At this moment, all the audience were looking forward to Chaldea summoning Solomon again.
However, they had clearly underestimated the price Dr. Roman had paid.
Simultaneously, within the light screen:
[Upon hearing King Solomon's words, an indescribably complex emotion once again appeared on Goetia's face.]
["This is not as simple as you describe!"]
[As the shadow of King Solomon, he understood the price of that Noble Phantasm better than anyone.]
["You have just relinquished your status as a Heroic Spirit!"]
["This is not abandoning your life."]
["It is the complete abandonment of your entire existence!"]
["Everything Solomon created will become meaningless, and this Temple of Time will lose its [Infinite Time]."]
["We, the 72 Demon God Pillars, will also return to our origin, no longer a united body but decomposed into individual demons..."]
[These shocking words echoed incessantly in the air, leaving all the audience dumbfounded.]
["The image of King Solomon, his achievements, will vanish from the world forever!"]
[Goetia's eyes were filled with anger and an indescribable emotion.]
[This person, whom he had once regarded as a coward who only witnessed tragedy and did nothing, had actually made such a staggering choice.]
["You know this very well, don't you? You will even disappear completely from the Throne of Heroes! My sacrifice is insignificant compared to that."]
["You have now reached the state of [Nothingness]!"]
["This is an end that humans can never reach—you actually eradicated your own existence entirely with your own hands!"]
Watching the profound conversation between the two on the screen, the audience could no longer remain silent!
They had originally thought the so-called "self-destruction" was merely a temporary inability to see Romani Archiman.
Yet they never expected the price of this Noble Phantasm to be so heavy.
Not only the Spiritual Core and the body, but King Solomon's very existence as a Heroic Spirit would disappear.
There would be no trace of King Solomon left on the Throne of Heroes, meaning no one could ever summon King Solomon again, and his figure and deeds would be forever erased from the world.
At this moment, in the world of Chaldea, the previously joyful smiles instantly froze.
Fujimaru Ritsuka's heart was a whirlwind of complex emotions—sadness, pride, respect... all intertwined, leaving him speechless.
In the end, these complex feelings condensed into a single sentence: "Goetia, you bastard!"
A look of sorrow also appeared on Mash Kyrielight's face, and she whispered, "This is Romani Archiman's choice..."
"All we can do now is respect his choice; there is no other way." Da Vinci also showed a proud expression; she knew this Romani Archiman, with whom she had worked for years, very well.
However, alongside the pride in Da Vinci's heart, a touch of sadness quietly emerged.
She realized she could no longer bicker with that insult-hurling Romani Archiman...
At this moment, all the staff stared in shock at the content on the screen, sharing a single common thought—to pay the highest respect to the Doctor! This was not only their sentiment but also the voice of all the audience.
And now, within the light screen:
[A look of shock flashed across Fujimaru Ritsuka's face. He seemed stricken and momentarily at a loss.]
[Romani Archiman's voice sounded again, and this time, he had no need to hide anything.]
["Yes, as you heard, my existence as a Heroic Spirit has vanished."]
["This is not death, but Solomon will completely disappear from the Throne of Heroes, and the existence of God's Agent will be erased from human history."]
["The physical laws on Earth will be determined by human wisdom. The King of Mages, Solomon, will truly end the Age of Gods through his complete disappearance."]
[As these words were spoken, Romani Archiman's body gradually became illusory, as if he were about to cease existing.]
[Seeing this scene, Fujimaru Ritsuka instantly understood something, his eyes unknowingly moistening.]
["Are you... going to disappear?" he asked in a trembling voice.]
["Well," Romani Archiman replied calmly, "It's frightening and sad, but it's what I can do. So, no matter how difficult, I must go."]
["That's enough. You and Mash taught me this choice."]
[Hearing these words, Fujimaru Ritsuka's emotions completely collapsed, tears falling continuously to the ground like beads from a broken string.]
["So cunning..." he murmured to himself, his voice full of helplessness and sorrow.]
["Yes, perhaps it is truly cunning... It's truly embarrassing that I ultimately wasn't clever enough..."]
[Looking at the sorrowful Fujimaru Ritsuka before him, Romani Archiman also felt somewhat guilty.]
[But he didn't have much time left now. This was no moment for indulging in grief.]
["However, this way, all premises have collapsed."]
[He turned his gaze to Goetia on the other side, his tone firm, "Goetia, your immortality is a thing of the past. The magecraft formula you created was originally meant to protect humanity, but you chose to take away humanity's future."]
["You have betrayed your duty, and now is the time for you to atone for this sin."]
[Romani Archiman's words were full of power.]
[Hearing this, Goetia finally snapped back to reality, an angry expression appearing on his face: "Duty? You speak of duty?!"]
["You mean me, as the Omnipotent One, our duty is to protect you ants?"]
[He roared, "Do you think showing people the life of a human is enjoyable? I've had enough!"]
["No matter what you do, you will only disappear, and in the end, only horror remains! A human's life is nothing but a tale of hatred and despair! To make me witness such a thing... I cannot be happy at all!"]
[Goetia's voice was filled with resentment and bitterness, his roar echoing through the space.]
[Looking at Goetia like this, the corners of Romani Archiman's mouth lifted slightly, his eyes revealing a profound calm and determination.]
["You are wrong, Goetia."]
[Romani Archiman's voice was calm yet firm, "Indeed, nothing is eternal, and in the end, only pain and an end await them."]
["But this is by no means despair."]
[He continued, a deep light flashing in his eyes, "With a limited lifespan, facing death and severance, knowing it will come to an end, yet still repeating the cycle of parting and meeting."]
["This is a brilliant and glorious journey, as fleeting as the stars."]
[Romani Archiman's words were full of poetry, "This is a story called love and hope."]
[His voice echoed in the space, as if adding a new hue to this silent world.]
[Goetia stared at him blankly, seemingly deeply moved by these words, the anger and resentment on his face gradually fading, replaced by profound confusion and contemplation.]
Hearing Romani Archiman's explanation of "love and hope," all the audience couldn't help but be stunned, inexplicable emotions surging in their hearts.
In Avalon
Merlin witnessed this scene and was not surprised.
He murmured to himself, "Ah, that Romani Archiman has finally made his own choice... The Evil of Humanity, the Beast born from Pity! Humans may be worthless, but the stories they weave are so beautiful!"
As a half-human, half-incubus, Merlin holds little affection for humans themselves, but he deeply loves the stories created by humans.
As Romani Archiman said on the screen, this is a story as radiant as the stars, brimming with love and hope.
Meanwhile, in the World of Uruk
The Wise King Gilgamesh looked at Romani Archiman's choice in the light screen and let out a deep sigh.
"Everyone says the gods love the world, but Romani Archiman, you love the world more than the so-called gods."
"Compared to me now, perhaps you are more suited to the title of Wise King."
Upon hearing Gilgamesh's words, everyone around him was stunned.
They never expected to hear the king admit someone was superior to him.
They never thought the king would hold another king in such high esteem.
Simultaneously, the Fourth Holy Grail War
Emiya Kiritsugu watched Romani Archiman gradually disappear in the light screen and finished the cigarette he had just lit in one drag.
The next moment, a violent cough was heard.
"Ah... As I thought before, is this the ending?" (To read the most exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)
"Even the legendary King Solomon is like this, and here I am resting idly at this moment; I am still too lazy!"
At this moment, a continuous stream of bullet comments surged across the light screen like a tide.
[Bullet Comments]
[Waver Velvet: The story about hope is truly well said...]
[Olga Marie: Although I am sad and the price is heavy, now is not the time for grief, Fujimaru Ritsuka, do your best! Defeat that damned Goetia!]
[Iskandar: King Solomon... No, Romani Archiman. Without a doubt, he deserves to be remembered by everyone. Even if everything about him vanishes, he will surely be engraved in everyone's hearts!]
[Artoria Pendragon: You are truly worthy of being a king by nature, deserving of everyone's respect.]
[Lancelot: Is this what you call dedication?]
[William Shakespeare: Oh oh oh——!!! This is truly the most magnificent performance! Romani Archiman, your name will be forever engraved in everyone's hearts, and everyone cheers for you!"]
At this moment, all the Heroic Spirits and Magi across the worlds were utterly stirred!
Although the entity named King Solomon had disappeared from this world, an ordinary man—Romani Archiman—had been firmly imprinted in everyone's heart.
Regardless of the outcome, at this moment, audiences across all worlds were cheering for Romani Archiman, rooting for him!
At this moment, the scene in the light screen continued to play!
[The stricken Goetia quickly broke free from his restraints and slowly stood up from the throne.]
[This sudden change caught Goetia off guard, but he quickly regained his composure.]
["It doesn't matter," he whispered, still exuding a terrifying aura. "Although I was struck by such a Noble Phantasm, I have not become weak."]
[His scarlet eyes fixed on Romani Archiman and Fujimaru Ritsuka before him, a disdainful smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "Your jokes have no effect on me. Go to hell, humans. Our great undertaking has not been hindered in the slightest."]
["As long as I kill you and Fujimaru Ritsuka, and make all the Heroic Spirits retreat," Goetia continued, his voice full of confidence, "Although our bond has been severed, there is still enough time. I just need to release my first Noble Phantasm again before the last pillar is destroyed."]
[However, Romani Archiman merely looked at him calmly. The light particles on his body grew denser; he knew he had little time left.]
["The time has finally come," he said softly, his eyes still calm. "But I have seen it with my own eyes; this will be our Chaldea's victory."]
[With firm resolve, Romani Archiman issued his final order as Commander of Chaldea.]
["What we see in the end must belong to us, to Chaldea's victory."]
[Though his voice was weak, every word was full of power.]
["As the Commander of Chaldea, I issue the final directive. Do not worry about me; you must crush the enemy and achieve a complete victory."]
["As a human, you have defeated the King of Mages, Solomon. Next, you must defeat the Beast who calls himself the Demon King."]
[Romani Archiman's gaze was fixed on Fujimaru Ritsuka, as if wanting to impart all his faith and hopes to him. "Go, Fujimaru Ritsuka! This is the final destination of the journey you share with Mash."]
[As his words fell, Romani Archiman's figure began to gradually dissipate.]
[Light particles fluttered gently around him, as if bidding him farewell. Fujimaru Ritsuka's tears could no longer be held back and streamed down his cheeks.]
[But at this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka's heart was filled with clarity.]
[He clenched his fists tightly and said firmly, "Yes! Fujimaru Ritsuka, prepare to attack! Let us pay the highest tribute to the Doctor!"]
[As Fujimaru Ritsuka spoke, colorful light particles drifted gently in the air, as if heralding the start of the battle.]
[And Romani Archiman's figure had completely vanished from the Temple of Time.]
["What a resounding answer, Fujimaru..." Romani Archiman's voice seemed to echo in the air. "You have truly become a reliable Master."]
[The existence named Romani Archiman had completely disappeared from this world.]
[He used his life and faith to pave a path to victory for Chaldea's future. And King Solomon no longer existed in this world.]
At this moment, the Heroic Spirits and Magi of all worlds stared at King Solomon's gradually vanishing figure on the screen and fell into deep silence.
They had witnessed with their own eyes how the entity once known as the King of Mages returned God's gift to the world, ended the Age of Gods, and resolved the issue of the Demon God Pillars' immortality.
The price of this feat was so heavy—not only would his existence as a human vanish, but even the legends, achievements, and everything about King Solomon on the Throne of Heroes would be completely erased.
At this moment, all the audience could no longer restrain their emotions and expressed their feelings.
Yet, amidst all this, there was one name everyone remembered—Romani Archiman.
He was the timid king often encouraged by others, yet he always believed in humanity's infinite potential.
He loved eating strawberry cake, would also evade and fear things when faced with them, just like every ordinary person.
But it was this very him who stood up at the critical moment and became a hero in everyone's heart.
If someone believed in him, he would become the Doctor who stood up again and led everyone to victory.
At this moment, the name Romani Archiman had become an indelible mark in everyone's hearts.
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