What Kind of Fate/Grand Order Is This!

The system has been around for over a decade, and the progress bar is only at 99.9%. It's like it's playing a joke on itself. All he wanted was to live a stable life!

Just as Bai Ming was engaging in a moment of self-congratulatory delusion, a girl with short purple hair covering one eye and wearing glasses timidly spoke up, "Mr. Bai Ming, Doctor Roman would like you to come over."

Doctor Roman was the attending physician for the young woman before him, Mash Kyrielight, and also a hopeless virtual streamer enthusiast.

Bai Ming wasn't ugly or fierce, nor was he breathtakingly handsome. On the contrary, he was the type of person whose appearance grew on you.

The reason Mash felt afraid of Bai Ming was:

Bai Ming had, without any reason, broken three of Mr. Beryl Gut's ribs and one of his legs, slapped Miss Ophelia twice, cursed at Miss Akuta Hinako in a language he couldn't understand, and would sometimes threaten her if he didn't like her.

If it weren't for the fact that Mr. Kirschtaria was rarely seen, Mr. Daybit only had five minutes of memory per day, beating him up would result in a fight with Doctor Roman, and Mr. Peperoncino was a transgender individual who identified as female despite being biologically male.

It was likely that even she, along with the others, would have been scolded or beaten.

Even so, Mash still considered Bai Ming a gentle person.

In her eyes, Mr. Kadoc often suffered from lack of rest due to excessive stress, but he would always be knocked unconscious by a displeased Bai Ming with a single blow.

People are good at compromise. With such rough behavior preceding it, Bai Ming's actions seemed much gentler to Mash. (Roman: No, this guy just has persecution complex.)

Bai Ming sized up Mash for a moment.

Mash instinctively took a step back, afraid Bai Ming would grab her and beat her. Rumor had it that Bai Ming had once wanted to beat her, but Doctor Roman stopped him. In the end, Beryl took the beating from Bai Ming outside the room in her stead.

Beneath her light, pleated skirt were a pair of shapely legs elegantly confined by black silk stockings. The stockings, with their subtle semi-transparent texture, artfully outlined the faint rosy glow of her skin.

Under the gentle caress of the soft lighting, the lines of her legs were cleverly imbued with a deeper, more sensual charm by the black silk, as if every inch of her skin was whispering, inviting transgression.

Bai Ming thought to himself: It's a shame Mash doesn't seem like a sensual person no matter how you look at her. Purple is supposed to represent allure, but she can't pull it off at all.

Bai Ming said, "Alright, I understand."

Seeing Bai Ming turn and walk towards the infirmary, Mash breathed a sigh of relief. She then looked down at her legs, wondering if there was something on them.

Mash looked at her legs several times but couldn't find anything wrong.

Infirmary

A gentle man with orange-gold hair tied in a ponytail was holding a strawberry cake, ready to indulge. Seeing Bai Ming enter, he quickly hid the cake.

This was Romani Archaman, or Doctor Roman, the head of the medical department.

"I'm here, Doctor Roman."

Although he knew Doctor Roman was King Solomon, and Doctor Roman knew Bai Ming knew he was King Solomon, neither of them acknowledged this fact. After all, part of the reason Bai Ming was brought into Chaldea was that Roman, before he transformed from King Solomon into a human, had told Marisbury. And after Bai Ming arrived and saw Roman's guilty look, he understood what had happened.

"Beryl is recovering today. Do you want to bring him something?"

"Me? Visit him?"

Bai Ming spread his hands. "Don't joke. He can harm his own mother. He's someone who disregards parents, lacks discipline, benevolence, righteousness, and morality. Do you expect me to go and get him locked up again?"

Roman pointed to a fruit basket on the side with a troubled expression. "I specifically prepared this fruit basket to help you two mend your relationship."

Although their relationship had chilled to the bone, the good-natured Roman still held onto a sliver of hope that was not there.

"Oh, sure."

Bai Ming walked over and gave half of the fruit from the basket to Roman, taking the remaining half with him as he left. "Half for you, don't thank me."

Doctor Roman felt a pang in his heart.

Less than a minute later, Bai Ming returned. "Approve my leave request. I'm not attending this meeting."

It wasn't for any other reason. Shortly after leaving, the system's loading progress bar had filled up. However, there was a Team A meeting scheduled soon. Attending such meetings meant listening to Olga Marie deliver some serious-sounding but pointless speeches, while his attention would be entirely focused on Olga Marie's red stockings, which he could see but not touch. It was better to just not go.

Roman sighed, then approved a leave slip for Bai Ming. Bai Ming immediately slipped back into his room.

In front of Bai Ming was a virtual screen displaying a few large characters:

Simulation System V1.0

Then, the system's voice came through:

[Host, I'm finally bound to you. You have no idea, but there were seven systems in your mind, including me. So, we had a Holy Grail War to determine who would stay.]

[This system is a simulation system. Currently, the host has one simulation opportunity. Simulation opportunities will naturally increase as the host experiences different events. That concludes the introduction. Please explore the remaining functions yourself.]

Bai Ming: Can you first explain what you mean by seven systems fighting a Holy Grail War in my mind? You finished it, so shouldn't the Holy Grail be mine? Damn it, I've been waiting for you for over a decade. The outside world is about to go up in flames, and now you show up! What about all the suffering I've endured all these years?

[The Holy Grail War is just a metaphor. In reality, it was a competition for you, the host.]

Bai Ming: Why couldn't all seven of you stay?

[Where would seven systems get the idea to work on one graduation project?]

Bai Ming: Then simulate. Start the simulation quickly. Let me see what pleasure this winner can bring me. If there's no pleasure, I'll take you with me to die.

Bai Ming: Anyway, my life is worthless, =...

[Calm down! Loading simulation]

[Simulation started, talent generation in progress]

[Unyielding Bravery: You will be fearless, skilled in combat, and aggressive, rarely tolerating things you dislike.]

[Taking Advantage of Others' Misfortune: Probabilistically triggers; you will take actions beneficial to yourself when others are in distress.]

[Grave Desecration: Knights have humility, you have Grave Desecration. The grudges of yesterday are like thorns in your back. Attack this child to remove the offense. Even if your enemy dies, you will kindly help them relocate their grave.]

[Pre-simulation Reminder: All events occurring during the simulation use the host's current body and consciousness, not a generated consciousness projection. So, take it easy.]

[Simulation Start]

As the simulation progressed, scenes and memories continuously flowed into Bai Ming's mind.

[You are transmigrated to the Kingdom of Camelot in the 5th century AD. Here, your name is Joscelin Brando.]

[Your reputation for exceptional bravery quickly earned you an audience and recognition from King Uther. You became a knight and fought alongside King Uther in numerous campaigns.]

[You met Knight Eufis.]

Chapter 2: Damn it, so Morgan's mother was stolen by me, and her father was killed by me?

[Your bravery earned you King Uther's trust and heavy reliance. In the war against Duke Tintagel, you consistently led the charge, slaying countless enemies.]

[Your status increased.]

[Shortly after your status increased, King Uther fell ill.]

[After discussing with Eufis, you inquired about the cause of King Uther's illness.]

[King Uther stated that his illness was caused by his longing and love for Lady Igraine. He required the help of the great sorcerer Merlin, as Lady Igraine's husband, Duke Tintagel Gloias, had locked her away in a heavily guarded castle.]

[Eufis departed to find Merlin, while you began investigating Duke Tintagel. Subsequently, during Eufis's search for Merlin, you personally traveled to Cornwall.]

[You actually don't care who King Uther falls in love with.]

[Although knights belonged to the lowest stratum of the nobility, under King Uther's intentional indulgence, your power and status far surpassed that of some minor nobles. King Uther granted you power and status, so you intended to repay this king who was lovesick.]

[Talent Unyielding Bravery activated.]

[Night fell. Clad in armor and moving silently, you launched a surprise attack on the castle heavily guarded by Duke Tintagel's forces. After killing the soldier holding the castle keys, you seized them and made your escape.]

[You caused a commotion, but you didn't care.]

[The commotion quickly subsided, and you single-handedly infiltrated the castle again.]

[You fought your way through and soon found Lady Igraine, just as pursuers caught up.]

[Talent Taking Advantage of Others' Misfortune activated.]

[Before Lady Igraine could react, you grabbed her and held your sword to her throat.]

[Seeing you holding Lady Igraine hostage, the soldiers became hesitant and even began to retreat under your pressure.]

[You escorted Lady Igraine out of the castle and advanced towards King Uther's encampment. The soldiers you had arranged beforehand swarmed forward, repelling the pursuers.]

[You seized Lady Igraine, and King Uther forcibly married her. King Uther's illness was cured.]

[King Uther's favor towards you increased significantly. King Uther promised to care for and educate his and Lady Igraine's offspring.]

[Morgan le Fay's favor towards you decreased; Eufis and Merlin's favor towards you increased.]

Bai Ming: What the hell, Morgan? What does Morgan have to do with this?

[The war continued. You routed the enemy forces and captured Tintagel Castle. Then, you moved on to Castle Tailtebill, breached it, and killed the Lord of Cornwall, Duke Tintagel.]

[You were appointed the First Knight of the Court by King Uther. The only other person with such an honor was the renowned great sage Merlin, who was appointed Chief Court Sorcerer.]

[With King Uther's strong opposition to any dissent, you were elevated from the commoner class. You were ennobled as an Earl, granted your own fief, and given charge of training King Uther's armies.]

[You captured Morgan le Fay. Morgan berated you, but in your view, there was no right or wrong in the world, only different stances and interests. Therefore, you found Morgan's scolding amusing.]

[Morgan continued to curse you. You slapped Morgan.]

[Stunned by your slap, Morgan stopped cursing. She accused you of lacking any knightly virtues and being unworthy of being a knight. You responded with merciless mockery.]

[You learned a new skill.]

[You came from the bottom; the ways of high society didn't apply to you at all. Morgan continued to curse you, and you couldn't even be bothered to react.]

[Morgan le Fay's favor towards you increased. She thought that while you were a bit rough, you were a magnanimous person. Of course, this didn't mean she would stop cursing you.]

[You learned from King Uther that Lady Igraine and Duke Tintagel's daughter was named Morgan le Fay.]

[King Uther asked for your advice on how to handle her.]

[You understood the reason for Morgan's decreased favor towards you.]

Bai Ming: Damn it, so Morgan's mother was stolen by me, and her father was killed by me... No wonder.

[Executing Morgan was something King Uther could not do, so you guessed King Uther intended to exile her. However, Morgan repeatedly vowed that if she ever escaped, she would be your sworn enemy, making exile a dangerous prospect for you. Therefore, you had to keep her, no matter what.]

[Talent Taking Advantage of Others' Misfortune activated.]

"Joscelin Brando, I have summoned you today to ask for your advice regarding the disposition of Igraine's daughter, Morgan."

In a dimly lit palace, King Uther summoned Bai Ming.

King Uther spoke, "My intention is to send her to a remote convent, but she is, after all, your captive."

Bai Ming performed a knight's salute and replied, "My benevolent King! I understand you. You wish to elevate Queen Igraine to the position of Queen Consort. If she were sent to a convent without supervision, it might bring disaster upon your heir when they ascend to your great cause in the future."

Therefore, Morgan must not be sent to a convent. However, if you kill Morgan, you will be heartbroken by Queen Igraine's sorrow. It would be better to grant Morgan to me in the King's name. This way, Morgan will completely lose her claim to the throne. Even if this woman tries to seize power, I can kill her."

King Uther pondered for a moment before speaking, "I like your straightforwardness, my knight. This will bring us closer. Let it be so."

[With King Uther's cooperation, you married Morgan]

[This matter was quickly spread by King Uther, and Morgan also learned of it. She believed your advice had saved her from death, unaware that she was never going to die]

[Morgan's favorability towards you increased]

[Morgan's attitude towards you became complicated]

"You should have killed me, Joscelin Brando. You will regret keeping me alive."

This was Morgan's test, but Bai Ming didn't care about such things. He simply led Morgan to a spacious bath.

Her azure eyes were filled with anger, but Bai Ming paid no mind and said, "Regret is for the future, and I never consider the future. Now, you should bathe and change with me. Or, are you, who cries for revenge, not even brave enough to face me honestly?"

Hearing Bai Ming's words, Morgan closed her eyes.

Morgan felt a surge of annoyance, but she was powerless.

The winds of Britain rustled the trees outside the window.

Bai Ming, however, was indifferent. To him, it was just a game.

Outside the window, the winds of Britain swept across the hills, blowing towards distant, vast plains. It was the same inside.

Morgan finally couldn't hold back. She stopped Bai Ming from taking further action, but Bai Ming had no further intentions. He simply spread his arms, signaling Morgan to treat him as she pleased, even if it meant killing him on the spot.

Even though Morgan truly wanted to kill you right then and there, she knew that if she did, King Uther would not spare her. And at that moment, she had no means of self-preservation.

Therefore, she decided to marry you normally.

But she still felt ashamed and indignant.

[In the early 5th century AD, the ancient Romans withdrew from Britain due to the rise of the Germanic tribes, but their absurd celestial baths and communal bathing traditions remained]