To become a king and a magician

"Going home...does that mean going back to Japan?"

“Well, to be more specific, it’s back to Kanbuko City.” Natsukawa Tora said while showing Fujimaru Ritsuka the situation of Chaldea. “This situation suddenly appeared not long ago. Two singularities appeared in Kanbuko City and Tokyo, Japan. The singularity in Kanbuko City is set in 2015.”

2015 years.

It's right now!

"Although this is just speculation, I think that Guanbuzi City inside that singularity should be in a state unaffected by the incineration of human reason, like an oasis in the desert, without any abnormalities."

"Actually, although it is very similar to a singularity and is also classified as a singularity, the so-called 'singularity' depends on the comparison. If we consider the world outside that has been burned and destroyed by humans as the 'correct history,' then the city of Kanbuko, which was not destroyed, is naturally a 'singularity'—that's how I understand and believe it."

Listening to Natsukawa Torato's explanation, Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded slightly: "Then what does this have to do with me going home...?"

"It means exactly what it says. Since that's a [Singularity], you can naturally be sent there via spirit particle transfer. Just think of it as a vacation after conquering the first Singularity. Why don't you take this opportunity to go home and see your parents?"

"Huh?!"

"Huh?!"

Roman's surprised voice completely drowned out Fujimaru Ritsuka's exclamation.

"Wait, wait, wait, Natsukawa, you mean you're sending Fujimaru to that singularity alone? Without any equipment? Not even Mash or Akuta?"

That's roughly the idea.

"No! Absolutely not!" Roman slammed his hand on the table. "That's far too dangerous. That place is still a singularity. What if we encounter any danger—"

"Don't worry, I can't guarantee anything about other places, but I can assure you that Fujimaru will not encounter any danger in Kanbuko City."

Xia Chuanhu said with great confidence.

"However, I can understand Roman's concerns. Anyway, there are three baskets. If you want, Fujimaru, you can take Mash back with you. It would be a good opportunity for her too. Right, Roman?"

"An opportunity for Mash to leave Chaldea and truly venture into the outside world."

64. Free fall starting from 3,000 meters

After half an hour.

Seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu dressed in their combat uniforms, Natsukawa Torara rubbed his forehead: "It's just going home, I already said there's no need to wear combat uniforms... You're worrying too much, Roman."

"This is a necessary preparation. After all, that place is a singularity, and I absolutely cannot allow ourselves to go there without any preparation!"

Roman said quite firmly.

With a sigh, Natsukawa Tora shrugged: "Alright, alright, then let's go with your idea. Anyway, I don't think there will be any battles over there. So, Fujimaru, Mashu, let me explain the situation of the singularity you are about to go to again."

"The singularity is located in a city called Kanbuko in Japan, in 2015, which is synchronized with Chaldea's subjective time. I don't think I need to go into the specific details of the place. Fujimaru has lived there for more than ten years, so he is definitely more familiar with it than I am, who only goes back for a week every month."

"At the same time, there is no mission this time. You don't need to retrieve the Holy Grail, nor do you need to fight the enemy. The only thing you need to do when you go to the Singularity is to rest."

"Fujimaru, go over there and get some rest, meet up with your family, and let them know you're safe. As for Mashu, you've always learned about the outside world through my descriptions or various materials. Now you have a rare opportunity to go to the real modern world, so do whatever you want."

Standing there listening to Natsukawa Toramaru's pre-battle pep talk, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu were silent for a moment before laughing.

“I understand, brother. Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity.”

"Then I'll go back and have some fun, Minister... Ah, but what if my family asks about what happened here?"

"Hmm... Just say you work for a foreign company. Anyway, Chaldea has many subordinate agencies abroad. I'll tell you later. Just say any one." Natsukawa Tora laughed. "You'll have two days to rest there, which is a weekend. We'll use spirit transfer to bring you back the day after tomorrow at noon. Remember to prepare in advance."

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu both nodded and then entered their respective baskets.

After gesturing to Roman that the spirit transfer could begin, Natsukawa Torama looked at the empty basket on the other side—this time, Hinako Akuta hadn't participated in the operation, which was expected, but Natsukawa Torama felt he should have a talk with her about her unsociable behavior.

Aside from combat, you should also maintain good relationships with Fujimaru and the others. Even if there is a huge generation gap between an old woman who is thousands of years old and a teenage girl, it is not insurmountable. Women can get along by talking more.

(Hmm... but I still don't know much about this. I'll ask Rei and Gray for help later. Um... is it called the "Girls' Club"?)

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The process of transferring the spirit particles was not long. For Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu, they only closed their eyes for a short while before the feeling of being enveloped by the liquid disappeared.

Instead, it gives you the feeling of freefalling through the air.

No, correction.

After opening her eyes and seeing her current situation clearly, Fujimaru Ritsuka was certain—she was currently in freefall!

"Wait, wait, wait?! Why am I in the air?! Parachute, is there a parachute?!"

"We did not bring any such countermeasures, Master!"

Hmm... Is it a coordinate setting error? Or is it due to some other reason?

Fujimaru Ritsuka received a communication notification from Chaldea on her wrist.

[The current altitude is 3,000 meters. It's still falling. If it falls from this height without any protection, it'll probably turn into a meat pie, right?]

"Minister! Help!!"

As if grasping at a straw, Fujimaru Ritsuka hurriedly cried for help.

"Uh... even if you say that, I can't just rush over to save you right away. How about we perform a temporary spirit particle transfer to bring you back first? -- Idiot Natsukawa! That would cause problems! Besides, the adjustments needed to go to and return to the singularity would take at least a minute or two, during which time Fujimaru and Mashu would definitely have died from the fall."

Roman's voice followed immediately.

[Mash should be fine, since she's a Demi-Servant. The problem is with Fujimaru.]

"Minister, stop making sarcastic remarks! Isn't there any way to save a life?"

[I'll go ask Leonardo da Vinci if he can send you a parachute immediately—no, wait a minute, there's an emergency! A very strong magical reaction has been detected rapidly approaching your direction!]

"Huh?!"

The message that Natsukawa Torato suddenly sent surprised both Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu.

A magical reaction? At an altitude of about three thousand meters?

[They're right in front of you; you should be able to see them from that distance.]

"Yes, I can indeed see a rapidly flying object in the sky."

Following the direction Natsukawa Tora pointed out, Mashu immediately noticed the magical reaction approaching her.

Judging from its appearance, it seems to be an airplane? But if it is an airplane, its shape is too different from the airplanes that Mashu knows. Besides, there shouldn't be any golden airplanes in this world.

Furthermore, it's likely not that Mashu and Fujimaru Ritsuka were seeing things; as they rapidly approached, several golden ripples appeared around the golden aircraft—

[Multiple magical reactions detected! This intensity is... a Noble Phantasm?!]

"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!"

A sound like a cannonball being fired ripped through the sky along with Roman's voice, and several golden meteors shot out from the ripples, heading straight for Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu!

Without any hesitation, Mashu grabbed Fujimaru Ritsuka's hand, forcefully pulled her into her arms, and quickly conjured a shield, barely managing to pull her in front of her.

"clang!"

A violent impact came instantly. Because she was in the air with no leverage or support, the impact alone sent Mash's shield flying out of her hand!

(Oops--)

Mashu's face paled for a moment, and just then—

[Fujimaru, Mashu, shout my name loudly. I think that will stop the people on that spaceship from attacking you.]

"Huh? Really? Minister, you're not kidding me!"

[Really, if I'm not mistaken, the person on that spaceship should be my... well, someone I know. Mentioning my name will definitely solve the problem.]

Hearing these words, they exchanged a glance, and then Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately shouted at the top of her lungs, "Natsukawa Torato——————!"

"Whoosh—!"

Almost at the same time the sound faded, all the golden meteors flying towards the two disappeared instantly, and their falling bodies were suddenly bound by several chains, dragged directly onto the deck of the golden airplane.

Feeling the pain from the violent impact of her buttocks against the deck, Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't help but stick her buttocks out and rub them.

Just then, a pair of golden combat boots gradually came into her field of vision. Looking up, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately saw a blonde woman with twin ponytails who was wearing golden armor all over her body, but her upper body was unexpectedly exposed, with only an underwear on.

"I think I just heard the name of my lord."

Looking down at Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu, the blonde woman spoke coldly.

"Explain why you speak of my Lord's name, outsiders?"

65. The strongest number one in a certain sense

My lord?

Hearing the name mentioned by the blonde woman in front of them, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu pondered for a moment, then asked, "Um... what you mean by 'My Lord'... is that the club president?"

"minister?"

The blonde woman frowned slightly: "What is the name of the minister you're talking about?"

[It's me, Angelica Fujimaru. Turn on the projection on your wristband, I'll talk to her directly.]

"Ah, okay!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly pressed her wristband, and a light screen was immediately projected onto the deck between the three of them, displaying a half-body image of Natsukawa Torato.

Upon seeing this, Angelica quickly knelt on one knee: "Lord Natsukawa."

"Hmm, it's been a while, Angelica... no, I just saw you last month when I went back to Guanbuzi City."

"Yes."

(Wow, she really is someone the minister knows... Speaking of which, another blonde beauty who treats the minister like her master. Could it be that the minister has a particular fondness for this type? Miss Zero is the same type.)

Fujimaru Ritsuka thought to herself.

After glancing at her and Mashu again, Angelica turned to Natsukawa Torato and asked, "Since Lord Natsukawa would appear in this way, does that mean these two are your guests?"

"I suppose so. As you know, I'm currently in Chaldea, and those two are my subordinates. They went to visit you this time to see relatives. However, according to the calculated coordinates, they should be located in a small alley, but somehow they've ended up in the air."

“I think this is a result of the many Noble Phantasms I set up,” Angelica explained.

[You set up the Noble Phantasm? What happened in Guanbuzi City...? No, given the situation, it would be strange if nothing happened. Explain your situation, Angelica. Also, explain the situation with Shiki and Ata.]

"Yes."

After responding, Angelica explained to Natsukawa Torato in detail what had happened recently.