Over the Rainbow

Oh spirits that walk this earth. By the True Name of ■■■■■, lend me your power.

Unleashing Noble Phantasm "Tsago Degi Naleya!"

Howl. "Agni Gandiva!"

My spirits, destroyed with a single blow. As expected from the strongest hero of India!

But I don't understand. You possess such power, yet why?

...I have my reasons.

Ugh...

Take this!

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...You can even repel bullets!?

The fact that a modern weapon like that can harm me is praiseworthy enough.

Well, thank you...

Mmph!

However, it won't reach me. I'm sorry, but I'll settle this now.

Ugh...

Ah... Sorry... Geronimo...

Dammit, I wish I had been a little more useful...

...This is the end.

Arjuna... You're decent. You still have a sound mind...

Why did you join them?

Hehehehehe! You can't answer them, can you Arjuna?

...Queen Medb. To think you'd serve Cú Chulainn.

Of course I would. I mean, Cú decided for himself to become king.

Not out of righteousness, or nobility, or even ambition. He just wanted to heighten himself.

The ones you sent to Alcatraz will be finished off by Beowulf, Fionn, and Diarmuid.

Well, even if they fail to, that's not a problem. Your defeat is already certain.

So long as we have the Holy Grail, this world will persistently continue to reincarnate.

All that's left is to destroy Edison's army. That's easy.

Ah, I see. So you don't actually know yet.

...Don't know what?

It seems you think you're some sort of chosen one, who obtained absolute power

But actually, you're just one out of seven.

Indeed, the fact you obtained the Grail is proof of your greatness.

However, while it is rare, it is not the "only one." If anyone has the "only one," it's us.

They have already recovered four Holy Grails.

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That is why. Even if we fall here...others will take our place.

...I see. But none of you have a chance against our king. A Mad King and a War King, Cú stands at the pinnacle of power.

As a shaman, let me make a prediction for you. Be glad, you'll die happy. Unfortunately, it'll be real soon.

Hmph.

Arjuna. Go and chase down the Servant who escaped.

...Understood.

Now, Cú. Do you want me to help?

No, it'll be over soon.

Ugh...

You can't maintain the Bounded Field anymore... This is the end.

...Yes. With so many parts of the theater destroyed, I have no choice but to yield.

However, I'd like to ask one thing. Consider it a final tribute to the defeated.

What?

It's fine to hone your strength and become a king. Even if the rule you impose is tyrannical.

However... How can you act without raising one eyebrow?

...I'm not trying to cast doubt on your conscience. You're not enjoying this in the first place.

You're neither a king rewarded by the smiles of your people, nor one striving for your dream.

What exactly do you seek, then?

I seek nothing. I don't need rewards. I don't even hope for a place to rest at my destination.

This is how I am. I merely charge forward until exhausted.

You could say, if anything, wherever my corpse lies is my destination.

...How absurd. You've decided to live as a king, yet you have no interest in gaining anything as a king.

You are mistaken. Those contradict each other. The only path for you is to abandon one or the other, Cú Chulainn!

I see. But in reality, as you see here, I'm the victor and you're the vanquished.

Now die, Emperor of Rome.

It matters not if I'm torn to pieces. "Gáe Bolg!"

Ugh... How disappointing... It seems my performance ends here

What a pleasant feeling. That pierced not just your heart, but also all your other organs too.

...I'm sorry, Lancer. I wanted to... Sing together with you...

I see it's over. Now, all that's left is that Servant named Robin.

You make it sound like there's a survivor. Press the attack and crush them.

Yup!

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Cú?

Over there.

This is the designated place. ...Master!

Hm, Robin Hood's fighting. All right, let's head over quickly!

Sorry, I ended up running into them along the way!

H-Hey! So what exactly happened out there!?

Well... Here's the gist of it...

...That's about it.

Geronimo, Billy, and even Nero...

...That idiot... We finally got to be summoned in the same era by some miracle...

...Sorry, I'll be over there for a while.

Sure...

Still, it's impressive that you managed to escape such a situation. Did you use some sort of trick?

I would never have managed to pull it off alone. There was a Servant who lent me a hand.

A hand?

Tch... So persistent!

That goes for us both. I'm sorry, but I must shoot you down.

Your bow isn't graceful enough. As a fellow Archer, allow me to teach you a few things.

Ugh!

Hm!?

Weak, so weak.

You're well-trained, but you don't put any heart into your attacks. You're like a child throwing sticks.

...Who are you? I pride myself in putting my full might behind that attack.

I have no obligation to answer. Just remember me as a god-slayer who happened to pass by.

I've decided to allow that boy to escape with his life. Now withdraw, youngster who was merely adored by gods.

...Being told that doesn't compel me to withdraw.

No, stand down, Arjuna. That woman is too much even for you to handle.

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I'm telling you, you're in the way. If you're around, you're just going to get hurt.

Or what? Are you trying to hold me back? Does that mean you're a traitor, too?

...Understood.

Good, good. Listening to others is a good thing. A good child, unlike you, Sétanta.

...Quit calling me by my childhood name. What a headache. To think even you were summoned here.

Those are my lines, fool. That's not how you speak to your mentor.

But I've always been like this. ...So? Are you my enemy?

Why yes. You know how it goes...

If you see a rabid dog in your favorite flower garden, you wouldn't just sit around reading, would you?

I can't bear to see the fool you've become. Though a fool, you're still my student. I should behead you out of mercy.

Now, answer me, Cú Chulainn. What has possessed you?

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No need to answer, huh?

In that case, the only thing left for us to do is fight to the death... However, it seems the circumstances won't allow us to.

I must allow that pale...boy in green to escape. You have that burden named Medb behind you.

If we fight, things won't end well for either of them. So what'll it be, O king who gained a queen?

Lose everything here, and promptly lighten your burden?

You must be joking. Knowing you, you'd take Medb out the second we start this fight.

Of course. I can't stand that woman. So I might just impale her with the best thrust of my life.

We won't fight here. I'll let that Archer go.

Now you will get out of my sight, too. Come back again when everyone has died off, so no one can stand in our way.

Very well, that would be my duty anyway. When you no longer have a way to die, I'll kill you with a smile.

...A shield rune to escape from the battlefield, huh?

Not going after them?

She's not someone who'd go down so easily. She can handle even a thousand spears I throw her way.

I can't win unless I'm ready to die. When I fight her again, it will be when there's no one left to kill.

Robin, the woman who you said saved you... If she's Cú Chulainn's mentor, then she...

I'm right here. Is this some sort of far-seeing spell? I can't say it's in good taste. Poor disposition, too.

N-Nice to meet you, too...

I should introduce myself. My name is Scáthach. Although I'm sure some of you already realized that.

Scáthach! Mentor of Cú Chulainn, and guardian of the Land of Shadows!

Yes, that's right. Oh, needless to say, I'm different from the other Celtic Servants.

...Perhaps it's because I am a special being beyond human, that Grail cannot rule over me.

The reason I materialized as a Heroic Spirit is a special one, too. All of humanity was incinerated, as was my realm.

And so, being "dead," I was summoned here. In a proper version of history, I wouldn't even be able to talk to the living.

From that perspective, I'm glad about the current incident in a way, but... No, there's nothing to be glad about.

My student was already foolish enough, but now I see him in an even more unsightly, idiotic form.

I came here to put a collar on him and take him back, but it seems there's something on his mind as well.

I considered putting an end to everything, including this era, but then I saw you.

This war isn't something that Heroic Spirits should settle. It must be solved by human hands.

That Archer, a part of the cause, was in a dilemma. I couldn't bear not to lend aid.

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Yes, you seem rather ordinary, but... There is strength in your eyes. A good Master, isn't that right, Mash?

Yes, thank you very much. I'm proud of my Master.

Anyway, Scáthach. Would you fight alongside us?

That'd be difficult. I can lend a hand, but I can't join you.

As I said before, I don't have the means of repairing this era. All I can do is kill.

Also... I doubt I could win against THAT Cú Chulainn.

Wh-What!? You're Cú Chulainn's mentor. And even you can't win...

I'm shocked myself. Nothing can be more irritating.

That is the Cú Chulainn I know, and at the same time he isn't.

It's likely because of Medb's wish upon the Grail. She wanted the fool to become a wicked king rivaling herself.

As a result, a cursed warrior with nothing but the power to become a king was born.

A Fanged God, or a Mad King, covered from head to toe in spines of death. That is the current Cú Chulainn.

Pitiful.

Most pitiful. That thing is painful. The fool felt even one thorn unmanageable, so he must be out of his mind with a thousand.

But by paying such a price, he has surpassed me. They say an idiot without hesitation is strong, yes?

That isn't strength. It's simply confining one's life inside a cage.

That's called failure. Dreams that don't reach outside are nothing but delusions.

Indeed. Either way, this isn't just a matter of defeating Cú Chulainn alone.

Considering overall damage, Queen Medb has priority. The Holy Grail must be taken from that woman.

Oh, don't expect much from me. I'd destroy the Holy Grail along with Medb, but that puts you back at square one.

You're right... If the Grail is destroyed, repairing the Foundation of Humanity would be difficult.

That would be a huge time loss for us. If possible, we need to recover the Grail intact.

Let's consider Lady Scáthach to be our last resort. I want you guys to try defeating Medb by yourselves.

Medb... The legendary queen of the Celts.

Yes. She's a woman who is honest about her own desires. She's just engrossed in taking over a nation at the moment.

That woman, along with Cú Chulainn... Those two alone are enough to take any nation.

Yet they also have Arjuna. And... I suppose Beowulf is still alive as well.

He's rather capricious, so we have no idea what he would do. But it's certain that he would side with the enemy.

??? Doesn't it seem a bit noisy around us?

...Hey! They're coming to attack us. What should we do?

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...Yes. I'm super angry right now. I'll strangle them all myself!

W-We should go, too. We must retain this camp as the front line for the West!

Wyverns, huh... They'll be difficult for those machines to handle.

Fujimaru, come with me. I'd like to see your talents.

I don't see any Servants with them. Overcome this situation first.

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Yes, good answer. Now on your way!

Not bad, but how about the next ones?

Wyverns and Chimeras? Curse you, Medb, summoning things like this.

Land and air.

Servants must understand their own roles and the Master must provide appropriate commands to kill those off.

Trouble won't be tolerated. Now go!

Next are high ranking warriors among the Celts. Although they've given up their humanity.

They're as swift and strong as Servants. But if you have trouble here, you'll never reach Cú Chulainn.

Know your Servants, and use them well. Don't disappoint me, understand?

Hm... Shadow Servants have appeared. That Medb seems to understand how to use the Holy Grail.

These are wraiths that couldn't become Servants. They are one step shy of becoming heroes.

Or they are Heroic Spirits that became shadows due to the summoners' lack of ability, improper summoning circles, etc.

Thus, you could say they're beings closest to Servants. Make sure to defeat them. Humans stand no chance against them.

...What?

...Hm?

Haaah!

Wh-What's that!? The black things are disappearing one after another!

...A Servant. However, not a Celtic one. He seems to be from near my country... Chinese perhaps?

He doesn't look like an enemy. But...is he...an ally?

Regardless, his technique is quite impressive.

Abilities like that are impossible without both innate talent and hellish training to forge one's body.

...Excellent. Most excellent. It makes me itch for a good fight.

You there! What is your name!?

Lancer, Li Shuwen! Well met, Servant of twin spears!

A storm has been raging within me ever since I caught sight of you. It will not subside until I defeat you. Accept my challenge!

Oh? You challenge me?

Naturally. I know the reason why I was summoned.

Still... I can't help it. I'm filled with selfishness, after all.

I must try and see if my spear can reach the gods.

This man is like a famished tiger, or a starving wolf...

...What a great potential playthi Ahem... I mean, talent worth training.

Lancer, Li Shuwen. If this was the Land of Shadows, I'd train you right away.

However, I belong to Fujimaru's cause already. Thus, things must be done in order.

First fight Mash, and win. If you do, I, Scáthach, shall face you directly.

However, if defeated, you must be gone immediately.

...I see, I understand. Very well, Mash. I hereby challenge you to a duel.

But... I don't have any reason to fight.

I am confronting you. Is that not reason enough?

If that's still insufficient, then consider me as a Servant sided with the Celts.

Master...

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Yes, I see your Master has good judgment. That's right, I am your enemy. That should be beyond a doubt.

If you don't treat me as suchyou'll die.

I understand... Master! Please provide your orders!

H-He is...really strong!

No, that's my line. To think you'd stand so well against me...

If we were to fight seriously, to the death, I have no idea which way the scales would tip...

Scáthach, I'd like to rescind my previous request.

Oh, is that okay?

All of you perhaps stand a chance against those Celts.

I may be a scoundrel detached from society, but even I don't enjoy watching the world fall to ruin.

You who's not human... Protect this world with that shield of yours.

...I will.

Now then, Scáthach. I have a request. Regardless of whether this world is saved or not

Would you face me at the end?

...Very well. That is, if I survive until the time comes.

You don't seem like one who would die so easily. ...Oh right, I have one more thing to tell you.

This is simply my inference, but it seems the King of Inventions is possessed by something.

Perhaps a good whack in the head will wake him up from his endless dream.

Um... Li Shuwen? Would you care to fight alongside us

I'm sorry. I can't say with confidence that I wouldn't attack you if I continued to be around you.

If I was in my older body, I may have withered and settled down a bit. But I can't help it, as I was summoned in my physical prime.

Why, fate allowing, we may yet fight alongside each other. Farewell.

And he's gone.

As expected of Li Shuwen in his prime. So rough, he's like a knife that cuts you just by touching it...

...Master, if I may, I believe I should go and see the patient.

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Edison, King of Inventions.

According to what that Servant said, he is supposedly possessed by something.

...I agree with his opinion.

Even considering my knowledge as a Servant, that being is too foreign in nature to say he's Edison, King of Inventions.

In that case, it must be an illness. We should meet with him again.

Things are starting to sound crazy again... He captured you before, yet you want to meet him again?

I believe so, too. However

What are you saying? There are many infected areas. In situations like this, triage is important.

Master, what should we do?

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...Right. I think that's the correct thing to do, too.

I guess it's my intuition as a Servant... I feel like we can't leave him like this.

Then we should go. Immediately. We'll head straight there.

Charge via the shortest route.

We need to knock that hard-headed man out with some anesthesia, then wake him up.

Hm... Robin, Elisabeth, Rama.

You've heard your Master's opinion. What do you think?

...Well, to be honest, my head hurts so much I'd like some anesthesia myself...

I'll leave the decision to Fujimaru. Everything until now has been right, so I'm sure it'll be fine going forward.

Hmm... I'm a Servant who's better off acting alone. And besides, that... presi-king, was it?

Why would I take the effort to meet someone I know I'd be incompatible with just by how you describe him?

Are you saying you'll just casually go and assassinate Cú Chulainn for us?

I don't do crazy things like that. As long as there are other means, at least.

If you can't do it, just say so. You just can't honestly admit things, can you?

...To think you of all people would tell me that. I should probably just shut my mouth and go along with it.

I have faith in our Master. If we all stand together, we can even defeat Karna if needed.

Now, Master. Let's go and wake Edison from his dream!