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Chapter 12 - Chap 12: Anticlimactic

I don't know who she is, as I only play FGO a little before quitting. It isn't for any reason that I'm lazy to play the game. There isn't any auto-battle, and you can't farm the levels you cleared. I'm too lazy to play that game.

Still, Altera looks attractive with her light tan skin, white hair, and red eyes. Although her body is in the middle range, she still looks beautiful. Looking at her expressionless face, I can't help but feel a bit familiar.

'Do I have increased luck when pulling for this type of girl? I think her case is worse than Artoria's situation.'

Anyways.

"Nice to meet you. I hope we'll have a nice cooperation."

I then offer my handshake to her. Altera looks at my hand and shakes it.

"Yes. I'll work as your killing machine for you. I'll follow your order, Master."

"...?"

I then look at her with a questioning expression. That's not how you introduce yourself with such calmness. I wanted to do something similar to that in the past. But it was so cringing that I had to abandon that plan.

I'm familiar with this type of person as I am one. Maybe there are some differences between her and me. But you can rehabilitate this kind of person. Although it'll be a tough challenge, I think it'll be okay. Maybe.

"Okay then. I'll use you well, Altera. So be my second sword and defeat my enemies."

Altera looks at me still with her expressionless face.

"Yes, Master."

"Good. Let's also meet my first Servant, Artoria."

Artoria then materializes next to me. Altera doesn't seem surprised, as Servants can see each other even when they're in the spirit state.

"... I'm Artoria, king of Britain in the future from your time."

"I see."

Altera stills look expressionless while answering Artoria. I tilt my head because I don't understand what's happening. I'm bad at memorizing things, so I don't touch anything related to remembering. But it looks like Artoria knows about Altera's past.

But. In the end, Artoria and Altera are my Servants. And with the Command Spells, I don't think they'll rebel against me. Besides, there is still time to make them love me. Maybe?

"Look like you guys know each other. But I won't ask more about it since I don't need to know. You guys can solve it yourselves. But don't fight, okay?"

"Yes, Rito."

"I see."

I nod at this scene. But in my mind, I sigh at my situation.

'Am I lucky to pull Servants that fit my type? Or unlucky that the people I got are not talkative?'

I don't mind it, but it's a bit uncomfortable. It's easy to understand my situation if you have people look at you 24/7 without talking. Artoria is better because she at least interacts with me a few times. But I feel Altera will only respond when needed. And it makes me a bit uneasy.

'Let's go and steal Rin's summoning circle today. After that, I'll return to the cave and steal all the Holy Grail's mana.'

I don't need to worry about things invading my mind because I know about the 'Soft Lock' in my mind. It must be thrilling right now, waiting for an intruder to invade my mind. There are a lot of defenses to protect my mind, but sadly, I didn't meet any people with superpowers on Earth. So it was lonely to this day.

'I can't access it because I seal it myself since I don't need it now.'

I then left Shirou's house to go to Rin's house. At her house, I head down into the basement. I don't know if she has opened her father's box yet. I compare the time at Rin's house clock to mine. And there aren't any differences, so Rin didn't find the box yet.

'Lucky. And look like I can only have three Servants. I forgot that there's a list of participants already. That means that blue-hair had already summoned the Servant. Tch.'

I remember this after seeing the phone in Rin's house. I recall seeing the scene in the 0th episode. The priest left a message for Rin that there were only two spots on the list. My mind works weirdly, as I can only remember things if they're connected.

'Although there're exceptions to remembering things, I don't mind. Since living like this is more interesting.'

And after I absorb all the Holy Grail's mana, the Servants summoned with the Holy Grail's help will disappear. I think. Even if that isn't the case, I can increase my mana capacity by doing that. So there isn't any loss.

'I don't think mana capacity has anything to do with the Spirit stats. That stat is half serious and half troll. But, sadly, I can't increase my other stats. About Strengthen Body, I don't know if it will work anymore.'

Since my status says that the limit is 10, I guess I have to get a reward that can increase my body's limit, for example, cultivation. Although it's a bit cliche, I'll receive a similar reward from my System.

'Let's find the Summoning circle and clear this world.'

After moving around stuff in the basement, I found the Summoning circle. I put my hand on it and poured my mana. I then remember the scene of Rin chanting to summon Archer and a scene of putting a sacrifice.

'Do I have to do that? I don't even remember anything about the chant. Let's bet on Rito's luck. I think 100% that the Servant is a woman.'

A flashing light appears, and I see a girl with green hair appear.

"Are thou my Master? Best Regards."

When she takes a look at me, her expression becomes weird. She kneels and pats my head.

"How are you, child?"

"...?"

I tilt my head, not understanding what she is saying. From what I see, she looks at me with kindness and care.

'Is she a shotacon? Or does she just like children?'

"Uhm. I'm fine. Nice to meet you, Archer."

"Yes, Master. You're a nice boy."

I shake my head lightly to deny that. But she still looks at me with those warm eyes.

'I don't know how to describe this situation. Am I lucky?'

I'm not used to being treated like a child, but somehow. It feels good. Still, since I already finished summoning Archer. Let's clear this world.

'It's so anticlimactic. I thought I would fight a lot. Should I fight first and then absorb Holy Grail's mana?'

It's not a bad plan, but since I'm lazy. Let's skip the battle and absorb the Holy Grail's mana. I then go back to the Holy Grail's cave and start to absorb the Holy Grail's mana.

But contrary to my guess, I can't absorb more mana. It seems I reached my limit for mana capacity. What should I do next, then? So, who should I kill first? The priest, the teacher, the blue-hair, or someone else.

I then reread the fandom for inspiration. And decide to steal or destroy this Holy Grail. Who makes the rule I can't do that anyway?

'Let's do it. It's a pity that my wish to make Es a human is canceled. But there are still some more from other Fate worlds. So it'll be fine.'

I then order my Servants.

"Artoria, Altera, and Archer. Destroy the Holy Grail. This one is corrupted and won't be any good for everyone."

"Yes, Rito. You should stay back far away."

"I see."

"I'll do as you said, Master. And get to a safe place."

I then stay away from them for about 20m. And support them with my mana to release their big move.

"Sheathed in the breath of the planet, a torrent of shining life. Feel its wrath-- Excaliber!"

"To both divines, I offer this... Phoebus Catastrophe!"

"I treasure life, but I will destroy that civilization! Photon Ray!"

I think I hear something dangerous. But I think it will be okay, maybe. It was a wrong decision on my part after seeing Altera's beam smash the circle. But remember, I'm in a cave right now. So, I look up and see a long blue beam head into the cave from the sky.

I also manage to see a lot of arrows smash into the circle. They cause a lot of explosions. Not to be outdone by them, I witness when Artoria swings her sword, a yellow beam smashes the entire cave.

Luckily, I teleport fast with them out of the cave. Looking at the destruction they cause, I look into the sky and sigh heavily.

'It's my fault. Hahaha. Sh*t. Should I run now?'

I then hear a sound from the System.

[Ding! You clear Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works.]

[You received: Unlimited Blade Works.]

'Of course, I clear it. Look at that destruction.'

"Nice job."

They did a great job of destroying that place, though. I can see the line running under the ground weaken. I should go back to my world since the world is cleared. But. I'm not very satisfied leaving things like this.

I go back to Earth, buy a new laptop, download all Fate-related things, and put them in Rin's house. It's an apology for stealing her Summon's circle. I don't care what she does with it in the future.

Back to my world with disappointment, I didn't do any combat that I hoped I would. Let's fight for real in the future.

Back in my world, I hug Mikan before going to my bed and continue taking a nap. When I open my eyes, what is in front of me is another 'me' with my original face. I sigh at my situation.

"Am I being tested?"

"Yes. It's a sudden test to see if your mentality has changed."

"I don't think I have changed, though."

"Hm? I think you know for sure, though. Your mentality was becoming more of a person with high power and bored with life."

"..."

I can't disagree with what he said. It was a small, subconscious change that won't appear clearly. But I think he sees me more clearly as an outsider. Still, I don't care. There won't be any big problems happening to me.

"Since you don't care, it's okay. Now back to the main topic. We have a guest."

"Guest?"

I look behind me, and I see a girl standing there. I can't see her face because something is blocking me from seeing her. I tilt my head and wonder, who is she? Then 'Soft Lock' reply the question I have about her.

"She's your lover. To be exact, a lover of a different you."

"Oh. Why is this woman here, then?"

"To get my hubby back."

I look at her with confusion. Since when did I kidnap a different me? I look at 'Soft Lock' requesting an response.

He then answers.

"He's one of the people connected to the Library. She wants to revive him from our Library."

"Then give it to her. We can connect him again to the Library anyway."

"Since that's the wish of the Second Administration, I'll give it to her."

The 'Soft Lock' then takes a book, and gives it to her. Before she can say anything, 'Soft Lock' waves his hand, and she disappears. I look at him with disappointment.

"You're rude to girls. Why did you do that?"

"Why do you care? Worry about yourself. I'm afraid you'll disappear if you're not interested anymore."

"... I see. I'll keep that in mind."

"You're going to delete memories about this meeting, aren't you? Since it's your choice, I hope you will have a nice life."

"... I will."

I then wake up feeling confused. I wonder what I was dreaming. But I ignore that and go out to play with Mikan.

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