The world of Type-Moon starts with saving Altria!

"Today, I just want to release my stress on Xiaoyu."

"..."

At that moment, the pattern on the fox demon's belly, which was once used to protect her, began to shine.

In the darkness, her body bent slightly backward until her entire body was in Ian's control alone.

the next day--

Ian woke up from a dreamless night's rest, only to find that Tamamonomae had left at some point.

On the table was a glass of sake and a handwritten letter she left behind.

The letter doesn't contain much content, but the meaning is clear enough.

"This is a wine that can make any girl fall in love with it immediately—"

"If you need anything, please feel free to use it, Master Abe."

"in addition--"

"As for the selection of a secretary, I will be ready at any time. If you need me, Master, please call me."

"Always following your—"

"Tamamo-mae."

As considerate as ever, he didn't make a fuss or argue, and even stayed behind to make arrangements.

Ian increasingly realized that Tamamonomae was his spiritual oasis.

So--

You also have to muster enough courage to solve these problems.

Ian wanted to go straight to the director's office and do everything he needed to do thoroughly.

only--

He seemed to have underestimated the current situation. His life in Chaldea was actually not as easy as in the singularity.

"Ian, stop!"

"what?"

Hearing that it was Fujimaru Ritsuka's voice, Ian naturally stopped and turned to look at her.

But what the man didn't expect was——

After he stopped, what he saw was the sneaky and furtive Fujimaru Ritsuka.

She looked left and right, as if trying to confirm whether there was anyone around.

at last!

After confirming that he and Ian were the only ones there, Fujimaru Ritsuka took the next step.

She took out a pocket watch from her clothes.

then……

It started shaking in front of Ian!

The man wanted to ask what Fujimaru Ritsuka was doing, but then he realized something from the pocket watch that she swung like a Ferris wheel.

Is this hypnotizing yourself?!

Ian wanted to laugh.

but……

Can't laugh.

Because he realized that this might be the only opportunity in his life to understand Fujimaru Ritsuka's inner thoughts.

This sunny and cheerful girl may also have her own difficulties.

Sure enough, just as Ian thought, after he kept silent and pretended to be "hypnotized" by Fujimaru Ritsuka, Fujimaru Ritsuka began to act.

only……

The content of the wish made Ian feel a little sad.

After confirming that Ian was "hypnotized" by him, Fujimaru Ritsuka did not do anything too beyond imagination.

She just...

She came to Ian silently, then reached out and hugged the man, speaking as if she was acting coquettishly and as if she was crying.

“I can’t learn it…”

"I can't learn deeper magic..."

"..."

Even though Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't explain it clearly, Ian already understood what she meant by "can't learn".

Unlike himself and Ophelia who were judged to be in the "A" group from the beginning, Fujimaru Ritsuka was in the "B" group at the beginning.

If it weren't for the explosion caused by Leif.

In fact, the people who should go to detect and repair the singularity should be the "elites" of Group A -

As for Group "B", they might become a number of Chaldea's many behind-the-scenes staff.

but now--

At the moment when Ophelia was "rescued" by herself, Fujimaru Ritsuka naturally felt the pressure, especially after she was unable to participate in the subsequent singularity repair.

perhaps……

On nights when she had never given much thought, she must have endured the training alone.

However, such closed-door behavior naturally has its limits.

Now, after being overwhelmed, she wanted to comfort herself - but that was not something that could be said casually, so in the end it became "hypnosis".

"Please touch my head..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka said this, and then muttered softly.

"..."

Ian was silent for a moment, then he not only touched Ritsuka Fujimaru's head, but also gave him a gentle kiss.

"Just patting the head is not enough."

"Eh?!"

Ritsuka Fujimaru raised her head and saw a man looking at her tenderly.

In an instant, she realized something.

"you!"

"Ian! You're not 'hypnotized' by me?!"

"Absolutely not."

The man was outspoken.

"Ritsuka, hypnosis and the like are not something you should learn at all."

"..."

"I……"

Ritsuka Fujimaru felt a little embarrassed.

She realized that if Ian had not been hypnotized by her at all, then he would have heard everything she had just said clearly.

"this and that……"

"I go first!"

"Want to leave?" Ian grabbed Fujimaru Ritsuka's hand, "That's not possible—"

"My savior partner, how can you just leave like that!"

"I……"

Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.

She usually doesn't pay any attention and dares to call herself "old lady", but now she can't utter a word.

after all……

You can't ask him if Ophelia is more suitable to be that kind of "savior partner" than yourself.

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed completely unaware that his thoughts were no different from what was written on paper.

However, Ian knew that if he wanted to explain it to her, simply saying "that's not the case" would be of no use.

Because of Fujimaru Ritsuka's character, he is actually more persistent than you can imagine.

"I say, Ritsuka, instead of endlessly speculating like this, why don't you meet someone with me?"

"Meeting someone?"

"Um,"

Ian nodded.

"Let's go——"

"Come with me to see Ophelia."

"Eh?!"

Although Fujimaru Ritsuka was surprised, she found herself nodding involuntarily.

This……

Is this a true emotional defense?

This was the first time she had such an idea, as she didn't care about her image at all.

Ten minutes later——

In Ophelia's room.

Although no one has been here for a long time, thanks to Ophelia's daily management, the place was restored to its original appearance after a little cleaning.

As the owner of this place, Ophelia naturally did not reject the arrival of Ritsuka Fujimaru and Ian - especially the latter.

This was his first "real arrival".

"sit down--"

Ophelia said this casually, and then went to make some tea.

Ritsuka Fujimaru admired the tidy room of Ophelia, a member of Group "A".

"Amazing--"

"Is this the 'A' group?"

"..."

"Ritsuka, there's really no difference between Group 'A' and Group 'B'."

"Eh……"

The man's sudden words left Fujimaru Ritsuka unable to react for a moment.

However, Ian didn't seem to want to give her a chance to think deeply, and he quickly said:

"Ophelia, stop making tea and come out."

"..."

"What are you doing!"

Although Ophelia's tone was a little unhappy, she came to Ian obediently.

"what happened?"

"Is there something wrong?"