Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 5

“Are you okay, Director?”

After Mashu cleared out the Dragon Tooth Soldiers, she came back to check on the Director’s condition.

“Mashu? What’s going on?”

Olga Marie, sitting on the ground, asked Mashu.

“This is Singularity F, the city of Fuyuki in 2004.”

“Fuyuki City? Does that mean the Rayshift was successful?”

Olga Marie pondered for a moment.

“And what’s with your appearance? Have you become… a Demi-Servant?”

“I’m not exactly sure how to explain it, but when I was on the verge of death, I accepted the Servant I had summoned before. He transferred his abilities and Noble Phantasm as a Heroic Spirit to me, hoping that I could resolve the Singularity in his place.”

“So now this ordinary person is your Master?”

Olga Marie looked at Bai Qiu with an expression as if she had drawn the short end of the stick.

Bai Qiu nodded with an embarrassed expression.

The viewers watching the livestream started discussing.

“Demi-Servant? Master? What are these things?”

“Fuyuki City… It sounds familiar.”

“Wait, Fuyuki City?! Isn’t that the city that got destroyed in the Fate series?!”

Some anime fans in the livestream chat realized what was going on.

“Could the streamer be filming a live-action version of the Fate series?!”

“Is the streamer here? Say something, streamer.”

Facing the barrage of questions from the anime fans in the livestream chat, Bai Qiu quickly realized that something was off.

“Do you guys know about the Fate series?”

“Of course, I got into it through Fate/Zero anime.”

“I read the novels.”

“I’m a newbie, started with the Fate/Grand Order game.”

Watching the lively discussion among the viewers, Bai Qiu finally understood.

The timeline of the world he connected to wasn’t 2015, and in that world, Fate/Grand Order game wasn’t released in 2015, which is why no one recognized Chaldea, where he was before.

“Are you guys filming a fan-made short film of the Fate series?”

“I’m not really sure, it was a request from the company.”

Bai Qiu decided to play along for now.

“There should be a non-disclosure agreement, so the streamer probably can’t say anything.”

“Got it, pretending to livestream but actually shooting a promotional video. Streamer, you’re pretty good at playing the game.”

“As long as there are some cute girls watching, it doesn’t matter. That white-haired girl looks pretty good too, she seems like a strong, bossy type.”

The topic in the livestream chat instantly veered off, and they started passionately discussing who was more attractive between Mashu and Olga Marie.

“Hey, commoner, why are you muttering to yourself over there?”

Olga Marie shouted at Bai Qiu in annoyance.

“Just received a message from Romani. In 2004, there was a Holy Grail War held in this city for some reason, but this particular Holy Grail War, which wasn’t recorded, has deviated. Now, it is up to you and Mashu to clear this Singularity. So, pull yourself together!”

Seeming to have regained her composure, she once again had that sharp look in her eyes.

“Senpai, I sense the presence of a Servant!!!”

Mashu suddenly raised her shield and began to observe her surroundings vigilantly.

“Damn it, let’s retreat from here and find a safe place to establish a base!”

Olga Marie clenched her fist and gave the order.

Not surprisingly, Olga Marie quickly commanded everyone to head towards the vicinity of the Fuyuki Bridge.

It is at this riverside that Mashu will experience her first battle with a Servant.

While running, Bai Qiu asked the system for information.

“Bai Qiu: System, how many points do I have now?”

[System: Beep beep—Querying host points.]

[Query successful. The current host has a total of 2100 points.]

[You can do 2 draws.]

[Friendly reminder: Please draw in a quiet environment to increase the chances of obtaining mystical items by utilizing the leyline’s spiritual energy.]

“Oh, come on! You yourself said it’s mystical. How can I change it if it’s mystical?!”

“But within such a short amount of time, I managed to gather enough points for 2 draws. Maybe it’s because the number of viewers in the livestream increased, so the points increased faster than I expected.”

Bai Qiu decided to save up a bit more and aim for a ten-draw at least.

After all, even if he draws a few Magic Jewels, it won’t change anything.

“Bai Qiu: System, let me know when I have enough points for a ten-draw.”

[System: Understood. I have set a reminder.]

Bai Qiu glanced at the livestream chat. The two-dimensional fans were now explaining to the other viewers what Heroic Spirits and Masters were.

As they admired the scene of the broken Fuyuki Bridge in the setting sun, they praised how realistic it looked.

“Just look at this bridge, this river, it’s just like the real thing!”

Swoosh—!!!

Suddenly, something made a rapid friction sound and swiftly approached the three of them from the grass by the riverside.

“Mashu, watch your step!”

Bai Qiu immediately warned Mashu, and then a chain, shining brightly in the sunset glow, flew out rapidly.

Clang—!!!

A crisp impact.

Mashu’s shield successfully blocked the attack from the chain.

“What a pity.”

A somewhat mournful voice came from the shadows not far away.

Then, a tall woman wearing a black cloak emerged.

Under the cloak was her long purple hair.

Beside her were countless chains hidden in the flames.

“It’s a Servant!”

Olga Marie immediately became alert.

“Quick, run! We haven’t figured out the situation yet. We can’t fight on her territory.”

Swoosh swoosh swoosh—!!!

On the road where the three of them had just passed, several lurking chains connected to each other, forming a huge encircling net.

“Sorry, I won’t let my prey escape so easily.”

The woman in the black cloak revealed her weapon in her hand.

It was a pitch-black, enormous scythe, exuding an ominous aura.

Bai Qiu stared at the ominous scythe with a serious expression.

“HARPE.”

A sword that appeared in Greek mythology, with a unique shape resembling a scythe. Although it is not outstanding in itself, any wounds inflicted by HARPE cannot be healed.

Originally, it was the hero Perseus who used this scythe to decapitate Medusa, but now it has become her weapon.

Yes, the person in front of us is none other than Medusa, the third sister of the famous Gorgon sisters.

Now she is manifested as a Lancer.

Swish—!!!

Medusa’s figure disappeared and in the next second, she appeared in front of Mashu, swinging her scythe.

Mashu immediately used her shield to block.

Clang—!!!

A loud impact made Bai Qiu and Olga Marie, who were behind, cover their ears.

“Here it comes, here it comes! The battle between Servants, I’ve been waiting for this!”

“Mashu, hold on!!!”

“These chains are so lifelike, and the special effects are amazing.”

Seeing that the attack was ineffective, Medusa immediately swung her scythe again.

Clang, clang, clang—!!!

A series of fierce attacks caused Mashu to show a painful expression.

Her performance also made everyone in the livestream room worry.

“Mashu, if you can’t win, run away! Surrender and you’ll only lose half!!!”

“Don’t push yourself too hard. How much is the salary? It’s almost enough. Don’t risk your life!”

“I can’t believe how excited you all are about this plot. Damn, that was a really strong hit. Mashu, keep going!!!”

Facing the battle between Mashu and Medusa, Bai Qiu, as an ordinary person, doesn’t have a good solution right now.

Even if Mashu’s defense is high, once she is hit by HARPE, it will be troublesome.

As Bai Qiu anxiously watches the battlefield, where Mashu is gradually being overwhelmed,

he suddenly hears a crisp sound in his ear.

[Ding—!!!]

[The current livestream points have reached 10,000 points.]

[Would you like to start a ten-draw?]