Earth Princess? No, it's Fujimaru Ritsuka!

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"How arrogant! You have absolutely no chance of winning against Rider... Hey, Rider, why have you become so indifferent!"

Just as everyone was talking.

Iskandar's Reality Marble suddenly dissipated.

His massive figure began to transform into a faint golden light, and his spirit base reaction grew weaker and weaker, seemingly unable to continue in this world.

"This is--"

El-Melloi II was taken aback.

With a deafening roar, a gas explosion of an exceptionally high magnitude occurred inside Yuanzang Mountain.

I see. It must have been Fujimaru Ritsuka who resolved all of this.

That means that Servants who rely on the Holy Grail will disappear when the Greater Grail is destroyed.

"Ugh, I've really been tricked, hahaha."

Iskandar's hearty voice rang out.

"It's called the Stone Soldier Eight Formations, right? It can achieve the effect of a military formation even though there are no soldiers in it."

He praised and commended El-Melloi II's abilities.

"..."

However, El-Melloi II did not seem particularly happy.

"This power was not something I cultivated; I obtained it by chance."

As El-Melloi II spoke, he looked calmly at Iskandar, still holding back many emotions and thoughts he wanted to share with him.

"In the end—it still didn't work."

He said this with a self-deprecating smile, but what he was met with was the Conqueror King's gaze filled with a gratified smile.

"idiot."

The Conqueror King's voice carried a hint of doting affection.

He flicked El-Melloi II on the head, with the same force as before.

"By the way, why did you play that on him—"

Is he jealous?

It's hard to say. But in a sense, this expansion limit was significant for El-Melloi II.

"The King of Conquerors..."

"Haha, as long as it's the desire to conquer, it doesn't matter whose power it is. The key is how to use that power. The hero who entrusted you with that power must have been drawn to the desire in your heart, right?"

"Now that you've witnessed the might of Yu Wang's army firsthand, you should be able to understand it to some extent, right?"

I understand now.

This long-cherished wish, this desire, is to follow the lord's thoughts.

However, there is one thing that the second generation needs to correct.

That was the real reason why Zhuge Liang entrusted him with power.

In reality, Kongming died from overwork during his lifetime, and even after becoming a heroic spirit, he didn't want to work so hard anymore, even for the sake of humanity.

That's why the chosen worker, the Ox-Horse Saint, El-Melloi II, was selected.

"...Goodbye, Rider."

As the burly man gradually disappeared, El-Melloi II was filled with mixed emotions.

However, being able to see him again, even just for a short time, is a miracle.

Iskandar's imposing figure vanished in a smile.

El-Melloi II couldn't help but shed tears. He thought that he had long been bent over by the weight of reality.

The emotions of adolescence remain hidden deep within the heart, living on endlessly.

"Why are you crying? I should be the one who's sad."

Weber pursed his lips.

"Shut up! If you were better, that idiot wouldn't have left like that!"

"What did you say--"

"Tch, that's why we don't get along!"

I can't stand myself, but there's nothing I can do about it, after all, it's the immature version of myself from the past.

Stealing his own teacher's relics to participate in the Holy Grail War? What kind of student is that? What a bastard!

The two exchanged a glance, snorted coldly, and said nothing more.

Not long after.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, with Rin Tohsaka in tow, and Artoria, with Sakura Kama in tow, also left the underground cave where the Greater Grail was located, as the mountain shook violently.

The golden light shattered the black hole completely, and at the same time pulled several figures out of the Greater Grail.

They were enveloped in a golden halo.

It's clear that Fujimaru Ritsuka used Star Breath to save them from the Holy Grail.

This naturally includes Irisviel, Kiritsugu Emiya, Kenneth, and his fiancée Solau.

Well, Fujimaru Ritsuka obviously didn't know the intricacies involved; she just saved everyone who could.

Whether Kenneth will eventually die suddenly again for some reason is not something she can decide.

However, the Holy Grail did not completely disappear.

"I'm sorry, but to be honest, with the Greater Grail already destroyed, I have lost my reason for existing."

Irisviel said, "It's almost impossible for me to return to the Einzbern family, so..."

"It's a bit shameless of me to say that, but could you please take me in?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka was taken aback.

"After all, you're the ones who recycle the Holy Grail, right?"

Irisviel said somewhat shyly:

"Although it may seem shameless, I do possess the functions of the Holy Grail, and it would be wonderful if you could take me in."

"Furthermore, when I was absorbed into the Greater Grail, a miracle similar to the Third Law also occurred within me. Now I am able to perform functions equivalent to a Servant."

—So that means Servant-like, right?

"That would be wonderful, Miss Irisviel. You are very welcome to Chaldea."

Fujimaru Ritsuka responded with a smile, saying that Irisviel seemed like a very reliable girl, and that retrieving the Holy Grail was Chaldea's duty, so let's leave it at that.

"Then I entrust myself to you, Masters of different worlds."

"Please give me more advice."

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Irisviel shook hands.

Damn it, such a beautiful girl is Kiritsugu Emiya's wife, this is just...

She's only nine years old! Nine years old!

Emiya Kiritsugu should be dragged out and shot by the world.

"Irisviel? The Greater Grail was destroyed, so why am I still able to exist?"

Artoria asked, looking completely bewildered.

The Conqueror King and Diarmuid have both left the stage, but Artoria remains...

"Tch, so he can maintain his physical form for a short time because he made a contract with the Lesser Grail? What a lucky guy."

El-Melloi II said with a hint of envy.

"Well, well... Chaldea can also summon Iskandar, but for Miss Artoria, of course the more the better."

After all, while the Conqueror King is very charming, Artoria is still cuter.

"This……"

El-Melloi II was increasingly troubled.

Okay, that's good enough.

So, we'll meet again someday; fate will definitely bring us together.

If you just believe—

“Ugh!”

El-Melloi II suddenly heard the idiot next to him let out a piercing scream.

"Mr. Kenneth!"

Weber shrank back in fear, trembling as he scurried behind El-Melloi II, glancing cautiously at the blond, slick-back-haired teacher.

"Don't worry, you fool. That monarch doesn't have time for you right now."

El-Melloi II glanced at Weber and said in a cold voice.

However, it wasn't just Weber...

Kenneth was actually a bit embarrassing.

Solau clutched his chest in sorrow, tears of regret welling in his eyes, as he looked toward Mount Enzo and uttered words of longing.

She was still immersed in her spiritual love with Diarmuid, and her heart was still filled with longing.

What should Kenneth do?

Of course, I'd choose to forgive her!

Love makes people blind, even monarchs are no exception.

Even though Solau's mind had been captivated by Diarmuid, Kenneth still felt that she hadn't done it on purpose, and was simply bewitched by Lancer.

"Well... I'll be going now! Bye-bye, I think I'll be dead if Mr. Kenneth finds out!"

Weber was like a mouse encountering a cat; he was ready to run away in a flash.

"Just disappear already, you make me angry."

El-Melloi II waved his hand: "You are far from being worthy of it yet. It is entirely possible for you to stand shoulder to shoulder with that person."

"But you still have time. As long as you keep studying hard and take advantage of the time you can train, one day you'll have the chance to watch his back from behind."

"So...can you see his back now?"

Weber paused for a moment, then asked.

"I am still working towards this goal and constantly improving my abilities."

"That's it."

Weber clearly sensed that El-Melloi II's attitude towards him had improved considerably.

Although he is still very inexperienced now, he will surely reach the heights he deserves in the future. As long as he sets that goal in mind and keeps working hard, that's all that matters.

"Alright, dismissed. I must return to where I belong. And you, assassin dispatched by the Counterforce?"

Kiritsugu Emiya paused for a moment, then said, "I am not a resident of this world, and in a sense, I am an outsider to this world."

"I'll just stay here until I disappear. It won't be long before I'm recalled by [the Seat]."

King El-Melloi II sighed. "I see... so you really are that kind of person. Want a cigarette?"

The Second Prince handed him a cigar.

"Thanks, it's been a while since I smoked."

Kiritsugu Emiya hesitated for a moment, then took the cigar.

to be frank.

Since he relinquished his identity as a "human," he hasn't even had the chance to smoke a cigarette.