Fate－Wanderer

A primordial chapter

"Coming in obedience, I ask you, are you my Maeter?"

What kind of feelings did the people who heard these miraculous words feel at that time? Is it a surprise that changed the disappointing status quo, or is it a world that has collapsed because it is beyond common sense?

In any case, everyone's fate has been reversed.

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「AnFang————」

The hands of the late-night clock point to two o'clock in the morning. The second hand clicks towards the origin of the dial.

Lights flickered in the basement. There was a glimmer of blood flowing quietly in the mysterious patterns on the ground.

"Sterling silver and iron. The Grand Duke who made a contract with the cornerstone. The ancestors are our masters. Hold back the flowing wind with a wall, close the gates of the four directions, and go out in a loop through the crown to the three forks of the kingdom."

"Close. Close it. Close it. Close it. Close it. The cycle repeats itself, counting five rounds. It's just that the carvings are overflowing."

Invisible switch, open.

Now standing there is just a circuit that connects the parts in order to complete a mystery.

"Proclamation ————"

"———— declared. Your body is under me, and my destiny is on your sword.

If you follow the destiny of the Holy Grail, and obey this will and this doctrine, then answer me."

An unobservable fifth element has been summoned and wanders around the place.

"I swear by this. I am the one who accomplishes all the good deeds in the world, and I am the one who communicates all the evil in the world. Entangle your three great words for seven days, come from the wheel of restraint, O guardian of the scales———!

All the five senses are in rhythm.

Completed here, summoning the most miraculous miracle in the world—

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No flaws......! The effect is perfect like pulling up a whale with a fishing rod!

Rin Tosaka screamed a little joy in her heart.

"——— perfect! You can definitely get the strongest Servant!"

Everything is as expected, and in a few seconds the eyes will be restored, and then the summoned servant will be in front of you-

- Nope.

"Huh......?"

No matter how surprised you are, no is nothing. Not even the slightest change. After such an intense process just now, there was no sign of materialization. Plus -

"Bang ......"

On the other side of the living room, I don't know how to hear an explosion.

"What——————!?"

A succession of unexpected events. I didn't have time to think about it, so I hurried up.

The door to the living room was crooked. It doesn't make sense to twist the doorknob and push hard. That being the case, "-really, this rubbish ...... in the way"

"Click" unceremoniously kicked away.

Is that......

"Ahh

- The demonic obstacle of fate, from here as the beginning, began to sprout.

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- Mess in the living room. There was a big hole in the ceiling, and rubble falling from the roof covered the room. Lucky enough to dodge the disaster, the wall clock points to one o'clock in the morning, laughing at someone's goofy blunder at a critical moment. The man in red, who looked amazing, was smiling on the sofa of the girl's house, silently announcing his identity as the culprit, and looking at the angry girl with an angry face.

In a brief verbal exchange, Rin Tosaka understood two things. For one, it's a guy with bad fun and a twisted personality.

…… Second, I felt exactly the magic that overflowed from [Servant]. Confused by a human-like appearance and a harmless attitude towards humans and animals. That guy must be something beyond humans, the "undead" who has maintained a human body, but has reached the realm of fantasy.

Rin Tosaka's mind cleared up. I spoke in order to clarify my position.

"Sure, are you really my Servant?"

"That's what I'm asking, are you really my Master? It's the first time I've been summoned rudely like this, so I can't figure out the situation yet. ”

Choked. "It's my first time, too." Let's answer like this-

“…… Forget it, the only thing I want to ask is you if it's my Servant's business. Without figuring this out, all other questions are meaningless. ”

The unidentified Servant frowned. I don't know if it's pure confusion or emotional fluctuations.

"Then what is it that you were not with me when I was called? …… Even if the summoning fails, don't you care? On this occasion, there should be something else to say. ”

"No. The master-slave relationship must be clarified first. ”

For this point that has been repeatedly emphasized, this awkward guy finally reluctantly admits it.

"Whew. Want to figure out the master-slave relationship? Although there are many shortcomings in handling things, he is still a master in his mouth. - Ah, I do agree with this statement, who is strong and who is weak, and not being clear will only put each other in a dilemma. ”

Quietly stealing the concept, the Servant looked at the girl meaningfully.

"Who's - the weak?" Rin Tosaka was short of breath all of a sudden.

“…… No way. Let's say I'm your Servant. - It's just a hypothesis, but for the time being, let's decide that way. So, what credentials do you have for your Master? The man in white hair and red clothes lifted his feet and changed into a comfortable position in the rubble, smiling "hehe".

"Here. Isn't the evidence as your Master right here? ”

"Huh?"

With a snort, with a little smugness, Rin Tosaka showed him the spell on his right wrist.

"Is it acceptable? Do you have any comments in this way? ”

Servant, who was lying in the rubble, blinked, "...... Ha. That's not the case at all, Miss. Seriously? ”

"Of course it's admitted, serious, what's wrong?"

"Think about it. Is there a spell to be a master? The Spell was at best a prop to restrain the Servant. Really, just by virtue of this tangible thing, you can say that you are a Master? What I want to see is if you are the one who can make me loyal. ”

"Ahh Rin Tosaka scratched her head. “…… What? So am I not suitable to be a Master? ”

"I think so, but I can't say for sure. As long as there is a spell, it seems that you are the only one I summon. I'm also a Servant, and I've confirmed the master-slave relationship since I was called out. However, this is only limited to contracts. Who is better, whether they can be partners in battle, etc., is another matter. INTERVIEWER So, can you be the right Master for me? Miss. …… I really want to believe this, but you don't look like my master! He shrunk his shoulders with a sigh.

“……”

- As if a switch had been flipped for something. The bangs cover half of the face, and you can't see Rin Tosaka's eyes. The nameless Servant was still talking to himself.

"Really, even if there is still dissatisfaction, I have to admit that you are my Master. That's it for now. But I also have conditions. I will not obey your orders in the future, and I will decide the course of battle, so you can follow suit. This is the biggest concession, no objection, Miss? ”

“————”

"So, formally obey you, but I'll handle the battle. Hide in the basement and wait until the Holy Grail War is over before you come out. In this way, for you who are naïve, at least you can save your life. "I didn't expect anything from the girl who summoned me, the contemptuous look said.

“————”

"Well, angry? No, of course there is respect for your position. I was called out to get the Master to win. My victory is yours in the end, and all the benefits after the war are yours, so is there any complaint? ”

“————”

"You don't use a spell anyway. Forget it, just leave it to me in the future, and you can make sure that you are safe......!? ”

"I can't bear it anymore——! Very good, then I'll show you! An·fang——！ ”

"What—is it ......?!"

"That's it, impudent fellow! Vertrag (in the name of the spell) ......! ”

"Stupid ......!? Wait, seriously, Master!? He used a spell for such a thing......! ”

"I'm sick of it! Remember, you are my Servant! Obey my orders absolutely, then——!? ”

"W-what——!? Have you considered it, ......! It's ...... to use the spell for the sake of such a triviality! ”

"No road race! Einneuer· Nagel (Following the Law of the Holy Grail) Ein neues· Gesetz (to this person) Einneues · Verbrechen (The Law of Giving Precepts)! ”

Is this a stupid decision? Probably. However, no one will regret this.

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"That's it. Your personality is generally understood, Master. The man shook his head and sighed, as if he was very unhappy and showed a gesture of concession.

"Uh......h Does that mean the spell I just used is meaningless? ”

"So to speak. But your talent as a magician is a little different. ”

“？” Should I be happy, or should I be happy? Servant's tone softened.

"Ahh Now, though, I feel a strong sense of compulsion from your words. If you make an opinion that is different from yours...... It's like going down one level. In other words, if you resist the Master's intentions, your body will become heavy and unfree, and that's pretty much it. Servant shrank his shoulders in confusion.

"-That"

"Let me retract the preamble, Master. Although young, you are a magician par excellence. It's my fault for laughing at you for being a child, and for keeping you away from the battlefield. Apologies for my rudeness. Completely different from his previous attitude, he bowed his head uprightly. This looks unexpectedly handsome. Rin Tosaka was a little at a loss.

"Ahh It's true that a lot of things are excessive, but it's also each other...... How to say it, this ...... It's changing too fast. ”

"Why, the miscalculation is a miscalculation, but I am also happy because of this miscalculation. If you have talent, you should be able to fight with you. ”

"Really......? So even if you don't need a spell, you can admit that I'm a master? ”

"Of course. Just now, I was just a little presumptuous because I was just summoned. It's now fully connected. If you're a magician, you'll be able to feel the connection of the contract. From my point of view, the amount of magic is abundant. If it were a normal magician, it would be very likely that the Servant would lose consciousness the moment he summoned it. On the contrary, you are full of life. Whether it's the spell or the magic - as a Master, you're undoubtedly top-notch. ”

"—Hmph. Even though I'm only praising me now, it's useless. Out of some emotion, Rin Tosaka folded her arms and avoided her gaze. Perhaps it's because, despite the elements of the Obligatory Charm, the Servant, who surpasses the human race, would honestly recognize his identity as a Master.

“…… So, what exactly are you Servant? "I came back to my senses, and finally got to the point.

"Can't you see? But that's okay. As a result, the guy in the red coat straightened his back again and laughed.

I must have been confused for a moment just now. This guy is still fooling himself. Suppressing the urge to use the second spell, Rin Tosaka glared at the disobedient Servant.

“…… You know, that's just what you should be asking as a Master. So, you're not Saber, are you? ”

"It's a pity I didn't have a sword."

“——”

Should I say that this is the case? This was also normal, not only was the timing wrong, but the summoning array didn't work because the Servant was called out somewhere else. In this way, it would be unrealistic to call Saber, who is known as the strongest Servant.

After reading it in my heart, I couldn't help but complain a little.

“…… It's a pity. I can't call Saber even after using so many gems, it's really ugly. ”

“…… Oh, I'm sorry I wasn't Saber. ”

For a moment, the nameless Servant took on a strange look. Although he was very unhappy, he was not throwing a tantrum. It's like a big dog that has been stepped on by its owner is making a fuss, and it's a little surprisingly cute.

"Huh? No, it's a hateful mistake, but it's not good that I-"

"Ahh Okay, I'm going to make you regret it later. I won't listen to you apologize at that time. ”

“…… Ha? ”…… Accidentally. Was it because of his stubbornness with Saber that stabbed him in the sore spot?

"What, did it sore in the spot, Archer?"

"Stabbed. Wait and see, you will definitely realize how lucky you are. Archer protested with half-closed eyes. Although the atmosphere is still so uncomfortable, now it has become like a child, and there is no evil spirit. - Is that so? Surprisingly, this guy might not be bad.

"It's fine. Then you have to make me look different, Arher. Then I will sincerely apologize to you. ”

"Yes, yes, don't forget, Master. What a powerful person he summoned, I must be grateful when I know it. However, if I apologized at that time, I probably didn't take it seriously. Archer grunted and stood up, but a knowing smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

"Okay. So where are you the Heroic Spirit? ”

Relieved, Rin Tosaka asked the next question.

“——”

“？”

Archer didn't answer. The smile just now suddenly disappeared, and he frowned solemnly.

“Archer？ As a Master, I would like to ask you as a Servant? ”

“…… It's a secret. ”

"Ha——?"

I can't answer that question. The reason is—"

"Well, I'll be angry if it's boring."

"—that's," ah, that expression again. Is it really confusing? Archer struggled to speak, "Actually, I don't know why. ”

…… Wait, what did he say?

"Huh——! What. Are you teasing me?!! ”

“…… It's not that I want to insult you. It's just that this is caused by your incomplete summoning, and the memory is confused. I can't even tell who I am. The name and attributes are vague. …… But it doesn't seem to be very important, so don't worry about it. ”

"Don't care, don't—of course! I don't know what kind of heroic spirit you are, I don't know how strong you are, do you? "This time it's Rin Tosaka throwing a tantrum again.

"Well, that's not a problem. Those are just trivial issues. ”

"That's called trivial, you, I don't know how strong your partner is, how to make a combat plan, won't you be able to fight?"

"What words. I'm the Servant you called, and I'm going to be the strongest. "Straight to speak. Absolute confidence overflowed from the red knight's body, staring at the girl's eyes without hesitation.

"Ha———— this ————" thinking stopped. Rin Tosaka felt her face hot. - Really, definitely blushing. It's like you're not able to resist this kind of thing.

“…… It's good. It's not going to change anyway. As the saying goes, 'If you want to deceive your enemy, you must first deceive your own people'. With his back to Archer's face. Forget it, we'll find out how much Archer has later. That's how Rin Tosaka comforted herself. There are now higher priorities than this.

"Got it. I won't ask you about your identity for now. - Then Archer, the first job"

"It's coming right away. You're really aggressive. Then the enemy is—"

Brooms and trash cans were thrown in front of Archer.

"Cleaning downstairs and getting rid of it. Because you made it, you have to clean it up. ”

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I was stunned for ten seconds.

Archer, who finally came to his senses, clutched his broom with great dissatisfaction.

"—Wait! What did you become a Servant? ”

"That is, to make demons. A little naughty and bothersome. ”

Archer was about to speak. "There are objections. I'm going to refuse an order like this—"

"Is that okay? This is the Master's command? If you don't obey the Master's policy, your body will become heavier. "Finally won a city. Rin Tosaka smirked.

"Woo"

"Well, that's not a hard thing for you. This penalty lasts until you have cleaned your living room. In its current state, wouldn't the battle that starts tomorrow be dangerous? ”

"Whoa, whoa, whoa" held the broom and chanted for a few seconds. Servant in the red coat - Archer closed his eyes with a look of self-defeat. "Understood. Go to hell, Master. ”

Let go of a concern. Except for not getting Saber, everything is back to what was expected. Next, it's late, so let's rest tonight. How did that guy do, wait until he wakes up to judge.

- The fateful day is over. No, fate started working on this night. There are already six Lords, including myself. When the last one, the unawakened Master, summons the Servant, the Holy Grail War is about to begin.

That's not far in the future.

After ten years of fighting, a little later, it will begin.

- I can hear a little rattling sound. Surprisingly, Archer wasn't stupid when it came to housework—but it didn't look like a muscular reckless guy like the ancient legends suggested. In this way, it's actually good with yourself.

Wait a minute. The summoning magic array in the basement should also be dismantled in time. Although tired, procrastination is not a custom in the Tosaka family.

- The basement door is not closed. Rin Tosaka yawned and walked down the steps.

Then, a voice was heard that was completely beyond imagination.

"Coming at the call—"

Perhaps, the voice that changed fate.

"I ask you, are you my Master?"