Fate/Grand Order story · Events, Ephemeral Waxing Moon
Act 14: Swordmaster's Afterimage, Purgatory
Ephemeral Waxing Moon. Asakusa
2 scenes, 78 lines
1. Before the battle
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...Not bad.
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I know you're there, Saber.
Hmph. You could have said something sooner then.
Are you heading out?
Yeah. I'm all ready.
I see. Then let's go.
What is it? Something wrong?
By being a Servant, you mean?
Yeah.
Honestly, it still doesn't feel real.
Even if I am a Heroic Spirit, I still can't hold a candle to you or Rider.
That's not what I mean.
But...it did make some things add up.
There's no reason. No logic.
It was just "Oh, so this is how things are now."
Now that I know the truth, the answer's as obvious as breathing.
That I'm dead?
It's not all that surprising.
I already suspected Fujimaru came from the future.
From his perspective, it means I'm from the past, simple as that.
That's... That's true, but...
...Saber.
They say you and I fought together in the last Waxing Moon Ritual.
I still have no memory of that, and I'm still no closer to knowing why, but...
Why're you bringing this up again?
Gramps said it was better if I didn't know, but I'm going to ask anyway. You don't have to answer.
... ...
...Did I lose?
...! Iori, that's...
That's...
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I met you on a bright, moonlit night. I fought by your side in the Waxing Moon Ritual.
...That means everything to me.
...Is that so?
Yes, it is.
All right. I'm sure this truly will be our last battle.
...The battle where we finally bring the Waxing Moon Ritual to an end.
2. Before the battle
30 lines
Did you all see that, too?
The hell created by oppressors! Their oppression stretches all the way to the heavens themselves!
Now, come, everyone! Join me in rebellion!
I see. So that girl really was bad news.
She was broken from the start, but she didn't let that stop her from pursuing her heart's desire.
That poor, pitiful thing. And yet, I cannot help but commend her on a job well done.
My own path is not unlike hers. My spear shall remain forever unsheathed, even if I should leave a mountain of corpses in my wake.
Perhaps fate has brought us here. It turns out we are birds of a feather, so I feel compelled to avenge her!
Oh, hey, Boss. Glad to see you're okay. Things got real crazy around here, huh?
But, a warrior never goes back on his word. I said I'd stick with you, and I'm gonna.
So you want me to handle Sakuradamon along with Saber there? You got it! Time to go start some ruckus!
There you are, Fujimaru. You're heading off to defeat that thing, yes?
A monstrous tree that pierces the very heavens! Haha, sounds like a formidable foe indeed!
Oh yes, no need to tell me. My Trojan Horse is at the ready!
Well, someone sure pulled out all the stops for this shindig! Looks like it's time for the big finale!
And in my book, once you drop in for tea, you don't leave till the last drop's drunk!
To think the most beautiful thing in this world was a hospitable heart. Well done, Aria. Well done.
Go on then! Ring the gong whenever you're ready, and this cat'll be there with bells on!
...We'll handle Hanzomon, like I said.
Mochizuki Chiyome, at your service.
Rest assured that I will sever the great leyline connection, even if it should cost me my life.
Damn, so that's the root of this evil, huh? Just looking at it pisses me right the hell off.
Whatever rat bastard made this thing, they probably don't give a damn about anything at all.
Whether they lose this fight, or the whole world ends up destroyed, they probably just see it all as a big game.
Aaarrrgh, that freaking pisses me off! Who the hell do they think they are, looking down on us from their high horse!?
You'd better make damn sure you drag 'em down from there, Master of Chaldea!
It looks like everyone is ready to go. All right... Begin the operation!
It's time to begin the siege!
Let's do this, everyone!
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