Volumen Hydrargyrum

In this world, Bai Mo thought he was already used to historical figures suddenly "changing their gender." The reason he was surprised this time was only because of the historical figure's special identity.

Xu Fu was a notorious fraudster in human history. After the Great Qin unified China and swept across the land, the Qin Shi Huang began to pursue transcendence. He had already achieved absolute power, but many problems remained to be solved. Thus, this first emperor began to pursue immortality.

At this time, Xu Fu was ordered to set sail to find the so-called Immortal Island of Penglai and the elixir of immortality for the Qin Shi Huang. Bai Mo didn't know if Immortal Island of Penglai really existed, but judging from the result, the Qin Shi Huang's investment in Xu Fu was a complete waste.

Seeing that Bai Mo remained silent, Xu Fu also looked up at his Master's silent eyes.

"What's going on? Why aren't you saying anything? Okay, I can still do the basic combat, after all, I was summoned. But after all..."

"Caster? That's exactly what you need, Brother Bai. Don't just stand there, let's discuss tactics and the Magecraft workshop, and things like that."

Fortunately, Ritsuka broke the awkward silence between the two, and Bai Mo also snapped out of her thoughts and figured out how to tell this traveler from afar that she had returned home.

"I'm sorry, in my memory Xu Fu seems to be a man, but I'm used to this kind of thing. Leave the fighting to me, but I'll leave the Magecraft- related matters to you and Ritsuka."

"Okay, it's logistics work, right? Then leave it to me."

As Xu Fu agreed, he sized up Bai Mo. Because Bai Mo usually concealed his power completely, not to mention ordinary people or ordinary Servant, even Magnetic Field Power users of the same level would find it difficult to tell that Bai Mo was just a strong ordinary person.

Meanwhile, Ritsuka also began summoning. Bai Mo and Xu Fu left the cave where the spiritual vein was located first to find a suitable base for Xu Fu to establish a Magecraft workshop.

Looking at this magnificent land, Xu Fu clicked his tongue in amazement and said:

"This place is nice, with green mountains high above and wheat fields low below. Prosperous places can indeed develop beautiful villages. Hey, is that a cave dwelling over there?"

"Yes."

Xu Fu narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked over. On the other side, Bai Mo slowly asked:

"Xu Fu, did the Counter Force reveal any information about this place to you this time?"

"Hmm? No, it's not like it's some Holy Grail War. You have to find the information yourself... What's wrong? I've noticed your gaze has been strange lately."

I feel a strange sense of sympathy...

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo helplessly pointed towards the distant village. Xu Fu looked closely and only saw a group of people working and rice paddies, but...

"Why do these people's clothes look so familiar?"

"Xu Fu."

"Um?"

This is the Qin.

Bai Mo spoke calmly, uttering words that made Xu Fu's heart skip a beat. The glint in Xu Fu's eyes faded, and he scratched his hat, asking:

Which foreign country was the Qin?

"It is your hometown, the land ruled by King Ying Zheng of Qin."

The air seemed to freeze at that moment. Xu Fu looked at Bai Mo, then at the farmers in the distance.

Yes, it's clothing from the Qin Dynasty.

A shrill, almost inhuman soprano voice pierced the cave. The sound startled all the birds within a ten-mile radius. Seeing Xu Fu clutching his head, his expression contorted in the Scream, Bai Mo quickly comforted him:

"Calm down."

"How can I stay calm? What enemy are you to me? Or a historical idiot? What would happen if Xu Fu reappeared in Qin? Even the horse that was executed by dismemberment of Shang Yang knows the answer!"

No, we must escape, we absolutely must escape from here! Master, I am very grateful for your summons, but please choose another wise man."

Xu Fu tried to escape without looking back, but the next moment he was grabbed by the back of the neck by a familiar that looked like mercury. A blonde girl dressed in a Chinese-style military strategist outfit slowly walked out from behind the familiar.

"I didn't expect to encounter soldiers deserting right away. According to the law, desertion in the face of battle is punishable by immediate execution."

The blonde girl spoke, and the familiar arm behind her instantly transformed into a sharp blade, pressed against the neck of the pitiful, weak, and helpless Xu Fu. Xu Fu clearly hadn't expected that he, who had just been leisurely, would now be executed.

Looking at the sharp blade before him, Xu Fu's mind suddenly began to race. Clearly, dying now would be a perfectly good option.

If they fell into the hands of Ying Zheng or his descendants, it would be worse than death. The crime of deceiving the First Emperor... maybe it's better to just throw myself into the blade.

So, what reason is there not to die? The thought of Xu Fu suddenly brought to mind that unforgettable figure.

This is the Great Qin, which means... Lady Yu...

Suddenly, Xu Fu discovered something important that transcended life itself.

"Wait, I was just joking, boss. You won't hold it against me, will you?"

But the next moment, under Xu Fu's struggling gaze, the mercury blade slashed across her neck, but it felt like being splashed with water; aside from a slight chill, it was nothing. The blonde girl behind her gave a mocking smile and placed her on the ground.

"Just kidding. You're not even a sergeant yet, but since we're both Heroic Spirit fighting in the Pan-Human History, it's a real headache for me if you, as a combatant, just run away like this."

The girl waved her hand, and the familiar put Xu Fu down. Then the Servant introduced himself:

"Rider, the Pseudo-Servant — Sima Yi, you can also call me Reines. As you can see, Mr. Sima Zhongda has handed over the reins to me, and his strategist's tactics remain intact. Please still call me Reines."

"It's rather strange to be summoned like this, since I shouldn't have any connection with you all. As for Mr. Sima, he seems to be here with a desire for friendly competition."

At that moment, Lord El-Melloi II, who was far away in Chaldea and Kadoc working overtime, suddenly felt a spasm in his stomach, and at the same time a chill ran down his spine.

"Am I just too tired, or is there something dirty inside?"

Zhuge Zhuge Liang was unaware that his nemesis in every sense of the word had arrived. Meanwhile, in the Lostbelt, Bai Mo shifted his gaze from the Mercury Maid to the young lady.

"Reines, who is Kayneth to you?"

Bai Mo looked at the mercury maid beside him and asked the girl, "This thing is undoubtedly the Mystic Code used by Fuyuki Kayneth back then, Volumen Hydrargyrum."

"You actually know my brother? I am her sister, Reines El- El-Melloi. Your appearance... seems somewhat familiar."

Reines scrutinized Bai Mo with curiosity, while Ritsuka nudged his arm and teased him:

"Alright, Brother Bai, tell the truth, how many pretty girls do you actually know? I'm going to tell Miss Arcueid later!"

"I don't know her. I saw Kayneth use Volumen Hydrargyrum when I was in Fuyuki."

Upon hearing Bai Mo's words, Reines clapped her hands, recalling the portrait Kayneth had drawn of Fuyuki, depicting a figure fighting a demon.

"Mr. Bai Mo, I never expected to meet you like this. My elder brother received your help in Fuyuki. It seems I'll have to trouble you to look after me again this time."

"Of course. By the way, how did Kayneth fare after that battle?"

Reines shrugged helplessly and said, "Not good. He was tortured by that bastard who possessed your body. Although he was resurrected after the battle, the battle wounds and his sister-in-law's departure have dealt him a heavy blow."

Given the immense impact of that incident, my elder brother relinquished his Lord and went on vacation to Romania. Being still quite young, I ultimately had to resort to some 'legal' means to recruit one of my more talented disciples.

Listening to Kayneth's arduous and bumpy journey, Bai Mo slapped himself in the face. He felt a mix of helplessness and emotion, but ultimately, it was a good thing that Kenneth had managed to escape the vortex of the Clock Tower.