SUMMONING AND MAGIC

!!!!1600PM Eastern Time Japan!!!!

Saiki and Shirou were sitting in a German café named "Einslecker" in Japan haggard with dark circles under their eyes.

Saiki could not sleep in his new hotel room as he was coming in terms on how he basically nuked a dragon from upper atmosphere.

Shirou was exhausted with his mana consumption.

He needs to work on that and he has plenty of time to do so.

Using High class Noble Phantasm like Gate of Babylon and Balmung sure took a lot out of him.

He looked at his hand and had some vivid images of blood being soaked every time he went on a mission as a counter guardian.

But now it's different.

Today he saved a lot of lives and something he is glad to do anytime he is called upon.

If he did not slay the dragon whole western continent would have been in jeopardy.

Shirou clenched his fists and had a resolute expression.

Even if he is in a different world, he will save lives and get the bottom of this invasion.

But there is something lingering in his mind.

He feels like he is being led by the nose by Zelrecht.

Not to mention there is some information that is being hidden from him.

Zelrecht told he was a guide to help him in a mission.

But that said mission does not have any outline but to search around for anomalies.

If so, what are the anomalies.

He hates being kept in the dark.

Alaya had given a basic outline every time he went on his mission.

But he will take this mission for freedom anytime over being her dog.

Archer looked down on his plate towards the half-eaten cheese cake and scrunched his face.

It's shit.

He can make better.

Since he is small his loving mother would never allow him to get himself a sweet heaven called kitchen.

Only place that calms his mind.

Maybe he will buy a house here along with a nice kitchen and some ingredients.

For now, food from the Gate of Babylon will be enough.

Even if the king of Heroes was insufferable, he had to accept that prick had good taste.

But he has questions about some Kinky things he found in the gate.

{Saiki: Are you awake from you musing}

Shirou: Yes, rough night huh?

{Saiki: You tell me I wanted to learn magic not fight a dragon}

Shirou: All part of the learning process.

{Saiki: Didn't feel like baby steps}

Shirou: ...…

Shirou: Anyways we are in a place filled with mystery so that is enough. Also, we also can buy and get materials for mystic codes. Maybe as a side job we can hunt those monsters from gate and earn cash for your mystic code to control your powers.

{Saiki: Are you sure for taking me here in a dangerous place, let me tell you I don't like attention}

Shirou: So, you're a NEET.

{Saiki: ...…}

{Saiki: I understand we need mystery or in wizards' words mana like in game term. But if I don't have magic circuits, how can I channel mana}

[Zelrecht: Maybe I can explain that]

{Saiki: So the Wizard finally decided to intervene}

Shirou: Took you long enough.

[Zelrecht: You don't need it as you can see mister Saiki you have a connection to the root}

Shirou made a dead pan expression hearing Zelrechts words.

Mages would sure like to dissect his teacher.

{Saiki: Sure, if not for random meteorites falling on some random organizations}

[Zelrecht: Yikes]

Shirou: Cold.

{Saiki: So what is this root you call}

[Zelrecht: Ever heard of Akashic records?]

{Saiki: ...…..}

{Saiki: Like records of knowledge mentioned in games?}

[Zelrecht: Exactly and you are someone who won the lottery. The other two person who has it in my memory was Manaka Saijou and Shiki Ryougi}

Shirou raised his eye brow.

Was not is?

(Shirou: What happened to them?)

{Zelrecht: I told you the White Princess my granddaughter in now Type Earth and Shiki Ryougi is opposite who protects humanity}

(Shirou: I suspect God did a major revision for the chain in command?)

{Zlerecht: You'll figure out when you visit back to our universe}

(Shirou: You sound like there is unfinished business for me?)

[Saiki: Enough Back to topic so why do I actually have such connection?]

{Zelrecht: Same like Shirou here a counter-measure to make sure your world does not fall. If I recall you have fended of alien attacks from you world right?}

Saiki narrows his eyes on Shirous head.

[Saiki: You sound like you know something. I assume the person who stopped us for getting a look to the root is Akasha? Also it said something about not being time yet? I am tempted to read your mind]

{Zelrecht: Good luck with that. Shirous mind is sealed off because of Avalon. The moment you try to break in it will kick you out. Have patience the answer will surely come}

[Saiki: I don't like this it feels like I am being led by the nose]

(Shirou: Same for me. Let's get back to the main goal. Which is making something put a seal on your powers. Also, how much time we need to spend here for it. The decision is yours}

Saiki: Bill please!

Shirou: This is the first time you have spoken.

Saiki: Can't have people suspicious over here with my telepathy I realized some people noticed what I ws doing, not to mention people called hunters have not been affected by my telepathy.

A waiter came and handed the bill to Saiki who promptly paid with Shirou's money who passed some notes under the table.

Some people were looking awkwardly because of that.

One problem they have here.

They cannot use their worlds currency here.

Both of them had to get some money by selling gold and Shirou kept it safe in his gate.

So it was solved quickly.

Also, they have no ID so Saiki had to use his powers to fake some ID.

They'll surely make one from the black market after this meal.

Shirou: We need to get some information on this world.

Saiki: Already done I read peoples mind when we came here.

Shirou: So, what does our Telepath News Forecast has to say?

Saiki had his lip twitching.

Saiki: Well it smells like a an fantasy novel all over the place.

{Zelrecht: If only you knew}

(Shirou: What was that?}

{Zelrecht: Nothing}

Saiki: So long story short. Randomly gates appeared few years ago. Monster came from them but some people awakened power to stop them. The people in power now have built guilds to stop this Gate out breaks. Simple as that.

Shirou: Simple my foot this in an invasion straight up and I am getting the bottom of this.

Saiki: More like getting killed. What can you do alone, you can't even control your powers. Yare yare what a troublesome student.

Saiki: Also, why are you so obsessed fighting a war of a world that is not your own? What is your goal anyway there is nothing you will get in return?

Shirou: ...…

Shirou hunched back on the sofa thinking about his mindset.

Now that he became free from Alaya's grasp he feels more liberated than ever.

Though he was hired to do a mission he is still free to do as he sees in his free time.

He can sit back and let the world go as it is.

But he can't help but feel that he can do something more.

His Ideals abandoned him as he followed a crooked path to his hero of justice.

An Ideal that became a lie.

He though his life will never again see the light of day, but here is he now.

"HIS BODY IS MADE OUT OF SWORDS"

In such respite can't he find his salvation, his calling.

As he looks in the mirror in his new home, he cannot help but feel some pieces are missing in the image.

Pieces he has to pick up himself and merge it to see who he was and how to come peace with himself.

So once again he wants to try.

"TO BE A HERO WHO SAVES PEOPLE"

But following the same path alone is not enough.

He needs to look at a different angle and not rush in like an idiot who things himself that he is an ally of justice.

Justice is a broad spectrum.

The less one talks about the better.

He just wants to save people and guide them to a better path.

He will not only save people for the sake of saving itself, but give some meaning for them live a good life.

A good life he was granted anew.

Shirou looks at Saikis eyes with conviction.

Shirou: It's not wrong to help others in need.

Saiki gave a stern glance scrutinizing the words but later with a huff accepted the answer.

Saiki: That is well enough, so what will you do as you have said to get to the bottom of this.

Shirou: I- actually haven't thought about that.

Saiki just gave a glare with his eyes shaded in darkness.

Shirou: Relax I'll make a plan while I get some info about this worl-

"BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW FROM THE SCAVANGER GUILD"

Saiki and Shirou felt some commotion happening in the café.

Shirou looked over and looked at the TV that was covering the latest news about an S-Level gate and two not so suspicious people battling it.

He can thank Saiki for covering their tracks.

There was one thing that caught his attention on the news.

Guild.

He hasn't played games for a long time but he can vividly remember playing MMORPG games with Luvia before he became a counter guardian.

Funny now that such memory is springing up.

He buried it deep in his heart as it bought nothing but pain.

He clearly remembers the day when he told Rin and Luvia that he made a contract with the world and got an amazing mage craft for his ideals.

The look on their faces.

The horror.

What an idiot he was.

A thin smile made on his face.

He wonders what their other versions are doing in other timelines.

Will he be summoned to protect Rin as he is missing from the throne of heroes?

A single tear fell from one of his eyes.

What a fool he was to let them go.

His hands will never receive their warmth ever again.

Saiki: You allright?

Saiki was looking at Shirou worried.

He saw some messed up stuff.

Such things will surely take a toll on a man like him.

Working to the bone to kill people for a millennium.

Forced to torture himself.

"CNN NEWS LIVE FROM WASHINGTON WITH PRESIDENT AND THOMAS ANDRE GIVING A SPEECH ABOUT THE LATEST ENCOUNTER OF THE S-RANK GATE"

The people in the café were looking in the TV with anticipation of the news about the S-Rank gate.

They heard the death toll was is millions.

Shirou gave a sigh.

If he was earlier this tragedy would not have happened but fate is fate no one can argue with it.

Saiki: Hmm a person having the same importance as the president. Looks like people with magical abilities sure are rising to the top. Not to mention this fantasy setting of Guild.

Shirou when hearing these words had a stroke of genius.

Shirou punched his fist on his palm.

Shirou: That's it why doesn't we make a Guild.

Saiki turned around and looked at Shirou to see if he was crazy.

Saiki: Are you all right up there.

Shirou: Think about it. We can practice your magic and my powers in the dungeon. Not to mention study it together to get to the bottom of whatever causing it. Win-win, right?

Saiki: Bad idea if we bring ourselves to such exposure we will surely get caught for our abilities. Not to mention our latest stunt seemed to have attracted attention of the whole wide world. I am pretty sure others who made such apocalypse have surely seen us.

Shirou: Then I have to simply push my powers to the limit.

Saiki: Dangerous words there you are paving a path to hell again. You are talking about fighting beings that can make portals to another planet. The resulting battle will surely end the planet.

Shirou: .....

Shirou: Haa but even so I must try. We will get roped in anyway. Why not go the rest of the path. I am pretty sure some of my accidents will be picked up anyway while practicing my powers.

Saiki: You do that after I learn magic and taught you my psychic abilities. I'll leave to your own devices. This is above my paygrade. Also, there is a chance I have to remove my limiters. Don't want to live my life to know I blow up a planet.

Shirou: Sure.

{Zelrecht: Might I suggest a different route}

[Saiki: What might that be?]

{Zelrecht: How about summoning heroic spirits}

Shirou: ....

Saiki: ...…

Shirou was looking at Zelrecht like he grew a third head.