[ Type-Moon World—Arcade Collaboration! Spiral Proof World! ]
[ Question: "How did Nero become a Beast?" ]
『 On the screen, a petite, blonde figure in a blood-red ball gown danced gracefully. Like a queen of blood, her jewel-like red eyes were filled with both malice and love for this world. 』
[ Only three contestants can get the right to answer each time. ]
[ Starting the rush to answer now—Ding! Those who obtained the slots are: Nero Claudius, Tanya von Degurechaff, Esdeath. ]
〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Chaotic Evil Gudako (Type-Moon): "I-Is this real?!! The legendary Beast Nero actually exists?! Umu! I'm gonna roll until I pull you, AAAAAH!" ]
[ Mashu⦍Eggplant⦎ (Type-Moon): "Senpai, please calm down!" ]
[ Mordred (Type-Moon): "Wait… Is this Father??? That face, that figure, and that magnanimous chest… Is this really not my Father?!" ]
[ Merlin (Type-Moon): "Little Mo, I agree with everything you said, but isn't that 'magnanimous chest' implying something~?" ]
[ Kogoro Mouri (Detective Conan): "HAHAHAHAHA! A puzzle question! A question like this naturally calls for me, the famous detective!" ]
[ Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan): "Get ready to eliminate the wrong answers!" ]
[ Kogoro Mouri (Detective Conan): "…? You damn brat!" ]
[ Tanya von Degurechaff (Youjo Senki): "Guh… How did she become a Beast? Beasts are extreme entities born from human civilization that love humanity, right? Since Nero is a Beast, she can't escape this law, so the question definitely isn't that simple." ]
[ Aizen Sosuke (Bleach): "Indeed. A Beast represents both Evils of Humanity and Human Love, but the concepts they hold differ, and their specific causes of birth vary as well. What is being asked here should be the specific reason, right?" ]
[ Shirai Kuroko (A Certain Magical Index): "But who could possibly know the specific reason? You'd have to ask the person herself, right? Nero." ]
[ Nero Claudius (Type-Moon): "Umu… I don't know either! I'm completely baffled myself." ]
[ Kiritsugu Emiya (Type-Moon): "To become an Evil of Humanity, it must be related to humanity!" ]
[ Aqua (KonoSuba): "Mister, aren't you just stating the obvious here?" ]
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Looking at Beast Nero on the screen, everyone couldn't help but be stunned by her beauty.
Such a breathtaking Beast… and isn't she far too similar to the legendary King Arthur of Britain?
Snapping back to reality, everyone shook their heads. How could they possibly know how Nero became a Beast? They weren't from that world, nor did they know what concept Beast Nero possessed.
There was simply nothing for them to base a guess on! However, what piqued everyone's curiosity was: which time period was this currently set in? Since Beast Nero had appeared, Chaldea would surely make an appearance too, right?
Everyone's eyes were filled with curiosity.
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〜Type-Moon World, Throne of Heroes〜
"I… will become a Beast…?"
Nero sat with her legs crossed, her brow furrowed tightly into a knot. Her eyes were filled with pure, unadulterated cluelessness. Was she… reading gossip about herself?
How could she become a Beast? Isn't she right here, being a proper Heroic Spirit? Besides, becoming a Beast… wouldn't that mean fighting Chaldea?
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〜The Saga of Tanya the Evil World〜
A petite girl with blonde hair and blue eyes rested her chin on her hand. Tanya couldn't help but let out a sigh.
She looked out at the world before her. Though she hadn't fought in a long time, the traces of gunfire and artillery were still visible at a glance.
…If she knew the answer and could get a reward, maybe she could change this world, end the war, and achieve peace?
Regrettably, even if she racked her brain, she couldn't figure it out.
"Sorry, everyone."
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〜Akame Ga Kill World〜
"Interesting,"
Esdeath's lips curled up slightly. Naturally, she didn't know the answer, but seeing that Beast as crimson as blood, she couldn't help but recall something.
Perhaps this Beast might turn out to be the most interesting one yet.
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〜A Certain Magical Index World〜
Academy City—
"Ruiko! Open the door!"
Frenda came to play with Ruiko. The door opened, but Frenda found Ruiko muttering something to herself.
"What are you saying? Is it about this question?"
Frenda blinked her clear, clueless eyes.
"Yeah,"
Saten Ruiko nodded. Pondering each question had already become her daily homework.
And this time's question…
Ruiko couldn't help but make connections: Goetia, driven by the concept of Pity, couldn't stand Solomon's indifference and attempted to destroy the planet, thus becoming an Evil of Humanity.
Tiamat, driven by the concept of Regression, clearly loved humanity deeply, yet unconsciously destroyed all life on the planet, becoming an Evil of Humanity.
Camazotz, to save the world, had no choice but to sacrifice hundreds of millions of his people, becoming an Evil of Humanity.
Then what about Beast Nero? Destroying the world? Or destroying humanity?
This Roman Emperor, whose life was filled with prosperity, magnificence, blood, and betrayal—just why did she become a Beast?
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Tanya von Degurechaff (Youjo Senki): "Not believing in gods." ]
[ Esdeath (Akame Ga Kill): "War" ]
[ Nero Claudius (Type-Moon): "Because… my singing is too perfect?" ]
〜Type-Moon World, ????? Worldline〜
Everyone who had heard Nero sing turned pale. They seemed to recall something terrifying, sweat sliding down their foreheads uncontrollably.
If someone asked whether they would rather fight a Beast or listen to Her Majesty Nero sing, they would answer without a moment's hesitation:
"I'LL GO FIGHT THE BEAST!!!"
The countdown soon ended, and the correct answer was announced.
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[ Ding! All three contestants answered incorrectly. Correct Answer—Creating a world, born from devouring the wish to save the world! ]
『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Looking at the correct answer on the screen, everyone's brows furrowed deeply.
What does it mean by… devouring the wish to save the world? Whose wish was it? A wish that Nero herself possessed?
Soon, the screen lit up, and a figure appeared within it.
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『 On Chaldea's Storm Border—
A violent tremor startled everyone!
Fujimaru Ritsuka and Kadoc immediately rushed to the main hall. Within moments, everyone had gathered. Sion explained to the crowd that enemies were attacking, and Chaldea was currently under assault!
What left them even more bewildered was that the attack Chaldea was currently suffering wasn't coming from the outside, but from the inside?!
Gordolf, the Director, was completely baffled. Internal… there are hidden enemies inside Chaldea?!
Could it be that after just going through the Sixth Lostbelt, something managed to sneak aboard?
"A sudden high magic energy reaction has appeared inside Chaldea! Magic contamination is spreading rapidly!" Da Vinci warned vigilantly. "And this Spirit Origin pattern is…"
"Evils of Humanity manifestation—Beast!"
A Beast had suddenly appeared inside Chaldea?!
Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others instantly turned their gazes toward Fou. At this moment, Fou was cutely twitching its ears, sensing everyone's stares.
The little Beast cutely tilted its head, "Fou… Fou?!!"
Realizing it a second too late, Fou suddenly remembered that it was a Beast, wasn't it?! 』
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
If the timeline hadn't been clearly established, they would have thought Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't hold it in anymore and turned into a Beast right there in Chaldea just to mess with Human Order.
From the looks of it now, it was probably Beast Nero's doing, right?
Is Beast Nero a Beast born within Proper Human History, though? If so, which Beast is Nero?
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『 Fortunately, everyone quickly ruled out Fou's suspicion—or rather, they had never suspected Fou in the first place.
Right at that moment, the corrosion inside the vessel became increasingly terrifying!
In just a short while, more than half of the ship was contaminated, and even the interior of the Coffins suffered severe magic contamination!
In other words, the Rayshift system was falling into the hands of the Beast!
"We have no choice but to counterattack!" Fujimaru Ritsuka gritted her teeth. Rayshifting was crucial to Chaldea; they could never afford to lose it!
"No matter what, we must repel the Beast!" Everyone quickly assigned combat tasks. Mash needed time to change equipment, so Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others had to go investigate the situation first.
Soon, Kadoc and Fujimaru Ritsuka arrived at the source of the corrosion. Decay and blood vessels were everywhere, and the ominous magical energy made them tremble slightly.
"It must be just ahead. Steel your resolve!"
"The enemy is a Beast. A split-second opening could be fatal… Wait, you know this better than I do, right?" Kadoc realized.
"After all, you are without a doubt the mage in human history who has fought against the most Beasts." Though he said that, Kadoc had no idea how Fujimaru Ritsuka was supposed to fight.
Right at that moment, the surrounding magic energy suddenly began to gather frantically, followed by an eruption of a Beast's aura!
"Is it coming?!" Kadoc growled!
"—" As the smoke cleared, an aura unique to a Beast manifested. The moment Fujimaru Ritsuka saw that figure, her eyes widened abruptly!
Dressed in white, with double horns on her head and star-like eyes that seemed to hold a sea of stars. Her exquisitely beautiful face looked slightly youthful, yet it didn't obscure her charm in the slightest!
The girl let out a soft cry, "Aaaaaaaaaaa!"
"That is… the divine spirit that appeared in the Seventh Singularity and manifested as a Beast! Without a doubt, that's Tiamat!" Da Vinci's shocked shout came through! 』
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Everyone was completely dumbfounded…
Wasn't it supposed to be Beast Nero? Why did Tiamat pop out? And hadn't they already defeated Tiamat back then? Why would she follow them? Besides, after the Seventh Singularity was resolved, shouldn't nobody remember…
No, this point was open to debate. After all, people like Gilgamesh and Ereshkigal hadn't forgotten the events of the Seventh Singularity at all.
Even as Tiamat's children, they retained those memories through their Authority, let alone Tiamat herself.
Could it be… a guess involuntarily formed in everyone's minds. Back then, Fujimaru Ritsuka embraced Tiamat and said such emotional words. Although Tiamat ultimately refused, she must have been unwilling to let go, right?
She loved her children so deeply, and Fujimaru Ritsuka was the most special among them. Could it be that out of intense longing, she chased her all the way here directly from the Imaginary Number Space?!
Looking at the youthful Tiamat, everyone felt this was highly possible! But if Tiamat was the one who came, then what on earth was going on with Beast Nero?!
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『 Fujimaru Ritsuka had already realized that the beautiful girl in front of him was indeed Tiamat from back then!
But precisely because of this, her brow furrowed tightly!
Tiamat… why would she appear here… If all of this was done by Tiamat, what was her goal?
"Why has the Beast we were supposed to have defeated appeared again! Is such a thing even possible?!" Meuniere cried out in terror!
"No… No, she is not a Beast!" At this moment, Sion suddenly discovered something and shouted!
Tiamat only carried a slight aura of a Beast. Her true Saint Graph pattern was… Alter Ego!
Alter Ego Tiamat!
And this meant that the Beast was someone else!
"What are you daydreaming for, my children?!" A voice like a clear spring yet carrying a hint of motherly warmth sounded. Tiamat spoke, at the same time swatting away a massive incoming arm!
Tiamat stood firmly in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others, warning vigilantly, "Get ready, the Sixth Beast, the Beast of Sodom, is coming!" 』
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〜Type-Moon World, L̴e̵͋ͅa̶͑ͅr̷̥͒n̶̜̊ ̵̮̆ẇ̷͜i̴͕̓t̷̲͆h̶͔͑ ̵̧̛M̵̱̑ą̴̕n̷̲͒g̴̡͆a̶̡̚!̵͎͒ ̷̟͊F̷̪̑G̵̗̈́O̸̟͆ Worldline, Chaldea〜
"Mama Tia… came to Chaldea…"
Chaotic Evil Gudako stared blankly at the scene before her, unable to snap out of it for a long time. Mama Tia actually came to Chaldea?!!
Mama Tia came to Chaldea?!! AE Mama?!
Information like a fantasy shattered Chaotic Evil's brain. She grew ecstatic, trembled violently, twisted, and screamed!
"AAAAAAAH! Mashu! Did you see that! Mama Tia came to Chaldea!"
"Yes! That's wonderful, Senpai!"
Mashu's chest also heaved violently with excitement. Aside from Fou, this was the first time they saw a Beast come to Chaldea again.
And if Mama Tia could come, didn't that mean she wouldn't have to stay in the Imaginary Number Space forever in the future, enduring loneliness?
"Senpai, I…"
Just as Mashu excitedly wanted to say something to Chaotic Evil Gudako, Chaotic Evil suddenly began to laugh.
She turned crimson and ominous, an endless madness radiating from her eyes.
"Nee, Mashu, why isn't the protagonist me? Clearly, whether it was meeting Mama Tia for the first time, talking to her, or being the protagonist… CLEARLY… I WAS THE ONE WHO CAME FIRST!!! Me from another world… give Mama Tia back to me! I want to feed Grails to Mama Tia!"
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Everyone also rubbed their eyes in disbelief. It really was Tiamat… not as a Beast class, but as an Alter Ego?
She became a Servant? Does this mean Tiamat can also appear in everyone's field of vision from now on as a Heroic Spirit? At the very least, Tiamat would definitely go on adventures together with Chaldea this time, right?!
A former Beast, now a resident mom?
What a wonderfully bizarre turn of events!
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