"Persecuting others for personal gain is indeed a mistake that needs to be corrected."
Jeanne d'Arc clasped her hands together in front of her chest with a serious expression, as if praying, but then smiled gently. "But that was all in the past. Servants are people of the past. Now that we are the Master's Servants, we only need to sincerely protect and serve the Master. Even the Lord would have no reason to punish us."
"...Tch."
Semiramis made a sound that was difficult to discern.
But that was all.
Starting a conflict with the other party now would be the act of a fool. The Empress proudly surveyed the people around her. "I am already tired. So, Master, please prepare a bedroom worthy of my status."
"Alright, go rest in the castle first."
Shen He touched his nose, opened the castle gates on the spot, and watched her leave, led by the maids.
"What is it with that woman?" Misaka Mikoto Alter finally voiced her displeasure.
"Shen He, I don't like that person," Ryougi Shiki also said without mincing words.
Shen He could only give an awkward smile in response.
Thinking about it, in the original plot, Semiramis's Master, Amakusa Shirou Tokisada, also had more than one Servant, and the Empress's relationship with the other Servants was terrible.
After all, she was the Empress, and undoubtedly a complete tyrant.
Now that the person in question had left, the other Servants also dispersed, as they had to prepare for tomorrow's operation.
In the end, only Saiki Kusuo and Jeanne d'Arc remained here.
"Looks like a troublesome person," Saiki was enjoying his snacks with great relish.
Living here, I get desserts made by Nakiri Erina almost every night.
"She is indeed difficult to get along with," Shen He agreed, nodding. "But at least someone who isn't a deadbeat has arrived. Let's see what she does in the future. Now that she's summoned, we can hardly send her away."
He was generally quite satisfied with summoning the famous Empress.
Although she wasn't a perfect strategist or a perfect mage, as an Empress, she certainly understood strategy and management, and she "knew a bit" about magic. Not to mention her first Noble Phantasm—the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, an EX-rank, super-scale Reality Marble. While it might not be very useful in an ordinary Holy Grail War, it was extremely useful to Chaldea, which had already established its power.
Moreover, the Empress's second Noble Phantasm—the Wine of the Arrogant King—was also a formidable Anti-Army Noble Phantasm.
"Since she's a Servant who can help the Master, that's really wonderful," Jeanne d'Arc said.
She clasped Shen He's hands tightly, giving him a big smile, her eyes shining with joy.
"Whether as a Servant or as a lover, I still have many shortcomings. So, I can only pray that the difficulties on the Master's path can be resolved. It seems that the Lord has once again fulfilled my request."
"Jeanne d'Arc..." Shen He was almost moved to tears.
Where could he find a girlfriend in this day and age who cared about him so much?
Saiki Kusuo, after conveniently taking Shen He's share of the dessert, silently disappeared from the spot, leaving only the two of them in the living room, snuggling together.
Well, he had a great time back in his room.
This was the first day after Empress Semiramis appeared, and Shen He hadn't realized yet what kind of changes this "catfish" would bring to his gradually expanding group.
The next day, as usual, he was awakened by Jeanne d'Arc's gentle voice.
Ever since he had hugged Jeanne d'Arc into bed, there was no need for an alarm clock anymore.
Instead of lingering in the warm bed as usual, he stretched lazily and got up directly, because in two hours, it would be time to sortie.
That night, while they were still fast asleep, countless others were wide awake.
After arriving in the villa's living room, they found Semiramis already there, sipping tea in small mouthfuls while seated on the sofa. Coulson was sitting upright beside her.
"Really," Semiramis clearly noticed Shen He and the others' arrival. She put down her teacup and turned her head. "Facing war the moment I'm summoned, there should be a limit to how troublesome things can be."
"You've just arrived, and your strength hasn't fully recovered. We can't possibly rely on you," Shen He pulled Jeanne d'Arc over and sat down on the sofa, then looked at Coulson. "How are the preparations coming?"
"Everything is ready, sir."
He didn't know what the Empress had just said to him, but Coulson seemed a lot more serious than usual.
"In that case, we'll arrive on time," Shen He nodded, indicating that they were also prepared.
"Understood."
Coulson stood up, said his goodbyes, and left the villa. He had originally come to see if Shen He and the others were awake and ready.
"What did you say to him?" After Coulson left, Shen He couldn't help but look at Semiramis. "The situation in this world is probably much more complex than you imagine. Just as I said, you can't help much until you've learned enough information."
Even when Lelouch first arrived, all he could do was give Shen He some pointers.
"—Hmph, that's true." Semiramis didn't deny this. She glared at Shen He. "However, if you underestimate me just because my strength is suppressed, you will regret it."
"Yes, yes." Shen He insincerely brushed her off.
His thoughts had already drifted to the upcoming operation. He reviewed the plan in his mind, wanting to see if there were any omissions.
"Have you exchanged thoughts and considered what preparations the enemy might make from their perspective?" Semiramis interjected calmly. "In terms of information, judge based on the maximum amount of information. What kind of information might the enemy already have about you?"
"...I see." Shen He looked at the Empress and then nodded. "The enemy already knows that we have strong individual combat capabilities. They can't possibly not be wary of our interference with their construction projects."
Actually, if this problem isn't solved, even if the final Wormhole Stabilization Device is built, it won't be of much use, because it can be destroyed at any time.
An individual's strength reaching a certain level still has a significant impact on the war. Otherwise, Captain America wouldn't have become a war hero.
"You don't seem worried at all?"
Semiramis, as if discovering something interesting, leaned closer, and even a faint fragrance entered Shen He's nostrils.
Her clothes are a bit revealing... Shen He thought to himself.
However, facing the Empress's question, he was quite happy and smiled, turning his head to look at the Servants walking over: "It's nothing, it's just that I have great faith in the strength of my companions."
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