Or, why don’t you find another savior?

Then Scathach pulled both sides of his face from behind.

"Well, this statement is a bit bad, but it is indeed true." BB sighed, "Everyone from Chaldea, do you know what this means?"

"The offshore oil field Seraphix has been swallowed up by someone and integrated with itself." Morgan looked at Shiomi's unfortunate appearance with amusement and answered BB without turning his head.

It sounds outrageous, but there is a certain pattern to follow. Artoria immediately thought of one thing:

"In the myths passed down in later generations, Marduk killed Tiamat and split his body in two, which turned into the land of Mesopotamia. Could it be that this woman who merged with SE.RA.PH is also that kind of existence?"

"It's not completely correct, but it's very close to the correct answer." BB said, "According to the results of Mooncell's calculations, SE.RA.PH is being assimilated by Beast. The fake Holy Grail War held here is just to complete this assimilation, and to bring the necessary resources to it by having the Servants fight each other."

"Calculation?" Scathach keenly caught the key words, "That Mooncell, could it be a spirit particle calculation device similar to Trismegistus of Chaldea?"

BB looked at Scathach with grievance, as if aggrieved that the topic was diverted: "Master is really inadvertently focusing on this aspect... It is true, Mooncell is indeed a calculation device, but in comparison, the one in Chaldea can only be said to be a minimalist youth version~~"

"Oh?" Shiomi had the opportunity to ask back because Scathach paused slightly.

"To put it simply, the function of Kavaldy's spirit particle calculation device is to prove the existence of the Master who went to the singularity in the spirit particle sense of that era, but if Mooncell performs similar work, it can even prove the existence of planets." BB stated the extraordinary fact in a seemingly calm tone.

Then, she asked Morgan obediently:

"Is this enough, Mother?"

Morgan's fairy eyes were always on BB, so BB knew very well that even as a superior AI, she could not lie in front of Morgan.

Therefore, every word she has said so far is a limited fact.

"Go on." Morgan smiled and motioned for BB to continue.

"What's this fake Holy Grail War?" asked Altria.

BB shook his head, "It's exactly what it says. Except for people like Dad who were transferred from the outside world to the church, all Masters died when they summoned their Servants. Only the Servants remained to fight and kill each other."

"I see." Shiomi regurgitated the information provided by BB in his mind, "Then how about people like Gawain and Tristan who were controlled by Suzuka Gozen? Were they controlled by Beast?"

"Well, this is a bit complicated. After we officially start exploring, the lovely BB will explain the situation in detail." BB pointed to the chest area on the map, which was the female body. "According to current speculation, after the entire Seraphix was devoured, this place was the original control room. If we want to obtain further information and figure out what happened to Seraphix, we need to go there."

"Can't we just go and defeat Beast?" asked Shiomi.

BB was stunned for a moment, pouting helplessly: "Dad is really a battle maniac. Regardless of whether your fighting power can kill the Beast who has not completed the transformation, Dad's own condition is not complete, right?"

"... Indeed, not long after the soul transfer ended, my body began to dissolve..." When Shiomi said this, he recalled the disgusting experience of clearly feeling his body disappear. "No, it would be more appropriate to say that it was decomposed."

"That is one of Beast's abilities. As long as you are in this place, the closer you are to the border, the easier it is to be decomposed. Once you leave SE.RA.PH, you will dissipate in an instant. Even the power of life cannot resist this process." BB said, "This is done to make the Master and Servants stay here obediently and become food for Beast."

Although all the masters have already died.

"But as long as you don't rush to the border and use unconventional means to leave this place, there's nothing to worry about." BB reached out and handed a golden double pyramid to Shiomi. "This is a one-time prop that Mooncell prepared for Dad. Before resolving this singularity, it can allow your body in this computer world to temporarily avoid the consequences of God's punishment and exert its original combat power."

Even though it was a limited time, limited place, and only available once, Shiomi still couldn't help but complain:

"It's really convenient..."

Who exactly is Mooncell? Perhaps he can only get the answer when he can visit there in person.

"If you want to start exploring, please decide for yourself. I will stay here, here..."

After handing over the props in her hand, BB suddenly fell backwards, and the moment her body touched the ground, she was caught by Shiomi.

"Hey! Are you okay?" He couldn't help but worry about BB.

"It's okay... When I was sent here by Mooncell, Beast noticed me and plotted against me." BB smiled with difficulty, "I just temporarily became like my father in Chaldea. The reason I was able to maintain my condition before was because of the blessing brought by that special item."

"Take a short break, or does AI not need a rest?" Xi saw it and couldn't help but ask with concern.

"Although it's not very useful, hibernation can help me recover a little." BB's tone became much weaker. "I have transformed this church into a no-combat zone, don't worry. If you need my support to explore, I will wake up in 6 hours."

After saying this, BB closed his eyes, leaned in Shiomi's arms and fell into a dormant state.

"For now, let's take a break. In 6 hours, we will officially start exploring this singularity," he said.

Morgan squatted down and took BB, picked her up, and said:

"There should be a rest room or something like that in the church. Send her there."

Scathach and Altria also nodded in agreement with this plan.

"Then it's decided."

Then, Morgan carried BB to the search lounge behind the chapel.

Chapter 35: Scathach's Melancholy

This church, located in the "leg" of SE.RA.PH, has indeed become an area where fighting cannot take place, as BB said.

He clearly confirmed this when he was patrolling outside the church.

Those monsters that were wandering around - SE.RA.PH's hostile attack program - would never enter the area within a dozen meters around the church.

Originally, when Shiomi saw the monster in the computer world, he thought that the other party was going to attack the church, so he prepared to fight back.

It turns out I was just overthinking.

However, the Mooncell item that BB gave to Shiomi was indeed effective.

After a little hesitation, Shiomi, who didn't want to be a drag, made up his mind to use it.

Then he felt his condition gradually returning to the level before the battle in the Temple of Time.

Whether it was magic circuits or physical abilities, they all could act as he wished.

Shiomi is not very confident about BB's so-called non-combat zone.

If the Beast is undergoing a metamorphosis, and SE.RA.PH is undoubtedly the Beast's "feeding trough" or "pasture", according to the information provided by BB, SE.RA.PH will eventually assimilate with the unknown Beast.

Chaldea was unable to provide support, and it was not easy to detect the changes in the entire singularity with just their magical perception.

"Sure enough, we still have to wait for BB to wake up."

Shiomi was muttering to herself, about to go back to the chapel, when she heard the door being pushed open.

Looking back, Scathach was walking out of the chapel.

"Even if you can fight, going out alone without your servants...is this how you acted in the Holy Grail War?" Scathach asked.

"We didn't go far. Even if a fight broke out, you would be able to get here immediately." Xijian shook his head.

"Without servants from other camps and hostile attack programs appearing, wouldn't it be boring to stay outside alone?" Scathach asked.

"I've regained control of my magic power and I can't sit still. So I came out to take a look and warn you about the situation around you."

Xijian laughed somewhat embarrassedly.

He also knew that he was like a little kid now, and that magic power and magic circuits were his beloved toys that had just been "repaired".

Although he never cared about the magician's identity, he was still too excited when he got it back.

"Besides, speaking of boredom, didn't Master feel the same way when he was alone in the Shadow Kingdom?" he said.

"You actually said that." Scathach laughed to herself. She was a little surprised that Xi Jian would say that.

"So Master is here to call me in?" he asked.

Scathach shook her head: "I just came out to check on you, and I won the rock-paper-scissors game."

"Is this what it really means?" Shiomi complained in Scathach's tone.

"Hmph..." Scathach raised her knife and knocked on Xijian's head.

The force is so light that it can be ignored.

So Shiomi clearly captured the emotions behind his master's actions.

"Master, will you be disappointed? My years in the Kingdom of Shadows... were all planned long ago." Shiomi held the hand that was resting on his forehead and slowly covered it with both hands.

Scathach just watched his actions quietly: "It's hard to say. Whether it was a planned result or completely accidental..."

Her voice stopped abruptly, as if she didn't know how to continue.

"I feel happy from the bottom of my heart to be Master's disciple." Shiomi looked at Scathach seriously, "Of course, I must apologize. I knew in my heart that it was not a coincidence, but I always pretended not to know about it."

"That's not your fault. Don't take on responsibilities that don't belong to you." Scathach sighed, "This behavior is a bad habit. Sooner or later, you will be overwhelmed by the increasing burden on your shoulders."

"Well... I'll try my best." Xijian was stunned for a moment, then agreed with a smile.

"You are the disciple I have taught, the one who has been with me the longest, and the only one who has learned all my skills." Scathach smiled, "But you are also the only disciple who cannot see his fate."

She had foreseen the final outcome of each of her disciples and knew that nothing could change it, so she just watched the results in the Kingdom of Shadows.

Because of this, Scathach has completely different worries about the fate that cannot be seen, so after Shiomi leaves, she will try her best to track his condition.

Even though she couldn't see the details as clearly as a clairvoyant, being able to see where Shiomi was at this moment and whether she was safe was enough to make Scathach feel a little relieved.

“Could it be that I accidentally overcame death and became the same being as Master?” Shiomi tried to lighten the mood.

Scathach's eyes became sharp: "I don't have the power like you. You are no longer someone I can compare to."

"Master would actually say such discouraging words." Xijian was very surprised.

"When I became immortal, everything became fixed and there will be no more growth." Scathach explained as a matter of course, "Seeing that you not only learned all my skills and became as strong as me, but also reached a field where I can't guide you-"

When she said this, she placed her other hand in Shiomi's cupped hand and slowly said the second half of the sentence:

"—It's inevitable to feel lonely."

Especially now, after finally confirming part of her beloved disciple's origins, she couldn't avoid having that feeling.

To the point that he subconsciously used ambiguous words to cover it up at the table.

But in the end, I couldn't help feeling lonely and he noticed it.

"So, Master, do you regret it now? Regret accepting me as your disciple?" Xi Jian suddenly let go of her hand, gently pulled Scathach into her arms, and asked in her ear.

"Stupid disciple, don't ask for things that are taken for granted." Scathach used a long-lost name.

"Then at least say it out loud. Even if you understand something in your heart, it will always seem incomplete if it is not translated into words." Xijian demanded somewhat firmly.

Scathach felt his hug become stronger, as if he was about to squeeze her whole body into it.

Then he let out a sigh.

"I won't regret it. Having a disciple like you makes even the sense of happiness that has been dulled by time become clear again." Scathach said.

Xijian gently stroked his master's long hair that flowed like a waterfall, carefully taking in all the emotions in his master's heart.

"Of course, I am very happy too. Master is my first woman."

"Why not say it in front of them next time."

"Will, will it turn into a war?" Xi Jian trembled.

"Then don't say anything to spoil the mood at a time like this, stupid disciple." Scathach rubbed her hand on his back.

"Uh... um."

Chapter 36: The Road to the Control Room

Six hours later, exploration of singularity SE.RA.PH resumed.

After waking up, BB looked as rested as if he had had a good nap, and by the way, he temporarily paired up with the Chaldea communication device carried by Shiomi, thus achieving communication and intelligence analysis regardless of distance.

The environment of SE.RA.PH is extremely monotonous, like a maze without color distinction.

The road was as wide as a four-lane highway, but there were no road signs or signs. Without navigation, even if there was a little more than ten days, Shiomi felt it would be difficult to complete effective exploration and find the location of the Beast.

Not to mention that SE.RA.PH looks like a woman. If you don't know this, you will most likely go back and forth to the same place over and over again.

The group ran quickly on the road of SE.RA.PH.

In addition to the same old hostile program monsters, there are all kinds of servants wandering around here, some that Shiomi knows and some that he doesn't.

However, the goal of Shiomi and his group is not to destroy other Servants and win the Holy Grail War.

Therefore, it is enough to just break through those servants that come out to block the way and keep moving forward.

"So Seraphix's mutation happened in January?" asked Shiomi.

On the way, BB also explained the situation to Xijian and the others through the records retrieved from Mooncell:

"To be precise, shortly after you defeated the Magic King's plan to burn human principles, the world had just returned to normal after the burning state, and this offshore oil field exploded for unknown reasons, and then it was moved to the Pacific Ocean."

"What happens after that becomes unknown?" Xi understood and asked.

BB replied: "Beast was apparently well aware of the existence of Mooncell and believed that it might be interfered with, so after transforming Seraphix into the electronic city SE.RA.PH, it isolated the information."