Beowulf
Grendel's Second Coming
Beowulf:
Anomaly during summons?
Mash:
Yes...
Mash:
The Doctor says that when you were summoned, there was a disturbance during this era in this spot.
Mash:
That might be the reason why you can't unlock your second Noble Phantasm.
Beowulf:
Something else was summoned at the same time...
The answer's simple.
Mash:
So–you think it's Grendel?
Beowulf:
No doubt. I can't think of anything besides him that could influence the summoning process.
Beowulf:
It's true there are nameless fire dragons out there...
Beowulf:
But Grendel was the only monster with such fierce hate and glory in my life.
Beowulf:
He was an evil creature who played with people's lives.
Beowulf:
The kind of evil that reveled in the meaningless slaughter of people trapped in their dwellings.
Beowulf:
I can understand fights over territory,
or animals just fighting for survival.
Beowulf:
But–Grendel had both reason and intellect and was simply evil.
Beowulf:
That's why his very existence...
is far more of a threat to me than that of a fire dragon.
Beowulf:
Fire dragons are passive as long as you leave their treasure alone. But Grendel's a twisted monster who revels in evil.
Beowulf:
If he revived as a side-effect of my summoning–
I gotta kill him.
Mash:
...Then let's go. The last response was in the old castle up ahead.
Mash:
If you take a look at it, maybe you'll figure something out.
Beowulf:
Okay.
Let's go, Master.
Beowulf:
There are some things that shouldn't exist in this world.
Grendel is one of them.
Mash:
It's–deserted.
Not a soul to be seen.
Beowulf:
I can smell blood.
It seems we missed our chance.
Mash:
Ugh...
Beowulf:
Mash, can you tell? Looks like every last human in this castle was slaughtered.
Beowulf:
...Damn.
This isn't good.
Beowulf:
The more human flesh he consumes, the more powerful and evil he gets. We have to crush him before he attains his perfect form.
Mash:
But, where is he–?
Beowulf:
Something's close!
Mash, prepare for battle!
Mash:
It's coming!
--BATTLE--:
Beowulf:
Damn... We didn't take it down!
Mash:
W-Was that a chimera?
Beowulf:
Grendel is a protean creature.
He can change his form depending on the situation.
Beowulf:
That's why I need Hrunting,
because it tracks enemies.
Beowulf:
Let's go after him. Follow me!
Beowulf:
So, here...
Soldier A:
H-Help me...
Mash:
That...
Soldier A:
Help me...
Mash:
Wait, now!
Beowulf:
Stop!
Mash:
!?
Mash:
Wh-Why–!?
Beowulf:
...Enough of this stupid farce, Grendel.
Hrunting is eager to bite into you.
???:
...
...
Mash:
What, a fake–?
Beowulf:
Something like that!
Let's go, Master. It's not a human, so don't hold back!
--BATTLE--:
Beowulf:
He ran away again. Listen up, young lady.
Don't trust whoever it is you next meet in this castle.
Beowulf:
Also, don't be surprised by who you run into.
He can read your mind like a book.
Beowulf:
When he appears again, he'll likely take the form of someone we know.
Beowulf:
Brace yourself, it's gonna be painful.
--ARROW--:
Beowulf:
Just a little more...
Hey, come on out already!
Jeanne:
...
...
Nero:
...
...
Drake:
...
...
Mash:
...T-These are all fakes!?
Beowulf:
Right. What looks like armor and clothes is hardened skin. The weapons are extensions of claws and hair.
Beowulf:
Pretty nasty, right?
That's why he's evil.
Beowulf:
But luckily it looks like we can kill him before he starts talking to us.
Mash:
He talks?
Beowulf:
Only based on the speech in the memories he extracts.
Grendel:
...N-No.
I'm just...not...used...to this body yet.
Grendel:
I don't know...why I was...summoned.
But...I'll do what...I have to.
Mash:
What on earth...
Grendel:
I'll kill you...in a cruel way.
Every last one...in cold blood.
Grendel:
That's how it is.
That's how it must be.
Grendel:
That's what makes me Grendel. Like how I feasted on the human souls back in that castle!
Beowulf:
Shut up. You probably just heard that from your mom. I'll make sure the two of you are nice and cozy together in hell.
Beowulf:
Master, let's go!
--BATTLE--:
Grendel:
D-Damn you!
Mash:
Ugh... I feel queasy... I know they're fakes, but the sensation when you hit them...
Mash:
But it's all over now, right?
There's no response. Let's head back.
Beowulf:
...
...Master, don't you think something's off?
Fujimaru 1:
I don't know.
Beowulf:
I see...
Fujimaru 2:
Yeah, vaguely.
Beowulf:
You've got a sharp nose.
That's my Master.
Mash:
What do you mean?
Beowulf:
It's a vicious creature we're dealing with.
Not the sort to accept death without a struggle.
Beowulf:
...Something smells.
Can we search a little longer?
Mash:
Okay... If you think it's a good idea,
there's no problem.
--ARROW--:
Mash:
He's nowhere to be found...
Fou:
...Fou!
Mash:
Fou?
Fou:
Fou, fou, fou!
Mash:
...Below us?
Beowulf:
Oh, damn, I didn't notice.
This castle has a cellar. Let's check it out.
Mash:
I can't believe the cellar connects to a place like this...
Beowulf:
So that thing faked his death and fled here.
Which means–
Grendel:
Ugh... D-Damn you...
Beowulf:
We've got you cornered.
Your mom's not here, buddy.
Beowulf:
I'll send you to hell where you belong!
I, Beowulf, will show you no mercy!
Grendel:
I could say...the same...
I've read the memory...of the one who killed you!
--BATTLE--:
Beowulf:
It's over, Grendel.
You're a monster that's not meant to be summoned.
Beowulf:
We'll likely never meet again.
...Dammit, I met the one I wanted to meet the least.
Grendel:
Wh-Why...
The one...who killed...you...
Beowulf:
Actually, you're the one I fear the most in this world.
The fire dragon simply dealt the killing blow.
Beowulf:
It was strong, but didn't frighten me.
I also now have dependable allies, unlike then.
Beowulf:
You're a fool to not see that.
Beowulf:
Good riddance, masquerader.
You should've had a bit more faith in your own strength.
Grendel:
D-Damn you!
Mash:
Seems we really got him this time!
Beowulf:
Guess so. My Noble Phantasm is unlocked now.
Beowulf:
In the future you'll face punks looking for a fight.
When that happens, let me help you.
Beowulf:
Well then, I guess we should head back, Master! Time for our triumphant return! Hah hah!