Davidian's Holy Grail War

Therefore, my realm welcomes the defeated, those who fought bravely, suffered a miserable defeat, and were forgotten by all. I acknowledge their achievements and will grant them commensurate rest and peace.

"Now that you say that, I feel even more like a failure. Honestly... You actually dragged this 'me' here before I even got back to the Throne of Heroes. I really don't know how to describe you..." David cut off a piece of meat and put it in his mouth to chew, then broke off an ear of corn and slowly roasted it over the fire.

Hearing his words, Smoke Mirror burst into laughter, pointing out that he had just saved David's life. He had caused such a huge mess, and there were three people waiting for him at the table; did he dare to just go back to his seat like that?

Upon hearing this, David broke out in a cold sweat. He couldn't help but gasp and felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the smoke goggles saving his life.

To be honest, after this incident, he probably entered a strange period of reflection. Now, for various reasons, he really doesn't want to go back to his seat and face those people; frankly… he's a little tired.

"Haha, it's good that you know. This is also a little consolation for you. At least the you on the throne hasn't finished integrating the information with the current you, so those few are too embarrassed to make trouble for the you who is still on the throne. Just stay here for a while and relax, and then see how Chaldea gets through my last Lostbelt."

Hearing this, Davidan realized that this guy was the last guardian of the Lostbelt. So he casually asked what Smoke Mirror's side was planning to do, and also, since he'd just mentioned that guy's Master was planning to destroy a planet, right? How were they going to do that?

"Oh, it's nothing. We plan to revive the ORT and then go to the Chaldea research institute and start devouring the planet. Once the ORT has eaten the entire planet, the matter will be over."

Davidian was suddenly filled with questions. ORT, is that the ORT? The one sleeping in South America? Reviving that thing would indeed destroy a planet.

Davidian didn't really have much to do with this matter, but he said, "Then, I'll trouble you to guide Chaldea. Those children have indeed made some progress in Britain, but I personally feel it's not enough. After all, they still have a long way to go. You'll have to give them a good boost."

"Alright, alright, I was planning to do that anyway. I'll have to increase the difficulty for them later. After all, that last Master in the history of humankind is really interesting. He's quite my type, but there are also things I dislike about him. It would be boring if we didn't give him a tougher trial."

Smoke Mirror laughed, and the two continued drinking and eating in a relaxed manner. It wasn't until Smoke Mirror told David to find somewhere to hide, as the kid was coming and it wouldn't be good for him to see David here now.

So Davidian hid for a while, and only returned when he felt it was time. At that moment, Smoke Mirror smiled and waved his hand, and three red Command Seals appeared out of thin air on the campfire. Davidian was truly stunned; that kid actually handed over that thing?

"As the price for resurrection, he was granted the right to control the realm and the power of Command Seals. This kid... he's really something else, decisive when it comes to making decisions. Damn, this kid is inexplicably becoming more and more to my liking."

The two sat down again and finished a drink, then Smoke Mirror stood up to get back to work. But before leaving, he started a live stream for David, so he could watch everything happening in the South American Lostbelt.

To be honest, the smoke goggles shown to David along the way... well, they really did really boost the intensity for these kids.

Oh my god, what is that glowing female giant thing? Holy crap, is that Ultraman? You'd need magic power to go head-to-head with something like that, this is ridiculous.

Holy crap, three Reversal Servants? That's interesting. And that Bat God too. This Lostbelt is really interesting; it has a wild beauty to it.

"Holy crap, Koyanskaya! You've already lost? And you're still helping them?!"

Anyway, the strange things that happened made David quite happy. He had already drunk two barrels of wine. Fortunately, every time he finished drinking, a servant wearing a mask or helmet would come up and give him a fresh one so that he would not run out of wine.

Oh my~ Smoke Mirror is even putting on a sacrifice, and Ritsuka and the others managed to stop it. That's really interesting, so interesting. Fujimaru and Ritsuka's group of kids did a great job; that's a good spirit of enterprise.

Then they went down to the underworld, where Smoke Mirror was utterly destroyed by Ritsuka and the others, and returned to Davidian. Seeing his bruised and swollen face, Davidian burst into laughter.

"You created a physical body to respond to Debit's call, and now that you've been beaten up, you can't recover immediately. Hahahaha!"

David laughed loudly, but Smoke Mirror simply rubbed his face and started drinking, completely unconcerned. As he drank, his wounds healed rapidly.

"Hey! What's wrong with your Master? Holy crap, this guy... could it be that he has an angel's relic buried inside him? Holy crap, this guy's got something."

Davidian was at a loss for words; everyone in Group A really had a unique skill.

Belial, you're such a useless piece of trash. You're making yourself look like a Muggle even more among this group.

However, when ORT revived, Debit also arrived. Smoke Mirror smiled and poured him a drink, and the three of them continued watching the battle.

Debit greeted Davian politely, or rather, very courteously. However, Davian was also aware of this guy's special qualities. To be honest, he liked the kid quite a bit. Most of the people in Group A were worth using; they would make excellent Masters.

As the ORT began its ascent upwards, fighting alongside Ritsuka, Davidian finished his drink, stood up, and prepared to rush over to help.

"Hey! What are you doing? You're the one who wanted them to grow, and now what are you planning to do? Sit down! Keep drinking and eating. You're already out of the game, what else are you planning to do?"

After being scolded by the smoke mirror, David could only obediently endure it and sit down to continue drinking in silence.

Fortunately, Ritsuka pulled off a stunning comeback for David and his group. They actually managed to defeat the ORT, even though it was only by having Kukulkan, the sun god and heart of the ORT, directly destroy the ORT's main body that they achieved a complete victory. Before that, they had genuinely defeated the ORT many times over.

"Wow, these guys are amazing! They're even better than I expected." David Ann excitedly finished his entire glass of wine. "They actually managed to defeat that ORT. That's incredible!"

"That's it. Chaldea stopped the ORT, Tescatlipoca. The future you saw has turned into an illusion. Even gods should be punished for lying. Why don't you send Davidan to Sivatlampa in the west to call Quetzal Koyatl over? I've peeked at Chaldea's battle records. In the Urukt Singularity, they were comrades-in-arms."

Debit teased Smoke Mirror with a relaxed smile, but Smoke Mirror quickly said that he'd rather not, because if Birdman's Macana hit him on the head, his skull would be ringing, which was the only thing he couldn't stand.

"Besides, I didn't lie at all, did I? ORT did destroy the world (Mictland), right? The rest was just slightly modified, since we didn't have enough budget. Oh, our guests have arrived, the person you've been waiting for has arrived."

Ritsuka was almost completely bewildered as she looked at the three people in front of her. What was going on? Why were these three sitting together, drinking and chatting so happily? Why was David Anqing here? And why was Debit here too?

Debit argued that he wasn't waiting for him; the probability of him coming here was at most 50%, since coming here now would be pointless.

"No way, he'll definitely come. After all, he needs to get back the weapons he's pawned with me. As long as he plans to continue fighting as a Master, right, young man?"

After saying that, he stood up, took his glass of wine, and went to Ritsuka. Ritsuka calmly took the glass and drank the strong liquor in it. The fiery sensation made his mind even more excited.

"That's right. If this is the boundary between life and death, then I will reclaim my sovereignty and return to my own world!"

Hearing Ritsuka's words, not only Davidan but also Debit was completely bewildered. This guy had been summoning so enthusiastically before. How come he still didn't have a ruler?

"It's limited to summoning. As long as you have the Command Seal, you can use the Netherworld Lines to turn past connections into weapons. I gave that Command Seal to Kamaz, and that kid did indeed take back all three Command Seals from that guy. However, I didn't sell the Authority of Control along with it; it's still in the state I bought it from before!"

Upon hearing this, both of them were utterly shocked. So all those previous battles weren't fought while they were in peak condition? Fujimaru Ritsuka is really getting more and more outrageous these days.

"Indeed, no wonder I felt that a man who had saved the world lacked some courage... Alright, let's fight!"

Debit got excited. This was Miktlampa, a realm where there was neither life nor death.

"Here, the debt incurred for resurrection will not stand. You are already in your best condition, Fujimaru Ritsuka. The winner will go to the other side of the afterlife, and the price will be returned to the winner. Your price is the Command Seals, which is the power of the ruler. If it were me... what would I do, Tescatlipoca?"

Smoke Mirror suggested rewinding time to the moment she was first summoned, and then starting everything over again, including Chaldea, which would also be reset.

"Let those last another year? 516,600 minutes? No, it doesn't matter, it's only 30 hours."

Ritsuka was puzzled by his words. Why would he go to such lengths to destroy the Earth? But Debit simply replied, "Because I want to."

"This is not a responsibility, but something you do because you want to do it, which is what is called self-satisfaction."

Hearing this, Smoke Mirror got even more excited; his Master had to be just like that. Although, in reality, the Master opposite him was no better than him.

"Alright, the one who wins this battle will be banished from my domain. This is the final transitional ritual in Aztec mythology. Use everything you have, for the gods will not mock those who, having used everything, still end up as losers."

Fleeing in panic, loathing killing, doubting justice—I don't recognize such cowards as warriors. You despise death too much, but since you've survived to this day with this belief, I have to admit it.

Having said that, his appearance had changed so much that even Davidian found it hard to look at him. He remembered that Smoke Glasses hadn't looked like this before. Damn it, he didn't even know how to react. While his words were indeed very handsome, his appearance was simply outrageous.

“Men of Chaldea, if you possess the soul of a warrior, I will respond in the form of a warrior. I welcome all warriors; in the Aztecs, only the victorious warrior earns honor, and I uphold that principle.”

He told Ritsuka everything he had told David, and also placed the right and responsibility of the choice in Ritsuka's hands.

"Come on, which side will you be, Fujimaru Ritsuka? Will you become the loser and go to that paradise beyond the horizon to rest? Or will you become the winner and return to the battlefield?"

This is the true, devastating battle for Midland. If you win, there will be no next Lostbelt. Let the dawn sun, my fifth sun, bring the curtain down on the story of Midland. Show your resolve; now is the time to choose life or death.

However, Debit simply smiled and said that even if a choice was made, whether or not it could be grasped was another matter, and Fujimaru Ritsuka would take a break from there.

"Chaldea, which overuses human reason, cannot catch up with the alien god. Chaldea... no, Marisbury is not an enemy of mankind, but an enemy of the universe. Since I am the only one who knows this... I will destroy this planet and erase the stigma that mankind will bear!"

You want to save the world, and I want to save the universe. Even if we share the same goal of saving humanity, since our methods differ, a showdown is inevitable. Prepare for battle, Fujimaru Ritsuka. Neither of us should hold back. I'm not challenging you as a hidden master, but as your Master!

After all, this is the final battle. Let me wage the battle I've imagined countless times within the basket.

After listening to their statements, Ritsuka stepped forward and said, "Then let's fight!"

Davidian didn't want to watch the rest of the battle, so he quietly left. He'd wasted enough time there; he had other things to face.

Chapter 483 True Ending

This is the Sea Within the Stars.

This is a peaceful and beautiful place, a place where malice is not allowed.

David awoke here, opening his eyes in a daze.

It seems he was summoned, but in this very place? This is his first time here; it must be Merlin's doing. How unexpected.

Is there something you need to do yourself? Has someone at the round table caused trouble again?

Ah~ it must be Mordred, that kid is very impulsive and easily gets into trouble.

He checked his surroundings; the Dark Sword was gone, the Nameless Sword was gone, and the grimoire was gone too. This was truly strange; what class had summoned him here?

Even now, Merlin hasn't appeared before him. This is actually what's surprising, as he should have appeared long ago.

David could only walk slowly forward, his mood becoming lighter and more joyful with each step. It was as if all the troubles of the past could no longer appear in his heart; the grime had been washed away completely by the clear wind.

He didn't know how long he had walked, but then he saw a low hill ahead. The person sitting on the hill, with that clear, unassuming back view, was incredibly familiar to him.

He didn't quicken his pace, but continued walking with his usual calm steps. When he reached the person's side, he sat down peacefully, and the two of them gazed together at the distant lake and the fairies playing and frolicking in it.

"You're late~" Artoria's tone carried a hint of reproach, but also a touch of joy.

When David heard her words, he suddenly felt a bit shy, like a young man. He could only say that he didn't want to either, but sometimes in order to reach the final destination, it is always necessary to take a detour.

Artoria let out a light, joyful laugh. Hearing her laughter, Davidan felt even happier.

At this moment, the two of them returned to the beginning, to those three years that were monotonous yet peaceful and happy. Both Artoria and Davian were enjoying this beautiful time that belonged only to the two of them.

After a minute or two, Davidian stealthily moved closer to Artoria.

His little gesture made Artoria, who lacked any manners, burst out laughing.

So Artoria bravely and decisively moved to the side, bringing their bodies close together. Then, without hesitation, Artoria rested her head on David's shoulder.

They achieved a physical closeness, not just emotional, but because they were already deeply connected emotionally.

The warm sun and gentle breeze soothed their hearts at that moment. They had been through so much together; they had walked the same path, moving closer to the same goal, and although they had ultimately fallen before that goal, for them, that was enough.

After a while, Davidian suddenly said, "Artoria, I'm back, and... I will continue to come back." (BGM here: Gaia ED Beat On Dream On)

After they finished speaking, they both turned their heads at the same time, looking into each other's eyes, where only the most sincere feelings were present.