Comprehensive Manga: The Master is not here today.

Chapter 807 The Forgotten Promise and the Problem
From a human perspective, humans evolved from single-celled organisms; from a divine perspective, humans were created by the gods.

In the Type-Moon universe, these two viewpoints can coexist and are both correct. This is because both essentially point to the same object—

Earth.

Holmes laughed:

"Based on the information we have, the gods on Earth can be roughly divided into two categories: native gods and foreign gods."

The alien gods are the Greek pantheon. They were originally mechanical gods that traveled through the universe. After settling on Earth, they transformed themselves into a human-like form. In their world, the creation of man in Greek mythology actually refers to this event.

Native gods, as the name suggests, are deities born on Earth's own soil.

Most native gods are manifestations of concepts or nature, while their essence is an independent existence that is the outward extension of the Earth's will, Gaia.

Simply put, they are part of the planet themselves.

Therefore, the myth of Tiamat, the creator goddess representing saltwater, creating life, and the observation that life on a material level was initially born in the ocean, are unified in their world.

"I see."

Fujimaru Ritsuka suddenly realized, and then speculated:
"If that's the case, then Tiamat should be qualified, right?"

"Indeed, after all, Miss Tiamat is the goddess of creation."

Mashu agreed, but then looked at Holmes and asked doubtfully:

"But if that's the case, why do people say that the senior is the most suitable candidate?"

Upon hearing this, Holmes smiled and brought up a seemingly unrelated topic:
"In our world, the root of creation is the Earth itself. Therefore, the being most qualified to create a [Simulated Star Chart] is undoubtedly Gaia, the planetary will. As for anyone else..."

"Ritsuka, do you still remember the invitation that princess from Earth extended to you?"

"……what."

After Holmes' reminder, Fujimaru Ritsuka belatedly realized that there was indeed such a thing.

Ultimate One, or UO, is the strongest single species on the planet and the agent of the planet's will.

If Earth's will, Gaia, is the most qualified being to create the [Simulated Star Chart], then Earth's UO, as its agent, undoubtedly has the same authority.

However, Earth currently does not have its own Universe of Origin (UO). The closest candidate to this concept is Arcueid Brunestard, also known as the Earth Princess.

Just before she received the invitation to the Little Garden, Arcueid extended an invitation to her, hoping that she could unite with her and become a true Earth UO, Archetype: Earth.

However, because the matter was too important, she did not make a decision immediately, and before she could respond, she accepted the invitation to come to the small garden.

Incidentally, Arcueid also explained to her why Chaldea could no longer remain on the surface.

……Um?

Thinking of this, Fujimaru Ritsuka suddenly frowned, feeling that something seemed amiss, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

But just then, Pest's words interrupted her thoughts—

"Earth UO? Similar to Earth's Protoss?"

"That's roughly the analogy."

Holmes laughed:

"It's quite interesting to talk about this. In our world, Gaia cannot create its own UO on its own; and Earth in the Little Garden has yet to give birth to its own Celestial Spirit."

"From this perspective, it is indeed not an easy task."

Pest wasn't sure if this matter was easy or not, but she couldn't understand something else right now.

She asked Fujimaru Ritsuka, puzzled:
"What were you hesitating about back then?" As the pinnacle of the Celestial Spirits, White Yaksha is essentially a Celestial Spirit of the Sun and is one of the undisputed strongest beings in the Little Garden with double-digit strength.

As the origin of mythology and human civilization, Earth is no less special than the Sun, and may even surpass it. Therefore, it is obvious that the Star Spirits born on Earth will have at least double-digit power!

Although Fujimaru Ritsuka's current strength is not weak, she really can't understand why she should hesitate when she can immediately gain at least double-digit power just by nodding.

"This is it,"

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her cheek and said:

"Because it sounds like a lot of trouble. Being an agent of the planet's will and all that... It feels like if I agree, I'll end up like some of the guardians of the Counter Force, working for the Counter Force for the rest of my life."

(Several guardians, including a certain Archer and a certain Okita Souji, who were far away in Chaldea, sneezed at the same time, somewhat puzzled.)
The guardian of the restraining force? Working illegally?
Although Pest couldn't understand what she was referring to, however—

Are you still afraid of trouble?

She crossed her arms, tilted her head slightly, and looked at her with a strange expression, saying:

"Isn't all this trouble you brought on by yourself? I thought you were the kind of person who liked to meddle in other people's business."

puff!puff!
Pest's words were like two arrows piercing Fujimaru Ritsuka's chest, delivering a critical blow, and Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't find any words to refute them.

In the end, she could only stubbornly insist:

"This is different! How can this be the same...!"

Such a statement seemed utterly weak and ineffective, so Mashu quickly tried to salvage the situation by saying:
"I think what the senior meant was that she was willing to help others solve their problems, but she didn't like being forced to do tasks she didn't want to do."

"Yes, that's it!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded vigorously in agreement, giving Mash a big thumbs-up, to which Mash returned the gesture with a smile.

"This idea is indeed perfectly reasonable."

At this moment, Holmes laughed:
"But if you hesitate for this reason, I don't think you need to worry too much."

"After all, the status and authority of Earth UO are far superior to those of the guardians of Alaya consciousness, and the connection between Earth UO and Gaia is closer and more special, with no clear superior-subordinate relationship."

"Well, that's true."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded reluctantly; at least what Holmes said made sense.

Or rather, there are probably few situations worse than being the guardian of the Alaya consciousness.

"In that case, do you think I should accept becoming an Earth UO?"

"Do not."

To her surprise, Holmes shook his head and said:
"While this approach is indeed more beneficial for resolving the current situation, there are still some issues I haven't figured out yet."

"To be more precise, I hope you can take this opportunity to meet that princess again, and then ask her a few questions for me and for yourself."

After saying this, Holmes explained his doubts, and the moment he finished listening, the expressions of the people present became uncertain and surprised, including Fujimaru Ritsuka's expression darkened.

In fact, she had already vaguely sensed something was wrong while she was recalling the events, and the questions Holmes had just asked had completely revealed the source of her unease, which coincided with her own thoughts!

"senior……"

Mashu looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka with a worried expression, then looked up and smiled:
"It's alright. After all, we don't know the truth yet, so it's best not to speculate. However..."

"I will definitely find out these things."

(End of this chapter)