Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

"Hmm,"

Seeing Gudao's pained expression, Fujimaru Ritsuka said smugly:

"You brat, are you spacing out? Do you think I wouldn't notice?"

"Sorry……"

Even though he had already been slapped, Gudao still honestly apologized.

Fujimaru Ritsuka waved her hand to indicate that she didn't mind.

Because she used to often space out like that, especially when learning magic and some theoretical knowledge.

Then she continued with a chuckle:

"Well, I have to admit, just talking about theoretical knowledge can be a bit boring."

"Now, let me demonstrate briefly."

"Demonstration..."

Gudao nodded subconsciously, but then, realizing what he had just realized, he suddenly froze:

"Huh, a demonstration?"

But the Spirit Origin Shadow Summoning Technique isn't just...

"Watch carefully. Even if you say you didn't see it clearly, I'll only do it once, okay?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka's words interrupted his thoughts. Upon hearing this, Gudao immediately held his breath and focused intently on the other person's actions.

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka extended her right hand. Gudao looked over, but then suddenly noticed that the other person's hands seemed to be covered by black gloves, completely obscuring the backs of her hands, and there was nothing unusual about them.

"Spirit Origin Shadow, Summon!"

As Fujimaru Ritsuka's voice faded, a petite and slender girl shrouded in black mist appeared before the two of them.

"—!"

Gudako's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at the figure before him.

He didn't recognize the figure in front of him whose face he couldn't see, but more importantly, the aura emanating from the other person was undoubtedly that of a Servant!

Gudako-san, who exactly is she...!?

Looking at Gudako's somewhat dazed expression, Fujimaru Ritsuka shrugged and smiled:

"That's it. It doesn't look difficult at all, right?"

"……Um."

Upon hearing Fujimaru Ritsuka's question, Gudao came to his senses and nodded with some difficulty. His expression as he looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka was filled with complex emotions that he could not hide, and his eyes were full of doubt and inquiry.

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed oblivious to his emotions. She released the summoned Spirit Origin Shadow and smiled:

"Although there are still many details to be made, it's roughly like this."

"Now that you've learned and watched, let's try practicing."

"……Eh?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and gave him a thumbs-up with a big smile:

"Keep it up, young man! I believe in you!"

"Well then, I'll be going now. You can continue practicing."

"Eh?"

"Wait a minute, that..."

Ignoring Gudao's bewildered calls, Fujimaru Ritsuka pretended not to hear and turned to leave.

Showing off and then running away, how exciting!

In addition-

After returning to the Chaldea embassy, ​​Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Anna, who was hiding in a corner, and smiled:

"Now you should believe me, right?"

(End of this chapter)

I need to take a day off for Children's Day, my buddies.

I need to take a day off for Children's Day, my buddies.

Today, as soon as I stepped outside, I saw a bunch of little brats running around with cakes, which made me want to get one too.

Although you're no longer children, I hope you brothers can still keep your childlike hearts. And no matter how busy or stressed you are, don't forget to please yourselves.

So, it's perfectly reasonable for me to take a day off to celebrate Children's Day, right? (laughs)

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 459 The Operation Begins: Exploration of the Dense Forest

The next morning, the group set off for the territory occupied by the Forest Goddess, and Fujimaru Ritsuka decided to join them.

Of course, she wouldn't get involved this time either, but since this operation would take at least two or three days, her main task was to continue teaching Gudao the Spirit Origin Shadow Summoning Technique on the way.

Incidentally, in addition to defeating the forest goddess Quetzalcoatl, their mission also includes bringing back an artifact kept in Eridu—the [Marduk's Hand Axe].

The "Hand Axe of Marduk" is, as the name suggests, the weapon wielded by the opponent. Marduk is the supreme god in Sumerian mythology, the king of the gods.

In Sumerian mythology, he led the gods to defeat Tiamat, the creator goddess, and her army of monsters, creating the world we know today.

According to legend, Marduk's hand axe once severed Tiamat's neck, making it an ideal weapon against Gorgon, the monster goddess who now possesses Tiamat's special powers.

Eridu, who now possesses this hand axe, is located within the territory occupied by the Forest Goddess.

Their entire mission is to defeat Quetzalcoatl and retrieve Marduk's Hand Axe.

……

...

The group traveled south and finally arrived at the territory occupied by the enemy. Since the territory occupied by the enemy included several cities, they did not know where the enemy was. Therefore, their primary task was to conduct an investigation.

Their first destination was Ur, located in the northernmost part of the territory occupied by the other side, which was also the city they had originally planned to investigate.

However, to everyone's surprise, they suffered a heavy blow as soon as they entered the other party's territory.

"It's so hot it's killing me!"

Merlin, leaning on his staff, trudged along with muddy steps, complaining weakly:

"So many flies, such a difficult road, the humid heat hitting my face, and the pervasive, strong ethereal atmosphere... it's unbearable..."

"The magic concentration here is already at the level of an alternate world with a Reality Marble, isn't it?!"

"Is that so? I'm sorry, our measuring instruments are not working properly."

Dr. Roman from Chaldea responded somewhat embarrassedly, then, looking at the transmitted scenery and other environmental data, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:

"No wonder she's called the Goddess of the Forest!"

"As a result, the environment before us has completely deviated from the typical landscape of Mesopotamia. Both the vegetation and the environment are now completely like a tropical rainforest!"

Gudao habitually wiped the sweat from his brow, looked around at his surroundings, and said with some surprise:

"Is it possible to create such a massive tropical rainforest out of thin air?"

Leonardo da Vinci explained with a smile:

"The opponent is the supreme god in South American mythology, so it is to be expected that he would possess such great power."

"Among the Three Goddess Alliance, the strongest in terms of overall strength and the greatest threat to us is undoubtedly the Beast Goddess Gorgon and her forces."

"However, if we limit the scope to individuals, perhaps Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, is the strongest of the three goddesses?"

"Is this so..."

After listening to Leonardo da Vinci's explanation, Gudaofu gained a clearer understanding of Quetzalcoatl's abilities.

If the other party can really join them, the final battle against the Goddess of Warcraft will probably go much more smoothly, right?

On the way, Gudao had already explained his idea to everyone, which was to try to win over the other party, and he had received everyone's support.

If we can successfully win them over, that would be ideal, but even if we fail, it will only bring the plan back to square one.

Back to the point.

"According to the map, if we drive south for another half hour, we should be able to reach Ur."

Seeing Gudako covered in sweat, Mashu encouraged him:

"The situation in the city should be better than it is now. Keep it up, senior!"

"Ah."

Gudao nodded with difficulty and continued to drag himself forward, while Merlin couldn't help but roll his eyes, then his eyes darted around and he quietly moved towards Mashu.

However, the next moment, a sharp scythe was instantly pressed against his neck. Anna said disdainfully:

"Stay away from us, or we'll kill you."

"Fu~! Fu~!"

Fou stood on Mashu's shoulder and called out to Merlin with the same disdain, sounding as if she was shooing him away.

However, Merlin shamelessly shuffled forward again, chuckling awkwardly:

"Isn't it a bit much to be so harsh on me? I just wanted to enjoy the air conditioning for a bit."

In fact, in stark contrast to Gudao and Merlin's disheveled appearance, Mashu, Anna, Ishtar, and even Fou didn't break a sweat and were completely relaxed, as if they were on a picnic.

The key difference lies in Fujimaru Ritsuka, who is surrounded by the girls.

With her mastery of eight weather abilities, she is, in a sense, a super human air conditioner, instantly creating a cool space around her the moment she enters the dense forest.

The girls, led by Ishtar and Fou, also took their places around her without hesitation, surrounding her completely.

Seeing Anna's resolute attitude and her unwavering intention to yield, Merlin had no choice but to bypass her and turn his gaze to Fujimaru Ritsuka at the very center, saying: