Artoria Pendragon (Lily)
Sword of a Young Flower
Saber Lily:
The town is so peaceful despite the war. There are so many stores open along the main street here. It's a sight for sore eyes.
Fujimaru 1:
You seem to be in a fine mood, Saber.
Saber Lily:
Yes. It is true that we are in enemy territory, but it is still pleasant to observe people going about their daily lives.
Saber Lily:
...Admittedly, it does pain me to see France and England at war during this era.
Fujimaru 2:
Want to get something to eat?
Saber Lily:
Oh, thank you.
Saber Lily:
I appreciate the thought, but for now I am content just to breathe the air here.
Dr. Roman:
I see. You look so young that I forgot your royal status.
I guess your first concern is the town's safety.
Saber Lily:
Oh...Yes, that's right. I will be a king someday,
so I need to properly understand how things work here...
Saber Lily:
I apologize for acting like a tourist.
There is still so much I need to learn...
Fou:
Fou!
Dr. Roman:
I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean...
It's just, this is all so hard to take in.
Dr. Roman:
She's a serious, kind girl,
but we've all seen a different side to her...
Fujimaru 1:
You mean the "Dark Saber" in Fuyuki?
Mash:
It's true they share physical characteristics, but they aren't the same Saber.
Fujimaru 2:
They are nothing alike.
Mash:
You're right. Even if they're the same entity,
she has nothing to do with that Dark Saber.
Saber Lily:
Someone who resembles me?
I'm curious. What was she like?
Dr. Roman:
Oh, what a pure smile... It seems like she has no idea just how terrifying her other self was...
Fou:
Fou!
Saber Lily:
I don't recognize this familiar.
...Yet, I feel like I have some recollection of it...
Fou:
Fou!
Mash:
Fou says, "Don't worry about your other self!"
Saber Lily:
I see...but it's unsettling, isn't it?
That "other self" isn't very nice.
Saber Lily:
I mean, if the person in question is my future self, I was hoping to get some advice that might make my life a little easier.
Mash:
Advice?
Saber, you're still in training, right?
Saber Lily:
Yes. Although I chose to walk the path of swordsmanship, I was serving my brother up until this point.
Saber Lily:
Now I continue to polish my swordsmanship and broaden my horizons.
Dr. Roman:
I see. Not just an aspiring knight, but also a king in the making. As far as I can see, your skills are already impeccable...
Dr. Roman:
...Hey Fujimaru, there's something about her that's been bothering me for a while now. Can I ask her?
Fujimaru 1:
Go ahead, Doctor.
Fujimaru 2:
Feel free to dig your own grave Doctor.
Dr. Roman:
Well then, if I may ...Ahem Saber, this is a bit of a direct question, but...
Dr. Roman:
What's up with those clothes?
I mean, isn't that skirt kind of short?
Mash:
Doctor! We were trying to ignore that.
Did you really have to say it out loud?
Saber Lily:
Th-These clothes?
I see, indeed...They somewhat concern me as well.
Saber Lily:
I am not used to wearing such feminine clothes...
But Merlin suggested it would help mask my identity.
Dr. Roman:
Merlin! The mage who served King Arthur,
the protector of Britain!
Dr. Roman:
Who knew such a legendary figure would press his taste upon you?
Saber Lily:
Yes. I weave my own magical energy into armor,
but he told me not to rely on it.
Saber Lily:
He said I get to be more reckless now, that I should fight more freely and lightly.
Mash:
...I see. One could expect no less from Merlin,
the famed kingmaker.
Mash:
True, seeing Saber in her current state, not many could guess she would one day rule over Britain as the King of Knights.
Saber Lily:
R-Really? Someone like me will rule...No, I mustn't show weakness! Of course, I will do everything I can to be worthy of that position.
Townsperson:
The castle gates are about to be breached!
Everyone, run for your lives!
Saber Lily:
Hmm, sounds like trouble at the gates. Judging from the noise, I imagine it's an enemy attack.
Saber Lily:
Unfortunately, it seems our brief break ends here.
Let's go, Fujimaru.
Saber Lily:
No matter the era, even if it's an enemy territory,
no one should be allowed to disturb this peace.
Saber Lily:
I, Saber Lily, vow to protect you as a proud Heroic Spirit!
--BATTLE--:
Saber Lily:
Oh, it seems like we left town during combat.
The gates...have been shut behind us.
Dr. Roman:
No use blaming the townspeople, they're trying to survive. We're just drifters, looking out for ourselves.
Saber Lily:
Yes. For now, I am just happy to be able to travel with Fujimaru.
Saber Lily:
I still have a lot to learn, but...as we fight together, I want you to teach me as much as possible.
Saber Lily:
If I'm with you I won't give up, and I know that I can continue to fight for my ideals.
Fujimaru 1:
Of course.
Saber Lily:
I'm glad...
Thank you, Master.
Fujimaru 2:
When you're king, don't forget my rewards.
Saber Lily:
R-Rewards, you say?
Yes, anything within my capabilities—
Fou:
Fou!
Saber Lily:
Oh, it seems Fou is opposed to this idea...
I thought that a king could return favors easily...
Dr. Roman:
Sorry, but we should get moving. If we stay here too long, the soldiers might come down from the gates.
Saber Lily:
Yes.
We shouldn't needlessly alarm them.
Saber Lily:
Let's continue our training, Master.
I'll devote myself to becoming a great king!