Chapter 7 – Civilian Desu Ga, Servant Summoning So Nani Ka?

Chapter 7 – Civilian Desu Ga, Servant Summoning So Nani Ka?

[AYO, where did that guy just come from?]

[Looks like he stepped out from the magic circle in front of the host?]

[Is that Onee-san from the enemy side really dead? Her body was clearly top-tier… Just that her chest was a bit too 'menacing.']

[Ayo, bro above, what the hell do you mean by 'menacing chest'? What exactly are you looking at?!]

[Maybe she's not really dead? You ever heard of short drama? Just special effects, man.]

[That old dude who just showed up looks badass as hell. First thing he does is unload an entire mag into someone. I'm calling it now, he's American. (Eren sees FREEDOM.gif)]

[This effect is insane! If I didn't know this was just a movie, I'd legit believe the host got isekai'd into the Fate series.]

On the livestream, the viewers were still passionately discussing the battle that had just taken place.

Those familiar with the Fate series, however, were completely stunned by the identity of the newly summoned Servant.

[This Servant… kinda looks exactly like Kiritsugu Papa, doesn't he?]

[Bro, AI deepfake, face swap, you know?]

[Probably just a lookalike. It might be a different Servant, since Emiya Kiritsugu was just a normal human, right?]

[Who said civilians can't become Servants? I, Emiya Shirou, do not agree.]

[Well, Kiritsugu Papa did once dream of becoming a 'Ally of Justice.']

[Don't tell me… the price of becoming a Ally of Justice is dying and getting summoned as a Servant?]

[Ayo, I wonder what Shirou would think if he saw his dad like this?]

[Best if they never meet… or else they might end up kill each other.]

While the livestream was filled with excitement, Ethan was currently facing an overwhelming amount of pressure from Olga Marie.

"Hey, stop dodging the question with random nonsense!"

"Civilian, did you… just summon a Servant?!"

Olga Marie widened her eyes and leaned in close, interrogating him loudly.

"Uh… I guess so?"

"Impossible! You're just a civilian?! Did you set up that Summoning Circle in advance?! No way… I was with you the whole time…"

Faced with the Director's relentless questioning, Ethan simply picked up the scattered Magic Crystals from the ground and held them out toward Olga Marie.

"Director, we might have more battles ahead, so you should be prepared too."

"…Ah, yeah… You have a point."

Olga Marie nodded, reaching out to take the Magic Crystals.

"These are Magic Crystals, huh? Just a little mana infusion, and they become incredibly useful weapons. Hmph, don't underestimate the magecraft of House Animusphere!"

She puffed out her chest proudly, placing her hands on her hips—

—Only to quickly snap back to reality.

"Wait, no! I was asking you about the Servant!!!"

"Senpai! Director!"

Mash quickly ran up to them.

"Mash, are you alright?"

"I'm fine! But, Senpai… what exactly happened just now?"

Ethan pondered for a moment before responding.

"Actually, I've studied some basic magecraft before. The situation was urgent, so I gave it a shot… and somehow, I actually summoned one."

"Naruhodo…"

"Sasuga Senpai, Sugoi!!!"

Mash's eyes sparkled with surprise and joy.

"...Oh? Really?"

Olga Marie, on the other hand, crossed her arms and scrutinized Ethan from head to toe with a skeptical look.

"I remember your records clearly stating that you're just a civilian. No magecraft training, no affiliation with any magus family."

"Not to mention, Servant Summoning is a type of ritual strictly monitored by the Clock Tower. Where exactly did you learn it?"

Bombarded by continuous questioning, Ethan simply rubbed his forehead, looking troubled.

"Yo, I know it's rude to interrupt your conversation… but I'm guessing none of you belong to this era, right?"

A voice rang out from the ruins of the collapsed building.

"Who's there?!"

Olga Marie immediately turned her head, her gaze sharp with caution.

"Don't take another step!"

Mash instantly raised her shield, assuming a combat stance.

"Whoa, whoa, no need to be so tense, ladies."

A figure stepped out from the shadows, a slight smirk playing on his lips.

He wore a long cloak and carried an oak staff in one hand. Beneath the cloak, his blue hair was visible.

"You're a Servant of this era as well!"

Olga Marie instantly realized that the newcomer was no ordinary human.

"Class… Caster?"

"Oho? You recognized I'm a Caster right away— Was it because my outfit made it too obvious?"

The blue-haired caster chuckled before turning his gaze toward Ethan.

"Yo, kid. If I'm not mistaken, you're the Master of that shield-wielding girl, right? Mind if we sit down and have a chat?"

Ethan looked at him and immediately recognized his identity.

Cu Chulainn.

The legendary half-god hero from Celtic mythology—"The Son of Light" Cu Chulainn.

But this time, he had appeared in the form of a Caster.

The moment Cu Chulainn's face appeared on screen, the livestream chat exploded with a flood of enthusiastic comments.

[Shit, it's bro Lancer!!!]

[It's Doggo bro! You can't have Fuyuki without Doggo bro!]

[Lancer ga shinda!!!!]

[Kono hito denashi!!!!] x69

[No spear this time? Looks like he dodged the E-Luck. Lancer bro finally doesn't have to worry about getting skewered by his own spear.]

The livestream was filled with love for Cu Chulainn—clearly, Lancer bro was a fan favorite.

"As for the situation here, I at least know a little about it."

He casually stepped forward.

BANG—!!!

A bullet landed precisely at his feet.

A warning shot.

Hidden in the shadows, Emiya Kiritsugu wasn't allowing him to take even a single step further.

"This is a warning that the next shot won't miss, huh?"

"If possible, could you ask whoever's watching me to ease up a little? I really don't mean any harm."

Cu Chulainn scratched his head in frustration before looking at Ethan.

"Assassin, no need to worry."

"He really doesn't seem like an enemy."

Ethan called out toward the abandoned building.

Immediately, the distant killing intent weakened considerably.

"Good, kid. You know how to be reasonable."

Cu Chulainn continued walking forward.

But Mash still held up her shield, maintaining her guard.

"Taking down Lancer… you guys aren't half bad."

"Caster, what exactly is your goal in approaching us?"

"You were watching the entire battle earlier, weren't you?"

Olga Marie hid behind Mash's shield, loudly demanding answers.

"Well, you see, the enemy of my enemy…"

"That makes us allies!"

"Huh? What the hell are you even saying?"

"If I'm not mistaken, you guys are here to resolve this Holy Grail War as well, right?"

Cu Chulainn made no attempt to hide anything.

"Because this Holy Grail War is far too strange."

"But standing around talking here is a bit dangerous."

"After all, the Archer of this Holy Grail War is the kind of guy who loves standing on rooftops and watching people."