Young Guns

Sorry to do this while we walk, but let me explain the situation again.

I have confirmed the presence of two Servants, both Archers. You'll have to ask them for their True Names.

...Both are infamous Servants who specialize in guerrilla warfare.

Unless they run into a particularly powerful enemy, they are unlikely to lose in combat.

But they're at a big disadvantage in terms of numbers.

Even though these Archers excel at guerrilla warfare, the best they can achieve is reducing the extent of the damage.

Celtic soldiers are laying waste to the land as they please. Such savagery is easy to identify.

Savagery... As they please... Are they not all united in one group?

Not objectively speaking. But, it's obvious that their purpose is seizing control of this land.

So they probably have one objective, but how they accomplish that is left up to each individual.

The literature suggests that Celtic soldiers can be downright vicious and ferocious.

...Indeed.

As far as I saw, Cú Chulainn massacred all opposing soldiers.

His nickname is "Child of Light?" What a joke. He's truly fallen into darkness already... Ugh!

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This wasn't my idea! It was this iron-like nurse who...ugh!

Fujimaru. Please try not to disturb the patient.

This is an emergency transportation device I devised. It's not a mere body bag. It's a Rama bag.

U-Ugh... To be carted around by a woman... How humiliating.

Gender and age are irrelevant for patients. Do not forget that you have a severe injury and cannot walk.

Well.

The Western American army forces civilians into factories, making them work on the mechanized infantry's mass production.

Wow. Edison has become a dictator.

I heard many have sought refuge for the time being, saying it's better than being slain by the Celts.

The war between the East and the West is at a stalemate. While it's a relief that we don't need to worry about the civilians at this stage...

...Wait, hide!

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Looks like scouts. If we let even one escape, they'll call reinforcements.

...Understood. I shall hurry to cut off their escape route...huh?

Umm, Master. What happened to Nightingale?

Hmm. She has already pounced on the scouts with a vengeance.

I shall purify the source of the illness! Time for your medical exam. Now, open your chest for me!

W-Wait!? Do you intend to fight while still carrying me!?

Wait, hey, my wound... Argh, that hurts!

M-Master, I will be right back!

Annihilation complete. Excellent work, hygienically speaking.

...Um, Nightingale?

We planned to surround the enemies before battle, so if you rush in on your own, it causes us trouble...

And don't go off fighting with me on your back... I'm your patient, remember...

Healing my patients is always my top priority. All other matters are not my concern.

Senpai. Senpai. Nightingale won't listen to us.

Fou, fofooou...

Hey, Fujimaru. It'd be nice if you did something about this...

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...You're right... I'm beginning to realize that a conviction so strong you can't compromise is a type of Madness Enhancement too...

Yes. Whether she's like this after becoming a Servant, or if she was like this in life is rather scary to contemplate...

Luckily, we may reach our destination before that.

Two Archers are in the town ahead. Considering the earlier scout, they're most certainly under attack.

It's just as he said, Fujimaru. I've confirmed the presence of multiple enemies and Servants.

They seem to be surrounding the town. Hurry!

Understood. Let's get going, Senpai!

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Huh?

...She's gone. On top of that, Rama, who she was carrying on her back, is gone too.

L-Let's run!

Huh? Did you hear something just now?

Hmm... It sounds like people fighting, or something. Have our reinforcements arrived?

The tables have turned! Old Man Geronimo's finally done it!

...Hey, hey, Green?

Remind me. Is Geronimo a woman with a medical bag, toting a gun and carrying a kid on her back?

...Huh? What's that scary-sounding thing? Not even our banshee is that scary.

Why, you... You didn't listen to a word of what the others were saying, did you?

Yes, I did! That good hygiene is the basis of all healing! So I shall now disinfect them all at full power!

You're such a... Argh! You... Mash! Fujimaru! Hurry up and rescue me already!

...A-Anyway, in this situation, there's only one thing we can do.

We need to protect Nightingale!

Leave the cover fire to me! Go!

All right! Mash Kyrielightgoing in!

Do not interfere with my treatment!

How should I say it... This is ridiculous...

Hey, hey! Hey, you! You're an ally, right? I think?

Are you one of the Archers Geronimo was talking about?

Oh, good. So you ARE an ally! Hey, Green! They're allies!

That's good to hear. Really good.

Most of the enemies are gone now, but I was afraid we'd have to go against that scary lady next.

Oh, how long have you been there?

It's my skill, don't worry about it. As for me, I'm more interested in the fact that you're being carried on her back.

Please, just don't ask. It's an excessively long and convoluted story.

Hey, hey! Are those people charging at us our allies too?

Yes. They are very reliable allies. ...At least more than myself right now!

Most of the Celtic warriors have been eliminated

I'm picking up a strong enemy response! It's a big one...

It's not another dragon, is it!?

No. Thisis a new type of demonic beast. Please be cautious!

Oh, seeing animals here. Just how unsanitary can this place get!

And there're so many different kinds... A true hotbed of bacteria. I'll get triple the disinfectant ready!

I see, so that's the first thought in your mind seeing this? You're amazing, Nightingale!

Let's go, Master!

...We won! But for some reason... I feel more exhausted than usual...

Are you all right, Nightingale? Let me treat your wounds

I am a nurse, I understand my body more than anyone. I can still move. Wounds like these will heal themselves.

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What of it? On the battlefield my blood is as precious as their blood.

If shedding my own blood spares others from spilling their own, I will gladly do so.

As someone who's joined the military, that's the only mission possible for me.

... What should we do, Senpai?

Hey, are you the reinforcements Geronimo mentioned?

Y-Yes. You must be the ones he spoke about...

Yep, the pair in a solitary struggle. My True Name is... I'll just tell you, since it's too troublesome otherwise.

I'm Robin Hood, Archer class. And this guy with me here is

What the heck? You just blurted it out? No fair. Then I guess there's no reason I should keep mine a secret.

I'm William Henry McCarty, Jr. Though people call meBilly the Kid!

To protect this nation, it looks like I, a Servant from this nation, was chosen.

I'm an Archer, of course. Nice to meet you!

I'm glad both of you are alive and well.

This is the Demi-Servant, Mash Kyrielight, and this is her Master, Fujimaru.

Yes, good to meet you. Well, at least we're not fighting all on our own anymore now.

There are some townsfolk who couldn't evacuate. They're injured.

So that's why Nightingale rushed off like that...

Just like a coyote catching the scent of blood. ...Maybe that metaphor was a bit rude.

They're quite weakened, but their lives aren't in danger.

Thank goodness!

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So, um Fujimaru? What should we do now?

Right, let me explain our current situation.

...Ah, okay. Heal this Rama kid, find more firepower for our party, and

Assassinate the enemy leader. That works, doesn't it? Sounds like an appropriate course of action.

As expected of someone who's been fighting as the Faceless King, you really don't hesitate.

Both of us are used to doing dirty jobs. Right, Boy Outlaw King?

Ah, ha, ha! Well, of course! I'm not gonna deal with guys that spawn infinitely.

Considering our lopsided class distribution, we could really use a Saber or Lancer in our lineup.

Having only Mash on the front line leaves our formation unreliable... Especially when Nightingale runs off on her own.

The ideal Servant would be someone summoned to this era who has no connection to the Celts...

I don't think anyone I know has been summoned.

What is lacking the most in this world are nurses. Second to that are doctors.

Oof. I'm not picking up any Servant responses in the vicinity.

If you can wait a bit, I'll expand the scan range.

Until we detect a Servant, I guess we have to patiently keep scouting the area?

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Oh, just... I guess, um, before I teamed up with this guy, I met some...

A Saber and a Lancer. Well... I mean, they were a Saber and a Lancer, but...

They're, like, ultra-problematic children?

...Huh? Do they have Madness Enhancement? Or are they Anti-Heroes?

One's definitely an Anti-Hero. But you can communicate with both of them.

But they were, I guess you'd say... Well, you'll see when you meet them.

Just don't blame me when you do, okay?

With our current situation, no matter how problematic the Servant is, we could use their aid.

When things get dire, Senpai will be able to unite us. Right, Master?

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Well, that's reassuring. You've fought beside some pretty troublesome folks, huh?