Master of the Court (song)

"Yes, I am the new Master of the Court"

- Master of the Court

Master of the Court is a song released by Akuno-P on September 2, 2011 in the Evils Court album. It is part of End of the Four, serving as the leitmotif of the Master of the Court.

Plot
The story starts in Evil's Theater as the Master of the Court states that those who get through the Evil's Forest, as well as elude the Graveyard, will be sentenced to Hell in the theater's court. In the song, the Master of the Court explains how she came alive from the gears of the clocktower and inherited her father's will, the court opening its doors soon. She expresses doubt about sentencing people to Hell as a means to get to "Utopia", lacking a conscience and the ability to understand the morality of her actions.

Later in the song, the Gardener asserts the viewpoint that the lullaby is coming to an end once the Seven Deadly Sins are all gathered. The Master of the Court is unsure to believe his view or Ma's, and so will continue to swing her hammer regardless. She also feels Irregular in her womb and assures him that his time will come, putting him to sleep with a lullaby. She again asks her father if what she is doing is the way of achieving "Utopia" and promises to him that she will remember him.

Singing Roles
Hatsune Miku as Master of the Court

Non-Singing Roles
KAITO as Gallerian Marlon and GEAR

Kamui Gackpo as Gammon Octo

Megurine Luka as Ma

Kagamine Len as Irregular

Heartbeat Clocktower
Heartbeat Clocktower describes the events that created the Master of the Court, as it recounts the sacrifice GEAR makes to save the Clockworker's Doll and grant her powers of the Marlon Spoon.

Capriccio Farce
Capriccio Farce recounts the later interactions between the Master of the Court and the other theater inhabitants, as it details the trial she leads to organize information and locate the Sin of Wrath.

Re_birthday
Re_birthday recounts the life of Irregular as he is trapped within the Master of the Court's womb, containing a reference to the lullaby she sings to him and his coming rebirth.

Madam Merry-Go-Round
Madam Merry-Go-Round details a possible future of the Master of the Court as described by Gammon Octo, as she is transformed into the titular Madam Merry-Go-Round.

Miniature Garden Girl
Miniature Garden Girl recounts the life of the Master of the Court prior to the song, describing her life with her father, and eventual burning, as the Clockworker's Doll

Conceptualization and Origin

 * The song's English title, "Successor of the Court", refers to her succeeding Gallerian, taking his mission and title upon herself to attempt reuniting with him.

Curiosities

 * In Evils Court, the song is preceded by an instrumental titled "5 Minutes before Court", leading into the main song; combined with the instrumental, the song begins "court" after 5 minutes, when the Doll makes her final decision just before the final chorus.
 * In the Evils Court booklet, Gammon comments how GEAR transferred the powers of the Marlon Spoon through the clocktower to heal her, giving her the vessels' powers; however, he notes she recklessly uses it, becoming a tool to sentence visitors to death.
 * The Evils Court crossfade lists that "none are accused", stating that the court case was simply the Director Doll's monologue regarding the role she bears.