A Not So Evil God In Fate/Grand Order

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I got NP4 Gil and NP3 Eresh! I'm so happy. Birthday catalyst worked like a charm.

I avoided Purple Rare Prism aka Medusa like a boss. She never showed up (thankfully)

I'm so happy I think I will release 3 chapters today instead of the usual 2.

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Once Mash and Cu fought one more time (Really, this guy is a battle maniac), the group departed in direction of the cave where, by Caster words, Saber was located.

Battling the occasional skeletons who never stopped annoying. Olga questioning Seth, which he ignored, and with Mash, Fujimaru and Caster talking and getting to know each other better. The five-person group continued on its way.

Out of nowhere, they heard the shout of Roman who informed them of an approaching enemy. "Quick, get ready. I detect a signal of magical energy, a Servant is nearing your position!" Just as he finished speaking, the sound of rattling chains was heard by the group.

The guys were soon trapped in a cage of chains in all directions except upwards. Suddenly, from the rear, a chain shot towards Fujimaru. By the time Mash, who was in front of Master trying to protect him from a frontal attack realized the impending danger, the chains were too close to comfort.

"Senpai!" The girl screamed, turning her body ready to dash in his defense. 'I will not make it in time...!' The girl thought with dread.

*Clank*

"Listen, shield kid. If you are going to protect your Master from future harm, concentrating on one direction is a big mistake, you must expect an attack from everywhere and anyone, even...a friend." Seth materialized his spear just in time to block the chains heading for Fujimaru while taking the opportunity to give her a piece of advice for future battles, even if he faltered a little saying the last part.

"T-thank you u-um..." She felt really embarrassed right now, not only did she fail to protect her Master but she didn't know the name of one of his companions.

Noticing the girl's plight, Seth thought for a second, remembering someone who he shared good memories with, before responding, "Apophis, that would do."

"I-is that your real name?" The Shielder girl asked. She knew a little about mythology from other countries so it's no wonder the name Apophis would bring her slight fear.

"No. But it is everything you guys are going to get for now." Seth replied without much emotion, Caster just rolled his eyes.

"Tch. I planned to destroy you as fast as possible but I guess that impossible now." Interrupting them was a voice filled with hate and scorn.

A woman figure covered in shadows appeared in front of them. Hair dancing like snakes and a weapon that made even Seth tremble a little. 'Chains, snake-like hair, and a weapon capable of killing immortals...' Seth analyzed looking at the strange-looking scythe. 'So that means she is Medusa and that weapon...Harpe? but wasn't it returned to the Gods after she was slain? No matter, what I have to do doesn't change.'

"Leave this one to me, Caster. I have to test the gains I've got from fighting Berserker. Shield girl, protect your Master well this time, and the annoying kid too" "Hey!" Olga shouted but was quickly ignored. Caster just smiled and let the guy do what he wanted.

"Don't you think you are underestimating me a little?!" Rider shouted with crazed eyes. At first, she wanted to let the group and the other servants kill each other, something that proved useless as they weren't even injured! She needed to attack now or it would be too late. After every battle, they were getting stronger. if she let them be any further, she wouldn't have a chance anymore.

"Not at all. In fact, I don't plan to play around" Seth replied with a disinterested tone in his voice -which was his normal one- making Medusa further enraged, she felt this guy was mocking her.

'The troublesome thing is not her, but her weapon. I will need to be careful, getting hit by that is no joke, especially in this body.'

It was time to see his own improvements after the fight with Berserker, he was going to replicate the first attack the mad warrior did against him, the one which sent him flying (Bad memories) after a failed attempt to block the hit.

Medusa kept her sight focused on the arrogant boy in front of her. Even tho forgetting there was Caster her could prove fatal for her, but she trusted he will not interfere, she hoped. That was the only way for her to come on top. If not, she was going to lose.

One second, just one second. Medusa blinked for one second and then the boy was not there anymore. For some reason, she could see her body...falling to the ground. Medusa opened her eyes wide. Memories, memories of her last moment when she was alive flashed through her mind. Tears started to form on the corner of her eyes. An indignant "Why...?" was all she could say before disappearing in purple light.

The thing was, she was not the only one not believing this situation. Even Seth, the one who committed the kill, was surprised and at the same time...disappointed. 'What was all this hype for?! Bullshit! At least put some resistance, will you?!' He stood frozen in place. This...this...it was just too anticlimactic!

Olga Marie and Mash were surprised. To tell the truth, they didn't believe it when Seth said he killed Berserker but looking at this. It seems he was not lying after all.

Caster was also surprised. Recovering for a moment of shock, he smiled. Their future started to brighten.

Fujimaru was just throwing all he has eaten for the past week seeing a decapitation live right in front of him.

There was a moment of awkward silence before Caster coughed gaining the group's attention. "Well...how to say it...let's get going?" Even the poor Cu didn't know what to say.

They nodded in affirmation, except Fujimaru. That guy was still throwing up.

Continuing their way to the cave, the group had an uneventful journey. Olga took advantage of this to ask Caster a question that was bugging her ever since she knew they had to face Saber.

"Caster, do you know Saber's True Name?"

Cu Chulainn nodded in affirmation. "Yeah, anyone unlucky enough to face her Noble Phantasm will know that bastard's true name." He then added, "The reason for the other Servants' defeat is because her Noble Phantasm was that powerful."

Mash chimed in. "A powerful Noble Phantasm? What's it like?" She asked, curiosity written on her face.

"It's the most famous Sacred Sword in your time period, its name is-" Before Caster could finish, a voice interrupted them.

"The Sword of Promised Victory, Excalibur. Wielded by the King of Knights, Arthur Pendragon. Together with his voice, an arrow came their way ready to pierce the Master. The poor guy was always the focus of the enemy, Seth couldn't help but pity him.

This time, it was Caster's turn to stop the arrow. Drawing some runes in mid-air, he was able to make the arrow lit on fire before it hit the intended target.

"Archer!" Olga exclaimed, looking at the Servant with a bow in his hand.

"Hoh? So you've decided to show up? As loyal as always I see." Caster said, laughing a little. "This time is my and the little girl's battle, don't interfere." Cu informed his intentions to Seth, who simply nodded. As disappointing as his fight with Rider was, Cu DID let him fight her alone. He had no qualms letting him settling this, besides, the girl needed experience if she was going to fight the strongest Servant in this war.

"I don't know what you are talking about, I'm just here to chase away the dogs that come barking to this place." A tick mark appeared on Caster's face. "Don't call me a dog!" Despite his face being covered by shadows, Seth could see the mocking smirk on Archer's face. 'These guys have more in common than I thought.'

"Hey! Why are you just standing there, young lady? He's an Archer so I will need your shield to cover me while I cast spells." Caster turned towards Mash and reprimanded her.

"Y-Yes...! Sorry, I was spacing out a bit." The Shielder class Servant said, a little embarrassed.

Now with more determination, she positioned herself in front of Caster. "I can do this. When it comes to guarding, leave it to me!" She exclaimed, gaining a small smile from Cu.

"Now you are talking like a real Servant, little girl! I'm counting on ya. You better not disappoint me." Caster said while preparing a set of runes that lit on fire before going to the direction of the Archer Servant.

Archer jumped from his position, an explosion occurring behind him, and fired an arrow at Caster which Mash stopped with her shield.

"Yes! I won't!" With a passionate shout. The Servant girl put her whole focus on protecting Caster and her Master. She may be a Demi-Servant, but she will show them that she could protect her Senpai just fine!

"That's the spirit! Don't think and just act. If your instinct is to protect, then with enough determination you will become the strongest shield!" As he kept sending fireballs towards the Archer who was evading like a monkey, he didn't forget to encourage and give his heartfelt advice towards the little young lady protecting him.