Comprehensive Manga: The Master is not here today.

Chapter 811 Return to the Little Garden, Harvest Festival
Logically speaking, after Fujimaru Ritsuka and she [combined] to become Archetype: Earth, even if Fujimaru Ritsuka's appearance did not change, her body and even her more essential inner self should have completely transformed into something else.

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka still retains human characteristics, which is definitely not normal.

"Is that so?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her head, also not quite sure about it.

Come to think of it, since she became the Beast, many people have pointed out similar anomalies, so... could it be that there is a problem with her human identity?

But just as she was lost in thought, Arcueid smiled and said:
"Because it was an unexpected situation, I was a little flustered at first. But thankfully, I've figured out the specific reason now."

"Huh? You've already figured it out?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka paused slightly, looking at Arcueid in surprise. Arcueid smiled and nodded, explaining:

“Ordinary humans are indeed unable to resist the transformation into [Archetype: Earth], but you are different. You are the savior... no, to be precise, you are someone who possesses the qualifications of the [savior].

Of course, although she is said to be 'a person with the qualifications of a savior', in reality, Fujimaru Ritsuka is only one step away from becoming a true savior.

This is precisely why her human characteristics are not assimilated by other traits, because the "Savior" is also an extraordinary and irrational being.

"I see……"

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded as if she understood, but when it came to the qualifications of a "savior," a vague and inexplicable thought seemed to flash through her mind.

But before she could delve deeper into this idea, she heard Arcueid say:
"By the way, there's also this."

A faintly glowing orb appeared in Arcueid's hand, which she held up and presented to Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"This is……?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka raised her hand in confusion to take it, but the ball of light did not stay in her hand and instead merged directly into her body.

At the same time, she immediately received a message in her mind that made her understand the true nature of this sphere of light—

"—【Simulated Star Creation Map】!"

Seeing the delighted look on Fujimaru Ritsuka's face, Arcueid smiled and said:

"I made it for you before you even woke up."

"Thank you!"

"You're welcome."

Arcueid laughed:

"Alright, you probably still have things to do next, right?"

"Ah."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded.

Although things didn't go as she initially expected, thankfully the final result was a happy one, and now she should go back to dealing with the issues of the sandbox garden.
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"I'm back!...Hey, where is everyone?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka, who had left the Millennium Castle and returned to the Little Garden, appeared in her room at the inn where she was staying. However, Mash and the others who were supposed to be waiting for her in the room were nowhere to be seen.

So she went out to look for them with doubts, but after searching the entire hotel, she only found Pest.

Only then did she understand her current situation.

“A week has passed since you left, and the harvest festival started a few days ago.”

"Has a week already!?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka was very surprised, then felt relieved that it hadn't taken too long.

Then she said somewhat shyly:

"I'm sorry for making you worry."

However, Pest said:
"This is not."

In fact, shortly after she left, Roman came to the Little Garden from Chaldea, explained the general situation, and told them that she might be staying there for a while.

Therefore, during this time, they, including the members of [No Name], lived normal lives, and after the Harvest Festival began, they returned to the festive atmosphere.

"That's good."

Fujimaru Ritsuka breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. At the same time, Pest looked her up and down and asked:

"Speaking of which, how's things going on your end?"

According to Roman, Fujimaru Ritsuka was delayed because she had to undergo the ritual to become an Earth UO, but looking at Fujimaru Ritsuka now, she doesn't seem to have changed much compared to before.

"all the best!"

However, she saw Fujimaru Ritsuka give a thumbs up and say:
"I have successfully obtained the [Simulated Star Creation Map]."

"Ok."

Although somewhat doubtful, since the other party had said so, Pest didn't dwell on it too much, but a wave of emotion couldn't help but rise within her. It really came to this...

Meanwhile, after learning that everyone was participating in the harvest festival, Fujimaru Ritsuka also became interested and decided to go out for a stroll and look for the others.

Looking at Pest sitting in the hotel room, she asked curiously:

"By the way, Pest, aren't you going to the Harvest Festival?"

"I've already participated."

Of course, the most crucial reason was Fujimaru Ritsuka. Because they didn't know when she would return, they took turns having one of them wait at the inn each day.

"That's it..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her cheek somewhat awkwardly, then laughed:

"In that case, you don't need to stay at the hotel anymore, right? If you'd like, how about we go out for a walk together?"

"I……"

Pest hesitated for a moment, then awkwardly turned her head slightly and said:

"as you like."

……

...

The two left the inn and headed towards the main street where the harvest festival was being held. The lively and joyous atmosphere unique to the festival instantly enveloped them—

The streets were lined with all sorts of stalls, and the middle was crowded with people coming and going. The aroma of various foods, spices and wine filled the air, and music, conversations, shouts and laughter mingled together, vividly and concretely presenting the word 'celebration' to the two of them!
"Haha, it's so lively!"

Immersed in the atmosphere, Fujimaru Ritsuka was also infected by the festive spirit, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips. She temporarily forgot about her current problems and began to wholeheartedly immerse herself in the holiday atmosphere.

She bought a local specialty snack from a roadside stall and strolled slowly down the street with Pest, shoulder to shoulder.

On the way, Pest told her about the things that had happened these past few days—

On the day the Harvest Festival officially began, White Yaksha also officially announced that the Dragon Horned Griffin would succeed as the Hierarchical Ruler of the Southern District. Coupled with the recent victory against the giant invasion, this Harvest Festival was of great significance to the people of the Southern District, making it even more lively.
Ren Russell's plan went quite smoothly, with Will o' wisp and Six Wounds agreeing to the alliance.

On the other hand, considering his imminent return to the upper echelons, White Yaksha also found himself a successor: the Great Sage Overturning the Sea, Jiao Mo Wang, one of the Seven Great Demon Kings...

"The Great Sage Who Overturned the Sea? The one from 'Journey to the West'?"

Upon hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked curiously.

"That's the one."

Pace's first point:

"The other party even visited the hotel once, seemingly wanting to meet you."

Unfortunately, Fujimaru Ritsuka wasn't there at the time.

"Come to see me?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed to be deep in thought. She felt that the other party was more interested in Sun Wukong than in her.

Well, I'll meet them if I have the chance.

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind them—

"—You've finally shown yourself, Ritsuka. We thought you'd disappeared after all these days."

"Lin?!"

The two turned around, and Pest frowned as she looked at the newcomer. The girl who had greeted them with a smile was none other than Lin, a member of Ouroboros and standing next to Gargi.

"Shh-"

Lin gestured for them to be quiet, and said with a grin:

"I'm not very popular here right now, and it wouldn't be good if someone found out."

"I never expected to see you here."

Fujimaru Ritsuka asked:

"What do you find me for?"

"I don't have anything to ask you."

Lin shrugged and sighed helplessly:

"However, the teacher would like to see you, so..."

"Please come with me."

(End of this chapter)