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After three days of travel, Shirou Emiya's group finally arrived outside the city of Uruk.
Along the way, monster attacks had been frequent. None of them were minor. Yet under Shirou Emiya's protection, not a single person was injured. Through those shared battles, the atmosphere among the five had quietly changed. The tension that once lingered between them had faded, replaced by a natural sense of coordination.
That was precisely why Shirou Emiya had not chosen to use a flying vehicle from the start.
So things needed ti.
Looking ahead, Mash narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Um... it looks like they're checking everyone entering the city."
She turned to Fujimaru Ritsuka.
"What should we do, Senpai?"
Ritsuka crossed his arms, thinking.
"...Yeah, getting in normally seems like a hassle."
He hesitated, then spoke again.
"How about we sneak in?"
"No need to complicate things."
Shirou Emiya interrupted calmly.
He turned his head toward rlin.
"Wasn't rlin summoned by Uruk and acting as their court mage?"
rlin blinked.
"Then," Shirou continued, "he should've brought so form of identification with him, right?"
At those words, both Ritsuka and Mash turned to look at rlin.
"...Really, Mr. rlin?"
Their gazes were filled with doubt.
"Ehehe."
rlin scratched his cheek, putting on an exaggeratedly innocent expression.
That reaction alone was enough.
Ritsuka and Mash exchanged glances.
Shirou had guessed correctly.
At the sa ti, the image of rlin as an unreliable adult sank even deeper into their minds.
"Ow!"
rlin suddenly yelped.
Fou had leapt up and scratched his face without rcy.
"Fou, co back."
Mash quickly called out.
Then she looked at rlin.
"rlin, please hurry and negotiate with the city guards."
"Yes, yes, yes."
With no room left to dodge responsibility, rlin stopped pretending. After a brief, chaotic tussle with Fou, he bent down, picked up the staff that had fallen to the ground, and walked toward the guards.
With rlin handling the negotiations and Siduri, the priestess of Uruk, guiding them, the group was allowed to enter the city.
The mont they passed through the gates, a wave of vitality washed over them.
Uruk was lively.
Voices calling out prices echoed through the streets. The sound of tal striking tal rang constantly in the air. Everywhere they looked, people were moving with purpose.
Shirou Emiya scanned the faces of the citizens.
There was no despair.
No resignation.
Everyone looked alive.
At the sa ti, the city's structure stood out. The layout was precise, efficient, clearly designed with intent. Defensive routes, supply paths, residential blocks-everything was arranged with care.
At a glance, this city fully deserved its reputation as a fortress built for war.
"Alright," rlin said cheerfully, clapping his hands together. "Next, let's go et the king of Uruk."
"Then please lead the way, Mr. rlin."
Ritsuka nodded.
Considering the era they were in, eting the king was unavoidable. If they wanted to borrow the strength of this age, they had to start there.
With rlin leading, the group headed toward the Divine Tower where Gilgash resided.
Along the way, soldiers greeted them enthusiastically. Their expressions were bright, their movents sharp.
Below the Divine Tower, however, the atmosphere shifted slightly.
Several priestesses deliberately avoided rlin's gaze.
"...Oh?" Shirou glanced sideways. "rlin, looks like you're being shunned."
"Nonsense," rlin replied without hesitation. "I'm everyone's big brother."
Shirou gave a small laugh.
The casual banter eased the lingering tension in Ritsuka and Mash's chests.
Although Shirou Emiya had ntioned before that King Gilgash should currently be in his wise king phase, mories of the king's past behavior still made them uneasy.
But standing here now, surrounded by the city's vitality, they felt themselves gradually calm down.
Once inside the Divine Tower, voices echoed continuously.
"Don't make repeat myself. Battle reports must be as fresh as possible. Updates are not to slacken."
"The busier we are, the fewer chances they'll have."
"If you want an easy battle, then don't stop moving."
"Yes, sir. Secretary's clay tablet production interval adjusted to one hour. Transportation units increased by three carts."
"Good. Next item."
"Is this today's overview of material transport?"
"It appears the materials bound for Eresh have been delayed. Monsters may have nested in the streets."
"Dispatch twenty n from the East Gate barracks."
"Assign it to Tim. That's his hotown. He'll be more familiar with the area."
"Hmph. What is this foolish delay?"
"Why hasn't the poisonous dragon's corpse been sent to E-anna yet?"
"The scholars are too idle."
"Now is the ti for them to put those clever little minds to work."
Shirou Emiya and the others stood quietly at the side, listening.
Under Gilgash's command, issue after issue was handled without pause. Orders flowed seamlessly, covering everything from military logistics to civilian safety.
He even addressed matters related to childbirth among the city's won.
"What should we do..."
Ritsuka muttered under his breath.
"I feel like we can't even get a word in."
The atmosphere left no room for outsiders.
"Haha," rlin laughed softly. "When dealing with this king, don't bother reading the mood."
He leaned forward slightly.
"You must act decisively. He doesn't care about your feelings."
"So-"
"So?" Ritsuka and Mash looked at him blankly.
In response, rlin raised his voice.
"King Gilgash! rlin has brought guests back!"
The entire hall seed to pause for half a beat.
"You're busy? Of course you are."
rlin waved his hand casually.
"No need to worry. I'll bring them over now."
He turned back and winked at the two.
"Let's go."
Before either Ritsuka or Mash could react, rlin grabbed Ritsuka's arm and pulled him forward.
"W-wait-!"
Ritsuka stumbled, completely caught off guard.
Mash followed in a fluster, her steps hurried.
Watching the scene unfold from behind, Shirou Emiya let out a quiet sigh.
"As expected of you, rlin."
"When it cos to bullying people..."
"You're truly a master."
Putting himself in Ritsuka's position, Shirou felt a secondhand sense of discomfort.
When it ca to pranks, rlin was undeniably a professional.
...
Following rlin and Ritsuka to the center of the Divine Tower, Shirou Emiya stopped.
He leaned against a nearby pillar.
From here, he could see everything clearly.
He had no intention of stepping forward.
What was about to happen was not sothing he had the standing to interfere with.
Soon after, upon seeing Ritsuka and Mash, Gilgash decided to test their strength personally.
Ti was precious.
He had none to spare on prolonged explanations.
rlin, reading the situation instantly, arranged for Ana to join as well.
Thus, the spectacle began.
Gilgash versus Mash and Ana.
As expected, the gap was overwhelming.
Mash and Ana were completely outmatched.
Gilgash's dissatisfaction was evident. To him, Chaldea's strength was insufficient. He made his intent clear-he would expel them.
Ritsuka, however, refused to back down.
He argued earnestly.
He spoke of their mission.
Their resolve.
Their necessity.
Then ca Ishtar.
She descended noisily, caused a stir, and disrupted the already tense atmosphere. But upon realizing Ana's true identity, she chose to withdraw.
Throughout the entire sequence, Shirou Emiya remained silent.
He simply watched.
Eventually, after so discussion, Gilgash made his decision.
Ritsuka Fujimaru and the others would start from basic chores.
No special treatnt.
No shortcuts.
He instructed the priestess Siduri to oversee them properly.
Once Ritsuka, Mash, rlin, and Ana left the hall, the atmosphere shifted.
The hall grew quiet.
Gilgash's gaze moved.
It settled on Shirou Emiya.
His expression turned solemn.
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