Ghost Ship and New Island

All right, we're setting sail! Raise the flag, the Golden Hind is moving out!

Aye, aye, Boss!

Blast that cannon! Let's liven things up!

Sigh...

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...Yes. We saw never-ending land last time, but I've never experienced an ocean as far as the eye can see.

Ah, don't worry. I haven't let my guard down. ...Senpai, you seem to be having fun.

Unfortunately, this is not the time for that. I'm afraid things will be slightly different this

Ah, Senpai! Seagulls! Seagulls over there!

And look, I see more pirates there!

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Ahem. Now, here I go!

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I-Is it just me, or are you sort of out of it, Master?

Whew... I'm all sticky from the seawater.

Hey, hey, Fujimaru and Mash. Got a second?

Yes, what is it?

Those people we took out have vanished. In your eyes, is that possible?

...True, they have disappeared. Doctor?

Yes, just as I thought. Seems like it's the concept of pirates that exist in these waters.

Concept, you say?

A type of spiritual body etched in the memories of the "Age of Exploration." They can only act to fulfill their roles.

They have their own will, but are models of an idea. Call them an infinite copy of the "average pirate."

They do little damage, but unless the world is corrected, these "bugs" will keep spawning forever.

...What do you mean by that?

If I had to sum it up in a single word, those pirates are like... Ghosts.

...But, they took damage from bullets, you know? Not just mine either, from the scallywags as well.

Sorry, let me rephrase that. Think of them as ghosts with physical bodies.

S-So they have physical bodies. Then we're okay! There's no problem!

Yes, that's correct. Now, let us be on our way!

Fou!

By the way.

Yes?

What do you think are in these waters, anyway?

If what the doctor says is true, there might be a treasure here.

But... That means these waters are basically the same as those in the Age of Exploration.

...Which means Drake isn't the only pirate going after the treasure.

Ahah! That gets me all fired up! First come, first served. How simple is that?

But Boss, we don't have any leads on that treasure.

Fool. We're going to start by finding those leads.

...Boss! An island in sight! East-northeast of here!

...It is indeed an island. Doctor?

Yes. I'm detecting Servants on that island.

Captain Drake. That island has those superhumans you mentioned before.

Please have all the pirates retreat. The only ones who can fight them are myself, Senpai, and you.

Already? Well, you guys are with me this time. Hey scumbags, protect the ship!

Fujimaru and I are gonna go check things out!

Roger that, Boss! We look forward to your return!

We need to proceed with caution, Master. We still don't know if the Servant is a friend or foe...

Hmm... Over there, perhaps?

Fou!?

Ack! Drake? Is that an enemy?

Ahhh! Fou, stop running around!

No. But I felt a vague presence, so I took a shot.

"Vague?" "Took a shot!?"

If you get a bad feeling, fire first, ask later. That's the key to survival, you know?

How violent... That's how an outlaw thinks!

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Hah! You won't know until you look for yourself! I'll go see if it's dead or not.

...Captain Drake is unlike Jeanne or Nero. She's a type of person we've never encountered before.

At any rate, there goes our plan to proceed with caution. Senpai, what should we do?

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...Yes. I will calm down and play it by ear.

Hey! Mash, Fujimaru! Come over here!

A... Stone tablet?

That's right. Can you read what's written on it?

Itappears to be runes of some sort. Doctor, can you decode it?

I see, I see, these are relatively new runes. I'd say they were carved within the last week.

Um, Da Vinci? That's my job, yes? Don't take my job, okay?

Let's see here...

"Bloodaxe King, once laid to rest, shall awaken once more."

...That's the general gist of it. But, Bloodaxe King? Why does that sound familiar

Th-The Bloodaxe King is the name of the Viking king that ruled Norway in the 9th century!

Be careful. I'm picking up readings similar to those copied pirates from that stone tablet!

Enemies?

...Yeah, it appears so. I'm getting a very bad vibe here. Mash, Fujimaru!

Get ready for a fight... We're goin' in! The first to strike is the winner!

...Here they come!

For King Eric, our great and glorious leader!

Roger. Master... Let's go!

...Whew. The battle has ended, Master.

Searching surroundings... Nothing detected. The nearby Servant signals are not moving.

They haven't noticed us? Anyway, you need to get out of there fast.

Roger that. Let's move on.

Mmm... Sniff, sniff. Treasure, will I get a whiff of that treasure?

Captain Drake, treasure has no scent.

Ahaha! You think so, Mash? Treasure does indeed have a scent.

What?

Ah, that look says you don't believe me! All right, let's make a bet.

If there's treasure up ahead, like I said... Hmm, what should we do?

I know, how about coming with me on a trip around the world?

Around the world you say?

When I flee these waters and return to England I'm going to sail around the world on the Golden Hind.

What do you say? If you help me out, I bet I'll be the luckiest pirate ever.

Around the world...

Of course Fujimaru will come along, too. You're Mash's Master, aren't you?

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All right, and if I lose If I lose... Hmm, is there anything else you want?

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There is nothing I want. If I had to choose, having your assistance like this is enough.

Really? That's really greedy, you got me there! That's gonna cost you dearly!

E-Excuse me? Senpai and I both answered that we've been repaid already. Actually, Senpai, we have a good deal.

What's gotten into you? You said you have no wishes. That's the most troublesome wish.

Because, you can't buy items that "don't exist." I am, after all, a merchant!

If I can't keep my customers happy, then I'll be a third-rate one. And THAT, I will not have.

That's why first, I need to get whatever it is you want.

But, you said you couldn't think of anything. Now, this is going to be a problem. How can I deliver something you don't want?

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...I see. I'm beginning to understand why this crude outlaw of a woman has THAT skill.

Here they come! Servants are on the move.

Looks like they sensed you guys. They're coming in fast!

Hopefully we can talk it out with them

Gagagagaga! Gigigigigiiiiiiii!!

M-My! My name! Eric! The Grand... Eric!

Gah-go! Kill! Kill anyone in the way! Kill. KILL! Gigigiiii!

...He's not getting it.

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Yes, Mash Kyrielightgoing in! Captain Drake!

Sure thing! Vikings from Norway! They're like our ancestors, you know

I'll pay my respects, but also give him a dose of reality! Fujimaru, this is how we say it in the pirate world!

"Shut up, you bearded freak! The old need to retire!"

Gi, gi, gi... Ga, ga, ga... Not giving it to you! It's mine!

It is...mine...but...

...Eric Bloodaxe has been eliminated.

Wait, that's odd. He vanished, but there's still a Servant response...

What's the matter?

Huh? It's gone. Hmm, since coming to this era, I've been off my game.

Sorry, the equipment's not in the best shape. It's going to be a little hard to track you.

There are no more Servants on that island, and those pirates from before are all gone.

I see. Then how about we go on a treasure hunt?

Do you think there's treasure, Senpai?

Really? ...It would be interesting if there was one.

If you consider it rationally, there shouldn't be. ...Though it would be fun if there were.

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Hey! Over here! I found something!

Huh? You did? Let's go, Master!

See this ship? It's probably the one that king was on.

Doctor, can you find out?

Yeah, but I don't think there's any need. It's a larger version of the ships the Vikings used.

Therefore, it should look like something out of the 9th century...but it's good as new.

It does not appear to be...a treasure.

Sure it is. You guys wait right here. If this is a Viking ship, I'm sure it has one

Found it. Treasure!

...A book?

When sailing, Vikings record everything from starting point to destination using pictures and glyphs.

Coast shapes, shoal spots, current traits, and paths

If they appeared here out of the blue that's one thing, but if they sailed here...

Yes, I smell fresh ink! This must be the chart for this island and it's surroundings.

There's no better treasure for us since we're about to set sail into the seas, right?

...You have a good point. Captain Drake, well... You seem violent, but you're actually pretty pragmatic.

Impressed? Now, how about that trip around the world?

Umm...

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I see, I see! With you guys, our strength would be a hundredfold! We'll depart after restocking food and water.

Now, time to return to the ship!

...Senpai, are you sure about this? By correcting this era, the memories of us

...As her memories disappear, I suppose the problem itself will be gone, but...

Wait, Senpai... Were you really planning on sailing around the world?

...Oh, please stop teasing me!

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Now, according to the Viking map there's an island to the northwest.

Considering our speed, it'll take about 10 hours. If we can catch wind, maybe even less.

We can have the glyphs analyzed. Doctor, I'm transferring the data.

Very well. One book shouldn't be an issue over here. That said, I'd like a summoning point established soon.

Let's hope there's a Leyline on the next island.

All right, you scallywags! Time to set sail!