01x01 - The Heroic Spirit Incident

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Breaking news!

The shock that assaulted Snowfield last night

must be fresh on all your minds.

The huge expl*si*n in the desert area

just south of the city

was due to a gas company accident

according to reports this morning

from the Snowfield Police Department.

To investigate the cause of the accident,

all transit routes to the desert have been closed.

All airspace traffic over the area

has also been restricted by the army.

So, this is the flare to signal

the commencement.

Really, the next

seven days

will surely be nauseatingly fun.

Um

Huh?

Are there

any cheap motels

around here?

You must be new around here.

Traveling?

Oh, y-yes.

From Japan.

Oh, Japan?

That's a real interesting place!

My dad once went to Japan.

He got me a souvenir from some amusement park

called "Kitsy Land" or something.

It's still at my parents' place!

What part of Japan are you from?

Oh, um

Wait.

Where was it?

What's up with that?

Well, you can sometimes forget

where you were born.

That's a sick tattoo!

Oh, no.

It's not much.

Sajyou

Ayaka Sajyou

Participate in the Holy Grail w*r

Ayaka Sajyou.

This again?

Choppers have been flying nonstop

since this morning.

They're getting in the way

of business! Jeez!

From this morning?

Seems some gas tank or pipeline

in the desert blew up last night.

They said it's dangerous,

so the place is off-limits.

This is

a Command Spell?

Director Faldeus

Who is this woman?

I wonder who she is.

For a Mage, she doesn't hide

her Magical Energy.

She may be taunting us,

but it's not like she's noticed our surveillance.

Hopefully she doesn't turn out

to be an obstacle for us.

Did you find out anything

about the incident at the desert?

No, not yet. However

all the familiars that we found comatose

have strange bruises showing up.

Our analysts believe

it is some kind of illness or a curse.

In any case, we should assume something

related to the Holy Grail w*r is the cause.

Flat Escardos

Tiné Chelc

and a Silver Wolf believed to be a Chimera.

We have ascertained four Masters

including the police chief.

Three humans and one animal, to be precise.

There were signs that Jester Caltoolet,

a Master candidate

succeeded in summoning a Heroic Spirit.

However

multiple skeletal remains

were found in the workshop

and we don't know if he's alive or dead.

The Kuruoka couple

refused to participate in the Holy Grail w*r

to begin with. Absurd behavior.

It is unthinkable considering

what the Kuruoka couple is like.

With so many irregulars, it's difficult

to neatly set everything up. I'm at a loss.

Please register her

as a Level 2 observation target.

What about Chief Orlando?

We will find a good opportunity

to share this information with the police chief

along with that of Flat and Silver Wolf.

Concealing a Holy Grail w*r

isn't an easy job.

Who'd have thought

we'd see a time where the United States

would be hosting a Holy Grail w*r?

I still don't want to believe it

Lord El-Melloi II.

My sympathies, Mr. Langal.

The one that forced you into that guise

Faldeus!

He pretended to be my apprentice.

I fell right for his deception!

But in a way, it is very much Mage-like to do so.

Apprentices are supposed to usurp

their mentors, right?

Right, indeed.

And what is their the States' objective

for starting a Holy Grail w*r?

If it was merely a desire

for a Holy Grail

there was no need

to go out of the way to publicize this.

I definitely

would love to hear the opinion of you, Lord,

the pride of the Clock Tower.

For this Holy Grail w*r, there are multiple

or at least, there is a faction that wishes

to conceal information and a faction

that wants widespread

dissemination. Both of which

are weaving in and out of sight

behind the scenes.

You mean the States are not in solidarity?

There is a syndicate that is treating the manifestation

of the Holy Grail not as the objective but a checkpoint.

Either that

or they are trying to stabilize

and mass-produce

the Holy Grail w*r system itself.

The objective of that advertisement

may have been to gather many Mages in Snowfield.

All so

they can analyze the structure

of the Holy Grail w*r.

Preposterous!

They want Mages other than themselves

to analyze a miracle

on par with the Third Magic?

Indeed

this is unthinkable for Mages

who seek to arrive at the Root individually

like us here at the Clock Tower.

However, those that delve deep into Mystics

may harbor ideas different

than those of our orthodoxy.

When you put it to words

it sounds quite more convincing, Lord.

I do have difficulties

dealing with my apprentices, as well.

In any case, we still lack the pieces

to comprehend the entire picture.

Faldeus mentioned that there won't be

a Saber-class Servant in this Holy Grail w*r

What is clear

is that anything and everything

is irregular.

It is even doubtful they intend to carry out

an actual Holy Grail w*r at all.

And while I wouldn't call it speculation

so much as a foreboding feeling

or hunch.

And I hate to think

this is what is going on

but it's like there are people out there

trying to undermine this w*r

and turn it into some kind of game or show.

Here ya go.

I wrote up a few recommendations

though I make no guarantees

of whether you'll like them or not!

Thank you very much.

Um

Do any of these come equipped

with an elevator?

An elevator?

No place that fancy—

No, never mind.

Thank you very much. Really.

Hey, hey, hey!

All things said, this is way too much, missie!

It's fine.

I probably can't spend it all anyway.

Found you.

Hey, Brother! It's a great morning!

I will have a state-of-the-art clock

delivered to your room later.

Continue your work, Caster.

Now, listen.

While we're at it, tell me at least

one local specialty dish of this country.

I don't care how expensive it is, okay? 'Cause

I'm not the one that's gonna be paying after all!

I apologize about last night.

There is something I'd like to ask, as well.

What do you think

about the incident in the desert?

Huh?

What's that?

Did something happen out in the desert?

I was a fool to expect insight

as a Heroic Spirit from you.

Don't call me ever again.

I will call you when I need anything.

Come on! Wait up, hold on!

Are you this indifferent

with that girl named Francesca, too

Brother?

What?

Or you know

are the things that boy Faldeus talks about

easier to understand for ya?

Shall we have a grand ol' time talking

about those Japanese friends of yours named Kuruoka?

How the hell do you—

Don't worry.

I haven't linked your five senses

to me or anything.

This era's very convenient!

As long as you have

the internet and a phone

you can make anything happen

even from this sandbox.

A Noble Phantasm

You thought I wouldn't be able to use

modern gadgets because I'm a Servant?

For instance let's see

How about I make a phone call

to this girl named Tiné Chelc?

Then, there's our police chief Orlando Reeve,

a guy popular with his underlings

and all buddy-buddy with shady masterminds

like Francesca and Faldeus.

Faldeus is one of the guys

that set up this Grail w*r

and there are many spies

that have infiltrated your syndicate—

Hold it!

Any further and you

You're scared of wiretapping, aren't you?

Someone might be listening in

electronically or with Magecraft.

You'd be in a bind if I mouthed off

any more than I already have, right?

I see.

Let me give a sincere apology.

It seems I have underestimated you quite a bit

Caster.

What's gotten into you now? It's creepy.

I'm saying I understand what your abilities are.

Though, if you continue to run your mouth

I have my own set of plans.

Oh? Gonna make me zip it

with a Command Spell?

Instead of wasting part of that thing

you can only use thrice

there's another way

if you want me to put a sock in it.

What do you want?

I told you, Brother.

Treat me to a tasty meal!

That'll shut my trap, feel me?

Participate in the Holy Grail w*r

Ayaka Sajyou.

If you flee

the curse will

devour your life.

What

is this?

If you thought you were hiding

you have quite underestimated me.

That mark is no Command Spell.

For what purpose have you come to this town?

I don't know.

I was just told by some strange woman

in white to come here.

I see.

A poor little rogue Mage

made into a sacrificial pawn

by that Einzbern meat puppet.

I'm not a Mage, though.

Sorry to say, but you're going to

have to stick around for a bit longer.

My client loves to play around.

Huh?

Oh, it's only a test.

On whether the Servant we will now summon

a noble hero once dubbed

the King of the Knights of the Round Table

would obey an order

to slay a defenseless woman.

For the elements, silver and iron.

For the foundation, stone

and the Archduke of Pacts.

Raise a wall for the wind that shall fall.

Close the gates of the four directions.

Raise a wall for the wind that shall fall.

Close the gates of the four directions.

So, this is my destiny.

Or is it her curse?

If so

will she be satisfied with this?

No.

I don't want to die!

Huh?

Come forth from the circle of binding

Guardian of the

Scales

Zabaniya.

Zabaniya.

ZABANIYA

Zabaniya.

Zabaniya.

ZABANIYA

Wh-What?

Wh-Why

is she here?

Are you a Mage seeking the Holy Grail?

I

I'm

What will she do? What will she do?

Altry!

To see your Master dead

the instant you were summoned

It's quite dramatic, isn't it?

Huh?

Huh?

That Saber

Who is that?

My oh my.

This appears to be a bit of a strange situation.

Not even one word of welcome.

Hmph.

That guise, that flow of power

Perhaps, you are associated

with the Old Man of the Mountain?

Quite amazing!

This is the first time I've seen

someone more nimble than Loxley!

She's gone?

Dissatisfied with the comparison?

But still

quite a magnificent demonstration of skill.

Excalibur!

Hmph

To manage an escape from me

I ask you.

Are you my Master?

I am not.

I will no longer

be what you all want me to be!

Please just leave me alone.

Freeze!

Both hands behind your head and lie face down!

You're under arrest for unlawful entry and

suspicion of terrorism via destruction of property!

I am here in downtown in front of the Opera House,

where a part of the building has collapsed.

What could have happened to this building

with over 50 years of history?

The police have exited the building!

Are you watching?

It appears they have someone in custody!

There's no doubt that the expl*si*n

was from the summoned Saber? Yes.

Wh-What are you doing?

Wh-What are you doing?

Oh! Just now, a man has walked

past the police officers

Oh! Just now, a man has walked

past the police officers

Then, this case is an accident where the paint

used for the renovation caught fire

and

Listen, citizens!

That I have destroyed an opera house

a sacrosanct location

and the home to song and stage

fills me with shame!

It was all due to my carelessness!

I have no excuse!

However

in lieu of that, I instead propose a promise!

I swear upon the great foundation

of my chivalry, Arthur Pendragon

and the victory songs of great knights

echoing throughout my homeland!

I will be sure to make up for the destruction

of this opera house on my honor!

With this, concealing anything

is out of the question.

So, all of this

was part of your plan, Ms. Francesca?

Unexpected! So unexpected!

This was completely unexpected!

Oh no, my pancreas and spleen

are gonna get twisted!

I've seen several Holy Grail Wars to date

but this is definitely the first time

I've seen a Servant apprehended by the police!

Because things like this happen

you just can't stop living!

My thanks for your attention!

I pray your lives are filled

with the glory of song!

Um

Are you listening, Hansa?

Rest assured, I am listening.

But give no heed

Father.

Giving no heed is bad though. Yeah.

Father, you simply need to relay

the will of God to me

to eradicate the enemy.

I told you, our job isn't to be an Executor this time,

but a supervisor role in a Holy Grail w*r.

You see, if it comes to fighting

you're just slightly better than I am, right?

You know

when listening to what others say,

you should put the cellphone down, okay?

You, too, Father.

When you speak to someone,

please look them in the eye.

Also

at least superficially, your speech and behavior

should be suitable for a priest.

Understood?

Of course I understand.

I will make sure to wear street clothes

when I head over to the casino.

I'd prefer you refrain

from a casino trip to begin with.

Oh, sorry.

I thought your skills have gotten rusty

since getting hooked on that cellphone.

As for fighting

you still have quite the knack for it, Father.

Now, let us head out, Quartet.

It's our first job in quite a while.