Section 5 "Lion King (TBD)"

Senpai. We have visited all kinds of places and eras in order to repair humanity.

On the previous island, we even built various structures just to survive...

But even then, I never thought we would end up building something like this...

This is too much of a new experience.

...To help the boar piglets, we're building all kinds of things...

Convenience stores, power plants, used book store, condominiums, burger shops...

Senpai, please don't say that.

...I guess each little step counts...

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But what I've noticed is that civilization is blooming a little too smoothly.

Even with our help, something is off with the rate of growth.

So I asked the boar piglet chief whether there are any old folk tales besides the one about the Nine Goddesses...

According to legend, about 100 or so years ago, a Servant who claimed to be a mage gave us electricity.

Electronics, yup!

Electric buzzing!

Slippery eels, yup!

Unlike Gramps here, you guys just seem to be saying whatever pops into your head...

In the end, we are mere boar piglets. We're like bots, yup.

Please do not be concerned, yup.

A mage... Probably a Caster. So a Caster gave you all electricity, huh...

Well, if this all happened more than a century ago, I suppose they'd be long dead by now.

This is also according to legend...

"I shall sleep now in preparation for the eventual arrival of my comrades. Wake me up if something happens, 'kay?"

Those were the mage's final words before disappearing into the depths of a large cave on this island.

...There you have it. I am thinking about heading to that cave tomorrow. What say you, Master?

Understood. I also want you to discern the nature of that Servant with your own eyes.

If that's the case, then I'd like to go too!

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That settles it. Next

I, too, shall accompany you.

...Fine. If King Arthur is going, I guess I have no choice but to go.

...V-Very well. I have my worries, but let's go with this party.

Everyone else, continue to work on the defenses and the other construction projects. Dismissed!

But what about that Servant in the legend? Could they survive for more than a century?

If this were a normal place, probably not. But this island doesn't seem to follow the laws of time.

If they possess Independent Action and can act without a Master, then yes, it might very well be possible. With a little effort.

We are approaching the cave the boar piglet chief mentioned, but...

Before that, it is probably best to clear the demon boars wandering around.

Let's go, Master!

There are demon boars here too. And they're huge.

Everyone, make sure Beowulf doesn't steal any of our meat this time!

MAKE SURE OF IT!

Father, you're too worked up...

W-Well. Let's do our best, everyone!

Ugh... Such a goody two-shoes...

She's nothing of the sort. Mash just genuinely has a pure and kind heart.

She is like natural, pristine water.

You, on the other hand, are a cheap, chaotic cocktail of cola, sugar, cream, and churros.

Hey, that's not even a drink anymore! That's a Devil's Chocolate Sundae!

C-Calm down, you two.

Chaos isn't all bad; in fact, it's downright necessary when an era has come to a standstill.

It's a different story in times of war, though: Chaos begets evil then. Order is what's needed instead.

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But an age of perfect order is insipid and dull. Also, what's seen as good and evil changes over time.

Right, exactly! That's why I'm not wrong at all!

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However, there is an established concept of good. Always. At least that is what I believe.

"Established"? Don't you mean "assumed"?

Wasn't it your stiff thinking that made that dolt Lancelot cause so much trouble?

Mordred, shush! Don't say that!

Fou fooou!

(How long is this going to go on?)

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I apologize for getting so worked up earlier.

No, it's I who must apologize for my ill-mannered behavior towards a king.

I didn't do anything wrong!

Oh please, Mordred...

Huh? What're you talking about? I did everything wrong!

Wh-What's with that look? Sheesh. Fine, it was my bad!

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I'm sorry!

(...Ah, I get it...)

Fou fou.

...Anyway, let's move on. Mordred, as punishment you will do 100,000 pushups as soon as we get back.

Yes, my lord! Hooray, that's 900,000 less than usual!

Fou, fou.

Hm? An...earthquake?

The earth is shaking. This is

Wh-What the heck is this music!?

Is it...a gramophone!?

Hah hah hah! Hah hah hah!

Fwahah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah!

This laugh... It's almost like this person practiced and perfected their laugh for this exact moment!

Hmm, I feel like I have heard it somewhere before...!

Who goes there? Show yourself!

Hah. I would very much like to show myself to you all!

However, I must confirm whether you are the ones I was waiting for!

Witness in awe the strength of this great king!

Detecting an unknown Servant and multiple enemies around us! Let's go!

Fantastic! What a wonderful display of strength! Although I would say strength isn't everything!

Anyway, having gotten an idea of your true ability, I suppose there's no harm in revealing myself to you now!

Enough talk, just come out already.

Servants, how I waited for this moment! Now I shall bestow my wisdom upon you!

I am a Caster. People call me the Wizard of Menlo Park!

The Wizard of Menlo Park... I knew it!

I am Thomas Alva Edison, the Presi-king!!

It's all clear now. If this man sets his mind to it, civilization would indeed develop at a very rapid pace...

No, Master!!

There is no way a ruffian like that could help the boar piglets evolve properly!

They were successful because of me! It is important you understand! Attention!

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(A lion...fluffy...bushy mane...fluffy)

(Father's giving him a sharp look... I get it. Being on guard in front of a fellow king! Impressive, Father!)

Well then, what has become of the boar piglets' civilization?

I reckon they've reached a level at which they can casually exchange high-speed communications with the outside world!

It's in ruins.

Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!

I-It really is destroyed! Welcome to a crazy time, eh!?

Oh, how terrible! Even after I had passed all my modern knowledge on to them!

It must be rough on you...

To think those monstrous demon boars would reduce it to rubble... I'll never forgive them!

I'll send every single one of them to the meatpacking factory and end world hunger!

The heck!? He's so scary!

Fou!

It's frightening to know that you are quite capable of doing so. Anyway, Edison, I'm amazed you're alive.

Yes. My deep insight allowed me to predict that in 100 years, you Nine Sisters would come here...

And that you would need my help to escape this island.

Thus, by utilizing all the available technology at that time...

I completed the Edison Cryosleep Device, set the Edison Gramophone Alarm Clock,

and waited until my awakening!!

So you hibernated.

Cryosleep! I was in cryosleep!

I understand the big picture now.

However, it is quite difficult to believe you are Edison. Your look differs from the pictures we have seen.

Humph. I get that quite often. But it's true: I am, in fact, Edison.

(Father tries to confirm everything personally. As expected...)

Allow me to confirm. Hmm. (Snuggle, squeeze)

Oomph, I didn't expect my face to be pulled... Ah, oww, that hurts! Wait!

(Snuggle, snuggle, squeeze, squeeze, snuggle, snuggle, squeeze, squeeze, snuggle, snuggle, squeeze, squeeze)

Stop, stop, you're pulling my fur out!

Altria, you are going too far! S-Someone stop her!

(Wow, Father...!)

Hah hah hah! We meet again, my friends!

Salute!

So he's the Lion Ki

Don't finish that sentence, yup.

Hah hah! I see you're as incoherent as ever!

Well, what shall I build you? I have the power to build anything and everything!

Actually, first off, we will have you find a way for us to return to Chaldea.

Right! But I need a certain item for that purpose!

A certain item?

Nothing special. Most of you should have it in your possession.

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Yes... It is somewhere on this island...

The Holy Grail!

The Holy Grail...!?

Fou!!