The Delinquent's Grand Order

The Great Tale of Demons: Onigashima

The buzzing electricity spun through Chaldea once again as another summon took place. The Saint Graph of a Lancer appearing as many accessories and a flame-tipped spear finished revealing who it was.

"Keiji-senpai, it's Nezha."

Nezha paused. "I didn't. Get chance to. Finish. Yes. Servant. Lancer. Nezha."

The dull-speaking Servant paused when she saw her Master release what looked like something similar to a Grail. An essence drawn forward and implanted in her being, as if she was a laptop that had a USB and its data plugged into her. "Heya, Nezha. Do you feel a bit more adjusted into Chaldea now?" Keiji asked, feeling Nezha might have acted a bit bizarre. She always sounded so out of it.

Little reaction from Nezha but a smile graced her features. "I'm happy to be your Servant. Still. I don't see her. A shame. Xuanzang should be here."

***

Not long after that, it was time for another Singularity. Keiji had to wonder if the King of Mages was just having a lot of fun or if this world was really screwed, finding so many in between trips between the main Seven Singularities. A large island was the basis for where he and Mash Rayshifted to, a lack of support available, though they mostly held firm with the experienced Master and Servant.

"Rayshift successful. We've landed... on an island?"

Keiji smiled. "It's kinda cute you always find the need to talk very science-like," Keiji told her, already making his Servant go red in the face.

"I-I'm just very use to it!" she responded, and Keiji nodded. He wouldn't embarrass his Servant anymore, now focusing on the mission ahead.

Firm tapping made them turn to the petite samurai, who very much defied the traditional convention of one, and not solely due to being a female. "These mountains remind me of my time with the tengu. Not that I can sense any possibility of them being around here."

"How was it like? Training with the tengu. I can't say I've had much interaction with them, but any experience you have could give us a clue."

Ushiwakamaru smiled, a dashing gaze as she puffed her chest and clutched her katana. "You are interested, too, Keiji-dono? It will be my honour to talk in detail about every moment!"

Keiji nodded. "Yeah... that's great, Ushiwakamaru, but I wanted to know if there was any familiarity you might have with the structure of the island compared to when you were training in the mountains."

Her shoulders sagged but she focused. "This location doesn't have any clear basis for me that I can remember," she told him. "Although there's mountains, it doesn't have the atmosphere that I was trained at. Will that be helpful?"

Keiji nodded. "You don't have to worry about always making sure you've had to do something amazing, Ushiwakamaru. Stand proud, you are a strong Rider, are you not?" Keiji told her, making her eyes light up as she was ready to jump her lord and excitedly rattle him with her body as thanks. The girl very much like a puppy, springing rapidly with the energy of a well-praised dog.

Mash sighing but she focused, looking up ahead and checking communications with Chaldea. "Is that the case, doctor?"

"Looks like it, Mash. The coordinates can't be found, similar to that time you were in Kyoto. I can't say for sure if it's the same location or if it was affected by the same Holy Grail in some way, perhaps generating another abnormality or something of the kind. Ah, but now's the time to focus. There are some monsters heading your way!"

Her trusty katana was light in her hand, fluid movements that bore the grace of a samurai. Even with footwear that looked unstable, Ushiwakamaru's body soared through the space ahead of them, cleaning cutting down wave after wave of oni. 'I think she's enjoying it a bit too much,' Keiji thought, seeing the possessed look on her face as she dealt with them flawlessly, even managing not to allow blood to spill on her.