Let's Play Battle Moon Wars

[prof]

So yeah, Phantasmoon and Tohsaka both have alternate forms they can be deployed in. Eclipse sucks, but I just might use Kaleido Ruby from time to time.

Onwards!



Day 3 of the search, and still no sign of Sakura.

Natsuki is testing the places where we defeated major villains, to see if they were key points for the Rite.



These three days have been oddly quiet! No Angra, no Tatari, no magical girl duels, no Servants...

It's the calm before the storm.



Ilya, the previous vessel for the Grail, isn't showing her face either. We're back to square one.



Tangentially related conversation! Haruna says that her power is surprisingly similar to Sakura's. Sakura's shadow forces you to watch your worst fears over and over, and Haruna's precognition shows her every possible death of her and her friends in battle, ZERO System style. That's why Natsuki sealed it.



Touko managed to do some DETECTIVE SLEUTHING to figure out possible locations for the enemy base. Off to investigate!



Somebody is waiting for us, as we approach the seemingly ordinary building Touko found...

Chapter 33: Zouken Matou

Kakakakaa, don't glare at me.


Zouken Matou. You're the one after Sakura!!



Zouken Matou
Fate/Stay Night
Species: Former human
Background: The ancient patriarch of the Matou family, Zouken has used dreadful magic to keep himself alive for over 200 years. As part of his quest to obtain eternal life, he corrupted Sakura's body and mind and forced her to participate in the Grail War as his ally. As the Master of Assassin, Zouken pulled the strings that almost led to the destruction of Fuyuki, before ultimately being killed by Dark Sakura.


Where's Sakura?


I want to meet you again as well.


If you...


She's become strangely stubborn and is resisting her corruption.

So, I have a favor to ask of you.


Shirou, we don't need to talk to him. We'll just force him to spit out Sakura's location.


I can't believe Tohsaka's daughter has become uncouth.
Won't you even listen to this old man's request?


You're no longer even human, you monster. Why would we ever listen to you!?!


Well, that's fine. What I wanted was your heads anyway.


What!?


If she knows you're dead, she won't be able to hold out.
Kakakakaa. Then, I'll have you die.



Battle go!



That's right, I brought Kaleido Ruby.



Lancer has the Spirit ability Fury, which ignores all special defensive abilities - that makes him great for breaking up defensive support chains like this.







SUDDENLY OUT OF NOWHERE




Shirou! Are you alright!?

Once again...




Well, fine. It's a shame you couldn't finish it in one hit, but he'll still die.



Then the battle continues! Except, we have an extra boss.



No new mooks on this map, but we're starting to really get into the part of the game where the shadows are common enemies.



Grasstown clear! Now to advance onto the bridge.



Having been beaten down to critical HP, Shirou has attained invulnerability! Indomitable is so awesome.





I'd like to take a moment to remind you all that Kaleido Ruby IS canon.



Zouken himself is relatively fragile! He has barely half the HP Assassin has.





Only a fool tries to fight Saber with magic!



First priority - defeat Assassin!









REVENGE









It wouldn't be appropriate to give this kill to anyone else in this party.


Archer, step on it!


Right.


It won't do you any good.


You're... that familiar they were talking about.




That was creepy just now, and that's only one of his eight clones.
You won't be able to do anything with it.


...Why have you come to us?


Just a flight of whimsy. You know how cats' moods are.


...


Don't pout at me. I'm taking a lot of trouble to tell you where the main body is.


Seriously?


Yeah, it's in our way. Things changed and he's becoming trouble.


...


Then it's fine.

The worms then, try the biggest house in the south.
No, it's more like a castle. They made their base there.


Castle?


If you could just take care of it for us please.



MAP CLEAR
Battle Mastery achieved!



Intel gathering!

Apparently we both found out the same thing. While we were out fighting Zouken, Takumi's group ran into Ilya.



The building had a ward on it to keep it from being noticed. However, now that we know what to look for...

Of course, both of the people who told us where the place is are our enemies. This is likely a trap.

To be continued!

Comments

[dalten_wolt]

Anyone else find it hilarious that Zouken of all characters required virtually no chibification?