Singularity 3: Sealed Ends of the Four Seas - Okeanos
Prelude
Pirate:
Cannon ready!
Drake:
All right, FIRE—!
Pirate:
Dammit, it's no good! Looks like it's not working after all!
Drake:
I can see that! We're fools to be taking them seriously!
Drake:
Hard to port! Time to make a run for it, men! Catch the breeze and flee!
Pirate:
Breeze?! Isn't this more like a storm?
Pirate:
If we put the sails up,our ship will be blown away!
Drake:
It's okay! Even pirates wanna fly sometimes!
Drake:
Now you'll have more lame stories for when we return to land! Maybe they'll finally work on the ladies!
Drake:
And returning from the skies? That's a tale any woman of wit will love!
Pirate:
Hah! Our Pelican's seriously getting some air now! Looks like the boss is out of control!
Drake:
What! Pelican? What the HELL did you just call my ship!?
Pirate:
The Hind! The Golden Hind, ma'am! My mistake!
Pirate:
All right! Hang tight, you little twerps!
Pirate:
Our boss' good luck is the real deal! Believe in her, and she'll get us out of this alive!
Pirate:
Once we're on land again, even swabbies will get to feast! Don't you go dyin' on me now!
Pirates:
AAAAHHH! After what we've seen,we'd follow you into the depths of hell, Captain!
Drake:
Don't be silly. I've got no use for dead people! A pirate's all about staying alive and sailing!
Drake:
Now, get to work you idiots! We'll win this war and return to drink ourselves silly!
Pirates:
OOOOOOH! Captain Drake, you're the best! I love being a pirate!
F：???:
...You managed to escape this massive whirlpool...And you aren't even a Heroic Spirit. Unbelievable...
F：???:
But—Heh heh, hahahahaha! That's what makes you Francis Drake! Your legend is true!
F：???:
Hahaha! HAHAHAHAH! AAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA LOLOLOLOLOL!
--SECTION BREAK--
A：???:
—I woke up at the same time today.
A：???:
I checked my temperature. My five senses. To drive the point home, I said my name out loud.
A：???:
A deep breath—I confirmed my consciousness,as I was told it might disappear each time I fell asleep.
A：???:
I was myself. My existence had been approved one more day.
B：???:
Good morning, Number 2. Aren't you cold? The temperature outside is 70 below.
B：???:
It's especially cold this morning. Well, I suppose that's irrelevant as long as you're in this room.
A：???:
There in that clean, comfortable room,I said what came to my mind, "That's quite troublesome. "
B：???:
...Any inconveniences? If there's something you don't like, please let me know.
A：???:
He smiled as he told me that,and gave me a very pained look.
A：???:
I thought, perhaps, that part of his body was in pain. "Are you okay? " I asked him.
B：???:
...Yeah, I'm fine. Guess my worries were unwarranted. Good morning, ■■. Congrats on your 5,110th awakening.
A：???:
"Thank you very much," I responded. It was how I genuinely felt.
A：???:
I was extremely happy. For one more day,I'd get to enjoy the wonders of this world.
Fou:
Fou! (plod, plod, plod)Fou! FOU!! (plod, plod, plod, plod)
Fujimaru 1:
Oww, oww.
Fujimaru 2:
Stop, stop.
Mash:
N-No, Fou! You must not bite. You should use a gentler touch.
Mash:
Even if they are as dense as a rock. See, like a blade peeling a carrot.
Fou:
Fou!
Fujimaru 1:
...Good morning, Mash.
Fujimaru 2:
I'm already awake, Mash.
Mash:
...My. Non-REM sleep to fully awake in a single second...
Mash:
Good morning, and very impressive, Senpai. You're clearly enthusiastic about being entrusted with the Continuation of Humanity.
Mash:
I'm serious about it too. Let's be optimistic and head to the control room!
Dr. Roman:
Good morning everyone, how did you all sleep? I didn't sleep much.
Dr. Roman:
We defeated Lev Lainur and retrieved the second Holy Grail...That's great, but there are more questions.
Dr. Roman:
What was that pillar of flesh? Who was that,claiming to be one of the 72 Demon Gods?
Dr. Roman:
We unfortunately don't have the time or resources to analyze these questions.
Mash:
...Um, Dr. Roman. Speaking of the 72 Demon Gods, well...
Dr. Roman:
Yeah, I can only think of one thing. The familiars who served a certain ancient king.
Fujimaru 1:
Ancient king?
Fujimaru 2:
Familiars?
Da Vinci:
That's right! The King of Ancient Israel,and the greatest summoner in the world of mages!
Da Vinci:
The familiars who served him were the infamous 72 Demon Gods!
Fou:
Fou!?
Mash:
Huh! Are you Da Vinci?
Da Vinci:
Yes. Good. Perfect! Mash, I love your reaction!
Da Vinci:
It was worth slipping those cue cards to Roman! As a genius, my stage entries must be grand!
Dr. Roman:
...Sigh. Please don't tire me out so early in the morning, Da Vinci.
Dr. Roman:
Also, please refrain from spreading rumors. None of this information is substantiated.
Dr. Roman:
To begin with, the 72 Demon Gods are all fantasies. Demon Gods don't actually exist.
Dr. Roman:
These days people speculate that they were merely familiars broken down into 72 different roles, right?
Da Vinci:
Yeah. But since the roles were so clearly defined,some theorize that they may be the origin of angels.
Da Vinci:
And since he actually claimed to be one, it's not unrelated?
Da Vinci:
How about the hypothesis that Lev, or the mastermind behind him, summoned "a certain ancient king? "
Dr. Roman:
...That possibility does exist...Still, I find the idea of 72 Demon Gods hard to believe...
Da Vinci:
Why is that? I mean, Fujimaru actually fought one, right?
Dr. Roman:
That's why. The data I have seems to correspond with what I would expect from a "demon. "
Dr. Roman:
But, uh, how do I put this...It follows the legend too well. The concept of demons came much later than that king.
Dr. Roman:
Suppose that king really did turn into a Heroic Spirit. His Noble Phantasm would be a lot simpler and smarter.
Dr. Roman:
It would be strange to have such an ominous Demon God, one that modern-day people know of, serving under him.
Da Vinci:
Hmm. You have a point. The chance that they're just assuming the name is high.
Da Vinci:
Now, if we could just ask Servants related to Demon Gods a few questions, it would make our lives infinitely easier.
Dr. Roman:
Yeah. That's why, for now, I won't comment on the Demon God Lev transformed into. It's still anybody's guess.
Dr. Roman:
Back on topic...Let's talk about obtaining the third Holy Grail.
Dr. Roman:
This may seem sudden, but Fujimaru,did you get seasick back in Rome?
Fujimaru 1:
A little bit.
Dr. Roman:
I see.... Right, of course.
Dr. Roman:
Humans are creatures that have learned to adapt. I'm sure you'll be fine.
Mash:
That's not very reassuring, Doctor.
Fujimaru 2:
I'm fine.
Dr. Roman:
Good! How reassuring. I was about to get motion sickness meds that "work" on the central nervous system, if need be.
Fou:
FOU!
Dr. Roman:
Oh? Fou is going to head out again?
Dr. Roman:
...Hmm. I'm not superstitious, but when Fou's around Mash's mental state stabilizes...I'll be counting on you.
Mash:
...I'm sorry Doctor, but if Fou's nearby during a crisis, I just feel so much calmer...
Fou:
N'kyu.
Dr. Roman:
New land always awaits us with each Rayshift. The more we find familiar, the better. Take him with you.
Dr. Roman:
The year is 1573. The location— An ocean as far as the eye can see!
Mash:
Ocean, you say?
Dr. Roman:
Right. The geography is shifting correspondingly with the Singularity.
Dr. Roman:
It doesn't look like there's an area that can be specifically marked "here. "
Dr. Roman:
The sea only has several islands scattered around. I would like you to investigate the cause of the Singularity immediately.
Fujimaru 1:
I hope we don't end up in the ocean...
Dr. Roman:
There's no need to worry about that. We'll input the necessary coordinates for the Rayshift.
Dr. Roman:
At the very least, you shouldn't end up in the ocean. Besides, you have another promising ally with you.
Mash:
Ally?
Da Vinci:
Here, I invented it. It's a rubber floaty. You can use it in case you get into trouble.
Mash:
...Sigh.
Fujimaru 2:
Roger that.
Mash:
Umm...It would be quite troublesome if we landed in the middle of the ocean right after being teleported.
Mash:
I don't know how to swim. Senpai...You're not a great swimmer either, are you?
Dr. Roman:
Don't worry, I've taken that into consideration for the purposes of the Rayshift.
Dr. Roman:
At least you won't end up in the walls somewhere. In case you do end up in the ocean–
Da Vinci:
Here, a floaty! Cool, isn't it? I took the liberty of designing it in Decalavian style.
Dr. Roman:
Hahaha. This is needlessly prickly! Fitting the ocean theme, it's like a starfish!
Mash:
—Dr. Roman? This is putting Senpai's safety on the line, right?
Dr. Roman:
...Sorry. It was just a little joke before departure. I shall tend to the Rayshift at all costs.
Mash:
...Hmm. I still have some worries,but we don't have the time to address all of them.
Mash:
Master, let's go. I will give it everything I have.
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, let's do it, Mash!
Mash:
Of course. Leave the combat to me once we arrive.
Fujimaru 2:
I have a couple of errands...
Mash:
Leave the errands till after we've returned to Chaldea. Now, let's go.
Dr. Roman:
Hahaha. Mash has really started to take charge. Fujimaru is the type that gets henpecked, too.
Mash:
???
Fou:
Fou!
Fujimaru 1:
You're coming after all.
Fujimaru 2:
I'll carry you.
Fou:
N'kyu!
Dr. Roman:
Looks like you're all set. Now, let's start the search for the third Holy Grail!
Announcement A:
Unsummon Program, start. Spiritron Conversion, start.
Announcement A:
Counting down to Rayshift. 3, 2, 1...
Announcement A:
All procedures cleared. Grand Order, commencing operation.
Section 1: Pirates of Chaldea
Mash:
...
Dr. Roman:
...
Fujimaru 1:
...
Fujimaru 2:
Hey, Mash...
Mash:
...True, we never did Rayshift to the ocean before.
Fujimaru 1:
...
Fujimaru 2:
Yes, but Mash...
Mash:
Yes, Senpai. I know exactly what you're trying to say.
Mash:
...Dr. Roman. If you have any excuses, let's hear them.
Dr. Roman:
Well...Uh...Murphy's Law, was it?
Dr. Roman:
When there's a chance of failure,you're sure to be guided towards that failure?
Dr. Roman:
Also...When you think about it...
Dr. Roman:
It is completely possible to be Rayshifted onto a deserted island and wait a full 28 years before help arrives, right?
Dr. Roman:
Then wouldn't you say it's rather beneficial to have transport immediately available?
Fou:
Fou...
Mash:
...
Pirate:
Not really sure what's going on, but...Get 'em, fellas!
Mash:
–Seems like Dr. Roman needs to be disciplined after all!
Dr. Roman:
Sorry, I promise I meant well!
--BATTLE--
Pirate:
Sorry about that...
Mash:
...Whew. I don't like to get rough, but with the situation as it is, I have no choice but to interrogate you...Forcefully.
Mash:
Who are you, where is this ocean, and what's going on? Would you care to explain?
Pirate:
Hey, we have no clue either, see. Before we knew it, we were afloat around here.
Pirate:
Our compasses and maps are completely useless, too.
Pirate:
When you've got no clue what's going on, see, you just attack the prey in front of you, right? It's the pirate's way.
Mash:
What? So you had no idea who we were...
Mash:
And you didn't know if it's safe to do so,yet you still attacked us?
Pirate:
♪That's right, yo ho♪♪Because we're pirates♪
Mash:
...What should we do, Senpai? He's started to sing like he's in a musical...
Fujimaru 1:
Is he an idiot?
Fujimaru 2:
Don't we have other leads?
Pirate:
I may be an idiot, but I do have some leads. Word has it, there's a Pirate Island nearby.
Pirate:
We're running low on food and water. I say it's a good idea to try the island...
Mash:
Pirate...Island? Um, are there lots of pirates there?
Pirate:
Yeah, it IS Pirate Island.
Dr. Roman:
Hmmm.
Dr. Roman:
...For now, we don't have any leads that feel like leads. We might as well go there.
Mash:
Understood...Well, everyone, I hereby exercise my rights as victor.
Mash:
Please, man the wheel. Head towards this Pirate Island.
Pirate:
Aye, aye, sir!
Mash:
That would be, "Aye, aye, ma'am! "
Section 2: Pioneering Pirate Queen
Mash:
Looks like this is Pirate Island...
Pirate:
Woo-hoo! Women! Prey! Hunting! Looks like fun!
Mash:
...Looks like pirates are just as enthusiastic on land. I'm taking them out!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
...All right, next please.
Pirate:
Hey, gimme a break. I didn't mean any harm...
Pirate:
It was my instinct as a pirate...
Dr. Roman:
Wh-What a poor excuse for a pirate!
Mash:
Does anyone on this island have a grasp of the situation?
Pirate:
Oh...That would be Boss, I guess.
Mash:
Who's Boss?
Pirate:
Heh heh heh, listen and be amazed...Francis Drake,the greatest, most glorious pirate on the high seas!
Dr. Roman:
Why this swagger all of a sudden?
Da Vinci:
Hmm. Perhaps it's a desperate attempt to seem more"pirate" like. That's what I think.
Pirate:
After we get through the forest, you'll find the Great Pirate Francis Drake's secret hideout.
Pirate:
Heh heh heh...You guys are done for. When Boss gets a hold of you, you'll be...
Dr. Roman:
Why does this person keep talking like a grunt?
Da Vinci:
Setting up one's character is important in any era. It's even normal to recreate your body into a beautiful idol.
Dr. Roman:
Sorry Da Vinci, but can you just go back to your workshop?
Pirate:
What's with all the ruckus? Is it magic? Magic or something!?
Fou:
Fou.
Pirate:
Oh my, what is this adorable little creature. It looks delicious.
Fou:
Fou!?
Fujimaru 1:
Eat him and I'll beat you till you cry.
Fujimaru 2:
Eat him and I'll crush you till you cry.
Pirate:
Yes, sorry!
Mash:
Master, we need to press onward.
Mash:
Francis Drake. One of the great heroes that pioneered this world.
Mash:
We are in the midst of the Age of Exploration—If he's the real Drake, he's probably a living being.
Mash:
He's the first voyager in history to sail around the globe and live to tell the tale.
Mash:
England received great fortune from his actions. They bested Spain, who had been dominating the world seas.
Mash:
Spain was once touted as The Sun That Never Sets. But even Spaniards feared him, the "El Draque"...
Mash:
Truly the "Hero Who Brought Down the Sun. " The prosperity of the British Empire wouldn't be possible without Captain Drake.
Mash:
Though Drake was officially sanctioned by the state as a corsair...A pirate is still a pirate.
Mash:
Judging from the behavior of pirates we've met so far,odds are high that he's a good-for-nothing thug.
Fujimaru 1:
Don't let your guard down.
Fujimaru 2:
Roman's just as good-for-nothing.
Mash:
Yes, that is correct.
Mash:
Most likely a gluttonous giant, a nefarious character able to grab a barrel in one hand and chug its contents.
Mash:
...It is quite disturbing, but there is no doubt he is a key person of this era.
Mash:
We must somehow get the help of Francis Drake.
Pirate:
Boss! BOSS! We've got enem...err, guests, I mean!
Pirate:
They said they wish to speak with you, Boss!
Drake:
The hell? Geez, right when I'm in a good mood from this good rum–
Drake:
Guests? Are they pirates?
Pirate:
Umm, I don't think so! They seem a bit classier than us, and a bit more violent!
Mash:
...A bit?
Drake:
The hell is that? Well then, government? Or army?
Pirate:
Uhh, I don't think they're any of those.
Drake:
So you don't know...Fine, bring them in!
Mash:
If you'll excuse me.
--ARROW--
Drake:
...Well now,you certainly brought me some strange ones, Bombe.
Pirate:
Yeah. But they've got their good points.
Pirate:
Not only did they save our lives,but they're excited to meet their idol captain.
Drake:
Idol. I'm their idol? Really?
Pirate:
Yeah. They've been saying how great you are,how Drake can blast away the Spanish Armada in an instant!
Pirate:
That Drake's a giant over 3 meters tall who downs rum by the barrel. They're really excited!
Drake:
Whaaat? What's up with that? I haven't committed such sins yet!
Mash:
...Um, Senpai. I'm so stunned I can't speak. (whispering)
Dr. Roman:
Me too. Who knew that THE Francis Drake was— (whispering)
Fujimaru 1:
Who knew she was a woman!
Fujimaru 2:
Yeah, who knew she was a beautiful lady!
Drake:
Stand aside, Bombe. I'll do the talking.
Drake:
So? Who on earth are you? Looks like you took good care of my boys.
Fujimaru 1:
We're from the Organization.
Fujimaru 2:
We're from Chaldea.
Mash:
You must be Francis Drake.
Mash:
My name is Mash Kyrielite. I'm part of the Chaldea Security Organization.
Mash:
This is my Master–Fujimaru.
Drake:
Chaldea? What do the "stargazers" want with us? Are they here to sell us some new maps of constellations?
Dr. Roman:
Wha-? This drunk actually knows her stuff! Even the origins of Chaldea!
Drake:
...Something feels really shallow about you, sir.
Drake:
Cowardly, gutless, pessimistic...A good man,but a chicken. I hate people like you the most.
Mash:
...Perfect. Senpai, her analysis...I mean instinct, is perfect!
Dr. Roman:
Shucks...
Drake:
Well, spare me the details. They're just a pain in the ass. So, what does Chaldea want with me anyway?
Mash:
...Right, we were sent to fix all the anomalies in this era.
Drake:
...Okay.
Mash:
Captain Francis Drake. Since you're so great, you've probably already noticed.
Mash:
Something is wrong with this era, with this world.
Mash:
The ocean you've spent your days in,and the ocean we see before us, are not the same.
Drake:
...Heh, all this talk about the world, the era,they were things I decided to completely ignore...
Drake:
...But I can't ignore talk about the ocean. You're right, something did feel strange.
Mash:
...I thought so! We can explain why—
Drake:
—But when I say "strange," I don't mean it as a bad thing. There's no other world that's as fun as this one!
Drake:
Isn't that right, you scumbags?
Pirate:
Woo-hoo! You bet! You're the best, Boss! Hear, hear, to never-ending rum!
Mash:
Whaaaaaaaat?
Drake:
You see? We pirates long for freedom,even if it entails evil deeds!
Drake:
If you insist on speaking with me...You must pass some tests first.
Drake:
Try to defeat me, THE Francis Drake. Then we can talk!
Drake:
I'm as drunk as they come right now! Let's see if you have what it takes to sober me up!
Dr. Roman:
I guess too much freedom is sometimes a bad thing. Like in France, please use the back of the blade!
Mash:
O-Of course! I shall respond to Captain Drake's request. Master!
Fujimaru 1:
Okay, let's do this!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's go!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
S-So powerful...This person is flesh and blood, right?
Dr. Roman:
W-Well, she should be. Thing is, I'm getting a magical energy reading from her.
Mash:
So she's either a mage–or a hero from birth?
Drake:
Ahhhh! That hits the spot. Rum's got nothing on this, I'm telling you.
Pirate:
Hey Boss! You all right?
Drake:
Hahaha! What are you talking about? Of course I'm all right!
Drake:
That aside though...Seems that I lost.
Drake:
You can boil me, fry me, sleep with me,anything you want!
Fujimaru 1:
I'll pass.
Fujimaru 2:
I'm good.
Mash:
Master, I don't think you need to reply every time...
Drake:
Oh? I see, I see. In that case, I guess it can't be helped.
Drake:
Anyway, a loss is a loss,I'll hear you guys out.
Drake:
But, you know what? From the looks of it, you want a ride, don't you?
Drake:
You're looking for something, but are unfamiliar with these seas. That's why you need to rely on me, pirate or not.
Fujimaru 1:
You being a pirate is irrelevant.
Fujimaru 2:
We need you, Francis Drake.
Drake:
I see.... Hmm, hah, so that's it.
Drake:
So? What exactly do you want from us? We lost, so we'll give you anything other than our lives.
Mash:
...First, we must understand the situation. "Where" exactly are we?
Mash:
England? Or closer to Spain, perhaps? Or are we in the Caribbean?
Drake:
Uhh, sorry. Come to think of it, we don't know either.
Mash:
So all that revelry and you don't even know!?
Drake:
Right, because there's no shortage of food or booze.
Drake:
All right. Now that we've surrendered to you,we're officially part of your crew!
Drake:
How about we start off with a toast!
Mash:
H-Hey, wait a sec...
Drake:
C'mooon, it's fine, it's all good.
Mash:
It's NOT good! Hey, what are you...No, wait! Master, save me!
Dr. Roman:
...Hm? What are these readings...
Fujimaru 1:
What's up?
Dr. Roman:
Nah, must be an error. I'll make some adjustments.
--ARROW--
Drake:
All right, men! To our two new comrades, Fujimaru and Mash.
Drake:
Huh? That's backwards. To their new comrades, us–
Drake:
Cheers!
Pirate:
Cheers!
Mash:
Oh, but we really don't have time for this...
Fujimaru 1:
It can't be helped.
Fujimaru 2:
There's nothing we can do.
Mash:
Please don't give in so easily! We have to set sail and check out these waters immediately...
Drake:
What's with the gloomy look? You'll never find treasure with an attitude like that!
Mash:
That's not what I mean. If you're going to help, please consider our situation–
Drake:
Huh? Oh, I get it, more or less. These waters are abnormal, right?
Drake:
I mean, I've seen superhumans walking around who won't even budge from cannon fire.
Mash:
Servants!
Drake:
Being a pirate myself, see,I've been through my share of chaos.
Drake:
I can usually tell when it's something bad and unavoidable.
Drake:
These waters are abnormal. One moment we're in a jungle, the next we're in a temperate Mediterranean climate–
Drake:
The currents and winds are a mess, too. I mean, even sailing straight out into the sea is tricky.
Drake:
...Moreover, there's no "continent" in this ocean. Nor is there an "England. "
Mash:
So, you already knew that much...
Drake:
Hence why we were already planning on a new journey as soon as tomorrow.
Drake:
Doesn't make sense for pirates to settle down on land. Gotta find a town to call our home base.
Drake:
Tonight was supposed to be the pre-party. But, you guys showed up out of nowhere.
Mash:
I see...
Fujimaru 1:
Sorry for interfering.
Fujimaru 2:
Pardon us.
Drake:
Don't sweat it. You guys are a good omen!
Drake:
From what I can tell,you know how to handle a cannon or two. Right?
Mash:
I've never tried, but probably.... Um, so if you already knew this much, why did you attack us?
Drake:
Ahahaha! Well, isn't that obvious? Because it seemed like fun!
Mash:
Such a trivial reason...
Drake:
So, Fujimaru you say? You the–captain or something?
Mash:
Something similar, I would say.
Drake:
Heh heh heh. In that case–Drink up!
Drake:
Let's be friends. From one captain to another, eh?
Fou:
Fou!? Fofou? FOOOOOOOOOU!
Mash:
...Huh?
Drake:
Now, someone knows how to hold their liquor.
Mash:
U-Umm...Senpai?
Fujimaru 1:
What is it, Mash?
Mash:
The H-Holy Grail...
Fou:
Fou!
Fujimaru 1:
I know.
Mash:
Senpai, the Holy Grail–!
Fujimaru 1:
We'll get it.
Mash:
No, that's not what I mean. The Holy Grail...
Fujimaru 1:
For everyone who fought with us!
Mash:
Um, okay.... That's not what I mean, Senpai!
Fujimaru 1:
Let's do our best, Mash!
Mash :
Senpai, how many fingers am I holding up?
Fujimaru 1:
I see two Mashes, so...
Mash :
Get ahold of yourself! Senpai! Right in front of you! The Holy Grail! It's here!
Drake:
Why're you staring at me all of a sudden? You see someone you recognize?
Mash:
That's not it at all! That thing! What the captain has in her hands!
Drake:
Ah-ha! You got a fine pair of eyes there. Gold tankards are usually so tasteless, but not this one.
Drake:
It's not just the never-ending booze from it, either.
Drake:
Place it on the table, and behold! It produces endless meat and fish!
Drake:
I just happened to pick it up,but I doubt you'll find anything like this anywhere.
Pirate:
What're you talking about, Boss? This wasn't coincidence. It was an adventure for several lifetimes!
Pirate:
Seven endless nights! Giant destructive whirlpools in one ocean after another!
Pirate:
And from within the maelstrom,the legendary lost city of Atlantis!
Pirate:
"The time is upon us. By the 12 gods of Olympus, I shall create another flood and destroy all civilization! "
Pirate:
That's what the big thing said right before Boss kicked its ass and seized the treasure!
Pirate:
And with that, as crazy as it sounds,she became a hero! She saved the world!
Drake:
Huh? Was it really that epic? It got on my nerves, so I gave it a piece of my mind.
Drake:
That big lug called itself Poseidon. Can't really have that as a sailor.
Drake:
That's why I put it in check and took its treasure, see? I even sank the entire city into the whirlpool. It was great!
G：Pirate:
Bwaaaahahaha! Way to go, Boss! Both fortune and misfortune smiled upon you!
G：Pirate:
You're gonna be single till the day you die! Or maybe you're actually a dude or something, eh Boss?
Drake:
Now this is fun! We've got a new crew, and the booze is tasty! But we're takin' Bombe in a barrel later, and sinkin' him!
Drake:
Now we sing, you idiots! Golden Hind, sing the crew's theme song!
Drake & Pirates:
♪Reap our treasure! ♪♪Down our ale! ♪
Fou:
Fou...FOOOOOOOU!
Mash:
Ahhh...Aahhh...I don't believe it...They're not lying!
Mash:
Senpai, the Foundation of Humanity was on the verge of destruction in this era before we arrived!
Mash:
And...Captain Drake, without even knowing,resolved it on a whim.
Mash:
And the result—
Drake:
Whoa, it's sinking into my body. I never get used to this, really.
Drake:
With this treasure,I can even deal damage to those invincible guys.
Drake:
But it goes in and out of my body. Makes my chest so tight, I can't stand it.
Mash:
That Holy Grail! Captain Drake is the owner of this era's Holy Grail—
Mash:
No, by saving this era, the Holy Grail chose her. She is truly the rightful owner of the Grail!
Mash:
Doctor! Doctor!
Dr. Roman:
Yes, yes, yes, what is it? Can you get back to me later?
Dr. Roman:
The search program is acting up a bit. For some reason,it says the Holy Grail is right in front of you.
Mash:
That's right! The Holy Grail is here! In front of us!
Dr. Roman:
WHAT!?
Fou:
Fou!
Fujimaru 1:
Case closed! Woohoo!
Dr. Roman:
And, Fujimaru seems to be in an awfully good mood?
Pirate A:
Ow! Hey, what the hell do you think you're doing.
Pirate B:
Huuuh? Shut up and mind your own business.
Pirate A:
Huh?
Pirate B:
Huuh?
Drake:
And, now they're fighting. Looks like we have to stop them!
Mash:
This is insane...
--BATTLE--
Drake:
So...What? You guys came for this magical tankard...
Drake:
I mean the Holy Grail? You can go back to your country if you have this?
Mash:
...Yes. Well, that's it, more or less.
Drake:
Hmm. Well, I can't deny that I lost to you,and I even said I'd give you anything but my life.
Drake:
Here, take it. You came here from a distant era, right? Thanks for making the trip.
Mash:
Th-Thank you very much. Since we've retrieved the Holy Grail, we've resolved the Singularity of this era...
Fujimaru 1:
Have we?
Fujimaru 2:
I don't think we have.
Mash:
...You're right.
Mash:
Doctor, the Holy Grail has been secured. Have there been any changes?
Dr. Roman:
Not that I can tell. The Bolt of this era is still left unsecured.
Dr. Roman:
The Holy Grail is indeed functioning to a certain extent. But, it's not as strong a force as before.
Dr. Roman:
...Maybe it's the real Holy Grail. The one that was in this era to begin with.
Mash:
...In other words, it's different from the Grails we've seen?
Dr. Roman:
Yeah. The Grails that Lev Lainur supposedly placed disrupt the seven Foundations of Humanity.
Dr. Roman:
But, there was another Holy Grail in these seas. Captain Drake is the one chosen by that Grail.
Dr. Roman:
The reason behind the turbulent seas is that the opposing forces, the two Holy Grails, are in contention.
Dr. Roman:
"The rightful Grail held by the savior Captain Drake,"and "Lev's Holy Grail brought in from the outside to disturb the world. "
Dr. Roman:
As long as Captain Drake is around, this era won't fall. However, it won't return to normal, either.
Dr. Roman:
In order to restore the seas—I fear we must retrieve Lev's Holy Grail after all.
Mash:
...I see. So it's not as urgent as previous eras,but the final objective is the same.
Fou:
Fou...
Drake:
There's that odd voice again...Say, who are you talking to, Mash?
Drake:
You got a pet gnome or something?
Mash:
No, it's not quite that cute. The Doctor is, how shall I say...
Mash:
Think of it as a mysterious fairy,talking to us from a town really far away.
Drake:
Sure. So, he's making you guys fight,while he gets to cozy up in his home?
Drake:
In the end, what's this all about? You get what you came for?
Mash:
...No. It seems there's another Holy Grail, Captain Drake,one that shouldn't exist in this era.
Mash:
Unless we retrieve it,the ocean will be like this forever.
Drake:
Whoa, whoa, that sounds real dangerous.... Are you serious?
Fujimaru 1:
Dead serious.
Fujimaru 2:
Absolutely.
Mash:
Which is why I'll give this back to you.... You were meant to have it, Captain.
Drake:
O-Okay. I appreciate your courtesy.
Drake:
...Boy. I've never given up a treasure so easily,or had it returned so easily either...
Mash:
Doctor, can I get some advice?
Dr. Roman:
H-Hey, just hang on a second. I'm thinking. This is way beyond what I imagined...
Da Vinci:
Then, may I ask a few questions?
Da Vinci:
It's a pleasure to meet you, Francis Drake. I know this may seem very sudden, but do you have a wish?
Drake:
Wish?
Da Vinci:
For example, you're a pirate. You wish to gather all the treasures in the world, do you not?
Drake:
Yeah, I suppose I do. So, do I just wish on this Grail to have it come true?
Da Vinci:
Most likely. Are you going to?
Drake:
Of course not. You know I'm a pirate, right?
Drake:
A pirate that gets treasure by praying–That's a bad joke if I ever heard one.
Drake:
Treasure should be won through power, wisdom, and courage.
Da Vinci:
Hmm, that would mean your immediate wish is simply to secure enough water, food, and safety.
Da Vinci:
In other words, you already had that wish granted.
Drake:
...I suppose that's true.
Da Vinci:
The Holy Grail you hold has the power to create this world. However–this ocean is not what you desire.
Da Vinci:
Which means, "something" is causing this world to exist. Someone is disrupting your ocean, and your era.
Da Vinci:
There's only one thing to be done, right? You need to reclaim your own world.
Da Vinci:
The people next to you, Mash Kyrielight and Fujimaru, exist to resolve issues of this nature.
Da Vinci:
They're professionals who have defeated what you call "invincible guys" many times.
Drake:
I see...I think I understand now. Thanks.
Drake:
So, who does that make you?
Da Vinci:
Leonardo Da Vinci. I died about 20 years before you were born. I'm a genius.
Drake:
Oh. Never heard of you.
Da Vinci:
W-What...did you say?
Drake:
So, this world is broken after all. Which means that there's no treasure to begin with.
Mash:
You could be right. I don't think there is...
Dr. Roman:
No—there is! I believe there is!
Fujimaru 1:
Doctor?
Fujimaru 2:
Aren't you a little too excited?
Dr. Roman:
In this world and era, "pirates" are a common thing.
Dr. Roman:
For better or worse, the Age of Exploration was an unavoidable event that expanded the world.
Dr. Roman:
The planet's pioneers entrusted their dreams to the unknown seas and the other side of the horizon.
Dr. Roman:
...And with all those "thoughts" and "desires" gathered,I wouldn't be surprised if a treasure really did exist here.
Drake:
So, it does exist? Enough gold and silver and spices to sink this ship?
Dr. Roman:
Yes. I, Dr. Roman, will guarantee that. There is a treasure–for sure!
Drake:
...I can't take it. I'm fired up, I'm fired up as hell! All right scumbags, let's drink up a storm first!
Drake:
Our voyage tomorrow is going to be one unlike any other! No guarantee we'll return alive, so drink your hearts out!
Drake:
Treasures! Riches! Spices! Tasty booze and uncharted adventures await us!
Pirate:
CHEERS!
Mash:
Wait, we're drinking again!?
Pirate:
After all, we're pirates! ♪Both you and I are pirates! ♪
Mash:
Ah, please! No more singing!
Section 3: Ghost Ship and New Island
Drake:
All right, we're setting sail! Raise the flag, the Golden Hind is moving out!
Pirate:
Aye, aye, Boss!
Drake:
Blast that cannon! Let's liven things up!
Mash:
Sigh...
Fujimaru 1:
What's wrong?
Fujimaru 2:
You're not used to the sea?
Mash:
...Yes. We saw never-ending land last time, but I've never experienced an ocean as far as the eye can see.
Mash:
Ah, don't worry. I haven't let my guard down.... Senpai, you seem to be having fun.
Mash:
Unfortunately, this is not the time for that. I'm afraid things will be slightly different this—
Mash:
Ah, Senpai! Seagulls! Seagulls over there!
Mash:
And look,I see more pirates there!
Mash:
......
Mash:
Ahem. Now, here I go!
Fujimaru 1:
Have fuuuuun.
Fujimaru 2:
Good luck.
Mash:
I-Is it just me,or are you sort of out of it, Master?
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Whew...I'm all sticky from the seawater.
Drake:
Hey, hey, Fujimaru and Mash. Got a second?
Mash:
Yes, what is it?
Drake:
Those people we took out have vanished. In your eyes, is that possible?
Mash:
...True, they have disappeared. Doctor?
Dr. Roman:
Yes, just as I thought. Seems like it's the concept of pirates that exist in these waters.
Mash:
Concept, you say?
Dr. Roman:
A type of spiritual body etched in the memories of the"Age of Exploration. " They can only act to fulfill their roles.
Dr. Roman:
They have their own will, but are models of an idea. Call them an infinite copy of the "average pirate. "
Dr. Roman:
They do little damage, but unless the world is corrected,these "bugs" will keep spawning forever.
Drake:
...What do you mean by that?
Mash:
If I had to sum it up in a single word,those pirates are like...Ghosts.
Drake:
...But, they took damage from bullets, you know? Not just mine either, from the scallywags as well.
Mash:
Sorry, let me rephrase that. Think of them as ghosts with physical bodies.
Drake:
S-So they have physical bodies. Then we're okay! There's no problem!
Mash:
Yes, that's correct. Now, let us be on our way!
Fou:
Fou!
--ARROW--
Drake:
By the way.
Mash:
Yes?
Drake:
What do you think are in these waters, anyway?
Mash:
If what the doctor says is true,there might be a treasure here.
Mash:
But...That means these waters are basically the same as those in the Age of Exploration.
Mash:
...Which means Drake isn't the only pirate going after the treasure.
Drake:
Ahah! That gets me all fired up! First come, first served. How simple is that?
Pirate:
But Boss,we don't have any leads on that treasure.
Drake:
Fool. We're going to start by finding those leads.
Pirate:
...Boss! An island in sight! East-northeast of here!
Mash:
...It is indeed an island. Doctor?
Dr. Roman:
Yes. I'm detecting Servants on that island.
Mash:
Captain Drake. That island has those superhumans you mentioned before.
Mash:
Please have all the pirates retreat. The only ones who can fight them are myself, Senpai, and you.
Drake:
Already? Well, you guys are with me this time. Hey scumbags, protect the ship!
Drake:
Fujimaru and I are gonna go check things out!
Pirate:
Roger that, Boss! We look forward to your return!
Mash:
We need to proceed with caution, Master. We still don't know if the Servant is a friend or foe...
Drake:
Hmm...Over there, perhaps?
Fou:
Fou!?
Mash:
Ack! Drake? Is that an enemy?
Mash:
Ahhh! Fou, stop running around!
Drake:
No. But I felt a vague presence, so I took a shot.
Mash:
"Vague? " "Took a shot!? "
Drake:
If you get a bad feeling, fire first, ask later. That's the key to survival, you know?
Mash:
How violent...That's how an outlaw thinks!
Fujimaru 1:
So, did it hit?
Fujimaru 2:
Did you get it?
Drake:
Hah! You won't know until you look for yourself! I'll go see if it's dead or not.
Mash:
...Captain Drake is unlike Jeanne or Nero. She's a type of person we've never encountered before.
Mash:
At any rate, there goes our plan to proceed with caution. Senpai, what should we do?
Fujimaru 1:
Let's calm down.
Fujimaru 2:
Let's play it by ear.
Mash:
...Yes. I will calm down and play it by ear.
Drake:
Hey! Mash, Fujimaru! Come over here!
Mash:
A...Stone tablet?
Drake:
That's right. Can you read what's written on it?
Mash:
It–appears to be runes of some sort. Doctor, can you decode it?
Da Vinci:
I see, I see, these are relatively new runes. I'd say they were carved within the last week.
Dr. Roman:
Um, Da Vinci? That's my job, yes? Don't take my job, okay?
Da Vinci:
Let's see here...
Da Vinci:
"Bloodaxe King, once laid to rest, shall awaken once more. "
Da Vinci:
...That's the general gist of it. But, Bloodaxe King? Why does that sound familiar–
Dr. Roman:
Th-The Bloodaxe King is the name of the Viking king that ruled Norway in the 9th century!
Dr. Roman:
Be careful. I'm picking up readings similar to those copied pirates from that stone tablet!
Mash:
Enemies?
Drake:
...Yeah, it appears so. I'm getting a very bad vibe here. Mash, Fujimaru!
Drake:
Get ready for a fight...We're goin' in! The first to strike is the winner!
Drake:
...Here they come!
Pirate:
For King Eric,our great and glorious leader!
Mash:
Roger. Master...Let's go!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
...Whew. The battle has ended, Master.
Dr. Roman:
Searching surroundings...Nothing detected. The nearby Servant signals are not moving.
Dr. Roman:
They haven't noticed us? Anyway, you need to get out of there fast.
Mash:
Roger that. Let's move on.
--ARROW--
Drake:
Mmm...Sniff, sniff. Treasure, will I get a whiff of that treasure?
Mash:
Captain Drake, treasure has no scent.
Drake:
Ahaha! You think so, Mash? Treasure does indeed have a scent.
Mash:
What?
Drake:
Ah, that look says you don't believe me! All right, let's make a bet.
Drake:
If there's treasure up ahead, like I said...Hmm, what should we do?
Drake:
I know, how about coming with me on a trip around the world?
Mash:
Around the world you say?
Drake:
When I flee these waters and return to England–I'm going to sail around the world on the Golden Hind.
Drake:
What do you say? If you help me out,I bet I'll be the luckiest pirate ever.
Mash:
Around the world...
Drake:
Of course Fujimaru will come along, too. You're Mash's Master, aren't you?
Fujimaru 1:
I'll see what I can do.
Fujimaru 2:
I'll think about it.
Drake:
All right, and if I lose–If I lose...Hmm, is there anything else you want?
Fujimaru 1:
Nothing.
Fujimaru 2:
I have enough already.
Mash:
There is nothing I want. If I had to choose,having your assistance like this is enough.
Drake:
Really? That's really greedy, you got me there! That's gonna cost you dearly!
Mash:
E-Excuse me? Senpai and I both answered that we've been repaid already. Actually, Senpai, we have a good deal.
Drake:
What's gotten into you? You said you have no wishes. That's the most troublesome wish.
Drake:
Because, you can't buy items that "don't exist. "I am, after all, a merchant!
Drake:
If I can't keep my customers happy, then I'll be a third-rate one. And THAT, I will not have.
Drake:
That's why first,I need to get whatever it is you want.
Drake:
But, you said you couldn't think of anything. Now, this is going to be a problem. How can I deliver something you don't want?
Mash:
...
Dr. Roman:
...I see. I'm beginning to understand why this crude outlaw of a woman has THAT skill.
Dr. Roman:
–Here they come! Servants are on the move.
Dr. Roman:
Looks like they sensed you guys. They're coming in fast!
Mash:
Hopefully we can talk it out with them–
F：???:
Gagagagaga! Gigigigi—giiiiiiii!!
F：???:
M-My! My name! Eric! The Grand...Eric!
F：???:
Gah-go! Kill! Kill anyone in the way! Kill. KILL! Gigigiiii–!
Mash:
...He's not getting it.
Fujimaru 1:
Seems so.
Fujimaru 2:
Good luck.
Mash:
Yes, Mash Kyrielight–going in! Captain Drake!
Drake:
Sure thing! Vikings from Norway! They're like our ancestors, you know–
Drake:
I'll pay my respects, but also give him a dose of reality! Fujimaru, this is how we say it in the pirate world!
Drake:
"Shut up, you bearded freak! The old need to retire! "
--BATTLE--
Eric Bloodaxe:
Gi, gi, gi...Ga, ga, ga...Not giving it to you! It's mine!
Eric Bloodaxe:
It is...mine...but...
Mash:
...Eric Bloodaxe has been eliminated.
Dr. Roman:
Wait, that's odd. He vanished, but there's still a Servant response...
Mash:
What's the matter?
Dr. Roman:
Huh? It's gone. Hmm, since coming to this era, I've been off my game.
Dr. Roman:
Sorry, the equipment's not in the best shape. It's going to be a little hard to track you.
Dr. Roman:
There are no more Servants on that island,and those pirates from before are all gone.
Drake:
I see. Then how about we go on a treasure hunt?
Mash:
Do you think there's treasure, Senpai?
Fujimaru 1:
I do.
Mash:
Really? ...It would be interesting if there was one.
Fujimaru 2:
I don't.
Mash:
If you consider it rationally, there shouldn't be.... Though it would be fun if there were.
Drake:
Hey! Over here! I found something!
Mash:
Huh? You did? Let's go, Master!
Drake:
See this ship? It's probably the one that king was on.
Mash:
Doctor, can you find out?
Dr. Roman:
Yeah, but I don't think there's any need. It's a larger version of the ships the Vikings used.
Dr. Roman:
Therefore, it should look like something out of the 9th century...but it's good as new.
Mash:
It does not appear to be...a treasure.
Drake:
Sure it is. You guys wait right here. If this is a Viking ship, I'm sure it has one–
Drake:
Found it. Treasure!
Mash:
...A book?
Drake:
When sailing, Vikings record everything from starting point to destination using pictures and glyphs.
Drake:
Coast shapes, shoal spots, current traits, and paths–
Drake:
If they appeared here out of the blue that's one thing,but if they sailed here...
Drake:
Yes, I smell fresh ink! This must be the chart for this island and it's surroundings.
Drake:
There's no better treasure for us since we're about to set sail into the seas, right?
Mash:
...You have a good point. Captain Drake, well...You seem violent, but you're actually pretty pragmatic.
Drake:
Impressed? Now, how about that trip around the world?
Mash:
Umm...
Fujimaru 1:
I'll think about it.
Fujimaru 2:
After this battle is over.
Drake:
I see, I see! With you guys, our strength would be a hundredfold! We'll depart after restocking food and water.
Drake:
Now, time to return to the ship!
Mash:
...Senpai, are you sure about this? By correcting this era, the memories of us–
Fujimaru 1:
Not a problem.
Mash:
...As her memories disappear,I suppose the problem itself will be gone, but...
Fujimaru 2:
I forgot about that.
Mash:
Wait, Senpai...Were you really planning on sailing around the world?
Mash:
...Oh, please stop teasing me!
Drake:
Now, according to the Viking map–there's an island to the northwest.
Drake:
Considering our speed, it'll take about 10 hours. If we can catch wind, maybe even less.
Mash:
We can have the glyphs analyzed. Doctor, I'm transferring the data.
Dr. Roman:
Very well. One book shouldn't be an issue over here. That said, I'd like a summoning point established soon.
Mash:
Let's hope there's a Leyline on the next island.
Drake:
All right, you scallywags! Time to set sail!
Section 4: Lightning and Goddess
E：???:
(Pant, pant, pant...)
E：???:
Ugh, no good. So tired, can't move, can't run.
E：???:
I've never run so much in my life. Why am I a Servant in the first place?
E：???:
I don't see "myself" here–Nor my "loser sister" either...
E：???:
...No, even if that girl isn't here, I'm fine. I'm so fine in all sorts of ways...
E：???:
Sigh...I wonder who I'm talking to.
E：???:
In the first place, this maze is "that" labyrinth, right? There's no way...out of here...and no string.
E：???:
...Wait, that means HE is here. As long as this labyrinth exists, HE is sure to be here.
E：???:
!!! I knew it...
E：???:
Something's coming from behind, too...ARGH! What am I supposed to do?
E：???:
Auuuuuggggghhhh!
Drake:
Hmm?
Mash:
Something the matter?
Drake:
Yes, the air tastes different here.
Mash:
Tastes...different?
Drake:
In different countries and lands, the air changes flavor.
Drake:
The distance between England and France aside,when you travel to a new continent, the air really tastes differently.
Dr. Roman:
Hmm. Perhaps Miss Drake can detect changes in the wind due to differences in temperature and currents?
Drake:
What's this "Miss Drake" business? You sound creepy when you put it that way, Mister Scholar!
Dr. Roman:
S-Sorry. Please excuse me, Drake.
Dr. Roman:
Mash, Fujimaru. What Drake says may be correct.
Dr. Roman:
Your current location has obvious different temperatures and currents than the previous island.
Dr. Roman:
With a little more time, I'm sure we can determine exactly where you are.
Pirate:
Boss! There's a ship to the northwest!
Drake:
All right, what flag?
Pirate:
A pirate's flag I've never seen!
Drake:
So, an enemy! Mash, Fujimaru, get ready! Time to get to work!
Mash:
Aye, aye, Captain Drake! Here we go, Master!
--BATTLE--
Drake:
All right, this side's taken care of.
Mash:
This side as well. They were below average in combat power.
Pirate:
Boss, here's their Jolly Roger.
Drake:
Hmm, it doesn't look familiar. Mash, do you have any ideas?
Mash:
If it's a famous flag, it might be in our records. Doctor, can you look into this?
Dr. Roman:
Okay. You'll have the results right away.
Drake:
All right, then I'm advancing this ship. If this chart is right, the island should be in sight soon!
--ARROW--
Dr. Roman:
Yes. This island is way bigger than the other one. That's why we were able to locate a Leyline.
Dr. Roman:
I'm sending you the coordinates, just follow them for now. But be careful...I'm detecting multiple life-forms.
Mash:
Roger that. Drake, we'd like to head this way. Would that be all right with you?
Drake:
It's fine. I was thinking of going in the same direction as well.
Mash:
Then we'll depart. Let's go, Senpai.
Drake:
This place is huge...Hard to imagine it's an island. This wind is amazing.
Mash:
...All true. Master, doesn't this feel like the time we were in–
Fujimaru 1:
Rome?
Mash:
Yes. I think it's a bit like when we were in Rome.
Fujimaru 2:
France?
Mash:
I believe it's closer to Rome than France.
Mash:
Master,we're almost at the designated coordinates.
Drake:
...What the heck is that?
Mash:
That–appears to be a skeleton,but something is slightly off.
Dr. Roman:
Dragon Tooth Warriors. Soldiers forged from dragon fangs. Fujimaru, dispose of them.
--BATTLE--
Mash:
The battle has ended, Master. Creating terminal point.
Dr. Roman:
...Huh? Something just...
Mash:
What's wrong?
Dr. Roman:
No, just my imagination. You can start setting up as usual.
Mash:
Very well. Now, then–
Da Vinci:
–All right, everyone. Time for a little history lesson,courtesy of yours truly.
Da Vinci:
Right now, you're in the middle of the Age of Exploration.
Da Vinci:
Many things were imported from the East, and Europe started advancing into the new land, fighting to gain a foothold.
Da Vinci:
One of many things imported from the East were spices. Nutmeg, cloves, and peppercorns...or pepper.
Da Vinci:
Pepper was necessary to help eat decomposing meat. In this era, it was more precious than gold.
Da Vinci:
Case in point. I just transferred a pepper shaker to you. What do you think would happen when you hand that to Captain Drake.
Da Vinci:
Try it.
Drake:
Seeeeeeeeriously?
Fujimaru 1:
She collapsed.
Fujimaru 2:
She passed out.
Da Vinci:
Amusing, right? Oh, and be sure to retrieve it. We shouldn't aimlessly disrupt their economy.
Da Vinci:
In the meanwhile, the summoning circle is up. Use it to your heart's content.
Mash:
Summoning circle confirmed. Terminal point established.
Dr. Roman:
Oh, and yes...I got a hit on that pirate flag from earlier–
Dr. Roman:
That's the flag of the legendary ■ate, ■■ of the "■■. "In other words, those pirates are ■■■ called ■■■■■.
Mash:
Doctor? Doctor, the communications are acting up–Doctor!?
Dr. Roman:
—
Mash:
We've lost contact. What on earth could have...
Mash:
Eek! An earthquake?
Drake:
Get down. It's a big one!
Mash:
...It settled down. Master, are you all right?
Fujimaru 1:
I'm fine.
Fujimaru 2:
No injuries.
Mash:
Seems that way. Thank goodness. How about you, Drake?
Drake:
That was a breeze compared to a raging ocean. But I'm worried about my ship and crew. Can we go back for a bit?
Mash:
Let's do that.
--ARROW--
Mash:
The summoning circle has been established,but communications are still cut off.
Mash:
We should move away from here, perhaps.
Drake:
Huh? Hey, what's wrong? Something up?
Pirate:
Boss...The ship won't move.
Drake:
Huh?
Pirate:
The ship, Boss! The ship won't budge, not an inch!
Drake:
...Sorry,but could you guys wait a second?
Drake:
No good, it won't move. But I don't think there's anything wrong with the ship itself.
Drake:
It's stuck like something's anchoring it real tight.
Drake:
What on earth is happening? Fujimaru, this is your specialty, right?
Fujimaru 1:
A type of Magecraft?
Fujimaru 2:
A type of Bounded Field?
Mash:
Yes, I believe that is correct. It looks like a Bounded Field has been drawn all around.
Mash:
Its rank is low enough for Demi-Servants like me to escape...But I can't say the same for the ship.
Mash:
Unless we take down whoever is creating this field,I'm afraid we'll be stuck here forever.
Drake:
What are we gonna do?
Mash:
Search and destroy. There is no other means of escape.
Drake:
All right, if you say so then it must be true. Men! Stand your ground!
Drake:
Behave and stay put. The real fight's gonna be above sea. Don't be wasting stuff!
Pirate:
Aye, aye, Boss!
Drake:
This is rather dull. That fortress earlier was completely empty, too.
Mash:
To begin with, it's mysterious that artificial structures are on this island.
Mash:
But that pattern...Could it be?
Mash:
...Hmmm? Is there a hole in that mountain?
Fujimaru 1:
Let's take a look.
Fujimaru 2:
Let's go inside.
Mash:
This is...
Drake:
Is this what you call a dungeon? Oh boy, the pirate blood in me is heating up!
Mash:
Wait! We have no idea what the scope of this place is. I suggest we retreat at once and–
Drake:
The way I see it, retreating's not gonna change a thing. That's what it means to stay on my ship.
Drake:
Leave behind that goodie-goodie old self, Mash! Now, onwards! Treasure awaits!
Mash:
I think we're rushing it too much...
Drake:
See, they're here. Let's clean this up quickly!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
I mean...Seriously!
Drake:
Right or left...My gut says left!
Fujimaru 1:
Should we trust her instincts?
Mash:
I don't think so...But Captain Drake is a first-rate pirate.
Mash:
She must also have keen intuition.... P-Probably.
Fujimaru 2:
Remember where the entrance is?
Mash:
Don't worry, I've recorded everything just in case. Not that I'd ever forget...
Mash:
It's just a matter of going back the way we came. Getting separated along the way would be a bigger problem.
Mash:
...Oh I know. Master, let's hold hands.
Mash:
It'd be a disaster if we got separated here. Holding hands would prevent that from happening.
Fujimaru 1:
That's embarrassing...
Fujimaru 2:
We don't have to...
Mash:
Umm...I understand how you feel,but this is no time to be embarrassed, Master.
Mash:
If we get separated,we might be wandering in this maze until we die.
Mash:
It may be a bit awkward at first,but better safe than sorry...
Fujimaru 1:
Are you embarrassed too, Mash?
Mash:
...N-No comment.
Fujimaru 2:
I'm not embarrassed.
Mash:
Th-That's fine. I feel...Slightly embarrassed...I think.
Mash:
At any rate, we have now just proven that holding hands is necessary.
Mash:
If you'll excuse me.
Mash:
...That reminds me, back then–You held my hand like this, too.
Mash:
Now, it feels nostalgic. Even though not much time has passed.
Fou:
Fou. Fou, Fou!
Drake:
Hmmm? Hang on a moment.... I smell something.
Mash:
What is it?
Drake:
Blood.
Drake:
...Well, with my job I'm used to smelling stuff like this.
Mash:
Look, the drops form a trail.
Drake:
Looks like the wound itself wasn't that bad. A flesh wound.
Mash:
It's our only clue. We should follow it!
--ARROW--
Drake:
The blood trail stops here. I guess we'll have to give up tracking it further?
Mash:
Not necessarily. Master, please stand back.
Drake:
This is great. I was getting bored of dungeon-crawling anyway.
Drake:
Let's take a break and light our guns up! All right, bring it on!
--BATTLE--
Drake:
Well, fighting these non-humans, including the bones back there, means I now got some more great tales to tell.
Drake:
Anyway, even these things die when you shoot a lead bullet through them. I learned something!
Mash:
No, normally that wouldn't have any effect. It's because you possess the Holy Grail...
Mash:
I think it continuously grants your wish of,"Whatever it is, gunfire is effective. "
Drake:
Oh, is that what it is? So, I guess I shouldn't wonder about when the Wild Hunt is happening then.
F：???:
Hey, it looks like they're here again. I thought you wiped them out...
F：???:
Oh dear, isn't this just troublesome. What do you wanna do?
F：???:
...Hmmm. If you want to rampage, then be my guest?
F：???:
Let me warn you...I don't like breaking a sweat. So, I'm not helping you.
--ARROW--
Drake:
Hmmm...It's not like we're lost in here,but I'm still getting all kinds of bad vibes.
Mash:
Bad vibes? What about you, Master?
Fujimaru 1:
I'm getting bad vibes, too.
Mash:
I see. If both you and the captain say so,perhaps we should be careful.
Fujimaru 2:
I sense an encounter!
Mash:
...Encounter?
Mash:
Hmm...What on earth could we encounter inside this dungeon, Master?
Mash:
Don't tell me you're expecting to run into[♂ a cute girl /♀ a cute boy]...
Drake:
!!! Stop right there!
Mash:
!!!
Drake:
Seems my hunch was right. Something's headed our way!
Mash:
This is...a Servant!
H：???:
...Die.
Drake:
I-It's huge! What on earth is this thing?
Asterios:
Me...Asterios...Kill...All...You!
Mash:
Another Berserker, like Eric the Bloodaxe King! Guess there's no use arguing!
Mash:
Master, please be careful. Asterios is his lesser-known, original name–
Mash:
People more commonly know him as the "Minotaur. "He's one of the monsters from Greek mythology!
Mash:
This labyrinth is his territory. Retreat is not an option.
Mash:
...Let's go, Master!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Th-That was close! Wait...No way!
Asterios:
Ugh...gi! Uh...uhh!
Drake:
You're still alive after eating all those bullets? Talk about gluttony!
Asterios:
Pro...tect!
Drake:
Then it's time to bring out the culverin cannons! If we blow his head off, he's sure to go down!
Drake:
Now–give Davy Jones my regards!
Asterios:
Ugh!
F：???:
...Hold up!
Mash:
Oh no...Two Servants?
F：???:
All right! All right! I guess I just have to go with you.
F：???:
Do whatever you want with me! Just hurry up!
F：???:
Asterios is near death. He wouldn't be much use to you.
F：???:
Besides, if we take too long, he'll die and then the labyrinth will collapse on you.
F：???:
–We should hurry back. Leave the navigation to me.
Asterios:
...Uh...
Mash:
U-Umm,I'm sorry. Do you have a moment?
F：???:
What is it, Miss Lame-Shield? Let's hurry up and go where "he" is.
Mash:
L-Lame!?
Drake:
Hey brat, don't talk to us like that. You're the one getting rescued.
F：???:
Huh? I don't think that's a way to talk to a grown woman.
Drake:
–Some nerve. Wanna sub in for the goddess statue at the ship's bow?
Euryale:
Goddess statue? ...I'm not really sure what you mean,but I AM the goddess, Euryale.
Euryale:
Wait, you chased after me not even knowing that?
Euryale:
Obviously, you wouldn't have anything like me,a full super idol, on board your ship.
Euryale:
You should at least remember my name, sheesh. Where are you from anyway, third-rate pirate?
Drake:
Y-You little brat!
Fujimaru 1:
I want to clear something up.
Fujimaru 2:
You've misunderstood.
Euryale:
Huh? What? Wait...Why, you're a human.
Euryale:
Hm? Hmmm? Are you the Master of "that thing? "What brings you here?
Euryale:
No, before all else, if you're the Master you must discipline your Servants!
Euryale:
What's with that perverted Servant anyway? You can't find something that disgusting, even in Greece!
Mash:
U-Umm, excuse me–It's not like we were chasing you!
Euryale:
...Huh? Then what on earth were you doing?
Mash:
We are–
Euryale:
Are. You. Serious–! You guys are so misleading!
Mash:
Look who's talking!
Mash:
You trapped us inside a Bounded Field. Wouldn't it be natural for us to assume you're our enemy?
Asterios:
Guh...
Euryale:
Ahh, Asterios! You don't have to move.
Euryale:
You're tough. If you just stay still, you won't die.... You won't die, right?
Asterios:
...Urm.
Euryale:
There's no need to worry. These guys aren't associated with "him. "
Mash:
...Pardon me. We were a bit shaken up as well. Asterios over there is the one who put up the Bounded Field?
Euryale:
That's right. But it wasn't to trap you guys in. It was to prevent the enemies outside from entering.
Mash:
I see. But, unless you remove this field,we'll be stuck in here...
Euryale:
...Mmm, fine.
Drake:
Well, that didn't take a lot of convincing.
Euryale:
It's a simple numbers game.
Euryale:
There are only two ways out of here. Either Asterios dies, or we remove the field.
Euryale:
In that case, I'd rather remove the field.... It's much better than being alone.
Drake:
...I see. Yes, I like you.
Drake:
But, you're so cornered that you had to put up this "Bounded Field" thing, right?
Euryale:
–It has nothing to do with you.
Drake:
It does! See, I love interesting things.
Euryale:
...Huh?
Drake:
A trip around the world. Adventure. Dungeons. Monsters. This world has so many interesting things to offer!
Drake:
Interesting things tend to be more valuable. That's how this world works. That's why I became a pirate. But that's that.
Drake:
Anyway, you smell like money. That's why I'm bringing you aboard my ship.
Euryale:
H-Hey! You can't just decide that on your own! Board your ship? You must be insane!
Euryale:
I already decided! I'm not leaving Asterios behind!
Drake:
Who said anything like that? Asterios over there is coming with us, too.
Asterios:
...
Euryale:
...Huh?
Drake:
So much guts and power...And, quite a hunk if you look at him long enough!
Drake:
I'd be the laughingstock of pirates if I let this talent slip by! Hey, would you like to be a bodyguard on my ship?
Drake:
If you refuse, there's nothing I can do. Hey you, will you die unless you're cooped up inside a labyrinth?
Euryale:
Th-That's not really the case.... Are you sure?
Drake:
Of course I am. I'll pay you well, too. Oh, but don't expect any benefits from us.
Euryale:
That's not the issue. I mean...As long as you are okay with it.
Euryale:
...Asterios. What do you want to do?
Asterios:
Go.
Euryale:
...Are you sure?
Asterios:
If...you...go...me...follow. Alone...lonely.
Euryale:
I see. Very well, then...We'll board your ship.
Euryale:
Ah! But I'll need you to prepare my own room. I have no intent of showing my face to common pirates.
Euryale:
Of course, your ship has a bath, right? Oh, and also–
Mash:
Senpai, Senpai! ...It seems things went quite well without us interjecting.
Fujimaru 1:
Happily ever after.
Fujimaru 2:
All's well that ends well.
Mash:
...Good point.
Mash:
Still, a Minotaur was supposedly a monster. One that devoured children offered up as sacrifice, but–
Euryale :
Put me on your shoulders, Asterios. Oh my, you're even taller than my "loser sister. "
Asterios:
Uh...Uh...Uh...
Euryale :
Ouch! Crouch down a little more! My head's gonna hit the ceiling!
Asterios:
Uuu...
Drake:
Ahahaha! Goddesses sure have lots of demands!
Fou:
Fou!
Section 5: Blackbeard's Misery
G：???:
–I always do wonder...Isn't he ashamed to be alive?
H：???:
Now, Mary. You can't say such things.
H：???:
Earthworms, cockroaches, even plague-ridden sewer rats are all living beings, you know?
H：???:
That means it's okay for this Servant to live. I shall allow it.
F：???:
Ohoho! LOL My, my, such intense and poisonous talk you're engaging in! LOLOLOL
F：???:
Heh heh! LOL Missy Anne is always so gentle when she throttles me!
F：???:
Because I'm naïve, if you ever said that to me,I'd have to *&£¢% you both on the spot! (Just kidding! )
Mary:
...Let's kill him, Anne. He shouldn't exist in this world.
Anne:
I said no.
Anne:
If you keep your distance, he's just a harmful,unpleasant, and stinking guy, right?
Anne:
Now Captain, give us your orders soon, or I'll gouge, crush, and blow away that lighter-than-a-balloon head of yours.
F：???:
Oops, good heavens me! LOL Sorry, sorry. Please, let me work hard from now on. LOLOLOL
Anne:
...
Mary:
Anne, calm down or you might pop a vessel.
F：???:
Going into totally serious mode! Wowowowow! It's coming, coming, coming–
F：???:
...And so, my brothers. The licky-enthusiast's treasured Muse Euryale–
F：???:
Let's go catch her! Oh, and the you-know-what from the old hag, too!
Anne:
Huhuhu. That's the main target, idiot.
Mary:
No good, he can only think about Euryale. Fine, we'll just have to be careful.
F：???:
Duhuhuhu! Missy Euryale is so fine! I love her so much!
F：???:
Now, Missy Mary Read! Missy Anne Bonny! Mistah Eric Bloodaxe! And–
F：???:
Teacher! Our teacher! Please, take the field!
E：???:
Ah, I wonder...I never did anything great enough to be called a teacher, yeah? As you can see, I'm an underdog.
F：???:
Haha, stop joking! With you by our side, great hero of the Trojan War, our power level will be over 9000!
F：???:
Plus we've had a nutritionally balanced breakfast! Great and Ne-great!
E：???:
...Hey, guys. Are you really okay with a captain like this? Hello?
Mary:
...
Anne:
...
F：???:
Ahnm, these freezing glares feel so good. They should be coming out soon...Fuhehe!
Euryale:
All right. Remove the Bounded Field.
Asterios:
Under...stood...
Drake:
Geez! If you're gonna shout, tell us first!
Asterios:
...
Euryale:
There. The Bounded Field has been removed. Now, let's go.
Asterios:
Mm.
Pirate:
He's huge! Huge! And scary!
Pirate:
Boss? Are we taking these two with us as well?
Drake:
What's this "scary" nonsense! You guys are veteran pirates! Yes. Those two are guests.
Drake:
Erm...What're your names again?
Euryale:
Remember! I'm Euryale. And he is Asterios.
Euryale:
Just so you know, we're the same as that human named Mash.
Euryale:
If you touch me, I will beat you up, okay?
Mash:
How aggressive...
Euryale:
With matters like this, it's better to make things clear from the start.
Drake:
Okay, Fujimaru's on board, too. It's time to set sail!
Drake:
Good weather, low waves. It's a really good day!
Drake:
Days like this make me want to grab a drink.
Mash:
...Isn't that every day?
Drake:
Hahaha! You're right!
Pirate A:
Boss! Unknown ship detected starboard!
Drake:
Okay, let's deal with it,then booze it up!
--BATTLE--
Drake:
...Now, according to the map, the next island is a bit further...Huh?
Mash:
What's the matter?
Drake:
Oh, the wind just changed direction. There might be a storm around sunset.
Drake:
You guys, get the freight and food organized!
Pirate:
Aye, aye!
Euryale:
～♪
Asterios:
...Song?
Euryale:
Oh, did you hear that?
Asterios:
Yes.
Euryale:
Well, fine then. I'll let you hear it as a special treat.
Euryale:
La-la-la♪
Drake:
I like it. Beautiful songs are so soothing...
Euryale:
Oh Captain,I don't remember giving you the permission to listen.
Drake:
Oh, don't be like that!
Euryale:
Fine. But it's not something you get to hear often.
Euryale:
Be grateful, and listen to the music of a goddess.
Mash:
...It is a beautiful song.
Fou:
Fou...
Euryale:
There. The end.
Asterios:
Mmm...
Mash:
Euryale, I have a question. Why are people chasing after you?
Euryale:
You sure know how to open up old wounds.
Mash:
...I'm sorry. But I thought it was something I should still ask.
Euryale:
...Hmmm. Since you don't mean ill, I'll forgive you.
Euryale:
...See. I'm cute, right?
Mash:
...Huh?
Euryale:
I said, I'm cute, right?
Mash:
Erm...Well...Yes.
Euryale:
You think so too, right?
Fujimaru 1:
You're cute.
Fujimaru 2:
You're beautiful.
Euryale:
Yes, I'm pretty and cute. That's why guys always want me...
Euryale:
But this time, the most atrocious pervert is after me. A strange pirate, just like Drake.
Mash:
A pirate?
Euryale:
Not just an ordinary pirate. A "Pirate Servant" is after me.
Mash:
!!!
Euryale:
I don't know his True Name. But, he's certainly the most disgusting guy in the world.
Euryale:
Even Scylla would feel pretty in front of him.
Mash:
...Not strong, not scary, but disgusting...What kind of pirate is he?
Euryale:
More importantly...Asterios,are your wounds better now?
Asterios:
...Mmm.
Euryale:
Oh, I see. Then you'll be all right carrying me on your shoulders?
Asterios:
Mhm...
--ARROW--
Euryale :
All right, what a great view–What? What's wrong, Asterios?
Asterios:
...Ugh.
Pirate:
Boss! A ship up ahead!
Drake:
Are they pirates?
Pirate:
Yes! ...Oh, it's THAT flag! Boss! That ship's raising the same flag we've seen before!
Drake:
Meaning they're enemies! ...Huh? That ship looks familiar...
Mash:
That flag...I know! Doctor!
Dr. Roman:
Mash? Thank goodness, I finally got through! What in the world's happening over there?
Fujimaru 1:
I forgot about that...
Fujimaru 2:
It slipped my mind.
Dr. Roman:
What, you forgot about me? I'm the lovable and reliable Dr. Roman, remember?
Mash:
Sorry, but can we talk about it later?
Mash:
Could you tell us about that flag again? Communications broke down and we couldn't hear you.
Dr. Roman:
Oh, yeah. That flag is–a legendary Jolly Roger. Belonging to the most infamous pirate in history!
Mash:
Most infamous...In history...It can't be!
Dr. Roman:
Right! Blackbeard! His True Name is Edward Teach! Be careful, Mash!
Mash:
...Unfortunately, Doctor, it's too late.
Dr. Roman:
What?
Drake:
Ah! It's him! It's him! The pirate who was chasing my ship!
Drake:
I found him at last. I'll blast him beyond the horizon!
Euryale:
(...Sneak sneak...)
Blackbeard:
...
Drake:
Hey, are you listening you hairy oaf?
Blackbeard:
Huh? Sorry, my ears don't pick up old-hag noises!
Drake:
—Say that again?
Mash:
...What?
Drake:
What. Did. You. Just. Say?
Blackbeard:
I- just- said! I didn't ask for old hags! What's with them useless huge knockers? Is that a joke?
Blackbeard:
Guess scars are okay? Blade scars are great,they turn me on. But, the age, that's a slight problem.
Blackbeard:
If it were only half that, you'd be in my strike zone. Du'huhuhuhu!
Drake:
...
Pirate:
Boss? Boss? She's dead...(Inside. )
Euryale:
It's hopeless. She's all frozen up. I was the same during my first encounter, too.
Euryale:
...I'm surprised I survived it.
Blackbeard:
Mm-hooooooooo! You really are here, Euryale-chan!
Blackbeard:
Ah, really cute! Cute! Kawaii! I want to lick and be licked! Mainly armpits and groin!
Blackbeard:
Oh, and step on me, too! Barefoot! Step all over me! I want to be treated like a cockroach!
Blackbeard:
Don't you all want that, too?
Euryale:
Uh...I don't like this...
Asterios:
...
Blackbeard:
What? You there! Big guy! You're in my way!
Blackbeard:
Show me, show me, show me, Missy Euryale!
Mash:
...Huh? I'm sorry, I almost passed out.
Fujimaru 1:
Me too.
Fujimaru 2:
It's no wonder.
Mash:
Erm...What is that?
Fujimaru 1:
B-Blackbeard...maybe?
Fujimaru 2:
S-Servant...maybe?
Mash:
I refuse. I won't admit that he is a Servant.
Blackbeard:
...Hmm?
Mash:
!!!
Blackbeard:
Mm...Mm, mm-hmm...I approve! You're accepted! Ta-da-dah-da-da-dah!
Mash:
Eek!
Blackbeard:
Mmmm, who was the one that liked one eye covered? I think it was that guy Bartholomew?
Blackbeard:
No, his fetish was both eyes covered...Well, it doesn't matter.
Blackbeard:
Anyway, you Servant there! Tell me your name! If you don't–
Mash:
I-If I don't what?
Blackbeard:
I will dream about you tonight when I sleep♪
Mash:
My name is Mash Kyrielight! I'm a Demi-Servant!
Blackbeard:
Mash...Mash...Mashmallow. Mallow mallow...How beautifully raunchy...Bofufufufu...
Mash:
Please save me, Senpai! The goose bumps just won't stop popping up.
Fujimaru 1:
There, there.
Fujimaru 2:
Pat, pat.
Mash:
Th...Thank you very much. But, what can we do...
Mash:
Someone so disgusting...How do we deal with him...
Drake:
...Fire!
Pirate:
What?
Drake:
Cannons.
Pirate:
B-Boss?
Drake:
Cannons. Every single one. I don't care. Just fire! Otherwise I will pack you guys in as cannonballs and fire!
Pirate:
A-Aye, aye, Captain!
Blackbeard:
Oh, old hag-chan? You mad? You mad, bro? Like huff and puff?
Drake:
Bring the ship around! Send that bearded fool down to Davy Jones' Locker!
Blackbeard:
Oh my, how scary. Mm, Mr. Bloodaxe King.
Eric:
...Gigigi.
Blackbeard:
Can you take a minute and grab you-know-what from that old hag for me?
Blackbeard:
Meanwhile I will be busy here licking Euryale! 'Tis my duty as a human being!
Euryale:
...Hey Fujimaru. You too, Servant.
Euryale:
Make sure that disgusting sea roach doesn't come near me. Protect me well. Got that?
Euryale:
Fortunately, my class is Archer. I can at least give you some cover.
Mash:
...Understood. Mash Kyrielight...heading in!
--BATTLE--
Euryale:
More incoming!
Asterios:
...Me...Kill!
Euryale:
Asterios, don't move in your state! You're already injured!
Asterios:
...Ugh...
--BATTLE--
Drake:
Fire the cannons. Fire, FIRE!
Blackbeard:
We're coming alongside them, everyone! Go Team Blackbeard! Yeah!
Pirate:
Go Team Blackbeard! Yeah!
Blackbeard:
Go Team Blackbeard! Yeah! (glances)
Pirate:
Yeah!
Blackbeard:
...(glances)
Mary:
...You want us to join in, too?
Anne:
Ahaha, no way. If we have to do that,I'd rather be killed by Command Spells.
Anne:
...Ah, actually that sounds good right about now. Teach, could you order us to commit suicide?
Blackbeard:
You hate being my subordinate that much?
Mary & Anne:
Yep.
Blackbeard:
Don't say that. Please help me...
Anne:
I don't really think you need our help. Why don't you just steamroll them with your Noble Phantasm?
Pirate:
Dammit! No good! Our cannonballs are bouncing off!
Pirate:
Their armor thickness is on another level! Crap...They're coming on board!
--ARROW--
Drake:
Damn! Seriously? Our only option is to retreat!
Mash:
Can we retreat from this chaos?
Drake:
We have to! Reload the cannons! We'll use smoke bombs to create a diversion!
Pirate:
Here it comes, Boss!
Blackbeard:
Hey! Don't overexert yourself, old hag! If you behave and hand over the Holy Grail, we'll let you go, yeah?
Drake:
Holy Grail!?
Mash:
They know about the Grail?
Blackbeard:
Hey, are you gonna hand over the Grail or what?
Drake:
Shut up! Keep your mouth shut!
Blackbeard:
Gyafufufu! Scary, scary! LOLOLOL
Eric:
Gigigigigi! Kill! This time, kill for sure!
Mash:
...Eric Bloodaxe? How?
Dr. Roman:
W-We already defeated him, right!? We even verified he vanished–
Fujimaru 1:
He didn't vanish.
Fujimaru 2:
Something strange is...
Dr. Roman:
Th-That's right! There was a turbulence in the magical energies that shape the Servants.
Dr. Roman:
Could it be...teleportation? Then, he's a Servant that Blackbeard summoned to begin with!
Mash:
A Servant summoning another Servant...Is that even possible? By BLACKBEARD!?
Mash:
Perhaps he has a Holy Grail, or something similar in nature in his possession?
Eric:
Kiiiiiiiillll!
Mash:
Ugh!
Euryale:
Kyaaa!?
Asterios:
Di...e!
Eric:
Yooouuuuuuuuu!!
Euryale:
What are you doing, Asterios? You can't!
Mash:
Asterios, stand back! This time I will finish him for sure!
--BATTLE--
Eric:
...Kill...you...kill...you...Damn...Get...Holy...Grail...
Dr. Roman:
All right! He's gone for sure this time! We defeated Eric Bloodaxe!
Blackbeard:
Hohohohoho! It's too soon to be happy! LOLOLOL
Blackbeard:
Eric Bloodaxe was the lowest rank among us Blackbeard Pirates!
Blackbeard:
Plus he smelled bloody all over, his armpits reeked, and his feet were greasy. There was nothing good about him!
Mary:
That's all you, Captain.
Mash:
!!!
Fujimaru 1:
What's wrong?
Fujimaru 2:
Something just...
Mash:
...He's so stubborn! That guy!
C：???:
You don't let your guard down. Good girl, good girl.
C：???:
I thought it would be easier if we killed the Master as soon as possible...
C：???:
–You're really something special. What kind of Servant are you?
C：???:
Well, if you're defeated by something of this caliber,then it's not worth "letting you live. "
C：???:
Do your best, young girl.
Drake:
If that's the case...
Drake:
All right! Set sails! Hard starboard! We're gonna get away from them!
Drake:
We are faster compared to that bulky ship!
Pirate:
Aye, aye!
Mary:
Ah, they shot the ropes connecting the ships. Looks like they're trying to flee.
Anne:
Hum. She shoots as well as I do.
Anne:
As expected from Francis Drake,the first person to survive a trip around the world.
Anne:
–Though, doing nothing does make me feel bad. I guess I'll help a little bit.
Mary:
Anne, you're so earnest.
Anne:
Huhuhu. In the end, it's only a show, Mary.
Anne:
My bullet. My pride. Our name is Freedom. Catch the prey like a falcon...Just kidding.
Drake:
Ugh...What happened?
Pirate:
Seems like an explosion in the bilge!
Drake:
What!?
Mash:
Impossible!
Drake:
Dammit, they'll catch up. No, at this rate, we'll sink before that!
Drake:
I'll go fix the hole in the bilge! You guys keep the ship balanced!
Pirate:
That's unreasonable, Boss! Everybody, stop the boss!
Drake:
Hey, let me go, idiots! If I don't go, who will–
Euryale:
Asterios!?
Mash:
The ship...He's lifting it up!?
Drake:
We recovered! Okay! Drop all Barrel Bombs behind us!
Drake:
Drop 'em, drop 'em, drop 'em—
Blackbeard:
Oooooou!? Wait there! I don't care about the old hag,but please leave Missy Euryale and the Holy Grail behind!
Blackbeard:
I don't want the old hag's body at all,so at least give me Missy Euryaleeeeeee!
Mary:
Our main objective is the Holy Grail, Captain. Euryale is just a bonus.
Anne:
Huhuhu, this captain isn't listening at all.
Drake:
You said you're Blackbeard, right? Someday! For sure! No matter what! At all costs!
Drake:
I'll take your head and tie it on my bow! Remember it, idiot! Dumbass! You...
Drake:
Oooh, I can't think of any more insults! In any case, I'll make sure to get revenge on youuuuuuu!
Section 6: Hunter of the Three Stars
Euryale:
Asterios! Where's Asterios? Fujimaru! Mash! Help me look for him, too!
Fou:
Fou! Fou, fou! Kyuuuu!
Mash:
Fou found him! He'll bring him over!
Drake:
I'll help! Ugh, so heavy!
Asterios:
...Ugh...
Mash:
Don't worry, he's alive. But the wound he got during the battle against us opened up.
Euryale:
That's for being reckless before making a full recovery!
Euryale:
What kind of moron keeps swimming while carrying a galleon! You dummy!
Asterios:
...This kind...of...moron.
Euryale:
It's not something to brag about!
Euryale:
Did you forget your role of carrying me on your shoulders? Go on, clean your filthy body!
Asterios:
Mgh...
Mash:
Drake, how about the ship–
Drake:
It's no good. Nothing can make it budge.
Drake:
...Although I think we'll be able to fix the ship,thanks to Asterios bringing it to the coast.
Drake:
But we don't have enough materials. Looks like this island has a forest, so I guess we can make some lumber out of those trees.
Euryale:
Don't you think it's better to slay the forest monsters first? See, over there.
Mash:
Right. I'd like to reassess the situation.
Drake:
Oh boy, when we're done, I want to ask you something...How to sink that huge fool of a pirate!
--BATTLE--
Drake:
There wasn't much difference in the ships' performance. The issue was the thickness of their armor.
Mash:
Yes. Our cannons had no effect.... Doctor, please tell us about Blackbeard.
Mash:
I have some knowledge,but I'm sure that Chaldea has more accurate data.
Dr. Roman:
Right, Blackbeard was a pirate born 100 years after Francis Drake.
Dr. Roman:
His real name was Edward Teach. He was one of the pirates who ruled over the Caribbean.
Dr. Roman:
His policy was simple. He would kill anyone who showed resistance but spared the rest.
Dr. Roman:
Based in Nassau, he rampaged through these waters on his beloved ship, from Virginia to Honduras.
Mash:
His beloved ship...It had a name, right?
Dr. Roman:
Yes. It was called "Queen Anne's Revenge. "He had 300 men on board.
Dr. Roman:
He built up a large fleet centered around his flagship,and reigned as one of the strongest and worst pirates.
Dr. Roman:
However, he ended up losing his head.
Dr. Roman:
...Even a pirate as fearsome as him...Unbelievable...
Mash:
...Don't say any more. He's a Servant I'd rather not remember.
Euryale:
I erased the image of that thing from my brain. What? Has something happened?
Drake:
Yeah, pirates are all trashy, but he is the trashiest of them all. The King of Trash. That's what he is.
Drake:
Sorry, everybody. I apologize on behalf of all pirates.
Fujimaru 1:
You're also a victim, Drake.
Fujimaru 2:
I know how you feel.
Drake:
Fujimaru...You're a good [♂ guy /♀ girl]...You'd be a great pirate!
Drake:
As a pirate, I can guarantee it!
Mash:
Doctor, are there any stories that could give us hints on his Noble Phantasm?
Dr. Roman:
There are a few...Among them, I think his ship has the highest possibility of being a Noble Phantasm.
Dr. Roman:
I was monitoring the magical energy levels during the battle, and his ship gave off the strongest readings.
Dr. Roman:
Captain Drake's "Golden Hind" too. Maybe it's the Holy Grail, but it showed magical energy similar to a Noble Phantasm...
Dr. Roman:
Even then, that ship was superior...
Fou:
Fou...
Drake:
Hmm...I don't quite understand,but are you saying that my ship is no match for his?
Mash:
It seems that way...
Drake:
Hmmm...
Dr. Roman:
Wait a second...Nothing happened before you blasted the ropes and made your escape?
Dr. Roman:
Did you inflict any damage to their side–
Mash:
Ah, at that time...I believe we defeated Eric Bloodaxe.
Dr. Roman:
Right! Yes, we confirmed that he vanished completely on our end as well.
Dr. Roman:
...Ah, so that's it!
Mash:
What do you mean?
Dr. Roman:
Simply put, Blackbeard's Noble Phantasm–is that ship, "Queen Anne's Revenge. "
Dr. Roman:
Maybe it's a Noble Phantasm that powers up as"his subordinates get stronger and stronger. "
Mash:
!!!
Dr. Roman:
The moment you guys defeated Eric, the magical energy surrounding the ship clearly weakened.
Dr. Roman:
After that, it stayed in that state until they lost sight of us.
Mash:
In other words–the more Servants it carries,the stronger it becomes?
Dr. Roman:
There were five Servants including Blackbeard on that ship. With Eric defeated, it's now four.
Mash:
Maybe the reason he sought Euryale...
Dr. Roman:
...is because he gets stronger with her on board. His personal interests also play a part, of course...
Mash:
If only we could pull those Servants away somehow...But I'm sure it will be hard.
Dr. Roman:
Ah, I've never encountered a hindrance like him before. He knows nothing and still disturbs our Holy Grail search!
Drake:
Well, we pirates are all like that. We take treasures from people, no matter how good they may be.
Mash:
...If it's hard to pull them away, we'll have to slay them.
Mash:
...And we better do it fast, before Blackbeard becomes even more powerful.
Dr. Roman:
...Offense is the best form of defense. Hmm? I'm picking up couple life signatures on that island.
Dr. Roman:
Looks like they're wyverns, be careful!
--BATTLE--
Drake:
Oh, so this is a dragon? It really looks like a lizard!
Mash:
More precisely, a wyvern. We fought many during our battles in France.
Mash:
...Hmm?
Euryale:
Something the matter?
Mash:
Oh no, I just thought of something...
Fujimaru 1:
Use the dragons as materials.
Fujimaru 2:
Fix the ship with the dragons.
Mash:
...That's it, Master!
Drake:
Huh? You're going to fix my ship with dragons?
Euryale:
...Oh, that's brilliant. If you process it,dragon scales are even harder than steel.
Euryale:
We need someone really strong to process it,but...
Asterios:
Uuugh...
Euryale:
Oh, you're here. Can you handle it?
Asterios:
Yes.
Mash:
Looks like it won't be a problem for Asterios. I'll try to strip their scales immediately!
Pirates:
Yeah, I feel reassured with this guy! But don't overdo it like before!
Pirates:
Hey, let's eat first! After that I'll let you meet our blacksmith!
Asterios:
Y—Ye-ah...We...eat food...together.
Drake:
Hmm...These scales are tough, but we still need more.
Mash:
Technical Director Leonardo. How many more wyverns do we need to slay to fix the ship?
Da Vinci:
Considering the size of the scale and how it shrinks while processing...I think 30 more wyverns should be enough.
Mash:
In that case, we should be able to do it in a day once we found a nest.
Fujimaru 1:
Let's go hunting.
Fujimaru 2:
Then it is a quest.
Mash:
We make pretty good adventurers, right, Master?
Drake:
Hmmm, maybe I should change the ship's name to the "Golden Dragon"...
--ARROW--
H：???:
...All right. Uh, chop that up...and add some spices, and sauté...
H：???:
Oh no,we need to add some vegetables too, right?
H：???:
Will that grass there do? There!
H：???:
Okay, now put it in that box...And stir...Done!
H：???:
Darling, I made you a boxed lunch!
E：???:
Wait. Do you even know how you made that?
E：???:
It's just grilled meat with some plucked weeds sprinkled on top, you can't call it a boxed lunch.
H：???:
Don't say that. Please try some? It's tasty, you know?
E：???:
How are you so confident in a boxed lunch with that kind of quality?
H：???:
You're asking so much, darling...What?
E：???:
Hmm...Something's coming. Looks like a Servant.
H：???:
Is it friend or foe?
E：???:
If she's cute, I don't care which side she's–
E：???:
No, it's nothing. Don't scrape me on this tree trunk! Owww!
H：???:
Actually, this is perfect. I'm getting bored of this island already.
H：???:
I don't even know why we were summoned here
in the first place!
E：???:
Yes, you're right. Friend or foe, we need information.
H：???:
...Well, it's not like I want to leave or anything, though...
E：???:
Speak for yourself. These last two islands are way too boring.
H：???:
And there weren't any cute girls?
E：???:
No, there weren't.
E：???:
...I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
E：???:
I forgot that I rely completely on you,and that I leech off you for everything.
E：???:
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please don't swing me arouuu–
H：???:
Ah...(slip)
E：???:
Wha—at—!
H：???:
Eek! Darling, I'm sorry!
E：???:
You think apologizing is enough?! You moron!
Dr. Roman:
...Be careful. I am picking up multiple wyverns. And...What is this?
Dr. Roman:
It's tiny. Maybe like a familiar...
Mash:
There's a familiar on an island like this?
Dr. Roman:
Hmmm...Something different about it, though.
Dr. Roman:
Looks like it doesn't have that much magical energy,so I don't think we need to be too concerned.
Euryale:
...Hmmm.
Asterios:
Huh?
Euryale:
It's nothing. I just had a bad feeling.
Euryale:
And, with your height, I'll be hitting my head on the tree branches.
Euryale:
Please, duck a little, or hold me in your arms.... Yes, that's way better.
Drake:
Geez...Comfy enough there, Princess?
Euryale:
Princess? I'm a goddess.
E：???:
Please, stop. Stop! Don't chew, don't chew please! Not food! Not food!
Mash:
Just now! I think I heard a voice...Master!
Fujimaru 1:
Let's rescue them.
Fujimaru 2:
Let's hurry.
Mash:
Yes!
Mash:
Wyverns!
Drake:
Good timing, I'll turn you into materials!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
That's the last one. But, I thought I heard someone's voice earlier...
Drake:
I am not seeing the usual mess wyverns left behind,maybe they ran away?
Dr. Roman:
Huh? That weak magic response I mentioned...Seems like it's right near you.
Dr. Roman:
Well? Can you find it?
Mash:
No, not really...
E：???:
Hrrrnngh!?
Fujimaru 1:
I think you stepped on something?
Fujimaru 2:
I heard a strange voice.
Mash:
What? I stepped on something? Let's see...Could it be this?
Drake:
What is it? A plush toy? It sure is ugly. Even I can sew something better.
Dr. Roman:
Ah, that's it. The magical energy I mentioned is coming from that thing.
Mash:
Is this the familiar you mentioned? ...Hmmm, it doesn't look like anything but a plush toy.
E：???:
Kyun kyun♪
Euryale:
...I can feel a really creepy gaze.
Mash:
Me too.
Drake:
What? You too? So I'm not the only one...
E：???:
...
Mash:
(Stare...)
Euryale:
(Stare...)
Drake:
(Stare...)
E：???:
...
Asterios:
Wah!
E：???:
Hyoo? What are you doing?
E：???:
...Oh.
Mash:
Senpai, Senpai. The unknown object is talking.
Fujimaru 1:
Talking plushies are rare.
Mash:
...I see, it does look pretty rare.
E：???:
I'm not a plush toy, okay? Though I do look like one. I'll admit that.
Fujimaru 2:
Let's dissect it.
Mash:
Dissect...You're right. That's a pretty good idea.
E：???:
No, it's not!
Mash:
...It really talks. Are you friend or foe?
E：???:
–Huh? That's my line!
E：???:
...I'm sorry. I think we can be friends. We have no intention of harming you.
H：???:
Ah—!!
Mash:
...A Servant?
E：???:
Wait! They're not enemies...Pugyuru?!
H：???:
Did you cheat on me again, darling?! Despite! Having! ME!
H：???:
I'm at the limit of my patience! Come on, it is time to punish you!
E：???:
What? How am I the first to get hit? Wait! Wait! There's a misunderstanding!
E：???:
I really was staring at their breasts and legs, but...I'm sorr...Pugyuru!
Mash:
U-Um...
H：???:
What? Don't interfere in a lover's spat! It is a civil matter! Civil court!
Mash:
Master, what do we do? This is the first time I feel at a loss.
Mash:
Ah, no...When we met that Black-whatever earlier,I felt like this too. One bad feeling after another.
Mash:
In this era,everyone has a few loose screws!
Fujimaru 1:
What's your True Name?
Fujimaru 2:
What are you doing here?
H：???:
Hmm? ...Wait, you're human? Are you a Master?
E：???:
Fujimaru...Right. Okay, finally we meet a respectable Servant.
E：???:
Let's see...This summon is for a Holy Grail War, right? Are we friend or foe? Is the busty girl single?
H：???:
Don't casually mix questions up!
Fujimaru 1:
We're here to fix this era.
Fujimaru 2:
We're here to repair the world.
--ARROW--
Orion:
...I see. Now I get what's going on, more or less.
H：???:
Huh...So this world is endless? Eternal?
Mash:
Even if this era is,I believe it will still vanish if its outer frame is gone.
Mash:
And if that happens, we'll be defeated,and human history will come to an end.
H：???:
Poo...
Orion:
Hey, you were thinking that you wanted to live in this world forever and stuff, weren't you?
H：???:
Oh! Guessing what's on my mind...It's like we're in love...How lovely...
Orion:
If I have to live in an eternal world,I'd prefer to die in the hell.
Mash:
Senpai, Senpai...
Mash:
Those two people...Or one person and one thing? There's something weird about their relationship...
H：???:
What is it? No matter how you look at it,Darling and I are the best couple of the Servant world.
Orion:
Hmm, from a third party viewpoint, it must look strange for a woman to be talking to a plush toy...
Mash:
I see, each person has their own tastes. That aside, could you help us?
H：???:
Hmm, what do you think, Darling?
Orion:
You ask what I think, but with humanity about to be exterminated. We have no choice but to help, idiot!
H：???:
I'm not an idiot! I'm a goddess!
Orion:
Quiet you useless goddess! (Slap, slap, slap, slap, slap, slap! )
H：???:
Ah, it's DV! This is what you call domestic violence, right?
Euryale:
This is just too much, I can't see the end of it...
Drake:
...By the way...Lady Goddess. What's your name?
Artemis:
What? I'm Artemis.
Mash:
What!?
Fou:
Fou?!
Dr. Roman:
What?!
Euryale:
...
Asterios:
Uh?
Drake:
A super famous one just appeared...She doesn't seem to be faking it...What do we do?
Mash:
How about that plush toy right there?
Artemis:
He is my love, Orion.
Artemis:
...I knew that he was going to be summoned, and got worried so I came as his substitute!
Dr. Roman:
I, I see...By lowering her divinity, it allows her to be summoned as a substitute Heroic Spirit...
Dr. Roman:
It's not like there aren't previous cases...
Orion:
I'm Orion. When I was summoned into this Holy Grail War, I got turned into a strange creature.
Orion:
...Strange creature...Strange...
Fujimaru 1:
I am crying.
Fujimaru 2:
Live strong.
Orion:
By the way, I'm infinitely close to useless. I can't live unless I totally depend on her for everything.
Artemis:
Hehe. You can depend on me even more, Darling.
Orion:
I want to be independent...
Mash:
Ahem.
Mash:
Then let's fight together. Artemis, Orion.
Mash:
Now, we need dragon's scales to fix our ship. Let's pool our strengths and gather them!
Orion:
Okay, this way...Dragon nests are usually hidden in bleak places like this.
Artemis:
Darling, so smart♪
Dr. Roman:
It's just like Orion said. I am picking up multiple dragons nearby.
Mash:
Okay Servants. Let's go hunting!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Finally, we're halfway.
Drake:
So hot, so tired, so exhausted, need booze...
Euryale:
The captain is such a slacker.
Drake:
Well, you've been leaving everything to Asterios for a while now...
Euryale:
That's fine. I give orders, and he acts.
Artemis:
Hey, hey, Darling.
Orion:
What?
Artemis:
Are there male and female wyverns?
Orion:
They have parents, but I've never heard about gender.
Mash:
Parents?
Orion:
Yes. Their parents are not of the wyvern subspecies. Wyverns are born from their superior species, dragons.
Orion:
I guess they're more like minions than children.
Mash:
...So...For example...They are way bigger than wyverns?
Orion:
...Yeah. Indeed...
Mash:
And if we keep slaying their wyvern minions,they will become excited or angry?
Orion:
...Well, they probably won't forgive us...
Mash:
Master...
Fujimaru 1:
A boss battle is a given.
Mash:
I know nothing about such givens!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's apologize.
Mash:
If we apologize, will they forgive us?
Euryale:
The dragons basically think we declared war against them when we entered their territory in the first place.
Euryale:
It's useless. Go, fight now. Like a hero, do your best♪
Mash:
...Understood. Mash Kyrielight–heading in!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
I've fought dragons before,but it never gets easier.
Orion:
Why do I have to take part in this?
Asterios:
Ugh.
Euryale:
Oh well, you have enough scales now, don't you? That was quite fun.
Euryale:
It's easy to sit back and see how things pan out,but it's also fun to see people struggle up close.
Drake:
Thanks for the god-like opinion. You sure got noticed by someone bizarre huh, big guy?
Asterios:
Ugh...
Section 7: Queen Anne's Revenge
Drake:
Improvements and repairs complete! We fixed the hole in the bilge. No leaks found.
Drake:
We also equipped the ram with the leftover scales. Things are going to get interesting.
Drake:
Now...Asterios! Time for your unrivaled strength and dauntless courage to step up!
Asterios:
Uh...Uhhh!
Euryale:
Looks like your wound has healed. You really are durable. Just like my loser sister.
Euryale:
All right, go for it!
Asterios:
Uuuuhhh—!
Pirates:
Whoaaaa! Incredible!
Pirates:
Damn, Asterios! There anything you can't do!? We all admire you...Uh, as men...
Asterios:
Ugh...Huh.
Drake:
All right, men! Time to take our revenge on Blackbeard! Don't worry, this time we'll be fine!
Drake:
Believe in me and follow me!
Artemis:
Hey Darling. Let's do that. The you-know-what.
Artemis:
That thing where I stand at the bow and extend both arms.
Orion:
Yep, you can do it. By yourself. Be careful of seagulls.
Artemis:
You won't hug me from behind? So cruel!
Orion:
Don't ask a plush toy for the impossible!
Pirate:
Hey Boss, what is that thing?
Drake:
It's a harmless creature. Just let it be. Fou is way cuter anyway.
Fou:
Fou!
Mash:
Fou said, "Don't compare me to that. "
Drake:
Oh my...I'm sorry, Fou. Indeed, you have more class and flair.
Drake:
...All right, we're setting sail! Ring the bell!
Pirate:
Boss! I've already found a pirate ship!
Drake:
Let's take them down to liven things up!
Mash:
Roger that!
--BATTLE--
Drake:
We'll be entering unknown territory soon. We won't be able to use the Vikings' map anymore.
Drake:
It'll be an adventure, so that's fine! The problem is Blackbeard's ship.
Mash:
Even with just four Servants,it's still a formidable amount of enemies.
Mash:
If we make a bad approach,their guns and cannons will destroy our ship.
Drake:
We're way faster though. Should we use the ram to charge in?
Mash:
These seas don't seem to have many obstacles...We'll probably encounter them from afar like last time.
Mash:
If we were to have any chance, it would have to be during a Wild Hunt...
Mash:
They don't notice us, we notice them, and then a storm hits at the perfect time–
Drake:
That's wishing for too much, really.
Euryale:
...How about we shoot arrows before they notice us,to confuse them?
Mash:
They'll certainly be confused,but there are still Servants on their side.
Mash:
...That woman with the musket is especially problematic. If it turns into a gunfight, I don't think the confusion tactic will work.
Artemis:
Why doesn't someone board their ship and cause a riot before the ships collide?
Orion:
Are you stupid? How would someone board their ship before our ship...Oh.
Mash:
...Something wrong?
Artemis:
Heheh. I am a goddess. But...I was technically summoned as Orion.
Artemis:
So I have control over Orion's power.
Dr. Roman:
Ah, now I remember. Orion can walk on water.
Euryale:
You're the son of Lord Poseidon so you can walk on water...Wait, that's it?
Orion:
...Look, even I wish I had slightly cooler powers!
Orion:
I mean, walk on water? What am I, a water strider or something?
Artemis:
Aww, you're so cute when you're sad and gloomy! I just want to squeeze you tight! Squeeeeeeze...
Orion:
Mash, comfort me in your bosom!
Mash:
I refuse.
Orion:
Ngyuu...
Drake:
Anyway, we've been dealt a new card. Now, I have something to ask you guys...
Orion:
Great. I'm excited but have a bad feeling...
--ARROW--
Blackbeard:
Woo-hoo-hoo! Heh, heh, heh...Hohohohoho...
Blackbeard:
Gasp! Awww, once I wake up,my harem is nothing but a distant dream.
Blackbeard:
The only ones here are our teacher and the yuri couple in their own little world.
Blackbeard:
...Well, I happen to like yuri myself. Since sleeping alone is so lonely (glance)
Mary:
–Incredible, Anne. This captain wants to sleep with us.
Anne:
For someone with zero popularity,or rather, negative popularity, that's rich.
Anne:
Actually, we didn't appear in your dreams, did we? If so, I'll just have to hit you with my gunstock till you forget.
Blackbeard:
Heh heh. So many heroines populate my dreams, I just don't remember.
Mary:
–Incredible, Anne. The captain has lumped us together as mob heroines.
Anne:
Yes♪ Let's kill him, after all♪
C：???:
...Huh? Hey Captain, your enemies are here. That Francis Drake.
Blackbeard:
Euryale-chan is here? And the Holy Grail, too!
C：???:
Most likely. I have to say,they're out for revenge a lot earlier than expected.
Blackbeard:
Yahoo! Prepare to receive them!
Mary:
Well, I guess we don't have a choice. Let's get to work.
Anne:
Yeah, you're right. But I'm pretty sure I opened a big hole in their bilge...What did they do?
C：???:
–What's more important is how they're coming back after such a severe beating.
C：???:
...They have something up their sleeve. But I have nothing to do with it.
Blackbeard:
Mmm? Are they planning to charge straight in without a plan?
Blackbeard:
A reckless and self-destructive assault! Pretty unusual for that old hag.
Mary:
Not exactly, Captain. Isn't the one at the bow the Servant you're infatuated with?
Blackbeard:
Euryale-chan? What's this about my Euryale-chan? Bow! Is she at the bow?
Blackbeard:
Yay! Euryale-chan! Come spread your arms at the bow with me—
Blackbeard:
Huh?
Euryale:
Tch, I missed. No, I feel like I missed on purpose.
Euryale:
I felt like my arrow would be soiled...
Mash:
I'm sorry, but can you try to aim and shoot him down? Your arrows are disposable. Deal with it.
Mash:
If we don't get him now, Captain Drake and I have to fight that Servant in close combat.
Euryale:
I know. But instead of hitting Blackbeard directly–
Euryale:
It's better if I hit someone else. That's how my "arrow" works.
Euryale:
Some of them are boarding our ship.
Euryale:
There aren't many, so let's defeat them quickly.
--BATTLE--
Blackbeard:
Hey comrades! If you get hit by Euryale-chan's arrows I'll kill you off immediately, so be careful!
Pirate:
...Huh? Captain, what on earth are you saying...
Pirate:
Ow?
Pirate:
...Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...Ohhhhh!
Pirate:
You scum...You scum! For Lady Euryale's sake...Die!
Pirate:
Huh? Captain, why did you...Ugh...Ah—
Blackbeard:
See, now your blood got my shirt all dirty. Remember,DEATH is what happens when you're careless!
Pirate:
A-Aye, aye, sir!
Blackbeard:
Missy Anne! Missy Anne!
Anne:
Please don't call to me in that creepy voice. What is it, Captain?
Blackbeard:
Gigigi. Say, why don't you go pew pew at them!
Anne:
If it wasn't for the disruption, I would have done so.
Blackbeard:
Countin' on ya♪
Blackbeard:
Let's see...Don't tell me this is all you got, old hag-chan?
Drake:
–Of course not, pervert captain.
Blackbeard:
...Above!?
Artemis:
Hi♪
Blackbeard:
An angel...There is an angel here...There is an angel...But who are you?
Mary:
A Servant!?
Artemis:
I am Orion! I'll kill all of you☆
Pirate:
Ugh!
Pirate:
Gyah!
Mary:
I'll go! You keep shooting there, Anne!
Anne:
Gotcha!
Orion:
...Geez. They sure work their plush toys really hard. One, two. One, two. One, two.
Pirate:
We're almost in cannon range! Grab all reserve ammo from the arsenal!
Orion:
Sure, sure, show me where it is, please...
Artemis:
Hai, yaa! Take that!
Pirate:
Gyah!
Blackbeard:
Dammit! Missy Mary! I'm counting on you!
Mary:
You don't need to say it!
Artemis:
Oh human, I'd be troubled if you get too close to me.
Mary:
Figures. Since you're probably an Archer from the looks of it!
Artemis:
Exactly! Bye-bye now!
Mary:
Hey, wait!
Orion:
Artemis! Tell them we're ready!
Artemis:
Darling! Understood, Captain!
--ARROW--
Drake:
All right! Helmsman, hard to starboard! Get a good angle! We'll rip through its belly with the ram!
Pirate:
Gotcha, Boss! Hard to starboard!
Blackbeard:
What is that small thing.... That small thing...
Blackbeard:
Oh...My...God! Everyone, hold on!
Blackbeard:
It's gonna explooooooooooode!
Mary:
What?
Anne:
Explode?
C：???:
Ah, so that's what's going on! Dammit!
Pirate:
E-Explosions! In the ammo hold!
Artemis:
That went well, Darling!
Orion:
I-I thought I'd die down there! I lit the fuse and ran! Ran at full speed!
Mary:
You bastards–!
Artemis:
How rude. Fine, I'll play with you for a while.
Orion:
Don't play, shoot her down! ...Though, what a waste it will be.
Artemis:
Okay♪ Oh, and Darling, I'll punish you later☆
Pirate:
C-Captain! What should we do?
Blackbeard:
C-C-C-Calm down! Everybody calm down! Extinguish the fire first! Now everybody strip down–
Anne:
Regain your sanity, Captain.
Blackbeard:
W-W-W-W-What? I'm super sane, you know? More importantly, Missy Anne, take off your pants too–
Anne:
Next time you say that, I'll shoot.
Blackbeard:
I'm sane again! And I understand! Hard to starboard! Anyway, we have to get out of here!
Pirate:
Aye, aye!
Blackbeard:
...Oh, great. Looks like it's too late!
Pirate:
Huh?
Blackbeard:
All hands, brace for impact! Bahahaha, I've always wanted to say that!
Mary:
It's the Golden Hind!
Anne:
Right! Both fast and sturdy!
Drake:
Prepare to board, my filthy scoundrels! Yes, yes! Let the plundering begin!
Asterios:
Uuuuuuuu!!
Euryale:
Asterios, go!
Mash:
Well, Master, can't keep Blackbeard waiting!
Fujimaru 1:
Let's go, Mash!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's do it, Mash!
--BATTLE--
Section 8: Desperate Battle
Mary:
Haaaaaah!
Mash:
...Ugh!
Anne:
Mary, I'll join in!
Mary:
Okay!
Mash:
These two...combined, they're one Servant?
Mary:
My name is Mary Read.
Anne:
And I'm Anne Bonny.
Mash:
The legendary female pirates...No wonder their teamwork's sublime!
Mary:
...Interesting. So Heroic Spirits of Shield really do exist.
Anne:
They have many Servants on their side as well. Mary, for now, why don't we do the usual thing.
Mary:
–Okay. We haven't lost quite yet.
Mary:
If we can hold you off, we can win.... Let's go!
--BATTLE--
Mary:
...So we fell short. Sorry Captain, we're going on ahead.
Anne:
Captain. Please don't get depressed just because we're not around anymore.
Anne:
...Being a victor is all you're worth. If you lose,we're the ones who end up looking like fools.
--ARROW--
Blackbeard:
Mmph! Then, Blackbeard's beard began shining like gold or silver or burning red, and he rose like a phoenix!
Blackbeard:
At least emotionally!
Mash:
Ugh. This is discouraging...
Fujimaru 1:
Don't give up.
Fujimaru 2:
Hang in there.
Mash:
Even Master starts to sound unmotivational.
Blackbeard:
Backs against the wall, all is vanity, Glory to the Sutra. However!
Blackbeard:
I hate to brag, but this Blackbeard never even thought he could lose!
Drake:
Oh, look who's talking, you swine! Now this finally feels like a death-match!
Drake:
You and I, we're the same. A pair of heartless scoundrels who live our lives taking or saving lives!
Drake:
The loser is scum and the winner is justice! In that case,I'll trample your justice with my demonic heels!
Blackbeard:
Aww♪You're acting pretty cool for an old hag...
Blackbeard:
If I was a woman, I'm sure that right now there'd be romantic BGM playing with an event CG where I start stripping.
Blackbeard:
Such a bother to create backups and programming for that though...
Drake:
I seriously don't understand what you are saying at all...
Mash:
You don't need to understand. I guarantee that you'll never need that knowledge.
Blackbeard:
Well, anyway! Let's have our showdown, old hag!
Drake:
Insult me as much as you want.
Drake:
Now that I can punch you directly in the face–I'll laugh at your jokes.
Drake:
And when I finish with you, not even your mom can recognize you! Mash! Fujimaru!
Mash:
I'm on it. Let's go, Master!
--BATTLE--
Blackbeard:
Ugh...Not yet...not yet...I'm...not even...at my full power...yet!
Blackbeard:
If I really put my mind to it, there's no way I'd ever lose to a Servant or two...let alone the old hag!
Drake:
If you can blab like that after a fatal blow,you certainly got some guts.
Drake:
I don't respect you, but I am impressed. The great pirate born 100 years after me.
Drake:
I know you wanted the Holy Grail, but give up. That's my treasure.
Drake:
Treasures at sea have no rightful owners. "First come, first served" is our rule, right?
Blackbeard:
Yeah...That's right...Feels good...What a feel-good conclusion...That's how a pirate should be...
Blackbeard:
Ugh!
Mash:
...What?
Drake:
Teach! Dammit, you...To your own comrade!?
--ARROW--
F：???:
Well...You finally let your guard down, Captain.
F：???:
I mean, you act totally carefree, but wherever you are,you're always gripping your gun warily.
F：???:
This old man's really impressed.
F：???:
After all, a genius who acts like a moron is more trouble than a moron calling himself a genius.
Blackbeard:
...I see...So that's why...I couldn't read your true thoughts...
Blackbeard:
But betraying me under these circumstances? Mistah Hektor, are you an idiot?
Mash:
Hektor!?
Hektor:
Oh please, this old man's doing it knowing there's a fair chance to succeed.
Hektor:
All right Captain,I'll take your Holy Grail now!
Blackbeard:
Don't mock me!
Hektor:
Too bad, you missed. The Holy Grail...is mine!
Mash:
Is that...the Holy Grail!?
Mash:
Edward Teach was...the Singularity for this era?
Blackbeard:
I screwed up...
Hektor:
Now all that's left is...you. Francis Drake.
Hektor:
Sheesh. The plan was to let the Holy Grail fall into an idiot's hands, causing this era to fall apart.
Hektor:
I can't believe that a voyager who exists only to stop that would appear. The Naval Chart of Mankind sure walks on a tightrope.
Fujimaru 1:
Stop him, Mash!
Fujimaru 2:
Defeat him, Mash!
Mash:
I won't allow it!
Mash:
What?
Hektor:
Just kidding. I don't care about the correct Holy Grail.
Hektor:
My objective is...her.
Mash:
...The ship!
Euryale:
Eek!
Mash:
Euryale!
Euryale:
Hey, let me go!
Hektor:
Please behave.
Drake:
That means you were betraying Teach even before you boarded this ship?
Hektor:
Correct. I guess you can call me a Trojan Horse?
Hektor:
Granted, I've never seen the real thing.
Asterios:
Let her goooo!
Hektor:
...Whoa! You're a dangerous one!
Euryale:
Oh!
Hektor:
Minotaur–huh? A combination that is truly beauty and the beast.
Hektor:
Still...This old man hasn't fallen so far as to be defeated by an incompetent Berserker!
--BATTLE--
Asterios:
Ugh!
Euryale:
Asterios!
Hektor:
Tch! ...Hey now Captain, are you still alive?
Blackbeard:
Hee hee hee. It's the power of love! ...Just kidding. That was my final blow.
Hektor:
Tch! But, I've achieved my goal. Too bad, pirates.
Orion:
Dammit, he had a ship ready! Cheeky bastard!
Artemis:
Should we go after him, Darling? I'm sure we could
Orion:
We can't!
Artemis:
...Why not?
Orion:
Because right now,both you and I are Servants.
Artemis:
Hmph. So you think that I'd lose, Darling?
Orion:
That's a Lancer. On top of that, if he's Hektor then he's also, you know...
Orion:
The great hero of the Trojan War. The greatest conflict in which the gods of Olympus intervened.
Orion:
Even the omnipotent, invincible hero Achilles took many years to defeat him.
Orion:
If you were in your "true body" sure,but with my power as your base it's a bit much.
Artemis:
Hmph. Surprisingly calm.
Orion:
Not really. Everybody's mad right now. One of us has to be calm, or it's hopeless.
Artemis:
Oh, you're so cool! Darling! Embrace me! Do what you want with me!
Orion:
Like I said, don't ask the impossible from a plush toy!
Mash:
Blackbeard's subordinates...vanished.
Dr. Roman:
They were created by Blackbeard's magical energy. Now that the Holy Grail is gone, they can't be maintained.
Dr. Roman:
...Even though he himself still looks full of energy.
Blackbeard:
Hey everybody, it's almost time to say goodbye! Don't you dare think you won, old hag, got that?
Drake:
Yeah, yeah. The more you talk, the more you sound like a sore loser.
Drake:
Hurry up and begone, Blackbeard. It must be hard for you to even breathe right now.
Blackbeard:
Damn you. You're being nice to me...Makes my heart flutter.
Blackbeard:
I'd say, "Marry me, I'll make you happy"...I mean, you've been single ever since you were born, no?
Drake:
I've had enough of you nitwit! Hurry up and kick the bucket!
Blackbeard:
Hahaha, what a nice insult!
Blackbeard:
Now that I'm satisfied, it's time to die! But this time I won't be beheaded.
Blackbeard:
Because I am the greatest pirate after all! I am a merry pirate, and I will die as one!
Blackbeard:
I regret that I wasn't able to create my harem,but I still had fun. I approve!
Blackbeard:
...Oh, old hag. Don't you need a story route where I revive as a rival?
Blackbeard:
Wouldn't it be great if I revived with a line like"It's been decided, I'm the one who defeats you! " or something?
Drake:
...Not needed, useless. Come on, snuff it.
Drake:
Mash told me about your final moments. Make sure to take that head with you!
Blackbeard:
Okay, well that's all fine! Hah, that's all dandy and fine! Fandy and dine!
Blackbeard:
The woman who Blackbeard respected most! The pirate who he yearned for most!
Blackbeard:
She is present at Blackbeard's deathbed,and he keeps his head intact!
Blackbeard:
Then, farewell humanity! Farewell pirates!
Blackbeard:
And so Blackbeard draws his last breath! Haha! Ahahahaha!
Drake:
Hurry up and die, Edward. In the end, both you and I are headed to hell.
Drake:
Why don't we pay for our misdeeds with disgrace and shame like true pirates?
Mash:
...The ship will collapse. Let's go back!
Mash:
Come, Asterios. Hold onto me.
Asterios:
Ugh...Eu...ry...ale...
Mash:
...
Section 9: Tracks Down the Dandies
E：???:
Excuse me. I'm coming in, Master.
F：???:
Hey, what's going on? My beloved!
E：???:
Lord Hektor contacted us. It seems he caught Euryale.
F：???:
I see! I see, I see, I see! All right!
F：???:
We were told, if we offer up Euryale,we can obtain even more power.
F：???:
Me! I'll be more powerful than anyone. I'll be invincible! Wouldn't that be amazing?
E：???:
Yes, very. I think that would be extremely amazing, Master.
F：???:
I like your smile. Your smile is like the sun. It never fails to enrich my heart.
F：???:
Oh, but you seem a little tired. Are you all right?
F：???:
You've been the ship's power source for so long. I want you to tell me when it gets too hard.
F：???:
See. Just a bit. If it is just a bit,I can think about letting you rest.
E：???:
T-Thank you very much! But it's fine. Your words alone are enough for me to go on.
F：???:
Perfect—yes. That's how you should be. The woman who will become my lovely wife.
F：???:
As soon as Hektor returns,let's go search for "you-know-what. "
F：???:
I mean, where the hell is it? You still haven't received any oracle?
E：???:
Correct. I assume that as soon as Lord Hektor returns,I will receive an oracle showing where we must go.
F：???:
What's with all these problems...They always keep dragging me down...
F：???:
Ah, I'm really sorry. I don't mean to blame them.
F：???:
But, I have the right to receive these oracles too. Why is it only you–?
E：???:
...? What is it, Master?
F：???:
...Nothing. Haste makes waste I guess.
F：???:
That's right, that must be it. For now, I'll believe in your oracles, and do my best as the captain.
E：???:
Yes, that is what we hope. Let's go welcome Lord Hektor.
E：???:
We members of Argonautai are undefeatable heroes. There is no way a random group like theirs can win.
F：???:
Yes, you're right! We are the strongest! There is no mistake. Our strength is unparalleled!
F：???:
We have the world's greatest, strongest hero, and witch on our side! Oh, and there's one useless woman, too.
F：???:
Hmph, to think someone would vow chastity to someone like Artemis and reject my invitation like that.
F：???:
Should be a shark's meal by now. Serves her right.
F：???:
Now, everybody! Prepare to depart!
F：???:
We shall obtain the "Ark. " Even the golden ram pales in comparison to this treasure.
F：???:
With the Holy Grail and the "Ark,"I will reign as the king of Okeanos!
Drake:
Full speed ahead! Hey, lookout! Pay close attention to what's ahead!
Drake:
Once you see that ship, call out!
Pirate:
Aye, aye, Boss!
Drake:
...That tiny ship is faster than it looks.
Drake:
With their head start, unless they stop,we might not catch up...
Asterios:
Uh, uuh...
Mash:
Don't worry, she won't die.
Asterios:
Eu...ryale...I...will...save you.
Mash:
...I understand how you feel. But for now, concentrate on healing your wounds.
Asterios:
No!
Fujimaru 1:
We'll save her.
Fujimaru 2:
We'll help too.
Asterios:
......
Asterios:
Do...You...Promise?
Mash:
Of course. Drake is sailing the ship at top speed with that very same thought.
Asterios:
...Uh.
Pirate:
Boss! A pirate ship's headed our way!
Drake:
Damn, at a time like this!?
Mash:
Master, let's take them out quickly.
Asterios:
...Crush!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Master...I'm sure Blackbeard said "Hektor. "
Mash:
If that's the case, then that spear is the sword "Durandal," later inherited by Roland, one of the Twelve Paladins of Charlemagne.
Mash:
Or rather, the base for that sword.
Mash:
It's a miracle that Asterios didn't die. That's how powerful that spear was.
Dr. Roman:
But I wonder what Hektor plans to do,with Euryale.
Drake:
Human trafficking...No, it can't be.
Orion:
...But he sounded like he had a clear goal in his mind from the beginning.
Mash:
Yes. From the start, Servant Hektor had his eye on Mistah Blackbeard's Holy Grail.
Fujimaru 1:
Blackbeard seemed wary of that.
Fujimaru 2:
Mash, why "Mistah"...
Orion:
I can understand the Holy Grail,but why Euryale?
Dr. Roman:
It's not about bolstering forces. Euryale herself isn't that powerful of a Servant.
Dr. Roman:
I think what makes her special is the fact that she IS a Servant.
Drake:
What? What do you mean?
Dr. Roman:
Actually, in the past, we met "another" her...No, maybe her...Big sister, perhaps?
Dr. Roman:
Anyway, we met a girl summoned as a Servant despite being a goddess.
Dr. Roman:
Euryale is not a hero,nor is she someone whose name is engraved into history.
Dr. Roman:
She was treated as a goddess in Greek mythology. "The one who flies far"–that is Euryale.
Dr. Roman:
Or she was a monster. The middle sister of–the three Gorgons.
Dr. Roman:
The youngest is the famous Medusa,I can see her being summoned into a Holy Grail War.
Dr. Roman:
But, not Euryale. She is just a goddess,an idol of ideals, and undoubtedly weak.
Dr. Roman:
For her to be summoned as a Servant is a strange phenomenon.
Dr. Roman:
...Though some other Servants are just as peculiar.
Dr. Roman:
Usually it's hard for Divine Spirits to become Servants. Unless there is a really special case.
Dr. Roman:
In addition, a pure god becoming a Servant is something that isn't supposed to happen in the world of Magecraft.
Artemis:
Really? Who's like that?
Orion:
Us, take the hint.
Drake:
Basically what you're saying is, Euryale isn't good enough to be kidnapped for her fighting prowess?
Asterios:
...
Drake:
Well, that's not a reason for us not to save her. Plus, she's a great singer.
Drake:
I like great singers. It is a very important role for sailors, right men?
Pirate:
Aye! It heals our rotten heart!
Drake:
There ya go. . Don't worry, big guy. Nobody on this ship wants to abandon that girl.
Asterios:
...
Mash:
...
Fujimaru 1:
What's wrong, Mash?
Fujimaru 2:
Is something the matter?
Mash:
...No. Captain Drake's personality is just very complicated.
Mash:
...It's hard to explain, but she reminds me of you. Facing difficulties. Helping those around her.
Mash:
It is an advantage, a merit, that humans possess. But why—
Mash:
Is Francis Drake a villain? As she is now, and back in history.
Mash:
She is such a good person, but her actions are that of an outlaw.
Mash:
I can't understand this contradiction well—
Drake:
Ah, dammit. It had to happen in a time like this!
Drake:
Everybody tie yourself to the ship! There's a storm coming!
--ARROW--
Pirate:
What should we do, Boss?
Drake:
Shut up, I'm thinking! Um...The distance between us and that ship is about this much...
Drake:
This storm has a small range...Perhaps...Depending on distance, it'll be a tailwind for them...
Drake:
...The ship's armor is...Oh, that's right. Since we used THAT for repairs...
Drake:
All right!
Drake:
You guys! Good news and bad news, which do you want first?
Pirate:
Let's see. Bad news first...
Drake:
All right.
Drake:
This Hektor guy who kidnapped Euryale probably won't be affected by this storm!
Drake:
If we sit tight, he'll probably pull so far away that we'll never catch up!
Pirate:
...Um. So what's the good news?
Drake:
Rejoice, guys! We're gonna raise all sails to and cruise at top speed in this storm!
Drake:
Let's have another exciting ride through the seas!
Pirate:
How is that good news!?
Drake:
Shut up or you'll get the boot! Anyways, get moving!
Drake:
Mash, Asterios, and Lady Artemis,please help us too!
Drake:
...Of course Fujimaru, too. Okay, let's go!
Mash:
Master...L-Let's do our best!
Drake:
Come on, keep going!
Pirate:
Boss! Our ship won't last much more!
Drake:
Really? But it is pretty stable, isn't it?
Pirate:
What? ...Now that you mention it, indeed...
Drake:
Did you forget? We used a bunch of dragon scales when we repaired this ship.
Drake:
It'll take more than this to sink us! This is no sailboat!
Drake:
Got that? Now, charge forth!
Pirate:
Boss, there's a ship up ahead!
Drake:
Did we catch up!?
Pirate:
It's not them. That ship is bigger than ours!
Drake:
It's similar to Blackbeard's ship!?
Pirate:
Yes, but–
Drake:
But?
Pirate:
It looks pretty beat up. That's all I can tell in this storm!
Drake:
Give me the telescope!
Drake:
Mm-hmm.... What is that, a ghost ship?
Mash:
A ghost ship?
Dr. Roman:
Wow, it's even more like an ocean adventure novel now! So much excitement, I want to turn this into a book!
Drake:
Hah, ghost ships are usually just vessels that were abandoned for things like mutiny and starvation.
Drake:
...Hmm? Some light...is headed this way...Eek!?
Orion:
Drake made a really strange sound just now!
Artemis:
Her voice was like a maiden's!
Mash:
Master!?
Fujimaru 1:
Huh, what?
Fujimaru 2:
What's wrong?
Mash:
Nothing, I just was shocked by Drake's voice. What happened, Drake?
Drake:
F-Forget about my scream, look to the bow! Enemy attack! Ghosts are attacking us!
--BATTLE--
Drake:
Ugh...Thank goodness we beat them...
Mash:
Drake, are you afraid of ghosts?
Drake:
Can't a pirate be superstitious!?
Mash:
S-Sure. There's no problem. Sorry.
Drake:
All right, the storm is winding down. Hang on just a little more.
Drake:
Let's go!
--ARROW--
Hektor:
Now, according to my calculations, it's almost time.
Euryale:
...Why me? Does your Master have the same tastes as Blackbeard?
Hektor:
Oh no, my boss may be a worthless womanizer,but he's not brave enough to hit on a goddess like you.
Hektor:
Let's just say your very existence is important.
Hektor:
Even if you've fallen to the level of a Servant,Divine Spirits normally don't appear in this world.
Hektor:
...So, now that you've appeared,it'd be a waste not to use you, right?
Euryale:
As a Divine Spirit, I'm low-tier, you know?
Hektor:
They're probably not expecting any combat skills from a goddess like you.
Hektor:
"Offer a god as a sacrifice. "This is the only thing we expect from you.
Euryale:
Oh? Offer to whom?
Hektor:
To the world. We can't tolerate being part of an endless spiral.
Hektor:
Even if we take a little risk,we have to blow this world to pieces.
Euryale:
...Who do you serve, exactly?
Hektor:
Mm...That's a good question. Who do you think this old man is serving!?
Euryale:
...In any case, asserting principles of anarchy is sure to meet interference in the end.
Euryale:
Honestly, whether or not they'll come is like fifty-fifty.
Euryale:
...Hmph, it must have been because Asterios was there.
Hektor:
What? That is "the Golden Hind! "
Drake:
Okay, we caught up. Can't waste anymore time, let's ram into them!
Drake:
Are you ready, guys!?
Pirate:
Yup!
Mash:
Yes!
Drake:
Good! Let's land a hard one on that guy!
Mash:
Master, we are ready to fight too.
Orion:
Hey, Asterios! Calm down, calm down! Relax, please!
Asterios:
Euryale!
Artemis:
Nope, no good. Can I let him go?
Orion:
Letting him go now is like painting a target for that spear. Come, there there. Now, there there.
Asterios:
Uhhh!
Orion:
Fine! I got it! Wait 10 more seconds. 10, 1, 0!
Artemis:
You cut corners, Darling!
Orion:
Thinking rationally, there was no way a plush toy could stop a Berserker...
Artemis:
You should've realized that sooner!
Mash:
Asterios!? I-I will go with him!
Fujimaru 1:
Let's rescue Euryale!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's help Asterios!
Mash:
Yes!
Hektor:
Geez, what a pain in the ass. Oh, brother–But this old man...
Hektor:
Is really good at defense to the point even I hate it!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
These pirates are way more tenacious than before!
Asterios:
Give...Baaaaaaaaaaack!
Hektor:
Geez, that damned Minotaur! Fine, I'll give her back!
Euryale:
Aughh!
Asterios:
Eu...
Hektor:
Nothing like the predictability of a Berserker!
Mash:
I won't let you–!
Hektor:
Demi-Servant!
Mash:
Hero Hektor—who do you serve, and what are you after...I'll have you tell me!
Hektor:
Huh. Pretty interesting, little girl. This old man would rather not take a young life...
Hektor:
But the world is cruel like that. Let me show you what that truly means!
--BATTLE--
Hektor:
Tch, she's surprisingly tough! That's why I can't stand heroes with shields!
Mash:
Haaa!
Hektor:
–Well, this old man won through persistence. Dear me, I'm tired, so tired.
Pirate:
Boss! A ship up ahead! I-It's a ship that I've never seen before!
Drake:
Did you say a ship that you've never seen before?!
Mash:
!!!
Hektor:
Yes, thanks for that! My current "superior" is on that ship.
Asterios:
Oh...Uh!
Hektor:
Now, time for the counterattack. This old man's gonna be serious about it now, yeah?
Section 10: World's Oldest Pirate Ship
Pirate:
Boss! They're approaching!
Drake:
Cannons ready! Fire!
Pirate:
Not good, it didn't do anything! They deflected every single cannonball!
Drake:
Ugh, each and every one! Hmm. You know what?
Drake:
If we wanna burn down a ship, we should just ram our own burning ship into them, yeah?
F：???:
–All right, found them. Okay, Heracles.
F：???:
Let's send those scrappy masses gathered there a hearty greeting.
Mash:
What? They threw a boulder?
Asterios:
Move...away!
Asterios:
Nuaaaah!!
Euryale:
Asterios!
F：???:
Hahaha! He managed to barely catch it! That barbarian over there...
F：???:
What is that? Is it a werebeast?
E：???:
Oh, that's probably Lord Asterios. Otherwise known as the Minotaur.
E：???:
The tragic child born from the union of a divine bull and a human.
F：???:
So, a poorly created human! A comical creature fated to be defeated by a hero!
F：???:
The're really short on talent aren't they? Hahahaha!
F：???:
Hektor! You seem to be in trouble. Need help?
Hektor:
...Yes, Captain. I'm so sorry. Could you help?
F：???:
No problem, Hektor! The goddess is there? And you have the Holy Grail?
F：???:
Then all is well.
F：???:
While we're at it,let's settle the score once and for all!
F：???:
You, the evildoers trying to "correct" the world...And us, the heroes trying to make it right!
F：???:
A suitable finale for the Holy Grail War!
Hektor:
Then, this old man will take this opportunity–
Artemis:
Ah, he jumped and ran away.
Orion:
Let that old guy go. The problem we have here is more important.
Pirate:
I won't let you go!
Mash:
Master, let's defeat the remaining enemies first. We have to hurry!
--BATTLE--
Artemis:
Ohhh. Is that the Argo, by any chance?
Mash:
The Argo? Is it possible?
Mash:
Orion, by the Argo,do you mean "the" Argo!?
Orion:
Yeah, you got it right, dammit. Those are the real "Argonauts! "
Orion:
The ship of adventurers who set sail seeking the Golden Fleece. Likely mankind's first and strongest pirates.
Orion:
Though unlike our brabuster, generous, big-sisterly, tigbits Captain, their captain will make you think lice have better personalities.
Mash:
The leader of the Argonauts...Jason.
Asterios:
Ja-so-n!
Jason:
So disrespectful, Minotaur. My name should be called with awe and worship!
Jason:
But, as you are an ugly monster fated for death,I shall grant you forgiveness.
Jason:
Now, come at me!
Hektor:
What do we do, Captain? Should we crush them here and now?
Jason:
Of course, just like heroes of justice. We will fight and win head-on!
Jason:
Indeed, justice makes me feel so good!
Dr. Roman:
...I recommend you withdraw. It's impossible. Since we already have Euryale, it's better to retreat.
Mash:
But, Doctor!
Dr. Roman:
Powerful heroes were gathered as Argonauts, but...There is one exceptional hero among them...
Mash:
...I know. That Berserker, presumably...
Dr. Roman:
Yes. The greatest hero of Greek mythology. He who overcame the Twelve Labors. –Heracles.
Heracles:
--ARROW--
Jason:
You can't win! As if you could! Heracles traveled everywhere, fought every monster.
Jason:
He was undefeated, and ultimately rose to become a god!
Jason:
He's not like you second and third-raters. You trash mobs are fated to be ripped to shreds!
Jason:
Of course, as a summoned Servant,he does lack two things.
Jason:
Intelligence and dignity. He's just a vicious stray dog now. Serves him right, I'd say.
Jason:
Now...Hand over Euryale.
Jason:
...If you do, I'll stop sending Heracles to attack you.
Jason:
What do you say, you Master-ish entity?
Fujimaru 1:
I refuse.
Fujimaru 2:
Shut up.
Euryale:
...
Mash:
Master!
Jason:
Haha! I see, I see!
Jason:
You are very courageous! I really, really, really like you!
Jason:
And you have such a cute Servant, too! Good, very good! You're just like a hero!
Jason:
Wooo! So cool!
Jason:
–Geez, so cocky for the likes of trash. Can you perish now, Servants and all?
Jason:
Medea! My beloved Medea!
Medea Lily:
Yes. Are you calling me, Master?
Jason:
You know what I want, right? I want you to kill them and break them into tiny pieces!
Jason:
Just like you did to your little brother! Ah, it's fine, it's fine.
Jason:
I already repented! I will never betray you again!
Medea Lily:
Little brother, in pieces? Sometimes you say strange things, Master.
Medea Lily:
But that's right, Lord Jason was like this. Now, you are like this.
Medea Lily:
That's why details don't matter. I'm the first disciple of Hekate, goddess of Magecraft—
Medea Lily:
Princess Medea will make your desires come true.
Artemis:
Oh, I know this. It is called DV.
Orion:
It's worse than DV. Neither of the two are looking at their partner!
Jason:
And Heracles! You shall go too! I'll be looking after you two from here.
Mash:
...He sends his wife to the front line, but doesn't fight himself. Um, Master. Maybe he is...
Fujimaru 1:
The scum of mankind.
Fujimaru 2:
A trivial boss.
Jason:
Hah, that's a funny joke.... Kill them all, Heracles!
Orion:
To think there's someone even scummier than me. This world is so big, and Greece is so tiny.
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Look at their numbers with just the Dragon Tooth Warriors...
Artemis:
Familiars created from dragon fangs...That's Hekate's specialty, all right!
Orion:
That sparkly kid,is that really Medea?
Orion:
That's weird...I thought Medea would look more, like...Ill-fated, or maybe gloomy...
Medea Lily:
I still have a lot of materials. Will your ship sink from the Dragon Tooth Soldiers' weight before you are defeated?
Drake:
Take that! You're so damn annoying! Get lost!
Drake:
Euryale! It's you they're after! Stay with Asterios!
Euryale:
But...
Asterios:
Rest...assured...
Euryale:
I can't do that! Stand back...Wait, are you getting in my way!?
Mash:
The second wave is coming!
--BATTLE--
Medea Lily:
So they have strong bodies and minds. All right, I'll go too, Master.
Jason:
Yes, I'm counting on you, my Medea. Although Heracles alone is enough, with you victory is assured.
Dr. Roman:
Here she comes. Princess Medea, a mage known as a"witch" even in Greece, where Magecraft was mainstream!
Dr. Roman:
The Witch of Colchis, whose skills rank among the top five in the world!
Medea Lily:
I will offer everything, dispose of everything,and sacrifice everything.
Medea Lily:
Even without reward, even gaining nothing. That is the reason I left the island.
Medea Lily:
Prepare yourselves, everyone!
Medea Lily:
I'm not the best at fighting,so please forgive me if I make you suffer...
--BATTLE--
Medea Lily:
Impressive. Just what you'd expect of someone who's already crushed two "eras. "
Fou:
...Fou!
Mash:
At this rate, we'll make it somehow!
Dr. Roman:
Thank goodness she really is a lousy fighter! But the problem is the other one!
--BATTLE--
Medea Lily:
I'm sorry, I can't take them down by myself. Heracles–it's your turn, brave one.
Heracles:
Mash:
!!!
Asterios:
Don't...Leave...My...Side!
Euryale:
What are you saying? Of course I'd flee without hesitation.
Euryale:
That's Heracles, the strongest hero in the history of mankind. He's like a walking disaster.
Euryale:
A man who walks into an avalanche is no hero. He's just a dimwit.
Euryale:
...I've seen many dimwits.
Asterios:
...I...know.
Euryale:
In that case–
Asterios:
But...if...somebody...needs...to. Then...I...will...Because.
Asterios:
I...am...monster. Killed...many...children. Many...Many...Many...Many!
Asterios:
So...I...will...go! I...Fight!
Mash:
...They're coming!
Asterios:
You...Won't...Have...Her!
--BATTLE--
Asterios:
Ugh...uh...aaaaaaaaaaargh!
Heracles:
Mash:
Did we defeat him?
Dr. Roman:
No, it's no good! I'm still picking up a reaction!
Jason:
Oh, effort, effort, so much effort! So, I've got some news for you guys!
Jason:
–About Heracles...He's immortal.
Mash:
What?
Jason:
Heracles' most famous legend. The Twelve Labors given by the gods.
Jason:
Since he's overcome them all,he's been granted that many lives as a reward.
Jason:
In other words, you have to defeat him eleven more times. Good luck!
Mash:
No way...Eleven times...For real?
Dr. Roman:
I-Impossible. That is just cheating!
Drake:
...Retreat! Everyone, retreat! Come on, back to the ship!
Jason:
Hahahahaha! Great! This is the best! Using overwhelming violence to oust enemies!
Jason:
This is the real pleasure behind "justice! "Don't you agree, Hektor?
Hektor:
Hmm...well, at least Heracles makes it nice and easy. Ah, and here's the Holy Grail.
Jason:
Oh, so this is the Holy Grail. Well, I suppose this is sufficient to be king of this world.
Jason:
I only regret that the previous owner was a lowly pirate. Now all I need is Euryale and–"the Ark. "
Jason:
Then I'll have everything I need!
Fou:
Fou!
Mash:
Ark?
Dr. Roman:
Did he say "the Ark"!?
Hektor:
Captain, you sure it's okay to disclose that?
Jason:
It's fine, Hektor! They wouldn't have the slightest clue!
Jason:
Not of this world! Not of this era! Not of our true intentions...Nothing!
Hektor:
...Well, I think the lack of understanding is mutual.
Jason:
Now, Heracles! Finish them off!
Heracles:
Mash:
Ugh!
Asterios:
!!!
Euryale:
Augh!
Drake:
Crap!
Heracles:
Euryale:
–Oh, this is not good.
Jason:
!? No way! Knock it off, Heracles!
Jason:
This will wreck all my plans! Don't kill that woman!
Asterios:
!!!
Euryale:
!!!
Euryale:
Asterios–!?
Asterios:
Ugh...GRRRRRRRRRRR!
Euryale:
Asterios...it's no good now. We're no match! We can't win against him!
Euryale:
It's no good. It's no good, but why...Asterios!
Asterios:
!!! ...Ugh!
Asterios:
Kill-ed. Killed...killed...killed! Killed...innocent...children!
Asterios:
Father...told me...to...do it. Father...called me...monster!
Asterios:
But...it...was...my fault. I was sure...my heart was...monster.
Asterios:
But...you...called my name. Everyone forgot...my...name!
Asterios:
Then...I need to...return. Even if I'm not forgiven...Even if I'm still ugly...
Asterios:
I need to...return to human!
Asterios:
...Ugh!
Jason:
Quite considerate of you, Ox-head! Medea! Go retrieve Euryale!
Medea Lily:
Yes. Just what you'd expect of the Minotaur. Though only once, he ultimately pushed Heracles back.
Drake:
Don't you dare...
Drake:
Come over here, Euryale!
Medea Lily:
???Why go so far to protect her? You're a pirate knowing no love nor romance, only desire, so why?
Drake:
Hah! You don't understand? I may be inhuman, but this girl's beauty is true!
Drake:
Her soul is especially beautiful. She's not blind like you. It's obvious we would protect her!
Drake:
Euryale is our treasure! I won't let a guy like that get even a hair from her head!
Euryale:
Drake!
Mash:
Euryale, please stand back! You're the one they're after!
Jason:
What are you doing, Heracles? Medea?
Jason:
Oh, dammit! Why is everyone else but me a hopeless imbecile?
Jason:
Heracles, finish off that ox-man! But don't lay a hand on Euryale!
Heracles:
Asterios:
Ugh...uh!
Jason:
You can't even obey me now, you piece of scum? U-Ugh—Whew...Hektor!
Hektor:
Yessir.... Time to do it?
Jason:
...Yes. When things don't go exactly as I plan,it irritates me.
Jason:
I can't stand my own allies' disorderly conduct. If you can't follow orders, you're worse than the enemy.
Hektor:
Gotcha. ThenReleasing Noble Phantasm.
Orion:
Oh, this doesn't look good. Asterios, dodge it!
Asterios:
...No. I can't...handle...that one.
Hektor:
If you want to stop this, you should bring either Achilles'or Aias' shield! "Durindana Pilum"!
Hektor:
...What?
Euryale:
No! Asterios!
Heracles:
Jason:
Good job, Hektor! That damn ox-head is going to hell along with Heracles!
Jason:
But, Heracles will revive immediately. Now, quickly get up and grab Euryale!
Jason:
You died once, and ox-head also died! You should have come to your senses a little bit!
Hektor:
Oh no.... I don't think that's gonna happen, Captain.
Hektor:
That bastard Asterios is still "alive. "
Jason:
W-What!?
Hektor:
...Amazing. He's the enemy, but I'm impressed.
Hektor:
He clung onto Heracles,fully aware that the spear would pierce through his body.
Hektor:
By doing so, my spear becomes a chain,and ties Heracles down.
Hektor:
He really wants to let Euryale escape,even if it means receiving a fatal blow.
Asterios:
...Mas-ter! Master! Master! MASTER!
Fujimaru 1:
...We're retreating!
Asterios:
Y-Yes! Thank...you!
Asterios:
Master...you too...called my name! Everyone...did not hate...monster!
Asterios:
First time...For the first time! I was...happy!
Asterios:
I am happy...to be...born!
Mash:
—
Asterios:
Take care of...Euryale! All...thanks to...Euryale—
Asterios:
I...love...Euryale!
Drake:
We're setting sail! Fire all the smoke bombs we have on hand!
Euryale:
You can't. Asterios is–
Orion:
Shut up, tiny goddess! Try to understand his feelings!
Euryale:
Asterios!
Euryale:
No matter what anyone says,you're Asterios and nobody else.
Euryale:
And so–I beg of you. Don't regret not fully turning into a monster.
Euryale:
Because that's a very noble thing.
Asterios:
...Right. But...after all...a monster...need proper punishment.
Jason:
W-What the? Hektor, go after them!
Hektor:
I am very sorry, but that's impossible. They sunk into the ocean, with my spear and all.
Hektor:
Asterios likely won't let go of Heracles until he dies–
Hektor:
By the time Heracles returns,they'll be long gone.
Jason:
...Dammit. Medea!
Medea Lily:
Y-Yes?
Jason:
Can you track them?
Medea Lily:
Yes, I analyzed their Magical Circuits on contact. I can find them as long as they're somewhere in this world.
Jason:
Can you find the location of the "Ark? "
Medea Lily:
Yes. Even without searching for it–They will find it for us.
Medea Lily:
That captain, Francis Drake, was a hero who greatly expanded this world at some point. She is a Pioneer of the Stars.
Medea Lily:
Since she pioneers this world,she is sure to work miracles.
Medea Lily:
If we nip that in the bud, this world will truly be whatever you desire, Lord Jason.
Medea Lily:
Don't worry, Master. We can capture Euryale at any time.
Medea Lily:
As long as those two Servants exist,we will be invincible–
Medea Lily:
We obtained a fragment of the Holy Grail. With it, we gained the right to rule over this naval world.
Jason:
I see! I get it, we just have to use them! That's my Medea!
Jason:
You indeed are not a treacherous witch, but the wise wife of a hero. That's what you should be called, my beloved Medea.
Medea Lily:
Treacherous witch...Who are you talking about?
Hektor:
Hey, Princess. When are you planning to tell him the truth?
Medea Lily:
Must I tell the truth? The world is going to end eventually.
Medea Lily:
For just these seas to last forever...That's something HE would never allow.
Medea Lily:
If so, it's not a bad thing to let him bask in blissful thoughts until the end, is it?
Hektor:
...If you say so,then this old man will keep quiet.
Medea Lily:
Anyway, please warn Heracles. It seems he does have a brain after all.
Medea Lily:
He probably knows that Euryale is the key. That's why he tried to kill her, to fend off destruction.
Hektor:
It's hard to believe he has "a brain" in that state...Fine, I'll give him ample warning.
Hektor:
Oh, brother. This old man wishes he was summoned to a proper Holy Grail War...
Medea Lily:
The Hand of the End has ticked forward again. One more push, and "the order" will crumble and fall.
Medea Lily:
My beloved. Before then, would you please awaken me from my dream?
Section 11: Lost Ark of the Covenant
Pirate:
No sign of any approaching ships.
Drake:
...I see.
Euryale:
...
Mash:
...Master. What do you think we should do from now on?
Fujimaru 1:
About that "Ark" they mentioned?
Fujimaru 2:
Steal the item they want.
Drake:
So what exactly is this "Ark? "
Mash:
Doctor, please explain.
Dr. Roman:
...The "Ark" contains the Ten Commandments that Moses, leader of ancient Israel, received from God.
Dr. Roman:
From a historical standpoint,it's a relic equivalent to that of the true Holy Grail.
Drake:
...Hmm. So it has no worth as treasure, then? What a pity.
Mash:
That's what Jason and the Argonauts are searching for. I'm certain that that's what he said.
Mash:
Even with Mistah Blackbeard gone, the Singularity still stands.
Mash:
Which means we should assume that Jason,captain of the Argonauts, is the Singularity.
Mash:
...So should we steal the Ark first?
Orion:
The Ark, huh...How are they planning to use it?
Dr. Roman:
...I don't know. I have no idea whatsoever.
Artemis:
Come on. You're not fighting on the front lines,at least make yourself useful.
Dr. Roman:
...Oh, sorry, that's not what I meant.
Dr. Roman:
What I found incomprehensible was the actual concept of using the Ark.
Fujimaru 1:
The concept itself was incomprehensible?
Fujimaru 2:
There's no way to use the Ark?
Dr. Roman:
They say the Ten Commandments are sealed inside. Whoever opens it will be punished...
Dr. Roman:
Basically it's one of those "don't open it" fables. Just like Pandora's Box in Greece.
Dr. Roman:
Which is why I can't even begin to imagine why they'd want to find it and use it. It's just stupid.
Mash:
...I see. Doctor, you're afraid of imagining the worst-case scenario.
Artemis:
You're too cautious. Either that, or you're too smart.
Dr. Roman:
Mm...I admit that I'm too cautious...But you're all so carefree because you don't know about the legend of the Ark.
Drake:
Okay, okay, no more fighting. In any case, it's better to find this Ark thing for sure, right?
Drake:
Let's hurry up and get it. If it comes to it, we can smash it out of spite.
Dr. Roman:
Captain, have you been listening? "The Ark" activates when it's broken or opened.
Dr. Roman:
And the effect is...well, it is divine punishment. At worst, the surrounding area will be reduced to nothingness.
Drake:
What the hell? Why did ancient kings possess something so dangerous!? Were they all idiots or what?
Dr. Roman:
Don't look at me, I got nothing to do with it.
Mash:
...I'm for going after the"the Ark. "
Mash:
Um...I'm just not sure how to fight the Argonauts. More specifically, how do we fight Heracles?
Euryale:
Heracles...Even as a Berserker,his powers as a great hero weren't diminished.
Euryale:
It was only because Asterios held him down that we were able to flee to safety.
Euryale:
...Seems like he died.
Mash:
...Yes, most likely.
Euryale:
–How foolish. We just called his name. That's all it took for him–
Euryale:
With just that, he felt he could die for us. Just because we called him "Asterios," not "Minotaur. "
Euryale:
That's the reason he risked his life to protect us...It was just that pure and simple.
Fujimaru 1:
He had no regrets.
Fujimaru 2:
Without him we all would have died.
Euryale:
...Perhaps. But it might have been better if we were cleanly wiped out then and there.
Euryale:
Asterios died, and Heracles still lives. With just that, it makes it all seem so hopeless.
Euryale:
Sigh. Geez, this had to be the one time where my "loser sister" wasn't summoned.
Drake:
That Heracles...He has to die like ten more times?
Mash:
It's eleven times. But perhaps he died once when he got pierced by the spear at the end.
Mash:
In that case, it's still ten...Not much difference.
Pirate:
Boss, sorry to bug you when you're thinking. But a ghost ship has appeared!
Drake:
Huh? Oh fine, let's take our frustrations out and crush them!
--BATTLE--
Drake:
All right. We'll get going soon!
Mash:
Huh? But we have no strategy yet...
Drake:
Oh please, we can just play it by ear! They say you can't deal with trouble till you run into it.
Drake:
Besides, if we waste more time here, they are just gonna come after Euryale again after they grab that "Ark. "
Drake:
Anyway, lay forward!
Drake:
If what Jason said was correct,neither of us has any leads.
Drake:
Though, we have a better chance because I'm here instead of their incompetent captain!
Euryale:
...Well, it's true that Jason's worthless. At least, you're probably a better captain.
Orion:
He's not a bad guy.
Orion:
He's just utterly worthless with a horrible personality,and now he's getting cocky because he's gained some power.
Mash:
Senpai, I don't understand which part of him is "not a bad guy. "
Artemis:
Just because you say someone's not a bad guy,that doesn't excuse everything they've done.
Orion:
Right. Okay, I take it back. He's not a good guy.
Orion:
He's a scumbag with a terrible personality, but has power.
Mash:
There's nothing good about him whatsoever...
Drake:
See, that's what I meant. In that case, I win.
Drake:
Treasure always ends up in the pocket of the decisive one. That's how this world works!
Drake:
If Heracles is unstoppable, then bring it on. Only humans can challenge the impossible.
Drake:
We're greedy and shameless. We live by dreaming of achieving the impossible!
Drake:
Isn't that right, Fujimaru?
Drake:
Since you've come all the way to this era,that makes you just as big a fool as me, right?
Fujimaru 1:
Not as much as you, Captain.
Fujimaru 2:
If that's what you think of me, it's promising.
Drake:
Damn right you are! I'm a merchant. I only go after the best goods!
Mash:
...That's right. Both in France and in Rome,that's how it was for us.
Mash:
Let's go, Senpai. With you as my Master,I feel I can take on any opponent!
Fujimaru 1:
Anchors aweigh!
Fujimaru 2:
Set sail!
Drake:
Full speed ahead then! Get to it, men! Sound the bell!
Drake:
The "Ark" will be ours! Let's go!
--BATTLE--
Pirate:
Land ho, Boss!
Drake:
All right, get us closer! ...So, what's your take, scholar man?
Dr. Roman:
...This island's no good, either.
Dr. Roman:
No magical energy detected. We have several weak responses, but based on recorded data it's probably just monsters.
Dr. Roman:
It's a bust. On to the next.
Drake:
You heard her! To starboard! Avoid that island!
Pirate:
Aye, aye!
Drake:
...This island's also no good. That's three in a row.
Drake:
I'm happy the charts are filling up,but nothing looks like a clue.
Mash:
No Servants around, either.
Mash:
...Even if there were, we probably wouldn't find someone who could put up a fight against Heracles...
Drake:
All right, to the next island!
Orion:
...You know, something still bugs me...About that Medea, I mean.
Mash:
Medea...You mean the young girl standing next to Jason, right?
Mash:
She looked too sweet to be called the Witch of Colchis...
Orion:
Yeah. If Medea transformed into a Servant,she'd definitely be her grown up self, right?
Orion:
Medea was betrayed terribly by Jason,so she massacred his wife and children for revenge.
Orion:
...No matter how you look at it, they should've started killing each other the moment she was summoned!
Artemis:
That's awful!
Artemis:
At least Orion only flirts and randomly messes around with goddesses and other people's wives, right?
Orion:
Yeah, it's better to break those off clean...Pugyuru!?
Orion:
Dammit, that was a loaded question!
Dr. Roman:
Hmm. It could be that she's the young Medea.
Dr. Roman:
Servants are summoned at the height of their powers,but this is before she became a witch...
Dr. Roman:
In other words, when she was first learning Magecraft at Colchis Temple...Before she became "Jason's wife. "
Dr. Roman:
That explains the way she looked and acted. She hasn't experienced Jason abandoning her yet.
Mash:
I wonder if we should pity her...
Euryale:
Impossible. Once you become a Heroic Spirit,a slight difference in age won't alter your memories.
Euryale:
...I'm sure she knows the outcome of her story with Jason. So why does she act like that...
Drake:
It's obvious she's "acting oblivious. "It's a pity, but also horrifying.
Drake:
Unlike you, she's not someone who can look a person in the eye and pick a fight.
Euryale:
What does that mean? I ignore humans because they don't matter to me, okay?
Dr. Roman:
...I know this! What they call that cold attitude of hers...
Dr. Roman:
That explains Blackbeard's obsession...She's obviously a tsun—
Pirate:
Boss! A new island!
Drake:
All right! We're sure to hit the jackpot this time!
--BATTLE--
Orion:
Hey, Fujimaru. Which side you betting on?
Fujimaru 1:
Jackpot.
Fujimaru 2:
Miss again.
Orion:
I see. Well, I'm for–
Orion:
...Eek!?
Artemis:
An arrow in your head, Darling? Jackpot!
Mash:
Master, we're under attack!
Euryale:
Oh, an arrow, you should duck.
Artemis:
Darling, hey, hey, does it hurt? Does it actually hurt?
Orion:
It hurts a ton, idiot! G-Gotta pull it out!
Orion:
D-Damn...Hey, I just realized...I can't touch the top of my head!?
Mash:
A shocking fact has just been discovered, Master!
Orion:
Pull it out! Come on, hurry up!
Artemis:
A-All right. Artemis will do her best! Ready, set, twirl...twirl!
Orion:
Ouch ouch ouch! Just hurry up and pull it out! You're ridiculous!
Artemis:
Oh, this makes me so happy! It's not every day people think I'm useful like this!
Drake:
Ugh...You're making me cry...What an admirable maiden's soul. (Tears)
Orion:
Wish you'd make expressions like that under different circumstances!
Orion:
Oh...oh. I thought I was a goner...
Orion:
...Huh? There's something on it.
Mash:
What?
Orion:
Oh, it's a message. Let me see...
Orion:
...Somebody open it, please.
Artemis:
All right. Let's see...Oh!
Mash:
Artemis?
Artemis:
Hehehe, it's from someone I know. So stiff, as usual!
Artemis:
Perhaps because she's a pure girl who's never known love?
Mash:
Someone you know...Um, who would that be?
Artemis:
Uh...This girl is–
--BATTLE--
D：???:
All right, it's delivered.
E：???:
...Whew. They're sure to notice the letter on that arrow. It's not like they have any clues right now.
E：???:
Now they've got to come to this island...They should. But there is an off chance...Or not?
E：???:
Oh no, I'm getting anxious. If they don't figure out that arrow, we'll never get another chance!
E：???:
It's about time the Argonauts found us as well.... And if things don't play out, it's checkmate.
E：???:
...This is bad. It's super bad. I'm getting horribly anxious. I need some medicine.
D：???:
Shut up.
D：???:
They have no will to fight? Impossible. We've already confirmed–They're determined to fight.
D：???:
We're sure they're seeking the "Ark," right? Otherwise, they wouldn't be going island-hopping.
D：???:
They'll surely come. The world will be destroyed if they don't.
E：???:
Of course my calculations are correct. Oh, but...No, I just can't.
E：???:
I can't stand the anxiety, the feeling that everything is futile!
E：???:
I know, my love...May I hold your hand?
E：???:
I'd like your soft hand to guide me to tranquility. Desperately.
D：???:
May you? You may not. So no.
E：???:
...I'd like an explanation as to why I may not, but...
Both:
They're here!
Orion:
Hey, hey, are you really going to meet HER?
Artemis:
Huh? Of course. She's a hunter who worships me.
Artemis:
I have to give her my blessing.
Orion:
Hmm, well, okay.
Mash:
Orion, is there a problem?
Orion:
I mean, well, Mash. Artemis is the goddess of virginity.
Artemis:
Oh, Darling. Virginity? You're embarrassing me.
Artemis:
Oh, but I do run simulations every day of the day I lose my virginity, you see?
Orion:
What's that now?
Artemis:
Um, um. Orion first slams his hand against the wall. Like, SLAM.
Artemis:
And then he whispers in my ear, "Am I not good enough? " In a husky voice! And then, and then–
Fou:
Foou...
Orion:
I don't know why, but Fou's gaze makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! I could just cry!
Euryale:
Her head is just way too romantic...If "she" saw that, I think she'd faint from shock.
Euryale:
...Huh?
Orion:
Um, Artemis?
Artemis:
And then, and then? ...Wait, what's with that look?
Orion:
Enemies are here and I'd like you to defeat them...
Artemis:
Oh, dear me! I'm so clumsy! Tee-hee☆
Artemis:
Okay, we'll defeat them quickly!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Combat complete. Let's keep going, Master.
E：???:
Wait!
Mash:
!!!
Drake:
Are you the one who sent that arrow?
E：???:
That's right!
E：???:
...Are you foes of the Argonauts? Or have you already given up and submitted?
Fujimaru 1:
Foes.
Fujimaru 2:
We haven't given up.
E：???:
...Very well! Then I shall show myself!
E：???:
...Forgive my questioning. I already knew the answer, but I still had to ask.
E：???:
We are, after all, the last hope in these seas.
Mash:
...Atalante, I presume?
Atalante:
Indeed. My True Name is Atalante. A hunter in service to the goddess Artemis.
Atalante:
...Oh, come to think of it, we ran into each other a bit in France, didn't we?
Atalante:
I was affected by Madness Enhancement back then...But this time I've been summoned as a normal Archer.
Atalante:
For now, I perceive to be on your side.
Mash:
Thank you very much. My name is Mash Kyrielight.
Mash:
This is my Master, Fujimaru.
Mash:
And the ship's captain, Francis Drake,and this is Euryale.
Atalante:
Yes, good to meet you.
Mash:
This harmless-looking plush toy is Orion,and the animal is Fou.
Fou:
Fooou.
Orion:
A pleasure...By the way, Mash, why did you introduce me with Fou? Are we in the same category?
Mash:
Also, this is Artemis.
Atalante:
Francis Drake, Euryale,Orion the plush toy, and Artemis, huh?
Atalante:
...Artemis?
Artemis:
Yeees♪
Atalante:
......
Atalante:
Mash, was it? You can stop joking.
Atalante:
Lady Artemis is the goddess of hunting and virginity. There's no way she could be summoned as a Servant.
Artemis:
Hey, Darling? Atalante doesn't believe me.
Artemis:
What's wrong with the goddess of virginity living for love? Right?
Orion:
Hah-hah-hah. No comment! No comment!
Atalante:
...Huh? Really?
Artemis:
It's true, Atalante. The hunter goddess who lives for love, that's me–
Artemis:
Artemis! Hehe!
Atalante:
...(Staggers)
Mash:
A-Are you okay!?
Atalante:
I-I'm fine. The Holy Grail War on the great seas has strengthened my mind a bit...
Atalante:
E-Even finding out the goddess I worship is hopelessly romantic won't be enough to break me!
Fujimaru 1:
The wound's deep, be disappointed.
Fujimaru 2:
Hang in there, maiden.
Atalante:
You don't sound like you mean it! ...Anyway, I would like to introduce you to another Servant.
Atalante:
The Servant in possession of the "Ark. "In other words, the man the Argonauts seek.
Mash:
The "Ark" is a Noble Phantasm!?
Atalante:
Indeed. He was the first Servant summoned to these seas. His True Name is–
F：???:
Hey, I've been waiting a long time for you guys.
Atalante:
David.
Fou:
Foou...
Section 12: Defeat Heracles
David:
Normally I'd hold a feast with food and drink,but first, let me explain about the "Ark. "
Euryale:
Fine with me. I like men who get to the point.
David:
Thank you. I am David, King of Israel. The "Ark" is my Noble Phantasm.
Fujimaru 1:
...King of Israel?
Fujimaru 2:
Israel? You mean...
David:
Yes, that King of Ancient Israel. Is there something on my face?
Mash:
No, it's nothing. Don't worry about it.
Mash:
...Psst! Senpai! I thought it was a perfectly valid question to ask. Let's hear him out for now.
Fou:
Fou.
David:
...Now, before I continue, it seems we've been interrupted. While we're at it, let's recover any edible meat we find.
--BATTLE--
David:
Anyway, back to our discussion.
David:
The "Ark" is a third-rate Noble Phantasm. If you make someone touch the box, they die–That's it.
David:
Could it be used for evil? ...Yeah, probably. Strictly speaking, it doesn't belong to me.
David:
It's like a contract that God gave to humanity. It's not easy to steal, but it's bad news if stolen.
David:
What's more, you can't shift it into spirit form.
David:
I'm the Servant summoned to this world along with the actual physical "Ark. "
David:
Even if I die,it will remain as long as someone possesses it.
Mash:
It is said that inside the box lies the stone tablets engraved with the Ten Commandments...
David:
But that's not all. That thing brings literal "death," not just metaphorical.
David:
Anyway...After I heard from Atalante that Jason was after the "Ark"...
David:
I hid in the forest with her, and waited for an opportunity.
David:
We waited for properly summoned Servants,like you.
Atalante:
I was summoned as part of the Argonaut crew,but I didn't lose control of myself like Heracles.
Atalante:
Maybe because I never liked Jason in life, or because I was summoned as an Archer who can act freely.
Atalante:
Either way, once summoned,Jason immediately sought the "Ark. "
Atalante:
He kept saying that if he had it,he could be the king of these seas.
Mash:
Is the "Ark" a representation of kingship?
David:
Hardly. It's just a relic I offered to God when I was a king.
David:
It's not a sign of kingship. It's simply something owned by a king.
Euryale:
...David, may I ask something?
David:
Of course. Ask me anything.
Euryale:
If I were to be sacrificed to this "Ark,"what would happen?
Euryale:
If nothing else,that seems to be their goal...
David:
Euryale, right? You were originally a Divine Spirit. If you were sacrificed to the "Ark"–
David:
Yeah, this whole era would "die. "
Dr. Roman:
Sigh. I thought so.
Mash:
Huh?
David:
Details—After the fight!
--BATTLE--
David:
Like I said before, the "Ark"brings death to all things–
David:
Sacrificing a soul that exists as a god, regardless of rank, would cause the box to lose control.
David:
The death of a god means the death of the world. The Ark is a disaster from that kind of era.
David:
If this was a normal world, it would only destroy the surrounding area, but, hmm...
David:
This is an unstable place that normally wouldn't exist,right? I doubt such a groundless world like this can survive.
David:
Um, a Singularity, was it? The thing blurring the foundation of human history.
David:
This whole era will disappear without having to wait for its collapse.
Drake:
There'd be no need to use a weird Holy Grail...or even steal mine, for that matter.
Drake:
They can use that box to sacrifice a goddess,and at that point it will all be over.
Mash:
...Why does Jason want to destroy the world so badly?
Atalante:
Who knows? ...He may not even know himself.
Atalante:
Somebody may have convinced him that all he has to do is offer Euryale to the "Ark. "
Mash:
–Either way.
Mash:
We know why they're after this Noble Phantasm,and why we absolutely must stop them.
Mash:
The question is how do we defeat them...By the way, David, is your class Archer?
David:
That's right. Atalante is an Archer as well.
Mash:
Talk about unbalanced. Four Archers, a Shielder,and one Pirate...
Atalante:
We're up against Heracles, Medea, and Hektor. We don't have to count Jason, I suppose.
Fujimaru 1:
Why?
Fujimaru 2:
Is he that weak?
Atalante:
He's weak. Rather, he's never actually fought.
Atalante:
He's a monster who formed the Argonauts with just charisma and eloquence, but he's no fighter.
Atalante:
But I doubt having one useless member in their party poses any problems for them.
Atalante:
...They have Heracles, after all.
Mash:
Multiple resurrections from the Twelve Labors. And above all else, his prominent combat techniques.
Mash:
I don't see how we can beat him.
Orion:
We, on the other hand, are full of fighters who specialize in long-distance combat.
David:
If we can get him to touch the "Ark,"we might be able to instantly obliterate him.
Artemis:
Would he touch it that easily?
David:
It's a what-if. Even a Berserker can sense the magical energy around Noble Phantasms. You'd never walk up to a bomb, right?
David:
If he had no choice but to touch it, then maybe...But how could we force that situation?
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Not just Heracles. Medea and Hektor also possess terrifying power.
Mash:
If all three attack at once,it'll be impossible for us to hold out.
Mash:
If we could at least lure Heracles away from the others–
Fujimaru 1:
...
Dr. Roman:
...How about we flee with the "Ark" in tow,and wait for an opportunity...
Mash:
Doctor, just go choke on an expired sesame bun or something.
Fujimaru 1:
...
Orion:
How about we hole up? Anywhere like that near here?
Atalante:
Nope. Some cramped pagan catacombs are all this island has.
Atalante:
Even if there were some kind of stronghold here,it wouldn't be enough to hold off Heracles.
Orion:
Hmm, I suppose you're right.
Fujimaru 1:
...
Fou:
Fou? Fou, fou, fou!
Mash:
What's wrong, Fou? Huh, Master?
Mash:
Master?
Fujimaru 1:
I have an idea.
Mash:
...Yes?
Drake:
Oh good, nice, great idea! You're just as reliable a [♂ man /♀ woman] as I thought!
David:
That's a reasonable strategy. But, besides the Servants,Fujimaru would also be at risk.
David:
Well, I guess that's life. The odds of winning usually go up with your life on the line.
Euryale:
It's quite a gamble. If you fail, you're done. No turning back. A one-shot deal.
Artemis:
So I guess the question is how the enemy will act.
Artemis:
Will Heracles head straight for Euryale?
Orion:
...Out of countless Heroic Spirits, Heracles is likely in the top tier.
Orion:
Even though he's Berserker, I doubt he's completely devoid of intelligence.
Orion:
When he was fighting Asterios,he was dead set on going after Euryale.
Orion:
...That's the reason Asterios somehow managed to keep up.
Drake:
Berserkers are easy to lure. The one I can't get a read on is Jason.
Drake:
He impaled the enemy along with his own ally. Who knows what other cowardly tricks he'll pull off?
Atalante:
No, don't worry about Jason. Trust me. I'm sure he will act this way.
Atalante:
...It's true he's a coward, but, more than that,he places absolute trust in Heracles.
Atalante:
I like Fujimaru's plan. Count me in.
David:
Count me in, too. Since everyone's betting equally,it's fine as long as one of us survives and wins it all.
Orion:
...What destructive thoughts this guy has. Or is it irresponsibility?
Artemis:
And you, Darling?
Orion:
Are you expecting something from me, a plush toy?
Orion:
It's Mash who has it toughest here. She's risking her life on the front line.
Orion:
Shouldn't Mash decide whether we go through with this plan or not?
Mash:
...I'm fine. I'll make sure that the plan Master devised succeeds.
Mash:
Of course, that's contingent on the Doctor's cooperation.
Mash:
Doctor? You've been silent for a while now. Are you listening?
Dr. Roman:
Of course I'm listening. It's risky, but we don't have any time left. Count me in.
Dr. Roman:
We don't know when or if King David will fall into enemy hands. I'll provide all the backup I can.
Fujimaru 1:
Let's do this.
Fujimaru 2:
Let's win.
Mash:
Yes, Master!
Section 13: Betting It All
Medea Lily:
That's the island.
Jason:
Ah, I see. Euryale hasn't been killed yet?
Medea Lily:
She's still alive.
Hektor:
...Even though they know they're being targeted...I question their judgment.
Hektor:
...Well, whatever. It's their choice. I'll leave the decisions here up to our captain.
Jason:
All right! The luck of the gods is on our side. Heracles, Medea, Hektor!
Jason:
Land on that island and seize both Euryale and the "Ark! "
Jason:
I–
Hektor:
Whoa!
Jason:
Huh, arrows? ...What fools. As if these flimsy arrows would work against Heracles–
Medea Lily:
!!!
Medea Lily:
Lord Jason! They're–aiming at you!
Jason:
...What?
Atalante:
Well then, time to show off all our Noble Phantasms.
Atalante:
I dedicate this to Apollo and Artemis–"Phoebus Catastrophe! "
Artemis:
Awww...How touching♪
Artemis:
...What's wrong, Darling? Your head is in your hands and you're shivering.
Orion:
It's a knee-jerk-reaction from hearing Apollo's name...
Artemis:
Hehe. Then, it's my turn! Deploy Noble Phantasm! Hear my song of love! "Tri-Star Amore Mio! "
Euryale:
It might be a waste to use my Noble Phantasm on such a disgusting idiot. Well, whatever, I'll use it without hesitation. Noble Phantasm–"Eye of the Euryale! "
David:
I'm jealous. Jason, you're so popular! Let me share something with you too. Noble Phantasm–"Hamesh Avanim! "
Hektor:
Whoa, a concentrated attack of Noble Phantasms Ugh, what a pain!
Medea Lily:
They have also mixed in A-rank attacks! They are leaving no openings!
Jason:
W-Why? Why is it all directed to me–You damn cowards!
Medea Lily:
Please stay calm, Master. I shall protect you!
Jason:
Oh, uh, thanks Medea.... But I just can't count on someone so inexperienced...
Jason:
Hektor! You stay here too! Protect me like a true Servant!
Jason:
Heracles! They're just Archers. Pulverize them with one blow!
Heracles:
Medea Lily:
...Sigh.
Hektor:
...Up to this point it's going just like the enemy wants it to.
Hektor:
But, what are they planning to do against Heracles? The ox-head aside, that shield girl isn't going to cut it.
Hektor:
To defeat Heracles, they'd need 12 wielders of A-rank Noble Phantasms, or...
Hektor:
No, that can't be. There's no reason to risk one's life to that extent, is there, oh Future Mage?
Euryale:
He's here, Fujimaru.... I mean, Master.
Euryale:
Do everything you can to protect me!
Fujimaru 1:
Got it!
Fujimaru 2:
Let's run.
Dr. Roman:
I'll show you the route to take! For now, Fujimaru, just run!
Euryale:
Yes, let's go!
Heracles:
Mash:
Just as expected, he's targeting Euryale! First, let's hold him down here!
Drake:
All right, I'll give you as much support as I can! Mash, this plan all depends on you!
Drake:
Time to brace yourself!
Atalante:
I'll take Mash with me.
Mash:
Yes! ...Mash Kyrielight, here I go!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
(Pant, pant, pant...)
Heracles:
Mash:
...As predicted, he's headed towards Euryale!
Euryale:
I know! On to the next!
--ARROW--
Euryale:
Hey, can't you run any faster?
Fujimaru 1:
I am trying!
Fujimaru 2:
Doing my best!
Euryale:
He's here!
Atalante:
He's caught up! Mash, go!
Mash:
Yes! Great Hero Heracles–!
Mash:
It's time for a rematch!
Orion:
All right, Artemis! Let's do this!
Artemis:
Yeah! I won't pull any punches here!
Heracles:
--BATTLE--
David:
He's here. Euryale, Fujimaru, hurry!
Euryale:
Master, do your best! Just hang in there a bit longer!
Fujimaru 1:
I'm super-duper running!
Fujimaru 2:
I'm giving it all I got!
Atalante:
He's here, so get ready!
Mash:
We've caught up. Here we go!
--BATTLE--
Euryale:
Run, run! If we don't hurry...
Heracles:
Euryale:
He's here. There's nowhere to run anymore. Scared?
Fujimaru 1:
I'm scared.
Euryale:
I see...Me too.
Fujimaru 2:
I'm not scared.
Euryale:
I see...You're overdoing it.
Euryale:
If we stop, he'll catch up to us. We have no choice, jump over the you-know-what!
Fujimaru 1:
Even if a touch means death!?
Fujimaru 2:
I'm not confident!
Euryale:
Never mind that and just jump! Trust me!
Euryale:
All right– One, two, three!
Euryale:
W-We did it! You can do anything you put your mind to, Master!
Heracles:
!!!
Euryale:
He stopped! It looks like Heracles was able to understand...
Euryale:
What that box separating us really is...
Atalante:
That's far enough, Heracles!
Mash:
Heracles, the Noble Phantasm that Jason seeks is right in front of you!
Heracles:
!!!
Mash:
The "Ark" kills whoever touches it. Since you still have ten lives, this is the only way to defeat you.
Mash:
Master, bear with us just a little longer.
Mash:
Heracles, we will stop you! –Here we go!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Take this!
Drake:
Force him in!
Heracles:
David:
All right, he touched it!
Mash:
...We've defeated Heracles. No, it was more like he disappeared instead of dying.
Mash:
Honestly, I still can't believe it. Master, are you all right!?
Fujimaru 1:
I'm fine.
Fujimaru 2:
I thought I was gonna die.
Euryale:
...We were all terrified. But, I'm glad you're not just some savage hero.
Euryale:
You knew your own weakness, and still did what you could. You did a wonderful job, Master.
Drake:
Now, the only one left is that revolting Jason. Let's go free the seas once and for all!
Section 14: Pioneer of the Stars
Hektor:
...He's late.
Jason:
The arrows have stopped. Medea, check things out with your familiar.
Medea Lily:
That's unnecessary. It seems Heracles has been defeated.
Jason:
What? Hey Medea, that's not funny.
Drake:
Oh, there he is. Hey Jason! Can you hear me?
Drake:
Well then, we're coming for you!
Jason:
...Impossible! Heracles! What happened to Heracles!?
Drake:
Oh, come on. You really need to ask?
Drake:
If he was alive,we obviously wouldn't be, right?
Drake:
Since we're alive, it means he's dead. That's pretty simple logic.
Jason:
There's no way he'd die! He's Heracles! The great immortal hero!
Jason:
He's the epitome of a hero, someone who heroes admired, challenged, yet still fell short of!
Jason:
There's no way a petty, ragtag bunch like you could ever overcome someone like that!
Drake:
...I guess even you felt a semblance of friendship. Even if it was a distorted one.
Drake:
Well, fine. If that's what you want to believe, so be it. We'll settle the match.
Jason:
Ugh! ...Get us out of here!
Hektor:
Oh, thinking of running?
Jason:
We're retreating! Using this Holy Grail,all I need to do is summon a new Servant!
Hektor:
As far as I can tell, we're still at an advantage here.... Well, gotta follow the captain's orders.
Drake:
So you ARE thinking of running. Just as I thought. Men, are you all ready?
Drake:
"Golden Hind! "This is our last voyage, our final task as pirates!
Drake:
The target is the Argo! The treasure they hold captive is the freedom of the seas!
Drake:
We'll have them pay us back in full! Ring the bells, brothers!
Pirate:
Aye, aye, Boss!
Drake:
Hard to port! Make a steady approach and fire the cannons and guns!
Jason:
What're you doing? Hurry up and cut us loose!
Hektor:
With so many Archers on their side, their attacks are that much more fierce.
Medea Lily:
Never mind the cannonballs...It's Atalante's arrows. We're the only ones who can block them.
Jason:
Damn, how are they catching up! This is the legendary ship, Argo!
Jason:
It's in a different class from their mundane sailboat!
Hektor:
The difference is in the helmsman, I guess. Those are the skills of one who has lived with the sea.
Hektor:
They're fundamentally different from someone who just takes his boat out casually.
Jason:
Damn...We have no choice. O Holy Grail!
Drake:
We've caught up with you, pretty boy! Let's see what you got!
Jason:
You lowly scum! Go! Kill them!
Fou:
Fou!
Mash:
...That's a Shadow Servant! Be careful, everyone!
David:
Oh boy. What a rotten thing.
David:
...But, I guess since you're relying on tricks like this,it means you're pretty much cornered, right?
Jason:
How dare you, you piece of...
David:
Now, now, Jason was it? No need for such a scary face...Guess I really hit the mark, didn't I?
--BATTLE--
Drake:
All right, let's board! ...Then again, we're just all Archers.
Atalante:
I'm going. Being an Archer doesn't mean I can't handle close-range combat.
David:
In that case, I guess I'll go, too. If I die, I'll trust you'll take care of the rest.
Fou:
Fou!
Mash:
Mash Kyrielight, here I go!
--ARROW--
Jason:
Hektor!
Hektor:
Yes, yes, I know. All right, Medea.
Hektor:
If the need arises, I'll be counting on you.
Medea Lily:
Yes. It is my duty to protect our Master. I will look after him until the very end.
Hektor:
Oooh, scary...Is this what they mean by "naturally insane"...Hm?
Hektor:
Hi, future [♂ boy /♀ girl]. Your name was Fujimaru, right?
Hektor:
I'm impressed you've come this far. It's truly amazing. France, Rome, and now "here. "
Hektor:
I appreciate you coming all this way. I value that kind of perseverance.
Fujimaru 1:
This guy!
Fujimaru 2:
Do you know about Chaldea?
Hektor:
Oh, my hunch was right, that's all. I'm just a warrior who couldn't pick a Master to serve.
Hektor:
Now, let's see who can hold out longer. This old man is pretty confident in defensive battles.
Hektor:
So—Come at me with everything you've got, brat. I'll show you how experience trumps youth.
Mash:
...This is Hektor, the hero of the Trojan War. We can't let our guard down. Let's take him down, Master!
--BATTLE--
Hektor:
...Dammit, this is it for me. Well, I did what I could.
Hektor:
But at least I'll leave a parting gift. Euryale, offer your life–to the "Ark! "
Mash:
Oh no!
Euryale:
–Yes, that is what I expected you would do.
Hektor:
Wha...
Euryale:
"Eye of the Euryale. "
Hektor:
Urgh...This old man's scheme...How did you see through it?
Euryale:
Oh, I didn't see through anything. But you killed Asterios.
Euryale:
That alone was reason enough for me to pay close attention to you, old man.
Hektor:
...Pfft. I guess I'm just not cut out to be a villain.
Hektor:
I thought I'd at least go out big at the end of the world. But your hands are tied when the "top" is terrible.
Jason:
Wha...Hektor!?
Medea Lily:
Hektor has passed on, too. Lord Jason, what shall we do now?
Medea Lily:
Impossible to surrender or retreat. I'm a mage who can only heal and defend.
Medea Lily:
Now, what shall we do?
Jason:
Silence, woman! If you're my wife,act like one and think about protecting your husband!
Medea Lily:
Yes. Of course I am thinking, Master. After all, that's what a Servant does.
Jason:
...What's that look? Why are you still smiling!? Don't you understand what this situation means?
--ARROW--
David:
Wait! Before that, I have a question for Jason.
David:
...Who gave you such an idiotic idea as sacrificing Euryale to the "Ark? "
Jason:
That's none of your business!
David:
Oh, I think it is. After all, if you had sacrificed her, the world would have been destroyed.
Jason:
—What?
David:
Of course. That box brings death.
David:
To offer it a Divine Spirit is completely insane.
David:
This era is unstable to begin with. It would have killed the era itself.
Jason:
—Ridiculous. Lies. That can't be—
David:
That's why I'm asking you.
David:
"Sacrificing a Divine Spirit will grant infinite power. "Who tempted you with that promise?
David:
Was it Hektor? Medea?
Jason:
...Medea? He's lying...isn't he?
Jason:
Sacrificing a Divine Spirit to the "Ark"would've grant me powers and invincibility, right?
Jason:
I mean, that's what HE told me...
Medea Lily:
It is no lie. After all, the death of an era brings complete destruction.
Medea Lily:
If the world is destroyed, your enemies will cease to exist. See–? That makes you invincible, no?
Jason:
Y-you. You people lied to me?
Jason:
That doesn't serve my purpose at all! I was finally going to create an ideal nation!
Jason:
One where everyone respects me! A true utopia, where all are content, and there is no war!
Jason:
Was this trial not for that purpose!? Was it not to give me a second chance!?
Medea Lily:
...That is a dream that can never come true, Lord Jason. It is beyond you.
Medea Lily:
You'll never be an ideal king. Even if your heart truly wished for peace, your soul is hopelessly twisted.
Medea Lily:
You cannot make your dream come true. Not in the manner that you desire.
Medea Lily:
You will only realize your fate the moment you obtain what you truly desire, then crush it with your own hands.
Jason:
What...What are you talking about, witch!? What does a woman who was holed up in a rural shrine know!?
Jason:
I was born the son of a king, but my uncle robbed me of my throne. I was forced into the care of a centaur!
Jason:
Even while suffering that indignity, I became resourceful. I built the Argo and gathered a crew of heroes!
Jason:
So what part of me!? Where!? Where am I lacking the qualifications to be king!?
Jason:
I just wanted to take back my own land! I just wanted my own nation!
Jason:
How is that wrong, you traitor!?
Medea Lily:
...Such a pity. Ever since I was summoned,I have told you nothing but the truth.
Medea Lily:
I am Princess Medea. Prior to being betrayed,I was a witch who blindly believed the one who summoned me.
Medea Lily:
That is why I have protected you all this time. You were chosen by "that" king.
Medea Lily:
Everything is real, everything is true.... Though there may have been some misunderstandings.
Medea Lily:
For example, I just said I would protect you, yes? But how I will protect you–
Jason:
Huh?
Medea Lily:
This, is how.
Jason:
Wha-!? Y-You! Stop! What are you doing!? Aaah! No! My body is melting!
Fou:
Fouuu! Fouuuu!
Medea Lily:
O Holy Grail. O ultimate vessel granting my desires. Manifest. Remember. You are one of the 72 Demon Gods.
Jason:
Arggh, ack, aieeeeeeee!
Medea Lily:
–I shall give you the strength to fight. I shall give you the strength to rise up.
Medea Lily:
Let us fight together for the sake of destruction.
Medea Lily:
Now then, rank number 30. Sea Fiend Forneus. Use that power to put an end to your journey!
Dr. Roman:
A Demon God! This is the second one of those things, I mean deities, we've seen! Something like that really exists?
Mash:
!!!
David:
This is a surprise...What did she just say?
David:
Rank number 30, "Forneus!? "She's talking about Solomon's Demon Gods!
Atalante:
Will we–Be able to defeat it?
Drake:
I hit it! All right, if it can be hit, it can be defeated!
Drake:
Mash, this is truly the final battle! Come, get a hold of yourself!
Drake:
You came all this way to slay that thing, didn't you? So hold your head up high!
Drake:
This is it! The final battle! Be brave and laugh your fears away!
Drake:
Say, "I have no use for a monster! Just give me a pretty crown! "
Pirate:
Whoaaaa!? We...We just heard somethin' awfully rare, yeah!?
Pirate:
Did Boss just say a seriously feminine line!?
Drake:
Shut up you fools, go hide in your cabins! This isn't something you can handle!
Drake:
A-Anyway, Mash, just do it! And forget what I just said!
Drake:
If you keep hesitating, I am going to take that second Holy Grail for myself!
Mash:
—Captain Drake.
Mash:
...Yes, understood! Master, visual confirmation of the final enemy of this era!
Mash:
Commencing correction–!
Fujimaru 1:
Let's go, Mash!
Fujimaru 2:
We're gonna win, Mash!
Mash:
Yes!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
...We got it, Master!
Fujimaru 1:
All right!
Fujimaru 2:
Are you okay?
Mash:
Yes!
Jason:
Oh...ah...ugh...Medea, Medea, Medea...
Medea Lily:
–Yes, Jason. Is something wrong?
Jason:
...Fix me, my Medea. It hurts, it hurts, it really hurts!
Medea Lily:
...
Jason:
What are you doing you slowpoke? I said, fix me.
Medea Lily:
–I can't do that, Jason. I'm sorry.
Jason:
...Huh?
Medea Lily:
I will be falling soon myself. It's such a pity. Originally, the world would've sunk with you.
Jason:
...Why you, just as I thought...
Medea Lily:
Although it has nothing to do with me,but it's true that I did know you.
Medea Lily:
Even as we speak,the memories of Princess Medea are coming back to me.
Medea Lily:
Even if she was betrayed, even if she was cursed at,even if she'd been deceived from the very start.
Medea Lily:
She truly, truly adored her Lord Jason. You had been given divine power, yet–
Medea Lily:
You were endlessly innocent. Like a child excited over receiving a paltry treasure.
Medea Lily:
You were hopelessly cruel, and completely innocent. Despite being weak, you attracted others and inspired loyalty.
Medea Lily:
That's who you were, Jason. That was her first love.
Medea Lily:
But you were quick to betray everything. That's the only way you knew how to live.
Medea Lily:
If so—isn't it easier to sink along with the world,so that you won't be betrayed?
Medea Lily:
You were never—supposed to return to your land.
Jason:
Damn...witch! ...You treacherous...damned witch!
Jason:
Die! Die! Go to hell! Dammit, dammit, DAMMIT–!
Medea Lily:
...I'm sorry, Lord Jason.
Medea Lily:
I wanted to protect you from him,but I had no way of doing so.
Medea Lily:
I don't have much time left...I only wish I could have dreamed a beautiful dream in my final moments...
Dr. Roman:
Medea's about to vanish...No, before she does! Fujimaru, you have to ask her!
Fujimaru 1:
Who's behind all this?
Fujimaru 2:
Were you allies with Lev, too?
Medea Lily:
...I'm no longer at liberty to tell you that,since I have lost to him as a mage.
Dr. Roman:
Princess Medea the mage,not the Servant, was defeated?
Dr. Roman:
In other words—
Medea Lily:
Yes. Please be sure to prepare yourselves,newest and last mages from a distant era.
Medea Lily:
You don't stand a chance against him. As mages, you have no prayer of defeating him.
Medea Lily:
So—go gather stars. Numerous dazzling stars.
Medea Lily:
Stars that can rise against the greed and beast hidden within man's heart. Stars that can remain bright even within a storm and light up the sky—
Mash:
Elimination confirmed. Holy Grail collection complete.
Mash:
No enemies left. End combat actions.
Mash:
Era correction–complete.
Drake:
The wind has stopped blowing...Ah, this is the end. There is nothing that can be done.
Drake:
This sea will end soon. But not anything like the giant whirlpool earlier.
Drake:
This is a good ending. It's a new birth—Our sea is coming back to us!
Pirate:
Heee—eey! It's goodbye to this damn weird sea–!
Pirate:
We did it, men! Can's say I won't miss it, though! After all, these waters were full of adventure!
Pirate:
Hey, we're vanishin', one after another! Guess that's how life works, the rank and file exit first!
Pirate:
Mash and Fujimaru, see ya! Thanks for helpin' the captain!
Pirate:
We'll get hanged sooner or later, but you're good folk! Let this be a lesson! Never keep the company of pirates!
Mash:
Everyone...
Artemis:
Haaaa! We can finally go home!
Artemis:
Come on, Orion! A new journey of love awaits!
Orion:
This is supposed to be a nice goodbye scene. Don't you want to look cool?
Orion:
Oh, forget it. I'm tired.
Orion:
Well, I hope we can meet again with me in a different form! Farewell!
Orion:
Oh, and Mash. How about a kiss goodbye for good measure?
Orion:
No? Oh, okay.
Artemis:
Darling, how about a "goodbye" from me?
Orion:
I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Euryale:
And so our roles are played out now. Oh, what a terrible time.
Euryale:
Without "me" or my "loser sister" around,it's dreadfully boring.
Euryale:
...Although I would like to meet HIM again someday.
Euryale:
I'll have to call him by name, and make fun of that embarrassing confession of love.
Euryale:
Oh, that's right. Fujimaru, you did well, too. As a final reward, I'll give you a little kiss.
Euryale:
Get down on your knees. Here–(smooch. )
Mash:
Wha!?
Euryale:
Well, safe travels. Make your next struggle as merry as this one.
Mash:
...
Atalante:
...Whew. I'm happy I was of service this time. I didn't want to be defeated like last time.
Atalante:
That said, I haven't really shown what I can do yet. So please call on me again sometime.
Atalante:
Still...From now on, how should I go about honoring Lady Artemis?
David:
Well, it's about that time.
David:
It seems you have various struggles ahead,but do your best without being discouraged.
David:
With two humans, a quarrel ensues. 100 will create competition, 1000 will cause confrontation.
David:
That holds true no matter what era. You should fight your own battle.
Mash:
Please, wait. You knew about the 72 Demon Gods.
Mash:
Was that...Um, really a Demon God? The doctor claims they don't exist...
David:
Oh? Did I say as much? Why would you think so?
Mash:
...Well, naturally. You're King David of Israel.
Mash:
You are the father of King Solomon,who is said to have summoned the 72 Demon Gods.
Fou:
Fou!
David:
Hmm. It's true Solomon is my son...But summoning spells are beyond my capabilities.
Dr. Roman:
...How utterly useless...
David:
Ah, how rude. But what about yourself?
David:
It seems you said that Demon God was no Demon God. On what grounds?
Dr. Roman:
W-Well, that's—That wasn't exactly my image of one, or...
Da Vinci:
Ahahaha. Roman is a fan of King Solomon. I hear he's been an admirer for a long time?
Dr. Roman:
Hey, Leonardo! That was a secret! A secret!
Da Vinci:
That's why you don't accept the Demon Gods, isn't it? You don't want to believe your idol messed with such disgusting things.
Dr. Roman:
Ugh...Right, you're correct! The 72 Demon Gods signify both the beginning and the pinnacle of summoning spells!
Dr. Roman:
They couldn't be foul creatures like that! I mean, he's King Solomon, you know!?
Dr. Roman:
He's the king who held the omnipotent Ten Rings, built the First Temple in Jerusalem, and made Israel prosperous!
Dr. Roman:
How could someone like that command such monsters, or even worse, plot...plot the destruction of humanity!?
Da Vinci:
There you go. As his father, what do you think, King David? Does King Solomon have a connection to that Demon God?
David:
Mm, Solomon would do things like that, you know? Basically, he's a cruel, vulgar good-for-nothing.
Dr. Roman:
What? How terrible! I can't believe anything anymore!
David:
Hahaha. My apologies. It's my fault for not having much to do with Solomon. I was never interested in child-rearing.
David:
But certainly—though he was a fool, he was honest.
David:
As for destroying human history, well...
David:
I don't think he'd consider it unless he was betrayed by all ten of his secret lovers?
Mash:
In its own way, that makes his image even worse.
Fou:
Fou.
Dr. Roman:
Just how bad is the public's image of King Solomon!?
David:
Well, I must be going. I leave the rest to you,but if anything happens, don't hesitate to call on me.
Dr. Roman:
...Right. So we still don't have any definite information about the Demon Gods yet.
Dr. Roman:
But—King Solomon is involved,and that's the ugly truth...
Mash:
Doctor?
Dr. Roman:
Oh no, never mind. Now, Captain Francis Drake.
Dr. Roman:
Thank you very much. With so many special cases this time, I wasn't really much help.
Dr. Roman:
Lucky we had a dependable voyager like you on site. Thanks to that, history has been successfully corrected.
Drake:
Oh, it was nothing. I couldn't do much in the end.
Drake:
Ahhh...If I could become one of those Servants too,I'd be a little flashier.
Drake:
But I suppose that's an impossible request. A pirate like me could never be treated like a hero.
Fujimaru 1:
That's not true.
Fujimaru 2:
You're already a fine hero, Captain.
Drake:
Really? Since that's coming from you, I'll believe half of it.
Drake:
So if history is corrected, will I really lose my memories of all of you?
Fujimaru 1:
...
Fujimaru 2:
That's what happens.
Drake:
Hahaha. Well, you don't have to say a word. That look on your face says everything.
Drake:
I see. Guess I can't sail around the world with you folks. A pity.
Drake:
But that's fine. Our time together was short, but it was a merry journey.
Drake:
So go. For seafarers, parting is always abrupt.
Drake:
Blown up by a cannonball, washed away by a wave,and ultimately lose sight of our destination and die.
Drake:
That's why we take those fears–and always "brush them off" with a laugh.
Mash:
Yes, goodbye,Captain who navigates across the seas of freedom.
Mash:
...It's too bad. During this journey, I wanted to discover my wish and report it to you, Captain.
Drake:
Mm? What we talked about before? How you're troublesome because you have no wishes?
Drake:
It bothered you that much? Don't be silly. Or rather—
Drake:
You already have a wish, Mash. You know very well what you want to do.
Mash:
Huh?
Mash:
Captain Drake, what do you mean...
Drake:
Saying you have no wish is wrong. In the first place, nobody is without greed.
Drake:
All humans have some kind of wish. You can't live without one.
Drake:
The only difference is living while knowing what it is,or spending your whole life not realizing it.
Drake:
...Same with that Jason guy. Even he had a dream of "creating a utopia. "
Drake:
His homeland banished him, and didn't save him. I don't know if he did all this to prove them wrong.
Drake:
Still,he wanted his nation to be a peaceful one.
Drake:
The man was obsessed with the desire to rule,and at the very end, he arrived at his true wish.
Mash:
...Yes. Jason's actions and behaviors were reprehensible.
Mash:
But—surprisingly, he was thinking of the people. Though selfish, he was trying to protect others.
Drake:
Aye. Sometimes sinners do saintly deeds, while saints sin. That's humans for you. That's us.
Drake:
That's why everyone's got a wish.
Drake:
It's just that some go their whole lives without realizing what their true wishes are.
Mash:
...Captain Drake. Which type am I?
Drake:
You...You're the type that's better off not realizing. You should stay just the way you are.
Drake:
I'm sure you'll know in the end.
Drake:
You'll realize what you want to do, and why you continue to raise that shield to defend others.
Drake:
I'm the opposite, I already know. The sooner you know,the uglier the punchline ends up being...
Mash:
...Captain Drake. Are you, um...From now on, your life...
Drake:
It's fine. You needn't state the obvious. I know how it ends for me. I die, right?
Drake:
Life is interesting once you know you're going to die. No, because you will die, you want to live in the moment.
Drake:
I'm not really a fiend for treasure. What I want is money, and pleasure.
Drake:
We're gonna die eventually! So I want to enjoy every single moment while I can.
Drake:
Thanks to you, I now know how vast the world is. It's a never-ending journey, even if I go all out.
Drake:
I'd be satisfied to take just a little of that,and blaze one of the many trails available.
Drake:
How blessed, how inconvenient, and how it would be just like what I wished an ending to be.
Drake:
So never mind. Don't worry yourself over my dying days.
Drake:
Farewell, Mash and Fujimaru. You too, cowardly scholar guy!
Drake:
The reward for saving an era...Let's see—
Drake:
When your journey ends, just remember how much fun you had with me! That'll be enough!
Fujimaru 1:
Will do. Farewell, Captain!
Fujimaru 2:
Bon voyage!
Dr. Roman:
Welcome home. Good job, Fujimaru and Mash.
Dr. Roman:
This makes three eliminated Singularities. Protecting human history...That mission is no longer just a pipe dream.
Dr. Roman:
I'll look into that Demon God on my end. For the time being, I'll focus on King Solomon's era.
Dr. Roman:
I'll use Chaldeas and Sheba to observe the Earth of 1000 BC.
Mash:
...Are you sure?
Mash:
Sheba's range is the Christian Era. Go back further than that and you lose accuracy.
Mash:
Plus, it would require vast amounts of magical energy and electricity. Chaldea's current reserves aren't that—
Dr. Roman:
With my pride on the line, I'll take care of that somehow. As for magical energy, I might know someone who can help.
Mash:
Really? I thought chances for outside help were nonexistent?
Fou:
Fooou!
Dr. Roman:
Huh? Oh yeah, sorry. I had the wrong idea. I'll get by somehow with Da Vinci's stash.
Dr. Roman:
Anyway, you two need to unwind. Next up is the fourth Singularity—the turnaround point.
Dr. Roman:
France, Rome, and the sea. Each time, the number of irregularities has been increasing.
Dr. Roman:
Maybe with the next Singularity,the real target will come.
Dr. Roman:
That's why I want you to rest up. We've got some time until the next Rayshift.
Fou:
Fooou!
Mash:
Good job, Senpai. You did your best too, Fou.
Fou:
Ky, kyuuuu!
Mash:
...By the way, Senpai. Did you want to sail around the world with Drake?
Fujimaru 1:
A little.
Mash:
Me too.
Mash:
The captain was larger than life,but overflowed with charm.
Fujimaru 2:
Let's go after this is over.
Mash:
After our battle is over?
Mash:
...Yes. Not a trip via Rayshift, but a journey in this era.
Mash:
I want to enjoy a world in which the future isn't decided yet, just like Captain Drake.
Mash:
...Senpai. I think this recent search for the Holy Grail was the most special case so far.
Mash:
The process solely was to head somewhere. It was a battle on a seemingly endless sea.
Mash:
Along the way, I think I learned something.
Mash:
Good and bad people alike contribute to human history. Human diversity and contradictions. Expectations, too.
Mash:
...Humans are brutal creatures. They use wisdom and gain power for their own desires and objectives.
Mash:
That is a truly brutal trait. You could say that they are the most powerful and barbaric organisms on the planet.
Mash:
But there's hope in that brutality...The hope of realizing what couldn't be realized.
Mash:
The power not to let the impossible remain impossible. This power, this hope, she taught us that is what makes us human.
Mash:
...I don't know if I have such a power. But, I'd like to get as close as I can.
Mash:
So I can keep fighting by your side, Senpai. To become a Servant that you can be proud of someday.
Mash:
Now, then, Senpai, Fou, sweet dreams. We're on dry land for the first time in a long while.
Mash:
We don't have to worry about getting seasick anymore. Please have nice and long rest.