At this moment, in Chaldea.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the little beast that had always been by their side.
This little fellow looked only slightly mysterious and utterly adorable, yet its true identity was astonishing—it was actually a Beast, one of the Evils of Humanity!
The staff of Chaldea looked at one another, struggling to believe it.
They had actually been raising a Beast with boundless potential power!
Fortunately, this Beast did not harbor the deep malice towards humanity that other Evils of Humanity did; otherwise, Chaldea might have been destroyed long ago.
A look of surprise crossed Mash's face, and she murmured to herself, "Fou... is a Beast?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka also found this fact hard to accept.
The Earth Mother Goddess Tiamat and the Demon King Goetia, who sought to incinerate the Human Order—both were terrifying existences they had faced.
And Fou, the little one who had always gotten along so well with them, didn't seem like he could be compared to those fearsome beings.
However, Romani Archiman wasn't too surprised by this.
He had long been aware of this little beast's extraordinary nature, as it was, after all, raised by the mysterious Merlin.
Still, the revelation that Fou was actually a Beast did catch him off guard.
Nevertheless, he quickly came to terms with the fact.
Everyone continued to stare at the light screen, filled with curiosity.
The light and shadows on the screen grew increasingly dazzling.
[Fou's figure shone particularly bright amidst the starlight and radiance.]
[It spoke in a gentle yet firm voice: "Farewell, Mash Kyrielight. The journey with you is the freshest memory of my life. Though I often looked unsightly due to emotional fluctuations, I have remained like this until the end."]
[As the words fell, the light and shadows erupted into a brilliant glow, so beautiful it was breathtaking. Reflected in this light, Fou's figure seemed to merge into the endless starlight.]
[It continued: "Yes, I truly saw the most beautiful thing—there is evil that can be defeated without killing, and there is an answer that can be achieved without bloodshed.]
[Congratulations, kind people of Chaldea. The Fourth Beast, Cath Palug, has been defeated by you."]
[As Fou spoke, it radiated immensely powerful magical energy, dazzling flashes of light continuously illuminating the screen.]
[Fou successfully saved Mash's life at the cost of its own reason and self-awareness.]
[And the result was evident. Mash stepped forward at the critical moment and saved Fujimaru Ritsuka.]
["Those who did not return—one man and one beast..."]
This review finally came to an end.
The light screen gradually dimmed, but the audience's hearts were filled with shock and emotion.
This review broadcast had allowed them to witness too many incredible things—Chaldea, the Incineration of Humanity, Goetia, King Solomon... every piece of information was enough for extensive discussion.
Undoubtedly, this review made all viewers remember the stories of that world—there was Romani Archiman's self-sacrifice to save the world, the warmth of Fou who chose voluntary defeat out of bond with humanity, the courage of Mash who dared to face the Human Order Incineration Cannon to protect those behind her... and the brilliance of countless Heroic Spirits shining in battle.
Looking at the words "Those who did not return—one man and one beast" on the light screen, the audience fell into silence.
The victory in this battle concluded with the successful preservation of the Human Order.
Yet, the price paid was so immense... especially in the world of Chaldea, everyone's hearts were filled with complexity and sorrow.
And Romani Archiman kept comforting Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash, trying to soothe their emotions.
Meanwhile, in Uruk, Gilgamesh witnessed it all.
A flicker of satisfaction passed through his pupils, and a smile spread across his face.
The King was exceedingly pleased with the content of this entire review.
"This is the story called Chaldea..." he murmured to himself, "A very fine conclusion."
Whether it was Romani Archiman's self-destruction or Mash's sacrifice, both were within his expectations.
The only thing that surprised him was probably Fou—this Evil of Humanity would actually use its reason and intellect to save Mash at the critical moment!
Gilgamesh could no longer contain his emotions and let out his signature laugh.
He declared with satisfaction, "Well... a most satisfactory conclusion for this King. It seems the story called Chaldea has finally reached its end..."
As he spoke, the previously dark light screen lit up once more!
Amid the anticipation of all viewers, a line of text appeared on the screen.
[Review of the Ten Great Virtues—Loyalty, Courage, Righteousness, and Bravery!]
[Wise and Courageous.]
[An Archer who loves his Master and gives his all to realize their shared wish—Zhou Yu, the Archer of Jiangdong![1]]
At that moment, all viewers still immersed in the previous review were drawn to the title on the screen.
[Bullet Comments]
[Emiya Shirō: Zhou Yu... Why does that name sound so familiar?]
[Tohsaka Rin: He's a general from the Three Kingdoms period, Shirō. From the Dragon Country in the Far East, a famous general of the Three Kingdoms.]
[Emiya Shirō: Oh, I remember now, Tohsaka! The one who "reduced the masts and oars to ashes"! The Battle of Red Cliffs! I never thought we'd see such a famous general.]
[Waver Velvet: So it's a Heroic Spirit from that country. To be honest, I've always wanted to visit. This is really exciting.]
[Tohsaka Tokiomi: I wonder how strong he is. Since he's a famous general, he must be quite powerful!]
[Iskandar: A Heroic Spirit from a country I've never set foot in, nor even heard of before?]
[Sasaki Kojirō: Loyal and brave. No matter who the Master is, they are truly fortunate to have the aid of such a Heroic Spirit.]
[Lord El-Melloi II: Which worldline does this story take place in? According to currently known records, there seems to be no documentation of any Holy Grail War related to it?]
[Kayneth: If there's no record, then you should be the one recording it! El-Melloi II! Why are you still as foolish as ever?]
Just as everyone was sending bullet comments, text began to appear on the light screen.
[Fate/Samurai Remnant!]
[In the fourth year of the Keian era, Edo Castle, built upon the foundation laid by Tokugawa Ieyasu, had passed through 48 springs and autumns and was now under the rule of the fourth shogun, Ietsugu.]
[Though the city grew increasingly prosperous and its population swelled, the shifting of daimyō and the dissolution of clans also stirred undercurrents in its streets and alleys. Many masterless samurai roamed, casting a shadow over this peaceful and prosperous era.]
[Yet, one day, a battle of blades, shadows, and conspiracy—the "Waxing Moon Ritual"—was secretly set in motion!]
[This battle was for the "Waxing Moon," capable of granting any wish. Seven "Wish-Makers," the Masters, would summon seven Heroic Spirits as Servants, together staging a magnificent epic of Master-Servant supremacy.]
At that moment, at the Clock Tower, seeing Kayneth's bullet comments on the light screen and simultaneously observing the specific, entirely new Holy Grail War unfolding on the screen—one never before recorded—Lord El-Melloi II immediately sprang into action.
He initially wanted to ask other Clock Tower instructors to join in, but fearing there wasn't enough time, he addressed the other students in the lecture hall.
"It might be too late, so you'll record it with me!"
The other students had no choice but to comply under the professor's pressure.
Thus, in Lord El-Melloi II's classroom, he and a group of students began recording the unrecorded Holy Grail War.
And on the bullet comment section:
[Bullet Comments]
[Tohsaka Tokiomi: A Holy Grail War that took place in the Edo period? How is that possible?]
[Kotomine Kirei: There are no records, and there shouldn't have been a Holy Grail War in Edo during that time!]
[Tohsaka Rin: Father, this must be from another parallel world. The light screen has been appearing for so long; surely you understand that by now.]
As the discussion continued, text kept appearing on the light screen.
[Zhou Yu (Archer)]
[Class: Archer.]
[Dashing, loyal, and brave. Deeply devoted to his Master, Zheng Chenggong, he wields bow and arrow as his weapons to protect him.]
[Zheng Chenggong (Master)]
[Zhou Yu's Master, a handsome and magnanimous general.]
[A general highly regarded by the Ming Emperor Longwu, praised as the "Lord of the Nation."]
At this moment, in the Fifth Holy Grail War.
Emiya Shirō looked at the introduction on the light screen, a surprised expression on his face.
"Zhou Yu's Master is actually Zheng Chenggong?!"
Zheng Chenggong was so famous that even Emiya Shirō had heard of his deeds and name.
Highly regarded by the Ming Emperor, his naval prowess was extraordinary!
Such a person was actually a Master?
"Why do I feel like Zheng Chenggong could even qualify as a Heroic Spirit himself?"
For some viewers unfamiliar with that Eastern country, the pairing of Master Zheng Chenggong and his Servant Zhou Yu—both from the Eastern Dragon Country—in this light screen review was shrouded in mystery.
Aside from his reputation as an outstanding general, people knew very little about Zheng Chenggong.
As for his Servant, Zhou Yu, though he played a significant role in the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," most people's impression of him only extended to his glorious moment at the Burning of Red Cliffs.
Due to limited understanding, discussions about him weren't particularly heated.
Everyone fell silent and waited for the video to continue playing.
Under everyone's anticipation, the image finally began to emerge on the light screen.
[The first thing that came into view was a heroic face. This was the Servant Zhou Yu, whose Class was Archer.]
[Zhou Yu wore a pleased expression and shouted: "You took the bait!"]
[Before his words faded, he resolutely activated his Noble Phantasm the moment the scene began.]
[Instantly, a massive bounded field appeared. Within it, a fleet surged through the waves, blazing flames burning at their sterns.]
["Witness the might of our Sun Wu!" Zhou Yu stood proudly at the helm of the fleet, bow in hand. He gazed at the arrow in his grasp, watching as it gradually ignited with flame.]
["Red Cliff's Blazing Fleet—reduce them to ashes!" Zhou Yu, with overwhelming momentum, shot the burning arrow into the sky.]
[The rocket seemed to pierce the heavens, instantly dyeing the sky crimson.]
[Then, the clouds parted, revealing countless red points of light—no, it was a dense rain of burning arrows, falling from the sky, unstoppable!]
[These flaming arrows mercilessly bombarded the ships on the sea.]
[In an instant, except for the ship bearing the character "Sun" where Zhou Yu stood, all other vessels were set ablaze, followed by thunderous roars!]
The Mages and Heroic Spirits who witnessed this scene were utterly shocked. Though they had expected this Servant to be powerful, they were still left speechless when the spectacular scene of the "Burning of Red Cliffs" was truly presented before their eyes.
This was simply too powerful!
And to launch such a powerful Noble Phantasm immediately upon appearance truly caught everyone off guard.
At this moment, in the world of the Fourth Holy Grail War.
Observing the power of Zhou Yu's Noble Phantasm in the scene, Gilgamesh, also an Archer, showed an interested expression.
"Judging from this display, it seems the mana consumption of this Noble Phantasm isn't very high?" Gilgamesh's words shocked Tohsaka Tokiomi beside him.
A Noble Phantasm with such astonishing power, yet low mana consumption?!!
Moreover, it comes with a long-range mobile vehicle and is a bounded field with wide-area damage and control!
Such a Noble Phantasm is both powerful and mana-efficient?
How outrageous is that?!!
Tohsaka Tokiomi, standing next to Gilgamesh, was even more astounded.
He knew the history of the Three Kingdoms. In that history, there were many figures of Zhou Yu's caliber!
There were even heroes more powerful than Zhou Yu!
Did that mean the Eastern Dragon Country, with just the history of the Three Kingdoms alone, possessed so many powerful Servants that it was staggering?!!
At this moment, Tohsaka Tokiomi was filled with awe. Gilgamesh, however, was greatly interested; he longed to go there and spar with those historical heroes, to exchange insights!
Besides Gilgamesh, many others were deeply captivated by the demonstration of this Noble Phantasm and grew curious.
[Emiya Shirō: 'Linked ships can break the Wu navy.' Zhou Yu truly lives up to his reputation!]
[Tohsaka Rin: Are you sure this is a navy? It looks more like an air force to me!]
[Archibald: Another Reality Marble!]
[Iskandar: I wonder how this Reality Marble compares to my Ionian Hetairoi.]
[Lord El-Melloi II: Your Majesty, this Noble Phantasm is quite special. It resembles a Reality Marble but is also different. Rather than a Reality Marble, it's more like a powerful magecraft.]
[Flat Escardos: This is High-Thaumaturgy?!!! Isn't that even more outrageous?]
[Iskandar: Indeed, though it is High-Thaumaturgy, its effect is no different from a Reality Marble.]
As everyone discussed, the light screen changed again.
[A massive sailing ship appeared in the scene, the character "Sun" clearly visible on its sail.]
[This was undoubtedly the means of transportation summoned by Zhou Yu.]
[At this time, the sky was beginning to brighten.]
[Zhou Yu, with his white hair and heroic bearing, dashed across the rooftops, bow in hand.]
[Chasing him was a gigantic figure—the muscular, long-green-haired Berserker, Samson.]
[Zhou Yu ran along the eaves, glancing back at the pursuing Samson with a smile. As he ran, he turned, drew his bow, and fired an arrow at Samson!]
[The arrow was ordinary before it left the string.]
[When Zhou Yu released it, he used no magecraft. Yet, the moment the arrow left the bow, it suddenly burst into flame!]
[Samson saw the arrows but neither dodged nor evaded, instead batting them away with his hands. The flaming arrows struck the house beside him, causing a violent explosion instantly.]
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