Beyond the Fog

This is a "doomed world" situation, isn't it?

My sense of smell is always accurate. If we don't stop you, the world's in trouble, right?

Seems you want to head to the sky. If that happens, the world's all messed up from fog and lightning on top of fire.

Wonderful. Your understanding is as sharp as lightning, and just as quick!

Correct. The world ends if you don't stop me!

ButOh, I see. My oh my. Some things are truly interesting.

A truly fascinating case. The lightning acted as catalyst for the Demonic Fog to summon a new Heroic Spirit.

Sakata Kintoki, you said? Seems you're another hero opposing the creation of a new legend.

If you were a Heroic Spirit of Heaven or Earth from old myths, I'd have burned you up with a laugh, but you're...

"A Heroic Spirit of the Humans," huh?

You're one trying to hinder my path. You're someone willing to fight next to humans.

Isn't that right, Sakata Kintoki? No, I suppose I should call you Mr. Golden. I shall. No, I must.

Yes, you could be none other than Golden! Dazzling, just like plasma!

You don't look it, but you're quite fun, yourself. I'm glad you're so reasonable!

A genius always understands what someone says and means. Even with a Madness Enhancement skill cast on him!

But, ha, ha! I cannot hold back. Let me show you a piece of Nikola Tesla's genius!

Now that's just golden! I'll show you the ace up my sleeve, as well

Hi there. Excuse me. Could you stop for a moment?

This is London, right? The city of fog, London, right?

Where's the dreamy double-decker buses? Where's the British Museum, Clock Tower, St. Paul's Cathedral?

What's with this ominous fog? Why isn't there anyone here, even though it's midday?

And where are the fish and chips I was looking forward to? And that afternoon tea I was secretly yearning for?

What about the scones? Clotted cream? Fortnum & Mason's flagship store?

A majority of this area feels abandoned, no?

Mikon? Is London facing swift annihilation or something?

I tagged along to vacation in London so I could rehearse my honeymoon with my Master, and this is what I get?

Now Kintoki, did you trick me? Are you making a fool out of a god?

Ah...

This is

Unmistakably a Heroic Spirit of Earth. No, of Heaven? This genius can discern this presence. An old legend!

But, ah... But... But What a stunningly beautiful lady!

Mikko?

Even if already an inglorious resident of old legends, I, Nikola Tesla, will treat a lovely lady with utmost courtesy.

A beautiful lady that represents the Orient. It's dangerous here. You should fall back, a bit.

What a nice, splendid spirit No, I am devoted to my Master, so I cannot.

But your heart seems not so splendid. Did you get hit with a Madness Enhancement skill?

And you seem to be wise, as well. How wonderful. It's slightly different, but you're correct, My Lady.

My words hold no meaning. I merely here to accomplish one act, contrary to my words!

Oh, how I do hate myself! Because I am a genius, my thoughts and my actions are disconnected!

I think that describes most men Which is bad. What do you plan to do?

That depends on you! Lady, I do not mind if the two of you take me on!

Then I'll do just that☆ Now, Kintoki. Let's get this over quickly so I can continue the trip!

Oh, don't worry. I'll continue the trip by myself, so I won't be tying you down, Kintoki☆

That helps. But wait, you just took a free ride on my summons...

How about we talk about this later? Look over there. That hottie over there is already ready to fight, no?

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Um, Kintoki? You stopped talking all of a sudden and averted your gaze. What's wrong? (push)

Your face

Huh?

It's way too close to mine No, If you can, stick to support. I'll do the punching.

It'll be a great fight. We're both men of lightning. Let's make some sparks fly, Nikola Tesla!

Hm? It looks like Nikola Tesla has stopped.

Suddenly, for some reason. He shouldn't have reached skies above Buckingham Palace yet.

That means we can still catch up. That's good. I might get a chance for another fight!

Yes, we should head to the surface now! Let's hurry, Master!

And now there's a big group coming this way! They should just run away now that they're free!

Multiple hostile signals! Fight your way through the battles!

I see why you're the son of the lightning god!

You're doing great in the Activated Fog! A normal Servant would have had their Spirit Core eaten away!

I expect nothing less from a Heroic Spirit of Humans invited by my Lightning Fog, you stand for man's hope! But, haha, hahaha!

Your Spirit Core There's already some cracks forming!

You won't last much longer! At this rate, you will only be burned by my lightning, and shatter!

Well if that isn't golden You should calm down that fog a bit more!

Can you stop ordering me around!? Only my Master can speak that way to me!

Besides, I've been providing support this entire time. Spells just don't work well on that fog.

Your face is so close! ...Come on! Fox, I'm counting on you, so let's do this!

You're our last chance! God of Arms, I seek aid facing enemies!

Hmm, am I being worshipped? Is this worship?

Mm, truly beautiful... That smile is like a sparkle from the sun, burning my heart!

Foxy Lady! You may be able to stand alongside my legend!

Mikko? There's someone worshipping me here, too?

I'm really popular around here W-Wait, no. My Master has to be the one.

A-Anyway, keep up your support! It's almost time.

I'm gonna ruin that nice suit of his. Nowtime to slam you with my super attack!

I'll blow you away! Special move:

Golden Spark!

...We're at the surface, Senpai!

Hmm? Somebody's here. A man and a woman. They're not dead, so are they Servants?

Looks like they're Servants that appeared from the fog. I see two of them. They don't look like enemies.

Hey, are you guys the heroes he was talking about?

Fou?

It doesn't matter if we're heroes or not. More importantly, it sounds like you fought him.

Yeah...I can tell you this. We got rid of "all" that pain in the ass fog.

Now it's up to you guys. I'll let you grab the glory... or whatever... Gonna rest. Whew...

Well, with so much magical energy drained from you as you fought, utter exhaustion and near death are to be expected.

But you did wonderfully. You truly are one of Raikou's Four Kings, whose might shakes the heavens.

You too. Thanks for the help! Whew...

...But you just looked away, didn't you? You did. Why? Is your worship a lie?

Eh, I did not. Sure you're not imagining it?

(Those boobs! I can see your boobs, Fox! I don't know where am I supposed to look, get it!?)

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Anyway, this is a big help. We've got a chance now. Without the Activated Fog we can fight him head on!

Now we just have to catch up and slay him. Okay, let's follow him, Mash, Fujimaru!

Yes, they're made with a type of magecraft... It seems, anyway. We can walk on them.

It's scary to think about them disappearing halfway up. But we'll deal with that if it happens.

Yeah, we're gonna run up those stairs! Even if they might disappear partway!

That's probably a magical staircase created by Nikola Tesla. Who knows how long it will last...

I'll take care of that if it happens. There's no time to waste, just like you said.

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Right!

I'm counting on you guys! Don't screw this up!

Huh? Is that all we get to do?

This feels like when you trip the metal detector at a security checkpoint!

We caught up to him! This time, he's ours!

I've sighted Heroic Spirit Nikola Tesla once more. He's walking towards the sky above Buckingham Palace!

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Yes, Senpai. The Activated Fog is gone. That golden Servant was right!

So you're here So you truly will try to build a new legend?

But sadly, that's impossible. Even without Activated Fog, my lightning is far too strong.

Why? Because I am a genius. Why? Because I am the lightning.

What is a god Yes, what is a god? A god is the lightning.

Since ancient times, many men have believed this, and in fact...

Even setting Zeus and Indra aside, it is indeed a god. Lightning, a divine power striking from the heavens.

Behold. The light I bring to the earth is great power itself!

Energy guiding a new electric, consumer civilization! My lightning is the final farewell to the old era and its myths!

It is a new myth! It is "my light," a gift unto humanity!

Now, I shall display to all of you!

System Keraunos!

Enemy Servant defeated!

My lightning won! Too bad, Nikola Tesla!

Haha...! Hahaha, Hahahahahaha!

No, I don't think it's bad at all! I am a Pioneer of the Stars!

I would never truly wish for humanity's end. The Heroic Spirits of Heaven and Earth are still a nuisance

But continuation of the world means continuation of my lightning civilization! Thank you, you who desire new myths!

Heroes of hope! You have done well to defeat me, the modern Zeus!

And so now it is time for me to return to the Throne

Haha! Hahahahaha! Farewell, all of you

Farewell!

...The enemy Servant has completely disappeared.

Sheesh, he said whatever and did whatever he pleased until the very end.

I've confirmed Nikola Tesla's annihilation. Good work. That should take care of things.

What we're standing on was formed by his magical energy, so it should become unstable shortly.

It's a very powerful effect, so it shouldn't disappear immediately...

First we need to get safely back to the ground. This should take care of London's problems

...Oh. Right. Crap.

Hmm?

What is it, Doctor?

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Oh

Yeah. We forgot to get the Holy Grail from Angrboda. N-No, it's not our fault. We were in a hurry. Yeah!

You can take your time getting it. The only enemies left are wimps.

Yeah, that's right. I don't know how I feel about going back underground.

Let's go get it now, then. There's no sense going back to Jekyll's apartment.

Wait. Looks like something's showed up after all. What is it?

A high-density magical energy response? It's so big I can see it in the Demonic Fog... What the...

It's different from Nikola Tesla's response, but the fog is gathering above Buckingham palace!

Something real bad is coming! Be careful, Mash, Fujimaru!

It doesn't matter what comes! I'll hack them all apart!

Bring it!

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...That's... ...No, she is definitely...King Arthur!

She's absorbing the remaining Demonic Fog as she manifests! This is bad! There's so much magical energy!

It looks like she has a spear, not a sword... A swirling black lance...what twisted magical energy...

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Yes, I can tell... Magical energy so big I can sense it even with Demonic Fog...

It's similar to when Nikola Tesla manifested. But it's more clear

I can feel her animosity. It's a blind rage and hatred, like a Berserker!

Is she under the effect of Makiri Zolgen's incantation? Then even if we can talk to her, we'll still have to fight.

...We probably can't talk. That's King Arthur, ready to slay her foes.

Why... Why are you appearing now? If you're saving Londinium, you should have come sooner...

...No, maybe it's different.

Maybe you're here to kill me. Do you not like the idea of me saving Londinium?

Do you hate me that much? Is that why you've got the spear that killed me

The spear that killed Mordred? Th-That's a Divine Construct, said to rival the holy sword!

Rhongomyniad, the holy spear! The legendary spear that's said to hold the two sides of the world together!

You already fought one battle with a powerful Servant. You need to retreat, Fujimaru!

No, not happening. King Arthur has decided we are enemies.

There's no getting away. We have to fight.

...No, you can run if you want. But there's a 90% chance you'll get blown away.

Besides, I'm not running. ...I'm not turning my back on my father.

King Arthur is right in front of me! So there's only one thing for me to do!

I'll fight you! If you hate me, even as a Heroic Spirit!

I'll rebel against you as many times as I have to! Arthur Pendragon!

It's no good! We can't stop Mordred! I guess we have to fight... Good luck, you two!

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Right, Master! ...Beginning combat!

I just got word from Dr. Roman. The operation was a success!

They defeated Heroic Spirit Nikola Tesla, as well as another Servant that appeared from the Fog.

And just now, they succeeded in removing the Holy Grail from Angrboda.

...Uh...

Huh? Is it just you? Where's Andersen and Shakespeare

Oh, I see. That's right. The Grail's been recovered. Singularity is fixed. Then, yup.

The era is being restored. Everything that happened here will disappear.

All the Servants will disappear, and our memories will probably change as well.

...Uh, uh, uh...

Yes... Yes. I see. Just this once, I think I understand what you're saying.

...Uh...

...Yes, you're right. It is a little sad.

Well, you know

Good work. You guys helped with a lot.

Londinium is saved. No one other than me could trample it.

And they all lived happily ever after. Bye.

...Um, Mordred.

Hmm?

I'll tell you...one thing. That last Servant was clearly out of control.

It was probably the unique result of the Demonic Fog and Makiri Zolgen's last incantation.

It didn't come here for any special reason or anything like that, I think.

...What? Are you trying to make me feel better?

Give it up. I don't want to end this by killing you.

No, that's not it. I...No... That's not...

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...Haha, I get it! I see! That's what I've said so many times!

Yeah, you're right. You've got me there.

Okay, I won't kill you then. Dammit, I should've kept my mouth shut around Fran.

Oh? Isn't that a little too kind for the Treacherous Knight?

I understood your character as being someone who slays anyone who offers pity, regardless of who it may be.

Nope. She's just easily taken in by a certain type of person. You can tell by looking at Fran, right?

...You're showing up after it's all over, huh? Fine. Line up so I can chop your heads off.

Huh? I came to help you out of this latest danger, and I'm finding a bunch of weirdos.

Are those two Servants? Do you need my help?

Hahh, Hahh... Oh, jeez. Hold up, Kintoki. You're a little too fastGeh.

Hmph. I think I may have seen those fox ears somewhere before...

Saber, if you want to kill Shakespeare, very well. But first, listen to me.

You'll want to defeat that fox-eared girl first. I don't know why, but I can see she's a hassle to deal with!

I'm killing you, too!

You really have it out for me, don't you? Hmmph, precocious brat!

Hahaha. Sounds like you're busy. Well, the case is closed, so this is fit for a grand finale.

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...Oh, right. We need to finish recovering the Holy Grail.

There's no more threats in this era, so I wasn't... Wait. What's this response!?

Doctor?

Everyone, be careful! There's some kind of distortion in the underground space!

"Something" is coming! It's an unknown phenomenon! Not a Servant manifestation!

Unknown? No, it's actually more like a Rayshift? But that's impossible. Only Chaldea has that technology!

Huh? ...Senpai, something is strange. I have no anomalies, but I'm shiveringterribly

...The space is opening! Here it comes!

Demon Marshal Gilles de Rais. Imperial Founder Romulus. Hero Spy Jason. And Divine Scholar Nikola Tesla.

I thought they would be somewhat useful But they spoiled my fun as they couldn't even clean house.

Stupidity. Such stupidity. Humans really do degrade with the passage of time.

Dammit! Sheba won't stabilize! I can only get audio! What happened!? What's going on, Mash!?

I-I don't know. There's a shadow that looks human, slowly walking towards us

...Get back, lady. That thing's bad news. It ain't something a good little girl should see.

So it seems. I'll be leaving too. With only two tails, even seeing it is enough to taint me.

(No, you're probably fine, right? Shouldn't you be going to the front?)

Hey. What is this insane magical energy? It's a hell of a lot bigger than a dragon. It's like

One of the demons or angels in the ancient stories. No, perhaps even greater.

I was not born a mage but as a petty Caster I can understand.

This magical energy is infinite. This domination crushes its surroundings merely by existing.

Truly, truly a created being worthy of being called God! No, perhaps it is even God itself!

Am I wrong, my friend Andersen? I think it's time for us to be going!

Why do you always exaggerate so? There's all types of gods. Anyway, the only god I fear is the god of editors.

...Though I do agree it's time to run. I didn't expect to see the big boss at this stage.

The big boss!? What does that mean!? Fujimaru, tell me what's going on!

I see. Like me, only your voice reaches them.

Chaldea is isolated from the temporal axis, and so it's become a base that no one can find.

My eyes see everythingand all possible futures, but even they have trouble perceiving Chaldea.

That's why you survive. Pathetically, shamelessly, and uselessly.

Intolerant of a history of destruction already decided, a pitiful boat still adrift in the sea of void.

That is what you are, Chaldea, and what you are, Fujimaru.

A stain upon the scorched ashes of human history. The name of the only fools left who would defy "my" deeds.

Doctor, what we're about to see is

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Hmm? I thought you already had the answer? Are you so like monkeys that such a thing has to be taught?

But very well. I've taken a liking to your stupidity. If you wish to ask, I shall answer you.

I am the final destination you seek. The one who commands the 72 Demon Gods, and will destroy humanity from his throne.

My name is Solomon. Among the Heroic Spirits, I stand above them all as one of the "Grand" seven.

SSolomon!? Are you sure that's what he said, Mash!?

...Yes, I'm sure.

He said he was Solomon... Same as the king of ancient Israel, who was alive in the 10th century B.C.

No... Is it really Solomon? But... But that's impossible

Heh. I guess we've got a big name for a guest, huh? So what? Are you a Servant too?

You were summoned as a Heroic Spirit, and decided to use your 2nd life to destroy humanity?

No, Knight of Londinium. I am indeed a Heroic Spirit, but no man will ever summon me.

What?

Do not think me the same rank as you incompetents. After death, I revived by my own power to be a Heroic Spirit.

D-Did he say... he revived by his own power!?

I am a Heroic Spirit, and also a living being. Thus, no Master commands me.

I started this matter of my own will. In order to eliminate all you humans

Trash who's continuing along its foolish history. You are the sole and greatest waste of this universe.

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I can. I have the means, the will, and the reality.

Your eras have been swept away already, by my 72 Demon Gods that cross over time.

Cross over time... So those Demon Gods really were the demons in the Lemegeton?

But they're nothing like those in folklore! King Solomon's familiars can't be such ugly meat monsters!

How sad. You exist at the far end of time, and yet your interpretation is ancient.

The 72 Demon Gods took physical form and were reborn. That is why they can anchor themselves in any era.

The Demon Gods are wedges halting this planet's rotation. The spiraling band of light in the sky is my Noble Phantasm.

Spiraling band of light in the sky Does he mean... that ring of light we see in every era

Indeed. That is my Third Noble Phantasm. "Ars Almadel Salomonis."

Each ray in the band carries the same heat as a holy sword. Light equivalent to weaving together hundreds of millions of the holy sword...

...held by King Arthurthe Servant you played with. In other wordsan Anti-Humanity Noble Phantasm.

Tch... Hundreds of millions of times the heat of Father's holy sword That's what you're using to incinerate time!?

Hmph. You'll never see it, so I've no intention of answering.

I've answered your question. Now it's my turn, survivors of Chaldea.

He wants a fight! Get ready, Mash, Fujimaru!

He's the guy behind all this, right!? So our only option is to kill him here!

B-But That Servant...we can't

Mash, get a hold of yourself! Stay strong and focus on the enemy!

No matter who they are, they're a Servant, right!? So you can win!

The Heroic Spirit within you was chosen by the Holy Grail! He's a Heroic Spirit who won't be outranked by Solomon!

Hahthe rank of a Heroic Spirit? Do you really think that matters at all?

Ignorance is a sin. I thought some knowledge was there, but your commander seems to be a mage of little worth.

The only one I've any interest in now is you, girl with the shield.

Now let's have a fun little chat.

I'll do you a special favor. Out of respect for your pure heart, I'll only summon "four of them."

Do you see now? This is the inevitable result of a mere Heroic Spirit trying to challenge me.

...Doctor, use the Rayshift. We're going to be wiped out!

I can't do it! The field around him is blocking the Rayshift anchor!

As long as Solomon's there, I can't bring you back!

...At least... I can try to save Senpai

That bastard is boasting!

But it's no bluff... Our ranks don't matter. His energy output is so much greater.

What the hell are you made of?

It's just like you said. It's not our ranks as Heroic Spirits. Our vessels, our Classes are what separate us.

Now burn, with the rest of the garbage.

Heroic Spirit Mordred, Kingslayer. I will take my time to incinerate you thoroughly.

...This is crazy. Just blocking him once did this to me? Figures I can't stand up to you as a Caster.

Brat!? What are you

Just a whim. Don't worry about it. I owe you for all the work you've done.

...You're still alive, scribbler?

I thought I cleaned you up with the rest of the rabble. I'm amazed you survived, as weak as you are.

Hmph. I don't like physical labor, so I focused on watching. But it looks like I can't do that anymore.

ButI see through you, Solomon. I see what you really are, and the truth behind your exceptional nature.

Oh? Very well. Speak then, poet. If your words please me, I'll grant you an easy death.

Yeah, listen well you imbecile. This is what was written in the Clock Tower's records.

The Heroic Spirit Summons belong to the Counter Force. And the Counter Force is what protects humanity.

They manifest in seven vessels, to fight "just one" enemy.

What is that enemy? What else? The great disaster that threatens our world!

It is the avatar of the end, which destroys not this planet, but humanity and the civilization it has built!

It was born from civilization, and devours it It is none other than a self-inflicted apoptosis.

To defeat it, the greatest of the Heroic Spirits are summoned.

That's right. The seven Heroic Spirits are messengers from heaven, sent to destroy a certain wickedness.

Seven strongest from that era to protect humanity. The first seven at the pinnacle of Heroic Spirits.

The Heroic Spirit Summoning Ritual was originally an ultimate spell meant to save humanity.

The summoning system you usethe Holy Grail War is a degraded form of it, meant to serve human purposes.

WhaYou're saying we're degraded?

Don't fall for his taunts, Mordred. It's not an issue of rank, but of vessel and authority.

He is simply a Heroic Spirit manifested in a vessel one rank above our own.

If we are weapons meant to fight individuals, he is a weapon meant to fight the world

He stands at the top of all Heroic Spirits of his alignment. In other words, he is a Servant with a "Grand" vessel.

Yes. You have done well to reach the truth!

I am the King of Kings, the Caster of Casters! You shall refer to me as this!

The Grand Caster, Mage King Solomon!

A Grand Class!? Is he saying he was chosen by the Root!?

Now then. Take your reward, poet. I shall tear you into a hundred pieces and burn you to a crisp.

GggGggawaahhh!

...You bastard.

Ordinary Servant, you're an utterly useless tool unless summoned by the living.

You lack the true freedom I possess. Do you now see the wall between us that you can never cross?

TchHah. You're one to talk, considering you lost four Grails already.

You're only here because you're panicking that Fujimaru took half of your Grails, right?

Only losers whine when they get beat, you know?

Are you the greatest fool in history?

I've lost four Grails? No. It will only matter if I lose them all.

One Grail, or six, it makes no difference to me. Fujimaru is far from a threat.

It's time for me to go. I wasted more time than I thought.

Huh?

Huh!? You're leaving? Why did you even come here!?

It was nothing more than a whim. Why?

Sometimes after finishing a book, you go to the bathroom before picking up the next, right? That's all this was.

What? You're saying you came to piss on us!?

Hah.

Hahaha, Gwahahaha!

That's right! That's exactly right! But you're worth less than piss!

I don't care about you. I could kill you here, or not, and not care at all.

Do you understand? I'm not letting you go. You weren't worth looking at in the first place.

ButHmph. But if you can remove all seven Singularities...

...Then I will consider you "a matter I must deal with."

Are we...saved? I hate to have him let us go, but it's best to just

Wait, Fujimaru!?

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Senpai!

Oh. That's a surprising reaction, human.

You ask if it's fun? You ask me if destroying humanity is fun?

OhOf course! Of course! Of course! Of course! It's the greatest fun in the world!

If it wasn't fun, would I take my time killing each one of you?

I'm having fun. Your deaths make me happy.

Your end pleases me. Your final gasps bring me more joy than anything!

And, this is the greatest salvation you could find.

Because only I alone can make good use of every single human being!

Get back, Fujimaru! There's no point in talking to him! He's rotten to the core!

...Mage King Solomon. You're no different than Lev Lainur.

You have no gratitude towards life. You enjoy toying with the lives of humans and of the planet!

Girl, speak not of life as a mere human. When death is inevitable for you, your view has no value.

Gratitude towards life? That's my question for you.

What have you done for the last 2,000 years? You've continuously died, and continuously done nothing.

You are sentient creatures who failed to conquer death. And yet you retain your fear of it.

If you cannot conquer death, you should have abandoned your fear of it.

If you understand death to be a shameful, terrifying thing, then you should throw away your sentience!

It's pathetic. Simply pathetic. You're no different either, Master of Chaldea.

Why do you fight? Knowing your life will end. Knowing it has ended.

Why do you cling to life, when you know that your future holds no salvation?

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You are so young, human. You, Fujimaru, are humanity's final Master.

And this is my one warning to you.

Know that giving up on everything here is the easiest way for you to live.

Burn, and leave not even ash. That is your future.

...This is the end. I feel unsatisfactory, though we got the Grail back.

Idiot. Don't you apologize. I'm the one who's stupid.

Yeah. I haven't been this down since my Father's spear No, never mind. Never mind.

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But well, we saved London. Not bad, considering who I am.

What I hate is that it's ending here. Honestly, I wanted to go with you guys...

But I'm at my limit, as you can see. With the Singularity gone, there's no place for me.

I was summoned here by the Grail's fog. Without a Master, I have to disappear.

...I hate to say it, but he's right. We can't fight unless we're summoned.

That's the limit of a Heroic Spirit, and a Servant.

In every era, the ones who build things... are always people living on the cutting edge of the future.

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Yeah. That's why you're going to get there, Fujimaru.

You'll reach the place we can't go. You'll cross over the seven Grails and reach the end of time.

And then you'll corner that bastard Grand Caster. It's something only you can do.

...Mordred.

Don't make that face, Mash. I don't like that Shield Bastard, but you're different.

Someday we'll meet again. When that happens, I'll help you.

Bye, Fujimaru. Even someone like me was able to save London.

So with a little bit of work, you'll be able to save the world.

...All Servant responses are lost. Senpai, our Order in this era is complete...

Ahem. Test, test. Yes! Finally got video.

You two okay? You're okay, right? None of your vitals seem off.

The Demonic Fog is back to normal fog. There's nothing left for you in that era.

I'm starting the Rayshift now. Anything left for you to do? Nothing, right?

Okay, initiating Rayshift! Congrats on completing your mission!

Welcome back, you two. You're both fine... well, maybe not. But I'm glad you're here.

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Romani? Oh, Romani. He's...

How... How could this happen?

He's a mess, as you can see. Go snap him out of it, would you?

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Ywaah!? W-When did you two get here!? ...Oh, right. Leonardo did it for me...

...Sorry. You were the ones in danger. It's just... It was such a shock...

Right, right. Enough gloom. They'll get really tired of it soon, you know?

Y-Yeah... I'm...Sorry, Mash, Fujimaru.

I should've done a forced Rayshift earlier, but my judgment was too slow...

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But if Solomon had really tried to kill you...

...Wah...I'm... I'm no good!

...Doctor. No, stop staring at the ground.

We are able to continue our mission because you are here.

It's true that you're a bit of a coward, and a pessimist, too.

You're a chicken. And kind of a wimp for a guy...

Also, your hobbies are far too introverted, and you're way too dependent on that cyber-idol.

Oh...

Fou...

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ButThe staff left at Chaldea can only do their best because you're doing your best.

When Chaldea was bombed, you were the one who got the power back up in the fire, saved the survivors, and took command.

You have only one fault. You give yourself just a bit too little credit.

Chaldea is only here because of Romani Archaman. You saved the lives of everyone here.

That's what I think.

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...Yes, Senpai.

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Thanks, Mash, Fujimaru. Then, I don't have time to be depressed. Yeah.

We know who's behind this all now. There must be some reason for his extreme strength.

Let's continue the mission. We'll fix the remaining Singularities and stop the world and future from incineration.

...No matter what that man, Mage King Solomon, tries to do.

The Grand Caster. He is our true enemy

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Fou!

Yeah! That's the spirit, Fujimaru.

Okay, it's a little late to say this, but great work this time, guys!

We'll handle the cleanup. You guys get some rest, ASAP.

When you wake up, it'll be time for the Fifth Singularity. See you then!

...We've reached our rooms. Senpai, thanks for your endless work.

No. I'm a Demi-Servant. Physically, I'm fine.

If you can call exhaustion and drained magical energy... tired... then maybe I am tired.

Um... I'm sorry. I meant that more as an idiom.

And I do think you're tired. Get some rest in your room.

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...Um. I'm sorry. There was something I had to talk to you about.

...What did you think about what Solomon said? About making use of humanity.

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I... I couldn't say that he was wrong.

I don't understand it myself. But there was something in his words I can't ignore...

Life is meaningless, and the future holds no salvation... It sounds so pessimistic, but he was full of hope.

...I'm sorry. The battle just got started, and I'm being weird.

Good night, Master. I hope I see you bright and full of energy tomorrow.