Fate/Grand Order story · Chaldea Gate
2nd Door: The Devil of Purgatory
Chaldea Gate. Chaldea Gate
2 scenes, 179 lines
1. Before the battle
145 linesThe Château d'If?
It was a prison tower that existed in France, in the Bay of Marseille. It was a fortress built in the 16th century.
It was primarily used to hold political and ideological offenders.
But the prison was closed at the end of the 19th century, and now it's just a historical site.
It became world-famous after Dumas wrote his novel
Can you hear me, Master?
...I was just in Chaldea now.
I guess you should properly recognize the reality.
Haha. Listen. You're still in Chaldea right now.
Of course you are, your body is still there. Have you not noticed?
Huh? Where's Mash?
Your pretty little friend is still in Chaldea. And so is your body.
Hah. I love the shocked look on your face! That's right, your body is still in Chaldea!
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What is trapped here is your soul. I said that before, didn't I?
I know it's hard to wrap your head around the concept. The flow of time and the concept of space are different between here and there.
These seven days may only be a single day in Chaldea.
I'd hate if it was the other way around.
Humph. It makes no real difference.
Could it be seven years in Chaldea?
It's very possible. Hah, your expression just changed, Master.
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If you want to stop the separation of your soul and body, it's simple. You must pass through the remaining six Halls of Judgment.
But we're back in that cell.
...Do I have to start over?
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The concept of space is different here. Oh, I said this already.
We always start here, but our destination will be different.
Let's go. The second judgment awaits you.
...Oh, that reminds me. Feel free to lay on that bed there if you want.
Wait for a hand to reach out from somewhere to save you, and long for a miracle.
That's the simplest solution. The rest will be taken care of automatically.
...What happens if I do that?
Your soul rots, and you'll never wake up in Chaldea again. That's all.
...No, I'll pass.
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...Humph. Then let's go.
...Someone...
Someone... Oh...Is there no one there?
Mmm
I heard a woman's voice!
I heard something!
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What's that look? You seem as if you want to help her.
Is that your sense of justice?
Hahaha. You don't seem very concerned for yourself!
Or do you just not understand the situation? Very well. Go help the voice, but...
Stay on your guard. Or you'll die.
There they are. Is that it?
...Help me...
I woke up here... ...alone in the darkness...
Where...am I? It's so dark... I'm so scared...
Are you okay?
Thank you. I just found myself here...
This place is so dark, and so sad... I don't know why it feels this way...
Are you the second Lord?
What? I don't understand. I just found myself here...
It's so dark and cold... Like a scream was frozen and hanged in the air...
Am I...dead? Have I gone to hell?
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Woman. Do you have a name?
I... I... No, I don't know. I'm sorry.
I don't know why I'm here, or where I am. And oh...my name!
I can't remember my name. Um... I was looking for something important...
...I think I was...
Hmmph. A woman whose name and memories were stolen? Interesting. Call yourself Mercédès, then.
...Mercédès...
It was the name of a woman dear to a man who was robbed of his name, and everything he had, at the Château d'If.
It's a good name.
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A man who was robbed of everything?
Hmmph. You'll learn someday. That is, if you pass through all the Halls of Judgment.
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Now, Master. Fool, who would save this tainted world. What will you do with Mercédès?
I will leave it to your judgment. Leave her here, or put her in a cell.
I-I don't want to be alone... It feels like something bad is staring at me...
Shut up. The choice isn't yours to make.
I'd feel bad leaving her here.
...I'll take her with me.
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Fine.
No matter who this woman is, it doesn't change what you must do.
You... You would save me, even though you don't know who I am?
Of course.
...Thank you. May the blessings of God be upon you.
Hmmph.
Wait, and hope.
Heh. Indeed. Indeed! No matter what happens, that is the only thing allowed by you humans!
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Have you ever felt lust?
That is my question for you in the second Hall of Judgment, Master.
Have you ever longed to touch the body of another human being, with a properly developed personality?
Have you ever driven reason and wisdom from your mind and given in to mad, bestial urges?
Of course I have!
Great Spin of Heaven and Earth! That's the way of the world! Of course, I do it all the time!
How can you be a warrior or a hero without bestial lust? If you say what I do is a sin, very well! Hahaha!
Then I stand here as the greatest of sinners! I am the leader of the Red Branch Knights, and former King of Ulster!
AND I MOSTLY LOVE WOMEN!
He's spun so much he doesn't care anymore!
Mostly?
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Look into his heart. Do not avert your eyes. It is something all humans have, and none can escape it.
That which seeks others, which shakes, which leads to sordid tears.
The sin of lust
Who are you calling sordid!? I eat when I want to eat, and bed someone when I want to bed them!
That is the true way of mankind! That is the greatest pleasure in life!
Hahahaha! And of course, now is one of those times!
You there, woman! I can tell! You're one who's worthy of respect, and difficult to bed!
I find you quite attractive! Especially those protruding breasts!
M-Me?
I was scared I'd have to drink and sleep alone here in this moldy prison, but my night's looking up already!
YOU WILL BE MINE!
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And you, Fujimaru, and the new Servant!
You're, you know. Whatever. I don't need you.
You're in the way. I'll kill you.
...Huh?
I said I'll kill you.
You're kidding, right Fergus?
No, I'm not. I'm a Celt. I've decided I'm going to kill you for real.
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This is a self-evident principle. The law of survival.
You're trying to kidnap my woman, aren't you? I can tell. Yes, I can tell. You're trying...
...TO STEAL MY WOMAN! AND! IT! AIN'T! HAPPENING!
My sword lies in both heaven and earth, and my power spins in the heavens! Great Spin of Heaven and Earth!
He's gone crazy!
...Mutation!
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Oh, I see. You're unaware of the Vision of Tnugdalus.
What did you think that was? It's not Fergus, warrior of the Ulsters.
It was what was seen by the medieval knight Tnugdalus, who fell into another world and came to know fear.
In the fourth torture chamber of purgatory, created by the glory of the Almighty, lies a guard lifting up the jaw of a beast like a burning hill
It is the Devil of Purgatory!
The legend of Purgatory from medieval Europe, and the suffering of the soul... For some reason, I know them...
Once the Almighty captured those pious heroes who offered their worship to a foreign god!
Of course, that's likely an interpretation brought by the passage of time, but this is the Château d'If! The prison of despair!
If it's a place that has once proven that God shall not save everyone...
...Then it's only natural the unworthy would gather here!
GIVE ME THAT WOMAN!
Aah!
Now what will you do, Master? Give this woman you don't know to the lusty hero?
Or, despite not even knowing her name
Avenger! Lend me your strength!
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Very well! Let us see if the vengeful tiger's fangs can defeat the bestial demon of Purgatory!
2. After the battle
34 linesSenpai? Senpai?
...Um, are you sure you're not sick? You don't look good.
Um, do you understand me? Do you remember what we were talking about?
The Château d'If.
I'm glad. Your consciousness is intact.
What was it again?
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I knew it. Your mind isn't fully here.
Your eyes go out of focus as we talk and you keep mumbling
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I'll call the Doctor. He didn't see anything in that brief physical yesterday...
...but I think you need a full medical checkup. It must be all those Rayshifts...
Hey, excuse me, Master. Oh, you're here too, Miss MashWait, what's going on here?
You don't look good. You're pale. Actually, you're as white as a ghost!
Fergus, good timing! Can you help me with Senpai?
It's probably better to take Senpai directly to the medical room than wait for the Doctor...
Of course. I had a feeling something might be bad. Looks like I was right.
But I don't think that medical-whatsits are gonna help much. No point in worrying about it.
No point?
Well done. You have cleared the second Hall of Judgment.
The Devil of Purgatory was defeated, and met his end. Now we proceed to the third hall.
U-Um... What am I supposed to do now?
Let's go together.
I won't leave you here.
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Thank you... I don't even remember my name, but I'll do my best to be helpful.
Do you have the strength to spare for a woman like this?
Haha. I'll admit that you have a generous spirit.
That's right. It's too early for despair. You should just keep walking forward.
If you despair and think you cannot fight anymore, tell me. I'll kill you, without waiting for the seven days to pass.
But if you wish to continue
"Wait, and hope," right?
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Hahaha! That's right, my temporary Master!