-172- Celebrities of the 18th century

Marie Antoinette.

She was the wife of King Louis XVI of France, originally an Archduchess of Austria, born in Vienna. She was the fifteenth child of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Queen of Bohemia and Hungary Maria Theresa. She was the youngest daughter.

This French queen was born in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna in 1755, originally named Maria Antonia Josepha Joanna. At the age of fourteen in 1770, she became the Dauphine of France, the wife of Louis XVI. It wasn't until after Louis XVI ascended the throne in 1774 that she became the Queen of France.

However, this young queen lacked the sense of responsibility and duty expected of a queen. After entering the French court, Marie achieved little in politics. She spent her days indulging in parties, fashion, amusements, celebrations, and beautifying gardens, displaying excessive luxury, earning her the nickname "Deficit Queen."

It wasn't until the start of the French Revolution that nobility and religious privileges were increasingly challenged by liberal political organizations and protesting crowds. Old ideals were replaced by new concepts of natural rights, separation of powers, and democratic ideas. As royal authority came under scrutiny and resistance, Marie unexpectedly displayed the pride and dignity befitting a queen, becoming more assertive and stubborn than Louis XVI. She enacted various measures.

For instance, she reduced palace expenses to provide donations during times of famine.

For instance, she personally sought assistance from nobles for the benefit of the people.

From then on, Marie was considered a woman of the people, but in the irresistible anti-monarch wave, she remained a prime target for attacks. Eventually, she was brought to the guillotine and sentenced to death.

This complex French queen, to think she was such an innocent and romantic girl as if she were a long-established celebrity?

Isn't that just too dramatic?

And the other person is even more exaggerated.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Yes.

Mozart.

Just mentioning that name, even modern children would have various reactions, right?

Because he was one of the world's few genius composers and musicians, possessing an extraordinary sense of music. He created many enduring compositions that have echoed through the ages. Although he lived in the 18th century, he embraced traditional forms and skillfully applied them.

His significance in music history lies in reshaping and defining classical music.

Unlike Bach's balanced perfection or Beethoven's wild nature, Mozart's important works encompass all musical forms—concertos, symphonies, sonatas, serenades, and divertimenti. These pieces are renowned in modern times and became the foundation of classical music. If not for his untimely death, he could have left even more legendary works.

Such a world-renowned musician, and yet he turned out to be such a comical and funny character?

Rozen was truly speechless.

Now, Rozen had only one thought.

"...When I get back, I'll throw all the history books in my room into the trash."

This was Rozen's most honest thought.

And his second thought was expressed directly.

"While I don't mind your friendliness, isn't it a bit careless to reveal your True Names so casually?"

Rozen voiced his frustration.

You see, a Servant's True Name is their most important secret. Once revealed, it leads to the loss of information about their weaknesses, life stories, combat abilities, Noble Phantasms, and more.

The fact that these two Servants were revealing their True Names upon their first meeting was a bit childish, wasn't it?

However, the individuals in question seemed unconcerned.

"You're a friend brought back by Jeanne, right? Then you're my friend too! Of course, I believe you!"

The French queen who would only be born hundreds of years later still wore the same smile, her naive and romantic nature shining through.

Amadeus was even more straightforward.

"Well, what can I say? I'm so great that anyone who's heard my music couldn't possibly miss my true identity. Even though I haven't been born in this era yet."

Amadeus squinted at Rozen, delivering these words with an air of profundity and unreality.

By the way, this famous musician also lived in the 18th century, existing in the same era as Queen Marie and even being acquainted with her during their lifetimes.

It's said that when he was six years old, Amadeus actually proposed to Marie, but she turned him down.

So, the relationship between these two old acquaintances can indeed be described as a pair of bickering friends rather than incompatible Servants.

These two Servants are Neutral-aligned, summoned due to the rebellion of the Holy Grail. They have no Master, no particular goal; they are merely victims caught up in this singularity's war.

Jeanne encountered these two Servants on her way to Orleans and, with their assistance, infiltrated the castle to confront Jeanne Alter face-to-face. If it weren't for Marie and Amadeus providing cover and distraction outside, it's likely that Jeanne wouldn't have managed to slip into Orleans during the chaos.

Of course, even if she successfully infiltrated Orleans, in the end, Jeanne could only confront another version of herself and be powerless to change anything.

So, Jeanne addressed her two newfound friends in this way.

"Thanks to this person's assistance, I was able to escape Orleans safely." Jeanne spoke with a solemn tone. "I believe this person will become our ally."

And that's why Jeanne brought Rozen along.

"Is that so?" Marie had no doubts and readily accepted Rozen, saying, "Since Jeanne says so, then it must be true!"

Quite the blind trust, indeed.

"You should at least have some skepticism." Amadeus said helplessly, "Even if he won't become an enemy, it doesn't mean being a companion makes him reliable. Although my ears are quite sensitive, my eyes are only at the level of an average person. I can still see that this boy is just a human, right?"

How much of an impact can a human have, after all?

That's probably what Amadeus meant.

However...

"What if this human isn't just an ordinary person, but a Master?"

Rozen said with a playful smile, leaving everyone present dumbfounded.

"A Master?"

Amadeus blinked.

"Oh my, I never would have guessed."

Marie's curiosity was piqued.

"So, you're a Master?"

Even Jeanne was surprised.

After all, from the moment Rozen rescued Jeanne until now, he hadn't explained his situation to her. It's not that Rozen didn't want to explain, but he wanted to do so once and for all, providing a comprehensive explanation.

"You're probably curious as well, about why the 'Dragon Witch' appeared in France and gained the power of the 'Holy Grail' to exact revenge on this country, right?"

With these words, Rozen began his explanation.