Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 144

Chaldea now faces two choices: embark on a risky Rayshift to repair the Third Singularity, or cooperate with Draco and trust that she can eliminate this deviation and shift to the correct location.

Dr. Romani and Da Vinci exchanged glances, then looked at Bai Qiu.

“Bai Qiu, what do you think?”

“I…”

If they choose not to cooperate with Draco, she will inevitably remain within Chaldea.

With the current power within Chaldea, they are unable to fully restrict Draco’s actions.

It’s possible that the Third Singularity won’t be fully repaired before Chaldea is lost.

Bai Qiu herself is well aware that, from any perspective, she only has one choice.

“Alright, you win, Draco.”

After pondering for a moment, Bai Qiu sighed and looked up at the screen.

“Well, you’re indeed a clever one. That’s the qualification to become my Master.”

Draco on the screen showed a satisfied smile.

“Senpai!!!”

Mashu immediately stood in front of Bai Qiu, trying to stop her decision.

“Senpai, please reconsider. She’s the Evils of Humanity! She might have some ulterior motives. If we follow her, it could pose a threat to you!!!”

“Mashu, I know.”

Seeing Mashu’s anxious expression, Bai Qiu patted her shoulder and reassured her:

“I understand the risks involved, but our journey is already filled with dangers. However, repairing the Singularity is still our top priority.”

“But even if you say that, Senpai…”

Mashu still wanted to strongly dissuade Bai Qiu.

“And besides, don’t you promise to protect me, Mashu? It’ll be fine.”

Seeing Bai Qiu’s firm attitude, Mashu finally relented.

“…I understand. I will definitely protect you, Senpai!”

Mashu’s gaze shifted to the smiling Draco Beast on the screen.

“Although you saved Senpai once before, if you try to harm Senpai, I won’t spare you!!!”

“You truly have courage, little girl who knows nothing.”

The Draco Beast seemed unperturbed by Mashu’s challenge.

“Even with this fragile Saint Graph I’m currently using, I can still easily tear apart your body.”

“In that case, I will definitely strike you with my shield!”

Mashu also refused to back down.

“Since we’ve formed an alliance, there’s no need to be so tense, right?”

Dr. Romani intervened at just the right moment to ease the atmosphere.

“Beast of Sodom, according to the agreement, you will help us eliminate the interference and ensure that Bai Qiu reaches the designated location, right?”

“There’s no need for me to repeat this kind of thing. The tricks of the Human Order are nothing to me,” Draco proudly said, puffing out her chest.

“Alright, now that it’s settled. I plan to arrange the Rayshift as soon as possible today, is that okay, Bai Qiu?”

Facing Dr. Romani’s question, Bai Qiu nodded.

She had rested for a long time, and if she didn’t go out soon, she would start to feel restless.

“Okay, in that case, please prepare yourself. However, thanks to the efforts of the technical department, we have finally increased the number of Servants that can Rayshift!!!”

“Oh! Is it finally finished?”

Bai Qiu smiled slightly.

When she transferred to Rome, she could only bring two Servants, which made her feel overwhelmed from the start.

“Doctor, how many people can I bring this time?”

If she could bring more, she would bring more, and bring everyone in the end.

After all, the more, the merrier.

“Well, thanks to the hard work of the technical staff, we can finally bring three Servants!!!”

Dr. Romani said confidently.

“What…?”

Isn’t that just one more spot than before?!

“Hey, Doctor! That’s not what you promised me before!”

She clearly said that she would try to increase the number of Spiritron Bodies as much as possible.

“Sigh… even if you say that.”

Dr. Romani sighed.

“Because of Lev’s explosion, many of the Master’s Spiritron Bodies were frozen and sealed. The ones that remain are mostly damaged by the explosion. The fact that we can salvage one more is the result of the continuous overtime work of the technical department.”

“Bai Qiu, don’t make it difficult for Romani.”

Da Vinci also came to Dr. Romani’s defense.

“Due to the battle with Beast VI before, the number of damaged Sheba Lenses far exceeded expectations. Just repairing these lenses has already consumed a lot of manpower. I’ve been helping out as well, and we’ve barely managed to reach this point.”

“Alright, I understand…”

There are always more solutions than difficulties.

It seems like it’s time to summon Servants over there again.

“Hahaha, you’re so useless. Chaldea, which defeated me, looks so pathetic. It’s so ugly that I can’t help but laugh!!!”

Draco on the screen continued to laugh heartily.

“For goodness’ sake, haven’t you laughed enough already?!”

Da Vinci said indignantly, then forcefully cut off the display.

“Alright, I’ll take care of the rest. Bai Qiu, you go back and prepare, and then confirm who will fill these three spots.”

“Three spots, huh…”

Because Draco can have an Independent Manifestation, she doesn’t need to take up a spot.

“Understood, I’ll consider it carefully,” Bai Qiu nodded and left the control room with Mashu.

Just as they stepped out of the control room, they saw Merry waiting outside.

“Oh, isn’t this Master-kun? What a coincidence!”

“Lady Avalon-san, what a coincidence indeed!” Mashu greeted immediately.

Can it be considered a coincidence when someone is clearly waiting here?

“Fou~~~”

Fou jumped onto Mashu’s shoulder and rubbed her cheek.

“Haha, it tickles, Fou,” Mashu smiled and said to Fou.

“I didn’t expect you to be so close with Lady Avalon-san as well, Fou.”

“Well, Cath Palug takes care of her, after all,” Merry said to Mashu.

“Mashu, can I have a private conversation with Master-kun?”

“Sure, I won’t disturb you,” Mashu said, always trusting Merry, who always had a kind smile.

“Then, Senpai, I’ll go back and organize things. I’ll come back here later to meet up!”

“Okay.”

After bowing to this side, Mashu turned around and said goodbye.

Bai Qiu didn’t want to expose Merry’s little plan and went straight to the point:

“Are you talking about Draco?”

“Smart, truly worthy of being Master-kun!!!” Merry immediately smiled and leaned closer.

“By the way, Master-kun, don’t you want to become a ‘king’? Don’t you want to give it a try?”

“No, I don’t want to, not at all!!!” Bai Qiu took a step back, keeping her distance from Merry.

How could Merry try to swindle her like this?!

“What a pity~~~” Merry had a very regretful expression, but quickly perked up.

“By the way, I heard that Master-kun is planning to take the Beast of Sodom to the new Singularity, is that true?”

“You didn’t just hear this, did you…” She had just made that decision inside.

But it’s Merlin, the old wizard, so it doesn’t matter anymore.

“Well, let’s not dwell on such trivial matters. The important thing is that I’m here to give you a reminder, Master-kun.”

Is it time for Merry to be the caring older sister?

“If you want to cooperate with the Beast, although you can bypass the resistance of the Human Order, be careful as strange things may happen.”

“Strange things?” Merry’s usual smiling expression suddenly seemed intriguing.

“If the ‘anomaly’ upgrades to a ‘threat,’ then the Human Order may automatically generate a response, and the worst-case scenario might be facing a Grand Servant.”

“Are you saying a Grand Servant?!”

Bai Qiu was secretly surprised.

When dealing with Beast VI, the Human Order didn’t summon a Grand Servant to deal with her in advance.

Does this mean that when Draco and she cooperate, the Human Order will take action?!

Using a Grand Servant to deal with Chaldea?!

It’s beyond imagination, my dear comrades!!!

“Master-kun, you don’t have to worry too much. I’m just saying that there is a possibility, or rather, I’m here to give you a reminder that it’s best not to get too involved with the Beast,” Merry said with a smile.

If possible, she also wants to do the same.

But obviously, it’s too late. Without Draco, she would still be trapped in that temporal rift.

“By the way, Merlin, you also have the power of Independent Manifestation, right? How about you…” Bai Qiu started to say.

“Oh, speaking of which, it seems like I haven’t unplugged the power plug in the room yet. I should take my leave,” Merry interrupted.

“Hey!!!”

“If you see that guy Arthur, tell him not to look for me anymore. Well then, Master-kun, good luck on your journey,” Merry said and disappeared from sight in an instant.

Phew…

Indeed, this guy is useless when it comes to crucial moments.

After sighing, Bai Qiu thought for a moment and walked towards the training grounds.

,,,,,,,,

“Hah…!!”

A sharp slash cut through the charging earth golem.

“Thud!”

A muffled sound came as the earth golem’s body blocked the blade’s attack.

“Boom!”

The towering earth golem raised its sturdy fist and swung it downward!

“Tch, is that all?”

Mordred released her grip on Clarent and instead clenched her fist to directly punch the earth golem!

“Bang!”

With a loud bang, the earth golem’s fist stopped just above Mordred’s head.

Upon closer inspection, a large hole had pierced through the chest of the earth golem.

Then its entire body collapsed.

“Boom!”

Another earth golem rushed forward, but Mordred pulled out Clarent, turned around, and threw it, hitting the head of the earth golem perfectly.

The earth golem fell to the ground, and then both bodies of the earth golems disappeared from the field.

“This time was 15 seconds faster.”

Waver, who was watching from a distance, checked the records and spoke to Mordred.

“Hey, how about bringing out stronger opponents next time?”

“Chaldea currently lacks sufficient collected simulated information, and generating powerful monsters requires more power and computing resources.”

“Why not let that doctor take care of that?”

Mordred grumbled as she shouldered Clarent.

“Chaldea is short-staffed right now. Even I was brought here to debug data. You better not complain,” Waver replied.

Suddenly, the elevator on the upper level opened, and Bai Qiu walked out of it.

“Oh! Master, is the plan outside approved?!” Mordred immediately greeted her excitedly.

“Yes, preparations have already begun,” Bai Qiu nodded.

“That’s great! Just so you know, Master, I definitely want to go!” Mordred said happily.

“Well, I came to discuss this matter,” Bai Qiu replied.

“Alright, then I’ll go ahead and wait there,” Mordred said with joy at the thought of being able to go outside.

Upon seeing Mordred’s excitement, Bai Qiu turned to Waver, who was still frowning while debugging data, and walked towards him.

“El-Melloi II.”

“Just call me Waver, what’s up?”

“Are you available now? I have something I want to discuss with you for reference.”

After all, when it comes to important matters, ask the Prime Minister; when it comes to minor matters, ask the father.

When it comes to military affairs, ask Zhuge; when it comes to political affairs, ask Kongming.

“Is it about the Rayshift quota? I heard about it from the doctor and Da Vinci earlier.”

Waver sighed.

“You’ve been working hard,” he said.

“I didn’t expect to be this busy after leaving the Clock Tower, but oh well, I’ve gotten used to it.”

Waver casually closed the data terminal.

“With three available slots, if we distribute them properly, I personally suggest bringing the rebellious knight we encountered earlier.”

Waver expressed his opinion.

“Although she may be difficult to control, there’s no doubt about her formidable combat strength. Several times, I’ve wondered if her Saint Graph is actually that of a Berserker.”

“Ahaha, indeed,” Waver chuckled.

Mo-san’s fighting style is all about head-on clashes. With her strong Mana Burst and her inherited instinct, she can overpower most enemies without breaking a sweat.

She also demonstrated more than enough power when facing the powerful Bestia Coccinea.

“Next, I recommend bringing a support-oriented Rider servant, and all things considered, the Popess is the most suitable choice.”

“Oh? Have you already made contact with Johanna?” Bai Qiu asked.

“Reines is quite interested in that kind of legendary Heroic Spirit. It seems like she has already included her in her afternoon tea party. I must admit, I don’t really understand girls’ matters,” Waver explained, his brow furrowing even deeper when he mentioned his sister.

“Hahaha, indeed.”

After all, ladies come in all sorts, including those who enjoy wrestling and mixed martial arts. Girls’ matters can indeed be a bit difficult to understand.

“For the final slot, I suggest that person.”

Waver’s gaze turned to the other side of the training grounds.

There, a girl dressed in black armor was battling several puppets.