Section 3 "May King"

First things first. We should get more people!

Are we not enough on our own...?

No, that's not it! Mash, Puppy, I'm always depending on you!

But we're up against famous knights. Just the three of us isn't enough!

Also, I'm a fantasy hero. They always have a wide variety of party members to support them!

When I was an idol, I had someone on drums and taiko, woodwind, and more, all to back me up!

Yes, we played to the primal beats! You could really feel it!

I know... But I think there's an even more pressing issue at hand...

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Umm... So you'd like a Caster as well?

Yep, yep! And a cleric type would be good too. One who can use their cure magic for healing!

Healing, huh...

...Now then, let's begin the treatment.

This is to save you. You will have to endure one or two broken bones, and maybe the loss of an arm or two. Or three.

Okay, here I go!

Hm? Healing? You don't need that yet. We can self-heal through adrenaline and endorphins alone!

Come now, don't cry. Pull yourself together. You're a hero, right!?

Hmm... I don't really know what I'm doing, so I'm going to take you apart. I'll do my best!

...Let's handle the healing ourselves!

Finding the right person for the job is harder than I thought... Is there anyone else who can heal?

Others who could... Perhaps Sanson?

There, I healed you.

To think that I would be healing people, when I used to execute people. Hehe, how ironic...

Yes, I have sinned...

Oh, Marie... Marie... Will I ever be able to forgive myself?

He'd be too burdened with guilt to even do his job...

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It's no use. Nobody comes to mind.

How about we head back to the tavern and ask there?

Uh, I'm not sure about the tavern...

...I suppose you're right. In that case, Doctor...

... (Yawn)

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Yikes! Talk about an ominous voice!

I had a rare occasion to relax, and I couldn't resist...

Don't worry, I've confirmed your location. What's going on?

We want to find a Servant that can join us, so we'd like you to widen the search range as much as possible.

Okay, roger that. ...It's weak, but there's a signature near you.

What!? Near us!?

Master, be careful! Someone might be here to ambush us!

Huh? What? Is someone here?

Show yourself!

...It's quiet. Doctor, are you sure...?

Of course I am! I'm doing my job! I really am!

But if it's that close and you can't tell, then that means

An Assassin, I imagine.

They haven't moved at all, so I'm guessing they don't mean you any harm.

Aaaaaahhh!!

Master, that scream...!

Who set this trap here!? M-My leg's stuck and I can't move...!

Something weird's coming! I can't move! Save me, Puppy!

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Yes!

Elisabeth!

Puppy! My leg! It's stuck! I can't move!

Save meeeee!

It's okay! We're coming! Master, give me your orders!

Save me before you do that!

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The battle is over.

Good work. I'm not seeing any more enemies in the surrounding area.

Except for the KO'd demi-dragon in front of you, I mean.

Okay, Doctor. So...

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The constant flailing must've made all her blood rush to her head and knocked her out. I suppose we should get her down.

That was mean! You just left me there!

Sorry, we had to prioritize the situation...

In any event, there isn't anyone here! I'll turn you into a pincushion for lying to me!

That's strange. Looks like they just won't come out.

It's almost like they're saying, "I want nothing to do with this zero who's mistaken herself for a hero! I'm going to stay in my room!"

We'll just have to bring them out somehow...

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Fou!?

Master, you look like you just saw the world ending or something!

Your spiritual essence is also wavering! Are you okay, Fujimaru!?

Wh-What's wrong, Puppy? You don't look so well.

Do you want to hear a song? Will you feel better if you hear me sing?

Elisabeth, that's

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WH...

WHAT DID YOU SAY!?

That... That can't be! Fujimaru, this is all my fault!

You must've been carrying around a heavy mental burden all this time!

I'll Rayshift you back, and we can try this Singularity again later...

Master, pull yourself together! Um, well... You can do it! You can do it!

Fou, fou, fou!

Puppy... You've finally become captivated by my songs...!

Very well. This will double as my daily voice training. I'll sing my heart out for you!

Consider yourself lucky.

You're going to be the first ones who get to hear my songs after becoming a hero.

I wonder if a flock of wyverns will randomly come to attack!?

If not, Roman soldiers will suffice. Honestly, anything's fine... Whoops! Guess not!

It's...too late...!

Hold it riiight there!

Oh.

Fou.

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Huh? Uh... It's the green... You know...

Robin Hood!

Yeah, that's it!

D-Dammit! I accidentally released my No Face May King!

Fujimaru... You're reckless.

Huh? Huh? Wait, what's going on?

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Master risked it all to bring the hidden Servant out...!

...I don't really get it, but this is all thanks to my song, right?

I'm just glad I was able to help Puppy.

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Fou...

If it's going to weigh on your conscience later, then don't bother doing it at all...

...Oh!

Elisabeth?

I get it! That trap that got me a moment ago!

That was your doing, wasn't it!?

What a pain. You have surprisingly good intuition. Yeah, yeah, sorry about that.

The outskirts of town have been dangerous lately. Pests and werebeasts have been lurking about.

Probably because it's almost Halloween. The monsters are getting all excited, too.

As a guy who roosts around these parts, I can't sleep at night without setting up some traps. I get all anxious.

Are you sure that's the werebeasts' fault? Is it not just that you need traps around to feel at ease?

The latter, of course. A free safe haven doesn't feel right. Safety is maintained through hard work and money.

Yep, I'm a cautious guy. Only the humble survive in the forest.

I'm naturally a coward. I'm scared to see my enemy's face straight on.

Is that why you take them down from the shadows? You're actually an Assassin, aren't you?

Yeah, beasts typically don't go near human territory. They're careful, after all.

But they've gotten so close. We're in a perilous situation here.

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It does seem that it is unusually dangerous here. I bet that pyramid is the main culprit.

That's right, Mash! Nicely done!

That pyramid is the cause of everything! I'm sure something can be done if we travel there!

You think so?

To be honest, the werebeasts started showing up way before the pyramid

Hey, looks like someone else got caught in the trap.

If you're going to take on the pyramid, I don't mind lending a hand. That queen's brazen attitude is just too much for me.

I was just thinking that she could use a little punishment.

Thank you very much! Elisabeth, we got ourselves a scout!

Scout? You mean someone who looks for potential idols!?

...But I don't feel like joining an agency yet...

What should I do...?

Considering you're a ruler, I really think you should stop daydreaming like that, you know?

Sh-Shut up. Anyway, let's take out those werebeasts!

Puppy, Mash, Robin... Follow me!

I can't have dirty werebeasts attacking my town!

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Robin, what's wrong?

Oh, nothing. Just thinking about how the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, so to speak...

That dragon girl has no other plan but to rush in. We'll just have to support her, won't we?

There you are! Hahaha. Something really did get caught!

You look stupid hanging upside down like that!

Fou!

Elisabeth! You should think about what happened to you a few minutes ago!

I decided to stay positive, and keep anything that happened in the past locked away in my heart!

Well how about you examine some of those things tucked away in your heart, huh?

Yeah, I couldn't forget them even if I wanted to!

Anyway, Green! You're joining us once we take them out!

Sure. Once we get rid of all of them, there's no reason for me to stay in this forest anyway.

This is totally going to be a pain, but I guess I have to. I'll join you on your Death Tour!

It's not a "Death Tour"! It's a curing, shiny concert tour!

Alright, the scout will now scout for us! You're going to keep your promise, right?

Fine. So what do we do? Barge into the pyramid now?

No, I want one more person, I think.

I-Is it? I thought it was six...

Anyway, Puppy, I want a mage!

That's right, Puppy!

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Huh. You're going to go scout a mage, huh... Well, that's fine.

I do know someone, but...um...

Is there a problem?

Is it because they have gone insane, or that they build miniature gardens, or that they're fighting between AC and DC, or that they summon a flying saucer...?

...Well, those would be problems, yeah... It's just, she's a lot like someone we know.

A lot like who?

(Points silently)

Me?

(Gasp!) I just had a feeling of impending disaster!

But he who runs in the face of the enemy does not deserve the mantle of "pharaoh."

No matter what disaster it may be, I shall humbly fight it off!