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

"Huh? Doctor, wasn't the outside world already destroyed?" Ritsuka asked, puzzled. With the world outside Chaldea engulfed in flames, how could anyone still be writing a diary?

"Hmph~ You've hit the nail on the head!" the doctor said smugly. "The outside world has indeed been destroyed. So you think..." Suddenly, the doctor angrily slammed his fist on the control panel.

"Magical☆Merry, and her homepage won't be updated anymore? How stupid! Magical☆Merry is an ultimate idol who is completely detached from worldly affairs! ...But actually, it's just an automatic simulation using artificial intelligence based on the existing data."

"Exactly!" Nian Zhuo chimed in, unwilling to give up. "Don't underestimate the power of DD! Why can Xing-jie command a fleet of over 900 people in one night? Why does the scumbag maid still receive SCs from fans even though she mocks the audience every day? Why does the dog mom's body pillow disappear overnight?!" For some reason, Zhuo suddenly regained his energy and shouted words that Ritsuka and Mashu couldn't understand.

“Although I don’t know who you mean by Sister Xing and the scumbag maid, I feel like you and I are the same! Nian Zhuo!” The two people with inexplicable common interests reached a consensus.

{By the way, I'm a big fan of FBK, thanks.}

"..." Mashu glanced at Nianzhuo, then listened to the doctor's excited words and shook her head. "Doctor, although I don't want to comment on the interests of single men approaching thirty, please don't forget your job. Otherwise, when I get back, I will definitely delete the doctor's precious folder without hesitation."

"Mr. Nianzhuo... well, he's not single~" After mocking the doctor, Mashu looked at Nianzhuo, who seemed lost in thought, and turned her head away, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"No...don't do that." The doctor scratched his head, his voice slightly frightened. "I was just kidding! I'll keep monitoring the surroundings and gathering intelligence! Anyway, you guys should get some rest. His Majesty the Emperor is probably waiting for your report."

So the group skipped and hopped off to report to His Majesty the Emperor again.

For some reason, Nianzhuo slowed down slightly, looking at Ritsuka and Mashu's elongated shadows under the surrounding lights not far away, and smiled with some relief, then pressed the communication device in his hand.

"Hmm? Oh, it's Nianzhuo. Is there anything I can help you with?" The doctor, who was drinking coffee to stay awake, rushed back after receiving the call.

"It's nothing, I just hope you can go and rest for a while, Romani." After a slight pause, Nianzhuo finally said what he had wanted to say in his previous life.

"Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Romani Archman."

Roman's eyes suddenly flickered with intense emotion, which subsided after a long while. He then resumed his usual tone.

"Hey~ It's nothing, it's nothing. But Nianzhuo, you guys should get some rest too. I'll rest for a bit later."

“Is that so…” Nian Zhuo remained silent for a long time on the other end of the communication device. “Anyway, leave this to me for now. Mash and Ritsuka will be fine. You’ve done enough. Go and get some rest.”

"Okay, okay, then I'll trouble you, Nianzhuo." After finishing the last sip of coffee, Roman finally showed some relief.

“Mr. Nianzhuo! What are you doing in the back? We’re about to see His Majesty the Emperor!!” Not far away, Ritsuka and Mashupo waved to him from in front of the palace.

“…I’ll be there soon!” Nian Zhuo turned off the communication device and ran towards them.

And so, it was just a minor incident during the journey.

Yo-shi yo-shi yo-shi yo-shi yo-shi yo-shi~

The battle was a foregone conclusion; Mashu slammed the last monster into the ground to end it.

"--No enemy sightings detected." Mash looked around to check if any remaining enemies were still present.

"Phew, this time it's really safe." The doctor finally breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing only their three reactions on the screen again gave him a rare sense of peace. "However, you must be vigilant about the appearance of Allied soldiers when you go back."

The descent was rather long, and walking the same path we had already taken up was somewhat tedious, but the sight of the towering city of Rome, which could be seen in the distance, still made us feel relaxed and at ease.

"The Roman Empire... seems to be a force with followers." Along the way, Roman continued to analyze the information provided by Ritsuka. "Who exactly is the leader? Leif Lenore? Or---" At this point, the doctor helplessly put down the report, which was only a few pages long, and sighed.

"Alas, I haven't gathered enough information yet, but since there are Servants, I'm afraid a battle is unavoidable." Recalling Caligula's open appearance when they first arrived, the doctor's expression turned grim. "They would openly send Servants to the battlefield. This is clearly unusual. If it weren't for you, and without Nencho, His Majesty the Emperor would probably already be dead."

“Moreover—” Dr. Roman turned to the last page of the report, “this country built by this blood-bat-like monster is also a complete mystery. I haven’t found a single piece of information about it, not even a record of its existence…”

"So please keep up the good work... I will continue to analyze intelligence on my end."

"Doctor, you should do your best too!" This girl always manages to ease the tension when others need encouragement or comfort the most. No wonder so many heroic spirits in the original work are willing to help her... Nian Zhuo looked at the carefree girl, whose sunny smile was truly dazzling.

The city of Rome was much closer now.

Nero returned to the palace in less than a day and was pleased to see that all three guest generals who bowed to him again were present.

"Oh, you're all back, Ritsuka." Then, with a solemn expression, she extended her hand. "I'm sorry, although you've all just returned, I'm currently planning an expedition to Gaul. Of course, it would be pointless if I didn't personally lead the expedition. My purpose is to encourage my men who are fighting a tough battle and to lend them a helping hand."

"I hope Ritsuka, Mashu, and Nencho can accompany me. What do you say, would you like to come along?"

“…” Nian Zhuo met Ritsuka’s gaze and patted her head. “It’s up to you to decide, Ritsuka. I am just a Servant. The real choice should be made by you, my Master. I will naturally choose to obey.”

“I have received detailed information about the battle from His Majesty the Emperor.” Dr. Roman also opened the communicator. “Gaul should be one of the front lines fighting the allied forces. The enemy general who possesses the Holy Grail may be causing trouble. And Rafe might be there too. It’s best to act with her for now, although there will naturally be danger involved…”

"Let's go." Without needing to say more, Ritsuka firmly affirmed, "But you must also take care of yourselves..." Looking at Mash and Nencho behind her, Ritsuka's concern and worry were genuine.

"Then it's settled!" Nero urged the messenger beside him, "The Emperor is personally leading the expedition; prepare immediately!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" After saluting, the soldier immediately ran down.

Well, it seems that their pleasant life didn't last long before Nianzhuo and his group embarked on another journey of conquest.

"Hmm?" Riding on her horse, Nero looked at Ritsuka and Mash, who were also struggling to adjust to riding, and then at Nianzhuo walking on the ground. "My warrior, Nianzhuo, why don't you mount your horse and march?"

“I do have riding skills…” Mashu glanced at Ritsuka, who was swaying precariously on her horse beside her. “However… Senpai isn’t very good at riding, and Nianzhuo-san has his own mount, maybe he just doesn’t want to use it.” She then looked at Nianzhuo, who was walking slowly as if on a leisurely stroll. “Nianzhuo-san, are you alright? We’re going to walk a long distance, won’t you get tired? Would you like to ride with me on a horse?”

“This short distance is no problem…” Nian Zhuo hesitated, touching the pattern on the Drive watch in his pocket. “Besides, I’m afraid I’ll frighten Prince Nero if I use a mount… either way… Moreover, although riding a horse with Mashu is tempting, it’s still a bit inconvenient…”

"Eh... Mr. Nianzhuo, is your stamina so good? Then I'll also---" Feeling dizzy and nauseous, Ritsuka looked at Nianzhuo who seemed perfectly fine and was about to dismount.

"I advise you not to follow Nianzhuo's example, Ritsuka." Dr. Roman's communicator rang at the right time, startling Ritsuka back onto her horse. "No matter what, Nianzhuo is a proper Servant, and a Servant's physical strength is completely beyond the reach of ordinary people. So I still suggest you stay on your horse... Could it be that you almost fell off your horse earlier and Nianzhuo caught you, causing you some kind of psychological trauma?"

"Doctor... please don't joke about your senior." Mashu made a cutting gesture with one hand and threatened him again with the doctor's "precious folder".

"Haha~" The doctor laughed heartily, but the tremor in his voice was obvious to everyone. "Oh dear, isn't it fun just doing intelligence support?" When he opened his eyes again, the doctor found that several red dots had suddenly appeared on the previously empty screen.

"------Wait. There's a life form reacting ahead. It's not a Servant, but it should be an enemy."

"Hmm, hmm." Looking at the restless bushes not far away, Nero immediately signaled for the army to stop. "Your Excellency, the Invisible Magician, are truly useful! You are even faster than my scouts. If you don't mind, I may consider hiring you as a court magician."

"Gulp..." At this moment, Dr. Roman swallowed hard, completely lacking any backbone. "...Entering the palace to take up a post...and rise to prominence?"

"...Doctor!" Mashu's gesture seemed to widen a bit more; this time, she might just physically delete all of the doctor's treasured cakes.

"Oh dear, I was just joking." Roman's laughter rang out again. "Now that things have come to this, how can I possibly have the face to work in the palace?" Then his tone changed as he looked at the increasing number of red dots on the screen, which were attacking from both sides.

"Speaking of which, the enemy is here! They are numerous and attacking from both sides! It's time you prepared for battle!"

"Yes! Let me crush them!" Drawing her fiery red greatsword, the girl's figure transformed into a crimson light, piercing into the enemies on the right. "Ritsuka! You'll take care of the enemies on the left!"

"By the way, Doctor," just as Zhuo was about to transform, he suddenly connected with the doctor's communication system, "If you really want to work in the royal palace, would you consider coming to my side...?"

"Huh???" Dr. Roman asked, sounding as if he had misheard.

"It's nothing, forget about it..." He paused, then the bright silver knight charged into the enemy ranks on the left.

Chapter 122 A Rare and Spectacular Sight

The reports are usually brief and well-organized, simply summarizing the battle situation.

So after reporting, Nero led Ritsuka and her group to the rooms prepared for them.

Everyone got a good rest that night, and there was no enemy invasion.

As dawn broke, the Chaldea group arrived before the Emperor early. Of course, everyone was yawning, including Nianzhuo.

"Ha~ Ah," even the doctor sounded listless on the communicator, probably because he didn't get enough rest last night for their safety. "Magical☆Merry's log was updated last night... It's surprisingly cute~"

Okay-- forget what I just said, Nian Zhuo turned his head to the side and sighed helplessly.

"Ahem..." Noticing the sharp gaze from the singularity, the doctor finally became serious. "Good morning, Your Majesty. Actually, I have a very important request..."

"Hmm, please speak freely." Nero rubbed his aching head, his previously lofty impression of the magician he had only heard of but never seen gradually crumbling. "...I'm very forgiving, you know...!"

"In order to allow us to operate peacefully in this era, we want to make a trip to Mount Etna," the doctor explained, noticing Nero's somewhat puzzled expression. "On that volcano, there exists a spiritual vein that is of great importance to us."

“Etna, huh? The court magicians often go there too.” Recalling the towering shape of the volcano, Nero still found it somewhat perplexing. “Hmm, why go?”

"We need to set up terminal points to ensure our combat effectiveness!" This time, Ritsuka answered Nero's question. After all, she had already memorized this point by heart, having been dragged to tutoring sessions by the director every day.

“I see.” Nero nodded. “Although I don’t quite understand, I will grant your request. Your trip to Etna was for my sake, and for Rome’s sake, wasn’t it?”

"Yes, Your Majesty Nero, of course." Ritsuka and her entourage bowed and bid Nero a brief farewell.

“Understood. I still need to investigate the United Empire, so I cannot accompany you—” Nero said with some regret. “Please make yourselves at home, gentlemen. If you encounter any soldiers of the Allied Forces on the road, please do not be careless.”

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty!" After a brief farewell, the group set off on their way to Mount Etna.

Along the way, for some reason, there wasn't a single Allied soldier in sight, and fighting was out of the question; not even a minor skirmish occurred.

The group arrived at Mount Etna without any obstacles whatsoever—almost too easily.

"...I didn't expect to arrive so easily. Isn't this area an important region for the Allied Forces?" Dr. Roman looked at the screen and, besides the bright red glow of the magma, also had some doubts.

"No, Doctor, it seems something has already gathered on the volcano!" Mash suddenly raised her shield. Relying on her Servant's vision, she could see something wriggling and coiling on the volcano.

"That is----" After equipping the Zi-O basic armor, Zhuo could finally see clearly that monsters, like black mist, were piled up and entrenched on the volcano, absorbing the bright red magic power.

"Necromantic monsters?!" The doctor exclaimed in disbelief as he saw many red dots that had gathered together with the lava reaction suddenly move. "If they were naturally formed, then this ley line is truly extraordinary!"

"Everyone! Prepare for battle!" Ritsuka's body surged with blue magical energy. "Let's destroy those monsters and then seize the spiritual veins!"

The monsters seemed to sense the danger as well. Their figures floated over like ghosts, their huge, skeletal claws slashing at the three rushing towards them.

"!" Nian Zhuo drew his Time Gun Sword, but the bright silver blade easily sliced ​​through the tattered bodies of the undead, only for their bodies to reassemble in an instant. "Physical attacks have limited effect on them... then---"

He pulled the Ghost watch face out of his pocket, and the next moment, the Time Ring once again enveloped Zi-O's armor.

"Armor Time! Kaigan! Ghost!"

Nian Zhuo, transformed into his Ghost Armor, was a natural enemy to these necromancy-type ghosts. Just then, the two eyeballs on Nian Zhuo's shoulders had already absorbed enough souls, and with a subconscious thought, several spirit-like ghosts flew out from the eyeballs.

"----!!" With a roar like teeth tearing apart, these mortal enemies turned into blue "eye souls" and were absorbed into Nian Zhuo's shoulder.

"Phew, battle over. Now set up the terminal point—" Mash placed the shield flat on the ley line, and a crystal blue orb of light appeared on the shield.

At this time, Dr. Roman encountered a minor problem.

"Beep beep----" The communication device beeped. Dr. Roman stared at the black screen. "...Hmm, wait? Da Vinci isn't answering the phone. Strange? Ah, could it be because of that this time?"

"Hmm?" In response to the questioning voice from the other end, Dr. Roman waved his hand and explained.

"Leonardo da Vinci was probably busy adjusting Sheba, so he didn't have time."

Subsequently, layer upon layer of crystal-blue magic crests emerged from Mash's shield, accompanied by a crystal-blue beacon in the center. This cresting process went very smoothly.

“Summoning circle complete.” Removing the shield, Mash looked at the magic still running on the ground. “With this, we should be able to secure our combat strength in this era.”

As Mashu hurried down the mountain, she noticed that the sun still hadn't reached its zenith.

"Let's head back to Rome then. Fortunately, there was less fighting than we expected."

"Wait... no, wait. There's also a magical reaction...!" The doctor looked at the several hostile, bright red dots that had suddenly appeared in the distance, somewhat surprised. "Were they attracted by the magical energy that leaked from the spiritual veins before the summoning circle was established?!"

Regardless, it's a fact that those irrational magical beasts were attracted here, so everyone could only shake their heads helplessly and prepare for battle.