Book 2: Chapter 29: Merlin, Don’t Be in a Hurry to Leave
“Alright, I got it.” Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded gravely as she accepted the red-and-white ball.
With the Singularity dealt with, it was time to say goodbye.
After Reincarnator 9527’s ashes scattered in the wind, the Servants walked over to Fujimaru Ritsuka and Chen Heng. Their figures now seemed translucent.
The group had already retrieved the Holy Grail and dealt with the Singularity. With the Servants’ missions accomplished, it was time for them to return to the Throne of Heroes.
“Holy Grail retrieval complete! Next is to correct the timeline. Spiritron transfer preparation ready. You can come back at any time.” Doctor Roman’s voice came from Fujimaru Ritsuka’s wrist.
“Got it, Doctor.”
“Sigh…this is goodbye? Goodbye, little doggy.”
“Ah! We are parting here? However, Master, don’t worry. I am a stubborn person. No matter where you go, I will follow. For this is love, right? All the best to you.”
For some reason, Elizabeth Báthory and Kiyohime had very favorable impressions of Fujimaru Ritsuka. Their goodbyes were quite interesting. They vanished into nothing after finishing their last words.
“Master, it has been pleasant working with you. It would be great if I could help you out the next time.” This was the prim and proper Georgios. Likewise, he vanished after his goodbyes.
The next few Servants also came to say goodbye.
What’s worth mentioning was Marie kissing Fujimaru Ritsuka, Chen Heng, and Mash before vanishing. Mozart just showed an expression that said, “Here we go again.”
[Author Note: The original storyline’s lore mentioned Marie has a habit of kissing people. The palace even got separated into two factions: those who were kissed and those who were not.]
It was still fine for Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash. However, Chen Heng felt stunned. This was his first kiss. Although it was not on the lips, it was still a first for him….
Finally, Jeanne d’Arc, Merlin, and Chen Heng remained.
After Jeanne d’Arc said goodbye to the real Gilles de Rais, she vanished. Perhaps she delayed her disappearance to say a final goodbye to Gilles.
Chen Heng’s departure needed to wait until he had turned in the mission. As Merlin was his summoned Servant, Merlin had to wait for Chen Heng to leave before he could disappear.
“Hey?! He Who Knows Fate, are you not leaving?” Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Chen Heng in shock. Going by normal convention, Chen Heng should have said a few words, then vanished.
“Me? I need Master to give me a hand.” Chen Heng did not intend to leave for now. He did not want to waste this special privilege of dying without affecting his true body. He wanted to try to spatial jump and develop a spatial ability.
“What do you need help with? Just speak.” Fujimaru Ritsuka was rather generous. After all, Chen Heng had helped them a lot on this journey.
“That person from before could spatial jump. I observed his spatial jumps a few times and want to see if I can achieve the same results with my attraction, replicating his ability. However, I might get injured trying to spatial jump, so I need the support of Master’s Command Spell. Don’t worry; I won’t take too much time.”
“Oh, this? Sure. I still have to thank you for all the help you provided us.” Fujimaru Ritsuka did not refuse.
“Then many thanks, Master. However, let me handle something between Merlin and me before that.”
“Oh? Sure.”
Chen Heng walked over to Merlin sitting on the grass. It was time…to put the plan into action.
“Ah! He Who Knows Fate, is it time for goodbye? It is time for me to go, then. It was pleasant meeting you. I initially thought that…never mind. Dissolve the contract, then.” Seeing Chen Heng walk over, Merlin stood up and patted the dirt off his clothes.
“So…Merlin. Sorry. I can’t help it. Do forgive me.” Although Chen Heng said that, he could not help showing a smile on his face.
“Huh? What are you going to do?” Merlin suddenly had a bad premonition. “Don’t mess around. Calm down! You are still livestreaming….”
“Sorry. It is precisely because I am livestreaming. So…on the authority of the Command Spell, the first command…” Chen Heng’s Command Spell was an unweakened version. Although it would not regenerate after a day, its compulsion far surpassed Fujimaru Ritsuka’s.
“I…oh…no…no…”
17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: It’s coming! It’s coming!
Queen of Ice and Snow: I’ve been waiting for a long time. It is finally here. Those materials did not go to waste.
Efreet: What did you discuss with He Who Knows Fate?
Iron Fist Teacher: I might have guessed it.
17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Don’t ask. Just watch carefully. Do not miss this splendid show.
Chen Heng turned off the livestream ten minutes later.
“I’m no longer pure…. He Who Knows Fate, you have to take responsibility….” Merlin covered his chest with his arms as if he had suffered a great wrong.
“Alright, alright. Stop pretending. Don’t I know you well enough? I already used up the Command Spells. Quickly leave. Bye-bye.” Chen Heng listened silently to Merlin’s complaints but knew that Merlin did not truly care. Merlin was half-human-half-incubus, so he did not have human emotions. Rather, he did not have any feelings.
Perhaps he might in the future, but not now.
“Tsk…I’m leaving, then.” Since his acting failed to fool Chen Heng, Merlin immediately vanished.
“Master, I’m about to start. Remember to heal me if I lose an arm or leg later.” Chen Heng came to Fujimaru Ritsuka’s side and prepared to experiment with spatial jumping.
“Don’t worry. I will heal you. At worst, isn’t there still the Holy Grail?”
“Ok, I’m beginning….”
In the first spatial jump, Chen Heng lost an arm.
In the second spatial jump, Chen Heng lost half a leg.
In the third spatial jump, Chen Heng lost…
In the fourth…
In the fifth…
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After dozens of attempts, Chen Heng finally mastered how to spatial jump. He succeeded ten-odd times without getting injured and now grasped an additional technique.
Chen Heng suddenly felt that this temporary Servant body might be his greatest benefit from this mission.
“Master, it’s time for me to go. Bye-bye.”
“Alright. Bye-bye, He Who Knows Fate. I hope to meet you in a future Singularity. At the same time, I hope you will join Chaldea in the future.”
Chen Heng watched as Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash left via Spiritron transfer. Then, he tapped the button to turn in the mission.
Finally, he walked into the oval black hole that appeared in front of him.
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