After the Incident
Upon hearing this, Shirou nodded as if he understood but not quite.
"There's one more thing—"
The Lord El-Melloi II's voice suddenly turned low. "Your actions were far too reckless. If it weren't for your accidental summoning of Saber, then I'm afraid..."
Shirou instinctively pressed his hand to his chest. The terrible wound that had been there had been healed by Lily, but the strength of the Servant who called himself [Hephaestion] left a deep impression on Shirou.
If I hadn't summoned Mordred, who was also Servant, I probably would have perished last night.
"While your intelligence has prevented us from being caught off guard when facing the upcoming enemy, the risks are completely disproportionate to the rewards. If I see you act so recklessly again, I will immediately inform Mr. Wang."
"Understood."
Even just imagining it, Shirou could guess his father's reaction, and he nodded hurriedly in agreement.
[The Lord El-Melloi II used his ultimate move, "Tell the parents," Shirou typed "GG" (Goblin).]
I hope so.
The Lord El-Melloi II Prince nodded, his gaze shifting to the Magecraft who had gotten out of the car for some fresh air.
Jean Mario, dressed in a white suit, was enjoying a meal prepared by the train, while the elderly man from the Holy Church, Karabo, was drinking black tea at a distance from the crowd.
However, neither the female Magecraft from the Department of Law nor the daughter of the Lord the Department of Astromancy were seen.
However--
A scream from inside the train shattered the brief peace.
"?!"
At that moment, Lord El-Melloi II and Shirou, who were closest to the train, exchanged a glance and then simultaneously turned around and rushed into the train.
The scream came from the living room compartment not far away. Shirou took three steps at a time and went straight to the closed door.
He reached out and opened the car door.
Then, I was completely stunned by what I saw.
"Fuck!"
Following behind Shirou, Lord El-Melloi II, upon witnessing the scene before him, also clutched his forehead and groaned in pain.
The Magecraft who arrived one after another gasped in shock. The horrific scene stunned even the seemingly inhuman Magecraft, leaving them momentarily frozen in place.
[Tick-tock...]
The sound of liquid falling to the ground echoed continuously in the carriage.
The overly bright red not only stained the luxurious carpet on the Rail Zeppelin Rail Zeppelin, but also slowly spread into everyone's sight.
At the center of this [red] is an overturned chair and a human figure lying on the ground.
--Trisha Filhods
The attendant of the [daughter of the Department of Astromancy Lord] was lying in the center of the [pool of blood].
Moreover, people can make a judgment at a glance.
Trisha Filhods is [dead].
After all, as a headless corpse, there was no way she could have survived.
P. S. Recommended reading: <The African Admiral is also yearning for a destroyer today>
Introduction:
While others were building destroyers, An Lun built battleships.
While others were building destroyers, An Lun was building battlecruisers.
While others were building destroyers, An Lun was building aircraft carriers.
While others were building destroyers, An Lun was building heavy cruisers.
When others build a detachment...
An Lun overturned the table.
"Gentlemen, I long to be driven out!"
"It's that kind of petite and cute girl who not only has a small appetite but can also go on long sea expeditions. And she even calls out 'Admiral Brother, Admiral Brother!' like that!"
Chapter 354. After the Unexpected Event
"Trisha...!"
Olga Marie was kneeling beside the body.
Judging from the sound, the scream just now should have come from her. After all, the headless corpse had long since lost the ability to speak.
"I... I'm a little carsick... so I'm getting off the bus... to get some fresh air..."
The silver-haired girl's profile had completely lost its color. Perhaps she hadn't recovered from the servant's death, her bewildered voice echoing in the empty carriage.
"I was thinking of coming to the living room for some tea... but as soon as I opened the door, I saw Trisha... she was..."
Olga Marie trembled as she placed her hand on the headless corpse's coat. Ignoring the blood stained her clothes, she instinctively shook the headless body.
But no one could respond to her.
Only the blood remaining in the corpse continued to drip reluctantly, making a dripping sound.
Please accept my condolences, madam.
The Lord El-Melloi II, who could barely be associated with the [Department of Astromancy] in the crowd, stepped forward and struck up a conversation with him.
Unexpectedly, the girl reacted like a lit firecracker, turning around excitedly to confront the Lord El-Melloi II prince.
"You're the murderers!"
She shouted.
"Are you kidding me! Give Trisha back to me!"
Sorrowful sounds echoed through the train carriage.
Even though she was born into the [Lord] lineage, she was only about eleven years old. It was already difficult for her to remain calm just to see such a tragic scene. What's more, the one who died here was her attendant who had been by her side since childhood.
However--
Her next words created an unusually tense atmosphere.
"Yes, it's you! It must be you! [The Holy Church]!"
The girl shouted at the silent elderly Black man beside her— Karabo Frampton.
In the public eye,
"... It's a pity."
The old man slowly shook his head. Then he offered his idea.
"May I perform the autopsy?"
"Autopsy?"
Perhaps the old man's suggestion was somewhat unexpected, and everyone was a little surprised.
"Yes. Although I'm not an expert, I'm quite familiar with this type of corpse. Perhaps I can find something. What do you think, Mr. Train Conductor?"
The old man spoke to the train conductor, who arrived at the scene a step later than us.
The train conductor took out a silver pocket watch, checked the time, and nodded slightly.
"Please make yourself at home. However, we still need to clean the room. Considering the departure time, we hope you can finish this within an hour."
The tone was matter-of-fact, as if what happened before their eyes was as commonplace as spilling a dish of food.
Even after witnessing such a tragedy, the train remained unfazed. Perhaps this reaction was actually normal for the staff of the Rail Zeppelin. After all, they should be used to fighting each other with competitors before the auction even begins.
"Are you kidding me!"
However, the girl's hysterical voice clearly showed her attitude. Olga Marie extended her hand to the old man Karabo.
"What do you, you murderer, want to do to Trisha?!"
As soon as she finished speaking, something invisible shot out from between her fingers. It was a [magic bullet], Magecraft created simply by compressing magical energy.
He truly lives up to his title as the next heir to the Lord. His power is already comparable to that of adult Magecraft.
Unfortunately, the girl chose the wrong opponent.
Suddenly, several sharp blades sprang from Karabo's hand, easily slicing through the magic bullets. Those were [Black Keys], standard equipment for the Executor of the [Holy Church].
"--Excuse me."
After shattering the magic bullet, the old man waved his right hand, and the Black Keys in his hand shot rapidly towards Olga Marie!
Clang!
"Isn't this going too far?"
The figure that suddenly appeared between the girl and the old man said this. His tone was clearly not good.
"I meant no harm, I just wanted this young lady to get some rest."
Perhaps not expecting anyone to be able to block his "attack," Karabo explained to the young man in front of him after a brief moment of surprise.
"..."
Shirou's gaze shifted slightly downwards; on the ground lay the "weapon" he had just blocked. The Black Keys, now devoid of magical energy, was reduced to its handle. Given the force of the blow, even if it had struck the girl behind him, it wouldn't have caused her much harm.
"There's no need to resort to such a brutal method."
"Perhaps I didn't think it through, but I didn't have any other options at the time."
Just as Shirou was about to say something more, he suddenly felt a slight weight on his back. Turning around, he saw that Olga Marie, who had been standing behind him, had fallen unconscious.
The sudden death of a relative, coupled with the shock she had just experienced, completely broke the fragile nerves of this eleven-year-old girl, causing her to lose consciousness.
Seeing Shirou gently lift the girl into his arms, the old man whispered a request to him.
"Could you please look after her for a while? It would be best to take her back to her room, since this place isn't a good place for her. If she wakes up later, she might experience some kind of shock."
"Okay, since there's nothing we can do to help, we'll take our leave now."
After seeing Shirou carrying Olga Marie, along with Lily and Fujino Asagami, leave the room, Karabo's gaze turned to the Lord El-Melloi II.
"It seems I cannot gain your trust. Then, as a guarantee, Lord El-Melloi II, would you please accompany me to examine the scene of the incident?"
Faced with the old man's irresistible request, the Lord El-Melloi II nodded slightly.
"Certainly."
"Shirou, the child is awake."
In the guest room, Lily, who was sitting by the bed taking care of the girl who had fallen into a coma, suddenly spoke.
"Here it is?"
Olga Marie, who had just opened her eyes, seemed a little disoriented, her voice still somewhat dazed. However, as she gradually regained her senses, the girl, who had propped herself up in bed, glanced over Shirou and the others.
"You're from [El-Melloi], aren't you?"
The girl's tone had returned to its usual assertiveness.
"That's right."
"[Animusphere] owes you a favor."
Olga Marie snorted, got out of bed, stretched, and prepared to leave.
Are you alright?
Seeing the girl's unsteady steps, Lily couldn't help but ask her a question.
"Of course, this is the Rail Zeppelin, after all. This level of complexity is within my expectations."
The girl was clearly putting on a brave face. After all, her slightly trembling knees and bloodshot eyes clearly showed the panic in her heart.
"You can continue to rest here if you wish."