(22) More servants

(An: I forgot to show Scáthach skills and Parameters, So here...

Name: Scáthach

Title: Queen of the Land Of Shadows

Species: Servant, Magus, Human

Gender: Female

Age: unknown

Class: Lancer

Talent: None

Armament: Spear

Alignment: Neutral Good

Hidden Attribute: Star

[Parameters]

Strength: C

Endurance: B

Agility: B

Mana: A

Luck: D

Np: A

[Class skills]

• (Magic Resistance) Rank: A (Passive) = grants the user total nullification of magic spells A-rank or below.

[Personal Skills]

• (Primordial Runes) Rank: - (Passive) = This skill is the possession of and knowledge about Runes that came from an older era. Those who hold this skill have the ability to the used runes at a much faster and bigger scale.

• (Wisdom of Dún Scáith) Rank: A+ (Passive) = This skill is the intellect of the abyss. Acquired as a consequence of surpassing humanity, killing gods, and being left behind in the outside of the world. This allows the user to have high mastery of all kinds of weapons. The proficiency displayed is at a level of B-A rank.

• (God-Slayer) Rank: B (Passive) = This skill grants the user a "plus" modifier when attacking Divine Spirits, wraiths, and Servants with the Divinity Skill.

[Noble Phantasm]

• (Gáe Bolg Alternative) Type = Anti-unit

Rank = B

Description: When it's True Name, (Gáe Bolg Alternative: Soaring Spear of Piercing Death) is activated, its capabilities combine the two functions of the famous hero Cú Chulainn's Noble Phantasms, "Barbed Spear that Pierces with Death" and "Soaring Spear that Strikes with Death". First, a close-range attack from the first demonic spear would rob the enemy's movement by "pinning them in a spot in the air", and the second demonic spear would strike through everything if thrown with the user's full might. (-wiki)

• (Gate of Skye) Type = Anti-army Rank = A

Description: its true name, (Gate of Skye: Gate to the Haunted Ground Brimming with Death) is a Noble Phantasm possessed by Scáthach, related to the gate of the Land of Shadows. This Noble Phantasm is an anti-army NP that summons a massive gate to the Land Shadows and it sucks in all life forms in range. If the target fails to resist it with one's Mana or Luck stat, they're sucked into the gate and are instantly killed. The user can choose specific targets on whether to allow them access or not. Even if resisted, the targets' mana is rapidly drained and they take major damage. (-wiki)

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October 24, 2015. 12:50 PM.

Chaldea Experimentation Room-

"We would begin the summoning very soon. Alex, Ritsuka, are the both of you ready?"

Both young men faced Romani and nodded.

There were few meters away from one another as they stand beside the same shield that Mash used as a demi servant. The shield lay in the middle of the room as staff walks back and forth to check if the arrangements were okay. Romani and Da Vinci's voices echoed throughout the room as they orderly lead the staff.

"Alright, we are good to go. Mash, if you please."

"Hai! here senpais."

Mash, in her servant uniform, offered them a colorful gem with an eight-pointed side. The gem was similar to a two triangle entangle on one another, it's quite a sight. (An: I don't know how I will describe its appearance. but here...)

"What is this?" Alexander asked.

"That thing is a new resource that Da Vinci invented." The Doctor/Director announced as he eyed the brown-haired servant who appeared proud in her work. Staring at her for a sec, he then continued, "It has multiple purposes. For one, it acts as a source of energy to initiate contact with the throne of heroes, and the neat part is that It also acts as a catalyst."

"It's the only downside is that the summoned heroic spirit is random. So keep that in mind just in case we summon any hostile or unstable servant."

They both nodded. Although the chances of such circumstances from happening are abysmal, Alexander will not take the chances. For him, no matter how low the chances, as long his life may be in danger, he will prepare the necessary preparation. For that, he asked his two retainers to be on stand-by in case something may go wrong.

"Uh, so, we just have to hold this and enchant the poem you want us to memories earlier?" Ritsuka asked.

"Yep, easy right?" Da Vinci answered with excitement in her eyes.

"So, which of the two of you will go first? Oh, it doesn't matter who goes first."

Both masters look at one another for a brief moment. This small exchange is enough for them to understand one another as Ritsuka volunteers first.

Alexander took a few steps back before retreating beside his servants. Everyone watched in suspense as Ritsuka took a deep breath before his lips open as he begins the incantation.

"I, Ritsuka Fujimaru, hereby propose.

My will shall create thy body and thy sword shall create my fate,

abiding by the summons of the world,

If thou dost accede to this will and reason, answer my call!" (An: reference-Fate/zero.)

A familiar sight of a blue circle, smaller than usual, began rotating on top of the shield. Small golden lighting flickers from here and there until the same phenomena of a bright light that made everyone unconsciously cover their eyes.

As the bright light disappeared, everyone recovered their vision as they looked at the result of their experiment...

There, in front of them, was a tall man standing at a height of 187 tall, with short white hair that is swept backward. He has gray eyes and a tanned skin complexion. His clothing was black body armor that covers his upper torso and his lower body. Both of his arms were covered with red sleeves that highlight his stone-built muscle.

"Archer-class servant. Has arrived at your summon. Are you my master?" The tone of his voice was cold as he observed Ritsuka.

Naturally, Ritsuka was uncomfortable being stared at by a man that reeks of danger. But even though he was nervous, he gathers all the courage he has to speak to him with a calm voice.

"Yes, I-im Ritsuka Fujimaru, a master of Chaldea. Please take care of me from now on." His voice stutters at first but the more he speaks the more comfortable he becomes.

After his introduction, Ritsuka lifts his right hand as he offered a handshake

Looking at his master's hand, EMIYA couldn't help but see his past self from the boy. That was the reason why he was so cold when he greeted him. But now, seeing him lifting his hand for a handshake even after his cold treatment... it would seem that it was far too early for him to judge his character.

"Likewise, Master." His cold appearance broke into a barely noticeable smile as he shakes the hand of his new master.

"Ehem." Da Vinci cough lightly. This small action of hers caught the attention of the Master-servant duo. It was this time that Ritsuka notice that he and Archer are standing for quite a while now.

Ritsuka quickly apologizes as they retread on the sidelines.

Now that it was Alexander's turn, he gave his two servants a nod before walking towards the middle of the room. Like the previous summoning, he begins with an incantation follow by the bright light that he saw so many times. At this point, his eyes are becoming immune to it.

Alexander gaze upon the servant he had summoned and couldn't help but sighed. His reason? well, that is because he summons another exceptionally beautiful woman.

'What's up with me summoning beautiful chicks? Did I always have this luck with women in my past life?'

Although it appears that he was complaining, in reality, he was exceptionally happy...

Anyway, those were his current thoughts as he observed the beautiful but deadly woman in front of him.

Her attire is mostly composed of a black short dress that covered her thighs while wearing black heels and black stockings. She has long purple hair that is almost touching the ground. On both of her arms, she wears long black gloves that fitted her appearance. What appears unusual is that she wears an eye cover with a red snake-like tattoo on her forehead.

Combine with the long dagger with chains on her hands, she emits a mysterious but deadly vibe.

"You have a very weird particular taste, summoning me of all people." Her dreamy-like voice echoed as all eyes focus on her. Although uncomfortable, she ignores most of the stares as she mostly focuses on her master, observing him...

Alexander on the other hand could feel her eyes staring daggers at him, although her eyes are covered, his instinct is screaming that the woman is dangerous, or at least her eyes gave that feeling...

As a result, his body tenses up but he still puts a casual. However, Both servants notice his behavior as they also tensed up, summoning their weapons. This creates a domino effect as the once comfy room becomes tense.

Medusa watches the situation unfold before her. She misunderstood his action as wary. As a result, she was a bit saddened.

After seconds of awkward silence pass by, Alexander finally realizes his overreaction. As the cause of the whole thing, he gave the woman a wry smile as he apologized, "I'm sorry, I overreacted a bit..."

His sudden apology eased the situation a little as Medusa shook her head, "Apologies are not needed, I expected such a reaction."

"I see," He frowned at her words but he ignores it for now as he continues, "Anyway, I will be your master from now on, Alexander Lampros. I hope we get along." Like Ritsuka, he offered her a handshake to which Medusa hesitate. It was not long before she accepted as she introduced herself, "Rider-class servant, Medusa. Please take care of me, Master."

Her words earned her a few gasped and surprised looks, but she ignores them. She mostly focuses her attention on her master's reaction. However, she was confused as there was a lack of change in his expression. Either her master is ignorant of her identity or he simply does not care, either way, it's a good thing. She released the tension building up in her body as she slowly relaxes.

'Medusa? that Medusa?!' His outward appearance betrayed his inner thoughts. In reality, he was very surprised that he summons a very famous figure from mythology, a beautiful one at that.

'But from what I could remember... she was that mythological creature from Greek that was slain by the famous greek hero, Persues. Is it really her? I thought that her hair is supposed to be made of snakes...'

Although he was confused about her circumstance. He gladly accepted her as a servant. As proof of their contract, Alexander felt a slight sting on his right hand... His very own command spell.

The True Holy Grail does not give him one which still baffled him...

"Congrats you two. With this, you two are now officially masters." Romani happily congratulate both of them.

"Yes, thank you, doctor."

"Hmm." Alexander nod.

Both masters gave their respective way of thanking.

"With this, we could conclude the experiment as a success. Good work everyone!"

"Hai!"

With the successful summon, Romani concluded the experiment for the day as he dismissed everyone. Now with the new addition of servants in Chaldea. Their fighting power has risen by a lot. This gave everyone some sort of hope to move forward no matter how dark and grim their future may be.

Alexander, who only began his adventure, experience a myriad of emotions that he did not felt in his past life. All of these he experiences in just less than a month, now he began to imagine what he would experience months from now or even years...

As he began to imagine what his future may look like, he could not help but feel excited about what kind of future he would experience, or what kind of new emotions or new people he will meet. All in all, he was looking forward to it.

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(An: Sorry for the short chapter but, Honestly, I just want to post this so that I could finally begin focusing on the First Singularity. I'm excited to write about the Orleans singularity since I'm planning to change some things that will not shake the foundation of its story. This may seem like a bad thing for some of you but I'm planning on expanding the lore of each singularity and giving each one more depth and characters. This of course will require a lot of thinking on my end, but with my wild imagination, I think I could somehow pull it off. So wish me luck, and I'll see you beautiful bastards in the next volume.)