Episode III: Revival of Rome

My training is going well again today, Master and Ms. X! It seems like the strength of my Noble Phantasm is about to improve!

...Sigh. Lily is so very earnest. I'm glad her training is going well, but...

My quota is not being met. Maybe I should find bigger prey...

Senpai, Senpai. X is muttering disturbing things again.

I've had a change of mind myself. I think now is the time to clear up that other question.

No, not about that... To be honest, it's something that's really been bothering me...

Eek!?

I'm 100% Saber Class. Got a problem?

...That seems to be a sensitive issue with her. We should avoid being direct and take another approach, Master.

That's right, Master. Of course I'd like to know her Class, but I'd at least like to know her origins.

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By the way, Ms. X, you came here on that rocket, but which land are you a Heroic Spirit of?

(Senpai! Lily is ignoring everything and jumping straight to the question!)

So...you want to know my origins. Do you have some ulterior motive for wanting to know this, Lily?

No... It's just rather painful to know nothing about someone who has helped me so much.

I just thought that the least I could do to thank you was make a popular dish or famous sweets from your hometown...

...Oh, I see. I guess I'm the only one suspicious of others...

If that's what you want, then let me tell you all about it! Fujimaru, and Shieldy, you listen as well.

I have nothing to hide. I am a Servant that comes from outer space! I am a Heroic Spirit that comes from a future Servant-verse!

Foou?

A Servant-verse...? From the future? And from outer space?

Hah... So, Ms. X, is that the same as the Throne of Heroes?

No. The Servant-verse is not some boring warehouse like the Throne of Heroes!

It is where Servants conduct Servant-like deeds with a space-like world view. That is to say, it is a universe.

It's a world where we have been set free from the burden of our origins and can truly do whatever we like.

Me neither! But it sounds fun! I think that universe seems all right.

Of course. We have everything from suspense, melodramas, and mysteries. It's only natural that we have a horror route as well.

When that golden nudist said, "I am mankind's oldest zombie!" and stuff, I was sure this world was done for.

At least that's what I thought, but somehow he made it back to his own world.

No matter how reckless the adventure...

"I've been through a lot, but I've returned to this town."

As long as you say that when you come back, most of the time people would just pretend nothing has happened.

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Let's put aside talk of Servant-verse. What do you mean that you came from the future?

Unlike Rayshift, is that rocket a genuine time machine?

A time machine? Oh, you mean, can it make time jumps?

Well, I'm pretty sure it can. It warps, after all. I mean, a journey through space is impossible unless you can travel faster than light.

That's incredible! My mentor is also a time traveler!

Well...no, the incredible one is whoever it was that made Du Stallion II...

But why did you come from the future? Did you make some mistake while steering your ship?

How rude! My piloting skills are perfect! I am a Saber after all!

I came to this era to save the world. The future that I am in is facing a crisis of destruction now.

For some reason, our existence is on the verge of being destroyed. I came here to eradicate the cause of it...

But I couldn't stand to ignore you Lily. That's why I'm your teacher and training you.

I...can't believe this.

Even when you've been given the mission to save the world, you can still make time to train me...

I have nothing but respect for you! Ms. X is just like you said, a Saber of all Sabers!

Uh, well... Yeah, I guess. ...I am a Saber, so what of it?

...I guess Lily really got X there, huh? X is still pretty suspicious,

...but with Lily around, I don't think she'll be a problem. Isn't that right, Master?

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Ho there!

What's this? Someone is coming... Is that...

Ho there!

I heard a ship fell from the sky around here, but I'm exhausted from all the traveling, so prepare a feast for me first!

Sigh... Acting like a emperor when she doesn't even know her opponent yet...

Red Saber, do you know if this is enemy territory?

What are you talking about, Caster? Do you really think she can even read the signs?

First of all, since that is obviously a spacecraft, we are facing aliens. They can't understand our language.

It's just one nutty person facing off against another nutty person.

The returns are small, but the risk is small, too. First, let us see how skilled Her Majesty is.

Fool! Why are you so pessimistic, Archer? We're facing aliens? Then first we must greet them!

With kindness, sincerity, and passion! Though we may be of different lands, the feelings within our hearts are similar!

So first, let us negotiate with a smile. There is not a living thing around that cannot understand that.

It is a visitor from the sky, after all!

They are most certainly overflowing with romance, passion, and a taste of the future!

I will now proclaim with complete confidence, the owner of that rocket is a civilized person who hates war!

Uoooooohhh! Uaaaaaaaah! Diiiiiiiieeeee! Red oneeeeeee!

Hyaaaaaaaa!? That one suddenly fired a beam at us!

And she's even specific about the color! Hey, Saber! Do you know her?

...Oh, brother. So, can you still call her a highly civilized being, Saber?

Nope! We certainly cannot communicate with this one! They must be taught a severe lesson!

Enemy group has entered combat mode! We have no choice but to fight them, Master!

Well, if it isn't Fujimaru and Mash. Umu. I am very pleased to see you again.

By the way, is this the first time I've met you as a Servant? Or have we already met before?

If this is the first time, then I need to introduce myself!

I am Nero Claudius, in my new Servant form!

May our friendship be long, Fujimaru. It is nice to know you, Master.

Yes. You're looking well, Your Majesty. It is good to see you as well, Tamamo and Emiya-senpai.

Well. You are very kind. It has been quite a while, Mash and Fujimaru.

You need not trouble yourselves over us. As you can see, we have accompanied Red Saber here.

We just thought we'd tag along.

Actually, we heard that there was a versatile appliance here that could cook and do laundry, which would be very useful for newlyweds, but...

It's clear as day that there is no such thing on that rocket!

I will have nothing to do with such junk! Those ads were utter lies! This is going too far!

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At any rate, I have assessed your situation, Lily. The manner in which you handle your blade is quite admirable.

Yet, allow me to assist you. If you need a fencing partner, then I am better than a hundred, nay, ten thousand partners!

Thank you! It's quite reassuring to hear that from another Saber!

Hey! What are we suddenly getting along so harmoniously for? I defeated you just now, Saber!

You should resign and withdraw from the field! And you, Lily! You are far too lenient!

All Sabers besides you are enemies Until you embrace that, you can only dream of becoming a full-fledged Saber!

We merely pulled our punches just now because we realized our opponents were Mash and Fujimaru.

But who in the world are you? The owner of this rocket? ...Umu...

I feel like... I've seen you somewhere... It's like...looking at a mirror...

I have a feeling that I know you... Who are you? Where are you from?

Hmph, I have no obligation to tell the Red One my name, but I guess I have no choice here.

I am Heroine X. I am an envoy of justice from the future, come here to correct you Sabers.

(Ahem!)

Why do you cough now, Archer?

Why do you perspire cold beads of sweat, Nameless Red?

I'm sorry, my apologies. I just sensed that this world was through, so I couldn't help it. But really, you two, you shouldn't fight.

I do not know what your burden is, Lady X... It appears to me that the most important thing is to repair your spacecraft.

And Miss Lily, aren't you in training? Or is it possible that this is somehow connected with your objective?

...Hmm... That's right. Even though you're with that Red one, you are sharp.

Uh, well. To avoid any more misunderstandings, I do not recall ever becoming this Saber's ally. I am entirely neutral.

And Miss Lily, allow me to assist in your training.

Naturally, I do not have a lot of time. But seeing how things are, I cannot help myself.

Thank you!

Isn't this great, Ms. X! We suddenly have two more who will join in on my training!

Uh, yes...well, if you say so, Lily... ...I guess I have no choice.

Fine. I've predicted the monsters gathering here will only get stronger from now on.

I'm sure Lily will feel more assured with you at her side. Red One, I will allow your presence for now.

Hmph! I thought you were a twisted one, but I see that you're good at heart. I will go along with your policy.

Casko, what will you do? Are you going to just play a minor role again, like in London?

Sorry I was just a minor role!

I was concerned about Mo-san, and didn't want to take the lead role from her! She's pretty good, you know!

Well, it's true I never had a chance to take part. That's all right. I do have my own main story, after all.

When we get to the Japan stage, Ushiwakamaru, the others, and I will have a great battle with the Japanese Servants.

For now, I trust that time will come and will conserve my energy. Therefore, I shall stay behind the scenes.

That rocket, or whatever it is, looks as if it has AC inside. I think I'll take a nice break♡

Hmm. As uncooperative as ever.

Well, it matters not. Now then, Fujimaru, Mash, Lily, X. May we enjoy much laughter!

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