Märchen Meines Lebens (FGO × Twisted Wonderland fanfic)

Ch47: Familiar

After Lilia asked the question, some of the students in the cafeteria exchanged glances. They recall the incident that occurred yesterday night. Lilia "smiled" when he noticed how several of the students looked at him, and Kalim rubbed his shoulder to console him.

Lilia wanted to forget everything that had happened yesterday night at entrance ceremony. If Azul had a potion that could make everyone forget what transpired, he would willingly strike a deal with him.

Andersen answered Trey's query.

"No."

Trey felt a weight lifted off his shoulders after hearing the reply. Some tales exist urging everyone to be cautious while interacting with faes and genies, or to avoid contact with them at all.

Before Trey could breathe a sigh of relief, Andersen proceeded to speak.

"And before you could ask more and lessen the number of students that would make speculations, of which I am certain that speculations and rumor mills couldn't disappear, I would tell you what I am. I am..a familiar."

After speaking those remarks, everyone in the cafeteria fell silent. Everyone could hear the pin-drop quiet that pervaded the area. Then everyone remembered the blazing monster cat that caused havoc during yesterday's entrance ceremony.

They attempted to draw parallels between the sharp-tongued professor and the capricious and annoying monster cat they had seen. While some pupils remain dumbfounded, others are curious and tactless about the situation.

"Ehhhh? You are a familiar Professor Glaucus? You don't look like one. How?"

Floyd inquires, gazing intently at the professor. For him, Professor Andersen became more interesting. Jade and Azul secretly approve of Floyd's actions.

"Because of magic, a wish-granting device, and the will of humanity."

The majority of the pupils were perplexed, but there were a few who were drawn in further when Andersen revealed a device that granted wishes.

"The place where I came from, if you are renowned, known for your contributions, acknowledged by the people and you have your name etched in history—once you die, you are destined to be a 'Servant' for humanity and eternity serving different contractors as your Masters. Whether it was to help them in a battle royale for a wish or having a wish of your own, it doesn't matter."

Andersen smiles sardonically, unaware that his remarks have had a very deep impact on one of the students. Even if he knows, he doesn't care if it would have a positive or negative impact on the said student.

"Then what are you in those two circumstances, professor?"

Jade inquired. He was captivated by the professor's story, even though he didn't entirely believe in Andersen's tales.

"It was the former."

The other individuals around Andersen blinked at his response. They predicted the latter based on what they knew about the professor's demeanor.

"The morals of my master don't matter. Even if it were the most evil and vilest woman that exists in this world, I would follow that woman to the deepest pit of hell and suffering. If I have a wish, that wish is worthless when my once-alive human self didn't even achieve his dreams. However, I wouldn't insult my master for their wishes and living their dreams because I was once a human who lived and aspired to things in my once-human lifetime. "

There was a little quiet following that. Andersen also concluded that he had provided enough information about his situation for the day. There would be other days to discuss his uninteresting life. He is currently waiting for the third-year Heartslabyul student's response.

Trey finally made up his mind after some thought. Even after Professor Andersen explains what he is and how it came to Trey's consciousness, Professor Andersen's description of himself is too similar yet not too identical to the tales of the Genies and the Ghosts of Twisted Wonderland to his liking.

"I accept the offer, Professor."

Azul smiled as he avidly examined the many items Professor Andersen had placed on one of the tables. Trey accepted the offer, thus his services would be required, and Azul may select one of the objects on the table as a prize for his services of making a contract.

However, before Azul could keenly ask Professor Andersen about the interesting items laid at the table, they were halted by the unexpected appearance of the headmage.

"Mr. Andersen, an Ignihyde student, told me that the woods behind the campus are burning. Wouldn't it be so kind of you to help in this predicament?"

Before Andersen could respond, Crowley grabbed his hand and teleported him out of the cafeteria.

Leaving Azul to face the temptation in front of him while Riddle and Vil watched him like hawks in the distance, waiting for Professor Andersen's return and stopping him or any of the students from attempting to steal.