[Kenji Sato (MC) POV]
I woke up to the feeling of being drained.
Literally.
My eyes fluttered open, and I immediately regretted it. The room was dim, curtains drawn, but I could still make out the heart-shaped bed beneath me. The sheets were tangled around my legs. My body felt... empty.
I tried to move. I couldn't.
Something was... attached to me.
I looked down.
Jeanne was beside me, completely naked, her head between my legs. Her mouth was wrapped around me, her tongue working steadily even in her sleep.
I froze.
She was still unconscious. Her eyes were closed, her breathing slow and even. But her mouth continued its rhythm, like she was dreaming of something very specific.
I tried to shift away. She sucked harder in response, a soft moan escaping her throat.
I couldn't move. I couldn't wake her. I couldn't do anything except lie there, completely at her mercy, feeling her continue even as I slept.
I had no idea how long this had been going on.
A few minutes passed. Or an hour. Time had lost all meaning.
Finally, Jeanne stirred.
Her eyes fluttered open, sleepy and unfocused. She blinked, looked down, and realized what she was doing. A slow, lewd smile spread across her face.
She stretched her arms above her head, her body arching beautifully. Then she climbed on top of me, straddling my hips, her pale eyes locking onto mine.
"Hello Master," she purred. "Ready for round two?"
I groaned, my head falling back against the pillow. "Nuh uh."
Jeanne pouted, her bottom lip jutting out. "But Master... you were kissing other girls earlier."
I groaned again. "Uh uh."
She sighed dramatically, then flopped down onto my chest, resting her head against my shoulder. Her arms wrapped around me, hugging me tightly.
"Fine," she muttered. "But I'm keeping you here for now."
I lay there, trapped under the weight of a naked saint, staring at the ceiling.
My hand moved instinctively, swiping the air. The blue system screen appeared.
[Ding!]
[Achievement Unlocked: Lost Virginity... Fucking finally]
[Reward: 10 Gacha Spins]
I stared at the screen.
I had just gotten an achievement for losing my virginity.
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
I tapped the gacha tab and started pulling.
[Spin 1: Invite Ticket x1]
[Description: Allows you to invite one random individual from the multiverse to the group chat.]
[Spin 2: Energy Enhancement Pill] - Increases overall stamina and energy reserves permanently.
[Spin 3: Basic Healing Potion x3] - Restores moderate physical injuries.
[Spin 4: Monster Blood Analysis] - Allows you to analyze the properties of any monster blood you encounter.
[Spin 5: Invite Ticket x1]
[Spin 6: Skill Enhancement Token] - Boosts one skill by 5 levels.
[Spin 7: Mystic Eye of Perception] - A box containing a pair of eyes that grant enhanced perception and the ability to see magical energies.
[Spin 8: Servant Summoning Card] - Allows you to summon one Servant not already summoned in the current Grail War.
[Spin 9: Revive Ticket]
[Description: Allows you to revive one person close to you from the dead.]
I paused.
A revive ticket.
I could bring someone back from the dead.
My mind raced with possibilities, but I pushed them aside. I wasn't ready to think about that yet.
[Spin 10: Monstrous Body Manipulation]
I blinked.
Monstrous Body Manipulation. The description was vague—something about altering one's physical form, but the details were locked.
I decided not to use it. Not yet.
I closed the system screen and lay there, Jeanne still pressed against me.
"Jeanne," I said quietly. "We should probably head back."
"Mmm." She nuzzled into my chest. "Five more minutes."
I sighed, but I didn't argue.
We eventually got dressed—Jeanne pulling on her clothes with no hint of embarrassment, me trying to find my shirt without making eye contact. She hummed softly as she adjusted her jacket.
"Ready, Master?" she asked, her voice cheerful.
I nodded, opening the door to the love motel lobby.
The attendant gave us a knowing smile.
Jeanne and I walked back through the city streets, her hand intertwined with mine. The afternoon sun was warm against my skin, but my mind was elsewhere.
I glanced at her out of the corner of my eye. When I'd first summoned her, she was quiet. Stoic. Reserved. The perfect soldier, following orders without question.
Then she became protective. Fierce. Ready to fight anyone who got too close to me.
And now...
She was humming. Softly, under her breath, a tune I didn't recognize. Her fingers were laced with mine, swinging slightly as we walked. Her eyes were softer then i met.
It was... different.
And it scared me.
Because when the Grail War ended, she would go back to the Throne of Heroes. She would forget everything.
I let out a sigh before I could stop myself.
Jeanne turned to me, her head tilting. "What's wrong, Master?"
I forced a smile. "Nothing. Just thinking about how my big brother is about to get his ass whooped by me."
She blinked, then chuckled softly. "Arthur? What did he do?"
"Everything..."
Jeanne laughed—a warm, genuine sound that made my chest ache.
We reached the mansion. I pushed the door open.
Arthur was in the hallway, his face lighting up the moment he saw me. Morgan was seated in the living room, her cold gaze fixed on me. Baobhan Sith was lounging nearby. Barghest was standing by the window. Melusine was sitting with Dorumon.
"Kenji! Welcome back!" Arthur declared. "How was your—"
I walked past him, grabbed his arm, and started dragging him toward the stairs.
"Kenji? What are you—"
"Upstairs. Now."
"But—"
I didn't stop. I pulled him up the stairs, down the hallway, and pushed him into his room.
Arthur stumbled forward, catching himself on his bed frame. He turned around, confusion written all over his face.
"Kenji, what is the meaning of—"
I closed the door behind me and turned to face him.
My expression was serious. Dead serious.
"Arthur," I said flatly. "You gave Jeanne money."
Arthur blinked. "Yes. In case you ran out while shopping."
"You didn't even contact me about sending her over."
He tilted his head, completely unbothered. "That's your problem. Jeanne is your Servant. I simply provided the means."
I stared at him.
His logic was infuriatingly simple. And completely infuriating.
"You—" I started, then stopped. Took a breath. "You know what? Never mind."
I turned around and walked out of his room, heading toward my own.
I made it halfway down the hallway before I was stopped.
Morgan stood in front of me, her arms crossed. Beside her, Baobhan Sith looked slightly uncomfortable, her grey eyes darting between her mother and me.
I blinked. "Uh. What's wrong?"
Morgan didn't answer. Instead, she nudged Baobhan Sith forward.
Baobhan Sith stumbled slightly, then straightened. She looked at me, her expression awkward, almost reluctant. Her lips pressed together, like she was forcing herself to say something she didn't want to.
Then she spoke.
"...Uncle."
I froze.
Baobhan Sith's face twisted slightly, like she'd just eaten something sour. But she'd said it.
Morgan smiled—a cool, satisfied smile.
I stood there, processing the fact that a Fairy Knight had just called me uncle.
But she pushed through it, reaching into her jacket and pulling out a small velvet pouch.
She thrust it toward me. "Here. Mother said I had to give you something."
I blinked, taking the pouch. It was surprisingly heavy. I opened it and peered inside.
A necklace.
The chain was silver, delicate but sturdy. The pendant was a deep blue gem, almost black in the dim light, with faint silver veins running through it like cracks in ice. It pulsed with a faint magical energy.
"It's enchanted," Baobhan Sith said flatly. "Protection charm. Mother insisted."
I looked at Morgan. She was watching with an unreadable expression.
I looked back at the necklace. Then at Baobhan Sith.
"Thank you," I said softly. "I appreciate it."
Baobhan Sith's ears turned slightly red. She looked away. "Whatever. Just don't lose it."
I nodded, pocketing the pouch. "I won't."
Morgan gave a satisfied nod, then turned and walked away. Baobhan Sith lingered for a moment, looking like she wanted to say something else, then followed her mother.
I let out a breath and headed to my room.
I pushed the door open and stopped.
Barghest was on her hands and knees, her head halfway under my bed. Her armor was gone—she was just in her casual clothes, her blonde hair spilling across the floor as she searched for something...
She froze.
Slowly, she turned her head.
Her eyes met mine.
She didn't move. Didn't speak. Just stared at me from under the bed like a deer caught in headlights.
I stared back.
"...Get out," I said flatly. "Please."
Barghest slowly stood up, brushing dust off her clothes. Her eyes wouldn't meet mine. She looked... embarrassed.
"I wanted to apologize," she said quietly. "For earlier. During the... procedure. I shouldn't have—"
"It's alright," I cut her off, my voice flat. I was too tired to be angry. Too drained to care.
She blinked. "It is?"
"You were cursed."
'Can't complain though first kiss with a dominant mommy'
Barghest was quiet for a moment. Then she stepped closer.
"That's not... entirely why I'm here though."
I raised an eyebrow. "Then why?"
She took a breath. "I wanted to thank you."
Her voice softened. "I've lived with that weight my entire life... Having to hold back my emotions from those i want to cherish."
I nodded slowly. "I'm glad I could help."
"You did more than help." She finally met my eyes.
"Barghest," I said gently. "I appreciate that. Really. But I'm exhausted. Can we talk about this another time?"
She hesitated. "Of course. I'm sorry. I just... wanted you to know."
"You're welcome," I said softly. "Now please. I need to rest."
She nodded, turning toward the door. She paused with her hand on the handle.
"If you ever need anything... anything at all... I'm here."
I gave her a tired nod. "I'll keep that in mind."
She left, closing the door softly behind her.
I collapsed onto my bed, staring at the ceiling. My body felt like lead. My mind was spinning.
I reached up and swiped the air. The system screen appeared.
I looked at my inventory. The two Invite Tickets. The Servant Summoning Card. The Revive Ticket. The Energy Enhancement Pill.
So much to do. So little energy.
I decided to start with the invites. The sooner I sent them, the sooner I'd have more allies in the group chat.
I selected the first Invite Ticket and sent it.
[Invite Sent]
I selected the second Invite Ticket and sent it.
[Invite Sent]
I closed the screen and let my arm fall back to the bed.
Two people from across the multiverse were about to join the group chat. I had no idea who they'd be. No idea what worlds they came from.
I was too tired to care.
I closed my eyes.
——
I woke up with a groan.
My head was pounding. My body ached. My mouth felt like cotton. Everything hurt.
I pressed my palm against my forehead, trying to will the headache away. It didn't work.
I sat up slowly, blinking against the light filtering through the curtains. The room was quiet. The bed was empty. Jeanne was gone.
I tried to piece together the previous day. The shopping. The golden-haired girl turned Gilgamesh. The motel and sex with jeanne. The conversation with Barghest in my room.
Barghest.
I froze.
The way she'd looked at me. The vulnerability in her voice.
She had feelings for me.
I rubbed my face, groaning again. Of course she did.
I looked at my reflection in the window.
This damn face.
It wasn't even mine.
A copy of someone else's legacy.
I clenched my fist.
I needed to change this. I needed to look like myself again—or at least, someone who wasn't Arthur Pendragon's clone.
I reached into my inventory and pulled out the Servant Summoning Card.
The card was warm in my hand. Gold-edged. Glowing faintly.
I stared at it.
One Servant. Not already summoned in this war.
I could use it now. Summon someone to help me. Someone to fight alongside me.
I took a breath.
'This migraine is making me get too angry quickly... I need to relax'
Then I activated the card.
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[(Author: OH YEAH!!! VOTING TIME!!!)]
[(FOR THE NEW MEMBERS WE HAVE 4 OPTIONS: Marin Kitagawa, Roland (project moon), Kurumi Tokisaki, and lastly Erza Scarlet)]
[(And for the servants we have three options!!! First is Demon King Oda Nobunaga, second is Percival, and lastly... DRUMROLL PLEASE!!! Robin Hood— oh nvm he was kicked out of voting... So last one is... Kama?! Who voted for her!!!)]
[(Also yes if mc summons kama or nobunaga they can go to their final ascension etc by just bonding...not that kind, and They will all be somewhat balance etc)]