The Beginning of a Trampling Conquest

...You want to meet the hero of the Iliad?

Yes, that's right. Can you help me out?

With your summoning system, I should be able to meet that great hero, right?

The great Greek hero from the greatest of epics! His spear, his chariot, his body...the strongest is the only word to describe them!

I love it all. My tutor, Aristotle, gave me a copy of the Iliad a while ago

(A while ago?)

Fou, foufou.

Oh, no, no. In life, I mean. In this form, I sometimes get it wrong.

I'm sure you know this, but I love the Iliad and its heroes.

You want to read it, Master? It's great! It's like an exquisite fruit, you never get tired of it.

Someday when I go to battle, I want to keep it with me at all times.

(Someday?)

Fou, foufou?

Oh, oops. I got it wrong again. Haha, sorry. It just all seems so strange.

My personality and emotions from when I was young are very strong in this form. Somehow, my memories are being influenced as well.

I need to watch out for that, huh? So, how about itMaster?

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Yes, Senpai. The hero Achilles, the protagonist of the Iliad.

One of Ancient Greece's greatest heroes. But now

I heard what you were saying, and unfortunately... We haven't been able to summon him.

You haven't, huh? Well, that's even better!

Huh? How is it even better?

...Oh, I see. Even as his younger self, he still has a heart for adventure? I've got a bad feeling about this.

That's right, Doctor! Now we get to go look for him!

Let's go in search of the great hero! There was an era where you saw the Argo, right?

If we go there, we might be able to find him.

Do you remember? When I met you in ancient Rome

...You're right. Your presence there seemed to guide other Heroic Spirits too.

I couldn't analyze the data in real time then, but you're right. That big Berserker is your...

My rival...or someone destined to be. That's what I think now.

Yes, Darius III. He was brought there by a "chained summoning."

Hmm, it makes sense. Even with the Singularity repaired

It might still be possible to chain summon in the Age of Exploration!

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Yes, Master. But the Third Singularity is

Okay Doctor, get ready! We're off in search of the hero of the Iliad!

??? Hmm?

What? What is...this? This thing in front of me?

(I thought so...)

Fou, fou?

What is this?

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R-Right The sea has a special meaning to him.

Okeanos, the end of the world. What he would eventually seek later in life. The limits of his territory.

It's said that all his conquests in his later years were to bring him to Okeanos

Seeing the ocean should be a special thing for him...

...It's like there's a haze over it.

I can't see it, or hear it. Hey, what's that's over there?

What can you hear? I can't really hear anything.

I can see the land, and I can hear your voices, but...

Huh?

Maybe young Alexander is unconsciously choosing not to see it.

He can't see or hear it, huh? Maybe Iskandar the conqueror would have wanted to

But this young Alexander might not want to see it yet.

...Yes, you're right.

...Yes. And very like him at the same time.

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Hmm, I don't know. Maybe I should head over there with Bucephalus?

Fou, foufou! ...Kyuu?

N-No, that's

I'm fine. Sorry. It was a joke. Anyway, guys, looks like we have company.

Oh, you're right... A group of humans is approaching. I'm not detecting any trace of magical energy from them.

They're... You know... Burglars or bandits...?

Who are ye callin' bandits? We're pirates! Real live pirates!

We just stopped here to resupply, and it's our lucky day! A pretty lady and a rich little brat!

Ransom 'em for all they're worth!

Let's go, men! With our skill and pride It's super-plunderin' time!

Aye aye! Let's finish this quick so we don't have to work overtime!

Hahaha, you guys are hard workers, huh? But you shouldn't mix up work and hobbies.

Um, just think of them as a type of bandit! Senpai, enemy group approaching!

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Right, Master! Commencing combat!

No way!? He's seriously ripped for being a brat!

H-he's like a bodybuilder... We are no match for him! Run... Run away!

Uwah!

Not a scrap of talent among you. Alright, run. I won't kill you!

If you run, it's because you're weak! A true plunderer leaves with a victory song!

That's the future King of Conquerors for you. He's very wild.

Yup, very wild.

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Yup, I think so too. I see, the future King of Conquerors, huh

I heard a kid just beat up some veteran pirates, and since I was sponging off of them I came to check it out.

But it looks like you're not an ordinary kid. Interesting. And that book you've got

What about the Iliad? It's my favorite book.

And who are you? You look "stronger" than the others.

...May I have your name?

Wait, you don't know who I am? I guess that'd be hard without my Noble Phantasm.

Fou, foou! Fou??

Alexander, he is

I know. He's a Servant. So what's your name?

So, you're not gonna introduce yourself? You ask my name and you won't even give me yours? That's rather rude.

That's right. I apologize. My name is Alexander.

I'm the future King of Conquerors. Not that it seems real to me. This form is from before that.

Alexander, huh?

Man, I bet that lightning geezer would like that name. It's a pain, but I'll remember it anyway.

My name's "Achilles." The Greek warrior written of in that book. You know that name, right?

!!! It's you! You're Achilles! Oh, I can't believe this. I

I found you so quickly! Mash, Fujimaru!

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I can't hold back my excitement! Haha, I'm sorry, but this is so wonderful!

Even now, I feel an overwhelming desire to

Fight him! It's okay, right, Master?

I thought you'd say that.

I know a fighter by their smell. Both you and I are the same type of punk.

ButNah, I'm really sorry. I'm just a freeloader, I mean, mentor now.

I wanted to try copying Chiron for once... And so I've been looking after them.

So I won't fight you.

My job isn't to defeat you, it's to let these guys beat you.

Sir! Sir Spikey!

You'd really do that? For a bunch of no-name losers like us with zero attention span!?

Did you hear that, men! No running! Gather up, Gather up! Let's show our teacher what we can do!

Let's use the Achilles-style technique, "Gang up on a lone guy and beat him up."

AKA, "What to do if you see a Lancer with an unkempt beard!" Now is the time!

I think we just heard a name for a tactic that we can never let Hektor hear, Senpai!

Feeling better, you losers? Okay, now go get your butts kicked!

Aye aye, sir! Let's do this!

Fou!

Senpai, there's no stopping them! Resuming battle!!

That's fine. If a leader makes them stronger, that makes me happy.

I just have to defeat them all, right? Once the students are gone, the teacher will be out of work.

And after that We can fight, Achilles!

So you don't even think the pirates have a chance, huh? You're pretty cruel, kid! Wahahaha!

Impressive. I'm not a big fan of kings, but you, I think I like.

And that horse, too It's splendid. Truly excellent.

Actually, I think there are no bad Riders. That's my theory, anyway.

Hah, hah... I agree, but I didn't think... You'd have this much talent as a general!

The pirates' tactics were as messed up as Elisabeth's singing, and you brought them together...

Fighting with soldiers, not just one on one...is so much fun!

Someday I'll learn this feeling for myself, although really I should already know it. But I think...

I want to... I want to fight you more. I want to share this excitement, and the honor of the battlefield...

With more...people...someday...

A-Alexander?

...Zzzz.

He has the magical energy to keep going, but I guess he's just exhausted. He fell asleep.

...Wow, we just saw something amazing... I can't believe we're still alive...

The world's big... It's too big...

There's flying horses that summon lightning and stuff... I think I'm reevaluating my life!

Yup, I can't do this! Being a pirate on seas like this is suicide!

We're better off landlocked! Teacher, we're getting out of the pirate business!

We'll pay the lesson fees later! Bye!

H-Huh? Later? If you guys go on land you'll be arrested and thrown in prison...

Well, whatever. Take care, idiots!

...Combat has concluded. No wounded on our side, and no casualties among theirs.

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...Yes. Alexander's charge on horseback and the way Achilles rallied the pirates were both amazing.

The pirates that seemed so dangerous at first... They were completely taken aback by it.

Now then. You guys fought hard too.

Good work. You're that kid's guardian, right? I bet he gets you in all kinds of trouble.

One day, I'm sure he'll be a great king somewhere. Until then, just keep an eye on him.

Right now he's just a little brat. Man, look at his sleeping face.

...Zzzz.

...Yeah. He looks really happy, doesn't he Senpai?

No matter how cheerful he may seem, his actions and beliefs are filled with power. I can feel it.

...Even if that path is filled with turmoil and chaos.

The men he commands will probably lead happy lives.

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Fou, foou.