It's Just...I'm not Lost!

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...Camping is wonderful!

Ugh...sorry. I'm really sorry. But I'm relieved to hear you say that...

Ungh...that's right...

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Sorrysorrysorry! I heard we were going to investigate a tiny Singularity...

So I thought this was going to be super easy even without Touta or Nitocris. But, well...um...

We wandered...and wandered some more... Next thing we know, we're waaay beyond where we're supposed to be...

And now we're camping out in the woods... I'm sorry.

Even though we have a clear destination, we took so many detours... Even I know that this is bad...

It's just, from the moment I start a journey, I can never take the straight path...

It's not always like that when I'm not alone. The normal me does have proper disciples, after all.

But when I'm alone, I just can't help myself... I am beyond hopeless...

Um...

C-camping out is wonder...ful. The stars are so pretty!

And now that we started a fire, all the bugs are out and attracted by it...it's like we're attracting attention because we're so popular!

And eating under the night sky is so nice! (Munch, munch...)

Oh, I have plenty of rice balls. It's a Sanzang rule to carry two days' worth of food on a one-day trip.

Now come on. Don't hold back. Eat up. I even have fresh water from that river over there!

Since we're in a lush forest, we were able to forage up plenty of nuts and mysterious fruits!

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Oh. Would you rather have fish or meat? Yeah...you're right...

...Ugh! I'm so sorry for being so inconsiderate. But since I'm a Buddhist monk, all killing is forbidden.

Oh, but I won't stop you from hunting. I won't go in and stop other hunters from doing their thing, either.

You don't have to force yourself. But...thanks.

Be my guest! Hee hee!

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Ugh...I am beyond sorry...

It was because I kept powering forward. I know...I get it...it's totally my fault!

It's always been like this...Wukong, Bajie, and Wujing have all scolded me about this.

(Sigh) I just can't seem to break this habit. Maybe I can't get better because I'm not trying to fix it.

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You're right. Absolutely right. Ungh.

We've lost communication with Chaldea, and I'm sure Mash is worried sick.

...Ugh...

It's morning!

Then let's head on! GO! WEST!

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Yes. That's... That is what Da Vinci's instructions said.

But trust me. Listen.

You and I...and humans in general don't journey on rationality alone.

Yesterday, I forced you to walk so much that your legs got all sore.

Aaand yes, I forced you to stay outdoors overnight, with all those bugs around.

I apologize for that. I shouldn't mix exploration with training.

I don't want to cause trouble for Master. I don't want you to think of me as a stubborn teacher.

But...even so...I just can't ignore my instincts!

So, once this is all done, I'm going to apologize to you SO much!

But right now, I want you to just follow me! I'm going west!

I need to go. Because...I hear a voice!

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No need to explain...cuz I don't get it either! Anyway, let's GO! GO WEST!

Aaahhh!!! A monster...! It's the monster that's said to come from the north!

Help! Help! My child is still in the house...oh no...the monster's coming...!

Hold it right there!

We made it! Just in time! No...we might actually be too late.

But this village hasn't been destroyed yet! Good! All that's left is for someone to get rid of this monster!

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Talk later!

Right now, we gotta stop this monster! Hey, you four-legged beast! Don't eat the villagers!

The Buddha once said: if there were to

...H-hey! It's a really inspirational quote!

I guess I have no choice since you're not gonna listen, and you're trying to eat a child!

All living things feel hunger, yes... So eating isn't evil, but I can't just let this happen!

If its actions are beastly desires that surpass natural desires, I'll just have to teach it a lesson!

My palm is an impregnable wall... I will never forsake those in pain...

People who seek my help, the children who shed their tears... Now come on, Fujimaru!

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GOGO! Enforcing Buddhist law...I mean, let's kick its butt!

Swift Divine Retribution!

Phew...

As there are laws in Buddhist teachings, so too are there laws in this world, and passions may lead to enlightenment!

Now is probably not your time to stop hurting others and gain salvation, but I believe that time will one day come for you.

So for now, goodbye. I'm sorry.

Oh! Oh...! The monster has fallen! Are we saved!?

Oh my son! My baby! I'm so relieved! Come here, my son!

It was strong! But we managed to beat it!

Villagers, listen! Please let those who got hurt or weakened rest!

Take them to an open area, like a temple or church! Give them water and blankets! Also medicine if you have any!

Go find them all! Right now, it doesn't matter if they are rich or poor!

Do all you can to aid the wounded! With your help, I will get as many people back in shape as I can!

I don't have healing skills or Noble Phantasms, but I do have some knowledge in making medicinal soup.

We haven't quite grasped the situation, but if you are a traveling monk, and got rid of this monster for us...

You must have come from a distant land, yet you still saved us.

Of course I did! I demonstrated the protection of the Buddha to everyone!

So save those in need! I will continue to wander around to do so myself as well!

...Senpai!

What a relief! We've restored communication!

The location of the abnormality's source has changed. Unbelievably, it moved to a different place at high speed right after you Rayshifted...

And when I tried to contact you...

We had trouble getting a connection. We panicked on our end, but maybe that worry was for naught.

I'm just glad we didn't completely lose you guys. Anyway...

You guys never cease to amaze. I was watching as you beat the crap out of the source of the abnormality.

Was it a coincidence? Or is it Sanzang's special ability? Did she manage to detect where the abnormality was located?

Eh? What's this?

Hm? Is it a special Servant ability of mine? No way. Nope, that's not it.

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Heh...hee hee...um...

Yes. That's right. I always get myself lost...even when I don't intend to...

Whether that be in a Singularity or when I'm wandering around in the simulator...it's all the same.

I'm always in search of something. Especially when I'm traveling alone.

There is always someone who needs help. Definitely. After all, the world is BEYOND big.

I'd like to help as many people as possible, as much as possible.

Though I can't do it while I'm sleeping or eating, but while I'm still up and running, I'd like to help everyone I meet!

That's why I walk, and I'll keep walking!

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But, I'm sorry.

I roped you into this...I'm sorry to have made you worry when we were alone in the woods at night.

You have many roles, and you are a busy person. You're the last person I should drag into my whimsical stuff.

This time around...yep! I'm reflecting back on my actions!

I won't do it again. Next time, it's not going to be the two of us. I've learned my lesson!

That's why we should go with everyone next time! I'm sure we won't get lost then!

Eh?

Eh, eh??? Really?

But...didn't you have a hard time sleeping because we were infested with bugs?

...Don't tell me you don't mind sleeping in uncomfortable, outdoorsy places?

If Master insists, I don't mind, either. ...Really? Are you sure?

...You're serious?

Yes! Let's bring more people along so we can assign them to be the lookout or make them do the cooking.

Fufufu! How exciting! Now that that's decided, I need to prepare for the next Rayshift!

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Miss? We gathered all the injured people in the church.

Thank you. I'll be right there!

Come on, Fujimaru. We'll discuss what we'll do later. But first, let's save the village!

GO! WEST!

U-um...the church is actually to the south, Sanzang!

...Waah...