In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

“Ah…then I won’t be polite, thank you, Your Majesty Nero.” Mashu nodded and picked up an apple as well.

The group continued onward.

"Hmm, let's get back to the main topic now. Although I don't quite understand what you mean by Servants or Chaldea... but judging from your demeanor and actions, you are undoubtedly upright people, and I like you very much!"

Dr. Roman watched the group eating apples and felt a pang of envy, but alas, he was in Chaldea: "Thank you very much for your recognition. It would be wonderful if we could have received your help as the Roman Emperor in that era. As for our identity... just remember that we are a group of magicians."

"Really? I was a little confused when you guys were talking about Masters and Servants. Now that I know you're mages, things are much easier." Nero scratched his face. "And as for your purpose... are you trying to help me?"

“Yes, that’s right.” Dr. Roman spoke to Nero remotely through the small screen. “To be more specific, it would be more concrete for both of us to help each other.”

"This is your empire, your Rome, the center of the world, the world itself. This is Rome."

"According to our information, during your reign, the capital city of Rome will absolutely not be threatened in any way."

"History has taken a special turn due to the interference of an alien object. This is what we call the era and place where you and Fujimaru Ritsuka are currently in, or the [Singularity]."

"Your Rome will have a very serious impact on the history of mankind for thousands of years to come, so this history cannot be wrong."

"Just now on the battlefield outside Rome, you should have witnessed your uncle, the third Roman Emperor Caligula, reappear as a dead man, namely the [Servant]."

"To make it easier for you to understand, you can think of a Servant as a dead person who has gained extraordinary power, that will do."

“…Ugh, ugh ugh…” Nero’s eyes were practically round. “…I’m sorry, foreign magician who can only hear, I still don’t quite understand. Please try to explain in words I can understand…”

"Shut up, doctor!" Ritsuka said with a laugh.

"Let me explain, Zuo Cun, you come here too." Lawrence beckoned to Zuo Cun.

"Huh? Is there anything else I need to do?" Zuo Cun pointed to himself, completely bewildered.

"After all, you've just formed a contract with your Master, so there are probably many things you don't quite understand. Let me explain them to you as well."

“It is so, Your Majesty Nero.” Lawrence first bowed. Nero was the Roman Emperor, and someone had to show her enough respect. “What we are pursuing is called the Holy Grail. Simply put, the Holy Grail is the culprit that caused the appearance of enemies outside the city of Rome. Our goal is to reclaim the Holy Grail and turn the world back to normal.”

“Oh, now I understand.” Nero nodded thoughtfully. “So, the Holy Grail turned my Rome into what it is today… I’m a little concerned about that…”

“It’s so good that you understand the situation, Your Majesty Nero,” Mashu smiled.

“Well, let’s discuss the more specific matters at my residence.” Nero nodded. “Oh, by the way, I have another question.”

"Please ask," Lawrence said, standing side by side with Nero, both wearing smiles.

"Servants... are they dead people with great power? Are you all like that?" Nero looked Lawrence up and down, her eyes scrutinizing him.

“Yes, in our group, apart from our Master and the girl with the shield, we are all Servants.” Lawrence nodded.

"What a pity... that such beauties as you would perish so young..." Nero stroked his chin and smacked his lips.

"Uh... just take it this way." Lawrence sighed.

Camilla and Zuocun, standing behind Lawrence, rolled their eyes in unison.

Do you really think we don't know who your boyfriend was?

Just then, a commotion arose from the market on the other side of the street, sounding like arguing and screams.

"How dare they bully and oppress in my capital! It's truly despicable!" Nero was furious at the commotion.

"Leave this small matter to me." Several gems materialized around Lawrence and flew away into the distance. Soon after, accompanied by a few screams, the noise stopped.

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Chapter 432 I hereby appoint you as my governor-general

"It's truly reassuring to entrust the task of negotiating with people to Miss Lawrence," Mashu remarked involuntarily as she followed behind, watching Lawrence chatting and laughing with the Roman Emperor Nero ahead.

"That guy is an artist, and a very high-level one at that. People like that usually have a whole bunch of tricks up their sleeves for currying favor with the powerful," Camilla remarked.

“The powerful and wealthy…” A sharp glint flashed in Zuo Cun’s eyes.

......

Upon returning to Nero's palace, the Chaldeans were designated as guests by Nero.

Nero chose a magnificent reception room to entertain the Chaldeans.

“You should be aware of our strength, Your Majesty Nero,” Lawrence said, sitting in a chair. “So, could you tell me what is currently happening in Rome?”

Nero nodded: "Of course, no problem. We share the same goal, and reasonable cooperation is the best outcome."

She thought for a moment: "Hmm...where should I begin?"

"Let me put it this way: my Rome is now in an unprecedented state of crisis."

"Could you explain in more detail?" Ritsuka frowned.

"Using the word 'crisis' alone is too vague. It would be better if you could explain it in more detail." Mashu conjured the black shield into spirit particles, holding Fou in her arms.

"To be more specific, my Rome has been torn apart by a group of 'false emperors'."

Her eyes were filled with disgust, and her tone was indignant.

"Appearing without warning or omen, leading an army from who-knows-where, they cruelly tore my empire apart."

“Those guys call themselves the United Roman Empire, and now the territory they’ve devoured is more than half of what Rome was ever known. It’s infuriating!” Nero’s face puffed up with anger.

Ritsuka: I really want to poke it.

"Didn't you send out scouts to investigate the enemy's situation?" Lawrence asked, frowning.

Nero sighed, "I must have sent out scouts, but none of them have returned. I estimate they were killed as soon as they entered enemy territory."

"So... it's pitch black right now...?" Lawrence touched his chin, feeling somewhat troubled.

“If it’s just reconnaissance, we have people on our side who can handle it,” Ritsuka said.

All eyes turned to Zuo Cun and Camilla.

"Let's talk about gathering intelligence later," Lawrence gently patted Ritsuka's hand. "The more important thing right now is to organize the existing intelligence."

"Your Majesty Nero, may I ask if the person we just met on the outskirts of Rome... was he the emperor of the United Roman Empire?" Zuo Cun suddenly asked.

“I remember your name is… Zamura Anno.” Nero first confirmed Zamura’s title, then nodded with a somewhat dejected expression, and then shook his head.

"He was indeed an emperor who united with the Roman Empire, but not the only one."

"So... does that mean... a union with the Roman Empire, with multiple emperors?" Lawrence felt even more troubled.

“That was indeed my uncle, the third emperor of the Roman Empire... But now, his era has passed. He is now just a great traitor whom I find utterly despicable.”

"The ruler becomes a rebel... How interesting." Camilla's mocking and dejected voice drifted over.

“He was able to fight against my army all by himself. When you saw me, the reason I was at a disadvantage was because my vanguard was wiped out by my uncle alone…” Nero’s eyes were filled with pain.

"So something like this happened before we arrived... Roman, what do you think?" Lawrence asked Dr. Roman.

“If we follow His Majesty Nero’s description, can we interpret it as… the enemy possessing multiple Roman emperors, or even possibly emperors from other places as followers?” Doctor Roman frowned in Chaldea.

“Let’s make an assumption, Roman,” Lawrence said, holding up a finger. “We all know that the singularity of a singularity isn’t the process, but the result. So, could it be that a Roman emperor obtained the Holy Grail, which is why this era has a singularity?”

Nero continued, "The combined forces of the United Empire are enough to pose a danger to us, but the most crucial point is the existence of those... emperors who are called 'Servants.' We are no match for them at all."

“They have started a war throughout Rome, bringing suffering to my people.” Nero clenched his fist. “All my armies have been engaged in the war, but they still cannot stop their evil advance.”

"When you arrived, they were already at the gates of Rome, and had even reached the walls of Rome!"

"Disgrace! Hateful!" Nero slammed his fist on the armrest of his chair.

She covered her forehead and sat down in the chair.

"I'm almost at the point where I can't turn the tide..."

"That is incorrect, Your Majesty Nero."

Lawrence stood up, and Fujimaru Ritsuka naturally sat down in her seat, looking at Nero.

“We will assist you in correcting this history that has become strange,” Fujimaru Ritsuka said with a confident smile.

A group of followers stood beside her.

"Are you going to become my guest generals, to support me and my Rome?" Nero asked, his eyes gleaming as he looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"I can't ask for it."

Nero jumped up excitedly: "Wow! Really?! This is amazing!"

“Um… what’s your name again? Fujimaru Ritsuka, right? I will appoint you as my governor-general, and I will also include your previous military achievements in your reward!” She looked excited and suddenly rang a bell. “Have the palace servants come and arrange guest rooms for my guests and the governor-general.”

After the door was opened, Nero turned to everyone and smiled, "Please all get some rest tonight."

"Ah, please wait a moment, Your Majesty Nero," Roman's voice came through.

"What's wrong, Magician who can only hear sounds? Do you also need a private room?" Nero asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I just have one more question to ask. I don't need a room to rest in; I just need to arrange one for the people here."

“Ask whatever you want,” Nero nodded.

"Do you know... a magician named Rafe Lenore? You just mentioned that there are magicians in your time, right?" Roman's voice drew the attention of Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash.

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Chapter 433 The Pre-Arranged Operation

“Rafe Lenore... If my memory serves me right, I should never have seen or heard of this name. What’s wrong? Is he your enemy?”

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded: "That guy is indeed our enemy, but he may also be the culprit who caused all this... If Your Majesty has not heard of this name, let me tell you some of his other characteristics... He is a powerful magician."

"A magician... I do seem to have heard of a very powerful magician among the enemy ranks." Nero recalled for a moment, her tone somewhat uncertain.

"So... we can't rule out the possibility that Rafe might also exist in this singularity...?" Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash exchanged a glance.

They both saw the anger hidden in each other's eyes.

"Thank you for providing us with information, Your Majesty," Ritsuka said sincerely.

bang——

Suddenly, the door to the reception room was kicked open.

Zuo Cun squinted at him, but did not sense any malice.

"Your Majesty!" The person who came was a soldier, looking flustered.