Kuoh City. Kuoh Academy. Medical Room.
It had been five years since I woke up in my new body. After spending so much time in this world, I was beginning to wonder why I was even here. I understand the concept of reincarnation and transmigration from manga and anime, but how shall I put it... Why would it be necessary in an already finished work if even without it, the plot would move forward?
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.
- Come in.
- Excuse me, Dr Romani,' said a woman's voice.
The door opened and Tsubaki Shinra along with the Perverted Trio entered the medical room and bowed.
- Oh! Tsubaki-san. Are they at it again? - I asked with a sigh.
- Yes. They were beaten up by the kendo club again,'' she replied with the same sigh.
- Got it. You can go to class now. I'll take care of them.
She nodded and, bowing, left.
I looked at the squirming trio and rubbed my temples.
- What are we going to do with you? Aren't you tired of getting caught and bruised? Are your hobbies really worth this kind of suffering?
- Sensei! You're a man too! You must understand our attraction to the female body! - Despite his injuries, Issei cried out, and his accomplices nodded.
And how the hell did he become the strongest Ddraig host? Oh wait, I know the answer. The main character's plot armour! I got a headache.
- Okay. Come one at a time so I can treat your wounds,' I said, trying to smile.
- Got it,' all three of them shrieked.
While I was treating them, a deep voice was heard in my head.
- Hm. And this is the one who is destined to defeat the Beast VI of this world? We can't understand this.
- Heh. You don't have to try to understand it, Goetia. I gave up long ago and accepted reality. I suggest you do the same.
- Then why are you still in this school? We remember you saying that this place is the epicentre of future events. Wouldn't it be wiser to leave it and find another one?
- I thought about that too, but I decided that finding out why I was here was... more acceptable.
Yep. How drastically my life has changed if I'm talking to the Beast I in my head.
- Done. Now, if you'd be so kind as to stay away from the girls. You're creating extra work for me that I can absolutely avoid. Do you understand me, degenerate trio? - I asked with a creepy smile.
- Y-yes!' they shrieked and ran out of the infirmary.
I grinned and, turning to the empty corner of the office, asked:
- Heh. What do you think of them, Eroge Protagonist Rank EX?
- Stop calling me that, Master. I have no idea how I obtained this skill,'' the heroic spirit materialised and replied.
'Allow me to introduce to you "Bone of my Sword", "Queen of Britannia", "Really Satan", and most importantly, the "Eroge Protagonist Rank EX" - Archer Emiya.'
- Come on! There's no need to be embarrassed. You can't deny the fact that the skill is fairly earned,'' I snickered.
- Why are all my Masters so unpleasant...'' Emiya muttered, clutching his head with his hands.
- Rank E luck, I guess?
Heh. Now he's hitting the wall. Poor bastard.
- Anyway, how was your round of the city? - I took pity on him.
- I managed to eliminate three renegade demons. Master, you said there were two Pillar heiresses watching over the area, didn't you? Then what the hell are they doing?
- Oya. Are you being a hero of justice again? - I teased him. - The answer to your question is very simple. There is only one heiress who fulfils her duties faithfully.
He raised an eyebrow and asked me to continue.
- The other one, namely Rias Gremory, is busy with a very important matter.
- Important business? What could be more important than the lives of the people under her jurisdiction? - he asked incredulously.
- Oh! It's simple,' I paused dramatically. - Recruiting new members of her entourage to avoid a marriage of convenience!
I giggled madly while Emiya did a facepalm with a very loud clap.
No offence to demons, but how did Rias become an heiress? I'm not saying she has to be perfect or anything, but, overseeing the territory entrusted to her should be part of the minimum requirements of an heiress, right?
While I was pondering, Emiya decided to speak up.
- Master, I think you should summon more Servants. If the future events you described happen, we might need more hands.
- Heh. What are you talking about? Don't tell me you've forgotten that I wield two True Magics or, for that matter, about the Beasts of the House? - I said, adopting an aggrieved pose. - And you are not the only Servant I have summoned. Isn't Enkidu alone enough for you?
He grimaced, but he said:
- True. But if the war zone is large, Enkidu and I may not be enough.
- Hmm. Hmm. I suppose you're right,' I scratched my chin and replied, 'Any preferences?
Emiya thought for a few moments and then answered:
- Since the Archer and Lancer classes have already been called up, I suggest calling up the rest of the standard cast.
- Oya. Would you like to see Artoria? How about Medusa? Or both? You can ask me directly, you don't have to be shy,' I said snidely.
He blushed and looked away. Heh. A man wants to see his harem... How sweet.
- Don't worry. I was planning on calling them anyway. I just needed an excuse,' I reassured him, and looked at my watch.
Okay. Four more hours until the end of the day. I think we can sleep.
- Wake me up if someone comes.
Emiya nodded and dematerialised.
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Kuoh City. Outdoor.
4 hours later.
Walking home, I asked Emiya:
- Now that we've dealt with Saber and Rider, what about the others? I'm sure you, being a Counter-Guardian, know a lot of heroic spirits and can suggest someone specific.
- I think Merlin might be a good fit for the role of Caster,' he replied after a bit of thought.
- Ho. Why him?
- Although he's an annoying bastard, his knowledge of magic will be very useful.
- Heh. I see.
We finally reached our house. I was too lazy to come up with any special design, so I just created a replica of Emiya Fuyuki's Residence.
As soon as I stepped over the threshold of the house, a blue rocket flew into me.
- Oya. Did mummy miss you? Yeah. Good girl. At least let me go inside. Then we can cuddle,' I said, stroking the blue rocket.
She reluctantly let go of me and headed for the couch. I looked around, looking for Emiya, who had disappeared while I was being cuddled, and found him in the kitchen with Enkidu helping him there. Heh. Emiya's mum is at it again.
I went to my room and changed my clothes. When I opened the door, I was distracted by a certain white coloured animal.
- Fou!
- Hello to you too, Fou. How many hours did you sleep this time?
- Fou, fou, kyu!
- Who are you trying to lie to, you furry bastard! Like you can stay awake for more than two hours a day.
- Fou, kyu!
- Is that the mouth you kiss your mum with? - I asked a rhetorical question and went to the common room.
- Fou, fou, kyu!
- At least I'm done. Now stop whining and let's go. Emiya's mum is already preparing dinner for us. And I don't think you'd want to miss your meal.
- Fou,' he declared and jumped on my shoulder.
When I reached the lounge, I sat down on the couch, and I was immediately enveloped in the slender and graceful arms of the Primordial Goddess, knocking Fou off my shoulder in the process. He landed on the coffee table in front of the couch and snorted, crossing his arms over his chest. Tiamat smiled softly and snuggled back against me.
- Dinner is ready,' I heard Emiya's voice.
I pulled Tiamat off me and headed to the dining table with her. As we sat down, Goetia appeared next to us in his humanoid form and took his place at the table as well. Fou was already on the table waiting for his portion.
Yep. This is how my days go by in my new life.
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