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"Now that we know, let's go meet her—I'd also like to know why she wants to join us."

"If there really is a problem, we'll go find the director."

After saying this, Ian quite naturally called out into the room.

"Mash, come out."

"Let's go see that person named Akuta Hinako."

"Come on, come on!"

Responding to Ian's call, Mashu, who had concealed all the marks on her body within her clothes, appeared in everyone's sight.

Mordred was the first to get angry.

"Mashu?!"

"Why are you in the room of my father... the Master he stumbled into?!"

"What do you want to do?!"

Hearing Mordred shout at her like that, Mash, who was already feeling a little guilty, immediately lowered her head, stammering and unable to say a word for a long time.

Almost simultaneously, Ian shielded her behind him and gently tapped Mordred on the head.

"Modred, you can't be so rude."

"But--"

Mordred held his head in his hands.

Whether because of her status as Master or Father, she couldn't retaliate too unreasonably against the man in front of her, so she could only mutter aggrievedly.

"What's going on with a girl coming out of a man's room so early in the morning?!"

"Master, this will make others have a very bad impression of you!"

“So what if it’s bad?” Ian replied without hesitation.

"I do not mind."

"but--"

"Mordred, I still want to emphasize to you that Mash came to my side to avoid the person who is targeting the Master."

"I will protect her well."

"That will never change, no matter what."

"..."

Mashu's eyes became a little clearer.

Mordred did not respond further.

However, judging from her expression, she clearly didn't believe Ian's words.

But the man didn't care.

He simply waved his hand:

"Alright, let's leave this discussion here and get going."

A few minutes later, in the corridor of Chaldea.

Mordred had completely lost her earlier displeasure and was now chattering away to Ian.

After all, they had indeed been separated for a period of time.

At this moment, she had many things she wanted to say to Ian.

Of course, what she was going to talk about were just trivial experiences.

It's like they've learned to use modern instant powder, or with the help of Fujimaru Ritsuka, they've barely grasped how to use a mobile phone.

Ian listened to her very patiently.

after all--

Mordred's happy expression was one of the things he hoped to see.

rear.

Mashu and Fujimaru Ritsuka walked side by side.

To be fair, the two of them are not very familiar with each other yet.

The only point of communication was Ian.

"Ian and Mordred have a really good relationship."

Looking at the scene before her, Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't help but sigh.

"Speaking of Mashu."

"Do all Masters get along this well with their Servants?"

"Huh, this?"

Although she wasn't very familiar with Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mashu wasn't the kind of person who would be rude.

After thinking for a moment, she replied:

"No, that's not the case."

"Although from the moment of summoning, an indelible contract is formed between the Servant and the Master."

"But not all Servants will get along well with their Masters—there seem to be cases where a Servant is killed on the spot as soon as it is summoned."

"Ah? This..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka's throat moved slightly.

"Wouldn't that make summoning a very dangerous thing?"

"Please rest assured!" Mash smiled slightly. "We at Chaldea will do our best to provide a safe summoning environment for our Masters."

"after all--"

"We don't want to see anything happen to the Master candidates either."

"Oh..." Fujimaru Ritsuka breathed a sigh of relief.

"That is not bad."

"correct!"

She looked at Mash beside her.

"Mash, may I ask you a few questions?"

"Yes...if I can answer that."

“You can definitely answer that!” Fujimaru Ritsuka said with a smile. “I just want to know if what Ian said is true?”

"You moved into his room just to ensure your safety?"

Mash realized that this was a matter of Ian's reputation.

She nodded quickly:

"Yes."

"My senior didn't do anything strange on his own initiative. He taught me a lot and helped me learn many things."

"He is a very good person."

"That's it..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka had no doubt about what Mash said.

"That--"

"You probably don't have a close relationship with him either, right?"

"Oh...I mean that kind of romantic relationship!"

"Eh?!"

Mashu blushed slightly and shook her head.

"No."

"My senior and I are not in a romantic relationship."

"oh--!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes brightened slightly.

"Well, since you've already moved in..."

"I suppose Ian is still single, right?"

"..."

Mashu didn't know how to answer for a moment.

After all, she had seen the erotic pictures Ophelia sent to Ian.

but--

He has stated that the two are not in a romantic relationship.

It's just a transaction.

He learned magic from her;

She found emotional support in him.

In that case—

This is not a romantic relationship.

"No."

Mashu looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka in front of her and said this.

"You are single."