My Dear Hero

Good morning. Are you awake, my dear Sigurd?

Ah, you're finally awake. Good morning. Morning has arrived even upon Hindarfjall.

The sun is shining, the little birds are chirping at one another... such a wonderful morning...but not really.

I am certain that the doom of Chaldea will be here. The world will burn to ashes.

Yet still, you stand to face it. For the ceaseless tomorrows, for the ever-coming tomorrows.

...Good morning. I shall be accompanying you for a very short while.

My name, let me see...Companion... Valkyrie...No...no. Now, though, yes.

Call me Mash.

You see, as I am now, call me Mash. My adorable, shining, and fleeting Master.

...Ah, yes. Now I remember. It seems you have some degree of resistance.

Then I have no choice but to do this. I'm sorry. To be honest, I want you to be just the way you are.

...I'm...sorry.

Yes, you're right... Even though this is the end of time, you...

...You have not shown weakness in your mind. Even now, you can think of others...

A beautiful heart. A strong heart. I believe that was once what I loved.

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...I'm sorry, now...for just a short while, I will touch your lips. With these fingertips.

It's all right. There is no need to worry... Yield to the rune.

...There. It's finished.

How do you like it? You know my name, my hero, my Master.

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...Yes, Master. My adorable Fujimaru.

All rightlet's Rayshift together again today. My hero. To save the world.

...There is still some left. The Demonic Fog, that is.

The way things are... There are still traces from the Fourth Era that are yet to be repaired.

Demonic Fog. Life-stealing death mists that are packed with magical energy. Like the atmosphere during the Age of the Gods.

If it's the end of the 19th century AD... The atmosphere should be close to that of 20th century Tokyo...

However, you might call this a tragedy... As this is the last island left with ancient mystics...

...Industrial...revolution... ...The people who brought about the evolution of civilization...

...I can't believe these people will be slain in this way. What a cruel, ironic punishment.

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Ah...

Ahh

I'm sorry for causing you this trouble Apparently I was affected by the Demonic Fog. I...

I can't believe... I allowed myself to be so shamefully overcome...

To be caught in one's arms... by a human child...by you...I'm sorry...

Ohh... Dear, me...Your...your...

...Your...hand. It is so warm...

But Sigurd's hands had been so cold... but now, you're...so warm...

Wait! I'm sorry. I'll step back. When we touch each other too much, it rattles me.

I'm so flustered... Your warmth makes the flame inside me grow strong.

Before my flames burn you to ashes, allow me to test you. Allow me to learn what kind of person you are.

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...You'll see... soon enough.

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You heard that, right? It reached you, right? That is the destiny which you must face.

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Oh! How beautiful! Such a lovely Valkyrie!

Rejoice, my brawny Berserker friend, help tantamount to an army has come to assist!

You idiot! That is a maiden of Heorot. Her beauty is questionable. Getting involved with her is trouble.

Hey! It's not as if I'm going to die here, nor do I have any business in your manor.

So don't you wander up to us like tha... I see, so you've already been stopped by a mistletoe.

Then I guess you're of no harm to us... Whoa!

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Why yes, I'll crush the enemies I see before me. That's all I am doing here.

Hahaha! Whatever the era, wherever the location, there is only one road for the honorable Knights of Fianna!

Namely, the path of righteousness! Destroy evil! Protect humans! Honor first shines upon those that shepherd in eternal peace!

I hold no grudges. No, never! I am a man of endless generosity!

When the isle of Britain is Erin's, there too I shall equally display righteousness.

AhhHow logical and bright! What's more, this unrivaled, handsome young man is at his peak! What could be better!?

When a person is shining, he must shine to his fullest. Wouldn't you agree there, Berserker?

It seems our interests are similar but completely different in nature. However, it's true that we are both greedy in our desires.

Precisely! We speak of what we want, and we mercilessly pummel enemies that get in the way! It's what heroes are made of!

I don't get along with you in the least, but it seems to me that we are essentially of the same breed.

This seems to be a rare place where our paths have crossed. Hahahahaha! This is an excellent omen!

You said it. As long as we have the power to crush our enemies, then it's all good.

Hey! You there, Master, and your companion.

Companion He called me a companion... That person seems like a very good Heroic Spirit.

What did you come here for? If you're wandering through these mists, then you're certainly not a pitiful citizen of London.

Let me ask you again, what have you come here for?

...I take back my previous statement... That was the question I wanted to ask, horrible beast.

I have a question for you as well, ageless, fleeting, and shining one. Fujimaru.

What is it you are doing, as we continue to Rayshift, today, tomorrow, and forever?

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...I don't know...what to say.

You are too radiant and glorious... When I gaze upon you shining so brightly...

I...in this very moment have decided... even though I am here...

No, no! To battle, Fujimaru. You will achieve victory. Because I am at your side.

Even if we didn't have the protection of god, even if we didn't have the protection of this world...

I, for this time alone, will grant you the protection of a great Valkyrie warrior

What a ridiculous fight. If I'm gonna get in a punching match it should be with a Servant.

You mean several, right? The more powerful the enemies are, the more joy there is in defeating them, and the greater the profit.

Profit? Who needs that? It's unnecessary. Do you take money from a woman after sex?

Just forget it. There'll be no more killing here. Farewell, nameless Master.

Well, well. He was a formidable warrior to the very end. True, he was strong, but I'm sure he would've run out of enemies to defeat.

It goes to show that I need not have worried.

In fact, you resemble my own subordinates. You've made me feel a little parental affection, or should I say, kingly affection.

Yes. Now let me address the lovely lady over here!

In this fight with the speechless iron knights and dolls, you displayed magnificent heroism.

Therefore, a romance with this battle maiden seem inevitable... If I had the time, I would certainly go through with it, but...

It seems this materialization is but a temporary one, I am destined to return to my former battlefield.

What a pity. When it comes right down to it, I am too impatient to remain here any longer...

Yes, I must end the boredom here! Farewell, young Master! Away!

Alas...

...I don't know...what to do...

Humans leave only destruction in their wake, yet even in these times, you, my hero, resist.

You can stand side-by-side with the dragon slayer Beowulf. You can fight alongside the god slayer Fionn mac Cumhaill.

When I see you like that, I... I...

I really don't know what to do.

When you are so heroic... I can't help...but to...love you...

I love, I love, I love you. I love, I love, I love, I love you...

...I end up...loving you...

I-I'm...sorry... ...I really will...be more careful.

I will be more careful...

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...But, ohh... No, no. You make me so flustered, that, ohh...

All I can do is show you who I am. Fujimaru.

My true name is Brynhild. Yes, that is the truth. I am not Mash Kyrielight.

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...Yes.

I was the Valkyrie, the machine, who assisted the great god Odin of northern Europe, yet was transformed into a human woman and met my death. That is I.

Please forgive me. Due to who I was in life, I cannot help but see into your soul...

Therefore, I have come to a decision. My father, Odin... I cannot be your daughter...

I will be a woman carved into human history, I will be a hero's companion.

...Alas, these cries are from the Demons. This is the final summoning of the last vestiges of the Demonic Fog.

They may have even been guided to us by the damnable blue flame. Either way...

...How dare they...interrupt...what I want to say!

Ahh, I killed it.

The vile enemy that stood between us is dead. It's all over now.

How unfortunate... But, yes, this may be for the best.

If I remain with you any longer, I would surely... be in greater and greater trouble...

...Therefore, let us part for now.

Yes, yes. Until that day...

...That's right. Someday, when the stars align and our paths cross...

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Take care, and stay healthy, my fleeting and fragile, but strong and stout, beloved human child.

I'm sure that when we meet again, I'll be of assistance.

Farewell. You're the world's newest hero, my Sigurd.