Sword of a Young Flower

The town is so peaceful despite the war. There are so many stores open along the main street here. It's a sight for sore eyes.

Yes. It is true that we are in enemy territory, but it is still pleasant to observe people going about their daily lives.

...Admittedly, it does pain me to see France and England at war during this era.

Oh, thank you.

I appreciate the thought, but for now I am content just to breathe the air here.

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I see. You look so young that I forgot your royal status. I guess your first concern is the town's safety.

Oh...Yes, that's right. I will be a king someday, so I need to properly understand how things work here...

I apologize for acting like a tourist. There is still so much I need to learn...

Fou!

I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean... It's just, this is all so hard to take in.

She's a serious, kind girl, but we've all seen a different side to her...

It's true they share physical characteristics, but they aren't the same Saber.

You're right. Even if they're the same entity, she has nothing to do with that Dark Saber.

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Someone who resembles me? I'm curious. What was she like?

Oh, what a pure smile... It seems like she has no idea just how terrifying her other self was...

Fou!

I don't recognize this familiar. ...Yet, I feel like I have some recollection of it...

Fou!

Fou says, "Don't worry about your other self!"

I see...but it's unsettling, isn't it? That "other self" isn't very nice.

I mean, if the person in question is my future self, I was hoping to get some advice that might make my life a little easier.

Advice? Saber, you're still in training, right?

Yes. Although I chose to walk the path of swordsmanship, I was serving my brother up until this point.

Now I continue to polish my swordsmanship and broaden my horizons.

I see. Not just an aspiring knight, but also a king in the making. As far as I can see, your skills are already impeccable...

...Hey Fujimaru, there's something about her that's been bothering me for a while now. Can I ask her?

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Well then, if I may ...Ahem Saber, this is a bit of a direct question, but...

What's up with those clothes? I mean, isn't that skirt kind of short?

Doctor! We were trying to ignore that. Did you really have to say it out loud?

Th-These clothes? I see, indeed...They somewhat concern me as well.

I am not used to wearing such feminine clothes... But Merlin suggested it would help mask my identity.

Merlin! The mage who served King Arthur, the protector of Britain!

Who knew such a legendary figure would press his taste upon you?

Yes. I weave my own magical energy into armor, but he told me not to rely on it.

He said I get to be more reckless now, that I should fight more freely and lightly.

...I see. One could expect no less from Merlin, the famed kingmaker.

True, seeing Saber in her current state, not many could guess she would one day rule over Britain as the King of Knights.

R-Really? Someone like me will rule...No, I mustn't show weakness! Of course, I will do everything I can to be worthy of that position.

The castle gates are about to be breached! Everyone, run for your lives!

Hmm, sounds like trouble at the gates. Judging from the noise, I imagine it's an enemy attack.

Unfortunately, it seems our brief break ends here. Let's go, Fujimaru.

No matter the era, even if it's an enemy territory, no one should be allowed to disturb this peace.

I, Saber Lily, vow to protect you as a proud Heroic Spirit!

Oh, it seems like we left town during combat. The gates...have been shut behind us.

No use blaming the townspeople, they're trying to survive. We're just drifters, looking out for ourselves.

Yes. For now, I am just happy to be able to travel with Fujimaru.

I still have a lot to learn, but...as we fight together, I want you to teach me as much as possible.

If I'm with you I won't give up, and I know that I can continue to fight for my ideals.

I'm glad... Thank you, Master.

R-Rewards, you say? Yes, anything within my capabilities

Fou!

Oh, it seems Fou is opposed to this idea... I thought that a king could return favors easily...

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Sorry, but we should get moving. If we stay here too long, the soldiers might come down from the gates.

Yes. We shouldn't needlessly alarm them.

Let's continue our training, Master. I'll devote myself to becoming a great king!