Attack the United Empire

That sums up Nero Claudius' army.

All the details are in the report. Look it over later.

One comment from me. Think of the enemy commander, Lu Bu as a disaster.

The same goes for Spartacus. It's no use confronting them head-on.

That said, these disasters can be dealt with. The two Berserkers are like automatic machines.

It should be easy to "lure" them. Luckily, they didn't materialize as other classes.

Guess our luck is turning. Were my Luck parameters that high?

Luck that's already played out is nothing but reality. Meaning that reality is working in your favor, nothing more.

Oh? You can look at it that way too, I guess.

It doesn't matter either way. I want to see her face.

Nero Claudius. The fifth emperor of the Roman Empire.

What kind of king is she? No, what kind of emperor is she, I should say.

I will make your wish come true. No matter what.

Thank you, but I kind of feel weird.

I'm what you may consider a curveball as a Heroic Spirit, so my "memory" is a little different too.

It seems a little bit off, that you became my teacher.

Those are my words. Can you imagine being sent back in time, and becoming a vessel for a Heroic Spirit I have no connections with.

What happened to me in my own era? Did I switch with this Heroic Spirit?

Or did the time in "my era" stop, and I'm here as myself, integrated with this Heroic Spirit?

...I have no idea what's going on.

But you came here anyway. As my new teacher.

Right, Mr. Zhuge Liang.

No. Well, as a Heroic Spirit, that may be true.

I am Lord El-Melloi II.

And

The true Roman Empire Army has started its attack. The United Empire is being invaded.

Jing Ke already came back with intel. A city resembling Rome indeed exists in the specified location.

This is the place Stheno was talking about. This is the real blessing from the goddess.

Boudica and Spartacus of Gaul, along with Lu Bu and Jing Ke.

An army commanding five Servants, including me. That is the true Roman Imperial Army led by Emperor Nero.

It's a force that no standard army can match. Yet the United Empire force won't send in their Servants.

No sign of Lev Lainur either. Everyday, we advance further.

We certainly have the upper hand now. The Imperial Army is marching toward the enemy capital with unbelievable momentum.

In the meantime, I

will do this

Fou!

S-Senpai? Fou?!

Fou!

Well...Senpai, Fou, yes that's right. To tell you the truth

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...Doctor asked me. To keep a journal, like a military record.

That's right, I'm the one who asked. To take advantage of the fact that you became a Roman viceroy!

What do you think about "Novus Commentarii de Bello Gallico"? This title is an homage to the book written by Caesar.

That sounds interesting, right? Though you do have to cover the part where a god showed up...

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I suppose you're right. Well then, let's talk about something serious!

Let's assume you guys could save the world. I thought about what would come after that.

Even if the world is saved, the tragedy of Chaldea will never be reversed.

In other words there's no guarantee for our salary.

You understand the rest, right?

I see. You mean prevention is better than the cure, but why are you the one avoiding physical labor, Doctor?

Oh, it's a joke, it's a joke. Why would I count my chickens before they hatch when the world's about to end?

What's happening in Rome is exactly like a war. In order to grasp the situation correctly, I just use the best means.

I understand its purpose now. In that case, I will dispose of this journal right away.

Regarding the war record, I will deliver it to Da Vinci later.

Good! Look how well you've been trained! Damn!

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Fou?

Mmm, what? What are you talking about?

Fujimaru always seems to be having fun. You should let me in on it, too.

Hey! You know this is not the time to be fooling around. We've detected the enemy.

You're right, multiple signatures. I am not picking up any Servants, it's a regular military force.

Hmmm. I was just about to have a lovely conversation...what a disappointment...

It's okay. First, we'll get rid of them. What can mere United Empire troops do to us!

I shall take in those who surrender! Pledge fealty to my Rome, and your life will be spared!

Your Rome, I see.

Huh?

Master, we should go too. If we can crush the leading units, we can demoralize their troops.

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Yes. Let's go!

...That's all. Already, the United Empire is without clear leadership.

All we encountered are small random skirmishes with independent enemy units.

It's safe to assume that the situation looks positive.

Umu! In other words, my army has regained its true power, right?

No, I have Mash and the others, as well. These traitors have no chance against my forces!

Carelessness could be fatal, Nero Claudius. Life can be extinguished without you even knowing it.

The United Empire defense is still formidable. That's also why we only run into weaker units.

U-Umu. Jing Ke is so cautious.

Have you forgotten? I assassinate others for a living.

Plotting is my specialty and at the same time, it's what I'm most wary of.

Umu...

Pardon me, Your Majesty! Enemy troops are ahead! Also they are behind us!

Behind us?

I believe General Lu Bu was in the rearguard, Spartacus as well. We can't leave them like that

This is not good.

Once the fight starts, those two will probably chase the enemy to the ends of the earth...

That's why we placed them in the rearguard. To capture the capital as planned...but it backfired.

We can't lose those generals! I'm sorry, Mash, Fujimaru, I am counting on you!

Understood. I just need to stop the rear enemy troops, right?

I am relatively good at fighting defensively. I want to emphasize...'relatively.'

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Yes, Master!

We've crushed the enemy forces, and destroyed all the monsters.

We somehow made it

Not yet! Multiple signatures! What's this? The enemy forces are even stronger than before!

Another battle! Master, your orders please!

Did we stop them? Looks like the rest retreated. Good job, Mash, Fujimaru!

We were able to save Lu Bu and Spartacus. Dear me, let's take a breather.

From now on, let's protect our rearguard as well. The enemy seems to understand how our army works.

Did you sense any Servants? I couldn't detect anything from here.

There were no signs of such during the battle. Except for the four in our own forces. Oh wait...

Jing Ke often extinguishes her presence. So to be precise, that's three Servants.

That's Assassin's Presence Concealment skill. I can't detect her from here, either.

I don't think an Assassin is involved. In this case

It must be directed... There must be an enemy general who's adept at commanding.

I wonder if it's one of the "emperors."

I don't know. But we will find out soon.

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Wh-What's this sound? A beast howling?

No, it's a Servant's presence. It's possible that an enemy Servant has appeared.

A big gun like Mash and the others? An enemy commander? In that case, one of the "emperors"

First, let's draw back our men. Humans don't stand a chance against that, they'll be slaughtered!

Right, gotcha! So the instant we move Boudica to the rear, this happens?

Let's head to the front. Master!

I have them in my sights. That's...

I'm picking up multiple magical energy signatures. All belong to that of necromancy, but with this number... perhaps a Caster?

Multiple non-human, hostile creatures. We haven't confirmed the source of the roar.

It may be a Berserker. Master, we should eradicate this group of hostile creatures.

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Right!

Looks like a Servant was summoned in the enemy vanguard. Was it that Court Mage's doing

No, it couldn't have been. In that case, was it you?

I don't know. All I did was gallop my horse.

I thought they'd be on their way by now. I never thought it would be this soon.

Oh?

Have you heard the rumors about the Mediterranean goddess? They say that aside from her, there are two female monsters.

So you see... It hit me.

A Chained Summon. If such a thing could be possible.

I don't like battles that rely on luck.

Please don't say that. You're the one who created that opening in their vanguard.

Let's get ready now, while he's buying us time.

...Are you sure?

About?

If he materialized through the chained summon, then most likely he's

Yes, I think he's Darius III. The fearless Persian King and my forever rival in life.

However, right now, I feel that I know that as a kind of future.

It's okay. I fought him once, and will fight him again.

And I want to fight him again. But not right now.

Right now, it's Nero Claudius. I want to talk to that person.

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Amazing, I can almost feel the air vibrations over here! Magical energy signature confirmed. He's a Servant!

Linguistic communication impossible, it's an enemy Servant. Master, your orders!

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Ugh...

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Right!

We have defeated the enemy Servant. Good job, Master.

You're really getting hang of fighting Servants. Your experiences are coming in handy, well done.

Oh no Doctor, I think it's because of Master's precise orders.

Commander Fujimaru, Commander Mash, a message! It's from Her Majesty the Emperor.

There's been an ambush in the rear, both General Spartacus and General Lu Bu have left the battlefield.

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Oh, no! So the enemy deployed a two-front attack?

The two generals have defeated the enemy forces, but they've broken away in pursuit of remnants!

Then another force launched a surprise attack from both sides. General Boudica fell into the enemy's hands and was taken prisoner!

This is... Mmmm, this is not good at all...

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Nero.

Hmm? Oh, I seemed to be deep in thought. I have made my decision.

(Seemed?)

Our forces were outmatched in the previous battle... I will accept this as a stern truth.

My generals are just as capable as the enemy "emperors." But two of them left the front line, and one is captured by the enemy.

There is nothing we can do about those two. No, it was my mistake.

It might take a little bit of time, but I'm willing to believe Lu Bu and Spartacus will return to us.

Therefore, at this point We will save Boudica!

Fortunately, Jing Ke found the location of enemy fort. We will charge in, destroy the fort, and save Boudica.

Hmmm...

Doctor, something wrong?

I just feel uneasy. The one who captured Boudica is supposed to be a Servant.

It's not something a regular human can do, but why are they barricading themselves in a fort?

It's not that far from the United Empire capital. So it should be convenient to get back there.

The enemy is trying to lure us in. Is that what this means?

If they just want to destroy our force, the approach I mentioned earlier should be "better."

We have at least two Servants. They should understand that too.

That's why they cut off Lu Bu and Spartacus in such a spectacular manner.

...Yes. Humans and Servants, I think the enemy has a good grasp of the clear difference.

Now, Fujimaru. It's time for a decision.

I see. I knew you'd say that.

You're too optimistic. We're at war. We need a strategic point of view.

...Senpai. You're starting to think like a Berserker.

I understand more Berserkers have materialized this time, but I don't think it's a good idea to be influenced by them.

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But... I don't believe your way of thinking is bad.

You understand me, Fujimaru. In that case, let's conquer together. Our target is the enemy base!

We will take it at once! My loyal soldiers, attack with caution!