Well then, Lord Arthur..."
Hohenheim readily changed his address, but still added lord after Arthur's name.
For the expansion of human order in this otherworld, Arthur was the central figure. Even Heroic Spirits, who were once elevated humans, were his subordinates.
"You don't have to call me 'Master', in this new world we all are here to continue on the path of developing human order"
"Breakfast has already been served by your maid, and I have already eaten. As for rest, I slept quite soundly last night."
"That's good." Arthur nodded gently. "Please come and sit down, Hohenheim."
Hohenheim sat down across from Arthur, and Arthur spoke slowly.
"I've looking forward to your arrival. In this new world, having someone like you always makes people feel at ease."
"At the same time, I have many questions I hope you can answer. Honestly, last night I was tempted to have a talk with you."
Hohenheim smiled. "Patience and restraint are also virtues and talents, essential for a lord burdened with the mission of pioneering in this new world, you possess those qualities."
"I feel a little embarrassed when you say that."
Hohenheim shook his head. "Lord Arthur, this isn't flattery. The moment I arrived in this world, I felt the blessing of the human order. Though still faint, it radiates vitality. I'm certain you'll be able to lead your people to survive in this new world."
Looking at the gentle man in front of him, Arthur couldn't help but sigh in his heart, he is worthy of being called the gentle dad.
Regardless his strength as Heroic Spirit, Hohenheim is definitely one of the Heroic Spirits with the best compatibility for a Master.
That's right, it's compatibility.
This is also the reason why Arthur chose Hohenheim as the initial summoned servant.
Heroic Spirits were the sublimation of humanity's greatest heroes, and among them were many whose personalities were eccentric or whose quirks were on the extreme side like kiyohime, waking up at night to a person staring at him with glowing eyes would probably give him a heart attack. (Kiyohime :…(#-_-) my devotion is not creepy..!)
Fujimaru Ritsuka, the protagonist of FGO, is known as humanity's strongest Master. Arthur agrees. It's not just because of his unwavering willpower that he's overcome one hellish hazard after another.
Moreover, because they are in Chaldea, which can practically be called a branch of Valhalla; they can reconcile and get along with many heroic spirits with different personalities, without Chaldea exploding.
unlike Fujimaru who can live in harmony with the Heroic Spirits and overcome challenges side by side, In comparison, most stories in the Type-Moon world showed betrayal and conflict as the main theme between Servants and Masters.
One of the main reasons for the failure of the first Holy Grail War was that the Servants disobeying their Masters' orders, leading to internal conflicts before the battle even began. This is how the Command Spell system was developed by Matou Zouken.
However, as a summoner of Heroic Spirits, Arthur does not have any Command Seals.
The people of Arthur, whether civilians or soldiers allied with Rome, are completely loyal to him, allowing him to steer the ship with ease.
What about the heroic spirits who are special individuals?
So, after summoning Hohenheim, and now in a face-to-face conversation with him, Arthur asked his first question, the one he wanted to know the most -
"Hohenheim, what do you think of me..."
Hohenheim, the heroic spirit known as the gentle Dad, actually has a history of pretty bad appearances.
He appeared in the FGO plot in the chapter [Death World in the demonic fog City: London], appeared inexplicably, and then left inexplicably, so most players did not have a deep impression of this character.
But in fact, this heroic spirit is a major character in the official light novel "Fragments of sky Silver" based on the Type-Moon world.
However, his image in it is not positive, but rather he has the stain of backstabbing his master.
But Hohenheim is not a purely evil person. In fact, he is a good person. Therefore, Arthur's impression of him is not disgust, but pity.
In the Type-Moon world, magi are often called transcendent beings that have deviated from humanity. They are willing to abandon everything, including ethics and even their own lives, for the sake of the Root.
Hohenheim, an anomaly among magi, was completely different.
He identifies with humanity and loves humanity.
To reach their great wish, a magus constantly refines their knowledge and techniques, passing down their magic crests, this "inheritance" passed down from generation to generation is the natural way for magus to practice his magicraft.
In his eyes, magi live on by entrusting their hopes and dreams to the next generation.
So he would ask: "What is the difference between a magus and a human?"
In Type-Moon world, among all the magi, perhaps only Hohenheim would ask this question - 'What is the difference between a magus and a human?'
Therefore, Arthur felt that Hohenheim's gentleness even exceeded that of most ordinary people.
Even when submitting to the Root Princess Manaka Sajyou and succumbing to his instinct as a magus to pursue the root, Hohenheim knew clearly that he had made a huge mistake.
When he met proto Arthur in the underground cave, in front of the lair where the beast was born, he called himself the "evil magus who troubled the knight" and shed tears of regret because he hurt the people he loved and regarded as his own children.
All I can say is, if only Hohenheim hadn't met Manaka Sajyou. Even in the brutal Holy Grail War, this gentle magus would have died honorably for his Master, a fate better than submitting to Manaka Sajyou.
In short, as a heroic spirit, Hohenheim has special characteristics and is the person who can best answer Arthur's question truthfully.
After Arthur asked this question, the gentle young man fell silent.
Being so smart, he could naturally immediately realize what Arthur was thinking behind this question.
However, this question was quite special to him. This specialness was due to his past experience of participating in a Holy Grail War, an experience that he would never forget even after returning to the Throne of Heroes, an experience that he would have to remember deeply.
After a moment, Hohenheim said:
"Master Arthur, you don't have to worry."
"Any intelligent creature has a mission, and this mission represents the direction they are moving towards. The mission of a new civilization is exploration and development, a magus acquires knowledge, and their mission is to reach the root."
"However, there are more fundamental goals, such as in the ultimate goal of civilizational development being survival. The goal for individual life is simply 'living.'"
"I, along with the other heroes you summon, share this fundamental stance: we stand on your side, representing human order."
"What you're worried about won't happen."
"However, we must pay attention to the 'personalities' of the Heroic Spirits."
Heroic spirits are not mere puppets or machines, but rather have extremely strong personalities of their own.
For example, Atalanta, who loves children.
For example, Spartacus, who hated being oppressed and slavery.
If you order Atalanta to harm a child, you order Spartacus to bow his head under oppression.
They would rather die before carrying out such an order.
Ritsuka's strength lies in his ability to respect the different personalities of the Chaldean servants.
"I see."
Arthur nodded slightly.
"Thank you for answering this for me."
Arthur trusted Hohenheim and naturally did not doubt his answer. He breathed a sigh of relief when his worries were resolved.
"I am not a tyrant." Arthur looked at Hohenheim and said seriously.
Hohenheim nodded: "I can see that."
Arthur smiled and said, "I will respect the personalities of the Heroic Spirits I summon will not force them to do something they do not wish to do."
"Like right now..."
Arthur extended his hand and smiled towards Hohenheim.
"Compared to the relationship between Master and Servant, I hope you can be my friend and teacher."
Hohenheim was stunned for a moment, and then he also smiled.
Even a magus needs friends, because magi are human beings too.
Hohenheim has a deep love for humanity and is willing to pass on his wisdom to them. This is his personality, but he also has another personality trait - the desire to make friends.
As an anomaly among magi, he has few friends, and the only one he can call his friend is probably Zouken Matou also known as Makiri Zolgen when he was young.
Also, let me explain the factions of the Heroic Spirits. Hohenheim is considered a neutral Servant; a neutral servant can be summoned by any faction.
The addition of Hohenheim can bring a lot of help to this town and civilization that has just taken root in another world.
The most basic thing is to be able to create some basic materials, such as paper and gunpowder.
The technology tree must be researched slowly. Technology for its own sake is meaningless. The meaning of technology is to promote productivity while being in line with the current era.
This is also the reason why Arthur did not summon servants with more "technical" expertise such as 'Charles Babbage' and 'Nikola Tesla'.
Neither steam engines nor electromagnetic technology are currently suitable for the town. For now, there is no need to consider advanced technology; even basic innovations can greatly enhance productivity in an ancient civilization.
Gunpowder is perhaps the most influential chemical invention, leaving an indelible mark on human civilization.
However, Arthur's understanding of gunpowder was limited to "It is a mixture of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), charcoal, and sulfur." He had no idea of its specific synthesis, so he still had to rely on the master chemist Hohenheim.
Then there is paper, which is the basic carrier of information. The emergence of paper has promoted the efficiency of information dissemination.
The Roman Empire still used wax tablets and papyrus to record text.
Papyrus is not traditional everyday modern paper. It is made by cutting the stems of a papyrus plant into thin sheets, weaving them together, flattening them and drying them.
This time, among the new population joining the town, there are some people who can read and write. Arthur plans to establish a governing system to better manage and develop the town, and paper is still indispensable.
Hohenheim had the knowledge to make both.
There is no problem with paper production. Under the current conditions, the town can produce paper that is not very smooth, but at least can be used for normal writing.
As for gunpowder, some prerequisites are required, such as the collection of its materials.
This brings us to another thing that urgently needs to be looked into: minerals.
Arthur currently has no idea what minerals are found around the town. One reason is that the scope of exploration is limited, and the other is that the population and labor force are seriously insufficient.
However, judging from the previous loot from the monster camp, there should be a lot of mineral deposits under this land.
The matter of mineral exploration needs to be put on the agenda, and Hohenheim can actually help with this matter.
Hohenheim's mastery of elements and matter should allow him to create mystic codes to aid in searching for deposits.
But before exploring for mineral deposits or even mining, the issue of labor must be considered.
The current main development focus is still on agriculture.
Perhaps, we can ask Hohenheim to create a group of familiars as labor?
But Hohenheim's familiars also need materials...which is pretty much a vicious cycle.
Speaking of which, there is a Servant in Valhalla who can create familiars using local materials.
Avicebron.
This servant, who appeared in "Fate/Apocrypha" and the singularity "Anastasia: Permafrost Empire", has a talent for making golems.
Using only soil or snow, he can create a practical golem. If you build a golem factory, you can produce an unlimited number of these artificial creations.
Golems are the perfect labor force...Maybe we can consider summoning Avicebron later.
However, there are not enough servant summoning slots in the current town, and it is unknown when the second servant can be summoned.
In a broader view, solving one problem inevitably creates another. Ultimately, the territory's level of development is too low, and many problems are difficult to resolve immediately.
But plans are achieved step by step. It is unlikely to be accomplished overnight, so we still have to take it slowly.
Arthur is very patient. Normal development is thousands of times more difficult than his start. With the human order system and Alaya technically helping, his future is bright.
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After his conversation with Hohenheim, Arthur decided to check his character panel. When the camp had upgraded into a town, he'd heard a system notification, but had been too busy preparing for the summoning to pay it any mind.
Name: Arthur (Lord, Master)
Innate Skills
Innate Skills: [Robust], [Iron Will], [Universal Tongue], [Gift of Wisdom] [Blessing of the *********]
[Robust] (D Rank):
"Your physique far surpasses the norm. Immune to common illnesses and able to withstand significant physical trauma, you possess stamina surpassing that of an Age of Gods human of the same rank."
[Iron Will] (D Rank):
"Your mind is exceptionally resilient, capable of enduring stress and psychological pressure without faltering, immune to emotional instability and resistant to most mental debuffs."
[Universal Tongue] (D Rank):
"You can understand and speak any language within the domain of human order. Such languages are easier for you to learn in written form, and your grasp of expression subtly enhances your skill in poetry."
[Gift of Wisdom] (D Rank):
"Your capacity to learn increased beyond the norm. You absorb and retain knowledge with remarkable speed and clarity, enabling swift mastery of new skills and disciplines. "
[Blessing of the *********] (rank D):
"Gain a slight boost to all attributes when exploring uncharted lands or confronting enemies never before encountered or helping those in peril. The bonus increases slightly the farther you are from familiar territory. Your need for food and sleep is slightly reduced, and the effects of climate on you are slightly lessened."
General Skills:
General Skills: [Swordsmanship], [Spear Mastery]
[Swordsmanship] (adept) (human):
"Learned from Porucus. Can execute adept level Roman swordsmanship techniques, though lacking battle experience."
[Spear Mastery] (adept) (human):
"Learned from Porucus. Can execute adept level Roman spear techniques, but inexperienced in combat."
Noble phantasms:
[Caliburn] [Armor of the dragon]
[Caliburn] (E+ → True B+):
"Sword of the Chosen King, though it does not yet completely acknowledge you as its rightful wielder, a faint glimmer of Acknowledgment stirs within the blade. When unsealed, its radiance shall rival some the mightiest Noble Phantasms, befitting the sovereign it was forged to serve."
[Armor of the Dragon] (E+ → ???):
"A suit of armor crafted from an unidentifiable, dragon-forged material. Its current form offers modest protection, but its latent power may awaken as you grow.it seems to wish to whisper its thanks to you."
Physical stats:
Strength: 2.3
Endurance: 2.9
Agility: 2.2
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With the town's level rising, both his skills and Noble Phantasms appeared to receive a full rank boost, and his stats had leapt forward noticeably. Yet among all the changes, four stood out the most:
1- [Caliburn] now seemed tied to the status of his territory. If his domain grew large enough, there was a high chance the sword would unlock its true power.
2- [The Armor of the Dragon] is somehow alive, in some inexplicable way. It seemed to be pleased with him, and from its description, it was likely forged from the remains of some powerful, unidentified dragon.
3-The [Robust] skill had given him a massive surge in stamina, nearly matching Hohenheim's. The strange part was that his body hadn't grown an inch since arriving in this world. Despite looking like a ten-year-old (though the system claimed his body was fourteen), he was somehow stronger than the muscle-bound Porucus. By Servant standards, he would be considered a weak one, but a Servant nonetheless, and Servants couldn't be measured by common sense. Still, he hoped he wasn't doomed to be some eternal shota.
4-A new, blessing-type skill had appeared. Whoever granted it remained unidentified, but he saw two possibilities: either the system…or Alaya, who was likely behind it…or some divine spirit from the Type-Moon world. The second possibility was more unsettling: a divine spirit from this new world. If it was the latter, then something more powerful than the system was watching him… and the system couldn't even identify it.
He decided to shelve these thoughts for now. Right now, what he really needed was some sleep.
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The next morning in the lord's mansion
Arthur started thinking about how to find the mineral deposits around the town
When talking about mineral exploration, we cannot help but mention the exploration of this world, and it is inevitable to connect it to the ruins of the city where the town is located.
The exploration of the city ruins had been put on hold because of the monster, but now the town's armed forces have doubled, and most importantly, with Hohenheim joining them, they can plan to deal with this threat as soon as possible.
After Hohenheim's appearance, Arthur hired him in the lord's mansion as a town development consultant. As a magus, the first thing to do when arriving in a strange place is to build a workshop.
Due to the lack of some materials, even Hohenheim is temporarily unable to build a temple-level workshop.
Arthur told Hohenheim about the monster living in the city ruins.
"Monster?" Sitting opposite Arthur, listening to his story, Hohenheim nodded slowly: "This world is far more dangerous than i imagined."
"The monster is some distance away from the town and there are no signs of intrusion, but it is indeed a problem that must be dealt with."
"Also, if we successfully defeat that monster, we'll also obtain valuable materials. We can create some high-quality mystic codes with them."
"But, Master, I want to talk to you about this city ruin itself."
Hohenheim was a researcher, studying the composition of matter, both organic and inorganic. As a magus, his scope was even broader, encompassing not only the basic material world but also its mystical aspects.
"oh?"
Hohenheim's words piqued Arthur's interest.
This ruin was left behind by the native civilization of this world, which represents the existence of native intelligent civilization in this world.
Has this intelligent civilization vanished? What caused its demise? Are there remnants of this civilization somewhere in this world? Are there any other cities like this one?
These are the questions Arthur wants to know.
"Is there something wrong with this ruin?"
"Yes," Hohenheim said softly, "I can sense a strong magical reaction in the center of these ruins. The source of that magical energy is even completely connected to the leylines here."
"The reaction can be compared to The [Spiritual Tomb of Albion]."
The Tomb of Albion is a massive underground labyrinth located beneath the Mage's Association's Clock Tower.
This tomb was transformed from the remains of Albion, the last pure-blooded dragon after the Age of Gods. After the Age of Gods ended, this last pure-blooded dragon, located in Great Britain, attempted to physically burrow through the surface world and reach the reverse side of the world, but ultimately failed and died of exhaustion deep underground.
"I think the reason for the formation of these ruins is most likely the huge source of magic power deep inside." Hohenheim made a judgment.
The cause of the city's destruction was mystical rather than material.
In other words, the native civilization of this world may be a civilization full of supernatural powers and mystery.