The summoning chamber of Chaldea was filled with a tense silence. Ritsuka Fujimaru, the last Master of Chaldea, stood in the center, holding a shimmering summoning catalyst. Beside him were his two most recent loyal Servants, Caster Artoria and Morgan le Fay, ready to confront any potential threat. Da Vinci Lily, Sion, Captain Nemo and his crew, and the current director Goredolf watched from the observation room, their expressions a mixture of hope and apprehension.
Ritsuka took a deep breath and began the incantation. The summoning circle glowed brightly, and a powerful wind whipped through the chamber. The light intensified until it was almost blinding, and then, with a final surge of energy, it exploded outward, revealing a new figure standing in the center.
A woman clad in a dark military uniform, a long cape billowing behind her, and a cold, calculating expression on her face. Altair, the Military Princess, had been summoned.
Ritsuka: (stepping forward) "Altair, I am Ritsuka Fujimaru, your Master. Welcome to Chaldea."
Altair: (scanning the room, her eyes cold and assessing) "Ritsuka Fujimaru, you say? So you are the one who summoned me."
Morgan: (stepping forward, her eyes narrowing) "Be careful, Ritsuka. We don't know how she will react."
Caster Artoria: (holding her staff ready) "Altair, we mean you no harm, but if you pose a threat to Chaldea, we will not hesitate to stop you."
Altair's gaze shifted to Morgan and Artoria, then back to Ritsuka. For a moment, it seemed like she might attack, but then she let out a small, humorless laugh.
Altair: "I see. You are wary of me, as you should be. But rest assured, I have no intention of causing unnecessary conflict. At least, not yet."
Da Vinci Lily: (relaxing slightly) "Well, that's a relief. Welcome to Chaldea, Altair. I hope we can work together."
Sion: (nodding) "Indeed. Your presence here could be invaluable to our cause."
Altair: (raising an eyebrow) "Your cause? What exactly do you hope to achieve by summoning someone like me?"
Goredolf: (stepping forward, trying to appear confident) "We summoned you because we need all the help we can get to protect humanity. We face threats that are beyond anything we've encountered before."
Altair: (turning to Ritsuka) "And you, my supposed Master, what do you expect from me?"
Ritsuka met her gaze, determination in his eyes.
Ritsuka: "I expect you to help us. To fight alongside us. To protect humanity. I know you might not care about our cause, but I believe you can make a difference."
Altair studied him for a long moment, then nodded slowly.
Altair: "Very well. I will fight for you, Ritsuka Fujimaru. But know this: I am not here to be controlled. I will act according to my own will."
Ritsuka: (smiling) "That's all I can ask for."
As the tension in the room eased, the other Servants began to relax as well. Altair's presence was still imposing, but it seemed that she would not be an immediate threat.
Morgan: (leaning close to Ritsuka) "We'll keep an eye on her. Just in case."
Caster Artoria: (nodding) "Agreed. We must be cautious."
Altair: (overhearing them) "You do not need to worry. I have no reason to betray you. As long as our goals align, I will be your ally."
Captain Nemo: (stepping forward) "Welcome aboard, Altair. Let's hope we can work together to navigate the challenges ahead."
Altair: (giving a curt nod) "I will do what needs to be done. That is all that matters."