Devil's Quest

It feels so bizarre, you know? He was one of the masterminds behind Project Demonic Fog...

...but now he's one of our allies. A miracle of the Heroic Spirit summoning system, I suppose.

But I admit I was startled when he said that he wanted to go to "the London of that era."

That's understandable. I attempted to commit vile crimes against the world and its people.

It's logical for you to doubt me. However

I truly do not wish for the human world to be destroyed. Thus, I sympathize with your goals and objectives.

Now I believe that it's possible to save all of my beloved children.

...My former self running that Project may have laughed in contempt at such a notion.

But now... Now that I've entered into a contract with Fujimaru.

I have faith once again. In people. In the world.

...In the existence of allies of justice capable of fighting evil.

Allies of justice

That is none other than all of you. You defeated me as I reached out to the Project at the edge of despair.

Allow me to say the following with the deepest gratitude.

Thank you. I beg you to show me your power once more.

It depends on the situation. Mr. Paracelsus.

You mentioned unusual changes occurring in London as it corrects itselfthat is what you claim?

Yes.

What do you mean by "unusual changes?" The Demonic Fog is gradually dissipating.

As the era is corrected, London should return to normal without having to wait for the Demonic Fog to clear up.

And yet, you seem to be agitated.

Why is that

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To Master's query, all I can say is this. Yes and no.

It's true that I sense some kind of connection. But I also know that there's something in this place.

Namely

Never mind. Let us speak later. Something remaining in the Demonic Fog approaches.

He's right! Multiple magical energy readings detected in the fog!

They're likely the automatas! They're bursting with magical energy, so be careful!

Understood. Senpai, give us orders!

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Yes, Master! Preparing for battle!

Ending combat. All enemies destroyed.

...Very impressive, Master.

Let us be off then. I must show you firsthand what I know.

There's an underground space under the southern tip of Regent's Park...

It's part of the underground facility for the Mage's Association Or rather, for Clock Tower.

You could say it's one of their quarantine areas. There's something here that has been sealed.

Something?

Stuff like...dangerous magical tomes, Mystic Codes, and catalysts?

Yes.

Magical tomes This is basically what I'm referring to.

In particular, there's one tome that was used to seal a powerful evil that almost manifested itself in this world.

That tome, along with many other magical books, was carefully sealed with powerful spells.

Even the spread of the Demonic Fog could not weaken the seals placed on the tomes.

Just like other dangerous things that were sealed. However...

You believe that these seals have been broken, correct?

Yes.

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Yes, Senpai. I'm also bothered by his self-assurance.

...It's simple.

The reason is that if I existed in this London and continued to pursue my designs

I would break the seals without fail.

...What!

Huh!? Does that mean you're going to break the seals now!?

Foou!

No. I'm not the one who will break the seals. It will be the one still here

To be more precise, the "me" from here.

This voice Wait, I've detected a new Servant!

Show yourself. Loather and mourner of evil, and yet is evil himself.

You who would crush all life with the very hands that would hold your dear children... You abomination.

I am thou... Thou art I. Thy name is my name

Paracelsus von Hohenheim! The consort of evil!

...Oh dear. What an unfriendly way to address yourself.

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How easy it is to confuse you. But I shall speak only the truth.

We are both real. I am thou... Thou art I.

The Servant Paracelsus beside you whom you duly summoned and made a contract with.

And I, born of Servant Paracelsus' magical energy that returned to the fog when you defeated him.

Both share the name "von Hohenheim." Both are real.

Admittedly, my existence is somewhat unstable.

For the Holy Grail is already gone! Materialization while lacking ways to summon Heroic Spirits!

...He seems to be right. Observational results show that his magical energy is weak.

The Demonic Fog... Has given birth to a final Heroic Spirit?

Yes, exactly. That's why I'm in a hurry. In a hurry to destroy this era.

At this rate, this era will be completely restored. If so, I cannot destroy it with my own hands.

My existence will likely disappear. However, I can't let that happen.

I have accepted the destruction of humanity as fate. One cannot stop it. Thus

I have no choice but to go through with this!

GAAAAAAAA!

What!?

Massive magical response! There's somethingbehind him!

It seems the seal has been broken. It seems my other self is quite efficient.

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We must make haste. We must destroy it before it fully activates.

If what was sealed materializes, the Sixth Imaginary FactorNo

We must destroy it. Along with my other self barring the way!

...Senpai!

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Yes, Master! Preparing for and entering battle immediately!

...Large-type enemy, destroyed!

What a powerful enemy... But somehow we managed to win...

How disappointing

That is all I can say to you after giving up. For the world will be incinerated.

No. You are wrong.

That is what I can say, as I will not give up. I know the world will be saved.

...Hah. How absurd. To think that "I"...

...the one who continued to choose evil despite having no desire to, would be punished...

...by my own hand...

Ah... The end of this pathetic, ugly self...

This, I offer to you...Misaya...

The enemy Servant has gone completely silent. ...Ending combat.

Foou!

What a terrifying opponent to face... Well, we are in the heart of the Mage Association's lair.

It was as fearsome as Fafnir. It's a matter of luck that we pulled through.

That's not true

You are all capable of victory. Even if it were to awaken once again.

What?

You are a bulwark against evil. You are truly the allies of justice that I believe in.

Thus, no matter what fearsome opponents you may face...

...no matter what betrayals you face, no matter the depths of despair you witness...

It is impossible for you to lose