To become a king and a magician

"No need, let them continue to rest. It's not a good thing to disturb their family reunion."

Natsukawa Tora shook his head, then sheathed his holy sword: "Roman, cease observation of the Sixth Singularity and begin observation of the Seventh Singularity and prepare for the Spirit Particle Transfer. Once Fujimaru and the others return, have them begin their conquest of the Seventh Singularity."

"I'll handle the sixth singularity when the time comes."

6. That woman from Chaldea who's easiest to win over.

Natsukawa Torato will go alone to conquer the Sixth Singularity.

The proposal was immediately rejected by Roman, Olga Marie, and all the staff in the control room.

He previously said he was going to handle the Tokyo Singularity alone, and he ended up being gone for over five months. Now he says he's going to handle the Sixth Singularity alone; who knows how long he'll be gone this time!

"So that shows how little they trust me..."

In the dining hall of Chaldea.

Lying on the dining table, Natsukawa Tiger complained somewhat dejectedly.

The reason he took more than five months to return before was purely because Meryl interfered, not because he did it intentionally. It's likely that there won't be a sixth singularity this time.

With his strength, and not to be complacent, there shouldn't be any opponent he can't defeat now. Even if he can't beat them, he should be able to fight them to a draw.

"I think Dr. Roman and the others are worried that something might have happened to my brother."

Grey said as she walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of fried rice.

"Back when we finished conquering a singularity but hadn't seen my brother return yet, Dr. Roman actually planned to send Ritsuka and the others to the Tokyo singularity to support you, but in the end, Zero stopped him."

"Dr. Roman is still very concerned about my brother's safety, and I hope my brother can understand that."

(I understand, of course I understand... That's why I wanted to tell him to trust me a little more, to believe that I can work with him to solve everything.)

With a helpless sigh, Natsukawa Tora picked up a spoon and scooped up a mouthful of fried rice: "Hmm... this taste... isn't what you made, Grey?"

Having lived together for so long, Natsukawa Tiger is very familiar with Grey's cooking skills, but this fried rice doesn't taste like Grey's cooking at all. It feels like something a novice would make, and the texture is a bit burnt.

“It’s something I’ll have to do.” Grey said as she walked into the kitchen, then came out with Asama.

After three days apart, Asama Kaname has changed into Chaldea's uniform, with an apron over it. He looks much more presentable from head to toe. Although there is still a gloomy and introverted atmosphere, he is much more cheerful overall.

Grey explained, "I'm taking care of Kaname for now. After all, Rei and Ata are with you, and Souji doesn't seem like she knows how to take care of children, so I'm taking care of her for the time being. You've always taken care of me like this before, haven't you?"

“You were much more clingy when you were little than you are now. I still remember you saying in that parallel world that you never wanted to leave me.” Natsukawa Tora said with a wry smile, then looked at Asama Kaname, “Are you getting used to life here, Kaname?”

"Ah, um...it's much better than before..."

Asama's face should be flushed.

She lived during the end of World War II, in Japan which was under invasion. Given the circumstances and the level of the Army Ministry at the time, Asama Kaname's room didn't even have light bulbs; she could only use candles for lighting.

In comparison, the living environment in Chaldea is truly paradise, no wonder Asama said that she is now in much better spirits.

"that--"

After hesitating for a moment, Asama gripped her apron tightly with both hands: "Um... how was the fried rice...?"

"Of course it's delicious, but it was probably overcooked, as some parts were burnt."

"Yes, I'll pay attention next time... I'll go take a note!"

After giving a slight bow, Asama Kaname jogged back to the kitchen.

Watching her departing figure, Natsukawa Tora asked, "Is she helping out in the kitchen now?"

"Well, she said she couldn't just eat and stay for free and hoped I could do something within my ability, so I let her help in the kitchen like me. I also taught her how to make this fried rice. Brother, remember to eat it all."

"Round it up, this fried rice was made by you. When have I ever not eaten every last bit of what you make?"

That's certainly true.

Grey smiled slightly: "By the way, brother, how did the conquest of the Sixth Singularity go in the end?"

"Ah, well... let's just wait and see." Natsukawa Tora said while eating, "Roman said he's going to Da Vinci's Affinity Orange to order a magical costume for me, so that I won't be gone for another five months."

Is it a magical artifact for positioning purposes?

(If that's the case, it would be best for the older brother to bring one along.)

Grey, who was already used to Natsukawa Tora's occasional sudden outings, nodded in approval. Just then, as if remembering something, Natsukawa Tora asked in return, "Speaking of which, where's Jeanne Alter?"

Jeanne Alter – At the end of the First Singularity, although she was blasted to death by Aozaki Aoko along with the Demon Pillars, Sajou Rei managed to collect and preserve the last fragments of her before she completely disappeared.

Sajou Rei's own power source is the Holy Grail. With the help of the Holy Grail, it is not difficult to restore Jeanne d'Arc Alter, who was almost dissipated, to her original state.

More than five months have passed since then, so it should be resolved by now, right?

When Xia Chuanhu asked her that, Grey stood silent for a moment, then suddenly raised her hand and flicked her bangs, giving Xia Chuanhu a displeased look: "It was you who meddled and had someone rescue me?"

Natsukawa Torato: "...?"

(The situation is...)

"Jeanne d'Arc Alter is inside Gray? A Demi-Servant similar to Mash?"

"What sub-Servant? Well, it's something like that. This girl seems to have merged with my normal self before, and she's quite compatible with me. So after I woke up, that vicious puppet sent me to her, although it was partly her own will."

Saying things like, "Since she's Lady Jeanne, then I'll take care of her," is ridiculous. She's Jeanne Alter, not some saintess!

But compared to this—

"Snapped!"

Completely unconcerned about her short skirt and the fact that she was using Gray's body, Black Jeanne directly stepped on the stool between Natsukawa Torato's legs: "So it was you, right? The one who let that vicious doll save me. Mind your own business! I didn't ask you to save me, so why are you making decisions on your own? What exactly is your purpose!"

At that time, Jeanne Alter was prepared to die completely. After all, she was a fake, so it didn't matter whether she lived or died. But after a while, she found that she was still alive and well. Although she had lost her physical body and could only possess other people, she was still alive.

What's going on? She can't even die if she wants to?

"My master wants you to live, so before my master allows it, please discard all your pride and live on for your life." — That's what the vicious doll named Sajou Rei said.

Now, Jeanne Alter has finally met the culprit who prevented her from dying completely.

He probably saved me for some reason, right?

Jeanne Alter thought to herself, and then she made up her mind—no matter what his purpose was, she would never listen to him!

Recovering from his surprise, Natsukawa Torama pondered for a moment as he looked at Jeanne Alter, who was so forcefully straddling him in the same manner as Gray, before saying, "Well, if you're talking about a purpose, there is one."

(I knew it; men are all driven by self-interest.)

“I once went to Roots and learned everything about you there.”

(Huh? The root cause? What's that? Knows everything about me...? What does that mean?)

“After learning everything about you… to be frank, I like you a lot, so I didn’t want you to die like that,” Natsukawa Tora said earnestly. “You can understand it as me saving you based on my own desires.”

(.......)

Jeanne Alter, along with Grey who was observing from within her body, were both stunned upon hearing these words.

7. Hey? Meryl? Your house is gone?

What is this guy talking about?

like?

Does he like me?

"Buzz buzz buzz~~~~~~Bang!"

As her cheeks gradually turned red, something resembling steam appeared to emerge from the top of Jeanne d'Arc's head with a sudden bang. She then quickly took several steps back, raising her hands as if facing a formidable enemy, and ignited two balls of flame.

"What...what nonsense are you spouting? You like it? Stop talking nonsense! I'll burn you alive! I'll send you to hell!"

This must be the first time I've met this man.

Why would he say such nauseatingly cheesy things the moment they met? Even if we go by his story—that he learned about himself from some source...—is he some kind of idiot who would fall for someone he's never met before?! Are there really idiots like that in the world?!

Why would he like someone like this? What is it about her, this fake witch, that's likable?

Could it be that this man has strange tastes?

Faced with Jeanne Alter's deliberate intimidation, Natsukawa Tora said he wasn't afraid at all: "I'm not talking nonsense. Although I don't really understand women's thoughts, at least when I express my own thoughts, I rarely hide anything."

"Also, if you want to burn me to death, you'd better increase the intensity by five levels, otherwise you won't even be able to inflict burns on me."

"But actually, even if I'm burned to death, I can be resurrected, so you don't need to be afraid of actually burning me or anything. Even if I go to hell, I think I can eventually walk back on my own."

As he spoke, Natsukawa Tora raised his hand and extinguished the flame in Jeanne d'Arc Alter's hand.

Looking at Natsukawa Torato's hand that was holding hers, Jeanne d'Arc Alter's lips trembled uncontrollably, and then—

"Hmm—eh?"

Gray, who was suddenly switched out, was slightly stunned, and then quickly pulled her hand away from Natsukawa Torato's hand, saying as if scolding him, "Brother... what did you say? Talking to a girl you just met like that would scare away Jeanne Alter."

"Huh? Is that so?" Natsukawa Tora scratched his head apologetically. "I didn't think much about it when I spoke... Well, I'll think about my words and expressions more carefully when I talk to her in the future."

Grey sighed softly: "If possible, I really wish you had realized this before you spoke. Also, not just to Jeanne Alter, but to all women."

"I'll try my best..."

Please try your best to do this.

After giving her some serious instructions, Grey turned around and said, "I still have some things to take care of in the kitchen. I'll go take care of them first. Brother, please put your dishes here after you finish lunch, and I'll come back to clean them up later."

"Also... if you're going to explore the Sixth Singularity, please remember to tell me. I don't want to experience you leaving without a word again—ugh!"

Before Grey could finish speaking, Natsukawa Tora had already placed his hand on her head, ruffled it vigorously, and chuckled, "Yes, I'll tell you this time. Not just you, but also Lingyi, Ata, Orange... I'll let you know if you're leaving."

"Hmm...that's good."

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at the same time.

Inside Avalon.

Upon opening her eyes again, Aozaki Aoko frowned in confusion as she looked at the unchanged interior of the tower: "What's going on? I can't get into the Sixth Singularity?"

"Could it be that Sister Qingzi used the wrong magic trick?"

Ayaka Sajou, who was watching from the sidelines, asked.