frightfiction Chapter 636 - 636
Chapter 636 - 636
The headquarters of the Roman conglomerate was unexpectedly not far from Type-Moon Academy.After speeding along the highway for a while, the business vehicle left the urban area, revealing vast stretches of greenery and rolling mountains.
It seemed the conglomerate's headquarters wasn't located within the city.
"May I ask what Lord Romulus wants with me?"
Inside the luxurious business vehicle, Eiji sat opposite Mata Hari and tentatively inquired.
"How would I dare speculate on Lord Romulus's intentions?"
Mata Hari maintained her unchanging smile, revealing no clues.
"It's just that a few days ago, I heard about your recent exploits from your blonde female companion and reported them to Lord Romulus. After that, he ordered me to summon you."
"Exploits?"
"Yes, such as living with two beautiful girls."
Ah.
Eiji suddenly froze.
In this Singularity, Nero's setting appeared to be the daughter of the Divine Ancestor and the first heir of the conglomerate, reportedly deeply cherished by the Divine Ancestor.
So, had the Divine Ancestor heard about his romantic affairs and summoned him for questioning?
Eiji suddenly felt a bit nervous.
Was it too late to jump out of the vehicle now?
"That idiot Arcueid!"
He regretted it deeply.
Thinking carefully, it must have been Arcueid who let it slip while chatting with Mata Hari during her visit to Type-Moon Academy the other day!
Damn it, she even confidently claimed she "definitely didn't say anything strange"!
He had forgotten that Arcueid's nature was so simple—how could he fully trust what she said?
Since her creation, she had borne the fate of an "executioner." As her creators, the True Ancestors believed an executioner didn't need unnecessary knowledge and never taught her anything beyond carrying out executions.
This was the direct cause of Roa tricking her into drinking blood.
As a result of that incident, Arcueid lost to her bloodsucking impulse, went berserk, and slaughtered all the True Ancestors in the Millennium Castle.
Since then, aside from emerging for revenge each time Roa reincarnated, she had been sleeping in the Millennium Castle. Theoretically, the question she asked Eiji after waking up from being knocked out by Roa's surprise attack—"Who are you?"—might have been the first words she had spoken since her creation!
Although she learned about the era's knowledge each time she went out for revenge, it was merely knowledge. There were far too many things she didn't understand!
If he had known this would happen, he shouldn't have let her wander around the campus alone!
"We're almost there."
As Eiji was mentally giving Arcueid a sound spanking, Mata Hari spoke up while looking at the distant mountains.
Nearby, the mountains were lush and verdant, encircling the area.
The car entered a wide road, moving between the mountains, and the rise in altitude was noticeably felt inside the vehicle.
Soon, the car arrived at a parking lot.
Getting out and looking around, Eiji found himself amidst a cluster of villas nestled deep in the mountains. Everything was meticulously maintained—opulent, spacious, and seamlessly integrated with nature.
"Wow."
Eiji politely expressed his amazement.
"This way, please."
Mata Hari gave him a strange look, finding his exclamation rather emotionless, but she didn't dwell on it, instead gesturing with an inviting hand.
Following her lead, the two ventured deeper into the villa complex.
Along the way, they encountered no pedestrians—only a few servants washing clothes or sorting vegetables.
At the very heart of the villa complex, Eiji met the Divine Ancestor in person.
The third floor of this villa had been converted into a massive office. A blue-haired young man sat in a chair, hands clasped and chin resting on them, striking a classic commander's pose. His blood-red eyes calmly fixed on Eiji as he entered the room.
Mata Hari bowed respectfully, then closed the door and exited.
Inside the room, a brief silence fell.
"You must have something to say to me, I presume?"
The young man appeared to be under thirty, with slightly tanned skin and a robust build—hardly fitting as the father of someone like Nero, a grown woman.
Yet the moment his deep voice resonated, it carried a natural air of authority.
"I'm innocent!"
Eiji immediately protested with an innocent expression.
Heaven and conscience bore witness—he had never emotionally betrayed Nero!
Even if Aoko's feelings for him were blatantly obvious, and Arcueid also held affection for him, he had absolutely no intention of accepting either!
"..."
Romulus fell silent for a moment, closing his eyes.
"Are you afraid of me?"
Obviously.
Who wouldn't be?
Eiji inwardly grumbled.
He'd learned from Scáthach that Grand Heroic Spirits existed in their naturally awakened state—in other words, the Romulus before him was the Grand Heroic Spirit himself, a deity-level monster!
A small fry like him might not even withstand a single flick of his finger!
"In your view, is this Singularity real?"
Seeing his expression, Romulus seemed to understand but didn't elaborate, instead posing another question.
"Of course."
Eiji nodded as if it were self-evident.
His home and family were here, the companions he'd bonded with were here—if this wasn't real, then what was?
"People like you, who can nod without hesitation, are truly rare."
Romulus hummed thoughtfully, opening his eyes.
"Most would consider a world destined for eventual restoration as illusory. Thus, upon learning the truth, they often succumb to their inner turmoil... Yet, someone like you fares better."
What did that mean?
Was he speaking in riddles?
"Let me offer you some advice, my child."
Romulus remained composed, showing no signs of anger.
"Wait, I haven't married into your family yet..."
Eiji raised his hand to remind him.
"You are also Rome."
Romulus stated serenely.
"..."
Eiji had no retort.
You're right, I won't argue.
"What's the advice?"
He countered.
"Do not underestimate Nero."
"?"
"You probably thought I summoned you here to hold you accountable."
"I'm innocent!"
Eiji immediately emphasized.
"...That is irrelevant."
Romulus seemed momentarily taken aback.
He appeared somewhat speechless.
"It's irrelevant?"
Eiji was astonished.
I might be toying with your daughter's affections, you know?
Though I'm not doing it!
Right, only emotionally! Only in this version of me!
"There are countless worlds with countless possibilities. This place is but one of those possibilities, and an illusory one at that."
Romulus spoke in riddles, then ignored Eiji's bewildered gaze and continued explaining.
"I summoned you not to demand accountability, but because Nero's involvement is of immense significance. If mishandled, it could even lead to the collapse of a Singularity."
"That serious?"
Eiji's eyes widened.
I was just discussing feelings with Nero, surely it can't be that bad?