Thomas Edison
Can I Do It?
Mash:
Senpai, have some tea.
Fujimaru 1:
Thanks.
Mash:
It's a rare day off.
Please relax.
Fou:
Foou...
Mash:
It seems Fou is happy to take it easy as well.
I'll pat his stomach.
Fou:
Foouuuuu.
Fujimaru 1:
What a peaceful day.
Mash:
Yes. If only these days went on forever...
Mash:
...Hmm.
I guess this is what you'd call “Murphy's law.”
Edison:
Another failure!
Hmph, something's missing!
Edison:
Electric power, or raw materials. Or maybe something else. ROAR, I wonder.
Mash:
W-What's wrong, Edison!?
Edison:
Good morning, Mash, Master!
Oh, just trying to slightly improve my Noble Phantasm.
Edison:
While tinkering here and there,
it suddenly exploded with a “boom!”
Edison:
Hahahahaha! Failures are not good, but I expect nothing less from my Noble Phantasm. Even when it activates accidentally it packs a punch!
Mash:
Your constant thirst for knowledge is impressive, Mr. President.
Mash:
But, there are other Servants here as well.
Please avoid creating a scene, especially in the hallway.
Edison:
But my room is so cramped.
Experiments require space, you see.
Mash:
Even Tesla respects the rules here, you know?
Edison:
ROAR, don't compare me with that dimwit!
Sorry, miss. Next time I'll start with the “mute” function.
Edison:
But it doesn't hurt to try, right? With upcoming battles in mind, strengthening a Noble Phantasm is essential.
Edison:
But seeing how I'm failing to make progress,
I may need to change my way of thinking...
Mash:
Change one's way of thinking...
Mash:
If I recall correctly, turning inventions or unimaginable discoveries into something more polished...
Mash:
That was the greatest triumph for Thomas Edison...
Mash:
Why don't you try improving your Noble Phantasm with the same mindset?
Edison:
Hmm, I suppose you're right.
Edison:
However, I find myself at a loss when thinking only about my own Noble Phantasm.
Edison:
Perhaps if I use the Noble Phantasms of other Servants as reference...
Mash:
O-Other Servants... You say?
Edison:
Very well then!
Edison:
Let's start making contact with other Servants in Chaldea right away!
Mash:
But are you sure that's okay? A Noble Phantasm is the embodiment of a Servant's pride...
Mash:
To be so openly investigative about their abilities is somewhat...
Edison:
Who cares if it's okay or not!
For the time being, we need to try!
Fujimaru 1:
Right, for the time being!
Fujimaru 2:
Right, we need to try!
Mash:
Senpai, it all comes down to the same thing!
Edison:
So, that being said, here's what I came up with!
Cú Chulainn:
...Hey, Master!
So why'd you call me here?
Cú Chulainn:
I have a bad feeling about this,
and I'm also not a huge fan of that witch over there.
Edison:
Don't worry, Cú Chulainn.
This will be for your own good as well.
Medea:
...Umm, maybe I don't look like it, but I'm kind of busy.
Medea:
As a Caster I give lectures to other mages and make adjustments to the backyard...
Medea:
I also have to make sure that my former self doesn't say anything outrageous.
Edison:
Of course, my fair lady.
What I have to say shall also be of use to you as well.
Medea:
...I see. I guess I'll at least hear what you have to say.
Cú Chulainn:
A “lady.” (Scoff)
Medea:
I don't know what you're scoffing at, but for now I'll kill you! Rule Breaker!
Cú Chulainn:
You still have a short temper, don't you!? Also you unleash your Noble Phantasm way too fast–!
Mash:
P-Please calm down, Medea!
Edison:
That's it!
I've got it!
G：Everyone:
Huh?
Edison:
I've been thinking about it for some time.
Edison:
Cú Chulainn's Gáe Bolg can overturn fate,
piercing its target no matter what course it takes.
Edison:
On the other hand, Lady Medea's Rule Breaker not only destroys all magical support...
Edison:
...it's also an Anti-Magecraft Noble Phantasm even capable of severing a Servant's contract!
Edison:
So that's when I came up with my idea!
Cú Chulainn:
...What exactly can a lion come up with?
Edison:
This powerful body is not that of a lion, but the manifestation of a beast of wild intellect!
Medea:
So you do agree that you're a beast.
Edison:
Of course, I wake up an hour early every morning to brush my fur and... Wait, I'm getting sidetracked.
Edison:
Just listen to me! I'm going to weld together Cú Chulainn's Gáe Bolg and Medea's Rule Breaker!
Edison:
No matter who the Servant may be, this revolutionary Noble Phantasm will overturn one's fate and sever any contract!
Edison:
I shall name it “Edison-type Bolg Breaker!”
Fou:
Fou, foou.
Cú Chulainn:
Hey, Master!
Can I go back now?
Medea:
...Please tell me more.
Cú Chulainn:
Witch!?
I mean, uh, Medea?
Medea:
Actually, the thought has occurred to me before.
Medea:
Approaching enemies for each Rule Breaker isn't really a Caster's job, right?
Medea:
It's tiresome, dangerous, you get splashed with blood, and you almost trip stepping on the hem of your robe.
Medea:
So, if you could quickly activate a Noble Phantasm with that lance of yours, that'd be perfect.
Medea:
I mean, I didn't obtain my Noble Phantasm from my adventures. It's a materialization of my legend of treachery.
Medea:
So, I'm not too attached to it.
I almost wouldn't mind forcing it on someone else.
Edison:
As always, Caster, your logical thinking is so elegant.
Cú Chulainn:
You muscleheads, no, mageheads!
Just because it's convenient doesn't mean it's good!
Cú Chulainn:
I love my Scarlet Lance!
It's totally a part of my identity!
Mash:
Y-Yes, I see.
Mash:
Cú Chulainn acquired the legendary Gáe Bolg only after harsh training and discipline.
Mash:
It would be wrong to carelessly tinker with it–
Medea:
Who cares if we lose a spear or two?
Should I call Scáthach to give us spares?
Medea:
Or maybe I should say.
Medea:
“Your pupil is such a stingy warrior that he won't even let go of a single spear.”
Cú Chulainn:
Damn you. You hit a sore spot...
This is exactly why I can't stand witches... Fine, here.
Edison:
Thanks for your assistance!
Noble Phantasm modification... Here I go!
Edison:
All right, it's done!
The “Edison-type Bolg Breaker!”
Edison:
Fuhahaha!
Behold its elegant design!
Edison:
Oh, a patent! I must get a patent!
No matter what, patents come first!
Cú Chulainn:
Oh, my Gáe Bolg... My perfectly efficient crimson spear... It looks so fancy!
Edison:
Now now, Cú Chulainn.
We must experiment first.
Edison:
Fortunately, there's a Servant who would gladly volunteer for this experiment.
Cú Chulainn:
Well, isn't that convenient!? How nice that such a weird Servant just popped up like that!
Emiya:
Hmph. To think you'd modify your Noble Phantasm.
And here I was thinking you were a savage.
Emiya:
I know Edison's a modern man, but for someone born in the Age of the Gods, that's quite a flexible way of thinking.
Cú Chulainn:
SO HE'S TALKING ABOUT YOU!?
Medea:
Of course. Not only is this playboy of a mage calling himself Archer, he's also a repeat offender of Noble Phantasm theft and illegal modification!
Emiya:
That's not very nice, Caster. But you know there's a saying...
Emiya:
My Noble Phantasm is my Noble Phantasm. Your Noble Phantasm is still mine after I copy it.
Mash:
E-Even this Noble Phantasm that I'm holding on to!?
Cú Chulainn:
There isn't a saying like that! You know other Servants will kill you if they hear you say that, right!?
Emiya:
Of course, I choose my opponents. To the ones that are like “I really don't like mine copied,” I will do it in secrecy.
Emiya:
But the ones that are like “Why don't you try it punk,” I will project their Noble Phantasms right in their faces.
Emiya:
Difficulty level is a factor as well.
I can't easily project a Noble Phantasm like Gáe Bolg.
Emiya:
Similarly, Mash's Noble Phantasm is also something I can't easily imitate.
Mash:
T-Thank you very much.
I'm glad, Master!
Fujimaru 1:
Mash, you are my one and only!
Mash:
Y-Yes! Master, I'll devote myself to my training!
Medea:
Youth, huh...
How touching...
Emiya:
Well, let's try projecting one.
Are you ready, Edison!?
Edison:
Yes!
Cú Chulainn!
Edison:
Give it a shot!
I'm here to back you up!
Edison:
Assuming there would be actual combat,
I prepared a random enemy for you!
Cú Chulainn:
Ugh, enough already!
This one strike, accept it as your farewell gift!
Mash:
Commencing battle!
--BATTLE--:
Medea:
Time to finish this.
Archer has started chanting.
Edison:
Okay, perfect timing!
Cú Chulainn, now!
Cú Chulainn:
I got this! Once the fight starts, I won't hold back!
Cú Chulainn:
“Bolg Breaker,” here we go!
Edison:
It's “Edison-type Bolg Breaker!”
Don't forget!
Cú Chulainn:
Yeah, yeah. “Edison-type Bolg Breaker!”
Emiya:
It's been a while, but here I go!
Rho Aias!
Mash:
Whaaat!?
Mash:
Emiya-senpai, you possess a shield-type Noble Phantasm!?
Mash:
I-I'll make sure I take notes!
Edison:
Let's see which one will come out on top!
Edison:
Of course, I'm confident that my “Edison-type Bolg Breaker” will win!
Edison:
A blade that could cut through all forms of Magecraft would surely pierce that shield-type Noble Phantasm!
Medea:
Huh? That's impossible you know?
Medea:
I mean, my Noble Phantasm works against Servants,
but not against other Noble Phantasms.
Medea:
It would be especially tough when the target's a shield created precisely to ward off attacks.
Edison:
What!? Was I mistaken on such a fundamental concept!?
Edison:
Which means, in this case–
Cú Chulainn:
It broke!?
Mash:
The welded Rule Breaker bounced off!
Cú Chulainn:
Ah.
Cú Chulainn:
Ah—!?
Mash:
The Rule Breaker rebounded on...
on Cú Chulainn's head!?
Mash:
I-I've seen this somewhere before!
Fujimaru 1:
Altrium!
Fujimaru 2:
AHOGE!
Mash:
That's it!
Edison:
Ugh, I didn't weld it on hard enough!
Edison:
I thought that Rule Breaker could easily pierce Emiya's shield!
Edison:
But I guess if you charge it head-on...the great Rho Aias still comes out on top!
Edison:
The experiment...has failed!
Cú Chulainn:
Who cares! Could you take this off already!?
Medea:
Yeah, sure.
Here you go.
Cú Chulainn:
Ugh... Now I have a headache. I can't even bust through a shield...
Cú Chulainn:
I've thought I would resent someone's low ranking Luck as much as this...
Mash:
Umm, I don't think Luck has anything to do with it this time. It's simple a reckless experiment.
Edison:
Perhaps it was a bit reckless trying to modify someone's Noble Phantasm...
Edison:
Even though Fujimaru summoned me,
at this rate I'll remain useless...
Mash:
Edison...
Emiya:
Mr. Edison, don't you think you're giving up a little too fast?
Emiya:
The idea itself isn't a bad one. Rule Breaker is a broken item that could sever any contract.
Emiya:
If you could land a direct hit, any Servant would be liberated from the bonds of its contract.
Emiya:
...So. For example, why not try matching it with Hrunting?
Emiya:
That Noble Phantasm pursues the enemy it sniffs out. A different type of Noble Phantasm from reversing cause and effect.
Edison:
Oh, Emiya, you understand me!
Emiya:
Of course. You see,
weapon modification and improvement are my forte.
Mash:
For some reason, Emiya-senpai sounds different than usual!
Fujimaru 1:
Extremely suspicious!
Fujimaru 2:
Don't you think he sounds more natural now?
Medea:
Of course, that boy... I mean, snob, used to be a well-mannered person to start with.
Medea:
But a lot happened and now he's a bit twisted.
Emiya:
Don't badmouth people to their face!
Edison:
Oh... It's just as Emiya says!
I can't give up after only one failure!
Edison:
Once we're back in Chaldea, let's revisit what we just talked about and discuss our next plan!
Mash:
...Master, I have a feeling we shouldn't bring the two of them together.
Fujimaru 1:
Let's head back, eat, and hit the sack!
Mash:
Senpai is trying to escape reality, too!
Please get your act together!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's pretend we didn't see any of this!
Mash:
You can't run away, Master!
We're responsible for this disaster!
Mash:
Anyway, Master, prepare yourself.
I'm pretty sure Edison will, most definitely...
Mash:
Come up with another crazy plan!
Edison:
All right, then how about this!? Adding transformations and combining mechanisms would surely make it exciting!
Emiya:
You are a genius! But wouldn't forcing the joints like that make the connecting parts more fragile?
Edison:
Silly, that's our chance to make it look even cooler!
Add in bolts and armor plates to give it more volume...
Edison:
...and it will be twice as large after combining!
I have a feeling this thing will sell as a toy!
Emiya:
Always looking at the positive side of things!
I'd expect no less from the King of Inventions!
Emiya:
Yes, this is wonderful!
Well then, how about doing this?
Medea:
...Oh, shut up.
Medea:
This is why I can't stand men who pursue their dreams and adventures. They're all good-for-nothings.
Medea:
A grown-up who's a bit mellow, and calm in his judgment. That's my ideal man.
Cú Chulainn:
Who cares?
Anyway, could someone hurry up and heal me?
Mash:
Sorry, I forgot!
Mash:
Oh... Senpai!
Mash:
Speaking of forgetting things, what happened to strengthening Edison's Noble Phantasm!?
Fujimaru 1:
I forgot!
Fou:
Fou foou.
Mash:
I think that Fou said, “It's hopeless!”
He's given up too!
Fujimaru 1:
On to the next one!