How come the Ace of Cups isn't considered the Holy Grail?

Seriously, this guy's voyeurism is just as bad as that old man, Gemstone Elder.

However, if he possessed a pair of eyes that could see everything in the present, he would probably become that kind of person too...

nail!

A second crisp sound rang out, this time loud enough for even an ordinary person like Fujimaru Ritsuka to hear—the sound of chains colliding and striking each other.

She turned around at the sound, her orange-yellow eyes reflecting the streaks of blue lightning emanating from around Jin Gu, and the sharp, blade-like tips of the golden chains flying towards her.

“Ma—”

Fujimaru Ritsuka cried out in alarm, trying to call for her servant, but faced with the chains that were already within reach, she could only manage to utter one word.

Just when she thought she was about to die, she suddenly heard You Du behind her speak in a calm and firm tone, a change from his previous confused and doubtful tone.

"Open the face-down card! Trap Card [Scrap Scarecrow] activated! Negate your attack!"

As Yuwatari's words, which sounded like a decree, fell, Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes widened as she watched the chain that was about to pierce her eyes become stuck in a simple scarecrow made of various scrap iron materials, scattering into countless golden particles along with it.

"what……"

Seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka hadn't died from his sneak attack, Kingo sighed helplessly and said in a disgusted tone:

"Honestly, why can't you just obediently die? You incompetent Chaldea..."

He slowly approached Fujimaru Ritsuka step by step, and streaks of blue lightning reappeared around his body. Dozens of golden chains appeared beside him, their tips pointing directly at Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mashu, and Yuwatari.

"Senior, be careful!"

Despite being a step too slow, Mash, holding her shield, arrived in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka at top speed and shielded her behind her.

However, King Gu completely ignored her and instead turned his gaze to Yuuto, who had just blocked his attack, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"And you, you're not exactly a lost traveler, are you? Who are you?"

His words successfully attracted the attention of Fujimaru Ritsuka, who had just escaped death.

"In that case, let me introduce myself..."

Seeing that Merlin still hadn't made a move, Yuuto walked to Fujimaru Ritsuka's side with a smile, holding the [Scrap Scarecrow] he had just activated, and inserted it again into the Magic Trap Zone of the Duel Disk.

Yes, that's because [Scrap Scarecrow] doesn't go to the graveyard after it's activated, but instead returns to the field and is set again.

"Servant, Caster, your real name is Merlin. It's a pleasure to meet you, Master of Chaldea!"

puff!

芙！

After Yuuto revealed his 'real name', Fujimaru Ritsuka turned her head in confusion to look at the small white beast on her shoulder that hadn't changed much, and then looked at the woods beside her.

She kept feeling like she heard Fufu and someone else's voice... Was it just her imagination?

“Merlin…” Jingu murmured Yudo’s 'real name’, “So that’s how it is. You’re the magician from Uruk.”

Having said that, before You Du could reply, Jingu used the chains around him to stab at You Du and the others.

However, the shots aimed at Fujimaru Ritsuka were all blocked by Mash wielding her large shield, while the shots aimed at Yuwatari all struck the familiar scrap metal scarecrow.

"Tsk, always resorting to petty tricks..."

Watching the damned scarecrow transform once again into a life-sized card, face down in front of Yudo, before disappearing without a trace, Kingu clicked his tongue impatiently. He then summoned even more chains to weave through the forest, intending to bind and control Yudo and the others.

This time, however, Yuuto didn't activate the [Scrap Iron Scarecrow] to block the chains as before. Instead, he just stood there, watching helplessly as the chains wrapped around his body and tightened forcefully—

Jingu frowned and noticed that the people who should have been bound by the tightening chains had turned into countless pink petals and scattered. He reached out and caught one of them, and immediately understood everything.

"So that's how it is. So what I've been seeing since that time has been a dream?"

Remembering Yu Du's ever-smiling face, as if everything was expected, Jin Gu forcefully crushed the flower petals formed by the illusion in his hand.

"Merlin...I will remember!"

Chapter Sixty Merlin: If he's real, then I'm fake?

"Merlin must die—"

"what!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka was suddenly awakened from her sleep, and as soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Fou pounce on a strange man and frantically attack his face with her Meow Meow Punch.

What's the situation now?

Did she just hear Fufu speaking human language?

Mashu looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings. Although she was surprised that they had fallen asleep standing up and didn't know how they got here, there was something more important to her now.

"Huh? Where's Mr. Enkidu?"

"That guy should be on his way back right now, right?"

Yuwatari and Anna were leaning against a tree trunk, enjoying watching the exciting battle between the Comparison Beast and the Grand Caster.

Hearing Mashu's question, Yuuto smiled and glanced at the tiny Anna beside him, then answered meaningfully.

"After all, he's a good kid; he can't stay out all night, leaving his poor old mother alone at home..."

Anna: "..."

Anna understood the implication of his words but said nothing. She simply tugged at her hood to avoid Yudo's gaze, turned her back to him, and subtly expressed her dissatisfaction.

"You wretched beast, have you forgotten the kindness I've shown you all these years?"

Having finally managed to suppress the Grand Caster Merlin, the beast of comparison, by virtue of his own advantage (referring to his size), Merlin disregarded the fleshy marks on his face and quickly sat up from the ground.

He held Fufu's soft waist with both hands and placed her on his crossed legs, watching her struggle to escape his clutches. Although his tone was tense, the smile on his face did not change in the slightest.

"I should never have adopted you, you monstrous beast! How many chubby lovers have you charmed with your adorable appearance?!"

"Fu! Fu!"

The Beast of Comparison, having narrowly lost to the Grand Caster, appealed for help to a certain Chaos Evil who had torn apart a Demon God Pillar with his bare hands.

"Um... may I ask who you are?"

Seeing that Fou, who had been captured by Merlin, was calling out to her, Fujimaru Ritsuka guessed that it was asking for help. Instead of making any rash moves, she cautiously shielded Mash, who was holding a shield, in front of her and asked the stranger about his identity.

You can't blame her; she's just experienced far too many reversals today.

First, what they thought was a normal spiritual particle conversion sent them flying high into the sky, where they were in freefall. Then, they encountered a very strong girl, whom they thought was a partner and that they could fight together, but she simply left.

They were later rescued by Enkidu and followed him to Uruk. However, they never expected that Enkidu was actually the enemy and launched an attack on them while they were off guard!

In the end, it was 'Merlin,' whom they had just met, who saved them...

"Ahem, that's a good question!"

Merlin released Fou from his grasp, letting it utter vulgarities in its Fou language as it climbed onto Mashu's shoulder and perched there. He coughed lightly twice, his right fist clenched in front of his mouth.

"Everyone! Please allow me to extend my heartfelt greetings! I am Merlin, the elder brother who saved you from your peril, and I hope you will shower me with endless words of gratitude! And this is Anna—"

"Wait a minute!" Fujimaru Ritsuka finally couldn't help but interrupt him when she heard Merlin say that he was Merlin. She pointed at Merlin, her face full of doubt: "You said you are Merlin?"

The nightmare demon nodded with a grin.

Fujimaru Ritsuka then looked at Yutari, who had been watching the show for quite some time.

"You also claim to be Merlin?"

You Du nodded with a smile.

The nightmare doesn't laugh.

Fujimaru Ritsuka fell silent, her eyes darting back and forth between the two, as if trying to discern which one was the real Merlin.

Well... First, we can confirm one thing: Merlin is the great magician of Britain in the Arthurian legend. Then, based on that, let's look at these two.

On one hand, Yuwatari was saved from Enkidu's attack, and the methods he used were indeed very similar to those of Caster.

On one side is a suspicious man who was attacked by the adorable little Fufu right from the start, and who seems unreliable...

Well, there's absolutely no comparison.

Fujimaru Ritsuka decisively pulled Mash to Yutari's side, raised his hand, and showed her choice through her actions.

"I still think this one is the real Merlin!"

Real Merlin: Huh?

Am I a substitute?

Yuuto shivered at Merlin's resentful gaze and quickly pressed down Fujimaru Ritsuka's raised arm.

"Ahaha, sorry, sorry, I accidentally went too far. Let me reintroduce myself, Master of Chaldea."

After clearing his throat twice and straightening his clothes, Yuuto extended his hand to Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was already somewhat numb from the various plot twists and turns, and said seriously.

"Servant Rider, his real name is Yuwatari. Well, don't worry, this time it's his real name."

"That's right, that's right, I'm the real Merlin, big brother~"

Seeing that Yuuto had finally clarified his identity, Merlin quickly moved closer to him and said to Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash with a smile.

Fujimaru Ritsuka & Mashu: ...

They were still somewhat skeptical that the legendary great magician would be such an unreliable person, but a communication from Chaldea quickly confirmed Merlin's identity.

Instead of listening to the conversation between the fans and the person inside the VTB suit, Yuuto found Anna hiding in the shadows behind a tree trunk, wearing a hood.

How gloomy!

"Hey! We meet again! Rider!"

His words were nonsensical, and if others were present, they might not have understood what he meant, and might even have corrected him by saying that Anna is a Lancer-class Servant, not a Rider.

However, Anna, who has now been summoned and retains her memories, and knows about her experiences during World War V as an adult, can understand his meaning.

"...How did you recognize me, Archer?"

She tugged at the hood of her cloak, her tone tinged with helplessness.

However, she was indeed somewhat curious.

It's worth noting that the difference between her now and now, both in terms of figure and temperament, is quite significant. Unless someone sees her face directly, they generally wouldn't connect her with her adult self.

This is why she always wore a hood in front of Yudo, to prevent people like Jingu and Yudo who had seen her grown up from recognizing her and guessing her relationship with the Goddess of the Beasts.

But I didn't expect that You Du would recognize it. How did he know?

Chapter 61 But he has a motorcycle!

How did Youdu find out?

How else could they know?

He didn't have EX-level clairvoyance, so of course he knew it from watching anime before he transmigrated...

However, he couldn't say that to Anna; he had to find a different way to put it.

Have you forgotten my cards?

Yuuto casually took out a card and held it between two fingers, pointing the swirling pattern on the back towards Anna to avoid her seeing that what he was holding was actually a [Fusion] card.

"I see, so there are cards that can identify other people? What a convenient treasure..."

Anna nodded. Having memories related to Youdu, she didn't doubt what he said. She just sighed and took off her hood, revealing her smooth, long purple hair.

Anyway, among this group of people, the only one we need to be wary of is Yuto; the others have never seen her as an adult, so there's no need to worry.

"But I'm not the same person I was back then. Just call me Lancer."

“Okay, Anna, no problem, Anna.”

Anna: "...You...never mind."

She assumed that Yudu was the name she had just heard from Merlin, and that it was just a name; if he wanted to call her that, then so be it.

After that, while the communication between Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others and Chaldea was still ongoing, Anna asked Yuuto about Matou Sakura's situation after her departure. The two chatted like that until other people came to find them.

After the misunderstanding about his identity was cleared up, Yuuto also successfully signed a contract with Fujimaru Ritsuka with the help of a great magician who almost lost his identity, thus solving the problem of insufficient magic power.

"Phew... It feels so good to be full of magic. Although it hasn't even been a day since I was summoned, I really don't want to experience that feeling of being restricted again..."

At this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka was sensing the connection with Yuuto through the three Command Seals on the back of her hand that resembled a shield. Hearing this, she curiously asked Yuuto.

"Eh? So Mr. Yuwatari was only summoned today?"

"Yeah, and after being summoned, I was immediately in mid-air. What a terrible summoning experience..."