radicalducati Chapter 1204 FGO Part 2·Prologue 2
Chapter 1204 FGO Part 2·Prologue 2
Next, Ritsuka went to find Leonardo da Vinci in his workshop. She was busy with some documents and affairs. Ritsuka told him that he could ask her any questions, and she answered while working.
Of course, Da Vinci also knew that what Ritsuka most wanted to know was probably the new director who was about to take office, the upcoming review meeting, and the future of Chaldea.
The thrilling adventure surrounding the legend has come to an end, which means that all that awaits Ritsuka now is reality—to put it bluntly, the handover of her work.
Chaldea has now lost 80% of its staff and is unable to continue operating under the current circumstances. Discussions about how to deal with Chaldea have been going on for almost a year.
The new employees are arriving soon, so in a few days, Chaldea will adopt a new system and become a completely new Chaldea.
Everyone is concerned about and comforting Ritsuka.
Administrator Q: Actually, at the beginning of the Subspecies Singularity, everyone thought the Mage's Association would arrive soon. We were busy organizing various information and data for Ritsuka and considering how to deal with the Mage's Association. Who knew it would drag on for a whole year before it was officially over?
Let's test the efficiency of the Cricket Magic Association again.
Fujimaru Ritsuka: So many reports!
Leonardo da Vinci: So many reports! +1
Doctor: Whew—
Paimon: What are you so happy about?!
Doctor: Uh… well… how about I just go back to the Throne of Heroes? This workload looks terrifying!
Olga Marie: →_→
Fujimaru Ritsuka: Eh, Leonardo da Vinci's brief account here doesn't mention anything about subspecies singularities.
The mask of pain, which had transformed from a thrilling journey to save the world into a reality of paperwork and official duties.
All the procedures were completed a month ago, and the replacement staff arrived last week... That's a whole year!
After all, Chaldea is an organization based in Antarctica... it's normal for things to be a bit troublesome.
Olga Marie: The New Chaldea…
The new director's name is Goldruff Mujik, and he is considered to be from a prestigious family in the world of magic. He spent all his wealth to buy Chaldea, which also shows his attitude that "Chaldea can only be managed by the Mujik family".
In fact, the procedures have already begun, and it seems that most of these original staff members will be laid off, but that's not a problem, since it won't affect Ritsuka.
The problem was that he was accompanied by a UN investigation team. Although the circumstances were special, Chaldea had violated many prohibitions. Of course, Chaldea had preserved countless pieces of evidence. No matter how unbelievable it was, the people in the association had no choice but to acknowledge the existence of the Human Order Burning.
However, for the review panel, all they needed to do was record the events, and they could simply retort with a "So what?" and that would be the end of it.
After all, in their view, it was merely that the world perished while it slept, and upon waking, it returned to its original state, leaving only the facts of countless deaths and injuries, the loss of many Master candidates who could be considered important talents, and Chaldea's violation of numerous prohibitions.
Goldruff: Me? Is it really me?
Olga Marie: Tsk, what's with that expression?
Gordolf: This is Chaldea, the one that saved the world!
Olga Marie: But the guys at the Magic Association might not believe that.
El-Melloi II: That's true. Without witnessing it firsthand, given the magicians' proud nature…
Fujimaru Ritsuka: This direction is really...
Who would have thought that an organization that saved the world would be sold off, and then people left and scattered? And this isn't just because there were internal problems, but...
It is indeed hard to imagine, since under normal circumstances, people would assume the story would end happily ever after.
What's the situation with the review panel?
Good, good, not only has Chaldea been betrayed, but Ritsuka and the others will also be interrogated?
Olga Marie: ...
—This is truly a suffocatingly realistic trend.
It's also because of Ritsuka's own strength. If he could freely summon Servants and had enough mana, or if his Servants could break free from Chaldea's restrictions and move freely... whatever the reason, as long as there's a certain level of deterrence, the Mage's Association probably wouldn't dare to do that.
Now that I've seen the video, if a human sacrifice really did happen... they'll probably admit it, right?
Who knows? I'm just afraid Ritsuka might be in danger too.
Fujimaru Ritsuka: Huh?
Olga Marie: Is she worried that someone might request a sealing designation for Ritsuka...?
This is so troublesome...
Therefore, in the eyes of the Mage's Association and the review team they sent, all the Chaldea staff were regarded as criminals.
In order to prove that these were all misunderstandings, Leonardo da Vinci organized the documents in this way. Since they only judged based on the records, Chaldea used the records to fight back.
Leonardo da Vinci could be completely relieved of his burden if he could prove that "Chaldea has neither committed any crimes nor had any intention to betray humanity".
Although Ritsuka didn't realize it, Servants are extremely powerful weapons—this is the most important issue for outsiders.
Da Vinci then spoke of the Masters who had been frozen, who were being released one by one throughout the year. However, the seven Masters in Group A, who were in the process of activating the basket, were still frozen, except for Mash.
Their thawing and revival were more difficult than those of other crates, and to ensure their optimal condition, the process had to be postponed. However, thanks to this review meeting, they can finally be rescued.
March 7th: I feel like Leonardo da Vinci himself is planting a flag.
Leonardo da Vinci: It might not have been, but it probably is now. ^_^
Doctor: ...Uh, how could that be? There's even a storyline in your second promotional video.
Da Vinci: That picture looks like it's full of foreshadowing →_→
Doctor: Okay
Qiong: Who is 'that guy' referring to? It's so hard to guess.
Traveler: How come I couldn't have guessed?
Fujimaru Ritsuka: This is so hard to guess!
Doctor: →_→ Let's change the subject, thank you.
Olga Marie: ? Are Kirshtalia and the others still frozen?
Doctor: After all, it's during the process of spiritual transfer... so it's normal that the situation is a bit complicated. But since the outside world is recovering, it should be released soon—it definitely will be released soon, otherwise who will be in the second part?
Kirshtalia: Indeed, there's more to the story in the second part, so there's really no need to worry.
Olga Marie: You're right.
Da Vinci speculated that several Masters in Group A would become Masters of New Chaldea after awakening.
The new director probably has more faith in a magician from a prestigious family as a Master.
Da Vinci had been preparing for all this mess for nearly half a year. Just then, Holmes appeared and suggested that perhaps we should say "we" had been preparing for nearly half a year, and that he had even handled much of it.
Ritsuka was taken aback when she saw Holmes suddenly appear. It turned out that in the documents submitted to the Mage's Association, they had deliberately hidden Holmes' existence. Then, when they were sending away Heroic Spirits, they secretly left him behind. This was a well-prepared plan, a kind of insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Holmes explained that this was to prevent the sudden appearance of some 'invisible enemy,' and that he himself was 'an invisible ally of the enemy.'
The new director believes more of what the people in Group A say... I get it, does this mean there will be a battle between the old and new Chaldea? Has Group A all gone to follow the new director?
Olga Marie: Impossible! At most, they could be combined. If it were a battle between the old and new Chaldea, Group A wouldn't all listen to that Gordolf.
Fujimaru Ritsuka: Mainly, judging from his behavior in the video at the time, the new director didn't seem to be on the opposing side.
Paimon: Yeah, yeah, he looks like he's standing with everyone else.
Wow! Sherlock Holmes!
The great detective suddenly appears!
Doctor: It's really reassuring to have Sherlock Holmes and Leonardo da Vinci as relatives.
I understand the investigation into the Mage's Association's movements and the departure of the followers, but what does the concealment of the Spirit Origin Portrait mean?
Hide most of the data on the summoned Servants?
By the way, didn't we say before that all the Servants were sent back?
Holmes: Hmph~ If I hadn't been in Chaldea's summoning log in the first place, I could have secretly stayed behind~
Fujimaru Ritsuka: I understand.
Hilarious! They didn't tell the Magic Association a single thing about Sherlock Holmes, did they?
El-Melloi II: Now everyone knows →_→
Administrator Q: It's not a big problem. If the Servants don't want to leave, there are plenty of ways to deal with them. →_→ The Mage's Association might not be able to stop them all.
Doctor: I believe that~
Fujimaru Ritsuka: An unseen enemy… uh, could they already be planting a flag—oh no, this is Sherlock Holmes, so they probably already know something but are hesitant to say it rather than planting a flag.
March 7th: Well, maybe I am too, anyway, I'm not a jinx!
Qiong: Do you believe that Sherlock Holmes is planting a flag instead of reasoning, or do you believe that Xiao Sanyue is reasoning instead of planting a flag?
Paimon: It's so hard to choose!
Doctor: Can't choose +1. I believe in Mr. Holmes's brain, and I also believe in Little Three Months' brain.
March 7: Are you saying we're equally smart?
Holmes: →_→…Eh, no, no, no, I can't match Miss March's wisdom. I concede defeat.
Everyone is so mean!
By the way, why did Ritsuka's expression look so strange when Holmes said he wasn't a fighter? Isn't he a detective? It's normal for him to be a strategist, right?
It's like Mr. Zhongli saying he knows a little about Liyue's lore, Venti saying he has no roots in Mondstadt, and Robin saying he's nobody... um... something like that.
Uh, so this "baru" technique is saying that Holmes is a very good fighter?
He is indeed a skilled fighter, which is why he survived when he deduced crimes or when someone tried to kill him to silence him.
Hey, if that's how you put it, then I know why he can fight. A detective who can't fight is probably doomed.
'Protection Technique'
Just tell me if it's a protective spell.
Da Vinci also asked Sherlock Holmes to help her make a 'little gadget,' a suitcase. Da Vinci said it was something as valuable as something on Earth, but she kept its contents a secret, saying she would tell him when she left.
The blizzard subsided temporarily the next day, and the visitors arrived.
Leonardo da Vinci and his entourage came to greet the new director and the UN investigation team. The new director excitedly inspected his 'new property' and expressed great satisfaction with the various facilities within Chaldea.
Gordolf exchanged a few words with the pink-haired woman Koyanskaya he had brought with him, and then ordered the takeover of Chaldea, arresting all the original Chaldea members.
Based on the number of people he brought, Da Vinci deduced that this was a personal act rather than an order from the Magic Association.
Fujimaru Ritsuka: What is this?
Da Vinci: How should I know? This thing won't be ready until at least after the Grand Temple of Time event is over, and maybe even later.
Doctor: But I can guess what it is.
Fujimaru Ritsuka:?