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The people are fine, but the problem is that the equipment was not properly controlled during the forced landing and is now temporarily unable to be restarted.

It's not surprising that problems would arise, given that it's a prototype that's not yet fully completed.

"I'm sorry, it was you who prepared this gift for me." Meilu Xin apologized to tide Jian.

“After all, it’s not a true Noble Phantasm, so it has its limits as an weapon.” Shiomi helped Melishin remove her equipment. “Take a rest, you must be tired.”

"No, I can still—"

Mirushin was actually in the best condition among the group that fought against Shiomi.

If we focus on her and launch another attack on Shiomi, we can achieve good results.

"Hmm... if you want to continue, then get back in your positions—"

Before tide Jian could finish speaking, Mei Luxin took advantage of his empty hands and attacked with her sword.

He had previously stated the rules, and that ambushes were a permitted tactic; as long as the battle wasn't truly over, it could begin at any time.

Melusin has never failed to attack at such close range.

But that was when facing other opponents.

"...How...could this be..."

Melusin watched as the crystal sword formed from her magic was caught by Shiomi with her bare hands, without even a drop of blood.

"A very clever tactic. Well then, I'll have to get you out of the fight for now."

With his left hand gripping the sword, Shiomi gathered a considerable amount of magical power in his hand before Melishin could slash at him with the other sword.

The grand magic trick, powerful enough to knock out Melusin, is ready.

Sakura, who wanted to help, hadn't even had time to get up from the ground and could only let out a worried cry.

Olga Marie raised her hand, fingers together, black Gandra gathering at her fingertips, ready to strike, but she was clearly not fast enough.

We're doomed, we're going to lose!

Meilushin was also a little panicked.

Just at this critical moment, an emergency call suddenly sounded, and Romani's voice was broadcast over the loudspeaker, reaching the entire training room of the simulated battle.

"We are very sorry, but a small anomaly has just been detected in the control room. Please come to the control room as soon as possible."

This was not just a broadcast to Shiomi, but a notification to all existing Chaldea personnel who were on rest that there was a new situation and they needed to return to their respective posts.

"Singularity?" Melusin was taken aback.

The sword that had been clamped suddenly regained its freedom. In addition to the grand magic that was about to be unleashed, the barrier of the simulation room was also quickly dispelled, returning to its original monotonous state.

"Anyway, I'll go over and see what's going on. Everyone must have worked hard during training."

tide Jian casually ruffled Mei Luxin's hair, and Mei Luxin immediately beamed with joy, then nodded in response.

"I'll look after everyone here. Please go to the control room first."

“Oh, training is over.” Bavan Shi suddenly sat up.

She pretended to be no match for Xijian halfway through, fainted, and openly slacked off.

“The training is over, but another singularity report has appeared.” As Shio passed by Bawan Xi, she flicked her forehead. “You were slacking off. I’ll deal with you later.”

"Hehe~" Bawan Xi chuckled happily.

After leaving the cleanup to Habertlot and Caster who came to help, Shiomi went to the control room first, where she met Morgan and the others.

On the projection of the flat, paper-like Earth band model, singularities were marked.

“The director and the others have just gone through a tough battle and need rest. Let Romani chair the meeting.” After conveying Olga Marie’s message, Shiomi asked, “So what’s the situation with this singularity? How is the level of danger assessed?”

“It’s hard to say. Although it’s a minor anomaly like before, according to Trismegistus’s calculations, it should disappear on its own in about seven days.” Sion smiled and explained the situation seriously. “We can leave it alone, but considering the location and the estimated time, it’s still necessary to discuss it.”

“This location is…” Shio looked at the highlighted spot that marked the singularity.

Romani then manipulated the model projection and said, "Furthermore, this time the singularity was discovered in a mountainous area of ​​Japan, specifically in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, in 2001. As someone born in Japan, Shiomi should be quite familiar with it, right?"

“Toyama Prefecture…” Shiomi scratched her head and looked at Morgan. “Could it be that?”

“That place? Come to think of it, I haven’t had time to visit it since I took up my post at Chaldea,” Morgan said, remembering.

Scáthach gave her a playful look: "So this singularity is actually related to my beloved student?"

"I can't really say for sure." Shiomi roughly understood what Romani meant, and could only helplessly explain to Scáthach, "In May of 2001, I did indeed go back to Japan with Morgan, Sakura, and Kallen, and then invited Rin Tohsaka to join us for a hot spring trip—"

Then, Orange took over the conversation:

"In other words, does the time of the singularity coincide with the time when you were active there?"

Chapter 58 The Singularity of 2001

Following Orange's conclusion, everyone realized that this singularity might not be so simple.

A singularity is an unusual point in human history that occurs at a certain point in time.

However, compared to the singularities created by the Demon King Goetia, most minor singularities are like a skin disease that can heal itself, in terms of the foundations of human reason and the fixed nature of quantum records.

However, based on the principle of human reasoning, people who die in singularities may change from being "killed by monsters" to being "killed by wild beasts" or "accidentally dying," thus achieving a balance of overall human reasoning gains and losses.

However, humanistic actuarial science is similar to the "self-repair" function of humanistic science.

As part of the human condition, people who "live in the moment" during the occurrence of a singularity will not remember anything that happened during the singularity once it is repaired.

For Shiomi, it's the same as when he recalls that family hot spring trip in May 2001. In his memory, it was just another yearly trip with nothing special, a rather relaxing and enjoyable memory.

"Anyway, that's how it is. I don't remember anything strange happening... no, I should say I basically remember what happened around that time," Shiomi added. "Nothing unusual. What about you?"

When asked for confirmation, Morgan nodded: "There's really nothing to worry about."

As always, peaceful, as always, nothing particularly outstanding, yet precious and heartwarming memories.

"Did the anomaly of the singularity simply disappear on its own, or did something happen?" Scáthach understood her apprentice and Morgan's situation. "Even a minor singularity should be investigated, shouldn't it?"

According to Trismegistus's prediction, this slightly unusual minor anomaly could simply be left alone.

But it involves Shiomi and Morgan, as well as Sakura, Kallen, and Rin Tohsaka.

tide Jian couldn't leave it unattended: "At least I agree to carry out the spirit particle transfer to confirm the actual situation."

"So, if we're going to choose someone, let's go with us?" Artoria was referring to the five of them, plus Shiomi.

"Sending Chaldea's strongest forces all at once?" Leonardo da Vinci chuckled. "But this should also be quite efficient."

Romani said, "Is it just you guys? I'm fine with it personally, since I think you, Shiomi, can decide on this level of singularity exploration."

He was referring to Sakura and Karen, asking whether they should be brought along as well.

After all, if the singularity isn't too severe, it can actually be treated as a relaxing outing.

Because each Lostbelt is fraught with danger, once you step into one, you must remain vigilant and in a state of high tension at all times.

"It's better not to bring them along," Shio thought for a moment. "If we encounter them from their childhood in the singularity, it will cause trouble in many ways."

"If that's the case, then aren't you the same?" Orange asked.

"So after the spirit particles are transferred there, Morgan and I will be in the shadows, making contact with the people in the singularity overtly. That's up to you and Master—"

Halfway through her sentence, tide Jian suddenly realized what she meant.

"Wait, Orange, you also have Spirit Particle Transfer Adaptability?"

Because we hadn't specifically tested this qualification before.

"Yes, there is." Orange said matter-of-factly.

As a magician, she is a super genius who has achieved the Grand rank in the Clock Tower, so it is not surprising that she has the ability to adapt to this role.

It's understandable why he wasn't recruited by Chaldea, since Chaldea, or rather, Marisbury, didn't intend to provoke a special magician like Orange.

“Okay…” tide Jian also felt that she had asked the wrong question, and looked away uncomfortably.

Orange found it amusing.

There is no doubt that Shiomi felt guilty.

He always asked her for help with various Chaldea matters while simultaneously reminiscing about the past with her, without even confirming whether Orange had any spiritual transfer adaptability.

Although Orange didn't think it was a big deal, after all, it wasn't a big deal, but it wasn't a small deal either.

Generally speaking, she doesn't need to be involved in repairing singularities.

This particular location was just a convenient opportunity to take a hot spring trip, which is why Orange was also involved.

"Hot springs? I'm not really interested, since the water temperature there is quite high, right?" Skadi seemed to have no intention of coming along, her reason being simply that she didn't like things that were too hot. "So I—"

Before Shiomi could offer any advice, Scáthach whispered in Skadi's ear as if bewitching her, "You don't know, but enjoying a hot spring while sipping a cold drink is even more enjoyable than usual."

“…There’s no other way. Since we are Chaldea’s accomplices, as goddesses who once held different positions, we have an obligation to show our sincerity at this time.” Skadi changed the subject very naturally, indicating that she was willing to go with us.

Her gullibility is a major concern for everyone.

But considering that Skadi had already fallen for Shiomi's trap, it seemed there was no need to worry anymore.

"Then, let's schedule the spirit transfer for two hours from now. Please take your time to prepare," Romani said with a smile. "Especially Shiomi, you just finished a simulation battle and need some time to catch your breath."

Shiomi wanted to say it wasn't really necessary, but he suddenly realized that this was a reminder that, for him, the pressure of working with Morgan and the others... might not be as great as the pressure of dealing with them at the same time as the pressure of investigating the singularity.

After the operational briefing concluded, Shiomi and the others left the control room one after another to make preparations.

On the way, he saw Morgan walking at the very back, deep in thought.

"Is there anything that's bothering you?" tide Jian asked in her ear after slowing down.

“Based on past experience with singularity repair, when a singularity arises in an era, the people of that time may not be able to handle it,” Morgan said. “The same applies to minor singularities. Even if they eventually disappear on their own and are repaired… for the people of that time—”

"So, for us in 2001, even if we don't remember the anomalies of that event afterward, it shows that the situation at the time was indeed something we couldn't properly resolve on our own?" Shiomi picked up Morgan's words, and they confirmed their thoughts with each other.

“Hmm.” Morgan smiled knowingly. “But we’ll have to go to the singularity and investigate from the beginning to find out the truth.”

tide Jian understood what she was worried about, and that the matter itself was something she couldn't predict in advance.

“It’s alright. We’ve overcome so many hardships together so far.” tide Jian held her hand and answered firmly, “Let’s see for ourselves what awaits us at the singularity in 2001.”

"Really..."

Feeling the familiar warmth, Morgan couldn't help but relax and laughed along with him.

Chapter Fifty-Nine: A Link Inevitable for Spiritual Transfer

"This mountain road is a bit rugged and not easy to walk on. If you don't mind, please hold my hand."

Shiomi extended her right hand to Orange.

"Of course I don't mind, but is it necessary to point it out specifically?" Orange grabbed Shiomi's hand and strode along the mountain path.

"Of course, it's to take care of your feelings." Shiomi nodded with a smile.

"You always seem to focus on the strangest things," Orange teased tide Jian as usual, unfazed. "More than that, do you know where they are?"

Singularity: May 2001, en route to Kumano Onsen Ryokan in Toyama Prefecture.

An unexpected incident occurred during the long-awaited spirit transfer.

The group of six was separated during the transfer. Shiomi and Touko landed on a hillside near the hot spring hotel and were temporarily separated from Morgan and the others.

That's exactly what Orange is asking about now.

According to feedback from Chaldea, the signal is good on the mountain road, but the closer to the hot spring hotel, the more problematic the communication becomes.

In other words, it was impossible to make contact using a communicator.

“No problem…” Shiomi tapped her head with her left finger. “Chaldea’s communication equipment was blocked, but my mental connection with Morgan was not affected. Although we don’t know if it was an accident or something, they have arrived at the hotel and are waiting near the gate. We just need to go there to meet them.”

The spiritual connection he referred to was simply speaking aloud.

That was based on the communication method established simultaneously between Master and Servant through the magical energy supply channel during the Holy Grail War. During their pilgrimage to the Fairy Kingdom, there were times when Shiomi had to separate from Morgan. In order to ensure that they could contact each other at any time, he and Morgan used a magical formula to achieve a means of communicating by voice even when they were not Master and Servant.

Their magic and spirit have reached the greatest possible synchronization despite the differences between individuals.

This procedure is superimposed on Morgan's pain compensation procedure near his lower abdomen.

"That's such a convenient method," Orange couldn't help but chuckle.

For magicians, conducting remote, real-time communication without relying on modern communication methods is actually a rather complex undertaking.

It requires either specific magic equipment or other conditions.

Such a magic trick, which allows you to communicate anytime, anywhere as if using a mobile phone, is not particularly difficult to perform.