"Master, I told you that person was absolutely no good, but you didn't believe me. See? You fell for it, didn't you?"
In a small room at the detention center, Bazett sat on the plank bed, hugging her knees.
Next to her, Cú Chulainn, in the form of a mynah bird, kept badmouthing Mo Shuying.
Bazett recalled everything about Mo Shuying, a hint of grievance appearing in her eyes. What is wrong with society these days? It's all deception and materialism, not a shred of warmth, not an ounce of trust. Even this plank bed beneath me…
It's so damn cold!
This is so hard.
Bazett felt utterly exhausted. She'd felt incredibly unlucky ever since arriving in Fuyuki City. Her mission hadn't progressed at all; instead, her attempt at starting something had drained all her budget and savings. Just when she finally felt a bit of warmth and received aid from a "kind person," who knew that was just the beginning of her troubles?
Fooled every day, and each time in a new way.
I'm tired, my heart is tired. Let this world just be destroyed!
Bazett collapsed, hugging her knees, curling up on the plank bed. She didn't want to do anything anymore.
Actually, thinking about it, being locked up here isn't so bad.
At least they provide food and shelter, and the prison guards are polite. This is fine!
Just as Bazett was feeling utterly disheartened.
"Cough, cough."
Mo Shuying stood outside the iron bars and coughed.
"Who's there?!"
Cú Chulainn instantly became alert, holding his Druid's Staff horizontally, shielding Bazett behind him.
Hearing the cough, Bazett immediately sat up, that harmless face flashing in her mind. Then, she gritted her teeth and exclaimed!
"It's you!!"
"…"
Mo Shuying was a little embarrassed. After all, Bazett's imprisonment was indeed because of him. Feeling somewhat in the wrong, he spoke.
"Well… I'm sorry, I really didn't expect you to go deposit the money at the bank."
Mo Shuying didn't show himself, as there were many surveillance cameras around. If he appeared, he'd be in a bit of trouble too.
"You dare to say that!"
Bazett pushed Cú Chulainn aside and looked towards the door. Although she couldn't see anyone, her intuition told her Mo Shuying was right there!
"Why did you give me fake money?! You swindler!"
Bazett clenched her fists, forcing down her anger.
"You're wronging me there. The money I gave you was absolutely real. It's just… it's a certain ability of mine, like replication. Although it's real money, the original real money still exists in the bank. You can spend it freely outside; it genuinely causes no problems at all, but you…"
At this, Bazett finally understood. So, it was still my fault all along?
Bazett gritted her teeth, her expression shifting. Though subtle, one could see embarrassment, regret, and anger.
Finally, it turned into indignant shame. Luckily, the floor was concrete, otherwise Bazett could have dug out an entire apartment with her toes.
"Then, why are you here now? Just to explain?"
Bazett lowered her head, her voice deep.
"Oh, I came to ask if you need help? If it's inconvenient for you, I can assist."
Mo Shuying said.
Bazett looked slightly confused.
"Help me with what?"
"A prison break! Just thinking about it is exciting!"
Mo Shuying's voice held a hint of excitement.
"You're trying to trick me! You just want to play a prison break game yourself, don't you?! It must be! Besides, this is just a detention center, not a prison!"
Bazett cried out. She suddenly felt so tired, heart and soul.
"Eh? Well, it's close enough. So, are you coming or not?"
Mo Shuying said, completely unconcerned with such details.
Bazett opened her mouth, then turned around, walked back to the bed, lay down, and turned her back to Mo Shuying. Her meaning was clear.
Cú Chulainn, standing nearby, sneered.
"You scoundrel, you already tricked my Master once, and now you want to trick her a second time? Get lost! If you don't, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Cú Chulainn roared impolitely.
Mo Shuying showed a regretful expression. He had even planned the escape route.
"Alright then."
Mo Shuying nodded, then turned and left.
Silence fell over the detention center again, Bazett staring silently at the wall.
Cú Chulainn, seeing Mo Shuying really leave, turned to Bazett and said, "Alright, you get some good rest here for a while. I have another part-time job to get to soon. I'll be back later and bring you something good to eat."
Cú Chulainn looked at Bazett with the same gaze one might give their own silly daughter. After receiving a slight response from Bazett, Cú Chulainn smiled faintly and then vanished.
Outside the police station, Cú Chulainn, now dressed in a waiter's uniform, shook his hair and walked towards the coffee shop where he worked.
Good thing it's not far, otherwise I'd lose even more time.
And just as he was hurrying along,
On a nearby rooftop, two figures stood.
One of them, a girl in a cool red outfit, pointed at Cú Chulainn. "Master, is that guy the Caster this time? Heh, he looks a bit clueless, doesn't even realize he's on TV."
The other girl, dressed in a white lab coat, said calmly, "Isn't clueless better? The sooner we deal with Saber, the better. Staying up late is terrible for girls."
The girl speaking wore a peculiar outfit that looked like a nun's habit but was much more revealing. Combined with her pure white hair, this attire gave her an aura of innocent temptation.
"Haha, then I'm off! Watch me, Master, I'll finish this in three minutes! Won't delay your sleep!"
With that, the red-clad girl leaped and disappeared into the night. The moon was waning this night; it was a night for killing!
Cú Chulainn was on his way, but as he passed an empty alley, he stopped.
His path was blocked by a blonde girl in a red dress. Her red bandeau top barely covered her meager chest, making her look somewhat shabby.
This appearance...
Cú Chulainn immediately understood that the person before him was a Servant, and he likely already knew her intentions, as he could feel the faint, lingering killing intent.
"Heh, I have a job to do. Could you please move, lovely little girl?" Cú Chulainn said with a smile. It had to be said, this guy was truly handsome. If it were an ordinary, naive girl, she might have been fooled by his face, but the girl blocking his way wouldn't be.
"Don't worry, it'll be quick."
The moment her voice fell!
*"Hmph!"*
Red lightning enveloped the girl! A full suit of armor instantly appeared on her, a helmet like a demon's skull covering her beautiful face, and a greatsword held in one hand.
"So it's Saber... Looks like I've met a formidable opponent!"
Cú Chulainn's smile remained. His clothes transformed into a magic robe in a flash of fire, the Druid's Staff gripped tightly, and potent Mana radiated outwards!
Back in the detention center, Bazett suddenly opened her eyes! She felt Cú Chulainn was under attack and shot up! After a moment's hesitation!
"Sorry about this! Hmph!"
With just one punch! A large hole was blasted through the wall in front of her! Bazett rapidly flicked her fingers, and the confiscated tubes flew from the storage room, soaring away quickly amidst the terrified expressions of the guards!
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