A Banquet That Won't Be Refused / The Ideal World Crumbles ...

"Yes, because it's something that's really intriguing, we even asked some alumni, but they didn't know what it was referring to either. However, there are rumors that it's related to the backyard of the abandoned teaching building," the young girl added.

"Found it!!!" Black Saber revealed a smug smile after solving the puzzle.

After that, the silver-haired girl rushed to the venue, kicked open the door, and shouted, "Whether you're a ghost or some kind of monster, come out! I'll handle the seventh strange event."

"Jeanne d'Arc, how did you find your way here?" A familiar voice came from inside the room.

The silver-haired girl recognized the person inside and exclaimed in surprise, "Eh... Shirou?!"

It turns out that it was Shirou who was operating in the abandoned school building. Apart from investigating and handling matters and his regular work, Shirou spent the rest of his time in the kitchen, busy preparing for a grand farewell party.

After resolving the matter during the day, Shirou came inside at night to prepare the tools for the banquet. Borrowing all the school's supplies might have negative consequences.

So Shirou chose this abandoned old school building and started renovating it using materials that were no longer needed. He wanted to have everything he needed ready before the banquet.

"Jeanne d'Arc, could you lend me a hand? Could you hold this?" Shirou said, handing over a cut-out circular wooden board.

"Oh... um." The silver-haired girl stepped forward and helped Shirou lift the round wooden plank.

So Shirou picked up four long wooden sticks and used them as stool legs, attaching them one by one to the bottom of the round wooden board.

Using his unique Reinforcement Magic, he attached the stool legs to a round wooden board and secured them, thus completing a new chair. Shirou lifted the chair and piled it up in the corner; there were already dozens of chairs like this.

Chapter 543 A Dinner That Cannot Be Refused

The silver-haired girl looked around and discovered that there were not only chairs, but also a long table assembled from parts. However, because Shirou was very skilled, the tabletop at the joints was flat and smooth, like a perfectly formed whole.

"Jeanne d'Arc, give me the coil on the table." Shirou, having gotten into work mode, buried his head and simply held up one hand.

"This?" Black Saber found the light bulb on the table and handed it to Shirou.

"Coil," Shirou said, raising his hand again.

"Oh, here you go." Black Saber found another bundle of coils on the table and handed it over.

Shirou plans to connect many small light bulbs together with thin threads, and place reflective colored paper around them so that they can be hung on trees to become the twinkling colored lights of Christmas.

The silver-haired girl only realized what was happening when the man's actions were so natural!

Black Saber threw the coil to the ground, looked at Shirou, and shouted, "That's not how it is! Shirou! Why are you doing this all by yourself here?! You've been keeping it from us! You mastermind, what are you planning to do here?!"

"No, how did I become the mastermind? I just wanted to do something before we parted ways. You all have classmates and friends at school, and since you're leaving, you'd want to say goodbye properly and cherish your last moments together, right?" Shirou said, looking at the silver-haired girl.

"Hmph! I don't have any of those kinds of relationships with anyone here. They'll forget about us soon anyway. Oh well, let those two go say goodbye to their friends. I'll just help you out a little." The silver-haired girl crossed her arms, glanced at Shirou, and said arrogantly.

"Hey, where are the people from the Black Tea House?" Shirou finally put down what he was doing, looked up at the silver-haired girl, and asked.

"I've already been there. They're busy with the shop and also dating the female ghosts... Gil is there, but I won't be with him for long. I don't care what these guys are doing," Jeanne d'Arc said with a wicked grin.

However, Shirou knew that this was the expression she would show when she was feeling hopeless. In short, the girl was very free right now, Shirou understood that.

"Thank you, Jeanne d'Arc, for coming to keep me company. To be honest, I'm feeling a bit rushed doing things by myself. I know, so let's finish this together." Shirou looked up at the silver-haired girl and said.

Jeanne d'Arc glared at him awkwardly and said, "Hmph, don't get me wrong! Anyway, I don't have any friends at school or outside, and I have nothing to do, so I was just thinking about whether I should keep you company. Do you understand?"

"Yes, yes, I'm very happy that you could come here no matter what," Shirou replied with a light laugh.

"Ugh... Enough! Bring it on, whatever you want me to do!" the silver-haired girl said angrily.

In fact, this banquet was something Shirou had wanted to do from the very beginning. After all, it was a rare opportunity for everyone to gather in the same place. If one day they were to face the situation of having to leave, Shirou hoped that when that time came, everyone could leave with smiles on their faces.

So the two of them decided to work together. With the silver-haired girl's help, everything became much more efficient. The two of them managed to turn all the parts in the hall into valuable items, making them into suitable furniture and decorations.

Shirou and Black Saber worked on each task one by one, and finally got everything sorted out, which took two days and two nights.

Tomorrow is Saturday, and Principal Attila has given all school staff the day off. The boarding students and teachers have also gone home, so there won't be many people at the school.

As evening fell, people received invitations and heard announcements, and gradually began to make their way over.

At this moment, in the open space outside the abandoned old teaching building, the surrounding walls and trees were adorned with colorful lights and confetti balloons, brightening up the somewhat desolate grassy area. A dozen tables of varying sizes were set up, each covered with a clean white cloth. Vases filled with fresh flowers were placed on them, along with various snacks and drinks.

One can imagine that a farewell banquet will be held here.

The Jeanne's Three Sisters changed into their favorite beautiful evening gowns. The blonde girl wore a pink and white lace pleated skirt, which made her look youthful, pure, and full of vitality.

Even the youngest child, Little Saint, wore a pure white children's dress, looking lively and adorable.

The silver-haired girl had long, flowing hair and wore a purple evening gown, the same one she had worn to dance with Shirou.

Shirou has now changed into a suit, but he's still busy preparing cooked food on-site and carrying it over from the café. Fortunately, the people from the Black Tea House are there to help.

The three girls went outside the old school building and took on the role of greeters.

"It's Little Jack and her mom! Hey, Little Jack!" Little Saint exclaimed, running up and waving his hands.

A girl in a pure black short skirt was walking hand in hand with a beautiful woman with long green hair who was dressed in a flamboyant manner, towards them.

"Hey, Little Saint ~!" Little Jack ran over and took Little Saint's hand.

"Hello everyone, where is Manager Shirou? I dressed up especially for this occasion after receiving his invitation." The mature woman with long green hair nodded to the girls and greeted them with a smile.

"Tsk..." The silver-haired girl didn't want to talk to her.

"Welcome, Shirou- nii is inside! Please come in quickly." Little Saint acted as the doorman and walked out.

After helping out at the Black Tea House, the Imitation Heroic Spirits also came here with the ghost women. There were also some unfamiliar people, probably people who had come to this small world to hide and live a quiet life.

However, no matter who it is, all comers are welcome. This is the purpose of this grand feast: to abandon grudges and gather all kinds of beings, including Phantasmal Spirit, elves, Servant, and vengeful spirits, all for the sake of a carnival before the end of the world.

Then a woman with long, curly black hair walked in with a smile.

"Go back!" Black Saber Alter said directly.

"How indifferent! I just came back to celebrate with everyone. If I hadn't spread the word, no one would know so much about the Seven Mysteries." The woman speaking was none other than Da Vinci, who had suddenly disappeared, leaving behind strange paintings, and now she was back with a grin.

"Pfft, how stingy. We brought Da Vinci back together with us." The purple-haired girl said with a laugh, behind her were a group of girls who looked similar to her but had different figures.

"So it's you guys!" Black Saber said unhappily. Another bunch of troublemakers who love to watch the show.

They had all changed into dazzling, brightly colored evening gowns. When they were still, they resembled vibrant flowers. Once they moved, they were like butterflies fluttering in the air, attracting the attention of everyone around them with every smile and glance.

However, regardless of which one it is, it is tainted with a deadly 'poison'; the more vibrant it is, the more deadly it is.

"Alright, alright, more people are coming. You guys go in first," the blonde girl said, pulling the silver-haired girl aside and trying to smooth things over.

Chapter 544 The Collapse of the Ideal World

At this point, a space in the center of the venue was specially set up as a stage, with standing speakers playing long dance music. After enjoying the delicious buffet, people could invite each other to join them on the dance floor for a song.

"Beautiful lady, would you like to dance with me?" Hector, disguised as a playboy in a hat, had already made his move.

"Sure." A young woman placed her hand in Hector's. The two laughed and ran onto the dance floor.

Little Jack also took his mother's hand and danced on the dance floor, laughing and having a great time.

The Little Rhyme walked over to Toshio, the little boy next to Kayako, lifted her skirt, and extended an invitation. The two children held hands and entered the dance floor, imitating her.

Siegfried and Kayako, Alexander and Sachiko, Arash and Delia, all walked onto the dance floor together.

Just then, a girl's playful voice came from behind Shirou, saying, "Senpai, Shirou-senpai, stop grilling meat and come dance!"

"Oh, it's you guys. Good evening." Shirou put down the skewers, looked at the familiar faces, and greeted them with a smile.

"Alright, stop talking, let's go dance!" Lilith grabbed Shirou's hand and pulled him towards the center of the dance floor. It was a rare treat to have normal feet and normal sensations; wearing Cinderella's glass slippers, she had long wanted to dance properly.

"Ah, Lilith is so cunning~! I'm next, BB-chan!" the purple-haired girl said, raising her hand.

"Well... I'm third," Lip said.

"Gah! I'm fourth! The grilled meat is delicious~!" Gimpu (Imperial Flower) picked up the grilled meat that Shirou had just plated and started eating, showing an expression of blissful enjoyment.

So Shirou was pulled along and danced with each of the Sakura Team girls. The mischievous little devil BB cleverly used the color coordination of her clothes to highlight her stunning figure; the shy and introverted Lip, with a huge presence, wore a burgundy evening gown; and the adorable monster girl Gimpu wore a white striped bodycon dress.

After that, the Sakura series girls gathered around Shirou again and whispered:

"Thank you, senpai. Tonight was truly wonderful. And we're all ready! We'll gather the power of the Sakura Squad to find the greatest possibility that will satisfy the White God, and then we'll give you the greatest happiness. We'll bring the world lines together into one, and when that time comes..." BB smiled cutely, not finishing her last words.

"Hmph." The petite girl Lilith chuckled sweetly, lightly lifting her toes.

"Hehehe..." Lip, the introverted girl next to her with a particularly full bust, also showed a cute smile. Her tiny fingers made a crunching sound, showing the strength to squeeze a truck into a ball.

"Gah!" The Imperial Flower raised its hands, making claw-like shapes, and cutely imitated a monster's cry.

Although no one said it out loud, it seemed like a war of the century was about to break out.

"Well then, senior... we'll be leaving now," BB said.

"Huh, you're leaving so soon? Let me see you off then," Shirou said in surprise.

"No need, after all, time in this world is limited, and many people are waiting for you," BB said with a smile.

Shirou turned around and saw that the three Jeanne d'Arc three sisters were staring at him, and in the distance there were countless pairs of eyes.

"Go ahead, senpai." At that moment Lilith and the other girls nudged Shirou from behind.

The three sisters nudged Little Saint and pushed her towards the outside.

"This is so slow! Brother Shirou, it's such a sin to keep so many girls waiting at a time like this," Little Saint said angrily, hands on her hips.

"I'm so sorry to have kept my little lady waiting. Could you give me a chance to make amends?" Shirou said, extending his hand to the little girl.

"Forget it, I already decided from the beginning that you have to be the first one to dance, brother," Little Saint said with a smile, taking Shirou's hand.

Shirou took the girl's hand, held it above her head, and guided it, spinning the tiptoeing Little Saint around the dance floor before pulling her back.

After the song ended, Little Saint pulled Shirou back and left the dance floor alone. Later Jin girl was pushed back up.

"Is it okay?" the blonde girl asked, turning to look at the girl who had pushed her.

However, the silver-haired girl had already turned her back and turned her head away, pretending not to see them.

"Then let's go, lady," Shirou said to the blonde girl.

"Yes, I'm honored, sir. Hmm... I think so?" The blonde girl nodded, then, like the other women, ladylike lifted her skirt and looked up at Shirou, asking.

"I think it looks great! Your outfit today suits you very well. I didn't expect you to care about these things?" Shirou said.

"Shirou, indeed, after receiving divine revelation during my lifetime, I devoted myself solely to saving France. I was either persuading the Crown Prince or on the battlefield. I was extremely busy every day and had no time for anything else."

"But now that I've come to this world with that child and am living a peaceful school life, I also have some fantasies, you know. Like delicious food, dolphins, whales, love, and things like that..." the blonde girl said softly.

"Yes, I know." The man and the blonde girl held hands, taking graceful little steps to the music.

Finally, there's Black Saber Alter. Shirou couldn't help but laugh when he saw her outfit.

At this moment, she looked at Shirou and asked reproachfully, "What are you grinning about?"

"I feel a little nostalgic; that was the first time we danced together," Shirou said.

"Hmph~ You still remember, don't you? But let me tell you first, I've almost completely forgotten." Black Saber turned her head away.

"I originally intended to dance with you at least once, no matter what," Shirou said softly, taking the silver-haired girl's hand in his and wrapping his other arm around her slender waist.

The two entered the center of the dance floor and began to dance gracefully, their movements perfectly synchronized, their spinning as fluid as if they were one.

"Jeanne d'Arc, you danced exceptionally well!" Shirou exclaimed, looking at the silver-haired girl before him.

"Hmph, it wasn't for nothing that I've been secretly practicing all this time..." The silver-haired girl couldn't help but smile. Then, remembering something, she raised her head and changed her words, "Of course, it's not for you Shirou! I just want to dance with you! You have to dance with me to your heart's content, or I won't let you off the hook!"

"Yes, yes," Shirou replied with a smile.

Chapter 545 The Dance That Never Stops

The dance music changed in various styles, sometimes unrestrained and free, sometimes cheerful and lively, sometimes elegant, sometimes passionate. In the end, it became completely unrestrained. People who were infected only needed to twist their bodies and step to their hearts' content on the dance floor.

After that, Shirou accepted the invitation and danced with many of the women at the ball. The Four Heavenly Kings Sachiko, the youngest being Sachiko, then Delia, then Kayako, and even the most mysterious Ruriko revealed her true identity and came here. She was a very beautiful and virtuous geisha.

The Little Rhyme, Little Jack and Little Jack mother, the other female ghosts—it seems he has quite a few hidden fans. Shirou fulfilled their requests one by one, jumping countless times that night. Just standing there, his legs seemed about to bounce uncontrollably.

When the final song came, Shirou turned back and invited the silver-haired girl to dance with him for the last time. The others also joined him and entered the dance floor. The white dining tables were moved away, and the entire open space was filled with people.

The banquet lasted a very long time; the music had stopped, and the ball had ended. However, the Servant and ghosts present continued to dance gracefully in the center of the open space, none of them wanting the grand event to end so quickly.

Just then, the earth shook violently, and a deafening clap of thunder, as if the sky were shattering, echoed outside. People ran outside and saw that the starry night sky had vanished; the world seemed to have been stripped bare, leaving only a dark void.

"Looks like it's time." Some of the people present became blurry, leaving only a faint silhouette.

"Dust to dust, ashes to ashes, all outsiders will return to their original place," someone sighed.

"Then we'll head out now, it was already decided," Da Vinci said, shrugging.

"Live well, and live out your share of the brilliance," said Kayako from the ghostly realm.

"Mom, thank you so much. Thank you for being my mom." Little Jack said, hugging the beautiful woman with long green hair.

"Yes, me too, Jack -chan. It's so wonderful to live with you. I have no regrets." The woman hugged Little Jack, tears welling in her eyes.

The Imitation Heroic Spirits in the Black Tea House smiled and waved, then looked at Shirou and the silver-haired girl and said...