Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 81

(TN: so I use 仙法 = Xian Art when usually means Immortal Technique/art to make it more consistant within Fate Universe. for more information you can check wiki especially in Taigong Wang character wiki regarding why I use Xian rather than Immortal.)

“Ah, Bai Qiu, are you okay?”
Dr. Romani, sitting in the control room, greeted Bai Qiu.

“I’m fine now.”

Bai Qiu looked around and didn’t see anyone else.

“Doctor, where are Mashu and Da Vinci?”

Weren’t they supposed to give a summary report on the French Singularity?

“Sorry, the meeting has been postponed. Actually, I wanted to confirm something with you before the meeting.”

Dr. Romani said seriously.

“Something else?”

Bai Qiu looked puzzled.

“In the French Singularity, you overcame difficulties, even defeated the sudden appearance of the ‘Demon God Pillars,’ successfully repaired the Singularity, and successfully retrieved the Holy Grail. Honestly, this is something far beyond my expectations.”

Dr. Romani said to Bai Qiu.

“Oh? That’s because you didn’t provide any effective help, Doctor.”

Bai Qiu deliberately said.

“Why are you saying the same thing… I’ve been working hard to establish communication…”

Dr. Romani had a helpless expression.

“But there was always strong interference, as if the Human Order was rejecting Chaldea’s assistance.”

“The Human Order is rejecting?”

Bai Qiu was taken aback.

Could it be that the Human Order has already noticed something off about Chaldea?

“Ah, it’s just a metaphor. After all, there’s no reason for the Human Order to reject us.”

Dr. Romani quickly waved his hand.

“Cough, in any case, your performance in the Singularity deserves recognition.”

Then Dr. Romani changed the subject.

“But the summoning skills you displayed seem to be even more advanced than Chaldea’s Heroic Spirit summoning techniques. Mordred, Martha, Johanna, and even the Heroic Spirit created by the Holy Grail were all summoned by you.”

As Dr. Romani said these words, his gaze became serious.

“Bai Qiu, where did you learn your summoning skills?”

After hearing Dr. Romani’s words, Bai Qiu sighed softly.

I know that I won’t be able to hide this matter forever. But how should I explain it? Is it because of the system that I can summon Heroic Spirits and even have a guaranteed summon?

That’s impossible, right?

“Doctor, what I’m about to say may sound unbelievable, but please listen to me seriously.”

Bai Qiu put on a serious expression.

“Being able to obtain Magical Energy through live streaming ‘live Magecraft’?!”

After listening to Bai Qiu’s words, Dr. Romani was greatly shocked.

“What is the purpose of the other end of your live stream? What time and space are they in? What state are they in?”

Facing Dr. Romani’s inquiries, Bai Qiu shook their head.

“I’m not sure, but the only thing I can confirm is that the other end is also ‘human’.”

Upon hearing the word ‘human’, Dr. Romani finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“If it’s human, then we can at least determine that we are not enemies. Actually, after carefully analyzing the data from your time in the Fuyuki Singularity and your previous ‘live streams’ in Chaldea, I came to a conclusion.”

Dr. Romani tapped the table with his finger.

“Perhaps the beings at the other end of your live stream reside in the ‘Reverse Side of the World’.”

“The ‘Reverse Side of the World’?!”

Bai Qiu was stunned.

No, Dr. Romani, can it be explained like this?!

“According to the records of the Clock Tower and the information provided by the former Director, the ‘Reverse Side of the World’ is located within the inner side of the Human Order, although the exact means of reaching it is unknown for now. But in a world where everything outside of Chaldea has been destroyed, if there are still ‘humans’ existing, then it’s most likely there.”

“To be honest, I’m not entirely sure either, but perhaps it’s similar to what Dr. Romani speculated.”

Bai Qiu said vaguely.

In the face of Dr. Romani’s speculation, Bai Qiu had only one thought.

Ah, yes, yes, yes!!!

As long as I can convince others, it doesn’t matter what Dr. Romani thinks.

“I have been to many places in the world, encountered various human technologies and Magecraft, but the one thing I haven’t come across is the Chinese ‘Xian Art.’ Perhaps your ability to use such Magecraft is related to ‘Xian Art.'”

What is this?

Do I even know Xian Art and livestream it? Summoning Heroic Spirits too?

Then, didn’t I just soar through the sky with my sword and use the technique of a thousand swords to defeat the Demon God Pillars in an instant? Isn’t that amazing?

Well, didn’t I just soar through the sky with my sword using the technique of a thousand swords and defeat the Demon God Pillars in an instant? Isn’t that amazing?

At this point, Bai Qiu could only suppress their laughter and nodded seriously.

“Well, perhaps it is indeed related.”

Isn’t it fascinating, Xian Art?

“But one thing we can be certain of is that with the help of your ‘live Magecraft’, we can perform Heroic Spirit summonings on a grand scale, and this is crucial for us to reclaim the future of humanity!”

After a series of imagination, Dr. Romani finally came to a conclusion.

“Bai Qiu, as the temporary head of Chaldea, I will fully support your live streaming activities from now on!!!”

“Huh?!” Bai Qiu was taken aback.

“This is a crucial step in reclaiming the future of humanity. I will issue a broadcast notice throughout Chaldea and coordinate with the indoor screens…”

“Doctor, wait a minute!!!” Bai Qiu hurriedly stopped Dr. Romani.

“The people on the other side are actually very averse to this deliberately created atmosphere, or rather, they have a negative reaction to it.”

“…Is that so?” Dr. Romani scratched his head.

“Ah, I’m sorry, I didn’t consider that. So, what should we do then?”

“Just act as usual, but I hope everyone can cooperate a little when necessary…”

Bai Qiu said.

“Well, I understand. I will issue a separate notice, and I’ll follow your arrangements.”

“Thank you, Doctor.”

Bai Qiu breathed a sigh of relief, finally managing to resolve the situation temporarily.

“Oh, by the way, we need some time to adjust the communication system to ensure that everything goes smoothly before heading to the next Singularity. So, in the meantime, you can rest well in Chaldea.”

“Understood.”

Bai Qiu nodded.

“Senpai? Did you come here so early?!”

Mashu, dressed in her regular outfit, walked in and seemed slightly flustered upon seeing Bai Qiu.

“Am I late?”

“No, not at all. I just came to chat with the doctor.”

“Mashu, you came at the right time. Let’s discuss the next operation.”

“Yes!”

———-

After leaving the control room, Bai Qiu went straight back to their room.
It’s been a while since they last live-streamed, and they were afraid that their points would be reset if they didn’t stream soon.

“System, start the live stream.”

【Live streaming system is now activated.】
【Host identity authentication successful.】
【Default platform: Catfish app.】

Then, the familiar translucent screen appeared in front of Bai Qiu.

“Grandpa! Your favorite streamer is online!”
“Once I swing my Luoyang shovel, oh my god, they’re done for!!!”
“Streamer, you still know how to go live, huh?”

Bai Qiu smiled and greeted them.

“Hello, everyone! I’ve been on vacation recently, so I haven’t been streaming.”

Then, Bai Qiu glanced at the top right corner, where the number of viewers in the live chat was rapidly increasing.

Five thousand, ten thousand, thirteen thousand, twenty thousand… Within a minute of starting the stream, the viewer count reached twenty-five thousand.

They remembered that when they first started streaming, they only had single-digit viewers.

Bai Qiu couldn’t help but feel a sense of emotion in their heart.

It seems that their efforts have paid off.

“You’re not the streamer, who wants to watch you? Where’s Mashu-san?”
“I want to see Jalter-san!!!”
“The host said they want to see MarthaSaint.”
“Nonsense, the host said they want to see Popess!!!”

As Bai Qiu looked at these cold barrage comments, a sense of melancholy washed over them.

Well, it seems that they’ve reached too high…