Orion

"Yes, because we've fought together before..."

Upon hearing Mordred's question, Ritsuka nodded and began to briefly explain Chaldea, Singularity, and other related issues to the two of them.

"Singularity that could trigger the destruction of Human Order..."

After hearing Ritsuka's explanation, Shirou's expression became completely serious.

"That's right. Although Goetia has been destroyed and Human Order has been largely restored, in the long history of mankind, there will inevitably be periods that are affected by Goetia."

"For example, Fuyuki now?"

"Sheba has only observed the existence of the Singularity; it is not yet certain whether the Singularity's appearance was caused by Goetia."

Ritsuka could only shake her head at Shirou's question.

"Who cares about Goetia or Singularity? Just wipe them all out!"

Mordred, who was eating ice cream nearby, suddenly interjected. Perhaps due to a slight improvement in her relationship with Artoria, Mordred had become quite "arrogant" lately.

At this moment, she held the spoon in her hand, looking quite confident and assertive.

"Mordred is right."

As the Master Shirou clearly agreed with his Servant's idea.

"So, you've agreed, senior?"

Ritsuka, having discerned the hidden meaning in Shirou's words, revealed a look of surprise.

"If, as you say, a threat capable of destroying Human Order has indeed emerged, then we will naturally not stand idly by."

After watching Mordred finish her ice cream spoonful by spoonful, Shirou got up from his seat.

"However, we still need to discuss the specifics of how to proceed with this."

As evening approached, perhaps due to the recent spate of accidents, the streets, which should have been bustling with activity at this time, were now deserted except for two young girls.

"Sakura, it's almost time."

One of the girls said to the other.

"Okay, sure."

The girl named Sakura nodded, then asked her companion:

"Any discoveries, Berserker?"

The pair of these two girls is naturally Sakura and her Servant, Berserker.

"I didn't detect any unfamiliar magical energy on the streets around here."

Berserker answered after hearing his Master's question.

"Then let's go back first."

Sakura wasn't disappointed. It was just a routine patrol, so the priority was to be safe. The fact that nothing unexpected happened was already the best outcome.

"Speaking of which, Berserker, what do you think of Archer?"

On the way back, Sakura suddenly asked her Servant this question.

I have no opinion.

Berserker shook his head.

"Rather, Sakura, what are your thoughts on Archer? After all, she's occupying your sister's body."

"I'm not entirely sure either."

Sakura rarely showed a troubled expression.

Because she had been saved by Archer once before, and at that time she had already explained the relationship between Archer and her sister.

Therefore, from the very beginning, Sakura had high hopes for Ishtar.

But...

Due to her inability to cook and other life-related issues... Archer, Ishtar, was left with nothing to do after Shirou interfered in her battle with Enkidu, and was taken in by the kind-hearted Wang Xiaoming's family.

Then it appeared--

A goddess of her stature is now staying at home content to be a parasite... What a bizarre phenomenon.

This left Sakura with a feeling of disillusionment.

Hi~ lovely girls~

Just as Sakura was thinking about Archer, a voice from the side interrupted her thoughts.

Following the sound, Sakura spotted a strange teddy bear standing on the street, striking a flamboyant pose with one hand against the wall.

However, this pose, when performed by a teddy bear, unexpectedly became quite comical.

Sensing that its target had focused its attention on it, the teddy bear spoke again:

"So, beautiful girls, would you be willing to spend the night with the most handsome man in Greece?"

Chapter 412. Orion

"What kind of person was Shirou- senpai's father?"

This was the question Ritsuka asked Shirou on the way back.

After all, as Shirou- senpai, who has repeatedly won the title of the most popular Chaldea employee among the Heroic Spirit, it's inevitable that Ritsuka would be curious about his family.

"He's a lazy person; I don't know what kind of work he does outside. But once he gets home, he becomes like a complete couch potato... However, he has a very easygoing personality..."

Upon hearing Ritsuka's question Shirou pondered for a moment before starting to complain about his father, and then he couldn't help but laugh at himself.

Seeing Shirou's expression, Ritsuka seemed to be infected by his emotions and started laughing as well.

Ritsuka already had the answer to her previous question.

"Shirou- senpai's father must have been a very reliable person, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Hey, brother?"

The voice coming from the foreman made Shirou stop in his tracks. He looked up and saw two women standing at the end of the road.

Shirou, recognizing the other person, stepped forward and greeted him.

"What a coincidence, Sakura."

"I didn't expect to run into you here, brother. I thought you had gone back first."

Upon seeing Shirou approach, Sakura first nodded to her brother, then turned her gaze to Ritsuka behind him.

"And this is...?"

Before Sakura could finish speaking, a heart-wrenching wail interrupted her.

"Master!"

A dark figure suddenly darted out from behind Sakura and pounced straight towards Ritsuka!

"--TraceOn"

Ritsuka recognized the voice but before she could see who the shadowy figure was, she heard a "snap" and the figure, still in mid-air, was stopped by a shield that suddenly appeared.

After the shadowy figure landed under the pull of gravity, a bear plush toy lay sprawled on the ground, its button eyes still faintly revealing a hint of melancholy.

"Is the doll a familiar?"

Upon seeing the other person's appearance, Shirou subconsciously frowned. However, Ritsuka beside him had already identified the other person.

"Orion?"

Shirou turned his head and glanced at Ritsuka beside him.

"Someone I know?"

"He comes from Chaldea just like me, except he's a Servant."

"A doll -Servant...?"

Looking at the doll lying lifeless on the ground, Shirou suddenly felt that this "Chaldea" might be a little unreliable...

"Brother, aren't you going to introduce me?"

At that moment, Sakura suddenly stepped forward and said.

"Excuse me, excuse me, this is Ms. Fujimaru, and like this doll... Servant is also from Chaldea."

Realizing there was still something he needed to do, Shirou began introducing the two of them.

"Due to some reasons, there have been some problems in this Holy Grail War, and Ms. Fujimaru came all the way from Chaldea to assist us."

Due to time constraints, Shirou will explain Ritsuka's identity in detail after he gets home.

"Hello, Ms. Fujimaru."

Seeing that Shirou and the girl he was meeting for the first time were not the relationship she had imagined, Sakura's tone became less urgent.

"This is Sakura, my little sister."

"Hello, Miss Sakura."

Ritsuka nodded politely to the other person, then turned her gaze to the woman behind her.

Although she was dressed in modern clothes, her elegant temperament was impossible to fake.

Based on Ritsuka's past experience, this woman's identity is...

"This is Berserker, Sakura's Servant. She..."

Seeing that Shirou seemed to want to continue, Cassandra had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

"Shirou, I don't think it's a good idea to reveal your real name until your father approves of this young lady."

"Hmm, Berserker has a point."

Seeing that Cassandra was unwilling to reveal her real name, Shirou didn't say anything more, and could only give Ritsuka a helpless look.

"It's okay, I understand."

Upon seeing this, Ritsuka quickly waved her hand and said...

Just as Ritsuka had suspected, this woman was a Servant. However, a rational Berserker... ugh, this suddenly brought back some unpleasant memories for Ritsuka.

After introducing this area, Shirou turned his attention to the bear plush toy that was always lying on the ground.

"So, regarding this doll... Servant..."

When Orion heard that someone had finally mentioned him, the melancholy in his black button-shaped eyes deepened.

Has someone finally remembered me?

"I'm so sorry!"

Before Shirou could even speak, Ritsuka had already started bowing her head and apologizing.

Although it's unclear why Orion was traveling with Sakura and Berserker, based on his understanding of Orion, he must have encountered Sakura and the others while flirting with girls on the road.

"It's alright. We were just helping Orion find his way back, and we happened to run into you, so our mission is accomplished."

Sakura shook her head and said to Ritsuka.

Heh... No wonder they wouldn't believe such a cheap excuse meant to fool young girls.

Orion Ritsuka from the ground and shook him vigorously before placing him on her shoulder.

"Wait a minute, Ms. Fujimaru, you said he's Orion, is that Orion?"

Upon hearing Shirou's question, the bear plush toy perched on Ritsuka's head and shoulder lit up and then stood up smugly.

"That's right! I am—"

Splat!

Before the teddy bear on her shoulder could finish speaking, Ritsuka swallowed his words back down her throat.