Onward to Gaul

Fujimaru, you're not going on horseback?

I do have Riding Skill, but... Senpai isn't very used to horses.

Senpai, are you all right? You've been walking non-stop all this way, are you not tired?

Don't tell me... Before coming to Chaldea, you were the outdoors type?

I'm fine. As a Demi-Servant I have incredible stamina.

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You shouldn't try to keep up with Mash, Fujimaru. Demi-Servants have mind-blowing stamina.

You should've just gotten on that horse. Were you traumatized when you almost fell off?

Doctor. Try not to tease Senpai too much, please.

Hahaha! Well, it's no fun just providing intel support.

Hold! I am detecting life ahead. Not a Servant, but I think it's an enemy.

Hmmm. The invisible mage is quite convenient.

Faster than my scouts. If you may, please consider becoming my Court Mage.

Gulp. Royal service...A promotion?

...Doctor.

No, no, I was just kidding. How could I ever accept royal service?

Anyway, here they come! Flanking from left and right! Prepare for immediate combat!

Umu, we'll get rid of them! Fujimaru, I'll leave the right side to you!

You handled those veterans like they were nobodies. With such small numbers, too.

Was that thanks to Mash's skills? Or was it

Or was it Fujimaru's leadership? Either way, you're more intriguing than when we first met.

Listen... Rather than a guest commander, want to serve me?

You'll get to savor all the glory of this world by my side. I mean after we've defeated the United Empire, of course.

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Well? Not a bad deal, is it?

Isn't that right? Isn't that right? You're an honest soul. Heh, heh, I think I really like you now!

Senpai, we have a mission. You haven't forgotten, have you?

...You haven't forgotten, have you?

Can't answer right away even though you want to? How modest! Very well, think it over!

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Once we defeat the United Empire, I can even grant you Britannia, let alone Gaul.

You know of my generosity, but grand feasts like this have been rare.

Isn't that right, soldier? Do I not excel in splendor among past emperors?

Yes, as you say. Today the brilliance that is Rome shines all the brighter!

Heh, heh, an honest fellow. Yes, yes, I believe that even I may shine a bit too brightly.

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Oh? Mash is looking a little...

What is it, Doctor?

No, it's nothing. Nothing. Whoops! Another enemy attack! More regular soldiers, this time.

This mage is really quite useful. Go on then, crush them once more!

Battle over. We've only sustained minor casualties.

Senpai, good work! Aren't you exhausted?

R-Right... Thank you very much, but I'm more worried about our allies.

You mustn't overdo it. Let's ask Nero if we can rest for a bit.

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No, we only have to endure this a little longer. We should be arriving soon. I can see it.

...How truly convenient! I'm going to want one in every country, mage.

Whoa, it's just like the mage said Fujimaru. We've entered the territory of Gaul. You must be tired from your long journey.

The Gaul expedition troop's camp is nearby. We can finally get a good long rest.