Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

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"Those two haven't arrived yet, wouldn't it be better to sleep a little longer?"

Meiliu Qina, holding Fujimaru Ritsuka's arm, yawned slightly and complained in a coquettish manner.

For a creature like a dragon, sleep is never enough. Although she can maintain a normal sleep schedule like a human, she is still somewhat reluctant to get up.

For example, Nergigante, who is still lying on the ground blowing bubbles through its nose, is the most typical example.

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at her amusedly and said:

“I told you you could sleep a little longer, I didn’t mean to go far away by yourself.”

"How can that be done!"

Upon hearing this, Meiliuqina hugged her arm even tighter and said righteously:

"As a Servant, I naturally have to act alongside my Master and protect your safety."

"Moreover, in such a dangerous other world, it's best to stay by your side at all times, without moving an inch!"

Then, she pretended to sob softly:

"Besides, I'd feel really lonely if I were left all alone."

She likes both sleeping and Fujimaru Ritsuka. It would be ideal if both conditions could be met at the same time, but if she had to make a choice, she would definitely choose to stay by Fujimaru Ritsuka's side.

"Alright, alright, I didn't say you couldn't come along."

Fujimaru Ritsuka was powerless against Meiru Qina's coquettishness and could only offer her helpless words of comfort.

Who would have thought that the strongest dragon on Earth is actually such a cute and charming girl?

She simply couldn't resist this unexpected cuteness!

The enormous cave they are currently in is the entrance to the entire Ley Line Corridor. Directly opposite is the shimmering ocean under the morning sun, and behind it is a dark tunnel that leads deep inside. Nergigante is lying at the entrance of the tunnel.

She planned to explore the tunnel briefly first, but not in depth, and then begin a formal investigation after meeting up with Bai Feng and Reya.

Therefore, seeing that the Nergigante was still fast asleep, Fujimaru Ritsuka had no intention of disturbing it. Together with Meryu Shina, they gently stepped in front of it and prepared to continue walking inside.

But before she could take two steps, she heard a slight, muffled sound behind her. Turning around, she found that the Nergigante had woken up for some reason and was staring straight at them.

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled at it:

"If you want to sleep, you can continue sleeping. We're just going in for a stroll; we won't go far."

"Ow."

Nergigante responded, then lay back down and went back to sleep.

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled, turned around and prepared to continue walking inside, but as she walked, she suddenly realized that something seemed a little off.

"……etc."

She looked at the Nergigante, which continued to lie down and sleep, with a mixture of surprise and doubt, then looked at Melyuchina and asked hesitantly:

"Did it understand what I just said?"

Compared to the difficult communication a few days ago, the smooth conversation just now seemed so unusual.

But Melyuchina shook her head, indicating she couldn't be sure, and said:

"It could also just be a coincidence."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded. Indeed, the conversation just now was too short, and it was even uncertain whether it was a conversation at all.

Perhaps Nergigante simply got up, stretched, and then went back to sleep.

However, she had a feeling that the cry that Nergigante made to her just now was indeed a response to her.

...Is it an illusion?

Regardless, seeing that Nergigante had fallen asleep again, she could only suppress her doubts and wait for another opportunity to confirm them.

"let's go."

As they entered the tunnel, it grew increasingly dark, so Fujimaru Ritsuka took out a searchlight from the "Treasury of the Imperial Retainers" and continued forward.

Although there are magic tricks that can provide light, she felt that this thing was more convenient.

After walking for a while, a faint red light appeared ahead again. At the same time, the surrounding temperature gradually rose. Upon getting closer, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately discovered what the red light was—

The area where the Dragon's Crystal Land meets the Anthill Wasteland that Bai Feng and the others mentioned is itself a volcanic cluster, and they now seem to have entered the interior of the volcano.

The scalding lava cascaded down like a waterfall, forming a scorching river below. The heat wave that hit her face made her cheeks flush.

Seeing the flowing lava river before her, she suddenly thought of the three terrifying figures in Chaldea who could swim in lava: Minamoto no Yorimitsu, Kiyohime, and Silent Hassan.

The sight of the three men swimming wildly in the lava while calling her name and charging towards her was terrifying; even just recalling the scene sent chills down her spine.

At this moment, looking at Meiliu Qina beside her, Fujimaru Ritsuka hesitated for a moment, seemingly lost in thought, and asked:

"Meliuchina, you can't swim in lava, can you?"

"Eh?"

Upon hearing this seemingly absurd question, Meiliuqina paused for a moment, then asked curiously:

"Why would I swim in lava? Besides, Master, you know I'm not very good at swimming."

As she spoke, she smiled shyly and said:

"However, if it's just the two of us, Master, I would be very happy to go to the beach for a private date, and swimming would be no problem at all."

"After a day of playing, we'll go back to our room to 'rest well'."

...This statement has absolutely nothing to do with shyness, okay?

At this point, she seemed to have thought of something, her eyes lit up, and she asked:

"Does Master mean that as long as I can swim in lava, you can grant me any request?"

"In that case, as for magma, I...!"

"No, there are no such conditions; you're just talking nonsense!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka said speechlessly.

However, judging from what Melyuchina said, swimming in lava seemed to be a piece of cake for her, which made her a little scared.

Although Meliuchina's personality isn't much better, at least she's within the range of normal communication. Compared to Origin Raikou, Kiyohime, and Shizuka Hassan, she's much better.

I hope that Meiliuqina will just stay where she is and not try to emulate them.

Fujimaru Ritsuka prayed this in her heart.

The area in front of them was too hot, and since Bai Feng and Re Ya had not yet arrived, there was no need to go any further. So Fujimaru Ritsuka and Meiliu Qina began to return the way they came.

Upon returning to their encampment, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately spotted two familiar figures and waved excitedly in greeting:

"Bai Feng, Re Ya, you've arrived!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 275 Formal Investigation, Reya's Whimsical Ideas

"Ritsuka, Umeya Shina!"

Seeing the two figures emerge from the depths of the cave, Reya happily waved and greeted them. Baifeng smiled and nodded to them. Baifeng's Elfcat, Xia Lu, had also come along this time.

Moreover, besides them, the head of the troupe was also traveling with them.

He had previously mentioned at the meeting that they would conduct an investigation together.

"Grand Commander."

"Hey, Ritsuka, you're in great spirits today, hahaha!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka greeted him, while the Grand Master crossed his arms and let out his signature hearty laugh, which echoed through the empty cave, finally waking the sleeping Nergigante.

“Ho ho ho ho ho—!!!”

The Nergigante opened its eyes in annoyance, stood up from the ground, and upon discovering the culprit that had woken it, immediately responded with a deafening roar. The sound wave, so real it seemed tangible, made everyone quickly cover their ears, while their hair was blown back until it finally settled after the roar ended.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Meyana, standing behind Nergigante, were spared from torment. After the roar subsided, seeing Nergigante lie down again to continue sleeping, she walked over, stroked its large head, and smiled:

Now that you've vented your anger, it's time to get up and get down to business.

Upon hearing this, Nergigante snorted. Although it lay back down on the ground, it did not continue to sleep but waited for further instructions.

At this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka felt a strange sensation again, as if Nergigante really understood her.

"Ahaha, sorry, sorry..."

On the other side, the commander scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, and his voice unconsciously became much softer.

After all that farce, it's finally time to get down to business.

Unlike yesterday, this time the three people and the cat were fully prepared and armed. Moreover, Reya brought a huge, mysterious package.

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked curiously:

What is that package?

Reya replied with a smile:

"The package contains some reserve supplies and tools, all of which are useful."

Xia Lu added:

"There's food too, meow!"

Then, Reya asked Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"Have you already started the investigation?"

"Not yet, we've only had a brief look at the environment inside."

Fujimaru Ritsuka shook her head and said:

"Once we go deeper in, we'll be in the heart of a volcanic field, and there are many branching paths. It looks like it'll take a while."

However, upon hearing this, Reya revealed a mysterious smile and said: