Paracelsus von Hohenheim
Devil's Quest
Fujimaru 1:
Foe yesterday, ally today, huh?
Dr. Roman:
It feels so bizarre, you know? He was one of the masterminds behind Project Demonic Fog...
Dr. Roman:
...but now he's one of our allies. A miracle of the Heroic Spirit summoning system, I suppose.
Dr. Roman:
But I admit I was startled when he said that he wanted to go to "the London of that era."
Paracelsus:
That's understandable. I attempted to commit vile crimes against the world and its people.
Paracelsus:
It's logical for you to doubt me.
However–
Paracelsus:
I truly do not wish for the human world to be destroyed.
Thus, I sympathize with your goals and objectives.
Paracelsus:
Now I believe that it's possible to save all of my beloved children.
Paracelsus:
...My former self running that Project may have laughed in contempt at such a notion.
Paracelsus:
But now... Now that I've entered into a contract with Fujimaru.
Paracelsus:
I have faith once again.
In people. In the world.
Paracelsus:
...In the existence of allies of justice capable of fighting evil.
Mash:
Allies of justice–
Paracelsus:
That is none other than all of you. You defeated me as I reached out to the Project at the edge of despair.
Paracelsus:
Allow me to say the following with the deepest gratitude.
Paracelsus:
Thank you.
I beg you to show me your power once more.
Mash:
It depends on the situation.
Mr. Paracelsus.
Mash:
You mentioned unusual changes occurring in London as it corrects itself–that is what you claim?
Paracelsus:
Yes.
Mash:
What do you mean by "unusual changes?"
The Demonic Fog is gradually dissipating.
Mash:
As the era is corrected, London should return to normal without having to wait for the Demonic Fog to clear up.
Mash:
And yet,
you seem to be agitated.
Mash:
Why is that–
Fujimaru 1:
He senses something?
Fujimaru 2:
He knows something?
Paracelsus:
To Master's query, all I can say is this.
Yes and no.
Paracelsus:
It's true that I sense some kind of connection.
But I also know that there's something in this place.
Paracelsus:
Namely–
Paracelsus:
Never mind. Let us speak later.
Something remaining in the Demonic Fog approaches.
Dr. Roman:
He's right!
Multiple magical energy readings detected in the fog!
Dr. Roman:
They're likely the automatas!
They're bursting with magical energy, so be careful!
Mash:
Understood.
Senpai, give us orders!
Fujimaru 1:
Prepare for battle!
Fujimaru 2:
Destroy the enemy while maintaining a barrier!
Mash:
Yes, Master!
–Preparing for battle!
--BATTLE--:
Mash:
Ending combat.
All enemies destroyed.
Paracelsus:
...Very impressive, Master.
Paracelsus:
Let us be off then.
I must show you firsthand what I know.
Paracelsus:
There's an underground space under the southern tip of Regent's Park...
Paracelsus:
It's part of the underground facility for the Mage's Association Or rather, for Clock Tower.
Paracelsus:
You could say it's one of their quarantine areas.
There's something here that has been sealed.
Mash:
Something?
Dr. Roman:
Stuff like...dangerous magical tomes, Mystic Codes, and catalysts?
Paracelsus:
Yes.
Paracelsus:
Magical tomes–
This is basically what I'm referring to.
Paracelsus:
In particular, there's one tome that was used to seal a powerful evil that almost manifested itself in this world.
Paracelsus:
That tome, along with many other magical books,
was carefully sealed with powerful spells.
Paracelsus:
Even the spread of the Demonic Fog could not weaken the seals placed on the tomes.
Paracelsus:
Just like other dangerous things that were sealed.
However...
Mash:
You believe that these seals have been broken, correct?
Paracelsus:
Yes.
Fujimaru 1:
Your reasoning?
Fujimaru 2:
You seem quite certain.
Mash:
Yes, Senpai.
I'm also bothered by his self-assurance.
Paracelsus:
...It's simple.
Paracelsus:
The reason is that if I existed in this London and continued to pursue my designs–
Paracelsus:
–I would break the seals without fail.
Mash:
...What!
Dr. Roman:
Huh!? Does that mean you're going to break the seals now!?
Fou:
Foou!
Paracelsus:
No. I'm not the one who will break the seals.
It will be the one still here–
???:
–To be more precise, the "me" from here.
Mash:
This voice–
Wait, I've detected a new Servant!
Paracelsus:
Show yourself.
Loather and mourner of evil, and yet is evil himself.
Paracelsus:
You who would crush all life with the very hands that would hold your dear children... You abomination.
Paracelsus:
I am thou... Thou art I.
Thy name is my name–
Paracelsus:
Paracelsus von Hohenheim!
The consort of evil!
Paracelsus?:
...Oh dear.
What an unfriendly way to address yourself.
Mash:
!?
Fujimaru 1:
There are two Paracelsuses?
Fujimaru 2:
Which one is the real one?!
Paracelsus?:
How easy it is to confuse you.
But I shall speak only the truth.
Paracelsus?:
We are both real.
I am thou... Thou art I.
Paracelsus?:
The Servant Paracelsus beside you whom you duly summoned and made a contract with.
Paracelsus?:
And I, born of Servant Paracelsus' magical energy that returned to the fog when you defeated him.
Paracelsus?:
Both share the name "von Hohenheim."
Both are real.
Paracelsus?:
Admittedly, my existence is somewhat unstable.
Paracelsus?:
For the Holy Grail is already gone! Materialization while lacking ways to summon Heroic Spirits!
Dr. Roman:
...He seems to be right. Observational results show that his magical energy is weak.
Mash:
The Demonic Fog...
Has given birth to a final Heroic Spirit?
Paracelsus:
Yes, exactly. That's why I'm in a hurry.
In a hurry to destroy this era.
Paracelsus:
At this rate, this era will be completely restored.
If so, I cannot destroy it with my own hands.
Paracelsus:
My existence will likely disappear.
However, I can't let that happen.
Paracelsus:
I have accepted the destruction of humanity as fate.
One cannot stop it. Thus–
Paracelsus:
–I have no choice but to go through with this!
???:
GAAAAAAAA–!
Dr. Roman:
What!?
Mash:
Massive magical response!
There's something–behind him!
Paracelsus:
It seems the seal has been broken.
It seems my other self is quite efficient.
Fujimaru 1:
No time to praise yourself!
Fujimaru 2:
How do you repair the seal?
Paracelsus:
We must make haste.
We must destroy it before it fully activates.
Paracelsus:
If what was sealed materializes,
the Sixth Imaginary Factor–No–
Paracelsus:
–We must destroy it.
Along with my other self barring the way!
Mash:
...Senpai!
Fujimaru 1:
Prepare for battle!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's do this, Mash!
Mash:
Yes, Master!
Preparing for and entering battle immediately–!
--BATTLE--:
Mash:
...Large-type enemy, destroyed!
Mash:
What a powerful enemy...
But somehow we managed to win...
Paracelsus?:
How disappointing–
Paracelsus?:
That is all I can say to you after giving up.
For the world will be incinerated.
Paracelsus:
No.
You are wrong.
Paracelsus:
That is what I can say, as I will not give up.
I know the world will be saved.
Paracelsus?:
...Hah. How absurd.
To think that "I"...
Paracelsus?:
...the one who continued to choose evil despite having no desire to, would be punished...
Paracelsus?:
...by my own hand...
Paracelsus?:
Ah...
The end of this pathetic, ugly self...
Paracelsus?:
This, I offer to you...Misaya...
Mash:
The enemy Servant has gone completely silent.
...Ending combat.
Fou:
Foou!
Dr. Roman:
What a terrifying opponent to face...
Well, we are in the heart of the Mage Association's lair.
Dr. Roman:
It was as fearsome as Fafnir.
It's a matter of luck that we pulled through.
Paracelsus:
That's not true–
Paracelsus:
You are all capable of victory.
Even if it were to awaken once again.
Dr. Roman:
What?
Paracelsus:
You are a bulwark against evil.
You are truly the allies of justice that I believe in.
Paracelsus:
Thus,
no matter what fearsome opponents you may face...
Paracelsus:
...no matter what betrayals you face,
no matter the depths of despair you witness...
Paracelsus:
It is impossible for you to lose–