Opening the Second Dimension with the FGO Method

However, considering Reimu's moral compass, it wouldn't be surprising if the moment she heard the word "money," she subconsciously forgot the other person's name. Indeed, is she just a shrine maiden without any principles?

"So, Hakurei Reimu, have you made any arrangements to meet with this person?"

If Reimu let the person slip away without even setting up a meeting, Koizumi felt he could have Yakumo Yukari film the whole thing and keep it as blackmail material against Reimu.

If she couldn't even handle something like this, it wasn't just a matter of principles, but a matter of intelligence!

The dignified Hakurei Shrine Maiden comes to another world, hears about money, and immediately sells herself, ignoring everything else! She forgets the employer's name, the agreed time and place, and only sees the word "money"! Just how greedy are you?!

Come to think of it, if I paid Reimu 100,000, would she offer herself to me?

Koizumi suddenly thought this was a very serious question.

Chapter 43: Conversation

At night, Reimu suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze fixed on Koizumi, who was already sound asleep before her.

As if to confirm that Koizumi was asleep, Reimu scanned her surroundings before finally speaking.

"Yukari, you're there, aren't you..."

"As expected of you, you noticed right away that I've been watching you."

Slowly, a crack appeared in the void and opened, revealing a Gap filled with terrifying eyes. The Gap even had a ribbon tied on it, perhaps a personal interest of Yakumo Yukari.

The next moment, Yakumo Yukari stretched her head out from it. The sight of a head floating in mid-air was truly spine-chilling, especially at night. Anyone who didn't know better would think it was a paranormal event.

"It's nothing, I just can't sleep while resting, so I guessed you were spying on us."

Saying this, Reimu rolled her eyes at Yakumo Yukari, as if she was already used to her antics.

"If you're worried about Master, why don't you just stay by our side? Why do you have to spy from the side? It's not like we're holding a banquet, and Satori of the Palace of the Earth Spirits isn't here, so you don't have to worry about anyone peeking into your heart."

Yakumo Yukari chuckled softly, glancing at Koizumi before turning her gaze to Reimu.

"Actually, you're just trying to use this excuse to get me to take action so you can relax and watch the show, right?"

Hearing this, Reimu's expression stiffened. It was indeed true that if Yakumo Yukari was around, she could relax a bit. In any case, Yakumo Yukari's combat strength was very reliable, especially as an ally.

Reimu had fought with Yakumo Yukari in the past. Although one was the creator of Gensokyo and the other was its administrator, Reimu had often challenged her because the former was too cunning and the mastermind behind many incidents. Judging from how easily she dealt with her, Yakumo Yukari's strength was terrifying. Moreover, Reimu had the buff of the Hakurei Barrier inside it, making her much stronger than she was now. From this, one could clearly see Yakumo Yukari's strength.

Reimu hoped that Yakumo Yukari could help out so that she could relax a bit.

"Stop nagging! And! You have top-tier Servant strength, so why are you so leisurely watching the show here?! Are other top-tier Servants like you all like this?"

Reimu was a little frustrated. If all top-tier Servants were like this in the future, wouldn't she be in deep trouble? If the top-tier Servants didn't act, wouldn't it be her turn? Tch... they're all a bunch of troublemakers!

"I'm not just leisurely watching the show. At least I have to deal with someone else who's resting here like me."

As she said this, another Gap opened next to Yakumo Yukari, showing Remilia resting in her room. It seemed that Remilia had gone to rest after watching Koizumi's training.

When Reimu saw Remilia, the corner of her mouth twitched violently. It was that Vampire. But come to think of it, since this Vampire had also formed a contract with Koizumi, why wasn't she helping out? What a hateful person.

But then again, this Vampire wasn't suitable for fighting during the day. Sakuya usually helped her with the parasol. Now that Sakuya wasn't here, it would probably be difficult for her to fight during the day. Indeed, the Vampire race was troublesome.

"Hey! When did this Vampire manifest? How come I didn't know? Koizumi isn't even in Chaldea. Did you summon her?" Reimu looked at Yakumo Yukari suspiciously, her brow furrowing slightly.

"It has nothing to do with me. She was the first one summoned by Koizumi. When she was on the verge of death, I took her into the Gap and gave her the necessary power. Vampires themselves have extremely strong vitality. Even if they become Servants, they retain this power. Even if their heart is crushed, they can be resurrected as long as they have enough mana. Naturally, I helped her out. Maybe she can come in handy when necessary."

Yakumo Yukari closed the Gap and then said slowly.

"Tch... I knew you were behind it..." Reimu snorted coldly, not delving too deeply into it.

To be precise, Reimu was already used to Yakumo Yukari's actions. She didn't know how many times she had been tricked by her in the past. She was already used to it. But then again, being used to being tricked was really sad.

"By the way, since you've been observing in secret all this time, have you noticed anything wrong? About that Imperial Capital..."

Saying this, Reimu's eyes swept towards the Imperial Capital, her heart feeling slightly heavy.

She seemed to recall her previous battle with the one who wielded the power of lightning. His power felt a little off.

Hearing this, Yakumo Yukari was silent for a moment before speaking under Reimu's slightly impatient gaze.

"There is indeed something wrong with that Imperial Capital. Your intuition is correct, but the root of the distortion isn't here. Unfortunately, my Gap can't observe that world. As for the things about that world, we can only wait for the ruler of that world to think of a solution. Before that, just follow your original plan."

After saying this, Yakumo Yukari took a deep look at Koizumi before shrinking into the Gap, completely ignoring Reimu's darkening face. However, it was clear that Yakumo Yukari was very clear about the current situation, but she didn't intend to help Reimu solve this Singularity.

For her, other than the other possibilities extended from Gensokyo, the possibilities extended from other planes were just opportunities to help Koizumi train.

This guy said a bunch of incomprehensible things and then slipped away. It was really annoying.

But come to think of it, [can't observe that world]? Is this Singularity a double-world existence?

Then this is a bit troublesome. Even Yakumo Yukari can't observe it... then the whole thing won't be so easy to solve. A double world... the first Singularity is so troublesome, what about the later Singularities?

"What's wrong?" Hata no Kokoro suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze focused on Reimu.

If she hadn't sensed it wrong just now, it should have been Yakumo Yukari's youkai aura.

"I just contacted Yakumo Yukari and asked about the Singularity, but I didn't get any key information." If she had, Reimu would have dragged Koizumi to solve it by now.

It would be better to solve this troublesome thing sooner rather than later, so she could go rest.

Unfortunately, double worlds are too troublesome.

In that case, she could only follow the original plan and make contact with Night Raid.

Chapter 44: Amnesia? (Part 1)

"Ugh..." Koizumi suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head, as if something was being pulled out of his brain.

The next moment, Koizumi's face twisted as he opened his eyes, his right hand clutching his head as he slowly sat up.

"Reimu, Kokoro..."

He whispered Reimu's and Kokoro's names, but heard no response.

Koizumi felt a surge of confusion. Weren't they all sleeping together last night? Where were they?

Or were they still resting? No... After carefully scanning his surroundings, Koizumi realized he seemed to be in a noble's mansion. How strange? Wasn't he resting in the wilderness last night? How did he end up in a noble's mansion?

"Where is this, and why am I here? My head hurts... Sss..."

As soon as he mentioned his headache, Koizumi couldn't help but clutch his head, a twisted expression on his face.

It felt like something had been pulled out of his mind, a suffocating pain.

For a moment, Koizumi couldn't even get out of bed. The pain was still too much for him to handle.

If he had to compare it to another kind of pain, it would probably be when he was being invaded by the Vampire's consciousness.

"What... is going on?" Koizumi muttered to himself, still clutching his head.

"Knock, knock, knock..." Just then, a series of knocks sounded, and Koizumi couldn't help but turn his gaze to the door.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Koizumi awake?"

It was a very pleasant voice, and he knew without thinking that it was a woman's voice. However, Koizumi was sure it wasn't Reimu's or Kokoro's voice. After all, he had been with them for a while, and he wouldn't mistake their voices. But one thing Koizumi was curious about was, when did Reimu get involved with a wealthy family?

Or was this actually Night Raid's base?

Impossible. It goes without saying that this is inside the Imperial Capital. After all, this kind of noble establishment should only exist in the Imperial Capital. But what's strange is that, logically, he should already be wanted by the people of the Imperial Capital. How did they bring him into the Imperial Capital?

Unable to figure it out, Koizumi could only scratch his head, the twisted expression on his face somewhat lessened.

—The pain in Koizumi's brain had subsided a lot now, at least it wasn't as exaggerated as it was at the beginning.

"Come in..." Koizumi took a deep breath. If he really was in a noble's house, he had to at least be respectful.

"Click!"

The door opened, and a blonde girl with a noble air slowly walked in, a gentle smile on her face. Although she gave Koizumi a familiar feeling, he didn't remember her.

He shouldn't have met her before... Thinking of the inexplicable familiarity he felt towards her, Koizumi thought to himself.

Of course, it was precisely because of this familiarity that Koizumi felt so unsure of himself.

"Mr. Koizumi, it's getting late. I didn't expect you to sleep in... By the way, Miss Sayo and Mr. Ieyasu have already started eating. After they finish, I'll have my subordinates investigate your friends. I remember you told me they were two beautiful girls, one wearing a shrine maiden outfit and the other wearing a mask to express her emotions. Am I right?"

Aerya said, her tone filled with cheerful emotion. However, what she said made Koizumi very confused.

Investigate my friends? Did I ask her to do that? Also, who are Sayo and Ieyasu?

Strange, wasn't I resting with Reimu and Kokoro in the deep mountains and forests? How did I suddenly end up here? Where are Reimu and Kokoro? Are they missing? At this moment, Koizumi's mind was filled with questions.

While feeling confused, Koizumi remained vigilant.

This was unfamiliar territory for him, and he had to be vigilant no matter what.

"Excuse me, where is this? And who are you? Why am I here? I don't seem to remember anything before appearing here. Can you tell me?" Koizumi asked a series of questions in one breath. At the same time, a faint pink light flickered on Koizumi's right hand. If she attacked him, he would strike back immediately.

There was no doubt that Koizumi could now use the Vampire's power during the day.

"Eh!!!!!!" Aerya suddenly looked surprised, as if she was very surprised that Koizumi had forgotten so much in one night, and felt a sense of loss.

Indeed, Aerya was feeling lost, because she had put that emotion on her face.

It was as if she had written the word "lost" on her face.

"How could Mr. Koizumi suddenly lose his memory? No! I have to quickly ask a doctor to come and take a look!"

Suddenly, Aerya became unusually flustered, her concern overflowing, and it was clearly not an act.

If this was an act, then Koizumi didn't know what to say. Should he say that this girl was very good at acting?

But perhaps it was because Koizumi himself had not experienced much, so he couldn't see through her disguise.

However, Koizumi's subconscious told him that the girl's concern for him was not an act.

"Um... I don't think we should call a doctor. Maybe it's just temporary."

Koizumi was really afraid that this was the Imperial Capital, and that the person they called would not be a doctor but members of the Imperial Guard.

Without Reimu and Kokoro, what if—

Wait! Don't I have Command Seals? Maybe I can use the Command Seals to summon Reimu and Kokoro!

Thinking of this, Koizumi looked at the Command Seals on the back of his hand, and the corners of his mouth slightly turned up.

Aerya didn't notice anything unusual, but she was very puzzled that Koizumi didn't want her to call a doctor.

But after the confusion came anxiety, as if she was the one who had lost her memory.

This made Koizumi very curious. Was she overly concerned about him?

Were the people of the Imperial Capital this exaggerated before when he was in the Imperial Capital?

Although they were very enthusiastic when buying charms at Reimu's shop, Koizumi could feel that their enthusiasm was only because they had charms in their hands that could save their lives.

But the concern Aerya showed him felt like it came from nowhere. No, could it be she was just a kind person? Were the nobles of the Imperial Capital really this nice?

He couldn't help it. Remembering the ugly face of the Imperial Guard captain, Koizumi really didn't have a good impression of the people in the Imperial Capital.

Even Seryu, who he was quite close to, had a rather twisted side to her.

The twisted sense of justice she possessed made her show a terrifying side when facing criminals.

Of course, because of his interactions with Koizumi and the others, they realized that this girl hadn't fallen too far. At least, Koizumi and the others believed that this girl wasn't completely depraved yet.

Chapter 45: Amnesia? (Part 2)

"Mr. Koizumi has lost his memory!" Sayo and Ieyasu stared at Koizumi in surprise.

Koizumi, at this moment, was looking at Sayo and Ieyasu with a puzzled expression.

Just like with Aerya earlier, although Koizumi felt a strange sense of familiarity, he didn't remember them.

Although their worried faces made him feel a warmth in his heart, he really didn't recognize them.

And based on Aerya's description of how they met, Koizumi discovered a very serious problem.

He might have lost his memory of the entire previous day. He didn't know anything about what Aerya was talking about.

For example, Aerya said that he had told her that he had saved a girl named Kurome, but because her house was full of women, he felt embarrassed to stay there. Plus, he couldn't find Reimu and Hata no Kokoro. When he was in trouble, he met Aerya, who happened to be passing by, and she took him home.

Hmm... yes, it felt like a very cliché plot. Someone who had just come to the capital to train but got separated from his friends on the way, saved an ordinary girl in the capital, then met more girls. Because their house was full of women, he was embarrassed to stay there, so he had to leave. He should have been sleeping miserably on the street, but a kind rich lady took him home... What kind of melodramatic plot was this! How could he have so much romantic luck!

Were all the men in this Imperial Capital dead? He met a kind rich lady, but not a kind rich young master!

Koizumi glanced at Ieyasu, silently thinking that he probably wasn't from the Imperial Capital...

But... for a man, meeting a rich lady should be better than meeting a rich young master, right?

At least, meeting a rich young master would at most turn into friendship, but meeting a kind rich lady could lead to being adopted into the family and entering the political world. Then, he would suddenly discover that he had met the group of girls he encountered in the beginning, and after earning enough favor, he would decide to take them as concubines. Although the rich lady was unwilling, she would agree in the end because she liked the male lead, and then the male lead would reach the pinnacle of his life...

Hmm... this plot was even more melodramatic. Reality shouldn't go in such a speechless direction, right?

If it were reality, it should be the more cruel kind