Oh look at that...it's time for a voice test

[toogreatforpants]

HAH!

I knew it wouldn't be too long before I, Iskandar King of all conquerors finally found his way into your headspace! Wonderful! Superb, even!

You must send me somewhere full of exciting new subjects and the like to join my army! I won't take no for an answer. Perhaps some of the residents in your headspace may care to join me?

[Actually, Rider... about that--]

Hm?! Oh I see! Then perhaps you can persuade them for me.

IN THE MEANTIME, TAKE MORE PRIDE IN YOURSELF AND HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE! THERE MUST BE PLENTY OF NEW PLACES FOR ME TO VENTURE INTO THAT WOULD ACCEPT THE LIKES OF A GREAT KING LIKE ME! GO FORTH AND FIND THEM, I SHALL CONQUER THE PEOPLE THERE AND FORCE THEM TO JOIN MY EVER GROWING ARMY TOO!

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[hiddeninfidelity]

While I do understand that a king's voice should be strong and confident, as to rouse the people with his every word. [Mordred shields her ears with both of her hands.] Do you think it not a bit excessive to yell in such a manner when your audience is right in front of you?

[toogreatforpants]

Not at all! Besides how else am I to attract the people's attention!

IT'S GOOD TO RAISE ONE'S VOICE ONCE IN A WHILE ANYHOW!

[hiddeninfidelity]

Yes, that is entirely true when one is addressing a crowd of thousands! But in the present you have but an audience of one, so please, stop before you render my hearing useless for all ages!

[praetoraide]

To truly conquer, one cannot simply use force! You must aim to capture both the heart and the soul!

[toogreatforpants]

Hmph, I have every intention to, make no mistake over that!

[praetoraide]

Umu! It is good to meet a ruler who understands the importance of the soul!

I find myself surrounded by brutes who think only of the sword.

[knight_king]

Rider.

[A curt succinct greeting, as expected of her.]

How can you approve of this subjugation?

[toogreatforpants]

Why wouldn't I?

By the way, Saber - my offer still stands. You should join me!

[knight_king]

Because they could send you to unpleasant places and could easily make light of your status. These mundanes appear to posses unlimited number of Command Spells at their disposal.

[She tries to explain their influence the best she can. Then she frowns, looking bristly.]

You continue to insult me, King of Conquerors. Losing your chariot should have taught you that I have no intention to yield.

[toogreatforpants]

With my mundane, I honestly don't think I have too much to worry about. She's much like my master and lacks the actual confidence to do anything worthwhile. That's why I must encourage her to be all she can be! I know of at least two games she would enjoy sending me to, perhaps even three! [...Seriously though, Rider. Saber does have a point. Whereas two of those games might actually be fun - the third would actually involve you becoming a brightly coloured pony.]

True. [He blinks a little at the much smaller woman and then lowers his head.] But I am a very greedy man, It doesn't hurt to extend the offer once again does it?

[knight_king]

I was only warning you, you can choose to heed my words or not. I will not argue against your reasoning. [He's not a child, after all.]

Hm. [She narrows her eyes. Her stature might be unimpressive but she's not less imposing because she's petite and youthful-looking.] My refusal remains the same. Though, you should not concern yourself any longer. In the first place, you persisted because you assumed I was "misguided" by my wish I am correct? Then, you can rest assured that I know I was foolish now.

[toogreatforpants]

Oh?

...And what brought that on?

[knight_king]

That is a somewhat personal question, Rider.

[toogreatforpants]

[How else is he supposed to show off his mastery of tact?]

I only ask, as I'm curious.

You seemed so set in your ways before. So once again I have to ask, why the change of heart, Saber?

[knight_king]

[...]

During the Fifth War, I met someone who was like a mirror who reflected my faults.

Urgh, I feel like I'm failing so badly with Rider already >>

[toogreatforpants]

Alas, I don't know much of the fifth war, My mun has decided for the time being to wait until this new "revamped" version of it comes out.

This someone you speak of, Who were they? They must be rather impressive to bring you to such a life-changing realisation.

You're doing fine! FSN doesn't feature Alexander so it's ok! /o/

[knight_king]

There is always the option to "play the visual novel" as poor the translation can be.

Hm? He was the Servant Archer summoned to fight in that war.

[toogreatforpants]

Archer...?

Our Archer?

[As impressive as Gilgamesh is, he is still well--]

You mean to tell me that he was able to survive? He was the victor during our war?

1/2

[knight_king]

What-

No. Absolutely, not. I am not speaking of Gilgamesh. This is another Heroic Spirit summoned under that class.

[knight_king]

[She grimaces]

Though you suspect correctly about his survival unto the next war. There was no victor in ours, Rider. My Master commanded me to destroy the Grail.

[toogreatforpants]

...Things certainly have changed since we fought.

[And quite frankly, it's starting to make his head hurt a little as strange as that may be to believe. He may have to sit down to further listen to Saber's words.]

Is that the reason you returned to the fifth war?

[knight_king]

Everything was somewhat simpler.

[But she has fonder memories of the Fifth War in general. Perhaps because it didn't end in a complete failure.]

I was summoned again, that is why I returned. Though you are not incorrect, I came back for the Grail. I did not suspect Archer, the one you are familiar with, was still in the modern world. He seemly acquired a physical body.

[toogreatforpants]

I am... surprised.

I honestly did not think he would be able to do such a thing.

[Okay, so Rider might be a little envious of this but hey at least you sort of have a physical body here on the internets though, buddy.]

[knight_king]

Somehow he grew madder in the interim, Rider. He wanted to unleash a curse that would wipe out most humanity.

[toogreatforpants]

And was he stopped?

[knight_king]

Yes, he was unsuccessful.

[She knows of his wish to be reincarnated, that's why she mentioned the madness. She can understand human feelings a little more now.]

[toogreatforpants]

Good.

Even more so, if it were you, Saber who managed to cease his wrongdoings. A blow to his pride was well deserved a long time ago. I partially wish though I could have played some part in it.

But I will not regret. I enjoyed my time during the fourth war. I was able to meet you and other worthy opponents. And I have never been prouder of my young master.

[knight_king]

Do not misunderstand me. I was not the one who fought him in the "route" I come from. Though, according to my mundane, I perform this role in the previous route. I was tasked to destroy the Grail before it was overflown with the deadly curse while someone else distracted him from utilizing it.

Some memories are bitter and painful, but I battled and preserved my ideals. I was never mistaken to regret my actions. My mundane said that your Master is well and that he will become the teacher of one of my Masters in the short future.

[toogreatforpants]

My master, a teacher! How about that...

Hmm, though truly he and I are never that too far apart from each other my mundane apparently shares a muse with him too. Though she says it's quite hard to play the two of us at once.

[knight_king]

I see. At least you are in good company, King of Conquerors.

[kingarturia]

You will find those that share in your captivity are not so eager to serve under you, Rider.

I must say, however, I am a bit shocked there exists one able to tame you so easily.