Gilgamesh - Caster
The King's Day Off
Mash:
So we have taken you through almost all of Chaldea... What do you think, King Gilgamesh?
Gilgamesh:
Honestly, I'm dumbfounded. Saying this is the group that will save humanity is a bold, bold claim.
Gilgamesh:
Staff morale is at its absolute limit.
Is this meant to be some sort of endurance contest?
Gilgamesh:
Uruk was in better shape after being attacked by Gugalanna than this place is now.
Gilgamesh:
Ah well, I suppose I will retract that. Forget it.
I cannot imagine you wanting to be compared to THAT.
Dr. Roman:
While I appreciate the wise king's thoughtful criticisms, please understand that we receive no outside help.
Dr. Roman:
We've operated for an entire year with only Chaldea's own stockpile of supplies. I hope you'll take that into consideration. Besides...
Dr. Roman:
...the difficult battles have almost come to an end. This next one is our last. We just have to keep going a little bit longer.
Gilgamesh:
That might be fine with you, but know that life goes on even after the King of Mages is defeated.
Gilgamesh:
It is the duty of the commander, who is responsible for the lives of so many others, to always be thinking of the future.
Gilgamesh:
If you cannot do that, then turn command over to that Heroic Spirit over there.
Da Vinci:
Oh, are you talking about me?
Oh, King Gilgamesh, how do you do?
Da Vinci:
I'm not really one of his defenders, but the acting director is doing a great job.
Da Vinci:
Chaldea could easily have been utterly destroyed when it lost its director.
Da Vinci:
But Romani was the one who helped everyone back to their feet. Had I been at the helm, well...
Da Vinci:
I may have gotten more impressive results, but we would likely have lost more people doing so.
Da Vinci:
Buuut, I do understand what Gilgamesh is getting at. Romani works too much.
Da Vinci:
Take some time to rest before our last mission. All jokes aside, the way you're going, you'll end up killing yourself from overwork.
Mash:
That would be a grave situation indeed!
If the Doctor collapses on us now...
Fujimaru 1:
Doctors can't medically examine themselves...
Dr. Roman:
Yeah, I guess there's that bit about practicing what you preach. Don't worry. I don't work THAT much.
Dr. Roman:
I rest whenever I get tired,
and my staff backs me up. Don't worry.
Fujimaru 2:
And we can't ask Ereshkigal for a favor...
Mash:
No. Since we're in Chaldea, even if his soul leaves his body, we can't ask Ereshkigal to send it back...
Gilgamesh:
Overwork, huh? I think I just felt a chill.
Not that such a concept has any meaning to me...
Gilgamesh:
Ah, but I suppose there's always a chance...
Best to be careful. You too, Romani.
Dr. Roman:
It'll be fine. I don't intend on collapsing anytime soon.
I'll pace myself.
Dr. Roman:
You know, if I'm being honest, King Gilgamesh taking a personal interest in my health is a little bit unnerving, really.
Dr. Roman:
Does that mean...he considers me to be worthy?
Gilgamesh:
...
Gilgamesh:
Fool. The number of humans I consider to be worthy must always remain very small.
Gilgamesh:
All I am saying is that you are Chaldea's Achilles' heel. Keep that in mind.
Gilgamesh:
And if you cannot do something even that simple, then I have nothing else to say. I'll send you to the underworld myself.
Dr. Roman:
H-hey! He's unleashing his Noble Phantasm right here in the Command Room! Even when you get more mature, you're still alarmingly childish!
Da Vinci:
Now, now. Grow up, both of you.
Da Vinci:
Why don't you rest for today, since King Gilgamesh is insisting? Fortunately, there's nothing that needs your attention right now.
Dr. Roman:
...(Sigh) I suppose. Well then, I suppose I'll rest after I check for Magi☆Mari updates...
Da Vinci:
That's part of the problem!
Skip the distractions part!
Dr. Roman:
Yes, yes. Fine, fine.
I'll go turn in for the night.
Gilgamesh:
...That man's unbelievable. He cannot even manage something as simple as going to sleep.
Gilgamesh:
Fine. I have an understanding of how Chaldea works, and now I shall rest. Don't bother me, mongrel.
Mash:
King Gilgamesh has gone back to his room.
Mash:
You did a good job showing him around today, Senpai. Will you also take a rest?
Fujimaru 1:
Dealing with him has me exhausted.
Mash:
That's understandable.
He may not look like it, but he can be quite the handful.
Mash:
He had so many questions... “What's that?” “How do you use that?” And on and on... Well, they weren't actually questions, but...
Da Vinci:
It was almost more like a test, right? It's his way of seeing how much Fujimaru knows Chaldea.
Mash:
Yes. That's exactly what I thought he was trying to do.
I think he was actually enjoying himself, though.
Fujimaru 1:
No wonder I'm tired. I'm gonna take a nap...
Mash:
Understood. I will wake you up for dinner.
Good night, Senpai.
Mash:
Senpai, I'm sorry for interrupting your rest, but something terrible has happened!
The Doctor... The Doctor...!!!
Fujimaru 1:
He didn't collapse, did he?
Fujimaru 2:
He didn't die from exhaustion, did he?
Mash:
No. One of the staff members went to the Doctor's room to give him something to look over...
Mash:
...but since he didn't answer, and the door was open, they went into his room. He's nowhere to be found!
Mash:
The Doctor is not anywhere in Chaldea!
Gilgamesh:
You're late! How long were you planning on snoozing!? Well, I did just awaken, myself...
Fujimaru 1:
Shouldn't you be resting?
Gilgamesh:
You're four thousand years too young to be worrying about my welfare! Besides, any time spent not fighting the King of Mages is time spent resting to me!
Gilgamesh:
You just worry about the matter at hand. Leave worrying about the future to those with Clairvoyance.
Mash:
Thank you.
So, King Gilgamesh...where is the Doctor!?
Da Vinci:
Alright. Let me give you a quick briefing.
Da Vinci:
First, seven staff members mysteriously fell unconscious. The condition doesn't seem to be life-threatening, but we also can't seem to wake them.
Da Vinci:
And...Romani has disappeared from Chaldea. We even tried looking in the tea room behind the storage room.
Gilgamesh:
...What's that?
I was not shown this room. Well, no matter.
Gilgamesh:
Are there any other clues, Da Vinci?
Da Vinci:
Apparently somebody Rayshifted to Fuyuki in 2004.
So, to Singularity F.
Gilgamesh:
Oh? That place somehow sounds familiar.
Fuyuki... Fuyuki... It's similar to Uruk. No...that's not it.
Gilgamesh:
And? Is that all you know?
Da Vinci:
Those who collapsed were analysts.
That's all we know.
Da Vinci:
If we piece together what we know so far, it looks like Romani somehow rendered these staff members unconscious...
Da Vinci:
...and then Rayshifted... At least,
that's what the facts seem to point to.
Mash:
(Dr. Roman had the aptitude to Rayshift?
We've never really verified–no, but even if he did...)
Mash:
The Doctor is not the type of person to do something like this. Are there any other possibilities, Da Vinci?
Da Vinci:
You say that, but the only other possible culprit would be me...
Da Vinci:
But I'm here, and there's no reason for me to Rayshift to Singularity F in the first place.
Da Vinci:
Strange things happen in Chaldea all the time. We need to respond swiftly even to the worst of scenarios.
Fujimaru 1:
At times like this, I wish Holmes was here...
Fujimaru 2:
At times like this, I bet Holmes is elsewhere...
Gilgamesh:
What's this about some detective?
Have you forgotten that I'm here!?
Gilgamesh:
I can solve something so trivial as this in a heartbeat.
You hear me? A heartbeat!
Gilgamesh:
However, even I can't see into the past.
We'll need to be more proactive.
Gilgamesh:
We must go to the scene of the crime ourselves,
Fujimaru!
Mash:
Y-yes! I will make the preparations immediately!
Gilgamesh:
No, Mash. Not you. You're staying behind.
A Rayshift requires an operator, yes?
Gilgamesh:
The usual operators are unconscious,
and so we shall need a replacement.
Gilgamesh:
Luckily, we still have half of the operators.
Ask them to teach you, as their kouhai.
Gilgamesh:
...It will probably be useful later.
Mash:
That's... But someone must protect Master during Rayshift missions!
Gilgamesh:
Did I not say I was going?
Or do you not trust in my strength?
Mash:
I-I do!
There's no need to worry with King Gilgamesh there!
Gilgamesh:
Good response.
It appears I will have to be careful.
Gilgamesh:
Now, begin the Rayshift! We're going to head to the scene of the crime, Fujimaru!
Fujimaru 1:
Understood, Boss!
Fujimaru 2:
Leave the Doctor to me, Mash!
Mash:
Rayshift successful. I'm glad there was an instruction manual that covered emergency procedures.
Da Vinci:
It helps that we have plenty of data on Fuyuki.
But that Romani...where did he run off to?
Gilgamesh:
Now then. Did he elect to do this himself, or did someone make it look like that was the case?
Gilgamesh:
What do you think, Fujimaru?
Fujimaru 1:
Dr. Roman wouldn't just up and disappear like this.
Fujimaru 2:
I don't think he chose to do this.
Gilgamesh:
I see. If you are so certain, it must be true.
...Hm?
E：???:
...
Gilgamesh:
Bloodlust that can even be felt when using Presence Concealment. How boorish. How impudent. I suppose I should expect as much in such a hellish place.
Gilgamesh:
Hah! Trying to take my measure with an attitude like that. Absolutely laughable.
Gilgamesh:
Stand back, mongrel. I'm going to capture that thing and drag the information we need out of it.
E：???:
...Commencing operation.
--BATTLE--:
Gilgamesh:
Hmph!
E：???:
...
Gilgamesh:
It appears you've put too much energy into concealing your identity and made yourself weak in battle.
Gilgamesh:
Or have you underestimated me because I'm a Caster? Fool. I may be a mage, but never forget that I am the King of Heroes!
Gilgamesh:
Fuhahaha, hahahahahahaha!
E：???:
Retreat.
Gilgamesh:
...Hm. Escaping the instant I let down my guard with my boisterous laughter. Such insolence. A coward who refuses to show their face is not an enemy to be taken seriously, in any case.
Mash:
The enemy concealed their identity completely.
We tried to analyze them from here, but...
Gilgamesh:
I see. Mongrel, of the Servants you have summoned, can any conceal their own identities?
Fujimaru 1:
Jack!
Fujimaru 2:
I wonder...
Da Vinci:
Someone who can fight while remaining anonymous...Jack the Ripper would be at the top of the list.
Da Vinci:
HOW CAN THIS BE!?
Gilgamesh:
What's going on!?
Da Vinci:
Sorry. I just realized that a handful of Servant readings have disappeared from Chaldea, too.
Da Vinci:
It took us some time to confirm since we're missing some of our staff...I usually make it a habit to check on the Spirit Origin graphs...
Mash:
I ran a quick check, and Jack is indeed missing.
Mash:
The Spirit Origin pattern still shows it's in an excited state, which means she is still summoned...
Da Vinci:
We're trying to sort out which Servants are missing.
Hold on a moment, okay?
Fujimaru 1:
It's hard to believe the Servants would betray us...
Fujimaru 2:
(...This is all really convenient...)
Mash:
Senpai, I'm picking up a Servant nearby.
Please proceed with caution.
Paracelsus:
...I head out of Chaldea to hide a bit as usual, and next thing I know, I'm alone in this burning city...
Paracelsus:
Oh? Why, if it isn't Master and King Gilgamesh.
What are you two doing here?
Gilgamesh:
That is what I would ask you.
And answer truthfully. Fail to do so and die.
Paracelsus:
Let us simply say that I wished for everyone to have an opportunity to rest.
Paracelsus:
Everyone is under orders to rest in shifts, but I wonder, can one really call it “rest” when it is made mandatory?
Paracelsus:
To be free of their distress and rest their minds...
I believed that to be in their best interests.
Mash:
Master...
I regret to inform you of this, but...
Mash:
It appears the unconscious staff members were all in contact with Paracelsus last night.
Mash:
We found little medicinal satchels that read “Safe, Cutting-edge, Forward-thinking Von Hohenheim Brand” under each of their pillows...
Fujimaru 1:
At least it didn't say “Conceited.”
Fujimaru 2:
...Never seen a shadier Servant...
Gilgamesh:
And? What exactly did you do?
Paracelsus:
The staff members were all exhausted, so I simply gave them special medicine, is all I can say...
Paracelsus:
Please rest assured. Leaving aside the question of ingredients, the medicine is both potent and effective. Until they have had adequate rest, nothing can wake them.
Paracelsus:
...Well, as to how exhausted they were...that is beyond my knowledge.
Paracelsus:
So if, for example, they were exhausted from three days of constant work, they will remain asleep for three days.
Gilgamesh:
Fool! If they sleep for three straight days, they will wake up dead! What about water and nutrients!?
Paracelsus:
Yes, yes... Well, we will simply have to rely on their natural resilience...
Gilgamesh:
Fine. Before we address the main problem,
let us deal with this fool. Understand, mongrel?
Fujimaru 1:
Yes, my King.
Fujimaru 2:
He's going to regret this!
--BATTLE--:
Gilgamesh:
That should take care of matters.
Have you learned your lesson, Hohenheim?
Paracelsus:
It...hurts...very much.
So much so that I want to try my own medicine...
Paracelsus:
They were homunculi that I raised myself, but were not strong enough to compensate for my rather unremarkable fighting ability.
Paracelsus:
It pains me to use them as mere pawns...
Gilgamesh:
Hm?
Paracelsus:
I'm leading you into a trap.
Would you still care to accompany me?
Fujimaru 1:
Wait, Paracelsus!
Fujimaru 2:
We'd better stop Dr. Feelbad over there!
Gilgamesh:
Hold it. I understand how you feel, but calm down, mongrel. There's no need to rush in like fools.
Gilgamesh:
He's a Caster. Unlike the Assassin we encountered, he will be easy to track.
Gilgamesh:
However, we should try to discern their intent before we do anything.
Fujimaru 1:
...Does he want to separate us from something?
Gilgamesh:
Correct.
See, you can do it if you try.
Fujimaru 2:
...He doesn't want to get scolded?
Gilgamesh:
...Unbelievable... So this is the level of idiocy I should expect from today's youth...
Gilgamesh:
Think, mongrel. He is trying to lure us to follow him, so what is the one thing he would not want us to do?
Gilgamesh:
His retreat is an obvious diversion. Don't you think there is somewhere else we should be searching?
Fujimaru 1:
...The Greater Grail!
Gilgamesh:
Right. There's nothing else more valuable than that here.
Mash:
Do you think that's the key in figuring out why Jack and Paracelsus are acting strange?
Gilgamesh:
...
Aŋra Mainiiu:
What the hell, guys? So you just came straight here? Skipped the clever diversion and everything?
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Shoulda figured casting the low-energy dweeb as a decoy was a crap decision from the word go.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Anyway! Guess it's greeting time! Hiya, Master and Lord King Sparkly! Nice job getting here and stuff.
Da Vinci:
Is that...the Servant detected at the Greater Grail during the Zero incident?
Da Vinci:
His Spirit Origin isn't registered at Chaldea.
What is he doing here?
Da Vinci:
Were you the one who abducted Dr. Roman?
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Doctor, huh?
Nope, no doctor or scientist friends here.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
But that guy?
Doctor Roomy...was it?
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Well I've got him, obviously!
Cuz I accepted that job!
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Anyway, you wanna go, punks?
I better warn you, though...
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Eh? Warn you what, you ask? Well, I'm super weak!
So don't bitch when you kill me with that first punch!
Aŋra Mainiiu:
But y'know... If you kill me with one punch,
you'll never find that Doctor of yours!
Gilgamesh:
What!? If we just attack, we'll never get the information we want!?
Gilgamesh:
That is quite the novel hostage tactic, mongrel! A Servant putting his life on the line for negotiations alone...unbelievable!
Fujimaru 1:
Take it eas–no, go all-out!
Fujimaru 2:
Mash will find the Doctor!
Mash:
Yes! I'm scanning the surrounding area right now!
So please deal with this enemy, King Gilgamesh!
Gilgamesh:
Oh? Is that so? Did you hear that, Avenger who even I didn't expect here? What's your next move?
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Hmmm, well, I really liked the bit where you don't care if I die. Not bad.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Honestly, this was supposed to be an ambush.
I was never super worried about living or dying.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
As long as my words held your attention, that's all that matters.
Mash:
Master!
Fujimaru 1:
Behind you, King Gilgamesh!
Gilgamesh:
You call that a warning!? That was close!
It would've been fatal had it hit anyone but me!
Gilgamesh:
I suppose I'll let it go.
Show yourself...third Servant!
Amakusa Shirou:
It appears I missed my opportunity. I should have moved a heartbeat earlier for a proper surprise attack.
Amakusa Shirou:
Or was it a matter of execution?
Was our teamwork, perhaps, not so great?
Mash:
Impossible... You too, Amakusa? Please tell us...
What did you do the Doctor, and why?
Amakusa Shirou:
Well, you see...
Avenger, do you have something to say about this?
Aŋra Mainiiu:
You're askin' me? Wasn't it something like...Operation Eradicate Chaldea, or something?
Amakusa Shirou:
Well, that's not exactly artful, but I suppose it will do. Yes, it's exactly what he said.
Amakusa Shirou:
It was the opportune moment...let us leave it at that.
Gilgamesh:
Always vague and guarded, I see.
Is this the second time we've met?
Gilgamesh:
I suppose it was not ME, specifically, who met you,
but our connection is engraved on my Spirit Origin.
Gilgamesh:
I really must give it to you, apocryphal saint...
I heard you died very easily in Uruk's jungles.
Gilgamesh:
It never occurred to me that you'd have the spine to rebel. Did the ways of modern man wear on you?
Amakusa Shirou:
Hahahaha! You may have made some valid points, but I'll leave the particulars to your imagination.
Amakusa Shirou:
The one thing I can tell you is that I am and always will be myself, no matter where I am.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Hey! Now that your surprise attack failed, hurry up and get this over with. Our opponent's not the type to be convinced in conversation.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Besides, these two are used to hearing your speechifying.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Anyway, it's just one dinky Caster. Instead of wasting your energy talking, how about you just kick his ass?
Gilgamesh:
Fine. I'll bite, Avenger.
Gilgamesh:
This magical staff is another of my precious treasures. I'm going to give you a taste of its power!
--BATTLE--:
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Yeowch! That REALLY stings!
Hurts like hell, but you didn't kill me, King of Heroes!
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Now brace for this! It's time for the Avenger's grudge...a curse that doubles the pain you caused and returns it to you!
Gilgamesh:
Avesta's reversal, is it?
How dare you... I won't let you!
Amakusa Shirou:
Ha!
Gilgamesh:
Tch! Impudent...!
But it was a good shot!
Gilgamesh:
I imagine your battle at Fuuma's side was quite the sight to behold. And yet, you were still defeated.
Gilgamesh:
Perhaps you met some terrible monster?
Was your enemy a beast beyond your imagination?
Amakusa Shirou:
Yes. I can never look at a leopard again.
That Servant defeated me utterly.
Amakusa Shirou:
But what about you? You have the same sort of priorities and manner of thinking as I do...
Amakusa Shirou:
...so I understand your train of thought. And if I know what you are thinking, I can find an opening.
Gilgamesh:
Hmph. It appears that rationality and cool-headedness of yours went out the window in that jungle. It's all well and good to be reasonable in your analyses.
Gilgamesh:
But you are not strong enough to take initiative!
You are what they call a pushover!
Gilgamesh:
I will crush you both!
Gilgamesh:
By my order, ready the arrows! Use my treasures to show them the power that protects Uruk! My resolve shall flood the earth...
Amakusa Shirou:
Yes, I know. And I am going into this battle with every awareness...
Gilgamesh:
Hm!
Fujimaru 1:
Divine Judgment!?
Gilgamesh:
Calm yourself! He's taken his turn, so now we're on a level field. Now it is your turn!
Fujimaru 1:
! (Use Gandr on Amakusa Shirou...!)
Amakusa Shirou:
...!
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Oof, you went THERE?
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Well, Super Amakusa's Noble Phantasm is super strong... I don't wanna die to the splash damage!
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Well, my only target is Gilgamesh.
You, on the other hand, will be spared...!
Fujimaru 2:
! (Use Gandr on Aŋra Mainiiu...!)
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Aw man...!
Ouch! Even Gandr hurts!!!
Amakusa Shirou:
So you managed to stop his Verg Avesta... A wise decision, as I would expect from my Master.
Amakusa Shirou:
His curse returns attacks much stronger to its victim. Had it not been stopped, the King of Heroes surely would have fallen, but...
Amakusa Shirou:
...what about after that? My Noble Phantasm will hit the King of Heroes before he can act.
Amakusa Shirou:
Allow me to demonstrate. Heaven's Feel, activate.
Bring an end to all things...
Gilgamesh:
Hah! I can't stop laughing! Forget about me!
You have underestimated my treasures!
Gilgamesh:
Even if I can't move, my treasures know and enact my will! Take this...Melammu Din–
Dr. Roman:
Hey, hey, HEY!
What are you all doing out there!?!?!?
Fujimaru 1:
Eh!? Doctor!?
Da Vinci:
Romani just barged in...
We actually don't know what's going on ourselves...
Da Vinci:
Where the heck were you all this time?
Dr. Roman:
Where? Actually, I was wondering what's going on here...
Dr. Roman:
I was just taking a nap in my room...for about four hours...
Dr. Roman:
I had a really great dream...but a nap shouldn't make me a missing person or anything!
Da Vinci:
That's a lie! You didn't show up on the surveillance cameras in your room!
Amakusa Shirou:
...Phew. It looks like we can end our battle here now that Dr. Roman is awake.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Guess so. Saintly here is awfully quick to throw in the towel. Ain't it a shame that you were THIS close to taking him down?
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Welp, guess I better just disappear.
Aŋra Mainiiu:
Ahhh...but it was my chance to kill something that resembled a human...didn't matter who it was...
Gilgamesh:
...Hmph. Does Merlin think I'll be grateful? I can't believe he'd stop this at the moment I was in mortal peril!
Gilgamesh:
No matter.
If he woke up, there's no reason for us to remain here.
Gilgamesh:
We can talk more when we get back to Chaldea.
Mash, prepare to Rayshift us back.
Dr. Roman:
(Sigh) I hope you know Rayshifting isn't free...
Dr. Roman:
Fine. I still don't understand the situation, but prepare for their return. Da Vinci, Mash, help me out.
Amakusa Shirou:
Please do not forget to collect Jack the Ripper and Paracelsus, too.
Amakusa Shirou:
And Jack in particular listened to us very well, so please take especially good care of her later.
Gilgamesh:
Let me get straight to the point. This whole crisis was, in actuality, a drill. Everything happened according to my design and guidance.
Gilgamesh:
I made it look like Romani left Chaldea by Rayshifting, made the staff members fall asleep...
Gilgamesh:
...and arranged for three Servants to act as enemies.
Mash:
O-okay. Um, why would you do such a thing?
Gilgamesh:
After touring Chaldea with Fujimaru,
I got the general grasp of Chaldea's vulnerability.
Gilgamesh:
I have tons of things to point out,
but the biggest issue is the humans.
Gilgamesh:
This place's operation is dependent on each individual's skills. The organization would collapse the moment someone goes out of commission.
Gilgamesh:
And while everyone seems to know this, there has never been any countermeasure of contingency in place.
Gilgamesh:
A solution...well, it may be difficult to find one until humanity is restored since there is presently no way to replenish lost personnel.
Gilgamesh:
So plans must be made to prepare for even the worst case scenarios.
Gilgamesh:
Consequently, I anticipated certain possible crises.
Gilgamesh:
The King of Mages could attack Chaldea directly, for instance. So this was to prepare for such an eventuality as well.
Fujimaru 1:
I see...
Fujimaru 2:
(So that's why the King looked like he was enjoying himself...)
Jack:
Hey, hey Mr. King.
What about my reward?
Gilgamesh:
Just a moment longer. I have never failed to reward those who deserve it. The longer you wait, the greater your joy will be when you receive your reward.
Jack:
Okay!
Don't forget Nursery's gift too!
Gilgamesh:
Now then. While the scenario did not quite go as planned, you all worked hard. You were like organs in a body compensating for other, missing organs.
Gilgamesh:
Seeing how this has gone, even those who have fallen asleep may wake up and drift back off from sheer ease of mind.
Mash:
And what about Paracelsus's medicine...?
Paracelsus:
I would like to reiterate that this medicine simply makes people sleep until they are rested.
Paracelsus:
A single dose should have no significant side effects.
Paracelsus:
I have prepared a stimulant, but that appears to be unnecessary. Everybody should awaken shortly.
Da Vinci:
But what you said in the Singularity was more than a little disturbing...
Paracelsus:
I was only speaking of the effects of an overdose.
Paracelsus:
This may have only been an exercise,
but I would never lie to Fujimaru.
Paracelsus:
...Well, if you don't believe me, I suppose I am to blame for that. Try not to dwell on it too much...
Gilgamesh:
I selected those who had the highest probability of turning on you. I wanted to test you all to see how you would react to the situation.
Gilgamesh:
But you all managed to determine the cause of the issue and successfully executed a Rayshift. Even with some hiccups on the way, you all still pass.
Dr. Roman:
So that's what happened...now I see the big picture.
Dr. Roman:
I understand your concern, but don't you think you went a little overboard with all this?
Dr. Roman:
What would you have done if the King of Mages had actually attacked during this drill?
Gilgamesh:
I planned that part as well. Had there been an actual emergency, I arranged it so that everything would return to its appropriate place.
Gilgamesh:
You fell asleep and no one was able to find you because Merlin assisted me.
Da Vinci:
I knew it! That no-good Caster would definitely do something like that with a big smile on his face!
Da Vinci:
After all, the Illusion power of that swindling mage can fool humans AND electronic devices! He'd have no trouble tricking our cameras!
Gilgamesh:
But Chaldea wasn't the only thing that I tested during this drill. Mongrel...
Gilgamesh:
...how could you not anticipate a situation where one of your Servants betrayed you? You're unbelievably naive and soft-hearted.
Fujimaru 1:
But they won't betray me.
Fujimaru 2:
I'll do my best so that never happens!
Gilgamesh:
...I see. It seems I am the fool for once.
Gilgamesh:
There's no sense trying to convince an idiot. And I suppose that makes me an idiot today for failing to consider that.
Mash:
What are you talking about, King Gilgamesh?
This is Chaldea...humanity's final stronghold.
Mash:
Infighting and backstabbing...those are concerns for after humanity is restored.
Mash:
Whether we are human or Heroic Spirit, everyone has assembled here for the same single goal.
Gilgamesh:
...I suppose that is true.
If it wasn't, I wouldn't be here, either...
Gilgamesh:
Fine. Forget betrayals.
The rest...well, we shall see...
Gilgamesh:
By the way, mongrel.
I quite enjoyed watching your reactions to all this.
Gilgamesh:
While far from ideal, your decisions were fascinating. Reflect back on your responses here later.
Dr. Roman:
Sooo...it sounds like I was the one who benefitted most from this? Not only did I get ample rest, but I had the best dream...
Dr. Roman:
In my dream, Magi☆Mari did...ahh, nonono.
Better if I keep that secret.
Gilgamesh:
Quit your daydreaming.
You're making it sound like I did all this for you.
Dr. Roman:
Oh, you didn't? This was actually the first time I had a different dream from my usual one...
Gilgamesh:
...Hmph. I'm going to sleep. Wake me up if something happens. No, don't bother. I'll wake up on my own.
Dr. Roman:
Annnd, he left angry...
Well, I'm sure he'll be in a good mood again soon.
Dr. Roman:
That king has a lot on his mind.
He's not one to dwell on one single thing for too long.
Dr. Roman:
But anyway...I'm sorry, everyone.
Dr. Roman:
If I were more dependable,
I'd have woken up earlier...
Da Vinci:
It's fine. It's good that you got enough sleep for a change. And we realized how much we value you.
Mash:
Yes. We wouldn't know what to do without you, Doctor. You're the one who's pulled everything together and led Chaldea this far.
Fujimaru 1:
Yep. We'll be together forever.
Dr. Roman:
Yeah, of course.
We've all been fighting to reclaim our future.
Dr. Roman:
I know I caused you all trouble this time, but I still want to thank you. Thanks. I feel like I slept well.
Fujimaru 1:
Are you sure it wasn't thanks to Magi☆Mari?
Dr. Roman:
Uh...n-no...of course...not...
Well, maybe just a little...
Dr. Roman:
Anyway! We need to finish up our work for the day!
Dr. Roman:
It's almost dinnertime. Let's get our work wrapped up, and then all go to the cafeteria together!