Chapter 44: Driver's License
[In the spacious gym, an atmosphere heavy with the smell of gunpowder suddenly spreads, bearing the name Shurafield…]
"Huh?"
After hearing this, Medusa merely tilted her head to the side in confusion; even that small movement exuded an alluring, enchanting charm.
She spoke in a completely matter-of-fact tone:
"Mochizuki Eikou is my Master. From the very beginning, there has never been any question of competing or not competing, has there? Sorry, I don't understand what there is about this worth arguing over."
"No…"
The Lion King gently shook her head, speaking in a solemn and upright tone.
"With the instincts of a Knight King, I can tell that you are harboring some kind of improper intent toward my Master… no, I already felt it back in the Singularity. You Greek women, not a single one of you is normal!"
Eikou's heart suddenly jolted.
Behind her glasses, Medusa's bewitching purple eyes also flashed with a strange, uncanny glint.
Both of them recalled what they had done under the table that day.
And come to think of it, Artoria, why are you deliberately lumping all Greek women together like this? Could it be that you have some kind of psychological trauma related to Medea?
[Realizing that their quarrel was beginning to escalate, and had even spread to the group of Greek women as a whole…]
[At this moment, the correct choice for you is…]
[1. Use clever words to divert the topic (requires High-Speed Divine Words C)]
[2. Use pressure from a superior position to suppress them, force them to obediently listen and stop arguing (requires Sadistic Constitution B)]
[3. Run away (requires Nigerundayo EX, but since you do not carry the Joestar bloodline, you do not possess this skill)]
What the hell is this third option, did you mess up the data and mix it up with another franchise?
Eikou didn't need to think much and chose the first option.
A die fell.
[The result is D, check successful.]
[You attempt to step into the dispute between the two, using your smooth talk to divert their attention.]
[And you realize a common point and shared interest between the two: one is a gloomy-looking Greek Rider, the other is a righteous and solemn Knight King. Aside from their very outstanding figures and absolute loyalty, they share one very obvious common trait.]
[That is, both of them are very skilled at Riding.]
[You try to take advantage of this shared interest to find a common topic for them, in order to defuse the conflict clearly forming before your eyes.]
"Both of you have riding skills—could it be because you're really passionate about driving?"
Eikou hurriedly tried to mediate, attempting to bring up a shared interest between the two.
When the topic touched on something they were interested in, the two big sisters with Riding at A rank or above immediately stopped arguing.
"Umu, don't judge me just by how I usually look…"
Medusa's purple eyes suddenly revealed a rare sharp and serious look.
"But actually, I really like fast vehicles!"
I could tell at a glance, you know—do you really think you hid it that well? In this regard, you're really far too naive, Medusa. Eikou thought to himself.
"Umu, I also like riding,"
Artoria nodded in agreement. "As a Lancer, I am even better at riding than my other Spirit Origins. Every time I go on an expedition, I will definitely ride my beloved horse—that is, Dun Stallion."
Very good, successfully stirred up resonance between the two big sisters!
Eikou let out a sigh of relief in his heart.
Next, he just needed to push a little more and let them talk more about this topic, and everything should be fine.
"That's really great, I wish I also had a Riding Skill…"
Eikou continued along with the conversation.
"It's just a pity that I never have the time to go take the driver's license exam."
"Um, Master…"
The two mature women with seductive figures simultaneously turned their heads to look at him, curiously leaning closer.
"Then what kind of vehicle does Master plan to get a license to drive?"
"..."
Being questioned at the same time by two women with top-tier figures, Eikou's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
Their four round, full "hills" gently swayed—one look was enough to tell how much effort it would take to "climb" them!
"I… I plan to take the Class D driver's license, that is, a regular two-wheeled motorcycle."
Eikou lowered his head and answered.
"When the school's summer vacation arrives, I want to ride motorcycles with the guys and go to the seaside to have fun."
Being able to ride motorcycles with a group of close friends to the sea and have fun— to Eikou, that was an extremely romantic thing for a man.
But ever since the school term started until now, he still hadn't gone to take the license exam; first, he didn't have money, and second, he didn't have time.
"So that's how it is…"
Artoria nodded as if thinking about something, then took a step forward.
"If you don't mind, then please—"
"Master, please allow me to teach you!"
Medusa at the side used her full, ample body to push Artoria aside, then immediately stepped forward and grabbed Eikou's hand.
"Eh…"
"My Riding Rank is A+, I am a Rider beyond any doubt."
The gaze behind her glasses revealed absolute seriousness as she tightly gripped Eikou's flustered hands.
"If you are willing to learn, I will definitely teach you step by step!"
"Wait—"
Eikou immediately sensed that the atmosphere had changed. He wanted to struggle free, but Medusa instead wrapped herself tightly around him like a cold-fearing snake.
That alluring snake goddess pressed close with her soft, full body, both arms hugging him, carrying a sweet, sweaty scent.
"If Master learns Riding, who knows—this skill… might also come in handy in other places~."
Medusa softly breathed a stream of hot air by his ear.
"Th-this…"
Being teased by such a beautiful big sister, Eikou's face turned unbearably red.
"Rider, stop right there!"
Artoria frowned, rushing forward angrily, intending to pull her away.
However, Medusa continued to cling tightly to her Master; that Monstrous Strength B rank skill was no different from a python coiling tightly around its prey.
"If we're talking about Riding, my abilities are not inferior either…"
Artoria ground her silver teeth together. "My Riding is A, and I am the King of Knights. Whether it is motorcycle or Phantasmal Beasts, I can control them with ease. I am the one most qualified to teach Master."
"But you're not even a Class Rider, are you?"
Medusa calmly retorted.
"Hmph… but do you really have the qualifications to be a Rider? Aside from your Noble Phantasm, I've never seen you have any mount at all."
Artoria rebutted sternly. "As for me, every time I go on an expedition, I ride Dun Stallion. On the contrary, I'm more like a Rider than Riders themselves. As for you, you're more like an Archer wielding a sword in battle—completely unserious!"
"Tch…"
Medusa clicked her tongue in annoyance, while Eikou sharply sucked in a breath of cold air.
Artoria… actually dared to directly point out the taboo issue that all Servants tacitly understood, but that no one wanted to mention within the Class system!
If someone who knew nothing about the FGO series were to ask: [Between the purple-haired big sister covering her eye and the blonde big sister riding a horse, who is the Rider?]
The reaction of an ordinary person would definitely be: [Of course it's the blonde one, because she rides a horse!]
He almost forgot— that is what's normal.
Seen this way, Artoria really does look more like a Rider than Medusa.
"In any case…"
The two tall, well-built big sisters, both wearing sexy yoga outfits, simultaneously hugged Eikou tightly from both sides.
"Master will definitely choose me… right?"
A drop of cold sweat rolled down from his forehead.
Damn it, had Shurafield, which had just barely settled down, already started to flare up again?
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