Pendragon's Infinity Gauntlet

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Rin Tohsaka asked in a trembling voice, "Just asking about the Command Seals we just showed you. This is the last announcement I'll make as much concession as possible."

"Fine, I'll take that as an admission, but I have conditions. Since we've signed the contract, you have to be responsible for me. Three meals a day, no repeats, no buffets, and desserts and snacks must be provided regularly, otherwise I'll throw a tantrum..."

Pendragon's ahoge kept bobbing as he rattled off his demands, from social security and housing benefits to food, clothing, housing, and transportation—he mentioned whatever came to mind.

"Oh, one last thing: I will no longer obey your orders. Don't call me if you need to fight. If you're not happy, roll up your sleeves and go fight me yourself."

"Although you acknowledge me as your master, you don't cooperate with my opinions and even provide for my food, drink, and entertainment. What's going on? Aren't you my servant?"

"Well, that's how it seems on the surface. So, on the surface you're the master, but in reality you'll be my maid and fulfill my requests."

Even the most oblivious person could notice the girl's body trembling violently and her fists clenched, not to mention that Pendragon's gaze remained fixed on Rin Tohsaka.

"Hmm? Are you angry? Oh dear, don't worry. As long as your service satisfies me, what's a mere wish? I can grant you a hundred."

Anyway, Pendragon was determined to say he was dissatisfied, so he started making grand promises.

“—Ahhhh!”

"I...I can't take it anymore!"

Rin Tohsaka let out a loud, unladylike scream, her skirt billowing as she vented her anger, making her look like a cat in Pendragon's arms suddenly bristling.

"Fine! Since you're being so rude, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Rin Tohsaka felt that she didn't need to be polite at all; she had no obligation to argue with this awful guy!

"Huh, are you going to use a Command Spell now?"

Pendragon showed no sign of panic, which was completely different from what Rin Tohsaka had expected. Although his expression remained unchanged, Rin Tohsaka clearly saw the amusement in the eyes of this wicked fellow…

Is this mocking me for being pretentious?

The girl was already angry, and after seeing Pendragon's eyes, she didn't care about the gains and losses anymore, and carried out her idea even more decisively.

"That's the problem! You rude wretch! Command Spell, contract amendment!"

"Are you serious?"

"Shut up! Listen up, you're nothing but my servant! So, you should obey my every word!"

"what?"

Pendragon sensed some subtle changes in the contract's contents, while Rin Tohsaka felt pain in the Command Seals etched on her right hand.

The Command Seals, representing three modification permissions, play a crucial role, but now one of them has been completely consumed by rage.

"You actually used it."

Actually, Rin Tohsaka didn't expect things to turn out this way either.

The girl was so ashamed of her childish behavior that she felt disgusted with herself and wanted to die. She never expected that it would turn into the result of using her precious Command Seals for such a thing.

"Hmph, it's too late to get angry and yell."

"No, no, no, I even laughed out loud."

Pendragon thought Rin Tohsaka was too cute. Great, you're my wife now.

Do you know how... how stupid you looked just now?

Pendragon nearly blurted out the truth; his speech paused almost imperceptibly before he quickly changed his mind.

Rin Tohsaka looked at Pendragon, whose words and actions remained unchanged, and disdainfully turned her head away from her.

"What does this condescending attitude mean? What kind of absolute obedience is this?"

With a tone of utter disdain, Rin Tohsaka prepared to test the effects of the Command Seals.

"Don't sit on the sofa, stand up and let me see."

With her hands on her hips, the girl in red looked at Pendragon with a serious expression.

It seems that the Command Seal she just lost cooled down her agitated mind and restored her rationality.

Chapter Thirty-Three: Bowing Down for Five Pecks of Rice

Chapter 33

"I don't want to get up..."

Pendragon showed no mercy whatsoever. Although the binding force of the contract had a tiny effect, it was roughly equivalent to a gentle breeze.

It's like someone gently calling you to get up when you're sleeping in late in winter. Can you get up?

"Huh? How could this happen? I clearly amended the contract!"

Rin Tohsaka opened her beautiful eyes wide in surprise. She had used up a Command Spell, and she couldn't even do such a simple command?

"Command Spells are less effective when used on ambiguous commands."

“Single orders like eating all the snacks in the store or staying in the room all day without coming out are absolute, and even I wouldn’t disobey them. You understand what I mean, right, client?”

“I understand. The main point is that broad and long-lasting commands are meaningless, right? If the effect and rules are weak, Servants can disobey Command Spells and act against them. If we're going to use commands with weak effects, it's better to use absolute, single commands.”

"???"

"Hey! That look of yours is hurtful!"

Rin Tohsaka went completely berserk under Pendragon's gaze that seemed to pity an idiot, her hair standing on end as if it had been poked in the head.

"What I mean is I'm hungry and want some snacks!"

Pendragon said this with complete confidence.

"Ugh... So my Command Seal was meaningless?"

Toosaka Rin was in tears.

"It's not that it's completely useless..."

Pendragon's slightly hesitant tone secretly pleased the young lady; at least she hadn't wasted such a precious opportunity.

So he quickly followed up, "Hmm? What effect did it have?"

"It proves that my client was impulsive, reckless, and a bit stupid."

Pendragon deliberately avoided looking at Rin Tohsaka's expression, paying homage to the yakuza godfather, and elegantly petted the cat.

"Ahhh! I'll fight you!"

Her cooled brain started boiling again. If she didn't know she was no match for him, Rin Tohsaka would have vowed to teach this nasty guy a lesson in Bajiquan.

Shifting his gaze from the cat, Pendragon saw Rin Tohsaka's face, her teeth clenched, her blue-green eyes staring intently at him.

"What are you thinking?"

Rin Tohsaka, who was practicing Bajiquan to Pendragon in her own mental world, was almost startled. How did this Servant suddenly appear in front of her?

Their faces were very close together. I have to say, it's no wonder it's a high-end item that I pulled out with all my might. And the speed of that one hand is so fast that it doesn't even create a breeze.

Huh?

Rin Tohsaka's eyes glazed over again, but this time her gaze was fixed on the ahoge (cowlick) on the top of her head. Turns out, this guy was actually this much shorter than her when he stood up…

A five-centimeter height difference is enough for one person to look down on another, creating the illusion that one is much taller than the other.

"Hey, what are you thinking about that's making you so lost in thought?"

"!!!"

Rin Tohsaka suddenly stepped back, staring at Pendragon's ahoge with surprise and uncertainty.

"It moved! That little ahoge (cowlick) definitely moved just now! A little ahoge can actually move?!"

Pendragon stared expressionlessly at the astonished Rin Tohsaka, and a sense of pressure instantly filled the air.

"I...I wasn't thinking anything just now..."

Rin Tohsaka's eyes darted away, and she replied in a nonchalant voice.

“My ahoge tells me you were definitely thinking something very rude just now.”

Is it a demon?

Rin Tohsaka would never admit it. Could it be that her ahoge (cowlick) not only moves but can also read minds?

"Never mind, the important thing now is..."

"The point?"

Rin Tohsaka looked at the serious Pendragon with curiosity and said in a calm tone, "I'm hungry."

"Ok?"

His expression turned bewildered again. Was "I'm hungry" some kind of spell in some obscure language? Why do they keep emphasizing that?

"An empty stomach is a formidable enemy, even more so than other Servants!"

Pendragon tried to make the consequences sound as terrible as possible.

"Huh? Servants can eat?"

Rin Tohsaka was surprised because, according to her understanding, these Servants who were summoned after signing contracts were Heroic Spirits, soul beings, and should not have any human physiological needs.

"Your magic is too weak, so in order not to drain the client dry, I have no choice but to replenish it in this way."

Pendragon looked at her with a pained expression, his tone full of disappointment and frustration.

"Huh? I have little magic power?"

Rin Tohsaka isn't some novice; she knows her own magic skills perfectly well, so of course she's not convinced.

"Although it's already quite an achievement compared to a magician, it's still far from enough for me."

This awful guy actually said something nice, but the rest of the sentence made Rin Tohsaka anything but happy.

Even if the Servant in front of me says he lacks magic power, the magic power he currently possesses is at least equivalent to ten of my own.

Thinking this to herself, Rin Tohsaka suppressed a hint of resentment and casually asked, "Is human food acceptable?"

"Of course! Sweets are the best!"

What else could it be? A gemstone?

"Oh."

Rin Tohsaka looked enlightened, then a sly glint flashed in her beautiful eyes as she asked:

But why should I give you food?

"I don't care! You summoned me, so you have to grant me a hundred wishes!"

"...I'm the master, you bastard!"

Rin Tohsaka gritted her teeth and glared at Pendragon.

"If you want to eat my food, you have to listen to me!"

"Well……"

Pendragon, who had previously been quite assertive, suddenly hesitated.

"Is this considered payment?... Since you're my wife, as long as you feed me, I might obey your orders for now—"

"Fine! You said it yourself!"

Rin Tohsaka quickly agreed, as if afraid Pendragon would change his mind, and even carefully considered why she would be his wife.

"Hey! Wait a minute! I'm your master, not your wife!"

The girl loudly complained.

"It's all the same now, is there anything to eat? I'm starving!"

"Oh?"

Rin Tohsaka looked at Pendragon, whose eyes were filled with longing, and smiled broadly, as happy as a fox.

"Call me master."

"???"

"If you don't call out, you'll go hungry."

Rin Tohsaka felt she had the key to victory and looked confidently at Pendragon, who was caught in a dilemma.