World's Oldest Pirate Ship

Boss! They're approaching!

Cannons ready! Fire!

Not good, it didn't do anything! They deflected every single cannonball!

Ugh, each and every one! Hmm. You know what?

If we wanna burn down a ship, we should just ram our own burning ship into them, yeah?

All right, found them. Okay, Heracles.

Let's send those scrappy masses gathered there a hearty greeting.

What? They threw a boulder?

Move...away!

Nuaaaah!!

Asterios!

Hahaha! He managed to barely catch it! That barbarian over there...

What is that? Is it a werebeast?

Oh, that's probably Lord Asterios. Otherwise known as the Minotaur.

The tragic child born from the union of a divine bull and a human.

So, a poorly created human! A comical creature fated to be defeated by a hero!

They're really short on talent aren't they? Hahahaha!

Hektor! You seem to be in trouble. Need help?

...Yes, Captain. I'm so sorry. Could you help?

No problem, Hektor! The goddess is there? And you have the Holy Grail?

Then all is well.

While we're at it, let's settle the score once and for all!

You, the evildoers trying to "correct" the world... And us, the heroes trying to make it right!

A suitable finale for the Holy Grail War!

Then, this old man will take this opportunity

Ah, he jumped and ran away.

Let that old guy go. The problem we have here is more important.

I won't let you go!

Master, let's defeat the remaining enemies first. We have to hurry!

Ohhh. Is that the Argo, by any chance?

The Argo? Is it possible?

Orion, by the Argo, do you mean "the" Argo!?

Yeah, you got it right, dammit. Those are the real "Argonauts!"

The ship of adventurers who set sail seeking the Golden Fleece. Likely mankind's first and strongest pirates.

Though unlike our brabuster, generous, big-sisterly, tigbits Captain, their captain will make you think lice have better personalities.

The leader of the Argonauts... Jason.

Ja-so-n!

So disrespectful, Minotaur. My name should be called with awe and worship!

But, as you are an ugly monster fated for death, I shall grant you forgiveness.

Now, come at me!

What do we do, Captain? Should we crush them here and now?

Of course, just like heroes of justice. We will fight and win head-on!

Indeed, justice makes me feel so good!

...I recommend you withdraw. It's impossible. Since we already have Euryale, it's better to retreat.

But, Doctor!

Powerful heroes were gathered as Argonauts, but... There is one exceptional hero among them...

...I know. That Berserker, presumably...

Yes. The greatest hero of Greek mythology. He who overcame the Twelve Labors. Heracles.

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You can't win! As if you could! Heracles traveled everywhere, fought every monster.

He was undefeated, and ultimately rose to become a god!

He's not like you second and third-raters. You trash mobs are fated to be ripped to shreds!

Of course, as a summoned Servant, he does lack two things.

Intelligence and dignity. He's just a vicious stray dog now. Serves him right, I'd say.

Now... Hand over Euryale.

...If you do, I'll stop sending Heracles to attack you.

What do you say, you Master-ish entity?

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Master!

Haha! I see, I see!

You are very courageous! I really, really, really like you!

And you have such a cute Servant, too! Good, very good! You're just like a hero!

Wooo! So cool!

Geez, so cocky for the likes of trash. Can you perish now, Servants and all?

Medea! My beloved Medea!

Yes. Are you calling me, Master?

You know what I want, right? I want you to kill them and break them into tiny pieces!

Just like you did to your little brother! Ah, it's fine, it's fine.

I already repented! I will never betray you again!

Little brother, in pieces? Sometimes you say strange things, Master.

But that's right, Lord Jason was like this. Now, you are like this.

That's why details don't matter. I'm the first disciple of Hekate, goddess of Magecraft

Princess Medea will make your desires come true.

Oh, I know this. It is called DV.

It's worse than DV. Neither of the two are looking at their partner!

And Heracles! You shall go too! I'll be looking after you two from here.

...He sends his wife to the front line, but doesn't fight himself. Um, Master. Maybe he is...

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Hah, that's a funny joke. ...Kill them all, Heracles!

To think there's someone even scummier than me. This world is so big, and Greece is so tiny.

Look at their numbers with just the Dragon Tooth Warriors...

Familiars created from dragon fangs... That's Hekate's specialty, all right!

That sparkly kid, is that really Medea?

That's weird... I thought Medea would look more, like... Ill-fated, or maybe gloomy...

I still have a lot of materials. Will your ship sink from the Dragon Tooth Soldiers' weight before you are defeated?

Take that! You're so damn annoying! Get lost!

Euryale! It's you they're after! Stay with Asterios!

But...

Rest...assured...

I can't do that! Stand back... Wait, are you getting in my way!?

The second wave is coming!

So they have strong bodies and minds. All right, I'll go too, Master.

Yes, I'm counting on you, my Medea. Although Heracles alone is enough, with you victory is assured.

Here she comes. Princess Medea, a mage known as a "witch" even in Greece, where Magecraft was mainstream!

The Witch of Colchis, whose skills rank among the top five in the world!

I will offer everything, dispose of everything, and sacrifice everything.

Even without reward, even gaining nothing. That is the reason I left the island.

Prepare yourselves, everyone!

I'm not the best at fighting, so please forgive me if I make you suffer...

Impressive. Just what you'd expect of someone who's already crushed two "eras."

...Fou!

At this rate, we'll make it somehow!

Thank goodness she really is a lousy fighter! But the problem is the other one!

I'm sorry, I can't take them down by myself. Heraclesit's your turn, brave one.

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Don't... Leave... My... Side!

What are you saying? Of course I'd flee without hesitation.

That's Heracles, the strongest hero in the history of mankind. He's like a walking disaster.

A man who walks into an avalanche is no hero. He's just a dimwit.

...I've seen many dimwits.

...I...know.

In that case

But...if...somebody...needs...to. Then...I...will... Because.

I...am...monster. Killed...many...children. Many... Many... Many... Many!

So... I...will...go! I... Fight!

...They're coming!

You... Won't... Have... Her!

Ugh...uh...aaaaaaaaaaargh!

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Did we defeat him?

No, it's no good! I'm still picking up a reaction!

Oh, effort, effort, so much effort! So, I've got some news for you guys!

About Heracles... He's immortal.

What?

Heracles' most famous legend. The Twelve Labors given by the gods.

Since he's overcome them all, he's been granted that many lives as a reward.

In other words, you have to defeat him eleven more times. Good luck!

No way... Eleven times... For real?

I-Impossible. That is just cheating!

...Retreat! Everyone, retreat! Come on, back to the ship!

Hahahahaha! Great! This is the best! Using overwhelming violence to oust enemies!

This is the real pleasure behind "justice!" Don't you agree, Hektor?

Hmm...well, at least Heracles makes it nice and easy. Ah, and here's the Holy Grail.

Oh, so this is the Holy Grail. Well, I suppose this is sufficient to be king of this world.

I only regret that the previous owner was a lowly pirate. Now all I need is Euryale and"the Ark."

Then I'll have everything I need!

Fou!

Ark?

Did he say "the Ark"!?

Captain, you sure it's okay to disclose that?

It's fine, Hektor! They wouldn't have the slightest clue!

Not of this world! Not of this era! Not of our true intentions... Nothing!

...Well, I think the lack of understanding is mutual.

Now, Heracles! Finish them off!

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Ugh!

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Augh!

Crap!

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Oh, this is not good.

!? No way! Knock it off, Heracles!

This will wreck all my plans! Don't kill that woman!

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Asterios!?

Ugh...GRRRRRRRRRRR!

Asterios...it's no good now. We're no match! We can't win against him!

It's no good. It's no good, but why... Asterios!

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Kill-ed. Killed...killed...killed! Killed...innocent...children!

Father...told me...to...do it. Father...called me...monster!

But...it...was...my fault. I was sure...my heart was...monster.

But...you...called my name. Everyone forgot...my...name!

Then...I need to...return. Even if I'm not forgiven... Even if I'm still ugly...

I need to...return to human!

...Ugh!

Quite considerate of you, Ox-head! Medea! Go retrieve Euryale!

Yes. Just what you'd expect of the Minotaur. Though only once, he ultimately pushed Heracles back.

Don't you dare...

Come over here, Euryale!

??? Why go so far to protect her? You're a pirate knowing no love nor romance, only desire, so why?

Hah! You don't understand? I may be inhuman, but this girl's beauty is true!

Her soul is especially beautiful. She's not blind like you. It's obvious we would protect her!

Euryale is our treasure! I won't let a guy like that get even a hair from her head!

Drake!

Euryale, please stand back! You're the one they're after!

What are you doing, Heracles? Medea?

Oh, dammit! Why is everyone else but me a hopeless imbecile?

Heracles, finish off that ox-man! But don't lay a hand on Euryale!

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Ugh...uh!

You can't even obey me now, you piece of scum? U-UghWhew...Hektor!

Yessir. ...Time to do it?

...Yes. When things don't go exactly as I plan, it irritates me.

I can't stand my own allies' disorderly conduct. If you can't follow orders, you're worse than the enemy.

Gotcha. ThenReleasing Noble Phantasm.

Oh, this doesn't look good. Asterios, dodge it!

...No. I can't...handle...that one.

If you want to stop this, you should bring either Achilles' or Aias' shield! "Durindana Pilum"!

...What?

No! Asterios!

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Good job, Hektor! That damn ox-head is going to hell along with Heracles!

But, Heracles will revive immediately. Now, quickly get up and grab Euryale!

You died once, and ox-head also died! You should have come to your senses a little bit!

Oh no. ...I don't think that's gonna happen, Captain.

That bastard Asterios is still "alive."

W-What!?

...Amazing. He's the enemy, but I'm impressed.

He clung onto Heracles, fully aware that the spear would pierce through his body.

By doing so, my spear becomes a chain, and ties Heracles down.

He really wants to let Euryale escape, even if it means receiving a fatal blow.

...Mas-ter! Master! Master! MASTER!

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Y-Yes! Thank...you!

Master...you too...called my name! Everyone...did not hate...monster!

First time... For the first time! I was...happy!

I am happy...to be...born!

Take care of...Euryale! All...thanks to...Euryale

I...love...Euryale!

We're setting sail! Fire all the smoke bombs we have on hand!

You can't. Asterios is

Shut up, tiny goddess! Try to understand his feelings!

Asterios!

No matter what anyone says, you're Asterios and nobody else.

And soI beg of you. Don't regret not fully turning into a monster.

Because that's a very noble thing.

...Right. But...after all...a monster...need proper punishment.

W-What the? Hektor, go after them!

I am very sorry, but that's impossible. They sunk into the ocean, with my spear and all.

Asterios likely won't let go of Heracles until he dies

By the time Heracles returns, they'll be long gone.

...Dammit. Medea!

Y-Yes?

Can you track them?

Yes, I analyzed their Magical Circuits on contact. I can find them as long as they're somewhere in this world.

Can you find the location of the "Ark?"

Yes. Even without searching for it They will find it for us.

That captain, Francis Drake, was a hero who greatly expanded this world at some point. She is a Pioneer of the Stars.

Since she pioneers this world, she is sure to work miracles.

If we nip that in the bud, this world will truly be whatever you desire, Lord Jason.

Don't worry, Master. We can capture Euryale at any time.

As long as those two Servants exist, we will be invincible

We obtained a fragment of the Holy Grail. With it, we gained the right to rule over this naval world.

I see! I get it, we just have to use them! That's my Medea!

You indeed are not a treacherous witch, but the wise wife of a hero. That's what you should be called, my beloved Medea.

Treacherous witch... Who are you talking about?

Hey, Princess. When are you planning to tell him the truth?

Must I tell the truth? The world is going to end eventually.

For just these seas to last forever... That's something HE would never allow.

If so, it's not a bad thing to let him bask in blissful thoughts until the end, is it?

...If you say so, then this old man will keep quiet.

Anyway, please warn Heracles. It seems he does have a brain after all.

He probably knows that Euryale is the key. That's why he tried to kill her, to fend off destruction.

It's hard to believe he has "a brain" in that state... Fine, I'll give him ample warning.

Oh, brother. This old man wishes he was summoned to a proper Holy Grail War...

The Hand of the End has ticked forward again. One more push, and "the order" will crumble and fall.

My beloved. Before then, would you please awaken me from my dream?