Don't use Type-Moon references in Oregairu!

The Count and Fujimaru Ritsuka both fell silent.

Senji Muramasa laughed: "Oh, isn't this Hei Yan? How come you've already collapsed after just a few minutes? Well then, it's my turn."

In the air, countless swords and blades had silently appeared, falling like a torrential rain.

Fujimaru Ritsuka is about to be beaten up.

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"Ha...ha...you can really run, kid." Senji Muramasa was so tired that he sat down on the ground, while Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was spread-eagled, was still lying on the ground panting, surprisingly without any injuries.

Even with Senji Muramasa, the master of the Reality Barrier, fully unleashing the free fall of his forged swords, he still couldn't effectively restrain Fujimaru Ritsuka, who had gained the Earl's power.

He gave the Count of Monte Cristo a thumbs-up with satisfaction: "Edmond, from now on, let's see who dares to persecute me, the Agile D. Hahahaha~~"

"My contractor, you're overthinking things." The count, who had appeared, lit a cigarette with a melancholy expression, his hand trembling slightly. "This place is part of your dream, which is why you have such convenient abilities. Once you leave, there will still be limitations."

"what?"

“You have already obtained the Spirit Origin from Lord Senko Muramasa. I can only load some abilities onto you in a similar way, so there are definitely limitations.”

Edmund, seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka's confusion, explained it to him in detail:

As a human, for some inexplicable reason, after acquiring the Spirit Origin from Senji Muramasa, his vessel could hardly bear another Spirit Origin. But Edmund, who could only exist in dreams, gave him a new possibility—to grant Fujimaru Ritsuka a weakened version of his own abilities.

[The Count of Monte Cristo:C] grants him immunity to poisons, reduced mental interference, the ability to disguise himself, and even the power to influence enemies with resentment when he actively unleashes it, causing them to kill each other. Of course, Edmund more often uses the ability to transform resentment into poisonous flames instead of magic, but unfortunately, Fujimaru Ritsuka is completely incapable of this.

[Tiger, blazing brightly: A] allows him to think at supersonic speeds and react on himself to move at supersonic speeds as if time had stopped, as if he had countless clones.

[Wait and hope: B] When used actively, it grants him the ability to heal the dying and improve his parameters.

"However, the active release of all three abilities requires special magical crystals—Command Seals. Normally, you only possess immunity to poisons, reduced mental interference, the ability to ignite poisonous flames, and an increased speed in thinking and movement." Edmund the Count of Monte Cristo shrugged. "Roughly equivalent to Agility C?"

"Wait, what about those super high-class [Iron Determination EX], [Wisdom in Desperation A], [Golden Rule A] and so on?" Fujimaru Ritsuka sprang up from the ground and hurriedly shook the Count of Monte Cristo's shoulder.

"Uh, if I charge it with Command Seals, it should last about ten days, right?"

"...Can Command Seals recover one seal per day like they did at Chaldea?"

The Count of Monte Cristo looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka's fantasy with pity, as if watching a child who had been caught stealing candy by his mother: "Are you still asleep... Chaldea's power supply system? Where would you find one here? But those fragments [Drops of the Holy Grail] seem to be able to charge, one piece should be enough to fill one or two slashes."

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked up at the sky: "Count...is life this cruel now, or has it always been like this?"

"Of course it's always been, you Master who's gone stupid."

"I'm so angry! The trip from Wenzhou to Canada is so expensive, I have to use a Command Seal."

"It's [My journey is beyond gratitude and resentment], well, since you can still joke around, it means you're not that disappointed, right? Very well, Master with an ever-optimistic mindset, let me see just how far your 'beyond' can go, hahahaha~" The Earl laughed wildly.

"Hmph, needless to say, it's the deepest part of the Spirit Tomb. Let me see what good stuff is there, hahaha~~" Fujimaru Ritsuka covered her face and laughed triumphantly.

Loss? How could there be a loss? This upgrade gives us both a passive advantage and a powerful active weapon—isn't this a direct leap forward?

I'll have to ask the Shinsengumi to help me check which villains have enough [Drops of the Holy Grail].

"It's so noisy! The binocular laughter is so annoying!" Senji Muramasa interrupted the two men's perfectly synchronized laughter, waving his hand impatiently. "You've finished talking and laughing, wake up and deal with your real-world problems."

"Hmph, good luck, Master. We will always protect you in your dreams and witness your journey."

With these words, Fujimaru Ritsuka

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He fell into an endless abyss, and then he awoke.

"It's a familiar ceiling."

59. Goodbye, my mother, and my cowardice (building strength)

In the kitchen early in the morning, three pots were lined up in a row, and Fujimaru Ritsuka was working on them simultaneously, stir-frying different dishes while also having the energy to chop vegetables and make soup. His hands moved so fast that they were like afterimages, and he didn't seem flustered at all, even with four things running at the same time.

"Ha, now I have one-tenth of the Medicine King's power." Fujimaru Ritsuka proudly arranged the food in the pot, feeling carefree and at ease.

Upon waking, he immediately tested the gift the Count had mentioned. Even without actively using the [Tiger, Blazing Flame] Noble Phantasm, the passive effect of this ability enhancement was still outstanding.

His speed of action has increased to almost twice the normal level, and he can also perform multiple tasks at an extremely fast thinking speed while operating.

Unlike He Yang's [parallel thinking], his thought process did not increase; he simply completed one task after another with extremely fast response speed. However, due to the extremely fast processing speed, he achieved a similar effect.

—But what's the point of me cooking so many dishes just for one person?

Sitting at the dining table, Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the three meat dishes, one vegetable dish, stew, and rice in front of her and fell into deep thought.

Just then, his phone rang. He put down his chopsticks for a moment, and after seeing the caller ID, he answered the phone: "Hello, is this Sister Yang Nai?"

"Ah, it's me. Sigh, I'm so tired, but I finally got things sorted out over there." It was Haruno's tired voice on the other end of the phone. She forced herself to cheer up, "The official reporting procedures have been completed, the Special Affairs Bureau's 30 million yen reward has been deposited into the public account, and the handover of the base has begun. Now we have legal status. Congratulations, Fujimaru-kun, from today onwards, you are half the uncrowned king of Chiba City."

Fujimaru Ritsuka grinned so hard her back teeth were almost showing. This was truly a godsend; her savings were almost gone, and now there was finally a time when she could get reimbursed.

He said insincerely, "What uncrowned king? We are just a civilian volunteer group assisting official operations."

"Hehe~~ Fujimaru-sama is right, it's watertight."

"Not at all, I'm just a good role model to learn from Sister Yang Nai."

After joking around for a while, Yang Nai then said meaningfully, "Now that we are completely legalized and have made a name for ourselves in Tokyo, shouldn't we meet with some enthusiastic local businesspeople and prefectural councilors who care about people's livelihoods?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka's expression was rather subtle. First, she suggested that we resolve the major incident before negotiating with your mother, and now she's urging me to press my advantage while Chaldea's influence is still strong. Aren't you being too biased towards outsiders?

But I like it! Yang Nai-jie, give me more, don't be shy.

"You really are passionate about whatever you do."

“Look at what you’re saying, Fujimaru-sama. After all, I’m practically your retainer now, right? So of course I have to think from your perspective.” Yukinoshita Haruno was quite straightforward. “I’m just following the example of the wise men of the Warring States period. I’m suppressing my own family so that my lord can benefit.”

"Besides... we also need to make some of the old fogies in the Yukinoshita family realize the facts. My family isn't entirely ruled by my mother."

Fujimaru Ritsuka sighed: "As expected, every large family has its difficulties. So what do you think is the best course of action?"

"Just as you thought, bring Mrs. Sawamura along and involve the Sawamura family in the game. Balance the power of the Yukinoshita family. Be firm during negotiations. What you said wasn't directed at my mother, but at the Yukinoshita family."

"Okay, I understand. I'll contact Mrs. Sawamura. Let's set the time for tonight, in Tokyo. You can choose the meeting place for me."

"Alright, then I'll wait for Fujimaru-sama to win over my mother, so that I, the eldest daughter, can obediently serve you." Haruno-nee let out a silvery laugh, said goodbye, and ended the call.

Fujimaru Ritsuka hung up the phone and immediately dialed Mrs. Sawamura's private contact number. Sawamura Sayuri readily agreed to the meeting that evening.

After confirming the meeting for tonight, Fujimaru Ritsuka also received an email from Haruno confirming the time and place. After quickly finishing a rather substantial breakfast, Fujimaru Ritsuka decided to think about who she should bring along tonight.

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"Are you crazy? You called me here for this occasion, and even brought Abigail along?" Yukino Yukinoshita lowered her voice urgently, looking at Fujimaru Ritsuka with disbelief and unease.

They were seated in a private room at L'Effervescence, a renowned French restaurant in Minato Ward, Tokyo. The room was elegant and tranquil, exquisitely and subtly decorated, blending Gallic romance with the understated elegance of neon lights, making first-time visitors feel quite out of place.

But Yukino was the kind of person who was aloof and proud. She enjoyed the elegant atmosphere but didn't pursue so-called high society. Even if you invited her to eat ramen at a roadside stall, she could eat happily and comfortably. Her awkwardness was clearly not caused by the layout of this French restaurant.

She still felt some fear towards her mother, and was even more worried about her mother's opinion of Fujimaru Ritsuka.

It's almost entirely conceivable how a mother would feel if she saw that there were only two underage boys and girls and a young girl present at Chaldea.

"She'll definitely laugh at you, Fujimaru. And she'll use this as a breakthrough point to subtly belittle your lack of tact, while striving to gain control." Yukino took a deep breath, barely managing to simulate her mother's reaction in her mind, and warned Fujimaru Ritsuka, "Since you've done this, don't let that domineering woman suppress you. Let me see what you can do."

"Mmm, I will. By the way, Abby, what do you want to eat?"

"That pudding looks delicious, and I also want to eat octopus~ The tentacles look delicious."

Yukino was so annoyed by Fujimaru Ritsuka's dismissive attitude that she wanted to punch him, but Fujimaru Ritsuka turned to look at her and stared intently into her eyes.

There was no smug or arrogant air about him; his eyes held a confident and composed expression.

"Don't worry, Yukinoshita. I never clash with others in their areas of expertise. Just watch and see, your mother isn't as scary as you think."

"...Hmph, then I'll wait and see." Yukino Yukinoshita turned her head back awkwardly, crossed her arms over her chest, and quietly took deep breaths to calm her nervous emotions.

Ding-a-ling, the door opened.

Yukino Yukinoshita stood up nervously, then desperately tried to utter the words "Mother" from her throat.

Sawamura Sayuri, dressed in a simple yet beautiful kimono, led Eriri in, her face beaming with smiles: "I didn't expect you to arrive first, Mr. Fujimaru."

Then, without any hesitation, she led Eriri to sit down, and then, stepping past Yukino Yukinoshita, asked, "So, have you figured out how to negotiate with that person from the Yukinoshita family?"

“Of course,” Fujimaru Ritsuka said without hesitation, “I’ll flip the table.”

60. If you don't eat your fill, how will you have the strength to watch me flip the table?

A woman in a kimono entered the restaurant. She whispered something to the bodyguard who had followed her. The bodyguard nodded in understanding, walked out of the restaurant, and waited by the car parked outside.

In her early thirties, Kiyokata Yukinoshita had her long, black hair styled in a bun. Her excellent maintenance made it impossible to tell that she already had a 19-year-old daughter. Her clear face resembled that of Yukino and Haruno. However, she possessed a more composed aura, and her every move carried the demeanor of someone in a superior position.

Under the attentive service of the waiter, Yukinoshita Kiyokata walked towards the reserved private room. She moved forward steadily, contemplating the meeting that was about to take place.

The eldest daughter, Haruno, was vague about the true leader of Chaldea, Fujimaru Ritsuka, but she had her own channels and conducted a thorough investigation into Fujimaru Ritsuka.

The only child in an ordinary working-class family often grows up alone because their relatives are often away from home for work.

"Children from such families are generally either overly sensitive and insecure, or arrogant and self-destructive. They usually have personality flaws and lack care and affection. As long as you, the head of the family, use both discipline and gentle persuasion, as an elder, and apply subtle pressure to throw him off balance, we will be able to seize control. Wuhu, the day when Xuexia's family takes off is just around the corner."

This was the conclusion reached by several elders in the family after consulting with their advisors. In the eyes of these ambitious individuals, Chaldea was an incredibly delicious piece of meat. Once they swallowed it, the Yukinoshita family would surely be able to secure a place in the future of the entire island nation.

As for Haruno and Yukino's high regard for the boy, they didn't take it too seriously: "It's just a reaction from being rescued on the suspension bridge. Besides, Haruno has only been in charge of the family affairs for a few years, so it's understandable that she misjudged him. What, the Sawamura family is involved too? Then let's share the spoils together."

Kiyokazu Yukinoshita remained noncommittal—she didn't believe her two daughters had such poor judgment, but these could be used as a means of testing the waters. The Yukinoshita family's financial support wasn't easy to obtain.

The waiter politely pushed open the door to the private room, and Yukinoshita Kiyokata walked in. Then she saw the young man greet her with a gentle smile, bowing slightly and asking, "Hello, Ms. Yukinoshita, I am Fujimaru Ritsuka. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Kiyokazu Yukinoshita paused, her eyes already catching sight of Sayuri Sawamura and her daughter, who were already seated. She bowed slightly and said, "I apologize for being late. I'm sorry to have troubled Mr. Fujimaru to wait."

Somewhat surprisingly, this Fujimaru has a subtle, cunning side.

After exchanging a few simple pleasantries with Fujimaru Ritsuka, Yukinoshita Kiyokazu sat down. She was somewhat amazed and decided to throw the old man's advisors out when she got back.

He speaks eloquently, has a composed demeanor, and possesses a handsome appearance, like the bright moon in the night breeze, pleasing to the eye and refreshing to the soul—is this the troubled youth with developmental deficiencies you've been talking about? Could it be that the strange things you investigated about him in elementary and middle school were also fabricated?

Kiyokata Yukinoshita has made up his mind to go back and clean up the employees who are just eating and not doing any work.

However, she hesitated a bit after sitting down, because Fujimaru Ritsuka had brought a young girl with her to this occasion where serious business was about to be discussed. Although the conversation was pleasant and still in the casual stage, Fujimaru Ritsuka did spend time taking care of the little girl and making her happy from time to time.