Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 89

“Doctor, Da Vinci, good morning.”

Bai Qiu and Mashu greeted the two who were already prepared in the control room.

“You’re early too.”

Dr. Romani looked at Bai Qiu, who had changed into a Magecraft Mystic Code, and Mashu, who was fully armed.

“The day to depart has finally arrived, and the Rayshift is ready as well.”

“Yes, we are ready too.”

Looking at the fully armed duo, Dr. Romani’s expression became serious.

“The destination this time is Europe in the first century, more specifically ancient Rome, a vast empire that included the Italian peninsula and the Mediterranean.”

“It’s ancient Rome, you two.”

Da Vinci seemed very interested.

“If possible, I would like to go too.”

“Denied!”

Dr. Romani immediately stopped the excited Da Vinci.

“First of all, there are still a lot of things to do within Chaldea. It would be very difficult to sustain without technicians like you. Secondly, there are no more extra frames for you to use.”

“Oh, what a pity. I really wanted to have a chat with the emperors of Rome.”

Da Vinci shook her head with regret.

“Especially with Emperor Caligula or Nero, I’m sure we would have a lot in common.”

“Alright, alright. Maybe Bai Qiu will bring back a Roman emperor this time, then we can chat freely, right?”

“Oh? That’s indeed a solution. Then I’ll leave it to you, Master of Chaldea.”

“…”

Faced with Da Vinci’s expectant eyes, Bai Qiu looked embarrassed.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to summon a certain red version of Saber, it’s just that he might not be able to get her…

“Well, enough of the small talk. Apart from Mashu, have you decided which two Servants to bring along for the journey?”

Bai Qiu nodded and said to the people behind him.

“Everyone, come in.”

Then, four figures appeared at the entrance of the control room, one after another.

“Master, why did you only tell me today that we’re departing?”

Mordred walked over discontentedly and complained to Bai Qiu.

“I haven’t even prepared yet.”

“It’s because I was afraid you’d get too excited, so I only told you today.”

Hearing Johanna’s words, Martha nodded in agreement.

“After all, whenever there’s any activity, Mordred is always the first to rush out. Last time, when I was exercising my arm strength with Tarasque, she punched Tarasque and sent it flying into the wall. Since then, Tarasque trembles at the sight of her.”

“Huh, this place is really boring.”

Mordred then put her arm around Bai Qiu’s shoulder.

“Master, where are we going this time? Well, it doesn’t matter where, let’s just hurry up and depart!!!”

“Just, just wait a moment…”

Bai Qiu looked back.

Inside the control room, in addition to them, Emiya Kiritsugu was standing against the wall without saying a word.

But there was still one person missing.

“Where is Jeanne Alter?”

“I don’t know, haven’t seen her since this morning.”

“Yeah, she’s usually so noisy.”

“Maybe she went somewhere to cause trouble. It seems like she’s unhappy every day.”

The people present seemed to have no idea where Jeanne Alter had gone.

Bai Qiu didn’t say anything, he just turned around and walked towards the door of the control room.

As soon as he opened the door, he immediately saw Jeanne Alter’s panicked face.

“Hmph… I just… happened to pass by here, is there something you want?”

She crossed her arms and lifted her head, looking like someone not to be messed with.

“Well, you came at the right time.”

Without hesitation, Bai Qiu grabbed her arm and pulled her into the control room.

“Hey, what are you… what are you doing?! Let go, let go now!!!”

Jeanne Alter resisted with a slightly flushed cheek.

After she was pulled into the control room, Bai Qiu immediately said to Dr. Romani:

“Doctor, this time I plan to go with Mordred and Jeanne Alter.”

“Oh! That’s great! We can go out again!!”

Mordred cheered and then patted Mashu’s shoulder with a smile.

“Nice to meet you, Mashu!”

“Yes, I feel much more at ease with Mordred around.”

“Oh, of course! You can rely on me a lot!”

Unlike Mordred, Jeanne Alter shook off Bai Qiu’s hand with a disdainful expression.

“Hmph, why should I go and save the Human Order? Let me make it clear in advance, I am different from you. I am a complete anti-hero. Why would you want an anti-hero to help save the Human Order? It’s ridiculous.”

Upon hearing Jeanne Alter’s words, even Dr. Romani and Da Vinci were somewhat troubled.

Indeed, Jeanne Alter could be considered an anti-hero.

It was a bit of a stretch to ask her to come and save the Human Order.

“Well, that’s because I need you.”

“————————?!”

Bai Qiu’s sudden words left Jeanne Alter completely stunned.

“Even if the world doesn’t need you, I need your power.”

“Do you… do you even know what you’re saying?!”

Jeanne Alter’s face turned bright red.

“Of course, lend me your power, Jeanne Alter!”

Bai Qiu reached out his hand towards Jeanne Alter once again.

“Hmph!”

Jeanne Alter still voiced her dissatisfaction, but after hesitating for a moment, she reached out her hand towards Bai Qiu.

“Although I have no interest in saving the Human Order, since you’re asking me like this… I’ll just respond to your intentions.”

Just as Jeanne Alter’s hand was about to touch Bai Qiu’s, there were many voices around.

“So, is this how you communicate with her?”

“I wish Master would ask me like that too.”

“Well, it seems Master is the chosen one.”

“Master, are you feeling better? You don’t need to bring that awkward woman, I alone am enough to defeat that Singularity.”

After hearing Mordred’s casual response, Jeanne Alter’s ahoge on her head stood up.

“Who are you calling an awkward woman! You rebellious knight!!!”

“Oh, so you want to fight again today? If it weren’t for Master always speaking up for you, I wouldn’t be polite!”

Bai Qiu helplessly watched the two of them arguing, then turned to Dr. Romani and said:

“Doctor, can we depart now?”

“Of course.”

Dr. Romani immediately responded.

“As long as you enter the framework, we can start the Rayshift. Just like before, I believe you’ve gotten used to it.”

Bai Qiu nodded and looked at the others.

“Everyone, Chaldea is now entrusted to all of you. I hope you can assist Dr. Romani and Da Vinci in their work.”

“Yes, rest assured.”

“When Master is not here, leave it to us.”

After receiving an affirmative response, Bai Qiu nodded at Mashu, and then they each entered the framework.

Mordred and Jeanne Alter also followed the doctor’s instructions and entered the framework. They were even arguing until the last second before going in…

“UnSummoning Program, activate!”

The voice of the control room broadcasted in their ears.

“Initiating Spiriton conversion.”

“Countdown to Rayshift initiation, 3, 2, 1… Full project completion.”

“Commencing actual verification, Grand Order (Grand Order).”

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Septem. The Eternal Madness Empire, A.D. 0060.