The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

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He had been knocked down, but for some reason he suddenly stood up and looked at the scene before him with a look of despair.

At this moment, all he could do was watch helplessly, just like Kiana.

However, the emotions he expressed fully proved that he...did indeed want to save these people.

"Kiritsugu, it seems I misunderstood you."

Kiana thought to herself.

However, she would never say that to that mysterious figure.

What exactly are you?

"I am the will of the Holy Grail."

The mysterious figure slowly began to speak.

"Kiritsugu, do you see that? Only by sacrificing one side without hesitation can you save the other, and that is the true salvation of all humanity!"

Upon hearing this, Kiritsugu slowly raised his head.

"Only by sacrificing one side without hesitation..."

Upon hearing the mysterious figure's explanation, Kiritsugu's heart seemed to undergo a subtle change.

"I see."

A moment later, Kiritsugu's expression changed.

"You make a lot of sense."

Kiana fell silent after hearing Kiritsugu's words: "I don't understand... what exactly is your wish..."

"I want to save the world."

Kiritsugu's face flashed with determination as he spoke in a cold voice.

This has always been Kiritsugu's dream, and it is because of this dream that he has become so crazy.

He absolutely would not allow anyone to ruin this dream.

"Then let all of this stop. You are no longer alone; you are the culprit for all of humanity. It is you who made all of this happen!"

"So what? As long as it wasn't you, none of those people will die!"

"You're a lunatic! You don't understand how serious this is!"

"Heh..." Kiritsugu chuckled dismissively.

"If those people find out about this, what do you think they'll do? Will they forgive you? I doubt it! They'll definitely hate you, even your relatives, your parents, your wife—they'll all hate you! Their children will never forgive you, and you'll lose everything!"

Kiana fell silent.

This time, she didn't know how... to express and confront the bleakness of this world.

Because what Kiritsugu said was true.

I am in the same situation as Kiritsugu.

He might really be the hero who saves the world...

"But it doesn't matter, the war is over, as long as we have the Holy Grail!"

A glimmer of hope flashed across Kiritsugu's face.

However...

"Yes, Kiritsugu, you are right. Only in this way can humanity be exterminated."

"The will of the Holy Grail spoke slowly."

In an instant, Kiritsugu froze, and Kiana stared in disbelief.

Only in this way can humanity be exterminated?

Why would the will of the Holy Grail say such a thing? Isn't it merely a tool for making wishes?

What do you mean by that?!

"Literally, Kiritsugu Emiya. If we continue to sacrifice the minority for the benefit of the majority using your method, then over time, the human population will dwindle until only one human remains."

When that time comes, human civilization will perish, and humanity will eventually become extinct.

"Only you are the ultimate weapon to destroy humanity!"

The will of the Holy Grail spoke without any mercy.

It seems as if, by some mysterious force, it chose Kiritsugu, rather than Kiritsugu coming here through repeated sacrifices.

Faced with such a shocking secret, Kiritsugu suddenly clutched his hair.

"How could this be! This is absolutely impossible! I came here to save all of humanity! Aren't you the Holy Grail? You should have the ability to save all of humanity!"

"How could such a thing be possible?" The will of the Holy Grail denied it without mercy.

Upon hearing this, Kiana, who had been summoned by him, was stunned.

The Holy Grail... can't even do certain things?

No way, is the Holy Grail War just a propaganda campaign that says you can make a wish and change everything as long as you get the Holy Grail?

Now that Kiritsugu has finally arrived here, the Will of the Holy Grail has said it can't be done without even hesitating?

"Is this considered fraud? The Will of the Holy Grail?" Kiana retorted, her face full of exasperation.

However, she then understood the true nature of the Holy Grail War.

"What a joke! In the end, nothing in this world is ever absolutely right or wrong. So-called wishes are just about consuming enough magic to achieve a specific goal."

Those magicians hoped to use the souls of the seven Heroic Spirits as sacrifices to get closer to the origin of magic; the so-called Holy Grail War was nothing more than a deception to fool the Heroic Spirits.

The pronouncements of the Holy Grail's will completely shattered their preconceived notions.

"So what exactly are you good for?!"

Upon hearing this, Kiritsugu roared in exasperation.

Then he heard a chilling truth.

"I bear the hopes of all mankind, and therefore I have accumulated all mankind's evil. So, I, who have been corrupted, have the power to destroy all mankind."

The voice of the Holy Grail's will was so calm it instilled despair.

"Therefore, my existence is the greatest threat to humanity, and my birth will mean the extinction of humanity. I am the best killing weapon in the world."

The Holy Grail tells the truth.

The next moment, the whole world fell silent.

Kiritsugu knelt on the ground, suffocating with despair, but also feeling an unprecedented sadness.

Alice... Master, everyone... was sacrificed in the end.

But what about myself? I can't do anything.

No, there's one more thing I can do myself.

Kiritsugu slowly raised his gun and pointed it at his head.

"Then goodbye, Holy Grail."

With a loud 'bang!', Kiritsugu vanished from this illusory world.

His departure caused the will of the Holy Grail to sigh deeply.

"Judge, it seems this contestant has decided to withdraw. What a disappointment; I had hoped he would be the one to help me succeed."

"...I'm really disappointed. I never expected that what summoned me would be such a terrifying thing?"

Kiana let out a long sigh, feeling utterly bewildered.

However, she was actually being naive.

Because the next second, something even more unbelievable happened to her.

"Forget it, let's not discuss this loser anymore."

The will of the Holy Grail paused, then made a request: "He's useless now. Deal with him and his Servants, and I can give you the chance to make a wish, and then..."

"I will be born successfully, and you can leave this world."

Twenty-six

This Ruler is so fair! (F/Z): Chapter Twenty-Seven: Keep a close eye on Kiritsugu! This is the path to the future!

You will be born successfully...

Kiana wasn't quite sure what the Holy Grail's will meant by "successful birth."

The only thing she was certain of was that she wouldn't do it.

Even if the conditions for fulfilling her wish were offered, Kiana had no intention of betraying someone she trusted.

Besides, even if I take care of Kiritsugu and Artoria, will this mysterious Holy Grail will really grant my wish?

Kiana expressed deep skepticism about this.

After all, it had already shown before that you can lose as much as you gain.

It itself has admitted its limited abilities, yet now it claims it can fulfill any wish.

It's self-contradictory and laughable.