Another Strongest

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## **Main Background**

Hidden Server (Round-2)

> *"The Knights of the Round Table began as a special team of official ALICE protectors. It was their sworn duty to root out and crack down on miscreants throughout the land. Led by Arthur, these brave and noble knights were shining agents of justice in the eyes of ALICE's inhabitants. However, their official status weakened when the Queen strayed. The once noble Knights of the Round were branded as offenders, and persecuted by the Queen's forces. Amid the tumult, Arthur became a tyrant, twisting and bending the justice the Knights once upheld into something different altogether. This continued until, one by one, his former friends and companions left his side. Arthur kept the group going with the paltry few Knights that remained, but ALICE's civil war, as well as some encouragement from longtime users, pushed him to have a change of heart. Lionel, Gareth, Mordred, Bors, Constantine, Bedivere, Galahad... And the Knights' foremost swordsman, Lancelot... After all their tumultuous history, Arthur decides to seek them out once more."*
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**Another Strongest** is an Ultimate Wizard quest released for the Knights of the Round Table event for the Japanese version of Crash Fever (in the Japanese version, the quest was labelled as Spectre difficulty instead).

The event also had a story quest associated with it, **Knights of the Round Table**; everything up to and including the first battle quest will be covered on Round-2, while the rest is covered on this page.

After the events of Round-2, the adapter helps Arthur and the other Knights of the Round Table stop Mordred, Bedivere, Bors, and Constantine. Bedivere, impressed, says that what they say about the adapter really is true. Gawain remarks that all Bedivere ever does is shoot first and ask questions later, and she admits that he's right. Constantine was knocked down, so Gareth offers to help her up, much to her delight. Bors says that it was clear that this would happen if they all meet up, and tells Mordred to give it up and go home. Mordred points out that they came to her, and asks why, after all this, they should be the ones to drop this.

Arthur says that is enough, and that he understands that Mordred won't forgive him. He then kneels down before Mordred, and tells her to cut off his head so that her anger might be sated once and for all. Mordred asks if he is so sure that she won't do it, but he assures her that this isn't a test and he understands how she feels. He states that he doesn't want to see his friends fight amongst each other again, and is willing to pay the price for what he has done. Mordred yells, and swings her sword. She pants, and asks why, as she stops her sword just beneath the skin of Arthur's neck. Mordred asks him why he didn't come any sooner, before she became filled with anger. She cries, and asks him to answer.

However, a voice suddenly speaks, referring to Arthur as their old chief. Everyone turns to the entrance in surprise, and Lionel notes that not one but two people have come. Lancelot and Galahad enter the room, and Arthur expresses his surprise that they came. The two stare at Arthur menacingly, and Lancelot then tells Mordred that she shouldn't dirty her sword by beheading Arthur. He takes the sword from her hands, and remarks that it is his job to do. Arthur sighs and says that they must still be angry in that case, but Lancelot responds that he should not be mistaken about his intentions. Galahad mentions that their anger at him has been gone for a long time.

Lancelot explains that they have been keeping track of what happened with the Knights of the Round Table ever since they left. Gawain expresses his shock, and Lionel remarks that it sounds like something a star pupil would do. Bors tells them to be quiet and listen. Lancelot says that, when he saw Arthur create the Knights of Justice, he was very disappointed in him. Galahad mentions that he did his best to not get involved, but was disgusted with what Arthur had done. Lancelot says that Arthur had clearly been drunk on the power he had during the war. He then says that, afterwards, Arthur acted very different in the Carroll Games - he fought to protect ALICE, rather than fighting others, much as he had originally done.

Tristan asks if this means Lancelot is rejoining the Knights of the Round Table, and Lancelot confirms that Galahad and himself have arrived to return. They then clarify that, while they are returning, things are going to be different this time. Lancelot declares that he does not view Arthur to be fit to lead the Knights of the Round Table. He points out Arthur's whole attitude about being the "absolute ruler of the Knights", and now that everything is a mess he suddenly acts like his apologies can fix it all. Lancelot calls Arthur delusional, and Galahad agrees, saying that there is no way they would follow Arthur and his delusions.

Lancelot declares that he will be reforming the Knights of the Round Table, once he has removed Arthur from it. Arthur just laughs in response, and says that he can't deny how he acted. He remarks that Lancelot is the finest swordsman in the Knights and has a good sense of virtue, so if he were to take over the Knights it might not be that bad. He stops and says that Lancelot's personality would be a bit troublesome since he wouldn't be happy with it. Lancelot remarks that Arthur is quick as ever, and Arthur then says that he accepts Lancelot's challenge for a duel.

Mordred tells Lancelot to wait and not do anything rash. Lancelot remarks that this is a bit unlike him, but he only wants to gain control of the Knights legitimately. Lancelot then activates a new weapon - 7-S.W.O.R.D.S, allowing him to control seven swords at once. He asks Arthur if he is ready, and Arthur responds that Lancelot has really come a long way since they started. Arthur states that this will require him to give his best effort, and he gets ready to fight. Gawain says that Arthur and Lancelot dueling is a pretty serious matter, and Bors asks the adapter if they can help calm this down. Lancelot then tells Galahad he needs to stay out of this, so Galahad challenges the adapter to a battle in the meantime.

The adapter fights against Galahad, until the two of them are exhausted and Galahad is defeated. Galahad commends the adapter for their ability, and remarks that it is no surprise that Arthur took note of them. Arthur and Lancelot keep exchanging blows, and Galahad suggests to the adapter that they just sit down and watch since they are too tired to intervene. Gawain says that it's just two idiots fighting and nothing you can do about it, so they might as well just sit and wait for them to get too tired to continue.

Galahad asks the others to come sit down and watch, and the Knights start forming a circle around the dueling Knights. Constantine asks Mordred if she is going to sit down as well, but Mordred is reluctant to do so. Arthur tells Mordred to sit down, and to please watch. Mordred then does so, completing the circle of Knights. Lancelot taunts Arthur and asks if he really has time to look around. Arthur responds that he's right there, focused on the moment, though he admits that he really has gone soft. Lancelot tells Arthur that when he keeps baiting with small guards, it leaves his side wide open. Lancelot then strikes Arthur's side, causing him to wince in pain.

Arthur remarks that that was a good hit. Lancelot says that Arthur is just giving a compliment while thinking up a plan, and that he can see through him. Arthur laughs and says that he always used to be able to use that trick against Lancelot. Lancelot responds that it wasn't the first bitter pill he had to swallow from Arthur. Arthur then asks Lancelot what he will do if he becomes the leader of the Knights. Lancelot says that it is obvious, and declares that he would restore true justice and order to ALICE. Arthur says that it sounds good in theory, but in reality there is no true justice and order. Lancelot counters that Arthur just can't see it, so he will just have to show him.

Lancelot then declares that, with that, this duel is over. He then stabs Arthur with his sword. In between gasps, Arthur just says that Lancelot's fighting prowess was incredible. Lancelot confidently states that he accepts the Knights of the Round Table from Arthur. Having watched the duel in disbelief, Galahad says that Lancelot has been defeated. Lancelot asks what he means, and points out that Arthur has clearly fallen. Gawain asks the other Knights if they all saw it, and the others nod their head.

Lancelot asks what they mean, and demands that they explain. Bedivere tells Lancelot to take off his coat so they can see his back. Confused, Lancelot does so, and then is quickly dismayed as Bors says that on Lancelot's back are 13 scars.Mordred explains that it means Arthur was able to deal a fatal blow to Lancelot 13 times, but stopped each blow just before it would have killed Lancelot. Dumbfounded, Lancelot asks Arthur if he really held back in single combat. Arthur coughs, and weakly asks why he would do something like that.

Lancelot points out that Arthur had every chance to finish him off, but didn't. Arthur says that this was the best he could do, and that fighting with Lancelot like this with everyone watching reminded him of the old days when they would train. He admits that, no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't finish off Lancelot, and that he really has gotten weak. Lancelot says that he really can't win against Arthur no matter how hard he tries. He then orders Galahad to take Arthur back to the Knights' headquarters, as his wounds are quite severe. He asks the other Knights if they are coming along, and they silently nod. Lancelot apologizes to the adapter for showing them such a family conflict, but thanks them for not intervening. With that, the Knights leave.

Back at the Knights' headquarters, they all gather around Arthur as he recovers in bed. Hubble asks why things have to turn out like this, to which Galahad just says that it is what it is. Hubble angrily asks what he means, and says that she's had enough of this attitude from them. Arthur asks her to quiet down, and assures her that he is okay. Hubble just sighs in response. Gawain asks what everyone will be doing now, but Arthur interjects to mention that he has something that he wants to say first.

Arthur sits up, and says that he wants to make all of them Knights of the Round Table again. Mordred shouts that she can't go back to being a member of the Knights. When the others look at her, she just says that she hasn't quite organized her thoughts and feelings about this, and just can't come back for now. Bedivere mentions that, when they had all gotten back together, it just felt right. Bors tells Mordred that, if she even had a small change of heart, it couldn't hurt to go back to being a member of the Knights. Bors asks Constantine if she agrees, though Constantine is hesitant to say anything. Bors whispers to her that, if they all go back to being Knights, she can be with Gareth. Constantine becomes excited, and tells Mordred that they should all go back.

Mordred says that she can't just go back, after all this time that she has hated Arthur. Arthur then tells them that they need to hear the whole story first. He explains that, from the start, he never intended to reform the Knights of the Round Table. Shocked, Gawain asks if Arthur just wanted to get everyone back together again, but Arthur responds that he didn't say that. He tells everyone to listen, and explains that all of them are strong and full of conviction. He says that that was once the pride that they held as Knights of the Round Table. He explains that it was in spite of this pride, or maybe even because of it, he came to the realization that they didn't need the band.

Arthur proclaims that the time has come to break up the group, and from this point on they are all Knights unto themselves. He adds that this means that no Knight is higher or lower than the others - they are just companions. He says that his hope is that they should be companions that, when someone is in need, they can come together to lend their aid. He tells them that, anytime that they need him, he vows to come to their help. Everyone looks around the room and then at Arthur, and decide what they want to do.

Gareth tells Arthur that he is going to leave, and asks Lionel to come with him so they can do something about that hair of his. Lionel remarks it might be nice to join him for a bit, and Arthur bids them farewell. Galahad then tells Lancelot that he's going to be leaving. Lancelot calls Arthur his friend, and says that he will always heed his call. Galahad says the same, and Arthur responds that he would happily accept them. Once the two of them leave, Bors tells Constantine and Bedivere that they should probably head out as well. Constantine shouts out to Gareth to not forget about her.

Bedivere tells Arthur that they could train once his wounds have healed, and then awkwardly tells Gawain goodbye. Gawain responds with an equally awkward farewell. Bors tells Mordred that they should go, and Mordred agrees. Arthur asks Mordred if he can come visit her when she has her thoughts in order, though Mordred just responds that she doesn't know when that would be. Arthur nods, and tells them to not overwork themselves. With that, Constantine, Bors, Bedivere, and Mordred all leave.

Percival tells Arthur that these events have opened her eyes, and that she wants to strive to be like him in the future. Arthur thanks her for all that she has done for the Knights, and says that he looks forward to seeing her again in the future. Percival says goodbye, and leaves. Tristan asks Arthur if he can go as well, and Arthur points out that Tristan is a Knight just like the rest of them, so the decision is up to him. Tristan asks Hubble what she thinks, and she tells him it's OK. Arthur says that, while he admittedly is the most concerned about Tristan, he'll just be quiet. He then remembers something, and tells Tristan to wait a moment. Tristan asks what he wants, and Arthur warns him to stay away from Gilles de Rais. While a little confused, Tristan nods, and leaves the headquarters.

Gawain says that it's just them now. Arthur asks if Merlin is still missing, and Gawain reports that Merlin is still in a complete communication blackout. Arthur asks Hubble if ACADEMIA has any information on Merlin, but she responds that she isn't aware of any. She tells Arthur to take care of himself, and then leaves as well. Gawain remarks that it is a bit lonely in the headquarters now, and that he never realized that the place was so big. Arthur thanks Gawain for staying by his side all this time, and tells him that he is free to go. Gawain responds that that will come soon enough, but Arthur still needs someone to help watch over him while he recovers. Arthur apologizes for always needing Gawain to look after him, and Gawain just calls him a sap.

Gawain says that, regardless, it's just the two of them there now. Arthur corrects him and says that they are all solo again, and that one day the Knights will surely gather around the table again. He declares, "All for one... and one for all."

## Post Quest Blurbs

Some blurbs have been edited slightly for clarity.

* **Knights of the Round Table**
	+ **[Ep.3] Successor to the Order**
		- **Beefed-up Arondight...:** Thanks to his relentless training, Lancelot gets a new weapon that allows him to control seven Arondights at once: 7-S.W.O.R.D.S.
	+ **[Ep.4] Circularity**
		- **Lancelot's Swordsmanship...:** Lancelot was praised for his swordsmanship as a Knight of the Round, but his fundamentals were taught to him by the master, Arthur.
	+ **[P.S] Knights of the Round**
		- **The Magician's Whereabouts...:** Merlin played an important role in the Knights' founding, but his whereabouts are unknown since his disappearance some time ago.
* **Another Strongest**
	+ **[Ultimate]**
		- **Lancelot's Buddy...:** Lancelot's partner Galahad is the collecting type. Not only weapons and accessories, but down even to candy wrappers as well.