That's good enough for today.
About time.
This is proof of Yggdmillennia's greatness!
Artificial humans who possess magic circuits: homunculi!
The previous homunculus failed.
Try this next.
Understood! I'll order it prepared.
No. No.
Move. Move.
Strasse Gehen.
Just what does she think I am?
What are you doing?
You'll catch a cold dressed like that.
Help... me...
Sure thing!
sore wa oroka naru natakai toki wo motomu
This is a tale of immortal heroes
fukutsu no eiyuu sono monogatari wo
seeking glory in vanity
chiisaku kanadeta ai wa hazama wo samayou
The quiet words of love are lost in the cracks of time
todokanai unmei ga azawarau
and the mean fate they fail to move just sneers
hedateru sekai wo mite anata ni oitai
Stare at the world from the outside, remembering the tune
mi wo kogasu sono ai ga wakatsu made
they try to follow until the love burns them to ashes
hito wa sakenda: seigi wo
The people cried for justice
sono hata wo takaku kakage
and rose its banners high
kako no unmei tate
rejecting the destiny from the past
yami wo harai susume kono mi ushinatte mo
Keep banishing the darkness to the bitter end
osore wo hirefuse watashi ga hasha to naru
I'll be the victor who knows no fear
sei araba susume kanzen na shouri wo
Head for complete victory while your breath lasts
akatsuki tabitate yoake wa mou sugu
Wait for the dawn when the sun ends the rule of night
Where should I take you?
Master could barge into my room at any time.
Rider.
Caster is looking for an escaped homunculus. Have you seen anything suspicious?
Nope.
Pardon us.
Good luck, everyone!
Oh, that's the perfect spot!
How could a homunculus escape its tank on its own?
Speculation won't change the facts.
We must accept reality and move forward.
But if he'd made it outside, the barrier would've reacted.
So he is still on castle grounds.
Let's go.
That homunculus might be the power source I've been seeking for Adam's heart.
It would seem he almost lost control of his magic circuits.
That and exhaustion.
Exhaustion?
He's probably never walked in his life before.
Huh?
He's like a battery but for magical energy.
I see. So he's basically like a newborn, huh?
Why did you help him, Rider?
Because I felt like it.
Caster seems to be searching for him.
Like I care!
I'll leave you alone for a while.
I doubt anyone will come here,
but do not respond even if someone knocks.
Appreciate it!
Rider, do you intend to be responsible for him until the end?
I'll help him for as long as I feel is necessary.
I don't like letting people die.
Ruler has come to Romania.
She is headed for Trifas.
We've dispatched Lancer.
Even the judge herself shouldn't be able to stand against his might.
Let's pray for good news.
It's dangerous here. Please turn back.
How could I leave a young girl alone on the road at night?
I beg of you.
I recognize you to be the Ruler-class Servant.
En garde.
Lancer of Red.
The hero-god Karna, son of the sun god Surya.
Oh?
I am the judge of the Grail War, Jeanne D'Arc.
Do you comprehend the meaning of attacking me?
Stating the obvious is the hallmark of the fool.
I am here. That alone should make my intents clear.
What would you gain by stopping me?
I do not know.
My Master ordered me to. Thus, as per my contract, I act.
Lancer...
It is time, Ruler.
I do not intend to consider your position nor hold back.
I shall end this in one strike, no more.
Get him, Saber!
Are you the Saber of Black?
In which case, you too must be after Ruler.
That was a close call, Ruler.
We came here for you.
Saber of Black and his master.
Indeed.
I am Gordes Musik Yggdmillennia.
Now then!
Lancer of Red!
We witnessed you trying to murder Ruler.
Attempting to kill the hero who is to oversee the Holy Grail War is an outrageous violation of the rules.
Undeniable.
Of course, now that a member of the Black Faction has shown himself, that shall take priority.
Silence!
Between my Saber and her, Ruler, you don't stand a chance!
Wrong.
If you are going to fight here, I will not be involved.
Don't worry. I shall not interfere.
Excuse me?
Lancer of Red's attempt on my life and his fight with Saber of Black are two separate issues.
As Ruler, my duty is to oversee the fight.
You hoped to fight me two-on-one? Not that I mind.
Saber, kill him! Crush Lancer of Black!
I see. We should enjoy this fight to the death.
Long ago, I met a man who had eyes just like yours.
He was a true hero down to his core.
I see the same eyes staring at me now—thus our encounter is no accident, but fate.
I am Karna, son of the sun god.
Come and face the might of my spear.
I am the travelling knight from the Netherlands, Siegfried.
Brace yourself!
Sir Siegfried!
Siegfried!
Our hero!
Help me!
Who is that knight?
My liege, that is my friend, Siegfried.
He defeated the evil dragon with the magic sword Balmung.
The dragon's blood has made him invincible.
Oh? He's the dragon slayer?
Sir Siegfried, please deal with the thieves who live in the mountains!
I will do it.
Please, Siegfried!
Avenge my lover!
Siegfried!
Hero!
Wishes are not inherently good or evil.
I'm but a means to fulfill their wishes.
That is enough.
Siegfried, this country wants you dead.
That is fine. I hope my death can put an end to this war.
But what was my own wish?
What was I seeking?
We are heroes,
warriors who've died fighting, seeking the path.
Even in this second life we've been given, that has not changed.
You have pierced my dragon armor.
Your skill, legend and struggle are laudable.
Help us! Karna is your enemy as well.
As I said earlier, I shall not interfere.
Show yourself, Master of Red!
You dog of the Mages' Association!
Face me in combat!
I know you're watching!
Damn it all.
I'm a Master!
Is this it?
The sun will rise before our fight concludes.
While that does not bother me, the same cannot be said of your Master.
I hope our next encounter will suffer no such interruption.
Indeed.
I am honestly grateful I got to fight you, Saber of Black.
Hold, Lancer of Red!
That was a wonderful fight.
Ruler, would you now come with us to Castle Millennia?
No. I must stay neutral.
But there is no better place to survey the area than our domain!
I am able to oversee the whole Trifas area at once. No need for concern.
I see.
We're leaving, Saber!
Something feels off with this Grail War.
I should first head to Trifas.
Help!
It hurts...
Help...
Don't go!
Help!
Who are you?
Oh, you're up!
I'm Astolfo!
I totally saved you! Do you remember? I did that!
Thank you.
That's Chiron. He's an Archer-class.
Rider...
Oh, we weren't supposed to use our true names?
You didn't hear anything! Forget it!
Rider. Archer.
He's scared.
No surprise.
I know you're already terrified, but I must tell you that you have at most three more years to live.
I know.
You are a homunculus. In a sense, you are a perfect creature.
You should contemplate.
Contemplate?
Contemplate what to do in your short life.
I don't know.
Still.
Otherwise there would be no difference between living or dying here.
Die...
Let's go, Rider. He'll need some time alone to reflect.
Fine...
See you!
Where did Berserker go?
H-Hey.
Actually...
Why not take the time to tell me about yourself?
You're very different from what I heard in the stories.
The genius Viktor Frankenstein created an artificial human from body parts.
He called you a filthy monster and ran away.
You caught up to him and begged him to create a partner for you.
He rejected your request
and you ended your life in self-immolation.
So you wish for a partner who is just like you?
What about the homunculi in the castle? They're a lot like you.
Or maybe not, huh?
What do I want?
I'm not sure.
I mean, I do have things I wish for!
I'm a mage. I want to reach the Akashic Records.
But if my sister died in this war, I'd want to revive her.
The present well-being of my sister is more important to me than some far-off hypothetical records.
Thanks. I feel I understand you a bit more now.
I'll head back to my room then.
For me?
Thank you.
So you wish to regain immortality?
Yes. The Hydra's venom robbed me of it.
That is what I'll ask from the Grail.
A selfish request, for sure.
Chiron, my wish is just as selfish.
I only wish to heal my legs.
Healing them would destroy my magic circuits.
But I want to stand as a mage.
Compared to your sincere wish, mine pales.
I can understand your love for magic and the wish to stand on your feet as well.
You do not have to be ashamed of it.
Thank you, Chiron.
I feel the effect of the medicine. I'm going to sleep for a bit.
I'll be nearby.
Why...
Why am I here?
What am I supposed to do?
Pray tell, why did we spend all morning holed up in this musty mausoleum?
Why not? Your magical energy will regenerate faster here.
My magical energy's not the issue here.
Are you scared?
Of course not! I just hate this place and all this dilly-dallying!
It's easy to defend, hard to assault. Perfect spot if you ask me.
I was a knight, you know!
And besides, it's just weird!
All right, fine. If you want to head out, go by yourself.
But it's boring alone!
Are you a child?
Did you forget that attack?
They came at us in the middle of town.
My Noble Phantasm has a large area of effect.
I can't use it if I'm surrounded by subjects.
Right, right. I'll pay attention to collateral damage, my King.
What did you just call me?
My King.
You just called civilians, "subjects".
That's a word reserved for those who rule.
In any case, your wish is to become the monarch.
I trust you have no issue with me calling you that. Right?
Um, none.
I'll try my best to not get civilians get caught in the crossfire.
Good enough?
Good.
Attacking innocent people to replenish my magical energy is also strictly forbidden.
Sounds good.
From Father Shiro? What does he want?
Berserker went on a rampage and headed for the enemy castle?
This Servant is making his way to us, here in Castle Millennia, ignoring all warning shots.
I suspect him to be Berserker of Red.
What do we do, Uncle?
I will of course not waste this opportunity.
We might even be able to turn Berserker of Red into our pawn.
Tell us your strategy, Darnic.
This should be a glorious fight.
As you wish, my King.
First Step of Fate
Episode
I realized that the future I wanted
donna ni nozondemo kanawanai
was forever out of reach, and closed my eyes,
ashita ga aru to me wo tojite
but still I advanced
sore demo aruikitsuzuketa
I am in search of a light
ikutsu yoru wo kasanetemo
that will not perish
kesenakute
through a million nights
hikari wo motometeru
There is no turning back
furikaeru michi ni wa
on the path I walk
mou modorenakutemo
sekai wa mawaru
But the world keeps on turning,
kiseki wo inotta shunkan ni
hoping for a miracle
hoka ni wa nanimo
We can stand together in the wasteland
iranai to toriau no wa
and work towards that goal
negai negai todoketai yo
because we harbor wishes in our hearts
kizu tsuite kizu tsukete
No matter the wounds we bear and inflict
subete wo nakushita to shitemo
No matter all that we will lose
kamawanai
I don't care
kanaetai
I have something
omoi wo nigirishimete
that my heart commands me to do