Honkai Star Rail:The Assistant director

Continuing where we left off...

Narrator's perspective...

(A/N:Sorry for the delay. I've been very busy these past few weeks because of my work and preparations for my birthday which is in November. As always, comments and opinions are very welcome and your support makes me very happy.)

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*BOOOM!!!!*

The Noble Phantasms of Ritsuka and Goetia connect causing a lightning fight to see who will emerge victorious.

The entire Temple of Solomon is having loud tremors due to the collision between two "anti-world" Noble Phantasms

(A/N: A small detail that I forgot to mention. Since Ritsuka is not on planet Earth, any noble phantasm that is "anti-world" can now destroy a planet instead of just destroying a layer of the planet since Gaia and Alaya are not present to interfere. This theoretically applies to Archer's projections as well.)

Ritsuka: Ahhhhh!!!!!

Ritsuka uses all his fury as fuel to further strengthen Excalibur's power and he manages to consume Goetia's attack and at the moment that the Beast lost the competition, a huge explosion occurs right after.

*BOOM!!!!*

Ritsuka closed his eyes for a moment so as not to be affected by the light of the explanation and when the explosion disappeared, Ritsuka sees Goetia still standing, but with a good part of his body in black flames.

Ritsuka: Hmpf. So you did survive.

Ritsuka said this while holding Excalibur with both hands and he starts to advance.

Goetia attacks first by stretching his arms and between his arms are several Demon God Pillars' eyes that start to shoot several beams of light in the direction of Ritsuka who is protected by the armor's barrier.

While Ritsuka is running towards Goetia, several small beams of light came out of Ritsuka's shadow and flew towards the beast and attacked him in several directions so that then all the beams of light attack at the same time making a small explosion.

This stuns Goetia giving Ritsuka enough time to approach Goetia to attack with his sword.

Ritsuka: Ahh!!!

Ritsuka manages to cut Goetia's left arm with ease and he would immediately make another attack, but Goetia defends using his fists.

Ritsuka: Tch.

With that, Ritsuka begins a series of attacks on Goetia, who ends up receiving some cuts and more burns while defending and dodging Ritsuka's attacks.

However, something happens that takes Ritsuka by surprise when he notices that Goetia's left arm is regenerating quickly.

Ritsuka: What?!

Goetia takes advantage of this opportunity to attack Ritsuka with an attack that the Master of Chaldea manages to anticipate and dodge in time.

Ritsuka moves away a little from Goetia, who has his left arm back, and this leaves him confused.

Ritsuka: Okay, I didn't expect that. Is this your doing, BB?

BB: I knew that by combining the armor with your powers as an Avenger, in addition to your authority as the Emanator of Equilibrium, I had to make some small improvements to Goetia so that you don't destroy the Beast in a single attack. After all, a short battle is no fun!

BB said this using the communicator on Ritsuka's armor helmet.

Ritsuka: *sigh*. I should have expected that from you.

BB: No need to thank me, Senpai! Now go get that Beast!

Ritsuka: What a troublesome Kohai of mine.....

Ritsuka said this with a slight smile on his face, happy to have someone from his world present.

Ritsuka: If you can regenerate, then I will burn your body hard enough to leave no molecule left!

Ritsuka said this, preparing to advance towards Goetia, who summoned more Demon God Pillars on the ground to hinder Ritsuka.

Some Demon God Pillars advance towards Ritsuka and surround him, but at the same time Ritsuka's shadow expands and blue-black flames begin to come out of Ritsuka.

Ritsuka: Disappear!

Several dark blades covered in flames appear, spinning around Ritsuka, protecting him and at the same time cutting and piercing the Demon God Pillars that tried to approach Ritsuka.

Ritsuka: It seems that I will have to imitate one of Ushiwakamaru's feats.

Ritsuka said this, covering his armor with his black flames once again and he begins to run at high speed towards the Demon God Pillars that begin to shoot at him.

Seeing this, Ritsuka once again uses the abilities of the servants that he has bonded with, this time he is using two of Ushiwakamaru's abilities, which are "Tengu's Art of War" and "Feat of the Swallow".

Using these two abilities, Ritsuka manages to imitate the fighting style of the Japanese commander that he admired in the past.

Even though he doesn't have access to Ushiwakamaru's "noble phantasm", Ritsuka is still fast and flexible enough to cut the Demon God Pillars into several pieces while he's running on top of them.

(A/N: Take the humiliating abuse that Zeke suffered at the hands of Levi in ​​the third season of Attack on Titan, the difference is that he's using one sword instead of two.)

Even though he's wearing armor, Ritsuka can spin his body and cut the Demon God Pillars as if they were paper and jump to the next one with impressive speed, all of this to get closer to his target, which is Goetia.

The blue-black flames quickly consume the cut pieces that Ritsuka left and even though Ritsuka had no way to jump to the next Demon God Pillar, Ritsuka just flies towards the enemy and continues to make several cuts until he finally manages to reach Goetia.

Knowing that Goetia is regenerating, Ritsuka decides to use his second "Noble Phantasm" to ensure the beast's defeat.

Ritsuka: Time to end this, Goetia!!!!

Using his maximum speed to make more blue-black flames come out of his armor, Ritsuka advances towards Goetia like lightning and begins to make several attacks at high speed, not giving Goetia time to react.

Even BB, who is watching the entire fight from the front row, is having difficulty seeing her beloved Senpai due to his extreme speed.

BB: What a terrifying combination... The improved "Iron Cavalry" armor plus the "Noble Phantasm", one of Chaldea's fastest servants, combine the two and you have a person with a speed that no human could reach.

BB said this while analyzing and monitoring Ritsuka's every action during this battle.

Back to the battle. Ritsuka is attacking Goetia in all directions like lightning until one moment comes when Ritsuka punches Goetia in the chin, throwing him into the sky.

Accumulated mana begins to overflow from Ritsuka's armor and he begins to use his second "noble phantasm" in conjunction with the armor he gained.

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I will go beyond the depths of vengeance, and venture beyond the stars!

And these black flames will guide me towards the Finality!

Paradis Château d'If!!!

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A huge wave of blue-black fire advances towards Goetia, who tries to counterattack by shooting a powerful red beam of light, but Ritsuka's flames of vengeance and fury are powerful enough to consume Goetia's attack completely.

As a result, Goetia is consumed by the flames and soon after, an immense explosion of blue-black flames occurs in the air, visible for BB to observe.

Goetia's body is completely vaporized, leaving no trace for the Beast to return.

Ritsuka falls to the ground and he lets out a loud sigh and his armor releases a wave of smoke at the same time as if his last attack had heated up the armor too much.

BB: Congratulations on the victory, Senpai! You really showed Goetia that you are no longer that weak master you used to be! I'm so proud that I'm even crying a little. They grow up so fast....

BB said this appearing next to Ritsuka in the blink of an eye and the moment she said this, several fireworks are launched to celebrate Ritsuka's victory, even a victory song is played, leaving Ritsuka a little embarrassed.

(A/N: It's F/GO's victory song when a battle ends)

The little celebratory show lasted only a few seconds and when it ended, BB went back to talking to her senpai.

BB: So, Senpai. What did you think of my test? I have to admit that I thought you would prolong the battle a little longer.

Ritsuka: I liked the battle BB, I really needed this. The fact that I ended the battle quickly is because I didn't see any reason to prolong it. I'm not a warrior type who likes to enjoy the battle, that's something that Greek, Roman, Indian and Irish servants like to do.

Ritsuka said this while removing the helmet of his armor, revealing his face with a slight smile.

BB: Hmm..... You're right about that, but the important thing is that you liked my simulation. That means BB-chan did a great job!

BB said this while jumping in front of Ritsuka who is watching his kohai jumping with joy with great attention.

*Boing, boing*

Due to the tight astronaut suit that BB is wearing, Ritsuka can't help but notice BB's large "mountains" that are rising and falling in front of him.

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There's also the fact that the suit isn't hiding BB's thicc thighs or even BB's round rear.

💭 God, I missed this so much.... Huh? What?! Get a grip, Ritsuka! You can't lose focus now! Remember the teachings of Buddha that teacher Xuanzang Sanzang taught you!

Unfortunately, even though Ritsuka's brain is being rational, his body is doing the complete opposite and is analyzing BB's body from top to bottom.

Obviously, BB notices this, but she doesn't do anything about Ritsuka's attitude. Instead, she is very happy to see that her senpai is reacting to her charm.

Ritsuka: Ahem! BB, I have a question. How did you make this armor?

Ritsuka asks this question, curious to know what the process was like for BB to make this armor.

BB: It wasn't too difficult. I just needed enough data and materials, which I got by using one of my favors from Nous. The armor you're wearing, codenamed "Grand Master", is a modified and improved model of the Iron Cavalry of the fallen Empire of Glamoth.

BB said this, revealing the origins of the armor to Ritsuka, who was a little surprised to hear it.

Ritsuka: Ahh, the empire that fought to the death against Propagation during the Swarm Disaster. You used the data the simulated universe had about it, didn't you?

BB: Yes, but I also used some information from Stellaron Hunter SAM, who is wearing Iron Cavalry armor.

BB said this and Ritsuka was surprised after thinking a little about the information BB gave.

Ritsuka: Ahhh... I had forgotten about SAM. Now that you mention it I really like SAM's appearance. It's a combination of beauty and brutality that is very intriguing.

Ritsuka said this with a thoughtful expression as he contemplated SAM's appearance and fighting style.

BB looked at Ritsuka, speechless as he said that SAM is beautiful.

BB: Senpai, are you describing the Stellaron Hunters' weapon of destruction as beautiful?

Ritsuka: Of course I am. Since when can't you have beauty in destruction?

Ritsuka said this with a serious and determined expression that paralyzed BB for a few seconds.

"Does my Senpai have a fetish for robots? That can't be true, if that were the case, Katou Danzo would take the position of first wife instead of lover." BB thinks about this, being confused whether her Senpai has an attraction to robots or not.

BB: Senpai. Hypothetically speaking. If you were to meet SAM, what would you do?

BB asks this question, being curious about a possible meeting between her dear Senpai and SAM.

Ritsuka: Hmm... There are so many options. I think the first thing is that I would ask for an autograph and then I would want to analyze every corner of his armor without exception.

BB: What?

Once again, BB is paralyzed for a few seconds after hearing what Ritsuka just said.

BB:So you're a SAM fan. Okay, that was to be expected coming from you. Anyway! With the simulated battle over, you can leave the Simulated Universe, Senpai! I'm sure you have a lot to do at the space station.

BB said this, quickly changing the subject, not wanting to hear any more strange things about SAM's armor.

However, instead of Ritsuka giving the answer that BB was expecting, he decides to do something that took her by surprise.

Ritsuka: Can you wait a little longer? I have something I want to do.

Ritsuka said this, making BB curious to know what he wants to do.

BB: What are you going to do, Senpai?

Ritsuka:I want to give a proper farewell.....

Ritsuka said this vaguely and BB noticed that he was looking at the white throne of Solomon that by some miracle did not suffer any damage during Ritsuka and Goetia's battle.

BB was confused for a few seconds until she understood what Ritsuka was trying to say.

BB: I see.... Okay, Senpai! I'm going to give you some privacy. When you're done, just call me!

BB said this and disappeared, leaving Ritsuka alone in front of Solomon's throne.

The sound of footsteps echoes in the temple and Ritsuka is climbing the stairs towards the throne and during his walk he begins to remember a memory from the past, a precious moment of comfort he had with someone he unfortunately had to say goodbye to.

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Flashback.

Moments after the interrogation by the Mage Association during the day of the Chaldea invasion hours before the tragedy happened.

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Ritsuka had finished being interrogated by representatives of the Mage Association after he saved the world from the Incineration Plan of the planet from Goetia.

This interrogation took place a year later and during it, Ritsuka had participated in five sub-singularities that could cause danger to the planet again.

It can be said that Ritsuka is mentally exhausted after having faced the arrogant mages of the association.

Now Ritsuka is resting lying on the beautiful softness of the Avenger wolf servant Hessian Lobo.

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While Ritsuka is relaxing using his Servant as a pillow, a second Avenger-class Servant is watching Ritsuka. This Servant is Jeanne Alter, the Servant who is one of the Heroic Spirits who has a close bond with Ritsuka.

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Ritsuka:*Sigh* How tiring. Hey Jeanne. I'm tired. Really tired!

Jeanne Alter:Yeah, I was watching from the other room so I know.

Ritsuka:Give me that soft thing on your shoulders.

Ritsuka said this referring to Jeanne Alter's cloak.

Jeanne Alter:Aren't that soft thing behind you enough?

Jeanne Alter said this while not giving her cloak to her master.

Jeanne Alter:Hmpf. This is just like the inquisition... It feels like I'm watching what my previous self went through, makes me feel sick.

Jeanne Alter said this with a disgusted expression while Ritsuka let out a laugh to lighten the mood.

Ritsuka:Yeah, It totally looked like they're seeing me as a heretic.... My stomach growled during the interrogation and they really glared me!

Jeanne Alter: You...were you even nervous at all?

Ritsuka: Huh? I was! I was really nervous at that time! You know something Jeanne. Here in Chaldea, maybe it's because I'm the last master of humanity but... Everyone is very kind to me, we're almost like a family. All the servants too... Even though I'm an inexperienced master, they still follow my commands without thinking twice...

Ritsuka said this with a slight smile, but his smile disappeared as he continued speaking.

Ritsuka: That's why when those mages looked at me with those eyes, I was shocked. Looking at me as if I was the most dangerous being on the planet, I guess they didn't even consider me a human... Couldn't they hide their hostility better?

Ritsuka said this, stopping talking for a moment until he continued again.

Ritsuka: It's in these moments that I wish I could stay here in Chaldea forever.

And that's when Jeanne Alter decides to take the lead in this conversation.

Jeanne Alter: Master... The only ones left here are the servants who have taken a shine to you. If the world rejects you then we will burn this world and offer it to you... And if you wish... Even to the depths of hell...

Jeanne Alter said this with a slight smile and Ritsuka starts to laugh, leaving the Avenger blushing.

Ritsuka: Hehehe... Jeanne, are you one of those servants who really like me?

Ritsuka said this teasing Jeanne Alter even though he already had the answer to that question.

Jeanne Alter doesn't answer, being too embarrassed, irritated and happy at the same time to answer her master.

However, Jeanne Alter is surprised and without reaction when she sees that Ritsuka hugs her and drags her to the comfort of Hessian Wolf's fur.

Ritsuka: Thank you Jeanne. You saying that made me very happy... But you see... This is the world he saved... No matter what happens to me, I will protect it.

Ritsuka said this in a low tone that Jeanne Alter could hear and she fell silent thinking about his words.

"Ah, this is a curse, isn't it? *This is the world he saved*. That's why you'll do everything to protect it." Jeanne Alter thought about this after thinking about what she was going to do next.

Jeanne Alter decided to slap Ritsuka on both cheeks to get his attention. During this, Jeanne Alter didn't leave Ritsuka's embrace.

Jeanne Alter: *sigh* You really are an idiot, Ritsuka.

Ritsuka: Huh?! What did I do?

Jeanne Alter: I don't know much about that good man you're talking about, but I'm sure he has a lot of respect for you. So what do you think he'll feel if he sees that the very world he saved is denying you your happiness. That you're sacrificing yourself for the world? You should be happy. In this world that we, you and that man saved, smile and laugh like you always did. Live a happy life until the end.

Jeanne Alter said this and Ritsuka was speechless due to being in shock at hearing the words of his beloved Avenger.

Jeanne Alter: Seriously, master, you can be very dense sometimes! What I'm trying to say is... That we are all willing to do anything for your sake!

Ritsuka smiled, feeling very happy when he heard Jeanne Alter's words, which gave him an immense feeling of comfort.

Ritsuka: Thank you, Jeanne. For everything. I promise that I will try my best from today on.

Jeanne Alter: And you better keep that promise, you know!

Ritsuka: Yes, ma'am.

Ritsuka said this with a relieved laugh and he intertwined his fingers with Jeanne Alter's hands, who blushed at the sight, but she didn't pull her hand away, instead she rested her head on Ritsuka's shoulder.

This was one of the last moments of peace that Ritsuka had before his entire life was turned upside down once again when the invasion happened and the events of the Lostbelts happened.

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End of flashback.

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Ritsuka is now in front of the throne, holding his helmet with one hand and he is undecided on what to say.

He knows that this is all a simulation, that none of this is real, that it is futile to do something like this, that it is a waste of time, but even so, he feels that he needs to do this to have a sense of completion within himself.

Ritsuka: Hey Doctor.... It's been a long time since we spoke. Many years have passed since.... You left. After we defeated Goetia, Mash came back to life thanks to Fou and after that I thought that my adventures in Chaldea would end and I would return to my normal student life, but.... hehehe... You hit the nail on the head, Doctor. I really am a magnet for trouble hahaha.

Ritsuka said this with an empty laugh full of pain. He is treating Solomon's throne as if it were his best friend's tomb, after all, it was in this place that Romani Archaman died and erased himself from the Throne of Heroes.

Ritsuka: For a year I had new adventures to do and I barely had a day to rest! I almost picked up Da Vinci's habit of always having a cup of coffee before a mission, hehehe. Ah! Speaking of Da Vinci, she's fine, but different... Instead of her adult appearance that you're used to, Da Vinci-chan has become a Loli. Hehehe I can imagine your shocked face when you hear that.

Ritsuka said this laughing once more as she imagined Romani's reaction if he saw Da Vinci's current appearance.

Ritsuka: A lot has happened in the last year, a lot really. There are so many things that I don't even know where to start. I'll just say the easiest ones. Mash now has a mother, Queen Sheba, who is one of the members of her huge harem. After she found out about your relationship with Mash, the Queen decided to take her place as her mother. Mash was very embarrassed, but she soon got used to it. While the same cannot be said for Lancelot who is still trying to earn Mash's respect, I have to admit that Lancelot is very persistent as expected of a member of the Round Table.

Ritsuka said this with a smile on his face mentioning the good news.

Ritsuka: Now about me. Well... I can say that I'm following in your footsteps, although in the past I didn't have any plans to have a harem of Heroic Spirits in my life. I only had plans to live with Mash after the last singularity, but things didn't go as I planned.

Ritsuka said this letting out a loud sigh remembering the troubles he has with the female servants in his harem.

Ritsuka: I feel like fate is making fun of me. I already have a job in Chaldea, now I'm starting to have an interest in women who are from a parallel universe! This can only be a curse, Doctor! There's no other explanation for this!!!

Once again Ritsuka lets out a sigh, but this time he doesn't talk about the good things that happened in Chaldea anymore.

Ritsuka: Unfortunately, it wasn't all happiness in Chaldea. Many tragedies have happened since you left. I had to say goodbye to many friends, I had to endure betrayal from some Heroic Spirits and I almost died several times, in addition to revelations about things that I never expected to be true.

At that moment, tears begin to run down Ritsuka's face, he can no longer bear his sadness.

Ritsuka: I miss you, Doctor. All of us in Chaldea miss you. Your presence is missed by many members of Chaldea staff. I wish things were different so that I wouldn't have to carry this burden of being humanity's last hope again. It's a very heavy burden, but I'm carrying this burden with my head held high! It's the least I can do.

Ritsuka said this with a weak voice and he is holding his helmet tightly and some tears are falling on top of it.

Ritsuka: I don't know what my fate will be, Doctor. Honestly, I'm afraid of what will happen to me at the end of this difficult journey of mine, but one thing I know for sure. That I won't allow myself to die until I ensure that your sacrifice and legacy will not go to waste!

With these words, Ritsuka's expression is one of determination, as if a flame has lit in his eyes.

Ritsuka: I will protect this world, Doctor. Even if my body breaks into pieces, my will is strong enough to withstand any obstacle! I swear that I will have the excellent Master that you taught me and I will ensure that the future of humanity is preserved! I swear that I will make this happen even if it costs me my life! Until that happens, continue to watch us from afar wherever you are...

Ritsuka said this as he put his helmet back on his head and he turned around to leave the simulated universe. However, before he left, Ritsuka said his last words with his back to the throne.

Ritsuka: I'm going now, Doctor. Thank you for your teachings that brought me to where I am now and for being an older brother that I never had. I will not disappoint you.

With these words, Ritsuka descended the stairs of the throne, his spirit light and his body invigorated with energy.

Ritsuka is back at the entrance of the temple and he meets BB who is waiting for him.

BB: Did you manage to say goodbye?

Ritsuka: Yes. I'm ready to go back now, BB. I'm sure I have a lot of things to explain to Herta and the people's faces when I get back.

BB stays silent and she watches Ritsuka in silence until she has a slight happy smile on her face. Even though Ritsuka's face is covered by the helmet she can feel the inner change coming from him and this makes the AI ​​very relieved.

BB: Okay, Senpai! Time to go back to the real world!

"Welcome back Senpai!" BB thinks about this being very happy that her mission was a complete success.

With these words BB teleports her and Ritsuka out of the simulated universe where something troublesome is happening in the space station.

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The end

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Next chapter: I deserve a break and a raise Herta!