Manager, give me a membership card too!

"Congratulations, Yuno-kun, you got it right. Now let me ask you another question: where is this place, or rather, this planet?"

"This is the ninety-seventh outer world, also known as 'Earth'."

"Very well, now that you know, do you have any questions?"

Yuno: ? ? ?

Looking at the bewildered ferret boy, Luo Xia shook his head helplessly again and explained:

"Yuno-kun, your identity is that of an A-rank mage from the Time and Space Administration Bureau, a registered combatant. And our Earth, which you call the Ninety-Seventh Management Outer World, is an independent planet with complete territorial sovereignty."

"As a foreign soldier with immense destructive power, capable of transforming into various disguises, and carrying dangerous materials that could cause horrific disasters, you arrived in a sovereign country without any prior notice or warning. Not only did you fail to negotiate with the local government, but you also engaged in a battle that could potentially harm local civilians. Is it really so hard to understand that you were arrested and imprisoned by the local government as an invader?"

Yuno: "Huh?"

Upon hearing Luo Xia's explanation, the ferret boy's expression became blank. He never expected that his behavior would be seen this way by Luo Xia.

"Judging from the expression on your face, you probably never imagined your actions would be so serious, right? You should be glad you're old, Yuno. If an adult had done the same thing, they would probably be locked in an interrogation room right now, instead of living in a luxurious room with good food and drink and watching TV."

Yuno swallowed hard, his expression utterly surreal. He probably couldn't fathom how he'd fallen to this state. However, as a young archmage already rated A, Yuno, though trembling with fear in his presence against Rorschach, still maintained a certain level of resolve.

"No, that's not right! Mr. Rorschach, neither your previous description of the Time and Space Administration nor your current description of what I did is correct. The Time and Space Administration is a righteous organization. We took the ancient heritage away to preserve it properly and prevent backward civilizations from abusing these powerful technologies and causing unnecessary harm. It's not what you're saying."

"Oh, Yuno-kun, do you mean that as long as the Time and Space Administration believes that there is ancient technology on Earth that we Earthlings are not worthy of possessing, it can forcibly take away the ancestral heritage that should belong to Earthlings without our consent?"

"No, that's not how it is, Mr. Rorschach! Every time our Time and Space Administration excavates a planet inhabited by natives, we obtain the consent of the local residents. They are all very willing to entrust those dangerous ancient relics to us for safekeeping."

"I'm sure you went there in a warship, weren't you? Holding a gun to someone's head and asking them if they're willing to give up their ancestors' legacy—how is that any different from robbery?"

"No, that's not it, that's not it..."

Facing Rorschach, who had completely torn away the facade of the Time and Space Administration, Yuno remained bewildered, muttering to himself. He wanted to muster the courage to refute the man's words, but every time he tried to explain, everything Rorschach had said would involuntarily appear in his mind, causing him to subconsciously recall past memories.

The forced laughter of the native inhabitants, the dimensional fleet that blots out the sky and fills the planet's orbit, the rainbow cannons that are fully charged ahead of time, the barbarians who are incomprehensible in their superiors' mouths, and those silent and blank stares.

Everything that he had taken for granted in the past now seemed terrifying to Yunosi upon closer examination. He forced himself to stop thinking about it, fearing that if he did, he would have to overturn his worldview, philosophy of life, and values, which he had built up since childhood.

"Think about it carefully, Yuno. How do you think the Time and Space Administration grew into such a behemoth that encompasses multiple worlds and regions, and includes numerous civilizations and forces? Was it through justice and righteousness? Or through love and peace? Don't be naive. Only blood and fire, only steel and death, are the cornerstones that forge a vast empire."

Luo Xia glanced at the dejected ferret boy huddled in the corner, shook his head, and decided not to continue destroying the boy's perfect 'idol'. After all, Yuno's intentions were good; he wanted to do good, but he had been misled by others.

The true root of all evil lies with the Time and Space Administration, or more precisely, with its higher-ups. They are those who will stop at nothing to secure their own vested interests.

Yuno is just a teenager, and Rorschach won't do anything to him; he'll let him go after this is over. But if the Time and Space Administration comes to Earth to meddle, just like in the original story, he wouldn't mind letting them know what it means to be punished for evil deeds.

Rorschach is not a hero, nor a righteous person; he is just an ordinary person with emotions and desires. And ordinary people sometimes act irrationally, based solely on their feelings.

6400+ at midnight

P.S.: The mobile game license for Puella Magi Madoka Magica has finally been approved, but it's too late now.

Chapter 300 Now, we are all comrades.

Chapter 300 Now, we are all comrades.

"Gentlemen, based on the results of the meeting, Chaldea will help accelerate the world's development by providing comprehensive technical support in fields such as biomedicine, electronics, high technology, aerospace, and special materials."

"In return, your world will join the 'Pan-Multiverse Human Innovation Alliance,' organized by Chaldea, to progress together with countless other worlds and share resources. When any world encounters difficulties, we will lend a helping hand; when they face danger, we will fight together."

"Equal exchange, mutual assistance, and overcoming difficulties together are the core principles of our organization. That's all I wanted to say. If you have no objections to these points, please raise your hands in agreement."

In a spacious conference room, Rorschach stood in front of a large round table, speaking eloquently, while those listening to his speech were influential figures from all over the world.

After several days of negotiations and wrangling, the governments of various countries in this world finally reached a rare consensus and chose to accept the olive branch extended by Rorschach.

The presence of an advanced civilization from another world, especially one that appears to be very friendly, speaks volumes to those seated at this table.

This is an opportunity, an opportunity that is simply unimaginable. Any country that misses this opportunity will be left behind, even trampled underfoot and crushed into the ground, without hesitation.

This is why, despite some opposition within various countries, the ruling governments have chosen to cooperate with Rorschach and board this fast train to the future.

Looking at the arms raised one after another in front of him, the shop manager nodded in satisfaction and said what he had been preparing for a long time.

"Very well, now that we've reached an agreement, let's sign this contract. Under its witness, our friendship will last forever. Of course, if anyone breaks the contract, then..."

Rorschach didn't finish his sentence. Instead, he raised his hand and snapped his fingers, and a series of yellowed parchment sheets suddenly appeared in front of everyone present.

"Sign, my friends, and let us welcome a new era for humanity. I will lead you into the stars and the sea."

Hearing the calm announcement, everyone present stared intently at the parchment before them, their faces tense, remaining silent for a long time. Having already 'witnessed' the power of Chaldea, they knew very well that once they signed their names on the parchment, there would be no turning back. Because they represented not only themselves, but also the nations behind them.

However, the consequences of not signing would be far beyond their means. Even within the alliance, competition exists. And the consequences of losing the initiative are self-evident.

Finally, after a man who looked deeply troubled picked up the pen and signed his name on the parchment, everyone else solemnly wrote their names. As the last person finished writing, the parchment in front of everyone spontaneously combusted, burning completely within seconds and disappearing into thin air.

'Pat pat pat~'

With a gentle clapping of his hands, Rorschach looked at the crowd before him with a touch of warmth for the first time. Just as he had said, Rorschach had always been dedicated to helping the development and progress of human civilization in all the worlds he had explored. As long as these people didn't engage in underhanded tactics or betray him, Rorschach would treat everyone equally, making these worlds more prosperous and powerful.

Of course, if someone really lacks common sense and wants to cause trouble, he wouldn't mind killing a chicken in public as a warning to others. However, judging from the current situation, it seems that no fool has jumped out to hand him the knife.

He snapped his fingers again, conjuring a glass of fine wine in front of everyone. Rorschach slowly raised the glass and announced loudly:

"From today onwards, we are comrades."

"May the glory of mankind endure forever, cheers!"

May the glory of mankind endure forever!

Led by Rorschach, everyone rose and raised their glasses in unison. This historic moment was captured by a camera that had been waiting nearby and quickly transmitted to media outlets around the world, where it was widely publicized and reported.

A brand new era has arrived!

....................................

"Phew~ It's finally over. Next time, I'll stay behind the scenes and let others handle this kind of thing."

In the Chaldea base's dining hall, Rorschach unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat wearily on a soft, reclining sofa. For him, dealing with those phony politicians was more exhausting than wrestling with dragons. If it weren't for the fact that most of the people in Chaldea were naive young girls, and the adults had their own things to do, Rorschach wouldn't have personally stepped in to handle such a 'trivial matter'.

Suddenly, a pair of slightly cool fingers pressed on the man's temples, gently massaging them. The skilled technique quickly relaxed the man's somewhat troubled expression, and a comfortable smile appeared on his lips.

"A little lower, yes, right here. Apply a little more pressure, good, that's the feeling. Mmm, that feels so good~ Asami, I didn't expect your massage technique to have improved so much after all this time, it's truly amazing..."

With heartfelt praise, the shopkeeper slowly opened his tightly closed eyes. However, what appeared before him was not the blonde girl he had imagined, but another young girl who was also blonde but had pigtails.

"Fate? Why you?"

Rorschach sat up from the sofa in surprise, looking at the blonde girl behind him incredulously. That familiar massage technique should be unique to Mami Tomoe, so why did Fate know it too?

Compared to the surprised man, the blonde girl Fate shyly withdrew her hand, lowered her head, and explained bashfully:

“Please, please don’t misunderstand, Lord Rorschach. I have already heard from my mother that it was Lord Rorschach who saved my sister Alicia’s life and gave her a new life. I have always wanted to repay Lord Rorschach for his kindness to our Testarossa family, but I don’t know how to do it.”

"It wasn't until I noticed that Lord Rorschach seemed a bit tired lately that I secretly went to Sister Mami to learn massage techniques that can relieve fatigue. I hope you won't blame me for my rashness."

"Is that so?" Looking at Fate, who was nervously rubbing his little hands, seemingly worried that he was angry, Luo Xia suddenly smiled and raised his hand to pat the little guy's head.

"What a sensible and good child. I'm too busy rewarding a child like you to criticize you."

A warm, large hand gently stroked her head; the skilled head-patting technique made Fate's eyes squint slightly in comfort, emitting a cute purring sound like a kitten. But quickly, the little girl suppressed the urge to continue enjoying this, opened her eyes, looked at Rorschach with expectant eyes, and cautiously asked:

"Lord Rorschach, may the massage... continue? I still have many techniques I haven't shown yet."

Looking into the girl's expectant eyes, Luo Xia smiled gently. Instead of answering directly whether it was okay or not, he lay back down on the sofa, expressing his choice through his actions.

Seeing that Luo Xia did not refuse her request, the blonde twin-tailed girl smiled happily and almost impatiently raised her slender hands, ready to use the massage techniques she had learned from Mami Tomoe.

However, before the young girl could even finish a few massages, Luo Xia, who had been lounging comfortably on the sofa, opened his eyes with a slight frown and looked in a certain direction with displeasure. Just as Fate thought that her technique was wrong and making Luo Xia uncomfortable, a bright red warning light suddenly lit up on the restaurant wall.

Chapter 301 Emergency Situation

Chapter 301 Emergency Situation

A low buzzing sound accompanied by a bright red warning light slowly echoed through the restaurant. Several staff members who had been smiling as they watched Rorschach and Fate instantly abandoned their entertainment and ran towards the restaurant entrance with serious expressions.

"What...what happened, Lord Rorschach?"

"A warning of this level must mean that a target that could endanger the lives of ordinary civilians has been discovered. If I'm not mistaken, it's highly likely that the Seed of the Holy Stone that was left near Haiming City has been activated by something and then detected by the detection devices in the base."

Luo Xia's voice was calm and even. To him, such a small matter would naturally be handled properly by someone else, and he, as the big boss, didn't need to worry about it too much. However, when Fate, who was beside Luo Xia, heard this news, she had different thoughts.

The Seed of the Sacred Stone was an ancient relic that Precia had ordered Fate to find. Although Precia no longer needs it now that she has fulfilled her wish, it seems that Rorschach is quite interested in the Seed of the Sacred Stone.

Thinking of this, Fate felt a surge of excitement. She had always been anxious about how to repay Rorschach, a kindness that had kept her deeply troubled. But now, it seemed she had found a way to use her skills to repay him.

"Lord Rorschach, I have a favor to ask, and I hope you can grant it."

"Huh?" Luo Xia, who was looking at the emergency light on the wall, turned his head in confusion, only to meet a pair of eyes with a very serious expression.

"What's wrong, little one?"

He subconsciously reached out and ruffled the little girl's hair, then smiled and asked Fate what she wanted to thank him for. For such a well-behaved and sensible child, as long as the request wasn't too unreasonable, he was willing to grant her wishes.

“I hope that you, Mr. Rorschach, will allow me to participate in the collection of the Seed of the Holy Stone. I want to repay you for your help to our Testarossa family, and for this, I am willing to fight for Lord Rorschach.”

Fate's request was a bit unexpected for Rorschach; he really hadn't expected the little guy to be thinking about these things.

“I appreciate your kindness, Fate, but Chaldea is not so short-handed that we need a child under ten years old to go on field missions. That would be too dangerous for you, and I must be responsible for your safety. If you really want to help, you can help with some logistical matters. After you come of age, you can choose whether or not to become a combat-specialized field team member.”

Rorschach gently patted Fate's increasingly dejected head and earnestly offered words of comfort.

"Is that so? I understand, Lord Rorschach. I will stay at the base."

“That’s a good kid. Alright, break time is over. The Seed of the Holy Stone is an ancient legacy, so I’d better go to the command center and keep an eye on things, just in case something goes wrong. Little Fate, sit here a little longer. The chef has recently developed a new cake that tastes pretty good. You can try it.”

Somewhat helplessly, Luo Xia stood up from the sofa, smiled, waved to the little girl with pigtails behind him, picked up his suit jacket, and walked towards the control center. Fate watched the man's retreating figure silently until he disappeared through the door, then suddenly turned to the wall beside her and asked:

"Sister Alicia, what should I do? I want to help Lord Rorschach and repay him for everything he has done for our family, but he doesn't seem to need my help. Sister, is Fate really that useless?"

"How could that be, my dear sister? Lord Rorschach was just worried about you and didn't want you to be in danger, which proves that he is a rare good person. Just relax and stay at the base with me."

A faint glow shimmered around her, and Alicia, who seemed to be a smaller version of Fate, slowly floated out of the wall and came to her sister's side to comfort her somewhat disappointed heart.

“I understand. Since both my sister and Rorschach have said so, I’ll stay here for now.”

Although she still felt uneasy and a little guilty, Fate nodded in agreement with her sister Alicia, took her slightly cold hand, and walked out of the restaurant.

However, just as the two sisters reached the restaurant entrance, they heard a somewhat mechanical female voice above them.

"Emergency! Attention all on-duty field personnel! Attention all on-duty field personnel! Please proceed to the preparation room immediately! The radar has detected a second energy fluctuation from the Seed of the Holy Stone. We need additional teams to go to the scene to suppress it."

"Emergency situation, all on-duty field personnel, please be aware..."

Hearing the female voice coming from the loudspeaker above their heads, the two Testarossa girls subconsciously exchanged glances. The next second, the younger-looking older sister grabbed the arm of her older sister.

“I know what you’re thinking, Fate. Don’t be impulsive. Have you forgotten Lord Rorschach’s instructions? He doesn’t want you to take risks.”

“I know what I’m doing, Sister Alicia. Even if this might anger Lord Rorschach, I still want to do my part.”

Looking at her younger sister, who was anxiously clutching her arm, Fate smiled gently. She was different now; she had not only regained her mother's love but also gained a very close older sister. This kind of happy life was a miracle that seemed like a dream come true for Fate.

And all of this was brought about by that man.

In the past, she could never satisfy her mother and could never complete her tasks perfectly. But now, she has new powers and will no longer fail like before.

"I'm sorry, big sister. I'll apologize to you personally after this is all over. Bardish!"

Fate first gave Alicia an apologetic look, then immediately summoned her personal magical artifact. As she spoke, a dazzling golden light instantly enveloped the girl's entire body and gently pushed Alicia's arm away.

When the radiance completely dissipated, Fate's black dress had disappeared, replaced by a mage's combat outfit consisting of a black cloak, a leather sleeveless shirt, a pink and white short skirt, and black stockings.

Fate tightened her grip on the intelligent magical artifact, the Lightning Battle Axe, and freed herself from Alicia's restraints. In a flash, she left the spot and disappeared from her sister's sight almost instantly.

"Oh no, oh no, I didn't keep an eye on Fate. Now Mom and Lord Rorschach are going to kill me."

Watching the wisps of lightning gradually dissipate into the air, Alicia, who was floating silently in mid-air, looked like she was about to cry but had no tears.

Chapter 302 Just Because I Gave You One More Glance in the Crowd

Chapter 302 Just Because I Gave You One More Glance in the Crowd

"Hoo-ha~ Hoo-ha~ Hoo-ha~"

On the road leading to the Haiming City Shrine, three girls were running breathlessly, their expressions filled with panic. The reason for their panic was a terrifying behemoth, almost as tall as an adult's shoulder, entirely black, with bared, grotesque yellow teeth, four glaring scarlet eyes, and its entire body covered in bone china armor.

This enormous monster, as big as a regular car, stretched out its bull-like, powerful body and chased after three little mice not far away, its four hooves off the ground.

"Why, why is it always us?! We chose a popular shrine to visit this time, so why do we still encounter these terrifying monsters?! Don't the gods care about this?"

"Elisa, stop complaining, you'll hurt your side."

"Suzuka, Elisa, just hang in there a little longer. I've already contacted Mami-senpai using the communication terminal she gave me, and she's sent people to rescue us. Just hang in there a little longer."