Close Friend of a Witch

Let me introduce myself once again, Master. I'm Medea, and my class is Caster.

I have been devoted to practicing magecraft as head priestess of a shrine under Hecate, Goddess of the moon.

So, you can relax when I'm around, and treat me like a housekeeper who can use magic.

Wow... So she's that Medea? Man, how did she turn into a devil like that?

I agree. Stop talking, Doctor.

I agree. Now I understand why you are into net idols.

I'm telling you, me not being popular with girls has nothing to do with me being a fan of Magi☆Mari!

Apologize to all the idol fans!

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Anyhow, Medea... Well, Lily. Why did you call Senpai out to a place like this?

Well, actually, while I was "praying" for everyone's health, I detected a terrible aura on this island.

It'd be catastrophic if left unchecked... No, even worse, I can't bear to watch a crack form in their friendship...

When I thought that, Fujimaru's face came to mind. With a beautiful, gleaming smile♡

Um... You mean, you want Fujimaru to mediate a fight?

Yes♡ I'd be happy if Master can persuade them with some virtue.

...Speaking of which, I can hear the sounds of swords clashing coming from the woods.

Senpai, I have a bad feeling about it... Let's go check it out.

Hehe, you are such a worrywart, Mash. There's not even a teaspoonful of danger.

I can't overlook your undisciplined behavior any more!

Even my patience, which is as wide and firm as Carcassonne, has just been worn out!

That's actually my line, you sulky saint! I don't care if you say, "be temperate," or "be restrained"!

You're not convincing at all, saying that with your flabby figure!

You were trying so hard with that high-school girl image, I thought I'd laugh to death! I'll seek compensation on behalf of all Servants!

Wh-What's wrong with high-school girls!?

And Jeanne Alter? What kind of joke is that!?

Oh dear.

I guess you can call this... Hell?

Okay folks, let's pretend we didn't see that and go back. This is a case we must not get involved in.

Oh no Fujimaru, I thought I could count on you!

...Senpai, let's try and help out. It's also scary to see Lily crying.

Fujimaru! Yes, I knew you would help me! I believe in you!

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...All right then. Go ahead, Fujimaru.

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Are you siding with Astolfo? You are, aren't you? Pervert! Go to hell!

You somehow look familiar to me, but I'll show you no mercy if you intend to get in my way!

Come, messengers of the saint, winds of discipline! Gather under my flag and swear absolute obedience to me!

Grrr. Help m, grrr!

Ugh! (←SHOOK)

See, even I can do something as trivial as commanding wyverns!

I was just hiding that until I got angry because once I do this, I feel like I'll lose something more important than my image!

Hey, isn't she actually Alter!? Wait, we can talk it out! Let's just talk!

If anything, I'm totally on Team Jeanne!

No more excuses, no apologies accepted! Come on! Get them Team Jeanne! Punish these rude people!

Grrr. You're mea, grrr!

Oh, no... My followers were easily defeated!

Hmph, of course. They were merely fans who succumbed to the influence of that flag!

It's my turn now! Guys, it's time to come out!

Nyahaaa!? (SHOOK)

An army of horses!?

See? Those are my allies who I brainwashed with the horn's power!

Now, brace yourself, fake saint! How dare you get a high school girl version before me! I must kill you now!

Oh no, it's going to turn into another battle! Master, please do something!

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Speaking of which, who are you guys anyway? Whatever. I don't care, I'll take you all out together!

My rationality has evaporated away! I'll deal with the complicated stuff after I win!

This one is just as terrible! Be careful, Fujimaru!

Huff, huff... You two, please calm down... We are strangers who just happened to be passing by...

Hmm, although I hope more than Astolfo's rationality would evaporate, that annoying pink hair is still a respectable knight...

To be able to defeat an army led by someone like that...

Unbelievable! Jeanne may be slow physically AND mentally, but she's still a sub-heroine who is my rival...

To be able to defeat an army like that...

Um, they actually get along, don't they?

Now that it's come to this. Let's team up, Astolfo! Come on!

Of course, we'll defeat our enemies together! We'll show them our outstanding combination!

Okay, we've reached a conclusion! I've had enough. Fujimaru, take them both down!

Bring the judgment of reasoning upon those two Berserkers!

Noooooo!

Target defeated. However, the issue has not been resolved yet.

Yeah, it's going from bad to worse. I guess they can be really violent when snapped

No need to worry. You can leave this to me. Let me start by taking out my dagger...

Hm, around here? Or maybe here? Here we go, Pain Breaker!

Medea!?

Wh-Wh-Wh-What just happened!? Did you really stab a Noble Phantasm into an unconscious Heroic Spirit who couldn't resist!?

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Uh... Huh? Where is this... There's someone on top of me...

Astolfo!? How did you get that terrible bump on your head!?

Who did that to you!?

...Well, that's Jea

Shh! Don't tell her, Mash. You didn't see any bruise caused by that flag. Got it?

Uh... Huh!? Where is this... Is someone under me...

Jeanne! How did you get those cuts? It's like someone kept targeting your chest!

Who did that to you!?

Well, I'm saying that was As

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Excellent. It appears they fought over trivial matters, but they are back to normal now.

...I see. I now remember Medea Lily's alignment is the opposite of Princess Medea's.

So her Noble Phantasm is also the direct opposite to that of the treacherous witch. Her Noble Phantasm resolves conflicts.

At any rate... Here you go. I'm relieved to see you have no other injuries, Astolfo.

By the way, you promised you'd take me on a trip above the sky. Is your hippogriff still around?

Of course, Jeanne. You weigh as much as you look, right? Then, it should have no issues flying with you aboard!

Sounds fun. I'm sure your hippogriff will provide quite a

Oh. Hi, Fujimaru. And...sniff-sniff.

Is this sweet smell... honey?

Yes, there's been a terribly delicious scent in the air since a little while ago.

Indeed, I had the time to make some pancakes.

I hope you'll forget terrible things and enjoy your happy afternoon with these.

That's very nice. Somehow I'm really hungry. ...I wonder if I exercised or something...

Wow, they're delicious! I love these pancakes! Hey, Jeanne, you should try them!

Yes, let me try some... Oh, wow! A Noble Phantasm level of sweetness?

They quickly became a pair of girls happily enjoying sweets together...

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Hehehe. This is all thanks to your help.

Thank you so much for handling my crazy request. I hope I continue to have your support, Master.

Well, you have extraordinary skills. You are a master of settling quarrels.

Yes, I am. Because I'm a friendly witch♡