower's…Bottom of the Bridge." She said with a suspicious chuckle.
Mordred and Nezha know the place exactly Hishiri was talking about. "I knew it," Mordred sighs, seeing that's the best place to place them. "Eh, fitting for the type of People they are." She stated,
"In any case, master and Lady Mashu are probably aware of what happened," Tristan said, approaching the others, Fou leaps off the Archer's shoulders and onto Harry causing him to giggle. "We should return to the Mages Association to quell their worry."
Hishiri raised her hand, causing the Servants to look at her. "If I could request something, could you Servants lend your assistance in transporting these Wizards to the Clocktower?" She asked the Chaldean Servants.
Off somewhere in London, Ruler of Edo looks around the City pondering to herself. "So two Servants were Summoned early just like me…two Servants out of Fifteen." The white-haired Servant said to herself, slowly gaining information from the World. "Fifteen Main Servant Classes with five Extra Servant Classes…this is a strange Grail War…"
Back at the Mages Association, the Grand Roll was finally concluded. After a few words, the Lords have decided to give Ritsuka a warning,
"The next time something like this happens, we'll be forced to oversee Chaldea's missions and inner workings," Lorelei spoke, saying what the other Lords who weren't on Chaldea's side were thinking.
Ritsuka stood at the Main Hall of the Clocktower, both he and Mashu were worried about their Son. However, he knows that his Servants will do everything within their power to find and bring back Harry safely.
Koyanskaya was on the Phone with her NFF Services and Chaldean Soldiers, ready to storm the Ministry given the order by Ritsuka.
Holmes and Moriarty were devising plans for infiltration of the Ministry, a plan that allows them to locate Harry and keep the Association and Chaldea a secret from them.
The Magus looks at Draco and Daphne, being the ones to tell them what happened. They wanted to stay with them and wanted to see him return safely.
Goldolf was worried too about Harry, however he has matters he can't ignore with Lorelei,
"I hope Harry-kun's going to be alright," Mashu said, couldn't help but be worried for her Son's safety. She turns around, facing the direction of the Port. "I-I'm going back to the Border and suit up. I'm going to look for Harry-ku-" Ritsuka held his Wife's shoulders, preventing her from going.
Mashu turns around, looking at her Husband. "R-Ritsuka?"
"Mashu, there's no use in going back to the Border now," Ritsuka said, not wanting her to go. "By the time you suit up in the Ortinax and return, it'll be too late. Both if Harry is found by the others or the Wizards have already taken him to their Ministry." He said, his other hand clenched in a fist at the thought.
The black-haired Magus looks at his Wife, "I'm hoping for the first thought than the second one, Mashu." Ritsuka said, ensuring Mashu that things are going to be alright. "So, please be patient."
"To think the great Chaldea master has become a protective Father," A voice spoke from the other end of the Hall. "I heard rumors you were not like the rest of us Mages. I guess it was true." A Magus walks up to them with a briefcase.
Draco and Daphne look up, stunned to see the Person standing before them. "You're…"
"Touko Aozaki, Head of the Aozaki Family and a Grand Magus!" Daphne gasps, meeting a Legend in the Clocktower.
"What's a Grand Magus like the famous, Aozaki Touko coming up to us?" Ritsuka asked the Magus, curious about why she was here.
The red-haired Woman pushed up her glasses, smiling at Ritsuka. "Well, Lord of Chaldea, I met one of your Servants during a joint investigation with Policies," Touko explains to the worried Father. "I made a promise that I would assist with your Son's protection."
Ritsuka looked at Mashu who was wondering what the Magus meant. "What do you mean, Lady Aozaki." The Chaldean director asked the Head of the Aozaki Family.
Touko took out something from her bag, a small container, and handed it to Ritsuka and Mashu. "This should help with any Future encounters with the Wizarding World." The red-haired Magus informed the two Parents.
Mashu held onto the box, opening it to reveal a pair of blue contact lenses. "Contact lenses?" She asked,
"It's a type of Mystic Code that alters someone's Physical form to the People they want to hide from. It also serves as Mystic Eye Killers for any run-ins with Mystic Eye Users." Touko explains to the Chaldeans what these are, "I'd always wanted to try it myself, but I didn't find the time to use it."
Ritsuka looks at the Grand Magus, wondering why she's gifting something impressive to them. "Why are you giving us a Mystic Code like this, Lady Aozaki?" He asked the red-haired Magus.
Touko sighs, crossing her arms before smirking. "Consider this as a thank you gift." She stated, "Interacting with a Servant is something only a lucky few can experience. My interaction with your Archer Servant is a very interesting experience."
"Mom! Dad!" Both Ritsuka and Mashu turn around, their worries are lifted once they hear their Son's voice.
Turning around, they saw Harry running to them with Hishiri following behind with Mordred, Nazha, Tristan, and Zhou Yu guiding them. A few were carrying a few more Wizards in Hishiri's Mystic Code.
Mashu opened her arms, relieved to see her Son safe as they hugged.
"Well," Ritsuka turns around, seeing Touko turn head to the other side of the Hall. "I'll leave this Family reunion stuff to you Chaldeans. See you around, master of Chaldea." Touko said, leaving the scene.
Ritsuka gave a light chuckle as he went and checked his Son.
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