Mo Shuying was a cultured, moral, and broad-minded young man of the modern age.
Hitting women was generally not something he'd do.
What? He'd hit plenty of women before?
Those were enemies! Enemies, understand?! Hitting enemies doesn't violate morals!
But Ushiwakamaru wasn't an enemy, at least not right now.
So Mo Shuying pulled his punch. He genuinely just didn't want to hurt Ushiwakamaru. Didn't Ushiwakamaru use her scabbard? He certainly didn't stop because he almost got a nosebleed from seeing things he shouldn't have! He stopped for that reason!
"Cough, cough, the match is decided, Ushiwakamaru. To be honest, you're so fair... no, you're so strong, it really is a bit beyond my expectations."
Mo Shuying almost blurted it out. In truth, for a three-star Servant, Ushiwakamaru was genuinely impressive, and her attack power was among the best. Mo Shuying wasn't exaggerating.
What? A Great Hero too? That guy doesn't count!
"Huh? This..."
Ushiwakamaru opened her eyes. She saw the six Mo Shuyings that had just been holding her vanish, leaving only one in front of her.
"You! How can you use my Noble Phantasm?"
Ushiwakamaru felt very confused. That was clearly the effect of her own Noble Phantasm!
"Heh, that's my secret. How can I just tell you? Like I said, I won."
Mo Shuying said with a smile. Hearing this, Ushiwakamaru slumped, defeated in such a confusing way!
*Clap clap clap clap!*
At this moment, Benkei led the applause, and then a wave of applause erupted from all around.
"What a spectacular duel! Both of you are astonishingly strong, truly a feast for the eyes!"
Benkei clapped his hands and said.
Leonidas, standing beside him, showed a puzzled expression and asked, "You saw their entire fight clearly? When did your eyesight get so good?"
Benkei: "..."
Clearly? Heh heh... not really! But does that stop you from praising someone?
"Hmph, even though I lost, I'm still a bit unwilling. I feel like I've been played. Mr. Mo, just you wait, I will definitely challenge you again."
Ushiwakamaru sheathed her scabbard. Clearly, her fighting spirit had not diminished; it had increased instead.
"This..."
Mo Shuying chuckled awkwardly. He didn't refuse, but he didn't agree either. For him, it was already enough. If she came again, he was afraid his nose wouldn't be able to handle it...
It was too stimulating...
The Golden Ox-Cart stopped by the river. The two oxen were unhitched to drink and rest.
Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others also got out of the cart. After a short break, they would set off again, certain to arrive before dark.
"I wonder how Mr. Mo is doing now. I heard the Northern Wall gets attacked by Demonic Beasts. Although we haven't seen any Demonic Beasts yet, you never know if there are any now."
Mash was a well-behaved child, very good at thinking of others.
Fujimaru Ritsuka, however, rolled their eyes, thinking that if Demonic Beasts were fine, Mo Shuying would be fine too.
"Don't worry, he's so powerful, he'll definitely be fine."
Mash nodded upon hearing this. Just then, Anna and Merlin returned from a field of flowers.
The two had gone ahead to investigate. After seeing Ishtar fly through the sky, a loud explosion echoed from afar not long after.
To find out what happened, Merlin and Anna went to scout, while the others rested there.
"What's the situation, Merlin? Is that goddess acting up again?"
Though they had only met twice, Fujimaru Ritsuka had already labeled Ishtar as a "problem goddess."
"No, it's not her acting up. There are a few small villages over there, with some herders living in them. The commotion just now was the sound of Ishtar bombing around the villages."
Merlin said.
"What? This goddess really does have issues! Is she really that twisted? Were any of the villagers hurt?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka frowned and asked, but Merlin shook their head.
"It's not what you think. Although this area is protected by the Northern Wall, there are actually Demonic Beasts within it. Some Demonic Beasts will attack villages, preying on sheep or people. I've already seen Ishtar's attack just now; she eliminated several Demonic Beasts that were trying to approach the villages."
"..."
Fujimaru Ritsuka was speechless for a moment. What did that mean? Did that mean Ishtar was helping the people in those villages?
"Lady Ishtar is actually very kind. Although she loves money, is unreasonable, and has a bad temper, but..."
Siduri had originally intended to help everyone change their impression of Ishtar, but as she spoke, she lowered her head and began to repent...
"Lady Ishtar! I was wrong!"
"..."
Merlin gave an awkward chuckle. So, what exactly are the good qualities of a goddess like that? Does dressing scantily count?
"I saw Ishtar heading towards Mount Ebif. I'm guessing she built her Temple there. At least we've got a lead. Let's go, we need to keep moving. I'm still eager to see the Ma—uh, Mo Shuying, as soon as possible. I have a feeling the Demonic Beast disturbance is because of him. I want to ask him about it, and also, I have something to tell him."
Merlin almost misspoke in his haste. He was now Gilgamesh's man.
And so, everyone quickly boarded the Golden Ox-Cart. The coachman hitched the rested oxen, jumped onto the carriage, and with a shout, they once again sped towards the Northern Wall.
They traveled for nearly two hours, arriving at the Northern Wall just as the sun touched the mountaintops.
"It's the King's Ox-Cart! Quick! Report to the General! Everyone else, come out and greet them!"
A soldier spotted the distinctive Golden Ox-Cart from afar, and chaos erupted at the Northern Wall. Leonidas and Ushiwakamaru quickly emerged, just as the Ox-Cart pulled to a stop in front of them. The curtain was drawn back, and Siduri's head appeared first.
"Priestess Siduri! Why are you here? And this carriage is…?"
Ushiwakamaru spoke, looking at Siduri with a hint of confusion. Siduri is here, so could it be…
"Hehe~ Hello everyone~"
Just as everyone was feeling a little tense, Merlin poked his head out.
Then, Merlin immediately spotted Mo Shuying in the crowd.
"Oho!"
Merlin's eyes lit up. He leaped directly from the Ox-Cart and walked straight to Mo Shuying, a wide smile on his face.
"Oh, no way, no way? Am I seeing things? Why do I feel like I'm seeing my old Master?"
Merlin spoke playfully. By this time, Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others had also emerged.
"..."
Mo Shuying gave Merlin a speechless look. This guy really hasn't been beaten enough!
"Mr. Mo!"
Mash waved to Mo Shuying as soon as she got off the Ox-Cart. Fujimaru Ritsuka, standing beside her, remained somewhat indifferent.
Siduri looked at Mo Shuying. From Mash and the others' reactions, it wasn't hard to tell who Mo Shuying was.
"Excuse me, are you Mr. Mo Shuying?"
Out of politeness and caution, Siduri stepped forward to ask.
Mo Shuying reached out and pushed Merlin away, who had just approached him. He looked into Siduri's eyes and said,
"Yes, I'm Mo Shuying. Beautiful, can I help you?"
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