Acceptance

Hearing that answer, Mo Li became curious about what the other man intended to do. "Oh? So, Conqueror King, have you figured out what to do?"

Iskandar looked rather helpless. "Ah, thinking it up myself is quite troublesome. Do you have any suggestions?"

"A suggestion?" Mo Li looked at Iskandar's ox cart. "Of course. That ride of yours isn't ordinary, is it?"

"Ah, of course it's extraordinary! Let me tell you, this is my—"

Watching Mo Li and Iskandar chat away so animatedly, Mash Kyrielight and Ritsuka Fujimaru were instantly impressed.

Looking at the three men, who had not come into conflict, Ritsuka said, "They seem pretty familiar with each other, don't they? Like friends?"

Mash found the scene before her a little hard to understand. "This really doesn't seem to be the Singularity we were looking for. A place this peaceful completely doesn't match any of the Singularity data we know."

Ritsuka said, "Anyway, let's take it one step at a time!"

"But we've already become Senior Mo's girlfriends. If this keeps up, we really won't be able to explain ourselves!" Mash looked like she was about to cry.

"Haha, it's fine, it's fine. I think I roughly know why Senior said that about us." Ritsuka forced out a smile to comfort Mash. Although Ritsuka could understand Mo Li's good intentions, suddenly becoming someone else's girlfriend was not exactly friendly to a high school student. Still, comforting Mash came first.

Mo Li smiled and suggested, "The ox cart, then. As a cavalryman, your mount should be your greatest advantage. Making that the challenge really is a good choice. Anyone who went up against that ride of yours would have a terrible headache, wouldn't they?"

After all, in the original story, he had raced Artoria in it before. It was just that one blast of Excalibur had blown it to pieces.

"Hmm... Is that so? It really is an excellent choice. It makes use of my advantages as a Rider. Good, then I'll use this as my challenge!"

Seeing Iskandar so casually accept a competitor's suggestion, Waver Velvet immediately cried out, "Hey! Is this really okay?!"

"It's fine, it's fine. This is indeed something I excel at! Then I won't disturb you, young man. Have a wonderful night."

Iskandar drove off in his ox cart.

Only then did Mash walk over and complain resentfully, "Senior Mo, although I don't understand the feelings you have for me, is it really okay to casually tell a Servant that we're your girlfriends?"

Mo Li said with a smile, "It's fine. The best way I can help you blend into this world is to give you identities that others won't casually question."

"Ah..." Mash became even more distressed.

"Um... Senior Mo, can you tell us about Singularities?" Ritsuka asked.

"Of course. Let's talk while we walk."

The three of them chatted as they walked. Although Mo Li had not spoiled the plot yet, he had already clearly explained the distribution of forces within the Singularity. As for Goetia and those Demon Gods, he temporarily said nothing.

The two of them listened in silence as they walked. Mash's expression darkened. "Senior, you know so much..."

If everything was true, if Mo Li had not deceived them... then where were the Mash and Ritsuka Fujimaru whom Senior knew and had met?

Ritsuka also realized this issue and tactfully did not ask. Looking at the long flight of steps, Ritsuka said, "This is Ryudoji Temple?"

"Yes. This is Ryudoji Temple. The Ley Line point you're looking for is here."

Mo Li brought the two of them and the beast to the entrance of Ryudoji Temple. He first triggered the protective barrier to show them, then granted the two of them and the beast permission before leading them inside.

After entering the building, he led the two of them and the beast to the largest room. Opening the door and turning on the lights, Mo Li said, "You can stay here for now. Every room here also has a protective barrier. Strictly speaking, as long as you don't run into a missile barrage or a Gate of Babylon bombardment, this barrier will definitely be enough."

"Is that so? That really does make me feel safe~" Ritsuka walked into the room and looked approvingly at the Chinese-style decor Mo Li had arranged.

"Of course. This was supposed to be where my girls and I would stay these next few days, so naturally I had to make it safer."

Mash smiled brightly. "Thank you for the trouble, Senior Mo~"

"Try contacting Romani here, or wait for him to contact you. I'll also make a call and see whether someone is around." Mo Li took out his phone and called Tian Nü Ba.

"Uh, right now, it should only be Dr. Roman and the others who can contact us first," Ritsuka said.

"Fine... Also, let me say this: when you communicate, even when you're in Chaldea, absolutely do not mention anything about me knowing you, having met you long ago, or anything like that. This is for both my safety and yours." Mo Li did not dwell on the matter. The call quickly connected.

The two of them and the beast were all surprised that he would say something like that, and they looked at Mo Li thoughtfully. Those words revealed quite a lot. He clearly did not trust certain people in Chaldea.

As a Pseudo-Servant, Mash had exceptionally sharp hearing. Judging from the voice, the person on the other end of the phone was clearly a beautiful young woman.

Tian Nü Ba said, "You're taking the initiative to call me? How rare. Shouldn't you be worrying about the Holy Grail War?"

Mo Li said, "Three unusual guests have arrived. I personally suggest you come take a look. Prepare some normal food, nothing spicy. I don't want their people chasing me down and beating me later. We're at Ryudoji Temple right now."

"Oh? Sure, I'll be there right away~"

After hanging up, Mo Li looked toward the wardrobe. "Uh... the clothes in there probably won't fit you. I prepared them for Medea, and she hasn't developed as much as you have yet. I'll go out and bring back some clothes that suit you."

Mash asked curiously, "Wouldn't it take a long time to find clothes this late at night?"

"Not really. You could say all of Fuyuki City is owned by my family. I can just find a clothing store and open it myself. If Tian Nü Ba arrives before I get back, don't offend her. She won't do anything to you, but she might still cause you trouble."

"All of Fuyuki City..." Ritsuka was even more surprised. In Ritsuka's world, although little attention had been paid to it, the mayor of Fuyuki City should not have been Mo Li. Not to mention that he had directly said the whole city was owned by his family.

"Mm. I'm going to find clothes for you." Mo Li turned and headed out.

"Senior Mo, do you know what kind of clothes you should prepare for us?" Mash asked before he left.

"I do. I know you better than anyone. They'll definitely fit."

With that, Mo Li left.

Mash looked at Ritsuka, her expression somewhat awkward. "Um... Senior, do you think what Senior Mo meant by knowing us better than anyone might include some special implication?"

Ritsuka froze for a moment, then got goosebumps and said uncertainly, "N-No way... That would be too much, no matter how you look at it."

"But what if he really comes back with clothes that fit our figures perfectly, and they also happen to be the type we usually wear..."

"It probably won't, right? Mash, don't say something so terrifying..." Ritsuka Fujimaru felt even less confident.

Beep~ beep~

The communicator in her hand rang, and Ritsuka Fujimaru immediately answered it.

Romani's projection then appeared.

Romani said, "Are you two alright over there? I just confirmed that the world you're in really isn't the Singular Point we were supposed to resolve. Wait, why are you in a Huaxia-style room? Did you meet someone? Or perhaps a Servant from Huaxia?"

"Uh..." Ritsuka Fujimaru immediately explained Mo Li's situation, though she remembered what Mo Li had said earlier and did not reveal everything. She only said that he had treated them quite kindly and taken them in, then focused on the Holy Grail War happening here and her own assessment.

"A corrupted Holy Grail from 1994..." Romani recalled the days when he had fought alongside the former director, as well as his own wish. Then he said, "So, in your judgment, that person is trustworthy?"

"Yeah." Ritsuka Fujimaru remembered Tian Nü Ba, whom Mo Li had mentioned earlier. The name did not sound ordinary, so she asked, "By the way, Dr. Roman, who is Tian Nü Ba? That name doesn't sound like the name of a modern person. It feels rather unusual."

"Tian Nü Ba?" Romani froze for a moment, then his expression turned grave. "Just in case I misheard, let me ask again, Ritsuka Fujimaru. Are you sure you said 'Tian Nü Ba'?"

"Uh, yes, Tian Nü Ba. That's definitely the name he said. She'll even be coming over later to bring us food."

Romani froze again. This was completely different from what he had imagined. "What? Bringing you food? Are you sure?!"

"I'm sure. Before Mo Li left, he did call and ask Tian Nü Ba to come bring us food."

At that moment, Romani was completely stunned. He lost his composure and roared, "How is that possible?! Do you know who Tian Nü Ba is? Tian Nü Ba, daughter of Huaxia's Xuanyuan Emperor! She would actually listen to that man and bring you food?! Could that Mo Li be Tian Nü Ba's husband?! And why are there immortals in that world?!"

There was far too much information in those words. Not only Mash Kyrielight and Ritsuka Fujimaru, but even the Chaldea staff who heard Romani's roar were dumbfounded on the spot.

After quite a while, Mash murmured, "Senpai, if this is true... what kind of world did we end up in?"

Ritsuka Fujimaru also muttered, "This world..."

Romani realized he had lost his composure and reined in his emotions. "You two... I don't even know what to say about this world. In any case, it's good that you're safe. If anything unusual happens, I'll immediately activate Spiritron Transfer and summon you back."

Romani steadied himself and tried to speak calmly. "Since he isn't an enemy, just wait peacefully. Once he resolves this matter, you'll be able to come back. Also, I suggest you go to the open area outside now and follow my instructions. The spatial anchor has been successfully established, so we can communicate and send you supplies. Since you've already arrived in this world anyway, you might as well grow stronger there. Then, when you tackle Singular Points in the future, things will be easier with you two being stronger."

Ritsuka Fujimaru said, "Okay, we'll do our best."