Twin-Spear of the Rose

Fou, Fou.

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Foou... (purr)

Master, it seems like Diarmuid wants to talk to you.

Master, thank you for granting me an audience. I must say this army is fantastic.

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How no one reacts to my face. Until now, I had to be careful merely walking around.

Oh. I see, it's about your beauty mark, Diarmuid?

Yes, it's more like a curse than a mark of love. Nothing good ever came out of this beauty mark.

...Well, even though I did not have any regret about the love I felt because of it.

Apologies, we've strayed away from the subject. Master, what I want to talk about are my Noble Phantasms.

Currently, I'm using two Noble Phantasms... "Gáe Dearg" and "Gáe Buidhe"

But perhaps due to using two Noble Phantasms, neither one demonstrates its true potential.

In other words, their power is sealed.

If I can release their power somehow, I think I could be a bigger help

I'm painfully aware of the feelings of not being able to fully utilize your Noble Phantasm.

Why don't we have the Doctor investigate and see if there are any clues.

Hmm, so sealed Noble Phantasms...

Usually, there is some kind of clue in the era that the Heroic Spirit was living in, but

Hmmm. I am not picking up anything.

It was such a long time ago when Diarmuid was alive... We may not be able to trace it completely...

Either way, there is a chance that you actually sealed the Noble Phantasms yourself.

What do you mean?

It could be a malfunction during summoning, or the Servant is subconsciously restraining himself

I'm not really sure. But if you want to unleash his Noble Phantasm, why don't you just dive into his heart. It's risky though.

It's... Risky?

Because he as your Master and several Servants have to tag along.

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I cannot let my Master take a risk. I decline your suggestion.

That's what he says. But what does Fujimaru want to do?

Oh, Master! You are so generous. How lucky am I to serve under such a wonderful Master!

I'm flattered that you say that but... Why did you just call me "our man Diarmuid"...

I'm a little embarrassed.

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Fine. Well then, let's get ready.

So this is what my heart is like...

It's your mental landscape. Diarmuid, you will lead us to finding clues about your Noble Phantasms.

Understood. Well Master, let us proceed right away.

Do you have any ideas where to?

Of course. I know this landscape very well. There is a forest nearby where I used to hunt.

...It's also the place we passed when I ran away with her.

Her, does that mean

Yes, exactly whom you think. Gráinne... A woman I used to love.

...There are a few suspicious presences. Is this why you told us to come with Servants?

Master, be careful. There seems to be enemies.

...They're coming!

I see. White blood cells, so to speak Something like guardians of my own mental landscape.

I feel bad about destroying them, but I have no choice. I'm charging in. Come on!

We are finished here!

Yes. We got them all on our end, too.

I guess we are lucky the enemy was not formidable... Hmm?

What happened? The light was...

I see. I think I understand now.

By defeating the enemies in my mental landscape, the true brilliance of my Noble Phantasm is restored.

Master, I'm sorry to ask you but I would like to ask for your assistance a while longer.

Well, let's move onto the next spot.

This place... Well, although the furniture is different, it reminds me of the castle of the king I used to serve.

By King... Do you mean Fionn mac Cumhaill?

...Yes, he is the one. This is the place I used to drink with the king and my fellows.

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Diarmuid...

This voice... Are you the Knights of Fianna!?

The king is not here. Fionn mac Cumhaill is not here.

The king is calling. If you don't see Fionn mac Cumhaill, the brilliance won't return.

The king is in this world?

At the same time, we will stand in your way.

...You are threatening us. What is going on?

We are not your true allies. We are mere gatekeepers within your mind.

Though, our capabilities are exactly as you remember. Show us your skill, Diarmuid.

The skill of someone who deserves to be called a Knight of Fianna in the past, and the future!

I guess we have to fight.

...Understood. Master, please give me your orders!

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Understood! As you wish. Diarmuid Ua Duibhne Here I go!

My spear's brilliance has returned once again!

One more should do it. Let's keep going!

If the king is here, he should be in this forest...

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Yes... This is the place where I died.

I came boar hunting with my king, Fionn mac Cumhaill, and I was killed by the boar A demonic beast.

What happened after that, I don't need to tell you. I was not granted the king's healing.

Certainly! That's right, that's absolutely right, Diarmuid!

My king?

Yes, I'm your king, the all too perfect mac Cumhaill. But... Your attitude hasn't changed at all.

What a strange man you are. Don't you feel any hate towards me?

Yes. In this forest, at this place, I refused to share water after you had collapsed..

I could have saved you under the circumstances, yet I abandoned you on purpose, you see?

That is because of me It was my fault.

Hahahahaha. You are a truly loyal knight. But I think that's a lie.

What? No, it's not true!

You need not bite your thumb. I'm sure your new Master completely understands that.

For one thing You don't regret it.

Even if you are summoned to a Holy Grail War somewhere, you'd not hope to overturn this unfortunate death.

If you trace the cause of this misfortune, it was actually caused by my queen, Gráinne.

You loved Gráinne, and you also reconciled with me.

Therefore, you should accept this ending That's what you are thinking, right?

O-Of course. My king, I

However, while you feel you weren't wrong, your true self regrets and resents!

Why did I not give you water back then? Why did I not heal your wounds?

What should you have done back then, and such!

Augh... Shut up! You are not the king!

Haha, correct! I'm a materialization of your resentment. What you were ashamed of and had sealed away

The "something" that you cowered and ran away from, so you can keep pretending to be a knight.

...Augh! These...are my true...feelings!?

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Master!

Right, doesn't matter who I was in the past, I'm a Servant now. My duty is to serve my new Master and eliminate the enemies.

O' Evil Fionn mac Cumhaill, created by my own mind. As a knight, it's my duty to kill you!

Ha! Nonsense, you are spineless!

Why don't you show me if your fragile heart can survive from being crushed by your own overwhelming guilt!

Yes. Yes I know of this.

Diarmuid, the resolution in your spears, the clarity of your art.

Our pride and joy, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne's battle art.

Then, I only have one more thing to ask of you. ...Do you have any resentment, my knight?

...I must have some. But I will leave that here right now.

I have gained "something" more than that from my king. Something precious Something I should not lose sight of.

Well done. Considering you tend to get lost, you found the correct answer quickly this time.

...Well, tendency to get lost is something I am guilty of myself.

...The powers of Gáe Dearg and Gáe Buidhe are properly released.

Move onward, Diarmuid. Grasp victory in your hand!

I appreciate it, King. I do appreciate it...

My lord and Master. Thanks to you, my spears have returned to my hands.

I have no more hesitation. Using these twin spears, let us defeat our enemies.