Right, you, never mind that. This appearance is a special service, an incognito visit totally on a whim.

However, I'm half-human, so I have half an ego... I came to hold a sense of purpose.

We needed to survive. Nothing wrong with a bit of ungentlemanly conduct.

During the same period, Egypt's first dynasty was also flourishing, but they alone can't preserve the Foundation of Humanity.

Who would ever know of her noble oath? She chose to fight. No matter what awaited her. Still, she chose to fight. Even if she was destined for a solitary demise. She drew the sword.

They're those big pillars. The seals are, as the name suggests, like one's personal seal. Fujimaru, perhaps you used stamp-like personal seals back home? You know, a drawing carved on a block, which you then press onto ink, so you can make many copies of it onto paper.

You can think of it that way. Essentially, beneath the foundation that is 'your world', there exists a gap which is the 'Fairy Kingdom', with the Earth's surface underneath.

'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.

By defeating Gorgon, the crisis will be averted for now. The King of Mages' Grail will be retrieved, and this era will not collapse. And the job you gave us ends there, right?

Hmm... For some reason, this is turning out to be my fault. Do you have anything to say, Fujimaru? At this rate, he really will kick you out of here.

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.

No matter how far I get, it's always someone's dream. I can speak of love and hate, but I cannot truly experience them.

But, I'm slightly concerned about your absence. Who shall remain while you are away?

Merlin is the fabled mage from the Isle of Britain who primarily appears in Arthurian legend. It was his help that guided King Arthur–Artoria Pendragon–to the throne. Afterward, he served as King Arthur's court mage and adviser, and appeared in many tales.

If you become a Grand Servant, you'll get a power up and earn everyone's respect.

What? If I have time to walk, I should sleep? None of the women here at the Northern Wall are my type?

However, Kingu is on Gorgon's side. He is the complicating factor for this Singularity. Which means he could be a tougher opponent than Gorgon. I think you're the only one who can stop that impostor. But even so, you won't come to the Northern Wall?

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

Who would ever know of her noble oath? She chose to fight. No matter what awaited her. Still, she chose to fight. Even if she was destined for a solitary demise. She drew the sword.

That is correct, Lady Siduri. Actually, we'd be in a lot of trouble if we lost him now. King Gilgamesh's leadership is an absolute necessity if we want to defeat Gorgon.

We've got what we came here for! We've learned about the situation in Ur, and this mysterious Jaguar Warrior! That's enough to justify this trip!

And as I expected, she did a wonderful job with the place! Just look at how gorgeous this Las Vegas turned out! A dream city pulsing with life and gambling where Swimsuit Swordmasters and Heroic Spirits of all stripes come together to enjoy casinos and Seven Duels of Swordbeauties!

This is the end of the mage's era, more than enough to breathe colour into this measly little garden. Well, to be honest, I'm rather sad that I ended up being the only non-human.

Let us speak of the king's tale.

Tomoe Gozen sacrificed herself to slay Girtablilu. It's thanks to her that our battle lines still hold.

After all, even if you did have a big sister... You would also surely have a mother.

Being able to see further than the average man doesn't mean that we can be compared.

Sorry to bother you mid-conversation, Fujimaru, but could you put me through to Dr. Roman?

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.

Lucius... No, my dear friend Sir Bedivere. Good morning, and good day.

Still, I'm just a guide this time around, so please don't pay me any mind.

Return to Uruk, quickly. It's awakened, but it hasn't started moving yet. ...We can't avoid being wiped out, but there's still things we can do.

How many busty women have you deceived with your cuteness!? You get all the ladies' attention just because you're fluffy! I feel like an idiot for having to work so hard! Don't you feel bad for making me pull out all the stops!?

I thought it strange to begin with. Why did the temple matron, who successfully summoned you, die? The most likely answer is that Ereshkigal killed her. She summoned not one, but two goddesses. The girl that served as your vessel had quite an amusing persona.

Precisely. You are truly fortunate. No, perhaps unfortunate.

Y-you're right. I... I lost my cool in the heat of the moment.

We were fighting the mediator of the Three Goddess Alliance, the traitor to all Uruks, Enkidu. That young man... Or was it a young woman? Well, it doesn't matter. They've killed countless soldiers. After all, as the leader of the Demonic Beasts, they are working directly for the Mage King!

MERLIN: Geez, I wonder who would give anyone something so dangerous... I feel bad for that fool. FOU: Fou, foooou! (It's you, you nightmarish idiot!)

Now's our chance to pass through the southern gate. We've got the tablet already, so let's get outta here!

But if even then—if your life remains untarnished 'til the end, if it is something you can take pride in, and if it is beloved by all—then it shall become a record that will remain for eternity; for as long as the cogs of mankind's history continue to turn.

Hmm... It's a future where Artoria didn't draw the sacred sword... I'm happy that she got to master Rhongomyniad. It's just... Like, vavoom! Her appearances changes that much when she matures!?

Things I dislike...? Nothing in particular, but if I had to say something, I guess it'd be Grand Casters. Obviously that includes me, but you know what I mean.

That hurts me even more! I can't believe you'd trust that gloomy corpse of a man over me!

In the Mesopotamian creation mythos, these creatures fought the gods alongside Tiamat. They were commanded by the god Kingu, the one chosen by Tiamat. But the army of the gods, with the help of the new god Marduk, were so powerful they defeated Kingu.

MERLIN: Oh? What do you mean by beauty, Kingu? External beauty, or beauty found within? KINGU: ...Shut your mouth, Merlin. I am well and truly furious right now.

Inscribed on it was a single phrase: "only those free of sin may pass."

I didn't expect to see humans in the territory of the Goddess of Demonic Beasts!

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.

Despite such an origin, Merlin never grew to dislike humans. In fact, he adored them excessively. Rather than standing with his brethren, the fairies and giants, he found himself on the side of humans, raising and advising numerous kings to bring about a better era for man.

MERLIN: Oh? What do you mean by beauty, Kingu? External beauty, or beauty found within? KINGU: ...Shut your mouth, Merlin. I am well and truly furious right now.