[FDJ]Chapter 75: No Justice

Suzuki Yuki once doubted whether he had misheard or if there were words in the other person's language that sounded similar to the sound of "M." However, as Suzuki Yuki looked at the unchanged playful smile of his Servant, a terrifying thought made him feel threatened once again.

Could it be that the mother of the young knight had been summoned? Utilizing his authority as the Master, Suzuki Yuki obtained the true name and general information of his Servant.

"Master, indeed, as you are currently thinking. I am the mother of this knight. Queen Eleanor of England," the noblewoman said as if she could peer into Suzuki Yuki's mind, discerning his thoughts merely by observing the changes in his expression.

Suzuki Yuki remembered this name. The information about the Servant was not originally recorded in the Chaldea organization's data, but this name appeared on the mysterious list that emerged before his arrival. He had researched the historical records about this person—Eleanor, the medieval duchess who possessed vast territories, participated in the Second Crusade, and established the Angevin dynasty in England with her second husband, Henry II. Of course, history wouldn't omit another crucial fact about this legendary queen—she was also the mother of King Richard the Lionheart.

Suzuki Yuki reassessed the young knight who had ambushed him. Despite his temporary docile appearance, he still carried a hostile demeanor. If it weren't for the fact that the arriving Servant was the knight's mother, the first confrontation in this era would have begun.

"Richard, what year is it now? You don't look like a Servant, and you wouldn't have participated in the Crusades until you were in your forties. Are you going to explain to me that this place is England?" Eleanor spoke without any politeness, directly addressing him by name and pointing out the confusion that was currently bothering her. Suzuki Yuki also recalled that Richard the Lionheart had launched the Third Crusade when he was already 42 years old, so it was impossible for someone in their forties to still have the face of a young person.

The knight referred to as Richard remained silent for a moment, but ultimately, he responded to his mother, even in his role as a Servant. "Mother, when you were on the island of England, or rather, when you existed in this era, you weren't so forceful. Are you doubting that your beloved son traveled far to the Holy City and committed wrongdoing? You know very well that your sons are devout believers, dedicating my entire lives to protect the Holy Land during the Crusades."

"I understand you too well. Richard, don't change the subject and play the family card with me. Answer me!"

Just after manifesting in the summoning circle, Eleanor displayed an extremely domineering personality. If Suzuki Yuki couldn't see his Servant's attribute panel, he would have mistaken Eleanor for a belligerent warrior.

The knight addressed as "Richard" by Eleanor was undoubtedly the famous King Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who initiated the Third Crusade. Chaldea recorded partial information about him as a summoned Servant, possessing a unique Noble Phantasm that summoned seven spirits. Fortunately, his encounter was not with a Servant but with a real person from this era.

"Mother, this is the frontline battlefield guarding the Kingdom of Jerusalem. From here, less than 100 kilometers away, you can see the armies of Islam approaching for conquest," Richard said, pointing westward. "Saladin leads a massive army from Egypt, claiming that Duke Reynald attacked their merchant ships and launched a full-scale invasion. Islam has once again betrayed the alliance, betraying us with deceit and treachery since their inception! Fortunately, the current king, Guy, understands the righteousness and has come with his forces to support Duke Reynald. If Duke Reynald and our coalition forces are defeated, Islam's hooves will once again tread upon the Holy City, bloodshed will stain every believer's home, and our brethren will be slaughtered. I came here to save the Kingdom of Jerusalem!"

Richard's impassioned explanation failed to move Eleanor. After listening, she briefly recalled, "So it's the year 1187. Two years before you provoked your dear father to death? At that time, I should have still been locked up in the palace, planning to poison your father. Unfortunately, I never had the chance."

In Eleanor's mouth, plotting to poison her second husband, Henry II, was as normal as biting into an apple, with no hint of embarrassment or hesitation.

"Drop your deceiving rhetoric, Richard. I have arrived as a Servant, fully aware of what happened in the year 1187. You are now the Master, right? You moved swiftly, but this future magus has me as his Servant to protect him. Don't even think about harming a single hair on my Master."

Suzuki Yuki hadn't realized that the knight was a participant in the Holy Grail War, possessing a Servant and Command Spells. He was clad in lightweight armor, revealing only his face and neat golden hair. The future Richard, or rather Richard I, had the qualifications to become a Heroic Spirit, so he could become a Master. To him, his summoned Servant Eleanor, who didn't want to antagonize her son here and would fulfill her duties as a Servant to protect him, seemed acceptable.

A Servant could betray their original Master and change to a new one. Upon learning that Eleanor and the knight who attacked her were mother and son, Suzuki Yuki's greatest concern was facing betrayal.

"Mother, you're putting me in a difficult position. If you don't join our Crusade, does that mean you'll join the enemy camp? I have indeed gained the authority of a Master and have the privilege of participating in this Holy Grail War that will determine the future of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Ever since you distanced yourself from the French king and remarried to England, you haven't been able to continue your involvement in the Second Crusade that you initiated."

"Right now, you have the opportunity to descend into the present and have come to the forefront of the battlefield in a youthful form. I believe that with our abilities, we can lead the coalition forces to repel the enemy! Justice is in desperate need of assistance! Mother, do you believe in your son's loyalty and conviction? The one who summoned you is nothing more than an irrelevant person from the future. It would be fitting to use his head as a sacrifice to restart our conquest! Jerusalem needs you, Duchess of Aquitaine!"

Richard seemed to possess a speaking ability akin to that of a Servant or had the persuasive power of a human to the extent that he could earn Servant-like evaluations. Suzuki Yuki had already decided that if Eleanor showed any hesitation, he would activate her Command Spells.

"You've startled my Master, Richard! I don't want to discuss with you whether the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Crusader coalition you represent are righteous." Eleanor's attitude remained unchanged. She knew her beloved children all too well, especially Richard, who had the most ambition and the strongest belief in achieving great accomplishments. Among her numerous children, he was the only one who fully inherited her cruel side and even surpassed her. Unfortunately, Richard's aspirations often caused him to ignore social conventions in pursuit of his ideals. Eleanor had watched her most beloved son march towards the final battle of his life, at the age of 42, yet still possessing the fiery courage of a young lion, just like now. It was the same.

"Mother, you..." The knight appeared as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water, disappointment written all over his face. He couldn't believe that his mother would refuse to aid the Kingdom of Jerusalem. "Does faith not matter to you? Or are you obsessed with obtaining the Holy Grail?"

Upon hearing the mention of the Holy Grail, Suzuki Yuki immediately focused all his attention on Knight Richard. He had a premonition that his Servant Eleanor might admit that Richard would produce the Holy Grail as a gesture of sincerity.

"As for the Holy Grail, I indeed don't care. I don't want to hear your melodramatic speeches anymore, Richard. Tell me, why is this Holy Grail War happening in this era, and why were you in the Kingdom of Jerusalem in 1187?" Eleanor asked, drawing her dagger from her waist. "If you feel that your answer won't satisfy me, summon your Servant right now. That's the greatest favor I, as your mother, can grant you."

"..."

"Mother, I cannot answer you." After a moment of silence, Richard calmly refused Eleanor's probing.

"So, introduce your Servant to me. And my Noble Phantasm belongs to the Anti-Army class, so you better stay away!" Eleanor's tone left no room for negotiation. She pointed her dagger at the knight who was less than five meters away. As a Servant, she could kill unprotected humans at any moment.

Richard bowed to Eleanor and stepped back. He didn't respond to Eleanor's declaration of war but let out a sigh. "Mother, I'll leave it to you to find out the answer to your question. I believe that with your intelligence, you'll understand within two days in this era. I also believe that once you understand the situation, you'll make the right choice. But please rest assured, you're my mother, and I won't put you in a difficult position. You should protect your Master. Alright, I promise that in this Holy Grail War, none of our Servants will harm the two of you until you leave the battlefield."

"All of them?"

Eleanor immediately caught onto the source of her son's confidence, and Suzuki Yuki also had a vague idea after hearing the recount.

"Yes, all of them," Richard said with unwavering confidence, without playing any word games. "But if my coalition wins, Mother, you must personally take the head of your Master and become my Servant, continuing our unfinished conquest together." He opened his arms as if he could already see the glorious future of the new Crusaders wiping out all infidels. The brilliance of the Kingdom of Jerusalem would forever shine upon this land.

"Very well. An interesting wager," Eleanor agreed directly, and then continued, "Master, one of your questions has been resolved. Did you hear that? My son has multiple Servants and wishes for the eternal existence of the Kingdom of Jerusalem through the Holy Grail War."

"Yes," Suzuki Yuki understood the implications behind Knight Richard's words, the blatant threat and warning. If this era were to generate a Singularity, 80% of it would likely be due to the future Richard I rewriting history, creating a deviation from the normal course of events, and disrupting the continuity of humanity.

Richard turned and ran into the forest, disappearing from Eleanor's range of investigation in less than two minutes.

"You must be wondering how I know about Chaldea's purpose in interfering with the Holy Grail War," Eleanor said with a smile, turning to Suzuki Yuki after confirming Richard's departure.

Suzuki Yuki nodded, forming an initial assessment of his Servant. Eleanor was not an easy Servant to control, and he even needed to be cautious not to be controlled by her.

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