Marvel at It! Illya's Karakuri Castle!

I have returned, Master.

I detect no hostiles in our immediate vicinity. It should be safe to proceed for now.

？！

I will remain vigilant for potential threats.

I am sure Lord Kotarou will let you know if he finds anything as he scouts ahead.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

？！

'Kaaay!

Wait. Why're we making such a big deal out of this? It's just the simulator.

I wouldn't be too sure about that, Chloe!

We have plenty of data to show that the simulator isn't always totally safe.

Sure, I doubt we'll end up dead, but there's still no telling what could happen in here.

Think so? Eh, I'm not convinced.

Come on, Chloe, don't be like that. Remember what Danzo and Kotarou said?

Our job as Servants is keeping Fujimaru safe.

Doesn't matter whether it's in real life or the simulator.

It...doesn't, right?

Um... What do you think, Miyu?

I think you're right, Illya.

Phew.

Okay, okay. I've just gotta take this seriously, right?

？！

We know!

？！

Ehehe.

You know, seeing Master with the girls like this reminds me of an elementary school teacher taking his class on a field trip.

So does that make this a school camp kind of situation?

Ah! I can hear the voice-over for the trailer already!

"The woods are virtual but the terror is real. Magical girls, trapped inside. Who will survive...?"

How does that sound?

I have no idea how to respond to that.

Come on, Ruby! Quit scaring meus! I mean, us!

？！

Oh? Hey, thanks for playing along, Master!

Oh!

Fujimaru, you're really pale... Now look what you did, Ruby!

I was just kidding. Although, if we really do wander into, say, a Singularity...

Well, what happens next all depends on the Holy Grail, now doesn't it?

Of course.

？！

Excuse me, Master!

(Gasp)!!!

Aaah! You scared me!

Man, you ninja really are killer hiders. You look pretty nervous now though...

Lord Kotarou has just returned!

I'm back! Be careful, Master!

I couldn't believe my eyes.

？！

We have an emergency situation.

There is something happening in the simulator that wasn't programmed to happen.

？！

Exactly.

Instead of the boars pre-programmed into the simulator, there is a squadron of dangerous looking karakuri up ahead.

Karakuri?

I think he means old-fashioned machines. Like steampunk or something.

The squadron is comprised of several humanoid karakuri soldiers, as well as a few giant ones.

There's also a Shadow Servant of unknown class with them.

Karakuri soldiers?

Uh-oh. They're here! They're here! Several high-density magical energy signals are headed our way!

One is definitely on par with a Servant. Please get ready for a fight, Lady Miyu.

Illya!

I know! O-okay, let's do this!

We're all counting on you, Fujimaru!

？！

Understood!

...Here they come. Come on! I'll lead the charge!

Fire!

...

Lady Chloe!

Yeah, yeah, I know!

The magical energy signals are gone. It looks like we drove them off.

？！

？！

Me neither. And their leader was

A Shadow Servant. You guys've never seen that lady in Chaldea's database before either, right?

That's gotta be the shadow of some Heroic Spirit.

You're probably right.

Hmm. But we've never seen that lady in Chaldea's database before, right?

？！

Y-you look at the database, Chloe? Are we allowed to do that?

Who cares?

Everyone!

I just never bothered asking. They probably wouldn't care if we did.

I guess, but I still don't think it's right to look at something like that without permission.

(Sigh) We're not at school, Illya. Why're you still trying to be a teacher's pet?

Sh-shut up! You're just too much of a bad girl to know what's right!

... ...

...

？！

...Oh. I-it's nothing.

... ...

Lady Danzo?

Lord Kotarou...

...Master, I thought perhaps I should keep this to myself, but I've decided to tell you.

？！

My memory circuits are...incomplete. They remain broken even now.

They say Heroic Spirits are summoned in their prime...

Apparently, humanity has determined my prime to have been during my later years, when I was on the verge of breaking down.

As a result, I have difficulty trusting my memories.

That being said...

？！

...Yes.

My image of them is very hazy.

They seem to flicker in and out of my circuits, like a mirage sliding from view when you try to focus on it.

A left eye of crimson and a right of teal.

I feel like I've seen that person somewhere before...

I've maybe...even met them...

Hmm. Well, that didn't exactly give us a lot to go on.

Indeed.

Ruby!

You watch your tongue too, Sapphire.

Apologies.

In the meantime, I'm gonna contact the Command Room.

Maybe these guys are trying to hack into Chaldea's systems or something.

N-no way... When did you learn so much about that kind of thing, Chloe?

What, this? Everyone knows this kinda stuff nowadays. Right, Miyu?

Huh!?

...I, um, don't think it's strange if you don't, Illya, since you never felt a need to deal with it before...

Nnn. Why do I get the feeling you're just being nice?

Okay, just hit this, and...

Command Room here. How's the forest march simulation going?

...I see. An unknown enemy force and a Shadow Servant, huh?

Well, we haven't detected anything unusual on our end.

So even if it's just a bug, it's within expected parameters?

Well, I guess that's not impossible with a complex system like this.

Hmm.

Who knows?

？！

What would you have us do, Master? If you'd like to play it safe, we can always abort the march now.

You want to abort?

We've already come this far. Why don't we at least try getting out of the woods, like we planned?

？！

？！

'Kaaay!

Wh-what IS all this!?

Surprised, Master?

!!!

Isn't that

You're Sitonai, right? The Alter Ego?

She looks so much like Illya...

Um, I think I might have said this before, but it's actually more the other way aroun

Oh, it's me from another

I mean, how nice to see so many adorable girls together.

Not a bad lineup at all.

Plus, now that I've set up so many obstacles, having cute contestants should really up the appeal.

？！

？！

Yes, that's right.

I changed the simulator into a kind of Bounded Field.

So good luck, since you won't be able to escape until you clear them all.

Wait. Huh!? What did she just say!?

She said we won't be able to escape unless we clear them all...

She sure did... I guess we're in one of those death game things now.

Does nothing faze her!? Okay, everyone! Looks like we need to steel ourselves to get through this!

Why do you sound so happy about all this, Ruby?

Who, me? Not at all. You must be imagining it.

Yes. They kind of remind me of the enemies we just fought.

It's not just you, Master. I felt the same thing.

？！

These are the same kind of mechanisms at play in those karakuri soldiers.

Oh, you noticed.

I'm the producer here, but it was another Heroic Spirit who did the work of actually putting it together.

I remember thinking that Morgan's thing from a while back seemed like fun, so I tried hiring a supervisor myself.

Anyway, I'm sure you're going to have lots of fun here.

Make sure you all enjoy everything it has to offer, okay!?

？！

？！

How are you just okay with this!?

So this is the attitude that separates a veteran Master from an amateur. But I still didn't expect a response like that...

Oh, I know. Since you're all here, why don't I introduce you?

This is my supervisor. Go on, say something.

...

... ...

？！

Hey! That Heroic Spirit looks exactly like the Shadow Servant we saw before!

Yeah, exactly!

Uh, yes, it does look like a ninety percent match. The transmission isn't enough for me to determine their Spirit Origin, though.

OH!!!

My circuits...!

I remember now!

It's them! This is amazing.

No matter how their appearance may change, that glimmer in their eyes is the same as ever!

Then you do know who that is, Lady Danzo!?

I do.

That is the greatest sorcerer of Japan's Warring States period and an unparalleled karakuri master!

They were the one who worked with the first lord of the Fuuma clan to make me!

That is...Kashin Koji!

...My True Name is Kashin Koji.

... ...

It was, in a word, creepy.

Ruby, stop that! No narrating without permission!

Oh my. I can't believe this.

Lord Kashin Koji! I never thought I would get to see you again!

It's me, Danzo! The very Katou Danzo you made!

It's so good to see you again after all this time!

... ...

...

...?

Lord...Kashin Koji...?

...

Or at least, that's how it seemed to Danzo.

RUBY!

...!

Okay, um, I think that should do it for introductions.

Now then. Master.

Illyasviel. Chloe. Miyu. Danzo. Kotarou.

Kashin Koji and I will be waiting in the European castle.

Your goal is to make it here safely.

And along the way, we've prepared plenty of karakuri stages for you, so I hope you enjoy!

The transmission just cut out. Hmm... It doesn't look like we can reestablish the line.

？！

？！

Ah...ah...

Why? Why didn't Lord Kashin Koji say anything to me?

Lord Kashin...Koji...

Lady Danzo.

I know Lord Kashin Koji has strong ties to you and the first Fuuma Kotarou.

I don't know why they're ignoring you now...

...so it seems we'll just have to ask them ourselves.

At least, that's the way I see it. What do you think, Master? Lady Danzo?

？！

Understood!

Master, please forgive me. I am sorry you had to see that.

Rest assured, I will clear every obstacle in our path with the power of this Kashin Mystic Code!

We'll do our best, too! Right, Miyu!? Right, Chloe!?

Uh-huh!

Well, we've already come this far, so we might as well!

"Karakuri Death Game in the Dark Woods! What perverted karakuri traps await our magical girls and their ninja companions?"

Nailed it. Perfect teaser. Anyway, I'm glad you're all excited about this!

What was that about perverted karakuri!?

Oh, we're getting a call from the Command Room.

Hello?

Oh good, we're still connected!

We've been monitoring the situation from here and we've learned a few things you should know.

This deadly theme park Sitonai has created is a minute Singularity.

Specifically, a minute Singularity that's developed within the simulator.

Simulator or not, carelessness there could still lead to a loss of life.

So please be careful as you make your way forward.

？！

Thank you, Senpai!

As for the additional information... Um... It's about the other Servants...

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Y-yes, Senpai. It's just as you fear.

They seem to think this is some new kind of festival...

...and they're all headed your way!

？！

I'm so sorry! I tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen!

Ah yes, I see what's going on here.

It's basically an old-fashioned amusement park with some physical activity and traditional Japanese flair.

They're quite big on Japanese culture here, aren't they?

Yes, I see, I see!

...No, wait. I don't see.

It means you win if you can get past all the nasty-looking obstacles, sir.

Ohh, NOW I see. Well then, let's get going!

Absolutely not, sir.

Phooey.

What, too chicken to give it a go, Gramps?

That armor just for show? This is just a joust with a splash of pizazz, right?

Oh! You're Mordred! One of the Knights of the Round Table!

Eh, I skew more toward treachery than justice but yeah!

Anyway, when you get right down to it, these things couldn't be simpler.

If you win, you win. If you lose, you die.

That's all there is to it. Am I wrong?

Ooh!

Right! Let's go, Sancho!

Ahhh, Sir is now unnecessarily fired up! Fair Mordred, you have my condolences!

It looks like we got separated from Mordred.

Hmm. A Bounded Field, huh?

In retrospect, perhaps we shouldn't have been so eager to activate the simulator and hop on the bandwagon, so to speak.

Well, now that we're here, I think we should first try to meet up with Master, then see if we can escape.

What do you all think?

Who cares about a Bounded Field? Just smash the thing and be done with it. (It seems you and I are on the same page, Sir Bedivere. I was just about to say the same thing.)

Sir Tristan, no! You're mixing up your inner monologue and your actual words!

How do you even do that, anyway?

Hehe. I have a Mystic Code I modeled after Murasaki Shikibu's thing.

I take it you asked Sir Merlin or Lady MerI mean, Lady Avalon for that?

Well surmised, Sir Lancelot. Even as a knight, there are times when your identity is best hidden.

The tavern at night is a place for subtleties, after all. Sometimes, one must hide one's true feelings. Others, one must brazenly shout them to the world.

I see. Well, no more taverns for you, Sir Tristan.

That aside, he wasn't entirely wrong. We could smash our way out of here if we wanted.

But if we do that, we'll never get our hands on the Holy Grail!

There's a Holy Grail mixed up in this as well? Then I suppose brute force isn't an option.

Not if we want to properly resolve this Singularity. Right, Sir Lancelot?

Right you are, Gareth.

Yay!

Hey guys, listen to this! Rumor has it there's a Holy Grail up for grabs at the end of this course!

Oh? Is that so?

Wow, really? We can get a Holy Grail just for having fun dodging death out here?

Come to think of it, there was that whole Tam Lin Cup thing not too long ago.

Man, Chaldea is great. You never know what crazy thing's gonna happen next!

So this is a place to test our skills? Hmm, not bad.

How about you, Nikiti? Think you can win this?

I know I can!

...At least, I could if the Yaskayas were here. I wonder where they went?

They were here just a moment ago...

...Hmph.

I don't give a shit about the Holy Grail. I'm just here to crush everyone else, demolish the castle, and be done with it!

Who cares what kind of fancy tricks they try! Their luck ran out the moment I got wind of this place!

Haha, ain't that right, guys!?

True, with your physical prowess, you could probably clear these hurdles easily.

But let's not be too quick to throw caution to the wind. The fact that there's a Holy Grail involved in this means things are very unlikely to play out straightforwardly.

Uh. Uh, uh. (Nod)

Ugh. You guys are no fun!

You think?

Uh? (Head tilt)

...You're throwing me off my game! Shit, I kind of hate that you guys are so casual with me.

Uhhh uh, uh. (Special Translation: That's all thanks to Mordred.)

Yes, you may be right. Speaking of Mordred, I wonder where they are right now.

Huh? You can understand her?

Hm?

You mean you can't?

Uh? (Special Translation: You can't?)

Hell no I can't! ...Wait. Does Mordred?

Ehehehe. Ahh, this takes me back! I just love events like this!

The terror of stepping on the wrong stone and plunging into a lake! The fear of getting caught by the monster chasing you through the labyrinth!

Then you make your way through the underground(?) tunnel, pop out in front of the castle, and finish the whole thing off with a go-kart shoot-out!

Fun for the whole family! Beloved the world over, at least in recent years!

I speak, of course, of Takeshi's Cast

That is quite enough of that.

I swear, Locusta, you really must learn to tamp down the madness in you.

Uhhh? (Special Translation: Is she okay, Nero?)

Do not mind her, Uncle. She just had a few too many mushrooms.

Uhhh, Nerooo! (Special Translation: Oh, all right. Then come, let us win this event!)

Hehe, it seems you are sufficiently motivated, Uncle.

Very well then. Locusta!

Yes ma'am!

Let us be on our way! We shall bring true elegance to these otherwise uncouth festivities!

Hehe. It's good to see my beloved Rome (read: children) so excited.

That's the spirit. For this, too, is Rome; it's an expression of my boundless love.

Wouldn't you agree, Rome (read: me)?

Heh. Say no more, Rome (read: me).

I can see it. I can see it all! I can see the horizon dyed red and golden, our glory shining bright and proud!

This place shall be the beginning of a new period of human betterment, where people spring into action, life shines bright, and new hope is born.

In other words!

This! Is! Rome!

...!

(I'm so moved I can barely stand.)

Haha. At ease, Rome (read: my child).

Show us the Rome that lies within you. It's all right. We will accept all as it is.

Divine Father Romulus!

Unworthy though I may be, I shall do my utmost to live up to your expectations!

I assume that means you want me to bring back the Holy Grail, yes!?

The Holy Grail...

True, that, too, would be Rome, but... Hmm...

Hmmm...

F

Forgive my misunderstanding! I will simply do my best to clear the obstacles and not concern myself with anything else!

Well said, my child.

Since I'm sure this won't be the last event of its kind...

...perhaps it's time we came up with workout gear better suited for full-body athletics!

While we're at it, we should make sure it's designed to show off every participant's good side!

For that matter, if we're going to do this, we may as well make entirely new Spiritron Dresses!

At least, that's what I think! How about you, Lady Cleopatra!?

You get it!

I'm so glad you understand, Miss Crane!

Our usual outfits would be fine if we stuck to the sort of thing you'd see in the Colosseum, but between this event and the last...

...we're clearly trending more towards full-blown extravaganzas with far more variety than simple sword swinging.

So yes, I do believe that if we're going to do events like these, we should create more outfits to suit them!

Exactly!

Hmm, just as I thought. I knew you and I would get along.

And why wouldn't we? You're Chaldea's top designer and I'm its top model.

It was only a matter of time until fate brought us together!

!!!

(I-I can't believe it. I can't even get a word in edgewise!)

(These two working together presents new business opportunities...but I can't get myself to be ahead of things and sign a contract with them.)

(I don't understand! How could I be overwhelmed by them!?)

Heh heh heh heh.

Now this is an event. I can smell it in the air.

This is just my kind of competition.

But this time, I am just another participant. I need not hold back on my Eastern colleague's behalf.

Let's go out there and show them what we're made of! Right, Sétanta!?

... ...

I said, "Right, Sétanta!?"

Which of us are you talking to!?

Hehehe. This is gonna be a lot of fun.

How about you, Jason? Do you think you'll be able to fly straight to the Holy Grail?

What? Hell no. How would I even do that? Are you stupid or something?

There are at least as many death traps here as there were last time. No one in their right mind would go in there by choice!

In fact, you know what, Voyager? I want you to go slap a sign that says "Idiot" on the back of anyone about to try this!

Aw, so you're just gonna watch, Jason? That's really too bad.

What's wrong, Jason? This hardly squares with the captain of the Argo I remember.

Brother is right, Jason. In my memories, you...

Well, you may not have been a CONFIDENT captain, but you certainly kept every day interesting.

Where'd you two come from!?

Ooh, the shiny twin stars! Are you here to help Jason?

I don't know about that. Heh, no, it was your voice we heard.

Jason's presence here is merely a coincidence.

Still, if our former captain is asking, I suppose we could agree to a temporary alliance.

Emphasis on "temporary."

Did you hear me ask? 'Cause I sure didn't.

But Brother, weren't you telling me earlier that you were planning to help Jason ou

Pollux!

...Yeesh. Well, with you guys here, I guess we might actually have a shot at winning this.

But we're just going to compete normally, got it!? If it gets even the least bit dangerous, I'm out!

So you've gotta let me off if and when that happens! Okay!?

Heh!

You got it!

Well now, it looks like everyone's bringing their A game. I'd expect no less of Chaldea's roster of history's greatest heroes.

Their nose for battle and lust for victory are palpable. Truly an example of how heroes everywhere ought to be. Perhaps we could learn a thing or two from them ourselves?

Hahahahaha.

That's rich, coming from you of all people. Look how easily you slid right back into giving color commentary.

I appreciate how sharply you maneuver yourself behind the scenes. It's inspiring.

Now, on a different note...

Let's get some impressions from our guest commentator. Father?

Father? I'm afraid I don't know why you're calling me that.

I'm K. Rasputin, and I'm only here to help comment on today's proceedings. Thank you for having me.

K. Rasputin, huh? (Double take) All right, tell us a little about yourself then, K.

I'm a simple man leading a simple life. Most days, I rise with the sun, work hard, pray, give thanks for the day's sustenance, and go to bed.

However, I'm also a big fan of martial arts and watching sports in general.

It's wonderful how we have so many streaming options these days. There's always something to watch.

At one point, I started making daily videos providing commentary for various sporting events. Before I knew it, I became known as the Minister of Commentary...

...and now, I'm lucky enough to be giving guest commentary here.

What an inspiration it is to be at this Novum Chaldea festival, witnessing the enthusiasm of fellow Heroic Spirits.

Fighting spirit is arguably one of the most primal passions we possess.

And I, for one, look forward to standing close enough to those flames of passion to get singed.

Oho. I...see? I'm only just realizing how expertly you dodged saying anything about your background or your real profession.

I'll have to remember that myself. One should never speak too much about oneself when listening to another's problems.

It is the problems, not the listener, which matter most, yes?

Whoever K. Rasputin here may be is less important than how well he can explain things for us.

Wouldn't you agree, Taigong Wang? Hahahahaha.

Hahahahaha.

... ...

...Huh?

Wh-what are those people already doing here at the goal? How'd they get past the karakuri stages!?

(Whispering)

Uh-huh, uh-huh.

...They just showed up out of nowhere and built a broadcasting stand without asking?

W-well, I guess these things happen.

As long as we don't count them as having cleared the course, I guess I can make an exception this one time.

(Glance)

Yes, young miss? Do I have something on my face?

N-no. It's nothing.

Hey, we got away with it! See, kids? This is why it's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission.

All right, let's take a look at the stages near the castle. Oho, look there, Servants getting ready to act as obstacles for the competitors!

Let's see, how does this relay thing work again...?

Ah, there we go. Can you hear me!?

Loud and clear, Taigong Wang. Hello, everyone. It's your favorite little sister, Lady Avalon.

Behind me, you can see various Servants Sitonai approached ahead of time...

...to serve as obstacles for the contestants!

Understood. Come, let us prepare to welcome our guests.

Yes, Lord Tajima! I look forward to it!

I figured this kinda stuff was only for the youngsters...

...but if Tajima's out here, I can't just stand on the sidelines sippin' tea, now can I?

Hahaha. Well, I'm certainly glad to have you out here with us, Lord Muramasa.

This should be fun. I look forward to taking out challengers together!

Come, let us give it our all!

Impregnable!

Ironclad!

Perfect!

Defense!

Fantastic! We three, as the Shield of Chaldea, are perfectly in sync!

We WILL fulfill our assigned roles, and stop any would-be intruders in their tracks!

I am more a wielder of the sword than the shield...but very well. I, too, am inspired after hearing that.

I will be glad to join this fight as a member of the shield team. Come, my comrades, and let us protect the castle together!

(It's not every day we get a lineup like this. I'll have to take a photo later.)

Aha, I see. The challengers certainly have their work cut out for them. What do you think, Lord Merlin?

It is an unusual lineup, but by no means a bad one. Between the three of them, they have brains and brawn in equal measure. I certainly wouldn't want to have to face them.

Still, conventional wisdom says that focusing on defense is a suboptimal way to play in events like this. Any thoughts on that, Lord K?

It all depends on the rules. If the opponents' mistakes lead to points being scored, then playing defense is a slow but sure way to go on the attack.

The key thing to remember here is that none of those three are solely focused on defense. They have plenty of offensive capability to employ as they like.

Fantastic. Seeing three Heroic Spirits of such different backgrounds coming together like this is a dream come true.

I know this would never happen, but looking at them, I can't help but imagine what it would be like to be that team's coach.

...

...

What are we even doing here?

You took the words right out of my mouth. One moment, you're gawking at that Japanese killing machine inventor we heard would be here...

...and the next, we're on the obstacle Servant roster.

This is the last thing I needed today. I'm just waiting until I can finally go home.

Huh!?

Well, that's not how I remember it! If anyone was gawking at that inventor, it was you!

What was that!?

Roll call! Rindr!

Present.

Hildr!

Present!

Rún!

Present!

Ortlinde!

Present.

Irs!

...Present.

With me here, that makes six!

Gosh, this is amazing. I never thought we'd ever get a chance to fight together like this.

Yeah, those Holy Grails sure are something. Having all six of us out at once like this would usually be impossible.

It should be a good experience for all of us, especially once we sync our memories.

For sure.

It's really nice being able to do something together like this.

... ...

That look on your face tells me you just wish Master was here, too. Am I right, Thrúd?

!?

I-is that true, Thrúd!?

Of course not. Now stop joking around and let's get in formation already!

Okay!

...

... ...

Hmm.

At ease, embodiment of the heavens and proxy of the underworld.

You may not know Chaldea's Nitocris, but I do.

As far as I am concerned, each of you is every bit as much Nitocris as the other.

Relax. I will allow this.

In fact, I will even allow you to treat me not as Ozymandias, king among kings, but as a younger brother figure!

...I-I see.

I'm glad to hear that. I-indeed, I do think of you as a...

...younger...

...brother...

So... I... Uh...

Heh.

Eep.

(Burst out laughing)

!!!

You there! Archer! How dare you!?

In this Spirit Origin, I am essentially the avatar of Lord Anubis himself. I will not tolerate any insolence!

Bear that in mind, and be sure that sort of thing does not happen again!

Sorry 'bout that. I just couldn't help it.

But while we're on the subject, can I just say one thing?

What is it?

I think it'd be better for you if you didn't keep trying to act like a big shot all the time.

Just be yourself. I bet that's what the pharaoh guy would prefer, too.

...!

Silence! I-I am always myself!

Well, well. This looks like it's going to be a veeery fun team up.

(Thumbs up)

(Low growl)

I don't see what's so fun about it myself...

...but I suppose it'll be easier for that four-legged beast to deal with us than human Heroic Spirits.

... ...

Oh, I looove wolves. I used to ride them up in the mountains all the time.

There, there. Come here, boy. Hey, do you drink wine?

(Raises hand eagerly)

I was talking to the wolf, not you.

(Sniffing the wine)

Oh

(Turns away in disdain)

Aww, you're no fun.

Fufu. Well, that's okay. I think we're all going to get along juuust fine!

...W-wow♡

A-as you can see, the obstacle Servants are ready and raring to go! It should be quite a fight!

I don't envy the challengers, that's for sure. Good luck, everyone!

That goes double for you, Master! Be very careful you don't end up dead, okay♡

Hmm, maybe we should look into backing up the Bounded Field. Hahaha, I'm getting a little bit scared myself!

I think I'll talk to OdiI mean, Caster Cú Chulainn about this later!

Oh, don't worry. I always put down a dream safety before any seriously dangerous events like this.

It's a pretty big spell, so I can't use it all the time, but you should always be prepared, yes?

I see. So if something goes very wrong, it will all turn out to have only been a dream, hmm. I can only imagine what kind of karmic debt that sort of spell racks up.

It looks like everyone's ready to go. This should make for a good obstacle course.

Hm?

What is it, Kashin Koji?

(Whisper)

Huh? You think this might have gotten out of hand? I don't know about that.

(Whisper, whisper)

Hmm, hmm.

You're worried because Danzo is taking this more seriously than you expected?

I see. Well then, I don't mind explaining everything right from the start

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(Whisper)

That's still too embarrassing? You'd rather wait until you can face her properly?

I see.

Hmm, I wonder what's going on with that karakuri lady there. Perhaps she's less mechanically refined than we were led to believe.

That's certainly possible!

S-so, um, it looks like there are already lots of Servants taking part in this obstacle course...

...but I'm guessing we're going to participate as our own team too...right?

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Understood!

No matter the foe or obstacle ahead

We shall overcome them all and make our way to Kashin Koji with you, Master!

You heard the ninja, Illya. It's time to get ready for a nice, fun death game.

Why are you so excited about a game where we could literally die!?

Well, I guess we do still have to do something about this Singularity, so...I'll do my best, Fujimaru!

Miyu, Chloe, will you two help me, too!?

Don't worry, Illya. If you're going to give this your all, I'll be right there with you.

Sure. Besides, I AM your big sister, so it's only right that I help my little sis out now and again.

What!? I don't remember agreeing that you were the big sister!

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Yeah!