Chapter 5: Meeting Swimsuit Artoria
Record of Ragnarok: Sasaki Kojiro's Rebirth in the Fate Universe
Chapter 5: Meeting Swimsuit Artoria
The massive sky screen in Ragnarok flickered once more, drawing the attention of gods and humans alike.
After the shocking revelation that there were over twenty different versions of King Arthur in the Fate universe, everyone braced themselves for what Sasaki Kojiro would do next.
And as expected, he did not disappoint.
The screen displayed Sasaki Kojiro in a tropical paradise, standing on a white sandy beach with the crystal-blue ocean stretching into the horizon.
He grinned as he looked around, the sun shining brightly above him.
"Ahh, this place is beautiful," Kojiro said, stretching his arms. "But I came here for one reason…"
He activated his system, and a glowing screen appeared before him.
[Target Identified: Artoria Pendragon (Swimsuit Version)]
Kojiro's grin widened.
"Time to meet my first Artoria."
The moment he said that, the sound of footsteps crunching against the sand caught his attention.
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The Arrival of Swimsuit Artoria
The screen focused on a stunning blonde woman walking toward Kojiro.
She wore a white and blue bikini, revealing her toned figure, and had her iconic Excalibur resting on her shoulder—except this time, it was shaped like a massive water gun.
Her golden hair flowed in the wind, and her blue eyes locked onto Kojiro with a fierce yet playful gaze.
She stopped a few steps away from him and placed a hand on her hip.
"You there, swordsman," she said with a proud smile. "Who are you, and why do you seem so familiar?"
Kojiro chuckled and gave her a small bow.
"My name is Sasaki Kojiro," he said smoothly. "And I've traveled far just to meet you, Artoria Pendragon… or should I say, the swimsuit version of you."
Artoria's brows furrowed.
"You know about my other versions?"
Kojiro nodded.
"Oh, I know all about them," he said. "In fact, I just searched for how many versions of you exist, and let me tell you… there are a lot."
Artoria blinked. "Wait… how many?"
Kojiro held up his fingers.
"At least twenty."
Artoria's eyes widened in shock.
"T-Twenty?!"
Back in the Record of Ragnarok world, King Arthur clutched his head in horror.
"IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE!"
Zeus laughed so hard that tears streamed down his face. "BAHAHAHA! Now even she is questioning her own existence!"
Even Thor, who rarely showed emotion, let out a quiet "Hmph."
Meanwhile, the humans of Ragnarok stared at King Arthur with mixed expressions.
Leonidas patted Arthur's shoulder. "Stay strong, my friend. Stay strong."
Arthur groaned. "This is a nightmare…"
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Back on the Beach…
Artoria shook her head, trying to process the information.
"There's… no way there are that many versions of me…"
Kojiro grinned. "Oh, it's real. I even saw a maid version of you."
Artoria froze.
"A… maid?!"
Kojiro nodded. "And a vampire version, a giant robot version, and even a chibi version."
Artoria stumbled back. "I… I need to sit down."
Kojiro chuckled and gestured to the beach.
"Why don't we sit and talk?"
Artoria sighed and sat down on the warm sand, still trying to comprehend her multiple versions.
Kojiro sat next to her, leaning back on his hands.
"So," he said, turning to her with a smirk. "Since I'm here, how about I ask you something important?"
Artoria looked at him warily. "What is it?"
Kojiro grinned mischievously.
"Would you like to join my harem?"
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The Reaction of Ragnarok
"HE SAID IT!"
The Record of Ragnarok world erupted into absolute chaos.
King Arthur fell backward, clutching his chest as if he had been stabbed.
"I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"
Hercules, the strongest hero of humanity, burst into laughter. "This guy has no shame!"
Even Buddha, known for his carefree nature, grinned and nodded in approval. "I respect this level of confidence."
Zeus nearly choked from laughter. "HAHAHAHA! HE REALLY JUST ASKED HER LIKE THAT!"
Brunhilde buried her face in her hands. "This idiot…"
Meanwhile, the male gods and human warriors were filled with envy.
"WHY IS HE THE ONE GETTING ALL THE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN?!"
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Back on the Beach…
Artoria stared at Kojiro, stunned.
Then, she did something unexpected.
She laughed.
A genuine, amused laugh.
Kojiro raised an eyebrow. "Oh? You're not mad?"
Artoria smirked. "You're bold, I'll give you that."
She leaned forward, her blue eyes sparkling with amusement.
"But if you want me in your so-called 'harem'…"
Kojiro felt a shiver of excitement. "Yes?"
Artoria grinned.
"You'll have to beat me in a water gun fight first."
Kojiro grinned back. "Now that's a challenge I can't refuse."
As the screen faded to black, the people of Record of Ragnarok were left in stunned silence.
Then—
"I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!"
King Arthur's anguished scream echoed across the battlefield.
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TO BE CONTINUED…