Fionn mac Cumhaill
Fionn mac Cumhaill, The Hero who Defeated the Gods
Fionn:
What–
I'm not so special a man.
Fionn:
Indeed, I'm a man that would be categorized as a great hero. But that's just the end result.
Fionn:
I killed a raging demonic beast, and slaughtered a creature from the underworld you could call death itself.
Fionn:
But, all that is expected of a guardian of Erin, a warrior serving the High King.
Fionn:
The deed would have been done without me.
For we are the glorious Knights of Fianna!
Fou:
Fou, fou.
Mash:
Yes, Fou.
...It sounds pretty heroic to me.
Mash:
But you're being modest.
Fionn mac Cumhaill of Fianna, guardian of Erin.
Dr. Roman:
Huh? Modest? That's modesty?
All it sounds like to me is bragging...
Fionn:
Haha, surely you jest.
I'm just a man. I've nothing to brag about to anyone–
Fionn:
Am I sure? Well, I'm sure I'm the hero who managed to slay a fallen Divine Spirit.
Fionn:
I'm the descendant of the war god Nuadha, and the central figure in the Erin myth? But see, that's merely the end result.
Fionn:
I'm simply a man. Yes–just a handsome man whose face is slightly more beautiful.
Fujimaru 1:
You called yourself a handsome man!?
Fujimaru 2:
What self-confidence.
Dr. Roman:
Ugh, so bright! It's like a flood of self-confidence and bragging, isn't it!?
Dr. Roman:
Why does it hit me so hard... So this is Fionn mac Cumhaill, the most fulfilled man in all of Erin!
Mash:
Protector of peace who has beaten many monsters–
He's fit to be called a hero, a great hero.
Mash:
But, well, Master.
Well...
Mash:
Fionn had his fair share of problems...
Calamities...or more like troubles...
Fujimaru 1:
Has he?
Fujimaru 2:
I think I've heard something.
Mash:
...Yes. You might say he had “lady troubles.”
Mash:
Fionn may not be personally responsible, but if what I heard about the Knights of Fianna's downfall is true...
Mash:
it was partly due to his actions.
At the very least, that's how the knights portray it.
Mash:
By not saving the life of his reconciled subordinate, Diarmuid, he lost his charisma, and the order collapsed–
Fionn:
Hm? What do you speak of, Mash?
Having second thoughts about marrying me?
Mash:
N-No, not at all!
I'd never marry you!
Fionn:
Oh? Is that so?
Hahaha, “never” is so harsh!
Mash:
(Senpai, keep this between us, okay?)
Mash:
(Fionn knows about the Order's collapse in his memories, but...he doesn't feel like part of it.)
Mash:
(Like when we met Alexander before. Not the King of Conquerors of his later years, but the boy.)
Mash:
(I think this is similar. He's been summoned in his young form. That's why–)
Dr. Roman:
(I see. So, he's aware of his later failures,
but feels like they happened to someone else, right?)
Mash:
(Yes, Doctor.)
Fionn:
What are you whispering about...
Oh, I see. Rumors about me? Is that it?
Fionn:
No need to bite my thumbs.
I already know. Mash–
Fionn:
–You've fallen in love with me. Sorry about that.
Mash:
!?
Dr. Roman:
!?
(Even though she said she'd never, like, 5 seconds ago!?)
Fou:
Fo, fou!?
Fionn:
I am aware of it.
Of how I'm almost way too beautiful.
Fionn:
This face, this physique.
It must almost be cruel to you girls...
Fionn:
Thus my fate, namely– My lady troubles!
My never-ending assault of lady troubles!
Fionn:
Yes, I need only stand still, and noble ladies will propose to me. I even once received a twin love confession from a lovely pair of witch sisters.
Dr. Roman:
T-Twin confession!
Do things like that actually happen in real life!?
Dr. Roman:
I'm beyond envious... I don't know about you as a person, but you shine so brightly as a man, Fionn mac Cumhaill...
Fou:
Fou!?
Fionn:
My most beloved person, treasure of Erin...
My first wife, to be specific...
Yes. How she and I loved each other...
It was so instant and eternal...
Fionn:
That it made an evil fairy start stalking me like an idiot! Oh, this is all part of my destiny of endless lady troubles!
Fionn:
Oh, however, I don't want to put the blame on you ladies.
Fionn:
It's fate, and so nothing can be done.
Overflowing beauty can drive a woman mad, at times.
Fionn:
I'm just...too beautiful...
Fujimaru 1:
Dazzling, too dazzling...
Mash:
Y-Yes... Certainly...
Fujimaru 2:
Um, are we done here?
Mash:
Senpai, I don't think he can hear you–
Mash:
...Fionn seems to think the source of all his troubles is always from elsewhere.
Mash:
He's right, in a sense...
But that's... No.
Fou:
Fou, fooou.
Mash:
Right, Fou. Just a bit...
He doesn't seem fully satisfied...
Dr. Roman:
I'm terribly dissatisfied!
Why do popular guys get even more popular?
Dr. Roman:
W-Well, never mind. Anyway, why did we come here all the way to the 1st century?
Dr. Roman:
To the Ancient Roman era that's under correction,
and heading out specifically to Gaul–
Fionn:
I don't have actual business in Gaul.
I sensed danger in Erin and my feet led me here.
Dr. Roman:
Erin... Ireland?
Dr. Roman:
Oh, I see. You didn't come to Gaul.
You're trying to get closer to Ireland.
Fionn:
Right, and I guess I was on the spot.
Fionn:
They seem to have sensed our approach, and they're coming out to greet us.
???:
Guuuu!
Mash:
Detecting hostile presences!
Senpai, here they come... Combat instruction, please!
Fujimaru 1:
Charge them head-on!
Fujimaru 2:
Calm down!
Mash:
Yes, Master!
--BATTLE--:
Dr. Roman:
Confirmed defeat of the first wave!
But the next one will be inbound soon!
Mash:
This isn't the first giant “hand” we've seen–
but something seems strange, Senpai!
Fujimaru 1:
They seemed to be leading beastmen?
Fujimaru 2:
They're after Fionn?
Fionn:
Ah, this sensation really brings back memories... Of the time when I was a mere traveler, and not the leader of the Order.
Fionn:
I–
Fionn:
I!
I faced evil as a lone warrior!
Fionn:
Against those who cruelly murdered innocents!
Yes, I... I know about you!
Fionn:
–Come and get me!
Mash:
M-More are coming!?
???:
Guuuu!
Dr. Roman:
Here comes the second wave! No... They've revived!?
And there are more of them! Be careful!
--BATTLE--:
Fionn:
...Hm. So I guess that's all of them.
Fionn:
You made it through the fight unharmed.
The disturbance I felt is now gone.
Mash:
That giant hand...
Was that the danger you sensed?
Fionn:
Oh, yeah. Well, I guess it turned out to be that.
Mash:
That was an unknown enemy we've met multiple times. We have no accurate data on it–
Mash:
But you talked as if you knew something about it.
Is it possible...you have some idea?
Dr. Roman:
I'd like to hear it, too. Yeah... You definitely sounded like you know something!
Fionn:
...
Dr. Roman:
Wait, he's ignoring me? He's ignoring what I say?
Mash:
Please, Fionn. If you know anything, please don't hide it...
Fionn:
...How can I keep my mouth shut when such a lovely lady looks at me with such passion.
Dr. Roman:
Right, so...that's how it is...
He really is ignoring me...
Fou:
Fou, foou...
Fionn:
That said, this is just a hunch.
I don't have enough evidence right now.
Fionn:
As captain of the glorious Knights of Fianna, I can't afford to make an unsightly mistake in front of a lady.
Fionn:
So, could you give me some time?
When I have solid proof, I'll most definitely tell you.
Mash:
...Senpai.
Fujimaru 1:
Can't be helped.
Fujimaru 2:
Looks like we have to wait.
Mash:
...I see.
I understand, Fionn.
Fionn:
Now, with the power of my Noble Phantasm of wisdom,
“Fintan Finegas”–
Fionn:
we'd solve any riddle instantly,
but that would be boring, wouldn't it?
Dr. Roman:
Boring!?
If it'll tell us everything, then use it, please?
Dr. Roman:
Like making a prediction about the King of Mages' next move! There are other things I'd like to know as well so... Please?
Fionn:
Hah hah hah. I'd say he probably set up some countermeasures so it can't be easily predicted. Same goes for that giant hand.
Dr. Roman:
Ugh... Fine, b-but what's with the name of your Noble Phantasm!
Fionn:
Anyways, Mash.
May I ask something?
Mash:
Sure. What is it?
Fionn:
I did ask you to wait, but there are things that we can talk about without waiting.
Fionn:
So, let's go to My Room and discuss in detail. You're curious about me, too, right?
Fujimaru 1:
You said “about me” just now?
Fujimaru 2:
That room isn't yours, is it?
Fionn:
...Right. Okay, Fujimaru can come, too. That's fine by me!
Mash:
W-Wait!
Dr. Roman:
Man, he's full of energy.
Still, I'd like to learn a thing or two from him, too...
Fou:
Fouuuuu!