Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

“I don’t recall you being this resistant at the time.”

"Rather than saying you're actually quite eager to finally take action against the villagers you usually dislike, aren't you?"

"You!"

Shimizu Megumi glared at him fiercely and vehemently denied it:

"No, I didn't! I had no choice but to do it!!"

Everyone present had their own judgment on the statements made by both sides. Fujimaru Ritsuka glanced at Shimizu Megumi, then looked back at Kirishiki Sako.

Indeed, perhaps the plan proposed by Nanakaku Hitsuru is more reasonable and easier to succeed, but that is not the future that Kirishiki Sako desires.

What she wanted was to live in this world openly and honestly, just like a human being.

However, in today's human-dominated world, her wish is undoubtedly a mirage, a phantom that can only be longed for but never attained.

That's why she came here, wanting to resist or even change the world on her own.

Fujimaru Ritsuka can understand her thoughts and motivations, but as a human, she can only judge her behavior by human standards.

She's just thinking about how to end this incident.

Speaking of which, what exactly do people like Kirishiki Sako belong to?

Since it is a ghost that has been resurrected from the dead and its body is still like a corpse, then it should be a spirit of the dead, right?

In this case

"Mash, I'm going to perform a summoning."

"Ah, yes!"

Upon hearing Fujimaru Ritsuka's call, Mash didn't understand why she suddenly wanted to summon a Servant, but she still obediently nodded in response and placed the round table shield in her hand in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka.

Finally, I don't have to draw the summoning circle myself anymore.

Looking at the round table shield lying quietly on the ground, Fujimaru Ritsuka sighed inwardly.

No matter how perfect your summoning circle is, it's still not as useful as a dining table.

Of course, the summoning circle I drew myself was far from 'perfect'; it was barely usable.

She skillfully took out the Holy Grail and placed it aside as an energy source, then extended her right hand, which was adorned with a Command Spell, ready to chant the incantation.

Using the Round Table Shield for summoning is much simpler than using a regular summoning circle.

Summoning? Is it a summoning ritual?

At the same time, Fujimaru Ritsuka's actions attracted everyone's attention. Even Ai Haibara was seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka perform such a genuine ritual related to the occult for the first time, and her eyes were filled with curiosity.

However, using a shield for summoning rituals doesn't seem to fit well with the occult knowledge she's learned.

There is indeed a significant difference between theory and practice.

The magic in the Holy Grail began to surge toward the Round Table Shield, and a complex magic circle suddenly projected from the shield, hovering in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka.

Fujimaru Ritsuka's Command Seal on the back of her right hand also began to glow red. Only then did Ai Haibara realize that the red tattoo was used in this place.

"Declaration!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka shouted:

"Your body is entrusted to my command, and my fate is tied to your sword."

Please help me!

Master Xuanzang!

As soon as she finished speaking, the summoning circle emitted a dazzling light, causing everyone to close their eyes slightly. When the light gradually faded, a slender and beautiful figure appeared in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka and in everyone's field of vision.

She was a beautiful woman holding a tin staff and dressed like a monk, but upon closer inspection, it became clear that her clothes were not those of a traditional monk.

Although it was somewhat strange, it did not give people a sense of eeriness. While people were drawn to her beauty, they could feel more of the holy and otherworldly aura emanating from her.

However, the moment the other person spoke, that feeling was instantly shattered—

"If your disciple is in trouble, Master will naturally come to the rescue!"

"But Ritsuka, it would be better if the summoning incantation were a bit more formal!"

The moment the female monk spoke, her otherworldly aura vanished, replaced by an overwhelming sense of warmth and approachability.

Nevertheless, as someone specially summoned by Fujimaru Ritsuka, no one present dared to underestimate her.

Real name: Xuanzang Sanzang

Occupation: Caster

He became famous as a main character in the Chinese novel "Journey to the West".

Under the guidance of Guanyin Bodhisattva, riding a white dragon horse, he took the Great Sage Equaling Heaven Sun Wukong, Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Bajie, and General Rolling Curtain Sha Wujing as his disciples, went to India to seek the true scriptures, and eventually became the Tripitaka Master of Sandalwood Merit Buddha.

Although Xuanzang sounded slightly complaining when discussing the lyrics, he didn't actually mean much blame.

She quickly perked up, patted her chest confidently, and asked Fujimaru Ritsuka with a smile:

"Ritsuka, are you in trouble?"

"Although I won't be able to grow if I rely on my master too much, it's perfectly fine to rely on me only occasionally!"

Normally, she wouldn't be so confident, but since this was a summons specifically requested by Fujimaru Ritsuka, it meant that Fujimaru Ritsuka was certain that she could solve the problem she was facing, which was why she summoned her.

As she said this, she subconsciously looked around at her surroundings.

The existence of Mash and Moriarty goes without saying, and she also had a general understanding of Fujimaru Ritsuka's current situation. There was nothing special about the other humans present, except for Muroi Shizunobu, who was also a monk, and she took a second look at him.

After surveying the area, her gaze finally settled on the group of shiki led by Kirishiki Sako.

Ghosts? Demons?

Although he recognized their inhuman identities, Xuanzang's eyes did not reveal any negative emotions such as hatred, disgust, or vigilance. Instead, his gaze was as calm as when he looked at other strangers, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Even so, the moment she set her sights on them, Kirishiki Sako and the others felt as if they had encountered their natural enemy, and their hair stood on end.

At this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka spoke to Xuanzang Sanzang:

“Master Xuanzang, I would like to ask you to help them pass on to the afterlife.”

Welcome back, family! Although not all of you are back, updates will resume as usual!

The time might be a little later than before!

In short, although it's a bit late, I still wish everyone the best.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 222 ends, the hidden culprit?

222.

When people mention Xuanzang Sanzang of Chaldea, they always think of her incredibly powerful Noble Phantasm, which she wielded by borrowing the power of Shakyamuni Buddha.

However, as a Tripitaka Master who had overcome eighty-one tribulations, successfully obtained the true scriptures from India, and became the Sandalwood Merit Buddha, her attainments in Buddhism were naturally beyond doubt.

Therefore, the ritual performed by Xuanzang at the request of Fujimaru Ritsuka was a true ritual, not a physical one.

Of course, Sanzang is the expert in this area, and she has no objection if she thinks physical salvation is better.

This was the best way she could think of to deal with the Kirishiki family and the Shiki.

So, Fujimaru Ritsuka first explained the current situation to Xuanzang Sanzang.

After listening, she looked at the Kirishiki family again, a hint of pity in her eyes, and then nodded without hesitation:

"I understand. Leave this to me."

Having determined her task, she looked at Shizunobu Muroi, who was standing silently in the crowd, and her eyes lit up. She smiled and stepped forward to invite him:

"Master, would you be willing to participate in this ritual with me?"

"?!"

Faced with the sudden invitation, Shizunobu Muroi was somewhat taken aback, and his expression clearly showed some unspeakable struggle and hesitation.

However, at that moment, Kirishiki Sako suddenly spoke up:

"Please help me, Mr. Muroi."

".sand?"

Muroi Shizunobu looked at Kirishiki Sako in surprise. By this time, she had gradually calmed down, but sighed sadly:

"I've had enough of living a life of hiding in human society. Since my plan has failed, perhaps it's a good choice to be able to transcend this."

"And if Mr. Muroi could perform the ritual for me, that would be even better."

At this point, she looked at Shizunobu Muroi and forced a slight smile:

"After all, I'm a big fan of your books."

"sand."

Muroi Shizunobu stared at her blankly for a long while before slowly closing his eyes as if he had made up his mind, sighing and nodding:

"I understand."

Thus, a simple yet profound ritual of deliverance was performed at the Kirishiki family's home, with Xuanzang Sanzang and Muroi Seishin chanting scriptures to deliver the spirits of the corpse demons.

Before the ritual began, Tatsumi asked Fujimaru Ritsuka for the second time:

"So, who exactly are you people? Where do you come from?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka replied:

“My name is Fujimaru Ritsuka, and I am the Master of Phineas Chaldea, the organization that ensures the survival of humanity.”

"Humanity Survival Guarantee Organization. Master"

Tatsumi murmured the two words, then, as if thinking of something, shook his head and chuckled:

"It's really weird."

Meanwhile, the mission of Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others was not yet over.

Although the Kirishiki family has only been in Sotoba Village for a short time, Shimizu Megumi is not the only villager they have turned into a shiki so far. Next, they need to bring all the other shiki from the village here.