"Hm hm hm, hm hm hm."
Today, Eichi was exceptionally happy.
Because when Eichi woke up, he received a message from the Holy Grail.
The hypothetical data for the first Heroic Spirit had been fully collected.
"That old man is quite capable."
In Naobito's eyes, once these two matters were handled, Eichi's "return" to the Zenin Clan would be a certainty, and they wouldn't have to be constantly suppressed by the Gojo Family's Six Eyes.
Therefore, Naobito put a lot of effort into the two requests Eichi made.
Whether it was finding a recommender for a Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer or helping to promote fate as Eichi requested, he personally oversaw everything.
This also made the subordinates very dedicated when promoting fate.
A hundred-year Dynasty, a thousand-year Family.
The Zenin Clan was precisely such a Family that could interfere with the "Dynasty."
Thus, this time, for the promotion of fate, even some officials personally got involved.
What followed was a sharp increase in the "hypothetical data" for Heroic Spirits.
"Put away all these scraps of paper and books. If the environment is too messy, it might leave a bad impression."
Humming a cheerful tune.
Eichi tidied up everything in the room, and meticulously cleaned the floor and walls.
Before he knew it, it was already noon.
"Phew."
Suppressing his inner excitement.
Eichi walked to the front of the summoning circle.
He raised his right hand, and the Cursed Energy within his body began to flow out.
"Declare!"
"Your body shall be under my command, and my fate shall be with your sword."
"If you are willing to answer the Holy Grail's summons, follow this will, obey this reason, then respond."
"I hereby swear!"
"I am the one who accomplishes all good in the eternal world, I am the one who spreads all evil in the eternal world."
"From the Wheel of Suppression, the Guardian of the Scales!"
The golden chess piece emitted a dazzling light, and a massive amount of Cursed Energy poured into the chess piece from the Holy Grail and Eichi himself.
For a moment, wind and thunder roared.
The light grew brighter and brighter, and Eichi couldn't help but raise his hand to shield his eyes.
A few seconds later, the strong winds dissipated and the thunder vanished.
The room returned to its calm state, with only a new figure appearing in the summoning circle.
Her skin was soft and snow-white, her golden hair was coiled at the back of her head, and her blue and white skirt-armor gave off a solemn and dignified feeling.
"I ask you, are you my Master?"
Artoria looked at Eichi with emerald eyes like jewels, and asked in a stern voice.
"It is I."
Eichi raised his right hand, revealing the crimson Command Seal on the back of his hand.
"Servant, Saber, I have answered your summons. Master, please give your command."
Looking at the Command Seal on the back of Eichi's hand, Artoria nodded and continued.
"No need to be so wary. We are in a safe home now."
Artoria nodded in understanding, and the Holy Sword, hidden by the Wind Barrier in her hand, transformed into Cursed Energy and disappeared.
"My name is Azuma Eichi, you can just call me Eichi. Saber, may I call you Ria?"
"You may, Eichi."
It was just a form of address, and Artoria had no objection to it.
The two looked at each other like this.
It's over, it's over, what should I say now?
Being stared at so intently by Artoria, Eichi felt a bit nervous for a moment.
Grumble~
The first sound came from Eichi's stomach.
"Uh, that."
The sudden lapse in composure made Eichi a little embarrassed.
"Would you like to go out and eat something together, Ria?"
Eichi extended an invitation.
He didn't know if it was a misconception, but when Eichi extended the invitation, Artoria's eyes seemed to flash with a glint.
"Hunger is a great enemy. Let's go now, Eichi."
"You should take off your armor first, Ria. There are no enemies here, and it would be strange if others saw you."
Heroic Spirits are different from Cursed Spirits. They have a normal manifestation form and a spiritualized form.
In her spiritualized form, a Heroic Spirit would not be seen by ordinary people, but in her normal manifestation, she would appear no different from a regular person.
Upon hearing this, Artoria unhesitatingly removed her white armor, revealing the blue long dress underneath.
This was a blue long dress that perfectly combined the styles of a knight and a princess.
The two quickly arrived at the bustling Shinjuku district.
"Eichi, what is this?"
"That's taiyaki. Would you like to try it?"
"Mhm."
Artoria nodded without hesitation.
"Boss, two taiyaki, please."
Soon, two freshly made taiyaki were put into paper bags and handed to Eichi.
"It's a bit hot, be careful."
"Mhm, I know. *Munch*."
No sooner had she spoken than Artoria took a bite of the taiyaki.
Eichi smiled slightly at the sight and also began to enjoy his taiyaki.
The crust was rich with egg flavor, and the filling was soft, sticky, and sweet.
It truly lived up to its reputation as taiyaki that could hold its own on this fiercely competitive food street; it was really delicious.
"Eichi, what is this?"
"Let me see. This is Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. The outside of the pancake is ketchup, and inside are vegetables and instant noodles. Would you like to try it?"
"Mhm."
"Boss, two Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, please."
"Here you go."
Two Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with vibrant sauces were placed in transparent boxes and handed to Eichi.
The two continued to move forward while enjoying the food.
"Eichi, what are these meatballs?"
"Takoyaki. Would you like to try them?"
"Octopus?"
Artoria frowned.
"Let's skip it. Let's go look over there."
Artoria pointed to a ramen cart on the other side of the road.
"Which flavor do you want to eat?"
"Mhm, that's a very difficult decision."
Artoria looked seriously at the wooden sign engraved with the menu.
"Should we order a bowl of each?"
"Can we?"
"Of course, we can."
A ramen cart is limited in size, and the Materials it carries can only make a few flavors of ramen.
"Then I'll leave it to you."
Artoria nodded, her dignified demeanor immediately showing that she came from a prominent Family.
"Boss, one bowl of each ramen, and two bowls of Shin Ramen."
Due to the limited resources in the island nation, the flavors tend to be mild. Unless it's a shop specifically known for its spiciness, the spiciness of Shin Ramen is not very high.
"Hey there, young man, can you finish all that you've ordered?"
"Don't worry, boss. Wasting food is shameful."
"Please wait a moment."
The relieved ramen chef smiled and agreed, then turned to skillfully start making the ramen.
However, what happened next made the chubby ramen chef's eyes widen.
He had initially thought that the noodles were for the young man next to her.
But the young man finished one bowl of Shin Ramen and put down his chopsticks, then turned his head, looking at the petite girl next to him with a blissful expression as she ate all eight large bowls of ramen.
Not even a drop of soup was left.
"It was very delicious, thank you for the meal."
Seeing the ramen chef staring intently at her, Artoria politely replied.
"Huh? Oh, please come again."
"Eichi, let's go to the next place."
In just one hour, Eichi's standing in Artoria's heart had risen sharply.
"No problem."
The two quickly arrived at the next stall.
"Boss, two… one serving of oden."
No, I can't eat anymore. I'll just watch Artoria eat.
Due to the environmental factors in her lifetime, Artoria was unable to enjoy delicious food, which is why her appetite became so strong after becoming a Servant.
Artoria's explanation for this was: "This is to replenish Cursed Energy."
Here, it should be Cursed Energy.