Chapter 282: From Me to Your Side
Her long purple hair fluttered gently with the twirl of her body, her red ribbons trailing like a magician's black cloak. She wore a white shirt that covered only the upper portion of her chest, while from her waist to her skirt, she was clad entirely in black. Because of her cinched waist, her already petite frame drew an extraordinary amount of attention. Whether it was the outfit emphasizing the curves of her upper body or the red bow tied at her neckline, her figure was prominently highlighted.
It was a bold and unique look, much like the girl's personality.
"Haha, Senpai! Are you surprised? Are you? Since my mission is complete, I've been abandoned by the Moon Cell and can't go back! Rather than staying there waiting to disappear, I thought it would be much more fun to come to Chaldea for some sightseeing with you, Senpai!" BB said with a mischievous, small-devil smile.
"Just kidding! Everything has been properly processed as an Imaginary Number Phenomenon. From now on, I'll be staying by your side as your cute junior," BB added with a proud grin.
BB casually looked around at her surroundings. "But looking at Chaldea, the technology here has developed quite impressively. So this is the Sheba observation unit and the supercomputer... Hmm, they're quite good. For 2017 technology, it's really startling."
"This... is a new Servant you summoned, Gudako?" Da Vinci asked from the side, looking puzzled.
"Hi there! I'm BB-chan. Please take good care of me from now on!" The purple-haired girl greeted the person in charge with great energy.
"Ah, we're short on combat power right now, so Da Vinci-chan welcomes you with open arms! Glad to meet you." Da Vinci felt a sense of kinship; her merchant instincts were sharp, so she happily shook the girl's hand.
"Go back!" Gudako said coldly to the girl.
"Wah, Senpai, don't be so cold! BB-chan came all this way just for you. It's rare to find a toy I like, so I couldn't help but stretch my demonic claws out to your side," the purple-haired girl replied with a demonic smile.
"Do you love humans that much?" Gudako couldn't help but retort while looking at BB.
"No, I hate them the most! But hate and loathing are different. It's precisely because I hate you that I want to bully you to death, right? Senpai... you know that old saying, right? 'I hate you, I hate you' actually means 'I love you'..." BB-chan said, her face flushing red.
"So you're the original AI yandere?! Fine... honestly, I'm actually quite glad you came over," Gudako muttered, then looked the girl straight in the eye.
"Oh, stop it! So bold! Do you love BB-chan that much? You little minx, Senpai~!" BB reached out and poked Gudako's cheek.
Gudako, her cheek still being poked, suddenly let her expression darken. Her voice dropped to a low, heavy tone.
"That's right... Since you're already at Chaldea, I need to teach you the rules here. Ah! Perfect. Miss Martha, come here for a moment."
"Eh? Senpai? Are you going to introduce me to a fun toy? If it's love consultation, BB-chan welcomes it!" the girl chirped.
"Hmm? Is something the matter, Gudako?" The Saint of the Iron Fist, Martha, happened to be passing by and walked over curiously.
"Ah, a newcomer has arrived, so I'd like you to give her a little 'education,'" Gudako said with a smile.
After that, BB-chan was taken to a corner where the "unnamed duo" teamed up and gave her a thorough lesson. She ended up flat on the ground, apologizing and repenting.
A passing Chaldea staff member saw this scene, froze in place, and was stunned.
"Ahem, I didn't use violence! I really didn't use violence!" Martha quickly hid her gauntleted hands behind her back, defending herself repeatedly.
"I didn't see anything!" the staff member squeaked, shrinking their neck and walking away at a brisk pace.
"Wait... listen to me! As a member of the clergy, how could I possibly use violence? Hohoho... Hey! You bastard! Don't start running!" Martha shouted, raising an angry fist.
Inside the room, BB-chan apologized to Gudako.
"I'm sorry! Senpai, I got too carried away."
"It's fine, as long as you understand. Come to my room tonight," Gudako said warmly, placing her hands on the girl's shoulders and helping her up.
"Eeek... for BB-chan, this progress is a bit too fast..." The purple-haired girl lowered her head shyly.
"Be a good girl and just listen to me," Gudako said, cupping the purple-haired girl's face.
"Yes... Senpai~!" The purple-haired girl's face flushed, and hearts appeared in her eyes.
"Wait! What's with the pink background appearing behind you two?! Didn't we agree to persuade the newcomer together?" Martha felt like she was the only one whose reputation was suffering, even though she was just helping Gudako.
"Alright, alright. Now for the most important matter." Gudako clapped her hands, putting away her "evil" smile and turning serious.
"Yes? Senpai?" BB blinked and asked.
"Summoning is possible now, right? Let's go bring those girls over!" Gudako said.
"Mhm! Of course!" BB broke into a happy smile.
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In the Chaldea Summoning Chamber, the girl with the orange-red side-ponytail held a bag containing thirty iridescent Saint Quartz. She activated the summoning circle. The mission she couldn't complete—the crystals began to spin.
Gudako clenched her fists, waiting for the result. There was no relic to act as a catalyst; the only possibility lay in the bond between them. Though the events at the oil base had been forgotten by the world, they would never be forgotten in her heart.
The petite girl who had helped and protected her several times—Lilith—she wanted to see her again no matter what. Because Lilith had crossed time and space for her sake, her slender hands were already broken when they met; at the time, Gudako couldn't even manage to hold her hand properly.
This was the girl who would not hesitate to sacrifice her life for her. Gentle, stubborn, sharp-tongued, strong, beloved and heart-wrenching—the proud Lilith, dancing ballet on the lake like a swan.
When a Servant girl undergoes her final Saint Graph Ascension and is strengthened to the maximum, she changes into white formal wear, looking just like a bride in a wedding dress. Gudako wanted to see that beautiful sight by her side once more.
The same went for Lip. That timid girl with a childlike, innocent smile, who was afraid of getting close yet afraid of being lonely. She had her own strength deep down; for the person she loved, she would raise her weapons to face terrifying enemies. Although they couldn't hold hands or embrace because of those massive golden claws, their faces and bodies could still touch, which is why she had kissed her and leaned in. Since she had acted so cutely at the time of parting, Gudako simply had to summon Lip back no matter what.
Gudako clenched her fists, praying in her heart. White light, white...
As the summoning circle spun to the final two rotations, a golden light flared up...
Just before Gudako activated the summoning circle, BB had asked her one question:
"Senpai, even if you summon Lilith, she won't have any memories of the oil base. Can you accept her even like that?"
The orange-red haired girl had smiled and, without hesitation, pressed the button to activate the summoning...
Last time, Lilith had crossed time at a speed exceeding light to fly to her side. Carrying memories full of sorrow, she was never able to speak of them, only silently protecting and accompanying her.
At this moment, white feathers drifted as if a white swan were spreading its wings. Within the summoning circle, a golden pillar of light rose. With beautiful long hair tied with a blue ribbon, standing on "steel feet" shaped like long, sharp sword blades with lethal points—a majestic, petite girl appeared there.
Gudako smiled and stepped forward, whispering: "It's okay. This time, I'll be the one to come to your side!"
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