Section 8: The Fierce and the Invincible, Under the Drizzling Rain (1/2)

...Commander, the Ominous Gods' invasion is proceeding slower than expected.

Oh? What's going on?

It seems those Chaldea people are continuing to put up fierce resistance.

Hahahaha! They just don't know when to give up, do they?

I guess they haven't figured out the Ominous Gods'll just regenerate, IF they manage to destroy one at all.

No matter. Let them kill themselves trying to fight the Ominous Gods.

Once they realize how helpless they are in the face of this, they'll experience the same crushing despair the Shinsengumi did.

You remember that, don't you, Yamanami?

...Please don't bring that up, Serizawa.

Touched a nerve, have I?

Hahaha, I'm surprised you're not one for sentiment, Yamanami, seeing how you're usually so nice and all.

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By the way, I don't see Saito anywhere. Where's he gotten off to?

I'm having him keep an eye on the Chaldeans, just in case.

My, my, but you are a worrywart, aren't you?

Ah well, suit yourself. Hey, you. More sake, on the double.

As you wish, sir.

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Himiko Puuunch!!!

(Huff...huff...) How many is that now?

Beats me... I stopped counting a while ago.

Ahahahahahaha!

...Phew.

All this fighting has actually made me thirsty for once. Anyone bring any wine they're willing to share?

Um, guys...

I'm afraid yet another Ominous God just regenerated!

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Come on!

Nobukatsu and the others are all doing their best to finish preparations back in the village.

We have to buy them as much time as we can!

All right! Come on, Okita! No dropping out on us!

(Huff, huff...) I-I'm not wimping out.

Y-you're wimping...out...

Urk!

Hang in there, everyone! Don't forget, Lady Himiko's watching you!

I must say, circumstances notwithstanding, seeing everyone in action is quite something.

They really are managing to hold the Ominous Gods back just by themselves.

...It's not enough. There's just no way to overcome the enemy's numbers.

It doesn't matter how strong each Servant might be individually; each is still just one unit.

And in war, it always eventually comes down to who has the greater number of units. Since the haniwa keep regenerating, their numbers are limitless.

The way things are going, it's only a matter of time until we're ground into paste.

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And unfortunately, the three I sent out to find the enemy's base still haven't returned...

Dammit! If only I could surprise themcome up with something the enemy would never see coming, like my sister could, then

A-aaaaaah! There's a monster from the forest heading this way!

What!?

Dammit! Was I just not up to the task after all?

Lord Nobukatsu, we need to get the people to safety!

Hmm. A mysterious giant humanoid life-form(?) attacking a peaceful village with clear hostile intent, huh?

Well, if it's attacking innocent people, it must be evil, and if it's evil, it must be a Saber.

Well, I'm already kinda hangry...

So if I save the day here and get some curry and rice or something as a reward, that'll give me the energy I need to keep up the hunt for new Sabers!

So on that note, you goofy-looking evil god thing, prepare to die!

Burn, Altrium! Cataphract shift!

Excalibur!!!

Phew, that one felt especially good. Not that I'd expect anything less from me, of course.

Hm? Oh, hey, you're Nobbu's, um...

Sorry, I forgot who you are!

Wait, aren't you...!?

Get 'em, Nagayoshi!

Hyahahahaha! Hang on tight, Lady Chacha!

You know, Chacha wonders what the deal is with these tiny versions of those giant Auntie haniwa thingies.

Beats the hell outta me! But if they wanna pick a fight with us, I ain't gonna be shy about fighting back!

'Course, if these things turn out to be the Boss's subordinates, I'll be counting on you to deal with the aftermath, Lady Chacha!

There's the Nagayoshi Chacha knows and barely tolerates! The one with no compunctions about killing Auntie's subordinates!

No, seriously though, Chacha doesn't like that!

Indeed, these would seem to be the perfect size for training dummies.

Whoa, way to go, Gramps! Hey, I got an idea! How 'bout we have a contest to see who can smash the most!?

Good grief. You're not a child anymore.

Oh? What, you worried you gonna lose or something?

Don't tell me you've finally gone senile, Gramps!

That would appear to put me one point ahead.

Now you're talking! Let's do this thing!

Hyahahahahaaaa!!!

Come to think of it, Chacha is also wondering where Little Okita went.

Hraaaaaah!!!

Three steps, certain death!!!

Nyaaaaaa!!!

Here comes another group, Master!

I don't think we can keep this up much longer!

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...Huh!?

I just got a really good premonition all of a sudden!

(Huff, huff...) Huh? Did you say something?

...A visitor from an infinity far away who carries boundless prayers in their heart.

You look like you could use a hand. Allow me.

It's you!

Majin Beeeaaam!!!

Whoa! I don't know what the heck that was, but it was AWESOME!

You're here too, huh.

I am. That black haze was keeping us out before, but now that it cleared up, it's no longer a problem.

We split up a little while ago to look for you guys.

Good timing! We'll take all the help we can get right now!

Senpai, with all these reinforcements, I think we might just have a chance!

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Well, shit. This isn't looking good.

There you are, Wolf of Mibu. I finally found you.