Chapter 164: Chapter 88. Covert Operations Don't Exist
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No way...
I'm going to die...
Even though El-Melloi II didn't say anything, Cyd could tell from his momentary twisted expression that he was starting to have a stomachache.
The reason was simple.
"Teacher~ How about a passionate night tonight~ Oh, and it's okay if Caules joins too~ But you can only be the one on the receiving end~"
Even facing a priest from the Church of the Holy Grail, El-Melloi II was only slightly nervous, but in the presence of this bouncing girl, he had no reaction other than a stomachache.
I want to be the teacher's lover to I am the teacher's lover.
Even though he hadn't done anything, it was as if he had done everything.
"Ah, such a cute child. Are you Lord El-Melloi II's lover?"
The key issue was that there was another troublemaker around.
Hishiri Adashino, could you be a bit quieter? Yvette might...
El-Melloi II sighed, holding his forehead.
"Indeed! I often have passionate interactions with my teacher!"
The girl named Yvette gave a thumbs-up.
Gray tilted her head. She couldn't hear the sounds anymore, but she wasn't flustered. The warm feeling around her ears indicated that the gentle hero had covered her ears.
Is it something she shouldn't hear?
Though puzzled, Gray obediently sat quietly.
"Yvette, you'd better—no, immediately smash the train window with your head and jump out," El-Melloi II twitched his lips.
Of course, Yvette never jumped out of the train.
Although it was evident that El-Melloi II wanted to throw her out.
"Honestly..."
Cyd, sitting on top of the train, exhaled while gazing at the night sky.
After El-Melloi II embarrassingly lay on the bed, Cyd slipped out to take a rare look at the stars and that girl.
"Can't I have a moment of peace?"
Cyd sighed softly.
"It's rare to see her so clearly."
"What a profound man."
A short sword was pressed against Cyd's neck, the sharp blade seemingly capable of slicing through Cyd's white skin with a gentle stroke.
Despite this, Cyd remained indifferent, his gaze gently fixed on the constellation Leo.
"But don't you underestimate people too much?" The tall woman raised an eyebrow. "Or... did I underestimate people too much?"
Unbeknownst to when, the blade of a scythe was pressed against her neck, silently like nightfall. With a slight pull, her head would fall off.
"Leave," Medusa, assuming her mature form, seemed to apply some pressure to the tall woman.
"Tsk, it feels like being targeted by a snake," the tall woman put away her short sword.
However, Medusa didn't seem to intend to retract the scythe. From her expression, she probably thought about simply eliminating the woman.
"You really have no warrior's demeanor," the tall woman shrugged.
"Not afraid of death? No, because you have already experienced death, because..." Cyd slowly turned his head to make eye contact with the tall woman, "You are a Servant."
"That's right~ I am Hepheastion, the first confidant of the great Conqueror King," Hepheastion raised the corner of her mouth, revealing the true name of a Servant, which was supposed to be kept secret.
Is she proud or just a fool?
Or fearless?
"So? What is your purpose for coming to me?" Cyd turned his head back to continue enjoying the starlight.
"No~ I just came to give you a warning," Hepheastion shrugged, "If you continue to stay by that man's side, I'll have no choice but to..."
Kill you...
Cyd silently sipped his coffee, watching the scenery outside the window.
After finishing her words, Hepheastion turned into a spirit and disappeared.
It felt like she only came to drop a threat today.
Am I... being underestimated?
Cyd felt somewhat disillusioned.
Indeed, when he was a Servant, even with the Hades helmet, he couldn't completely conceal his oppressive presence. According to Karna, that should be the case.
I know no one is here, but I still feel your presence.
Now he was just an ordinary human, without his body, inherent skills, or Noble Phantasms, only some physical relics remaining.
Feeling weak...
"He cough cough... sir?" Gray stood at the door, somewhat at a loss.
Despite saying he would stay invisible to prevent exposure, Cyd was openly sitting in the dining area, eating food naturally, with Medusa sitting beside him, calmly drinking tea. Gray didn't know what to say for a moment.
So much for... covert operations...
"Hey~ Good morning~" Yvette, sitting opposite Cyd, stood up and waved, "The teacher's lovely apprentice~"
It seems like it's going to become a situation that will give the master a headache...
Gray instinctively took a step back.
Better go give the master a preventive shot.
"It's okay, Gray," Cyd took a sip of coffee, "We just happened to meet for a meal."
"But..."
"I didn't expect you, Gray, to know other passengers~ Truly worthy of being my opponent!" Yvette gave a thumbs-up.
"Eh?" Gray looked confused.
Other... passengers?
Mr. Cyd and Miss Medusa?
"Anyway, sit down first," Cyd placed the coffee on the table and waved to Gray, "Your master is probably still curled up and whining about sleeping five more minutes."
"What! How come you also know the information I took so long to get!" Yvette looked shocked, "A new opponent!"
"No, just a roommate," Cyd's face turned dark. Now he finally understood why El-Melloi II had that expression.
"Then it's an opponent!" Yvette struck a very unorthodox fighting pose, "Let me be clear, I won't lose to any opponent!"
"No, Mr. Cyd is just staying over at my master's place," Gray sat next to Yvette.
By the way... How should I address Mr. Cyd?
When there were no outsiders, she always called Cyd Mr. Cyd, even though Cyd repeatedly emphasized not to use honorifics, she still couldn't change it. When there were outsiders, especially when her master was around, she would just quietly watch.
But now her master was sealed by the ritual known as the bed, and it was only her here. What should she do?
I feel... dizzy again...
As the train car swayed slightly, Gray instinctively covered her mouth.
I have to hold on, I can't trouble the master. The master has more important...
"Ah!"
The cold sensation made Gray yelp, but what surprised her more was that Medusa, who had remained silent, suddenly reached out and pinched her face.
"That..."
"Relax," Medusa said softly, "Believe in yourself, believe in your place in his heart, and then rely on each other."
Though slightly dazed, Gray nodded. For some reason, the feeling of dizziness had decreased significantly.
Is this also a message for yourself?
Cyd smiled softly and looked out the window.
I've always believed in you.
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