(Dear) mundane;

[unreachableutopia]

You and your friends should cease with your mockery. I neither possess a "collection of princesses" nor I seek to obtain one [ A collection of lions, on the other hand... ]. Helping distressed ladies because their princes are absent is an obligation I have as the King of Knights. It's only a coincidence they happen to be princesses or hold that title somewhat.

I feel that I am being slandered by your presumption, so stop. [ Obviously, she can't take a joke. ]

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[unreachableutopia]

[Most importantly, can she be summoned as an Heroic Spirit? She seems so... fragile to fit in battle.]

I understand. This is a story of fiction then, rather than something based on real accounts? [Even with the liberties taken as has happened to her legend.]

...I do not know about that. She told me her stepmother is a queen, so how come she is not a princess if her father was King?

[thiscloakisgreen]

Perhaps "rightful princess" would have been more appropriate.

[I forgot to add that in, you mean. Taking credit...]

The original Grimm Tale was a bit more...elaborate about normal human procreation. I shan't go into the details. Nonetheless, the death of her father and her stepmother's ascension prevents any sort of her own ascension, assuming the Prince would never have come along to marry her in the end and the Evil Queen's demise. Divine Right of Kings being a fickle sort of thing. I myself lack an heir as of late. A sullen, somber, terrible fact, but none can rule as I can.

And no. Snow White is a work of fiction and did not actually happen.

[unreachableutopia]

Normal human procreation? Is she a homunculus like Mordred? [Sure sounds like this.] The queen is an usurper on that situation, she is the rightful heir of the throne if she was appointed before the death of the father.

I see. As much this can be modified more easily.

[thiscloakisgreen]

Many records of the past exist. Few are as accurate as one would prefer.

But anyway--as according to your question, the original Queen before the evil stepmother was said to have pricked her finger and, from the three droplets of blood, birthed Snow White. The 1800's Grimm tale started as thusly.

[unreachableutopia]

So I am perfectly aware of that. There is such nonsense written about my legend.

Truly? How could a human be born of three droplets of blood? That sort of miracle is unheard of and this girl looks too real to be from that absurd birth.

[thiscloakisgreen]

As I've said--this is how it was told -as fiction-. The true story--if there was one--may have happened differently. Brilliant scientists such as I are charged with the duty of figuring facts out of the myths. And with the power of magic, I certainly stand above all else.

Doom is perfection.

[unreachableutopia]

...I see. You are interested in legends in particular?

[thiscloakisgreen]

All things of potential use are of interest to me. Even Legends.

Especially legends.

From the great tale of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana to the tragedy of Orpheus and the Underworld, I bear knowledge of them all. The truth behind these myths tend to be exaggerated, but the original is always far more interesting. The truth behind Izanagi is quite the tale, in fact...

The Brahmastra is a weapon that intrigues me the most, however.

[unreachableutopia]

From the Sanskri writings? Knowing the King of Heroes, I wouldn't be surprised if that was part of his exclusive collection.

[thiscloakisgreen]

Such an infuriating--

...

Mun!

Confound your giving candy towards young children and finish writing this post! Your future king demands it! Can you not see that two lords are discussing something a million times more important than you shall ever be?!

[unreachableutopia]

Is there a problem? I do not wish to trouble your mundane or you.

[thiscloakisgreen]

My existence is ever harrowing. Constant buffoonery plagues my every waking step. Yonder beings who have made manifest only to come into vista of Doom's life, and with my mind taxed, accordingly and unnecessarily!

This idiotic one known as the "mundane" who directs my viewpoints expends no consternation towards your presence whatsoever.

[unreachableutopia]

While you find our existence troubling.

[thiscloakisgreen]

This mundane is constructed of pure madness and inconvenience. That is all.

A recent opening known as capeandcowl has me intrigued, nonetheless. I will be joining along with the one you know as young Shirou. A mite to my might otherwise, I do find it ironic as explained by that infernal mundane.

[unreachableutopia]

I see. While I won't be in that realm, at least not played by the same mundane, I wish your player good fortune.

[thiscloakisgreen]

I do not require luck. It is merely a means to an end, an obstacle that merely delays Doom. Even with an inferior being such as the mundane at the helm, I am, as always, indefatigable.

The boy, Shirou, might require your wishes of fortuity, however. The mundane tells me--with actual information for once--that he is the one who helms the place where it is you live.

[unreachableutopia]

Sometimes fortune is more than necessary to overturn the designs of fate. Without a high luck parameter, one cannot dodge Gae Bolg and the result is immediate death.

[ As example. ]

...That is half-correct. Shirou summoned me as Servant during the Fifth War in Fuyuki, but I am no longer part of his household. I vanished after destroying the Grail.

[thiscloakisgreen]

Hm hm hm. Than it would appear that "that" occurred slightly differently than I had foreseen. However, through this medium, meeting him again is not impossible.

[He's looking further up. Cheater.]

Like so.

I do tire of meeting younger people with hero/heroine roles. It is unnerving how the younger generation is burdened with dauntless tasks befitting only those who are more responsible and more mature than themselves. This is not an insult. Doom speaks merely facts.

[unreachableutopia]

In my time the perceived modern youth were expected to wed or learn to fight and rule when they entered in their adolescence. I myself am an example, but so were most of my knights and follower who aged while I did not.

[thiscloakisgreen]

And in my country, such young ones are required to undergo mandatory academics until ready to serve. For a time, of course. But a mere honorable service is different, and what you speak of is different. I mean grander destinies. The fates of worlds or their immediate loved ones requiring a laborious and immense burden placed on their shoulders. I shall take young Master Emiya as an example.

Such a boy is not fit--yet--to do what is necessary.

In this age, there is no such "King Arthur" today, aside from perhaps yourself. In this age, it is one's maturity that is questioned. And I nare say mere boys can be classified as such.

[unreachableutopia]

...I would object about this. I am the first one who would have liked to keep my old Master from getting injured in unnecessary battles that concerned me as his Servant. However-

However his determination and skills are not to be underestimated and brush aside. He saw the hell of the Grail contents when he was young and that experience made a profound change. Even the older, mature embodiment of the ideal hero he wanted to be has come to realize this in the very end. Admittedly, he still lacks discipline, but as long as Rin is by his side, he will able to learn plenty.

[thiscloakisgreen]

Such kingly words. Hm hm hm. You are indeed King Arthur.

But there is so much he will never know. Knowledge known only to Doom. I must say, were this under any other circumstance, I would show you myself just how much of the world you never saw beyond your island kingdom's borders or even Japan's.

[unreachableutopia]

I would take offense that there was any doubt of that. I was born as king and it was my fate to rule. That was decided even before my birth.

...That is certainly generous, but my world vision is not as narrow as you assume. During my rule, I traveled overseas frequently in order to stop invading armies before they would step into my domains. I visited France several times, for instance. The first time, I was summoned in Germany. I know more than Britain and Japan. I also know what information the Grail deemed relevant to supply me as Servant. Even so, traveling doesn't suit me. I prefer to remain on Britain. The King of Conquerors is more fond of journeys than I am.

[thiscloakisgreen]

Much is seen. Few is noticed, king.

The Aborigines would have turned your worldview on its head. And then what of Russia? The Ancient world of China?

Of the Moon and beyond the stars? Or perhaps the darkest secret, what came before humankind? Perhaps since you spoke of your world, I would tell you of mine...This "Throne of Heroes" has me intrigued. True immortality...

[Chatty, isn't he?]

[unreachableutopia]

I think you have to die to enter the Throne of Heroes, if you have accumulated fame enough to warrant it or make a contract with the World. I don't know if that can be called true immortality.

Perhaps the closest there is are exclusive worlds like Avalon.