Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

"Go to the Servant Universe?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised by the suggestion.

"Yes."

"Although you're not from the Servant Universe, don't worry. Once we get there, I... I mean we, we'll definitely take good care of you!"

Space Ishtar nodded, but as she spoke, she suddenly became a little shy for some reason, and her cheeks turned a little red.

"You see, because your power is so weak, you would definitely die if you lived alone in the Servant Universe. So of course I have to take on the responsibility of looking after you."

"Besides, you humans have such short lifespans, so even if I were to take care of you for the rest of my life, it would be a piece of cake for me, wouldn't it?"

"But speaking of which, you seem to be much stronger than before, and you don't seem to die so easily anymore."

"Huh?...Wait a minute, does that mean...we'll be together forever...!"

"babble……!"

Space Ishtar's face turned bright red as she conjured up some image in her mind, and her originally serious suggestion gradually turned into an indescribable murmur.

Across from her, Fujimaru Ritsuka ignored the latter part of her words, rested her chin on her hand, and began to seriously consider the possibility of this matter.

Go live in the Servant universe... that sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

She's been to the Servant Universe several times and experienced some fantastical and interesting adventures there. She has to admit, that world where everyone is a superhuman is quite interesting.

but……

She thought about it carefully, but ultimately didn't agree immediately. She just smiled and said:

"Thank you, I understand. I'll think about it carefully."

"Ah, um, okay... no need to rush... I need to prepare properly first..."

Space Ishtar blushed and left satisfied, not knowing what she had misunderstood her answer.

Watching the other person's departing figure, Fujimaru Ritsuka shook her head and chuckled, then returned to the main topic and continued walking towards Arcueid's room.

but……

"doctor,"

Fujimaru Ritsuka turned around and looked behind her, seeing Roman clinging to the wall, trying to hide and looking somewhat nervous, and chuckled:

"What are you doing?"

"...No, it's nothing."

Roman scratched his head and walked out with an embarrassed smile, secretly letting out a sigh of relief.

He had just caught up when he saw the Servant who looked a lot like Ishtar say that he wanted to take Fujimaru Ritsuka away. How could that not make him nervous?

Especially considering the current situation, he was really afraid that Fujimaru Ritsuka would agree.

Then, he laughed and said:

"Everyone was a little worried about you, so they sent me along to check on you. How are you? Are you alright?"

Feeling warmed by everyone's concern, Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded and smiled.

"Well, I'm fine."

So the two walked side by side, and Fujimaru Ritsuka took the opportunity to introduce Roman to the facilities along the way. On the other hand, Roman's expression seemed somewhat conflicted, as if he was thinking about something.

Soon, noticing Roman's unusual behavior, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked somewhat curiously:

"Doctor, what's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Upon hearing this, after hesitating for a long time, Roman finally spoke with difficulty:

"Um, Ritsuka..."

"...Master?"

However, before he could finish speaking, a crisp, clear girl's voice interrupted him. Both of them looked over, and Abigail could only stand obediently in place, greeting Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"Master, are you alright?"

"It's Abby."

Fujimaru Ritsuka approached Abigail, half-squatted down, and asked with a smile:

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

"Um, Master, I've heard about what happened to you..."

Abigail glanced at Roman with curiosity and caution. Perhaps because there were outsiders present, her voice became somewhat soft due to shyness, making her look quite adorable.

However, the other person's sentence structure sounded very familiar to Fujimaru Ritsuka, as if she had just heard it before.

Wait a minute, really?

Sure enough, Abigail said:

"If you'd like, Master, you can travel with me. Besides, it seems Father God likes you quite a bit..."

Abi's Father God?

"...!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka's smile froze, and she suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

Although she was grateful that Abigail was considering her needs, this wasn't like the Servant Universe, so it was really hard for her to agree.

However, seeing the other person's sincere expression, she could only force a smile and say:

"Thank you, Abby. I'll think about it carefully."

"Ok!"

Although she didn't receive a definite answer, Abigail still smiled happily upon hearing it. Then, she nodded politely to Roman and ran off with small, quick steps.

"What a polite little girl."

Roman sighed, then looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and asked with some curiosity:

"Speaking of which, who is this 'father god' she's talking about?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka said with a deep expression:

"Well... I think it's best if you don't know, Doctor..."

Roman: "?"

Quickly skipping over this topic, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked:

"Speaking of which, doctor, what were you trying to say just now?"

"This one……"

Returning to the issue, Roman became conflicted again. Finally, gritting his teeth, he immediately bowed to Fujimaru Ritsuka and said:

"I'm sorry, Ritsuka!"

"Actually, the reason I was able to reappear in this world this time is because I received instructions from that being to give you something."

"..."

The atmosphere instantly fell silent. Roman closed his eyes tightly, waiting for Fujimaru Ritsuka's next reaction.

Will it be anger, disappointment, or...?

"...Okay, it's not a big deal!"

"Eh?"

Roman looked up in surprise, only to see Fujimaru Ritsuka smiling nonchalantly:

“I guessed it long ago. It couldn’t have been that simple to summon you back. Besides, I don’t remember when you left that Ring of Ten behind.”

She had already sensed something was wrong then, and now it seems that some being had indeed deliberately given her the Ten Rings as a medium to resummon Roman.

Thinking of this, she looked at Roman and said with a smile:

"—But, I'm so glad you're back, Doctor."

"Ritsuka...you..."

Roman stared at the other person, overwhelmed with emotion. Then, his previously hesitant heart became completely resolute.

sorry……【--】……

This time, I may have to go against your wishes.

"So, doctor, what is your mission?"

Upon hearing Fujimaru Ritsuka's curious question, Roman's thoughts returned to reality.

"it is this."

As he spoke, he smiled and took out the item that had been given to him from his pocket, and handed it to Fujimaru Ritsuka.

Looking at the ordinary-looking thing in Roman's hand, Fujimaru Ritsuka frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled, and asked:

"Is it just... a letter?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 523 An Invitation from Another World, The Purpose of the Counterforce

"Is it just a letter?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka took the envelope from Roman and examined it carefully from all angles, but couldn't see anything special about it.

The white envelope had only a simple message on it: "To Ms. Fujimaru Ritsuka," with no other decorations.

She asked, somewhat puzzled:

"If it's just to pass on a message, wouldn't it be better to just have the doctor relay it to me?"

"It's done in a rather solemn way."

As she spoke, she prepared to open the envelope, but Roman quickly stopped her.

"Wait a moment!"