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It seems to mean don't think I don't know that silly white sweet is a derogatory term...

"Koizumi, why do you call me a naiveté? I'm definitely not a naiveté at all!"

I have to admit that Queen Mary's beauty, coupled with her puffed-up mouth, is quite adorable.

Even though Koizumi had seen many beauties, he couldn't help but tremble when he saw Mary like this.

This is quite tempting, but it's a pity that Koizumi isn't too interested in finding a spouse right now.

After all, Koizumi has important matters to attend to right now, right? Let's talk about this after all the singularities are resolved.

If you are not a naive person, who is? But this is also the charm of Queen Mary herself...

The yearning for romantic heroism and strong sense of responsibility are what make Queen Mary so fascinating.

However, the term "naive" was just a casual comment from Koizumi. Naive as she may be, Koizumi didn't believe that the queen was such a simple naive person. While it might simply be a political marriage, Mary's teacher had said, "She is much smarter than people have long imagined."

Of course, there's a follow-up to this sentence: "Unfortunately, she still hasn't developed the habit of concentrating on her studies until she's 13. She's a bit lazy and frivolous... I can't get her to delve into a problem."

Chapter 274 Comforting Li Xiang

After some discussion, Koizumi and the others concluded that the stronger the enemy, the stronger the suppression power. Therefore, they felt that there must be other Servants who could help them. So Koizumi and the others decided to rest for a while before taking any action.

After all, we have been busy for so long, we must have a good rest. Ritsuka is just an ordinary magician, how can he not have a good rest? What if Ritsuka collapses from exhaustion? We have a long way to go.

But it seems that not everyone can fall asleep easily. For example, your Lady Saint seems to be very worried. Of course, Joan of Arc still has someone to comfort her, but our other one is different.

I saw Lixiang sitting silently by the fire, the loneliness on his face was obvious.

She felt lonely not because of her low sense of existence, but mainly because she couldn't help Mashu and the others.

Of course, it wasn't that no one noticed Ritsuka's loneliness. At least Koizumi noticed it and even walked over.

"Long time no see. Although it's a little late to say this, it should be okay to say it now..."

Koizumi suddenly sat down next to Ritsuka with a smile on his face, his eyes fixed on Ritsuka.

Looking carefully at Ritsuka in front of him, he saw that she had short red hair and delicate features. From such a close look, she was quite attractive.

Ritsuka was slightly startled, then greeted Koizumi with a smile. "It's been a while, maybe it seems to you, but I came to this singularity a day after resolving Singularity F... but you've changed a lot!"

At this point, Ritsuka couldn't help but carefully look at Koizumi in front of him, not only in terms of strength, but also in terms of temperament.

When they were still in Singularity F, Koizumi was still quite confused and always followed Remlia's lead in everything.

But now, it was obvious that Koizumi was moving forward with a purpose. The confusion had completely disappeared. It felt like a sword that had been sealed in its scabbard. Now the seal had been completely released, the sword had been drawn out, and the sharp Koizumi had released all his strength. The next step was to test his power on those servants.

In response, Koizumi simply chuckled, stating that he knew his own affairs well and that now was not the time to explain.

"What are you doing here? You're not accompanying Mashu to rest, which is unusual... At singularity F, I saw you hugging Mashu like a pillow... Come to think of it, Mashu is your pillow, and Fufu is Mashu's pillow, you two are quite interesting..." At this point, Koizumi couldn't help but laugh out loud, and Ritsuka's cheeks turned slightly red.

Koizumi rolled his eyes. "Are you embarrassed because I exposed your true identity?"

I thought you, a girl with a strong boyish temperament, wouldn't be shy... No way...

"It's not that I can't live without Mashu. I just like Mashu so much that's why I'm acting like this... You're talking as if I can't live without Mashu for the rest of my life..." Ritsuka rolled her eyes at Koizumi and sounded very speechless.

"That's true... You'll have to get married someday, too. If you really can't leave Mashu, she'll be left as a pitiful maid. So, whoever marries you will be truly blessed..."

Ritsuka's mouth twitched violently at Koizumi's joke, and he clenched his fist tightly, hoping to hit Koizumi in the face. However, considering the difference in strength between them, he decided to give up. He couldn't win...

"Tsk! No one will get a free ride, you bastard!"

At this moment, Ritsuka could only wail in vain.

Upon hearing this, Koizumi didn't say anything, but simply smiled. He said this not to anger the other party, but rather—

"You're feeling a little better now, aren't you? You should put away that dejected expression. Don't let others think that my presence stole your spotlight, causing you to feel less present and then blame me for everything."

Ritsuka was slightly taken aback by Koizumi's words. So, was Koizumi actually comforting himself before?

But then again, how can you comfort someone like this... Ritsuka couldn't help but smile bitterly.

However, after the bitter smile, I felt a warmth in my heart. It's nice to have someone like this to comfort me...

"That's not why I'm like this... Koizumi, what do you think... am I too weak to even be able to help Mashu..." Having said this, a deep sense of desolation once again appeared on Ritsuka's face. He cast his gaze towards his own hands, then slowly clenched them. Glowing lines wrapped around Ritsuka's fists.

The next moment, Ritsuka punched the ground without hesitation.

The fist, blessed with enhanced magic, directly blasted a small hole in the ground, but——

Koizumi's pupils suddenly shrank, and his gaze focused slightly on Ritsuka, a flash of fear passing through his eyes.

What happened? Just at that moment, I seemed to feel some extremely terrifying aura, which made all the muscles in my body tense up subconsciously... It was as if I was facing an extremely terrifying beast, more terrifying than any existence I had seen so far. Even Yakumo Yukari seemed not as strong as it.

An illusion? It must be an illusion. Ritsuka is well aware of his fighting prowess. Koizumi frowned slightly.

Forget it, now is not the time to think so much, I should just comfort this girl first.

But I really like to think too much. Is it really like this?

"I may be weak, but I was also weak before. What's more, my situation is different from yours..."

Koizumi said calmly.

"Are our situations different?"

Ritsuka frowned slightly, with doubt flickering in his eyes.

"That's right..." Koizumi nodded silently and continued, "Everyone in Gensokyo, like Yukari and Reimu, whom you haven't met, or Miss Remi and Marisa, and those I met in the singularity, Akame and Kurome, have all ascended to the Throne of Heroic Spirits through their own hard work. Their mental fortitude is beyond the reach of ordinary people, so I don't have to worry about their psychological problems at all. The only thing I can do and help is to assist them on the battlefield, helping them and fighting alongside them..."

"But Ritsuka, Mashu is different from them all. That girl has a power that she hasn't even discovered herself. She possesses a tenacity that ordinary people can't imagine. The fact that she was recognized by that Servant and was able to possess a Servant of the Shielder class is proof of the powerful strength within her. I don't know her past, but I do know one thing: the reason that she was able to fight so tenaciously to this point was all for you—Ritsuka."

"You are the pillar of support in that child's heart, so no matter how strong you are, she won't care about it."

"I know you feel bad about not being able to help, but please remember one thing, Ritsuka, Mashu doesn't need your help on the battlefield. What she wants to see is that you can smile in front of her. That's enough for that child. Maybe that child doesn't care about her own life. She only cares about her predecessors!"

"So—smile! That's the biggest help you can do for that child!"

Suddenly, Lixiang lowered his head and remained silent.

Chapter 275: Li Xiang: Let’s just become a couple

"Joan of Arc, what's wrong with you? You look listless. Are you tired?"

Marie Antoinette seemed unable to sleep either, and only then did she realize that Joan of Arc had not rested either.

At this moment, Joan of Arc had a look of worry on her face, and there was also a hint of gloom on her face.

At this moment, Joan of Arc, who heard Mary's voice, suddenly looked at the figure behind her.

"Mary... No. It's not that I'm tired. I'm a Servant after all."

"So, is it because you feel depressed... or... disappointed after seeing France like this?"

Mary couldn't help but guess so, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"No, I'm not disappointed. Thank you for your concern, Marie." Joan of Arc shook her head gently, a hint of sadness on her face. "...But seeing familiar streets burning is always a bit sad."

"...Yes. Especially for you, this era is exactly the same as your own. Unlike me, it's a lingering memory." Mary couldn't help but sigh slightly, then, as if she had thought of something, excitement surged in her heart again. "...Well! What a rare opportunity, let's all chat! A girls' forum!"

"...Ah?" Joan of Arc's expression froze for a moment, and then she blushed.

But then again, a girl? Marie, are you sure you're not a married woman but a girl? You know, Queen Marie Antoinette of France became someone's wife at the age of fourteen... Louis XVI was definitely a lolita complex!

"Oh, is that strange? But you and I were both summoned in our prime. Think about it, I'm in the prime of my life, right? I'm very fond of romance or love!" Mary still had a smile on her face.

Well, actually, Marie was fourteen years old when she was born. It is said that Louis XVI did not consummate his marriage with Marie immediately due to certain reasons in his early years. They only consummated the marriage after she was twenty years old with the consent of both parties. So to put it bluntly, this is Marie Antoinette who still yearns for a pure and beautiful love affair, not the wife who has consummated her marriage with Louis XVI.

"Ahaha... Although this is a rare opportunity, it's too difficult for me. Although I understand kindness, I know nothing about love." As Joan of Arc spoke, an awkward smile appeared on her face.

"How could that be... wouldn't that be like losing 100% of your life? There's still time, Jeanne! Go fall in love!"

While there was regret in her tone, Mary's face also showed encouragement.

"Well, if there's a chance." Joan of Arc nodded, a hint of embarrassment appeared on her face, but after the embarrassment came a wave of curiosity. After all, when it comes to falling in love, it is obvious that Mary, who is already married, has more experience, right?

"So, has Mary ever been in love?"

"Haha. Of course." A strange light appeared on Mary's face.

"When I was seven, I fell in love with a boy who proposed to me. I think that was my first love. Then, when I was fourteen, I fell in love with the king, whom I was married to."

At this time, Koizumi, who had already comforted Ritsuka, planned to go and chat with the guy who was still awake on the other side.

It's boring to chat with Lixiang alone for an entire night, okay? Instead of this, it's better to have more...

After hearing what Mari said, Koizumi's expression brightened considerably, and so did Ritsuka.

Are they talking about love over there? How can two of us, who haven't even been in a relationship, get involved in such a topic? Koizumi and Ritsuka exchanged a glance, a bitter expression crossing their faces simultaneously.

I always feel that it is not appropriate for us to talk to them...Should we just stay away from here quietly?

"Hey, are their topics irritating those of us who are still single..."

Koizumi tilted his head slightly towards Ritsuka and whispered in Ritsuka's ear.

"Why don't we pair up and go up..." Ritsuka said with a pout, but -

Koizumi's eyes widened, and he quickly took a step or two back. "You're kidding! And didn't you just say that no one else can get away with something as cheap as me?"

"Ahem... just kidding..." Ritsuka coughed and spoke quickly.

She didn't want to make things a fait accompli all of a sudden, otherwise it would be obvious that she would suffer a huge loss!

Although I am quite familiar with Koizumi, I am not familiar enough to trust him with my body and soul!

And you have to know that both Koizumi and I actually have something to do, which is to resolve the singularity.

Before this, Ritsuka and Koizumi actually had no intention of finding a boyfriend or girlfriend, so... it was just a joke.

"I'd better go find Mashu... Dating and finding a boyfriend aren't really for me..."

Silently, Ritsuka walked towards where Mashu was resting. By the way, it was actually Koizumi and Remlia who were on guard tonight. After all, both of them had the characteristics of vampires. Both Mozart Marie and Dr. Roman from Chaldea were shocked that Koizumi could obtain the power of his own servants. What happened to your contract?

But Remlia and the others were used to it, so they didn't say anything.

Since it was night, Remlia went out first to deal with the surrounding monsters. Otherwise, who would have thought the night would be so quiet? Koizumi was responsible for protecting everyone in the base, and could contact them using Command Spells if necessary.

Koizumi glanced at Jeanne and Marie, then shook his head and ignored them.

Mary was also comforting Joan of Arc in another way, so there was no need to meddle in her affairs.

Incidentally, Koizumi's desire to comfort Jeanne was purely out of admiration for such a young woman. Although Koizumi had only just met her, he knew that she held no resentment towards those who had died, and that she had gone to her death with the thought of atonement. It was impossible not to admire such a noble saint.

She saved France, but she didn't take this achievement to heart. Instead, she called the fact that her hands were stained with blood a sin. This also proves the girl's noble character. Koizumi is a little worried about such a girl.

Looking at Jeanne who was chatting animatedly with Marie, Koizumi smiled knowingly and then slowly left.

It seems that I don't need to intervene in this matter. I just need to be alert to the surroundings to prevent anyone from causing trouble.

You have to know that the other side also has Rider. Martha's mount is a dragon, which is of superior combat power and mobility. It is obvious that the other party did not use their full strength in the previous battle. If they meet Martha in a place like this, Martha will probably use her full strength.

Even someone as powerful as Remlia, if she wanted to slay a dragon... that would be impossible...

Destarut and Xiaobi are strong, but dragon species are top-tier fantasy species! If they really went head-to-head, they'd probably be killed by that evil dragon... They'd only managed to hold it off for a few moments before, but that didn't mean they could handle it...

Koizumi sighed softly. He still needed to think of a strategy to deal with the enemy...

Chapter 276 Enemy Attack

"Ahem... You two, although I really don't want to interrupt your girls' forum, this is all I can do now. An enemy is approaching, and there's a Servant's presence, accompanied by dragon breath. It must be that Rider—Saint Martha..."

Sensing a hostile presence, Koizumi quickly interrupted Jeanne and Marie's conversation. Meanwhile, Mash and the others rushed to his side. Remlia wasn't with him at that moment; she had gone out hunting. If she had sensed Martha's presence, she would have returned in time.

Who knows if she ran too far and couldn't get back for a while. Isn't that possible?

"It's true." Joan of Arc also vaguely sensed the enemy's breath, so she slowly stood up.

"Ah, then, Jeanne. From now on, let's fight like Servants! Bravely, strictly, desperately, but also endearingly, like a girl in love. Not as a saint, not as a queen, but purely with our true natures."

As she said this, Mary never forgot to smile.

"...But my fighting style is not at all gorgeous or elegant." Jeanne couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook her head.

"I'm really losing my composure. I sense it too. Having sensitive hearing isn't necessarily a good thing." Mozart rushed over, a hint of displeasure on his face. "Rather, I hate this sound so much I want to scream. These hostile footsteps are even more unpleasant than the shrill trumpet."

"Can you hear it from such a distance?" Mashu couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

"Of course. I became a Servant simply by being a musician, you know? I can accurately distinguish any sound waves that vibrate the atmosphere." Mozart smiled with amusement. "For example, your snoring and Maria's snoring while camping. I enjoy listening to both of them. Of course, it's not just snoring. I've even recorded the more subtle biological sounds in my brain perfectly and in detail!"

"…………! Sexual… sexual harassment of a Servant…!"

Suddenly, Mashu's eyes widened, and a look of disbelief appeared in her eyes.

The next moment, Ritsuka immediately rushed in front of Mashu, looking at Mozart in front of him with a vigilant face. Last time it was the sexually harassed uncle Cuchulainn, and this time it was Mozart. Are all of you male heroic spirits so weird?

"Mashu, do you want me to tear this musician's ears off..." Ritsuka said, staring at Mozart.