Using the FGO Method to Open the Second Dimension

"Hehe… Koizumi-san, you should worry about yourself. I'm the captain of the Imperial Guard now. You're a wanted criminal, after all. What are you doing showing up in front of me, the captain of the Imperial Guard?"

If the person in front of her was a complete stranger, Seryu would have attacked without hesitation.

But Seryu knew very well that Koizumi wasn't evil, and was also her friend.

Compared to the Empire's wanted notice, Seryu trusted her own heart and her own eyes more.

Besides, she had already gone against her heart once because of her master's orders, and the result was regret. General Bude also said that her master was evil and punished him accordingly. So, Koizumi was actually framed by her master.

Although she told General Bude that Koizumi might have been framed, General Bude said that Koizumi caused a ruckus in the Imperial Capital and even attacked him, the General, which was enough reason to arrest him.

In short, the word was—arrest!

Seryu felt that General Bude seemed very insistent on arresting Koizumi and the others, and wouldn't allow any rebuttal, which made Seryu feel very puzzled.

However, that was General Bude's way of doing things, and she had her own.

Seryu had already regretted it once, and she couldn't do it again this time.

Chapter 105: Dialogue

To be honest, Koizumi had imagined what it would be like if he and Seryu met again.

He had thought they might start fighting as soon as they saw each other, or that they might break off all ties, but he really hadn't expected her to tease him like this. After all, Koizumi felt that he was somewhat sorry to Seryu this time.

Although it was Seryu who led the team to his shop and made a mess of things, Seryu's intentions were good. And if Seryu hadn't made such a fuss, Koizumi might still be doing business, still unaware of the two Servants in Night Raid, and might have even been recruited by the Empire by accident. Then he and Hundred Personas and Serenity would be enemies.

Anyway, that possibility wasn't out of the question, was it? After all, Hundred Personas and Serenity were both in Night Raid.

And since the Empire was Night Raid's enemy, Koizumi would also become Night Raid's enemy, which would be very difficult for Koizumi.

So, at least as things stood now, it wasn't all bad. So, strictly speaking, Koizumi had to thank Seryu.

Moreover, Seryu's fuss allowed him to fight Ouka, and then Koizumi gained his own power.

If it hadn't been for the fight with Ouka, Koizumi didn't know when he would have gained power.

After hearing Seryu's words, Koizumi just smiled slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

It seemed that Seryu didn't treat him like an enemy because of the so-called wanted notice.

Being able to maintain this attitude was already a blessing. At least Koizumi couldn't accept fighting to the death with a former friend. If they really fought, Koizumi would be restrained.

Reimu and Hata no Kokoro would also find it difficult to kill Seryu, right? At most, they would knock Seryu unconscious and never see her again.

"Looks like you don't plan to arrest me. Otherwise… Koro would have attacked already."

As he said this, Koizumi glanced at Koro, who looked like a pet dog, with some apprehension.

In fact, Koro was a Teigu like Susanoo. Koizumi didn't want to fight this kind of Teigu that could constantly regenerate. It was too troublesome. Of course, releasing a large-scale barrage attack would solve the problem.

Reimu had fought Koro a little before, and could have killed Koro in one go with a barrage attack.

But because Koro was Seryu's Teigu, and there were civilians and houses around, Reimu's barrage attack was restricted. No matter what, she couldn't turn the Imperial Capital into a pitted mess…

Seryu glanced at Koro beside her, then smiled slightly and slowly walked to Koizumi's side.

Seryu's eyes were full of determination, as if something had changed. Although she didn't know what it was, she was sure that the determination in her eyes was related to him. As for what exactly it was, Koizumi really didn't know.

"It's simple. Although I don't know why General Bude insists on arresting you, Koizumi-san, my sense of justice tells me that you, Koizumi-san, Reimu-san, and Hata no Kokoro-san are not evil people. General Bude wants to arrest you, Koizumi-san, probably for some other reason. After all, without concrete evidence, it can't be proven that you, Koizumi-san, are evil!" Seryu's face was full of confident smiles. In her opinion, Koizumi, Reimu, and Hata no Kokoro caused a ruckus in the Imperial Capital because of her evil master, not because of Koizumi and the others.

Moreover, Reimu attacked General Bude in order to escape the Imperial Capital. If they hadn't escaped at the time, Koizumi and the others would have been imprisoned because of Captain Ouka's trap. At that time, General Bude would have had no reason to interfere in the Imperial Guard's affairs, and then Captain Ouka's evil would not have been exposed. In that case, something would have happened to Koizumi and the others.

Okay, Seryu was actually a logical genius, but Koizumi found it strange when he heard this.

Why was that General Bude so concerned about the three of them? That was really strange.

Thinking back to what Reimu had said before, Bude faintly had the aura of a Servant, but Bude was obviously human. A human faintly having the aura of a Servant was indeed very strange.

Could this be interpreted as the fact that there was indeed something distorted in this Imperial Capital, and Bude was trying to protect this distortion from being repaired, and then he would oppose Koizumi and the others? When he saw that Reimu was a Servant, he didn't plan to let her go, so he wanted to arrest Reimu, himself, and Hata no Kokoro together?

Hmm!? This reason actually sounded very reasonable!

At least Koizumi thought this reason was reliable, and it could explain why General Bude was so concerned about him.

Of course, it was also possible that Bude was just bored and felt that Koizumi was a threat to the Empire, so he wanted to do this. But this possibility was a bit low. After all, knowing about such a powerful force, everyone would want to win it over.

It was also possible that General Bude had a low IQ and was old-fashioned, and felt that imperial power was inviolable, so he wanted to kill Koizumi and the others to uphold imperial authority or something. Thinking of what Najenda had told him about Bude's personality, this reason also seemed to make sense, and it was very reasonable.

Well, anyway, without seeing that General Bude, Koizumi couldn't judge this. He should focus on the task at hand.

"Sense of justice detector? When did you get something like that?"

Koizumi couldn't help but look at Seryu in front of him with amusement, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

"By the way, there are many Imperial Guard members patrolling outside, it seems because of me. How are you? Are you okay? You won't collapse, will you? You have to say if you can't hold on, don't exhaust yourself for the sake of justice!"

Koizumi's concern made Seryu's lips curl up slightly, and a warm feeling arose in her heart.

But the next moment, she remembered Koizumi's current state—he was in the Imperial Guard base! Wasn't he too arrogant? If he was caught, she wouldn't be able to protect him!

"Koizumi-san, you should leave the Imperial Capital quickly. You've seen it, the Imperial Guard is all over the streets. If you stay in the Imperial Capital, you'll be caught sooner or later. Leave now! I know you can fly! If you fly into the sky, they won't be able to catch you!"

Koizumi could see Seryu's anxiety, but who said they couldn't do anything if he flew into the sky? What if Bude fired a lightning-attribute cannon at the sky, who could withstand it…

Koizumi smiled faintly, grabbed Seryu's right hand, and slowly opened his mouth.

"I can leave, but before that, you have to go with me to a place!"

# Chapter 106 The True Evil of the Imperial Capital (Part 1)

It has to be admitted, Budou's bunch of bastards are really good at keeping watch. Koizumi almost got spotted by them several times as he moved through the streets... As expected, I'm not very good at assassination and stealth.

Assassination and stealth are Assassin's specialty, but unfortunately, Koizumi has put all his skill points into gunnery mastery.

There's no helping it. Koizumi's first awakened power was Lancer Remilia's. If it had been some Assassin, Koizumi's skill points would probably all be in assassination and stealth by now, and he wouldn't be in such an awkward position.

Oh well, it's no use regretting putting the skill points in the wrong place now. I can only wait until I summon an Assassin servant and inherit Assassin's abilities myself. But come to think of it, it seems like the contract with Serenity can't give me her power. At first, I just thought it hadn't awakened yet, but then I remembered that this power isn't sealed, but hidden within me, so the Poison Body passive skill should be on me.

But Akame, Chelsea, Seryu, and others who have touched my body haven't been affected by the Poison Body.

So Koizumi judges that this power feedback probably isn't from the servant-master contract, but is fixed to certain servants.

It's possible that only contracts between myself and Gensokyo servants can give me a portion of their power.

If that's really the case, then that's a bit of a headache. I can't possibly summon Gensokyo's Heroic Spirits every time.

People say that there's compatibility and so-called "fate" between Heroic Spirits and masters. I've at least formed a "fate" with Serenity, Hundred Personas, and the people of this Singularities. Koizumi wouldn't be surprised if he summoned Akame or Chelsea as Heroic Spirits someday, but why he would summon Reimu and the others is strange.

Koizumi really doesn't know when he formed a "fate" with Gensokyo.

Oh well, maybe I'll know why when my memories return... Maybe it has something to do with the me before I lost my memory.

Although, Reimu and the others from Gensokyo seem to be seeing me for the first time.

Getting back to the point, at this moment, Koizumi is leading Seryu through the streets, while also being wary of his surroundings.

Chelsea, transformed into a kitten, is standing quietly on Koizumi's shoulder. She doesn't dare make a sound.

If she accidentally attracted the Imperial Guard with a meow, it wouldn't be a small matter.

So Chelsea is being as careful as possible, and as a professional assassin, she knows what she should do.

Seryu, on the other hand, is very surprised by Koizumi at this moment. She doesn't understand why Koizumi is so skilled at stealth.

Could it be that Koizumi is really a spy from the Peaceful Path Sect planted in the Imperial Capital? Seryu feels a little uneasy.

Although Seryu tries to act according to her feelings so she won't regret it, that doesn't mean she doesn't have any doubts about Koizumi. For example, what is the power on Reimu, and why are there masks surrounding Hata no Kokoro?

These things make Seryu feel curious about Koizumi and the others, but she doesn't think too much about it.

She believes that Koizumi, as a friend, will tell her someday, but in this situation...

She doesn't know if she should ask. After all, Koizumi's current abilities are really puzzling.

Her brow furrowed slightly, Seryu glanced at Koizumi, but didn't say anything.

Now that she's come out with Koizumi, she might as well see where Koizumi is taking her.

Although she suspects that something is wrong with Koizumi, Seryu knows one thing: Koizumi won't hurt her.

Arriving in front of Reias's mansion, Koizumi breathed a slight sigh of relief. It seems he overestimated the people in these armies.

Seryu was slightly stunned. Why would Koizumi choose to come to this place? This seems to be the home of the noble Reias.

Could it be that this noble took in Koizumi? That's possible. It's said that the noble Reias is the epitome of an elegant aristocrat, often taking in foreigners from outside the Imperial Capital, especially women, seemingly to pursue them.

That's normal. Everyone loves beauty, and besides, the noble Reias is such an elegant aristocrat.

It's normal for an excellent man to have many women. This world is a polygamous society.

It seems that Koizumi is planning to bring me here to familiarize myself with the place. I guess I was thinking too much...

The reason he chose that stealthy method was to avoid the Imperial Guard. That's normal.

"Mr. Koizumi, do you live in the noble Reias's house? Mr. Reias is indeed a good person."

A smile appeared on Seryu's lips. If Mr. Koizumi is in the noble Reias's house, then that's reassuring.

At least, the noble Reias that Seryu knows is a very nice person.

However, the noble Reias that she knows is only what Reias wants to show to everyone.

"No, but I want to show you something..." As he said this, Koizumi's tone became a little gloomy.

There's no helping it. Koizumi has a new definition of the nobles of the Imperial Capital. They're extremely ugly.

"What is it?" A look of confusion flashed in Seryu's eyes.

Although she felt strange that Koizumi said he didn't live in Reias's house, she was more concerned about what Koizumi said.

You don't live here, but why did you bring me here? Is there anything worth seeing here?

"You'll know when you go in. Come with me, Seryu... Tonight, you will see the true darkness and true evil of this empire..."

A gleam flashed in Koizumi's eyes, as if he wanted to convey something through them.

Seryu tilted her head slightly, as if she didn't understand what Koizumi meant.

True darkness? True evil? Is Mr. Koizumi talking about the nobles of this empire?

But the nobles of the empire have a good reputation. Why would Mr. Koizumi say that?

Subconsciously, Seryu turned her gaze to the Reias family in front of her.

It's a large villa, and with the backdrop of the night, the overall picture looks quite gloomy.

For some reason, Seryu has a very strange feeling in her heart, as if what she sees tonight will reshape her worldview... After having this feeling, Seryu doesn't know if she should go in with Koizumi.

Seryu took a slight breath, shaking off the shadows in her heart. Now wasn't the time to be thinking about such things.

Since Koizumi said he would show her the true evils of the Imperial Capital, then she would take a look!

What exactly was the true evil that Koizumi was talking about?

Chapter 107: The True Evils of the Imperial Capital (Part 2)

Chelsea transformed into a small fly and flew inside. She was looking for a secluded corner to eliminate the guards. This was the task Koizumi had given her. Originally, Koizumi had planned to sneak in with Seryu, but since these guys could be taken care of, it was better to leave it to Chelsea. Koizumi would then take Seryu and walk in openly.

Actually, to be honest, it was better to just walk in openly than to sneak in.

Compared to sneaking, Koizumi preferred to just go in head-on, which saved a lot of trouble.

"Indeed, I'm not suited to be an assassin... If I had to be assigned a class, Lancer would be more suitable."

Koizumi muttered to himself, silently hiding to the side, while Seryu crouched down beside Koizumi.

Both of them were hiding in a pile of grass, quietly watching the mansion of the noble, Reias, in front of them.

Seryu was still curious as to why Koizumi didn't take her inside. They had already arrived at the gate, but he still wouldn't go in.

However, what made Seryu even more curious was that the little cat on Koizumi's shoulder seemed to read minds and had actually left on its own.

What was wrong with that little cat? Why did it suddenly slip in, and there hadn't been any movement so far?

Seryu frowned slightly, glanced at Koizumi, and then silently watched the interior of Reias's mansion.

However, because it was too dark, there hadn't been any particular changes inside Reias's mansion so far. No, she should say that Seryu hadn't seen any particular changes so far. To be honest, staying here wouldn't allow her to see any movement inside, and she couldn't even see the guards clearly. It was really difficult to observe like this.

This wasn't a problem with her eyesight; it was purely due to the influence of the night.

The wind blew through the grass around the two of them. Koizumi wasn't affected at all, but Seryu couldn't help but shiver slightly.

There was no helping it. It was already so late, and Seryu wasn't wearing very thick clothes, so she was bound to feel a bit cold.

Koizumi was a man, and also a Vampire, so he could basically ignore the influence of the outside temperature.

Unless he was facing the sun, this bit of cold wind wouldn't be enough to make Koizumi shiver or anything.