The Fourth Holy Grail War.
Fate/Zero Accel Order. The event itself is fairly simple, a parallel world where the Fourth Holy Grail War takes place... The main differences are that Kiritsugu isn't here, it takes the form of him intervening as a guardian, and Irisviel doesn't have Illya in this worldline.
Basically, Zhuge Liang is the main character, and it's about changing the tragic war he experienced.
And I ended up in such a Fuyuki.
"Sigh... Let's first find a place to stay."
"In that case, I shall synthesize modern currency."
Tonelico smiles and immediately creates Japanese yen. Are the serial numbers okay on this?
"Don't worry. It's different from the shoddy counterfeit bills humans make, you know? Even an ATM machine won't notice anything odd. Because it's magecraft I created, after all."
Indeed, the youth of Lady Morgan, who once gave me 100 million QP in the past, is truly exceptional.
"I, I can do that much too, you know!"
Not wanting to lose, Caster of Fuyuki also creates currency, but...
"Ah, this makes it easy to get caught, you know? You need to work on this part a bit more meticulously. And the serial numbers are all the same, aren't they? Really~ You're not cut out to be a junior fairy of paradise, are you?"
"Grr...!"
"Was Tonelico originally this kind of personality?"
"Hmm... I was influenced by my future self, after all. To think I grew up to have such a bad personality. Of course, I can understand why."
"Hmm."
Well, anyone would become like that after being tormented by fairies. She went through that for thousands of years...
Currently, it is daytime in Fuyuki in 1994. The problem is the timing. Which point in time is it now? Is it before Diarmuid and Saber fought? Since I don't know the details, I'll definitely head to the docks tonight. But more importantly...
"First, we need to take care of Gilles."
Gilles and the serial killer Uryuu Ryuunosuke. Frankly, those two are hopeless. Let's take them out first and then pretend to be the Caster faction.
"So... Is the river here called the Mion River?"
We are on a road on the outskirts of Fuyuki where people don't go. We need to take out Gilles, who likely set up his workshop underground along the river that's visible even from afar. Still, it's important not to be noticed for now.
"First, let's change our clothes."
Immediately, Caster of Fuyuki, who hates losing, uses magecraft, and I change into the casual clothes I originally wore. And Caster changes into attire suited for winter.
"Fufu~ How is it? Perfect, right?"
"Hmm, it suits you well."
"Hehehe~ Tonelico, dress yourself as you please."
"Is there even a need to change in the first place? Just using illusion magecraft to deceive even Servants would be enough."
And the great mage even recognized by Galahad says there's no need for that, using illusion to disguise only and not changing her attire.
"Ah~ Yes, you're so amazing."
"You should stay tense since you never know when a battle might occur, you know?"
"Yeah yeah~"
Are these two rivals...? Just looking at them, it feels like twin sisters quarreling.
"Finding the workshop is easy. If you follow the flow of magical energy in the river, you can pinpoint its exact location and scale."
"Just knowing the location is enough. He's just a third-rate dark mage at best."
"But you should know precisely, right? To prepare for variables."
"Yeah yeah~ Just blow it up and that's it."
Caster feels a bit prickly, and Tonelico seems to just accept and move on.
"Master, you should talk a little too, you know? You can't just be so stubborn."
"... Feels a bit late for that, you know? Since the scale so far has been enormous..."
"That's true. But aren't you lacking a sense of danger? If you use a real explosion or something, it'll be noticeable, you know? Have some sense of danger, Master."
"But you'll protect me, right~?"
"That may be so... but Master's mental state suffers from a safety complex~"
I imagined it for a moment, and even I think it's a foolish thought.
"Isn't that right?"
"Huh...?"
"Really, what are you flustered about? My husband. Master is my husband, so it's not strange between a married couple, right?"
"..."
Her origin is definitely Morgan.
"Who's your husband!?"
"Frankly, the first wife hasn't been decided yet, right? And no matter who becomes the first wife, they're ultimately Master's woman, so can't they be called a wife? Of course, my future self still seems unable to give up the position of first wife, but I frankly and coolly think it's impossible, you see? I was also summoned quite late."
Hmm, logical. First wife... I think it might be Mash...
"Grr... I won't give up!"
Caster is still spirited. We walk along the road and head towards the city along the river. Under the city's large bridge, a waterway leading underground from the river is visible. I want to play in the city a bit, but taking out Gilles comes first, so we can play after that.
We enter the tunnel leading underground along the river, and inside, there's a fishy smell. Not the smell of water, but the smell of blood...
"Master, it's better if you don't look."
"Truly fairy-like deeds. It's been a while since I've seen something like this in reality."
Caster blocks my way, and Tonelico goes inside, reacting as if familiar with it. Well, that's understandable...
Subsequently, a greatsword appears in Tonelico's hand. Isn't that the Moonlight Greatsword? I've seen it in Dark Souls?
Caster takes out Maramariedolz, and the two walk inside...
Kwaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!
Hmm, a powerful vibration and a brilliant light were seen. Shortly after, the two return.
"We killed him together with Master."
"Frankly, it was anticlimactic~ Not worth showing Master, right?"
"I see..."
Well, he deserved to be instantly deleted. Anyway, since it seems dealt with, we leave the underground. We need to secure a base... The Hyatt Hotel is ominous, so maybe we should find a motel or similar place to stay?
"Where would be a good place to stay?"
"How about over there?"
The place Caster points to with a smile is a love hotel that looks like a castle. This girl...?
"That's low-class."
"If you have a fairy eye, you should be honest too~? Earlier you were saying 'my husband' this and that~?"
"Really, so lacking in dignity~ That's not something you need to be so blatant about. Come to think of it, you had a bunny outfit swimsuit too... Isn't that being too openly lustful? If you're a fairy of paradise, show some restraint. To begin with, from the point of liking greasy things like meat or french fries, it's a bit questionable as a fairy of paradise, you know?"
"What's so good about that paradise that you live with Merlin anyway."
"... It's different because I'm not a fairy."
So you don't like Merlin either...?
Though they bicker, it doesn't seem like they actually dislike each other. We decide to find lodging later and first walk around the streets. Even though we came through a dream, I'm hungry.
A street with restaurants. There's a smell of meat... Is it a roast beef bowl place? It seems they sell roast beef separately too?
The sight of roast beef piled layer upon layer looks appetizing.
Slurp...
Next to me, Caster drools while looking at the menu board in front of the shop. Behind her, Tonelico shakes her head disapprovingly, but...
"Want to eat?"
"... Yes!"
"Well, it doesn't seem to be just meat, so I'm fine with it too."
And so, lunch became roast beef bowls. Of course, while I only eat a standard bowl set, Caster adds extra roast beef and french fries and eats heartily. In contrast, Tonelico only eats two small salads and finishes.
They look identical but... How can sisters be so different? Even in the Lostbelt, the two are practically sisters, so how can they be so different? The Proper Human History or the Lostbelt, sisters are just too different.
We leave the shop after eating our fill, and...
"Master, since I saw an octopus earlier, I want to eat octopus...!"
"Takoyaki, you mean? Hmm... Takosen? I've only heard of that, never tried it."
I can't read Japanese, but due to the special trait of being a reincarnator, it reads like my native language. Maybe because she saw the seahorse in the workshop, Caster points to takoyaki and says she wants to eat it again. I'm almost full too, but I want to try this 'Takosen', so I buy some extra.
Tonelico, who naturally avoids greasy food, only drinks a beverage. Takoyaki sandwiched between fried senbei crackers. Hmm, tasty.
And Caster happily eats 30 pieces of takoyaki all by herself with ease. Caster continues to eat more street food. Tonelico and I don't eat any more, just watching Caster eat happily.
"Doesn't it look like a couple buying food for their immature daughter?"
"I want to deny it... but it does look like that."
Caster is also 16 years old for a fairy, you know.
"Mmm~ It's a different taste from the luxurious food in Chaldea, so it's a delicacy!"
"... Still, seeing her so happy like that isn't bad, is it?"
"... That's true. I also wanted to have that kind of experience when I was young."
"I don't really think of you as old, though?"
"It's a difference in personality~ For me, just watching is enough."
Well... Seeing Caster so happy like that makes me feel bittersweet, but also fortunate that we can live like this now. Even though I didn't experience it directly, knowing her life in the Fairy Kingdom... Should I say it's reassuring?
"Let's find lodging before the day ends, and then head to the docks afterward."
"Yes~ Ah, one meat dumpling, please!"
"Really, such an incorrigible junior."
"In Chaldea, she's the senior by a long shot, you know?"
"That's why I'm even more worried."
For the first time in a while, it's nice to be genuinely peaceful.