Pirate Command Edition
"There's someone I want to let rest."
"—"
"Not me. My prince. I want him to forget everything and rest in paradise. I'd love to go too, but…"
"—"
"'I might actually die,' so I'll pass. Let's get along, Uncle."
"…Take it."
"Yay!"
"Opportunity is fair, opportunity is equal."
"As expected from the skeleton who despises sloth, corruption, and decline. How about ringing my bell?"
"Unnecessary. Await your destined fate."
"Hehe, alright!"
"—Daughter."
"What, Uncle?"
"Is this by mutual agreement?"
"Of course. I want him to rest. He must want it too."
"—"
"Wait for me, Saber. I'll guide you to a paradise where you can find peace—"
Chaldea, Earth's Paradise
"How's JoJo? Pretty cool, right?"
"This… the pinnacle of ability battles…!"
"Rikka, Mash, don't overdo it."
As everyone enjoyed their downtime—
"Sesame dumplings? Red bean buns? Hmm, how should I slack off today?"
"Romani, you're turning into a total slacker." A pause. "By the way…"
"?"
"Why not 'talk' to him?"
"…No, not yet. Let's spend more time together first."
"Coward~"
Then—
"Hear my voice! All staff, assemble!!"
The usual command echoed through!
Chaldea, Summoning Room
"You're here. Five minutes early, as expected."
Gil, devouring steaming Mapo, while I let my consciousness sleep.
"Hey, Gil's eating Mapo!"
"You like it?"
"Fool. Like it? That drunken fool keeps pushing it on me."
Gil munched the spicy Mapo.
"As king, I can't spurn offerings. I'll eat what's edible. Three meals a day is too much, though. I'd tire of it without Maria's company."
"She fed you?"
"Naturally. That's companionship. Now—many summons are set this time. Let's handle them."
Indeed. Hero selection should be straightforward.
"There's catalysts from the club. Those come later. Bring the catalysts, Master."
"Got it!"
Rikka pulled out a pirate hat.
"Hope they come!"
"Good. Let's begin. It'll likely summon many rogues, but… their worth is proven. They'll make fine allies."
Will Iason come? We could adventure as friends again…
"Master, take this."
Gil flicked a bullet and tossed a contract.
"Aneki's contract! And this?"
"An ordinary bullet…?"
"That's from Anne Bonny and Mary Read's futile shot at me. A symbol of defiance and spirit. Sufficient for summoning."
"You okay!?"
"Of course. I caught it. —Roman! Spin the circle!"
Finishing the Mapo, Gil issued orders.
"Got it! Catalysts make this easy!"
"What about the Moon Goddess's bow, Gil?"
"Next time. We'll summon the Greeks together. For now, we settle this."
"Understood!"
"Here they come!"
The circle settled, revealing—
"Hey, I owe you for helping the flesh-and-blood me."
A pioneer of the stars, clad in red pirate garb.
"Aneki!!"
"Yo, Rikka. Francis Drake, drawn by treasure!"
"Hmph. The contract between 'me' and 'Drake' is fulfilled. Inevitable, even for a Heroic Spirit."
"Exactly. You and I don't mix, but a deal's a deal. I'm yours. Satisfy me, yeah? Haha!"
"Hahaha! Entertain me, and I'll grant you worldly pleasures! Steal them if you can!"
"That's the spirit! A free-for-all plunder? Count me in! First—"
Drake ruffled Rikka's hair.
"I'll start by looking after my little sister!"
"Sweet! Thanks, Aneki!"
"Top-tier summon right off the bat… but not the main one…"
"Speak, idol-worshipper?"
"Eek! N-nothing! Next, next!"
"Romani, you talk too much. Truth can anger more than recklessness."
"I'll be careful…"
"Easy, Master. That fluffiness is Romani's charm."
"Marie—!!"
"But do your job!"
"Yes! Spinning the circle!"
The circle glowed and settled.
"Who joins my privateers?"
Appearing—
"Surprised? We're two Servants as one."
"Double!? Kamen Rider!?"
"? Riders, yes. I'm Anne Bonny, this is Mary Read. Pleased to meet you, Master."
A tall woman with a gun, a petite one with a sword. Female pirates bolder than men, declaring themselves at the starry observatory.
"Answering a summon without your gun? I doubted the catalyst, but pirates are loyal."
"Obviously. Pirates value loyalty and bonds as much as ferocity."
"No need for extra enemies at sea. Corpses are easy to handle, though."
Pirates are hardcore…
"Anyway, nice to meet you, Master. Or… My Lord?"
"Rikka's fine! I'm a Master, but not above anyone!"
"What a lovely Master, Rikka. Right, Mary?"
"Yeah. Most mages are arrogant, but Rikka's different."
"…I apologize as a mage."
Olga Marie bowed. So serious…
"No, our bad. Careless words, Mary."
"Sorry…"
"Senpai's Chaldea's best Master. I, Mash Kyrielight, guarantee it."
"I'll vouch too. Her guts, fate, and courage are top-notch. No ordinary Master compares."
"Gil—!!"
"But as a woman, she's half-doomed to stay single."
"Guhhh!!!"
Rikka collapsed to her knees.
"Mash, Marie… don't end up like me…"
"Senpai—!?"
"Rikka—!?"
Too close to the sun, you get burned. That's the logic.
"That's just bad taste in men. I know Rikka's worth—rarer than Solomon's ring! A beauty who gets otaku hobbies is rarer than a dragon!"
"That's called a 'tragic beauty.' She'd be a light novel heroine in another world. Wrong universe, Master."
"That far!?! I'll find happiness, just watch—!!"
"You'll be fine, Master."
"If you're fed up, sail with us! Every day's a blast!"
"Oh! Crossing the seas for a boyfriend sounds cool!"
She'd conquer all seven seas.
"Go for it. Finding Okeanos should be easy."
"That much!?"
"Any unworthy guy gets incinerated!!"
"Alter!?"
"Where'd you come from!? Scram!!"
"Damn it—! Girls, find happiness for me—!!"
After the break, everyone left the room.
"Not going?"
With the Master—
"All clear. Now, fulfill the main event. Leave preparations to me."
Leaving the king—
"Got it!"
Rikka set the pirate hat, activating the circle.
No need to say who'd appear.
"—!"
That day—
"Mmm! Rikka-tan's fiery passion, received loud and clear, lol!"
"—!!"
"Blackbeard, reporting in! —Oops, broke character."
"—Hmph."
"Sorry for the wait, kiddo. Got my soul on you? Jk, lol!"
The girl—
"K—"
"K? Kuudere, huh?"
"Blackbeard—!!!"
"Gwah—!! Nice tackle—!!"
She met her destined encounter…
"Here, Blackbeard. Your hat."
Pirate Hat
"Nah, that's yours now, Rikka-tan! No refunds needed!"
"R-really?"
"I'm your Servant, Master! That hat's our bond's proof. I won't betray you—maybe! One-of-a-kind, so treasure it! Oof, blood-stained, lol!"
"—Thanks, Blackbeard! Here's to us!"
"Ahh—so precious!"
"Blackbeard—!?"
"Time to feast! Saints don't skip training—gratitude's spicy Mapo awaits!"
"So the miracle's ripple effect hits like this…"
"What's wrong? Let's eat!"
"Hehe—I'm no king, but can I survive this?"
Lucifer's Satan Mapo
"—I really need to be saved…"
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