AN: So, everyone is supportive of the idea of separate stories for the Hogwarts Years. So I'm doing that,
ANN: Guestwithideas, Thank you for your feedback and ideas in your reviews; they've inspired future scenarios for upcoming chapters. Regarding Father figures for Ritsuka, Romani is clearly the primary one, and his relationship with Ritsuka can be a challenging topic for both him and Mashu. While there are other male role models, Romani remains the most significant and life-changing.
Ch 114 Aid from Afar
"Lucius Septimius!? The Roman Soldier who assassinated Pompey the Great, a great Statesman and General of the Roman Republic?" Harry asked, learning plenty from the Roman Servants in Chaldea and from his Lessons with Moriarty. "That's who Bers-I mean Assassin of Britannia is!?" He asked,
"How can he have Two Spirit Origins?" Harry asked, feeling like he had encountered something similar before. "Now that I think about it, I think there was a Servant that can change their Spirit Origins as well…" He said, trying to figure out whom,
Johanna looked at the black-haired Boy, hearing what he said, "Young master, you're most likely thinking of Tlaloc-" The Ruler paused, realizing what was going on. "Ah, now I understand completely!" She exclaims,
The Three realize why the Servant before them was suddenly changing his Class and Spirit Origins. Harry spoke up First, saying what was on everyone's Mind. "He's a Pretender Servant!"
"Hoho? I should've expected that you're experienced with the Pretender Class." The red-haired Pretender commented, finding this amusing. "But I'm not going to entertain you some more by revealing my True Name." He stated, taunting the Three before him.
"Of course we're not going to have it that easy," Harry grumbled, forgoing trying to figure out the now newly revealed Pretender's True Name. "Anyways, we have discovered his real Class, now we have the Advantage!"
Constantine and Johanna nodded, seeing how Harry wasn't wavering despite being in front of a difficult Enemy. The Rider stood next to the young master, preparing his Sword, "Yes, young Lord; what is your orders?" Constantine asked, fulfilling his Duty as a Servant.
Johanna joined Constantine XI, standing with her Partner and stood beside the young master. "Young master, we'll fight by your side against this Foe," The Ruler stated, holding her Staff at the ready,
"HAHAHAHAHA!NOW THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!" The Pretender of Britannia laughed, rushing towards the Two Servants and master.
Constantine steeled himself, determined to confront the Rogue Pretender Servant. "HAHAHAHA!" The Rogue Pretender descended, his Sword gleaming fiercely in the Sunlight.
Just when the Rogue Servant was about to land on them, "Johanna! Now!" Harry cried out,
Johanna twirled her Staff before raising it in the Air, "Oh God, hear my Words and protect my Allies!" The Ruler cried out, a bright light that blinded everyone who was around the Area.
"GAK!" Pretender of Britainnia grunted, ceasing his Attack. "DAMNIT! I hate Holy Servants!" The red-haired Servant tries to see his target; however, the Holy Light that protected Harry and Constantine,
Constantine ran towards the Rogue Servant, his Sword at his side, ready to Attack. "HA!" He reached to the Pretender, slashing upwards,
"NGH!" Rogue Pretender clenched his jaw, expertly deflecting the enemy servant's strike. "Damn you!" With swift determination, he retaliated, bringing his Blade down hard against Constantine's Sword.
Constantine skillfully deflected the red-haired Pretender's fierce strike with his Sword. He then swiftly moved aside as Johanna's radiant Holy Light surged through the air, striking the ground where he had just stood.
Rouge Pretender took a moment to study the Battle, finding a weak spot in their formation. He discovered one on the side, where the young Heir of Chaldea. He grins at the opening that was provided for him. "Heh, you left your side open!" He dashed towards the opening in their Formation.
"YOU SHOULD'VE HAD A BETTER SET-UP!" Pretender of Britainnia exclaims, going after Harry.
Constantine XI swiftly turned his Head back to the young master, seeing his target was him. "Young Lord!" The Emperor exclaims, warning Harry of the incoming Pretender Servant.
Johanna immediately turned her Heels around, heading to defend her master's Son. "Young master, look out!" The Ruler cried out, ready to end a Protection Barrier at him.
Harry looked at the red-haired Pretender, practically on top of him. He remains steadfast but shut his Eyes,
Pretender of Britainnia smirked, reaching his Target. His Eyes then caught something flying across the Sky, prompting him to halt his Atack. "Tch!" He dug his Heel into the Pavement, dodging a racing Arrow aimed at him.
The Arrow struck the ground, causing the red-haired Servant to back away from Harry. "Damnit! Where did that Arrow come from!?" He asked, not sensing another coming to him.
"That's the least of your worries, Pretender." A calm Voice spoke to the Rogue Servant,
A flash and the sound of Swords echoing throughout the Area. "NGH!" The red-haired Pretender gritted his teeth, barely deflecting the strike. He growls, looking at the one who's responsible for that strike.
Harry turns to the familiar white-haired Woman, holding her Katana downwards before turning and facing her Opponent. "Johanna-dono, Constantine-dono, forgive my lateness. We were searching for Harry-dono in the Plaza until we heard the noise of Battle here." The Caster apologizes to the Servant Pair,
"Yui!" Harry called out to the Caster, not expecting her to arrive. "When did you-"
Yui Shousetsu froze, attempting to make an excuse for why she was here. "I-I was…just looking at the Stores on the Island, Harry-dono." The white-haired Caster shook her Head, changing the subject. "In any case, there's a more pressing matter to attend to. Am I wrong, Harry-dono?" She asked, motioning to the Opponent.
Shaking his Head, Harry focused on the Battle. "Right, thanks for the help, Yui!" He smiled at the Homunculus.
Johanna and Constantine regrouped with Harry and Yui Shousetsu, forming a rather proper formation. "Young Lord, are you unharmed?" The Byzantine Emperor asked the young master,
"Yeah, I'm alright, Constantine." Harry smiled at the Rider, ensuring that he was unharmed.
"That's a relief to hear," Johanna said, unsure how they'd tell their master somehow gotten injured under their care.
Suddenly, a barrage of Arrows rains down from the Sky, causing Pretender to jump further back. "Arrows? Is Zhou Yu here? I thought he was still back at the Detention Center, holding Berserker down." Harry asked, not sensing his Servant around the Area they were in.
The group watched as the Arrows kept the Rogue Servant at bay, allowing them to catch their breaths.
The white-haired Homunculus quickly addressed the young master's question. "Zhou Yu-dono is back at the Detention Center with the others. We happened to encounter another Archer willing to assist us," Yui explained briefly, without having the opportunity to provide a more thorough explanation.
She drew her attention back to the Enemy before them. The Samurai held her Katana at the Rogue Servant, once the barrage of Arrows ceased. "You're outnumbered, Rogue Pretender. We have the Numbers, and our Archer has his Eyes on you." Yui informed him,
"If you want to continue this Battle, then you'll be at a disadvantage." Yui Shousetsu stated, not budging from her spot.
Constantine and Johanna stood firmly as an Arrow was shot into the Pavement near the Rogue Pretender's Feet. The red-haired Knight growled, gritting his teeth at the undesirable situation he was in. "Tch, consider yourself lucky, Kid. I don't have enough stamina for a Four-way Battle." He stated.
"You won't escape, Pretender. You have Attacked our master's Son," The black-haired Rider asserted, determined to capture the Rogue Servant. He held his Sword, ready to take him by force if needed,
The red-haired Pretender merely laughed at the Byzantine Emperor, adjusting his Sword. "Heh, is that so? Very well, try as you may, but I won't make it easy for you!" Pretender of Britainnia raised his Sword in the Air, his purple Eyes glaring at his Opponents. "Until next Time, Chaldeans!"
Constantine and Yui ran towards the red-haired Pretender, only for him to cry out. "Red Lightning!" Pretender of Britainnia shouted as a Bolt of Red Lightning struck down where the Rogue Servant was standing.
A blinding, reddish-purple light illuminated the Battlefield as Constantine XI and Yui Shousetsu leaped into the air. With eyes shut and Swords drawn, they aimed to strike their elusive enemy. However, their blades met only empty space, a stark reminder that their powerful swings had missed the target.
Both Servants stood up, failing to prevent Pretender of Britainnia from escaping. "Seems we failed in capturing the Enemy." Yui Shousetsu stated, sheathing her Sword in her Sheath.
"Yes, it's a shame that we let Pretender escape. However, the important thing is that the young Lord is safe." The Leader of the Restoration Realm stated, placing his Sword back in his Scabbard. Constantine looks back at his Partner and Harry, seeing they're safe for now. "Thank you for lending your assistance, Lady Shousetsu. I hate to admit it, but we were at a disadvantage with Pretender of Britainnia changing his Class every Time." The Rider stated,
Yui nodded, happy to be of help to her fellow Chaldean Servant. "Indeed, Constantine-dono, I had worried that I won't be able to fight properly in this Spiritron Costume." The white-haired Caster commented, looking at her Outfit. "However, it increased my Speed with less weight of my Clothing." She commented as Harry and Johanna came up to them.
Once the young master and the Pope met up with the Two Servants once it's determined to be safe for Harry. "Yui, Constanine! Did you get Pretender of Britainnia?" He asked, not seeing the red-haired Servant wasn't with the Two Chaldean Servants.
"Unfortunately, the Pretender of Britainnia has disappeared in that flash of Light," Yui stated, turning to the young master and Ruler. "We were unable to apprehend him, forgive us, Harry-dono." She apologizes for the lack of preparation.
Harry shook his Head, seeing that was something that was unexpected. "It's alright, Yui. We can't anticipate Pretender escape, but we did learn a lot about him." The young Boy stated with a smile.
"And what's that, young master?" The grey-haired Ruler asked, shifting her Outfit back to what she wore before.
The young Boy smiled, looking at the Servants answering Johanna's question. "Even though he's a Pretender hiding through Two Spirit Origins. The Fact that he has gone by a Roman Emperor and a Roman Soldier who turned Assassin proves that he's a Roman Heroic Spirit." Harry said, seeing the context clues that he revealed.
Constantine XI looks at Yui Shousetsu, impressed by how, in a situation like this, Harry was able to look at it from a positive angle. "Interesting prospect, young Lord. Discovering a Pretender's True Name is a difficult thing to do, I'm impressed you discovered the small details." The black-haired Rider said, shifting from his Armor to his previous Outfit.
"Um, thanks, Constantine," Harry said, scratching the back of his Head. He then looked at the Arrows about to disappear on the Pavement. "These Arrows, where did they come from?" He asked, seeing them aiming for the red-haired Pretender.
Everyone looks at the Arrows disappearing before their Eyes. Yui Shousetsu stepped forward, answering the question. "The Arrows came from an Archer that we have recruited." The Homunculus explained, looking at the Area where the Arrows originated.
"An Archer?" Harry looks at the direction in which they were shot. The young Boy saw a small viewing Area of the Town just a little bit from where they stood.
Yui nodded, standing next to the young Heir of Chaldea, "Correct, he's with Xu Fu-dono after meeting up with him. If you desire, he's with her now at the viewing Area of the Town." The Caster offered the chance to meet another Servant who lend their Aid to Harry,
"Yeah, of course!" Harry said, wanting to meet the Archer who helped them. "I want to thank him for helping us out." The young Boy stated,
Johanna nodded, seeing Harry wanted to give his gratitude to the Person who helped them. "Then shall we head to greet the Archer, young master?" The Ruler asked, causing the young Boy to nod,
"Yeah, let's go!"
At the Viewing Area stood a Tanned Man with long, light brown hair. Dressed in a flowing White Greek tunic and gleaming bronze Armor. His legs were protected by sturdy Iron Plating, and practical Sandals completed his look. As he lowered his Arms, cradling a finely crafted Bow, a deep sigh escaped his lips.
"That Servant has left," Xu Fu gave a hefty sigh of relief. She sat down on the bench, relieved that they were able to save and find the young master. "Ah, thanks for your help, Chiron. Me, Yui, and the rest of the Servants who's accompanying master and his Family were all over the place looking for the young master." The Alter Ego said to the Archer Servant,
Chiron, the Centaur Sage who taught many of the Greek Heroes of Mythology, smiled at the Alchemist. "Of course, it's a pleasure to help the young master in any way I can." The Archer looks at the black-haired Boy walking up the Path to the Viewing Area they were at.
The Centaur chuckles, smiling at the young Boy who bore a resemblance to their master. "I must say, the young master has much potential to be a fine master," Chiron said, keeping up with Harry's progress in his training with his master, Mashu, Scathach, Sion, and surprisingly, Cagliostro.
Xu Fu, one of Harry's teachers, turned sharply to Chiron, eyes wide. "Wait, you're going to teach the young master?" she exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief.
"Isn't it not surprising, Lady Xu Fu? If the young master wishes it, then I'm willing to teach him the many things I have taught my Students in the Past." Chiron stated, seeing the young master making his way to them.
The black-haired Alter Ego stood up from the Bench upon seeing Harry and the others approaching them.
Harry saw the Two Servants, seeing Xu Fu along with a new Face. "Xu Fu!" He greeted the Alter Ego.
"Y-Young master, we were looking for you," The Alchemist stated, sighing in relief.
Harry paused, looking at the Alter Ego. "Looking for me? Dad sent me to find Arthur by myself- well, not by myself. Fou was supposed to be with me but in any case." He shook his Head, looking at Xu Fu and then Yui. "Did Dad or Mom send you Two to find me?"
"U-Uh, no…" Xu Fu quickly rephrased her Words, not wanting the young master of Chaldea to discover that she and the others were following him. "I was-I mean, both me and Yui were-"
Chiron cleared his throat, saving his fellow Chaldean Servant from a difficult situation. "Young master, Lady Xu Fu, Shousetsu, and I have been meeting up since it's been a while since our last meeting." The Archer explains to the Heir of Chaldea. "We saw you, Lord Constantine and Pope Johanna, in trouble with that Rogue Servant."
Harry gave the brown-haired Man his full attention. Though his Face was familiar, he couldn't put his Finger on where he had seen it.
"Young master?" Chiron called the young master's Name, seeing that Harry was staring at him for a while. "Is something the matter? You've been staring at me for a while," The Centaur Sage hummed, knowing he was trying to figure out his True Name.
Harry flinched, hearing the new Servant calling his Name. "S-Sorry, it's just you look familiar." The young Boy commented, looking at the Archer.
Johanna looked down at the black-haired Boy, curious what he meant. "Young master?"
The brown-haired Archer gave a small chuckle, hearing how perspective his master's Son was. Seeing this would be entertaining letting Harry figure out who he is, he decided to forgo the whole fanatic due to his task from his Father. "As much I would like for you to figure out my True Name, you still have a task to complete."
"In any case, a pleasure to meet you, young master." The Archer placed his Hand on his Chest and gave a smile as he introduced himself. "My Name is Chiron, an Archer Class Servant. Someone you should know if you have studied Greek Mythology." He commented, looking at Harry's reaction to his True Name.
Harry's eyes widened in disbelief as he processed the Centaur's true name. "Wait, you're Chiron, the Legendary Centaur who taught so many Greek Heroes like Jason, Asclepius, and Heracles?" he exclaimed, staring at the archer and finally noticing the horse tail behind him. "But in the Myths, Chiron was a Centaur! How are you, Human?" He gasped, astonished by the revelation.
The Archer and the others chuckled, amused by Harry's astonishment over Chiron's appearance. Chiron smiled, answering his Future master's question. "I know my appearance is much different from how History described me. The reason why I appear Human in my Summoning is to hide my True Name plus to better interact with Humans."
"That…makes a lot of sense," Harry commented, knowing that Centaurs are an isolationist Community near the Age of Gods. "It's rare to see a Centaur nowadays, except in Wizarding Communities. Um, so goes from what Merlin said," He added.
"Yes, the Centaurs with the Age of Gods ended have followed what the Fae did and hid from Human Civilization," Chiron confirmed, aware of what his fellow Brothers and Sisters' current situation in the Modern Era was, "In any case, it pleases me that we finally meet."
Harry nodded, feeling a sense of honor meeting the Mentor of various Greek Heroes. "Yeah, same here," He said, always excited to meet Servants, even though he doesn't know most of them.
Constantine XI cleared his throat, reminding Harry of his task. "Young Lord, your destination is near. Remember your task given by your Father?"
"Ah, right, thanks, Constantine." Harry looked at the Byzantine Emperor before hearing Chiron speak.
"Lord Constantine is right, with the Rogue Servant delaying you by a bit. It's best to leave this conversation for another Time." The Centaur said, not wanting to waste his master's Time by taking up the young master's Time. "I'll be around Town if you wish to speak some more, young master. Better yet, there's a Dojo and Archery Ring here," The Archer offered Harry,
Chiron motions his Hand to the Hotel down at Town, indicating the Ring and Dojo were located. "If you desire, I can teach you a few things that I have taught your Father, young master." He said,
Harry nodded, accepting the offer made by Chiron. "Yeah, I'll be happy to learn from you, Mr. Chiron." He smiled at the Centaur Sage.
Further up the Road, in the Bright Ehangwen Summer Beach House, many Servants and Staff Members were entering and leaving with Bags of purchased Items they had acquired. A place to get all unique and Limited Products.
Bright Ehangwen Summer Beach House isn't just a Summer Shop for all to get their needs and wants. But it's the Home of the Divine Spirit, Arturia Pendragon Lancer, or the Lion King.
"Thank you for choosing to purchase from Bright Ehangwen Summer Beach House." The Lion King, adorned in an elegant White Swimsuit, was complemented by a flowing translucent Dress with a tasteful slit, creating a striking yet graceful silhouette. She accessorized with a stylish white Sunhat that offered protection from the Sun, along with a pair of chic Sandals that enhanced her professional appearance. In one hand, she held a vibrant Umbrella, providing both shade and a touch of sophistication to her ensemble.
"We truly appreciate your patronage and are committed to ensuring you have a memorable stay on the beautiful Adele Island. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future." The Divine Spirit thanked the Shopper at her Place of Business.
The Lion King sighs, completing a transaction for a Customer before turning to the side. "Thank you once again for lending your help." The Lancer thanked the extra Hands offering his Assistance this Time of Year. "I know I should be able to handle this, but running a Hotel and a Beach House is no easy feat."
A charming laugh came from a Handsome, young blonde Man. "I could only imagine; it's a stark difference from running a Kingdom to running a few Businesses for the Summer Season." Arthur smiled at his other Self.
The Proto King of Knights wore a snug black Muscle Shirt that highlighted his toned physique, topped with a soft White Hoodie for a relaxed vibe. His vibrant Tropical Green Swimming Trunks featured palm leaf patterns, while stylish black and white Sandals completed the look, perfect for a day at the Beach.
"Indeed, Arthur. It's very different from ruling Camelot but requires the same Skills." The blonde Lancer commented as the Front Door of her Store welcomed another Customer. The Lion King proceeded to greet them. "Welcome to Bright Ehangwen Summer Beach House. Please take your Time looking in our selection of Summer Products."
"Ah!" The Two Kings of Camelot heard a familiar Voice at the Front of the Store.
They turn to the group at the Front, seeing the young master with Johanna, Constantine XI, Yui Shousetsu, and Xu Fu. "Young master, go on." Xu Fu softly spoke to Harry, ushering him to ask.
Harry gulped, looking at the Store despite the many People asked the Store. Mainly the Two blonde Servants at the Counter. "Is Arthur here?" The young master of Chaldea asked.
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