Episode II: Blackbeard Awakens

Senpai. Don't you think it's about time that we answered the question that's on everyone's mind?

That's right. I wasn't going to say anything, but it looks like this is going to take a while.

I think that's something we should avoid for now. It could cause things to get worse with her.

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What? Do you have a question for me? Since we've reached a break in Lily's training, go right ahead.

Okay, for my first question, I'm all right with gathering Altrium...

...but how is it that you'll be able to power up Lily with the Altrium we gather?

Right, I didn't explain how that works, did I?

This is common sense throughout the entire milky way. Altrium is a newly discovered almighty energy particle.

My spacecraft is powered by Altrium. Also, inside my spacecraft, the Spirit Origin Enhancement Device

A capsule known as "Adam Kadmon."

When this device is fed enough Altrium, Lily can be physically enhanced.

Fou, foou!

You want that? Look, Fou, I understand your feelings, but just calm down!

In the Hebrew language, it means "doll" or "human"... But with a negative connotation...

They say it is a very immoral thing... I guess you could say it's much like Paracelsus...

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Adam Kadmon is a device that creates an exact Spirit Origin copy based on the Spirit Origin's information.

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Fou, fofou!

Th-There's a device like that!? That would be awesome! Please let me use it as well!

It's the perfect chance to improve the effectiveness of my Noble Phantasm!

Nope, no can do. That's its flaw. Adam can only increase things made of Altria.

Wha!

Oh, dear... That was a short-lived dream... I'm sorry, Master. It seems I will always be a hopeless Servant...

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Fou, fou.

Those are honest, frank words. You have a good Master, Shieldy.

Y-Yes. I will do my best to live up to Master's expectations.

N-Now for my next question. I'm all right with gathering the spacecraft parts...

But why do the monsters that are attacking carry these parts? They look like nothing more than junk

Ya-hooo! I found some! I found some, General!

Now this be a true dreamland! No doubt about it, this mountain of treasure will make us fat stacks!

I-I'm getting goosebumps all over!

Ah. What's this? A mirage? What a find! Did I accidentally order a happy meal?

To my left is the sweet Mash-mallow. To my right is a petite, kawaii golden haired Knight Princess...

Good lord! I don't think I can take any more! Now's my chance to get a waifu!

I've had quite enough of the beauties I've gathered. They only have eyes for my huge treasure. I'm serious.

Now I will live in a lovely home with my new sexy wife, a pool in the backyard... I'll go fishing on holidays... Oh, what a dream...

In fact, I think I'll have them both! I mean, "Pirate" is just a different way to spell "Freedom!"

I knew it was you, Captain Teach! And the one next to you is

All right! Time to pillage! We're on land now! There are no hags here to wallop me on the back of the head!

This odd scrap metal has the smell of real treasure! Get it all! Oh, General, you take one too☆

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What's this? What's this?

"Fine. I may not look it, but I am somewhat of an art connoisseur. I have an affinity for old relics."

"However, I have no interest in women. I learned my lesson from Francesca, so split them as you please."

That's what you say! You're pretty shy, General!

Woo-hoo! As expected of the famous Bluebeard! So cruel! Just like our captain!

Dhuhuhuhuhu! But don't get carried away just because the General is a gentleman.

Mash and the Knight Princess are mine. If you lay a hand on them, I'll stick you in a barrel.

Oh, but the one in the tacky blue track suit, she's not anywhere near my strike zone.

Who was it that liked pretty young girls? Was it Rackam? He was pretty sad when Mary deceived him.

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What's this? The General's getting excited! Could it be that the tacky blue track suit is his fetish?

Not bad for an art connoisseur... Not! Wah-hah-hah! When the General is like this, he really is quite frightening!

You there in the tacky track suit, take my advice and make a run for it. It just might save you, you kno... Whoa!

Pardon me. I killed him out of reflex. But it doesn't matter, does it? He is a Saber Class, after all.

...(grin)

I really wanted Saber Alter to come along, but she's pretty frightening.

So, instead I invited the General... Who knew that he'd be defeated before he could even draw his sword...

Oh well, I didn't expect anything from him anyway. I thought he could at least be a shield... For I am kind...

But this is unacceptable... There's not even a cooling-off period... A huge loss to Blackbeard...

Why you! As another gentleman, I will not abide by this! You, tacky-track-suit, look more like a bad guy than us!

Fujimaru. That talking louse, you seem to know him. May I dispose of him?

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Stay on your guard, X! Blackbeard may not look it, but he has some unique skills

When he's your ally, he's not much, but once he's your enemy, he's troublesome!

Princess Mash, your appraisal is so correct that I am completely overwhelmed!

I can't believe you understand me so well... I'm so embarassed, almost as much as when someone saw what I hid under my bed.

At any rate Hoo-hoo! It won't be long before we're hot honeymooners!

Senpai, this is the first time I've regretted being a Shield Servant. I want a holy sword too! A holy sword!

...I see. So that's what it's about.

Sea and sky. Though our territories differ, I also share my fate with my ship. I understand how Missy X felt so much it hurts.

In fact, it physically hurts. That's hot! That's hoooot! Ow! That's hot! Owwww!

I wish you wouldn't press that glowing blade against my back! But that's one hell of a handsome sword! It looks incredibly valuable!

I'm of the same opinion. I think X's sword is absolutely amazing!

It maintains its classic and noble design, but who would've guessed it's a secret weapon with that many functions...

I can sense the freedom in its design! It's cosmo-good!

Uhm, if you don't stop, Lily, at this rate, Blackbeard's gonna become a roasted pirate...

It's all right, Mash. X is anguished because her dear ship has been damaged.

I shall return the parts that I picked up. You too, General.

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Thank you. You are very kind. I'm sorry about what I did earlier.

Whenever I see a Saber Class, I can't stop myself. You are Gilles, are you not?

I sense in you dignity, and grace, and a deep earnestness. What are you doing in this freedom nerd's party?

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(Looks like he intends to make full use of his right to remain silent...)

Dammit! Forget about mister gloomy. Let's talk about my little sister here!

To be precise, Lily's Noble Phantasm training.

How about this? By way of apology, how about if I, Blackbeard, train you myself?

Well, I totally expect something to happen during training. I may look like this, but I know no shame.

I will turn my defeat into an opportunity. I will pretend to be your ally and wait for my chance to strike.

Now, this is top secret. The reason I don't use a pistol is so I can get in close to grapple with my opponent.

Try using your Noble Phantasm on me once.

I shall dance as gracefully as a butterfly and dash to catch you like a bee.

This is the kind of dazzling training experience I can offer you. How about it?

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For a Servant to practice with their Noble Phantasm by using it on another What kind of person are you, Teach?

I'll never get another chance like this! Please allow me to! Oh, let me cut your bonds!

Lily!? Are you sure this is all right, Senpai!? Blackbeard is after...

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Okay, let's begin! Get ready, Teach!

Dufufu. You have activated my trap card! Fools! Without that rope, you're as good as mine!

A level 1 Noble Phantasm is nothing to me! I'll take it, and then I'll KO you with a Lupin dive

Right there! Caliburn, cleanse this evil!

Right in the groinnnnnnn!?

...Hff.

I'm gonna die! Anyone would die from that! That's more of an anti-male attack than Orion's!

Oh, dear! I'm sorry! I'm sorry... My hand slipped!

I-I'll try it one more time!

...What? One more time?

Are you... Are you saying you want me to take 20k damage in a single spot again?

P-Please! I'll do my very best!

...I can't resist a maiden knight with those cute, puppy dog eyes!

I cannot say no. But I'm serious, watch what you're doing!

Make sure you aim for my chest, okay? I can at least get my guard up there.

Okay, leave it to me! All right, here goes!

Caliburn, cleanse this evil... Oops!

Heh-heh-heh. Did you just say "oops?" You did!

AHHH, THAT'S THE STUUUUFF!

I'm terribly sorry...! N-Next time I'll aim good and proper at your chest!

Heh-heh... That's fine... Your Noble Phantasm is fine just the way it is...

I've reached my limit, so I will be going... Can you take me, General?

Yes. You've certainly had a terrible time of it.

When it comes right down to it Pirates tend to lose their "balls" when they're on land.

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Gilles left all by himself. It seems as if he was a little embarrassed.

Now that's a stoic individual with a very dry sense of humor. He certainly has the core of a Saber.

By the way, this piece of filth is a nuisance. Does anyone care if I burn him to ash?

By god, you're a heartless one! To speak of such cruelty with a smile on your face!

Someone, help meeee! I've had enough of this Saber-face!