Chapter 882

"Oh, it's alright, I'll get back to work."

"Very good, it's good that you're willing to work. Don't let the team leader down."

The wingless Wind Clan patted Onfamu was dejectedly carrying wooden crates, on the shoulder, and then walked towards Shirou.

"This is the roster of villagers in the settlement mentioned in the instructions; it has been compiled."

Shirou took the document and glanced through it.

"Well done. But then again, you're clearly capable of this kind of job, so why are you staying in a place like that?"

Shirou simply asked the question, and the blond male fairy, Harobaromia, shrugged.

"The reason I was there is probably because my personality is too rigid."

"Ah, because you're from the Wind Clan. If the clan leader had that kind of personality, you'd probably be ostracized there too."

Shirou only had one encounter with Aurora was still Projection, when he met the Queen.

But Tristan has heard so many bad things about her that he's practically sick of them.

"Yes, that's true... but this isn't a topic that can be discussed casually."

Harobaromia said with a serious expression.

He was once Aurora's adjutant, but was alienated and exiled because of his overly serious personality. He also vaguely sensed how terrifying that woman was.

It's said that anything associated with Aurora brings misfortune, so let's not talk about this.

"Commander! Are we really going to tow this truck?!"

"It's a question from the Fang Clan! "Duojia asked loudly.

"Yes, this is a task only you two can complete. Please."

"Ah, no problem! Just leave the commander's orders to us!"

Of the fairies subdued by Shirou, the Fang Clan was the most obedient.

The survival of the fittest and obedience to the strong are the underlying principles of their entire clan.

Although they possess the cunning and ferocity of wolves, they also have the obedience of dogs, making the Fang Clan the most suitable for group management.

"Traveling with so many people? I've never heard of that before..."

Artoria stared blankly at the fairies who were busy at work.

"But compared to traveling alone... this feeling doesn't seem so bad..."

The Paradise Fae gave a faint smile, and Hope beside her nodded.

"Although they complain, everyone is very motivated."

The blue-haired girl happily shared her honest thoughts.

Compared to when Shirou and the others first met her, she has fully recovered.

She squinted, looking happily at the fairies in the village, whose bodies and wings were now free of any wounds.

Seeing her, Shirou recalled his conversation with the girl before he left—

Two days ago.

After instructing the fairies who had already submitted to her to leave the forest, Artoria also left with the fairies, just in case.

At that time, only Shirou and Hope were left alone.

"Just like I said, we and the fairies in the village must leave this forest."

Shirou faced the blue-haired girl and looked directly into her eyes.

"So I'd like to suggest that you come along too?"

"!!"

The blue-haired girl looked shocked, but quickly became dejected, revealing a timid look in her eyes.

"But... I can't do anything. Following Mr. Shirou and Ms. Artoria will only be a hindrance..."

Shirou shook his head.

It's not that you absolutely have to do anything.

Hope is a kind fairy, one in a hundred years, in the Fae Kingdom.

Honestly, just being by Shirou's side is enough to heal his soul.

Her presence could Shirou's heart, such as "Should we just slaughter all the fairies?"

"If you find this unacceptable, then I will give you another name so that you can regain your power."

As he spoke, Shirou extended his hand to the girl, extending an invitation.

Hope flickered in the girl's eyes.

"My name..."

Although the details are unknown, Hope was originally a high-ranking fairy with great power, but now she has lost most of her power.

For fairies, this is the most severe curse.

Even among fairies who have lost their "purpose," those who have lost their names are at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

However, Shirou knew Hope's real name.

The name popped into my mind the moment I saw her.

Of course, even if she were to return the name to Hope, she would never regain her former powers.

However, Shirou had another idea.

"Make a contract with me."

Shirou said with a solemn expression.

I will re-engrave your name and give you magic.

Therefore, during our journey to the Fae Kingdom, you must use the power you retrieved to help me.

That's right, it's a contract.

Through Magecraft connection, and through the ritualistic act of naming, the lost name is re-engraved on the soul level.

"To get my name back...? That way I can help others again, help Mr. Shirou...?"

Hope murmured, tears streaming down her face.

Shirou nodded vigorously and grasped her outstretched hand.

"Please, Mr. Shirou, help me get my name back."

As she expressed her will, Shirou connected the magical portal through their overlapping hands.

Shirou gently took the girl's hand and told her the name.

"Hope. That's the name you lost."

The blue-haired girl opened her eyes wide, her body radiating magical light.

The damaged wings were repaired, no longer dull, and now radiate a beautiful glow.

The wounds and grime on the body vanished instantly, replaced by magic and vitality.

"Please continue to guide me in the future, Hope."

Shirou called the name again, and the girl responded with a smile as bright as a blooming Azaka.

"Yes, please guide me, Master."

Shirou recalled the moment when she regained her peak condition and looked at Hope.

"What's wrong, Master?"

"No, it's nothing."

Shirou's contract with Hope differs from those of other fairies; it contains no element of domination.

Theoretically speaking, she should be the only fairy who shouldn't call Shirou "master".

Of course, since she liked being called that, Shirou wouldn't ask her to correct it.

Moreover, it feels quite nice to be called "master" by a beautiful fairy girl.

Only Artoria would show a very subtle expression, pull Hope aside, and whisper: If Shirou does anything to her, be sure to report it to me.

"This is truly unexpected... I thought you would be an even more ruthless man."

Oberon was speechless, his expression deeply shaken.

He initially assumed that Shirou would definitely go on a killing spree in the Nameless Forest, and even formulated a plan based on this scenario.

He never expected that Shirou would bring all these burdens along with him.

"Humans are creatures that grow."

Shirou took Hope's hand and led the group of members onward toward the town.

Volume 11: Chapter 518 C: I'm playing Morgan, really?

On the way to Salisbury, the first stop on their journey, Shirou casually told Artoria about the Pan-Human History.

"The above is a brief overview of world history up to 2016 AD."

The Paradise Fae wore a complex expression, her face filled with shock.

"Wow... another world actually exists...!"

England... Scotland... Ireland...

Moreover, there are France and Italy outside the island.

There are many countries and many people, and everyone's culture is different...

It seems you come from a place I could never have imagined; it must be a wonderful place.

A hint of sadness flashed in the girl's eyes, but it quickly returned to its bright state.

"Seriously, ' Britain fairies don't exist'? That sounds so novel and interesting!"

"From Shirou's perspective, the Fae Kingdom of Britain is much more interesting."

However, I must make a slight correction: in the Pan-Human History... Shirou's world, fairies do exist.

Although mystery faded after the turn of the Common Era, fairies still exist.

They're just few in number and rarely appear before humans. I'm one of those Heroic Spirit too.

The man with the inexplicably overly familiar tone was Oberon.

He claims that, like Shirou, he also comes from Pan-Human History.

Having learned what "Heroic Spirit" were, Artoria asked in a low voice.

"Hey, Shirou... Is Oberon famous?"

Shirou nodded. "In terms of fame alone, she might be the most famous fairy."

When it comes to Oberon, the first thing that comes to mind is probably...

Does it remind you of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?

"That's what the silver-haired fairy Prince said."

"The stories of fairies created by Shakespeare, England's greatest playwright."

As for the content... simply put, it's about a love triangle among humans.

The fairy king who appears in the story is Oberon, and his queen's name is Titania.

Oberon wanted to steal Queen Titania's page, so he created an aphrodisiac that would make people fall in love with "the first creature they see upon waking."

Two people, through a series of unfortunate events, are given a love potion and forget the years they vowed to spend with their lovers, yet firmly believe that the wrong person is their eternal lover.

However, after many things happened, the lovers finally got married.

It's basically a whimsical little drama revolving around love, a comedy you can find anywhere...