Chapter 241: Champion.
[You gave Ibuki-Douji a deep kiss.]
[Thanks to Golden Wine and Water of Life, the all-out support of Caren and Medusa, plus a whole series of Special Attacks and Dice…]
[In the end, you successfully captured the "Legendary Pokémon" of this Singularity, which is none other than Ibuki-Douji!]
"This…"
Looking at the lines of text appearing before his eyes, Eikou immediately felt as if he had just awakened from a long dream.
"We… really won…?"
He whispered in disbelief.
"Umu umu, it is indeed your victory."
Eikou felt a tight embrace coming from behind, his body being squeezed powerfully, as if wrapped around by a python.
That was Ibuki-Douji, who had completely devoted all her feelings to him.
Even after returning to her normal form, Ibuki was still a full one meter eighty tall, clearly a whole head taller than Eikou—truly a bona fide "big sister."
"Being charmed by you like this, there's nothing I can do—this onee-san can only surrender~☆"
As she spoke, her slender light-brown hands gently brushed past his collar, quietly seeking a way to slip inside and touch the skin beneath his clothes.
He immediately broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly grabbed the improper hand of that big sister.
It had only just begun, and she was already not bothering to hide the true nature of a "carnivore woman"?!
[On the other side, Caren seemed to have decided to give up.]
[Kid Gil's strength was not enough to contend with Ibuki-Douji, and Cu Chulainn was still performing a tsundere-style romantic comedy together with Hero King Gilgamesh. Even if she were to summon Illya and Erice, in the end it would probably only increase your combat power; it would be better to directly concede in order to reduce losses in time.]
[Although it was not the ending she had hoped for, it was still better than letting everyone die under the blade of Ibuki-Douji.]
[Better to lose to Ibuki-Douji than to let you revel in it.]
[...]
[Thus, after several minutes passed, Hero King Gilgamesh gradually broke free from the state of enchantment. After delivering a kick that sent Cu Chulainn flying, he then, with the bearing of a king, as if nothing had happened, declared the champion of this match.]
"The champion of this League Tournament, the mongrel who won the final match, is…"
Hero King Gilgamesh swung his arm forcefully and announced in a voice loud as a great bell before everyone.
"Mochizuki Eikou!!"
In that instant, the entire stands erupted in cheers. From the packed audience rose an unending wave of applause, the clapping echoing throughout the magnificent arena. From the bottom of their hearts, everyone congratulated the perfect conclusion of this League Tournament, and the coronation of the new champion.
Eikou received the heavy Holy Grail from the hands of Hero King Gilgamesh. Only then did he truly feel that he had won, letting out a relieved breath.
After that, he revealed a joyful smile, immersing himself in the elation of victory.
"Mr. Eikou, how is the situation on your side? We have detected that the Singularity is about to disappear—did that happen because you won the Holy Grail War?"
The communication line of Chaldea Academy connected, and Holmes's voice quickly came through.
"Umu, the Holy Grail has already been safely recovered by me."
Eikou replied with a smile.
"That's good then. As expected, you didn't disappoint us, once again completing the mission splendidly."
Holmes continued to ask, "Then what about the victim, Caren?"
"She helped me a lot…"
As he said this, Eikou turned his head to look not far away, where the silver-haired girl was holding the Holy Shroud.
Caren, the loser of this match, was extremely displeased. She was repeatedly whipping the innocent Cu Chulainn with the Holy Shroud, her expression calm as she casually vented her anger on her Servant—truly a bona fide devil.
Right at this moment, the bodies of Eikou and her simultaneously turned a pale, half-transparent blue, their forms beginning to gradually disperse.
"This is…"
Caren looked at her own body in confusion.
It was the sign heralding the Rayshift.
"Looks like it's time for you to return with me as well, dear Dr. Caren,"
Eikou smiled and took out that contract.
"According to the conditions of our wager, as the loser, you must unconditionally carry out one order from me. And my order is…"
"Caren Hortensia, come back with me to Chaldea Academy. That's where you should be. Let's go give that irresponsible bastard priest a proper beating together—what do you say? Killing him just once probably won't be enough to vent your anger, right?"
"Together?"
"Together."
Eikou nodded and extended his hand toward her.
Caren also reached out, but instead used force to flick his forehead hard.
[...]
[Upon hearing that there was a chance to gang up on Kotomine Kirei, Caren this time very obediently carried out your order.]
[All of you return to Chaldea Academy. The Holy Grail is recovered, the victim is rescued, with no casualties. This is already the best ending you could possibly achieve.]
[Thus, you return to your familiar everyday life——]
[June 6th, afternoon.]
...
Chaldea Academy, Control Room.
"Welcome back, Mr. Eikou!"
Seeing Eikou being safely teleported back, still holding the Holy Grail in his hands, Da Vinci and Holmes could not help but smile and clap in congratulations.
"As expected of the 'Sir Eikou' everyone talks about, even on your second mission you completed all objectives so brilliantly."
"That's what I should do."
Eikou replied seriously.
"No, no, you're far more capable than we imagined—this is truly exceeding expectations."
"Exceeding? What were your expectations, exactly?"
"Well… originally, we only hoped you could bring Caren back. One girl would have been enough…"
Principal Da Vinci carefully observed the girls beside Eikou, revealing a slightly awkward yet still very polite smile.
Beside Eikou were three big sisters. After this Singularity trip, the Holy Lance Knight King had become extremely attached to him; Medusa sat a bit farther away, yet her gaze never left Eikou for even a single second; as for Ibuki-Douji, she was the boldest and most straightforward—standing behind him with a doting expression, both arms wrapped around his neck, pressing her large, soft breasts against the top of his head.
Atalanta and Medea Lily, since they had not signed official Servant Contracts and also had no intention of secretly following back to Chaldea Academy, did not come along.
But for some reason, Eikou had a feeling that he would still meet them again in the future.
"…Judging by the numbers, you really did exceed the mission."
Principal Da Vinci gave a helpless smile.
This was truly amazing. Just by going on a single mission, he had become close with so many beautiful big sisters.
"Alright, stop teasing me."
Eikou shook his head slightly with a faint blush and handed the golden Holy Grail to Principal Da Vinci.
Seeing him voluntarily offer up such a precious Holy Grail, Da Vinci was somewhat surprised, then raised her thumb. "You really have no intention of keeping the Holy Grail for yourself, huh? What a good child."
"Because I don't really have any particular wish I want to make… ah, well, it's not that there's none at all, but using the Holy Grail just to wish to become rich would be too cheap. I'd rather trade it for some practical compensation."
Eikou spoke honestly. "I'm not some great person, so I don't have any grand wishes either. As for small desires, there's no need to trouble the Holy Grail—I can rely on my own diligent hands, right?"
"I see. I thought you might use the Holy Grail to solve your 'Disaster With Women' problem…"
Da Vinci smiled. "But you're right. Things like that shouldn't be resolved by relying on the power of the Holy Grail, but by standing firmly on the ground and dealing with them yourself."
"..."
Eikou suddenly froze.
Damn it—how did I not think of using it this way?
Da Vinci was about to reach out to take the Holy Grail from him, but he suddenly pulled his hand back, silently hugging the Holy Grail tightly to his chest.
"Eikou…?"
"Sorry, Da Vinci, I'm not going to give the Holy Grail to you after all!"
…