At this very moment, Heroic Spirits and magi from all worlds were watching the scene on the screen.
Watching as a terrifying, twisted, and hideous figure gestured within that beating heart.
Everyone felt an indescribable sense of eeriness in their hearts.
What kind of monster was that guy?
It was as if a combination of a demon and an angel!
This was the Demon God King Goetia…!
Under the other party's explanation, everyone finally understood who this culprit, who wanted to destroy the Human Order, really was.
Demon God King Goetia!
A terrifying existence formed by the collection of the Seventy-Two Demon Gods!
After Solomon's death, the Seventy-Two Demon Gods sealed within his remains gradually developed their own independent thoughts. In their eyes, after the death of the King of Mages, Solomon, they were the true King Solomon!
And because of their previous experiences, they, as the ancestors of human magecraft, were lamenting.
They felt extreme anger at the fate of humanity, inevitably facing death, and at the relationship between King Solomon and humanity.
They were angry at King Solomon's inaction.
To overcome the "imperfection of humanity" that Solomon had always ignored.
They did not hesitate to create the Burning of Human Order, intending to reach the origin using human history and heat.
This was—the so-called Burning of Human Order—the true face of Goetia.
.....
〜In the Inner Sea of the planet, in the furthest tower〜
Merlin watched the monster on the screen and couldn't help but shake his head.
"Goetia, Beast I, the Beast holding the principle of 'Pity'! The Beast that is born when one feels sorrow and disappointed pride towards humanity! This is your bestiality… but obviously, you have underestimated the possibilities that humanity can create."
Although his Clairvoyance could not foresee the final ending of the Temple of Time.
But he was certain that the victory in this battle would absolutely be Chaldea's victory!
—
〜In the Worldline of Fourth Holy Grail War〜
Tohsaka Tokiomi was also dumbfounded.
He hadn't expected the enemy on the screen to be such a heavyweight!
"I didn't expect the enemy to actually be an Evil of Humanity, and the very first familiar of humanity at that. Moreover, isn't the other party's plan a bit too bold!?"
Even he couldn't help but exclaim that the other party's plan was simply too insane.
To obtain the magical energy of 3,000 years of human history, to return to the moment the planet was born, and thereby create a world without death.
This plan was just too crazy…
And was the heat of 3, 000 years of human history really enough?
On the other side, Kotomine Kirei looked at that Goetia on the screen.
A sense of pleasure welled up in his heart.
"I didn't expect the development of events to be so interesting… A Beast, and a monster with such ideals and concepts! It's truly incredibly curious… what kind of finale will it usher in?"
—
At this very moment, in the group chat, countless viewers began to discuss.
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Cu Chulainn (Lancer): This development is truly beyond everyone's expectations. The summoning ritual used by the King of Mages has actually become a Beast… The famous Seventy-Two Demon Gods! And they are immortal. In that case, this is truly a bit despairing. ]
[ Illyasviel Von Einzbern: What kind of monster is this? This is simply too despairing. Just looking at the monster on the screen gives one a suffocating feeling. ]
[ Waver Velvet: If the enemy is like this, it's simply too hopeless. It feels like there's no chance of victory at all. ]
[ Aozaki Aoko: As the first magus, and also the first familiar, to actually become an enemy of humanity… I am really curious what kind of reaction the King of Mages would have if he saw this scene. ]
[ .....]
〜In the Worldline of ██████ Chaldea〜
Da Vinci looked at the scene and also revealed an expression of "as expected."
"Sure enough, just as we predicted, that King Solomon is not the real Solomon… Although this true identity does surprise me a bit. I didn't expect it to be a summoning formula lurking in his remains after death…"
On the other side, Roman also revealed a complex expression.
Although he had long anticipated it, he was still a bit puzzled.
The other party actually held such great resentment for his inaction…
But he had no choice; sitting in that position, he actually did not have the freedom to be angry…
While thinking this, a sense of relief quietly washed over his heart.
The reason was very simple: since the enemy was Goetia, he had a trump card to deal with him.
At this moment, he could basically guess his own ending.
—
『 Looking at the monster before them, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash dared not even breathe.
While their attention was on Goetia, they were also paying attention to the rotating band of light in the sky.
At this moment, cold sweat appeared on Mash's face.
"—Goetia."
"The collective name of the Seventy-Two Demon Gods—the Summoning Formula that lurked in King Solomon's remains after his death and continued to live, actually…"
"Obtained a will, gained a body, and what's more, this Spirit Origin reaction is not that of a Caster. That is no longer even King Solomon's remains. One of the seven Evils of Humanity. The Beast of Calamity, Beast I…!"
"Correct! I, no, we are lifeforms created by human hands. High-level intellectual entities that do not need bodies, set with abilities surpassing humans, willing to serve humanity."
"However, that is all in the past. I will not accompany you, humans, any longer."
As these words fell, Goetia recalled that figure from the past.
King of Mages—Solomon!
"In the past, there was an all-knowing, all-powerful King, a man gifted with abilities by God."
"Possessing eyes that could see the past and future. Eyes that could know everything in the world."
"We became that man's shadow, obtaining the same perspective as that man."
"—No."
"It was that we, as his guardian spirits, had to synchronize with him."
"Witnessed much sorrow."
"Witnessed much betrayal."
"Witnessed much plundering."
"Witnessed much ending."
"It is enough. There is nothing left that must be seen. On this planet, even the gods have no ending other than Extermination."
At this very moment, Goetia's incredibly calm voice echoed continuously.
"We have no interest in humanity and the future of humanity. What I seek is a perfect environment that can nurture all-knowing entities."
"This planet is wrong. It is madness based on the premise of life that will end."
"Therefore, I WILL REACH THE EXTREME!!!"
Along with these words, terrifying magical energy immediately surged from his body.
The great band of light in the sky began to spin continuously!
However, before that, Goetia had one more thing to do.
He turned his attention to Mash.
"Why do you not accept, Mash Kyrielight?" Goetia's puzzled voice echoed.
He knew better than anyone that the lifespan of the girl before him was nearing its end.
Due to the request of one of his Demon God Pillars, he had once thought about taking Mash along to that immortal world.
But unfortunately, it was rejected by the other party…
However, at this moment, he still intended to give her another chance.
"I can understand you, and you should be able to understand me as well. We both felt the meaninglessness of life firsthand, and both lamented the finite life."
"Such a future, the future of humanity, is truly too boring."
"Even if one lives, one can only continuously witness death. No matter what kind of existence it is, it will face death."
"I've had enough."
"The birth of a world without death should be what you desire as well."
Under Goetia's voice, everyone finally understood…
Goetia's meaning.
"Mash Kyrielight, a life created by humanity that is about to disappear!
Let us deny human history together and tell them that we are the ones who are correct.
Just one word, just say 'yes', and I will grant you the right to go to the extreme together."
Hearing these words, everyone was incredibly curious about the choice that Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka were about to make.
Under Goetia's voice, everyone understood.
Mash's life was actually at its end… 』
『 .....』
Hearing such a fact, expressions of disbelief appeared on the faces of all the viewers.
In the 6th singularity, Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot—
Especially when Lancelot heard such words, an expression of disbelief immediately appeared on his face.
"How could this be… Mash…"
The Knights of the Round Table next to him also fell silent.
Through these videos, they had long known who the Heroic Spirit within Mash was, and through these videos, everyone also loved Mash very much.
They really didn't expect that Mash would actually experience such a thing.
—
And at this very moment, in the group chat, all the viewers were unsettled.
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Olga Marie Animusphere: How can this be? Is there actually such a thing? She clearly looks so young, could it be because of… ]
[ Romani Archaman: That's right, it's because of the experiments at Chaldea. Mash's lifespan is shorter than most people's. Sigh… ]
[ Fujimaru Ritsuka: Mash! ]
[ Tohsaka Rin: That's why I say magi are not human at all. If you look at the world of magi from a human perspective, you will suffer a great loss! However, I am also a bit curious about what choice that girl will make? ]
[ .....]
At this very moment, Heroic Spirits and magi from all worlds focused their attention on the screen.
And under the eyes of the masses, the girl's voice echoed.
『 "Indeed, since death is destined, then living has no meaning. I will not deny your argument, but… life is not about finding value while you are alive."
"A world without death, a world without endings, should have no sadness, right?"
"But this is wrong."
"Even if I could live forever, I don't want any eternity."
"Because the world I see is right here, right now."
"Even if my life ends in an instant, even so, I still want to witness this future with my own eyes!"
"Even if it's just one more second!"
The girl's incredibly firm voice echoed!
Hearing such a firm voice, all the viewers fell silent.
What followed was a feeling of admiration for the girl.
Most people are certainly afraid of death, not to mention the temptation of eternal life.
But that girl was able to refuse like this…
This was definitely something most people could not do!
And on the screen, Goetia was silent for a long time after hearing such words.
Then, that incredibly indifferent voice echoed.
"That is truly a pity."
The moment the words fell, terrifying magical energy shot into the sky.
Under the influence of this magical energy, terrifying purple lightning actually surged throughout the space.
At the same time, the band of light in the sky rotated rapidly.
In just the blink of an eye, that color filled with an ominous, scarlet aura spilled onto the ground!
At this very moment, under the influence of Goetia's magical energy, a fire that would burn the world to ashes ignited out of thin air throughout the scene…
This was Goetia's third Noble Phantasm!
And it was also the crystallization of that giant band of light above the sky!
Facing this world-destroying predicament, all the viewers could not help but feel a bit desperate.
Facing such a scene, Mash just turned her head, her purple pupils resting on her Senpai's face, revealing a faint smile.
"Senpai, can you hold my hand one more time?"
Hearing such words, Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed to have reacted to something as well.
He did not hesitate to activate the Command Spell in his hand.
"MASH… LIVE ON!!!"
As these words fell, the Command Spell in his hand immediately emitted an incomparably dazzling light.
A continuous stream of magical energy poured into the girl's body!
Feeling the support of her Master, a beautiful smile appeared on Mash's face once again.
And on the other side, Goetia did not hesitate to activate his Noble Phantasm.
"Now, allow me to show you. This is the end of your journey. The end of human history.
This is the moment my great work is completed, and the planet is reborn!"
"Deploying Third Noble Phantasm."
"The Time of Birth Hath Come, I Am the Remedy of Eternity."
"Now, burn like the garbage you are!"
"ARS ALMADEL SALOMONIS—!"
As Goetia's words just fell! A terrifying magical energy surged immediately!
The massive band of light in the sky spun incessantly.
Terrifying magical energy was continuously converging here. 』
『 .....』
At this very moment, Heroic Spirits, Magus, and Magicians in all the worldlines looked at everything on the screen.
Their faces couldn't help but reveal an expression of despair.
Through the previous video and that introduction of Goetia, everyone was also incomparably clear about what the Demon God King Goetia's Third Noble Phantasm actually was!
This Noble Phantasm was a band of light formed by the massive heat accumulated from 3,000 years of human history…
It could be said to be a powerful Noble Phantasm that condensed the heat and human lives of 3,000 years of history!
One could even call it the Human Order Cannon…!
Facing such a terrifying Noble Phantasm, they couldn't think of any way to counter it at all.
If it were just Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash left, I'm afraid no one could block this Noble Phantasm.
.....
And at this moment, messages kept surging into the group chat.
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Artoria Pendragon (Saber): What is going on… the power of this Noble Phantasm, I feel like every single ray of light above it, even compared to the power of my Excalibur, is likely a step above. ]
〜IN BETWEEN〜
〜In the Worldline of Fifth Holy Grail War〜
Artoria looked at such a scene, and her face couldn't help but lose focus for a moment.
Looking at the huge movement on the screen, she immediately realized.
The Noble Phantasm currently being unleashed by that Goetia was likely much stronger than her own Holy Sword.
If it were Avalon, perhaps it could block this Noble Phantasm.
But how could Avalon possibly exist in that Chaldea world?
So at this moment, Mash could only place her hope on her shield.
"Although it is said that this Noble Phantasm can theoretically block any attack as long as one's heart is strong enough, does that Mash really have such determination?"
And most importantly, even if that shield could block such a Noble Phantasm, the heat generated by it would probably be enough to evaporate the entire person, right…?
Thinking of this possibility, Artoria couldn't help but frown.
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[ Cú Chulainn (Lancer): This is that Demon God King's Noble Phantasm, the power condensed from 3,000 years of history. Can we call it the Human Order Cannon? I don't know if that little girl's shield can block it. ]
[ Emiya Kiritsugu: I'm afraid it's a bit difficult. Even through the screen, one can feel the powerful aura of this Noble Phantasm. Can that young girl really do such a thing? ]
[ Gilgamesh: Hmph… you all underestimate that shield too much. If it were anyone else or another Noble Phantasm facing that, perhaps they would be helpless, but the Noble Phantasm that the young girl possesses is an existence that harbors all the thoughts of that King, possessing an extremely high upper limit. ]
[ .....]
〜In the Worldline of ██████ Chaldea〜
In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
Gilgamesh also snorted coldly as he looked at the scene on the screen.
"If it were that girl, she could indeed block such a terrifying Noble Phantasm…"
He knew better than anyone what the Shield of Galahad meant.
As the Noble Phantasm of that noble knight, it was also the existence that served as the spiritual anchor for the King of Knights.
This shield could be called the "Idealistic Shield."
As long as the spirit within one's heart is strong enough, it is a Noble Phantasm sufficient to block all attacks…
In other words, the deciding factor for the outcome would definitely depend on Mash's spirit.
—
At this moment, Heroic Spirits from all worlds were discussing it fervently.
Facing such a desperate situation, all the viewers were also incredibly curious.
How exactly would Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash deal with such a powerful Noble Phantasm?
And under the gaze of everyone, the content on the screen continued to play.
『 BUZZ—! The moment Goetia's words fell.
Purple thunder instantly shattered the sky, along with the earth!
A roar sufficient to shake heaven and earth resounded throughout the entire space.
In the shocked eyes of all the viewers, those rays of light filled with terrifying power actually condensed into a massive pillar of destruction.
The next second, it shot towards the direction of Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash.
Carrying a terrifying momentum, it was as if it had the attitude of destroying everything.
It wanted to wipe the two people below out of existence!
And under this scene of destruction, the one Heroic Spirit appeared incredibly small.
However, even facing such a desperate situation, the faces of the two did not show an expression of despair.
Mash just watched the purple aurora radiating an aura of destruction with incomparable calmness!
At the same time, a powerful magical energy was condensing from her body.
Then…
She brandished the shield in her hand.
CLANG—!
Accompanied by a crisp sound!
Immediately, the shield in her hand emitted a white-blue, pure white light!
Facing such a terrifying attack, Mash also intended to use her Noble Phantasm to block this attack.
However, she also knew very well what the consequences of doing this meant.
But it didn't matter anymore… because now, behind her were the people she wanted to protect.
Accompanied by this thought, that light became more and more dazzling.
In this world of despair, this light was like the dawn breaking through the darkness.
Incomparably dazzling!
As Galahad's shield, this shield possessed the spirit of protection and nobility.
And these lights were the spiritual symbols of Galahad!
At the same time, Mash also chanted her Noble Phantasm in earnest.
"That which heals all wounds and grudges, our glorious homeland."
HUM—!
Accompanied by these words just falling, in everyone's incredible gaze, a huge city appeared in everyone's field of vision.
"Manifest yourself, LORD CAMELOT—!"
⦍Now is a Castle of Distant Ideals⦎
This was the girl's Noble Phantasm.
As the Noble Phantasm of that noble knight, Galahad, this Noble Phantasm was undoubtedly a Noble Phantasm representing protection.
At this moment, this Camelot castle emitted a holy and warm aura.
The entire city protected Fujimaru Ritsuka tightly, but the girl stood at the entrance.
Before all the viewers could react, the aurora symbolizing destruction and the castle symbolizing protection immediately collided.
The next second, a terrifying roar immediately echoed on the screen.
BANG—!
BOOM—!
In the eyes of everyone, the collision between the two produced an explosion.
And such movement naturally produced a huge shockwave, sweeping everything around clean.
The moment they collided, Mash felt the power of that Noble Phantasm.
Even now, she felt a trace of pressure.
However, even so, she did not retreat in the slightest.
The will to protect the person behind her in Mash's heart was firmer than anyone imagined.
The spirit within her heart was stronger than anyone imagined!
And because of this, under the roar of such a terrifying Noble Phantasm, that city wall did not move at all.
Goetia watched all this silently.
For this scene before him, Goetia was not surprised.
Or rather, this was something expected.
On this Earth, there indeed did not exist a matter that could resist that band of light.
But this was limited only to the scope of physical laws…
Mash's Noble Phantasm was an extremely idealistic existence.
As long as the girl's heart had no filth and no hesitation,
it would become an invincible fortress that would not melt or shatter.
And because of this, Mash's Noble Phantasm could definitely block his Third Noble Phantasm.
But it was only able to block his Noble Phantasm.
After all, the heat contained in his Noble Phantasm was the heat accumulated from 3,000 years of human history.
The girl could indeed block such an attack, but her physical body would be evaporated clean by such heat.
What was the point of doing such a thing?
At such a time, protecting a Master who had no combat ability had no meaning at all. 』
『 .....』
And at this very moment, Heroic Spirits, Magus, and Magicians in all the worldlines looked at this scene, and their faces also revealed a hint of joy.
〜In the Worldline of Fifth Holy Grail War〜
Tohsaka Rin looked at the picture on the screen.
"Blocked.... blocked it?! Great....."
However, before she could be happy for long, she immediately noticed something wrong.
Although the girl's Noble Phantasm did block that Goetia's Noble Phantasm,
it was clear that Mash was not unscathed.
Under the scouring of such terrifying magical energy, the girl's body also began to…
"Could it be that the girl is sacrificing her life to block this Noble Phantasm?"
Realizing this point, Tohsaka Rin also immediately widened her eyes.
—
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Irisviel Von Einzbern: There is actually such a thing. This is too cruel. ]
[ Merlin: That girl's Noble Phantasm can indeed block all attacks, but this does not include heat… ]
〜IN BETWEEN〜
〜In the Inner Sea of the planet, in the furthest tower〜
Merlin looked at everything on the screen and couldn't help but sigh.
It seems Mash is also… Actually, that might not be the case.
Because in Chaldea, there is an existence like Fou.
As someone who once raised Fou, no one knew Fou's ability better than him.
If the other party was willing, then absolutely nothing would happen…
But all this situation depends on Chaldea's progress in clearing the Fou "quest."
"Fou, what kind of choice will you make?"
Saying this, Merlin was also incredibly curious about the subsequent development.
Facing such a decision, he was also incredibly curious about how Fujimaru Ritsuka would turn the tide of the battle and what choice Fou would make.
—
[ Karna (Lancer): Such a Noble Phantasm is simply too powerful. Even if it were you facing such an attack, I'm afraid you would be helpless, not to mention that the girl is only a Pseudo-Servant. ]
[ Ryougi Shiki: Even I cannot help but feel a trace of admiration for that girl. ]
[ .....]
At this moment, Heroic Spirits, Magus, and Magicians in all the worldlines looked at everything on the screen.
Gazing at the crimson torrent of magical energy, where crystal clear specks of light flickered…
Everyone knew that this was the state of the girl's body, gradually collapsing.
For a moment, everyone fell silent.
At this moment, even they couldn't help but feel admiration for the girl on the screen.
『 The screen continued to play, and in the shocked eyes of everyone, under that terrifying heat, the girl's body seemed to evaporate, dissipating like snowflakes.
And the whole world ushered in a ray of light.
That purple, crystal-clear light shone upon the entire earth!
Looking at everything before them, whether it was Fujimaru Ritsuka and Goetia on the screen, or all the viewers watching the video, they couldn't help but fall silent.
The physical body would evaporate because it could not withstand the heat of the band of light, but the heart would not.
The still-existing Shield of Snowflakes explained everything.
Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the shield that had fallen to the ground.
While feeling a trace of despair at the scene before him, there was also incomparable grief and indignation in his heart!
There were complex emotions in his heart.
His own helplessness and his anger towards the person before him, Goetia!
Holding a heart of grief and indignation, Fujimaru Ritsuka finally made up his mind.
"…Mash!"
Accompanied by these words just falling, Fujimaru Ritsuka also walked towards the position of Mash's shield.
Then he picked up the shield stuck in the ground with a firm face.
I will definitely take revenge for you!
Goetia… let's settle this!
Just as Fujimaru Ritsuka made this decision, an unexpected person appeared in everyone's field of vision. 』
『 .....』
Except for a very few people, all the viewers couldn't help but show surprised expressions when they saw that figure.
"Eh? What's up with that guy? How could he appear in the Temple of Time?"
"How is this kind of thing possible, hey?"
"Dr. Roman!?"
"But why would he appear in such a place? Could it be that he still has something hidden from us?"
That's right, the person who appeared on the screen now!
It was exactly the one that none of the viewers expected, the acting commander of Chaldea, and also a part-time doctor—Roman!
But why would he appear here?
As a logistics staff member with no combat ability, he actually appeared in the Temple of Time. What on earth was going on?
At this moment, a trace of doubt couldn't help but emerge in everyone's minds…
Holding such curiosity, all the viewers were even more looking forward to the subsequent development.
.....
『 At this very moment, just as Fujimaru Ritsuka was about to fight with all his might on the screen, a very unexpected voice echoed out from within it.
"No, no, no. At a time like this, you should stay a little calmer, Fujimaru Ritsuka."
At the sound of these words, Fujimaru Ritsuka actually stopped his actions.
The reason was very simple.
Because that voice was one Fujimaru Ritsuka was incredibly familiar with.
But how could it be?
How could Dr. Roman, an ordinary person, come to this realm?
Just as Fujimaru Ritsuka was stuck in a state of shock, Roman's voice echoed again.
"Mutual destruction isn't your style. You should conserve some strength."
As these words fell in the eyes of all the incredible onlookers.
Where the crimson light shrouded, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
That white figure was undoubtedly… Dr. Roman, whom all the viewers remembered as having no combat ability and looking completely ordinary!
Looking at the person before him, Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't help but let out a confused voice.
".....Doctor?"
"Yeah." 』
『 .....』
At this very moment, the Heroic Spirits and Mages of all worlds, seeing this scene, also revealed a look of obvious confusion on their faces.
Roman, the man who had always appeared on the screen. All the viewers' impression of him was still at the "ordinary" stage.
In everyone's memory, he was Chaldea's current acting commander and doctor. But clearly, he was just an ordinary person.
However, looking at it now, Roman's true identity didn't seem that simple. At this moment, countless messages flooded the group chat.
.....
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Emiya Shirou: Roman… to be able to appear in that realm… could he not be an ordinary person? ]
[ Arcueid Brunestud: Based on the previous video's description, my impression of him was also stuck at the stage of him constantly learning for ten years. It seems that the acting commander of Chaldea isn't that simple. ]
〜IN BETWEEN〜
〜In the Inner Sea of the planet, in the furthest tower〜
Merlin watched the scene on the screen. He already understood.
"It seems you really have made your choice…"
At this moment, Merlin could probably guess what would happen next.
—
[ Olga Marie Animusphere: What exactly is Roman hiding? Lev is one thing, but even Roman has hidden things? ]
[ Sherlock Holmes (Ruler): Although I had guessed as much, I didn't expect the truth to be like this. No wonder that guy was so secretive. ]
[ Romulus-Quirinus (Lancer): It seems the upcoming developments will be quite interesting. ]
[ .....]
As all the viewers were discussing, the scene on the screen flashed.
『 It went back a few minutes! In Chaldea, the staff's tense voices echoed.
"Logical defense wall, final wall destroyed! Demon God Pillar has entered Chaldea's interior!"
Following these words, Da Vinci's voice sounded from the other side.
The staff's panicked voices echoed.
"We should be able to hold on a bit longer here, about five minutes. Take this time to hide in my workshop; it should be able to hold out for a while longer."
However, upon hearing this, the nearby staff member made a counterargument.
"That won't work! If we abandon the control room, the frame will stop."
"Mash… Mash Kyrielight, she protected Fujimaru Ritsuka until the very last moment!"
"We cannot abandon Master Fujimaru Ritsuka's return, we cannot abandon our Rayshift!"
At this moment, all the staff members showed a firm expression on their faces.
Even if they might all be wiped out here, they wanted to wait for Fujimaru Ritsuka's return.
Hearing such determined words, Da Vinci could only sigh helplessly.
"Yeah, yeah, it's come to this, we can only struggle desperately—Romani?"
"....The value of the future, Mash. Since you've said so, I have no choice but to resolve myself."
Looking at the scene on the screen, Roman also wore a determined expression.
At this moment, Da Vinci understood something.
"What? Are you really going to do this?"
"Yeah, from the situation, this is the most suitable time. That last attack showed me Goetia's limit. The past me was a man who only fought battles he could win. In summary, defending the control room is your task, Leonardo."
"You must hold it until Fujimaru Ritsuka returns. You can do it, you're a genius, right?"
After a brief silence, a look of relief appeared on Da Vinci's face.
"....Of course. Go on, then. I'll be waiting for your souvenir."
"Yeah."
Hearing this dialogue, all the viewers seemed to understand Dr. Roman's true identity.
Could it be that he is the true King Solomon?
If that were the case, then the chance of victory wouldn't be zero!
At this moment, a glimmer of hope rose again in the hearts of all the Heroic Spirits and Mages of all worlds.
The scene shifted to the Temple of Time.
Hearing that voice, even Goetia couldn't help but show a look of confusion.
"...?"
What is going on with that guy?
As an ordinary human, it is impossible to come to this realm.
Unless the other party is a Heroic Spirit… and this aura seems to be that of a Grand Servant.
But so what if he is a Grand?
As a Beast, he had absolute confidence in his own strength.
Aside from a very small number of existences that posed a threat to him, even if a Grand Servant descended in person, he didn't feel he would necessarily lose.
But for him, it might still cause a little troublesome annoyance.
However…
For some reason, looking at that ordinary person, a strange, inexplicable sense of danger quietly arose in his heart.
It was as if the person in front of him could defeat him.
Who exactly is this guy?
Just as Goetia was incredibly confused, Dr. Roman's voice continued to echo.
"Your battle has been very good, Fujimaru Ritsuka, from start to now...…"
"Although it's a pity that I'm stealing the spotlight at the end, it's my turn to take the stage for the time being."
Hearing these words, Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't help but show a look of confusion.
But before he could be confused for long, Roman announced the answer; he took off the gloves on his hands.
At the same time, the magical energy on his body became terrifying.
Originally an ordinary person, a Saint Graph reaction appeared on him.
Feeling this aura, Goetia immediately widened his eyes.
"No—wait!? This Saint Graph reaction is…?!"
And at this moment, the Heroic Spirits and Mages of all worlds also noticed that on Roman's hand was a unique ring.
The exact same ring as Goetia's…
And that was King Solomon's tenth ring, the very one Goetia had lost.
Just as he was stunned, Roman's voice continued to echo.
"Yeah, it was just 11 years ago."
"Chaldea's Director, Marisbury, prepared the ultimate catalyst when participating in that Holy Grail War. That was this ring, a gift left by Solomon for the distant future."
At this moment, under Roman's explanation, all the viewers finally understood.
Roman was the true King Solomon, and also the existence summoned by Marisbury.
"I don't know why I did such a thing back then. I thought it was just a whim of the gods as usual."
"But this ring was unearthed by Marisbury, and he summoned a Heroic Spirit to win the Holy Grail War."
"That was Solomon. Chaldea's first summoned Heroic Spirit. The Heroic Spirit who won the Holy Grail with Marisbury and realized his wish."
"It's just that what he said was the mundane wish of wanting to become human..."
Hearing this explanation, all the viewers had basically guessed it.
Everyone had a look of shock on their faces, and even Goetia on the screen showed a look of astonishment.
"....You guy—you guy—this is ridiculous, impossible! Flauros, are your eyes blind?! No, that's not right, everything is wrong, everything! You guys cannot be that man! And what do you mean by realizing a wish? How could that man have a wish?!"
At this moment, Goetia couldn't hold it together anymore.
He didn't know if Flauros's eyes were blind.
He had stayed in Chaldea for so long, yet hadn't even discovered this man's true identity!
Not only that, but that man actually had such an ordinary wish.
It was truly an eye-opener.
"Heretical, cold, cruel, and ruthless! As the man who is my prototype, how could he have a wish no different from an ordinary person?!"
"...I'm quite hurt by you saying that. Do you hate me that much? But forget it, that question is irrelevant. In short, Solomon achieved his wish."
"But the problem arose from that. Solomon was the holder of Clairvoyance, known as all-knowing and all-powerful. The moment he became human, he would lose all his abilities. That alone wouldn't be much—"
"However, the moment he 'lost' them, he saw the end of humanity. He immediately scrambled to know 'why this was', but by then, Solomon had already become an ordinary human. Who exactly it was. By what means? For what purpose, and what method should be used to stop it?"
"He had already lost the way to know these things, because he was already an ordinary person, but he couldn't just sit by and watch."
As these words fell, in the eyes of all the astonished onlookers, a sign of powerful magical energy surged from Dr. Roman's body.
At the same time, golden light flickered incessantly.
"—Goetia! You said you don't want the name of the King of Mages, right? Then allow me to take that title!"
As these words fell, the light shone instantly!
And at this moment, Dr. Roman officially revealed the true body of Solomon!
Unlike the ordinary doctor, his attire was now that of a King.
His body radiated terrifying magical energy.
This is the King of Mages, Solomon!
"My name is the King of Mages, Solomon. Goetia, I am the one who declares your end!"
Such a sudden development truly stunned everyone.
Even Goetia was stunned for a moment.
But he quickly came to his senses and let out an extremely disdainful laugh.
"Hmph, hahaha, hahahahahaha, hahahahahaha!"
"The suddenness of it stunned even me, but this is indeed your style! But! Now that everything is too late! The most foolish human, the most incompetent King, actually showing up now!"
"As expected of Solomon, actually coming to humiliate yourself."
"As a Heroic Spirit, you are no match for us!"
"The only one who could stop me was you when you were alive, only the great work of King Solomon could stop me!"
The moment his words fell, Goetia's figure disappeared from where he stood.
The next second, he appeared in front of King Solomon.
Then, without hesitation, he swung his fist.
BOOM—!
A fierce punch flew up, and the next second, as if unsatisfied,
Fists kept swinging out.
BANG BANG BANG!!!!
Accompanied by the piercing roar, those fists actually caused sonic booms in the space.
Even the air seemed to be shattered by these fists!
All the viewers watched this scene in disbelief.
As a Magician of King Solomon, Goetia naturally also possessed King Solomon's abilities.
This naturally included the Israel Boxing King... 』
『 .....』
Looking at these fists, all the viewers couldn't help but be shocked.
Some Heroic Spirits were certain that if such a punch landed on them, their Saint Graph would probably shatter instantly.
However, it was clear that King Solomon wasn't so easily dealt with.
A powerful burst of magical energy surged out, and in the eyes of all the astonished onlookers, a yellow shield appeared in front of him!
He actually blocked all these attacks!
At this moment, the Heroic Spirits and Mages of all worlds fell into silence.
.....
〜In the Worldline of Witch on the Holy Night Worldline〜
Aozaki Aoko watched the scene on the screen and also fell into silence.
"Truly terrifying, that Goetia. But that fist technique should be the legendary Jacob's Limbs."
Recalling the information about the King of Israel, she remembered that it was said that the ancestor of the King of Israel, Jacob, once wrestled with an angel.
As for the result…
That guy beat God to the ground at the cost of breaking a leg.
It was precisely for this reason that this kind of boxing technique was also called God-style technique!
"Truly incredible. I never thought I would see this kind of legendary boxing technique on this screen!"
—
And at this moment, the Heroic Spirits and Mages of all worlds finally reacted.
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Waver Velvet: Fine, fine, playing like that, huh? After the Axe King of Uruk and the Sword Saint of Britain, now the Israel Boxing King appears. ]
[ Tohsaka Rin: I've long been used to these things, but I really didn't expect that Roman was actually King Solomon. Looking at it now, I should say as expected of the King of Mages; this magic is indeed quite powerful. ]
[ Ishtar (Archer): Although it is indeed powerful, Goetia isn't wrong. That King of Mages possesses all of Solomon's abilities, and with Solomon being a Heroic Spirit, it is indeed difficult to defeat that enemy. ]
[ .....]
At this very moment, the Heroic Spirits and Mages across all worlds could not help but feel a sense of shock toward the Israeli pugilist.
Just as all the viewers were discussing the situation, the scene on the screen continued to play out.
『 After that outburst, the rage within Goetia's heart grew even more intense.
"You can't do anything!"
"Die! Die!"
"I WILL SEND YOU TO YOUR GRAVE USING YOUR OWN NOBLE PHANTASM!!!"
As those words fell, Goetia swung his sandbag-sized fists relentlessly!
Terrifying sonic booms tore through space again and again!
The continuous spatial pressure caused ripples to appear, one after another, on the defensive shield.
However, at this moment, Solomon didn't have much of a reaction to such a scene.
A powerful surge of magical energy welled up within him!
Under the influence of this magic, King Solomon flew into mid-air.
At the same time, King Solomon's voice echoed throughout this realm.
"Life is something that ends. Life is a pilgrimage that accumulates pain."
"But this is absolutely not a story of death and severance."
At this moment, Solomon spoke while fixing his attention on Goetia, a flash of inexplicable emotion appearing in his golden eyes.
"Goetia, my shame of many years. Beast born from my own corpse, now is the time for me to personally sanction your evil!"
However, the instant those words fell, Goetia seemed to have heard the greatest joke, a mocking smile appearing on his face.
".....RIDICULOUS!!!"
"Stop making me laugh, SOLOMON!!! What can you do? You can't do anything! A king of incompetence should just go and talk about his naive dreams!"
With that voice, Goetia's aura became even more terrifying, and an even more powerful magical energy surged from his body!
Under the influence of this magic, the golden branch-horns actually ignited with terrifying flames at this moment.
While speaking, Goetia's hand movements did not stop.
BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!!!
He kept swinging his fists!
The sound of air being torn apart kept coming from the air.
Under this powerful force, the entire space was constantly shattering.
However, it was clear that such an attack alone was not enough to deal with this King Solomon; no matter how powerful the fists he threw, they were blocked by the giant magic circle in front of him!
Seeing such a scene, Goetia's heart grew even angrier.
Terrifying magical energy immediately condensed on his hands.
He swung them out continuously!
Under this crazy attack, the seemingly indestructible magic circle actually revealed a trace of cracking.
Seeing this, Goetia made an excited sound.
"You can't do anything, die, die, ho-hahahahahahahahaha!"
BOOM BOOM BOOM—!!!!
The terrifying roaring continued to echo, and under such terrifying attacks, that crack became more and more obvious.
Although this magic shield had a self-recovery function, the speed of recovery was obviously weakened a little.
It seemed that even Solomon couldn't quite handle Goetia's crazy attack!
Looking at this scene, Goetia snorted coldly.
"As expected, you only speak empty words, always just quick with your tongue, you fool!"
With those words, terrifying magical energy surged from his body again.
"Die, I will use your own Noble Phantasm to send you to the underworld!"
Hum!
A powerful magical energy immediately emerged from his body, and in the next second, an incomparably dazzling light bloomed from him.
At the same time, the huge light band in the sky began to stir again. 』
『 .....』
Seeing this, all the viewers understood Goetia's intention.
He wanted to activate his Noble Phantasm again!
Through the previous content, all the viewers were very clear about what Goetia's Noble Phantasm was.
That was the terrifying Noble Phantasm that burned 3, 000 years of history's heat…
If that Noble Phantasm were successfully activated, the consequences would be unimaginable!
.....
Thinking of this, some viewers couldn't help but send messages in the group.
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Gray: King Solomon's Noble Phantasm, could it be that guy is going to fire the Human Order Cannon again? ]
[ Ishtar (Archer): Are you kidding? He just fired the Human Order Cannon not long ago, and now he still has the strength to fire such a terrifying Noble Phantasm? ]
[ Medea (Caster): We absolutely cannot let him activate the Noble Phantasm; there is no chance of victory. It was fine before when Mash was there, but now that Mash is gone, if we let him successfully activate the Noble Phantasm, then no one can block it. ]
[ Sherlock Holmes (Ruler): It seems to be a bit tricky indeed. I wonder how Solomon will deal with this crisis? ]
[ .....]
At this moment, everyone was also extremely curious about how the video would develop next.
『 Back on the screen, after hearing Goetia's words, Solomon naturally understood the other's thoughts, but clearly, he didn't care too much.
"Hmm, I've had this intention from the very beginning. I will be destroyed by my own Noble Phantasm, because this is Solomon's ending."
As a Grand Servant possessing Clairvoyance, he certainly knew better than anyone what kind of ending he would face. 』
『 .....』
And after hearing these words, a sense of foreboding welled up in the hearts of the Heroic Spirits and Mages of all worlds.
Listening to this, could it be that… Will King Solomon be defeated in this video?
Thinking of this possibility, all the viewers couldn't help but despair.
Originally, they thought that as the true Solomon, his appearance could change the direction of the whole battle…
Now it seems it's a bit difficult…
.....
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Cu Chulainn (Lancer): Even that true King Solomon can't defeat him? But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. After all, King Solomon has become a Heroic Spirit, and it is indeed difficult to defeat such an existence with the body of a mere Heroic Spirit. ]
[ Tohno Shiki: This is too despairing, isn't it? Even after so many sacrifices have been made, we still can't defeat such an enemy. What other way is there to defeat such an enemy? ]
[ .....]
〜In the Worldline of ██████ Chaldea〜
Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but despair. At the same time, everyone fixed their gaze on Roman.
"Doctor… could it be that there really is no chance of victory?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka's face couldn't help but show a look of despair at this moment.
But Dr. Roman shook his head at this time.
"No… what I said on the screen doesn't mean giving up…"
Hearing these words, everyone present was slightly stunned.
Eh?
They never expected Roman to say such things.
Just when everyone was confused, Roman's voice continued to echo.
"Rest assured, since I on the screen have made such a choice, I must have already considered the strategy. The victory of this battle must belong to the Human Order, belong to Fujimaru Ritsuka…"
Hearing these words, although they didn't know what trump card Dr. Roman had, everyone's heart quietly relaxed.
However, on the other side, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash vaguely sensed something wrong.
"I feel like the Doctor's state is a bit weird…"
"I have a bad feeling."
Although the two had no evidence, they could probably guess at this moment that the trump card Dr. Roman mentioned might indeed change the tide of battle.
But it is very likely that the price is also very heavy…
—
And at this moment, the video on the screen continued to play.
『 After hearing these words, Goetia was also slightly stunned.
"What?" Even he felt a thick sense of foreboding in his heart at this moment!
Just as he was about to continue asking, Dr. Roman said the answer.
"Prepared by Solomon, in the distant future, when magic became the [ Evil ] in the eyes of humanity, the safety device used to eliminate it… the true First Noble Phantasm…"
As those words fell, a terrifying magical energy surged from Solomon's body.
The light flickered continuously, and under the reflection of this light, Solomon actually had a sacred feeling!
Seeing such a scene, all the viewers were completely stunned.
At this moment, everyone could see the determination revealed in that man's golden eyes.
"Now all the rings have gathered here."
As the words fell, Solomon immediately stretched out his arm, showing the rings in his hand.
The golden rings were almost blinding in the twilight light.
With the revelation of these rings…
The next second.
HUM—!
In the incredible eyes of everyone, the rings in King Solomon's hand and the rings in Goetia's hand actually began to resonate at this moment.
The ten rings all emitted extremely dazzling light at the same time.
Looking at the glowing rings in front of him, Solomon's heart was also filled with emotion.
A large part of his ability came from the rings in his hand.
That was the proof of the wise man recognized by God, the source of magic that could exercise the power of angels and demons…
Now, the Noble Phantasm he was about to activate was his final legend.
The legend of returning the rings bestowed by God, returning the omniscience and omnipotence God gave him, back to God!
As long as this ability is returned to God, then the opposing Goetia and the Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars will lose their immortality!
In this way, the winning rate of this battle will not be zero!
"Goetia, you magic formula that was written to protect humanity, but chose to plunder the future of humanity…"
As these words fell, Solomon's gaze turned to Goetia on the side.
"Goetia, let me teach you the final magic!"
Under these words, Goetia finally reacted.
"Could it be…"
As if thinking of some possibility, a chill ran down his back, and fear appeared in his eyes.
He, who had always been full of confidence, panicked at this moment.
"No! You can't do it, YOU CAN'T DO IT!!!"
However, facing the panicked Goetia, Solomon did not react at all, just continued to say faintly.
"To you who knew King Solomon had another Noble Phantasm, but failed to know its true name—no, you couldn't know its true name."
Solomon said while raising both his hands.
"The nine rings you possess, and the final ring I possess. Now, all the rings are gathered here, so it is possible to reproduce that moment."
The moment those words fell.
HUM—!
In the eyes of everyone, the ten rings immediately burst into dazzling light.
A brilliant golden flash exploded at this moment, instantly illuminating the whole world!
Just when everyone was shocked and wondering what else Solomon was going to do, his voice continued to echo.
"King Solomon's true First Noble Phantasm, and also the reproduction of the only legend I have the feeling of being Human!"
Looking at the movement in front of him, even Goetia couldn't sit still anymore.
Panic, fear, and anger are sounds of various emotions, echoed.
"Stop! Stop! STOP!!!! HURRY UP AND STOP!!!!"
While saying this, Goetia's hand movements did not slacken in the slightest.
At this moment, he completely held nothing back, pouring out all his magical energy.
Under the blessing of this magical energy, Goetia finally showed the power that the Demon God King should have.
At this moment,
At the same time, Goetia couldn't care about anything else, WITH ONLY ONE THOUGHT IN HIS HEART—STOP HIM!!!
He must stop King Solomon in front of him from releasing the Noble Phantasm.
"No, you can't do it, coward, HOW COULD YOU MAKE SUCH A CHOICE!!!"
However, at this time, even if he tried his best, it was of no use.
The decision King Solomon made was completely beyond his expectations.
Even though he kept waving his violent fists, the barrier didn't move at all.
"This ring, this seat of omnipotence, DOESN'T JUST BELONG TO YOU—!"
"Impossible, how dare you, you coward!!"
At this moment, even Goetia showed the ugly state of incompetent rage. 』
『 .....』
But obviously, at this moment, the attention of all the viewers was focused on Solomon.
After hearing the previous conversation, all the viewers immediately reacted. What exactly was this Noble Phantasm?
If it were that Noble Phantasm, maybe it could really defeat the Goetia in front of him?
At least the other party was truly anxious…
.....