Chapter 1274: Gudako: Actually, Mash and I Are Yuri
"Like this, and like that..."
On the way back to the residential area, Eiji explained everything about this Singularity to the Chaldea members.
"Heroic Spirits gained second lives?"
"Multiple worldlines converged here?"
"The purpose of its creation was to select Earth's Ultimate One? And it was orchestrated by the Counter Force behind the scenes?"
For a moment, even Pepe Ronchino felt his worldview had been completely overturned.
So much so that he even forgot to harass Eiji.
"We're here. That's my house up ahead."
After exchanging information, they had already arrived at the residential area.
"That house is surrounded by an incredibly powerful barrier!"
Da Vinci-chan exclaimed through the video feed.
"And the arrangement and magical energy fluctuations feel so familiar... Could the one maintaining that magic circle be...?!"
"In any case, you should understand now that the Counter Force isn't expecting you to fix this Singularity, and what happens here won't affect human history."
Eiji interrupted Da Vinci-chan, pulling everyone out of their stunned state.
"Next, if you don't plan to return, you can stay at my place for now."
The group exchanged glances, whispering among themselves for a while.
Finally, Mash stepped forward and bowed to Eiji.
"Then we'll be in your care, Mr. Eiji."
While they trusted Eiji, relying solely on his account for such a major matter felt somewhat rash.
They decided to stay and observe for a while, planning to leave only after confirming the truth.
"Alright, you can go in by yourselves! I have things to do, so I'll take my leave now!"
Eiji waved at them, then vanished from the spot with a whoosh.
"Eh? Eh?!"
Mash let out a dumbfounded exclamation.
"Hey, hey, hey, is this really his house?"Gudako couldn't hold back her urge to complain either."
"Hehe, why not knock and find out?"
Pepe Ronchino smiled faintly, stepping forward to ring the doorbell.
Soon, the house door opened, revealing a silver-haired beauty in casual homewear.
"Your Majesty Morgan?!"
Everyone was shocked in unison.
"So it's you."
Morgan clicked her tongue in displeasure.
"Is Chaldea interfering here too?"
"No, after hearing Eiji's explanation, we don't plan to interfere with events here for now."
"What? Where is Eiji?"
"He disappeared after bringing us here. No idea where he went."
"Hmph, let's see how long he can hide... You may come in for now."
After receiving Morgan's permission, they cautiously entered the courtyard.
"A Phantasmal Species!"
Upon entering the courtyard, Da Vinci-chan was startled by the golden wolf sleeping in the doghouse.
Beside the golden wolf, a dark red-haired beauty in black stockings was squatting there, chatting idly with it.
"Just someone Eiji found to guard the place."
"Wow..."
Da Vinci-chan let out a silent gasp of astonishment.
Using a Phantasmal Species as a guard?
"If you're so amazing, why don't you just ascend to the heavens?"
"Oh, but she's a Crown Candidate Saber, so she's already among the heavens. Never mind then!"
"Who's that?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka pointed toward a corner of the courtyard.
A golden-haired girl was lying quite unladylike on the grass, rolling around listlessly out of sheer boredom.
"She's got a few screws loose. Pay her no mind."
Morgan stated this with complete composure.
"Morgan le Fay! Who are you saying has a few screws loose?!"
The golden-haired girl flew into a rage, leaping up from the ground.
"Perfect timing—we never settled our match before. Let's decide right now who is truly Eiji's lover!"
"Fool, we're about to enter the final battle. I've no intention of wasting my strength on you."
"Incredible! That golden-haired girl is actually absorbing the Earth's energy!"
Da Vinci-chan glanced at the instruments and nearly spat out her drink in shock.
Hearing this, Gudako and the others trembled in unison, their eyes filled with awe as they stared at the powerhouse.
In another corner of the courtyard stood a black-haired girl, quietly rooted in place as if she cared for no one.
Guda and Mash exchanged a glance, tacitly agreeing not to disturb her.
"By the way, there's something I forgot to ask you two."
Morgan suddenly turned around, her gaze sharp and cold as it swept over the two girls before her.
"Between the two of you, has either of you ever had feelings for Eiji?"
"Nothing of the sort!"
Sensing the intense killing intent in an instant, Mash stiffened all over and vehemently denied it.
"Well, you see, Mash and I are actually in this kind of relationship!"
Intuitively sensing a life-threatening crisis, Gudako quickly came up with a clever idea and promptly planted a kiss on Mash's cheek. Mash froze on the spot.
Well, that settled that.
Morgan nodded in satisfaction.
"Oh my, I actually have quite the crush on Eiji myself!"
Pepe Ronchino shyly covered her cheeks, speaking with an embarrassed expression.
"…"
Even someone as sharp-witted as Morgan was momentarily at a loss for words.
"Wow, so many Artorias!"
Upon entering the living room, Guda and Mash were immediately stunned by the sight of the same face filling the entire room.
Counting carefully, Irisviel, Mysterious Heroine X, and Lily were all there. The one without the ahoge was undoubtedly Mordred.
Mrs. Pendragon, having been hypnotized, was asleep on the second floor.
"Ara, have we new friends arrived?"
"Big brother's romantic entanglements are truly something else!"
Minamoto no Raikou and Okita Souji, seated on the sofa, spoke one after the other.
"So Mama was actually played by Miss Raikou?"
"Miss Souji really is Mr. Eiji's little sister?"
Guda and Mash whispered to each other incessantly.
They glanced around the room; the not-so-spacious living room was now packed with people.
Among them were quite a few very familiar faces.
"Pair of threes."
At the table, Melusine triumphantly waved the last two cards in her hand.
"I'll play three-four-five-six-seven... Wait, no, I should play a pair here, right? Then I'll play a pair of fives?"
Habetrot looked as if her brain was about to short-circuit.
"Pair of nines, I'll cover that."
Barghest routinely played two cards.
"Pair of twos! I won't let you win, Dragon Fairy!"
Woodwose glared fiercely at Melusine.
"What a pity—royal flush!"
Melusine tossed out her last two cards with an air of restrained pride.
"Another win for the Fairy Knight team!"
Artoria Caster exclaimed in admiration.
"Why is my partner this forgetful cat?!"
Woodwose stared resentfully at Habbycat, whose mind seemed to be wandering.
This family is truly extraordinary!
Guda and Mash were deeply impressed.
Moreover, it appeared that Queen Morgan had already fully settled into this household, carrying herself with the air of a lady of the house.
"Caster, long time no see! What are you all playing?"
Guda approached the table, brimming with curiosity.
"Ritsuka! It really has been a while. They're playing Dou Dizhu—it's a game Eiji taught us. Would you like to join? How about we team up?"
Thrilled to see her friend, Caster enthusiastically suggested taking a seat at the table.
"Is the loser not leaving the stage yet?"
Melusine taunted Woodwose with evident delight.
Fuming with anger, Woodwose left the table, while Habbycat hopped away with a bored expression. Caster and Guda took their places.
Time passed bit by bit.
Soon, four hours had gone by.