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[recklessice]

[Beach. When did the last time Kaito got into the beach? He doesn't recall that, and he never been here unless he has a reason. Maybe he must be dreaming, but how could it be possible to dream when he can feel the heat?

This reminds him of the last summer, where he with his siblings and friends gathered around and play volleyball, making sandcastle, smack the watermelon, chasing around, swims in the ocean, and favorite moment when it's just him and ice cream. That didn't happen now.]

What a loner. The scenery is just perfect. But what I really want this summer is much worse than the previous. Why I do deserve to have this punishment? As I recalled, I didn't do anything wrong... Unless I did something.

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[free_lancer]

It's strange for me as the affairs are not meant to be the worry of those uninvolved.

I know this and yet I feel unrestricted. This should be worrying. Without a constant supply of prana, I should cease to exist, but that is not the case. I feel stronger than I did in the war, than I did during my sleep in the Throne of Heroes, possibly more than I did in life.

... I'm talking too much again.

[recklessice]

No, no. It's alright!

[It's strange to talk to someone who's not really fond with this place? Or country? Hm, probably this guy is from other country.]

I know this situation is quite confusing, and you're not only one to think that. Let's just take it easy, okay? I think we can find the answers somewhere...

By the way, my name is Kaito. And you are?

[free_lancer]

D...

Lancer.

[recklessice]

Nice to meet you, Lancer.

[That's an easy name to remember.]

We should see what's around this island first. Are you coming?

[free_lancer]

... I'll accompany you.

[Diarmuid sighed. Almost let his name slip there. That would be an enormous mistake. The strange surroundings suggest he's not in the grail war anymore, but his identity is still something to keep safe until he knows the lay of the land better. Still, no need to keep both of his spears ready. As such, he sends them away in a small wash of golden particles that fade out of existence as quick as they appeared.]

[recklessice]

[He saw that. A part of him feels a little envy.]

Quite cool skill you have there. It's just look like magic tricks I saw in the interent.

[free_lancer]

It is a side-benefit of being a servant.

[recklessice]

[Lancer said he's a servant...]

Then you have a Master?

[free_lancer]

I... I did.

I am not sure I do anymore. That does not change the fact that I am a servant though.

[recklessice]

I do have Master too, but he doesn't have a servant.

[free_lancer]

...

[Lancer tilts his head.]

If you have a Master, how are you not his servant? I understand that you're not a servant in the same sense that I am, but still...

[recklessice]

[Ah, so they got different term of 'Master' here.]

No, I'm not his servant at all. Master created me and I work for him by singing songs that he composed. It's all over the net!

[free_lancer]

... Oh, I see what you mean.

[Lancer rubs his chin.]

You did say you were a robot.

[recklessice]

That's right! I'm not just an ordinary robot. I'm a singing robot call Vocaloid!

[free_lancer]

... You sing?

[recklessice]

...Yes, I sing. Does it sounds awkward to you?

[free_lancer]

No, I'm merely curious.

[recklessice]

Curious that male could sing?

[Hey, it's normal.]

[free_lancer]

Not specifically men. I've known plenty of male bards in my time.

[recklessice]

Oh, good! I thought it'd be awkward to have good looking guy who can actually sing!

[free_lancer]

My voice is not where my pride is, Kaito.

[It is quite nice, though.]

[recklessice]

Haha, I really can tell you're more like a bodyguard than a singer.

[free_lancer]

I am a knight through and through, though as I said, I am short a master to pledge my loyalty to.

[recklessice]

A knight.

[Now that makes sense on why Lancer said 'bard' instead of singer. Although Kaito thinks it's impossible Lancer came from Arthurian century.]

So, your master is some kind of prince or king perhaps?

[free_lancer]

[He's not quite Arthurian.

Plus, he's Irish.]

My first master was Lord Fionn mac Cumhail. My second was the great mage Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi.

[Lancer suddenly looks a bit forlorn.]