NEW Legend of Cú Chulainn
"I'll go consult with the neighboring country for a bit. Whether we team up or not, gotta show some manners."
"Cú Chulainn!? Oh, what a tragedy! Our prosperity ends here!"
"This is the end...! We shall share our fate with this country until the very last moment!"
"Cú Chulainn! Why! Why now! Why must you destroy us!"
"No, that ain't it!? Princess, say something to them!"
"Our country will perish!"
"I said that ain't it!?"
Just by "consulting" with the country, the entire nation shook in terror and wept in apology. The Princess feared annihilation.
"Clean-ing Mis-ter. Trash~."
"Ah, good girl."
"Mister, I want to ride on your shoulders!"
"Understood."
"Karna, my apologies. I need to check the simulation accuracy..."
"Leave it to me."
"U-Um, um, um, Queen!"
"Yes? What is it♥?"
"I-I-If, if, if it's okay with you..."
"...♥"
"W-With me... um, in the cafet... cafeteria... w-would you like to... t-take a b-break!"
"Fufufu♥ Okaaay♥"
"I-I did it! I did it, Magi☆Mari! I actually did it——!!"
『Girls won't wait forever for a cowardly man, you know? Be brave! You can do it!』
"Good grief, honestly, he's such a handful. Personally, I think he should just cross the line already. Once a kid is made, he can't run away. Whether Servants can get pregnant, well, that depends on the settings."
"...She is the precious partner who will accompany you in your second life. Don't let the freedom given to you slip through your fingers, Romani Archaman." (Note: Just enjoying watching Romani panic.)
Selection of the Hero Princess — In Pursuit of Flawless Victory
Geronimo... An Apache Shaman, a Heroic Spirit of the indigenous people.
He has united and formed a Resistance, apparently fighting against those who ravage the land.
"The spirits told me about you all. I've been following your movements, hoping you would lend us your strength. ...However, your advance was far too rapid. Realizing I couldn't possibly catch up, I borrowed a Noble Phantasm of concealment from a friend and waited for you at the President House."
The Vimana, racing across the endless vast land stretching to the distant horizon, alongside the Chariot of Slaughter led by Liath Macha and Dub Sainglend.
"Leading the King of Heroes, the even more radiant Child of Light, and their companions, yet walking your own path without arrogance—that straightforwardness, that sincerity. ...I definitely want you to lend your strength to our battle. To grasp a righteous America in these hands. Please, I ask of you."
Sincerely, deeply, and with utmost courtesy, Geronimo bows.
"So, it was one who yawns. What irony is this, that you fight to protect America?"
The sun tilts slightly; it is past 2:00 PM in America. From the throne of the Vimana, the King asks.
"If you intended to reduce everything to ash, I would understand. But I see no reason why you, once called a blood-soaked devil, would fight for the white man. With what intention do you exert yourself in guerrilla warfare?"
Geronimo laughs as if to say the opinion is valid.
"Nothing much. I just thought selling a favor to the Americans wouldn't be bad. Even if it is a struggle destined to vanish."
"How admirable. Do you not seek a redo like a certain King of Knights?"
He slowly shakes his head.
"Anyone can pretend something didn't happen. Especially if it's inconvenient for themselves. But enduring that urge is what makes a warrior. Just wiping the slate clean is the way of a sly coyote."
——Those words alone are enough to understand.
He is a noble hero, both as a human and as a warrior. It stands to reason he would choose a path of fighting to the end, unyielding to any faction.
"Umu, are you listening, Artoria? It seems you are a sly coyote, Artoria."
『I am a Saber—! Not a coyote, I am a Saber—!』
『I do not seek a redo. Both destruction and certain bonds are my everything.』
"...Umu. It is quite ironic that the divided possibility is the more sensible one. If only Saber would soften her head a little. Well, that is precisely why she is precious."
"Fuhahaha!" the King laughs pleasantly.
——Artoria is an amazing person containing amazing possibilities, huh.
(You can have a conversation just with Artorias, you know. Artoria separated from Artoria and inverted, the Artoria who becomes a Rider from there, the Artoria who becomes Santa, the Artoria holding a lance, the inverted Artoria, the Artoria playing with a water gun, the Assassin Artoria and her Anti-Artoria. When forming a party, you forget who is who. Takeuchi, give it a rest.)
???
Ea is confused by Fou's spell-like words.
"Well, that matters not. I have little interest in your motives for fighting. More importantly, our future movements. Where are you taking us now?"
The King of Heroes questions while drinking wine. The only thing of interest to him is the struggle of those from Chaldea.
"A certain small town in the west. It's a place abandoned due to the Celtic onslaught, a suitable location for a Resistance base. There——I want to borrow her power."
Saying so, he glances at Nightingale.
"Mine?"
"Yes. In that town, there is a boy who has suffered severe injuries. If not for his wounds, he is a great hero boasting valor not inferior even to Karna. By all means, I want you to lend your power."
"Doctor, this is acceptable. If injured people, if the wounded are waiting, we should go. I propose that this is a problem we must address in accordance with your formula for saving the world."
"Okay! Let's go! Nightingale!"
"I am grateful."
Immediate decision. For the two of them, scattering enemies and healing the wounded are simply logical.
"...Hmph. Not crushing mongrels, but lining up to visit the dying? A waste of time and war potential."
He puts away his glass, looking bored. Fundamentally, for him, forces other than Chaldea are only to be crushed or allied with. He has no interest in a single dying hero. Because he has decided that medical care is not the King's work.
"Ah, then are Gil and Aniki going to act separately? We'll handle the policy-making and such."
At Rikka's suggestion, Gilgamesh grins.
"——I was waiting for those words."
"Ea. The time has come again to utilize that tactical eye of yours."
——Yes. As long as we are siding with the minimal force, I was prepared that rapid action would be unavoidable.
We won't side with America, but we will defeat the Celts. To that end, we lend our strength to the Resistance.
Here, the failure of the assassination attempt on Medb has worked in our favor. The Hero Princess, granted a body and wisdom, and Ea, who defined the soul, immediately grasp the next move.
——Eventually, it is predicted that we will team up with America... that is, Karna-san, Helena, and Edison, to challenge the Celts. In other words, the battle we must face is a "Total War". Since the Celts are the invaders and America—regardless of the morality of their actions—is the defender, this diagram will not change.
"Your foresight has been polished thoroughly as well, Ea."
——I am honored! Ah... Ahem. Edison said, "There are other summoned Servants, but they show no sign of siding with America." ...Then, if we part ways with America for now and conduct resistance, wouldn't it be possible for us to recruit them?
"Hoh... In other words, you reckon we should gather the strays scattered across the lands, unite all the war potential of this continent, and fight. To that end——"
——Yes. While they remain at the base, I propose that the King and we use our mobility to invite neutral Servants into our camp as much as possible, My King. With the King's skill "Independent Action" and the mobility of this Vimana, I believe it is fully possible.
Yes. The time to cooperate with Edison's faction will definitely come.
Because, regardless of the process, the viewpoint of "Defeating the Celts and grasping the future with our own hands" is consistent.
Then, to prepare for that future, I believe that making preparations beyond just defeating the enemy in front of us is the battle of a 'King'.
...The enemy is a massive "One". In contrast, we are a small "Two".
Unless we combine our strength, we can never grasp the future we desire.
(You're going to search for Hero Girls, right?)
——Fou?
(If that's the case, I'll lend a hand too. I have to show sometimes that I'm not just clinging to Ea and disappearing, right?)
Hmph, the Beast puffs out his chest boastfully.
"Do you have a plan? Beast."
(Rather than a plan, it's a special skill. I possess an absolute special attack against "Primate existences born from Human History." As part of that, I can accurately sense the location of Heroic existences. I couldn't do it until now, though. Presence Detection (Humanity) EX, you could call it? So I'll grasp the locations and navigate, and you can use Vimana's warp to pick up the Servants instantly.)
"Hoh... It was obvious, but it seems you were indeed not just a mere beast."
——Amazing! Fou wasn't just cute and lovely, but a wonderful beast too!
(Fufu, this is thanks to you too, Ea.)
——Mine?
(Thanks to you defeating me over and over—no... thanks to meeting you, I can wield my power for you, for your sake. Because you fulfilled my "Logic". Comparison doesn't matter. I will fight for the one and only you. It is time to wield a fragment of the Precious Power I received from you.)
——Fou...!
Her heart fills with the determination of her best friend, her irreplaceable, precious best friend.
...Thank you, Fou. I... am really glad I met you...
((Burned by rainbow flames, crumbling into ash, then instantly reviving) I don't care about humanity. I fight for a future with you. ——Let's definitely go touring together, Ea.)
——Yeah!
"Once we grasp the precise coordinates, we shall utilize the warp to head for immediate retrieval. A feat well done, Beast. Want some candy? Hm? I'll give you some."
(Give it to me in My Room, in My Room.)
"Then, shall we depart immediately!"
——Ah! King! May I ask one thing!
"Hm? What is it? Do not hesitate. Speak."
——If we are talking about guerilla and resistance activities... there must be a town where other fighting Servants are conducting resistance. Can you capture it with the King's eyes?
"...——Umu. Indeed, they are there. Two Archers are holed up in a town, putting up a futile resistance. This is... what is this, there is a familiar rat there."
Bingo. As expected, the King's discerning eye is terrifying. If we can grasp the battlefield, the "Selection" of means can be taken in any way!
——How about sending Cú Chulainn and the other Celtic forces as reinforcements for them? If it is them, thousands or tens of thousands of Celtic soldiers should be of no account. I advise making a certain move to avoid losing two Servants.
"Fumu, in other words, we "Kings" will expand our war potential, while the "Commanders" (Masters) determine policy at the base, and we let the "Warriors" like Cú Chulainn run wild. Is that it?"
——Yes. What do you think? It is a clumsy tactic, but if you could consider it...
(My Princess is playing way too hardcore.)
"Fuhaha! No consideration is necessary! It is the optimal solution to utilize war potential to the maximum! Splendid, Ea! A soul polished in four Singularities is not just for show!"
At the King's praise, she exchanges a look with Fou and they flash V-signs at each other.
"Then let us set about it swiftly! Speed is essential in war! For time is heavier than gold!"
...After that, the King conveyed my strategy without omission.
"Gathering scattered Servants for a total war... That is an offer I couldn't have wished for better. Gilgamesh, Cú Chulainn. With our four Servants, plus any scattered Servants joining in, we have no worries."
Geronimo accepts immediately.
"Leave the treatment to me and the Doctor."
"Be careful, Gil!"
"Good luck in battle!"
"Umu. Leave the boring trivialities to us and rest your wings to your heart's content. ...Cú Chulainn! Connla!"
At the King's command, Cú Chulainn, who was running in the lead, and Connla, who was on the platform, instantly leap onto the Vimana.
...Landing instantly on a vehicle moving over 300km/h... Celts are amazing, as expected.
"I shall now head to retrieve the mediocre heroes. You lot, ask Geronimo for the location of the fellows continuing resistance activities and head there as reinforcements."
"Oh, that's easy to understand and all... but are you okay? Can you even do scouting?"
"I can. For I am the Gorgeous King. Our goal this time is 'Total War'. Not a single fragment shall be overlooked. You too, fulfill your true purpose as warriors. You may not feel like it, but go trample the foot soldiers. Victory shall lie at the end of that."
"??? ...I-In other words..."
"He means go wild as you please. You speak my language, Goldie!"
"Fuhahahaha!! Do not underestimate me, the Gorgeous King of High Spirits! Take care of the Masters! I shall depart immediately! When we regroup, we shall see the completion of the Gorgeous War Potential! Fuhahahaha!!"
"Got it. Then Connla, I'm counting on you for Mash and the Master Missy. I'll carry the big guy."
"Yes! Gil-sama, please be safe!"
"Umu! Trample them appropriately! Now, let's go! A.U.O!! Warp!!"
Following Fou's navigation, the Vimana warps and flies to the Servants.
(Judging by this smell... two Anti-Heroes. First is the Lancer. Let's go! Ea!)
——Yeah! My best friend is super amazing!
(Ah)
A rainbow ring floats above his head as Fou vanishes.
Fou——!?
"...I do not mind you storing True Ether in your body, but aren't you pushing yourself too hard?"
In Pursuit of Flawless Victory
Now, the Throne that runs through the heavens transcends space and takes flight!
"..."
"Cú-chan! Cú-chan, wake up! You said you were going to kill the Dragon Girls!!"
"..."
"Hahaha, at this rate, he won't wake up even with a lever? It seems he crushed the soldiers quite thoroughly. Now then, let's wake the Servants instead."
"Wake Fergus up too! Quickly! Right now! If Cú-chan is here, strays are a piece of cake!"
"...Hmph, it would be faster to just dispose of them surely... but if it is Medb's plea, it cannot be helped! One must listen to the selfishness of a good woman! Though she is the worst in every aspect other than her body! Hahahahaha!"
"Cú-chan! Wake up——!"
"..."
"So that's the base where the Servants are supposed to be. The whole town is completely surrounded."
"This nastiness is definitely Medb-chan, no mistake. ...Now then, Cú Chulainn! Shall we rampage!"
"Yeah! Ferdiad and I will take the front! Connla and Loeg, crush the guys surrounding the town!"
"Yes! Father! Let's go! Liath Macha! Dub Sainglend!"
"Brrrruaaau!! (Leave it to us!! We'll run them over thoroughly!! By the way, what is 'thoroughly'?)"
"Heeheein!! (Isn't it carrots~? Alriiiight, let's massacre them~)"
"——Let's go. True Name Release: 『Tearing Run of the Slaughtering Warhorses — Liath Macha & Dub Sainglend』"
"Let's go, you bastards!! Don't leave a single one alive!!!"
"""YEAH!!!""""
"We did it, Green! Engh... ——Hey, Green. Geronimo isn't a girl who rampages while tearing up the earth in a huge chariot led by two horses towering metres high, shooting lasers everywhere from atop that chariot, creating tornadoes with a sword, or Cú Chulainn, is he?"
"Huh? ...Huh?"
"Actually, IS THAT CÚ CHULAINN———!!!??"
"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!?"
NEW Legend of Cú Chulainn
Massacre in the afterword as a side job. The four of them massacred the Celtic soldiers surrounding the town.
For Cú Chulainn, a massacre in the afterword is a failure of a battle not even worth describing.
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