"Hello! I'm Ritsuka Fujimaru!"
"I'm Kang Yuseong."
"Kang, Yuseong... Nice to meet you, Kang Yuseong-ssi!"
The orange-haired Ritsuka Fujimaru said that and extended her hand for a handshake. I paused for a moment at her action, then took her hand and greeted her.
"I am Mash Kyrielight. Thank you so much for helping us back in the holy city."
At Mash's polite words, I chuckled and said that she didn't need to thank me for something like that.
"I am Arash, the great hero of the East! Nice to meet you!"
"Likewise, I look forward to working with you."
After greeting Arash as well, I looked around for Bedivere.
"By the way, where's Lucius... I mean, Bedivere?"
At my question, Arash hesitated for a moment before replying.
"I put Bedivere to sleep for a bit... He doesn't have any serious injuries, but it seems he used a lot of stamina after employing his Noble Phantasm."
"I see..."
At Arash's words, I immediately used Shadow Clone Technique to create a clone.
"You go to Bedivere and heal him."
"Got it, main body!"
The clone then headed towards Bedivere, and Arash, watching it, asked me.
"Can you use healing magic, by any chance?"
"Healing magic is basic, and I can also use recovery potions and other things."
"What!? That's amazing!"
"Well, yeah."
While we were chatting with the Chaldea group, Hassan of the Hundred Personas approached and sincerely thanked me.
"Thank you truly for defeating the Knight of Treachery, Mordred, and protecting everyone in the village. Thanks to you, there was no damage to the village, and everyone was able to remain safe and unharmed. How can I express this gratitude... I, Hassan, on behalf of the leader of the western village, offer my thanks. Thank you so much."
"Don't mention it. We're comrades with the same goal, right? So I just helped..."
I shrugged and said, and at that moment, a communication came through.
[This is Romani Archaman of the Chaldea Security Organization—]
"Romani Archaman, right?"
[—Yes, but... how do you know my name?]
"I might not look like it, but I have the power of omniscience on this side... I know almost all information..."
As I said that, I took out Raziel.
"This book is Raziel, the angel of omniscience who contains all records of this world. With this book, I've pretty much grasped everything about your Chaldea and the situation. Thanks to that, I knew Mordred would come here and moved one step ahead to ambush him."
At my explanation, expressions of astonishment appeared on everyone's faces.
[Omniscience...]
"Whoa... That's totally cheating!?"
"That's an incredible ability!?"
"For reference, this isn't my Noble Phantasm, but just one of my abilities, so I have other things besides this."
"Eeeh!! Omniscience alone is already cheating, and you have more!? You're a complete cheat character!? Hey, by any chance!? If I give you something usable as a catalyst, will you come? This is a level where we absolutely must bring you to Chaldea!?"
At Ritsuka's words, I shrugged and said.
"Sorry, but I don't particularly enjoy fighting? If no one picks a fight with me or there's no reason to fight, I won't, so I'll refuse."
"Aww~ Why are you being so stingy! Can't you just give a little?"
"No! I won't give it even if you go back!"
After lightly blocking Ritsuka, who was trying to get something from me as a catalyst, with a dismissive gesture, I chuckled and flicked her forehead.
"Ouch.... I will definitely get a catalyst from you..."
I had a feeling that things were going to be bothersome for a while.
Then, I looked at Romani and mouthed the words.
S.o.l.o.m.o.n.
Romani Archaman, who read my lips, started sweating profusely for a moment, but then composed himself and said.
[Ahem.. Ahem.. Ahem.... But Hassan. About what to do from now on, what do you think?]
"Of course, we've come this far. Since it's a good opportunity, let's meet the leader of this village. We are already in a cooperative relationship; I will introduce you all as our new allies. Hahaha, now the conversation should go smoothly. That guy was also grateful to you all."
At that moment, Hassan, seeing someone, said loudly.
"Oh, speak of the devil. Yes, this way, Baek Mo. These people are the new compatriots I mentioned earlier."
"....You've been waiting long. For helping us this time, I have nothing but words of thanks. I am the old man of the mountain in charge of the western village, Baek Mo's Hassan——Ahhhh! What the——!? You are the ones from that time——!!!!"
"Ah, crap——!!"
Baek Mo was shocked to see Ritsuka and Mash, and similarly, Ritsuka was surprised to see Baek Mo.
"Huh? So you've met before. This makes things easier, then. Hahahahaha"
In that situation, Hassan, who still hadn't grasped the circumstances, could only laugh.