Night.
Outside the Director's office in Chaldea.
Mash, Fujimaru Ritsuka, and Olga Marie looked at each other, having arrived almost simultaneously, and were all a little at a loss.
"Ritsuka, Director." Mash looked at the other two girls with a nervous expression, her brows furrowed with surprise.
"You... why are you here too?"
Mash's reaction was the easiest to understand—the girl had completely not expected to see them at this time.
She had originally thought that Tamamo-no-Mae's words were a message from Ian meant only for her.
"That's what I should be asking you!" Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Mash before her, her eyes also showing a hint of surprise.
"You... don't you need to go take care of Mo-chan?"
"I was going to at first." Mash rubbed her fingers together.
"But Miss Tama-chan told me... to rest assured and leave Mo-chan to her tonight."
"So——" Mash looked up at Ritsuka.
"I came here according to what she said."
"Eh, is that so..." Listening to Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka's conversation, Olga Marie suddenly understood.
She had also initially thought that Ian had only called her.
After all——
In the morning, she had been somewhat tricked by him.
But the current situation seemed to be completely different.
Besides—— Olga Marie looked at the Director's office before her, her body trembling slightly.
The meaning of this place was not just an office.
She had been here...
"Director!" Fujimaru Ritsuka's voice rang in the silver-haired girl's ears, pulling her back from those extremely embarrassing memories.
"Do you know what's going on?!"
"Uh..." Olga Marie, having come back to her senses, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to pretend that she didn't know anything and shook her head.
"I don't know either." Olga Marie said, her amber eyes looking at them with a hint of confusion.
"I... also came here after hearing Tama-chan's words."
"Why don't——" Olga Marie looked at the office door before her.
"We go inside first and then talk?"
"..." "..." "I think that's a good idea." Mash echoed softly. "Ritsuka, what about you?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded.
"That's the only way." Fujimaru Ritsuka said with a sigh.
"Otherwise... we can't possibly go back at this time, right?"
"Alright then." Olga Marie walked to the front, then gently knocked on the door and said to the inside,
"Ian, we're here."
Not long after the Director finished speaking, a reply came from inside the room.
"The door's unlocked."
"Come in."
"..." Olga Marie pushed open the door.
Ian was sitting in the chair, his expression calm.
"Good evening, I knew you would all come."
As soon as these words were spoken, all three of them immediately realized that this wasn't a coincidence—Ian had done this on purpose.
"What do you want..." Olga Marie muttered softly.
"Nothing much." The man looked at the door behind the girls.
"Close the door first."
"Okay~" The most obedient Mash immediately took action.
Click. As the door locked, the room suddenly fell into a mysterious silence.
Every girl was looking forward to what would happen next, but none of them could take the initiative to say anything more.
However, Ian spoke first,
"Everyone, what do you think of my idea about repairing the Singularities that I proposed today?"
"..." Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly responded.
Her expression was both a little embarrassed and a little touched.
"I think it's very good." Fujimaru Ritsuka said softly, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"But I didn't expect that you would believe I could repair a Singularity on my own."
"To be honest... it's a little surprising."
"This isn't alone." Ian replied with a smile. "Mo-chan and Mash will do their best to assist you in this process."
"So——" Ian looked at her gently.
"It should be you who go to repair the Singularity, not just you, understand?"
"That's right!" Mash took Fujimaru Ritsuka's hand.
"Just like Senpai said... I will protect you during this process!"
"Ritsuka, let's work hard together!"
"Mash, Ian..." "Yeah!" Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded very seriously. "I will work hard too!"
Looking at the harmonious relationship between Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka, Ian knew that there shouldn't be any problems on this side.
His gaze quickly fell on the silent Olga Marie.
"Director." Ian said softly, his dark eyes looking at her.
"What do you think?"
"..." Unlike the two beside her.
Olga Marie was very knowledgeable about "Spiritron Transfer."
More than just impulsive enthusiasm, what she noticed were the dangers hidden beyond.
"If you want to ask me." Olga Marie met Ian's gaze.
"Then I'm actually quite worried."
"Oh?" Ian became a little interested.
"Director, what are you worried about...?" Ian asked gently, his dark eyes looking at her.
Knowing there was no need to hide anything from Ian, Olga Marie replied directly.
"First of all, the connection." Olga Marie said with a frown.
"Before, you and Ritsuka were sent to the same place, but now you're being sent to two different places."
"I'm very worried if there will be any problems with this dual connection... after all, if that happens, the situation will become complicated."
"Secondly, the magical energy supply." Olga Marie looked at the Command Seals on the back of Ian's hand.
"No matter what, Mordred is your Servant."
"If she goes to another era with Ritsuka... I'm afraid this will generate a huge consumption of magical energy."
"Finally——" Olga Marie's gaze returned to Ian's face.
"According to what you said, the next operation will be with Tamamo-no-Mae, right?"
"The strength of that Servant is still a mystery, isn't it?"
"..." Ian was silent for a moment, then asked in return,
"Then——" Ian looked at her, his dark eyes filled with curiosity.
"Director, do you not support me doing this?"
"No." Olga Marie shook her head.
"I absolutely support you." Olga Marie said firmly.
"But if possible... I hope we can carefully consider these issues based on the original plan."
"I..." The girl's cheeks flushed slightly, but her tone was very firm.
"I don't want to see you in danger."
"...Is that so?" Ian nodded.
"I will definitely consider it carefully." Ian said softly, his dark eyes filled with affection.
"Um..." Fujimaru Ritsuka spoke softly.
"Ian, did you call us over to have another meeting?"
"Of course not." Ian replied with a smile. "It's just that I happened to have some time, so I dealt with this issue along the way."
"Next——" Ian's smile widened slightly.
"Is what we're going to do tonight."
After saying these words, Ian gestured with his fingers towards Mash, signaling her to come over to his side.
The usually obedient Mash naturally didn't refuse this request and quickly walked up to the man.
Under the gaze of Olga Marie and Fujimaru Ritsuka, Ian whispered a few words into the pink-haired girl's ear.
The latter's cheeks flushed red little by little, and finally she nodded.
Then—— The two girls saw a scene that made their faces blush.
Mash sat on the man's lap, lowered her head, and acted like a little pet.
Looking at the clothes on the table before her, her expression became even redder, looking very shy and unable to let go.
However, Ian didn't stop his actions because of this. He whispered softly in her ear,
"Mash, don't be afraid." Ian said gently, his dark eyes filled with affection.
"Being able to come here... means everyone doesn't object to doing this, so you don't need to be so restrained."
"O-okay." Following Ian's intention, Mash moved little by little, finally breaking through her psychological bottom line.
And after that, the girl bit her lip tightly and finally shouted out, "Meow——~"
Seeing that everything was going according to plan, the man showed a satisfied smile. He said to the two stunned girls before him,
"Director, Ritsuka." Ian said with a smile.
"Tonight, let's have some fun."
"Eh?" Olga Marie and Fujimaru Ritsuka exclaimed simultaneously.
But they quickly realized that this was Ian's compensation for the wedding night last night.
However—— There were three of them... how could they all play together?
Seemingly seeing through the thoughts of the two girls, Ian quickly continued,
"You guys finish what you need to do first." Ian said with a smile.
"Of course." Ian looked at them gently.
"If you feel like you can't do it yourself, you can also do this kind of thing for each other."
"..." Fujimaru Ritsuka and Olga Marie looked at each other, then reached an unspoken understanding.
Their hands began to move.
Before long, there were more clothes on the table in front of them.
An indescribable atmosphere filled the air of the room.
Although it wasn't the first time being so direct in front of Ian, Olga Marie was still incredibly shy.
After all—— This time, she wasn't the only one here!
She looked at the man before her and said with a blushing face,
"Th-then what!" Olga Marie stammered, her amber eyes looking at him.
"What are we going to do?!"
"Y-yeah, right!" Fujimaru Ritsuka, in the same state, also said, "What should we do next?"
Looking at the two girls who were both shy and anxious, Ian didn't rush to answer them, but whispered to Mash who was sitting on his lap.
The latter nodded quickly, as if having received some instruction.
She reluctantly left Ian's lap, making room for the other two to sit where she had been.
This incredibly obedient scene was seen by Fujimaru Ritsuka and Olga Marie.
Both of them realized what they needed to do next.
And Ian's voice also sounded at this moment. He patted his lap,
"Come on, you guys sit here."
And so—— The two girls came before the man.
Under Mash's envious gaze, they sat on the man's lap, one on each side.
Feeling the gazes of the two girls, he spoke again,
"You guys... don't seem to have competed yet." Ian said with a smile.
"Today is a good opportunity."
Hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately understood.
Olga Marie, however, looked puzzled. "W-what's wrong?"
"Hehe~" Fujimaru Ritsuka licked her lips. "Director, you haven't tried this kind of competition, have you?"
"This——" The red-haired girl took one of the man's hands, as if preparing her competition tool.
"It's a competition using his hands! It's super fun."
"There's such a competition?" Olga Marie had never thought about this.
"Yeah." Ian nodded. "Director hasn't played before, so it's a good opportunity to try it now."
"By the way——" The man pulled open a drawer next to him, revealing all the various tools Olga Marie had prepared before.
"This is a prop race."
"Let me see who wins this time."
Some time later.
Fujimaru Ritsuka and Olga Marie both collapsed beside the sofa.
To be precise, they should be lying face down beside the sofa.
The girls, having finished the competition, transformed into pets with tails and chatted idly beside the sofa, the overall atmosphere appearing very harmonious.
Clearly, the competition just now hadn't made them antagonistic, but had instead provided another opportunity to deepen their bond.
Not far away, Mash, who hadn't had time to participate in the competition just now, had already been picked up by Ian.
Wearing the same outfit, she was sitting in the man's arms, listening to the beautiful words he spoke, completely forgetting the discomfort of being placed aside earlier.
"Director~" Fujimaru Ritsuka nudged Olga Marie beside her with her elbow.
"You're so bad." Fujimaru Ritsuka said with a smug grin.
"You lost to me so quickly."
"This..." Olga Marie turned her face away and muttered softly, "How was I supposed to know it would be so stimulating..."
Just like what the Director had said.
She had never expected this suddenly appearing competition to be so excessive. The initial competition tool was already her limit.
Not to mention the prop race later, that wasn't something an ordinary person could participate in!
The result was that she was completely defeated by Fujimaru Ritsuka in the competition, with a gap of almost ten minutes!
Fortunately, no one said much, otherwise it would have been too embarrassing...
"By the way!" Olga Marie looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka beside her. "How can you endure so much?!"
"Clearly... you and I look about the same."
"Hehe~" Fujimaru Ritsuka looked very proud. "Because Mash and I have practiced this kind of competition for a long time!"
"Practiced for a long time?"
"Yeah!" Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded. "Mash can endure even more than me!"
"This..." Olga Marie seemed to realize something.
"No wonder she didn't need to participate in this competition... so she had already won against you."
Saying these words, the silver-haired girl subconsciously looked towards the other side, and then saw a rather enviable scene.
Mash was chatting and laughing with Ian, and their occasional physical contact made them look like a real couple.
Olga Marie felt like ants were crawling all over her body.
Her throat moved slightly, and after a long time, she squeezed out a sentence.
"Ritsuka... we won't just be left on the side like this, will we?"
"Don't worry~" Fujimaru Ritsuka shook her head. "Ian wouldn't do that."
"He's just chatting with Mash for a bit first."
"He will definitely come over later."
"By the way——" Fujimaru Ritsuka changed the topic. "Director, can I ask you a question?"
"What question?"
"It's just..." Fujimaru Ritsuka's voice held a hint of concern.
"Do you think it's possible for me to learn some magic to heal others?"