Ritsuka Fujimaru walked through the white corridors of Chaldea, yawning widely while rubbing his sleepy eyes. Due to the chaotic events of the last Singularity, he hadn't had much time to rest, and while the Golden Apples helped restore his stamina, they couldn't affect on his mental fatigue.
Not to mention that he had been suffering from insomnia lately. He couldn't figure out exactly what the reasons were, but Nightingale had assured him that he should just take a break from farming resources every day and everything would be fine.
It wasn't that he didn't trust the words of Chaldea's head nurse, but every time he thought about it, something twisted inside him. This dark, evil feeling wouldn't go away. It was annoying, but not noticeable or noticeable enough to be bothered by it.
- Haa... It's all paranoia. A good night's sleep on Paris' soft sheepskin pillows while listening to Scheherazade's tales will help me cope with this.
In addition, thanks to the fact that Chaldea decided to hire new Masters, he was sure that he would be able to shift the daily resource farming onto them. It wasn't that he was a slave owner, he wanted to believe that for his services he would be able to at least slightly increase his free time!
When Gudao reached the Chaldea conference room, the door in front of him automatically opened and he found himself in the middle of a spacious room. In the center there was a table at which sat: Chaldea's Director Olga-Marie Animusphere, vice-director of Gordolf Music, head of the technical department Leonardo Da Vinci, director's advisor Sherlock Holmes, Chaldea's chief doctor Romani Archiman, as well as Sion, Nemo and a couple of other sailors.
The rest of the people were either occupying the seats opposite or standing to the side. Gudao found his sister and Mash among them.
— You're late as usual, Fujimaru. Not an ounce of punctuality. — Olga said.
— I'm sorry, Director. I was late for breakfast. — having apologized, Ritsuka hurried to stand next to Mash and Rika.
— Good morning, Senpai. — megane kouhai greeted him with a smile.
— Good morning, Mash. — it seemed that the gentle expression of his beloved kouhai really freely breathed life into his tired body.
— You look like you haven't slept all night, bro. Let me guess - jerking off to pictures of the Lion's King in a swimsuit again? — Gudako asked unceremoniously, wiggling her eyebrows maliciously.
—*Cough*! W-what are you talking about?! - Ritsuka immediately blushed.
— He-he! So I was right? Huh? Huh?
Geez, why did his little sister grow up to be such a spoiled devil? How can she ask such ridiculous and embarrassing things when others are around? Moreover, when Mash is around!
Don't get him wrong, he was a healthy teenager and his raging hormones were often going to his head. Besides, Chaldea was full of incredibly beautiful women who, moreover, shamelessly flaunted their bodies in overtly indecent and sexy outfits.
Scathach's bodysuit that left nothing to the imagination. Ushiwakamaru's bikini armor. Bradamante's leotard. It wasn't his fault that he was getting so damn turned on by all of this!
And of course, the divine figure of the Lion King in a slutty playboy bunny outfit really got under his skin. The way those fishnet stockings of royal blue color hugged her big ass and thick thighs was one of the most arousing sights he'd seen in a long time.
But how the hell did his sister know about this?! The look Mash gave him didn't help either. It was a mixture of disbelief, embarrassment, and um… jealousy? Or was it disappointment? He wasn't exactly sure what emotions his precious kouhai was feeling right now, but it was definitely not good!
— I have no idea what you're talking about. Please, Rika, keep it down before Director Olga kicks me out of here. Again. — Gudao hissed, focusing on the meeting.
Right now, the first Master was being introduced to everyone. He was a tall European man with unusual purple-blue hair and piercing green eyes. He was dressed in an expensive robe and overall, he looked like a typical mage from the Clock Tower.
— Marcus White, "King of the Five Elements". A rising star of the Clock Tower. One of the candidates for the title of "Brand". Result of the Master suitability test result: 75 points.
The fire of superiority and arrogance in the man's eyes somehow reminded Gudao of the King of Heroes. Although the mage didn't make quite the same impression, there were definitely some similarities. He didn't offer any welcoming words and simply snorted arrogantly, sitting back down and closing his eyes. After that, the next Master was introduced.
- Shoto Flimhunter, aka "The Little Prince". Heir to a famous family of landowning mages. Overall test result: 70 points.
Shoto was a young man of rather short stature. His appearance could be described as a typical "babyface". If it weren't for the determined look in his eyes, Shoto could easily be mistaken for a child. Especially considering the clothes he was wearing.
— Hey, hey, this isn't a kindergarten. What's this little brat doing here? — one of the Masters, whose distinguishing features were his dyed blonde hair and tanned skin, said mockingly.
— I can say the same about you, Mister "Bully". You haven't mistaken this place for a penal colony, have you? — Shoto smiled sweetly, but his words were laced with venom.
Just as the verbal battle between the two Masters was about to begin, another Master spoke up, calling on both of them to stop and not complicate the Director's work, for which he received a grateful nod from Olga-Marie.
— Bruce Brown, also known as "Black Panther". One of the most famous freelancers of the Clock Tower, famous for his unique Voodoo magic. Overall test result: 84 points.
This was the same man who stopped the squabble between Shoto and the tanned master. Bruce was a tall Afro-American, whose height exceeded 190 cm. His dark skin stood out against the sanitary white background of Chaldea's premises, and his bald head slightly gleamed under the lamplight.
Bruce was dressed in rather simple clothes, consisting of a tight white T-shirt with the word print "Black Power", branded jeans and red basketball sneakers. His clothes only emphasized Bruce's massive physique.
— Wow, this guy looks like one of those cartoonish macho guys from comedy inserts. Well, or that funny guy from the shower shampoo commercial. — Rika whispered in his ear.
His sister's comment could have seemed offensive, but she was right in some ways. In Gudao's opinion, he could easily win the Mr. Olympia contest. The dark-skinned man's shoulders were broad, his hands resembled real bazookas, and one of his palms was as big as Ritsuka's own two. His powerful, chiseled jaw seemed to be carved from stone, and his thick neck was adorned with a luxurious gold chain with jeweled letters that formed the phrase "Black Supremacy".
Despite his menacing appearance, Bruce did not seem like a bad person to Gudao. His voice was deep, with an inherent African accent, and the man himself spoke calmly. From what Ritsuka had managed to see, Bruce also seemed very polite and did not like unnecessary violence, since he stopped Shoto and the tanned guy.
But still, there was something about him (and not only about him) that made Gudao feel slightly irritated. Or, more accurately, anxious. His instincts did not scream about danger, but whispered that he should not relax. Bruce glanced in his direction and their eyes met. The man only smiled and nodded, to which Gudao responded in kind.
I must have just not gotten enough sleep... I've been having nightmares lately.
— I hope we can work together. I will do my best to live up to the expectations placed on me. — Bruce said confidently, then returned to his seat.
The next person introduced was a man of about thirty or forty years old, who had been sitting silently to the side all this time.
— Karitsu Marufuji, a Third Generation descendant of a warlock. He is a silver medalist in the "Best Teacher in Japan" competition. He teaches mathematics at Asagami Private Girls' Academy. Overall test result: 78 points. — Da Vinci announced, displaying the relevant information on the screen.
— Hey, pssst...
— Rika, please concentrate. I don't want the Director to scold me again.
Olga-Marie Animusphere was known for her harsh nature, and she clearly disliked him from the moment they first met, when he was late for the Briefing. The last thing Gudao himself wanted was to listen to her angry tirade about his incompetence once again. Didn't Rika understand that?
— Am I the only one who thinks that Ojii-san looks like that evil villain from the doujins that Jalter draws? You know, the one who hypnotizes innocent girls and then blackmails their hot moms?
— Pft!
— Senpai! That's rude to Marufuji-san.
— Sorry Mash, but it's his fault he looks like a typical Ugly Bastard!
Gudao couldn't help but snort at Gudako's description. His sister had a truly amazing talent for making him lose his cool. Besides, her words... Well, it wasn't like she was completely wrong.
Marufuji-san was a typical middle-aged Japanese man: short, fat, dressed in slightly sloppy clothes that only emphasized his bulky frame. His eyes were rather narrow, and he constantly rubbed his balding head with a cloth handkerchief.
Due to his obesity issues, his breathing was slightly irregular, causing him to sweat constantly. Fujimaru Sr. felt that even just walking up the stairs without an elevator would be a severe test for Marufuji-san, as the man managed to get out of breath during his own introduction.
— Phew… Haa… Thank you very much for your trust… Haaah… I'm not the most special person here, as many of you are much better than me… Phew… But I'll try my best.
Despite the constant sighing, Marufuji-san's speech came out quite well. Gudao felt as if he was back at the welcoming ceremony of High School. The image of the school principal was superimposed on Marufuji without any problems.
Well, despite his appearance, he does look like a teacher. I guess you shouldn't judge a book by its cover
Ritsuka thought, deciding to give Karitsu-san a few credits. However, there were those who thought otherwise.
— Hey, Ojii-san. I think you've got the wrong door. The little boy lovers' club is a couple floors down. — the tanned Master chuckled, then turned to Shoto. — Did you hear that, kiddo? You should be more careful with that guy. The likes of him usually prey on the likes of you. He'll lock you in the basement and make you his boytoy.
— Ugh!
It seemed like that sentence dealt a physical blow to Marufuji-san, who flinched, then lowered his head in frustration.
— Can you shut up FOR ONE MINUTE? I seriously don't understand how a delinquent like you even managed to get away with it, and not end up in jail or killed in a gangster shootout. —still trying to maintain a smile, Shoto clicked his teeth in irritation.
In response, the tanned Master simply shrugged and stuck his tongue out at Shoto, causing him to mutter angrily. Gudao could already imagine what a headache these two would be for the rest of Team B. Meanwhile, Da Vinci introduced the next master.
— Red Ditor, aka the "King of Shitposting". Test score: 69 points.
Ritsuka blinked blankly. What kind of introduction was that? Why did it sound more like something an anime-obsessed eighth grader would say when transferring to a new school? Besides, the introduction was very short. It felt like this Master was a completely ordinary person, with no connection to Moonlight World.
Red was an American of average height, with a bit of excess weight. He wasn't as fat as Maurufuji-san, but it was clear that he would need to go on a diet soon if he cared about his health at all.
By the looks of it, he was in his mid twinties, his black hair was greasy with grease, there were a few festering pimples on his face, and he was dressed rather casually. A colorful T-shirt with an anime heroine on it and the words "GayShit CumPact: Horny Waifus Rail", worn jeans, and white sneakers.
On his left hand, he also had some kind of device that looked like a cross between a large glove and a Duel Disk, like in one of those anime, the character puts some cards with superpowers on top.
— Yeah, yeah, hello everyone. When are we going to start summoning waifus? I mean, that's the only purpose of being a Master, isn't it? — Red asked in his slightly nasal voice, addressing the Chaldea leadership.
Oh, here it comes. Gudao could literally see the spark between Red and Gudako. They were fated rivals, destined to fight each other for the resources of Chaldea to determine who would ultimately get the right to "roll the gacha."
— All the details will be explained to you later. For now, you should focus on introducing yourselves to each other. — Olga said.
— Okay, whatever you say, lady Boss. I don't know about saving the world, but I'm here to roll the Gacha and get lots of new Waifus for my Harem. — Red didn't seem to care at all about how others would look at him because of his words.
— Ha! This green rookie really thinks he can throw around words like that on my territory? Just you wait, nerd, Mommy will show you who the real Lord of Gacha here. — Gudako muttered defiantly.
Ritsuka could only sigh in resignation, already anticipating the chaos that Red's words would cause. After that, three women were introduced one after the other, their appearance and aura diametrically opposed to each other.
The first woman was dressed rather flashily: a long dress below the knees, as well as a blouse resembling a modified school sailor suit. Her long hair was braided into two pigtails, with some strands carelessly sticking out on her forehead.
She wore glasses with a round frame, and if it weren't for the panicked-nervous expression on her face, Gudao would have easily mistaken her for some librarian. Her name was Fujoshi Yaoi, and she was similar to Marufuji-san in that she was also a descendant of an enchantress.
After her, a woman named Frederica Villainess von Isekaise was introduced. She had the aura of a true aristocrat, especially with the prim expression she had on her face as she looked at everyone.
Her brown hair was styled in a fancy fashionable hairstyle and went well with her dark blue Victorian dress. Gudao would have called her beautiful if it weren't for the glint of disdain in her eyes.
It seemed as if this woman was looking down on everyone. Gudako whispered in his ear that she thought Frederica was the female version of Marcus.
The last of the three was a short brunette with dyed hair, whom Rika called a "tomboy". A biker jacket with spikes, piercings in her nose and lip, baggy jeans and black combat boots. In Ritsuka's opinion, she looked more like a hard rock fan or belonged to the punk subculture.
However, the pink jacket with the symbol of Aphrodite's mirror, which the hand was holding, as well as the inscription "GL's Power" suggested slightly different thoughts. Her name was, oddly enough, Yuri Lesba.
Finally, it was the turn of the tanned Master. He was about 180 centimeters tall, and he was dressed in casual clothes, which, together with his blond hair and tan, created the image of a kind of "bad boy". Another distinctive feature of him was a tattoo of a snake devouring some kind of fruit on his left hand.
The moment he stepped into the center, an unpleasant feeling struck the back of Ritsuka's head. As if something very bad was about to happen.
— Haizaki Shogo, test result: 90 points.
As soon as Olga called the name of the tanned Master, Gudao's breathing stopped for a second. A flood of memories of those times when he was in high school immediately washed over him.
— Sen..Pai's? - Mash asked hesitantly, seeing the strange reaction of her Masters.
All the joy disappeared from Gudako's face, replaced by recognition, and then a frown, while Gudao pursed his lips, staring at the floor and not daring to raise his head. Rika squeezed the edges of her skirt, while Ritsuka put his hands in his pockets.
Haizaki himself noticed the reaction of the Fujimaru twins, after which he grinned, deciding that he would still have time to get to them, and now he should introduce himself.
— I don't care about saving the World, but they pay well here, and also in this job I won't have to listen to the boss whine about how I was a couple of minutes late delivering food and the client complained. — Haizaki grinned. — Besides, there are quite a lot of pretty girls here and from what I heard, Chaldea is ready to provide its Masters with...Special service, right?
— I agree with that! PR company also promised me a lot of waifus! — Red shouted.
— What kind of nonsense are you talking about?! What "special service"? — Olga snapped. —Do you think we have a brothel here?
— Isn't that so? I mean, that AD's was pretty convincing. And the OnlyServant posts seemed…
— Shut up!
Olga's face turned red with anger and shame, causing even a smug person like Haizaki to wisely cover his mouth. The Director of Chaldea glared at Da Vinci, causing the Renaissance Genius to awkwardly turn away, trying to pull her cardboard cutout out from under the table so she could run away and replace herself with a dummy.
— Explain yourself, Da Vinci!
— Well… Um… Kiara and Medb were in charge of the advertising campaign, and it seems they decided to approach this… Hmm… Creatively, right? Heh-heh! They COULD have used some of the material from the SHEBA recordings for the promo videos, which concerned the Summer Singularities...
Olga's gaze darted between Haizaki, who snorted, spreading his arms as if to say: "See? I told you so" and Da Vinci, who was muttering in her defense something like: "What can I do? Sex always sells!"
She was about to explode, when suddenly the doors opened and the last, late Master entered the room. All eyes converged on him and Gudao, torn away from his worries, exclaimed in surprise, seeing a familiar face:
— Old man Muramasa?!
Author's note:
Well, here are our OC Masters. I'm sure you'll recognize certain types of them, while others will remain a mystery to you. For now, you can guess in the comments what kind of servants these Masters will receive and what situations they will end up in with them. Let's see if you know some shit well, lol.
Also wanted to discuss using Shirou as an MC in Harem and Smut fics. As FSN and FHA shows, Shirou has no problem having sex with women.
1) Let's remember that canon Shirou, although he was a typical shy Japanese Schoolboy, during sex he became a beast (Rin's and Sakura's route sex-scenes), and in general he was quite perverted in his thoughts, he just always kept it to himself. So, for example, he admits that he masturbated on Saber in his shed when no one saw it.
2) Let's remember the words of Angry Mango, when he brutally raped Caren:
"Right now we have satisfied only the lust of Shirou Emiya"
Thus, Canon Shirou, although he is a lustful beast, is rather restrained and often due to his personality. He needs a "switch".
When it comes to Harem Fic about him, it is usually a slowburn FSN, so I have no problem with it. But using Shirou in short One-shot smut fics is a really bad idea and too OOC.
Canon Shirou Emiya is not the kind of character that is suitable for a quick fuck in smut fics, so I would not recommend using him.
The next option we have is EMIYA.
1) Read the description of EMIYA and his FGO costume. EMIYA himself is described as a "playboy", while his costume is "senior student on vacation".
2) In Edison's interlude (I think), EMIYA says that he has other things to do, such as "chat with stuff girl" and then tries to escape
3) Melt and summer Melt complain about his face and "Don Juan" behavior
4) In one of the interviews, Nasu was asked about Nero FGO, Nero Bride, and Extra.
In this answer, Nasu himself mentioned that when Archer interacts with the FSN cast, he is EMIYA. When he talks to the EXTRA cast, he is Nameless. That is, Chaldea Archer is in the superposition of Schrödinger's cat. We do not know the identity of Archer in front of us. For this, we need an outside observer. If it is an FSN character, Archer (0) will become EMIYA (1). If this is an Extra character, Archer(0) will become Nameless(1). So both options are true.
So FGO itself paints EMIYA as a playboy, but at the same time, we are never really shown this.
It also depends on which EMIYA we use. CG EMIYA is definitely a dead inside edgelord who would rather cut off a woman's head.
If we take CHALDEA EMIYA (who is described as Archer on vacation), then this is more or less a suitable option, but given what is shown in FHA and "Emiya's Shirou Today Menu" even in "vacation" mode EMIYA is quite uncommunicative and anti-social. I would say that he is quite passive in this regard. He will not refuse a random quick sex, but he will not seek it out on his own either. This guy just goes with the flow.
We will talk about Nameless (EXTRA Archer) in the next chapter, since this is a separate topic for discussion.
The conclusion that can be made now: Shirou Emiya is more suitable for a slow burn harems fic, the action of which takes place in the FSN/El Mellio world's groupe, butI HIGHLY DO NOTrecommend using him for Chaldea Smut Fics. Too OOC, and the character himself simply seems strange in this role. EMIYA is a good option, but you should understand that his behavior will be quite passive and first of all it will be the woman herself who will have to pursue him.