Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

"However, the idea that 'they invited Ritsuka to handle the problem' is also just our subjective speculation."

"indeed."

The adult Leonardo da Vinci nodded in agreement, then looked at Roman beside her, raising an eyebrow slightly and saying:

"I say, as one of the parties involved, don't you have any information to share?"

Roman put his right hand behind his head and said with a helpless expression:

"I'm sorry, that's really all I know. Judging from what Ritsuka said, aren't the situations on Sanzang's and Taigong Wang's sides pretty much the same?"

"So, we can only find out once Ritsuka goes there in person?"

The adult Leonardo da Vinci pondered for a moment, then looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and said:

"Ritsuka, are you sure you want to go see her?"

"Ah."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded and smiled:

"After all, I have received a lot of help from them, and I would feel bad if I didn't go to see them."

"If it's just a visit, it shouldn't be too dangerous. Besides, even if something does happen, I can always run away now."

This is true.

Everyone nodded in agreement on this point.

With Fujimaru Ritsuka's inherent ability to traverse any world through "Transfer," coupled with her EX-level "Individual Manifestation" now that she's become BeastV, they couldn't imagine what else could possibly trap her.

Even so, Mashu still had some concerns:

"Senior, why don't I go with you?"

“I know you’re worried about her, but it’s better to let Ritsuka act alone this time.”

Before Fujimaru Ritsuka could answer, U-Olga Marie refused on her behalf:

“We don’t know anything about that other world yet. In this situation, if Ritsuka encounters danger on her own, she can escape quickly using her own abilities. But if you come along, it’s like having a burden, which will make things even more dangerous.”

"I...I know..."

Mashu pursed her lips, feeling somewhat unwilling, but she had to admit that U-Olga Marie's statement was correct.

So, she quickly readjusted her mindset and smiled at Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"Although I can't travel with you, I will keep an eye on things at Chaldea. I hope you have a safe journey."

"Yes, I will!"

"Wait?! What do you mean? Are we about to set off?!"

Sensing the ominous atmosphere, the new director said in despair:

"Didn't anyone even ask for my opinion, the director who voted against it?"

"Hehe, the minority obeys the majority."

The adult Leonardo da Vinci chuckled:

"Given the current conditions, we don't have any strong reasons to object. Besides, Ritsuka seems determined to leave, so of course we can only cooperate!"

"Ritsuka...!"

The new director suddenly grasped the key point, and he glared fiercely at Fujimaru Ritsuka, saying:

"Speaking of which, you still have a lot of action reports to submit, right? While you're slacking off at work, you actually think about running around everywhere..."

"Wow——!!!"

[Work Report] To Fujimaru Ritsuka, it was like a monstrous flood; she screamed in fright and quickly interrupted the other person's speech.

Then, she immediately opened an invitation, not even bothering to check what was written on the envelope, and hurriedly said as if fleeing:

"Then I'm off!"

Before the new director could react, his figure vanished from everyone's sight.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 528 A Classic Descends from the Sky: Problem Children?

"call--!"

Before she even opened her eyes, a rapid and biting wind howled and slapped hard against Fujimaru Ritsuka's face.

Along with this comes the feeling of weightlessness and pressure, like the free fall during bungee jumping.

Experiencing this all-too-familiar situation, Fujimaru Ritsuka showed no sign of panic, only a resigned sigh that gave off a melancholy vibe.

Without even opening her eyes, she was already certain that she was high in the sky, and once again... she had arrived in this unknown alien world by falling from the sky.

Sigh, can't you come up with something new?

Fortunately, this minor accident no longer has any impact on her now, but—

"Eh?"

"what?!"

"ah."

Three equally surprised voices, each carrying a subtle difference in emotion, rang in her ears, seemingly revealing the distinct personalities of the three voices' owners.

At the same time, there was a heart-wrenching meow from a cat.

Hearing such an unusual noise, Fujimaru Ritsuka opened her eyes in surprise and immediately discovered that besides herself, there were three other people next to her who were now in free fall.

To be precise, there were two girls and one boy, all of whom appeared to be around high school age.

Oh, and there's a cat too.

On the other side, seemingly realizing their predicament, all three of them simultaneously expressed the same sentiment and made the same remarks—

"Where...where am I?" ×3

"It's in the sky."

"...Huh?" ×3

Fujimaru Ritsuka replied playfully, ignoring the speechless expressions of the three people and the cat, and first looked at the scenery below.

What I saw before me was a landscape that perfectly matched the description of "another world"—a landscape I had never seen before.

The horizon stretches into the distance, a sheer cliff reminiscent of the edge of the world. Not far below, an unknown city lies shrouded in a massive, transparent curtain that seems to throw one off scale.

Beneath them lay an unremarkable forest and lake; if things remained as they were, their landing point would appear to be right in the middle of the lake.

However, given their current altitude and falling speed, even if they manage to land in the middle of the lake, they would probably turn into mincemeat the moment they touch the surface.

As Fujimaru Ritsuka observed the scenery before them, they had already descended to a very dangerous altitude. Even if they were wearing parachutes, they probably wouldn't have time to deploy them.

Seeing this, she withdrew her gaze and began to use her abilities on herself and the three people and one cat beside her.

A gentle breeze, seemingly from nowhere, lifted them up, softly yet firmly preventing their rapid descent, and finally suspended them in mid-air about a meter above the lake surface.

“…Eh?” ×3

"Don't move around!"

This unusual situation caused the three of them to exclaim "Huh?" in unison. Then, Fujimaru Ritsuka chuckled and reminded them, moving them to the nearest lakeshore and setting them down.

"Are you guys okay?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka asked with a concerned smile.

Although she had handled them as gently as possible, considering that the three of them might be from other worlds like her, there might still be some problems if one of them had a weaker constitution.

At the same time, she began to really observe the three people in front of her.

The boy had slightly frizzy short blond hair, wore headphones, and a purplish-black jacket that looked like a high school uniform. His expression was somewhat arrogant.

One of the beautiful girls resembled a noble lady, dressed as such. Although she had just fallen from a great height, her posture remained dignified and elegant. Her long coffee-colored hair was tied with a red bow at the back of her head, giving her a somewhat aloof air.

The last girl holding a cat had short brown hair and an expressionless face that gave off a sense of aloofness. She wore a sleeveless white shirt with black stockings, which looked very modern.

The calico cat that fell down with them appeared to be the other person's pet.

As Fujimaru Ritsuka sized up the three of them, the three of them were also sizing her up.

Judging from what they just said, they could confirm that the invisible force that lifted them up from the air was likely the work of the other party.

The next moment, the boy revealed a smile of amusement and said to Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"No wonder you were making sarcastic remarks while you were in the air. So you have such a brilliant move to make you look good?"

"In any case, thank you for your help, which prevented me from becoming a disheveled and drenched mess as soon as I arrived in this other world. My name is Izayoi Sakamaki, and I'll consider this a favor I owe you. Please take care of me."

Upon hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and replied:

"My name is Fujimaru Ritsuka. You can call me Ritsuka if you don't mind. Nice to meet you."

Surprisingly, this seemingly fierce delinquent teenager was actually quite polite when we talked.

"Me too."

The seemingly arrogant young lady on the other side also spoke to Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"Thank you for your help. My name is Kudo Asuka, nice to meet you. And who is that over there holding the cat?"

"...My name is Kasukabe Yō, and so on."

Kasukabe Yo's tone was calm to the point of being somewhat indifferent, but even so, she still nodded slightly to Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"grateful."

"Meow~!"

The cat in her arms meowed obediently, as if to express its gratitude.

Although they all seem like eccentric problem children, they are all good kids.

"So, after the self-introductions..."

Kudo Asuka glanced around and then asked them: