The food here was, as expected, ridiculously delicious.
The center of these dishes was the woman called Tamamo-no-Mae. She appeared to be the strongest among them.
"Tamamo-chan's food is always delicious. Master's meat was also exceptional."
"You really know how to grill one hell of a piece of Master's meat, don't you?"
"Hmph, I may not know much about cooking, but my meat-grilling skill is top-notch. Surprisingly, I can even do things like *tadaki*, you know?"
This man, surprisingly, really does grill meat well. It's incomparable to the meat I've grilled and eaten while camping. I can't help but admit it.
First of all, she stands out especially with this level of cooking skill. Not only does she create cars, but even though she seems to be hiding her power now, I can feel an extraordinary aura. A pressure greater than when facing the English army...
I truly wonder if there is anyone among the Servants of the Great Holy Grail War who could stand against her.
If she alone steps forward...
"Did you eat well too?"
"... Yes, it was delicious."
"Is that so~ I'm glad Jeanne d'Arc is satisfied too. The full-scale battle where the Great Holy Grail War unfolds, I'll step in then, so you rest until that time."
I wonder what he's thinking. I'm curious about what face lies behind that peaceful-looking smile.
"Master. I'm asking this now... Why do you like that fake bunny-girl and not me? Setting aside performance."
"Umm... The outfit?"
"The difference in outfit, you mean..."
"Personality and overall, I do like Tamamo more. Although the performance issue was big..."
"I see. Well, since I always stubbornly stick to this outfit, I suppose that could be it."
She went inside the room for a moment and came out wearing a suit that she says is worn when riding a thing called a 'bike' in the modern era. Is that this man's taste...
"Here~ How is it? An outfit like this, this Tamamo can also sufficiently pull off──"
*Streeetch...* POP!
What in the world...!?
"As expected, with an 86 D-cup, such a thing is possible..."
Such a casual reaction...!
"To seduce so naturally, truly impressive..."
"Papa, could we do that?"
"Be quiet."
"As expected, is that the Lucky Sukebe strategy? I might be able to do it too..."
"No matter how I look, it doesn't seem intentional...? Big sis, you should restrain yourself too."
"They're big... If I could grow as much as big sis...!"
"I, the Emperor, could do it too, but..."
"So our lord likes that sort of thing."
Everyone's reaction is too casual. No, on the contrary, they're having shameless thoughts...!
"I'm sorry... You saw an unsightly figure, failure failure~"
"No... Should we go into the room for a bit?"
"...♡ Really, you're so honest~"
*Squeak...* Thud.
That's definitely... that kind of...
"What a shame. As a rival, I'm confident I wouldn't lose, but this time Master really has the will and only has eyes for her."
"I'm jealous... I want to be with Master too. Why is my treatment so good, making me different from her..."
"Well, she's been through a lot until now, right? I understand Tamamo-san."
"What did she do besides suffer from deadlines? If anything, it would be us who've suffered."
"That may be so, but I think Tamamo-san is sufficiently qualified too!"
"Am I truly just a sidepiece this time? Well, the next turn is mine, so it doesn't matter. I decided to yield this time."
"Our lord will embrace me someday, so I don't mind."
What is going on in these people's heads...
Surely that kind of thing is happening inside the room... but no sound is heard. What kind of soundproofing. For such a debauched person to... No, I'm starting to think he became debauched because of his surroundings, but I see him as the root of all evil.
A short while later, he comes out of the room. Whether he showered in the bathroom inside the room, he comes out wearing only pants. His body, quite nice... No, no, don't think like that!
I sneak a peek inside the room...
Wow... They really did it. And she has such a blissful expression...
Is that man that amazing? Do they love him that much... Frankly, he doesn't leave an impression of being a bad person, but it makes me think, is he worthy of such extraordinary people adoring and liking him?
For now, to minimize my complicated feelings, I decide to go up to the hotel rooftop to get some air.
If you ask if he's evil, he doesn't seem to be, and if you ask if he's good, he doesn't seem to be that either.
A man with a feeling of neutrality, the middle way... A person who will bring great turmoil to the Great Holy Grail War. As for me, I have no way to stop it... But at the very least, I have a reason to restrain it from the sidelines.
But why are my feelings so complicated? A person filled with nothing but questions.
"What are you doing?"
"... Is that you, Alter?"
Alter approaches me as I was leaning against the railing, thinking. Another me, yet the one brainwashed by another me...
"I was just thinking. You are, well, me, right?"
"Half right and half wrong."
"How profound... Let me ask one thing. Why do you like him?"
"Are you calling that a question?... I guess you could say it's my very existence. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't even exist in this world. That's all. Should I say I share the same feelings as the other kids too... Seeing that kind of journey, who could dislike him?"
"Journey, you say...?"
"You're not ready to hear it yet. I have no intention of telling you, so don't ask. The others would be the same."
A journey... He must have some circumstances too. But I'm becoming curious about what exactly happened.
For now, I should try talking to him.
"Where are you going?"
"I have some business to attend to for a moment."
I go down from the rooftop, and it seemed like she said something from behind... but it must be my imagination.
I enter the suite and head towards his room...
"Where have you been?"
"You are... the King of Knights, you said. I just wanted to organize my thoughts, so I went for a walk."
"... I also had a time of wandering like you. Perhaps if you follow Master, you might find meaning in life too. Of course, I don't think he'll take you along."
Wandering... Certainly, my current self is a picture of wandering. The more it's like this, the more I want to talk to him.
"Wait, if you go in now──"
*Squeak~*
"....... Just what are you doing right now!?"
"Can't you tell by looking? Of course, it's s*x, s*x."
"Who said I don't know!? That's why, how could you.... that, ugh... I mean..."
"You come in without even knocking... Get out for now."
"No, that..."
BAM!
Then the door closes....
Wait, did I do something wrong? No, I did do wrong, but, I mean... What on earth is this feeling...!?