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Ch 29 Bonding with the Enemy

Motoyasu couldn't' believe his eyes, he was half expecting to meet his Brother later in their journey. However, he was here, standing right before him. "Ritsuka…" The Lancer said, smiling at the Chaldean master.

"Lord Heroic Knight Lancelot?" Myne looks at the Heroic Knight who bears Lancelot's Name. Her eyes then shift to the Chaldean master and the others with him. 'Tch, why does he have to show his face now at all times.' She thought, gritted her teeth,

Heroic Knight Aid Guinevere took a moment to relax, seeing that there wasn't a reason to worry about. She turns to the Heroic Knight, speaking to him. "Lord Heroic Knight Lancelot, we have the upper hand here."

Motoyasu looks at his Aid, wondering what she is talking about. "Myne, what do you mean?" He asked the red-haired Bitch.

Myne smiles, looking at Ritsuka before looking at their Party and Heroic Knight Gawain. "We got Heroic Knight Gawain with us." The Heroic Knight Aid said, whispering a suggestion to him. "If we all Attack at once, we can separate him from the Devil of the Shield." She smiles,

"No, this is the right time to convince him to stop this," Motoyasu said, not taking the First Princess's suggestion. "I have to get through to him," He turns and, in fact, his Brother, walks up to him in an attempt to speak with him.

The red-haired Bitch frowned and gritted her teeth. Myne turns to the Party, needing their assistance with her Second Plan,

"Ritsuka," The blonde Lancer called out his Name, taking the opportunity to speak. He opened his mouth to speak, however, he could not find the words to say.

Ritsuka on the other hand does, "Aniki, this has to stop." The Magus said to his Brother, not letting his presence waver his conviction.

Motoyasu was taken aback, however he shook his head and looked at his Brother. "Ritsuka, I agree. Let's talk this out-"

Suddenly a loud roar halted any attempts to talk, "Master, there's a large Magical Energy signature nearby, it's-" Castoria turned around, seeing a black shadow over them. "It's a-"

"DRAGON! IT'S AN UNDEAD DRAGON!" A Mage from Heroic Knight Lancelot's Party cried out, pointing to the sky.

Everyone looks up, seeing the Undead Dragon flying over them. It's Lifeless eyes gaze down at the two opposing groups,

It roared, sensing the fear from the Humans from below. It descends to the ground, ready to attack.

"Fujimaru!" Naofumi exclaims, moving in front of the group, and raising his Shield. "Arturia cast your Spell!" The Pseudo-Servant called out to the Caster.

Castoria nodded, raising her Staff. "Right, I'll use Anti-Flame Spells on your Shield, Onii-san!" She cried out as her Staff, buffing Naofumi's protection over them.

Myne and the others panicked, unsure what to do against the Undead Dragon. "Gah! You all, do something against that Dragon!" The First Princess looked at the Mages within the Party.

The Mages turn to the red-haired Bitch, their eyes widen at the task. "W-We can't possibly defeat an Undead, especially a Dragon!" The Mage exclaims, arguing with the First Princess.

"Then do something else!" The Heroic Knight Aid exclaims, not caring how they do it. "All that matters is that you get rid of that- h-huh? L-Lord Heroic Knight Lancelot! Where are you-"

"Ren! Come on, let's kill this thing!" Motoyasu called out to his fellow Knight, holding his Arondight in his hands.

Ren looks at the Undead Dragon, ready to breathe its corrosive Flames. "Wait, Motoyasu, don't go in yet!" He warns the Lancer, only for his words to fall to Death's ear. "Damnit!" He drew Galatine, its Flames danced around his Blade.

The Heroic Knight stares at his Sword, wincing at the black Flames. Shaking his head, he has to suppress his issues for the greater good. "Damnit," Ren looks at Ritsuka and Naofumi, needing their help.

"Aniki, get out of there!" Ritsuka looks at the blonde Idiot, seeing it's futile. "Arturia, help me out!" The Magus left Naofumi and Arthur's protection,

Arthur reached out to his master, seeing what he was doing. "Master, stop!" The Saber cried out,

"Damnit, Fujimaru, Arturia!" Naofumi gritted his teeth, unable to move from his position.

Castoria quickly came after Ritsuka, making sure he didn't die from his stubbornness. "Master!" The Lostbelt Caster cried out, transferring her Anti-Flame Spell to them, protecting them from the Dragon Fire.

The Undead Dragon blasts its corrosive Fire at its Attackers, hurling with great speed.

"Meteor Spear!" Heroic Knight Lancelot tosses his Arondight Spear at the Flames, gliding against the Flames.

Motoyasu grins, only to feel someone pushing him forward as the Flames burn the very ground he once stood. "Ugh…w-what-" The Lancer paused, seeing the large, scorched mark on the ground.

His eyes then shift to Ritsuka, lying next to him indicating he saved him. Motoyasu gritted his teeth, seeing what his Brother did. "What the Hell do you think you were doing!? You could've gotten yourself killed right there!" Motoyasu scolded him.

Ritsuka groans, hearing his Brother Figure scolding him. He chuckles, remembering the time when he did something that wasn't in line back in Fuyuki. "Heh, reminds me of the time you scolded me, Aniki." He said, looking back at the area.

"Damnit Ritsuka! Don't even joke like that!" The blonde Lancer continued to scold the master of Chaldea.

Ritsuka continued to laugh, oblivious to what was happening. "Fou, Fou!" The Magus heard the Beast crying out to him. He looks at Fou, running towards him as Ren and Castoria are close behind,

"Fujimaru! Motoyasu, the Dragon is falling!" The two heard Ren calling out to them, warning the Brothers of what was happening.

"Master, move!" Castoria shouted, ready to cast a Shielding Spell.

Looking up, Ritsuka saw the Undead Dragon falling to the ground after being impaled by Motoyasu's Arondight. It fell to the ground at a fast rate.

The Undead Dragon fell to the ground, causing the Earth to shake and crack. Soon the ground collapses beneath the four, causing them to fall in.

"Fujimaru! Arturia!"

"Master!"

Both Naofumi and Arthur came up to the crater, seeing them falling into the chasm. "Fou, Fou!" The Beast leaps after Ritsuka and Castoria, ensuring that they're alright.

Myne clicked her tongue, seeing that their two main Fighters were gone. "Tch, let's get out of here!" The First Princess ordered the Party, heading to look for the Heroic Knights the long way.

Naofumi frowns, knowing it is too far down to follow them and it's too dark to see. "It's too far down and it too dark to see without any proper lighting." The Pseudo-Servant observes, trying all angles to search for Ritsuka and Castoria.

Arthur looks at the Shielder, "Sir Naofumi, let's head back to everyone where we can get the proper equipment and Numbers to search for them." The King of Knights said, offering his suggestion.

"Right, I agree." Naofumi looks at the Heroic Knight Lancelot's Party, already gone from the area. "And those idiots left, most likely already begun their search for Motoyasu and Ren." The Shielder said,

"At least Arturia and Fou are with him, along with Sir Ren too," Arthur said, ready to head back with the others. "Let's get going," Naofumi nodded, following the King back to the Carriage.


Down in the Underground Caverns

Down beneath the surface, Ritsuka groans after falling from the surface. "Ugh…they really are right," Ritsuka sat up, rubbing his head. "I should really stop falling after someone…" He commented, hearing the rubble move.

Turning to the side, Ritsuka saw the rubble move. Rising from the rocks was no other than Fou. "Fou…"

"Hey there, Fou. Did you follow me down here?" Ritsuka asked, reaching his arm at the Beast.

"Fou, Fou." Fou ran to Ritsuka, climbing his arm and situated on his shoulders. "Fou, Fou,"

Ritsuka chuckles, standing up from the Cavern ground. He looks around, seeing he is in an underground Cavern. "Seems like we've found ourselves in a Cavern underground. And it looks like it's not one of the Underground Rebellion's Railroads,"

Fou nodded, agreeing with the master of Chaldea. "Fou,"

"Let's find a way out of here, there's got to be some way out of here," Ritsuka said, starting to walk in the direction he felt was the exit.

As Ritsuka walked a bit, he and Fou heard a larger shifting of rubble next to them. "Ugh…it feels like I fell a Hundred feet." Coming out of the rubble, Ritsuka's eyes widen at who was with him down here.

Motoyasu groans, pushing the rubble out of his Body. "Damn, where am-" The Heroic Knight paused, seeing Ritsuka standing right in front of him. "Ritsuka! Are you alright!?" The Lancer came up to Ritsuka, placing both his hands on his shoulders,

"Fou!" Fou leaps down to the ground, avoiding Motoyasu's hands.

"A-Aniki, what are you doing?" Ritsuka was taken aback by his Brother Figure's sudden approach.

Motoyasu looks around Ritsuka's Body, checking for any injuries on him. He only saw a few scraps and scratches, nothing too serious. "(Sigh) Good, there's no real serious injuries on you…" The Heroic Knight sighs,

Ritsuka looks at the Man who took him in. "What about you, are you okay, Aniki?" The Magus asked his Brother Figure, ready in case he goes Berserk.

"Hmm? Yeah, I'm fine." Motoyasu answered the black-haired Magus. "We better get going. I'm concerned about how are going to get out of here. We don't know what's in here with us." The Heroic Knight said, looking around the Cavern.

"Yeah-hmm? Where are you going, Aniki?" Ritsuka asked his Brother Figure, kneeling down to have Fou climb onto his shoulders.

Motoyasu turns back to Ritsuka, answering his question. "The way out of this Cavern. Come on," He said, turning around in the opposite direction.

Ritsuka saw his Brother Figure going in the opposite direction as he was going. "Aniki, you're going the wrong way. The way I was heading was most likely the right way." The master of Chaldea stated,

The Lancer looks back at Ritsuka, "Sorry, but I've been in this World longer than you. I'm more experienced in navigating the World than you," Motoyasu said, not realizing he was insulting him. "A Cavern like this, anyway, is a possible exit! Unlike you who thinks you know the way."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Ritsuka asked, standing firm before the blonde Hero.

Motoyasu's Armor clanged as he faced Ritsuka. "What do you think? I've been trying to have you see the Truth that you've been manipulated by that Chaldea place, but you refused to see it!" Heroic Knight Lancelot stated,

The Magus's eyes widen, hearing what he said. "Me? Manipulated? Come on, that's a lot of Bull!" Ritsuka retorted, answering him back. "Are you really saying that the First Princess wasn't manipulating you? Cause that's clear as Day to me, she has you wrapped around her finger like a Bow!"

"Don't talk down Myne like that! She's been helping me out since the beginning!" Motoyasu shouted, both now getting into an argument between them.

"Helping you? Don't tell me you're blind-" Ritsuka stopped, hearing something roaring from deeper within the Cavern. "Aniki…"

Motoyasu looks around, trying to find where that roar came from. "We better get going before whatever it is who made that roar finds us." The Lancer said, putting their conversation on hold.


Ritsuka nodded, also deciding that their conversation could wait for now. "Alright, let's put this topic on hold, Aniki." The Magus said, looking at Fou who was on guard while looking for whatever was living here. "Let's work together to get out of this Cavern,"

Motoyasu nodded, agreeing with his Little Brother. "Alright, but when we do get out of here, we're continuing this conversation." The Heroic Knight said before letting Ritsuka speak. "So since we're working together, I guess that makes us a Party then."

"A Party of two…I've experienced that before." Ritsuka said, remembering when he'd partnered up with Servants during a scouting or reconnaissance.

Motoyasu wince, not liking when Ritsuka speaks of his time with Chaldea. "L-Let's get going! This way, Ritsuka." He said, pointing in the other direction.

"Fou, Fou!" Fou points in the opposite direction, where Ritsuka was heading in the First place.

"Aniki, Fou's saying that this direction is the way out," Ritsuka said, pointing to where the Beast wanted to go.

The blonde Hero turns around, facing his Brother. "Are we really going to trust what that Animal's saying?" Motoyasu asked, believing Fou to be some kind of Pet Ritsuka came across. "It's just a beast, he doesn't even know what we're saying."

Fou leaps down from Ritsuka's shoulders before pouncing onto Motoyasu's face. "Fou!" He kicks his nose, revenge for what he said to him.

"GAK! THAT LITTLE FLUFFBALL KICKED ME!" Motoyasu exclaims, holding his nose to try and ease the pain. "What did I do to provoke him!?" He asked,

Ritsuka couldn't help but chuckle as he reached down to get Fou. "I believe you call Fou a mere Animal. Fou is no mere Animal, Aniki." He said as Fou returned to Ritsuka's shoulders. "Also, I trust this Little Guy, right Fou?" He asked,

"Fou, Fou," The Beast huffs, glaring at the Lancer.

The Pseudo-Servant sighs, seeing Ritsuka was right on that part regarding the Beast. "Fine, I stand corrected," Motoyasu said, stubbornly agreeing with the Beast. "I'll go along with whatever that Fluffball says,"

Ritsuka smiles, following where Fou wants to go. "Come on, Aniki. This way,"

The two walked down the Chamber, keeping an eye out for any Demonic Beasts living in the Caves. Both remained silent as Fou pointed in which direction to head towards.

As they walked through the Chamber, Motoyasu looked at Ritsuka trying to find the words to say to him. Seeing there's plenty of time and there's no sight of Monsters, it's a rather boring walk. "R-Ritsuka…" The Heroic Knight called for the Chaldean master.

"What is it, Aniki?" Ritsuka asked his Brother Figure, answering his call.

"Look, I know that we're going to talk when we get out of this Cavern," Motoyasu said, remembering what they agreed on. "But I can't; Ritsuka, you got to stop this whatever Chaldea wants you to do for them! Can't you see you're a pawn in their goal?"

Ritsuka sighs, eyeing his Brother Figure. "Oh? And what goal is that?" He asked his Brother, wanting to know what the King and the Anomaly King said to him.

The Heroic Knight put his foot down, "Really? You don't even know what you and your so-called Servants did!?" The Pseudo-Servant asked, "You and Naofumi killed the Country's Pope, you destroyed the Country's Border Wall, you even Killed a Lord and insight a Rebellion in his Territory, caused an uprising in the Northern Territory, and caused Itsuki to go insane!" Motoyasu exclaims, listing the crimes Ritsuka, Naofumi, and his Servants did.

"That Pope was trying to kill us First, we're only defending ourselves while ensuring the Villagers escape safely. As for the Border Wall, it's the Church's fault." Ritsuka retorted, opposing his Brother. "The Incident with Lord Rabier is where we aided the captive Demi-Humans along with like-minded People. As for the Northern Territory, if Itsuki hasn't blindly obeyed or intervened in its affairs, then the place won't be like it is today!"

Motoyasu scoffs, crossing his arms, "Did you really come up with excuses for your actions!? Ritsuka, I'm trying to save your ass from being executed by the Royal Family!" Heroic Knight Lancelot stated, rubbing his temple. "Your actions thus far are seen as treachery and could lead to your Death. You're damn lucky I've asked both Saber and the King to take you in alive," He said, wanting the best for him.

Ritsuka rolled his eyes before feeling Fou shifted. "Fou, Fou!"

"What is it, Fou?" Ritsuka asked, seeing the Beast point to the end of their path.

Heroic Knight Lancelot stood next to Ritsuka, also seeing what was up ahead. "I see what that Fluffball sees," Motoyasu said, looking at the end of the Chamber.

Roaming around the Cavern was a Horde of Goblins, each one held a Weapon indicating they knew how to use it. "Goblins, this is just great," Motoyasu said, preparing his Arondight Spear to attack, "Ritsuka stay back, they may be weak Monsters but they're troublesome when they're in a Horde." He said, stepping forward to face them.


"No, I've faced Goblins before, Aniki." Ritsuka took out his Sword made by Morgan. "If they're in a Horde, then it's best we do it together." He said, placing his hand on Heroic Knight Lancelot's shoulder.

Motoyasu looks at Ritsuka, taken aback by his sudden action. "Ritsuka what are you doing- " He saw the red markings on his hand glowed, feeling some Magical Energy flowing through him.

Ritsuka looks at Motoyasu, giving some Magical Energy to his Brother Figure. "I'm giving you support, Aniki. A Temporary Contract between a master and Servant" He stated, explaining things to him. "Since you're technically a Pseudo-Servant, and I'm a master. It's only right we work together,"

"After all, you do have the King as your master," Ritsuka said, having a feeling that he was the Anomaly master. "

Motoyasu paused, looking at Ritsuka at the words he mentioned. "Master? What do you mean by master?" The Heroic Knight asked the Chaldean master. "Sure we take orders from the King and Co-Leader of the Three Heroes Roundtable, but he's not the master of us." The Lancer stated,

"Then Myne, the First Princess is the master of this Anomaly?" Ritsuka asked, having the red-haired Bitch as the Anomaly master. 'Wait, she's not a master. If she is, then I would've seen Command Seals on his hand…'

"Huh? No, Myne is my Assistant, Heroic Knight Aid Guinevere." Motoyasu said, revealing a major piece of information to Ritsuka. "I don't what you mean by master, but we don't have that other than Slaves calling their scum Owners, masters. And your Servants who call you master," He said, disapproving of the idea.

"Besides that, we've got Goblins to slay!" Heroic Knight Lancelot said, rushing towards the Horde.

Ritsuka mentally put that issue to the side for now, focusing on the situation. "Right, I'll support you, Aniki!" He said, giving the Pseudo-Servant some buffs before rushing in himself,

The Goblin Horde looks around, standing guard while looking for food. One of the Goblins looked up, sensing a Magical Energy reading. "Sei!" Motoyasu came crashing down, impaling the Goblin from his head,

"Hup!" The Lancer spun his Spear before slashing another Goblin, then another, and another. Motoyasu huffs, slaying at least five Goblins, "That's five down, more to go."

Three Goblins came behind the Heroic Knight, raising their blades at him.

Motoyasu turned his head, ready to counter their attack. Just when Heroic Knight Lancelot was about to strike, "Schießen!"

Three red Gems hurled passed the blonde Lancer, shooting the three Goblins in the air, and fell. Motoyasu turns around, seeing Ritsuka aiming his hand shaped like a Gun at him. "Ritsuka?" He questioned how he did that.

"I told you, Aniki." Ritsuka looks at his Brother Figure, smiling at him. "I got your back here,"

Motoyasu nodded, accepting his Brother's offer. This is exactly how he pictured if Ritsuka continued to join his Party. However, he knows that by the time they get to the exit, they'll be departing ways.

"Aniki!" Motoyasu shook his head, raising his Arondight to deflect a strike from a Goblin attack. "Aniki, are you alright?"

Heroic Knight Lancelot looks at his Brother, seeing him slashing across one Goblin. "Yeah, thanks for the heads up, Ritsuka." Motoyasu smiles, impaling another Goblin.

The two made quick with the Horde as the two slashed down at the last one. "There, that should be the last one," Ritsuka said, sheathing his Sword. "Anything you two can sense?" He asked, wanting to make sure there were no more Enemies.

"Fou," Fou shook his head, sensing no hostilities anywhere.

"We've taken down every Goblin here, I think we're good, Ritsuka," Motoyasu said, placing his Arondight Spear over his shoulders. "Man, surprisingly that Battle was much easier than I thought." He commented, looking at his Brother.

"I knew we made a great Team," Heroic Knight Lancelot said, smiling at Ritsuka.

Ritsuka looks at his Brother Figure, smiling at their Teamwork. "That's because I've made a Contract with you, Aniki. As a master, any Servant that formed a Contract with me has a slight boost in their Combat Parameters." He said, wiping his forehead with his hand with his Command Seals on them.

"I didn't realize you have yourself a tattoo," Motoyasu said, seeing the Command Seals for the First time truly.

Ritsuka paused, looking down at his Command Seals. "Really? I thought you've seen them already or that someone in the Capital has a set of Command Seals." The Chaldean master said,

Motoyasu raised a brow, looking at Ritsuka. "No, nobody has a set like those. I would've known, Myne, the Pope, Saber, or the King would've mentioned those by now." The Heroic Knight said,

Ritsuka looks at Fou before pondering to himself. 'I know there's a master here, if there isn't then how the Servants in the Capital and the Three Heroes Roundtable were able to exist…' He thought, going over what he'd learn from the Anomaly. 'Every Anomaly so far has an Anomaly master along with a Greek God and Titian holding the Anomaly down. The Sub-Anomalies are Anomalies that were influenced by a Holy Grail outside the World's Dimension.'

"Aniki, can you confirm if you have seen some…strange Machine or Pillar made of Metal around?" Ritsuka asked, wanting to confirm if it was an Anomaly then it should have those Elements. "Or anything that looks out of place?"

"Machine? Pillar out of Metal? What the blazes are you going on about, Ritsuka?" Motoyasu said, genuinely doesn't know what he's talking about. "There's nothing like that in Melromarc. Unless you have a tattoo on your hand counts as out of place." He commented, indicating he's the only Person with Command Seals here.

Fou looks at Ritsuka, understanding what he's doing. "Fou."

Ritsuka scratches his hair, finding this Anomaly to be an anomaly. "Then this place doesn't make any sense." He said to himself, trying to figure out what's going on.

An Anomaly that doesn't have a Machine God nor a Titian Pillar to tether it to the Foundation of Human History…

An Anomaly that does not have an Anomaly master and yet it has an Anomaly King. An EX Anomaly, similar to Camelot and Avalon Le Fay.


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