Entr'acte I

...Black Knight.

Black Knight...

Yeah. You. Servant AUX Voloid K6-X4.

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Are you mad?

You sometimes space out. Even though you're a Voloid. You're really an odd one.

Did you, just, intercept some funny transmission? That's, no good.

There may be a time when I'll have to rely on you during battle. Maybe.

Yeah, but...I guess I don't really have room to talk about spacing out.

...Hm? Dumpling?

You want a dumpling? I just ate it. That dumpling.

But, you know

... (Sigh) Red bean soup?

I'd like some, too. But

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What are you talking about? Your train of thought's gone off the rails.

Your conversational protocol's also been strange. Maybe I need to check for crossed wires.

It's unfortunate, but it looks like we're going to be apart from each other for a while.

Is it this...circuit here... Or this one...?

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... (Gasp)

Alter. X Alter.

Yes, Master Agravain. Alter is here.

Has the next land to purge been prophesied?

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...We will need to go into hiding for a while. Their pursuit has grown more aggressive each day.

I shall join you. No matter what kind of desolate star it may be.

That is unnecessary. There is another job better suited to your skills.

Alter. Guided by the Alternium, the prophesied child of destruction...

A Berserker formed using the X Factor as a catalyst...

A crystal of Alternium is hidden within your body, and you are granted the Ultimate Anti-Anti-Saber Weapon.

In this region of space, few know of you. That fact will aid us as we prepare to strike back.

Our fellow lords have all fallen and been sealed away. The only one left is me

I am still here, Master. I, Alter, your own disciple.

I shall not let the sacrifice of our great lord of Villains be in vain.

My Mana Conversion Altereactor Engine is burning furiously, ready to defeat our sworn enemy, Heroine X.

...Alter. What I am about to tell you is of the utmost importance. Carve it deep into your heart. Also, write it down on a piece of paper so you do not forget.

You are going to go in hiding, and go on a journey alone.

You are the final hope of Dark R.O.U.N.D.S. Or something like that.

We must focus on the opportunity to realize our wish, while we work, obscure, from the shadows.

We must sink into the muck, and become a slumbering dragon. For such a task, I would only be in your way.

That... No...

What are you talking about? That doesn't make sense. It's incomprehensible, like a wet piece of toast smothered in jam.

Are you trying to distance yourself from me, Master? Please allow me to stay by your side. I cannot live alone.

I will not repeat myself. You need to find a proper job.

...Ugh...

Does that mean we're no longer going to communicate?

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Hm...

...That steam noise. I could never forget that sound.

..Babbagen! That tin can running on steam has managed to reach our castle!

That thing is truly the mortal enemy of all Villains. I shall slice it down with my dark sword!

Evil Sacred Sword Necro-calibur... That blade shall one day cut through even a planet.

But it still hasn't fully matured. We were foolish to believe in the specs written in the catalog. Honestly, internet shopping...

No, that's not what I mean. We did not have enough time to provide you with all that is necessary.

Learn, Alter. Go to a new land and search for a superior Master.

I...I have yet to reward the enemy with a single blade of mine.

I have put none of Master's teachings into practice.

... (Gasp) Master...what are you

Alter. I am sealing away your memories.

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...Ungh...ahhh...

This is the hidden skill called "Black Knight's Black Hand." All who call themselves knights are shackled down by the rules of example.

That's your favorite pestering Noble Phantasm, isn't it? But the Black Knight and Black Hand seem redundant.

...Just ignore the minute details, okay?

This skill shall take effect a few days from now. You will forget my name, as well.

Go, Alter.

You are Servant Universe's strongest and final Alter, and that truth shall be hidden from all.

...Master...

There's no need to be sad as we part with the promise of victory. May the Alternium be with you.

Lord Agravain...! May you have good fortune in battle!

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(Pant...pant...) Black Knight, are you there!?

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I need you to navigate the escape pod.

Otherwise, we're going to be space dust.

The enemy...the machine soldiers...Babbagen's drones!

Ah...I can't believe they've managed to invade our secret base!

We need to break through! At any cost! Black Knight, I need your help!

What a cute response. It's like you're not Black Knight.

Target the memory banks! No records shall be left!

Yep, Villain. It means enemy. Huh? Are you complaining again?

Just because one's an enemy, that doesn't necessarily mean they're a bad guy. Just like how the hero may not always be a good guy.

But what's important right now is that we need to fight or else it's game over. Let's go!

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...Breaking away from Planet Lothian's gravitational pull. Warp preparations complete.

Check the sensors to see if anyone is following us, Black Knight.

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Are you all right?

I was pretty sloppy erasing your confidential data, so maybe that's why you're acting funny.

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Agravain...my lord... Goodbye, my ruthless Villain Master...

May the Alternium be with you, always.