NEW Legend of Cú Chulainn
"No one can defeat that giant! He's bigger than a mountain and braver than the earth!"
"Leave it to me! Hup!"
"Cú Chulainn jumped! My god! He's jumping high, higher, higher than the clouds!"
"Is he going straight for the giant's shoulder—!?"
"Yo, stay still if you don't wanna die."
『——!?』
He jumps onto the giant's shoulder and threatens him with a sword.
"Here we are. Good work. Take a nice rest."
(...Hey Robin, was a round trip to America doable in five minutes or so?)
(Ah, well, it's Celts. It's because they're Celts.)
(He stopped thinking!)
"Ray-shifting work is quite tough, isn't it... Roman and Caster are on break... Well, I just have to do the work of three people."
『——You won't last like that.』
"!? What is this, the mechanical processing calculations are running by themselves...!"
『Overdoing it is human conceit. Know your limits and do your best properly and thoroughly. ...I'm rooting for you. Hardworking Director.』
"——Fufu, somehow, I feel like I've been encouraged..."
Gorgeous Produce Negotiation — Part 2
"Thank you so, so much for saving me from danger! I am Shinmen Musashi-no-Kami... Ah, that's too long, so please just call me Musashi! Though I am but a rootless wanderer crossing worlds, meeting you must be the guidance of Buddha! Pleased to meet you! Glittering Gorgeous King!"
A lady dressed in a luxurious kimono calling herself Musashi performs a dogeza so deep her head nearly scrapes the floor of the Vimana.
She wears four katanas. Her hair is tied back, and overall, she is a girl with fluid movements, natural and unguarded.
(Hmm. Her body is a bit unsuited for swinging a sword. Her chest is packed with worldly desires. Not in a spiritual sense, but in a visceral, physical sense. Fighting while stuffing mochi in her chest is quite impressive; as expected of Musashi-chan, a master of Niten Ichi-ryuu. Niten Ichi-ryuu isn't strictly a school for dual wielding. It's about doing whatever works; it's a waste to hold a katana and have a free hand doing nothing, so do something with it. Is the theory to charm them with that body and then slash them? Hm? Dirty, Miyamoto Musashi, dirty. No, visual-wise, she's more my type than the Musashi swinging air-katanas somewhere else. I definitely want to see her crossing blades. You'd be glued to it. To Musashi-chan's "Musashis" bouncing around, boing boing.)
——Haven't heard that narration in a while!
(It's manners, you know. I haven't thrown away my qualification as a sommelier. Well, it's decided what's number one, and saying it now is just stating the painfully obvious, though.)
"Hmm? Neither enlightenment nor worldly desire... Why do I smell the scent of my own kind from somewhere?"
Sniff sniff, Musashi twitches her nose. Fou bristles his fur.
(I am Mission! You are Desires! Don't lump us together, vulgar samurai!)
——Miyamoto Musashi... Is she a famous person? My King.
"I recall catching a record in the corner of my vision stating she was a swordmaster who mastered the sword throughout her life and remained undefeated in the demon-infested land of Japan. The sight of her wielding a long sword and a short sword, cutting down throngs of enemies, has apparently become a myth in their homeland."
——Undefeated in her lifetime!? Th-That is... amazing...!
I can't help but leak my astonishment. If that is true, I am facing an undeniable legend right now...!
(She was outstanding as a strategist too, and the Book of Five Rings she wrote in her later years became a treasure passed down to future generations, or so the story goes.)
——Even more amazing!
"Mumumu! I don't know why, but I feel a pleasant respect coming my way! No~, am I really that great~? Maybe? Maybe not? Ahahaha! Thanks, thanks!"
Musashi's expression changes rapidly. She seems to be a cheerful person.
"However, quite a peculiar ronin. To think Miyamoto Musashi, who wandered out of a Pruned World, has become a traveler wandering through worlds."
——Pruned?
"Ah, I hadn't told Ea. There are countless parallel worlds. However, if all of them were allowed to grow and be observed, it would far exceed the dimensional capacity, confirming a future of collapse, self-destruction, and annihilation. Therefore, worlds that have prospered to the extreme, worlds destined for destruction—in other words, discarding worlds where 'no further progress can be hoped for' like cutting branches off a bonsai tree is called a 'Pruning Theoretical Phenomenon'."
(Imagine pruning unnecessary worlds and converging them into a single world. Honestly, the spinning god came up with some stupid settings. Inconvenient worlds are Pruned Events, inconvenient settings get book-burned. When will they lose that Doujin Circle spirit? Just because the content has bloated doesn't give them a reason to incite the fans' anger, you know? Believing Kinoko's words means you're still second-rate? I think you should keep in mind that an author who betrays the expectations of supportive fans is third-rate or lower.)
——Fou, easy, easy!
While soothing Fou, I digest the given information and calmly organize my deductions.
——I-In other words, she is a Miyamoto Musashi who 'appeared from a world that was erased'... is that it?
"Indeed. That is likely why she is a female swordsman. She no longer has a world to return to. That is the reason she wandered out. Her existence is like an oar drifting in space-time. ——For her body is not even that of a Heroic Spirit."
——Not even... a Heroic Spirit...!? Is she a living human!?
(She smelled like she would reach that state eventually, so I called her a Saber, though. She's a living body that can get pregnant without issues. ...Oops. Remembered a love-struck saint from another world. Pruned Event, Pruned Event.)
——Geronimo-san said that pretending inconvenient things didn't happen is sly.
(The punchline is that the slyest one is the Creator God. There's even one monotheistic god somewhere with 'Jealous' as one of his names, after all.)
"Truly, a trivial perspective. Well, a future where I am swallowed by mud or fall behind a mongrel is gorgeously a Pruned Event. Because such a future is impossible."
(It's tough because it's undeniable Canon History, King of Arrogance.)
The High-Spirited King covers his forehead and eyes with his hand.
"Even if the poison of arrogance had circulated fatally, give it a rest, Archer-Me. If he had at least worn his armor, he wouldn't have exposed the unsightly state of having his right arm cut off by a mere mongrel's sword. In the first place, what point is there in pulling out Ea in desperation when approached that closely..."
(The funniest part starts from there though.)
Kya, Kyau, Fou rolls around showing his belly.
"——To think even the means of survival depended entirely on others... As expected of me. One-of-a-kind even in unsightliness..."
While confused by the King and Beast's parallel world talk...
——Y-Yes! Musashi-san is speaking to you!
Ea switches the atmosphere back to the dialogue. The Hero Princess realized. The ratio of Joke, Joke, Admonition...
I have to pull myself together! It was the moment the Hero Princess's spirit of self-control grew.
"That Divine Spear person over there picked a fight with me, and I was in a bind, so this is truly a ship in a storm, a spider's thread in hell! Everything is truly perfect timing, Luxurious King of Heroes!"
Musashi-chan's smooth flattery sends the King's mood soaring.
"Fuhahaha! Naturally! I am the King! The karma I choose can always become the best and optimal!"
"Yo! Not bad, Golden Taiko! I underestimated your radiance; Hideyoshi is nothing compared to this! Your radiance is Number One Under Heaven! No! Let's call it Number One in Japan!"
Clap clap, Musashi-chan applauds and cheers him on.
"Fuhahaha! Good! I like you! I shall invite you to my Chaldea and have my Master employ you!"
The High-Spirited King decides on the hiring in the blink of an eye.
(He's weak to flattery, this guy.)
——When the King of Heroes is having fun, I feel fun too...! Don't you, Fou?
(If you look like you're having fun, I feel fun too. Also, I disappear.)
Pop, Fou bursts like a party cracker. The rainbow effect is beautiful.
"Yay, got a job! Wandering out to the northern land and getting a role, I wonder if this is the rumored Isekai Reincarnation! So... Kal, dea?"
She looks confused by the unfamiliar word.
"Umu! Human Order Guarantee Resort Chaldea! The one and only paradise in heaven and earth that saves the Human Order and shoulders the future! Clothing, Food, Shelter! It fulfills everything without omission! Supreme and gorgeous, to put it in terms you understand, it is the oldest and newest Uruk of humanity where everything under heaven gathers! The omnipotent city I ruled!"
"S-Seriously——!! Clothing!? Luxurious kimonos, playing Oiran all I want!?"
"All the silks and textiles fought over under heaven are gathered there!"
"Udon, lots of it, can I eat until I'm full!?"
"Umu, seconds are allowed too!"
"Sound sleep in a room with a roof!?"
"Japanese Palaces? Not even worthy of comparison!!"
"Are you Buddha! Or the Ruler of the World!!"
"Worship! Prostrate!! I am Gorgeous! The one and only High-Spirited King in heaven and earth!! Fuhahahahahahahaha!"
Overwhelmed by the King's majesty, Musashi-chan rubs her head on the floor completely.
"By all means! By all means, please employ me!! Body and soul! I will serve you with all my might!!"
"You should have said so from the start!! Now, your wandering journey is over! I shall support you! Let your Heavenly Eye shine to your heart's content! Oh Swordmaster who will eventually reach the Void!! Fuhahahahahahahaha!!"
...Hearing the last words, Musashi grins.
"——If you say that much, I can't exactly not work! King of Heroes! My everything shall become your katana!"
Having received a powerful endorsement that she would reach the path she ought to reach, the end she ought to arrive at, Musashi's soul found a sheath to settle in right here.
"Then protect my Master! She is a human like you, but... you will become good acquaintances. Besides, her martial arts are not inferior to yours, you know?"
Hearing those words...
"Seriously——!! So there's a candidate for a friend and an opponent to test my skills! Yes! Serves you right, shitty old man! I achieved success and promotion in a single day! I am now a Great Swordmaster serving the Great King of Peace, STUUUUUUUUUPID!!!!"
Giving the middle finger, screaming at the sky, Musashi runs around the Vimana.
(Too bad for Ea's education... No, let's have her learn from it as a bad example.)
——Unrestrained, whimsical, free... Just like Fou!
(E-Ea~!)
——Ahahaha!
"Great King of Peace...! Fuhahaha!! Good, I like it!! Record it as my new nickname, Ea!"
——Yes! Gil! ...Ah!
(When Ea gets happy, she just blurts it out!)
"Good! Call me that more! Nicknames are also pleasant things! Hahahaha!"
——You two are meanies!
"Kaka! Everything in this world gathers, huh! Then I may assume there are strong ones against whom I can wield my fists to my heart's content?"
The living God of War laughs heartily. The King immediately nods yes.
"Of course. Heroes from all times and places gather in my paradise! You can desire matches with peerless heroes such as the Great Hero of Greece, Heracles, the Mad Dog of Ulster, Cú Chulainn! And the King who obtained everything, Gilgamesh! If you swear to assist me!"
(However, damage to Chaldea is not considered.)
——R-Renovation of the simulator is an urgent task...!
"——Oh yeah! That alone is a sweet enough invitation to entrust this spear! Shall I have myself invited to that paradise! With this bond, I shall wield this body for the future!"
The stomp of his boiling soul shakes the Vimana.
——Hyaa! Fou! Don't fall! Hold onto me!
(Worrying about me no matter the time——tch)
Precious energy reaches Fou's core, and Fou explodes.
Fou——!?
"Gwoah~~!! What is going on~! Just when I was having a pleasant nap~!"
Nero, who was sleeping soundly, is woken up and raises a protest in a Chimera Voice.
PULL ME UP QUICKLY, GORGEOUS—!!
The biological anchor dragon protests from below.
"Falling! Falling! Falling—!! Even by the logic that the prosperous must decline, isn't this too fast!? Are you telling me not to get carried away, Buddha——!!"
Musashi-chan stumbles while holding onto the edge.
"Oh, sorry, sorry! Come to think of it, this wasn't the ground! Kakaka!"
(Battle junkies, honestly...)
"That is why those who face them are pitiable. Starving Wolf and Mad Dog, let us allow them to rampage to their hearts' content!"
"——Alright! Mediation is concluded! Then let us head to increase our next pawns!"
The King of Heroes sings in high spirits.
『——No. Including me, this is all of the stray Servants gathered here, King of Heroes.』
A beautiful voice interrupts that tone.
"Mu——"
"——"
...Appearing in the center of the Vimana is a peerless beauty.
Her voluptuous and supple body wrapped in a jet-black and deep purple bodysuit, long hair reaching her waist.
Fine white skin, and crimson eyes manifesting divinity.
And——
『There were about three boring Servants who were indecisive or trying to remain bystanders. I disposed of them to kill time. What, I did the work of four people, do not complain.』
In her hand is the crimson demonic spear that pierces all...
"——You are."
Elegantly, she throws a smile at the King.
"Your club members entertained me quite a bit. I shall honor the obligation and side with you. ——Ah, it would be rude not to introduce myself, King of Heroes."
Sweeping back her hair, wielding her weapon with one hand as if dancing, the woman's name is...
"My name is Scáthach. ——Queen of the Land of Shadows... and teacher to that foolish disciple Cú Chulainn."
That chilling smile danced delightfully...
Resistance Town
"Welcome back! Gil!"
"Umu, the war results are excellent, you know?"
"Hello! Are you the Master? I am Shinmen... too long, so Musashi is fine! Nice to meet you!"
"Wow! I am Fujimaru Rikka! I like communication and subculture in general! I dislike those who steal the future! My motto is 'If there is a will, I'll make friends even with God'! Nice to meet you!"
"Hoh hoh, heeeh, hmm. ...Fumu fumu, fumu... I see..."
"???"
"Nfu fu~♪ Heeey, Rikka?"
『Sound of clicking the katana's mouth (koiguchi)』
"To deepen our friendship... want to do something good with Big Sis...?"
"Something good...?"
"No way! You gathered all these people for me, for us!?"
"Truly a flood of customers! We must destroy the Celts no matter what and sing a song of victory!"
"Yeah, yeah! Our glory lies beyond that!"
"No it doesn't!! Could you please stay quiet, I'm begging you!"
"Are you guys idols!"
"Hm? What is it, little one."
"I am Mash Kyrielight! This is Connla-chan!"
"You seem quite capable, but your aura is far from reaching us, 'Mash☆Con'!"
"Hoh! You speak well! Then shall we settle this with a song!"
"Bring it on!"
"Stop it, seriously! Kon-chan! Don't egg them on!"
"——I knew you'd be here."
"Hmph, telepathy? You've become quite gallant, foolish disciple."
"Sorry, but the current me has no intention of granting your wish. If you want to die, go get killed by the me over there."
"You're cold, Cú Chulainn. ...But that ferocity is truly like the Mad Dog of old."
"Ah! Baba-sama!!"
"————So Connla was summoned as well..."
"Yeah, look at her and remember. Remember just what kind of good-for-nothing woman you are."
"...Will you not kill me, Sétanta."
"I told you. I don't have time to play along with your wish right now. But——"
"?"
"——Fight shoulder to shoulder with us, and when there's nothing left to do—I'll kill you until you're satisfied. In short, if you want to be killed, lend a hand."
"——You found a good master. Cú Chulainn."
"Yeah, an exceptional one."
"Baba-sama—!"
"Connla, you never fix how you address me... I told you so many times to call me Shishou (Sister)..."
"Baba-sama!"
"...Ahaha, I'm still young, I can still pass..."
"So you are, Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes... Guh... I am the King of Kosala, Rama... Pleased to meet you... Sorry for my unsightly appearance..."
"——I see. Indeed, as war potential, you are impeccable."
"King of Heroes. Do you have instruments capable of treating him?"
"Ea, how is the selection?"
I found the original text of 'Curse Removal': the oil poured when the Savior baptized believers, and the original healing lyre used by King David to repel evil spirits.
For the original text of 'Transcription', I found a scaled-down version of the divine body of the god 'Attis' dedicated to the Earth Mother Goddess.
And, I discovered the cross on which 'The One Who Took on Original Sin' was crucified.
And, um...
"Hmph, there is one more, isn't there?"
...Ishtar, the doll...
"Splendid, Ea! The keys to the flawless victory of this time! They are gathered here! Fuhahaha!!"
...Is it really okay to transcribe this...?
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