Musashi had a thing for young boys.
It was surprising enough that she was a woman, but to have that preference...
"How could this be... Why did such an amazing, no, incredible thing happen when I wasn't there...!"
"What should we do with this pervert?"
"Just leave her be~"
"Ugh... But since another cute Master has arrived, it's okay! I'll look forward to seeing the young Master! I'm late on introductions, right? I'm Miyamoto Musashi! I'm probably different from the Musashi you know, but anyway, I'm a swordsman who has reached the realm of zero! Of course, I'm a pathetic master whose reputation has fallen since Iori from another world mastered the Double Tsubame Gaeshi and all..."
Somehow... she seems like someone with a screw loose, just like Dumpty's Servants...
"I'm Fujimaru Ritsuka. Nice to meet you."
"Fujimaru Ritsuka... Ah~ Indeed, I remember! First off, nice to meet you, Ritsuka! So? What's the current progress?"
Merlin briefly explained, and Musashi nodded.
"I see, I see. So it's just the beginning~ Well, that's fine! A new adventure... is it? Anyway, it's an adventure! I was planning to spend a few days!"
"Musashi has a cheerful style, huh?"
"Yeah~ I've been to Las Vegas and many places, you know! Yay~! Oh, by the way... aren't you hungry?"
"Hungry? ... I haven't eaten anything since morning."
"Hahaha! I thought so, so I prepared food! It should be ready by now, since I set it up before washing."
"Food?"
She made food. Where...
"Kya~ I can't resist this smell~! This is it, this is it!"
"...."
Is my eyesight failing...
"Isn't that a Holy Grail...?"
"That's right. That girl is one of the craziest ones. She's the first to eat Holy Grail rice and Holy Grail udon."
"Eeh..."
Rice and udon... from a Holy Grail?
"Musashi... I told you not to make rice with the Holy Grail. When did you take it again?"
"I brought it from the world I went to this time~! I hit it off with Drake!"
"... That's not from our side, is it?"
"Who knows? Wait, that means there was a Master there, right!? Or maybe not~ Anyway, let's eat~!"
Musashi really eats the rice made from the Holy Grail. Wow... Is this right? It's beyond imagination.
"Mmm~ This taste! Ritsuka, want some too?"
"... Yes."
But out of curiosity, I try it.
This texture... the taste of the rice is amazing! Was the Holy Grail meant to be a rice bowl!
"By the way, more is being prepared over there~!"
"Huh?"
Looking to the side... why is that there...
There's another Holy Grail, and water is boiling in it.
"More Holy Grail udon? Give me a bowl too."
"Got it~"
"... Merlin, is this everyday life?"
"Yes. But even among that, this is a peculiar case."
Holy Grail udon...
She's eating heartily.
Taking a bite, it is delicious. The udon is very chewy.
Having eaten, we decide to leave the forest first.
"Shimousa, huh~ Lots of memories! So~ how's the route from our guide Merlin?"
"First, let's go to the city. We'll secure a base in the city, and then slowly assess the situation while resolving it. If you want a speedrun, we can push through~"
"Let's take it step by step for now. There's no rush, right?"
We start moving towards the city.
On the way, it darkened again and evil spirits appeared, but the three of us dealt with them instantly, so it was nothing.
And we safely arrived at the city.
"It's more surprising that nothing happened."
"From a time perspective, it's the tutorial part! Probably, an incident will occur while we're staying in the city~? So be careful, Ritsuka! But don't worry, this big sister will protect you!"
"She's high-tension. Is it because of the Holy Grail... But where will we stay? Do you know a place?"
"Yes, I do."
Musashi heads towards a certain shop as if familiar with it...
"Hmm... it's not here."
"There's nothing here?"
The place we arrived at was an empty lot.
"Is Tamamo not in this world? Or is it just that the shop isn't here? That's a shame... then what should we do? I don't really know any other places."
"Don't worry. The current me is in top form~? I, Merlin, everyone's little sister and idol, will do proper work!"
"On the contrary, I'm afraid tomorrow might be the day O.R.T. revives."
"That's harsh! Anyway, follow me~ Just trust me!"
Merlin is very reliable. Why does Dumpty say he dislikes this Merlin? He seems like a good person.
Merlin found an inn nearby and prepared money, so we secured an inn room without trouble.
"Here~ You must be tired from walking so long? Rest leaning on this special Cernunnos doll~"
"Wow~ it's cute!"
It's fluffy and nice. Is it like Totoro's charm?
"That guy used to have an insane difficulty level back in the day."
"I didn't play, so I don't know~"
"I wasn't around then either~"
"I didn't play either. I only watched."
I don't know what it is, but it looks fun.
"...? Could this be?"
Merlin flinched at that moment and looked out the window...
Outside darkened again. Could it be, in the city? I quickly look outside, and the red moon has risen again.
The people... are gone?
"It's a barrier that isolates people. I left it as is since it's an attack. Master doesn't like casualties, you know. As for the Servant... this reaction?"
Thud...!
A woman jumps down from a high-rise building and lands heavily on the ground. She is the one I saw in Rome.
"Nero?"
Why is Emperor Nero here?
"... Is that man not here? No, there's a familiar face. You, you're Boudica's Master...!!!"
"Could it be, you came because of that?"
The torture details were childish yet cruel, did she come for revenge because of that...? Just, incidentally?
First, to prevent the inn from being destroyed, I jump down from the second floor in one go.
Tap...!
Ugh, my legs hurt. I used to jump down often when I was in elementary school.
"I'll kill you... kill youkill youkill you...!!! I'll show you the wrath of Rome!!!"
"No, don't overreact to something like a mint pineapple chocolate pizza!"
Clang!!!
Merlin parries the sword swung by Nero with his holy sword.
"Do you know that pain!? The pain of that made with mapo tofu, chili peppers that can kill if eaten!!!"
"It's your own fault~!!!"
Clangclangclangclang!!!
Musashi also rushes out and wields her dual swords, canceling Nero's sword. Nero is more skilled than I thought?
Swoosh!!!
Nero regenerates even when cut. Something's strange... what exactly is a Spirit Sword Hero?
"Kill youkill youkill you...!!!"
"No, what did I do!? Dumpty did it, right!?"
"You're an accomplice too!!!"
"This tyrant!"
Unreasonableness has its limits!
"Should I just kill her..."
"Hold on~ We should press her slowly for now."
Nobunaga shows a low killing intent, but Merlin restrains her with a grin. Still relaxed... she could kill if serious, I see.
"Honestly, somehow... the reason for revenge is shoddy!"
Musashi's swordsmanship sends Nero's sword flying far away. Nero grinds her teeth and tries to do something...
Slash!!!
Her wrist is cut. Something passed by quickly?
"Oh, you came faster than expected? I did call, but I asked for reconnaissance, you know."
"Ah, on the contrary, I was a bit late. It's irritating to see Nobu taking the spotlight first. And, I can't stand seeing a similar face making a disgrace of herself."
That haori, the Shinsengumi? Could it be...
This person is Okita Souji?
"Tch..."
Perhaps because the numbers have become overwhelmingly disadvantageous, Nero's figure disappears with red mist.
"Are you Miss Ritsuka? I heard you've had a hard time because of Hijikata."
"Ah, a little?"
"When we return, I'll try to persuade (physically) him a bit."
"Uh... thank you?"
This one also seems to have a screw loose somewhere. By the way, Nobu sometimes looks for Okita; what's their relationship?
"So... nice to meet you, Okita!"
"Uwek!"
Thud...!
"... If you don't like it, say so in words."
"No, I'm sorry... I sometimes have hemoptysis... I guess I need a booster to be normal..."
"That's just how innocent monsters are~ You understand, right, Ritsuka?"
Merlin wipes the blood on her face with a handkerchief. This is a first for me too...