At this precise moment, the screen continued its broadcast.
『 It was a battle drawing the gaze of multitudes, yet before the clash could commence, a question lingered in Fujimaru Ritsuka's mind.
"Enough. You have wasted enough of my time. I have no intention of exchanging views with you; I am here only to decide the victor—"
Before the sentence could fully settle, Fujimaru Ritsuka's voice cut through the air, echoing back.
"Before that, I have one thing to ask…"
"Very well. As a former member of the A-Team, I shall answer one question. Speak your doubt!"
"…"
As Fujimaru Ritsuka struggled to organize his words, Mash, standing beside him, took up the thread.
"…Why is this happening? Everyone in the A-Team was a member of the Chaldea staff! You were Masters charged with the responsibility of protecting the Human Order! Yet… why have you all become enemies of humanity… Why!? Why did things turn out this way? Please, tell me the reason!"
Hearing these words, the audience watching the broadcast roused themselves.
After all, they harbored the same doubts in their hearts.
From the previous introductions, it was clear that the members of A-Team were first-rate magi, meticulously selected from across the globe.
Why would such powerful existences choose to betray Human History?
Naturally, every spectator was puzzled by this.
Upon hearing the question, Kirschtaria Wodime paused slightly. Immediately after, a look of disappointment surfaced on his face.
"…I am disappointed, Mash Kyrielight. To think you would ask something so self-evident."
As his words fell, Kirschtaria Wodime's voice resonated once more.
"I have already stated the reason. Humanity has repeated too many mistakes. No matter the era, no matter the civilization, no matter the hero, no matter the nation—we have never once selected the 'Correct Answer'!"
"In conclusion, humanity does not possess the function to choose the correct answer! I intend to correct this error. The Alien God who fished me out thinks the same; the Alien God is a deity that seeks only the correct answer!"
Kirschtaria Wodime spoke the answer aloud.
Then, his gaze rested upon the group standing before him.
"That is my answer, Mash, and everyone from Chaldea!"
What he intended to do was initiate a rebellion against Human History as it had existed until now—against Pan-Human History.
However, despite saying this, there were still things he left unsaid.
For instance, his goal was to return this world to the Age of Gods, to realize a plan where all of humanity would ascend to godhood…
If the Heroic Spirits and magi across all worlds had heard that, they would have lost their composure entirely.
They truly never imagined that Kirschtaria Wodime harbored such a plan.
"Just as you predicted, in a few days, the Alien God will descend. Now is the critical moment. I must defeat the most crucial enemy right here; only then can I be considered a true general!" 』
『 .....』
At this moment, the audience across all worlds was utterly astonished.
〜In the Worldline of Fourth Holy Grail War〜
Hearing these words caused a look of immense shock to appear on Emiya Kiritsugu's face.
"I never thought Kirschtaria Wodime's objective would be something like this…"
However, compared to the opponent's objective, he clearly grasped another extremely important point.
That was the Alien God mentioned by Kirschtaria Wodime.
"Hearing this, it means there isn't much time left for Chaldea. They must eliminate that guy."
In this moment, Emiya Kiritsugu chose to stand on Chaldea's side.
Naturally, he hoped that the Chaldea group would achieve final victory.
But facing such a powerful existence, it was obvious that hope was slim.
—
Meanwhile, in the chat group, a ceaseless stream of messages flooded in.
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Tohsaka Rin: This guy actually plans to destroy Human History for a reason like that? But thinking he can wipe out Chaldea in one breath is a bit too delusional, isn't it? ]
[ Jason (Saber): Indeed, no matter what you say, that is the Chaldea that resolved the Incineration of Humanity. And looking at the screen, the number of Heroic Spirits isn't small. Orion is there, along with other powerful Servants. Even if that Kirschtaria Wodime is strong, he can't possibly punch through a group of Heroic Spirits on his own. ]
[ Olga Marie Animusphere: So that's it, it was for such a reason… I was saying that since they were originally tasked with saving humanity's future, they would absolutely never betray us. But if it's for a reason like that, then there's no helping it. ]
[ Merlin: Although, indeed, humanity rarely chooses the correct answer, if one were to deny Human History because of that, even I would get angry. ]
[ Jeanne d'Arc (Ruler): In the long river of human history, there are indeed many moments of missed choices, but at the same time, it radiates countless dazzling lights… ]
[ Waver Velvet: I cannot understand this line of thinking, but I don't think he can win a solo fight. Even if his strength might be great, and he could certainly defeat a single Heroic Spirit, Chaldea has summoned quite a few, haven't they? ]
[ Achilles (Rider): I might not recognize the other Heroic Spirits, but I recognize Orion. ]
[ El-Melloi II: That is hard to say. Since the opponent dares to propose such conditions, and even the enemy Servant retreated without hesitation, it is likely because they are extremely confident in Kirschtaria Wodime's strength! ]
[ Illyasviel Von Einzbern: I'm also very curious about what kind of trump card that Kirschtaria Wodime possesses to dare solo a whole group of Heroic Spirits like that! ]
[ .....]
At this moment, all the spectators were buzzing with discussion. The content on the screen continued to play.
『 "So, where is your Servant? Do you plan to hand over your good friend Zeus?" Jason asked with some curiosity.
Hearing this, Kirschtaria Wodime shook his head, the corners of his mouth turning up slightly.
"Impossible… To make you vanish from the earth, I alone am sufficient!"
Accompanying these words, the instant they fell—
All the Heroic Spirits present bristled with indignation.
"…You want to fight without a Servant! Don't look down on people!"
Mandricardo showed a rare flash of anger on his face.
And in that moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately issued the command to attack.
"…Everyone! Launch a full-scale attack on Kirschtaria Wodime!!"
Following these words, powerful magical energy immediately surged from the bodies of everyone present.
They were prepared to eliminate the greatest enemy before them…
As long as they eliminated Kirschtaria Wodime here, all problems would be solved.
Just as everyone was thinking this, something incredibly unexpected occurred.
VMMMM—!!!!
The instant Fujimaru Ritsuka's voice faded.
The air transmitted strange fluctuations.
Immediately after, all the Heroic Spirits sensed it…
Magical energy. A massive amount of magical energy was ceaselessly surging into the space.
Then, under the incredulous gazes of the group, and the dumbfounded stares of the audience—
A powerful magical energy actually surged from Kirschtaria Wodime's body!
Vast magical energy. This energy could be said to be the most colossal anyone had ever seen in history.
After all, this was magical energy from the galaxy…
Using the entire galaxy as his Magic Circuits, Kirschtaria Wodime could draw an endless source of magical energy from the stars.
Not only that, but due to being in the Age of Gods Greece—a Greece where celestial culture was highly developed—he possessed an indescribable, unimaginable buff within this Lostbelt.
Indeed, the moment this magical energy appeared, the entire world seemed to dim by several degrees.
Endless magical energy surged forth, and at the same time, all the spectators could clearly see countless dazzling stars flickering ceaselessly in the sky.
Before the audience could even react, Kirschtaria Wodime made his next move, actually floating up into mid-air.
He then condensed the ceaseless flow of magical energy from the surrounding sky into his own body.
After absorbing this terrifying power, the aura around Kirschtaria Wodime became increasingly horrific…
This level of intensity could no longer be described as human!
Even a Divine Spirit might not possess such terrifying magical energy…! 』
『 .....』
Witnessing this scene, the Heroic Spirits and magi of all worlds could not help but be shaken.
This was Kirschtaria Wodime's true power!? In an instant, everyone couldn't help but discuss it.
〜In the Worldline of Fifth Holy Grail War〜
Even Tohsaka Rin's face showed an unsettled expression.
"Just what is going on with this guy? Hey, actually using such powerful magical energy… and not only that, what's with those flickering stars in the sky? Does this guy want to summon a meteor or something?"
It was simply too unbelievable…
Although she wasn't unfamiliar with Astromancy.
But whose Astromancy looked like this?
Whose Astromancy could summon meteors!?
—
〜In the Wordline of Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files〜
Olga Marie watched the images on the screen, a cluster of question marks practically floating above her head.
"Huh?"
"…Huh???"
Olga Marie also possessed Astromancy, but where did an existence of this scale come from?
She couldn't summon meteors, yet Kirschtaria Wodime on the screen could accomplish such a feat with incomparable ease.
Good heavens, is this the power of a genius?
—
While the audience was in shock, the content on the screen continued to play.
『 At this moment, all the Heroic Spirits present were locked down by this powerful aura.
Under this pressure, they could only watch helplessly as Kirschtaria Wodime prepared to unleash his Noble Phantasm.
Under everyone's dumbfounded gaze, Kirschtaria Wodime gripped his exquisite staff and began to chant.
"Stars, the Cosmos."
The instant the words fell.
VMMM!!!!
The entire space roared and trembled ceaselessly!
A magical energy even more massive and terrifying surged from Kirschtaria Wodime.
Under this power, the entire sky…
No, accurately speaking, the entire world, the entire planet, perhaps even the entire universe underwent a massive change due to Kirschtaria Wodime's chant!
The world began to darken, and countless stars began to twinkle.
Simultaneously, countless streams of magical energy were converging on this spot.
"Gods, Animus. The celestial bodies are hollow. The hollow is the void."
"In the void, lies God."
BOOM!!!!
As the magical energy grew stronger…
BOOM!!!!
A loud explosion echoed, and then, under everyone's incredulous gaze, the void above Kirschtaria Wodime's head shattered!
Immediately after! Boundless magical energy spewed forth from that void.
Seeing this scene, the group of Heroic Spirits immediately realized something was wrong.
Looking at this stance, anyone could figure out the opponent was unleashing some kind of powerful Noble Phantasm.
Just as they intended to interrupt the opponent's startup…
The moment they wanted to make their next move, a terrifying sensation of suffocation welled up in their hearts.
It was as if they were being stared down by some horrific existence.
Their limbs began to feel weak; at this moment, they couldn't even move, let alone launch a counterattack!
So they could only watch, dumbfounded, as the opponent released his Noble Phantasm.
At the same time, a sense of disbelief welled up inside them!
Is this power really something a human can possess!?
Just as everyone was thinking this, Kirschtaria Wodime's Noble Phantasm continued its release.
"O god of the void..."
"I declare the defeat of human intellect, here and now."
"Their vision is blurred, their limbs weak, and their knowledge stagnant. As the final human, I hereby declare that all choices,"
As these words fell, something even more incredible happened.
At this moment. Everyone's mouths hung wide open.
Under everyone's disbelieving gaze, an incomparably dazzling starry sky gradually emerged above Kirschtaria Wodime's head.
Countless brilliant stars burst forth with radiant light, as if responding to Kirschtaria Wodime's summons!
In this moment, countless planetary bodies, countless nebulae, and countless stars became Kirschtaria Wodime's solid shield.
Then…
An incomparably massive, vast network of Magic Circuits emerged in space…
And Kirschtaria Wodime issued his final chant.
"Setbacks and prosperity shall be cast down into nothingness. This one shot will bring down the gods... Ring the bell of reformation! GRAND ORDER...ANIMA ANIMUSPHERE—!!" 』
『 .....』
( Translator-kun: Starting in this chapter, I'm gonna use the new template that I've been using since retranslating the old chapters(chapter 40 is the latest). You can check it out from chapter 1, which is all polished. )