The emotions suppressed for many years were released in this instant. Neither Lancer nor Leone paid any attention to the people around them. But just because they could ignore the crowd didn't mean the crowd could ignore them.
Being the "herbivore" type, Roman turned his head away with a red face, while Olga Marie was muttering something under her breath. As for Mash, her face was flushed and her eyes were wide as she stared at the two of them.
As a "homunculus," although she had received basic education on the subject, her actual status in Chaldea was quite awkward. In the beginning, many people simply didn't view her as a "human." Furthermore, Chaldea existed to save the world; who would be flirting around here? So, this was essentially the first time in Mash life seeing a "kiss" with her own eyes.
But just as her eyes flickered and she was observing with a red, curious face, a pair of hands blocked her vision.
The soft palms allowed her to immediately guess the owner.
"Senpai?"
Unfortunately, Fujimaru Ritsuka, who had appeared behind her at some point, didn't let go. Instead, she whispered a small comment.
"Lewd..."
As an "ordinary high school girl," Fujimaru Ritsuka was naturally no stranger to the scene before her. After all, no matter which school you went to, the one thing they never lacked was those jerks who flaunted their relationship everywhere. School is a place for learning!! Naturally, she had seen people kissing plenty of times, but even so, she was still incredibly shy because she had never experienced it herself.
It wasn't that Fujimaru Ritsuka wasn't popular at school. After all, her height was average and her looks were above average. Although she was considered "plain" among girls because she didn't like wearing makeup, her excellent figure compared to her peers plus her outgoing personality still earned her plenty of secret admirers. Unfortunately, she had rejected every single person who confessed.
It wasn't that she didn't want to date; it was just that those people didn't meet her standards. Since she was a child, she loved reading stories about various "heroes" from home and abroad, and she hoped her boyfriend could be like the ones in the stories. However, as she grew up, she gradually realized that such people didn't seem to exist in the world she lived in. She had been considering giving up on her old ideas and finding a boyfriend, but that was exactly when she was discovered by the Clock Tower to have excellent "Rayshift" talent and entered Chaldea.
Up until now, she hadn't quite figured out Lancer situation, but when she saw the passion between Lancer and Leone—hot as a flame—she suddenly realized that maybe this was the kind of thing from the "stories."
Since the other party was summoned as a "Heroic Spirit," it meant she was already dead, yet even so, the two were meeting again...
Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't help but start fantasizing about whether she would have the chance to encounter such feelings in the future—feelings that even life and death couldn't tear apart.
Although Lancer and Leone had no intention of worrying about others, it was just a kiss. When Lancer opened his eyes, he saw Leone slowly opening hers as well. However, at this moment, Lancer noticed that she seemed a bit "different"?
When the two first met, she was a tomboy. Later, after they were together—whether it was because of the food or just because she hit the right age for development—she "grew" quite a bit in less than a year, but it was still within a normal range. Now, both her height and her chest seemed to have grown significantly.
As if noticing Lancer strange gaze, Leone instead let go of the hands she had wrapped around him.
"In the Land of Shadows, the 'dead' are the true residents. Thanks to the Queen, I've 'grown' quite a bit too."
At this, Lancer couldn't help but nod. Of course, it wasn't because of her "physical" growth, but because after completing the summoning, he could now see her "stats."
Leone
Class: Assassin
Strength: C
Endurance: B
Agility: B+
Mana: E
Luck: C
Noble Phantasm: B
Personal Skills
Way of the Maid A: Proficient in all the things a maid excels at.Resident of the Land of Shadows C: Immune to the vast majority of instant-death abilities; receives a slight buff in areas with the scent of death or darkness.
Class Skills
Presence Concealment C: A beast's specialty is hunting from the shadows.
Noble Phantasms
Animal King: Lion KingRank: BType: Anti-Personnel Noble PhantasmRange: 1Max Targets: 1Description: An Imperial Arm made from high-tier Danger Beast materials, modified by the Queen of the Land of Shadows to become even more powerful.Hidden Art: The Lion Never DiesRank: B+Type: Anti-Personnel Noble PhantasmRange: 1Max Targets: 1Description: The immense power contained within "Lion King" grants the user powerful regenerative abilities. Theoretically, as long as a vital organ isn't hit, wounds can heal in a short time.Hidden Art: Beast-Possession: Lion SpiritRank: AType: Anti-Personnel Noble PhantasmRange: 2Max Targets: 10Description: After personally defeating a Lion Magic Beast, its soul was sealed within "Lion King." Using a secret technique, the "Lion Spirit" within the belt can be manipulated for a short time, not only strengthening the user but also attacking enemies.
Although some of her stats had dropped due to her Class, even if she were summoned in her most suitable class, Lancer, her stat sheet likely wouldn't be much higher than Lancer. You have to understand that although the time he experienced was shorter than hers, the people and events he encountered were completely incomparable. The most obvious gap was in their "Noble Phantasms."
Leone Noble Phantasms were all enhancements to that belt, while Lancer Noble Phantasms were the crystallization of his travels across various worlds.
Of course, this isn't to say Lancer was dissatisfied with her growth. For him, just being able to see her again was enough to make him happy. However, he hadn't forgotten why she had refused Shishou's help and stayed behind in the first place.
She didn't want to be a drag on him again, so she decided to stay in the Land of Shadows to learn the arts, even if the price was not knowing when they would see each other again.
Despite having no guarantees when he left, she firmly believed that Lancer would definitely return. And without a doubt, after a thousand years of waiting, Lancer finally came back.
"Boss, let's spar."
One second they were being so intimate that the onlookers were blushing, but the next second, Leone made a suggestion that was unbelievable to everyone except Lancer. Lancer, however, nodded without hesitation because he knew—or rather, understood—her thoughts.
She didn't simply want to stay by his side; she wanted to be able to help him.
"No problem. Director Olga, is there a testing ground in Chaldea?"
The originally blushing Olga Marie froze for a second upon hearing Lancer words, then nodded with a complicated look in her eyes.
"I'll take you there."
After saying that, she turned and walked out of the room. Roman and Fujimaru Ritsuka hurried to follow. As for Mash, she was polite enough to bow to Lancer and the other before jogging to catch up.
"Let's go."