Cú Chulainn
The Taboo
Mash:
A demonic boar...in the forest?
Dr. Roman:
Yeah, someone saw it in this forest lately, I hear.
Cú Chulainn:
So you came to me?
I'm not a hunter.
Cú Chulainn:
Besides, there are others better suited than me.
Fionn's first spear, maybe. Know the guy?
Dr. Roman:
Well, I don't think he'd want to deal with a boar...
That's one of the biggest traumas in all his stories...
Fujimaru 1:
You mean Diarm–
Fujimaru 2:
Then maybe Ata
Mash:
Stop, Senpai.
Everyone has something they don't like.
Fou:
Fou...
Cú Chulainn:
Oh, fine... Sure.
Gáe Bolg was getting rusty anyway.
Cú Chulainn:
Oh, I see we're heading out now.
In a rush, huh?
Mash:
That's no boar, it's a stray homunculus.
Master, prepare for combat!
--BATTLE--:
Cú Chulainn:
I guess that's it, then.
So, where's this boar?
Mash:
That's strange. They said it attacks as soon as you enter the forest, but instead...we saw a homunculus...
Cú Chulainn:
...Oh, here we go.
Animal tracks. This one is big.
Dr. Roman:
Good work. I guess no monster is a match for the great hero of Celtic legend, huh?
Cú Chulainn:
Flattery will get you nowhere.
Let's go, Master. Still...This is weird–
Mash:
Oh...Senpai, let's go.
Fou:
Fou!
Cú Chulainn:
–Wait. There it is.
This way.
Dr. Roman:
Huh!?
I'm not picking up anything on my end...
Cú Chulainn:
–Under those rocks.
Looks like we've got a problem on our hands.
Mash:
That's a big boar... But it's already dead.
Dr. Roman:
It's huge...
You can barely call it a boar now.
Cú Chulainn:
Really?
This is nothing, our boars had runes on their back.
Dr. Roman:
Celtic boars ate runes, huh?
That explains why some were tougher than dragons.
Mash:
But what could kill a boar that's this size?
Cú Chulainn:
–We'll talk later missy.
Here it is...Our real prey!
Dr. Roman:
What! A chimera?
Why is something like that here?
Mash:
Master, get back.
Let's do this!
Cú Chulainn:
Looks like an unskilled mage is just letting it roam free... Well, whatever.
Cú Chulainn:
I don't know where a chimera's heart is, but your luck ran out when you met me.
Cú Chulainn:
It ain't a great heart, but it's worth aiming for.
All right, your heart is mine—!
--BATTLE--:
Cú Chulainn:
I guess chimera's heart is just as fragile.
It was only playing dead, huh?
Mash:
No, it was a strong enough enemy...
Master, are you hurt anywhere?
Fujimaru 1:
No, I'm fine.
Fujimaru 2:
By the way, what is that doing here?
Cú Chulainn:
...I see, so that's what's going on.
Hey, step back a bit.
Cú Chulainn:
—Should be around here.
There we go.
Dr. Roman:
Could that be...rune spells?
Mash:
Senpai, there's a cave beneath the rock!
Cú Chulainn:
It was being concealed by spells.
This is an abandoned workshop.
Cú Chulainn:
Being third-rate doesn't mean it's okay to be sloppy, too.
If you're gonna leave, at least tidy up.
Dr. Roman:
I see. Test objects were left roaming free when the workshop was abandoned...
Dr. Roman:
This boar hunt may have taken an odd turn, but can we say it's been taken care of?
Mash:
What do we do with the remains of the chimera and the boar? We can't just leave them here...
Cú Chulainn:
Yeah, how about turning them into a stew?
The job's done, and I'm hungry!
Fujimaru 1:
Boar stew? Sounds great!
Fujimaru 2:
Is Chimera stew even safe?
Cú Chulainn:
Sure you can eat it. You can eat anything, as long as it's muscle. Just make sure it's cooked and you're set.
Cú Chulainn:
Well, if it's rotten and gives me the runs after it's sterilized, I'll deal with it then.
Cú Chulainn:
Right, tonight we dine in style! I'll get this cooked up and share it with you Chaldea guys!
Fou:
Foooooou!
Mash:
...Speaking of which, you sure know how to cook.
You're a Heroic Spirit of many talents, I guess.
Cú Chulainn:
I've been on my own a lot in my life.
Oh, the chimera tastes pretty good, huh?
Fou:
Fou! (Nom nom)
Mash:
You think it's good too, Fou?
Dr. Roman:
I don't know if you people are fearless or what...
Dr. Roman:
Who knows what's in a chimera, but you're just gobbling it down.
Fujimaru 1:
It's surprisingly good!
Fujimaru 2:
It's fine like this.
Cú Chulainn:
...Hold it.
Cú Chulainn:
If this is a chimera, did it use dogs as parts?
Dr. Roman:
Who knows? A chimera is made by fusing all sorts of creatures together.
Dr. Roman:
It could contain any number of them.
But, so what if it did?
Cú Chulainn:
You should have told me that first, you idiot!
I can't believe this! I'm leaving!
Mash:
Huh!?
You're done?
Cú Chulainn:
I don't want it! See you!
Dammit! I can't believe this!
Fujimaru 1:
What's with him?
Fujimaru 2:
Oh, is it possible...
Dr. Roman:
Oh, the Hound of Culann...
He swore he'd never eat a dog, didn't he?
Mash:
Didn't he consider himself a replacement... for the guard dog he killed? Ah, so that's why...(Nom nom)
Fujimaru 1:
It tastes good, though...
Fujimaru 2:
We messed up.
Fou:
Fou!