The Delinquent's Grand Order

City of Demonic Fog

Keiji stood up in his bed, a pause as he thought over what he just felt. 'A dream or was about the Singularity we're going to next?' Keiji thought to himself, Fou jumping onto his bed and getting his attention. "Yeah, yeah, I know, Fou. I'll be there," he told the furball, getting himself ready for the next Singularity.

"Keiji-senpai," Mash called out.

"Yeah, Mash?"

"Do you feel all right? I'm not sure why, you seem like you had to deal with something," Mash questioned, very aware of our Master could act.

Keiji had to admit he was surprised. "Didn't think I showed much on my face. For what it was, I'm fine. I'm not sure if it's because I'm a Master but it felt like I saw the next Singularity and an event happen. It was quite foggy, both in the dream I saw and what I can remember."

"Then there's nothing like a good breakfast, Master!" Artoria called out to him, another bowl of rice already being devoured by her. Knowing Artoria, this wasn't the first bowl she had consumed.

Keiji and Mash smiling as the both of them went with the Servant to the dinner table. It was hectic but a good time. Artoria's words ringing true. Breakfast really was good after anything that could bother you.

***

"Good morning, Da Vinci, Roman. I guess it's mission time."

"Nice! Someone who can actually greet another person in the morning. You'll make a fine Master, Keiji," Da Vinci joked. "And not quite yet.

Roman came off his computer. "Good morning, everybody. Good timing. We just finished prepping. Let's start with the analysis of information from last time. Observing the era of King Solomon, there was nothing wrong with King Solomon's era. Singularities could not be observed around the 10th century BC. Basically what that means is..."

"Unfortunately, as Romani says, those who called themselves the 72 Demon Gods had nothing to do with King Solomon." she explained.

"Why's that the case?" Keiji asked. "Would you have picked up something if he did."

Romani nodded. "Yes. If King Solomon had used the 72 Demon Gods, we definitely would have detected it. Or at least seen signs that he released his 72 Demon Gods toward the future from 10th Century B.C. But there was nothing unusual during King Solomon's time. Which means his era remains part of correct human history. Lev Lainur and the other Demon Gods must have come from a different era."

"Isn't it possible if he was summoned as Servant? That's how Chaldea's system is supposed to work, right? As long as it's the Master's command, then King Solomon would have no choice but to obey, right?"

Da Vinci nodded to that point. "Oh, you do have a point. I came to Chaldea because I agreed to. The director back then was a fine mage. I agreed to the contract because I could trust them. I told you before, didn't I? I'm Chaldea's third successful summon. It's definitely worth noting!"

"And the other two? Would Mash's Heroic Spirit count under that?"

Romani nodded. "Yep, Galahad was the second Heroic Spirit summoned. As for the first one, we have no idea. It seems only the former director knew about it; that's how under wraps it was kept. Not that we have a good idea about who killed him."

"Well, no good trying to theorise, so how about the Fourth Singularity?"

"Now, in any case, for the remaining four Singularities... It's possible the mastermind lurks in one of these eras. After all, there are no abnormalities in any other era. If we crush each Singularity, we'll find the culprit. Now let me explain the details of our Order this time. The Fourth Singularity is in the 19th century— Of the seven, it's the Singularity closest to modern times. But no need to be surprised. This is a time when civilizations rise and flourish. In this era, mankind makes huge strides. —In other words, the Industrial Revolution! It's a definitive turning point in mankind's history. Even from the standpoint of a consumer society, this is when mankind makes a huge leap towards modern times. Your specific destination will be the dazzling, lavish British Empire. Surprisingly, it's specific to the capital, London. This differs from the widespread approach of the other Singularities. Maybe this time, you won't have to walk yourselves to death. After all, there are carriages and trains. That is, of course, if you can manage to use them. Since some abnormalities have been detected... Soon, the Singularity that is 19th-century London will be incinerated. It will vanish. You must stop it. Find the Holy Grail, and correct the Fourth Singularity."