Chapter 347: Departure

Gui Naifen shook her head vigorously, as if trying to fling away those suddenly resurfaced old images.

She refocused her gaze on Ailisi Feier, her face again wearing that lively smile, though the curve of her mouth was a little stiffer than before.

"Um… Miss Ailisi Feier,"

She waved her hand, trying to sound casual, "Although I'm not exactly sure what you know, that Your Highness title is really… unnecessary!"

She even made a 'stop' gesture, "I'm just an ordinary… hmm, Heroic Spirit! Yes, Heroic Spirit!"

She almost blurted out 'street performer', but managed to cut herself off in time.

Although she thought street performer was a fine profession, in the current atmosphere saying it would seem to break the mood and might further confuse the etiquette‑concerned Master.

"You're too polite; just call me Lancer! Or…"

She scratched her cheek, a bit embarrassed, "Calling me Gwenivere works too, just don't add Your Highness—it sounds awkward, like suddenly aging a few hundred years."

She tried to use the joke to dilute the brief oddness.

Ailisi Feier carefully observed her expression, confirming it wasn't a polite refusal but genuine discomfort.

Though she harbored doubt (a queen truly uncomfortable with a formal title?), respecting a Servant's wishes is a required lesson for a Master.

"I understand."

She readily nodded, a comprehension smile appearing, "Then, please allow me to address you directly as Lancer from now on."

"That's right!"

Gui Naifen exhaled, her smile becoming more natural, then she gripped the Flame Spear in her hand, surveyed the dead‑silent streets, her expression turning serious, "So, Master, what shall we do next? Should we solve the whole‑city sleeping‑on‑the‑streets… er, unconsciousness problem? It looks pretty serious."

Speaking of business, Ailisi Feier also composed herself; her red eyes took on a sorrowful hue, "Yes, this is the most pressing crisis now. But I don't know more about the situation than you do. When I was conscious, pink mist had already spread, everyone had collapsed. Apart from those monsters, I found no other clues."

She paused slightly, thinking for a moment, "However, before losing contact, I sensed abnormal fluctuations near Liu Dong Si in the direction of Yuan Cang Shan, which may be linked to the source of this incident. Perhaps we should investigate there."

"Liu Dong Si?"

Gui Naifen repeated it, noting the place name, "Sounds like a temple? Fine! Master, wherever you say we go, we go! Shall we set out now?"

She assumed a stance ready to lead the way at any moment.

Ailisi Feier shook her head, pointing toward faint rustling and screeching sounds in the distant darkness, "Going there directly now is too dangerous. The number of wandering monsters in the city is unknown, traveling at night invites ambushes. And…"

She looked at Gui Naifen, tone gentle yet thoughtful, "Lancer, you just underwent summoning and combat; how is your mana condition? Do you need rest or adjustment? As your Master, I have the responsibility to ensure you're in optimal condition."

The Command Spell on the back of her hand warmed slightly, reminding her of the newly established mana‑supply duty.

Gui Naifen froze for a moment, then looked inward.

Well, the Mana Channel is quite smooth, warm, the mana spent on slaying insects earlier seems already replenished, and she even feels more energetic than after performing three fire‑spitting stone‑smashing shows on Xianzhou's streets.

"I'm fine! My condition is great!"

She patted her chest, the flames on the Flame Spear flaring a bit more, "That amount of exercise isn't even a warm‑up! But Master, you're right—running around at night is risky, especially you also…"

Her gaze swept over Ailisi Feier's delicate, seemingly non‑combatant figure and pretty dress, "…not very convenient for fighting. Let's find a safe spot to hide first, and leave when it's a bit brighter."

Ailisi Feier was exactly of that mind.

She pointed to the other end of the street, where a relatively sturdy three‑story building with intact doors and windows stood, "Let's go there. Clear it out, set up a simple warning barrier, and we should be able to stay temporarily."

"Alright! Trailblazing Lancer, deploy!"

Gui Naifen performed a spear flourish, instinctively moving to the front, "Master, stay close; if any insects appear I'll roast them!"

Ailisi Feier followed behind, her steps light.

Her thoughts drifted a bit, her eyes landing on the swaying orange ponytail ahead, and a subtle, odd notion rose uncontrollably—

Qiesi summoned Saber, Artoria Pendragon, the legendary Knight King.

And she, by a twist of fate, ended up contracting with this Gwenivere Your Highness.

According to legend, they are ruler and subject, i. e., … husband, uh… wife‑wife.

(If Saber and this Lancer meet… what would happen?)

Ailisi Feier imagined the scene: a solemn, dignified, chivalrous blond‑haired girl king, facing the lively, off‑beat, fire‑blazing, orange‑haired 'queen' before her, who seemed to have an Eastern background.

Their gazes locked.

(…cannot imagine.)

The legendary Gwenivere is a beautiful, gentle queen figure who kept distance from knights, causing ripples.

But she is certainly not like the girl before us, who can wield a Flame Spear to fling giant insects away.

(That's perhaps a bit too creative…)

As Ailisi Feier's mind wandered, trying to reconcile the legend with the present reality, Gui Naifen ahead also slipped into a side task.

She held the spear with her left hand on guard, while her right hand quietly reached for an inconspicuous pouch at her waist—containing her jade talisman.

As a traveling street performer, recording observations and gathering material is a professional habit.

The apocalyptic scene before us, the sleeping city, strange insects, and the elegant silver‑haired Master beside me…

All are perfect material!

(Should I film something? Maybe later I could make a hit vlog like 'Isekai Survival Record'; a million followers might start from this!)

She was pondering whether to film covertly or ask the Master's permission, when from the corner ahead a completely different sound suddenly arose—

Not the insect‑swarm's sour‑making rustling chew, but…

Human shouts, the clang of metal striking, and the whoosh of some heavy object cutting the air!

"Someone?!" Gui Naifen and Ailisi Feier became alert almost simultaneously.

The two exchanged a glance; Gui Naifen immediately slipped the jade talisman back into her pocket, gripped the spear tighter, and lowered her voice, "Master, stay here a moment; I'll go check!"

"Together."

Ailisi Feier shook her head, eyes firm, "If they're survivors, we might obtain more information."

Gui Naifen thought for a moment, nodded, "Then stay close to me, be careful."

They swiftly and quietly approached the source of the sound.

Going around the corner, ahead was a small commercial street plaza.

The scene before them left both of them stunned.

At the same time, on the other side of the plaza

"Mashu! Left rear!"

"Yes! Senior!"