Truth of the Ascension

Foou, Foou♪

You look happy, Fou. You really liked that lunch.

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Today's cook was a Servant apparently. Which Heroic Spirit was it I wonder... Let's check the kitchen.

Whoaaaaaaaa!? Whaaa, What happened here?

Hmm? Seems like something happened. Whose voice was that? It doesn't sound familiar.

Is it an intruder? A mysterious object is approaching... Contact in 3, 2, 1

Fou!

Ouch!

Ow...hey, why don't you look where you're going! Don't stand in the middle of the road, idiot!

Forgive me, it's an emergency! Anybody would run at mach speed in my position!

Well aren't you condescending? Jerk!

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Excuse me. Who are you and why are you running like this? You don't look like a Chaldea staff.

Oh...Well, you know I'm a... Hey, isn't this Mash and Fujimaru?

Good timing! Help me, you guys! We have to do something before anybody else sees me like this.

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Fou?

You can't tell!? It's me, Wav...I mean, El-Melloi II!

I know it's strange, but I suddenly turned into my younger self!

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Exactly! I mean, your frame is completely different!

I'm telling the truth! You and the Master should be able to tell, right?

Mash is a Servant! She should know! I am El-Melloi II!

Y-Yes... It comes as a surprise but he's telling the truth. I mean, he's the same height as me.

Don't call me short! Oh, this is not the time to get hung up on words.

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Of course, I have an idea. It must be those ill-mannered goddesses, I'm sure!

Right, that's got to be it. I knew something was up when she brought me a present...

A show of gratitude my ass! I don't remember meeting her at a cafe at all...

Anyway, we need to Rayshift now, Fujimaru! Let's hurry and raid their base!

...And so, we're back to this familiar scenery. Is this...the "Shaped Isle?"

Actually, it's supposed to be the "Shapeless Isle" you know. Hey, wicked goddess! Come out!

Oh. Why, it's Fujimaru and Mash, along with...Well, well, well.

You're so small I didn't realize you were there. I see the Professor is with you too.

I welcome your unexpected visit here. What gift did you bring me this time?

...Her basic condition is receiving a gift. This goddess never ceases to amaze me.

That's too bad...but don't worry. Even though you brought me no gifts, I see you did bring me a fine toyAhem, ahem.

Such a fine and intelligent gentleman with you. The ultimate ingredient to stave off boredom♡

What do you mean, come again?

There isn't a thing on this Earth that would satisfy her as a present.

She's like Princess Kaguya in Japan. She makes unreasonable demands and enjoys messing with men.

What a terrible misunderstanding! Please don't take it seriously Fujimaru?

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"Me." Hey "Me!" Where did you go? Medusa comes back this afternoon...

Oh, is that Fujimaru? Is Mash with you too?

What's this? You came to play? Good timing. Today, our little sister is also

Oh. What's that poor thing there? I thought he was one of the sand crabs, he's human?

Th-That's an unprecedented insult! How can you make fun of people like it's nothing!

You know what, stop talking! Return me to my former self! Otherwise you won't hear the end of it from Fujimaru!

(...Senpai, you're involved all of a sudden. It's highly likely this will become your problem)

What? You're the one who showed up all of a sudden, what are you talking...

Shush. Be quiet, "me." This is getting interesting.

Ahem. I feel bad for your A-class Servant. It's such a waste on you, Lord El-Melloi II.

Why don't you just keep growing young and start over as a baby again.

I am sure in a different future, the possibility of a more rosy life will be waiting for you.

That's it. I'm taking her down. Leaving her alive won't benefit this world, its people, and all men!

Oh my, how barbaric!

In every era, men have their selfish reasons to go after frail women, but...

Women these days are strong. My self-defense measures are perfect.

Come forth protectors of this island. Let's begin with some warm-ups!

Hmph, golems won't even be a threat, not to Fujimaru.

Is that all you've got? Why don't you just give up and lift my curse.

...Now I'm pissed. "I" wanted to do this so I was just going to stand by and watch.

But you're mistaken if you think we'll allow some nameless brats like you to talk down to us like that.

I'll show you the technique that has made brave men cry. Is that ok, "me?"

Yeah. I guess we're left with no choice (grin). Let's do this...

Cooooome, Meduuuuusaaaaaa!

My big sisters... Please stop summoning me like that. I'm not some giant robot, you know...

Silence! Don't talk back to your sisters! Anyway, that thing over there! That one!

That cheeky guy over there! He dared to raise his hand against us!

That's right. Despite our hospitality to welcome him as a guest, he charged at us without saying a word!

...I see. Technically she's not lying.

...Hmm. Is that true, sir?

Whoa. Isn't that Servant a bit too scary? No, you're getting it wrong!

We came to talk! We only resorted to force because we weren't making progress!

...Unfortunately, he's not lying either.

All right, get ready. As punishment, I'm turning you to stone for one hundred years.

You'll be small for a statue... At least I can use you as a paperweight.

Hahaha, I see that Riders sure are professional at pressing all my buttons!

Now Fujimaru, I mean my Master! Punish that giant for me!

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Enemy Rider defeated. ...But, is this really a good reason to fight?

Damn...

Hey, that was sloppy Medusa.

You didn't go easy on him because he looks like a good kid, did you?

That's not it, "me."

Medusa isn't getting heavier and slower, Fujimaru is getting stronger.

(...Not heavy...I'm not heavy, big sister...(tears))

Your secret weapon Medusa is no match for us by herself. This time, why don't you just

What're you talking about? The real battle begins now. Both Golems and Medusa couldn't finish the job...

In that case, we'll have to get serious. I'm sure we'll be forgiven for revealing that forbidden name.

Huh? No way, big sister. You wouldn't!

I seeeee. You're right! If it's come to this we have no choice but to use that!

Hmmmm. Get ready, you Monchhichi! Demon God of the Shapeless Isle, distinguished in Greek mythology

The Demon God who flattened 100 brave men, the True Body of the Trinity Goddesses Gorgon. We release you here and now!

Actually, there's no such thing as the True Body of Gorgon. Even if there was it wouldn't be introduced here.

(...Twice...Twice was I defeated for unknown reasons... Just how unfortunate can I be...)

Haha... You scared me for a moment. Turns out it was just you three attacking together.

You're really out of ammunition now, right? Just give up already and release me from this curse!

A curse... What is that? Surely, my sisters didn't cause you any trouble...

Don't worry about it, I know you're always the victim. Sorry about the rough treatment. Why don't you rest?

You two, Stheno and Euryale! Get rid of this rejuvenation curse on me!

Rejuvenation? What's that? That little runt there is

Hehe. So "I" didn't realize after all. That's Lord El-Melloi II himself.

For some reason, he's returned to his younger self.

No way! That handsome man used to look like that? How much pain do you have to endure to grow into that?

That's my business. Leave me alone! Wait, hold on. You didn't know?

Nope, I didn't know. If I did, I would've teased you much more.

That means... No way...

Yes, as you might expect, My Lord♡ We have nothing to do with it.

What

What

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So, so, so, so what's the cause, then? I can't think of any other external factors!

Well, then the answer is clear, isn't it? If there are no external factors, it just means your growth led to that body.

Fou.

It is a logical conclusion. Your body got younger because of your Ascension.

That's... That's ridiculous... Then it's pointless, isn't it?

Ascension is a reform to make one stronger! Why would I revert to a form when I was immature?

For you, there are things you can only do in that form...

Rather, you can say that form is the "origin of all your concepts."

See, your ability as a Servant hasn't degraded one bit, right?

When you fight as a "main character," that form is the most powerful... Or most fitting.

You didn't even realize it... How adorable can you get?

I ended up playing with you for a bit. I received the best present to relieve my boredom♡

Ugh...Ughhh...Ughhhhhhhhh... Again...Again, played by you!

But, it doesn't feel right to just keep taking from you...

If you play some more, I may be able to give you information about an elixir to turn you back, Lord El-Melloi.

Oh... Let's go, Senpai.

Lord El-Melloi is going into a battle that he'll never win.

...Those who challenge Stheno will only end up being played by her and then disposed of...I shall be careful.

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Oh. Let's go home then, damn it! Just you watch. I'll be back to my original form in no time!