Pendragon's Infinity Gauntlet

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"what!!!"

The sudden surge of power caused the girl to scream.

"What is this? There's no wind, and no gravity control..."

P.S.: I took half a day off today to move, but it still took me until after 10 pm to finish. I was as tired as if I had carried bricks all day on a construction site. I didn't have time to write until after 10 pm, and I even took a short break in between...

Chapter 40 Dragon Ball

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"Let's fly back."

Taking advantage of the moment, I grabbed Rin Tohsaka's hand, which was flailing wildly in the air. It still felt soft and silky, and it was very comfortable to hold.

Unlike Pendragon's first flight, Miss Rin didn't scream or shout. She wasn't scared or excited; all she felt was the curiosity of a magician.

However, she couldn't see through Pendragon's power. After rejecting all the possibilities she could think of, Rin Tohsaka began to focus her attention on the scenery of the city below.

"So this is what my city looks like from the sky."

Lady Rin doesn't have the same sharp senses as a Servant; all she can see is the light below.

On the street, the headlights of passing vehicles flowed by, while on the sidewalks, only people returning home after work could be seen.

I don't know what kind of car it was or who the driver was.

It's a state that can be seen, yet cannot be seen.

It is precisely this hazy beauty created by distance that makes the city itself seem like a dream, captivating and enchanting.

"By the way, what did you say on the rooftop just now?"

During the flight, Pendragon, who was holding Rin Tohsaka's small hand, seemed to have just come to his senses and stopped in mid-air with the girl.

Low-lying clouds drifted past him, and Pendragon asked with a complex expression and a hint of excitement.

"You said that collecting all seven Dragon Balls is your family's long-cherished wish?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

Rin Tohsaka, on the contrary, gave her a strange look.

"Not the Holy Grail War?"

Pendragon suddenly felt a deep malice from the universe. Why was he traversing two modified universes in a row?

It's poisonous.

What is the Holy Grail War?

Rin Tohsaka stared blankly at Pendragon, confirming that she had absolutely no information about this term in her mind.

Did our Servants lose their minds when they were summoned due to a mistake in the ritual?

"No, it's nothing."

Pendragon shook his head and continued flying with Rin Tohsaka.

"Tell me about that Dragon Ball thing."

"Huh? You really don't even know what Dragon Balls are, and you were just summoned out of nowhere?"

Miss Rin suddenly had a existential crisis. "Father, look at the problems you've left me with!"

"I see."

With a sigh of resignation, Rin Tohsaka looked at Pendragon with concern and said:

"Wait a moment, I'll go make a pot of tea."

In the same living room as yesterday, Pendragon sat on the same sofa and found the cat lying on the cushion, so he picked it up.

When Rin Tohsaka came out of the kitchen carrying a teapot and teacups on a tray, she saw a scene that was almost identical to the one from the previous night.

The only difference is that there are far fewer unsightly rubble pieces.

"You really know how to relax. — Have some black tea if you like."

Rin Tohsaka snorted and smoothly took out a new teacup, pouring out a high-quality red tea from the teapot.

The teacup was silently offered, and Pendragon took it with one hand and managed to take a sip.

"How is it? It tastes great, doesn't it? This is spring-harvested Chinese black tea. It's the most delicious of all my favorite teas."

"Well……"

Pendragon hesitated for a moment, realizing that if milk and honey were added to the tea to make it very sweet, she would definitely agree with Rin Tohsaka without hesitation.

"It's not as good as iced tea."

Instead of directly criticizing the tea for being bland and tasteless, Pendragon considered this a very rare compliment and the most sincere gesture of goodwill.

"Iced tea?"

Rin Tohsaka was prepared to be praised, but then a swan song appeared out of nowhere and stole the spotlight. What on earth is this iced tea? I've never heard of it before. Is it some kind of top-tier hidden gem?

No, why should I expect nice things from this guy?

Rin Tohsaka seemed to suddenly realize something, her strong curiosity making her want to understand what could make even a big foodie crave something so much.

"What kind of drink is that?"

Her love for black tea even led her to temporarily postpone her serious and formal commentary on Dragon Ball.

"A bottled beverage commonly found in vending machines in China, costing around several tens of yen..."

Pendragon noticed that the low pressure emanating from Rin Tohsaka was gradually spreading, and for some reason, her voice was getting softer.

"What's wrong, Rin?"

Pendragon's voice was a notch softer, sounding almost like red bean paste.

"Phew, it's nothing. Let's talk about Dragon Ball."

With a long sigh, Pendragon could sense that Rin Tohsaka was utterly disappointed in something.

"Before this, Assassin, how much did you know about Dragon Ball?"

"Isn't it true that you can summon the Peace Star after collecting all seven?"

Pendragon said matter-of-factly.

"It's a dragon!"

Judging from Rin's expression, she wished she could give Pendragon a good whack on the head.

"The dragon will grant the summoner's wish; the last time it was summoned was ten years ago."

"A magician who is recognized by Shenron and qualified to summon him will receive a Dragon Ball and, in Fuyuki, this ritual site, will summon his own Servant..."

"Teacher, teacher!"

Pendragon raised his hand, interrupting Rin's explanation, and asked with curiosity, "If it's Dragon Ball, then why aren't Super Saiyans fighting, but instead, Servants are summoned?"

"..."

Rin Tohsaka fell silent.

"I...I don't know either. Maybe it's necessary for the ritual, or some kind of mysterious power."

"Shall we fight to the last group?"

"Although collecting all seven Dragon Balls will allow you to summon Shenron, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, it's generally necessary to eliminate the other six teams of contestants..."

"So this 'Battle Rin' is actually quite confused, isn't she?"

Fighting solely for victory.

"No way! Victory is right there, why think so much!"

"Rin, can I take a look at the Dragon Balls?"

Rin found Pendragon's request reasonable, so she didn't think much of it, reached into her skirt pocket, and handed over a small glass ball.

It contains four stars.

Pendragon felt as if the dragon had already been destined for him, the protagonist of destiny.

The cat on the sofa flicked its whiskers but didn't make a meow, though its blue eyes revealed a haughty disdain.

Pendragon only looked at it for a while before returning it to Rin Tohsaka; the different Dragon Ball wars made her find it somewhat interesting.

"By the way, does your cat need to eat too?"

P.S.: Everyone, go to bed early!

Chapter 41 Servants don't need to go to the toilet.

Chapter 41

Miss Rin's eyes held a mixture of longing and fear. It's said that pets resemble their owners, and if this cat eats as much as Assassin, then she really can't afford to keep it.

"No need, it doesn't eat. Just treat it as a familiar."

"Then...can I touch it?"

"sure."

Rin Tohsaka immediately showed a look of surprise. In fact, she had thought the cat was very cute for a long time, but she had been busy with important things all day and had to suppress her urge to pet the cat.

Now that she has her cat owner's permission, Lady Rin can finally unleash her true nature!

"Snoring! Snoring!"

Rin Tohsaka's cat-petting skills were clearly superior to Pendragon's, making the kitten purr loudly like a frog croaking.

"This is a blower, isn't it! You are a blower, aren't you?"

Pendragon's dark golden eyes met the cat's deep blue eyes.

Hmm, the person in that cat's eyes is really handsome.

"Let's just call you a blower."

Pendragon nodded to himself, deciding on the pet's name.

"Meow meow meow? (They call me Comet, or Dragon, but you're the first to add 'Blower' to that.)"

With Rin Tohsaka's help, the blower willingly turned its belly up, and even its cries became softer.

Pendragon also moved closer to Rin Tohsaka, his body touching her arm.

The young lady Rin, engrossed in petting the cat, was completely unaware of this, or rather, she no longer cared.

Pendragon patted the cat's belly a few times, and suddenly felt a craving for marshmallows...

For some reason, Rin Tohsaka suddenly shivered, as if she sensed malice coming from somewhere.

"As expected, people get sleepy as soon as they get home."

Miss Rin touched the pink nose of the blower, then quickly made an excuse to escape to the bath.

"..."

"Are you cooking dinner tonight?"

Pendragon called out to Rin Tohsaka's back, then saw the girl stagger as she went up the stairs, almost tumbling down the steps.

"That's all! You ate so much today, aren't you full yet?!"

As Rin hurried upstairs in a rather unrefined manner, she complained to Pendragon.

"Flying back is exhausting, you know. It'll take at least a thousand takoyaki to recover..."

Before he could finish speaking, Pendragon's voice was interrupted by a loud slam of the door shut.

Should I become a Servant of the Einzbern family?

Pendragon looked at the empty house and the long-abandoned swimming pool outside the window, which had been neglected due to lack of maintenance, and sighed deeply.

Even though the timeline has changed to the point where they've already summoned Shenron in Fuyuki City, the Tohsaka family still has serious financial problems.

Fortunately, Pendragon wasn't very hungry at the moment. He played with the cat for a while and then started reading a novel.