Pochi-chan, I used to be a princess.

Hoshino's mother perked up.

Now that she was finally here, she wanted to see how unfilial this Gongzi was.

In the year 2016, a being calling himself King Solomon of Magic began his career. To create a singularity that would disrupt history, he created the Holy Grail. He then created his own descendants of magicians, who then infiltrated human history and created seven detonation points, causing it to crumble.

Each detonation point is located at a crucial location in human history. The degree of importance assigned to each singularity is its Human Principle Foundation Value. The Magic King creates singularities at these key locations to achieve the goal of incinerating Human Principle—in other words, burning human history.

[(Fujimaru Ritsuka's mission at Chaldea, the human rights preservation agency, is to travel to various singularities and repair the distorted history.)]

[(Sixth singularity, Human Principle Foundation EX, time period is the 1273th century. The location is Jerusalem, widely known as the Holy Land. To be more precise, it is AD, the period after the Ninth Crusade ended and the Kingdom of Jerusalem disappeared from the earth.)]

The end of the Crusades and the retreat of Western nations from Jerusalem had a profound impact on subsequent human history, even to the present day. It can be said that this era and place were chosen as singularities for good reason.

Gao Shan Gote said in surprise, "Solomon, Jerusalem, the Crusades, how come there's something about Catholicism again? What on earth is Su Ge doing? He doesn't care about my little brother's troubles?"

Maria Takayama's eyes sparkled as she exclaimed in admiration, "How impressive! We Catholics are truly the strongest! All you pagans out there, eat shit!"

Takayama Gote slapped Takayama Maria on the head. She was too lazy to educate her sister with words.

She could only say that her sister was really talking without any concern. After the last Crusade, such a big incident happened again. The Vatican must be very distressed, right?

In fact, that's exactly what happened.

The Vatican has made some initial progress in its study of armed priests, and the top officials are feeling happy about it, when they see the mastermind behind the destruction of humanity exposed on the screen.

The bishops were immediately unable to contain themselves. Why was it that the Vatican was always positioned as a villain wherever it went?

The scene shifted, revealing a vast desert. Stretches of yellow sand shimmered under the blazing sun. Occasionally, strong winds blew, sending grains of sand flying all over the sky.

[Da Vinci, Fujimaru Ritsuka, and Mashu suddenly appeared in the middle of the desert, encountering a huge sandstorm.]

Mashu hurriedly raised her shield and shouted to Fujimaru Ritsuka, "Senior, come here quickly...! If you stand there, you'll be blown away...!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka dodged and asked in confusion, "Is this... Jerusalem...?!"

Leonardo da Vinci yelled frantically, "How can this be Jerusalem? All I see is a sandstorm!"

Mashu anxiously shouted, "Senior, Da Vinci-kun, please quickly find a rock to hide behind! The wind is coming again!"

The three hurriedly looked for a place to hide. A large animal carcass came into view, and they quickly dodged it.

Mashu said, "The soul particle transfer was successful. We were supposed to reach the Middle East in the 13th century. However... now we are in the middle of a sandstorm! Is this the Jerusalem of this era?!"

Da Vinci said anxiously, "If that's true, then this place must be before Christ! I'll have to punish Romani specially when I get back... Hmm? Different era... different era... Is this a mistake? Wait a minute, I'll use the meter now."

The harsh environment brought with it a terrifying creature. The Sphinx, a mythical creature with a human face and a lion's body, appeared nearby. After Leonardo da Vinci defeated the Sphinx, he scanned and discovered a nearby water source. The three of them immediately moved towards the water source.

Across a sandstorm, a pyramid-like building appeared on the opposite side. Inside the sandstorm, with the pyramid as the center, dozens of sphinxes moved about.

Leonardo da Vinci said: "To continue is tantamount to suicide. Let us seek another refuge."

Mashu hesitated and said, "...Just now, I thought I saw a shadow coming from the direction of the temple... Was it the Sphinx!?"

Da Vinci immediately said, "Alright, let's run away now! I think I vaguely saw a skull mask, but that's another matter!"

Chapter 201: Harmony as always

Hikigaya Hachiman frowned and said in surprise, "It feels different."

Ritsuka Fujimaru is still Ritsuka Fujimaru, a female with a wide range of interests. Mashu is still Mashu, and Da Vinci is still Da Vinci.

But the temperament looks completely different...

Hiratsuka Shizuka complained, "It's not that funny anymore."

Hikigaya Hachiman clapped his hands and said in sudden realization, "That's right, it's not that funny anymore. In Chaldea, they seemed like they were on a comedy set, but after arriving at the singularity, they became much more serious."

Yukinoshita Yukino nodded: "Play when it's time to play, and be serious when it's time to be serious. Chaldea is more resilient than I thought. Fujimaru Ritsuka is actually a very smart person."

Hikigaya Hachiman said, "Yes, I was wrong. He knows when to do what. This alone is better than ninety-nine percent of people."

Yuigahama Yui said in surprise: "So Fujimaru Ritsuka is such a powerful person? By the way, why are there only three of them? Aren't there so many Heroic Spirits in Chaldea? Why is there no one here?"

Yukinoshita Yukino calmly analyzed: "It may be because the time point is different. Chaldea does not have so many heroic spirits now."

Hikigaya Hachiman said: "That Romani sounds like a very important person, but he didn't show up in the previous video. I'm afraid he died during that time."

[The man wearing a skull mask encountered the Chaldean trio.]

The leader was surprised to see the three men. "Tsk, they've gotten ahead of us! They've even sent out soldiers! As expected of the Sun King! If we capture the Queen, the monsters won't attack us. But if they're human, warding off evil spirits won't work. Time's running out! Make sure to take care of them! But remember to leave one alive! We can use them to gather intelligence!"

Hassan charged towards the Chaldeans with great momentum. Mash stepped forward, brandishing her heavy shield, fighting ten of them alone, and even knocked off the mask of the Hundred Faces.

[Fujimaru Ritsuka greeted and shouted, "Isn't this Hassan?"]

Baimao shouted angrily, "What kind of reaction is that! Don't call me by my name, you idiot!"

The assassins were beaten back by Mashu, screaming at Baimao, "I'm so sorry, Master Baimao! These aren't ordinary soldiers! The pattern on that girl's armor is probably from the Holy City."

Bai Mao shouted impatiently, "All of you retreat! The enemy is a servant. With your strength, you will be easily killed... You didn't die. Did you use the back of your knife? Are you trying to show your composure? Or are you mocking us? Do you think we mountain people are not worth killing?... But never mind. As long as we are still alive, we have won. The goal this time is to capture the queen. As long as we get this woman, a mere sphinx..."

Seeing that Mash showed no mercy and didn't kill anyone, Baimao decided to retreat. However, Da Vinci got there first and rescued Nitocris, whom they had kidnapped.

At the same time, the Sphinxes and Medjed also chased after them from the pyramid. Baimaoyi gnashed his teeth and had no choice but to abandon Nitocris and flee with his men.

"Remember this! I will never forget this vengeance!"

Like a villain from a comedic anime, Baimao uttered these harsh words and quickly retreated under the cover of the wind and sand.

Himesaka Noai grumbled, "I thought what happened in Chaldea was a special case, but are all Heroic Spirits this funny?"

Hoshino Miyako looked at the TV anxiously: "So, what is the heartless and unfilial daughter talking about? Why hasn't she come out yet?"

What she cares about most now is this matter, because this matter determines whether she will be beaten when her mother comes back. She doesn't want to be scolded by her mother for something that has not happened.

Mashu sighed, "Finally, someone I can talk to has appeared..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka said: "Compared to these, there are more important things, dear Da Vinci!"

Mash looked at Nitocris, who was still sleeping. "Oh, that's the captured woman!"

Da Vinci said with a grin, "Alright, alright, leave it to me. I'll remove the ropes and the gag right away."

After untying Nitocris, she still didn't wake up. Da Vinci patted her face and struggled for a long time before finally waking her up.

Nitocris groggily muttered, "...Ugh... No, Pharaoh, if you keep pulling my hair like that... It might look like an ear, but it's actually a magical catalyst symbolizing Horus... It's definitely not caused by my sleeping posture..."

Nitocris slowly opened her eyes, and upon seeing the three people and the dusty, windswept environment, she froze.

[Fujimaru Ritsuka greeted Nitocris leisurely: "Good evening."]

Nitocris immediately jumped up and shouted excitedly, "Who on earth are you, this abominable and rude person? You know I'm Pharaoh Nitocris, yet you still commit such a barbaric act!"

Mashu, Fujimaru Ritsuka, and Da Vinci whisper to each other: "Nitocris! She's the Queen of Magic from Ancient Egypt, Senior!"

Da Vinci grumbled, "Well, although her dignity has been completely destroyed, she possesses the mysterious and powerful heroic spirit of two thousand years before Christ!"

Nitocris shouted in rage, "...You were whispering to each other secretly...! Are you guys mocking me? No, it seems you've made me a laughing stock! You actually drugged me and dragged me out of the temple! Such atrocities will not be forgiven! While I should ask if you are willing to submit to the Sun King, it seems you must first earn my forgiveness through force! Mirror of the Underworld, reveal yourself! Return the shame these people have brought upon me a thousandfold!"

Hikigaya Hachiman grumbled, "Is this the same kind of comedy? Just the ancient Egyptian queen, is this all?"

Yuigahama Yui said: "I remember her! She was the one who won first place in the Olympic swimming competition and eliminated Emperor Nero!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka couldn't help laughing: "She was wearing a Medjay-style robe before, and she looked like a funny character."

Hikigaya Hachiman said, "I remember that the Pharaoh was the incarnation of a god in ancient Egypt. In other words, when a group of goddesses were competing for beauty, only this person was not in the state, or in the state of competing the whole time."

Yukinoshita Yukino rubbed her brows with a headache. "I thought there would be some changes. Fujimaru Ritsuka is as calm as ever, but not as scornful. Da Vinci and Mashu are more reliable. The comedian Heroic Spirit who appeared before is still as funny as ever."

Chapter 202: There is a reason for being black-hearted

[Three against one, Fujimaru Ritsuka showed his command level of being able to use Shocker soldiers to defeat all the knights, commanding Mashu and Da Vinci to beat Nitocris up.]

Nitocris said unwillingly, "...Even though you've just woken up and can't even exert half your strength, yet you've managed to force me into this state... I have to admit that you're truly remarkable and daring. You're excellent warriors. I have no choice but to admit it. But the test has only just begun. I want to see if you're warriors enough to atone for my loss of composure... Using this divine beast entrusted to me by the Pharaoh! Test me until your limbs are torn apart!"

[The Sphinx, the embodiment of the storm, is a mythical beast commanded only by gods. Swarms of these executors of the king's power are formidable foes, even a single one would be an irresistible force, let alone a dozen.]

Fujimaru Ritsuka hurriedly said, "This is a misunderstanding. We just saved you!"

Nitocris said arrogantly, "How shameless! Do you really think I'll believe you?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka said dissatisfiedly: "This person looks noble, but he is actually too unreasonable!"

Nitocris said confidently, "Of course. As a pharaoh, I must first uphold my own justice!"

Mashu anxiously shouted, "Please listen to our explanation, Queen Nitocris...! We really only saved you from being captured by assassins!"

Nitocris raised her chin. "Even if that's true! It doesn't change the fact that you witnessed my loss of composure! Besides, there's no evidence! Why would you help me? Did you just happen to see me? And you even went out of your way to help me, someone you don't even know my name? Nonsense! In this apocalypse, helping others for free is impossible!"

Da Vinci grumbled, "That doesn't make sense... I guess the only way to solve this is to defeat her first."

[Fujimaru Ritsuka said distressedly: "...but she doesn't seem like a bad person..."]

Seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka's face full of hesitation and confusion, Nitocris couldn't help but think: '...Even after I threatened them so much, they still responded passively... Could it be that they really saved me? No, that's not right!'

Nitocris shook her head vigorously, her thick purple hair whip swinging back and forth behind her.

Nitocris sternly declared, "The armor you wear belongs to the Holy City Knights! Unbelievable! Go, Sphinx! Execute the Great Sun King's punishment upon these people!"

Ishigami Yu couldn't help but grumble, "He's truly a Heroic Spirit. How could such a famous figure in human history simply become a Servant who obeys orders? Those gods, emperors, generals, and so on, were people of noble status when they were alive. There's no reason why they would become reasonable and become someone else's subordinate for some greater good after death."

Baiyin Yuxing sighed, "Yes, being rude and unreasonable is exactly what they should be like. What does the extinction of humanity have to do with them? There are many people who think that after I die, I won't care about the flood."

Fujiwara Chika said, "It seems like Heroic Spirits are difficult to deal with before they become Servants. Nitocris may seem like a comedian, but she's actually a ruthless killer. Emperor Nero is also a notorious tyrant. If you deal with them, you'll probably get killed if you're not careful."

Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly realized: "I see, no wonder Fujimaru Ritsuka was so cruel after becoming master and servant. It seems that he suffered a lot when they first started dating."

It makes sense. Ritsuka Fujimaru has mastered excellent pua skills. After turning Heroic Spirits into Servants, he starts to pua them, making them dependent on him, and then plays with them unscrupulously.

Baiyin Yuxing covered his face and said, "This is too realistic. It's clearly the most epic and magical record, but it's more realistic than the previous ones."

In the Service Club, Yukinoshita Yukino's focus is on another noun.

Yukinoshita Yukino pondered, "The armor of the Holy City Knights. Hassan said something similar before. Mashu is Lancelot's daughter, and she wears armor of a similar style. Does that mean the Holy City is owned by King Arthur? The Holy City is the city ruled by King Arthur?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka quipped, "King Arthur, Nitocris, Jerusalem—aren't these terms from too far away in time?"

Hikigaya Hachiman analyzed carefully, "That's why we say the time period is wrong. All we can confirm now is that there were three major forces in this era: Hassan's mountain people, King Arthur's holy city, and the Egyptian pharaohs' pyramids. In comparison, Hassan's Assassins, who were crushed by the Mongol cavalry, were the weakest."

Mashu said with difficulty: "Sphinx...! Under these circumstances, it is really difficult to fight against that divine beast...!"

Suddenly, a voice pierced through the sandstorm: "No, please raise your head. No matter what divine beast, your shield cannot be destroyed. And your justice is right. You will easily win this battle caused by misunderstanding."

Nitocris panicked at the sudden interruption. She asked frantically, “Who is it…?!”

A white-haired knight with a beautiful face stepped out. "I have no reason to reveal my name yet, so you may consider me an enemy. You are called Fujimaru Ritsuka, right? I am Lucius, a masterless Servant. I couldn't bear to watch, so I interrupted. I beg your pardon for being nosy. If you don't mind, please allow me to assist you. Please feel free to use my sword."

Nitocris angrily declared, "You look like a skinny knight, yet you dare to speak so arrogantly...! I will defeat you all and enslave you! Come, wake up!"

[The Sphinxes bared their fangs and claws, Nitocris summoned the Mirror of the Underworld, and the power of the mythical era exuded an overwhelming momentum.]

The knight calling himself Lucius was very thin, and his womanly face made him look even less impressive. He was no match for Nitocris's troops. Lucius's defeat was inevitable.

[However, Lucius unleashed a power even more brilliant than that of the Sphinx and the Mirror of the Underworld.]

["Hold the sword tightly, Silver Arm!"]

Lucius's right arm radiated a silver light, and his frail figure charged head-on at the sphinxes. He swung his right arm, and a silver light shone, the sacred light easily destroying the sphinxes.

[Lucius alone destroyed more than a dozen sphinxes in a head-on battle.]

Mashu was shocked by the brilliant victory and exclaimed, "Amazing... The Sphinx was completely destroyed! No spirit particle recovery occurred!"

Da Vinci was also surprised: "That's... that knight's right hand is...! No mistake, it's the radiance of the Silver Arm! It's the divine arm of Nuada, the Celtic god of war! That Servant actually used a divine-level mystery as a weapon!"

[Like a deus ex machina, the sudden appearance of the knight completely crushed the enemy.]

Chapter 203: Gudako, the Unyielding One

In the classroom of the Doomsday Survival Club of Fujimi Academy, several members sat in this newly established club classroom reading the newly released Akashic Records.

Takagi Saya grumbled, "The Silver Arm of the War God Nuada! Another true god appears so soon? A deus ex machina?"