vncnus Page 71
Page 71
Yes, who should go is a big question.
It seems that all of the top combatants present here are tied up. Fuyuki needs them to hold this line of defense in case the 30,000-strong corrupted army outside could attack at any time.
...Please subscribe, give flowers, and votes...
Chapter 97 Bargaining with Mother Shanshan: I Became the Last Hope of the Whole Village?
After a few glances, everyone turned to look at each other, but eventually, their gaze returned to Marx and Engels.
As I said before, he knows the most and understands the Heroic Spirits well enough; only he can make the most reasonable task allocation.
"Well, it's not that I really can't free my hands; I can still squeeze some out."
Maren shrugged and looked at the only two ordinary people present.
Watanabe said quite consciously, "Is there something you need? If the higher-ups know the seriousness of the situation, I think they'll give the green light even for unreasonable requests."
Of course, this is on the premise that those people truly believe Marx and Engels' words and think that a world-ending crisis might actually occur.
"Actually, it's not too much to ask. Let them send some troops over, regular marines. As long as the people come, that's fine. I'll take care of the equipment. But it would be best if they brought some blueprints, like artillery pieces."
"Although the individual strength of those corrupted armies is stronger, modern weapons also have their advantages in group combat. At least they can alleviate some pressure and allow us to spare some combat power to investigate the truth."
After listening, Watanabe turned to look at Chris, the two exchanged a glance and nodded, then got up and went out to report.
Ma En then turned his gaze to the four Servants, or more precisely, to Niang Shanshan.
If we're talking about which of the four Servants is best suited for this mission, then it has to be Gilgamesh.
With Vimalakirti, she can move through the air and bypass the corrupted army to head straight for the enemy's main camp. She is also highly mobile and can retreat or return to provide support at any time if necessary.
"Should I go? It's not impossible, but let's first calculate how much you owe me."
Mother Shanshan raised her pretty eyebrows, tapped her fingers on the table, and said slowly, "Aside from the two things I originally lent you, from last night until just now, you seem to have been treating me like someone to be used. We need to settle this score properly."
I didn't notice at first, but after resting and thinking about it calmly last night, damn it! You dare treat me like a tool, ordering me around at will?! Do you have no dignity left?!
You still want to come and ask me for a mission?!
You're probably dreaming!
I'm going to die! Outside! Jump off here! I will never agree to do anything for you again!
Well, unless you come and beg me to bribe me with that food.
Just as she was thinking this, Ma En held up a finger and said, "Ten kinds of dishes made with new ingredients you've never tried before."
After spending this time together, Ma En knew that she really liked his food and that she had a good temperament. If she really wanted to refuse, she could have just ignored him instead of saying so much. In the end, she just wanted something in return.
"Only ten kinds? You're trying to fob me off like a beggar! You need at least a hundred!"
"Then twenty kinds."
"No, that's too few, ninety."
Thirty, that's the most I can do.
"No, I'll take the loss, eighty."
And so, the two began haggling as if no one else was around. Apart from Nero and Tokiomi Tohsaka, who knew what was going on, everyone else was completely bewildered, having no idea what the two were talking about.
"Fifty! And that includes all other arrangements made during this incident. Take it or leave it!"
Finally, Marne gritted his teeth and said a limit number, along with a new condition.
He didn't actually remember many fantasy ingredients, and even fewer that he hadn't yet created. This was his limit; otherwise, he would have to imagine them out of thin air, and if that didn't work, he would have to wait.
"Established!"
Niang Shanshan nodded in satisfaction. As for the condition, she didn't care at all. If she really didn't want to, or if Mar and En proposed some unreasonable task, she could just go on strike after she had received enough benefits.
And so, the two guys, each with their own agenda and both planning to cheat, reached a cooperation agreement.
"So, when are we going?"
"Wait a minute, let's talk about it after the new reinforcements arrive. I'll go with you then."
While Marne casually remarked this, Nero was not having it.
She slammed her hand on the table and stood up, the force so great that with a loud 'bang,' the table suffered unimaginable pain and cracked instantly. (The table: What?!)
"No! You can't go, it's too dangerous."
“Yes, Marne, you are the commander now, you shouldn’t leave this line of defense.”
After Nero took the lead, Tokiomi Tohsaka also joined in the persuasion.
Gerald also said, "Your Excellency Marn, you are the person here who knows this matter best, so we cannot afford any mistakes."
“Yes, we still need you to keep things in order here,” the prince agreed.
"Well, I don't think I'm likely to follow anyone else's orders," Dred said, glancing at the Lion King before adding guiltily in his mind, "Except for Father."
“Yes, Mr. Marne is very important and needs to be protected,” Riesfield also expressed her understanding.
“I also think this is inappropriate,” La said, adding directly.
Listening to everyone's comments, Ma En was momentarily confused.
Good guy!
Have I become the last hope for the entire village?!
"Hahaha, you've finally met your match." Seeing Ma En being refuted by everyone, Shan Shan burst into a gleeful and unkind laugh.
Ma En ignored her laughter, shook his head, and said with a helpless smile, "I understand what you're saying, but I have to go this time. Only by going there myself can I possibly discover something."
Just as people think he is important because he knows a lot.
Because he knew so much, he was more likely to discover the problem when he went there. Relays from others were not as efficient as his own past intelligence gathering.
“But…” Lu didn’t want to say anything, but was interrupted by Ma En.
"Alright, that's settled then. I know these things best. If I go with them, it will actually be much safer, and we can avoid some dangers in advance. And don't forget, I specialize in magic. If we encounter any danger, I can teleport out immediately."
Then everyone remembered Marne's spatial magic.
If we were to ask who among everyone present had the best escape skills, it would undoubtedly be him.
(Alright, Zhao) But Nero was still a little worried. She didn't want Marne to take any more risks.
Seeing Nero's worry, Maren chuckled and took her hand, saying earnestly, "Don't worry, I promise I'll never be so reckless again. I'll definitely back down if I can avoid a direct confrontation, and my life will be my top priority."
"Pfft~ How can you say that?" Ma En said such a funny thing with a serious expression, which made Nero laugh. Having received the promise, he stopped pressing the matter.
During the subsequent meeting, the group discussed some minor matters, such as the rotation of shifts, and then the meeting adjourned.
Afterwards, apart from Tokiomi Tohsaka who went to rest, Maren called all the remaining Masters and Servants together for an open-air breakfast on the city wall, intending to get to know each other again and practice their cooperation in advance.
Of course, the food was provided by him, made from imagined ingredients, and he also conveniently paid in advance the reward he had agreed upon for his mother, Shan Shan.
...Please subscribe, give flowers, and votes...
Chapter 98 Awkwardness, a temporary relief from the blockade, but what about the aftermath...?
During a delightful breakfast, the four newlyweds were enthusiastically praising the delicious food.
"Mmm~! Eat! It's amazing! How did you do that? It's incredible, indescribably delicious."
Mordred sighed as he kept stuffing the food in front of him into his mouth.
"Yes, yes, this amazing taste is incredible, more than ten times more delicious than any food I've ever eaten."
"Indeed, is this some kind of magical synthesis? Many of the ingredients are unusual. Bringing magic into cooking is truly a brilliant idea."
Irisviel and Sora both agreed, and their hands didn't slow down either.
As for the biggest glutton, the Lion King, he was so full of food that he couldn't speak, and his face showed an expression of spiritual transcendence.
It's not entirely because Marne's food was so incredibly delicious; there's also part of the reason related to her own personality.
As a rational queen, she never had enough to eat during her lifetime. In order to save food, she always suppressed her gluttonous nature and never dared to eat to her heart's content.
It was this long-term repression that was gradually released in modern times, when food was plentiful and delicious.
Now that she's a fully awakened foodie, she was moved by the unprecedented deliciousness of Maren's food, and could feel happiness just by eating it.
However, Maren327 thinks that the reason is more likely that the child never ate anything good in his life. After all, Britain is known for its terrible cuisine.
However, he didn't say these words out loud. Instead, he smiled and continued to greet them, saying, "I'm glad you like it. If you need more, just tell me. I can provide as much as you want."
bass!
In no time, the Lion King and Mordred's eyes lit up. They quickly devoured the food in front of them and raised their hands, saying, "Okawari (another serving)!"
With a smile, Ma En arranged a steaming hot meal in front of the two of them. After they started eating, he turned to Irisviel and Sora and said, "What about you? Don't be shy."
"Ugh~, I really want to say yes, but I'm too full to eat anymore, thank you."
"Me too, I'm starting to regret it now, why was my appetite so small?"
Although the two were tempted, they did not agree, as they were truly too full to eat any more.
After all, they are living people, and their appetites are nothing compared to those of heroic spirits.
However, even heroic spirits don't have huge appetites. Mordred had another serving, and after eating three servings, she couldn't eat anymore. Only the Lion King was still eating, truly living up to his reputation as someone with a king's stomach.
Some interesting things happened during this time. Nero and Gilgamesh, who can't stand not arguing every day, started arguing again. As a result, this time they encountered the Lion King, someone they shouldn't have messed with.
Once the usual snatching began, when their hands reached out to the Lion King, a terrifying aura startled them so much that they quickly withdrew their hands and immediately stopped playing around, obediently eating their meal.
Maren was so amused he almost burst out laughing. Who gave them the audacity to touch the food of this humanoid red dragon?
After breakfast, everyone got to know each other better. Girls always have endless topics to talk about, and although they were not ordinary girls, they were no exception.
Irisviel, Sora, and Nero gathered together and chatted about costumes, which inspired the other three Servants. They also occasionally asked Marne, the only male among them, for his opinion. Overall, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
As they talked, the topic veered off course and began to discuss the relationship between Marx, Engels, and Nero.
"Nie, Nero, you and Ma Ensan seem to have a very close relationship. Is it that kind of relationship?"
Curious Irisviel suddenly threw out this question. She was genuinely curious, having seen Marne and Nero almost getting close earlier, and really wanted to know what had happened between this Master and Servant.
This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard, leaving them momentarily speechless and embarrassed.
However, their curiosity was quickly piqued. After all, girls are naturally gossipy. Even the Lion King and Mordred couldn't help but glance at them and secretly perked up their ears.
Sora, realizing for the first time how close the master and servant were, couldn't help but ask, "Joan of Arc feigned virtue? Is that even possible?"