Chapter 331

"Yeah?"

Novia held up the Saint Quartz, peering into its interior through the light. "Saint Quartz, what a beautiful name. If I were Saint Quartz developer, to conceal its evil nature, I would have given it a name completely contrary to its essence."

"Novia Consultant, you call it evil... but it's such a beautiful and convenient thing!"

"Yes, I know."

Novia stared at the Saint Quartz for a while, then stroked its surface with her fingertips again. "This was designed by Da Vinci Da Vinci's Star after he heard the doctor say that it would be great if there were a universal resource that could be used for all purposes. But ultimately, the concept of a universal resource itself, I heard from the Director, existed back in the time of the previous Director, who was her father."

"Indeed, even if Da Vinci hadn't been summoned, something similar would have appeared in Chaldea..."

After a brief silence, Novia spoke again with surprising calmness:

"And in these past few days, Doctor, you've also come to understand the anomalies of the Chaldea Gate, haven't you?"

"... As expected, you noticed it too, Consultant. Chaldea's system gradually accumulates some potential malfunctions over time. However, by giving these malfunctions a physical form and defeating them, we can reorganize the fragments, clean up the system, acquire resources, and incidentally make Fujimaru stronger. It's truly killing three birds with one stone."

At this point, Romani shook his head.

"I just don't understand how that meticulous man could make such a strange mistake..."

"But we still owe a debt to you, Romani. Your considerations were at least good for Ritsuka. If Romani hadn't developed the Supercomputer, if the Golden Apple hadn't been developed, who knows what would have become of the 'Master' who always used Saint Quartz? After all, the idea that 'as long as Saint Quartz is used, everything will be fine' is an incredible Desire."

"..."

Looking at the smiling Novia, Romani was about to say something, but then suddenly fell silent, somewhat disappointed.

"... Ritsuka is amazing... unlike someone like me who's always so easily discouraged..."

The doctor vaguely remembered that when facing King Solomon, Ritsuka Fujimaru, despite being somewhat timid, remained resolute. Although the communication footage was somewhat blurry due to King Solomon's influence, it felt strangely real to him.

"Yes, Romani Archaman is indeed cowardly and passive."

Novia nodded noncommittally. "But it's precisely because you're still working hard even like this that the Crowd in Chaldea is continuing to work hard with you, isn't it? In a way, you saved our lives when Chaldea exploded."

"... Yes, I am indeed afraid of that king, but that doesn't mean we've already lost."

In an instant, Romani seemed to remember something.

"Just get back on your feet, no matter what that man... no matter what Solomon is trying to do!"

"That's great, very energetic. It's all thanks to your hard work that Ritsuka was able to go from a complete novice to a high-level Master by consuming a huge amount of AP. Just like your name, it's quite romantic."

"Haha, to be praised by Novia, the Consultant with so many identities! But it shouldn't be 'you,' it should be 'us,' since you're also a Consultant of Chaldea. Oh, right, thinking about it, from another perspective, I was just surrounded by a group of people praising me. It's really quite embarrassing."

Romani joked.

Based on Novia's previous feat of directly forcing Typhon to surrender in the Third Singularity, coupled with the events involving Kiyohime and Melusine, the Chaldea staff were now jokingly saying that Novia, this Demi-Servant, Consultant a lot of 'aliases'.

This includes, but is not limited to Pope Novia, Raymond, the ancestor of many Western Europe Imperial Family, the Nameless Monk of the Maitreya Temple, Echidna, Typhon's wife, and even the Priest in Fuyuki who acted ordinary and never revealed his real name, etc...

Some staff members even secretly made bets on who would be in the 'Shadow' next, which was considered one of their forms of entertainment.

"I rarely compliment people, so remember that, doctor."

Novia nodded in agreement, seemingly indicating that this viewpoint wasn't entirely unfounded.

In fact, from various perspectives, the Chaldea system itself was designed specifically to cultivate Master into independent Master. But ultimately, the old Director may have already included the loss of highly trained Master, led by A-Team, in the system.

That's why the Chaldea Gate has accumulated hidden dangers, but Romani used this to create various obstacles to eliminate them.

But how many things in the world today actually go according to plan and as expected?

To think one can control everything is a Pride. The old Director did think of a 'Master,' but he probably didn't know that this Master would be 'Ritsuka Fujimaru.'

"In that case, I'll give you a gift when I have the chance."

"Hmm? What is it? Is it Strawberry Cake?"

"What are you thinking? I'm just introducing you to a potential partner. After all, you're not getting any younger, Doctor."

After Novia finished speaking, she turned and left, as if to indicate that she had said everything she needed to say.

"... ah?"

Romani was somewhat bewildered by this; he remembered that in Novia's mind, wasn't he already married?

After all, he saw the Ring under his gloves and mistook it for his wedding Ring...

But he didn't take it to heart, thinking it was probably just Novia joking.

After talking with Novia, Romani's mood improved considerably after learning that the mastermind was 'Solomon'.

The next second, Romani started writing the unfinished note on the table again.

If we want to overcome this battle, it would be best to summon a powerful Servant.

However, if you can actually consume the equivalent of a thousand Saint Quartz AP in the future, then even as a frail woman, you should be able to become the only and strongest Master of mankind.

To achieve this goal, I must prepare even more challenging challenges. Da Vinci, her son Little Gran, and Consultant Novia will all be there to help. On one hand, I feel very sorry for you, but on the other hand, I am also very much looking forward to it.

Next, just as Romani was about to put down his pen and put it away, he seemed to remember something and added a sentence to the end of the note:

"I think it's true, as Novia Consultant, that a complete novice can eventually become a high-level Master by consuming a huge amount of AP... Isn't that a very romantic thing?"

A few days later, Ritsuka, who was still asleep, was awakened by a sudden alarm. Sensing that something might be wrong, she rushed to the control room, only to find that Novia was the only one there.

"It's devastating, like waking up this morning to find that all the data up to yesterday has been wiped out."

"Ha?"

Ritsuka was somewhat taken aback by Novia's sarcastic remark.

"Well, to put it simply, Ritsuka, did you encounter anyone on your way here?"

"No, not a soul... Hmm? That's strange."

Ritsuka, belatedly realizing the situation, then noticed that Chaldea was unusually quiet, as if no one was left.

"That's right. Now, everyone except you and me has disappeared from Chaldea. Not only the control room, but even the Chaldea staff on standby have vanished without a trace. In other words, this is an obstruction by an external enemy, or rather, an act of aggression, and it's based on clear malice."

Novia explained it this way.

Of course, he always felt that Draco was just running around aimlessly; after all, First-Rank Planetary Class expert wasn't someone you could lose so easily.

"How did they manage that...? Everyone's gone..."

"Spiritron Transfer, or forced reverse Spiritrons summoning using Spiritron Transfer, can be simply explained as everyone being forcibly Spiritron Transfer away using some undetected catalyst."

"So, what should we do next, Consultant...?"

To be honest, although Ritsuka didn't really care about what she said, it was still a subconscious statement.

"Don't worry, after I came to the control room, all the parameters of the Spiritron Transfer -related machinery were fixed. In other words, they still point to a fixed coordinate. That means the person who did this is at this coordinate. I don't know if they forgot or if there was a possibility of intentional inducement."

"Which Singularity is that in?"

"Yes, the Fourth Singularity, located in London, England."

Novia said thoughtfully.

"Ritsuka, as you know, we just discussed a few days ago that we should deal with the increasingly volatile Fifth Singularity first, and leave the Fourth for later. However... however, I don't know what happened, but the influence of the Fourth Singularity is expanding..."

No, it's an extension. The 'chaotic phenomena' within the Singularity should have been confined to that Singularity... but while maintaining its Singularity, this Singularity is attempting to interfere with Pan-Human History.

Moreover, it seems to have merged with something, encompassing not only London, and its concept lies somewhere between pollution and meaninglessness; let's call it the Human Order Collapse Domain.

Originally, Chaldea planned to conquer each singularity one by one. However, after conquering the Third Singularity, the staff observing the Fifth Singularity discovered that the Singularity's level fluctuated wildly, sometimes being Ex and sometimes -, and occasionally disappearing as if it had never happened. In response to this unusual situation, the initial plan was to go to the Fifth Singularity.

Given how suddenly this happened, it seems the only option is to go to the London Singularity first.

To be honest, the Novia anomaly from the Fourth Singularity felt somewhat familiar, like something Ooku...

His thoughts were quickly interrupted by Ritsuka.

"Understood. In any case, now that we know the coordinates where everyone was taken, and the Spiritron Transfer channel leading there is still open... then the Consultant and I have no choice but to go there, rush to the scene, find the culprit, and rescue everyone."

"Yes, that's certainly true in conclusion."

Seeing Ritsuka's determined gaze, Novia stopped thinking and together with Ritsuka initiated the Spiritron Transfer to the Fourth Singularity.

Earlier in time, in the Fourth Singularity, in the city of London, City shrouded in the miasma of the World of the Dead.

In a fog-shrouded City stands a Library, its tall Victoria building appearing and disappearing in the mist, tiny water droplets condensing on its ancient stone walls and intricately carved window frames.

The steps in front of the Library were covered by a thin layer of fog, and the streetlights emitted a faint yellow light, forming a blurry halo in the fog and illuminating the deserted street.

"No, something terrible has happened, Miss Yuanyuan!"

Suddenly, an urgent voice rang out in the Library. The owner of the voice pushed open the heavy oak Great Gate, and with a deep creak, entered the tall and spacious Hall. The wooden floor gleamed softly under the dim light.

In the center of the Hall stood several long reading tables, each with a few antique Bronze lamps, and the air was filled with the scent of books and wood.

"Huh? What happened, Aria?"

At the empty reading table, Kisshouin Lily flipped through Book, not looking up at the Pink-Haired Girl with fox ears who was running past, her eyes squinting, and who was inexplicably covered in sweat.

"Ha ha..."

Exhausted, the Pink-Haired Girl took a deep breath and finally shouted, "Japan architecture has appeared in the skies above London!"

"Don't make a fuss, it's just Mirage."

"Does Aria mean that Jack's mother is on top?"

In response to Tamamo Aria's words, besides Kisshouin's disdain, there was also White-Haired Girl pacing back and forth beside the bookshelf.

"Jack! How many times do I have to tell you? Stop talking about your mother all the time! Your mother can't possibly be Japan!"

Because the two completely ignored her, Aria, who was furious, surprisingly opened her usually squinted eyes slightly, revealing her golden eyes, and looked somewhat exasperated.

"Ah, Aria is a bad boy, she's scolding her mother. When her mother comes, we'll rip Aria's heart out and give it to her, because Jack is a good boy, a good boy."

Jack calmly uttered words that were enough to infuriate Aria.

"I'm so angry, so angry, I'm so angry!"

To be honest, Tamamo Aria is so cute, wouldn't anyone turn into a docile Mount upon seeing her?

However, after arriving in London, her encounters with Jack and Kisshouin made her feel somewhat withdrawn...

Damn it, once I find the target and bewitch him, I'll make him teach you a lesson!

"Alright, alright, since little Aria is making such a fuss, Jack, why don't you go and take a look?"

"Okay, sure."

Then, as Jack looked out the window at the London sky shrouded in mist, his voice changed slightly.

"... It seems... things aren't looking too good..."

Upon hearing Jack's words, Kisshouin frowned. He first carefully closed the book and put it back on the shelf, then went to the window to read.

The Ooku, a Japan architectural complex, rapidly expanded throughout London from its center at Scotland Yard, becoming an integral part of the city.

The Black-Haired Girl, utterly bewildered, could only say this:

"Don't panic, this is just a technical adjustment based on Human Order..."

But suddenly, Kisshouin looked at Scotland Yard, as if he had discovered something, and after thousands of years, the same joyful smile that he only showed when he was the 'Pope' appeared on his face again.

"Oh my, so we're from the same kind. Let me see if I can tie them up and send them as a gift before Lord Novia arrives..."

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Chapter 375 General Tokugawa? He doesn't seem as good as the Scotland Yard Commissioner.

A dimly lit room.

Through the gap in the curtains, where a little light was letting in, one could glimpse the room next door, shrouded in a hazy mist.

Judging from the view behind the room, it's clear that this is a rare find in London, with multiple rooms.

The interior, illuminated by dim light, gives it the feel of a modern office.

"It went quite smoothly; in the end, we successfully entered the London Police Department — Scotland Yard."

Novia glanced around briefly and then reached out to look through the documents on the table. "In other words, it's like we've directly barged into a heavily guarded area."

"Eh... the Police Department?"

Upon hearing this, Ritsuka looked out the window, somewhat bewildered, but could only make out some hazy, indistinct things due to the fog.