prolog: Grave of the Abandoned

Wow, another new guest? But...this Master and its familiar seem pretty boring.

Are you talking about...us? Am I the familiar?

A Servant? Me? Ha ha, what are you talking about!?

How humorous and pathetic. That's so cute. You are worth teasing♡

Wound up here, oblivious to everything, like a pitiful bunch of lost rabbits. That's it, isn't it?

Oh, you know who I am? That makes me a little happy. But you're a little off the mark.

It's true... Something feels off about her. That tiara seems more sparkly than usual...

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Fine, I shall tell you the name of the queen who will be ruling you from today.

I'll say it only once, so listen carefully. If I have to repeat myself, I'll feed you to my guard dog♡

Men's hopes of servitude and dreams of enslavement are my energy source! I'm the greatest magical girl of all!

I am the Magical Girl of Honey and Geis, Connacht☆Medb! Oh, you don't need to be so formal with me!

That's right! Awww... You're the first one to ever actually do it!

Not bad... Not bad at all! I'm so embarrassed I could die! What an irresistible feeling!

Girl! Magical Girl! Why are you being so specific?

Sure, I know I barely qualify as a girl anymore. But just go along with it, okay!?

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ANYWAY! My chariot brought me here with a spectacular entrance as ever.

Nowadays I'm the queen who rules the Land of Snow and Honey. That's me. Got it?

Now, hand me that magical stick "Ruby" or whatever it wasright this minute!

Nooooo! There is only one Master to whom I have sworn my heart!

I will never be yours!

...Oh no! Summoned enemy entities are heading this way! Master!?

Umm, it's hard for me to judge those things.

But her "it's my land, so anything goes" attitude really makes me mad!

If you were my Master, I wouldn't allow it! You'd get a punishment BIG TIME!

Whoa, is it confession time already?

...She's a very normal girl!

But she can be crazy strong sometimes! Oh, and she's compassionate! And hardworking!

...I suppose like any other girl she gets swayed easily once her desire switch kicks in, but still...

Kind of scary, huh, how even the brightest among us can become rampaging monsters... Wouldn't you agree?

...Senpai? Why are you staring at me? Are you trying to make eye contact?

Anyway, let's prepare for battle! Focus on the monster in front of us for now!

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Yes, Master!

Oh, are you pigs challenging me? Fine, I'll make you squeal.

Go, Reindeer Man! Snowman! Let's show them the Land of Snow and Honey's power!

Oh, we lost? Really. You guys are pretty strong.

In this neutral zone, it seems my soldiers can't fight at 100%. Lesson learned.

But the games have just begun, piggies.

I am Queen Medb. I can create as many soldiers as I want.

I won't let you summon any more enemies!

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My. Was that an attack? It was so weak, I couldn't tell.

Hehe. I know you want to touch me, but hold off on those measly hits, okay?

Arg!

It's not over yet! I can...do more! Haah!!

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I told you it's useless. It looks like you don't understand the rules yet.

But this is nice, very nice. I like that desperate expression, the aura of an underdog!

I thought you might be a good snack for Mini Cú, but perhaps I should eat you instead?

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My attacks are all being blocked? How is this possible!?

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But... if we retreat now, we'll be captured by Queen Medb!

Something tells me that won't turn out well, so... I won't... give up so easily!

...Hm?

That's right! Don't give up!

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(Panting) I ran too much. Jeez, Ruby!

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Yes, my Master! Ruby is right here!

Sorry for all the trouble! I'm zipping right on over!

Hmm...

She's not broken despite getting run over by my chariot. This new Magical Girl is quite feisty!

You, tell me your name! I may invite you into my invincible army!

Ugh, spouting nonsense again...

My... My name is Illyasviel von Einzbern!

I don't care about your invincible army! Just give me back Miyu!

Miyu is my... my very best friend!

Ruby! Transform!

Certainly!

Compact, Full Open! Gateway to Mirror World, Revealed!!☆

Die Spiegelform wird fertig zum!

Öffnunug des Kaleidoskopsgatter!

Kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya has arrived!

Sorry, ignore my previous invitation. What is with that transformation? It's getting on my nerves.

We don't need more of you here. You're an eyesore, so I'll kill you for real.

I wasn't ready before, that's all! This time you won't have it so easy!

Schneiden!

You little brat...

Wow... It's working! Her attacks are getting through to Medb, Master!

Her movement has slowed down! Now's your chance!

Yup, leave it to me! Maximum convergence...

Feuer!!

You're such a brat, I tell you! Don't you dare get carried awa

Mini Cú!?

He took the blow for her!?

I'm guessing you must be her familiar?

Hey, Medb. You're getting carried away in someone else's kingdom.

If you're gonna go crazy on other people's turf, make sure you're prepared. Your magical barrier is full of holes already, idiot.

It's good you want to crush them. They're your enemies. However, only an idiot would drag on a fight on someone else's turf.

If you're gonna do it, do it quick. If you fail, return right away. That's basic stuff. Basic.

Mini Cú...! That advice is so flawless!

But this is different!

Don't you think this the perfect opportunity to show everyone how a magical girl's familiar should act? By sacrificing yourself in the most honorable way?

Shut up, don't make me throw codfish and cheese snacks at you. C'mon, we're leaving.

Oh Mini Cú, kill me! I love you!

Queen Medb and her mysterious familiar have withdrawn. A very bold retreat...

Miyu... I need to save Miyu! ...What!?

The transformation wore off!? What are you doing, Ruby!? I can't go after that person like this!

Huh? For some reason the magical energy feed isn't stabilizing...

The reception seems strangely poor... Hmm...

Well, if you just walk around, maybe you'll get a bar soon.

Like a cell phone!?

I'm Illyasviel von Einzbern. I am a 5th year student at Homurahara Academy Elementary School.

A-And, uh, I'm... I'm a... I've been forced into the role of a... a m-magical girl...

Ahhh! This is really embarrassing when you say it aloud!

Um, thank you so much for finding and protecting Ruby! (Bowing)

Um, Ms. Kyrielight?

Please call me Mash, Miss Einzbern.

Oh, me too then! Call me Illya! All my friends call me that!

And, um, who is this (mumble) cool (mumble) person next to you?

Well, that's a little too, er... I'd still be hesitant to do that...

She says that because Illya has an all-purpose husbando big brother who she absolutely adores.

Although, having another person to silently adore when they aren't paying attention wouldn't be so bad. Pretty naughty if you ask me...

What are you saying, Ruby!? No, um, that's not the point!

Um, would it be okay to just call you Fujimaru?

Crying!? What are you crying for??

Your Magical Girl Power has notably increased lately. Maybe it's time to pass out meet and greet tickets?

I didn't know Senpai was that knowledgeable in a specific field of magecraft...

Please give me a lesson on it soon, if that'sHmm? I need to first binge-watch the entire box set? ...What's a box set?

U-Um... Then is it okay for me to just call you...

Fujimaru?

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A-And! Um...

I know this is strange to say, but... the aura Mash gives off is kind of similar to my own family's...

It's a bit of a relief, considering I don't even know where I am now.

Is that... so? I'm glad to hear it.

Ho ho! If by "similar" you mean in terms of their curvaceous figures, then yes, there is one particular failed maid back at the house, isn't there!

That's not what I'm talking about!

Haha...

So let me get your story straight, Illya...

While trying to get from your own world to the neighboring "Mirror World," you and the others ran into some trouble, the cause of which is unknown.

After getting caught up in the mix, you and this "Miyu Edelfelt," another magical girl, wound up here, in this different dimension.

Immediately afterward, Miyu was kidnapped by a magical creature,

and that's when Queen Medb appeared proclaiming herself as a magical girl, and attacked without question... is that correct?

Yes. We've just arrived, and we know nothing about this strange world.

We're in the same boat, since we just came from Chaldea too. Still, one thing's for sure...

They came here from a parallel world that's different than our Earth.

Oh! By the way, I may not look it, but I'm Japanese. You have a Japan where you're from, right?

Fujimaru, Mash, what's your Earth like?

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Oh, that's right. I need to hurry and go save Miyu!

But please! I'd like to hear about it! About that Chaldea place!

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Earlier when we slammed into each other, I took the liberty of analyzing you. Force of habit, see.

Mash, you have a very rare class of Heroic Spirit installed, don't you?

...Y-Yes. It's Shielder. But I'm not really sure what you mean by "installed," I'm a...

Yes, that! That's it! I just noticed a moment ago!

I can't install the class card, Ruby! What should I do?

Then Miyu can't either... Oh, I'm sorry. Mash was in the middle of saying something.

No, it's all right. But a spell to let a Heroic Spirit temporarily into your body is very unusual.

There are cases as Pseudo-Servants, but they are an exception only used during the Grand Order...

Maybe you yourself are special, Illya. If Miyu uses the same kind of magecraft...

There may be a connection to why Miyu was captured.

Wouldn't that be a possibility, Master?

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Master?

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Right... Wait, what!? Me? A magical girl...?

Very perceptive, my friend! I can smell magical girl talents just pouring out of Mash!

That means I must've sought help from an unknown magical girl when I was blown away☆

I guess that's my instinct as a magical stick?

I'll never forget how you ditched me in the middle of that fight, you know...

...Magical...girl...

Fujimaru! Mash! I've finally got hold of you two! Are you okay!?

Whoa, whoa! A hologram?

Doctor! Yes, we're fine! There's no need to be afraid, Illya.

This is Doctor Roman, chief of medical at Chaldea.

He's a trustworthy ally who provides support during our missions.

Oh? Oooohh? I think I sense an incredibly cute and pure magical energy response nearby...

Fujimaru, glance to the right. Do you see a wonderful Servant in front of you?

Oh, um...? Are you perhaps talking about me?

Doctor. Illya will get a really bad impression of you, so please restrain yourself.

Yup, that's what I thought. Don't worry, I'll act like a good, responsible adult!

So, putting that aside, I have news for you. Please don't be alarmed, but you're

You're all inside someone's Reality Marble!