I, Fujimaru Ritsuka, am back with a max-level character!

"How should I know? Why is it falling from the sky again?"

"again...?"

"No...it's nothing."

"Oh my, junior! Your fall from the sky just now was really terrifying! But speaking of which, Hinako-chan's jumping ability is amazing. Is she a hidden super girl?"

"I was just thinking about whether to use my supernatural powers to help, but someone beat me to it? Ugh, how annoying."

Peperoncino reached out and pulled Fujimaru Ritsuka up from the ground.

"It's nothing, it's just a plant magic trick."

Hinako Akuta didn't want to explain anything; she was afraid she would become irritable again.

Can plant-based magic tricks really go this far?!

For the spirits of nature, it really is possible.

Damn it, I feel like I'm getting more and more irritable lately. This stupid junior is such a worry.

so troublesome.

But their luck was surprisingly good.

"Senior, are you okay?"

The little eggplant, a beat too slow, hurriedly appeared beside Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"I'm sorry, senpai. I haven't fulfilled my responsibilities as a servant, and I'm truly sorry."

Mashu said with some self-reproach.

"It's not Mashu's fault. Maybe this transfer was just an accident. Look, I'm fine... I exercise regularly."

Brushing the dirt off her clothes, Fujimaru Ritsuka remained nonchalant as she spoke.

Mashu bit her lip.

I've fallen behind in some aspects again; I'm really incompetent.

However, Hinako-senpai is so strong.

The speed and reaction time are so fast!

The little eggplant looked a bit aggrieved.

I clearly tried my best.

I... must work even harder to become a source of strength for my seniors.

Chapter 18 Mashu is mine. Take her and kill her, understand?

"Fujimaru Ritsuka, how are you?"

"As the team leader, it's necessary for me to check on your current condition."

Fujimaru Ritsuka bounced around a couple of times but didn't feel anything unusual.

Even the pain from falling to the ground had disappeared.

"no problem."

Gudako said with certainty.

Seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka was unharmed, Kirshtalia nodded and said, "Very good. Since everyone is still alive, I'll get to the point."

Does that mean we don't need to get to the point if someone dies?

"You all saw that thing in the sky, didn't you?"

The captain pointed to the huge halo in the sky and then connected Olga Marie's communication.

"Such terrifying energy..."

Even through the screen, everyone could feel Olga Marie's shock: "Without a doubt, that's a magical spell fixed in the sky above the Earth's outer perimeter, exactly like the halo outside us... Perhaps, this is the culprit that destroyed the entire history of humankind?"

"I will begin the investigation on my end. You can continue searching for the spiritual veins."

Olga Marie gave the order.

“That being said, the actual situation might change slightly. Olga, I hope I can temporarily assume full command... to deal with unforeseen circumstances.”

This is not good...

Upon hearing Kirshtalia's words, Fujimaru Ritsuka's heart sank.

That makes it impossible to build a good relationship with Servants.

Even if they can't recall the events they experienced, they'll probably regain their goodwill quickly after a brief contact.

Olga Marie smiled knowingly and replied through the screen, "Don't worry, I'll be in charge of Chaldea, and the support will be top-notch."

"The specific battle plan still needs to be decided by me."

Olga Marie, of course, would not relinquish power so easily.

Moreover, with various resources at her disposal, she also has ample capital.

After all, she controls the support and supplies, as well as the costumes and equipment.

However, let's take it one step at a time for now.

If we were to say what makes them different from Fujimaru Ritsuka...

They are all magicians vying for power and profit. Even the good ones among magicians are hard for ordinary people to understand, right?

"...In that case, let's go find the spiritual vein first. Director, how about we split into groups?"

Kirshtalia proposed.

"Coincidentally, that's what I was thinking too. There are eight Masters in total... it would be more reasonable to divide them into four teams."

Olga Marie nodded and gladly accepted Kirshtalia's offer.

Kadoc: I hope I can be grouped with Fujimaru Ritsuka... Everyone else is too outstanding, and their personalities are all utterly terrible.

It seems that Fujimaru left a good impression on Kadoc during the simulation training.

Peperoncino: This new junior seems quite interesting. I'd like to learn more about him. He's really good.

Beryl: You'll be so happy to be in my group, hehe.

Hinako Akuta: Please don't put me with that idiot junior! He's too much trouble, no way... I'd be in big trouble if I didn't go with him... Why should I care about that human's life or death?

Ophelia: Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu will definitely be grouped together, so I hope I'll have a chance to have a good talk with that girl [Mash].

Debit: Whatever, I won't make a move.

Kirshtalia: It doesn't matter, I'll take action.

As a result, after careful consideration, the team was divided as follows:

Kirshtalia - Kadoc

Hinako Akuta – Peperoncino

Beryl-Debit

Fujimaru Ritsuka [Mash] - Ophelia

Hinako Akuta seemed dissatisfied, pursed her lips, and remained silent.

Kadoc's helplessness contrasted sharply with Kirshtalia's smile.

Kirshtalia: "That's great, Kadoc. As comrades-in-arms, let's have a good chat."

Kadoc: ..... Um [looks troubled]

Damn it.

"I understand. Anyway, we need to be prepared first, right? I'll try my best."

Well, Kadoc has already given up the struggle.

"Let it be as it is," Kadoc said reluctantly, glancing at Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was his friend in a certain sense.

"Um... how should I put it, Fujimaru, take care of yourself."

Kadoc said with some sadness, "On one side is myself, and on the other side is Fujimaru Ritsuka."

"Well, please take care, Senior Kadoc."

"No need for senior, Kadoc will do."

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It must be said that the fighting ability of everyone in Group A is still acceptable.

After the two-person teams split up to fight, they naturally moved in different directions.

Even when encountering Servants, they can manage to hold their own, and some can even be killed single-handedly.

stare--

[Watching me]

stare--

Still watching me

The emotionless lady stared intently at Fujimaru Ritsuka for a long time without saying a word.

The atmosphere gradually became heavy and oppressive. Unlike Hinako Akuta, that old lady treated everyone like that... But Fujimaru Ritsuka could easily tell that Ophelia was targeting her.

It's not that I had any malicious intent.

There's a strong sense of tension between the wife and the mistress.