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Chapter 454 - Fujimaru Ritsuka's Potential

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"Mm!"

Mash's soft murmur echoed through Shirou Emiya's bedroom. Her face was flushed, lying on his bed with her upper body exposed as Shirou Emiya carefully inscribed divine script on her back. A continuous rubbing sensation traveled across her skin. Combined with her near-naked state and Shirou Emiya sitting beside her-having seen everything-Mash, usually reserved, felt her mind teetering on the edge. Each stroke sparked scenarios in her imagination, casting herself and Shirou Emiya as the leads in some private drama, making her cheeks burn and ears flush. Her brain, overactive and unrelenting, was on the verge of short-circuiting.

In the corner, Fujimaru Ritsuka watched quietly. The composure she had held the night before was gone. Shyness dominated her expression as she observed the scene before her. Like Mash, she had never been in such close contact with someone outside her usual circles. Her imagination wandered uncontrollably, weaving scenes in which she and Shirou Emiya played central roles. Lost in her daydreams, her heart thumped wildly-until Shirou Emiya's voice cut through her thoughts.

"Alright, next is Ritsuka."

He had finished copying and translating Mash's basic abilities from the paper on the table. With that task set aside, he turned his attention to the next member of his future Familia. Fujimaru Ritsuka, heart hammering, shyly removed her top and lay down on the bed. Shirou Emiya turned away, maintaining his focus strictly on the task at hand.

Even if one was curious, he believed a man should look openly and honestly-never secretly. To prove his integrity, he had Ana monitor the process from the side.

"How is it? Are you ready?" Ana asked, glancing at Fujimaru Ritsuka, who had buried her face in the pillow.

"Ready," Ritsuka whispered.

"Then I'll turn around now." Shirou Emiya did so, glancing only as necessary to perform the task. His movements were practiced, precise.

With careful strokes, the Divine Blessing on Fujimaru Ritsuka's back was drawn. After copying and translating it onto paper, Shirou Emiya patted her shoulder.

"It's done. Get up and put on your clothes."

He turned back to the table, retrieving the paper that recorded Mash's basic stats and began analyzing them.

Fujimaru Ritsuka's Divine Blessing panel was striking in its simplicity. Unlike Mash, it resembled an ordinary human's panel at the moment of receiving Divine Blessing. There were no magical abilities, no skills. Mash, by contrast, possessed both:

'Lord Camelot'

'Decisive Stand Shield'

The former, magic. The latter, a skill. Both reflected the abilities of their respective Heroic Spirits. As Mash continued to grow, she would inevitably inherit Galahad's full capabilities. With each level, every ability would strengthen, making her eventual surpassing of Galahad certain.

"Huh... I'm so weak. I don't have any abilities."

Fujimaru Ritsuka sighed, staring at the paper Shirou Emiya handed her. She compared it with Mash's richer panel and felt the gap keenly.

"Oh, no. Senpai is very strong. Without you, I wouldn't have come this far," Mash quickly comforted her.

Ritsuka, seeing Mash flustered in her defense, laughed aloud.

"I'm just kidding, Mash! I wouldn't be discouraged by this!"

Mash puffed her cheeks in mock frustration.

"Senpai is too much!"

"Sorry, sorry!" Shirou Emiya chuckled at the exchange, then addressed Ritsuka seriously.

"Don't be discouraged, Ritsuka. For ordinary humans, a panel like this is normal after receiving Divine Blessing. We aren't born like Merlin or others with innate special abilities. The starting point is low, yes-but the peak is the same. With effort, you can surpass them all."

"I understand, Senpai Shirou," Ritsuka replied, nodding firmly.

Shirou Emiya watched both of them, their smiles bright, and felt a quiet swell of emotion. Mash's abilities were advanced now, thanks to Galahad's Spiritual Core, but Ritsuka's potential promised a future that could surpass even that. Though her current panel seemed modest, her conviction and identity as humanity's last Master hinted at unprecedented strength.

In Divine Blessing, magic embodied miracles. Skills represented crystallized thought. With Ritsuka's unwavering resolve and proximity to miracles, Shirou Emiya had no doubt she would awaken extraordinary abilities. And her great feat-the one required for Divine Blessing's full sublimation-would be unparalleled.

"The Divine Blessing ritual is complete. Next, we need to move our base."

"Move?" Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others asked in unison, confusion on their faces.

"Yes," Shirou Emiya said with a small chuckle. "After obtaining Divine Blessing, the next step is to train and unlock your potential. The best way to do that is combat."

He let the words hang for a moment before continuing.

"Outside the Absolute Demonic Beast Frontline, countless demonic beasts attack the city constantly. Fierce, yes-but perfect for training."

Ritsuka's eyes lit with excitement. Shirou Emiya smiled and added, "Spend the next few days adapting. Let Merlin speak with King Gilgamesh. Any missions assigned to you in the future should be sent straight to the frontlines. I'm confident King Gilgamesh will approve."

A new stage awaited them. The real test of their potential was about to begin.

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