"I'm fighting because I want a future for everyone in Chaldea. Setting aside power or status, I'm able to fight because that's what I wished for."
...Ever since I met Rikka, I've gotten really into dark heroes. I used to think it was obvious for heroes to save the world—everyone wants them to, so of course they're motivated by the applause.
Rikka is different. Called 'evil' by others, by humans, by humanity itself... she went ahead and saved the entire world where those very humans live. Even after seeing all its ugliness, she said she wanted a future for the world where those humans live, and she pulled it off.
Rikka always says, "I was only able to work hard as a Beast of Humanity because everyone in Chaldea was so good to me. If the A-Team and everyone were here, I wouldn't have been needed. I might've even become the enemy," but that's nonsense. Fighting Rikka as an enemy would be an impossible game!
We were only able to fight this far because Rikka was our Master. A hero no one knows, who took the power to destroy humanity forced upon her and used it to save humanity instead. Because everyone wanted to support such a precarious hero... everyone was able to fight to the very end. We saved the world.
That much, I can say with my chest out. No one else could have accomplished that grand feat. On our pride, we won't let anyone dispute that.
"...What's wrong, Meuniere? You're zoning out."
Rikka looks up at me, bewildered. ...She probably has zero self-awareness of being a hero.
Stay just like that. I want you to stay your true, down-to-earth self. It's a million times better than mages who boast about their achievements.
"Just stay the way you are."
The words slipped out before I could stop them. Asking that of her is like preaching to the Buddha.
Even so, Rikka...
"Of course! I'll never run away from being who I am!"
She gives a bright grin, shouldering even my selfish expectations without hesitation.
...Man, I really can't match her. A natural-born villain is seriously tough.
While finding Rikka incredibly reliable, a certain question crosses my mind...
...Will a guy ever show up who's worthy of taking Rikka as a wife? Is she gonna be okay?!
The entire staff has reached the consensus that "None of us have what it takes to be Rikka's partner." The fact that everyone unanimously agrees that only Cu Chulainn or Edmond would be fit for her is just insane...
All I can do is pray that someone capable of carrying her resolve will show up.
Well, how was that? It was heavily biased, but these are my honest, unfiltered thoughts on the three girls from an ordinary guy's perspective.
Taking a look from a regular guy's POV isn't so bad once in a while, right? I hope it was a nice break. Well, see ya! Please keep supporting everyone going forward!
"I feel an atmosphere like I'm being made fun of somehow..."
"No way, totally not."
"Why the monotone?!"
...Do your best, everyone! Especially you, Rikka!
By the way, do you guys like Servants?
Heroes from the past and future. Legends summoned from various space-times. I absolute love them. Heroes with sensibilities wildly detached from modern values are truly a wonderful thing.
Truly... wonderful things.
My personal top picks are Conla-chan, d'Eon, and Astolfo.
Heroes who possess both the strength of a man and the gentleness of a woman. Not barbaric like men, nor spiteful like women. They are the absolute best.
"Meuniere-san, good work today as well! Conla can comfort others too!"
When Conla-chan talks to me while puffing out his flat chest, my work efficiency skyrockets tenfold, and...
"Thank you for the wonderful tea today. Knowing that a marvelous gentleman like you exists in the future brings joy to France."
On days when d'Eon says that to me, I writhe in my room in pure bliss, and...
"Thanks as always~! I don't dislike you at all!"
On days when Astolfo says that to me...
...
Conla! d'Eon! Astolfo! Conla-channnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!! Ahhhhhh... ah... ah-ah! Ahhhhhhh!!! Conla-d'Eon-Astolfo-aaaaahhhh!!! Sniff sniff! Sniff sniff! Inhale exhale! Inhale exhale! What a lovely scent... sniff sniff! Nnn-haah! I wanna sniff Conla-tan's smooth twin-tailed light-blue hair! Sniff sniff! Ahhh!! Wait, wrong! I wanna fluff it! Fluff fluff! Fluff fluff! Hair, hair, fluff fluff! Squeak squeak squeal!! Conla-tan in the American singularity was so cute!! Ahhhhh... ahhh... ah-ahhhhh!! Fwaaaaahhh!! I'm so glad you could come to Chaldea, Astolfo-kyun! Ahhhhh! So cute! Astolfo-kyun! So cute! Ah-ahhhhh! I'm so happy d'Eon is in Chaldea too... wait, NOOOOOOOO!!! Nyaaaaaaaa!! Gyaaaaaaaa!! Guaaaaaaaa!!! Servants aren't the actual heroes themselves!!!! Ah... come to think of it, heroes and Heroic Spirits... C-o-n-l-a - c-h-a-n a-n-d t-h-e o-t-h-e-r-s a-r-e-n-t h-u-m-a-n-s?! Nyaaaaaaaaaaan!! Uwaaaaaaaaa!! How could this beeeeee!! Noooooooo!! Haaaaaaaan!! Chaldeaaaaaaa!! Damn it! I quit!! I'm quitting Chaldea... wait... EH?! Are they... looking? Chaldea's Conla-chan is looking at me? Chaldea's d'Eon-kun-chan is looking at me! Astolfo-kyun is looking at me! Grown-up Conla-chan is looking at me!! The absolute best Servant-kyun-chans are talking to me!!! Thank goodness... the world isn't totally irredeemable after all! Yippeeeeeee!!! I have Conla-chan and the others!! We did it, Director!! I can do it all by myself!!! Ah, casual clothes Conla-channnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!! Nooooooo-aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Ah-ahn-ah-ah-ahn Conlaaaaa!! D-d'Eon--!! Conlaaaaaaaa!!! Astolfo-aaaaaaa!! Uu-uuu-uuuu!! May my feelings reach the Throne! Reach Conla-chan and the others in the Throne of Heroes!
...Despite acting like this, I actually came to Chaldea to practice Zen meditation. It's true.
Traps and trans-folks are great. Truly a blessed civilization.
Everyone, Servants are the best! Time for another chat with Blackbeard today!
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