Final Section: Counterfeit "The Avenger Who Turned Her Back on Original Works"

It pains me to say it, but this is the end for me. Goodbye, Big Sister

... Humph. What a joke.

It sounded to me like she was being honest.

It's a joke. I created the seven counterfeit Heroic Spirits as pawns for my amusement.

They have no respect, affection, or trust. After all, we came into this world as fakes.

...Sigh. Even with your back against the wall, you haven't realized your true feelings. Unbelievable.

Dark Jeanne d'Arc. Let's set aside counterfeit paintings and sculptures.

As far as counterfeit Heroic Spirits go, you're on the right track. You said your goal was to surpass the original...

...but you've already created counterfeits that surpass the originals.

After all, the originals are bound by their sense of heroism. Fujimaru, don't you agree?

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What are you talking about, "a good time?" Don't make me laugh. It couldn't have been fun.

Ridiculous. What are you saying? They must have felt bitter.

I summoned them by force, but wasn't satisfied, so I even altered their parameters.

They may have acted as my subordinates on the surface, but must have despised me on the inside!

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Listen, I'm Leonardo da Vinci, creator of many original works.

Do you think I can't tell whether something is genuine or fake? They sincerely enjoyed themselves.

Well more than the original Servants at that. They had concern for and deeply cared about you.

What Fujimaru said is important, too. This is a Master who has been through many scenes of bloodshed.

He said it best. There was nothing false about those counterfeit Heroic Spirits.

Look, even if you don't believe me, you can believe Fujimaru, can't you?

...I don't know. I don't know, I don't know, I don't know! I don't understand any of this!

I mean... There's nothing lovable about me! I have no charm! I'm a helplessly twisted little girl!

All I have is power, so much so you want to throw up! But can you blame me!?

That's all I have! I'm driven to seek revenge and it's all that I have!

Yes. That's okay, isn't it?

...Huh?

Whether you're lovable or charming or worthy of being a Servant...

You've given a lot of thought to those things, but your conclusion is confusing.

Since long ago, you've understood. You're a girl who burns with vengeance.

You should have gone big with that wicked power of yours. You should have become an Anti-Hero.

And then you should've been summoned here like that, as a Servant.

Humph. After all this time, I wouldn't have the nerve

Think about it, you half-wit!

Don't you need any processing time? Are you a calculator?

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Whether you're a Heroic Spirit or an Anti-Hero, Fujimaru is the perfect five-star Master.

So, what are you going to do?

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...It's my loss.

You admit defeat?

I will admit my defeat, with one exception.

I admit to an inferiority complex over that Holy Maiden. I admit to a craving to be sought after.

I admit to having smoldering hatred in my heart even now.

And I admit that no matter how much success I achieve, how many lives I save I'll always be an Avenger who is never satisfied.

But even so, with all the sins this hopeless Avenger has committed,

if you still wish for this strength, this flag of hatred, I will respond to your summon, last Master of the world.

Master... You did it!

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Now, let's begin our final battle to the death!

H-Huh!?

What? Demi-Servant, why are you looking at me with wide eyes? We're going to fight.

Huh? But... Didn't you just surrender!?

No, I did no such thing. Don't tell me you thought I would just go off to Chaldea with you?

I-I did. Or at least I don't think a duel to the death is necessary.

It is. After all, you people defeated my pawns.

As the one who stands above all counterfeit Heroic Spirits, I will never back down from a fight. I will fight with all my strength. That's nonnegotiable.

After all I'm an exceptionally wicked Heroic Spirit. You think I'd let someone who defied me get away so easily?

...Sheesh. Just what we need. Somebody with pride in being an evil leader.

Only one thing to do. Give up and fight, Master.

But look at the bright side. This will be our last fight with her.

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Fujimaru. I mean Master.

I'm sure you already realize this. She needs this fight more than anyone.

If we blew it off here, she would have a lifelong grudge against you.

I mean... Put it this way. Scary as she is, you would hate for that to happen, right?

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Oui. Yes, that's it. That impudent expression!

How many times did I want to make you kneel in Orleans?! How many times did I want to trample you!?

It's time to hit the dirt, originals!

!!! Here come the remaining enemies too!

Mash Kyrielight, ready for combat!

...Ahhh, that wasn't enough, huh? But that's okay.

It was fun, just like that horror movie woman said. I had a lot of fun!

That's why this story and I shall end here.

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Ahhh, this is so vexing! But that's fine.

The future me will form a bond with you. The current me will have a hearty laugh and go off into the sunset.

I'm sure the future me won't have any memories of being a counterfeit Heroic Spirit.

So the current me at least wanted to make one last memory So I wouldn't be lonely.

...I guess it's about time. Good. You've embarrassed me enough.

You'd better take full responsibility... Goodbye.

Master. We've recovered a fragment of the Holy Grail.

Just as Elisabeth retrieved a Holy Grail fragment back in Orleans...

...it seems Jeanne Alter also obtained a fragment from somewhere.

Her elimination is confirmed. Now there's no more danger of counterfeit proliferation.

Good work. You can come back now. Although you could also retrieve the remaining counterfeits.

Master, you were right. Sometimes there are people who just need to be defeated.

There are people who can't admit defeat and move on until it's too late.

She had to be defeated precisely because she has gained the qualification to be summoned as a Servant.

Yes, that's right. There are people in this world who need to be defeated before they can move forward.

Well, shall we go home? For a shut-in like me, the turmoil this time was a lot to bear!

I think you should get some exercise once in a while, Da Vinci, instead of tinkering with your strange inventions all the time.

Huh? I use an exercise bike in my room so I don't particularly need more exercise than this.

Why, I got a clear understanding of just how athletic you are. To think you were good at close combat...

As soon as we get back, King Leonidas and I will come up with a training menu to make you fit enough to stand on the front line.

I don't want a total muscle-building menu! If I get muscles, I'll lose this golden ratio!

Don't worry. A little training and we'll send you to the front. I bet you're looking forward to that day, Master.

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You can forget about that idea! I'm not ready to go anywhere!

Unless something dire happens, I'm not going to the front! Keep that in miiiiiiind!