How can someone this cute possibly be a boy?!
Miyu felt her worldview shatter, standing frozen in place.
"Hehe~ I didn't expect anyone here to recognize me. This Assassin? How did you know who I was?"
Astolfo didn't deny it, leaning his upper body on the coffee table, one hand propping up his chin. He asked with an incredibly cute expression.
Mo Shuying's heart skipped a beat. He took a sip of tea, pretending to drink, and only spoke once he had calmed down.
"I just happened to find out. This is actually our first time meeting."
Mo Shuying sighed internally. Astolfo truly lives up to his reputation as a super 'trap.' Seeing him in person is a completely different experience.
Red Archer, standing beside him, was also shocked by the revelation that Astolfo was a boy. It took him a few seconds to react, and he likewise picked up his teacup and took a sip, covering his embarrassment before looking at Mo Shuying.
"Then do you know who I am?"
It was a very direct question. Red Archer, though not a bad person, wasn't particularly likeable.
Mo Shuying glanced at him and smiled.
"What do you think, seeing your past self today?"
"..."
That single sentence exposed Red Archer's origins. Red Archer scoffed, stubbornly saying,
"I don't know what you're talking about. How boring."
He then continued drinking his tea.
Mo Shuying didn't expose him further. He then noticed Gray, who had been keeping her head down, was now looking at him out of the corner of her eye.
"Little one, do you have something to say too?" Mo Shuying suddenly turned and asked. Gray jumped in fright! She almost dropped the teacup in her hand.
"I-I-I-I!"
Gray stammered for a long time, unable to voice her question. Her fair cheeks already flushed crimson, she covered her face and ran off.
"Ah, what a shy girl."
Mo Shuying took another sip of tea, then looked at Miyu.
"Miyu, just drinking tea is boring. Could you get some refreshments?"
Miyu: "..."
Why does Mo Shuying seem like the master of this house?
"Yes."
With that question in mind, Miyu went to prepare the refreshments, soon returning with a small cart full of pastries.
"Wow~ So beautiful, such exquisite little cakes! They must taste amazing! I want to eat!"
Astolfo's eyes gleamed at the sight of the various pastries. Red Archer, on the side, snorted disdainfully.
Neither Mo Shuying nor Astolfo paid any attention to the aloof individual. Though it was late at night, a late-night tea was quite pleasant.
Meanwhile, in Luvia's room, Tohsaka Rin and Luvia were planning something.
"We can only work together," Luvia said.
"Haven't you already started doing that?" Tohsaka Rin said with a smile.
"Heh, it's always best to strike first in these matters. Besides the three of us, there are four other Masters and Servants whose identities are still unknown. These people are all threats to us. You've seen Mo Shuying's strength. If we can bring him into our group, our chances of ultimate victory are greatly increased," Luvia analyzed. Tohsaka Rin nodded in agreement, then—
"But there can only be one ultimate victor. Who wins?"
Tohsaka Rin knew that she and Luvia were both rivals and close friends. Although they often bickered and cursed at each other, they would never intentionally harm one another in a situation like this. Illya was also an option; if all else failed—
"If all else fails... push Illya forward?"
"I think that could work. Heracles's power is guaranteed."
"Alright then, it's decided."
"Though it's a bit unfair to our Servants, there's nothing else for it."
"Exactly. So, that's the first plan. The backup plan is to play it by ear."
"That's it! During this time, you try your best to recruit Mo Shuying, and I'll go look for Emiya again and bring him into our group. That way, our strength will grow significantly!"
As the two spoke enthusiastically, Luvia said something that made Tohsaka Rin's expression stiffen, and the room suddenly fell silent.
"Eh? What's wrong?" Luvia asked, puzzled.
Tohsaka Rin looked up, forcing a stiff smile.
"Mr. Mo was invited by you, so naturally, you're responsible for him. As for Emiya, we've been friends living together for years, so my words definitely carry more weight than yours. I'll go!"
Preventing fire, theft, and best friends—Tohsaka Rin felt she couldn't relax for a single moment!
"What are you saying, Rin! Don't be so childish, please listen to orders, okay?"
Luvia said sternly.
A black line appeared on Tohsaka Rin's forehead.
"You're clearly doing this on purpose! You're abusing your authority! Anyway, I'm going to persuade Emiya, you stay out of it!"
"Tohsaka Rin! Your behavior is undisciplined and unorganized!"
"So what! Are you going to fire me?!"
"I'll dock your pay!"
"You wouldn't dare!"
"Want to see if I dare?!"
"Argh! I'll fight you!"
"Who's afraid of who?!"
"*Baji Crash!*"
"*Flying Body Press!*"
"*BOOM! BOOM BOOM! BOOM BOOM BOOM!!*"
The two tough women began to spar, ancient martial arts Baji clashing with English grappling techniques! The scene was incredibly intense.
Miyu paused in surprise when she heard the commotion, then ran to watch, leaving only three people still sitting at the table.
"Aren't you going to take a look?"
Mo Shuying asked Red Archer and Astolfo.
"It's fine, I can feel that they just purely want to spar."
Astolfo opened his mouth and took a bite of cake, his entire face instantly filled with bliss. Mo Shuying turned his head away, unable to watch any longer—it was too distracting.
Red Archer put down his empty cup and chuckled.
"I'm used to it."
His accustomed demeanor made Mo Shuying unable to resist asking,
"Heh heh, actually, I'm very curious, did you two end up together afterward? If you did, who made the decisions at home? No, your current state seems to be the result of acting alone, so you didn't end up with her? Tsk tsk tsk…"
"...My affairs are none of your business! Humph."
Red Archer didn't want to discuss the topic, and Mo Shuying didn't press him. In some timelines, Emiya and Rin did end up together.
Just then.
"Hmph! Anyway, I don't care! Archer, let's go."
Tohsaka Rin stormed out indignantly. As she spoke, Red Archer transformed into speckles of light and vanished. This was a state of existence for a Heroic Spirit, undetectable by ordinary people.
Then Tohsaka Rin left the castle and went to the opposite side. Today, there had been too many unexpected incidents, so Emiya had gone home with Illya and was currently across the way.
Luvia ran out, seething with anger, when August walked over, his expression calm.
"Miss, Mr. Mo, the rooms for resting have been prepared, and the bathwater has been heated and is ready for use."
Bath. There was a very large bathroom in this castle that could accommodate many people bathing together.
Hearing that he could take a bath, Mo Shuying's eyes lit up. He had been looking forward to a comfortable bath for a long time, but—
"We can bathe?! Yay! Assassin! Want to bathe together?!"
Astolfo jumped up excitedly and said, turning to look at Mo Shuying with anticipation.
Mo Shuying's heart inconveniently skipped a beat. How should he put it...?
He was actually a little excited!
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