Before she heard Akaji's words,
Su Yu didn't think about the possibility of her being sick at all,
There was no other reason. It was just that since she was conscious, this body had never been sick.
Her time seemed to be fixed at a certain moment,
She wouldn't grow up, she wouldn't age, and naturally, she wouldn't be tortured by illness. She had long been used to such a body,
She didn't expect that a few glasses of wine would make her have a fever.
Perhaps the wine wasn't the culprit, but lying on the bar counter all night being blown by the cool wind was the real culprit.
"Where are you living now?" Akaji took out his mobile phone,
"I'll send you back,
You're burning up like this,
I can't let you go back alone. "
With that, he called a private car.
Su Yu hesitated for a moment,
The feeling of fever became stronger after she realized it. She subconsciously told the truth, "Uh... an abandoned building in the suburbs,
I'm not too sure... "
As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that something was wrong,
Sure enough,
Akaji, who heard this, turned his head to look at her. His golden-red eyes were a little surprised at first,
Then many emotions flashed through his mind at once,
In the end, it turned into some kind of suppressed anger.
He grabbed her hand and got into the car without any explanation,
Without asking for her opinion, he directly said to the driver, "Go home."
"... Akaji Jun?" Su Yu called out hesitantly.
"Did you suddenly disappear in front of me to hide in such a place?" The young man's voice sounded a little different, and it was very different from the gentle feeling in the past, "You don't need to worry about what happens next, Su Yu. If you can't learn to take care of yourself, then let me do it."
As he said this, his words were unprecedentedly strong, as if Su Yu would immediately get angry if she said another word.
Or rather, he was already angry.
She was a little confused by the young man's attitude, but Su Yu could almost understand that he was taking care of her. It just so happened that she had a headache and couldn't concentrate, so she simply agreed vaguely and fell asleep on the seat with her head raised.
When she woke up again, she was being carried out of the car by Akaji.
She was not used to this kind of intimate action, but Akaji looked very natural. After noticing that she was slightly awake, he even comforted her by saying, "It's okay. We're at my house. Sleep well."
In any case, just leave everything to him.
Perhaps it was because the feeling of being powerless was too unbearable. Hearing this, Su Yu really turned her head and fell asleep, leaving everything to the young man.
— —
When she woke up again, the setting sun outside the window shone in through the gap in the window, drawing a warm red band of light on the wooden floor.
Su Yu stared at the snow-white ceiling. Her mind went blank for more than ten seconds before she gradually recalled what had happened.
She had a fever, so Akaji took her to the car and Akaji brought her home …
The memories in her mind gradually came back. Su Yu lay on her back on the bed and blinked.
Akaji said to leave everything to him. It was really reassuring. In just one afternoon, Su Yu clearly felt a lot better. Her head was still a little groggy, but at least it didn't hurt anymore.
So this was what it felt like to have a fever. Su Yu reached out from under the blanket and held it in front of her eyes. This kind of rare feeling of powerlessness was quite novel to her.
After lying down for a while, she sat up from under the blanket. There was a thermos and some pills by the bed. There was also a note with Akaji's neat handwriting on it, briefly explaining the situation of taking the pills.
Su Yu obediently followed Akaji's note and took the pills. Then, she drank half of the porridge in the thermos. Finally, she felt that her body had recovered some strength.
She stepped on the slippers by the bedside and got out of bed. She looked around curiously.
This seemed to be a house near the school of Akaji's family. Only Akaji lived here. It was a rather spacious house, but there were no servants in sight. There were only two women cooking in the kitchen. When they saw her get out of bed, they greeted her warmly.
Akashi Seishiro is a quiet person. He once said that a quiet environment can make him more efficient. It must be because of this that he dismissed the redundant servants.
After looking around, Su Yu sat down in front of the backyard of the mansion. There was a simple wind chime hanging from the roof beam. She liked to sit here and listen to the tinkling of the wind chimes.
At this time, it was almost autumn. The evening wind was a little chilly. Su Yu rubbed her still warm palms. She did not have the self-awareness of being a patient at all.
Just as she was about to go back to the house and lie down, there was a sudden clap of thunder. A dazzling flash of lightning flashed and struck the backyard of Akaji's house.
Su Yu stopped in his tracks and stared blankly at the figure that emerged from the source of the light after the flash of lightning.
Just by looking at the silhouette, she could tell that it was an exaggeratedly shaped chariot. Accompanied by the faint roar of a cow, the chariot stopped steadily in the open space of the backyard. On the chariot, there was a man who was as strong as a hill. He had a forthright smile on his face.
"Yo, little girl, I've finally found you." He was wearing a t-shirt with a map of the world printed on it. Obviously, the size was not very good. His bulging muscles stretched out the white t-shirt. "It's really hard to find your whereabouts. Are you the one who defeated Saber?"
He used a questioning tone, but his tone was very confident. Obviously, he already had the information.
Su Yu frowned. In her current condition, she was not sure if she could win against Rider. If she decided to escape, it would be best to make a decision quickly.
Rider seemed to have noticed her cautious expression. The smile on his face deepened. "Well, don't be so nervous. I'm not here to fight. I just want to drink with you."
Drink?
Su Yu was very sensitive when she heard the word. She insisted that her fever was caused by the drinking. After all, it had never happened before.
But before she could say anything, the rugged Rider said, "Come to think of it, you have a nice yard here. Then we don't have to look for another place. Wait for a while, I'll call Archer over."
In his tank, a skinny man who was hiding behind the frame poked his head out. He looked weak, but when he shouted, he was quite imposing. "Hey, Rider! What do you want?!"
"Hahahahaha!" The muscular man let out a loud laugh. He stepped onto the tank and smiled brightly at Su Yu. "Of course, we're going to have a drinking competition. Let's have a talk between kings."
As he said that, he cracked his whip and the entire tank disappeared in a flash of lightning.
Su Yu held her forehead weakly. She felt the dull pain in her head again.
— —
After Rider left, Su Yu did not go back into the house to lie down. Instead, she sat in the yard and waited for the big guy to visit again.
Although she wanted to teleport to another place where he could not find her, this was Akaji's house. If she left rashly, she might cause trouble for the young man. It would be easier for her to control the situation if she stayed.
Judging from Rider's tone, it sounded like he was really here to drink. She could only pray that they would not make a mess of the yard.
It was almost evening. A beautiful rose-colored sunset appeared in the sky. After the yard returned to its peaceful state, the wind chimes rang in her ears again. Su Yu leaned against the pillar in the corridor and sniffed. She could not help but sneeze.
Such a peaceful and beautiful moment always reminded her of Kyōko. She did not know where the girl with the sweet smile was now. However, unlike when she first arrived, Su Yu was not as anxious as before.
This world was not as dangerous as she had imagined. Although it seemed that people with strange abilities were everywhere, society also had a sound system. Professional heroes and special mechanisms were all maintaining order in the open and in the dark. Even ordinary people without any special skills could live safely in a corner without much difficulty.
She had a strong belief that Kyōko was a strong and optimistic child. Unlike her empty heart, her heart was filled with sunshine. If she were to compare the two, perhaps Kyōko would be better off than her.
The waiting time passed quickly. When she heard the roar of thunder again, Su Yu had completely calmed down.
This time, three figures appeared on the chariot. There was a burly Rider, his skinny master, and a man who stood tall and straight, his entire body covered in golden armor.
Gilgamesh.
Unlike the last time they met, his silky blonde hair was combed to the back. His overly sharp eyebrows were on full display. His domineering aura was no longer concealed. He was so arrogant that it was even a little annoying. He stood side by side with Rider in front of the chariot. When he saw Su Yu standing at the end of the corridor, his lips curled into a subtle smile.
"I never thought that the one who killed Saber would be you, Su Yu." He stepped off the chariot and looked down at her with his chin raised. "You really added a lot of fun to this boring battle. For the time being, I'll admit that you have the right to talk to Wang."
Su Yu's head was spinning again. She did not even have the strength to roll her eyes. She waved her hand half-heartedly. "Is that so? Then I'm honored."
Anyway, no matter how she retorted, his arrogant attitude would not change. Su Yu naturally did not want to fight. After weighing the pros and cons, she did not even have the mood to quarrel.
"What? You know each other?" Rider was carrying a huge wine barrel from the back seat. "That's good. I don't need to introduce myself."
He placed the heavy barrel on the open space in the courtyard and sat cross-legged on the bluestone. "Little girl, do you know me? I'm Iskandar, the Conqueror. I'm Rider in this War of the Holy Grail."
The skinny master behind him suddenly screamed. "Rider! How can you reveal your identity just like that? She's the enemy! "
His words were urgent and serious. Unfortunately, the red-haired emperor did not care at all. He waved his hand casually to appease him. Then, he asked Su Yu, "What about you, little girl? Which legendary person are you?"
Kenneth had asked her this question before. Just like last time, Su Yu did not know how to answer this question.
Where did she come from? When she opened her eyes, she was in the shop. The general knowledge in her mind was innate, but there was no trace of her.
"Where did I come from …" The girl's voice was still a little weak. "If it's possible, I'd like to know too. But now, I only have this name."
"My name is Su Yu. It's an honor to meet you, Conqueror King."
As she spoke, she got up and bowed. The girl's black hair slid down her shoulders. Her neither servile nor overbearing attitude was likable. Ever since she appeared in this world, she had never been respected so seriously. Rider was a little embarrassed as he scratched the back of his head. "Haha, there's no need to be so polite. You're the one who defeated Saber. I'm sure you have the capacity to match that."
With a wave of his hand, his sandbag-sized fist smashed open the wine barrel. A rich and fragrant aroma of wine immediately wafted out. Rider pulled out a wooden spoon out of nowhere, scooped out a spoonful of wine, and downed it all in one gulp.
"Come, Lancer." He held the wooden spoon in his hand forward. "Let's drink to our hearts' content tonight."
Su Yu's expression was a little stiff. She looked at the huge wine barrel with a troubled expression. She had drunk so much yesterday, and her eyes were still feverish. She really did not want to touch a single drop of alcohol.
She moved her hand to her lips and suppressed the coughs in her throat. She looked up at the big guy who was in high spirits. "Rider, I don't understand. Why did you come here to drink at this time?"
He even brought Gilgamesh with him.
The man who was shining with golden light seemed to have noticed her glance. He lowered his eyes and looked at her. He walked to the side and sat down, forming a tripartite posture with the two of them.
"Well, there is indeed a reason." The smile on the Emperor's face faded and became meaningful. "I heard that the original purpose of the Holy Grail War was to select those who were qualified to obtain the Holy Grail. In other words, it was to solve the problem of 'what kind of person is qualified to possess the Holy Grail?'"
"If you only need to see whether you're qualified or not, there's no need to fight at all." As he spoke, he drank another spoonful of wine. The light in his eyes became strong and determined. "If you have the 'quality' that can be recognized by the Heroic spirit, then the answer will appear by itself."
"Judging from your tone, you want to compete with Wang on the 'quality'?" Gilgamesh, who was holding his chin with one hand, frowned. "Let's stop the farce here, you bastard who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth."
"Judging from your tone, you're very confident in your tolerance, Archer." Rider used the same sentence to return the favor. He turned his head and looked at Gilgamesh. "Who's more worthy of the title of 'King of the Holy Grail'? Let's use a wine glass to measure who's more worthy of the title of 'King of the Holy Grail'."
As if he was declaring war, he filled the wooden spoon in his hand with wine and extended it to the man on the other side. Su Yu could not help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief. The Conquest King's attention was finally not focused on her.
After taking the wooden spoon, Gilgamesh did not taste it directly. Instead, he leaned closer and sniffed it. Then, he showed an undisguised look of disgust.
Su Yu suddenly thought of the leopard cat with a noble bloodline. She had seen one before. When it encountered food it did not like, it also moved its nose and sniffed it. Then, it walked away in disgust.
"What kind of cheap wine is this?" Rider said bluntly. "Do you think this kind of thing can really test the tolerance of a true hero?"
"Is that so?" "This is one of the best goods in the market in this area." Rider was surprised to hear that. "This is one of the best goods in the market."
Hearing this, Gilgamesh showed an 'as expected' expression. "You think so because you have never known what a real wine is, bastard."
As he said that, he extended his right hand that was covered in golden armor. Suddenly, a small golden ripple appeared in the air in front of him. The entire wine vessel made of gold slowly fell from the ripple. The bottom of the wine vessel landed on the limestone floor with a soft thud.
Su Yu took a deep breath. Even if she did not have a good impression of alcohol, it was undeniable that when the golden wine vessel appeared, the rich and alluring aroma of the wine suddenly rippled out like waves. The aroma was rich and mellow. Upon closer inspection, it was as sweet as honey. Even she, who was still hot, could not help but lick the corner of her mouth.
On the opposite side, Rider let out a surprised gasp.
"Watch carefully. You will understand now." Gilgamesh's left hand caught the three wine cups made of gold. He casually threw them to the two of them. With a hint of arrogance, he introduced them as such.
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