Hello everyone, it's finally here. The rewritten chapter took way too long to finish, but with that out of the way. Enjoy!
Prologue Part 1: The Unknown Wanderer
"This rice is amazing! The spice, the texture, the flavor. It's so magnificent!" said an orange-haired girl.
"No kidding, this is some of the best stuff I've ever had." said a black-haired boy.
"Indeed, I can even wager to say that this possibly rivals meals from 5-star restaurants." said a purple-haired girl. "What is your judgment, Sir Bedivere."
"This is simply magnificent, whoever made this must be a chef that even the King would want to have." said a silver-haired man wearing silver armor.
"You guys don't have to do praise me so much, kinda making me embarrassed." said a white-haired man as he handed down a plate full of suya, shrimp, and roasted meat. "Although with the limited materials, I had to manage with what I could."
"This is all you could manage?! I don't think I've eaten food this good even back at home." said the black-haired teen. "You've even got Hundred Personas amazed by how good this food is."
"W-What are you talking about you fool?!" Hundred Personas said. "...Although I will admit this is good, amazing in fact."
"Hahaha, don't be soo shy, Hundred Personas."
"Leave me alone, Cursed Arm!"
"It looks like everyone's enjoying themselves." said a man coming from what appears to be a communication line. "Although…I do have to wonder, who was that voice from before."
"What voice are you talking about, Dr Romani" said the black haired boy.
"You kids slow down, I still got more if you'll want any seconds."
"That voice!" said Romani. "I don't even recognize that voice from anywhere."
"Romani, you're just overreacting, are you trying to say that someone else besides us and the villagers is here." The orange-haired girl turned around to see a white-haired man, with his eyes covered by shades, wearing a black shirt alongside black hakama pants playing with some of the children. "Yeah, I don't no-who the hell is that guy?"!
Everyone turned to where the orange-haired girl was looking and saw the same man who looked totally out of place, in complete confusion and bewilderment. The man noticed that he was been stared at, turned to where the stares are coming from, and said.
"Yo."
"...So you mind telling us, who you are." said the orange-haired girl.
"I'm a wanderer of sorts you could say." the white-haired man said. "but your mind telling your name first, so I got something to call you by."
"Gudako Fujimaru, the black-haired teen is my brother Ritsuka Fujimaru, and the purple-haired girl is Mashu."
"And the man talking to you through that communication line must be that Dr. Romani guy you mentioned earlier."
"Yes."
"Ah I see…." Ragna said as he looked completely disinterested in the situation he currently he was in. "Here's my advice kid, you need to get better at this whole integration thing, considering you told me your identity and such without me having to as much tell you mine."
"..." Gudako stayed silent, trying to not say something that she would later regret.
"This is why I said you should've left this to me," said Jeanne Alter, the alternate version of the holy maiden of France, Jeanne D'Arc as she brought her flag pole inches away from Ragna's neck. "Oi, you gonna start speaking, or do I have to burn-"
"I'm your Prince." the white-haired man said.
"What?! Do you think this is some kind of game?"
"I'm joking, I, unfortunately, can't give you my real name, due to reasons. But you call me...Mitsuyoshi" said the white-haired man.
Would rather keep the name Ragna the Bloodedge out of people's mouths at least for now.
"Ok, Mitsuyoshi. Do you mind explaining why are you here, how you got here, and what's with the sword on your back?" Hundred Personas said.
"Like I said I'm a wanderer, I was initially in the Holy City, then I got bored and decided to leave. Been mostly exploring around when I saw a bunch of those Holy City knights come around this area, I was gonna act, but it seemed like you guys got it under control so I decided to sit back and watch."
"Is he referring to when we fought against Sir Mordred?"
"You mean the kid that almost tried to kill himself, yeah that's what I was talking about."
"...Well that would explain how he ended up finding the village."
"Yeah, at first the villagers were pretty scared, but you know what they say the best way to get someone's trust is through their stomach," Ragna said pridefully. "Something that I definitely take pride, in since I learned from the best."
"So, you've been here for longer than just today," Bedivere said.
"Yeah, I was here from before you guys left till today," Ragna said. "But don't stress yourselves about it too hard, I have no intention of overstaying my welcome nor letting any of those knights onto anything."
"And how should we trust you." Jeanne Alter asked.
"Well, first you could point your flag pole somewhere not inches away from my neck. Secondly, if I had given information about this place, do you still think that this village would still be standing? Thirdly, I don't like the way those punks run things."
"...I say that we trust him," Ritsuka said.
"Are you serious, brother?" Gudako questioned in disbelief. "This guy is pretty suspicious if you ask me."
"Well…indeed, there are still some things that he's not explaining, but at the same time he's been telling the truth."
"Indeed, but there's still one thing that's bothering me. Ragna, you're a human correct."
"Huh?" Everyone said.
"Well, the readings that I am getting don't seem like that of a servant," Romani explained.
"I wonder that myself sometimes. Servant, what is that?," Ragna said as he was curious about the term. Ritsuka and Gudako looked at each for a moment, before Ritsuka decided to spill the details of what a servant is and their mission to save humanity.
"...So it's sorta like what Kokonoe did with Celica," Ragna muttered to himself and then turned to Jeanne Alter. "So wait, you can do magic and all that stuff? Show me."
"Eh? That's not important right now, we're the ones who are inte-."
"Show me your magic."
"No! Did you even listen to what I'm saying!" Jeanne Alter said as she got even more and more frustrated.
"She's right we aren't here t-."
"Show me your magic, damn it," Ragna said to Gudako, who quickly began to fake a smile to hide her frustration. Gudako got up from where she was sitting and pointed her thumb toward the exit, signaling for Ragna to come with her. Ragna and Jeanne Alter got the hint and followed Gudako.
"He really had to push her button like that," Ritsuka said as he headed after the three to make sure nothing too drastic happens.
"Ok, why did you take us here?"
"You wanted to see what a servant can do right?" Gudako said with a pretty straight face. "Jalter, please show our guest what you can do."
"Yeah, yeah...this is so stupid," Jeanne said as she began to generate a flame in the palm of her hands. "This is only a sample of my hatred." Jeanee Alter then crushed her hand as she reached for her sword which started to burn with flames. She did a horizontal slice which made a large cut in the wall next to them, melting the rock as if were like butter.
"Cat got your tongue, Mitsuyoshi-kun." Jeanne Alter taunted. "In awe of how my soul burns for vengeance against God, ho-."
"Wow, hehehehe...that was kinda lame."
Jeanne Alter stopped talking, only staring at Ragna for what felt like minutes before she summoned the flag pole from before, struck it down to the ground. Gudako opened her eyes, realizing what was about to happen, but before she could say anything Jeanne Alter spoke.
"Hehehehe...hahahaha!...I'll show you lame!" Jeanne Alter yelled.
"Jalter, you might need to calm down."
"Calm down? That's not 'cool' Master, in fact, I think we need to turn up the heat!" Jeanne Alter said completely lost in how angry she was at Ragna's comment. After this statement, the temperature did indeed begin to rise sharply, which Ragna noted as he saw the magic circle on the ground. Gudako then began to run to a safe location as she knew what was going to happen is gonna happen no matter what she says.
"All evil is here. The time for revenge has come! This is the roar of my soul that was polished by hatred...La Grondement Du Haine!"
"What made you think that burning down most of a mountain was a good idea," Romani said as he looked towards Gudako and Jeanne Alter who had their heads in their hands in shame as to what had just happened. Ritsuka and Arash are trying to contain their laughter, Mashu and Bedivere are in actual disbelief about the events that just took place, while the others are looking at Ragna who moved out of the way at the last moment and is the main source of this incident.
"There wasn't anyone around, so don't worry too much doc," Ragna said as he acted as if nothing had just happened, which ended up having everyone look at him. "What? I didn't tell her to burn up a whole mountain, I just asked her to show me what servants could do."
"After purposefully instigating and causing this whole incident," Bedivere added.
"Me? Instigating? How could you accuse me of such a horrid act like that Sir Bedivere? Anyway, I'll be out of yer hair once the night comes so that I don't attract any attention," Ragna said. "That's all you need me to do right?"
"Hey, wait a minute, we're not fi-."
"Let him be. Hundred Personas." Cursed Arm said. "I didn't sense any dishonesty in what the man was saying."
"No contradictions either," Mashu said. "But he's definitely hiding something for sure..."
While they were distracted, Ragna then went up to where Jeanne Alter was currently cowering in embarrassment, saying something that caused Jeanne Alter to stop cowering. Looking Ragna in the eye with a smile, as she summoned her sword trying to strike the man, but missing as he dodged the attack and began to run away.
"GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE! I'LL SHOW YOU "Not Half Bad" WHEN I BURN YOU TO ASHES!" Jeanne Alter said as she got up from where she was to chase after Ragna. This caused Ritsuka and Arashi to lose what little self-control they had and begin laughing.
"Oh brother..." Romani said at all the chaos was caused by one man.
Hours Later
"Alright….a promise is a promise," Ragna said laying down on the flat surface that he was laying on, looking up at the stars. "Man, I barely remember seeing the stars this clearly back in my old world….."
Ragna then remembers all the events that took place in his world, all the fights that he survived through, all the people he befriended, all the sacrifices that were made, and the people that he 'left' behind….
After all of what happened, never would I have dreamed to find myself in another world…only thing is that I have no idea HOW I got here. I only remember being at the Gates…only to find myself in the so-called 'Holy City' as one of the so-called chosen.
"Oh, there you are."
Ragna, interrupted in his thoughts, got up from where he was laying down to see Arash and Ritsuka.
"What can I do for you two, I was just planning on leaving in case you were wondering," Ragna said.
"Well, I was just wondering if you didn't mind staying for a bit, since it won't really feel so right to essentially kick out of the person who made us the best thing we've eaten all week."
"No thanks, I was planning on leaving soon. I'm a wanderer remember, can't stay in one place for too long."
"Heh. That sucks. But, take this with you," Arash said as he hands Ragna a canteen and rations of food. "It's the least we can do for our chef."
"Thanks," Ragna said before he started walking in the direction of the desert. "If we meet again, hopefully, I'll have more ingredients than just rice and meat!"
"Well if you don't mind me asking, where exactly are you going?" Ritsuka asked.
"Wherever my feet take me, although…" Ragna said looking in the direction of a certain city. "I do have a certain destination in mind."
A few days later
"Well, I'm back finally," Ragna said as he sneaked back into the Holy City, using his Ars Magus in order to avoid being detected coming back in, seeing all the commotion going around Ragna also adds. "Doesn't seem like anyone noticed me going missing anyway."
Now it's time to figure out what's going on here… Ragna thought as he looked down from the city from atop of one of the towers. Something about this city has been bothering me ever since I arrived here. The things I saw those Holy City Knights doing along with the fact that only the 'chosen' are allowed to come in when there's plenty of space in this city for the whole village population is starting to make me doubt that this is just for some noble cause.
Ragna then looks to see a purple-haired, purple-armored knight heading towards a big castle that is in the middle of the city.
I haven't seen him around, he looks different than all of the other regular day chumps, probably someone important…since he's heading over there, there might be a meeting going on.
I can't believe that the King would do such a thing….there has to be someone who gave him the idea or perhaps there is a reason that I do not understand.
The man in question as he was on his way to his destination then found himself bumping into Ragna, causing Ragna to fall forwards to the ground and the necklace that he was holding.
"Aw, damn that really hurt," Ragna said pretending.
"I'm so sorry!" the purple armored knight apologized. I can't believe I didn't notice someone right in front of me, stay focused Lancelot!
Lancelot then went towards Ragna lending out a hand, with Ragna accepting the hand as Lancelot helped pull him back up.
"Nah it's my fault for being in your way, sir…."
"Lancelot." Lancelot said.
"Ah ok, Sir Lancelot. It seems like you are quite busy, so I'll be out of your way." Ragna said as he grabbed the necklace that was on the floor. "Good day, sir Lancelot."
"Good day, citizen," Lancelot said. "Well, that was something, but I can't dwell on this incident. I'm already late as it is."
Alright then, everything seemed to go smoothly and he didn't suspect anything about me. Now I'm just hoping that this meeting gives me some information to work on. Ragna said as he walked away from the castle, heading towards his assigned room.
"I have returned your Majesty. Apologies for the delay. Sir Agravain had an urgent business for me to attend to." Lancelot said.
"It's fine. I ordered you to protect any humans fit for the Holy Selection. If that is achieved, I have no punishment to give. Raise your head."
"Yes, your Majesty. Thank you most kindly. Knowing that I have not defiled your Majesty's kindness brings me unspeakable joy." Lancelot continued. "There are twelve humans fit for the Holy Selection. We've already brought them to the Holy City and handed them over to the supervisors. From now on, I will also join in the defense of the Holy City. Does that suit you, Sir Agravain."
"...Of course it is problematic that it took so long to suppress the rebels, but the king has forgiven it. So I shall let it go." Sir Agravain said. "I will have you assist in guarding the third tower, Sir Lancelot. Thanks to your work, the king's plan has entered the final phase. The confrontation with Ozymandias is near. The third tower will be the key to protecting the royal castle. Consider that assignment an honor. Head to the tower immediately."
"...Before all of that. I beg our King to please allow me to ask a question."
"Disrespectful and unnecessary. The king must prepare the sacred lance. Without your comments."
"Wait, Agravain. It is the wish of a knight who has not asked for a reward in all his years of service. I cannot turn it down."
"...Yes, your Majesty. You may speak, Sir Lancelot, what is it?"
"I have just returned from attacking the village of rebels, in response to Sir Tristian's request. I did so as that village hosted rebels that committed sins before the main gate of the Holy City."
"I heard. It was brilliant work, Lancelot. What of it?"
"...Why was the sacred lance unleashed? Sir Tristian setting fire to the battlefield was already excessive. Dropping the Light of Judgement on top of that was simply cruel. Your majesty has brandished sacred lance to rule over the lands, but even for rebellions has the Light of Judgement been unleashed upon human settlements." Lancelot continued.
"We used fear in order to speed up governance. We believe that this is the righteousness of the Lion King. But using the sacred spear against a village is wrong. It is just plain cruel. My king I would like to hear the true intention behind this action. Even more so if it wasn't your majesty's decision, but that of someone else…the opinion of someone who keeps the government. Are you other knights not curious about that, too? Whether the King's decision was really not his own?"
"...What are you implying, Sir Lancelot? That was quite the suggestive speech."
"Only the guilty would hear is so. We Knights of the Round Table have no use for those with a guilty conscious."
Sir Agravian brought out his sword, clearly upset and what Lancelot was trying to imply, and replied.
"How dare you.."
"Stand down Agravain. You always grow short-tempered when Lancelot is your opponent. And hear me, my knights. The enforcement through my sacred lance was entire of my own volition. The reason I have never dropped it onto human settlements is only that burning down a village would only fan the flames of rebellion. The bonds of the mountain people would only strengthen and they might raise an army to invade the city. Until preparations are complete, I have no time for insignificant scuffles. However…the sacred lance has finally entered the final stages and the Tower at the Ends of the World will finally be welcoming us." the Lion King said.
"Time was our greatest enemy. We had to enter the next phase before that King entered the next stage after the Incernration of Humanity. And that is about to take place. The defiance of the mountain people is but a trifle. Therefore, I launched the direct enforcement of the village. If the rebellious forces rise up because of it, all the better. All but a small number will reach the gate, leaving Sir Gawain to take care of them. This was my true intention, do you have any objections, Sir Lancelot?"
"But!.. If that was the case there was no need for enforcement! If the defense of the Holy City is complete, there is no need to recklessly rob them of their lives…"
"...But you see, they aren't complete. Threats that disturb the king's heart yet live. Sir Lancelot, it is due to our failure of the course."
"You've returned, Tristan. What do you mean by that?"
"Sadly, the eastern village is not eliminated yet. The rebel servants must have resisted. Unbelievable as it may be."
"You're saying that they blocked the King's light?! There is none of them capable of such a feat!"
"But there is one: Arash Kamangir. His skills rival even mine."
"Seriously?! Damn, that guy's good!"
"Shut up, Mordred! You'll anger the Lion King!"
"...Yes, he was quite impressive. He was also the one that I asked Sir Lancelot to take care of. It may have been poor judgment, yes. But there was also a failure on your part, Lancelot. As a result, the rebels survived and left the mountain. They were headed in the direction of the desert…and that's where my bow snapped." Tristan said. "It is likely that they plan on joining forces with Ozymadias…as far as I can see, it is the worst combination."
"What a blunder! How do you suppose to make amends for this, Lancelot?!"
"Chase after the rebels and capture them, of course. My punishment shall be afterward. For disgracing my Majesty, I have no choice but to offer my head."
"Who needs that you fool! I'll assign the pursuit to others! I have no leniency left for you! Sir Gawain, seize Lancelot! On the morrow, you shall be relieved of your duties and sentenced to confinmen-."
"Can you make it in time, Lancelot? The rebels' star is swift and free. Can you capture them?"
"Of course. I swear it upon my treasured Arondight."
"Your Majesty!"
"I order you to pursue the rebels, Lancelot. The castle walls of the castle will appear soon. Return before that."
"Yes, your majesty!"
"...However, before that, I will need to talk to you privately about a certain matter."
"...Understood your majesty," Lancelot said in hesitation as he was confused about what could be so important that it delays Lancelot looking for rebels and can only be told to him alone.
"Don't be so angry, Agravain. With Lancelot, there shall be no failure."
"...That must be true. You always believed so. Forgive me, your Majesty."
"..Sir Agravain, shall I continue with one more report?"
"Is there more?"
"Yes, I saw him among the rebels. The one-armed knight, the most loyal among those of the Knights of the Round Table..our sworn friend, Sir Bedivere."
"Wh-What?! Bedivere?! Why would he be there, there must be a mistake! Save your jokes for taverns and women, Sir Tristan! Bedivere? An unlikely tale."
"Yeah, that's right, Agravain. A feeble knight like him is for some reason among-."
"Mordred?! You knew!."
"Er…I didn't think it was anything important, that's all. I mean even Sir Gawain didn't mention it."
"Save your silly excuses…no wait, I see. So that's what the battle at the front gate was about. Sir Gawain, what is the meaning of this? Why didn't you report this to us, to the king? With Bedivere aiding the rebels, it's no wonder Sir Tristian suffered an upset. That man may lack in skill, but he is an expert in the states of the Round Table. In addition, he is the King's closest follower-No, never mind that. Are you telling me that you let personal feelings get in the way of your objective?!"
"The reason why I didn't report Sir Bedivere is simply that it is unworthy of attention. He is but a novice, never even summoned by the Lion King. He is a rebel, nothing more. There is no need to treat such a knight with special attention. Because…our king is perfect. In which case, one or two knights shifting sides would not impact the overall plan. What can Sir Bedivere do? No matter what he may do, the Lion King's heart will not be disturbed. Is that not right, Sir Agravain?"
"...True, even if that man goes over to the enemy, it's not like he can do anything. Well done, Sir Gawain. You may return to protecting the main gate."
"...I would say that would be true if he were former Sir Bedivere."
"...What are you implying? Bedivere was your closest friend, maybe sentiment prevented you from doing something about him."
"My gift is "Reversal." You have not forgotten that, have you?"
"...How could I? There is no way you, now, would succumb to personal feelings."
"Sir Tristan, guard the castle town. Sir Mordred, continue to sweep the city surroundings." Agravain then turned to the Lion King and said. "Forgive us for disturbing your throne, my king. Please do not let Sir Bedivere concern you. It can very well be Sir Tristan's misunderstanding. Even if it is true, all we must do is welcome to His Majesty's Round Table. There is no problem. Please open the gates to the Towers at the Ends of the World with your utmost."
Tristan, Mordred, and Gawain then leave for their stations with Agarvain leaving to allow the Lion King to talk privately with Lancelot.
"Lancelot, I saw that you've met the outsider." Lion King said.
"Outsider?"
"I'm referring to the chosen wearing the red jacket."
"Oh yes, that citizen," Lancelot said. "What about him, your majesty."
"I wanted to let you know that he is under my watch and therefore I removed the knights that are supposed to be guarding him."
"...I'm confused by what you mean, your Majesty," Lancelot said. "Or more perhaps, what is there that is so important about him."
"Nothing that concerns you." The Lion King said in a demanding tone.
Lancelot understood and stopped his line of questioning.
"That is all that I wanted to talk to you about, you are free to go."
"Yes, your Majesty."
Lancelot was about to turn around until he noticed a necklace on Lion King's neck that he didn't remember being there the last time he saw the Lion King.
"I have one more question if I may you, your Majesty."
"I will allow it."
"I just noticed that you had a necklace that I hadn't seen before and I was wondering wh-."
"I'm not sure what this has to do with your mission, Sir Lancelot." Lion King said in a demanding tone. "This necklace is nothing you need to be concern with, do you understand."
"I-I understand, I apologize for the question. I'll be on my way, your Majesty." Lancelot said as he quickly turned towards the door.
So they plan on turning this whole city into this Tower at the Ends of the World thing. Imagine they're gonna up security, so getting out of here ain't gonna be so easy. Ragna thought to himself as he had been listening to the whole conversation due to a recording Ars magus that he had put on Lancelot when they met earlier in the day. More importantly, something ain't right about that Lion King person. How do you forget a knight was your closest follower and why is he focused on me….well regardless, I got a feeling that whatever his plan is about, it ain't gonna lead to a happy fairy tale ending.
"Tch, I can't get any peace and quiet no matter where I go," Ragna said as he began to head towards the closet of his bed, revealing a sword that had he wielded through many battles that had a red jacket covering the hilt of the sword.
"Well, destroying a corrupt government is my specialty. So doing it one last time won't hurt."
Days Later
"Today is the big day," Gudako said as she looked in the direction of the Holy City.
"What? You scared?" Ritsuka said teasingly.
"Yeah, scared I'm going to have to carry you throughout the fight." Gudako rebutted back.
"Heh, you two never change," Mashu said.
"Focus everyone...Monitors are in order. Your time is seven on the dot. Not a single cloud in the sky. The Holy City is right before us, there are hordes of soldiers around the main gate. Looks like they've noticed our advance. The allied forces and the Holy City Knights...tension so sharp it can cut through the air. If either side takes a step, it will definitely trigger a war."
"Not like we have much of a choice." Ritsuka said. "For human history, we will stop the Lion King."
"Well said, Sir Ritsuka." Bedivere said.
"Rest assured, you two have me and Mash by your side. Besides, Sir Bedivere is here, too." Da Vinci said. "We'll head towards the main gates with the infantry. Sir Lancelot will head towards the army of knights."
"And me, along with Sanzang. A single knight out of formation could spark a war."
"Sanzang and Touta? You're going to ride doubles?"
"I know right? I know a few things about horses, but Touta just threw me in the back after seeing me ride one once."
"What you were doing isn't anything like horse riding I've ever seen. You've must have only ridden the tamest of the tame."
Sadly, he's right. Gudako thought remember what happened when she let Sanzang borrow her horse.
"As soon as I can reach the castle walls, I will thin out the archers. But.." Cursed Arm said.
"Damn Agravain, he put archers all of the walls. Even if we tripled the force of our last attack, it would do no good. He's trying to end it before we even reach the walls." Lancelot said. "King Ozymadias's army of divine beasts will arrive soon. They will cause a diversion on the west side of the Holy City and we will use that opportunity to strike. My men will also advance before you, but we won't be a good distraction..we will suffer heavy casualties from the archers. I suspect that only sixty percent of our army will make it to the gates."
"..." Mashu looked down in silence.
"We have no other way of attack than knocking on their front doors. Sir Bedivere, I will leave Gudako and Ritsuka in your hands."
"Likewise, Sir Lancelot. I do not mean to doubt King Hassan, but we can not wait any longer. Worse case, you may have to fight Sir Gawain."
"I will simply wait until nightfall then...is what I would like to say, but I must finish what I've started. I can't just sit back on the sidelines and hope this battle ends on it's own."
"Leave it to me. Touta, Lancelot and I will gang up on him. Three to one!"
"Then I am counting on you. Women from the Far East certainly are brave..and charming."
"Sir Lancelot, have you gone mad?! We're about to dive battle...like NOW!" Mashu exclaimed in frustration.
"Ahem, pardon me." Lancelot cleared his throat. "Now, if you will prepare the banner. We are now going to invade the Holy City. For all those that live on these lands, we will terminate the Lion King! To arms everyone, we must return the Holy City to its rightful glory."
As Lancelot said that, suddenly a sandstorm then appeared out of seemingly nowhere.
"What on earth? A sandstorm in the Holy City, that has never happened befor-?!"
"Look! There's a storm falling from the northern sky! As though it were swallowing the Holy City."
"Ummm...brother, am I seeing things, or does there appear to be a giant skull in the sandstorm?" Gudako asked.
"Nope, I saw that skull too. But whatever is going on, we can use it to our advantage."
"I'm not detecting any magic coming from that storm. This means this is a natural phenomenon, a directional one in fact."
The sound of a bell being rung is then heard by everyone, resulting in Cursed Arms saying.
"Ahh! This bell! Sir Lancelot! This is the power of the great founder! My promise has been fulfilled! We advance!"
"Throw away your arrows, men! This is a battle of speed! Stay away from Gawain and make your way to the castle walls! Let us go forth...ADVANCE!" Lancelot said as the army began to advance towards the Holy City.
"Let's do this, Mashu and Sis!" Ritsuka said.
"We will show the Lion King what Humanity is truly made of!" Gudako said.
"If we can get past these damn archers!" Gudako said.
"We can't waste mana using servants, not as it would even help in this situation," Ritsuka said.
"Steadfast men!" Lancelot said.
"Dang it sounds like the fun is starting already," A familiar voice said.
"Huh? Who's there?" Lancelot said
"You guys sound like you need help and it would be bad manners to repay the favor of hospitality."
A tick was then heard on the other side and in a matter of seconds, bombs exploded on all sides of the castle walls, leaving the Holy City completely exposed from all sides, shocking everyone.
"Eureka! All of the castle's walls have collapsed!" Da Vinci said.
"Bless Buddha!"
"The Holy City is completely exposed!" one of the soldiers said. "Move in from all areas! The archers can't catch all of us!"
"The Holy City walls were suddenly destroyed and with bombs...that could have only happened if there was someone on the inside..."
"You are correct, Dr. Romani." The voice from Lancelot hand's said.
"Wait, that voice?!" Dr. Romani realized who it belonged to. "Mitsuyoshi?!"
"Who is this Mitsuyoshi fellow and why is his voice coming from my hand."
"Cause I wiretapped you."
"You WHAT?!" Lancelot said. "Wait a minute, I remember this voice, you're that citizen I bumped into before I went to go see the Lion King."
"Correct my good sir, but that's not important right now," Ragna said. "Call my little gift, thanks for letting me stay in the mountains. I was listening to your plan and decided that it needed some help from an 'insider'."
"He did say that he came from the Holy City.." Ritsuka said.
"Mitsuyoshi, you have earned the right to be a disciple for this gift!" Sanzang said.
"Nice to meet you, Mitsuyoshi-san." Touta said.
"Never thought I would ever hear your voice again, Mitsuyoshi." Gudako said.
"Well, I'm not sure who this Mitsuyoshi person is, but how is he able to communicate with us. Since the citizens should mostly likely be moved away from the main city."
"Well, that's cause I did move away-."
"Well, tell us where in the city you are so that we can get you before the knights find out that you've gone missing." Ritsuka
"I'm inside the castle."
"Yeah, we know, but where?" Gudako said with impatience. "Can't let our 'inside' man get caught."
"No, I'm literally inside the castle. second floor and currently in the restroom to be exact."
Everyone stayed silent in complete disbelief as to what they had just heard, whether it be in awe of Ragna's complete abandonment of safety or the fact that he, what appeared to be a human, is in enemy territory currently sitting on a toilet while having a normal conversation like it's normal. What felt like an eternity of silence, was finally ended when everyone said what was on their mind at the same time.
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?!"
"Hmmm...I give that reaction a seven out of ten, has the perk of almost blowing my ears off and alerting to the enemy that I am currently in the shitter." Ragna said.
"Are you ok?!" Gudako said.
"Yes, I'm very much ok. Ms. Gudako." Ragna said.
"I don't think you are, if you think going alone in the middle of the enemy's stronghold is a wise decision," Lancelot said.
"Stay put and stay silent. We'll get there as soon as we can, just stay out of sight for now." Dr. Romani said.
"Don't really think that's possible," Ragna said. "Seems like they're starting to figure out something is off since I knocked out all the guard in the front."
"This isn't a gam-."
"Yes mother, I would know," Ragna said sarcastically. "I'll be fine. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I'll be heading towards the Lion King first, got a few questions I need to get out of her, sorry Sir Bedy."
"Bedy?!" Bedivere said in response to Ragna's nickname for him
"Are you serious?!"
"Well, if you're so worried about me, then move faster. If you don't, I'll be taking the Lion King down by myself. See ya." Ragna said as he disconnected.
"I thought I put my terrorist days behind me," Ragna said as he proceeded to sigh, getting up from his seat and heading towards the door. "But then again it was never in my style to worry about the little details."
Ragna kicked the door open, which alerted the guards on the second floor as they all proceeded to look directly at him.
"Huh? There's an intruder! How did he get in here!"
"Wait, this is one of the 'chosen' isn't it? Shouldn't he be with the others?"
"I have a little grievance that I want to talk with the King about, but it doesn't seem like you're going to let me through, so shut your yappin' and show me what the Holy City's knights are capable of!"
The next chapter should be the end of the current Prologue and should be out by the end of next week (hopefully sooner), I am so sorry for the long wait but I'm back and ready to go! So I hope all of you enjoyed this re-edited chapter and until next time, take care!