Once Upon a Time in the Forest...

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...Hmm? What is it?

Oh, sorry. Was I humming? It's been so long since I've walked through my home forest.

I just, you know? I was just enjoying myself.

Anyway, Fujimaru, are you okay? We've been walking a long way. Are you tired?

I see. Okay. Glad you're doing well!

Hahaha, I'm a Servant! I've got tons of stamina.

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Oh...

(That's what I always say, but today she said it first)

(N-No, it doesn't matter. It's not important.)

Fou?

Yes, what is it, Fou? Why are you rubbing against me?

Fou, fo, foou. Kyuu!

I think Fou's trying to make you feel better. Boudica's like everyone's big sister.

So Fujimaru ends up being like her little brother. Yup, yup.

And that means Mash is going to feel lonely. That's what Fou's saying, I think.

Fou, fooou.

...Thank you, Fou. But don't worry about me.

Both Boudica and I are Master's Servants.

I don't feel lonely Not at all.

It actually makes me feel better to have more people looking out for Master.

Fou?

Oh, right. Before we rayshifted...

I used the kitchen in the Chaldea living quarters to make us some lunch.

If you're hungry, would you like to have some?

I tried making Japanese rice balls. It's my first time, so I don't know if they'll be good

But if you're hungry, how about it?

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Really? Great! Okaylet's take a break here.

Hey, Mash, how about it? Can we rest?

Oh, yes. It should be safe. We need to give Senpai a chance to rest, too.

Hooray♪ Let's eat, then! I think we could rest by that grass over there, right?

Foou!

That's right. We won't need to lay down a blanket then

I'm jealous you guys get to have a picnic! I'm eating by myself...wait!

Multiple magical energy signature detected! We may have found our target!

Oh, jeez! I was looking forward a good relaxation in the forest.

These nasty little goblins are interrupting just when it's getting good!

Multiple packs coming from the front, Master! Be careful.

...Heheh. Yummy woman...yummy...hahaha.

Kill the men... Take the women back to the nest, heheh.

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Delicious-looking women? ...O-Oh no! I heard the ancient Celtic goblins were primitive!

But this goes beyond primitive, and sounds like they're planning something weird!?

B-But are they? Are they planning something weird!?

Fo, foou!?

Doctor? Fou, too...? Why are you so agitated?

Not only have you interrupted our rest, you have defiled the forests of Britannia

I was planning on resting Fujimaru on my lap and give the Master a much needed pampering

Huh?

I don't know if it's the Grail's influence, but these goblins have grown bigger than usual!

I remember normal goblins being a little bit smaller than this!

You weird goblins, I will never

Ever, lose to you!

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Huh? Y-You're not doing that on purpose, right!? Boudica, that's what people say when they lose

Fou!

Huh? What?

Doctor, what are you saying?

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Right, Master! Commencing combat!

"...Damn it..."

"...You captured us girls..."

"...And took us here... What are you going to do to us..."

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"...O-Oh no..."

"...Sob... I-If you're going to do that to us, I'd rather you just..."

Doctor, Senpai, what are you doing?

First you ordered a panting Boudica to "Look down, embarrassed," during battle...

...and then you started saying this weird stuff... Why? What's the meaning of this?

No, hahaha! It's nothing! I just wanted to try it!

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Hahaha, I had fun! Anyway

Thanks for coming with me, guys. We wiped out those bad goblins from my home's forests.

When you fixed Nero's era, I got a bad feeling.

So I came here to check it out, and sure enough, I was right.

I believed in you. I knew your intuition was correct.

Thanks, Mash. You really are a good girl. I'll give you something nice later.

N-Not really...

But I've never seen goblins swell up like that. There were so many, and they attacked us.

Forest spirits aren't necessary always like that, you know.

It should be rare to see them at all. Hmm...

Maybe this is the Grail's doing? What a mess that thing makes.

Oh, yeah. If you look through the records it causes all kinds of trouble.

Is it that easy... for human wishes to cause disaster?

The Grail can grant any wish, so it can easily cause disasters. Which means that maybe...

Human wishes themselves often bring disaster. That's just a theory though

Yes. You might be right.

But I don't think I want to believe that.

Wishes are supposed to be... They're supposed to be much simpler things.

More humble, and warmer, I think.

For example...

For example?

Fou?

Like eating a nice meal with someone you love, maybe.

That's what I mean. Do you understandwhat I'm saying?

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Hahaha, that's right! Now, sit down. I'll get the lunches out!

Fujimaru, you sit next to me. Come on, you too, Mash! You sit next to me, too!

R-Right!

Fou!