Thanks for the invitation. I'm in Type-Moon, inheriting the legacy of Zi-O.

The two "Orange Maru Z" swords shone with an orange light and charged straight at Caligula.

"Gaim-----" "Ughhhhh!"

Seeing Caligula charging towards him, Zhuo spun his twin swords, and the two figures suddenly crossed paths.

The sound effect of "Secret Technique: Tangerine Slash" appeared, and two orange-shaped sword energies emanated from Caligula's waist.

"Ugh! Aaaaaah!" Unwilling to give up, Caligula turned around and threw a punch at Turbid's head.

"It's time to end this, tyrant." He pressed the button on the Gaim watch at his waist.

"Finish Time----! Gaim!" "Squash! Time Break!" Two large orange-shaped swords drew arcs in Zhuo's hands, and the two slashes instantly struck Caligula's body, creating the scene of an orange being sliced ​​open out of thin air.

"It's over. Farewell, wise ruler whose eyes are blinded by the moon..." He sheathed his twin swords and walked away in the opposite direction from Caligula without looking back.

“Ah… Yu… my dear Yu…!” Caligula stretched out his hand, pointing in the direction of the girl. “Yu’s daughter… why did you refuse to give yourself… why… could you not give yourself? Yu… Yu… Yu…”

Finally, Caligula, the third Roman emperor who deeply loved Nero, a wise ruler who was favored {hated} by the moon but later turned into a tyrant, fell to the ground and his figure gradually disappeared.

"Gone...gone...?! Uncle?!" The girl cried out in disbelief as she looked at the empty ground.

“I can’t sense any life anymore,” Mash looked up at the retreating enemy, “and the enemy forces seem to have already begun to retreat.”

However, the bright moonlight still shone on the ground, as if in response to someone's arrival.

"Speaking of which, why hasn't this moonlight disappeared yet?" Ritsuka looked up at the full moon, somewhat puzzled. "It's only noon now."

Zhuo stared at the moonlight spilling onto the ground when suddenly a dark shadow flashed through the moonlight, causing Zhuo to widen his eyes in surprise.

It was a black shadow like a bat, seen by Nian Zhuo in a mere instant.

"Mash! Ritsuka! And Nero, get out of the way!" Zhuo shouted, not having time to explain, and ran towards the three girls.

Above the full moon, a dark shadow appeared, its wings spread wide like a bat's. Countless scarlet bats flew out from around it, heading towards the three women.

Seeing Nero's wide eyes as he called out her name, Zhuo stepped in front of the three girls without having time to explain.

Daimonmaru swung his weapon again, fending off the attacking bats.

However, there were simply too many bats, which instantly enveloped them.

"Bang---Bang----" Bats kept landing on Zhuo's body and exploding, leaving black scorch marks on his armor.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, they survived the bat attack.

"Cough—" Two large orange pills fell limply to the ground, Nian Zhuo's body already covered in scorch marks. "That guy—"

However, standing in front of the full moon, it only glanced at Nian Zhuo, who was covered in wounds on the ground, before waving its hand.

The emerald green energy instantly sent Nian Zhuo flying, and even his armor could not be maintained and disappeared.

For some reason, it seemed to have had enough fun. It looked at the fallen figure on the ground, bowed slightly, and then its figure transformed into countless blood bats and flew away.

"Why—" Zhuo wanted to hold onto the monster, but the weakness in his body made him droop. "Why are you there!"

"--------Anomaly Luna!!!!!!!!!"

Unforeseen existence

Bathed in the bright moonlight, the blood-red bat spread her wings and knocked down the samurai.

Whether it's her bat-like appearance or the emerald green energy she casually unleashed before leaving, it's clear that she is Luna, one of the Another Riders.

However, this only made Zhuo more puzzled as to why the alien Moon Rider would appear here.

"I guess it's that guy's doing again..." Zhuo's limbs were trembling, and he couldn't even stand up. In the end, Mashu and Ritsuka helped him up.

Gazing at the sky, the bright moon has disappeared, leaving only the shining sun.

"I never expected... to encounter my uncle in this battle, and also the 'Crimson Night Demon'." The girl gritted her teeth and pulled the red greatsword from the ground. "However, perhaps it's because my uncle is the leader of that enemy army, I never thought I'd see his face again..."

"Just now, that Servant must have moved in spirit form, so he must have retreated." Dr. Roman then delivered some less-than-good news. "However, thanks to Nian Zhuo's attack, his spirit origin reaction is now quite weak. In his severely injured state, he has eliminated a powerful enemy for our next plan. Thank you all for your hard work."

"Judging from his actions and Noble Phantasm, he's probably a Berserker... which means he most likely didn't retreat voluntarily..." Doctor Roman scratched his head in frustration. "Could it be that he has a Master backing him up...?"

"Hmm, hmm?" The girl listening nearby blushed, her face practically screaming "I don't understand."

"W-what's wrong?" Mashu noticed the girl's expression and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"There's been a man whose voice I've only heard but never seen since just now. Judging from my intuition, could he be a magician or something?" The girl looked around, seemingly trying to find the man.

“If you understand the existence of magicians, that makes things easier.” Dr. Roman breathed a sigh of relief. “That’s right, these three and I are all from an organization called Chaldea—”

Before he could finish speaking, the girl interrupted him.

"It's alright! Three, no, four!" The girl ignored Dr. Roman's muttering, "Ah, I was interrupted..." and reached out to the three people in front of her. "Although I'm not quite sure about the situation of the one who is missing, the battle between the three of you here was truly spectacular and deserves praise again!" Then she pointed her index finger at Nian Zhuo, who looked completely bewildered.

“Especially you! Unknown samurai! Your blade is as clean and sharp as a clear spring.”

"Ah, um, thank you for your praise." Although Nian Zhuo was still immersed in the battle with the alien Moon Rider, he could still receive messages from the outside world, and he accepted the praise from the girl in front of him without hesitation.

"Besides, you just called out my name, didn't you—" The girl's tone shifted, her gaze sharp as she stared at Nian Zhuo's suddenly beaded forehead, her eyes like needles. She then withdrew her questioning gaze. "Well, never mind. Before inquiring about your identities, I must begin with myself. Let me reintroduce myself. I am—"

"The true protectors of Rome are those who represent Rome itself."

"That's right! He is the one who swore an oath to the gods, the ancestral gods, himself, and the people that he would definitely rebuild the empire!"

"I am none other than Nero Claudius, the fifth emperor of the Roman Empire!"

"Whoa~" Ritsuka and Mashu's eyes widened suddenly as they looked at the young girl in front of them, showing a shocked expression.

"Hehehe~" The girl put her hands on her hips with a hint of pride. "You were scared, weren't you? You were startled~" She seemed to get great satisfaction from looking at Ritsuka and Mashu's surprised expressions.

"Right~ Right~ Hmm! Be amazed, be captivated by me. This is all thanks to my grace."

“…Emperor, Nero,” Mashu murmured, looking at the girl in front of her with an unreal expression.

"Is...is it a girl...? History is truly..." Dr. Roman's voice, a mixture of helplessness and surprise, came through the communication device. He struggled for a long time before finally managing to utter a single adjective. "Profound..."

"Hiss..." Zhuo stared at the girl's face. Even though he had seen her in various games before, he was still slightly shocked. "Emerald-like eyes, dazzling blonde hair, a proud expression. It would be reasonable for her to claim to be the incarnation of Venus..."

Of course, he only thought these words in his mind. How could he, as a time traveler, possibly lose his composure like that!

"Hmm, hmm~ I'm quite pleased to see your surprised expressions~" The girl, no, it should be Emperor Nero, nodded with a matter-of-fact look on her face. "Alright, now that everyone has finished their introductions, let's return to my empire together! This was a complete and utter victory!"

Leading a small army, she defeated the enemy, including one of their generals. This achievement was a great accomplishment. With these thoughts in mind, Nero and the Chaldea group, along with the small army she brought, embarked on their journey back to the capital.

“However,” Nero glanced at Nianzhuo, who was deep in thought, “this man seems rather interesting…”

The old saying "All roads lead to Rome" had always been in Nian Zhuo's mind, so he always wanted to see what Rome was like back then.

However, when Rome appeared before him, Nianzhuo realized that he had underestimated the weight of those words.

The tall and sturdy city walls, the soldiers in full military uniforms—even just seeing the outer walls of the city, a majestic aura was immediately apparent. The sturdy city gates would probably require at least three wyverns to tear open in the First Singularity.

Within the city, the cries of merchants hawking their wares filled the air, shops thronged the streets, and children played and frolicked in the open. City guards patrolled the city in orderly formations, a massive fountain in the square was adorned with exquisitely carved lion heads, flowers were everywhere, and most importantly—

Everyone's face was beaming with hope.

"This..." The Chaldea group simply stared blankly at the magnificent scene, speechless with shock.

"Enjoy the view and tremble with emotion! This is my capital, a magnificent empire that even young girls sing praises of!"

The girl walked a few steps to the Chaldea group, spreading her arms wide as if displaying her own work of art, showcasing all the prosperity and glory of the place, her face radiating a pride that belonged only to her.

This was Rome, the world-renowned capital city, under the rule of Nero Claudius, the fifth emperor of the Roman Empire.

"Everyone, everyone has smiles on their faces!" Ritsuka looked around in shock, also captivated by the bustling capital city.

“Hmm, right, right! After all, this is the best capital city in the world!” Nero nodded and looked at the city he ruled.

“As the saying goes, there were seven hills in the beginning, and everything started here. The ancestor of the gods and this hill together drew back the curtain of glorious history.” Leading the Chaldeans, Nero walked and looked around, her steps as light as a young girl’s.

"Later..." The girl was about to continue when her gaze was drawn to the fruit stand next to her. "Oh, shopkeeper, can I have one of these apples?!"

Upon hearing the girl's voice, the shopkeeper was about to utter his standard sales pitch when he suddenly changed his expression upon seeing Nero's face.

“Welcome, Your Majesty! Please take this! May Your Majesty and Rome be forever glorious!” The shopkeeper’s joyful and expectant expression revealed to everyone present that his respect and love for Nero were genuine and heartfelt, and he was filled with pride for the girl before him.

"No need for such formality, shopkeeper." The girl waved her hand, showing none of the airs one would expect from an emperor. "Mmm, mmm~ This apple is delicious~" Chewing on the bright red apple, Nero looked at the people around him.

"How about you all have one? It might be a little impolite, but don't worry about it too much. After all, you've just come from the battlefield." Nero smiled and picked up another apple. "Sweet fruit is very effective in relieving battlefield fatigue. Although it can't heal injuries, it can certainly restore your spirit!"

"No, I don't need it. I appreciate your kind offer..." Mashu still seemed a little reserved, waving her hand to decline Nero's suggestion.

"So, would that unknown samurai gentleman like some? It's delicious!" The girl handed the apple to Nianzhuo, her expression showing a hint of seriousness. "Here you go, don't be shy."

"Then, I won't stand on ceremony." Nian Zhuo thought for a moment and decided to take the apple. He broke it in half and handed the other half to Ritsuka beside him. "Here, Ritsuka, you should try some too."

"Hmm! Thank you, Mr. Nianzhuo! And Your Majesty the Emperor!" Ritsuka took the half apple. "Then I won't be polite~" Ritsuka bit into the apple, her mouth stuffed full like a little hamster.

"Oh, you really eat with gusto." Nero was also a little surprised when he saw Ritsuka's appearance. "Well, let's get back to the topic. I'm quite fond of you all." As he spoke, Nero's gaze shifted to one side, somewhat hesitant.

"Actually, I don't quite understand what you're talking about... but I understand you. That girl and the warrior are both upright people. A warrior who is willing to stand in front of such an attack is definitely not a wicked or cunning person."

“We are very grateful to hear you say that, Your Majesty Nero.” Dr. Roman finally breathed a sigh of relief. “You just need to remember that we are magicians and their disciples.”

"Is that so? Then I'll forget about all that cryptic talk about Servants and Masters." Nero nodded, agreeing. "You are disciples of a magus, and the magus gives you instructions from a great distance, right?" Nero smiled, finally understanding the situation.

"And then what? Your aim is to assist me—is that what you say?"

“Yes, you’re right.” Mashu lowered her head in agreement.

"It is both the center of the world and the world itself. It is the greatest empire that reigns over the world, and it is also the name of its capital. This is Rome."

The prosperous imperial rule sung by young boys and girls

"However, in this era, the capital will not face any threats." Dr. Roman continued, "So it is indeed because of the influence of the Holy Grail that the anomaly has occurred? I'm afraid the singularity here is the existence of an unprecedented great empire—the ancient Roman Empire. This empire will have a significant impact on the future of human history, and preventing its collapse is probably the goal of this singularity correction."

"Ugh, ugh..." Nero's face flushed again; she couldn't understand what the magician was saying anymore. She whispered, "I'm... I'm sorry, I don't quite understand. Please explain in words I can understand." As she spoke, she gently tugged at the hem of her clothes.

"Ah, so cute woc---" Looking at Nero's adorable appearance in front of him, Nian Zhuo felt a little overwhelmed, but then a sudden sharp pain came from his waist, causing Zhuo to take a deep breath and look down.

Mashu wore a "kind" smile, but her hand was "gently" twisting Nero's waist. Then, Mashu looked at Nero with a smile and said, "I'm sorry, Doctor, he's a person who likes to preach... Let me explain."

"What we seek is called the Holy Grail, a magical object with special powers." Clearing his throat, the signature commentator Mash returned to the scene. "As long as it exists, it will disrupt many things. And what is currently eroding Rome is very likely this Holy Grail."

“I see,” Nero nodded, looking like he understood. “It was the Holy Grail that turned Rome into what it is today.”

“Yes, you might find these words a bit far-fetched…” At this moment, Mashu finally let go, leaving behind Nencho, who was in so much pain that tears were about to come out.

“No, I don’t find it incredible or unsettling.” Nero rarely showed a serious expression. “Especially the so-called Holy Grail… how should I put it… I care about it very much.”

Nero glanced at Nianzhuo almost imperceptibly, then quickly looked away after meeting his questioning gaze. With a touch of sadness, she continued speaking.