Please Play FGO With Me

After watching the fireworks, we still have to go to Komachi's house to celebrate her successful enrollment, won't you? You won't be able to eat dinner then," Yukino reminded her companions.

The International High School announced the list of successful applicants on Tuesday, and Komachi was successfully admitted. So, after watching the fireworks, they decided to call everyone together to celebrate boisterously at the Higashiya family's house.

"Komachi, we've prepared a cake for you at home," Shirou said, looking at his sister.

"It's okay, it's okay! We have a separate stomach for sweets!" Komachi said with a smile, biting into a candied haw.

"Exactly! After the fireworks, let's go buy some candied apples and marshmallows!" Yuihama agreed, nodding her head.

At this moment, everyone's phones rang simultaneously, vibrating violently.

"Everyone, it's bad! A horde of demonic beasts is rampaging on the nearby small mountain! I've detected a massive magical energy reaction, and it's going to be dangerous if this continues!" Little Da suddenly ran out, shouting.

"Didn't they say that ordinary monsters can't break through the barrier of the otherworld?" Shirou exchanged glances with the girls and quickly ran towards the mountain where the otherworld had appeared.

When they reached the small mountain and looked up, they saw a giant red dragon perched on the pavilion at the summit. Its gaping maw was gathering magical energy, and it seemed to have mutated. Its wings had become crystalline thin sheets, and it appeared unable to fly.

However, it was continuously absorbing magical energy from the otherworld into its body. Every so often, the quality of the magical energy gathered in the dragon's mouth would increase.

At this point, they could already feel the dangerous aura that could destroy everything.

The red demonic dragon raised its long neck and, at this moment, discovered the young boys and girls who had intruded.

The demonic dragon stretched its long neck, poking its head out from the stone steps. Its gaze locked onto the young boys and girls, and it unleashed a breath of scorching crimson light. The terrifying power displayed at this moment was at least equivalent to an A-rank anti-army Noble Phantasm, blasting down towards the foot of the mountain.

Mash felt herself rushing to the forefront, raising her cross-shaped giant shield and activating her Noble Phantasm. The towering Camelot rose up, blocking this destructive beam of light.

The wings of this mutated demonic dragon were constantly absorbing magical energy, and they could feel it continuously strengthening itself. The power of the next dragon's breath could only become stronger!

All around the mountain, in the darkness, thousands of demonic beast eyes flickered with dense green and yellow lights. If they wanted to ascend the mountain, they might not even have a place to stand.

"It's like being a cannon emplacement protected in a fortress," Mash said, looking at the layers of dark shadows on the mountain and the demonic dragon above them.

"And it's in such a crowded place!" Shirou invoked Merlin through possession, using illusions to create a realistic illusion, isolating the entire mountain from the outside world, preventing the demonic beasts from escaping, and implanting suggestions in nearby tourists to stay away.

At this moment, Komachi also took out her phone and said, looking at the surrounding monsters, "Is this the same demonic beast that Brother and the seniors fought before? What a formidable enemy! But it's okay! Now that Komachi is with Brother, our sibling combo is invincible!"

An valiant girl in samurai attire appeared, wearing a dark haori and wrapped in a long scarf. Komachi drew her famous sword, 'Kiku-Ichimonji Norimune'!

Possessed by Komachi was the peerless swordsman Okita Souji, who developed the ultimate sword technique, 'Mumyo Sandan Zuki'!

A gust of wind blew, lifting the scarf on the girl's body high. She tightened her grip on the sword, her sharp gaze fixed on the demonic dragon high above, and said to the people behind her in a cool tone:

"Leave these small fries to you all. The demonic dragon at the top is mine, this genius swordsman! Watch me use my exquisite 'Shunpo' footwork to instantly reach the summit and take that dragon's head... cough cough." Before she could finish speaking, Komachi covered her mouth and coughed, squatting down, spitting out bright red liquid.

"Komachi! Are you alright? I'll heal you right away!" Shirou asked anxiously.

"Cough... It's okay... Brother, I just coughed out the candied haw I was choking on," Komachi, who had transformed into Sakura Saber, said weakly as she squatted on the ground. "This passive skill, 'A-rank Frailty,' is completely unnecessary..."

"That's enough... you should rest here," Shirou said helplessly. As expected of his own sister, how could she be cool?

At critical moments, she always messes up or falters. Although he had long grown accustomed to taking care of people like her.

Chapter 68: Fireworks Never Wait

At this time, fireworks were being lit on the bridge outside. The ground around them flashed with streaks of light and emitted booming sounds. People watching in the park smiled as they looked at the sky.

Little did anyone know that on the small mountain behind the park, a group of young boys and girls were engaged in a fierce battle for them.

On the staircase of the mountain, sealed by illusions, the surrounding demonic beasts bared their fierce green eyes and advanced step by step.

At the summit platform above the staircase was a pavilion, and on top of the pavilion coiled a demonized red giant dragon. The dragon's wings had become pale red crystals. As it continuously absorbed the magical energy from the otherworld, their color gradually deepened. Upon closer inspection, it was found that it had no forelimbs, only a long neck extending out. Magical energy gathered in its mouth, emitting a terrifying aura, as if it were about to unleash another crimson breath like before.

At this moment, Little Da flew out and said nervously, "Everyone! The data for the demonic dragon at the top has been detected. Its class is Lancer. This bipedal wyvern, a subspecies of dragon, has mutated. Its crystallized wings have become a magic absorption converter. Through continuous amplification of magic, it has now reached the level of a dragon. If left unchecked, it will only grow stronger. Please resolve the battle as soon as possible!"

From below, more than ten magical arrows, enhanced with magic, flew towards the top of the stone steps, directly aiming at the demonic dragon's head.

It turned out to be Yukino, who had invoked Atalanta through possession, and Asuna, who had invoked the Berserker class Minamoto no Yorimitsu. They held longbows and shot several arrows at the giant dragon.

As the arrows were about to fly over the long staircase and pierce the pavilion, small demonic beasts on the platform at the top of the stairs pounced out one after another, and all the arrows were blocked by their bodies.

On the long, sloping stone staircase, the giant dragon standing above the pavilion felt threatened. It retracted its long neck, lowered its body, and hid itself in a blind spot below that could not be seen.

"Shirou, the angle is completely blocked. It seems that climbing the mountain won't allow us to slay the dragon," Asuna said with a frown, retracting her bow.

"What should we do? Although my Noble Phantasm can cover this entire area from the sky, I can't kill this high-defense dragon in one go," Yukino said.

"Is there a Heroic Spirit with more power and higher burst damage? One that can finish off this demonic dragon before it unleashes its next breath!" Shirou pondered.

"There's no other way, leave the defense to me! Seniors, please find a solution as soon as possible," Mash shouted, holding her shield. However, her Noble Phantasm was not omnipotent, especially in this restricted world. If the attack was beyond its specifications, its defense might be breached.

"Yuihama, it's up to you this time," Yukino said to the dumpling girl who was still holding a meat bun and staring blankly at her phone.

"I'm considering which character to summon," Yuihama said, noticing that a new character had appeared in her FGO system.

She stuffed the meat bun into her mouth with dissatisfaction, took out her phone, and said, "Honestly! I wanted to watch the fireworks and then go to the stalls with everyone! I wanted to eat sweet candied apples!"

At this moment, a golden frame of a Heroic Spirit in the FGO system lit up, actively responding to the girl's summon.

White light enveloped the girl, and in the spiritual world, the Heroic Spirit and the girl communicated.

What appeared before Yuihama was a girl with long yellow hair and two horns.

"Ibaraki Doji, quickly help me defeat the demonic dragon on the mountain!" Yuihama said in surprise.

"Eh... I'd rather go to that place with snacks first," Ibaraki Doji said lazily.

"Ibaraki! I know! I'll take you to eat delicious things too! So, help me deal with the monster on the summit first!" Yuihama said to the oni girl within her.

"Hmph... Hey... Let's talk about what good food there is first?" Ibaraki Doji paused, rolling her eyes, and couldn't help but ask.

"Well..." Yuihama recalled the food stalls they had visited earlier.

First, there were the classic sweets like cotton candy, candied apples, and mochi balls, along with freshly stir-fried noodles and rice noodles, and the piping hot oden, which was also super delicious.

Because it was by the water and the cold wind kept blowing, freshly baked meat buns and fried foods were also very popular.

And on the other side of the park, someone had set up a charcoal grill, with chickens and sparrows roasting on it, slowly rotating to cook evenly on all sides until they were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Even the small bones were roasted to a crisp, making them edible. Depending on the customer's preference, a layer of honey or spicy sauce could be brushed on.

For customers who didn't like meat, the owner enthusiastically recommended sweet potatoes roasting on another grill. Tearing open the skin revealed a vibrant orange color steaming with heat, and a sweet aroma instantly filled the air within a radius of over ten meters.

The scent of food permeated the entire area, making even passersby who hadn't planned to watch the fireworks salivate and involuntarily head this way.

Moreover, after watching the fireworks, they would go to Shirou's house to celebrate Komachi's admission to the International High School.

There, there would be a large cake covered in cream, chocolate, and strawberries, as well as various dishes meticulously prepared by Shirou, such as Roman-style grilled meat learned from Red Saber, and Chinese cuisine, which he was already skilled at.

Though she couldn't express it well in words, in the spiritual world, the scene Yuihama imagined was conveyed clearly to Ibaraki Doji's mind as the most convincing evidence.

At this moment, the golden-haired oni girl was already drooling. She looked at the dango girl and praised her:

"Yuihama Yui! Although you are human, you are an expert at knowing delicious food. I've come to like you! I really want to take you to Mt. Ooe to specifically make delicious food for us."

"Hee hee, thank you. Actually, I'm just good at eating. When it comes to cooking, you should ask Shirou and Yukino," Yuihama said, blushing slightly and scratching the back of her head.

"No, knowing how to eat is enough! Just grab the people who can cook and make them do it!" Ibaraki Doji said.

"So, Ibaraki Doji, are you willing to help me now?" Yuihama asked.

"Of course! Watch me quickly take care of the enemy, and then we'll eat all the delicious food!" Ibaraki Doji's eyes lit up, and she readily agreed.

"Mhm, then I'll be counting on you, Ibaraki!" Yuihama voluntarily handed over her body to be controlled by the battle-skilled Heroic Spirit.

Chapter 69: Magical Fireworks Bloom

The moment the girl and the Heroic Spirit reached an agreement, their compatibility rapidly increased, reaching one hundred percent.

As a pillar of light descended, Ibaraki Doji officially appeared in the world.

Yuihama changed into a light yellow kimono with small floral patterns, wearing a close-fitting white undergarment, a large Buddhist bead tied around her waist, a pair of sharp red horns growing on her forehead, and wielding a sharp bone blade. The surging magical power on her body burned fiercely behind her in the form of flames, like a pair of giant fiery wings.

The horned girl pointed her blade at the demonic dragon on the mountain and said:

"I am Ibaraki Doji! The leader of the Oni of Mt. Ooe. Although this is not Heian-kyō, if you want a hundred demons to march at night, it is basic etiquette to have the strongest Oni lead the way! These ignorant monsters should all be annihilated!"

"Hey! Human, I'll take care of that strange dragon. You help me clear out the surrounding trash."

A golden beam of light shot up from the ground towards the stairs, blasting the demonic beasts on top away.

Shirou, holding the Sword in the Stone, said to Ibaraki Doji, "I know! I'll leave the demonic dragon above to you! We'll clear the way for you."

"Oh, so you're that Shirou who's good at making delicious food. I'm looking forward to it! I'm going!" Ibaraki Doji said, raising her bone blade and charging straight towards the summit of the mountain.

Shirou waved his magic staff, using illusionary magecraft to envelop Ibaraki Doji's body in a thin mist, preventing her from being obstructed by the monsters along the way.

Then, he gathered a bit of mana from the otherworld and applied it to the support target. This was the Magus of Flowers' greatest life's achievement and one of his most proud magecrafts, as if nurturing an unparalleled king back then.

In a short period, he reshaped Ibaraki Doji's Spiritron Dress status, repaired its flaws, and enhanced her endurance, mana, and combat abilities, giving her the greatest reinforcement.

The path cleared on the stairs was quickly filled back in by the demonic beasts running down.

"We'll handle the front!" Asuna rushed in front of Ibaraki Doji and activated her Noble Phantasm.

"Tsk... Why is Yorimitsu here too?" Ibaraki Doji pouted and continued to run forward.

"—Gyuoh Sorai? Tenmo Kai Kai!" Asuna swung her sword, unleashing a long streak of lightning that cleared away the monsters along the path.

"Phoebus Catastrophe!" Yukino, with Atalanta's extraordinary leg strength, leaped high into the air, drew her bow, and released her Noble Phantasm. A rain of arrows descended from the sky, clearing out the demonic beasts lurking on the mountaintop.

"Well done! Cat-eared yokai, the rest is up to me! Run, Gouryuuka! —『Rashomon Daien Ki』!"

Finally, Ibaraki Doji leaped high and shouted angrily. The moment she landed on the mountaintop, she punched the demonic dragon above the pavilion.

A giant red claw burning with intense heat shot out. Just touching it caused the surrounding monsters to shatter into pieces and burn into ashes. The giant claw directly grabbed the mutated demonic dragon by the neck and forcibly twisted it. The intense flames burning on the giant oni claw immediately engulfed the entire demonic dragon.

This was the demonic flame formed from the resentment of thousands of years of the demon species, burning grass and trees, burning the earth, burning the atmosphere, burning everything, and also burning away the mana that the demonic dragon continuously gathered within its body, before finally exploding!

The demonic dragon let out a scream, and the energy gathered in its mouth dissipated. Two sections of its crystalline wings were broken, and it fell to the ground.

"Kahahahaha!!! So what if it's a dragon? This is my overwhelming victory!" Ibaraki Doji laughed, raising her bone blade high and bringing it down towards the demonic dragon's neck!

This bone blade was forged from the incomparably hard bones of the Oni tribe, tempered a thousand times by the karmic fire of hell. It was incredibly sharp, severing the demonic dragon's neck in two, splashing blood everywhere.

After defeating the demonic dragon, the other demonic beasts no longer posed a threat.

With Mash responsible for defense and Shirou providing support with Merlin's magecraft, the girls absorbed mana during the battle to recharge their Noble Phantasms. After several rounds, the monsters on the entire mountain were thus cleared out bit by bit.

"Haha, watch this, Komachi! One step, sound; two steps, silence; three steps, ultimate blade! —『Mumyo Sandan Zuki』!!!"

Unfortunately, by this time, the fireworks had already finished. Looking down from the mountain towards the bridge, only a faint wisp of residual smoke could be seen in the moonlight.

"Ah... what a rare fireworks festival," Yuihama said dejectedly.

"...Yes, it's truly a shame," Mashu agreed regretfully.

"Indeed, there will be other fireworks festivals in the future. Let's all go back and have a celebration for Komachi," Asuna said with a smile, trying to comfort them.

"Yeah, if you pay a little attention, there will definitely be fireworks festivals held somewhere. Let's head down the mountain," Yukino also said, though with some regret.

"That's true... Ibaraki, you can hide inside my body, right? I'll go back to my normal form and we can go buy something to eat," Yuihama said to the Heroic Spirit within her.

"Sure!" Ibaraki Doji complied, concealing her Spiritron Dress and returning the girl to her usual state. This was a new ability she could use freely after reaching one hundred percent compatibility.

"No, I'm not really feeling it right now. Komachi feels like she didn't get to show off her full strength," Komachi said with a troubled expression. Although she managed to use her Noble Phantasm in the end, her opponent was just a weakling, which made her feel a bit unmotivated.

"It's okay, Komachi. As long as you get more used to combat and gain experience, you'll definitely get stronger! Hmm... Even though being sickly is a skill, even the Holy Grail can't change that..." Mash comforted her.

"Then I'm hopeless, aren't I? Oh well... Since everyone's so enthusiastic, I guess we should head down the mountain then..." Komachi said, her eyes like dead fish, as if she had given up on her dreams.

"Wait, everyone, just a moment," Shirou called out to the girls, then turned to Little Da, who was floating in the air, and asked, "Can I use Magecraft for something other than combat?"

"Well, as long as it's not destructive, and the Heroic Spirit is willing, I think it's fine," Little Da nodded.

"Then allow me to be a little selfish," Shirou said. He then summoned Merlin to possess him, raised his staff, and began chanting a spell Merlin often used when he took the still-immature girls on knightly training journeys across their homeland: "—Artoria, it's time to eat!"

Rounds of fireworks, shimmering with colorful light, shot straight into the sky. They suddenly erupted in the night sky, blooming into fireworks of various shapes and dazzling colors. Some transformed into long blue streaks of light that shot towards the heavens, others burst into concentric rings of purplish-red vortexes, and some exploded into countless long, thread-like golden-orange and snow-white camellias...

The spectators, who had already started to leave the park to go home or eat dinner, stopped in their tracks. They looked up in surprise at the fireworks blooming in the sky once more.

"So beautiful!"

"Where are these fireworks coming from?"

No one knew that this was merely a small act of childish whim by the boy, a way to mend the girls' disappointment. Shirou, borrowing Merlin's illusionary knowledge, had slightly modified this 'dinner signal flare' Magecraft.

On the chairs at the mountaintop platform, the boy holding his staff occasionally launched a beam of light into the sky. He sat in a row with the girls, enjoying the view of the fireworks from a special box seat.

Every time the fireworks reached their highest point and bloomed, their brilliant light illuminated the faces of everyone looking up at the sky. Whether it was an illusion or not, the fireworks in the sky felt warm and gentle. Perhaps it was the boy's inner feelings being transmitted through the magic, offering sincere blessings to this world, hoping that everyone could find peace and happiness.

Chapter 70: The Boy Is About to Embark

After the girls finished watching the fireworks and felt satisfied, they pulled Shirou down the mountain with them.