Is he insane?
This man...
It's over.
What?!
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
Get it together, sister!
Sister? Sister, sister...
You’re Caules Forvedge Yggdmillennia?
That’s right!
Damn. I wasn't expecting a second one.
What happened to introductions and fair fights between mages?
Not today, muscleman!
Guess I'll have to use this, then.
I thought I cornered her, but it was the other way around.
I'm losing this fight.
Master, I must apologize.
I miscalculated. I am now at a great disadvantage.
We should retreat.
Understood. Let's meet up at the agreed spot.
Very well. Thank you, Master.
Enough chatter!
You flee, Archer?!
Indeed. I face defeat at this rate.
I'm retreating while I can still call it a draw..
Come back, cowa—
Damn him.
Looks like this is it for tonight.
Let us meet again in Trifas.
We can bring our fight to its conclusion there.
Did something happen to her Servant?
Ugh, this tastes like crap.
Looks like Archer and Assassin retreated.
Yeah.
Let's call it a draw. Seems like we both had a taste of how thrilling this Holy Grail War can be.
I didn't even say anything!
It's written all over your face.
Even if we wanted to take one of them down,
we can't chase after them like this.
There'll be plenty more chances to slice 'em up.
They're going to Trifas anyway.
Get in. We're going back to Trifas.
Just don't have the police drag you off the front-line, okay?
Ouch!
Caules, why did you come?
I wanted to help you.
We really can't afford to lose Archer at this point.
Also, my job is to be your backup!
You're too reckless!
What do you even think it means to be a Master?
Caules, Uncle Darnic is planning everything for the victory of Yggdmillennia.
We Masters must follow the plan.
Though I will admit your showing up helped a lot.
I appreciate it.
Fiore...
Get going.
Is it good?
Yup!
Sorry. I could heal you if I were a mage.
It's not your fault! They were cowards!
What should we do about your arm, Jack?
It's such a pretty arm.
Eating enough should do the trick!
Then let's finish the last mage heart!
Open wide.
It healed!
But we're all out of hearts.
What should we do?
We'll be going to Trifas. There should be plenty of mages there.
We can just hunt some more.
Okay!
Let's go to sleep early tonight.
Okay!
There?
Care for some coffee?
Oh, sure. Thanks.
You're feeling troubled.
How do you know?
Anyone could tell just looking at you.
Really?
Why don't you get it off your chest?
What does "freedom" mean to you?
Freedom?
To do what I want to do, and not follow someone else's orders.
But what if what I want to do might crush someone else's dream?
Everyone is bound by constraints.
Their position, their family, the environment they lived in, society, the law and so on.
Constraints...
Because of that, we can't live as we please.
And even if we think we are, we can be bound by constraints we might not even know about.
True freedom is the freedom of one's heart.
Do what you must when you must, and be able to take responsibility for what you do.
Sorry, I don't understand.
Think about it.
What is it you want to do? What is your real wish?
My real wish...
That was intended for mages.
What was that vision?
I must meet him.
You've awakened, Master?
Why am I sleeping on your lap?
Because I am Assassin.
What if someone saw us?
That would never happen.
So this is what I get for being a kind and gracious Servant?
It's embarrassing.
Still...
Thank you.
You better mean it.
Either way, it is time.
Indeed. Shall we?
As indicated here, a large number of disassembled ancient edifices and artifacts have been brought into the country.
The Red Faction?
Likely resources for Caster.
It would seem they are acting faster than anticipated.
I suspect they will attack... tonight.
That is how war is, Darnic.
My liege. I will order preparations immediately.
Forgive me for calling you here, Lancer.
I don't mind. Is it time?
Yes. Soon the last of us will arrive too.
Let's discuss the deta—
Oh!
Black as the pits of hell or the dark of night,
I am dazzled by your great, even shining, beauty!
Are you referring to me?
But who else, O Queen of Assyria?
Caster, do not forget we are in the midst of the Grail War.
I would never.
The reason you summoned me here is that the curtain is about to open on the final stage, is it not?
Great heroes shall clash for glory in a brutal slaughter.
I will be delighted to watch from the sidelines.
You don't intend to fight?
Perish the thought.
Battles and magic are not my cup of tea.
The faults the gods give us make us human!
Do you follow? I don't sing my own tale.
My only talent and sole desire is to record and recount the heroic deeds of others!
I want to see the finale of this Great Holy Grail War! I must!
Be it joyous or sorrowful, be it a soul-crushing revelation,
seeing how the conclusion of this tale unfolds
is my very destiny!
Anyways, everyone's made it.
Our preparations are complete. Now is our chance to strike.
It's not often one can participate in a Great Holy Grail War.
Let us make this a story to remember.
We even have a fortress to hole up in.
Hole up in? Rider, I fear you misunderstand.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon?!
Is this some kind of joke?
Surprised? This is my Noble Phantasm, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon!
This castle is not for defense.
A floating fortress?
So we'll attack with this?
Impressive.
At this speed, they will soon be able to see us from their Castle Millennia.
Please prepare for combat.
What's my true wish?
Are you worried about the other homunculi?
You gave me your heart. What was your wish?
Siegfried?
They brought their stronghold.
That was unexpected.
Archer, what is it doing?
It stopped.
They want to make this field the scene of the battle.
Indeed.
Uncle?
Go inside, Fiore.
We have to trust our Servants with the battle.
Precisely.
This is our time to shine.
They not only invaded my land, they even scattered their filth.
Wield your power as you please, my liege.
Free Rider and Berserker of Red.
Are you certain?
They brought an all-out challenge to us.
It would be poor manners to not respond in kind.
As you command.
Berserker, you can't release the limiter on your Noble Phantasm.
Understood?
You mustn't!
Archer, take command of the homunculus army.
Understood. But if Rider of Red shows up...
That's fine.
I only need you in charge at first.
Caster, you stand back.
I leave it to your judgement when to send in Berserker of Red.
Understood.
Oh?
Lancer, you ride a horse?
I thought mounts were my area!
Rider, you know what to do. Show me the might of Charlemagne's Paladins!
Sure thing!
Let bygones be bygones.
This battle is my fate.
Berserker, you're free. Go as wild as you wish.
Listen! We lost Saber and do not have Assassin.
Our opponents probably have all six save Berserker.
That's a huge gap in power.
I ask you. Do you accept defeat?
Very well. Victory shall be ours!
Overcoming this power difference, this despair, is what makes us heroes!
They are barbarians!
They invade our land and laugh at us scornfully!
They are fools who deserve nothing less than death!
Butcher them with smiles on your faces!
Go!
What is it? It's quite late.
Thank you for having me.
I think I figured out what I really wish for.
I see. Then go.
It's a belt I used a long time ago. Take it.
Thank you.
I don't know what it is you want to do.
Whatever it might be, as long as you are fine with it,
may God watch over you.
Thank you. I won't forget this.
The Meaning of Freedom
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