Chapter 72: Spike Falls into a Baby-like Slumber
"Ah... Does it even matter at this point?" Kongming couldn't help but scratch his head when he saw his younger self, who still didn't grasp the seriousness of the situation and was tangled up in his own identity.
He couldn't just come out and say he was Waver from the future. That would only complicate things further. So Kongming chose not to provide any explanation. If he revealed his true identity to the current Waver, who was rather clueless, he would undoubtedly be bombarded with endless questions. As someone who had experienced death from overwork in Chaldea, Kongming despised such matters.
"If there's anything important, we can discuss it after we escape from Fuyuki. If we delay any longer now, it'll be too late."
"So, what exactly happened?!" Seeing his own Servant acting so cowardly, Waver's mouth involuntarily twitched a few times. Previously, Kongming was quite enthusiastic when he tricked Waver into going to the battlefield. But now, it seemed that once he encountered something he was afraid of, he was immediately ready to flee.
Waver could only give Kongming the label of a "hypocritical dog" for his behavior.
"In any case, there is a dark force targeting Fuyuki. If we don't escape before that force discovers us, we'll definitely die!" Kongming exclaimed, reminiscing about his miserable days in Chaldea. He remembered it vividly. Initially, there was hardly any opportunity for him to participate, and his Master didn't particularly like taking him into battle.
However, something happened later. He felt his abilities had been strengthened, and then... everything changed. His Master started taking him into battle like a maniac. Once a day? Twice a day? Or was it three times a day? No... no! Let me give an accurate count: more than twenty times a day!
As a result, he often had to be hospitalized in Chaldea's medical ward after each day's battle for recuperation. His Master, Gudako, would visit him every time with a basket full of golden apples, so he could continue working at high intensity the next day.
Originally, he thought that the hard work and death from overwork were the only things he had to endure. But then, another strategist Servant named Chen Gong arrived in Chaldea, and everything... changed.
At first, he was quite friendly with Chen Gong, after all, they both had connections to the Three Kingdoms era. It was natural for them to bond and establish a good relationship. Chen Gong also seemed very enthusiastic, promising to work together with Kongming from then on.
The pure-hearted Kongming at that time naively believed Chen Gong's deceptive words. Excited about not having to work at such high intensity the next day, he couldn't sleep that night.
The next day, when Chen Gong activated his Noble Phantasm and sacrificed Kongming as ammunition, Kongming finally realized... the clown was none other than himself.
Afterward, Chen Gong did accompany him every day. However, Kongming no longer wanted to see Chen Gong because every time he appeared, it meant that Kongming and everyone else in the team would definitely die, leaving only Chen Gong and the Master, Gudako, to survive!
When Waver heard about the "dark force," he raised an eyebrow and casually remarked, "Dark force? What dark force? If there is one, why not report it to the Clock Tower's Department of Justice?"
"If only it were that simple. That group of dark forces doesn't care about the authority of the Clock Tower," Kongming replied, adding silently in his mind, "I'm still one of the Twelve Lords of the Clock Tower. Yet, I'm either sacrificed or offered by Gudako every day."
"I don't want that. As a Master, what does it mean to abandon the Holy Grail War and run away?" Waver stubbornly refused to leave.
"You stubborn guy... Well, just don't regret it later," Kongming gave up, realizing that Waver was quite dense. After all, he knew very well how Waver, who participated in the Fourth Holy Grail War, could become so unyielding that he would resort to using Command Seals due to a petty argument.
No one understood Waver better than him.
While Waver and Kongming were arguing incessantly, the television on the side had already switched to the next news segment.
"In a few days, the long-awaited seaside amusement park will finally open."
"It is reported that the full investor behind the construction of this seaside amusement park is a blond CEO who is willing to reveal their identity." (Blond………. Wonder who is it)
"On the chosen day, this blond CEO will announce the opening of the seaside amusement park, and on the opening day, there will be a luxurious opening ceremony. Additionally, there will be no admission fee on the first day. Couples in Fuyuki who have time, please make sure not to miss it."
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At Bai Song's home, Spike, a big dog who had just been summoned, was sleeping soundly at the kitchen door, looking quite foolish. After chasing away Tom and Jerry, Spike stationed himself at the door but fell into a deep slumber within minutes. In front of him lay a chicken leg bone, a reward given to him by Bai Song for driving away the intruders.
Originally, Bai Song intended to throw all the bones into the trash can, but when he noticed Spike's longing gaze, he tossed one to him. Spike happily carried the bone to the kitchen door, licking it without any disdain, even though Tom and Jerry had already nibbled off all the meat. It seemed like Spike had hit the jackpot, and Bai Song felt relieved. Tom and Jerry were notorious eaters, and Bai Song had worried that having another big dog would worsen their already tight financial situation. However, it turned out that the massive dog, even bigger than a Husky, couldn't catch a single mouse?!
Leaving the refrigerator under Spike's watch, Bai Song went back upstairs to sleep. Despite the morning chaos, which began with Tom's explosive surprise, his brain remained alert, delaying his fatigue. But once he relaxed in his own home, sleepiness overwhelmed him, making him feel more tired than ever before, even after an all-night gaming session.
Downstairs, not long after Bai Song went to sleep, Spike also slipped into a deep slumber, resembling a baby. Suddenly, in the midst of Spike's peaceful sleep, a deafening explosion rang out nearby.
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