In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

............

"Good, you're such a good girl~ What do you want to eat? Fruit? Or fish?"

"Fu-u~"

Hmm~ I don't know if you're a cat or a squirrel. Oh well, you're cute anyway!

"Fuu... Chuu, chuu..." Fuu licked Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes.

Fujimaru Ritsuka woke up once again to the sound of Fufu's drool.

An unknown female voice looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka with surprise: "Hmm? Oh dear, the key person has woken up. Very good, very good, now that's what you call the protagonist."

"You're awake. Hello, Fujimaru Ritsuka. Are you conscious?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka, still half-asleep, looked at the mature older woman and asked curiously, "Who are you...?"

The mature woman smiled gently: "Hmm—it seems I haven't regained my ability to think yet. This is the first time I've spoken to you directly like this."

She smiled sweetly and said, "What's wrong? Did you wake up to see such a stunning beauty and get a fright? Don't worry, you'll definitely become a beauty like me someday. But you'd better get used to it quickly."

"I am Leonardo da Vinci. I am an assistant to Chaldea. Or rather, something like summoning the third Heroic Spirit... or something like that?"

"Anyway, we can talk about other things later. Someone is waiting for you, so hurry up and get to the control room."

Fujimaru Ritsuka then remembered that she had experienced a fantastic battle.

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Chapter 148 Humanity is Dead

"Is it the doctor and Mashu?" Fujimaru Ritsuka asked, then suddenly remembered something, "What about the director? Is the director alright?"

The woman who identified herself as Leonardo da Vinci maintained her smile: "Director Olga Marie? The director is very nice."

Fufu climbed onto Fujimaru Ritsuka's shoulder and rubbed against her face, saying, "Fu- ...

Da Vinci stretched out his two hands and touched Fujimaru Ritsuka and Fou respectively: "From now on, the story will revolve around you. Rely on your judgment to save us."

"Just like the thousands of heroes who saved humanity but did not leave their mark on history."

"Not as a hero, but as an ordinary human being, fighting for the survival of the planet. That is the responsibility you were given." Leonardo da Vinci sighed, and his stroking hand stopped.

Fujimaru Ritsuka had already prepared herself for this back in Fuyuki, and nodded with a firm look in her eyes: "Yes!"

......

Fujimaru Ritsuka arrived at the control room of Chaldea.

Upon entering the control room, the first thing that catches the eye is the enormous Chaldea Arthur.

As Rafe Lenore Floros said, Chaldea at this moment has transformed from a beautiful azure that represented human survival into a fireball that resembles the setting sun.

Humanity perished, just like that winterwood tree.

And he himself needs to save humanity.

Fujimaru Ritsuka took a deep breath, feeling as if a mountain was pressing down on her chest.

Mashu, still wearing her leather armor, walked over and said, "Good morning, senpai."

Fujimaru Ritsuka took a few deep breaths and forced a smile: "Good morning, thank you, Mashu."

"I should be the one thanking you. Thanks to my seniors and Mr. Anno, I was able to maintain my consciousness." Mashu's smile was also forced.

Humanity is in a life-or-death situation, and no one can be happy.

“Mr. Anno…” Fujimaru Ritsuka recalled Mr. Anno, who seemed very serious but was actually just quiet and gentle.

Mashu fell silent for a moment: "...I don't remember much about what happened back then either; it was probably due to the turbulence of consciousness."

"However, what is certain now is that Mr. Anno shattered his own spirit foundation to save Director Olga Marie."

"I see..."

Roman walked over: "Put aside what you're doing for now. Would you two like to take a look?"

He looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka: "First of all, congratulations on surviving, Fujimaru Ritsuka. And thank you for completing the mission."

"Although you were bombarded with a whole host of miscellaneous problems, you bravely faced and overcame them. I have the utmost respect and gratitude for you. Thanks to you, Mash and Chaldea were saved, and Director Olga Marie returned safely."

"That venerable White Knight, after shattering his own Spirit Origin and simply constructing a spirit body for Director Olga Marie, used the radiance of chalk to protect the turbulent flow of vanished concepts, allowing Director Olga Marie to return to Chaldea... He was a noble and great Heroic Spirit," Roman said with emotion.

"The director is still unconscious. Until he does, we'll continue to protect humanity in his place." Romani chuckled. "Looks like I won't be getting a chance to slack off in my room..."

After coughing twice, Roman straightened his posture and said, "I received Mashu's report."

"The source of magic called the Holy Grail, and Rafe's words and actions."

"Judging from the situation in Chaldea, what Leif said is true. We have no way to contact the outside world."

"The staff sent out from Chaldea have not returned either... I'm afraid humanity has perished."

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Chapter 149 Fate/Grand Order

“Only Chaldea exists in a state without a normal timeline.” He sighed. “You could say… it’s stuck on the edge of history on the eve of collapse.”

"You can also think of this as a space station in outer space. The outside world is a world of death. Until we break out of our current predicament."

Fujimaru Ritsuka thought for a moment: "...So, Doctor, you've already found a solution to break out of this predicament?"

Roman nodded. "Of course. Come with me."

He led Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash to Sheba: "Take a look at this first."

"After Sheba was restored, I tried to scan the state of the earth."

He casually explained, "This isn't Earth in the future, it's Earth in the past."

"Thanks to you, the singularity of Fuyuki has been eliminated and removed from human history."

"However, the future has not changed, so we assume there are other reasons."

The result was—

Fujimaru Ritsuka realized what was happening.

Given that the existence of a singularity is confirmed to lead to the extinction of humanity, the existence of a singularity signifies a catastrophic future.

However, even after eliminating this singularity, the future remains bleak, so—

"Are there any other unique features?"

Roman pulled over a concept map: "Look at this chaotic world map. This is our new discovery. The level of spacetime chaos here is incomparable to that of Fuyuki."

"Although people often say that changing the past can change the future, in reality, minor changes will not bring about a transformation in the future."

"History itself has its own power to heal itself. Even if one or two people are successfully saved, the outcome of this era—the decisive result—will not be easily changed."

He pointed to the points on the map: "But these singularities are different; these are turning points for humanity."

“'If this war hadn't ended,' 'If this voyage hadn't succeeded,' 'If this invention hadn't been realized,' 'If this country hadn't gained independence...'”

"These are the factors that determine the ultimate choices humanity makes today."

"If these things fail, it will be tantamount to the collapse of the cornerstone of human history. These seven singularities are exactly that."

On the virtual world map, seven points intertwine, flashing with light representing annihilation.

"The future is determined the moment these singularities occur."

“As Rafe said, humanity cannot live to see 2016.” He then shifted his focus, “—but we are different. Because Chaldea has not yet entered that future that has already been ended.”

He patted Fujimaru Ritsuka on the shoulder: "Do you understand? Only we can fix these errors and still have a chance to repair these broken singularities."

"Like Fuyuki?" Fujimaru Ritsuka pondered.

Roman nodded: "Let me state the conclusion. The spiritual particles will be transferred to these seven singularities to restore history to its correct form."

Roman's eyes were fixed on Fujimaru Ritsuka: "This is the only way to save humanity."

He sighed, sat back down in his chair, and said with a heavy heart, "But our strength is far too weak."

"Everyone else with Master suitability has been frozen except for you. After Lord Anno saved Director Olga Marie in Fuyuki, we currently only have Mash as our Servant."

He gripped Fujimaru Ritsuka's hands tightly: "I know that what I'm saying under these circumstances is almost like forcing you. But I have to say it."

Their eyes met, staring directly into each other's souls: "Master No. 48, Fujimaru Ritsuka."

"If you want to save humanity, if you want to save the future after 2016."

"From this day forward, you must fight these seven periods of human history alone."

"Do you have such awareness? Are you capable of bearing the responsibility for Chaldea and the future of humanity?"

Roman's gaze was intense.

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka answered without hesitation: "Of course."

Roman chuckled and released his hands: "—Thank you."

"This sentence determined our fate."

He turned to the remaining Chaldea employees who were still working on repairing the system and said, "From now on, Chaldea will continue Director Olga Marie Animusfia's plan and fully implement the order to preserve humanity."

"The goal is to protect and reclaim human history."

"The objects of exploration are the relics from various eras, and the Holy Grail, which is the cause of the problem."

"Our object of struggle is history itself. What stands in our way are countless heroic spirits and legends."

"This is both a challenge and a rebellion against and desecration of the past. Because we are fighting against human history in order to protect humanity."

"However, if you want to survive, this is the only way, no."

"If we want to reclaim our future, that's the only way!"

"...No matter what the ending may be."

He sighed deeply: "Based on the above decision, as the acting director on a temporary basis, I hereby issue a notice that the operational name will no longer be [First Order]."

"This will be Chaldea's final and fundamental mission."

"Humanity Guardian Designation - Grand Order, also known as [Grand Order]".

"In the name of the highest mission in the world of magic, we will surely reclaim the future!!!"