Just as Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka, having finished the battle, prepared to speak with the red-clad girl—Nero—and ask for information, Mash's expression suddenly changed. She quickly moved to Ritsuka's side and raised her shield before them. Before knowing what kind of Servant the other party was, caution was essential. If the opponent happened to be an Archer, they could launch a ranged attack at any time.
"The enemy Servant has retreated."
As the defeated army from earlier vanished and the Servant's presence disappeared with it, Mash immediately lowered her guard and relayed the information to Doctor Roman through the communicator.
"They retreated? Then we have no way of knowing whether they're friend or foe. Forget it, Mash. Confirm the current situation first." After pondering for a moment, Roman immediately gave his instructions.
"Yes, Doctor Roman."
"So you were not sent by Boudica. People from the future, huh? Well, you Magicians have always been mysterious. I am Nero, Roman Emperor. When I return to the capital, I shall reward you for your service."
Mash, Ritsuka, and the red-clad girl—Nero—communicated quite smoothly. After all, Mash and Ritsuka had helped her just now and could be considered to have saved their sovereign. Though their primary reason for helping had been to offer aid in a time of need, they had still saved her. Roman had told Mash and Ritsuka to aid the red-clad girl's side not only because Shen Fei had said she was Nero, but also because they had been at a disadvantage at the time.
When the enemy's circumstances were unclear, this was the best plan. Helping in a time of need was always better than adding flowers to brocade.
As the emperor of the Roman Empire, Nero naturally would not mistreat those who had rendered meritorious service. She simply did