Adashino, Asking for Trouble / Gray and Mordred

It was as if the Touko Aozaki was sitting there quietly.

You're overthinking it. With Touko Aozaki's personality, how could she possibly sit so calmly?

As Wang Xiaoming was inwardly mocking himself, he suddenly heard Aozaki Aoko's voice in his ear—

"I remember now!"

"What?"

Looking at Aoko Aozaki, whose eyes were practically overflowing with ill intent, Wang Xiaoming had a vague sense of unease.

"I've heard rumors about my sister before. They say she's being kept by someone, and you're the one keeping her!"

"..."

"In that case, we're family, so I won't stand on ceremony."

Brother-in-law, I'm a little short on cash lately, how about lending me some money?

(Omitted for brevity) At this moment, Wang Xiaoming only wanted to return to the version of himself who had just killed the woman in front of him, mistaking her for a quiet and gentle person.

Chapter 351. Add's Reckless Acts

"Since it's Rail Zeppelin [Rail Zeppelin], it should house the legendary highest-ranking [Rainbow Mystic Eyes], right?"

The moment the silver-haired girl's voice fell, the entire food cart suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

It was clear that all the Magecraft present were completely captivated by the previous phrase—[Rainbow Mystic Eyes].

That is the [highest rank] Mystic Eyes, whose very rank is enough to instill fear in Magecraft.

As the daughter of the Lord of [Department of Astromancy], Olga Marie's own demeanor is more than worthy of the title [Daughter of Lord].

Despite the eerie gazes of the Magecraft in the dining car, the girl still proudly held her head high.

"Please forgive me for being unable to answer you under these circumstances."

She didn't say "[there isn't]", but rather "[under the current circumstances]".

This ambiguous answer stirred up the atmosphere inside the food truck once again...

After that, no one paid any more attention to the toast in front of them. Before long, the first breakfast on the train was over.

Ignoring the whispers of the others, Gray and the others filled baskets with food for Shirou, the Lord El-Melloi II, and Caules, and then left the dining car.

Between the dining car and the guest rooms was a living room built from an entire carriage. Perhaps because she was about to meet her master, Gray's steps became slightly lighter.

"Hey, could you wait a minute—"

The sound coming from behind made Gray and the others stop in their tracks.

"Miss Olga Marie."

Turning around, I saw the girl who had just attracted the attention of so many Magecraft standing there.

Where is your teacher?

Approaching Gray, the silver-haired girl asked her in an arrogant tone.

"The teacher is not feeling well, so it's inconvenient for him."

"Is that so...?"

Olga Marie glanced at the food in Gray's basket, nodded, and said...

"Then please convey my message to your master that I will visit him in his room later."

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl, whose pride was ingrained in her very bones, walked straight past Gray and out of the living room.

Watching the silver-haired girl's departing figure, Lily suddenly muttered something to herself.

"That girl just now looked a lot like Little Rin."

"Hehehe, what a fiery girl, just like [that guy]."

Suddenly, a sound came from Gray's right hand, which was hidden under her cloak.

"It is [Add]."

Seeing the curious looks from Lily and Fujino Asagami, Gray explained while pulling out a long, thin cage-like object from under her cloak.

Inside that cage was a cubic box made up of several parts, much like a Rubik's Cube that children play with. However, the box was far more intricate and complex than the cube, with its surface carved with particularly elaborate eyes and mouths.

"It's actually a cute young girl."

The eyes on the box darted around. But after its gaze fell on Lily, the box suddenly let out a sigh like that of a middle-aged man.

"It's a [Mystic Code], but it seems to be sealed."

After her gaze swept over the box labeled [Add], Lily immediately recognized its true identity.

"Um."

That's a Mystic Code that Gray inherited.

It's called a kind of thing because it's quite peculiar. Although Gray hasn't seen many Mystic Code, there doesn't seem to be any Mystic Code that can think and speak on its own that's similar to [Add].

Although it's hard to admit, it was indeed Gray's first "friend".

"Add, who was that [guy] you were talking about?"

Gray's attention was still focused on what Add had just said.

"[That guy]? Of course it's him--"

Add, on the other hand, seemed to be deliberately keeping people in suspense, speaking in a slow and deliberate manner that was quite frustrating.

Although Gray and the others were all focused on Add, the living room wasn't far from the guest room. They arrived at Shirou's room in just a few steps. According to the previous arrangement, Lord El-Melloi II should still be waiting for them there.

Only after Gray opened the guest room door did Add continue:

"[The rebellious knight— Mordred]."

"Um?"

As Add finished speaking, a rather ominous sound suddenly came from inside the room.

"Mordred, you bastard! Aaaaaaahh..."

The room echoed with Add's screams. The cage that had once contained Add was now being held by a blonde girl, who was shaking it violently up and down like a cocktail shaker.

"Help me, Gray!!!"

As for the person Add was calling for help from, that is, its current owner, Gray's eyes conveyed—

Please do not hold back.

Just as Saber was dealing with Add, Gray suddenly leaned close to the Lord El-Melloi II and whispered a question to him.

"Master, is this young lady really [Mordred]?"

"That's right."

Upon hearing the disciple's question, the Lord El-Melloi II nodded. "She is a [Servant], Ghostliner]—the embodiment of Heroic Spirit recorded in Human History."

"This is... unbelievable..."

Looking at the blonde girl, Gray's eyes began to ripple.

Upon noticing his disciple's unusual behavior, the Lord El-Melloi II said nothing. He understood that his disciple wasn't shocked by the so-called [Heroic Spirit]. What made Gray ponder was something much deeper.

The Lord El-Melloi II took out a cigar from his pocket, but considering he was still a "patient," he suppressed his craving and put the cigar back in his pocket.

"Everything's fine now~"

Suddenly, Lily's voice came from the side. Turning around, he saw her sitting in front of Shirou's bed, stroking Shirou's head and speaking to him as if comforting a child:

"Your previous coma was due to excessive blood loss, but after resting, you have fully recovered."

Although Lily's Magecraft skills would have made it entirely possible to instantly restore Shirou to his original state, considering his condition and fatigue, Lily decided to let Shirou rest.

"Thank you for your help, Ms. Lily."

Shirou thanked Lily.

Hearing the sound, Mordred's attention was also drawn. She glanced at [Add], whose eyes were now darting around in the cage, Mordred muttered to herself:

"Judging from his tone, it sounds a bit like [Kai], never mind--"

He tossed the cage he was holding into Gray's hands as if it were a toy he had grown tired of playing with.

"I don't know how you got your hands on this thing, but the [Holy Lance] isn't something an ordinary person can use."

Yes, even though its form was sealed, Mordred recognized [Add]'s true form at first glance. After all, this was the weapon that had once pierced her...

Miss Mordred!

"What's the matter?"

Seeing Mordred stop in her tracks because of her shouts, Gray mustered her courage and spoke to her.

"May I ask you a question?"

(Above)

Fever..

I have a fever; I don't know why it suddenly started.

I touched it at night

Chapter 352. Gray and Mordred

"Miss Mordred, may I ask you a question?"

The sudden sound in the room made Mordred stop in her tracks. Turning around, she saw Gray looking hesitant.

"Huh? Just say what you want to say. Why are you beating around the bush?"

Mordred's voice sounded somewhat impatient; being an impatient person, she disliked people who spoke in ambiguity the most.

"So... what do you think of this face?"

"Face?"

Because her attention was entirely focused on [Add], Mordred only then noticed that Gray's entire face was hidden in the shadow of her hood.

"What am I supposed to see with that hat on?!"

"..."

Before Mordred could finish speaking, Gray lifted her head from under her hood, revealing her face.

"Wait, you?! That face—"

Upon seeing the other person's resemblance—no, one could say their identical appearance— Mordred clenched his right fist, but then frowned.

"No, wait..."