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Sora, now tall and curvy, matched Yuto's height. Her tight suit hugged her slim waist and full chest, the buttons straining. The simple outfit made her mature charm stand out.
"Master, does this look... odd?" Sora asked, pacing nervously.
"Not at all," Yuto said, eyes bright.
"Now, let me teach you the first lesson of serving your master."
Yuto pulled her to the bed, his breath warm on her fox ear.
"E-Eh?!" Sora's legs wobbled, her face red. "Master, is this what humans like?"
"Of course," Yuto said without any shame.
"I understand," Sora said, slipping under the covers. "I'll warm your bed every night."
'Good girl,' Yuto thought, stroking her head. "Now, the second lesson."
As night fell, the air turned chilly.
........
"Is Yuto awake?" Mei Misaki wondered, stepping out and seeing his lit window.
The battle was over, and Kiyohime's spirit had left her, but the memories stayed.
"Go confess your love," Kiyohime's voice echoed. "Fight for it, even if others don't get it."
'Why so extreme?' Mei thought, leaning on the courtyard railing. The breeze messed up her short hair, adding to her calm vibe.
"Sister, Kiyohime's right," her sister Misaki said. "Yuto has so many girls. If you don't act, he might forget you."
Mei's face stiffened. "I'll handle my feelings. I don't need any advice."
"Aw, don't be mad," Misaki pouted. "I'm just worried."
Mei sighed. "You know how I get about him."
"It's fine, you're my sister," Misaki said brightly. "Remember that black lace lingerie? I brought it with me."
"W-What?!" Mei blushed. "Why?"
"With your small frame, black lace will make your skin glow," Misaki teased. "Believe me and wear it and go to him. You'll win him over tonight."
"Shut up," Mei said, covering her ears.
......
But later, she looked in the mirror, put on the lingerie, and went to Yuto's room.
"Yuto, are you asleep?" she knocked softly.
After a pause, his voice came, breathless. "Not yet. What's up, Mei?"
"I need to talk," she said, ignoring his odd tone.
"Alright, one second."
He opened the door, leaning on the door "Why aren't you asleep?" Mei asked.
"I'm tired," Yuto said, breathing deeply. "What's on your mind?"
"I..." Mei paused, then sat by him. "I like you. You know that, right?"
"Eh?!" Before Yuto could answer, a gasp came from behind him.
Mei saw Sora, her face red.
"What's this?" Mei's expression darkened.
Before Yuto could explain, another voice called. "Yuto, are you there? It's Yura. I need to talk."
......
After a night of dreams, Yuto woke up, his face thoughtful.
'Things got wild,' he thought, picking up clothes and stepping onto the sunny balcony. He checked his rewards: 60 Saint Quartz, a world key fragment, and five Arash fragments.
The key needed more fragments, so he ignored it. Arash's Noble Phantasm, "Stella," caught his eye.
Arash, a legendary warrior from ancient Persian tales, served King Manuchehir, the final ruler of the Age of Gods in Western Asia. His bravery ended the sixty-year war between Persia and Turan, bringing peace to both lands. In Fate/Grand Order, he's known as the "suicide archer." Many masters set their level 100 Arash as an assist because he's so useful. With a single shout of "Stella," he wipes out enemies in an instant without needing any extra gear. Plus, he's cheap to raise and doesn't demand many resources.
His Noble Phantasm, [Stella], has a catch: it can only be used once. When Arash fires it, he dies, and the Noble Phantasm shatters with him, a double loss, like a fantasy crumbling twice over.
'A one-star hero won't make me burst into fireworks, right?' Yuto mused, eyeing Arash's bright smile on the card. Luckily, the system tweaked "Stella" so he wouldn't end up a suicide archer.
........
[Noble Phantasm: Stella]
Grade: A+
Category: Anti-Army
Range: 1~99
Maximum Targets: 900
Effect: Turns anything nearby into a "meteor" state, giving it the Noble Phantasm's power.
Note: Usable once per day. Can also add the "meteor" effect to any Noble Phantasm.
......…
'Not bad, pretty handy,' Yuto thought. He could turn anything into a one-time Noble Phantasm. Even treasures from the Gate of Babylon could pack an extra explosive punch.
Arash also handed him three skills:
Robustness EX: Boosts durability and poison resistance.
Clairvoyance A: Sharpens his vision and slightly enhances his Eye of Karma skill.
Bow and Arrow Creation A: Lets him craft arrows from anything, though it's not too useful for him
......…
From the fight, he also picked up Nura Rikuo's demon-slaying sword, Nenekirimaru, and some talismans off Ashiya Doman's corpse. 'I've got the Gate of Babylon, so these are extra,' Yuto decided. 'I'll pass them to the girls, along with the Kishimojin arrows and that black knife from the Curse Department.'
He drew ten more cards. The usual music hummed, lights flashed, but his luck stunk. He only pulled one Assassin: Emiya Kiritsugu.
"Better luck next time," Yuto shrugged, turning the cards into green cubes. He absorbed Kiritsugu's spirit origin, gaining:
Presence Concealment A+: Perfect for staying hidden.
Scapegoat C: Redirects enemy attention elsewhere.
......…..
After a meal and some fun with the girls, Yuto met Hidemoto.
"Morning, friend Yuto," Hidemoto said, tired.
"I heard you wanted to ask me something?" Yuto asked, sipping coffee.
"Yes," Hidemoto said, rubbing his head. "I want to know what you think of my family?"
"Apart from Yura, there's no one worth noting."
"You're right. That's why I'm worried about my family," Hidemoto said, his brow creasing with concern. "We've just gone through a big purge. The ones left are loyal, but Yura is too young to lead them properly."
"So, I ask you to become the master of the Keikain family and shelter us." The long-haired man paused, his jaw tight, before forcing the words out.
"Not interested." Yuto set his coffee cup down, his face blank. He turned to walk away, already losing interest.
"Wait!" Hidemoto's voice cracked as he called out, like he'd expected this. "I can give you information about Abe no Seimei and Hagoromo Gitsune."
"And I'll hand over all the Keikain family's assets."
Yuto shook his head, his steps steady as he moved toward the door.
"...."
Hidemoto's eyes turned red with desperation. "I'll let Yura be your wife!"
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