Heroic Spirit Possession

Oh! Speaking of which, I haven't introduced myself. I am Lord El-Melloi II.

I am a mere human, who became the Spirit Origin of a famous strategist from the Three Kingdom Period in China.

What, don't you know? What kind of manuals did Animusphere make...

Right. I was originally a third-rate noble from the countryside. For certain reasons, I took after my mentor and inherited his name.

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Excuse me, Lord El-Melloi II. When you say Lord, do you mean the "Lord" of the Mage's Association?

Yes. I represent one of the twelve noble families that operate the Clock Tower, the center of the Mage's Association. The lowest-ranked, though.

Did you know Director Olga Marie? What time period are you from, anyway?

Same as Fujimaru, I'm from the 21st century. Before I knew it, I became a Pseudo-Servant.

A Pseudo-Servant...like me. Are you someone that was empowered by Heroic Spirits?

...The result was the same but the idea's different. There's nobody identical to you in this time.

Originally, it's impossible to form a Demi-Servant. Just the same as it's impossible for Dhampir to be born among vampires.

As I'd expect of a Clock Tower mage, you probably understand the logic behind the impossible.

That's right. Mash is an extremely unique example of success. It'd be hard to recreate an accident.

I'm glad to hear that. I would've suggested an immediate dismantling of Chaldea if it was such a screwed-up organization.

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Fou, Fooou!

...Sorry, that was insensitive of me. You aren't guilty of anything, ma'am. I would like to correct myself.

W-Well, you cannot deny that creating Demi-Servants was an inhumane experiment.

Your feeling of disgust is justified, Lord El-Melloi. Even more so if it comes from justice and morals.

That aside, please continue your explanation. What are Pseudo-Servants?

Ah, yes. I shall answer that question.

A Pseudo-Servant is someone possessed by a Heroic Spirit. Those Heroic Spirits who can't become a Servant...

Perhaps they are higher beings like Divine Spirits, or their Spirit Origins can't be created by Chaldea.

In order to summon them as Servants, human vessels are sometimes used.

That is what a Pseudo-Servant is. Using a human body as catalyst to forcefully summon a Heroic Spirit.

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Oh-uh, Fujimaru looks confused. Obviously since it's a particularly unique case, right?

In short, it's someone being possessed by a ghost.

Then the psyche of the possessed is overwritten by the Heroic Spirit...

I'm the opposite. I took only the role of Zhuge Liang, because western logic doesn't match eastern logic.

But with the greater good of protecting humanity in mind, we share a common goal.

That's why after a discussion with the Strategist on who should control the body, I ended up staying because of my knowledge of modern eras.

I see. That's very much Zhuge Liang. Just like what he did at the end of his life.

The important thing was for someone to execute his strategies, without participating on it...

In other words, he found the one capable of his strategies, so he decided not to appear.

That's right. We've only talked for a bit, but it's obvious he's more of a monster than history described. I didn't feel like I was talking to a human.

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Fou, Fooou.

I would've been incinerated if I was just a human.

By becoming one with the Heroic Spirits, I temporarily became a Servant.

Follow me. I will show you proof.

Around here is fine. Enemy approaching. Prepare for battle.

You will immediately see if I can fight as a Servant.

In turn, I will assess your potential as a Master. Kill two birds with one stone, right?

Gaooooooooooooo!

They're already pumped up! What did you do, Lord El-Melloi?

Well, this will be interesting. I used some pheromones to excite them.

Be careful when you fight, ma'am. The enemy is on a rampage. Don't let your guard down.

Master! I think he's gone too far with his logic!

The enemy response is still spreading! It's massive. Just how excited are they!

This is no time to be in awe, Doctor! Do something!

Sorry, there's nothing I can do beside scanning the area... You just have handle it by yourselves.

Got it! It means I can only rely on Senpai, right!?

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I see. Aren't you a courageous one? No plans, but you sure got guts.

HumphNot bad at all.

You remind me of myself in the past. If that's the case, "I" shall show my true strength.

Of course, this is merely on the path of me reaching him. But it seems this will be a fruitful contract.

The battle is over... You know...I'm three times more...tired than usual...

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Foou!

I'm relieved that you and Fou...both made it...

Those wild beasts had their eyes on the two of you, I was doing everything I can...

Fou!?

You're done? So how did I do, Fujimaru? Did I pass?

That's good. I'm finished assessing you too.

Not fair? Oh I see, you mean comparing to you? So you're jealous that I can fight on the front line despite being a human.

Cherish what you're feeling now. Because it requires strength to withstand that feeling of powerlessness.

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As you can see, I can fight as a Servant. You might be unsatisfied with my firepower, but I will make up with my intellect.

Oh. He's definitely a first-rate Servant. I mean all Pseudo-Servants are exceptional cases to begin with.

Fujimaru, eventually you'll be able to meet a Pseudo-Servant who fused with a god, I think.

Probably...Well, I am a special case.

Most vessels chosen to become Pseudo-Servants... in other words, mages, already possess powers.

And when Heroic Spirits possess humans, they will choose those who closely resemble themselves. So of course they are powerful.

Those integrated will then transmigrate into a third personality, a new personality if you will.

Those kinds of Servants are troublesome. After all, they tend to think like Divine Spirits.

They will probably be completely selfish and ask for all kinds of impossible things.

Then you'll know that I'm one of the better ones.

Hahaha...Well, let's save that for the future. Good job, Mash, Fujimaru.

Come home with Mr. El-Melloi II.

I couldn't fight with you, but I can welcome you home with a warm cup of tea.