Standing in front of him was a young man with red hair, on his face was an eye patch with a sun symbol with a cross in the middle, Anos could feel an extremely large amount of magical power from him, if he were to judge, it would surpass Kostoria's by a thousand times and beside him was a black armor that also looked extremely powerful.
The two of them came out from a red gate, he used his demon eye to look into its abyss, that gate had the same properties as Gatom.
Anos: Who are you two?
The red haired one held out his hand to signal that he didn't want to fight, he started to introduce himself, his voice carried a slightly hostile tone.
???: My name is Akazuha Shashiki, and this is The Omni God.
Akazuha: Welcome to the plot tree, Anos Voldigoad.
Anos: The plot tree?
Akazuha: Well, since you're about to be transported to the Fate universe to write this nonsense fanfic, I'll explain the things you're wondering about.
Akazuha snapped his fingers and a tree immediately appeared.
Akazuha: this is the plot tree, inside this tree are infinite different stories, and each story has a different cosmology, if you used your demon eye to check the magic power of the books here then you should know.
Akazuha walked to a book with the words "Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou" written on it
Akazuha: the amount of magic power, or any energy that exists is from the strongest person from that story.
Akazuha: and the story I'm holding in my hand is a Fake version of you and it's very weak.
Akazuha put the book back on the shelf, not forgetting to tease.
Akazuha: pathetically weak.
Anos narrowed his eyes, his Demon Eyes of Destruction flashed a cold light as they swept over the book Akazuha had just put back. The air in this infinite library seemed to freeze, the magic power from countless books vibrated slightly as if waiting for a storm.
Anos: Fumu. You dare call my version weak? How interesting. But if that book is just a 'fake', then what are you trying to prove, Akazuha Shashiki? And that so-called 'The Omni God'... an armor with overwhelming magical power, but still not enough to bother me.
Akazuha: Oh, don't get angry so quickly, Anos-sama. I'm not here to pick a fight. You see, this 'Story Tree' is the center of all universes. Each book is a branch, a separate story with its own rules. Their cosmologies change depending on the author, or in other words, depending on the 'writer'. Your universe, Maou Gakuin, is located at a rather high-level branch, with enormous magical power from the origin of destruction. But compared to this entire tree... well, it's still just a grain of sand.
He snapped his fingers again, and the image of the plot tree enlarged, revealing countless sparkling branches. Each branch branched into millions of books, from simple fairy tales to complex universes. Anos scanned his eyes, recognizing some familiar branches like his world Militia, the blue sky of the gods, or even the Holy Sea of Silver Water.
Akazuha: Ood, and there's one more thing you should know, you're not the original version of yourself.
Anos looked puzzled, seeing that, Akazuha began to explain.
Akazuha: Each district will have different versions of them, I'll call them OR and AR.
Akazuha: AR stands for "Alternate Reality", this is the concept of a version replacing the original version, you, Anos Voldigoad, you are an AR version, not an original version.
Anos: So you mean, I'm just a replacement version?
Akazuha nodded.
Akazuha: Yeah, all the versions, manga, anime, or you, the Light Novel version, are just another version of the original.
Anos: So who is the original version of me?
Akazuha: That's the web novel version.
Anos: And who are you in this 'tree'?
Akazuha shrugged, her smile never fading.
Akazuha: Me? I'm just a passing photographer. The Omni God here is my assistant, an omnipotent entity from the highest branch, where everything is 'omni'. We maintain the balance between the stories. And you, Anos Voldigoad, are being dragged into a ridiculous crossover because... well, because someone is writing fanfic about you and Fate/Grand Order. You know? A universe where heroes are summoned as Servants, fighting against the Singularity and Lostbelt.
Anos sneered.
Anos: Fate/Grand Order? I've never heard of such a thing before, but it seems quite interesting.
Akazuha: Exactly! But before I go, let me say one thing, if you're worried about your world, don't worry too much, I've already frozen the world there, so just have fun there.
The Omni God suddenly moved, the black armor making a slight screech, as if in warning. Akazuha nodded at it, then turned to Anos.
Akazuha: Time is short. You'll be transported to Chaldea - the organization that saves the human world. There, you can be a Servant, or a master. But remember, this fanfic is already nonsense, so do whatever you like. Now then... bon voyage!
Akazuha waved her hand, and the red gate opened behind Anos. A wave of energy pulled him in, and the library space vanished. Anos didn't resist, for him, this was just a new adventure.
{-------}
Somewhere in Fuyuki City.
Mash: Senpai. We're almost at the point the Doctor pointed out.
Mash: However... there's only fire everywhere. It's completely different from what was written in the documents about Fuyuki.
Mash: According to the documents, this place is a normal local city, and there shouldn't have been any disasters in 2004...
Mash: The mana density in the atmosphere is also abnormal. It feels like... ancient Earth...
???: Kyaaaaaaaa—!
Risuka: What is that scream!?
Mash: No matter how you look at it, it's a woman's scream! Hurry up, Senpai!
The two of them immediately ran towards the scream.
Thanks to his super senses, Mash could see that in the distance was a woman surrounded by 5 walking skeletons.
Olga Marie: What the hell is this, what the hell is this!?
Olga Matie: Why do I always have to go through such terrible things!?
Olga Marie: I can't take it anymore! Come here, save me, Lev!
You're the only one who can save me...!
Mash: Director Olga Marie...!?
Olga Marie: Huh, you guys are...!?
Olga Marie: Aaaaa, what the hell is this situation!
{BATTLE BEGINNING!}
Mash charged forward and used his shield to send a skeleton flying into the air, two skeletons rushed in when they saw their comrades sent flying, they slashed straight down, but Mash used his shield to block it.
She jumped into the air and threw her giant shield at them, the ground was destroyed and a rather large hole was created, Mash landed next to Risuka, conveniently punching the head of the skeleton that was sneaking up on her senpai.
Mash: The battle is over. Chief, are you not injured?
Olga Marie: ....................What is this?
Mashu: Chief? ...Ah, you mean my condition. I know this is hard to believe, but actually—
Olga Marie: Merging with the Servant, is a Semi-Servant, right?
I know it right away. Olga Marie: What I'm wondering is why it only succeeded now!?
Olga Marie: No, more than that, it's you!
You, the commoner who dared to be late to my lecture!
Fujimaru: !?
Olga Marie: Why did you become a Master!?
Only top-class magi can contract with Servants!
Olga Marie: Someone like you can't possibly become a Master!
Olga Marie: What did you do to that girl? What kind of threat did you use to make her listen to you!?
Risuka: That's a terrible misunderstanding!
Mash: It's a misunderstanding, Chief. The one who took the initiative to force the contract, on the contrary... was me. Olga Marie: What?
Mash: I'll explain the whole story. Doing so will also help us understand each other's situation better.
Mash: ...This is the whole story. We were caught up in the Rayshift process, and were transported to this Fuyuki City.
Mash: There weren't any other suitable Masters transported here. The Director alone was the only one who reunited with us here.
Mash: However, that gave hope. If the Director was able to get here, then there was also the possibility that other people with suitable qualifications had also successfully teleported here...
Olga Marie: ...No, I have confirmed it so far.
Olga Marie: ...Although I don't want to admit it, I understand the reason why she and I were the only ones who teleported to Fuyuki.
Mash: Can you explain why we are the survivors?
Olga Marie: By the process of elimination... no, the common point between us. Me, you, and her — all three of us are not in the Coffin.
Olga Marie: Rayshifting with the real body has a very low success rate, but it's not zero.
Olga Marie: On the contrary, the frame box is equipped with a power cut-off device. If the Rayshift success rate drops below 95%, the system will automatically shut down.
Olga Marie: So they couldn't perform Rayshift. We're the only ones here.
Mash: I see... As expected of you, Chief.
Risuka: She's really reliable when she's calm.
Olga Marie: What do you mean!?
Olga Marie: You mean I'm not normally calm!?
Risuka: Huh? So Chief isn't part of the shift plan?
Olga Marie: ... Is there something wrong? Aren't commanders supposed to never go to the front lines?
Olga Marie: I told you, you're just my tools.
Olga Marie: ... Hmm, okay. I've grasped the situation.
Olga Marie: Fujimaru. In this emergency situation, I acknowledge the contract between you and Kyrielight.
Olga Marie; From now on, you two will follow my instructions.
Olga Marie: ... First, set up a base camp.
Olga Marie: Got it? In this situation, we have to find the "end of the spiritual vein", that is, the place where the magical power is concentrated.
Olga Marie: There, we can contact Chaldea. This city is...
Mash: Right here, Director. Reporting that the Ley Point is right under the Director's feet.
Olga Marie: Huh!? Ah... Y-yes, that seems to be it. I know, I know that!
Olga Marie: Mashu. Put your shield on the ground. I'll use that Noble Phantasm as a catalyst to draw the summoning matrix.
Mash:... That's the Director's order. Are you okay with it, Senpai?
Risuka: I think it's okay, just do it.
Mash: ...Understood. Then, I'll begin.
Suddenly, a strange light appeared under the feet of the three of them and the three of them were transported into a space with characters that resembled an electric circuit pointing upwards.
Mash: This is... the summoning laboratory in Chaldea.?
Dr. Roman: CQ, CQ. Hello, can you hear me! Alright, communication has been restored!
Dr. Roman: You two have worked hard, the spatial fixation has been successful. Now that we can communicate, and the supply delivery is also...
Olga Marie: Huh!? Why are you the commander here, Romani!?
Olga Marie: Where is Lev? Where is Lev!? Call Lev out for me!
Dr. Roman: Uwaaahhh!?
Dr. Roman suddenly fell to the ground.
Dr. Roman: Chief!? You're still alive!?
Dr. Roman: In the middle of that explosion!? And you're unharmed!? This is beyond imagination!
Olga Marie: What do you mean!? Okay, where is Lev!?
Why is the head of the medical department sitting in that position!?
Dr. Roman: ...If you ask "why", I don't know how to answer. I myself realized that I was not suited for this role at all. Dr. Roman: But there is no one else, Olga Marie. Currently, the number of surviving official personnel of Chaldea, including me, is less than twenty people.
Dr. Roman: The reason I am in charge of commanding the operation is because those higher up than me have all died.
Dr. Roman: Professor Lev was in the control room directing the Rayshift process. Since he was right at the center of the explosion, the chance of survival is almost zero.
Olga Marie: LeV... is it like this again...?
Olga Marie: No—wait, wait, wait!
Olga Marie: There are less than twenty survivors!?
Olga Marie: Then what about the suitable Masters!? What about Coffin!?
Dr. Roman: ...47 people, all in critical condition. There are also not enough medical equipment. Even if we can save a few people, the rest—
Olga Marie: Stop fooling around, quickly put them into cryogenic preservation mode!
Olga Marie: Let's wait until the resurrection, not letting anyone die is the top priority!
Dr. Roman: Ah—That's right, the Coffins have that function! I'll do it right away!
Mash: ...I'm really surprised. Putting people into cryogenic preservation without their consent is illegal.
Mash: But the Director immediately made a decisive decision. You put human lives above your responsibilities as a commander.
Olga Marie: Stop talking nonsense!
Olga Marie: If they don't die, can't you explain later!?
Olga Marie: But anyway, the lives of 47 people—how can I bear it...!
Olga Marie: Don't die... please don't die...! ...Aaa, if only Lev were here right now...!
Dr. Roman: ...Report. Currently, Chaldea has lost 80% of its functional capacity. With the remaining staff, our ability to respond is very limited.
Dr. Roman: Therefore, we have decided to allocate our manpower to repair the Rayshift system, maintain Chaldeas and SHEBA.
Dr. Roman: As soon as we connect to the outside world, we will request supplies and conduct a comprehensive restoration of Chaldea.
Olga Marie: Alright. Even if I were there, I would have made the same decision.
Olga Marie: ...Haa. Romani Archaman. Although I am not satisfied, I will leave Chaldea to you until I return. Olga Marie: Repairing the Rayshift system is the top priority. As for us, we'll continue investigating this city... Singularity Point F.
Dr. Roman: Eh!? Director, aren't you afraid of staying in a place like the epicenter of an explosion!?
Dr. Roman: Even though you're such a coward!?
Olga Marie: ...Really, you always say one more thing.
Olga Marie: I also want to return immediately, but repairing the Rayshift will take time, right?
Olga Marie: Furthermore, I've now confirmed that there are only low-level monsters in this place. With Mashu having become a Semi-Servant, it should be safe.
Olga Marie: No matter what kind of accident or incident, doing your best in the given situation is the pride of the Animusphere family.
Olga Marie: From now on, I will appoint Fujimaru and Mashu Kyrielight as investigators, and begin investigating Singularity F.
Olga Marie: However, due to the inexperience of the field team, the mission will be limited to "determining the cause" of this anomaly.
Olga Marie: The analysis and processing will be left to the second wave of reinforcements after Chaldea recovers. Do you also agree with this plan?
Risuka: That's easy.
Dr. Roman: Understood. Good luck, Director. From now on, we'll be able to contact each other for a short time. If there's an emergency, just call us.
Olga Marie: ...Hmph. Even if we send an SOS signal, no one will come to rescue us.
Dr. Roman: Director...?
Olga Marie: Nothing. I'll cut off the communication. You guys just mind your own business.
The signal has been cut off.
Mashu: ...Director, are you really okay?
Risuka: We can also wait for reinforcements to come to rescue us.
Olga Marie: That's not possible. ...When we return to Chaldea, who knows how long it will take to select the second team.
Olga Marie: Recruiting people, managing the budget — it might not be done in a month. And during that time, how many complaints do you think the Mage's Association will send?
Olga Marie: At worst, Chaldea will be taken back by them as a punishment for failing this time.
Olga Marie: If that happens, it's over. I can't go back empty-handed
Olga Marie: I also want to go back immediately, but repairing the Rayshift will take time, right?
Olga Marie: Furthermore, I've now confirmed that this place is only populated by low-level monsters. With Mashu having become a Semi-Servant, it should be safe.
Olga Marie: No matter what kind of accident or incident, doing your best in the given situation is the pride of the Animusphere family.
Olga Marie: From now on, I will assign Fujimaru and Mashu Kyrielight as investigators, and begin investigating the Singularity F.
Olga Marie: However, since the field team is still inexperienced, the mission will be limited to "determining the cause" of this anomaly.
Olga Marie: The analysis and handling will be left to the second wave of reinforcements after Chaldea recovers. Do you also agree with this plan?
Risuka: That's easy.
Dr. Roman: Understood. Good luck, Director. From now on, we will be able to contact each other for a short time. If there is an emergency, just call immediately.
Olga Marie: ...Hmph. Even if we send an SOS signal, no one will come to save us.
Dr. Roman: Director...?
Olga Marie: Nothing. I will cut off the communication. You guys just go about your own business.
She ended the call.
Mashu: ...Chief, are you really okay?
Risuka: We can also wait for reinforcements to come to our rescue.
Olga Marie: That's not possible. ...When we return to Chaldea, who knows how long it will take to select the second team.
Olga Marie: Recruiting people, managing the budget, it won't be done in a month. And during that time, how many complaints do you think the Mage's Association will send?
Olga Marie: At worst, Chaldea will be taken back by them as a punishment for failing this time.
Olga Marie: If that happens, it's over. I can't go back empty-handed. I have to have some kind of result that will make them shut up.
Olga Marie: ...Sorry, but I need your help, Mashu, Fujimaru.
Olga Marie: Anyway, we need to explore this city. The cause of this distorted history must lie somewhere.
In a dimension outside of Fate's universe, Anos sat on a throne made for him, wearing the costume he used to disguise himself as the Two-Law Usurper.
Anos: Haven't you entered the coordinates yet?
Akazuha's voice came from somewhere.
Akazuha: Just wait five more minutes, it'll be done soon.
Suddenly the black armor pulled Akazuha's shirt.
Akazuha: Can't you see I'm very busy?
The Omnigod: He's coming?
Akazuha: Who?
Suddenly a space in the library distorted.
Akazuha: Damn, I forgot that at this point in time, that old man was the strongest.
Akazuha: Hurry up and send Anos away.
The Omnigod: The teleportation is complete.
The space cracked and an old man with a white beard and hair, black eyes and white clothes appeared.
Akazuha: Zinnia Shivaheld
End of Chapter 2