Earth Princess? No, it's Fujimaru Ritsuka!

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On the day the sword was pulled from the stone that would determine the king... on the verdant plains, the young girl stood firm, her resolve and vow unwavering, even knowing that Britain was doomed...

That original aspiration, along with the Lion King's own human heart, was buried.

"I shouldn't be like this... I shouldn't have ended up like this."

"What I want... is to protect humanity... to protect you—"

"Is it evil in your eyes?"

The Lion King covered his face in pain and knelt on the ground.

The Holy City collapsed.

The rubble that fell from the sacred tower turned to dust in the light.

The sound of the evening bell gradually faded away.

Fujimaru Ritsuka quietly looked at the Lion King, then put down the cursed spear and half-squatted down.

"It's not about good or evil... it's just that humanity isn't over yet, Lion King... no, Artoria."

She looked at the other person with her clear yet scarlet eyes, speaking as gently as possible.

"Humanity is not over yet, we have not given up... It's too early to build tombstones for humanity."

"The dream of stars is far from over."

“Not just Bedivere, I know... you too, you've persevered step by step with the Holy Lance to get to where you are now. But it's over... you no longer need to bear the shackles of the gods, I have severed the connection between you and the Holy Lance.”

It should be called anger... The anger of the indiscriminate annihilation of humanity by the light of sanction has been largely quelled by Fujimaru Ritsuka.

The Lion King was indeed saving the world in his own way.

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka could not accept the method she chose.

Eternity built upon death—even if the people of this singularity eventually perish, Fujimaru Ritsuka doesn't believe she should deprive them of their right to fight to the death.

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"I see. In other words, your goal is more willful and more difficult to achieve than mine... The survival of humanity, the desire of all primates on this planet to live, is indeed more fragile than my Holy Lance... but it is also more vibrant."

The Lion King closed his eyes.

As the Holy Lance crumbled, the light of the stars shone.

Artoria, whose body had transformed into a deity, let out a soft sigh.

"Child of the Stars, continue on the path you believe in. Whatever the outcome, whatever the future holds..."

"I will be here, alongside this broken era—"

"Looking forward to your results."

It must be admitted that...

Fujimaru Ritsuka is definitely stronger now.

Whether it's the ability to freely draw out Noble Phantasms, the ability to summon Heroic Spirits through [Imagination Manifestation], the support of stars, or the environmental adaptability that allows one to survive in any environment.

One day, Fujimaru Ritsuka will reach a height that even the eyes of the gods cannot see.

The Lion King of today, even if he wanted to uphold the dignity of a king, would have no meaning in doing so.

The collapse of this era, the restoration of the world... all at this moment proved her defeat.

"Bedwell".

The Lion King called out to the silver-clad knight.

"I am here--"

Bedivere stepped forward, and his body began to gradually disintegrate as the protection of the Holy Sword disappeared.

“I remember now… no, I should say it was something I absolutely cannot forget, the end that should have been mine. This road has been so long, so very long… You are not the only one who made a mistake. As the king, losing hope for the future led me to make this judgment—this is not your fault, but my judgment that went against my original intention when I drew my sword.”

"Your Majesty... I have been disloyal. I failed to throw the Holy Sword into the lake the third time. This is my fault..."

Bedivere was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and explain his final regrets and sins to the king, who had regained his humanity.

"However, it is truly... truly wonderful to see you finally redeemed and freed from eternity."

Bedwell's body began to dissipate.

There was no longer any obsession or reason to keep him going.

The protection of the holy sword gradually dissipated.

"Ah, indeed."

The Lion King nodded slowly: "Your efforts have not been in vain. There are indeed things here that have been saved... All of this is not meaningless."

For the Lion King [Artoria]

It felt like a very, very long dream.

In this dream of stars, she, as a god, chose salvation built upon slaughter.

Eternity of good built upon evil deeds.

Gods love humans, but... they don't love just any one person, nor do they protect anyone simply because they've been hurt.

To reclaim humanity and save the world, regardless of the size or strength of one's power... the only thing that cannot be lost is the human spirit.

so...

The Lion King only now understood.

The reason why Fujimaru Ritsuka, despite being a "Child of the Stars," still sees herself as a human being.

Dr. Roman: "I confirm here that the singularity has collapsed, and the gravitational shifts of the Devouring Era have also disappeared. The scale of the Holy Lance is gradually shrinking... and the chaos of the era has completely vanished."

In other words, we also need to—

Before she could finish speaking, Mashu saw her body emitting a golden glow.

Ma Xiu is disappearing.

"Hey! Is it time already?"

Miss X said with some regret, "Although I'm temporarily here thanks to my Master's abilities, I haven't been summoned to Chaldea yet! Seriously... I just defeated the Dark Round Table, and now I can't find a job? Am I going to have to go back to eating dry rations again?"

"Master, I don't want to go! Don't go... I haven't eaten yet—oh dear!"

Before Ms. X could finish her question, Fujimaru Ritsuka's fantasy was forcibly dispelled.

Artoria and the others also disappeared.

"Is it over...?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka's body began to transform into particles of light, becoming increasingly transparent.

This is because the Holy Sword was returned, and the Holy Grail was also retrieved.

The singularity begins to repair itself automatically, and everything that happened will gradually disappear.

"This is only the sixth singularity... The Demon King who truly burned away humanity has not yet been dealt with, and... the truth hidden behind the Demon King's burning is far from being revealed."

"But...shouldn't we be able to rest for a while now?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka sighed.

Although the Lion King was strong, she always had a feeling...

Compared to the many more powerful enemies that may be encountered in the future, the Lion King can be considered quite harmless.

"Try harder."

Fujimaru Ritsuka clenched her fist.

"At the very least, we must first restore humanity before we can think about anything else."

Atlas Academy.

Hermes with its three points radiates its light silently.

In this underground research lab filled with near-future technology.

The young man in the black trench coat stood quietly in front of the calculation device that emitted inscriptions.

"call..."

"Miss Ritsuka has already defeated the Lion King? That's great news... Now, I'll get back to my work."

Sherlock Holmes sat in the chair in front of Hermes the Trident.

(A2) Cold 2 2 Wing 3 0 8der made a triangular gesture with his hands like crab claws, and quietly thought.

"Answer one last question..."

"The Three-Pointed Hermes..."

"After humanity is burned away, what will become of our planet—?"

Just as Holmes opened his eyes and posed his final question.

In a flash, he seemed to see a white expanse that resembled a desert!

"What on earth is this?!"

"Is that so..."

"No, then in that case, the so-called fate of a planet is actually—"

Holmes was slightly taken aback.

"Could it be... that this is the scene they want me to see?"

Even Sherlock Holmes had to hesitate.

With his intelligence, he finally deduced a fact...

That is, he did not simply come here to investigate the truth behind the burning of humanity after accepting a commission from Charles Babbage.

Rather, he knew the truth from the very beginning.

However, for a certain purpose, he sealed away part of his memories.

As a detective, he understood that... knowing some things too early is not a good thing.

Therefore, Holmes chose to believe his past self's decision to seal his memories, and then looked for a way to break the deadlock.

"Ah...really."

"Haha... I wasn't really of much use in this battle."

At the entrance to the Holy City, Arash watched the tower gradually crumble.

The Allied forces erupted in cheers.

He let out a hearty laugh.

"However, in all things... victory is a pleasant thing."

Arash had originally thought that if something hopeless happened, it would be his turn to step in.

But now it seems...

He didn't live to see peace come to him, but if he can see the dawn of victory this time, that would be good too.

"That's right! After a victory, one should certainly enjoy delicious food and wine... but now it seems..."

Tawara Tengtai, carrying a bag of rice, felt somewhat regretful.

At this moment, due to the correction of history, his spirit origin is also gradually dissipating.

"I have met you, great hero of Persia. Although I did not see the legendary meteor arrow, it is still a great honor to fight alongside you."

"Haha...that's not a skill you can just see anytime."

As Arash spoke, his body also radiated light.

He sighed.

Normal exit...

It was truly an incredible experience.

The golden afterglow of the setting sun shone on the archers as a gust of wind blew by, and then their figures disappeared.