『 Viewers of Countless World 』
Looking at Mash's final smile and the Snowflake Shield that remained on the battlefield, still protecting its Master, everyone in the other worlds felt a sudden pang in their hearts.
Sorrow, heartache, or perhaps anger? The people outside the video didn't know what kind of mood they were in at this moment.
That Snowflake Shield had once blocked the Lion King's Holy Lance, and even blocked the Mother Goddess Tiamat's Nega-Genesis… but this time, it failed to block the heat of the bands of light.
This young girl, who already had no future, used her own life to protect her Master's future.
Thinking of this, everyone secretly gritted their teeth.
Damn it… she was clearly just a young girl who, even at the moment of her departure, was dreaming of the future and the past!
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Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline〜
In the 7th Singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
"Mash… is gone?"
Ishtar's voice rang out in the temple, filled with disbelief.
Then her eyes widened as she tried to find any trace of Mash's survival on the screen:
"Impossible, I don't believe it. The shield is fine, so Mash must be fine too!"
After all, the Snowflake Shield, which took the full brunt of Goetia's third Noble Phantasm, was still standing there perfectly intact. Mash must be okay!
Merlin shook his head at this, ruthlessly shattering Ishtar's fantasy:
"No, Mash has indeed been evaporated by Goetia's Noble Phantasm."
Then, with a face that remained calm, he continued:
"That shield is the gathering place of heroes, symbolizing the unity of the Knights of the Round Table and the power of protection. As long as the heart does not yield, the castle walls will absolutely never collapse. However…"
Gilgamesh continued in a deep voice:
"However, Mash's body could not withstand that terrifying temperature."
The one who should truly be in pain is Fujimaru, the Master. Watching Mash die to protect him right before his eyes, yet being unable to do anything!
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〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
"Mash—"
Watching the scene of the girl's death, Aqua's eyes filled with tears as she cried sorrowfully:
"Waaah… I don't care, I'm going to resurrect her!!"
A girl so strong, who had lived all this time to save the Singularities, shouldn't die there. She still had so many beautiful futures she hadn't had time to experience.
Kazuma, who was also crying a river, choked back a sob and scolded:
"Idiot! Where are you going to go to resurrect her?"
Even the chuunibyou Megumin couldn't bear it:
"This is too painful…"
Kazuma, who was already used to dying, nodded with lingering fear after hearing this. To have one's entire person completely evaporated by immense heat—that is true pain!
〜Bleach World〜
Kyoraku Shunsui felt as if he could hear his own heartbeat at this moment, his face pale as he said:
"After all, this is heat capable of scorching the surface of the planet…"
This was far more terrifying than the Old Man's Zanpakutō, Zanka no Tachi. Facing the situation before him, he couldn't imagine any possibility of victory at all!
"But… even this heat that can destroy the planet's surface still couldn't destroy that shield, could it?"
Ukitake said in a deep voice, looking at the perfectly intact Snowflake Shield.
Kuchiki Byakuya's expression also turned puzzled:
"That is also what I find strange."
Fujimaru Ritsuka was still firmly protected by Mash, and that Snowflake Shield remained unharmed. How exactly did the young girl Mash achieve this?
〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
Red A's brain worked furiously, then he silently closed his eyes:
"Currently, there is no material on Earth capable of withstanding the heat of the light bands. That can already be counted as a miracle!"
Yes, a miracle! For Fujimaru to still be perfectly protected under an attack that pierced the planet was obviously impossible. Red A could only attribute it to a miracle…
"That table…"
Artoria paused for a moment, then continued:
"That shield, as long as her spirit has no impurity, no hesitation, it will become an invincible fortress that will never break."
Listening to Artoria's explanation, Illya nodded as if she understood, but then asked in confusion:
"But, why did she shut herself outside the castle??"
This was a question she had for a long time. Why did Mash always shut herself outside the castle walls?
Tohsaka Rin, who was originally grieving, also looked at Artoria with curiosity.
"…"
Feeling the gazes directed at her, Artoria fell silent. How was she supposed to know the answer to that?
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[ Looking at the remaining Snowflake Shield and Fujimaru, who had fallen to the ground in a daze, Goetia said calmly: "Look, the body has evaporated because it could not withstand the heat of the light bands."
"But the spirit is still awe-inspiring and inviolable. The Snowflake Shield still hasn't a single scratch, and it continues to protect its Master."
"That is why I said it. She was not some brave warrior, nor the theme of a story. She was just an extremely ordinary girl."
Hearing this, Fujimaru clenched his fists, stood up wordlessly, and walked silently toward the shield Mash left behind.
Goetia watched Fujimaru's actions with some pity and continued to speak flatly: "I will allow you to launch a final attack against me, because I can understand your feelings."
"Use those powerless human fists of yours to touch my body, and then die!"
Fujimaru grasped the shield, looked up at Goetia, his eyes filled with fury: "I wouldn't have it any other way!" ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
Watching the scene unfold, everyone knew in their hearts that this was a battle destined for failure, but for some reason, they were deeply touched.
Fujimaru was just an ordinary person. If the Seventh Singularity was a battle of parting between humans and gods, then this was humanity's final stand!
Evils of Humanity are trials that humanity must overcome itself. From beginning to end, the ones who can shatter the stars have always been humans themselves!
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[ Fujimaru dragged the shield just like that, stumbling as he walked toward Goetia. His body was already tattered and broken from frequently summoning Servants.
Just then, a familiar voice appeared above the Temple of Time.
"No, no, no, let's calm down for a moment, Fujimaru-kun."
Both Fujimaru Ritsuka and Goetia instinctively looked up, only to see Dr. Roman, wearing a white lab coat and a smile on his face, walking slowly from a distance.
"Mutual destruction isn't really your style. You should save up a bit more strength."
"EH—!" Fujimaru looked at the newcomer with immense surprise, never expecting that the person appearing at this time would actually be the Doctor. ]
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"EH!!!"
Equally surprised were the people outside the screen. No… what are you, a logistics guy, doing running to the very front lines of the battlefield!
Wait, how did you even run there?!
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〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea〜
Swish—
The people of Chaldea turned their heads in perfect unison toward Dr. Roman, the expressions on their faces becoming increasingly complex.
How did you, an ordinary person, manage to Spiritron Shift to that battlefield? So you were playing us all along?
Dr. Roman, seeing the gazes around him, instantly broke into a cold sweat:
"I think I can explain…"
"No need to explain, Doctor!"
Fujimaru shook his head, knowing full well:
"No… it should be the King of Mage, Solomon!"
Now it was Roman's turn to be surprised:
"You knew?"
"Originally, I didn't know."
Da Vinci rubbed her forehead helplessly:
"But we aren't idiots. So many details in the video pointed to you…"
"…"
The Chaldea staff fell silent. We didn't notice. Are the idiots you're talking about us?
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[ "Doctor? Without Spiritron Shift aptitude, you can't enter here!" Fujimaru said with a dull gaze, looking at the appearing Dr. Roman.
"You are Romani Archaman?" Goetia also looked at the newcomer with some confusion, then his face filled with shock: "Wait… this Spirit Origin!"
Roman slowly took off his white glove, revealing the gold ring hidden underneath, his voice still gentle: "Yes, it was eleven years ago!"
"The Director of Chaldea, Marisbury Animusphere, prepared a supreme catalyst when he participated in the Holy Grail War."
"That was this ring. The gift King Solomon left for the distant future when he passed away."
"This ring was excavated by Marisbury, and to achieve victory in the Holy Grail War, he summoned a Heroic Spirit."
"That was Solomon. Chaldea's Summoned Heroic Spirit Number One. The Heroic Spirit who obtained the Holy Grail together with Marisbury and had his wish granted."
"It's just that the wish spoken from his mouth was the commonplace desire to become a human." ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
No, no, no, you're being too humble!
Everyone sweated profusely upon hearing this. The wish to become human isn't ordinary at all. The former Director's wish for money—that's the most unpretentious wish!
So… regarding the Holy Grail War, who were the six unlucky bastards who had to fight him?!
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〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline〜
In the 7th Singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
"This guy is King Solomon?"
Ishtar's eyes widened. She never expected that this doctor would actually be King Solomon. How is that possible!
Whether it's temperament or dress sense, this guy doesn't look like the so-called King Solomon from any angle, right?
Where is your arrogance as a King? A guy who likes the virtual idol Magi☆Mari and gets catfished online by Merlin is actually King Solomon?
This Roman looks like nothing more than an ordinary person, the most ordinary of the ordinary!
Seeing Ishtar's dumbfounded expression, Merlin and Gilgamesh revealed very wicked smiles… That's the right expression.
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[ At this moment, Goetia began to doubt his life, becoming agitated: "You… Impossible! This is simply too absurd. Flauros, were your eyes blind?"
"Furthermore… talking about granting a wish, how could that have a wish!"
"Heretic! Cold! Cruel! Heartless! How could the man who was my prototype possibly have a wish no different from an ordinary person?"
Goetia was extremely emotional, finding it truly hard to accept everything happening before him.
Dr. Roman, hearing that pile of insults, became entirely helpless: "Being talked about like that, even I will get sad. Do you hate me that much?" ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
At this moment, even through the screen, everyone could feel Goetia's agitation. However, everyone could understand it somewhat.
He had been hacking his master's account and causing trouble everywhere! Only to find out that his master had known all along. In this situation, anyone would panic!
But Goetia was right about one thing: Flauros was truly blind. Your big boss was wandering right under your nose for so many years, and you just didn't notice. That's pretty impressive!
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( Translator-kun: That's why Pseudepigrapha Solomon is Grand Pretender, also Grand Bomber. )