Bedivere
Even at the Cost of My Life
Bedivere:
Good morning, Master.
Bedivere:
What do you have planned today?
I shall accompany you, no matter your destination.
Bedivere:
Rayshifting?
Perhaps training in the simulator?
Bedivere:
After all, I am here on behalf of Miss Mash today.
I will try my very best to be of help to you.
Fujimaru 1:
Wait, what's wrong with Mash?
Fujimaru 2:
Now that you mention it...
Bedivere:
Miss Mash is having her medical check today.
I understand she must remain in the exam room all day.
Bedivere:
Medical checks are important. As you are aware, Chaldea is isolated from the rest of the world, and located in an extreme environment.
Bedivere:
Our bodies and minds are under incredible pressure... We must always be aware of this.
Bedivere:
Of course, we face the unprecedented threat that is the Incineration of Humanity.
Bedivere:
And while the flames we face and the biting cold of Chaldea's environment are quite different in nature...
Bedivere:
They can both be said to be exceptionally difficult environments.
Bedivere:
That is the challenge that everyone here in Chaldea faces. Yourself included, Master.
Bedivere:
As such, frequent checkups are of critical importance. Understood?
Fujimaru 1:
Okay!
Bedivere:
Very good.
A most excellent response.
Fujimaru 2:
Thanks for looking out for me.
Bedivere:
...Your words humble me.
Bedivere:
Permit me to remind you once more:
I am here as a substitute for Miss Mash today.
Bedivere:
As such, please ask me for anything. I am your attendant, your butler. I am your Servant today in every possible sense of the word.
Bedivere:
How about training in the simulator? Or observing and monitoring the remnants from the Singularities would be appropriate as well.
Bedivere:
...
Bedivere:
...Battling to gain something is what will lead to further growth for you, Master.
Bedivere:
Battles for the sake of the Grand Order...
Bedivere:
Or rather, battles to continue your survival,
will eventually wear you down.
Bedivere:
Your soul. Your psyche.
Or speaking in modern terms, your nerves.
Fujimaru 1:
Nerves wearing down...
Fujimaru 2:
Modern terms? That's more of a medical term.
Bedivere:
There is one thing that crossed my mind, Master.
Bedivere:
Normally, I wouldn't dare mention something like this to others...but in your particular case...
Bedivere:
I'm sure HE would be happy about it,
without a doubt. He is that kind of knight.
Bedivere:
While any such approval given would be...ex post facto, unworthy though I am, I shall eventually gain it.
Fujimaru 1:
He?
Fujimaru 2:
When you said knight...?
Bedivere:
Yes. Actually...
Bedivere:
My comrade, the man who is the epitome of freedom,
Sir Tristan, heads out to a certain place in every free moment he has.
Bedivere:
Occasionally, I accompany him.
I believe it is a wonderful place to relax.
Bedivere:
But please, keep that to yourself...
Fujimaru 1:
I will!
Bedivere:
Thank you very much.
Fujimaru 2:
Where is it? The Rec room?
Bedivere:
Haha.
Is that where you think it is?
Bedivere:
Let's head over there right away.
I will leave a note for Sir Tristan.
Bedivere:
Let's go!
Fujimaru 1:
The sea...
Fujimaru 2:
So it's not outside, but in the simulator.
Bedivere:
You're less enthused than expected...
My apologies...
Bedivere:
Perhaps I built up your expectations too much...
I must reflect on my presentation.
Bedivere:
As you can see, this is a virtual creation in the simulator. We are not actually outside Chaldea.
Bedivere:
Still, it gives me a sense of peace.
I hope it works for you as well, Master.
Bedivere:
Initially, even I was skeptical about whether or not this would work.
Bedivere:
I accompanied Sir Tristan to watch him go fishing and listen to his ranting that was nothing but difficult to understand...
Bedivere:
There was nothing in particular to do except to spend time just watching the sky and sea.
Bedivere:
But...surprisingly, doing so felt peaceful,
or rather, it calmed me.
Bedivere:
And I wanted you to experience that same sense of peace, or at least calming effect.
Bedivere:
...Have I...overstepped my boundaries?
Fujimaru 1:
No, taking a break sometimes is nice.
Fujimaru 2:
No. Let's relax together, Bedivere.
Bedivere:
Thank you, Master.
Bedivere:
Then...how about this?
Would you like to try night fishing?
Bedivere:
Sir Tristan uses his Failnaught so skillfully to catch a great many fish.
Fujimaru 1:
Darn, we don't have fishing gear.
Bedivere:
Ah, but we do.
I had Miss Da Vinci prepare us some.
Bedivere:
In that much, I planned ahead. I am excited to provide you with the best fishing experience ever.
Fujimaru 2:
Don't we need to have entered that data beforehand?
Bedivere:
Do not fret.
I requested Miss Da Vinci's help on that front.
Bedivere:
I believe I open up the multipurpose window...
Bedivere:
Now I equip the extra item...and we're all set.
Bedivere:
Well, I'm sure there are other ways to do so, but I don't have as much experience with the simulator...
Bedivere:
I understand Miss Jing Ke is quite well-versed in such things. She even brings things like alcohol with her, I am told.
Bedivere:
But let's do it this way for today.
After you, Master.
Bedivere:
The bait is already on the hook, so please cast it out to sea with all your might.
Fujimaru 1:
Hi-yah!
Bedivere:
Wonderful.
Excellent, Fujimaru.
Fujimaru 2:
Arraaaghh!
Bedivere:
Such bold and brazen movement...!
Amazing!
Bedivere:
Wonderful!
Have you by chance tried fishing before?
Bedivere:
And now...the main event.
Bedivere:
Well, there is nothing special to do now. At night, when the boundaries between the sky and sea are blurred, we just listen to the waves...
Bedivere:
And please relax.
There's no need to feel rushed or impatient.
Bedivere:
Please, sit back and enjoy this leisure time.
I will watch your line, so please do not worry.
Bedivere:
...
Fujimaru 1:
...
Bedivere:
...
Bedivere:
...This is something that I've never said before...
Bedivere:
Nor did Tristan say this...
Bedivere:
But at times, I find myself thinking this:
Bedivere:
Tristan was torn between the two Iseults.
And his fate led him to lose his life by the water.
Bedivere:
Or rather, his soul...
Bedivere:
Perhaps that is why he cannot be apart from the water. Even now, he could be waiting for that ship with the shining, pale white sail...
Fujimaru 2:
Bedivere, tell me a story.
Bedivere:
...Shh, Master.
Empty your thoughts...your mind.
Bedivere:
I am not saying you must enter an Eastern meditative state. Just...let yourself go. Calm. Peace.
Bedivere:
Just watch the boundaries of the sea and sky to melt together, and doze into the blanket of night...
Bedivere:
Let your daily stresses wash away.
Bedivere:
!!!
Bedivere:
Something's biting!
It's splashing!
Bedivere:
It must be a big one...!
It's like Sir Kay swimming amongst the fishes!
Bedivere:
This may be even bigger than that!
I've never seen such an intense tug on a fishing line!
Bedivere:
It could be a red snapper, mackerel, or even a tuna!
Bedivere:
Let's reel it in, Master!
Bedivere:
Just like humans take pictures of fish to record their greatest catches, we can capture its data and show it off to Miss Mash and Sir Tristan!
Bedivere:
It's sure to make them smile!
Fujimaru 1:
Okay, let's do this!
Fujimaru 2:
Reeeeeel!
Bedivere:
!!!
Bedivere:
You did it!
The fish just popped out of the sea!
Bedivere:
...That's...
Bedivere:
The fish we caught is...actually, not a fish...
Fish?:
Gueeeeeeeeeaaahhh!!!
Fujimaru 1:
What the hell is this!?
Fujimaru 2:
It's an enemy!
Bedivere:
Oh I'm so embarrassed...
Bedivere:
I must have made some kind of mistake when I set up the system. Doing something one is unaccustomed to can cause such trouble...
Bedivere:
I pulled an all-nighter studying the manual...but I am no good at learning new things...
Bedivere:
No, now's not the time for lamentations!
Master, your commands!
Bedivere:
I am prepared to make amends for my misconduct. Or, rather, I am prepared to accept whatever punishment you deem fitting. But first, we have an enemy to fight!
C：Bedivere:
I swear by my Airgetlám that I will dispose of this immediately!
Fujimaru 1:
Of course! Let's do this, Bedivere!
C：Bedivere:
Switch On - Airgetlám!
--BATTLE--:
B：Bedivere:
Dead End, Airgetlám!
Bedivere:
...
Bedivere:
Please, allow me to apologize once more.
Bedivere:
Even thought it was only in the simulator,
my most important job is to keep you safe...
Bedivere:
It appears my efforts were fruitless once again...I'm sorry, Fujimaru.
Fujimaru 1:
There is nothing to forgive, Bedivere.
Fujimaru 2:
Nobody got hurt, so no problem.
Bedivere:
Thank you very much.
I am undeserving of such kindness.
Bedivere:
Now...
Bedivere:
It would be a waste to leave this, so let's eat it.
Fujimaru 1:
Pardon?
Fujimaru 2:
I don't really understand.
Bedivere:
I have memories from my previous life. For instance, from Round Table analects, King Arthur, number eight:
Bedivere:
“Food is all the same.
Nutrition is nutrition, even monster meat!”
Bedivere:
Now, Master...repeat!
Fujimaru 1:
Oh right...
Fujimaru 2:
Bedivere's kind of crazy like that!
Bedivere:
What are you talking about? Master?
Why are you backing away? Master!?
Bedivere:
...Once again, my apologies.
Bedivere:
But I'm glad. You cleaned your plate completely.
Now that I've learned more about your food preferences...
Bedivere:
In order for you to enjoy my dishes more in the future,
I will continue to hone my skills.
Fujimaru 1:
By the way...
Fujimaru 2:
Where are we...?
Bedivere:
The seaside we visited is Sir Tristan's place of relaxation. Now we are at mine.
Bedivere:
It's quite similar to a certain place in Britain.
Bedivere:
...
Bedivere:
A place of peace... Well, admittedly this tranquil place is where I allow my mind to race.
Bedivere:
It is a place that helps me renew my resolve and reinvigorate my soul. So it may be a stretch to call this place a place of peace.
Fujimaru 1:
Bedivere?
Bedivere:
...
Fujimaru 2:
Care to share?
Bedivere:
...Yes, Master.
Bedivere:
Our Britain was a nation under constant threat of attack, never peaceful or stable.
Bedivere:
Many fell victim to that strife,
and I could do nothing to save them.
Bedivere:
The Giant of Mont Saint-Michel. A fearsome giant was wreaking havoc on Mont Saint-Michel of Brittany...
Bedivere:
...and kidnapped Princess Helena,
the niece of the King of Brittany.
Bedivere:
Our King Arthur took Sir Kay and myself to hunt the giant down and rescue her.
Bedivere:
On that quest...to be honest...I was of no help to the two of them.
Bedivere:
King Arthur and Sir Kay defeated the giant in a gruesome battle and brought some peace to Brittany.
Bedivere:
On the other hand, I...
Bedivere:
...I could not save the princess.
Bedivere:
I was too late, powerless as I am.
All too little, too late.
Bedivere:
Princess Helena, known for her grace, had her young and promising life plucked away, and we found only her pitiful corpse.
Bedivere:
I couldn't save the people dear to me.
Bedivere:
First, Princess Helena.
Then, the Battle of Camlann, my king...Arthur...
Bedivere:
I failed...not once, but twice...
Fujimaru 1:
...Bedivere...
Bedivere:
...This place...it reminds me of where Princess Helena drew her last breath.
Bedivere:
Every time I stand here, it reminds me...that I am a powerless knight.
Bedivere:
I am but a man who lost the two people he swore to protect.
Bedivere:
This is the place where I vowed never to repeat those mistakes. Ever.
Bedivere:
Master, I am a weak, powerless man who does not deserve to be numbered among the Knights of the Round Table.
Bedivere:
And yet–No, because of that, I offer you this vow, knowing that my manifestation here was truly a miracle:
Bedivere:
I shall protect you, Master, who fights these brutal battles to defend humanity's future.
Bedivere:
No matter how powerful our coming enemies may be...no matter how cruel the fate we face may be...
Bedivere:
Your life...your heart...your body...
I shall protect you till the very end.
Fujimaru 1:
Thank you, Sir Bedivere.
Bedivere:
...Yes, Fujimaru.
Fujimaru 2:
I believe you.
Bedivere:
I swear that I will live up to your expectations, Fujimaru.