I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit

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Atalanta, affectionately nicknamed "Tamao" by the online community, is the famous huntress of Greek mythology.

She gained renown for her unparalleled archery skills, especially during the battle against the Calydonian Boar, where her arrow was the first to strike.

Additionally, she was a member of the legendary Argo crew, which gathered numerous Greek heroes and completed many adventures, including securing the fabled Golden Fleece for the gods.

The crew of the Argo included illustrious figures such as Heracles, Jason, Asclepius, Medea, and many others—even Achilles' father, Peleus, was aboard that ship.

Incidentally, Peleus once pursued Atalanta romantically. However, as a devotee of the chaste goddess Artemis, Atalanta had no intention of marrying.

Unable to bear Peleus' persistent advances, Atalanta declared she would only marry a man who could outrun her in a race. Peleus participated in that challenge but, predictably, failed.

Even after marrying Achilles' mother and fathering the famed hero, Peleus could never forget Atalanta. Young Achilles grew up hearing countless stories about her from his father.

Thus, when Achilles was summoned as a Rider in this Holy Grail War, he was astounded to find Atalanta summoned as well—and as an ally no less!

Having heard about her so often in his youth, Achilles naturally referred to her as "Big Sister." But Atalanta herself had no memory of Achilles. Upon learning he was Peleus' son, she expressed mild surprise and marveled at the strange ways of fate, but her feelings went no deeper than that.

Although their time together wasn't long, Atalanta quickly discerned Achilles' character. After all, heroism like his was something she had witnessed countless times in her own era.

However, even among heroes immortalized in legend, few carried their valor as resolutely as Achilles did.

"Even if I could convince that boy... why do you think I'd help you instead of siding with him, priest?"

Atalanta's tone toward Amakusa Shirou Tokisada was far from friendly.

Years spent surviving in the wilderness had granted her beast-like instincts.

Whenever she faced Amakusa, she sensed danger—not a threat to her physical strength but something deeper, more insidious.

It was akin to the danger of a venomous serpent lurking in shadows—far more treacherous than a wild boar baring its tusks.

As Atalanta stepped forward, Artoria began scanning for Mordred.

Earlier, she had tasked Mordred with engaging the archer hidden in the shadows—Atalanta herself. Now that Atalanta had appeared, it was only logical for Mordred to show up as well.

Suddenly, Atalanta's expression changed. She dashed away in an instant, and in the next moment, a fierce red thunderbolt struck where she had just been standing.

"Like a hunting hound that never lets go once it bites down," she muttered.

"Jumping here, jumping there—are you a monkey or something?!"

Frustrated by her inability to land a hit, Mordred raised her cursed sword high and roared, "If you've got guts, fight me head-on! I'll make sure you never jump again!"

"Idiot! What kind of Archer would be foolish enough to engage in close combat?"

Atalanta's reply dripped with disdain.

Just as Mordred prepared to launch another attack, Artoria's voice rang out.

"Mordred, stand down."

"What?"

Mordred locked eyes with Artoria through her helmet. Though clearly displeased, she obeyed and retreated to Artoria's side.

"Amakusa Shirou Tokisada, is it?"

Artoria fixed her gaze on Amakusa.

"I've already told you—I have no intention of fighting you. As Ruler, my duty is to uphold the rules of the Holy Grail War. Anything beyond that is irrelevant to me."

What she said next, however, stunned everyone present.

"You were Ruler in the last Holy Grail War, but since you were chosen as a Master this time, I have no grounds to punish you."

Everyone: "!!!"

Ruler of the previous Holy Grail War?!

At that moment, all eyes turned to Amakusa Shirou Tokisada, filled with shock and disbelief.

There was no doubt in their minds that Artoria's words were true. As a Ruler, she possessed the ability to see through a Servant's true name and identity.

Even Amakusa himself froze in shock—not because his identity was exposed, but because...

"You... don't see my participation as Ruler in this Holy Grail War as cheating?"

"If you had forcibly taken another Master's position, I might consider it suspect. But since the Holy Grail itself chose you, it aligns with the rules."

Hearing this, Amakusa let out a bitter smile.

What kind of situation was this...?

He had been so worried about his identity as a former Ruler being discovered that he'd ordered the Red faction Servants to assassinate the two current Rulers.

And yet now he learned that the Ruler didn't even consider his actions a violation.

All his worries had been for nothing.

"Technically, my job is to maintain the rules of this Holy Grail War. But to be honest, there aren't really any rules to enforce," Artoria said calmly.

After all, war itself was inherently brutal—what rules could truly govern it?

"If there is one unbreakable law, it's that the mysteries of magecraft cannot be revealed to ordinary people. Beyond that..."

Her next words caused Amakusa's heart to skip a beat.

"Whether you use the Grail to enact salvation for humanity or imprison and control the other Masters—it's none of my concern."

Amakusa: "!!!"

A chill ran through him, nearly scattering his soul.

How... how could she know?!

Everything he had done—even the ideals he had yet to realize...

All of it had been laid bare!

Sweat soaked through his back as he lowered his head, not daring to meet Artoria's gaze.

This overwhelming sense of exposure, as if every thought and action was under her scrutiny, filled him with soul-freezing terror.

It was as though he were an ant caught in a giant's grasp, his life or death decided by a mere flick of her fingers.

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T/N: what is atalanta's nickname i dont really get into fandoms except hololive

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