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Sighișoara, a small town in Romania, is often called the birthplace of vampires, as it was the birthplace of Vlad III.However, after the Yggdmillennia clan established their base here and summoned Servants, the town became far from ordinary.
Unlike in the FSN timeline, where the Clock Tower's mineralogy lord, Kayneth, participated in the Fuyuki Holy Grail War with little interest, most Western magi didn't take the Holy Grail War seriously. They considered it a mere spectacle, doubting its authenticity as a means to reach the Root.
But in this timeline, thanks to Yggdmillennia leader Darnic's actions, the Holy Grail was stolen, and news spread globally that the Grail's core was tied to the Third Magic, Heaven's Feel. This revelation drove magi worldwide into a frenzy.
Obsessed with locating the real Grail and the Yggdmillennia family that had stolen it, magi searched relentlessly but came up empty-handed.
Eventually, they began imitating the Holy Grail War, creating pseudo-Grail Wars in various locations worldwide.
This was the general background of the current world—or so Artoria remembered.
After departing the Red faction's base, Artoria, Mordred, and Kairi Shishigou found a decent inn within the city of Sighișoara to stay in.
Mordred was overjoyed when she saw the inn's accommodations. Compared to her previous "home," a graveyard shared with skeleton roommates, this was a paradise. Thinking back, the graveyard was hardly a place fit for human habitation.
The graveyard had been destroyed during a fight between Artoria and Mordred, forcing Kairi to find a proper inn—an unintended blessing for Mordred.
Kairi's wallet, however, suffered greatly. Neither Artoria nor Mordred had any money to contribute.
Artoria, sensing it was inappropriate to burden someone else with her expenses, had initially offered not to stay. While Mordred was Kairi's Servant and thus his responsibility, Artoria, as Ruler, felt it improper.
However, after exchanging a look with Mordred, Kairi found himself "voluntarily compelled" to book a room for Artoria as well.
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Sighișoara was an ancient town with a rich history, much of its medieval architecture still intact.
Ordinary tourists might find the old-world atmosphere uncomfortable, but magi would likely appreciate the charm.
The weather that day was excellent, and the fresh air motivated Artoria to rise early and take a solitary stroll through the town.
Having visited both the Black and Red factions' bases and met nearly all the Masters, Artoria found herself temporarily without purpose.
When she woke, both Mordred and Kairi were still asleep. Acting on impulse, she decided to explore the quaint, historic city.
The streets were nearly empty—perhaps she had risen too early.
Unlike bustling cities in China, where the break of dawn saw people already busy with their routines, accompanied by tantalizing food aromas—roasting sweet potatoes, savory soy milk, freshly steamed buns, and cheerful vendor calls—the serene streets of Sighișoara felt almost lifeless.
Recalling those vibrant scenes, Artoria suddenly realized she hadn't eaten breakfast.
"I'll just look around and see if there's anything to eat..."
She didn't expect the food here to match the variety and affordability of Chinese cuisine. As long as it was edible, she'd be satisfied.
Artoria wasn't picky—anything but Gawain's infamous mashed potatoes was fair game.
"Miss! Beautiful lady over there!"
Hearing a call, Artoria instinctively turned toward the voice and saw a young woman she didn't recognize waving enthusiastically at her.
Artoria blinked in confusion. "Are you talking to me?"
"Of course! I've never seen someone as beautiful as you before," the woman exclaimed, her eyes sparkling. "I didn't even know such beauty existed in the world until now... Ah, sorry, I got carried away. I didn't scare you, did I?"
"No harm done. I don't mind," Artoria replied with a calm shake of her head.
"Wow! Even your tone of voice... Could it be that you're a noble from a foreign land?"
Artoria hesitated briefly before nodding. "You could say that. Though it was a long time ago."
Not just a noble—Artoria was royalty itself.
"W-What?! I was just guessing!"
The young woman covered her mouth in shock, clearly not expecting her wild guess to be accurate.
Artoria hadn't used magecraft to conceal herself, but her current attire made her far less conspicuous than her usual appearance in shining silver armor with three glowing halos behind her head.
She had switched to her second form: a white sun hat adorned with blue and yellow floral decorations, paired with a pure white dress.
Her lightweight shawl and gauzy skirt swayed gently in the morning breeze, making this outfit far more suited to casual outings than her battle-ready forms—her bunny girl outfit or divine armor.
Still, she had made a few modifications. For one, her gauzy skirt, originally semi-transparent, was now fully opaque. Additionally, her top covered more than it had before.
At least now she could walk openly on the streets without drawing undue attention.
"So, is there a reason you called out to me?"
It couldn't really be because I'm too beautiful, could it?
Though she had to admit, this form of hers was quite attractive and charismatic.
Thinking back to her debut as "Lancer Alter," she recalled how many had been utterly captivated by her... assets.
Go ahead and admit it. You're drooling over her looks, aren't you? Shameless!
Well, so am I, hehehehe!
The young woman's expression shifted as she recalled her initial purpose.
"Ah, right! Sorry for getting distracted. It's like this—our shop recently launched a new pastry. Would you like to buy one? There's a discount!"
Pastries?
Seeing Artoria's slight interest, the young woman pressed on.
"Try one! It's really popular with kids. You could even get some for the little ones at home."
Popular with children, huh?
"I'll take one," Artoria said decisively.
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T/N: Mom arc
Ah-ha! So you mortals truly have outdone yourselves this time, haven't you? To think your offerings could summon forth these bonus chapters—what a feat worthy of my recognition! You've brought glory to Fontaine, and naturally, to me.
But do not think for a moment that your work is complete! This is but a single step on the journey to greatness, and there are still many more chapters, many more stages, and of course, many more opportunities to bask in my brilliance.
So, continue your efforts, loyal followers! Shower this endeavor with your support, and who knows? Perhaps I shall reward your dedication with even grander displays of my magnificence.
For now, savor these bonus chapters. And remember, this is your moment to shine... because I allowed it.
With admiration and just a dash of benevolence,
Furina ✨