Fate/Grand Order story · Events, Eternal Tropical Summer Altar, Luluhawa Ver. 2.0
4: Hawaltria's Secret (Part 1)
Eternal Tropical Summer Altar, Luluhawa Ver. 2.0. Hotel
1 scenes, 103 lines
1. Before the battle
103 linesLong, long ago, people knew of mysterious sensations.
They would feel like someone was watching them or speaking to them even when no one was there.
...be...
It was a strange, mysterious sensation that felt near, far, affectionate, loving...
Let's be friends.
...and like there was no hope of escaping it.
People had no way of interacting with it, understanding it, or expressing their feelings to it...
...but they believed it to be a force for good, and that it was necessary for all life on their planet.
So they believed.
Much time passed. Other people washed up on the shore from a faraway sea.
These new people knew the voice's true identity because of the experiences they suffered in their hometown.
"That is ■■. We must never try to understand one another."
It was a very close call. After a great deal of hard work, the mysterious sensation was shut off.
In this way, people's wisdom and efforts protected them from an alien invasion.
– ServantFes Day Two –
We got reset again! Is everyone okay!?
Is everyone here? Are you all okay!?
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Yes, I'm fine. And so are Mash and Lancelot.
Chloe headed straight for the Chunchun-tei the moment she woke up.
She said something about how she needed to take care of the clubs before their motivation dropped like a stone.
Now, it's just...
Just what? Is there a problem with me being here?
Oh, I see. You're hiding some kind of weapon of mass destruction meant to threaten ServantFes, aren't you?
Like a sacred sword-produced bomb or something filled with tons of failed attempts to create a sacred sword.
Of course not! First of all, I'm a detective trying to solve this case, not sabotage it!
Second, I never fail to create my sacred swords! They're guaranteed to work! Every time!
That's good to hear. You were making something that looked like sacred swords in that battle just now, weren't you?
I don't know much about them, but I have heard that sacred swords are the best armament there is. It's very impressive that you can create them so consistently.
Oh, I don't know ifOkay, I'd definitely say that. But it's all I have going for me. Like, really, that's it.
I'm glad you're okay too, Yaraändoo.
Same to you. I'd heard there were some tough humans out there, and I guess I heard right.
Oh yes. Master Fujimaru is a very seasoned survivor!
Indeed. Fujimaru and Mash are excellent combat buddies. I can always relax knowing they have my back.
The two of you fought very well, too. And I also notice you appear to be good friends.
Friends? Me and this runt?
"Runt"? What are you talking about? We're pretty much the same height.
Now, now, that's enough. Besides, we still need to check on the others.
Okay, come on. We should go make sure the others are okay, too.
Right. Good point, Master. Let's get in touch with Chloe and rendezvous with the rest of the alliance.
There you are. About time you showed up. I guess as long as you're okay, we're all good.
Are you kidding me!? We're a LONG way from "all good" you know!
All that work we did to finish those books in time, only to be stopped in our tracks by a paper shortage!
How can I possibly face the other clubs now...
True. I'm used to this sort of thing after going through six resets, but it still hurts when you've really given it your all.
If there's a ServantFes god, they must be a dyed-in-the-wool sadist.
Oh well. The second reset was like this too, so at least I don't have to worry about dying from shock this time!
Hang on. Weren't you guys responsible for that one?
Wait. Wasn't the second reset the one where the alliance messed things up?
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Oh, you mean what they say about the Anti-ServantFes Alliance going around to other clubs and stopping them from printing their new books?
Yeah, that wasn't us.
The new books from the clubs that were buckling down and focused on their doujin just kind of...got canceled on their own.
Really!? That's just like what happened this time! Then, the real cause for the second reset must have been
Correct. A dearth of paper. Mademoiselle, can you please tell us where we might find the island's printer.
The city outskirts. It's built in such a way that it should be able to keep operating no matter what happens in the city...
...but I failed to consider how a paper shortage could bring its operations to a halt.
I wonder why the Queen of Sheba didn't tell us about this... She's the one running the printer.
If I had to guess...she probably doesn'twant to pay the fee for breach of contract.
If you have a penalty clause in place, there's your answer.
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True, I definitely wouldn't put it past that one. For someone as cheap as her, something like paying a penalty fee is probably physically painful.
...Anyway, that aside, what're YOU doing here with them?
You going to blame us for the reset again? Even though we're the biggest victims here?
Hmph, so you say. But this doesn't change the fact that your ideology is still dangerous.
Um... If a paper shortage was responsible for the second reset, that means there was enough paper during the first, right?
Then, maybe the printer shut down after that because of some kind of trouble.
Oh. I just figured it out.
Hawaltria's a Singularity, so every material used here has to come from somewhere on the island itself, right?
So if there's not enough paper to go around, wouldn't that mean there aren't enough trees to make it?
The forest fires!
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Hey, yeah! Animals aren't the only victims of forest fires! They obviously hit trees hard, too!
What've you been doing all this time, Cnoc na Riabh!? You're usually way more on top of what's going on in your territory!
S-sorry. It's true, I have been putting off dealing with the forest fires.
But the Normalization Committee's job is strictly to oversee ServantFes. We don't have the resources to look after the whole island.
A fair point.
The manager who failed to report the paper shortage is a problem we will certainly have to deal with later...
...but right now, if the forest fires are causing ServantFes to be canceled, then we already know who is responsible:
Burnunnos, the festival god of flame, and its shrine maiden, Cait Cú MikoCer.
So wouldn't defeating them be enough to stop the forest fires and, by extension, the paper shortage?
I think you're right. Which would mean defeating that faerie is the only choice we have.
I'd love for everyone on this island to be able to resolve their differences peacefully, but I guess that may not be realistic.
Harrumph. So the time has finally come to teach that damn priestess faerie a lesson, huh?
Then let's head for the forest! Rest assured you'll have the full might of the alliance with you every step of the way!
What are you talking about, Blackbeard?
Did you forget that the drawing schedule is an immovable object that doesn't have room for so much as a single wasted minute?
Y-yes, ma'am. I'll make sure everyone always has enough tea, ma'am.
Don't worry, everyone. We're the field ops team, so we'll go investigate the woods.
Besides, we were planning on going there anyway. That's okay with you, right, Fujimaru?
Of course. Want to come with us, Yaraändoo?
Where'd that come from? Are you trying to win me over or something?
Well, if you're going to investigate this too,we're more likely to succeed if we work together.
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I-I see. True, I guess that would be more efficient.
All right. I suppose I can't impose on a human who only just got here.
I'll authorize you to investigate the forest region, as long as you remain under my supervision.
Our goal is to neutralize Cait Cú MikoCer and Burnunnos, the festival god of flame.
Besides, they say the animals on the west side are pretty violent, so someone has to keep you safe while you're there!