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PROLOGUE
Cafeteria
Emiya:
You know… I'm suddenly feeling like I should be recalling something very important…
Mash:
Really? What is it, Emiya-san?
Emiya:
I have no idea, to be honest. Though something tells me I'm not the only one feeling this way…
Nero:
Umu! You are correct, crimson Archer!
Master Choices:
- Crimson… Archer…???
- Good morning to you, Crimson Emperor!
Nero:
Umu! It is a very fine morning, Master! However, as the crimson archer mentioned, I have had this… somewhat nagging feeling… like I'm forgetting something…
Mash:
Maybe… You forgot a book or a painting…?
Tamamo:
I say no to both of those.
Emiya:
Huh. If that's the case then… Perhaps a new Singularity is about to be uncovered…?
Nero:
If so… This would be the first time any of us actually felt the coming of any Singularity… Correct?
Mash:
That's right. We don't usually get these futuristic insights… Unless we're talking about King Gilgamesh or maybe Merlin…?
Tamamo:
Ah… That is true. Whatever it may be, I'm certain that we shall be able to conquer our enemies, yes? Ufufufufu~
Master Choices
- I guess you're right…
- Well. All in a day's work, I suppose…
Nero:
Umu! Umu! That is the spirit, Master! So long as you have us, your faithful Servants, to rally into action, then there is no need for you to fear anything!
Emiya:
Well. I'm inclined to agree with all the points mentioned by my fellow Servants. Still. That doesn't mean I will be letting any of you skip out on your meals.
Control Room
Da Vinci:
Huh. That's strange.
Random Staff Member 1:
What is it, Miss Da Vinci?
Da Vinci:
There's a small Singularity appearing in digital space… Could one of you ask if BB has been up to her antics again?
Random Staff Member 2:
Sure thing!
Few minutes later
Random Staff Member 2:
Miss Passionlip has informed me that all is clear with Miss BB. Although she did say that she and some others are feeling nostalgic for some reason…
Da Vinci:
Wait a moment…! Who authorized a Rayshift transfer?!
BB (barged into the room):
Okay~ step aside, childish painter! I figured out what the nostalgia I've been feeling since this morning is about!
Da Vinci:
Right. I should step aside because…?
BB:
I am not about to let just anyone oversee my senpai's growth and journey, you know?
Da Vinci:
Your senpai, huh? Do we know this person?
BB:
Well, I'm not risking any more additions to the list of idiots who want to take my senpai from me… *sigh* Though I guess you'll find out soon enough anyways…
Da Vinci:
……………
BB:
…………… So, are you gonna interfere or what…?
Da Vinci:
I guess I could let you have the reins for now. Just don't do anything that could endanger Ritsuka, alright?
BB:
I suppose I could tone it down a bit for Fujimaru… but senpai's a different story altogether~ Teehee~
Training Room
Mash:
Even after all this time… I still can't get used to watching Arjuna and Karna battle…
Master Choices:
- At least they're only in the training room right now…
- I think this is more intense because he's fighting Berserker….
Arjuna:
…………
Mash:
Is something wrong, Archer?
Arjuna:
………… Ah, no… It is not something you need to worry about… At least, I do not believe it is…
Nursery Rhyme:
Alice… Why do I keep on thinking of the girl who fell down the rabbit hole…?
Arjuna:
Perhaps we should choose a different genre for bedtime stories… Until this strange feeling leaves us, yes?
Mash:
(So even someone like Archer Arjuna is affected by the strange feeling…?)
Master Choices:
- Actually, about that…
- I'm suddenly feeling lightheaded…
Mash:
Ah…! Senpai…! Wha— be ri—
Rayshifted to a Digital Space
Master:
Where am I…?
Nero:
Ah! Ritsuka! Are you alright? Did you get hurt whilst landing in my magnificent Rome…?!
Master Choices:
- I'm not hurt or anything.
- Did you say… Rome…?!
Nero:
Umu! Welcome to my beloved Rome!
Emiya:
She's been like this since we got here. Forgive her excitement, Ritsuka. We've finally remembered this place and that person in great detail, so she's very hyper at the moment.
Tamamo:
Well of course she would be! She should be, anyway! My dearest is here, after all! I, myself, am elated to be here~
???:
Tch. So there are a bunch of trespassers, huh?
Nero:
Trespassers…?! Who are you calling trespassers, stranger hiding in the shadows?!
???:
I am not hiding, you fool! I'm looking down at you from above!
Nero:
…?! Oh, I see…
???:
Really?! That's all you have to say to-
Karna:
I do not recall my Father being even half as dramatic as you are.
???:
Well. Your father was no fun at all, then!
Karna:
I'll be sure to relay your words to him should we ever cross paths once more.
Master:
Karna… Could you fill us in?
Karna:
Hm? You have my apologies. However, I am certain you would understand should I choose not to divulge information so easily with potential threats to my Master.
???:
I am Apollo! My chariot carries with it the light and heat of the sun!
Karna:
Our Master would likely ask you not to give your True Name away so easily...
Tamamo:
Ah… I see what's happening here… but wait…! Where is my dear husband?!
Karna:
Perhaps you are simply confused. I know for a fact that you are not my Master's wife.
Tamamo:
…?! What…?!
Apollo:
For a fellow deity of the sun… you certainly seem shallow… What Karna means to say is that you and our Master are not married. Therefore, you are not his wife. You are not even his fiancee, actually. Hahahaha! I feel somewhat sorry for you but at the same time, you are fortunate. I wouldn't wish being Hakuno's one-sided admirer as a fate for even Python himself!
Master Choices
- Tamamo, please don't pick a fight….
- Have you noticed anything strange, Karna?
Karna:
Whether we fight or not is irrelevant. Though the only reason we are on patrol here is due to the ring of light in the sky.
Apollo:
So much for being secretive, eh?
Karna:
The more information we gather, the better our plans and strategies will be.
Apollo:
Fair point.
Nero:
We are in my beloved Rome. I would recognize the rose petals and the fountains anywhere, umu!
Apollo:
She's not that far off, you know?
Emiya:
Well. I think otherwise. Technically, we aren't even on Earth, are we?
Karna:
No. This place is more like a large scale Noble Phantasm, though it has a more digital nature to it.
BB:
Did it work? Am I in yet? Who am I kidding, of course it worked! I am, after all, the world's number one kouhai~
Karna:
…………
Apollo:
…………
Master Choices:
- Mash exists, you know?
- I think your definition of the word kouhai is a bit off…
BB:
I most certainly am the best kouhai! Just ask my senpai so you will know the absolute truth, Ritsuka!
Apollo:
Is she actually, physically here, by any chance?
Emiya:
No. She's back at our base of operations. On Earth.
Apollo:
Huh. I suppose you should put away your spear then, son of Surya.
Karna:
Ah… Of course.
???:
Well, well, well. Isn't this quite the sight?
Everyone:
……?!?!
???:
What's with the cold shoulders? Are none of you looking forward to the upcoming reunion?
Karna:
Perhaps if the reunion involved priyatamā's friends…
Apollo:
Your brother might not agree with you, considering how some of our Masters previous friends might feel about him…
Tamamo:
……………!!!!!!!!!! Priyatamā… means beloved in Hindu language does it not………?!?!?!
Nero:
I see. I understand now. Karna… At least I can be assured that you would care for my Praetor in the same manner as I would. Umu.
Emiya:
I feel like I should be more shocked… That aside, Master. Please don't stray too far from us. What's with all the shuffling away in the first place?
Master:
Look out…!
Apollo:
Oh dear. It seems I have to get serious for this one, huh?
Karna:
Of course. Any battle requires allout focus on our part.
Battle:
One Wave, 50 Aggressors
Available NPC Servants: Karna (Lancer) and Apollo (Rider)
Battle ends after killing 12 Aggressors
Apollo:
Tch. Looks like we'll have to retreat for now…!
Karna:
Agreed… This way…!
Emiya:
Are you alright, Ritsuka…?!
Nero:
Kuh…!!! I'd forgotten how resilient these Aggressors are…!
Emiya:
We should follow after Karna and Apollo! There's far too many of these things for us to handle without a sound plan!
Tamamo:
Grr… Even now, there are still so many threats to my husband…?!
BB:
Oi! Stop your whining and get going already! I will not be held responsible for senpai shedding tears over the likes of you!
Master Choices:
- BB… Has a heart, huh?
- Right, let's go!
END PROLOGUE