King of conquerors

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goleuni:

      His dismissal of the effects of his ambition on those around them sits ill with Arturia, who is little inclined toward such attitudes. Though she cares little for whether other Servants know her name or not as there is no Grail War to be fought among them, she still retains a semblance of reticence if only for the sake of appearances. Should Rider truly wish to face her in battle, then he will learn quickly enough.           As she removes her helm to answer him, however, she does not realize she has already offered him his answer.  

          “It makes little difference whether you know who I am, King of Conquerors,” she begins, helm now held between arm and side, the other brushing her cloak away from her arms. “If you must call me anything but Lancer, then you may know me as the Lion King.” Her other hand still settled atop her spear, she considers him, thoughtful. “Will that suffice?” 

“.. What? That appearance.. It can’t be.”

For a moment, the king was convinced that his eyes had somehow deceived him. Though her form was anything but familiar, her face had roused such feelings of familiarity that it could not possibly be a coincidence. With eyes still filled with skepticism, Iskander took a step towards the self professed ‘Lion King’ to observe her face more carefully.. And that was when he had found his answer.

There was no doubt about it, no matter how improbable it seemed. That face, though somewhat matured, had been burned into his memory due to the events of the prior war. Stern expression turns to a jovial one as he places his hands atop both of her shoulders and bellows out in joy.

“ARTHUR! HAHAHA! This city truly is one of many surprises! To think that I would find not only Gilgamesh, but you as well! I was not aware that the British were capable of such explosive growth spurts!”

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kamangirarmaiti:

“Well, can’t be helped, then. Though, I’m sure that a lot of us Servants have already unlocked some of our abilities, I was just saying though.”

“Alright then! King of Conquerors, let us take a great night of drinking.”

“The stronger the opponent, the more fulfilling the battle, lad. I have never been one to shy away from battle simply because my adversaries hold an advantage over me. But I shall leave my conquest for another day. Lead the way, my friend!”

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sunpharaoh:

          “Then perhaps you may want to take a seat and allow those who are capable of leading to do what they do best. Power matters little in men who are not capable of using it to it’s full potential.”

          “My confidence is unmatched to any man you may have fought. I consider it to be an insult that you compare someone in my standing to someone to lowly. However, you will be forgiven just this once. As for my name, I take no measures in keeping it a secret. For all who must know, I am King Ramesses II! The greatest and most powerful Pharaoh who has ever lived. Surely you’ve heard of my accomplishments?”

“OOOOOOH! Could it be?! Ramses the Great, of the nineteenth dynasty of Egypt?!”

A man who’s military prowess was revered throughout the centuries! Yet another figure who could claim to have been called ‘the greatest’. Iskander’s eyes gleamed with excitement, his fists clenching tightly as he tried with all his might to suppress the urge to cry out in joy!

“Hahahaha! What luck indeed! Of the great many figures I have wished to do battle with, you are the second on my list! Second only to the man known as Bill Clinton! Have you ever laid eyes upon his empire? His military might may very well rival our own! Perhaps if I defeat you, fate may reward me with the chance to topple him as well!”

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tarasqued:

     “If it’s a conquest you want, why not take a stand against…. Feeding the hungry and clothing the poor!?”

     “Good Virtue and Community Service is our most powerful weapon against the beast of poverty!!!!”

“You propose that  smite my enemies with.. pastries and kitchenware?”

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goleuni:

      Never let it be said that the Lion King is a coward. If this Rider wishes her grievances face to face, then so shall he have them. And thus stands Lancer, wooden stand-in for Ron set before her, hands atop its hilt and chin raised to speak to her fellow King. 

          “Such proclamations of conquest without thought for what it may bring for thoe who reside in this city who are neither Servant nor Magus. What will you do for them, King of Conquerors? Will you simply carry on your campaign with little regard for their lives and livelihoods? Or is the incitement of rebellions within the lands you wish to claim your intent?” 

“As the King of Conquerors, my only intent is to fight and conquer in the name of my homeland. Beyond that, there is very little that matters to me..”

There was a slight bit of hesitation in the King’s voice. Not due to question posed to him, nor due to any form of intimidation. When he first laid eyes on the knight before him, he thought very little of them beyond an assessment of their strength. However, when they spoke, something occurred to him. This sense of.. familiarity. This knight.. Had he met them somewhere before? During a prior Grail war, perhaps? He would have remembered someone with such an imposing figure..

“More importantly.. Do you feel no need to share your name? It would be disappointing to have a potential rival stand before me and not have them at least reveal their identity.”

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sareltu:

                “The only way to conquer is to be a TRUE KING for your people, if you lack such skill then you perhaps should end your life now. I’ve seen very few KINGS whom earned my respect, the others only wasted my time.”

“OOOOH! What luck indeed! To think that I would have the chance to face the King of Heroes once more! Perhaps this world has more to offer than I first believed!”

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saintism:

     ❝ I know not if you are still the Rider which I have come to speak with prior, nor am I ireful of these claims. However, I only desire to convey my concerns of this campaign you wish to initiate. Many before you have attempted to stake claims of this city, yet there has never once been an absolute sovereign to stand above them all, ❞ she addresses, briefly smiling thereafter. ❝ I would expect no less of the greatest conqueror to live to exceed such, though I fear that your endeavours may bring more turmoil and destruction than unity to a city already divided. ❞

“Hmm. Your words sound of pacifism, yet your eyes are those of a warrior. I must say, I’m quite interested to know just who you are.”

He did not recall meeting this servant during his prior stay in this city. However, he could tell almost immediately that there was something different about her, in comparison to the other servants. Just what class did this woman belong to..?

“I am the king of Conquerors. My only desire is to fight and claim the spoils of war in the name of my country. Beyond that, nothing else concerns me. Still.. This is not good. Facing scattered forces and individuals would make for a rather boring conquest. Unless I stand against a united enemy, a victory would simply leave me with a bitter taste in my mouth.”

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bhiksu:

“Do not call anyone a coward! Have some respect for the vile, the ill and the weak! Some of us aren’t looking for fights, actually! And I’m not mad… It’s more like I’m troubled…”

“But I know Buddha will guide me if I stand to defend them. Quit it already.”

“Buddha..? A follower of pacifism, it seems. Well, this simply will not do. There is no merit in facing an opponent who is unwilling to fight back. The name of Iskander must not be sullied by defeating the weak. Even so, my conquest of this city will not be halted. Where would the fun in that be?”

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kamangirarmaiti:

“Huh, y’know. You’re just exaggerating there Rider. No need to proclaim a call of war just because of some of us saying stuff. ‘sides, you have little stuff to fight as of now.”

“Why don’t we go for a drink, instead?”

“War is all that I know, lad. Better to make sure my adversaries are prepared than strike then when they least expect it. The King of Conquerors is no coward. However, I will not deny an invitation to partake in a bit of booze! I gladly accept!”

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rosaccel:

“You’re much too noisy without your Master here, Rider.” He’s already tired of dealing with him, especially after the last time he saw the Servant Rider in person. “Have you already gotten drunk tonight, or is this your sober yelling into the air at nobody in particular?”

“If it is alcohol you seek, I surely would not mind sharing a glass with you, Saber’s master. However, I am currently quite sound of mind. A conquest matters little without a formidable enemy to oppose me. Unlike certain other individuals, I do not believe in underhanded tactics and easy victories.”

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tothepearl:

“King o’ what?” What did he just overhear? From a rather giant and … Alright, this guy was just flat out huge, and it was very frightening.  Iskander?  That was his name, right?  He couldn’t recall much of anyone by that name.  He did mention a European city.  Still didn’t recall that name.  A normal man would probably choose to ignore it.  In fact, Jack was ready to just pretend he didn’t see this.  Instead…

“Mighty impressive to make a bold stand against this city and our white coated captors that look to be the real rulers of us all.  To someone that is of my nature who has been brought here with nothing more than a small bit of wit and experience, I am curious to know how it is you show about your royal conquest of conquering a city such as this.”

“The king of conquerors, lad. Are you truly not familiar with the tale of Alexander the Great? Though it seems that you yourself must have quite the story to tell as well.”

He wasn’t certain what it was. At first glance, the man seemed mostly unassuming. For a pirate, that is. Iskander could tell that with a mere glance. And the way he carried himself, it was almost as though he were trying to make himself small so as to avoid attracting any unwanted hostility towards himself. Nonetheless, the look in his eyes was that of a man who had experienced adventure. Hardship and strife. How bizarre that such a frail looking person could have such a hardened gaze.

“The first step will be to regain my lost strength. I’m certain that will be a simple enough task. After that, I simply begin my conquest! It does not require much thought.”

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“It would seem our proclamation of conquest has garnered the attention and ire of nearby servants. But to stand in the shadows where they cannot be seen.. Very well then!”

“LET THOSE WHO ARE NOT COWARDS STAND DIRECTLY BEFORE ME TO AIR THEIR GRIEVANCES! LEST YOU EARN THE SCORN OF THE KING OF CONQUERORS!”

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sunpharaoh:

          “Quite the bold proclamation to have made, King of Conquerors! Though you would do well in knowing when you have met your match and give up on this dream of yours, for it will never come to fruition.”

          “For you see, I have already laid claim to every single living thing that moves about in this city. It is the God’s will that I claim it for my own. Surely you would not interfere upon my divine right, hm?”

“Oh? It seems I’ve come across a worthy adversary. I cannot claim to have the blessings of the gods or any sort of divine will. However, the will of those I cannot see matter little in the face of my conquest.”

“I must say, however.. Your confidence reminds me of a man I once crossed swords with. Though I question whether your pride can measure up to his. Tell me, fellow servant. Are you proud enough to name yourself? Here and now, before the eyes of all who stand around us?”

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“Perhaps this time I will be succesful in conquering this city. With the sheer amount of servants present, I’ve no doubt it will be a worthy struggle!”

“YE WHO STAND BEFORE ME, LISTEN WELL! I AM THE KING OF CONQUERORS, ISKANDER! HENCEFORTH, THIS CITY AND ALL WHO DWELL WITHIN IT ARE TARGETS OF MY INEVITABLE CONQUEST! I expect to see staunch resistance as I unleash the might of Macedonia upon you!”

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rosaccel 

“Oh? Saber’s master, is it? I had not expected to see you in this city. Fate works in mysterious ways, it seems. Though as it stands, it does not appear that you are currently a ‘master’.”

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rcsputina 

“For someone so young, you’ve the disposition of a weary, war torn soldier. Stress does the body no good, lass. Perhaps you should pick up activities better suited for those of your age group. I hear that ‘partying’ is an excellent way to relieve stress.”

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blazinginvokearc 

“Television in this world is truly mysterious. Where are the wrestling shows and vehicle customization programs?!”