Fate· Wanderer

Chapter 3: The Chapter of the Seeds

"Uh-huh————"

…… Tired. It was like a sponge-squeezed eyeball that spread soreness from the brain to the whole body. Rin looked at the window in a blur, the sun had risen high.

Slowly, Rin tries to climb out of bed. The somewhat warm air of winter and the temptation to return to the cage seemed too tenacious, and three seconds later, Rin decisively kicked the bed open.

And then—

"It's not a question of being late anymore...... Then I won't go to class today. Yawning, Rin took a few deep breaths, hoping she would wake up before her usual morning silly attack—

No, the reason why I'm so sleepy is because I summoned the relationship of the servant yesterday. Rin complained about his memories and made a little confirmation in front of the full-length mirror that there was nothing wrong with his body. His face was a little dark, and everything was normal except for half of the magic flowing in his body. Archer said......

"- That's right. I'm not calling out the knights of the sword, but the archers. And a strange guy. Rin lay on the bed in an OTZ posture and muttered to herself. I thought about it clearly—of course, I don't want to think about it if I can, but I can't do it again even if I say no. Something like this - the servant he summons is an archer, a rude person who has no respect for the master who is the summoner, and he doesn't know who he is...... Wow. My head hurts suddenly.

“…… Was the Noble Phantasm sealed before that guy's memory was restored...... I can't think of it and I can't use it. Rin sighed to herself. - Forget it, I'm also at fault here, so I can only watch it. ”

……

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"Wow. I'm impressed with you, Archer. ”

The living room is exactly the same as it used to be - no, it should be said that it is cleaner than before. Rin, who was just thinking about him to clean up the rubble, was a little moved beyond admiration. When considering whether to change the impression or express approval-

"The sun has already risen. You're so casual enough, Rin. ”

The preamble to "......" is withdrawn. This cheeky one, where is it worthy of praise.

"Hmph. Good morning – you can really relax. Feel free to use someone else's living room or something. Rin folded his arms in a majestic manner. But in front of the existence of the Heroic Spirit, it's just a little girl's pretense posture.

"It's because I've been cleaning my room for the night. You can grasp everything anywhere. By the way, I tidied up the kitchen as well. Ah, I thought it would be a little messier, but it's just a well-prepared kitchen. It's a single-occupancy bungalow, and it's very high-class. ”

Unexpectedly, Archer replied in a normal manner.

But Rin felt a little bit of a headache about it. Aren't Servants a bunch of people who don't think about anything but fighting? Isn't this guy really a defective product among the servants......

"I see, I don't think I'm fully awake yet. Although I was very energetic yesterday, I became tired after sleeping, right? - Woohoo. Drink black tea if you can. Archer, who had casually figured out someone else's home, stood up and took out a new teacup with smooth movements. Archer's series of movements is very skillful, well, he is quite nimble to say that he is very flexible, Rin is judging as he lies on the couch.

“…… Forget whatever. It's also true that I'm tired, so let's try it. Rin unfolded her curled body. The teacup reached out silently, and Rin took a sip - ah, conquered in an instant. Although I was prepared to be picky, I was filled with happiness before I had an opinion.

"Phew."

Then, interrupted by a discordant voice.

“…… Wait a minute! What are you laughing at? ”

"Why, I wanted to hear my feelings, but I think I don't need to ask when I see your expression."

“——！” With the sound of something breaking, Rin slapped the teacup on the table.

"Whoa, what a pity." Despite that, Archer had a satisfied look on his face. "It's better to eat it hot. If I'm in the eyes, I'll disappear. ”

"Thank you for the hospitality, no need. I'm not the owner of a tea maid. You too, don't do anything that you don't ask you for. Rin gave Archer a white look.

"That's right. That's right, I didn't make a contract to make tea and clean up. Since you say that, I'll pay attention to it later. ”

"Hmm. What I want is a demon who is a combat force. I haven't heard of a servant who is familiar with family affairs, and there is no special need to do it. ”

“……？ What does that mean by not being particularly necessary? Archer seemed to have a premonition of something, and the expression on his face was the same as when he was first spelled.

"It's okay if you want to. By the way, I'll leave you with the morning tea. Now the important thing is——— do you remember who you really are? ”

"I really can't help you." Sighing in this way, Archer shook his head in the negative. Sure enough, the matter was serious. If you can't remember it in one night, it means that it can't be remembered so easily. For the time being, take care of the important matters first.

"I see, I'll think of a way to retrieve your memories. So, get ready to go out Archer. You've just been summoned and you're still new to this city, right? I'll give you an introduction on the street. ”

"Exactly. It is also the best plan for the sake of future battles. ”

"Remember to be spiritualized." With that, he walked to the gate. "Wow. The sun is really dazzling......"

"I said, most of the initiative in spiritualization is on your side. - Then again, you can't do that tomorrow, Rin. If you oversleep, you will grow fat in places that shouldn't be plump. ”

"Shut up! That kind of thing - that, anyway, follow me Archer first. Give me a good look at the world you've been called out of! ”

Rin subconsciously confirmed that his body's weight was just an illusion caused by fatigue, and then, with his neck shrinking, turned his back to Archer, and walked out the door without looking back.

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The place where the Holy Grail descends, Fuyuki City, is such a place. On one side of the river is Fukayama Town, which has a mixed Japanese and Western style, and on the other side is a new capital that has recently developed. The time to get to know Fukayama is a little longer than expected. Lunch was cursory at the restaurant next to the bridge, and fortunately the small restaurant was still open at this time. Based on the information he received from Youning, Shinto will investigate it carefully. Rin drew up a plan in her mind.

"I'm going to the park in Xindu, Archer. I'm going to walk around there. Rin said to Archer next to him. Naturally, Archer was on guard in an incorporeal state of spirituality, while silently observing the city. Because a fire that destroyed the residential area a decade ago, the new capital has the appearance of a westernized street with a few high-rise buildings hastily built around the park. This kind of place, where the terrain is simple but the details are intricate, is not possible without bothering about it.

"I'm okay with that." Archer whispered.

"Okay, then...... Uh-huh—"

"Rin!?"

"Wait a minute, Archer, don't speak." Rin raised her right hand to her eyes. "Someone is watching us. Archer, is there a discovery situation? ”

"—It's difficult. I couldn't even feel it. ”

"In other words, it's the Lord who is watching us. Moreover, it is not a simple goods. Even if there is a reaction between spells, the spells are still activated by magic. As long as the owner of the source closes the magic circuit himself, it will be difficult to find. ”

“…… What a hassle. Rin, would you like to expose him like this? ”

"That's right. I'll be able to find something that inhibits magic if I look around at home, but-" Rin paused slightly. "Because, if you don't hide it, the other party will come over, right? It's a lot easier than in the past. What's more, because of that servant yesterday, our information will also be leaked soon. ”

“——”

Was it surprised, Archer was silent for a moment. And then—

"Ahh So, do you want the boring guys in the back to follow? With that, Archer said with a smile on his face, "That's what Rin."

"Nope. Shake them off openly. ”

Rin unleashed his race-like foot power, and circled the main place in the town without concealment. With the simple interference of a little magic, it's easy to get rid of the tracking of people who don't know if it's a demon or a shikigami.,After that, it's a leisurely shopping.。 That being said, it's not an easy task to explore the streets of Xindu on foot in an afternoon. If you want to talk about the harvest, there are-

"Rin. Don't forget about every jewelry store and clothing store. Although it is a good way to relax with such an interest......"

"No Road Race!"

Rin ran out whirring, feeling a slight heat on her face. The sun is already setting on the ground.

"A little delay. Went to settle dinner first, and we went straight to the destination. ”

The destination Rin is talking about is the rooftop of the latest high-rise building in Xindu. The sun is setting half-down, and the bits and pieces of golden light in the river are reflected in the sporadic lights of the streets. With the wind blowing, the view from the tallest building in Shinto overlooking Fuyuki City couldn't be better.

"How? It's a great view, right? It's a perfect match for today's end. ”

"Alas. I really sympathize with the man who will accompany you in the future. You can really walk around like this. Unexpectedly, Archer said with a sigh.

"Huh? What do you say, Archer? ”

"A little honest feeling~~" Archer said in an emotional tone of inadequacy, and then walked to the edge of the rooftop. "....... is a nice place indeed. There was no need to go around here in the first place. ”

"What are you talking about? Indeed, the view is very good, and the only thing you can see here is the panoramic view of the town, isn't it? If you don't actually go there, you won't know the structure of the street. ”

"Although this is the truth, however, the attributes of archers are not good-looking. An archer can't work if he has a bad eye. If you have a view, you can go up to the bridge. To tell you how clear you are, count the tiles on the bridge. ”

"Just kidding—" Rin admits she's a little scared. This is already telephotoscope-level vision, and humans will never be able to do it-

"—what an archer." I can't help but sigh like this.

“…… Rin. Although I don't think so, you shouldn't think I'm stupid. ”

The expression on Archer's face was subtle when he said this. Rin reciprocated with an elegant smile.

"How is that possible. It's just that you really don't match the bow and arrow like that, and you accidentally made a mistake. ”

"That's a question talk. I'll ask you again when I get back. ”

After that, Archer stopped talking, but looked at the scenery below. Rin understood this as a pre-observation of the battlefield and walked to the other end of the building. All I could see was the bright spot beneath the building. The traffic on the street seems to be as slow as squirming.

"-At least now, a servant has been confirmed, a master has been confirmed......!?" Suddenly, a sight was felt. Rin immediately checked the spell, but the spell didn't respond. It's just a simple, gaze towards yourself. Rin Tosaka looks back.

"Below...... [Abh?rtung]" unleashed a simple enhancement magic...... In the crowd of people coming and going on the street, the man looked up as if he was looking at the moon. Due to the light and distance, it is not possible to make out the face clearly, but it is possible to recognize who he is. Rin felt her emotions become unsettled for a moment.

"Rin!?" Archer noticed the breath and interrupted.

"Nothing. Just an ordinary person. Rin didn't hide her unhappiness at all—perhaps partly because she was an ordinary person. Rin returns to Archer.

"You like, you care a lot about that park? Archer？ ”

The look on Archer's face couldn't be summed up in emotion, but he replied with a slight movement from his throat.

"Well, it's a bit of a legend here - it was ten years ago. There was a big fire in the area. The fire continued to burn for a day until it rained. After that, although the city was revived, it was the only one that remained like this. There is nothing in the burned field, so it is a good park. …… However, it's time for you to take notice. I don't know, but the last Holy Grail War ended here, and that's it. ”

"Hmph. Really, there is enough resentment. Archer snorted.

"Can you see this kind of thing? - ...... such a long distance? ”

Archer was silent for a moment.

“…… The Servant is also the Spirit. Its mode of existence is similar to resentment and attachment. So it's very sensitive to the same thoughts. Although there are also strong places in the town, this place is special. From our point of view, it's like an inherent barrier. ”

“……”

Intrinsic enchantments. It is an ultimate goal for the magician, the closest thing to magic. The construction of the [Enchantment] has always been a defensive position to protect the magician, but it is only a change in the processing of the [Existing Things]. However, the inherent enchantment is different. The inherent enchantment is the enchantment that erodes the imagination of reality, shapes the world of the magician's mental image, and obscures reality.

"Rin? What's wrong, thinking about things? ”

"Hmm...... Because, it's a bit of a surprise. The inherent enchantment, which is obviously an archer, can really say some rare entries casually. ”

"Why, you know it's weird?"

"Isn't it. For magicians, the inherent enchantment is a taboo within a taboo, a mystery within a mystery. There's no reason Archer would know. ”

Archet, who was next to him, seemed to choke, and then sighed, feeling a sigh like admitting defeat.

"Rin. A hero is someone who is good at swordsmanship and magic. Think that because I'm an archer, I'll only use a bow as you like, but don't be so optimistic about other servants. ”

“…… Woo. I—I see. It was a rash statement just now. I'll pay attention next time, so that's it. ”

"By the way, the Tosaka family's enchantment level is beyond my expectations. From the perspective of the Heroic Spirit, it is also worthy of praise, and the maintenance is quite perfect. Very good, Rin. ”

"Huh? Well, that's ......" Before he could get the unexpected praise and secretly be happy, Archer continued with a look of seeming integrity.

"Rin, I'll just get to the point. Although you are excellent, you have the disadvantage of underestimating others. Tame ...... before you become an adult"

“Archer！！！ What kind of description do you have-" Hearing the word rudeness, Rin suddenly had a tendency to blow up.

"No, it's a gaffe. I'm not secretly sarcastic that Rin is a Hummer or something. It's just a description that fits the performance. ”

"Hey, isn't that worse-"

At the moment when he was about to get angry, it was as if a shockwave exploded in his ears, and Rin was stunned.

"-Rin?"

"—Enchantment! The enchantment at home has been invaded! Come back with me, Archer! ”

Turning and running, Rin leapt off the edge of the rooftop—

“Es·ist·gros,Es·ist·klein！！”

The six-bar magic was completed in the blink of an eye, freed from the constraints of gravity, Rin's figure whirring a rainbow in the air.

"blasen, stürmisch - Ar, Archer?—— hey! What are you doing! ”

But it was Archer who stretched out his arms and gently wrapped his arms around Rin's waist.

"Leave it to me. Rin. ”

Archer made a bold statement. In the early spring wind, Archer's words came along with the warmth of his chest.

"What...... Ming, Mingming, is just a Servant......"

——In the sky that no one can touch, the red master and slave figure is speeding on the top of the concrete forest, a line of light, as if it is as dreamy as wings.

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"Wise judgment, Rin."

The Tosaka Residence, which was supposed to be back after nine o'clock, was saved more than an hour in the rush of the road. Even so, it was completely dark. The street lights are dim, and the town is as quiet as late at night. Rin and Archer didn't rush in at this time.

"There is no trace of destruction of the barrier, it is just a simple invasion...... The spell does not respond. Feel the scent of the Servant, Archer? ”

"It's a pity, it looks like it's gone. Is this a warning today? Then again, Rin. You seem to be very concerned about the two people you met on the ramp you came up. ”

"Hmm, then...... There's people I know. I didn't go to school today, so I don't really want to meet. Moreover, it's not a person who can become a master anyway. Rin turned away from Archer's gaze. Let's not talk about that yet. Do you have a general idea of the structure of the town, which is the result of today? ”

"Ahh Then just get the hang of it. A subtle expression appeared on Archer's face.

"That's all for today. I'm not fully recovered, so let's rest. Not noticing the grimace on Archer's face, he easily pushed open the door and walked in.

Then, he was stunned at the door for a moment.

"Rin?"

Could it be that the intruders had destroyed the house—and maybe he would have to do it again—Thinking so, Archer walked behind Rin......

"Poof." I couldn't help but laugh.

There was nothing messy in the room, except that a row of footprints that were clear to the magician crisscrossed the floor unabashedly.

"Yes...... Thieves. What a false alarm. Occasionally, a constitution that is resistant to dispel enchantments? Rin sighed weakly as she held her forehead. Archer, I'll see if I've lost anything. ”

Footprints wander through the living room and lead directly to the basement. Rin couldn't help but think back to what happened last night - no, no, it's better not to remember.

Rin is fully conscious as a magician. Although it is a pity, boring fantasies should be abandoned. The summoning circle in the basement also caused Archer to dismantle...... The footprints turned in the doorway. That's—

"Bang dong" Rin gritted her teeth and pushed open the bedroom door.

"No one—though, [the] cabinet was turned over."

What Rin cared about was the big cabinet that she had never opened...... The news I heard from my father was something that the master had left to the Tosaka family.

"Because all the other facilities have enchantment protection...... Never mind...... Next place. I hope that the study does not lose any important information......"

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"Yo. Oh Yaltsmi~" With a hearty smile, without the slightest consciousness of his position, the man named Youning stood in front of Rin Tosaka with an open book.

“——Archer！” Almost subconscious. In an instant, Archer appeared in front of Rin Tosaka and entered a battle stance.

"Hmm...... It seems that this book is so wonderful that I forgot the time~ Ahaha......"

While Youning was scratching his head and acting stupid, Archer didn't take the opportunity to launch a surprise attack. It's not just the reason to worry about the venue –

“Assasan？” That's the question.

“？” Rin was puzzled for a moment, and then he also woke up - this servant should be wary of. Being in the same house without realizing it to himself and Archer is no longer your average breath sneaking. At least a B grade, don't think anything other than Assasan. However, in this case, leaving such obvious traces, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no traps. If this Servant can quietly change the magic workshop of others......

"Good...... I know what you're thinking. Well, my talk to the guy over there fell apart - don't worry, I didn't reveal your information. But then again, can I borrow this book for a night? Well...... It's very interesting, the fantasy of this world. ”

“……”

As Rin digested the meaning contained in Yuning's words, Archer's black and white swords had already appeared in his hands.

"Did you just break into a magician's position? Assasan？ ”

"Hey, I can't listen to that." Youning shrugged his shoulders, "Although I don't know why, the handsome job manager or something has nothing to do with me." Besides, I walked in like a normal person. Maybe it'...... Calling, for the sake of the mistake? ”

Facing Youning's pointful smile, Archer's eyes froze. Rin, on the other side, found the point in Youning's words.

"The breath of ordinary people...... No, this is, completely severed from the magic. Are you, Caster? ”

"Ah, it's all said, if there is a job agent or something, I'm too late to be happy." Youning looked indifferent. "Well...... If you want to, call me ...... Wanderer. ”

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"Moxi Moxi...... Qili? It's me, I made a pact with the archers yesterday. Please log me in as an official Master. ”

"......" was slightly silent. The pressure of Qili's silence seemed to make even the microphone feel heavier. Then, a thick voice slowly came out of the earpiece. “…… Good. So what are you going to do? Don't you come here once? There's—"

"Ahh I've already deciphered that, so I don't need to. Well, I'll bother when I want to go, please. Also, there are seven Mas-Servants yet, right? ”

"Yes. But, Rin, since you're a Master—"

"Smack." Rin hung up the phone.

"The Holy Grail War has not yet begun...... That is, that guy, is it an additional participant at all? Or ......"

Thoughts came to this point with a seemingly terrible flash of thought, but failed to catch it.

“【Wanderer】…… Rogue ...... Or, walkers......"

Rin fell into his bed, and the scene flashed like a marquee.

- "I don't know much magic. There is no martial art worthy of becoming a Heroic Spirit. I'm just, in these worlds, quietly and silently...... All the way through ...... All the way—"

At that time, Archer and Youning's charge collided with each other, and in an instant they didn't know what was happening, completely different from what he had described, and they just staggered by so easily.

Also, a certain book was also taken by him.

Rin gritted her teeth, but decided to recover her magic first. The servant can confirm that it is an overhead heroic spirit, and it is probably not hostile. It's just that if he is really hungry for the world in this era, he will definitely come back here except for a place he doesn't want to mention.

No matter. Archer was standing guard outside, so he could rest assured that he would just sleep afterwards. Cherish this night's restful sleep, because when you wake up, it's a different morning than you used to be—the Holy Grail War, which my father participated in as a magician ten years ago and lost again. Soon, it's time to really get involved.