Return to Chaldea

Yes, we were lucky the battle in the underworld was aerial. We've returned to Uruk, Master!

...Yes, good work, you two. I've confirmed the complete collapse of Beast II's Spirit Origin.

You've won. Now that Tiamat has been destroyed, the Singularity's cause is vanishing.

Now things should slowly return to normal in Mesopotamia, to the original history.

...Yes. And when I opened my eyes in Uruk, the Holy Grail was in my hands, Senpai. We managed to retrieve it!

Ouch... Don't put yourself out thanking me for that or anything.

When I was hurrying back to the battlefield, Tiamat came falling down.

The Holy Grail spilled right out of her throat, so I caught it and came back up here.

No worries. Everything's worth all the hard work if I was of some use. After all, I didn't make much of an appearance towards the end.

Of course I am. Did you know that I was Altria's instructor in swordsmanship?

Besides, I'm bad with magecraft. I say incantations too fast and get my tongue tied. It's just easier to beat people down with a sacred sword instead.

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Why, hello there. I'm glad you're doing well, Merlin.

Do you remember? I promised you payback, yes!

No way! It's Quetzalcoatl!?

I'm not letting you get away, no! I'm going to muuurder you, yesss!

Ahhhhhhhh?! What the hell, it hurts! Why does it hurt!? I'm an incubus, but it really hurts!

I know every pain, chill, and itch one can feel, but this is...Quetzalcoatl, what IS this?!

The essence of Lucha, a joint lock! You call this a Cobra Twist in other places, yes!

Owwwww! What kind of horrible monster are you!? And why are you still around?!

Didn't you pull some big self-sacrifice thing to kill Tiamat, to zero effect?

That's because I saved her!

You see, there was this space debris streaking through the stratosphere, like a falling star! So I said, "Oh, that's Kuku," ok?

So I'm like, "Arrrrrrgh"! And I ran above the mud, and caught her at the last second like a BOSS!

She was so hot and fiery, my fur was burning. And thanks to the slippery mud, we were on a non-stop slip-and-slide course to the port.

I managed to make it to the forest, meow, and buried Kuku in the ground, and just when I got back to Uruk...

I saw that big hole and I was like, "Better go help Fujimaru," so I jumped down to fight, but I felt more dead than alive in there, meow!

Those words are paw-sitively enough for me! All right, I'm pumped up now! I'm going to Chaldea, too!

I've been telling you from the beginning! I'm of a lower class, but I do have Divinity!

I'll just have to prove it to you next time... Chaldea, huh? I bet the food is purr-fectly delicious...

I'll bet that you have my favorite Japanese food in the cafeteria... I'm a lower-grade deity so I can just slip in alongside you...

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Whew. I think that's enough punishment! After all, Merlin's knavish ways are what helped us out!

If you think so, then could you at least hold back a little bit? I'm too young for a back injury!

Hm? What's up with the sparkles? I feel so purrty, but I'm disappearing from my feet up?

Am I finally gaining another star as a Divine Spirit?

Of course not. You're just leaving, Jaguar. It's the Earth's way of saying that our job here is done.

It was an unnatural summoning to begin with. A Divine Summon, only possible because the Mother Goddess Tiamat was here.

If she vanishes, we will too. You knew that, right?

Seriously!? I didn't even get a single heart!

...Sorry. That's how it is, Fujimaru.

We've helped you as far as we can, but your real fight is just beginning...

You can do it, my cute little Master. I'm expecting you to put on one splendid victory to rouse the audience, yes.

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Of course! Big sister loves a farewell like this, yes!

She was quite the boisterous goddess till the end. Though I guess I shouldn't be talking.

Ishtar! You're safe!

And it doesn't look like you're fading away. Are you going to stay in this era?

Yes. The Holy Grail didn't call me forth. The Singularity is gone and we've prevented the Incineration of Humanity

Just like he said, I'll stay here in this world until the first Uruk dynasty ends.

And besides, I did receive twenty percent of the gems in Babylon's treasury. It'd be a waste not to enjoy them.

Yep. So I won't be going to your place until I'm done with that.

Make sure you save up until I get there. I'm a very expensive goddess, you know.

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Ereshkigal! What did you just do!?

The goddess of the underworld, helping the living for free! And not just any living creature, a human!

Don't you know the repercussions of a goddess breaking two such taboos!?

So what?

I'm the mistress of the underworld. I simply used the method most likely to succeed in protecting it.

What's with that smug look? Your knees are shaking! It's not too late. Remove the Blessing of Kur!

You finally found someone you can talk to, right!? What good will it be if you disappear now!?

Even if you do get another chance, it won't be the same you.

You might not have the same personality you have now. You won't meet people like you did this time!

...Y-you think so? Maybe I'll meet someone next time in an even more dramatic fashion.

No, you won't! Just how much of a naïve maiden can you be!?

I won't, huh... I guess. My original Divinity and personality are a bit darker than I am right now.

I'm not sure I'd be able to hold a proper conversation...

You won't be summoned in the first place! If it's not the current you, none of your connections or memories will remain!

...I see. Yeah, you're right.

But I'm okay with that. It's not like I like the current "me" or anything.

...I just liked that human's way of thinking. As long as he doesn't change, that's good enough for me.

And as long as he remembers me, I know we'll see each other again.

I know that, so that's why I can give up everything here.

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Ereshkigal is resting in the underworld. She told me to give her thanks to you all.

Fou... Fou, fo!

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...Anyway, about Goldie over there.

What are you doing? What was up with your getup earlier?

I was on the verge of death. I just got a little reckless.

That was me when I went to the underworld and fell into the Abyss seeking the mystic herb. My golden age.

I don't have a body anymore. So I gave you a peek of what that looked like while Ereshkigal wasn't looking.

You came all the way to Uruk, so it wouldn't have been fair if you didn't get to see the King of Heroes' true form.

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Something like that. Don't worry about it. I've finished my farewells.

Return to Chaldea, sing the song of your victory, and praise my name for all to hear.

...Hold on a second. I forgot to ask something.

How was Uruk? You've been here for a while.

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I see. One more thing, as a matter of kingly dignity.

If travelers are able to leave with a smile, then a good country should send them off with a souvenir.

Oh, now that I mention it, I do have a little something.

A specialty of Uruk, some wheat ale. Take it with you.

W-wait a second! Th-that container! That container!

Thank you very much, King Gilgamesh. But...

Master and I are still underage, and can't drink. Our apologies.

Well, if you can't drink it, at least take the cup. I'm sure it'll be useful for something.

In any event, farewell, warriors of Chaldea! Our battle was a truly gratifying victory!

With your return, I declare operations at the Demonic Front concluded! Do not fail to prevent the Incineration of Humanity!

King Gilgamesh... Yes. Senpai will pull it off.

Oh... It seems we're being forced out as well. Doctor, no problems there, right?

Yep, we're ready to receive you. For once, we can take our time with the Rayshift.

So, why don't you say something, Merlin? You're going to head back to your tower in Avalon, right?

Oh, if you're worrying about me, then I guess it really is time to bid my farewell.

Well, since I can't die, I'm not going anywhere. I'll be watching over your fight.

I wasn't supposed to be helping you out like this. I want you to think of this as a special case.

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Isn't it obvious? I'm a big fan.

Foooou!?

I'm a man that can only watch.

I may not much like individual humans, but I love the stories you weave.

I get excited by the stories I read, but I'm not interested in the humans who wrote them.

But... You're a bit different. You're a traveler who journeys between books, just like me.

Yet, instead of just being a passive observer, you use those stories to save everyone and weave together a better ending.

And so your actions are something that only I can truly appreciate.

Once this Grand Order is finished, the only one who's going to remember every little thing is me.

...Yep. That's why, just once, I wanted to help you.

This time a Beast made her appearance, so Mr. King Hassan and I had everything we needed to participate.

That's why I got a little over-excited and left my tower like this.

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Ha, funny... Maybe I've become a tad more human. Hearing that from you before, I wouldn't have felt anything...

In any event, I'll be taking my leave, Fujimaru.

Chaldean stargazer, a pioneer that no one will remember. I honor your battle.

The stars are in full circle. You will fight the evil at the end of the era of humanity.

Have a good journey until the end. I pray for clear skies at the end of your travels.

Good morning. How do you feel, Senpai?

Rayshift has been completed successfully. Chaldea is currently using Sheba to analyze the Holy Grail from the Seventh Singularity...

...and how it was sent to Uruk in the first

Red alert. Emergency. Red alert. Emergency.

Chaldea external reactive theory units seven through three have been destroyed. Proof of non-existence, failing.

Detecting fluctuations in strength of pseudo-Spiritrons comprising the facility. We're being drawn towards the Quantum Time Lock.

T-minus 4368 hours until Chaldea exterior settles on 2018.

T-minus ■■■ hours until inner-Chaldea settles on 12/31/2018.

...! Doctor! Someone is hacking us remotely!

Yeah. Sorry this had to come right after you got back. The time has finally come, Fujimaru.

Solomon is interfering... No, we're being drawn in, I imagine.

We've analyzed the Holy Grail from the Seventh Singularity. The result

We've found the coordinates for a Singularity that doesn't exist in human history. Confirmed, it's Solomon'sthe Mage King'sSingularity!

But the reverse is true, too. The second we learned those coordinates, Solomon learned the coordinates of Chaldea.

In other words, Chaldea is trying to merge with the Mage King's Singularity.

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That's correct. More annoyingly, their spatial strength is greater than ours.

If we continue to be drawn in like this, this place is going to be destroyed, like a star being sucked into a black hole.

Right. We'll just have to defeat Solomon before then.

We know the coordinates of their Singularity. We can Rayshift at any time.

...I wanted to adequately test our plans before taking him on, but...

...It looks like that's not going to happen. We don't have any time, and neither does humanity.

Solomon's goal. The band of light. What exactly is the Incineration of Humanity?

This operation will see all those questions answered.

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Yes, as the acting commander of Chaldea, I am ordering everyone to prepare for our final battle.

As of today, the lives of all the staff in Chaldea are in my, Romani Archaman's, hands.

Master Fujimaru. Mash Kyrielight.

I will give you one day of rest. I need you in peak physical and mental condition.

When you two return to this control room, Chaldea's final battle will begin.

We will head towards Solomon's Singularity. The Final Singularity, The Grand Temple of Time: Solomon!