Cu-nosuba: God’s Blessing on This Lancer’s Holy Grail War!

[alextheconqueror]

No need to be sorry! It's actually a bit helpful since it kinda saves me on research time since I actually don't know too much about Cu. That said, I thought the anti healing was Diarmud in Fate Zero?

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Alot of irish hero have anti healing weapons

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Yeah, many Irish heroes have them, though I think Diarmuid's may be more potent in that aspect(While also being able to be broken, willingly or otherwise while Gae Bolg would be a lot more difficult to do) while Gae Bolg is a three in one deal(Anti healing, reverse casuality and act as an Anti Army projectile, though the last one is considered and NP the same way Invisible Air is one)

Also before you start researching about Cu, I need to clarify that aside from Cu Alter we haven't a normal Cu Berserker in any way, but by learning about his Myths and how is described Riastrad(A state Cu enters when he falls to his bloodlustness) a lot fo fans(Me included) determined it should be something in a line between Heracles God Hand and Mahoraga Adaptation, wich would explain why is considered that fearsome.

And just to help you on your research about Cu you need to know that he has been summoned in 5 servant containers but only 3 of those are from the actual Cu we know in Stay night, those being Lancer Cu, Caster Cu(Wich acts as a vessel to Odin so is more like a Pseudoservant) and Cu Lily AKA Setanta(This one is a little weird since he have a Sword/blade he would get later in life alongside another version of his Reversing casuality tecnique but in a swing instead of spear thrust)
The other two are Cu Alter wich is a fake copy made by Medb using a grail and Cu Prototype wich is another entirely version of Cu from the Prototype universe(The one where Arthur comes from), I hope this helps you, if you have more doubts ask me, I will be happy to answer

 

[Sliverhero]

Yeah, many Irish heroes have them, though I think Diarmuid's may be more potent in that aspect(While also being able to be broken, willingly or otherwise while Gae Bolg would be a lot more difficult to do) while Gae Bolg is a three in one deal(Anti healing, reverse casuality and act as an Anti Army projectile, though the last one is considered and NP the same way Invisible Air is one)

Also before you start researching about Cu, I need to clarify that aside from Cu Alter we haven't a normal Cu Berserker in any way, but by learning about his Myths and how is described Riastrad(A state Cu enters when he falls to his bloodlustness) a lot fo fans(Me included) determined it should be something in a line between Heracles God Hand and Mahoraga Adaptation, wich would explain why is considered that fearsome.

And just to help you on your research about Cu you need to know that he has been summoned in 5 servant containers but only 3 of those are from the actual Cu we know in Stay night, those being Lancer Cu, Caster Cu(Wich acts as a vessel to Odin so is more like a Pseudoservant) and Cu Lily AKA Setanta(This one is a little weird since he have a Sword/blade he would get later in life alongside another version of his Reversing casuality tecnique but in a swing instead of spear thrust)

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Still strange that they never givethat Setanta, his hurling as a noble phantasm, even though they give him the skill hound slayer

 

[alextheconqueror]

Still strange that they never givethat Setanta, his hurling as a noble phantasm, even though they give him the skill hound slayer

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I think it was because he was summoned as a Saber, if he was summoned as a Archer then he would had it

 

[Sliverhero]

I think it was because he was summoned as a Saber, if he was summoned as a Archer then he would had it

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You know they gave him an quarterstaff for a weapon to show his training.

 

[alextheconqueror]

You know they gave him an quarterstaff for a weapon to show his training.

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Yes but he is still a Saber, he has a staff he uses for combat alongside his Blade but the blade is the NP, but if they made a Setanta NP then I can see him using Runic stones that he shoots using his Hurling and his NP being a shoot with similar properties to Gae Bolg, damn now I want a Setanta Archer
Think he would still have the dog? I hope so

 

[Davos]

Cu raises his sword, almost placing a hand on the blade like a spear shaft.

'First day in a new Grail war and I'm fighting a Saber who is more or less a copy of Arthur. Recalling that fight and knowing Mordred, they probably are roughly as strong…but she seems far less even tempered, so I should be able to-' Cu's thought is cut off from the speed of Mordred's initial flurry.

He deflects each blow, taking two steps back before beginning his own reprisal, now making Mordred take a step back before riposting, her tip going for Cu's head.

Cu deflects again and kicks Mordred in the stomach, making her stagger and sputter a moment.

"Not bad…but I can see why your rebellion failed."

"Heh…Bit early for gloating…Setanta!" Mordred says before recovering and continuing.

'God damn it, I don't even have Gae Bolg right now! So how-?!' Cu thinks for a moment as the fight continues.

"…How did she figure out his name?" Kazuma asks and Kairi shrugs.

"Battle intuition? Him having a distinct fighting style?"

A scream from the field distracts them.

Their swords are locked above their heads.

Mordred's boot is in the Child of Light's crotch.

"My spuds…"

"A little revenge for earlier….I'm almost sorry my attack was a little low~."

"You kick… just like your mother…!" Cu says after a few steps before leaning on his sword.

"Do not disparage father! He is not a woman, and would never resort to such attacks!" Mordred shouts.

"Why are you defending Elizabeth? Didn't you try to kill her in your life?"

"That's because- what did you call father?" Mordred says with a sharp turn, a neck crack audible.

"It annoyed her, so I called her the name of a famous Queen." Kazuma says with only one crack in his voice.

Mordred stares a moment before grinning.

"Shame I can't recall details from a Grail War. Would love to say that after I pull out the sword of selection~."

"What happened to not disparaging your father?" Kairi asks.

"Doesn't count when I do it."

"What a double standard." Kazuma says.

"It doesn't matter what you- AH!" Mordred screams a moment while flying through the air. Cu smirks as she stands back up.

"Apparently I didn't hit hard enough." Mordred says with standing back up.

"You did. I just have the disengage skill~."

"So you're the perfect kicking bag~." Mordred says with a grin.

"I could say the same about you." Cu says before they clash again.

"So how do you think this will last?" Kazuma asks. Kairi shrugs before more clashing is heard past the graveyard.



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"What did you do with Lancer? Where did you send him?" Rin asks the rip.

"That wasn't me." Alaya says, making Rin raise her hand again.

"It wasn't!" Alaya says again.

"It really wasn't…I think he was summoned again." Eris says.

"He was just summoned as I was about to ask him for help? Who would do t-" Rin stops when she realizes a possible answer.

Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness come to the same answer.

"…Can you just send me over there?" Rin asks.

"Us too." Darkness says.

"W-wait a minute! You don't want to go there Darkness! There will be super powerful beings trying to kill each other!" Aqua says.

"Hng~."

'…Did she just groan? Maybe she's not fond of combat?' Rin thinks.

"…You forgot about Darkness' deal didn't you?" Megumin asks.

"…I did…But I still don't want to go!"

"I have to agree with Aqua…You being there in this particular encounter will only further complicate things."

"You don't think we can drag that no good vacation taking NEET back with us?"

"I saw what you did these past two weeks…I really don't think you'll help. I think Miss Rin going by herself has the best chance."

"Well now I'm definitely going!"

"It's not even in Japan!"

"Doesn't matter, send us over!"

"O-okay…"

"Sorry Eris, but four heads are better than one at least." Rin says.

Alaya starts to giggle.

"…You'll realize soon enough…" Eris mutters before using a portal on them.

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Kazuma and Kairi head to the sound of the fighting, spotting an armored swordsman, a fat man who is a master, a blonde woman with a flag, and pale man in gold that makes Kazuma and Cu tense.

"…So, who's on which side?" Mordred asks Kairi.

"Don't know."

"What do you mean you don't know? I thought you met with the other masters?"

"Not yet."

"Guess I'll just kill them both." Mordred says.

"Isn't that other guy a Saber?" Cu asks.

"Like you? Besides, lots of Riders use swords." Mordred says as the pale man fades away.

"Man…"

As the blonde woman and two men leave, the pale man in gold reappears in front of the others, prompting Cu to raise his sword and Kazuma to raise a hand.

"Stand down Hound, or did you forget we are not supposed to fight during the day?"

"…How did you figure out my name? We didn't even fight."

"I heard some of your clash with Mordred during my own with Siegfried. Apologies for my delayed introduction, but my name is Karna, Lancer of Red…Wait…what class are you?"

"I'm a Saber." Cu says, making Karna glance over at the now armored Mordred.

"Aren't you a Saber?"

"Yes."

"Why are there three Saber servants?"

"Young man here used my summoning catalyst…maybe that affected the summoning?" Kairi says.

"Odd…Either way, I suspect the Ruler would not be happy to hear of a 16th​ servant, regardless of which side you join."

"I'm not looking to join a side. I'm here to annoy someone by keeping her alive." Kazuma says while gesturing to Mordred who pushes their blade against his neck. After discerning his words, Karna stares at him in shock.

'He's…not lying…but his answer is so absurd.'

"Something on my face?"

"No…Just shocked by your reasoning…Who are you trying to bother if you do not mind my asking?"

"The collective unconsciousness of humanity, an annoying airhead known as Alaya." Kazuma says, further stunning Karna before he begins chuckling.

"I understand now, you're deranged."

"I am not-"

"Eh, he's not wrong." Cu says with a shrug, making Kazuma look at him.

"…Guess I'm not planting a victory garden this time."

"Don't you dare joke about that Kazuma!"

"Either way, I should have you meet with the others of the red faction. Even if you are not with us, our goals align close enough that introductions should be made."

Cu and Kazuma and look at the other and despite some lingering reservations from their last golden divine being, agree and head off towards the Red faction's HQ.



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"Are you sure we are in another world?" Megumin asks while looking at a castle with glowing eyes and a smile.

"We're in Romania, and there are castles here. I think this area is largely similar to what it was years ago and is comparable to life in the other world, but we are on Earth." Aqua says while looking at Megumin with squinted eyes.

"I'm not going to do anything…I have self control."

'…I should probably be more worried about that…Good thing we won't be here long.' Rin thinks as a few people come to meet them, a girl in a wheel chair and a man with long hair in front of them who looks at Aqua with wide eyes for a moment.

"I never expected to meet you again, O Goddess of water."

"Hello Chiron! I'm just as surprised at you being here." Aqua says.

"Wait…you know him?" Rin asks.

"Yeah, I taught him how to swim!" Aqua says with a smile.

"So…you're an actual deity?" Rin asks with a warble.

"Yeah, I'm not surprised that NEET didn't mention me." Aqua says with a frown.

"No he did, I just can't believe you're actually divine when you were eaten by a-" Rin's mouth is clamped shut by Aqua who looks at her with vacant eyes.

"Not another word. I have a reputation here damn it."

Rin nods.

"I am surprised you are a servant Lady Aqua."

"I'm not. I'm here to grab an annoying human and go."

"Oh my apologies, I was mistaken since your divinity was lower. I thought you relinquished immortality like me and was summoned….wait, I thought your domain was further east?" Chiron asks.

"…It's a long story and I do not want to recount it…" Aqua says.

"I…See…" Chiron says.

"Would you like to come inside? Perhaps we can help each other." The young girl in a wheelchair suggests.

"Can you give us a moment?" Rin asks and the four go some distance away to talk.

"I knew Chiron when he was little, he won't harm me!" Aqua says.

"Plus having the aid of someone in the area would help us find Kazuma…" Megumin suggests.

"I cannot help but think the help they want would be troublesome…" Darkness says, while looking over the castle, instantly being reminded of home and the dubiousness of nobility.

"It likely is…If she's a mage, she wouldn't hesitate to use us up and throw us away…" Rin says, looking as Darkness arches her back with tight lips.

'…What was that?'

After another moment, they go in, fully aware of there being risks.

Except for Aqua.



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"I am Archer of Red, Atlanta."

"And I'm Achilles, Invincible warrior of Greece, and Rider of Red." He says with a spear on his shoulder.

Kazuma feels an eye twitch at their introductions.

'They are pleasant enough, but…they're Greek. Aside from Medi, Heroes from there tried to kill me, and even she tried to dismember me at our first encounter! Hopefully I'll get over that and they and the others are fine…' Kazuma thinks as he looks over at the beautiful dark haired woman with sharp eyes and semi open topped dress.

'Good thing Rin isn't here…'

"Are you Greek as well?"

"I am Assyrian. My name is Semiramis."

"Wait…like Sumerian?"

"Yes."

'Oh no…' Cu and Kazuma think again.

'Least it can't get any worse.' Kazuma thinks as a young priest enters the room with a smile.

"I didn't expect you to bring guests Kairi. My name is Shirou Kotomine."

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In a river, a panty plushy is stuck on a rock. A bird flies over, pecks at it a moment and flies off with it, dropping it in a nest before returning to the river and catching it's reflection in the water, and chirps in sheer horror and shame.



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"You're legs are so cool, how do you balance on them?" Megumin asks the masked servant.

"It took a bit of practice…though I am surprised you find them fascinating."

"How can I not? Though they pale in comparison to the mask! You have great taste."

"I'm afraid I do not wear these as a choice in style…but thank you young lady."

Further in the room, Darkness is with Chiron and a pink haired servant.

Aqua is staring daggers at Vlad, who matches her gaze. Chiron excuses himself from Darkness to chat with Aqua.

"He isn't undead, he's a ruler of the region…that novel was made after his death."

"I thought it was a movie?" Aqua asks.

'…Still the same Aqua.' Chiron thinks with a smile.

Rin however finds herself pale while looking at an old luger pistol on the wall.

'That's a gun from World War two…and we are in Romania…'

"I did not expect you to be fond of firearms young lady." A young looking man in a white cape says.

"I'm not. Just surprised it is here in the castle." Rin says.

"It is at odds with the aesthetic I admit. But I could not relinquish it to some hidden corner when it served me so well."

"It's yours? But it looks so…" Rin trails off, noting the small dings and other signs of deep use despite the excellent maintenance.

"I am…a fair bit older than I appear. My name is Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia." He says.

"I am Rin Tohsaka." She says, hoping she isn't noticeably pale from her realization.

'Oh God, I'm in a castle with a Nazi!'



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"…Is there something on my face?" The young priest asks as Kazuma and Cu look at him.

"…Did you say your name was…Shirou?" Kazuma asks with an eye twitch.

"Kotomine…" Cu mutters with a tighter grip on his blade, making the other servants pull out their weapons, half ready to react.

"Yes?" Shirou Kotomine asks, puzzled by their reaction.

"You met before?"

"No I don't believe we have."

"This is just way too much of a coincidence that we came across someone with your name…and as a priest too." Kazuma says.

Cu spits to the side, still eyeing Shirou.

"I…don't know what this other man did to you, but I'll try to be more pleasant to you."

"Do not take such accusations Master." Semiramis says.

"Hardly a high bar." Cu says as Kazuma looks around.

"Something amiss?" Karna asks.

"I count five servants. Where are berserker and assassin?"

"I'm assassin." Semiramis says.

"I thought you were a Caster?"

"That is your mistake."

"So where are they?"

"Caster is-"

The doors are pushed open with a resolute bang as a man in an ornate green coat enters.

"I, William Shakespeare, am the Caster you so wondered about!"

"Wait, how are you a Caster?!" Kazuma asks.

"The classification can be odd sometimes…" Shirou says before looking at Semiramis.

"Why are you looking at me?"

"Aren't you going to tell us where Spartacus is?"

"Why would I tell you when you were watching him?" Semiramis asks, making Shirou pale despite his tanned skin.

"I thought…you were watching him…" Shirou asks, making Semiramis grimace.

Then they hear maniacal laughter in the distance.

'….Reminds me of home.' Kazuma thinks.