Fionn mac Cumhaill, The Hero who Defeated the Gods

What I'm not so special a man.

Indeed, I'm a man that would be categorized as a great hero. But that's just the end result.

I killed a raging demonic beast, and slaughtered a creature from the underworld you could call death itself.

But, all that is expected of a guardian of Erin, a warrior serving the High King.

The deed would have been done without me. For we are the glorious Knights of Fianna!

Fou, fou.

Yes, Fou. ...It sounds pretty heroic to me.

But you're being modest. Fionn mac Cumhaill of Fianna, guardian of Erin.

Huh? Modest? That's modesty? All it sounds like to me is bragging...

Haha, surely you jest. I'm just a man. I've nothing to brag about to anyone

Am I sure? Well, I'm sure I'm the hero who managed to slay a fallen Divine Spirit.

I'm the descendant of the war god Nuadha, and the central figure in the Erin myth? But see, that's merely the end result.

I'm simply a man. Yesjust a handsome man whose face is slightly more beautiful.

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Ugh, so bright! It's like a flood of self-confidence and bragging, isn't it!?

Why does it hit me so hard... So this is Fionn mac Cumhaill, the most fulfilled man in all of Erin!

Protector of peace who has beaten many monsters He's fit to be called a hero, a great hero.

But, well, Master. Well...

Fionn had his fair share of problems... Calamities...or more like troubles...

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...Yes. You might say he had "lady troubles."

Fionn may not be personally responsible, but if what I heard about the Knights of Fianna's downfall is true...

it was partly due to his actions. At the very least, that's how the knights portray it.

By not saving the life of his reconciled subordinate, Diarmuid, he lost his charisma, and the order collapsed

Hm? What do you speak of, Mash? Having second thoughts about marrying me?

N-No, not at all! I'd never marry you!

Oh? Is that so? Hahaha, "never" is so harsh!

(Senpai, keep this between us, okay?)

(Fionn knows about the Order's collapse in his memories, but...he doesn't feel like part of it.)

(Like when we met Alexander before. Not the King of Conquerors of his later years, but the boy.)

(I think this is similar. He's been summoned in his young form. That's why)

(I see. So, he's aware of his later failures, but feels like they happened to someone else, right?)

(Yes, Doctor.)

What are you whispering about... Oh, I see. Rumors about me? Is that it?

No need to bite my thumbs. I already know. Mash

You've fallen in love with me. Sorry about that.

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!? (Even though she said she'd never, like, 5 seconds ago!?)

Fo, fou!?

I am aware of it. Of how I'm almost way too beautiful.

This face, this physique. It must almost be cruel to you girls...

Thus my fate, namely My lady troubles! My never-ending assault of lady troubles!

Yes, I need only stand still, and noble ladies will propose to me. I even once received a twin love confession from a lovely pair of witch sisters.

T-Twin confession! Do things like that actually happen in real life!?

I'm beyond envious... I don't know about you as a person, but you shine so brightly as a man, Fionn mac Cumhaill...

Fou!?

My most beloved person, treasure of Erin... My first wife, to be specific...

Yes. How she and I loved each other... It was so instant and eternal...

That it made an evil fairy start stalking me like an idiot! Oh, this is all part of my destiny of endless lady troubles!

Oh, however, I don't want to put the blame on you ladies.

It's fate, and so nothing can be done. Overflowing beauty can drive a woman mad, at times.

I'm just...too beautiful...

Y-Yes... Certainly...

Senpai, I don't think he can hear you

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...Fionn seems to think the source of all his troubles is always from elsewhere.

He's right, in a sense... But that's... No.

Fou, fooou.

Right, Fou. Just a bit... He doesn't seem fully satisfied...

I'm terribly dissatisfied! Why do popular guys get even more popular?

W-Well, never mind. Anyway, why did we come here all the way to the 1st century?

To the Ancient Roman era that's under correction, and heading out specifically to Gaul

I don't have actual business in Gaul. I sensed danger in Erin and my feet led me here.

Erin... Ireland?

Oh, I see. You didn't come to Gaul. You're trying to get closer to Ireland.

Right, and I guess I was on the spot.

They seem to have sensed our approach, and they're coming out to greet us.

Guuuu!

Detecting hostile presences! Senpai, here they come... Combat instruction, please!

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Yes, Master!

Confirmed defeat of the first wave! But the next one will be inbound soon!

This isn't the first giant "hand" we've seen but something seems strange, Senpai!

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Ah, this sensation really brings back memories... Of the time when I was a mere traveler, and not the leader of the Order.

I

I! I faced evil as a lone warrior!

Against those who cruelly murdered innocents! Yes, I... I know about you!

Come and get me!

M-More are coming!?

Guuuu!

Here comes the second wave! No... They've revived!? And there are more of them! Be careful!

...Hm. So I guess that's all of them.

You made it through the fight unharmed. The disturbance I felt is now gone.

That giant hand... Was that the danger you sensed?

Oh, yeah. Well, I guess it turned out to be that.

That was an unknown enemy we've met multiple times. We have no accurate data on it

But you talked as if you knew something about it. Is it possible...you have some idea?

I'd like to hear it, too. Yeah... You definitely sounded like you know something!

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Wait, he's ignoring me? He's ignoring what I say?

Please, Fionn. If you know anything, please don't hide it...

...How can I keep my mouth shut when such a lovely lady looks at me with such passion.

Right, so...that's how it is... He really is ignoring me...

Fou, foou...

That said, this is just a hunch. I don't have enough evidence right now.

As captain of the glorious Knights of Fianna, I can't afford to make an unsightly mistake in front of a lady.

So, could you give me some time? When I have solid proof, I'll most definitely tell you.

...Senpai.

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...I see. I understand, Fionn.

Now, with the power of my Noble Phantasm of wisdom, "Fintan Finegas"

we'd solve any riddle instantly, but that would be boring, wouldn't it?

Boring!? If it'll tell us everything, then use it, please?

Like making a prediction about the King of Mages' next move! There are other things I'd like to know as well so... Please?

Hah hah hah. I'd say he probably set up some countermeasures so it can't be easily predicted. Same goes for that giant hand.

Ugh... Fine, b-but what's with the name of your Noble Phantasm!

Anyways, Mash. May I ask something?

Sure. What is it?

I did ask you to wait, but there are things that we can talk about without waiting.

So, let's go to My Room and discuss in detail. You're curious about me, too, right?

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...Right. Okay, Fujimaru can come, too. That's fine by me!

W-Wait!

Man, he's full of energy. Still, I'd like to learn a thing or two from him, too...

Fouuuuu!