Chapter 1273: Reunion with Gudao and Mash
Beneath the night sky.
A cerulean passage slowly unfolded in a corner of Fujimaru City.
Particles shimmered from within, coalescing into the forms of two young women.
"Senpai, we've arrived safely! It seems this Spiritron Transfer was a success!"
The silver-pink-haired girl wearing rather revealing armor and holding a shield scanned their surroundings. Seeing no enemies, she visibly relaxed.
"Yes! We weren't thrown into the sky, and all accompanying personnel arrived correctly. This is such a rare, perfect Spiritron Transfer!"
The orange-haired girl wearing an extremely short skirt with a side ponytail declared with palpable relief.
"My, my, is it really alright for you two to be so relaxed?"
Following the two, another figure transmitted through the passage.
He was a tall, handsome man who somewhat resembled a Spaniard, with behavior and demeanor carrying a certain delicacy.
"Pepe Ronchini, you don't understand how I feel."Fujimaru Ritsuka glanced at the handsome man, her face wearing a subtle smile."
"Indeed, considering Senpai's recent Spiritron Transfers, this is truly something to celebrate!"
Mash thought for a moment, then earnestly agreed.
"Hmm... It seems you two have really been through a lot!"
Pepe Ronchini was only puzzled briefly before completely understanding.
Mind Reading is truly a divine skill.
"However, according to the warnings from Neo-Chaldea, this is the largest Singularity in history, one that has even affected the entire world! The situation doesn't permit us to relax!"
"I know."
Fujimaru Ritsuka patted her cheeks, quickly adjusting her mental state. Her expression visibly turned serious.
Pepe Ronchini silently praised her - truly the last Master of humanity. To have developed such mental fortitude, she must have endured hardships far beyond his imagination!
Ahem "Connection established? Ritsuka, can you hear me?"
Soon, a transparent cerulean hologram appeared among them, projecting a virtual image of Da Vinci-chan.
"We can hear you."
"Seems everything's working! Then I'll be brief - I need to reiterate this to you again!"
Da Vinci-chan warned with a serious expression.
"The Singularity you're currently in is unprecedented in scale! Far larger than the previous nine Singularities combined! Its scope has even spread globally! What's most abnormal is that we didn't detect such a massive Singularity until recently!"
It was only shortly before that Neo-Chaldea had observed this Singularity's existence, urgently dispatching two Masters.
If such a gigantic Singularity takes root in human history, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"Right now, the entire world within that Singularity is burning - the sense of déjà vu is overwhelming. We have reason to suspect that's where Beast I Goetia is hiding! Listen carefully - if such a Singularity replaces human history, the world is finished. You must prevent that at all costs!"
Immense pressure weighed on the three's shoulders.
"My first mission since returning to Chaldea, and it's already this thrilling?"
Pepe Ronchini laughed, finding humor in their dire situation.
"Facing the annihilation of the world right from the start—this kind of pressure is only our second time experiencing it."
Mash's face was filled with gravity.
The first time was at the Temple of Time.
The second time was here.
And it was entirely possible that the enemy they encountered both times might be the same one!
"Are there any clues around you? Time waits for no one!"
Da Vinci's anxiety was visibly apparent.
There were only slightly over two hours left until the civilization of this Singularity faced extinction!
"Even if you ask about clues, everything around here seems completely calm?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka scanned the surroundings, looking somewhat at a loss.
"I might have something that could be a clue?"
Unexpectedly, Peperoncino chimed in at that moment.
"I could sense it—the moment we appeared in this Singularity, I felt numerous gazes converging here!"
It felt like being inexplicably popular!
Numerous gazes?
The group exchanged puzzled glances—what kind of clue was that?
"Lifeform reactions approaching, presumed to be humanoid entities!"
Just then, Da Vinci, acting as their radar, suddenly alerted everyone.
"Who is it?"
The three immediately went on guard, their eyes darting around.
"No need to be tense. It's me."
From the dimly lit street, a figure approached from a short distance away.
It was a presence that, just by looking at it, lifted one's spirits—and it was also an old acquaintance of theirs.
"Mr. Eiji?!"
Mash stared at him in astonishment.
"Why are you here?"
The person standing before them was none other than Eiji himself, who had played such an active role in the British Lostbelt!
Fujimaru Ritsuka and Peperoncino also stared at him in shock.
"This is my home, after all. Where else would I be?"
As he drew near the three, Eiji spread his hands innocently.
"Your home?"
Mash was momentarily taken aback by his words, but her expression quickly turned grim.
"Does that mean this Singularity was indeed created by Goetia?"
Eiji was the Emissary of the King of Mankind.
Back in the British Lostbelt, with the testimony of Cú Chulainn, who was possessed by Odin, Chaldea had already come to understand this fact.
And if this Singularity was Eiji's home, then this must indeed be a world created by the King of Mankind, right?
"Rather, it's you all—I thought you wouldn't come. I never expected you to appear at this final hour... Is this also the will of the Counter Force?"
Eiji placed a hand on his hip, sighing with a mix of emotions.
At this critical juncture, he had assumed Chaldea would no longer intervene. Yet, with only two hours remaining, they had appeared after all.
Their arrival could only mean one thing: the Counter Force had completely lifted its protection over this Singularity, exposing it to the gaze of all humans and gods.
"To run into a familiar face here is such a relief! Eiji, the civilization in this Singularity is on the brink of destruction. Could you join Ritsuka and the others in saving this world?"
Da Vinci's eyes sparkled as she looked at Eiji with great anticipation.
Since he's a resident of this Singularity, he certainly wouldn't want to see the world destroyed either. He could absolutely become their local ally. After all, this is someone who has openly defeated the Throne Morgan, the Cursed God, the Abyssal Worm, and Albion—a candidate for the Crown Sword at that! With his assistance, nothing could be more reassuring!
Gudako and Mash were growing restless with anticipation.
Only Pepe Ronchino remained stern-faced.
"No."
But the icy response from Eiji left them all stunned.
"Unfortunately, the Great Extinction of Civilization is precisely what all remaining people in this Singularity collectively anticipate—and I share that expectation as well."
The extinction of civilization... was something everyone collectively anticipated?
For a moment, they even wondered if this Eiji might be an imposter.
"What... is going on?!"
"Don't rush. I'll explain everything to you one by one."
Eiji shrugged, bathing in their shocked and skeptical gazes as he extended an invitation.
"But staying outside at a time like this might be a bit dangerous, you know? If you trust me, come to my place!"