Nero ...... Why did you come all of a sudden? ”

Surprised, I hurriedly asked.

"Hmph, although the performer had to go back early because of that reason, Yu is free." Nero smiled slyly, "Yu took the initiative to follow the performer, but it didn't violate our agreement, right?" ”

“……”

Merlin winked at me and motioned for me to refuse.

"Don't make a fuss...... You're the emperor of Rome, how can you run around? ”

"The decree has already been issued, and it doesn't matter if you don't come back for half a month!"

"That...... It's not a matter of the decree, if you don't get the protection of Rome outside, you're likely to be in danger! ”

"Dangerous or something...... Won't the performer protect Yu? ”

"You...... Ahh ”

"Didn't you come to Rome, O performer, for the purpose of the current stage of the expedition?" Nero's expression suddenly became serious, and he looked directly at me and said, "Then, I hope that Yu can open up the countries currently controlled by Rome, right?" ”

“…… We don't have to set foot in person, as long as you can help spread the legend. I scratched my head and said.

"So, the specific way of cooperation can't be explained for a while, not to mention that some key points even have to be discussed with the Knight King of Britain in person." A sly smile appeared on Nero's face, "So, O performer, these three days are spent talking about cooperation, exchanging opinions, and establishing implementation methods!" ”

"Forehead ......"

Seeing Nero speak in such a serious way, I was a little uncomfortable with her unreliable image.

"Merlin, how do you think ......"

I couldn't help but cast my eyes on Merlin, wanting his opinion.

"Don't ask me, it's your own business, of course, it's up to you to decide."

However, Merlin was even more brazen in kicking the ball back at my feet.

“……”

I pressed my temple.

Sure enough, it's not okay to rely on Merlin for everything, this guy always drops the chain at critical moments.

"Player, you'd better decide quickly. Sooner or later, the sun will set. ”

Nero didn't look in the slightest hurry, but said with a smile on his face.

"That...... Nero, can you guarantee that it's just about cooperation? ”

After a while, I looked at Nero with some helplessness.

"It's natural, could it be that the performer has thought of anything else?" Nero winked at me slightly, "You might as well say it for Yu to hear, and if you are satisfied, you may be satisfied!" ”

"Okay, it's just three days!"

Completely defeated, I sighed and compromised.

"Hee-hee, Yu knows that the player is the best!" Nero was also overjoyed and sweet.

"Looks like it's decided, so let's leave. But I warn you, little ghost, that I'm not sure what Artoria's reaction will be. ”

Merlin snorted.

“…… Don't say it, hurry up. ”

I suppressed the urge to hit Merlin and took a deep breath.

So, I shook Merlin with one hand and Nero with the other.

As the world swirled, the surrounding scenery changed.

——

When I opened my eyes again, the majestic city of Rome was gone.

In its place, there is an endless expanse of grassland, a familiar landscape outside the Farak Kingdom.

And ahead, you can see a continuous army camp tent, and Camelot's flag fluttering high above.

"Hiss-"

Because of our sudden appearance, there was also a commotion in the barracks.

Soon, a troop of cavalry came out of it quickly and galloped towards us.

"The person in front, quickly identify yourself and the purpose of coming here, otherwise ......" The leading captain first said with a majestic face, but after seeing our faces and outfits, his eyes instantly widened, "Lord Emiya, Lord Merlin......"

"Hey, we're standing side by side, right? Why do you need to recognize this little ghost before you can get my turn? ”

Merlin cried out with some dissatisfaction.

"I'm very sorry, Lady Merlin, because Einomiya-sama has a lot of contact with us on weekdays, so this is a subconscious reaction......"

The captain said with a wry smile.

Obviously, he didn't dare to offend Merlin, a powerful magician.

"Cut, I was assisting Artoria in Camelot for so many years, why did you forget about me so quickly? What a bunch of guys who don't have the proper conduct of a knight at all......"

Merlin, however, was not satisfied with this answer, and snorted lightly.

"That...... Lord Merlin, it seems to us that you appeared very little often during those ten years, even less often than Lord Kai, who was often drunk and skipped work......" The captain scratched his head, "and you explained to the king that you were going to meet with the fairies of the lake from time to time to inquire about Miss Vivien......"

"Alright, alright, stop, stop!" Merlin suddenly exclaimed in embarrassment, "Really, I'm just complaining, and you're still serious." The gas volume is too small! ”

"Leave Merlin alone, hurry up and tell Artoria that we're back."

I shook my head and said to the captain, forcibly pulling back the conversation that had gone astray.

"Oh, okay, Eimiya-sama." The captain nodded hurriedly, but his eyes couldn't help but glance at Nero, who I was pulling.

It's not that he deliberately snoops on others, it's that Nero's posture is too independent and different, and just standing there has a charm that makes everyone can't take their eyes off it.

"Einomiya-sama, she's ......"

The captain was first amazed at Nero's extraordinary beauty, and then came back to his senses and quickly lowered his voice and said to me.

"She's a nun...... You have to protect the object, and you must not let her miss anything during this time! Otherwise, I will only ask you. ”

I, who had already said half of Nero's name, forcibly changed my tone.

Whether it is the arrival of the Roman Emperor Nero, or the subsequent cooperation between Rome and Britain, these are extremely top-secret and cannot be divulged.

Until the dust settles, it must not be spread casually.

"Subordinates understand, Lord Emiya!"

The captain seemed to be intimidated by my strict tone, and hurriedly bent down and said simply. 、

"Let's go."

Shaking my head, I led Merlin and Nero to the barracks.

Walking away, the whispering sound of the cavalry came to my ears.

"Captain, who is that girl? She is so beautiful, no worse than the king! ”

"Shhhh We've known Eimiya-sama for so long, how could he have been so stern as he is today? ”

"Captain...... I see that Lord Emiya has been holding the girl's hand. Between them...... There shouldn't be an ambiguous relationship, right? ”