Using FGO to Open the Anime World

At that moment, Hata no Kokoro was sitting there silently, drinking tea, as if she wasn't interested in anything. Indeed, for the current Hata no Kokoro, apart from Master Koizumi, there probably wasn't anything that could interest her.

"By the way, Seryu, did you see anything strange or interesting during your patrol today? Or... have you noticed anything strange recently?" A trace of inexplicable expression flashed in Koizumi's eyes as he tentatively asked.

"Strange things..." Seryu frowned slightly, beginning to recall her patrol today.

"Here, sit down and think while drinking tea..." Reimu rarely poured a cup of tea for Seryu and handed it over.

This was indeed rare. Reimu could be lazy to the point of wanting to drink tea but not wanting to move.

Helping others pour tea was something Reimu would almost never do.

Koizumi couldn't help but glance at her. He saw Reimu silently sit back down after handing over the tea, with nothing unusual about her.

Strange... has the sun risen in the west...? Koizumi didn't think too much about it and continued to look at Seryu.

"There haven't been any strange things, after all, I don't have much time to care about those things when I'm patrolling. I'm only responsible for disputes and disrupting public order..." Seryu thanked Reimu and then answered Koizumi's question.

"But speaking of recently, the assassin organization [Night Raid], which has been lurking in the Imperial Capital, has been very rampant, specifically targeting wealthy nobles. You must be careful. If you need any help, you can come to the Imperial Guard to find me at any time. I'm happy to help!"

It must be admitted that this girl seems quite enthusiastic, Koizumi thought to himself.

Seryu bought a few amulets from Reimu and then slipped away. Okay, Koizumi understood Reimu's operation.

Seemingly enthusiastically serving tea, in reality, she just wanted the other person to buy a few amulets from her.

After all, you've served tea and water and personally entertained them, so it's embarrassing for the other person not to buy something to take back.

Heh... Koizumi didn't want to say anything more about this.

But speaking of which, an assassin organization? Just that won't get you any information.

After all, to understand the distortion, you need to investigate carefully. Just staying here, you probably won't know anything.

"What? Are you concerned about the assassin organization Seryu mentioned, or are you struggling with your mission?"

Reimu slowly stepped forward and asked.

"Both. The former is because I'm afraid of trouble. If the assassins rob for money and women and come to our door, I'll have to worry about you accidentally killing those assassins. The latter is a matter of principle. The mission must be completed, otherwise, we'll have to stay here forever. And Yukari said that there are two ways to correct the world's distortion. One is to find an agent to correct it. I am considered the world's agent, helping to solve these problems. But if the first method doesn't work, the world will choose the second..."

Speaking to this point, Koizumi didn't continue. He believed Reimu knew what he meant.

"Destruction... of this parallel world..."

If it can't be guided back on track, the only option is to completely eliminate this unnecessary possibility. That's really something the world might do.

Thinking of what happened in Gensokyo, Reimu's expression was more or less unpleasant.

Although she looked very leisurely, that land was the land that Ama had always protected. Actually...

Thinking of this, Reimu couldn't help but snort coldly, a trace of displeasure flashing in her eyes.

Forget it, it's better not to think so much...

Chapter 15: The Slums

At dusk, Koizumi walked slowly on the street alone, looking quite lonely.

"Those two guys are really heartless and ungrateful..." Koizumi muttered to himself.

It was almost time for dinner, but those two girls weren't willing to come out. Hata no Kokoro said she had to take care of her mask shop, and Reimu said she was too lazy to go out, and just asked him to bring food back. The result was...

Koizumi walked out alone with an unusually heavy heart. They weren't afraid of him being suddenly attacked.

But speaking of which, he has Command Seals on his hand. They're not worried because of that, right?

Thinking of this, even Koizumi couldn't help but smile wryly. These Command Seals have given them an excuse to be lazy.

But then again, you really can't see where the so-called distortion is in this Imperial Capital... So where exactly is the problem with this world? Koizumi couldn't help but frown slightly.

Unknowingly, Koizumi had already walked into the Slums.

"Eh... how did I end up here..." Koizumi couldn't help but scratch his head, a look of distress on his face.

There was no doubt that the Imperial Capital's Slums were not a place for people like Koizumi to come. Because the clothes Koizumi was wearing, even if not luxurious, were definitely not something people here would wear. For people like Koizumi, the people in the Slums probably wouldn't be very friendly.

But what surprised Koizumi slightly was that the gazes of the poor were mostly fearful, with no hostility at all.

No, it shouldn't be said that there was none, but rather that they didn't dare to be hostile... It seems they have become numb to this kind of life.

You won't get this kind of look unless you're constantly suppressed like this. The poor in this world have no human rights.

Thinking of this, Koizumi couldn't help but sigh, his tone tinged with emotion.

At this moment, Koizumi felt a hand on his shoulder, and his body stiffened instantly.

Slowly, Koizumi clenched his left hand, and faintly, the Command Seal on his left hand emitted a faint red light.

There was no choice. Seryu had said before that assassin organizations often cause trouble in this Imperial Capital, and this was the Slums, and he was wearing such good clothes... Well, relatively good, it wouldn't be surprising if he caused public outrage.

"Hey! Young man, who are you? You don't look like someone from the Slums, but you came to the Slums?"

This voice sounded very hearty. Although there was a hint of vigilance in the tone, there was no hostility.

If it was an enemy, they probably would have attacked already, instead of patting my shoulder and talking, right?

Thinking this in his heart, Koizumi believed that the other person shouldn't be an enemy, so he subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Slowly, Koizumi turned around and faced the person who was talking to him. At the same time, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

That was a golden figure, with beautiful blonde hair, golden eyes, and a pretty face that made Koizumi's eyes light up. He hadn't expected her to be such a beauty, with a good figure and a chest that was a stark contrast to Reimu's...

Um... better not to imagine that. It would make Reimu feel too pitiful.

"I was just taking a walk and accidentally ended up here. Please be merciful, beautiful lady..."

Koizumi said so lightly, simultaneously praising the beauty before him.

The blonde beauty laughed heartily and wrapped her arm around Koizumi's head, or rather... she was strangling him. Although she didn't seem to realize how open and... uncomfortable her actions were.

"You're really honest, little bro, seeing how pretty I am at a glance. How about we go have some fun at a nearby tavern?" Saying this, the blonde beauty didn't wait for Koizumi's agreement before heading out of the Slums.

"..." Let me say something, you big-chested, brainless woman!

With Koizumi muffled like that, he couldn't say a word. But to outsiders, it probably looked like a great perk.

"By the way, little bro, what's your name? I'm Leone, what about you?"

After leaving the Slums, the blonde beauty—Leone—finally released Koizumi and introduced herself with a smile.

"Cough, cough, cough..." Koizumi couldn't help but cough a few times before recovering.

"I'm Koizumi, nice to meet you. By the way, beauty, you're way too open. You're practically letting people take advantage of you!"

Koizumi couldn't help but complain, looking at her with a strange expression.

It was the truth. The way she was acting was practically inviting people to take advantage of her, although the one taking advantage would probably be suffocated to death. But then again, if you were suffocated to death like that, wouldn't it be a blissful death?

"Doesn't anyone ever tell you that you're too honest, little bro?"

Hearing this, Leone couldn't help but look at Koizumi with a strange expression. He was being so direct.

"Sorry, no one's ever said that to me before..."

Koizumi shrugged, a bored look on his face.

"Forget it, let's not think about it too much. Meeting is fate, and I just so happen to be looking for someone to drink with. Why don't we team up and go drinking together!" Leone simply didn't care and grabbed Koizumi, heading towards the tavern.

"Hey, hey, hey!!!!!!"

Koizumi looked at her speechlessly. Had they reached the point where they could drink together just after meeting?

Although it was evening, the tavern hadn't closed yet. But then again, generally speaking, there should be more people drinking at night, so these taverns should have the best business at night, right?

Leone seemed very familiar with the place, walking into a shop and ordering several bottles of wine in a row.

Speaking of which, why did Koizumi always feel like the owner was looking at him with pitying eyes?

He really couldn't figure out what was wrong. Leone just kept toasting him and pouring out her grievances.

Saying that the Imperial Capital's taxes were too high, saying that such-and-such officials were greedy, and so on.

Watching her pour out her grievances like this, Koizumi couldn't help but look around.

Is it really okay for you to say bad things about people like this? Are there no other Imperial officials in this store? If they hear you, it'll be a big deal! It's fine if something happens to you, but don't drag me into it!

Koizumi looked at her awkwardly. After all, they had just met, and it was unacceptable to be dragged into such a boring thing. Moreover, Seryu was a member of the Imperial Guard. It would be troublesome if she found out about his affairs.

Although he had just met Seryu, Koizumi had roughly figured out her personality.

Full of justice, and vaguely twisted to some extent. That's what Reimu told him.

She felt that the justice that Seryu advocated was somewhat distorted, possibly mixed with some of her personal feelings.

Getting back to the point, looking at Leone, who was constantly toasting him, Koizumi couldn't help but sigh deeply.

It seemed like he wouldn't be able to go back for a while.

Chapter 16: After Waking Up

In a daze, Akame slowly woke up, her red eyes slowly opening. What came into view was an unfamiliar ceiling. In an instant, her vigilance quickly rose, and her right hand subconsciously gripped the hilt of Murasame at her waist.

"Where is this? I..." Akame muttered to herself, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

She vaguely remembered that she had fought with Esdeath and, unsurprisingly, was defeated. At that time, Esdeath had indeed intended to kill her, but... she didn't seem to be dead now. Could it be... that someone saved her?

Thinking this in her heart, Akame relaxed her vigilance somewhat, but the hand gripping Murasame's hilt did not let go.

Before she knew why the other party had saved her, she absolutely couldn't relax. That's what Akame believed.

She still had a mission, and it wouldn't be good if she crashed here.

"Oh... you're awake..." At this moment, a pleasant voice echoed in the surrounding space.

Judging from the timbre of this voice, the other party was likely a female.

She couldn't see the other party's figure at all, but she could hear them speaking. Could it be that the other party had the ability to become invisible?

Or was it an ability similar to spatial transmission, or a Teigu? But she had seen so many Teigu, and so far she only knew that the Teigu Dimensional Formation: Shangri-La was related to space, and she didn't know about the others. Could there really be such a Teigu? Or was this just a special ability that humans possessed?

According to legend, the Peaceful Path Sect leader had the ability to heal wounds and predict the future, and could see through people's hearts. Maybe the other party was like that, or... was the other party the same as her now?

"Who are you?" Akame asked calmly, without the slightest panic.

"Asking that question... Even if I told you my name, you wouldn't know me. I can only answer that I'm not your enemy. After all, if I were your enemy, I wouldn't have saved you at that time."

The person said lightly, with a hint of playfulness in their tone.

Hearing this, Akame breathed a sigh of relief. Although it seemed a bit gullible to believe the other party's words, Akame judged that the other party had no need to deceive her.

"Since you're not my enemy, why not show yourself? Why hide in the shadows?"

Even though she felt a bit relieved, Akame didn't fully trust the other party. After all, they hadn't revealed themselves at all.

The fact that they were constantly hiding themselves suggested they were the type who were used to skulking around, which made Akame uneasy.

As the saying goes, it's easy to dodge a spear, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow, right? Even if they weren't an enemy, it would still be unpleasant to be tricked.

"I have no choice..." The owner of the voice seemed quite helpless, and it was easy to hear it in their tone. "Originally, I was supposed to rule this world, but that damned guy forcibly usurped control of it using some unknown method. Not only that, but I also have to worry about him noticing my existence and hide myself. Once I officially appear in this world, he'll probably notice me instantly and become vigilant."

"I'm the only one who can compete with him for control of this world. If he finds out, he'll probably go all out. At least, I can't let that guy discover my existence before that one notices this world."

"That one?" Akame frowned slightly, wondering what the other party meant.

"Please go and find Koizumi immediately. That one is the reason I'm here. I was originally dormant within him, but the crisis in this world and his appearance triggered a chain reaction that manifested me here. Find him, and you'll also understand the reason for your appearance and what exactly has happened to this world."

After saying this, the voice slowly disappeared into the air.

Akame frowned, slowly lowering the hand that was tightly gripping Murasame.

"Koizumi... huh... I'll trust you for now. And to be honest, I don't really have a goal right now. I don't know where Kurome is either. It seems I can only act according to what she said."

Saying this, Akame immediately opened the door, only to discover that the small house was in the deep mountains and forests.

Scanning the surroundings, Akame couldn't help but reveal a wry smile.

"It really does have a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere."

Shaking her head, wanting to completely put these thoughts behind her, Akame transformed into a bolt of lightning and dashed off in a certain direction.

"Hey, kid, wake up..."

Faintly, Koizumi seemed to hear someone calling out to him. Slowly, Koizumi opened his eyes.

At this moment, he realized that he was lying on a table in an inn, with nothing on the table.

"How did I get here?" Koizumi couldn't help but rub his forehead, vaguely feeling a headache.