Earth Princess? No, it's Fujimaru Ritsuka!

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"At least, the princess didn't give permission!"

The ability to strengthen one's will with Command Seals to use [Imagination Manifestation] is a power gained during the battle against the Demon Pillar [Andusias]... Although Fujimaru Ritsuka now needs to expend a full Command Seal to use this power, compared to the Roman soldiers torturing her to the point of mental breakdown, this should be considered an exchange that couldn't be more worthwhile, right?

"Utopian dream materialized——"

"It is the last bastion protecting humanity!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka uses this ability as a [Field Magic], which allows her to exert an extremely effective territorial effect in environments that are favorable to her in battle! She can even do things like blocking moonlight.

However, this time, it was not the lonely fortress in the icy world that appeared.

The faint shadow of green grass covered the yellow hills of Rome, as if layers had been switched—a dilapidated and charred ruined castle, as if scorched by flames, appeared behind Fujimaru Ritsuka. Judging from the broken walls and ruins, it was clearly a medieval building from the 14th or 15th century.

—Orleans, a century after the evil dragon

"Huh—? No, what Senior manifested... doesn't seem to be Chaldea..."

Mashu retreated to Fujimaru Ritsuka's side, staring blankly at the dazzling light swirling and twisting around her: "It looks like France... Could it be that this is a condensed version of the concept of the [French Singularity] that we've explored before!"

Perhaps, the various encounters in the singularity are not without meaning.

The singularity neither disappeared nor was it restored.

Instead, it has always existed in Fujimaru Ritsuka's mind.

So, just like that, the fantasy came to life!

"Well, this is fine too."

Without saying a word, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately summoned a Heroic Spirit!

A bright light rose up beneath their feet.

The heroic spirit responded to the summons and appeared directly in Q*UN Tsubasa Sanzaki Kyuroku Sanji II!

Immediately afterwards, the lovely queen, dressed entirely in white and riding a crystal horse, galloped down from the castle. The crystal shone with a magnificent brilliance, and her sweet voice broke through the madness and despair!

"We meet again! Little Master, little Mashu! Let's begin in style!"

Inherent skill [Royal Tone] activated!

May the glory of the lily crown endure forever! ViveLaFrace!

"Oh my gosh! It's Mary! That's wonderful! ViveLaFrance!"

This shout came from Dr. Roman. As a typical shut-in, he couldn't help but excitedly shout along when he saw Mary shine with crystal brilliance once again.

Of course, it wasn't just Dr. Roman.

Soldiers fighting each other on the battlefield, upon seeing Queen Mary, were all involuntarily captivated by her dazzling idol-like radiance. In the brief moment when the moonlight faded, they unanimously dropped their swords, raised their hands, and shouted at the same time: Vive La France!

Both are Romance languages, so they should be able to understand the meaning of the first two words to some extent.

As for France?

Perhaps it's a word related to the concept of throwing down weapons and raising hands?

"Kiss~"

Queen Mary's radiant kiss illuminated the entire room: "Excellent, the atmosphere is getting lively! If everyone loves each other, we can achieve reconciliation and turn hostility into friendship without fighting, right?"

"Let's not fight, let's sing joyfully together!"

"Fu~~!"

Fufu, perched on Fujimaru Ritsuka's shoulder, stood up, patting her soft, fleshy ball and wagging her little tail, looking incredibly cute.

"Oh oh oh oh! Di...Diana...Oh...Oh! Goddess...Please!"

It also possesses a white radiance, resembling the qualities of a goddess.

Caligula roared madly, then was gently sealed by Queen Mary with crystal, rendering him immobile.

But to mistake that queen for Diana (Artemis), Uncle, are you blind?

—Actually, you can't blame him for this.

Queen White Lily's [Enchanting Voice] is a powerful skill comparable to that of some goddesses, and this skill, along with the blessing of [Royal Power], is integrated into Queen Mary's [Royal Tone].

Moreover, data shows that Queen Mary's spirit was, in a sense, close to that of a goddess.

Compared to Elizabeth and Nero, who strive to become "idol dragon girls" and "idol emperors," Miss Mary is the true born idol.

"Senpai, Senpai! Miss Mary's appearance seems to have brightened up the atmosphere on the battlefield. Is this really okay?" Mashu tugged at Fujimaru Ritsuka's sleeve.

"Mary is so cute, she reminds me of the times Mary used to give me a lap pillow... Mary is the best!"

Mashu's hand stiffened.

"Knee... lap pillow? What exactly is going on? Please explain it to me in detail, senior!"

I have a feeling it's turning more and more like an eggplant, Mashu.

"Does it feel like I've time-traveled, or was I driven mad by my uncle?"

Nero swayed and rubbed his forehead: "Why does it feel like Rome has suddenly turned into France from who-knows-where?"

She was just a gorgeous young girl when she realized that her uncle Caligula had been sealed by layers of crystal, unable to move, and even controlled by the magnificent radiance.

"That girl must be royalty from some country, right? I can sense... the royal aura she possesses. I can't fall behind! As the fifth emperor of Rome, as the successor to the Roman Empire founded by the divine ancestor Romulus... I too must sing out loud! Don't underestimate me, I'm in top form right now!"

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"wrong."

After careful consideration, Nero shook his head.

As the emperor, going to compete against the other side at this time would undoubtedly be tantamount to ruining the event... Nero would never do something so undignified.

But is it a field where I can fully unleash my potential?

If only I could have it too.

Maybe he wouldn't have been so badly suppressed by his uncle?

"I'm sorry, Uncle... I will pull myself together and take back my Rome!"

With the imaginary manifestation of Fujimaru Ritsuka and the support of Queen Marie Antoinette... Nero Claudius raised the Primal Scythe, engulfed in scorching flames, and cleaved it down from above, shattering Caligula and the crystal that sealed him into pieces!

P.S.: Siegfried will appear in this singularity and have a scene with King Attila.

P.S. 2: Fei's sister-in-law does not appear in the outline of this book. If you want to add Fei's sister-in-law to make the plot of the three of them more complicated, please type 1; if not, please type 2.

Chapter 52 Can't hold Rome? No more defense, let's counterattack!

Defeating Caligula isn't actually that difficult, but the main problem is his Noble Phantasm—which can drive the entire army mad and turn them into indiscriminate beasts.

However, the fact that the historically famous Emperor Nero was actually a girl... well, history is truly a strange thing.

Rome is situated at the heart of seven hills and is known as the City of the Seven Hills. Originally, these seven hills were inhabited by different groups of people, but with the reunification of politics, economy, culture, and religion, the inhabitants of the seven hills united to form the city of Rome.

The fact that Rome has now been driven back to the foot of the mountain illustrates the severity of the current situation—the enemy is already at our doorstep.

"Hmm! Although these are extraordinary times, Rome remains prosperous and glorious! Gentlemen, behold, this is my capital, a magnificent city that even young girls would sing praises to!"

“Yes, compared to the dilapidated towns and ruined villages I saw in France, this place definitely gives me a sense of harmony,” Matthew agreed.

"Humph!"

Nero raised his hand and proudly patted his chest, saying, "Of course. After all, this is the best capital city in the world! Back then, it was on this land of seven hills that the First Ancestor of God began the prosperity of Rome."

"The Ancestor of Gods...?" Fujimaru Ritsuka tilted her head.

“That’s Romulus, the first king of Rome when it was founded, senior,” Mashu explained. “He is said to be a great figure who laid the foundation for the Roman system and laws, and is known as the father of Rome... He was even considered a god in later generations.”

"Ah. I do know that..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka rested her hands on the back of her head as she pondered, "So, it's possible that this ancestral god was summoned for some reason?"

"Theoretically, that's a possibility."

"Hey, will the God Ancestor also be resurrected like my uncle did before? Is it true?!" Nero's previously optimistic face suddenly turned serious: "If that's the case, then it's going to be a bit of a headache."

She took a deep breath and rubbed her temples: "I don't want to be enemies with a legendary being like the God Ancestor... Well, if that's the case, then there's probably nothing I can do."

"Your Majesty Nero?"

"Hmm...I've made up my mind!"

After calming himself down, Nero spoke in a gentle voice: "Gentlemen, lend me a hand. I will not hide the weakness of the empire from you. As you can see, I have been driven to the brink of defeat. Not long ago, a rebel group called the 'Roman Union' emerged in my empire. I sent magicians and generals to quell the rebellion, and the result was obvious: the entire army was wiped out."

“Even my prized court magician was easily killed by my uncle, who calls himself the Emperor… These culprits who have risen from the dead and plunged Rome into turmoil are my mortal enemies. Therefore, I need your help!”

"To be able to save me from that situation and defeat my uncle—proves you are strong enough to rival the [Allied Forces]. Therefore, become my guest general. What is your name...?"

"Fujimaru Ritsuka."

“I am Matthew Kyrielight.”

"Hmm, very good, very spirited! After the war ends, I will appoint you as governors. Just name which province you want, and I will grant it!"

Well done, as expected of the emperor!

Even with only Rome left as their territory, they still tried to lure others with the lands they no longer controlled.

"By the way, there is one more thing I would like to ask you, Governor Fujimaru."

"Go ahead."

Nero nodded: "Well then, I'll get straight to the point—how exactly did you create that special space, and what about the girl within it?"

"I have a feeling that if I also possessed that kind of power, I might be able to fight on equal terms with the [False Emperor]."

Nero lowered his eyes.

It is evident that, as the emperor, she seems to have accumulated a lot of pressure during this period... The entire Roman army has been reduced to more than half its strength, while the enemy's forces are growing stronger with each battle; it's simply a contest between two completely different levels.

So, if there's any way to increase combat power...

"You mean [the realization of illusion]?"

"Can't I share it? I know... it must be some kind of precious power. I feel a little awkward making such a sudden request..."

"Well, that's all possible. Perhaps His Majesty Nero could do something similar."

Fujimaru Ritsuka closed one eye and stuck out her tongue: "As a human, I don't have Noble Phantasms, nor do I have the special domains of fairies and elves, but—Director Olga Marie told me that human Grand Magic can also achieve subspecies effects."

"Hmm, I don't quite understand... What you're saying is that I can also possess such power, right?"

Nero shook her head, her golden ahoge drooping with her dejected mood: "But if I was meant to possess such power, why couldn't it have appeared sooner..."

The emperor, passionate, unrestrained, cheerful, and optimistic, shouldn't have shown such an expression... but the situation seemed so dire that even His Majesty Nero lacked confidence in victory.

This is not incomprehensible.

If it were Fujimaru Ritsuka herself, let alone keep going, she would probably be completely lost by now.

“I believe that Your Majesty, no matter what happens, you should believe in yourself. Your unwavering faith and your magnificent steadfastness as the Emperor of Rome will surely become the power that liberates you from within.”

"Of course, we will also help you completely resolve the anomalies here in Rome. After all, that's the purpose of our visit!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka encouraged.

Nero is actually very strong and doesn't need Fujimaru Ritsuka to encourage her.

But at times like these, having someone support and help her is like a shot in the arm.

“Hmm…” Nero paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Indeed, that's true. With your assistance, I would be able to successfully complete the Northern Expedition. Hmm! As the Roman Emperor, I certainly believe in myself, in Rome, and in you all!"

As an emperor, one cannot sit idly by and wait for death when faced with trouble.

Nero roused himself.

"Report! The enemy has surrounded our city, Your Majesty! Please dispatch reinforcements immediately!"

Just then, a messenger's tense voice came from outside.

"What? We just repelled Uncle! How can they still organize an attack? How did they manage to assemble such a massive force?"

Nero's expression changed, and he quickly gripped his fiery red sword.

Logically speaking, it would be impossible to send troops to besiege Rome again in such a short time, since soldiers need food, supplies and rations to fight, right?

But that's not the case at all.

Nero and her generals and soldiers weren't all incompetent; it's impossible that they simply defended such a large empire only to be crippled by the Allied forces—the only possible reason is that the enemy used something to create a massive army out of thin air.