To the Beginning of Space

So you say your Noble Phantasm's true nature lies in the ability to perceive truth?

That's right. Well, strictly speaking, it lies in the ability to see an opponent's cards...and from there, their true intentions.

It can find their hidden weakness and make it a reality, no matter how much they might outclass me.

Of course, it doesn't actually make me any stronger, nor does it then give me any special ability to defeat that opponent...

...so it isn't much use to me alone. It only creates an opportunity for someone else, just like a good scout should.

Still, now, I'm proud to have this Noble Phantasm. It gives us a real shot at defeating her.

She may be beyond our understanding, and normally, we might not be any match for her...

...but thanks to my Noble Phantasm, I can tell all the others what they need to do to beat her.

Setting aside that we don't yet know if we're capable of pulling off whatever that might be.

There is no need for such modesty, my friend. Your Noble Phantasm is a tremendous asset.

Normally, finding an enemy's weak point is something that takes years of experience and countless battles.

But you can find it even in an opponent you've never fought before...

...or in an opponent that all of Servantkind...

...has never once successfully defeated.

Like a lone star piercing the veil of darkness.

...Y-you really think so? Aw man, you're gonna make me blush!

Okay then, the combo Noble Phantasm plan it is! So what should we call it?

Hmm, let's see. You shine a light on the target, while I open fire on it, so... Got it.

What if we call this dual Noble Phantasm strategy "Star Four Card"?

...That sounds AWESOME!!! We've gotta go with that!

Just you wait! I promise I'm gonna pull this off!

This can't be right! I know we destroyed her Spirit Core! Does this mean that's not enough to stop her!?

Khh... I'm afraid my Spirit Origin is crumbling. Archer, there's no need for both of us to die. Go on. Save yourself.

That...thing is beyond any Servant's ability to defeat. We need a much bigger weapon...

No way! I might just be a scout, but I can still save your life! Come on, Siggy, you and I are getting out of here together!

There is no need to escape. My Spirit Origin is shattered. You two have won this battle.

Heroes brave enough to vanquish a god deserve to be rewarded. So a reward you shall have.

Rejoice. From now until the day I awaken once again, neither of you will be permitted to die.

Instead, you will wander for nigh eternity in your frail human bodies.

Aaarghhh!

Oh crap, the whole universe is rumbling! I don't know for certain, but it sure feels like the Primordial Goddess is about to wake up!

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This is the Origin Universemaybe the single most dangerous of all the many forbidden zones.

The Shining Blue Galaxy we come from looks blue to us because it's permeated with ether more than dark matter...but that wasn't the case in the Origin Universe.

The Origin Universe was around over five billion years ago, way before the Shining Blue Galaxy existed.

The Origin Universe... That's the universe from before ours, right? The one where Masters still existed?

Does this mean part of it is still around now?

I don't know how it works, but yeah, that's right. And there's a shrine devoted to the Primordial Goddess just up ahead.

It's the place where the Primordial Goddess is said to originate in the Goddess Scriptures... The ancient shrine, Bel Maanna.

If that's where the two Space Shinkageryu people went, they must really be serious about bringing her back.

And there's nothing anyone can do to stop her if they succeed.

In the legend, my original self wanted revenge on all Servantkind, right? I wonder why she felt that way...

She said it was just the way of things. I can still remember her exact words.

"I care nothing for this new universe. I love naught but my own world, and shall have vengeance on those who took it from me."

Gotcha. Hmm...

Well, then I got no problem picking a fight with her.

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Oh come on. We couldn't be more different if we tried!

If I empathized with this goddess's position even a little, I might be having second thoughts...

...but if she's gonna be all like "I care nothing for this new universe," then nope.

I mean, I love new things, in all shapes, and sizes, especially entertainment and luxury!

There's no way I'm gonna let some backassward self of mine roll the clock all the way back to ancient times!

Well said, Ishtarin! Now that's what I call pioneer spirit!

N-never mind that, Jane. Just take us to this ancient shrine already. You've been there once before, right?

Do you have any idea where we might find the Space Shinkageryu guys there?

I bet they'll be at the goddess resurrection altar! Hang on tight! I'll get us there as fast as the Maanna can go!