Section 7: Destroying the Acquired Holy Land (1/2)

We've been walking awhile now. How're you holding up, Master?

Can't have been easy for you, especially since we're fighting just about every step of the way.

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You mean the buggy Da Vinci built? Guess that means she's there in your Chaldea, too.

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That's awesome. There's nothing better than an ally you can trust to watch your back.

Anyway, just hang in there a little longer. Looks like we're finally there.

So that's the Holy City place? I guess it's pretty impressive.

Hold up. Someone's here.

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Very astute. Indeed, that Servant fills the role of the Sir Gawain you knew in your Sixth Singularity.

At least in terms of defense, he is every bit Gawain's equal.

So, he's no pushover. Got it.

As if that were not bad enough, he is both a saint and a dragon-slayer. I am a Beast of the Book of Revelation, the dragon of red, and that makes him a dangerous opponent for me.

Jacques de Molay is one thing, but he was almost certainly called here for the express purpose of defeating me.

Hmm. You must be Sodom's Beast and her contracted Master.

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Dammit, looks like he's not the only one we'll need to contend with!

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...Huh?

Did I take too many of my special shrooms, or did that knight really just take out the pumpkins for us?

I'm very sorry, but I'm afraid I have a lot on my plate at the moment.

If you have business here, I would appreciate it if you would be willing to wait until later.

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So...what do we do now, Master?

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Well, okay. If that's what you wanna do, I'm fine with it.

Hyahahaha! You hear that, you overgrown gourds!? I'm gonna stuff you with my most poisonous mushrooms until you're choking and gasping for breath!

Why even have use poisonous ones at that point!?

Thank you, good sir. Your assistance here was invaluable.

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I am Georgios, a Rider summoned to this sixth imitation Singularity.

You were summoned to kill me, were you not? So what are you doing here, fighting pumpkins?

You are correct, young Sodom's Beast.

I was summoned here along with this level's Floor Guardian, Jacques de Molay, to slay a Beast.

However, Jacques de Molay is...not what I was expecting. Instead of a devout monk, she is a demon-worshipping witch.

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Jacques de Molay is attempting to summon the fictional evil god she worshipsthe one she calls the Holy Mother of the Abyss.

And I believe she means for the Incarnadine Demonic Beast to serve as its vessel.

What!? How dare she try to use my Incarnadine Demonic Beast for something so unseemly!

As silly as it all sounds, it's still bad news.

Gotta remember we're still in a Singularity. If something like that materialized here, there's no telling what kinda mess it could make.

Correct. Which is why I have a proposal for you.

Ah, I see. It appears you and I are on the same page.

Huh? What is it? What're you talking about?

Well, bold though it may be of me to make such a suggestion...

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What would you say to forming an alliance?

...Are you playing with me, dragon-slayer?

No, I have never been much use at jokes or pranks. I assure you, I'm quite serious.

This alliance would benefit both of us. I cannot stand by and let Jacques de Molay's rampage continue unchecked.

And you must ensure your Incarnadine Demonic Beast is not misused against your wishes.

We share a common goal. As such, I see no issue with joining forces.

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What!? Do not agree on our behalf!

Why wouldn't he go for it? If this guy isn't gonna attack Master, there's no reason for Master to treat him like an enemy.

Remember, Sodom's Beast, Master's only real enemy here is you.

...Tch.

Okay, Sir Georgios. Until we stop Jacques de Molay, we'll be trusting each other with our lives.

Thank you, young warrior of Ulster. It will be an honor to fight by your side.

Now then, let us be on our way. Jacques de Molay has stationed countless enemies throughout the Holy City.

Allow me to show you the way. I will do my best to take us along the route with the fewest guards.