Kanei 16th year. 1639 in Shimosa Province.
It is an era one year after the famous Shimabara Rebellion. I don't know why we came here or what connection Dumpty has with this place, but somehow I got involved.
Well, I see this as the timing to finally act as a Master. Of course, I have no Servant of my own...
"So, what should we do now, Merlin?"
"Hehe... Well? It's quite bothersome to charge straight into the enemy base. They have a Holy Grail, after all. And that guy's Magic Circuits are so unique that he can use abilities mimicking miracles. Would you say it's a good compatibility? So, heading directly has its problems. It's better to reduce their forces one by one."
"So, a frontal assault..."
"In other words, it's for your growth, I suppose. As our Master always says. If there are too many big trees, it's hard for new ones to grow. Think of this as an opportunity."
"That sounds right too."
I am a Master. The time has come for me to shine.
With Merlin leading the way, a new journey began.
Tsutsutsut...
"Huh? The sky suddenly darkened? Is it going to rain?"
"... Watch carefully, how strong my sisters are."
"Eh?"
The sky darkened with black clouds, and then a red moon rose. What is this... Could it be, a Reality Marble?
Evil spirits resembling armor and samurai appeared around. Is it a bounded field, or is there a mage nearby?
Kwahwahwahwahwah!!!!
It was instantaneous. A brilliant holy sword revealed from Merlin's sleeve swung, releasing a golden slash, and numerous guns appearing above Nobunaga fired burning bullets that pierced the enemies. They wiped out the enemies in an instant.
To end so quickly. As expected, they are at least Alter-level. If Alter had enough magical energy, she could fight like this too, right? It's a shame...
"It's not over yet."
"Eh?"
Just as I let out a sigh of relief thinking it was over, something flashed above. That is, lightning...?
Bang!!!!!!!!
"Hmph. A sneak attack? How uncouth."
Nobunaga swung her sword and split the lightning. It wasn't lightning, but a sword struck down like lightning...?
"Impressive. To parry my sword like that."
"The land and name bonuses are enormous. I'm stronger than you, Mystic Slayer."
She resembles Ushigozen... Perhaps a future form?
Then, Minamoto no Yorimitsu? That Mystic Slayer? She's too much of a bombshell older sister...? Moreover, her outfit is more revealing than Ushigozen's... Isn't she embarrassed? No matter how confident she is in her body... Japan was even more lewd than modern times!? No wonder we're recognized as a sacred land, but our ancestors were beyond that!?
How was she recorded as a man!?
"Just looking at your expression, I can tell what you want to say."
"If she wore armor like Ushigozen, I'd understand, but who thinks that's a man...?"
Merlin nodded as if agreeing with my words. It's really too much...
Chang...!!!
"To fight me, a Spirit Sword Hero, to this extent..."
"Spirit Sword Heroes are only to be killed. It's not once or twice that our Master has been angered by front-line fixation."
Kwahgahgahgahgang!!!
Suddenly, a minigun made from matchlock guns appeared in Nobunaga's hand. It rotated and ground down her sword, and Yorimitsu quickly stepped back. Bullets were fired from the rotating minigun towards her.
Kagagagagagang!!!!
And she swiftly moved to dodge or cut them with her sword. What the, she's a monster?
"Hmph, is that all——"
Zing~!!!
Then, the minigun turned into an electric guitar... What is that...?
"Behold, my Berserker mode... The truly endless explosive power!!!"
"A Stand!?"
"Uooooo~! Nobunada THE Rock 'n' roll~!!!"
A giant red skeleton appeared, clenched both fists, and began rapidly throwing punches. Along with Nobunaga's electric guitar playing, a fierce barrage continued.
"Oraoraoraoraoraoraora~!!!"
Bang!!!!
"You annoyed me."
"So that's the Demon King..."
Struck by the fiery barrage, she was sent flying. At this level, she should be dead...
Sssss...
"Strong... It was hard to counterattack. As expected, Oda Nobunaga."
She's alive? No, her body recovered. What, like Deadpool or something...
"... For today, this is enough..."
Tap!
Yorimitsu quickly left the scene. The sky cleared, and the red moon disappeared.
"Is it okay to let her go like that?"
"It doesn't matter~ After all, when the enemy considers our current forces, we need to crush them with greater power for revenge to be complete."
"Revenge...?"
"Ye~s, back in those days, our Master struggled a bit because of the Spirit Sword Heroes~ So yeah! The beginning of front-line fixation became a real grudge."
I don't understand what it means, but perhaps Dumpty was weak in the past?
"You're quite relaxed, Merlin. Your personality is really bad."
"I've always been like that~ As long as Master likes me, it's fine~ Of course, I'm here to build trust for that now..."
"You live so pitifully... Watch, kid. That's the lament of a defeated female."
"Ehh..."
Just how low is Merlin's credibility that she looks so anxious...
"Phew, using fire made it hot~ Find a hot spring or river or something, Merlin."
"Where... Ah, there's a good spring over there. Do you want to bathe too, Ritsuka?"
"A bath... It is a bit hot."
Bathing in the forest, such an opportunity is rare in a lifetime, so let's do it.
Thus, the three of us headed deeper into the forest, where there was a spring connected to a distant valley.
"Wow... This is the unpolluted water of the past."
"Don't act like a country bumpkin. There are nice places in modern times too? Of course, the places I've been might be different."
Merlin went in without even taking off her clothes. With magic or something, it's fine to bathe with clothes on, or so she says...
Ssss...
"Wow..."
"Hmm? What, is my body that interesting?"
"You have a great body... How to put it, are you really the same person as Nobbu?"
"I'm different from that guy soaked in soy sauce. I am none other than the Demon King, you see."
If Nobbu has the aspect of a heroic figure, this side is the notorious Demon King. Really great body. Even as a woman, I might fall for it... Of course, I won't fall, but I'm strangely conscious of it. Have I gained weight...?
Splash~
"Haa... The water feels good..."
Being naked like this in the forest and entering the water... Who gets to experience this in their lifetime?
Since it's a spring connected to the valley, I decide to enjoy swimming. After all, we came during a vacation...!
"Don't go too far~"
"Since we're here, it should be safe."
"Got it~"
I swim a bit further towards the valley...
I sense a presence from inside. Who is it? Hopefully not a man... From a distance, it seems to be a woman.
But... Somehow, the atmosphere isn't human. It's the presence of a Servant.
"Huh? Who's there?"
As I get a little closer, I'm noticed...
Whoa...
This older sister is amazing... My self-esteem drops...
"Huh? What~ It's Musashi, isn't it? I was about to call you, but you escaped again!?"
"Merlin? Ahh~ Sorry sorry~ I'm data-lost anyway? Master doesn't know, so it's fine fine~"
"Be honest. You ran away because you got tired of farming loops as a Berserker. Aren't you ashamed, with Bond Level 14?"
".... I hate farming loops, honestly! No matter how much it's Master, I really feel like I'm going to throw up!?"
I don't understand what this is about, but she's a regrettable beauty.