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.

When faced with a sea that births life, all you have to do is use that life for something less horrible and more helpful! And if that's the case, the spotlight is mine! After all, I enjoy bolstering my reputation as the Mage of Flowers!

It looks like the axe didn't hit us, but instead buried itself right in the Blood Fort...

You know, I'm not entirely sure myself. All I know is that normally, I wouldn't be able to interfere like this. I could be friend or foe. I could be a Heroic Spirit, or I could be a living spirit. It's all up in the air at this point. So please, call me Mister Mystery.

If your legend is to remain, I'll see you again in the distant future.

I'll go check on Merlin. I need to monitor him to make sure he doesn't do anything funny.

With those few minutes, Fujimaru will enter the temple alone, and destroy the symbol at the altar. Sound good? You know this whole plan is a long shot, and both Master and Servant could die, right?

Oh, you've got good taste! That's my dream, too! A happy home just like that! But by the time I had more than 50 of those homes, they definitely weren't happy anymore!

Happy birthday. The good things will become beautiful memories, and the bad things, a story to laugh about! Truly a joyous day.

Maybe it's punishment for not listening to Ana's warning. A group of enemies is incoming. This is, however, a great chance to say something I've always wanted to say. "Everyone, be careful! Wyverns incoming!" Humph. Well, Romani? Sounded just like you, didn't it? Give me a score!

DR. ROMAN: Hahaha. Yeah, that was just like me. You get a ten out of ten! Okay, Fujimaru, do me a favor! When he's distracted during battle, punch him in the face for me!

FOU: Fou, fohhh! MERLIN: What? Talk about myself a little? Because we've all been together for a pretty long time now?Hmmm... I don't think speaking about who or what I am at this point would be all that interesting...

You won't find the Holy Grail on me.

Shall we speak of something a bit merrier? What is chivalry to you, Artoria?

After all, we received plenty of riches from King Gilgamesh! Our purses are full to bursting with royal swag!

Oh, dear. Well, it's only natural. Everyone thought that defeating the Vile King would restore Britain's harmony. But the result was different. The absence of the Vile King did not put an end to conflict.

I have something to look into, so I'll be gone for a while. But while I'm away you can get help from Siduri and the other Servants.

What was lucky for Uruk was that King Gilgamesh had come back "matured." After he finished his search for immortality, he probably underwent a bit of a mental change.

With those few minutes, Fujimaru will enter the temple alone, and destroy the symbol at the altar. Sound good? You know this whole plan is a long shot, and both Master and Servant could die, right?

Both dragons and fairies are infringements of this rule. Because of that, they left to inhabit the Reverse Side of the World, ceding the surface to you. The only ones remaining are those who lacked the power to migrate or those who refused to accept their end.

All that was granted to the man was a measly piece of land. The prison furthest isolated from the world. But the flowers bloomed wilder here than anywhere in the outside world; an unchanging garden of memories. The garden of paradise—The Garden of Avalon.

So, how about a plan like this: First, Fujimaru and I sneak into the Cedar Forest and head to the temple. Once we're close enough to the temple, I'll give you the signal, and you just throw the axe to me!

Yeah. He just needs time for now. He's sure to return.

No, that's not an Authority of a goddess. She's regenerating from the Holy Grail's supply of magical energy. I just confirmed it. That Servant has the King of Mages' Holy Grail!

At any rate, she'll definitely pick up on it if I observe her. And as many a myth has shown, goddesses don't respond well to being peeked on. Isn't that right, Ishtar?

I had already seen what I needed to see. No. I got to see something beautiful—more beautiful than I deserved. With this, I shall cease crossing into the human world like a vagrant.

'Only the sinless' they say, but he ended up wanting to at least grumble a single complaint. If he had been born as a pure incubus, he would not have ended up burdened with these feelings.

Master, to pair Artoria with me, are you a demon!? N- No, I'm happy, I'm very happy, but... I still haven't sorted out my feelings...

Well, in any case, we won't know till we get there. I expect to encounter wandering Demonic Beasts along the way... But those that have strayed from their pack are no threat to Fujimaru anymore. Let's try to gain the ranchers' gratitude by quickly disposing of them as we move along!

No, sadly. I may be able to fire laser beams from my sword, but technically, I'm not an Archer.

But I'm surprised that obstinate little girl admitted defeat. She must have had a rather strange encounter. I can only see the present, so I can't tell what era it happened in. If it's in the future, then I can at least enjoy watching it unfold.

The idea that giants hate humans is a misconception. They are merely unable to enter spirit form like fairies do and remain confined by their physical restraints. As such, their inability to travel to the Reverse Side leaves them stranded on the surface.

It was a bad habit of the mage. There was no need to cloud her mind at this point, but he was driven by a sudden curiosity to find out what form her anguish would take.

If she attacked again, I don't think we could win. Let's get to Ur first and come up with a plan.

The mage did not reveal that truth to her. Although he was an inhuman mage, he had guided the king in his own inhuman way. Britain was at its limit. Her duty as the king who would save Britain was over. And so, he thought that she should finally rest.

No, Fujimaru, there are some things you just shouldn't say! I'm actually of the exact same opinion, but let's try and make our lives easier by flattering Ishtar!

I see. Does that mean Quetzalcoatl is taking these men to build herself an army?

Nobody is walking around in the streets. The stores are closed, too... What's going on?

Fortunately, I happen to know a king who can do something similar, so I'll see if she can't help us.

A hideout for the four of us, including Lady Mash, plus one beast. Hmm. I have a room in the ziggurat, but this place looks more fun. Let's go take a look at the second floor. This may be a short stay, but it's important to choose rooms.

Well, if Fujimaru can't sleep, then it could be a good bedtime story.

I was looking for something, under orders from the king. That's also why I was in the Cedar Forest. I was searching for something called the Tablet of Destinies, but I've put that on hold so I can guide you to Uruk.

Good morning and hello, all. Everyone's trusted advisor, Mr. Merlin, is here.

Neither can I! Not at all! This... This is bad...! Is this fear-induced paralysis? Or some sort of Mystic Eyes? It's... It's so powerful it even works on me!

Times may be dire, but the city remains lively. Everyone holds their heads high.

Well, no matter what King Gilgamesh is thinking, I'm glad he's staying calm. The only reason Uruk is still standing at all is because of how hard the king is working.

He had always been a creature detached from society, but with this, he had truly been ostracised.

I'd really like to do that, but I can't overuse my clairvoyance. I'm using my magical energy for other things right now.

Besides, artificial life-forms' dreams don't even taste that good. No, this was all Mordred. She's changed a lot now that she's been through several Holy Grail Wars, as well as the battle Chaldea's been fighting.

At any rate, you're having trouble coming up with a big sister countermeasure?