Bang!!!!
"What, what do you mean the weakest!!!"
Thud!!!
"Cough...?"
"It hurts... but I don't feel any pain at all?"
Nero's attack hit Dumpty. But conversely, the one bleeding and taking damage was her. Dumpty was completely unfazed.
"[Pain Sharing]"
"Bonding Skills are really good. Some have the same effect as the original, and others are different like this."
"Wh, why...?"
"No matter how much of a Beast you are, I'm stronger and have more. Forcing a contract on you is nothing. Conversely, I feel no pain or damage, and the damage that should be taken is instead inflicted on the opponent. How about it? Fun, right? It gets even better when I use my Noble Phantasm."
"Such, such an unreasonable thing...!!!"
Crash!!!
A giant dragon's head erupted from the ground behind Nero and bit Dumpty's arm. However, Nero's arm flew through the air.
"Ah...?"
"{Berg Avesta}(Imitating All Falsehoods). Originally a trash Noble Phantasm, but with my passive, it becomes a cheat. Well, if Henri were to Beastify, it might be like this. Recovery is impossible. It's a curse from all the evil in this world."
".... Wh, why?"
"A Noble Phantasm that reflects damage as long as you don't die. If the user doesn't recover, the reflected opponent can never recover either. Of course, originally, you just feel pain or get cut and can't use it... but to be cut like that. Kids these days have bad tastes."
What is that, it's a cheat... Bonding Skill? What is that exactly? Is it different from Illya's cards?
"What are you, what are you...? I am, a Beast...? I reached this far, I reached for revenge... Why are you so strong...? What, what are you!?"
"It's nothing special. I just prayed for a little help, and the entire universe came to assist."
"What kind of nonsense is that──"
Grrrrr...
The sky darkened, and beyond the night sky... a galaxy appeared. What is this...
"I don't lie. The universe really came to help. Say hello, my friend Ashtoreth, the materialization of the primordial universe."
"You... are the Master's enemy."
What should I say... Just looking at her is overwhelming. Compared to all the Servants I've met so far, I feel an overwhelming power. Who else was there? Other than the Servant Quetzalcoatl, this is the first time I've felt such an indescribable sensation.
"Actually, even if you're a Beast, you are strong... but in some universes, you're only at the level of a season boss. However, this is the goddess who governs that universe, no, the universe itself. Right? My goddess."
"Yes, I am your Ashtoreth. So, is that the one? The insignificant creature who dares to seek revenge against you without knowing its place."
"Insignificant, I... insignificant...?"
Thud...
"You, disappear..."
She disappears. I felt as if Nero's very existence would be erased in an instant.
But Dumpty grabbed her wrist and shook his head.
"No, Ashtoreth."
Thump!
"Cough!"
"That's my prey to deal with."
"... I understand."
Ashtoreth withdrew her hand, sat in mid-air, put on 3D glasses, and took out popcorn. So Dumpty's Servant is like that...
Thwack! Thump! Thwack-thwack!
"Stop, stop hitting me!"
"You asked for it, you bitch. Yeah, did I torture you into this? Compared to your karma, this is mercy, you bitch!"
Thump!
"Ah, that felt good."
"... Boudica? When did you get here?"
"I followed when I heard Nero was causing trouble. I'm glad the Master is safe."
Boudica smiled brightly, as if a weight had been lifted. I've never seen her look so happy...
Nero was getting beaten to a pulp. Her face was swollen.
"Still... I can't just kill a rare arcade Servant like you. Living Nero is a problem, but since you're a Beast, it should be fine."
"What is that again..."
"I know a very passionate man's way."
Thump!
"You damn bitch!"
"Ugh..."
"From today on, you're my Servant, got it!"
"....."
"You don't know? I'll have to increase the voltage then."
"No, I know... pl, please spare me..."
Wow... I can't tell which side is the villain...
Ashtoreth grabbed her by the hair and walked into the dimensional beyond. What will Nero go through, it's scary...
"Ahh~ I want to record it and watch it every day."
"Boudica, that's a bit..."
"Master, I wish you never knew how I felt~"
Is that a good thing? Probably so...
Dumpty looked this way and met Jeanne's eyes.
"Hmm? You... how are you here?"
"... Long time no see. You abandoned me so well back then."
"Ah, so that's how it is. I don't know why you came here, but that form is Lancer, right? Choosing to become weaker instead."
"It was my choice... Why? Do you regret it? Abandoning me?"
"No, I think I made the better choice at this moment."
"What...!?"
And, Dumpty took Jeanne's hands and looked up at her.
"Jeanne, become my woman (Servant)."
"........."
Ah, she's fallen. Musashi saw that and fell with heart eyes and a nosebleed. Being a shotacon is also a sickness... Jeanne is blushing and shy too...
"If, if you say so... I can't refuse..."
"Good... let's go for a feast right away! And Merlin!"
"Ah... yes!"
"... Well done!"
Wink!
"Ah, yes! Of course, it's me!"
Perhaps because he made her meet Lancer Alter Jeanne. Dumpty winked and praised. Merlin, contrary to expectations, wasn't scolded but praised instead, so he giggled.
Holding Jeanne's hand, Dumpty ran into the dimensional beyond. She was smiling faintly.
"Hmm... so, is it all over?"
"...."
The swordsman and mage who were standing blankly.
"... Hey, if you have nothing to do, want to come with us? Revenge, for some reason, but revenge is probably impossible anyway."
"... Tch."
The mage clicked his tongue but eventually followed. The swordsman who revealed himself as Nameless also had nothing to do and said he'd come since his debt wasn't repaid.
Anyway, it seems to have ended well. Even if it's a Dumpty ending in the end.
Can I become like that too...?
"We, were we ignored...?"
"Aren't we always like that, Okita? New Servants are unavoidable. Once they're trained, they'll look at us, so don't worry."
Okita and Nobunaga were disappointed at not getting attention, and Ibuki was drinking the unique sake she might have taken from Shuten. Danzo carried the fallen Musashi, and we returned to reality.
"... This is a first for me."
Looking down at myself. I should just lie down, but looking down at myself? Is this what astral projection is like...
As I enter, I wake up in my original body. I was sleeping in my swimsuit.
Waking up, I look to see what the others are doing...
"What is this."
"It's a full course meal of Sacred Flame dishes."
Not Chinese, but Sacred Flame...
Top-grade Sacred Flame dishes. Sacred Flame fry, Sacred Flame hamburg, Sacred Flame fried rice, Sacred Flame gratin, etc... Jeanne eats with a fascinated expression. And Dumpty watches happily.
"She eats well. Next, is it ready?"
"Yes, here."
On the plate brought by Baker and Tiamat... what is that? Some white animal, whether a dog or a cat, is placed on it.
"This is, what...?"
"Yes, it's Pou. Eat up."
"... Just like that?"
"Yes."
"..."
Jeanne then really eats it, chewing. And...
"... It's delicious?"
"Pou is originally for eating."
Something feels wrong... No one is looking at it strangely. If a normal person is among abnormal ones, does that make the normal one abnormal? I feel like my common sense is being distorted...
Is that what a top Master is like? Somehow... it's scary, and in many ways, it seems amazing.
"Ah, Ritsuka. You're here? Good work~ Merlin was really helpful, right?"
"Yes, he was kind and diligent? He said he wanted to make a good impression on Dumpty and worked hard."
"Hmm... unexpected. Then I should cancel that... Ritsuka. What do you think of Okeanos?"
"If it's a vacation, I like it. Honestly, it was fun!"
"I see... Then, the next event is..."
"?"
Dumpty seems to be planning something again. What will he show next...
"Ritsuka. Later, when you have time... want to learn a bit about being a Master from me?"
"... Yes, I'd like to learn."
It's sudden, but it doesn't seem like a joke. Should I try learning?
"....."
"Your Majesty. Do you have some concern? If it's about Sir Gawain's potato curry──"
"That too, but there's another reason."
"Then..."
"It's late... Chaldea is."