＄01-00-05-10-2-1

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[charaSet A 8001001 1 Mash]
[charaSet B 5016001 1 Geronimo]
[charaSet C 2010001 1 Billy]
[charaSet D 2003001 1 "Robin Hood"]
[charaSet E 1006001 1 "Nero Bride"]
[charaSet F 1019001 1 Rama]
[charaSet G 3005002 1 Elisabeth]
[charaSet H 7014001 1 Nightingale]

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＠Geronimo
We're currently in the western region of North America. The Celtic warriors seem to mainly be coming from the East.
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＠Geronimo
American army bases and cities have fallen one after another.
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＠Geronimo
While most of them massacre men and women of all ages, some Servants seem to allow non-combatants to escape.
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＠Geronimo
It's fine to be an honorable Servant, but those that escaped are going to die sooner or later regardless.
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＠Geronimo
The East is almost completely occupied. And... This is the most important part...
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＠Geronimo
They're using Washington as their base. In other words, the original capital.
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＠Mash
Are you sure of that?
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＠Geronimo
It's information from a man who escaped from Washington, but I have no proof.
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＠Geronimo
...Still, if you don't mind hearing my personal intuition, I believe this is the enemy's main stronghold.
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＠Nero Bride
Why is that?
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＠Geronimo
When seeking to humiliate a nation,[sr]the most effective method is to occupy their capital.
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＠Geronimo
On the other hand, the United Western States led by Edison has been actively accepting refugees from the East.
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＠Geronimo
He makes them work in mechanized infantry factories, and diligently makes improvements each day.
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＠Geronimo
He is accompanied by Helena Blavatsky, with whom he was also friends in life[line 2]
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＠Geronimo
As well as one of the most powerful beings in Indian mythology, the “Hero of Benefaction” Karna, from the Mahabharata.
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＠Geronimo
Blavatsky may be obvious, but it's unknown why Karna would have taken his side...
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＠Geronimo
Regardless, those three and their mechanized infantry seem to be compensating for their lack of Servants.
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＠Geronimo
Now, assuming that Washington is the enemy stronghold[line 2]the question is, what should we do next?
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＠Billy
I know! Can't we wait for them to destroy each other?
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＠Geronimo
That would be difficult.
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＠Geronimo
Since the Celts possess the Grail, Edison's army can't close the military power gap regardless of the improvements he's made.
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＠Geronimo
If anything, it's the chaotic nature of the current situation that allows small forces like us to move around freely.
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＠Billy
That's true.[sr]Never mind!
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＠Geronimo
Most of us rallying here on this occasion are heroes, but not really heroes.
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＠Geronimo
An outlaw, an outcast, a lone wolf.[sr]...That's the type of folk we are.
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＠Geronimo
Given the chance, they will exploit that weakness of ours. So there's only one way to win.
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＠Geronimo
We must search for specific Servants, and eliminate them.
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＠Geronimo
As I thought, our only option is assassination. We'll infiltrate their base and take out the Servants.
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＠Elisabeth
Um... Is that really okay?[sr]There's more than one of them, right?
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＠Geronimo
You're correct, dragon girl.
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＠Geronimo
The capital has the toughest defense in a nation. It would be difficult for even an Assassin to infiltrate and assassinate someone.
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＠Geronimo
Normally, at least.
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＠Robin Hood
Which means?
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＠Geronimo
...Celtic warriors are extremely belligerent.
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＠Geronimo
Also, considering the haphazard nature of their invasions, it's obvious they simply do as they please.
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＠Geronimo
In other words[line 2]
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＠Mash
...The Celtic warriors won't place any emphasis on defending the capital?
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＠Geronimo
That's my speculation. They simply see a fortress as a place to live, and not a place to defend.
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＠Geronimo
They stress about how strong their warriors ought to[sr]be[line 3] Their society values individuals more than the whole.
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＠Robin Hood
Ah, I get it. Rather than build up a castle's defenses, they think they can rely on their own strength.
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＠Robin Hood
That's the opposite of Edison, who believes in uniformity and strength in numbers. No wonder their castle is shorthanded.
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＠Geronimo
Yeah. However, this is a gamble.
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＠Geronimo
We have no way to defend the West. We must gamble since the difference in military strength is overwhelming.
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＠Billy
Hmm, I guess this really is the bottom of the barrel.
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＠Billy
I don't like it, but I doubt there's a better plan than this.
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＠Billy
I got no problem with this plan.
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＠Robin Hood
No matter how slim it may be, I will take any chance I can get. An all-or-nothing gamble scares me.
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＠Nero Bride
Lancer and I don't mind, either.
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＠Elisabeth
Right. We're really busy, so the sooner it ends the better.
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＠Nightingale
Medical treatment is pointless if it doesn't address the source. If Washington is the lesion, it must be cut out.
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＠Nightingale
...However, we should prioritize treatment of this patient first.
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＠Rama
I'm fine... Or so I'd like to say, but I'm useless when it comes to assassination. I'll only slow you down.
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＠Geronimo
Yes, exactly. That's why I want to split our force into two.
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＠Geronimo
One group will go with Nightingale in pursuit of the Servant Sita, who has ties to Rama, for his treatment.
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＠Geronimo
The other will infiltrate the East,[sr]and carry out the assassination.
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＠Geronimo
...The assassination mission is dangerous, there's a high chance of failure. We must avoid clumping up and getting wiped out.
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＠Geronimo
Personally, I'd like Mash and [%1] to accompany Nightingale and Rama.
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＠Geronimo
What do you think?
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＠Mash
Us?
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＠Geronimo
Yes. To put it one way... You're our ace in the hole. Literally, our trump card.
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＠Geronimo
If all goes well and we eliminate the enemy, that's fine. If we can't, the rest is in your hands.
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＠Mash
...Senpai? I'll leave the decision up to the Master.
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？1：Understood.
？2：Let's go with that.

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＠Geronimo
Very well, I'll leave it to you. Now, in terms of balance... I'd like at least one more Servant to go along with you.
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＠Nero Bride
...Hm, okay. Lancer... No, Elisabeth.[sr]You should go with them.
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＠Elisabeth
Huh? Why me?[sr]We're not going together?
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＠Nero Bride
Umu. While I'd love to see whose song is better... We can't exactly sing loudly during an assassination mission.
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＠Nero Bride
That would be boring.
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＠Nero Bride
That's why when we meet again, we'll make a big stage. They'll be the judges, and we'll finally settle things.
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＠Nero Bride
To see who the true idol is!
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＠Elisabeth
Ugh... How splendid! A once-in-a-lifetime performance! I'd expect no less from my rival. You think BIG!
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？1：Judges?

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＠Mash
...Let's just pretend we didn't hear that.
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＠Elisabeth
But in that case, shouldn't you go with the Master instead of me, Nero? Can you handle something as complicated as an assassination?
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＠Nero Bride
Hehehe, sorry to disappoint you, but I'm more fitted for assassination. ...Why, you ask?
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＠Nero Bride
I'm Nero Claudius. I'm a veteran of both assassinating and being assassinated!
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＠Nero Bride
Life as emperor is filled with conspiracies. Kill or be killed, poison or be poisoned. It's filled with gory details.
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＠Nero Bride
...Umu. I feel sad just saying that... Either way, there's no one more suited for assassination than me!
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＠Nero Bride
Ahem... Go on, feel free to applaud. Applaud.
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＠Robin Hood
That's not something to brag about, Your Majesty.
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＠Nero Bride
I know. Even I'm not even really trying to brag.
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＠Nero Bride
But with my “Imperial Privilege,” I can mimic an Assassin for a while.
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＠Nero Bride
There's also another very important reason.
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＠Geronimo
Important...reason?
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＠Mash
What could that be...
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＠Nero Bride
Umu. Well you see... Rama and I are way too similar!
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＠Rama
That's all!?
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＠Nero Bride
What do you mean, that's all? It's important not to have overlapping characteristics!
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＠Elisabeth
...In that case, we can't help it.[sr]That's a fatal issue for any group, after all...
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＠Rama
It's really that important?[sr]So much so that you accepted it instantly!?
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＠Rama
Hey, [%1].[sr]I'm really confused here!
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？1：Don't worry about it.

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＠Rama
You say that, but...
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＠Nightingale
Okay, settle down a bit, patient.
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＠Rama
Owwww!
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？2：Individuality is important.

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＠Rama
[%1], you too? So characteristic overlap...is really that important...
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＠Elisabeth
Anyway, it's fine. You'd better get that assassination done, Nero.
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＠Nero Bride
That goes without saying. Just leave it to me. It's like a secret live performance.
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＠Geronimo
That settles it, then.[sr]Myself, Robin, Billy, and Nero...
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＠Geronimo
Our team will head to the East for the assassinations. And[line 2]
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＠Geronimo
Nightingale, Rama, Mash, Elisabeth,[sr]and Master [%1]...
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＠Geronimo
Your team will head to Alcatraz Island to rescue Sita.[sr]Any issues with that, Master?
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？1：Not at all.
？2：Please be careful.

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＠Geronimo
Of course. Very well, we'll depart tomorrow morning.
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＠Mash
I'll give you a communication device. We can use it to decide where to rendezvous afterwards.
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＠Geronimo
Sure. Now rest up and prepare for tomorrow.
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＠Geronimo
Particularly you, Master. You need to head back west. Make sure you eat something and sleep well tonight.
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