Alexander
The Beginning of a Trampling Conquest
Mash:
...You want to meet the hero of the Iliad?
Alexander:
Yes, that's right.
Can you help me out?
Alexander:
With your summoning system, I should be able to meet that great hero, right?
Alexander:
The great Greek hero from the greatest of epics! His spear, his chariot, his body...the strongest is the only word to describe them!
Alexander:
I love it all. My tutor, Aristotle, gave me a copy of the Iliad a while ago–
Mash:
(A while ago?)
Fou:
Fou, foufou.
Alexander:
Oh, no, no. In life, I mean.
In this form, I sometimes get it wrong.
Alexander:
I'm sure you know this, but I love the Iliad and its heroes.
Alexander:
You want to read it, Master? It's great! It's like an exquisite fruit, you never get tired of it.
Alexander:
Someday when I go to battle,
I want to keep it with me at all times.
Mash:
(Someday?)
Fou:
Fou, foufou?
Alexander:
Oh, oops. I got it wrong again.
Haha, sorry. It just all seems so strange.
Alexander:
My personality and emotions from when I was young are very strong in this form. Somehow, my memories are being influenced as well.
Alexander:
I need to watch out for that, huh?
So, how about it—Master?
Fujimaru 1:
The hero of the Iliad, huh?
Fujimaru 2:
Achilles, huh?
Mash:
Yes, Senpai. The hero Achilles, the protagonist of the Iliad.
Mash:
One of Ancient Greece's greatest heroes.
But now–
Dr. Roman:
I heard what you were saying, and unfortunately...
We haven't been able to summon him.
Alexander:
You haven't, huh?
Well, that's even better!
Mash:
Huh? How is it even better?
Dr. Roman:
...Oh, I see. Even as his younger self, he still has a heart for adventure? I've got a bad feeling about this.
Alexander:
That's right, Doctor!
Now we get to go look for him!
Alexander:
Let's go in search of the great hero!
There was an era where you saw the Argo, right?
Alexander:
If we go there, we might be able to find him.
Alexander:
Do you remember?
When I met you in ancient Rome–
Mash:
...You're right. Your presence there seemed to guide other Heroic Spirits too.
Dr. Roman:
I couldn't analyze the data in real time then, but you're right. That big Berserker is your...
Alexander:
My rival...or someone destined to be.
That's what I think now.
Alexander:
Yes, Darius III.
He was brought there by a “chained summoning.”
Dr. Roman:
Hmm, it makes sense.
Even with the Singularity repaired–
Dr. Roman:
It might still be possible to chain summon in the Age of Exploration!
Fujimaru 1:
Then it's settled!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's go!
Mash:
Yes, Master.
But the Third Singularity is–
Alexander:
Okay Doctor, get ready!
We're off in search of the hero of the Iliad!
Alexander:
???
Hmm?
Alexander:
What? What is...this? This thing in front of me?
Mash:
(I thought so...)
Fou:
Fou, fou?
Alexander:
What is this?
Fujimaru 1:
What's gotten into him?
Fujimaru 2:
He's looking in shock at the sea.
Mash:
R-Right– The sea has a special meaning to him.
Mash:
Okeanos, the end of the world. What he would eventually seek later in life. The limits of his territory.
Mash:
It's said that all his conquests in his later years were to bring him to Okeanos–
Mash:
Seeing the ocean should be a special thing for him...
Alexander:
...It's like there's a haze over it.
Alexander:
I can't see it, or hear it.
Hey, what's that's over there?
Alexander:
What can you hear?
I can't really hear anything.
Alexander:
I can see the land, and I can hear your voices, but...
Mash:
Huh?
Dr. Roman:
Maybe young Alexander is unconsciously choosing not to see it.
Dr. Roman:
He can't see or hear it, huh? Maybe Iskandar the conqueror would have wanted to–
Dr. Roman:
But this young Alexander might not want to see it yet.
Fujimaru 1:
–How romantic.
Mash:
...Yes, you're right.
Fujimaru 2:
It's kind of sad.
Mash:
...Yes. And very like him at the same time.
Alexander:
Hmm, I don't know.
Maybe I should head over there with Bucephalus?
Fou:
Fou, foufou!
...Kyuu?
Mash:
N-No, that's–
Alexander:
I'm fine. Sorry. It was a joke.
Anyway, guys, looks like we have company.
Mash:
Oh, you're right... A group of humans is approaching.
I'm not detecting any trace of magical energy from them.
Alexander:
They're... You know... Burglars or bandits...?
Pirate:
Who are ye callin' bandits?
We're pirates! Real live pirates!
Pirate:
We just stopped here to resupply, and it's our lucky day! A pretty lady and a rich little brat!
Pirate:
Ransom 'em for all they're worth!
Pirate:
Let's go, men! With our skill and pride—
It's super-plunderin' time!
Pirates:
Aye aye! Let's finish this quick so we don't have to work overtime–!
Alexander:
Hahaha, you guys are hard workers, huh?
But you shouldn't mix up work and hobbies.
Mash:
Um, just think of them as a type of bandit!
Senpai, enemy group approaching!
Fujimaru 1:
Prepare for combat!
Fujimaru 2:
They're human, so don't kill them!
Mash:
Right, Master!
–Commencing combat!
--BATTLE--:
Pirate:
No way—!? He's seriously ripped for being a brat!
Pirate:
H-he's like a bodybuilder... We are no match for him! Run... Run away!
Pirates:
Uwah–!
Alexander:
Not a scrap of talent among you. Alright, run.
I won't kill you!
Alexander:
If you run, it's because you're weak!
A true plunderer leaves with a victory song!
Mash:
That's the future King of Conquerors for you.
He's very wild.
Dr. Roman:
Yup, very wild.
Fujimaru 1:
Not many boys could say that.
Fujimaru 2:
He's wild.
???:
Yup, I think so too. I see, the future King of Conquerors, huh–
???:
I heard a kid just beat up some veteran pirates, and since I was sponging off of them I came to check it out.
???:
But it looks like you're not an ordinary kid.
Interesting. And that book you've got–
Alexander:
What about the Iliad?
It's my favorite book.
Alexander:
And who are you? You look “stronger” than the others.
Alexander:
...May I have your name?
???:
Wait, you don't know who I am?
I guess that'd be hard without my Noble Phantasm.
Fou:
Fou, foou! Fou??
Mash:
Alexander, he is—
Alexander:
I know. He's a Servant.
So what's your name?
???:
So, you're not gonna introduce yourself? You ask my name and you won't even give me yours? That's rather rude.
Alexander:
That's right. I apologize.
My name is Alexander.
Alexander:
I'm the future King of Conquerors. Not that it seems real to me. This form is from before that.
???:
Alexander, huh?
???:
Man, I bet that lightning geezer would like that name.
It's a pain, but I'll remember it anyway.
???:
My name's “Achilles.” The Greek warrior written of in that book. You know that name, right?
Alexander:
!!! It's you! You're Achilles!
Oh, I can't believe this. I–
Alexander:
I found you so quickly! Mash, Fujimaru!
Fujimaru 1:
W-What?
Fujimaru 2:
Is he getting excited?
Alexander:
I can't hold back my excitement!
Haha, I'm sorry, but this is so wonderful!
Alexander:
Even now, I feel an overwhelming desire to–
Alexander:
Fight him!
It's okay, right, Master?
Achilles:
I thought you'd say that.
Achilles:
I know a fighter by their smell.
Both you and I are the same type of punk.
Achilles:
But—Nah, I'm really sorry.
I'm just a freeloader, I mean, mentor now.
Achilles:
I wanted to try copying Chiron for once...
And so I've been looking after them.
Achilles:
So I won't fight you.
Achilles:
My job isn't to defeat you, it's to let these guys beat you.
Pirate:
Sir! Sir Spikey!
Pirate:
You'd really do that? For a bunch of no-name losers like us with zero attention span!?
Pirate:
Did you hear that, men! No running! Gather up, Gather up! Let's show our teacher what we can do!
Pirate:
Let's use the Achilles-style technique,
“Gang up on a lone guy and beat him up.”
Pirate:
AKA, “What to do if you see a Lancer with an unkempt beard!” Now is the time!
Mash:
I think we just heard a name for a tactic that we can never let Hektor hear, Senpai!
Achilles:
Feeling better, you losers?
Okay, now go get your butts kicked!
Pirate:
Aye aye, sir! Let's do this!
Fou:
Fou!
Mash:
Senpai, there's no stopping them!
Resuming battle!!
Alexander:
That's fine. If a leader makes them stronger, that makes me happy.
Alexander:
I just have to defeat them all, right? Once the students are gone, the teacher will be out of work.
Alexander:
And after that—
We can fight, Achilles!
Achilles:
So you don't even think the pirates have a chance, huh? You're pretty cruel, kid! Wahahaha!
--BATTLE--:
Achilles:
Impressive. I'm not a big fan of kings,
but you, I think I like.
Achilles:
And that horse, too—
It's splendid. Truly excellent.
Achilles:
Actually, I think there are no bad Riders.
That's my theory, anyway.
Alexander:
Hah, hah... I agree, but I didn't think...
You'd have this much talent as a general!
Alexander:
The pirates' tactics were as messed up as Elisabeth's singing, and you brought them together...
Alexander:
Fighting with soldiers, not just one on one...is so much fun!
Alexander:
Someday I'll learn this feeling for myself, although really I should already know it. But I think...
Alexander:
I want to... I want to fight you more. I want to share this excitement, and the honor of the battlefield...
Alexander:
With more...people...someday...
Mash:
A-Alexander–?
Alexander:
...Zzzz.
Dr. Roman:
He has the magical energy to keep going, but I guess he's just exhausted. He fell asleep.
Pirate:
...Wow, we just saw something amazing...
I can't believe we're still alive...
Pirate:
The world's big... It's too big...
Pirate:
There's flying horses that summon lightning and stuff...
I think I'm reevaluating my life!
Pirate:
Yup, I can't do this!
Being a pirate on seas like this is suicide!
Pirate:
We're better off landlocked!
Teacher, we're getting out of the pirate business!
Pirate:
We'll pay the lesson fees later! Bye!
Achilles:
H-Huh? Later? If you guys go on land you'll be arrested and thrown in prison...
Achilles:
Well, whatever. Take care, idiots!
Mash:
...Combat has concluded. No wounded on our side, and no casualties among theirs.
Fujimaru 1:
That was a fun fight, huh?
Fujimaru 2:
This is a different kind of fight altogether.
Mash:
...Yes. Alexander's charge on horseback and the way Achilles rallied the pirates were both amazing.
Mash:
The pirates that seemed so dangerous at first...
They were completely taken aback by it.
Achilles:
–Now then.
You guys fought hard too.
Achilles:
Good work. You're that kid's guardian, right?
I bet he gets you in all kinds of trouble.
Achilles:
One day, I'm sure he'll be a great king somewhere.
Until then, just keep an eye on him.
Achilles:
Right now he's just a little brat.
Man, look at his sleeping face.
Alexander:
...Zzzz.
Mash:
...Yeah. He looks really happy, doesn't he Senpai?
Mash:
No matter how cheerful he may seem, his actions and beliefs are filled with power. I can feel it.
Mash:
...Even if that path is filled with turmoil and chaos.
Mash:
The men he commands will probably lead happy lives.
Fujimaru 1:
Their lives will be busy.
Fujimaru 2:
It'll be hard for those around him.
Fou:
Fou, foou.