In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

It is also the only way to defeat Goetia in the original storyline.

only--

Will this really work?

No, I should say, can I do it?

The courage to sacrifice oneself.

This must be another test left by that guy. Perhaps he knew this all along, which is why he allowed me to use the Ten Commandments. Really...

That's absolutely awful.

However, you underestimate me too much; I am just a life.

But could he predict whether doing this would really make things better?

Humanity was burned away, and he went to Heaven. Tiamat was sealed away, and then Humanity was frozen.

It seems like everything has been resolved, but in reality, nothing has been resolved at all.

That's why he didn't want to accept this outcome.

Luo Wei clenched his fists tightly.

This was only a last resort; he still needed to find other possibilities within the final timeframe and do everything he could.

After exchanging words with Gilgamesh for a while, night quickly fell.

Merlin has gone out to search for the Slab of Destiny and has not yet returned.

Meanwhile, Meryl was studying Tiamat, saying she had some inspiration.

Black Gunner went to the front lines to leave a safety net in case the monsters suddenly swept in.

Lovi stood on the rooftop of the palace, gazing at the distant Arabian Sea.

The cold night wind felt like knives scraping against my face.

He unexpectedly felt cold.

Logically speaking, his constitution should have made him completely immune to the cold wind, but the source of this chill was not the night wind, but rather the coldness in his heart.

Reality is too cruel.

Despite all the effort, this is still the outcome.

It was cruel enough to overwhelm anyone.

But that still couldn't bring him down.

His heart was delicate and fragile, yet incredibly strong; at most, he felt somewhat powerless.

In fact, Luo Wei was also very puzzled. He was just a transmigrator who happened to be there by chance, an ordinary person, a mortal who only participated in the Holy Grail War to go home. Why did such a thing happen to him, and why did he end up like this?

He couldn't understand this at all.

He started as a magician and alchemist, striving to repay his teacher's kindness and to return home. Later, seeking peace of mind, he continued his efforts, hoping for an easier life. Still later, for his lover, he pressed on, but the road seemed endless; each time he thought he had succeeded, more troubles would inevitably arise.

However, this still couldn't defeat him.

It's just a few difficulties, some hardships, and a little bit of hardship.

He could simply walk away now, go straight back, or even more simply give up and go to heaven...

But he couldn't let go. As someone once said, "I am a person with deep attachments, and it is difficult for me to attain true enlightenment."

At the time, he didn't take it seriously. If a person has no obsessions, is he still a human being?

If there are difficulties ahead, then strive to overcome them; if there are obstacles, then muster all your strength to step over them. It's not a big deal.

"But this level is... way too difficult."

Luo Wei looked at his hands and gave a bitter smile.

Those he wanted to save couldn't, and he couldn't bring himself to leave. Letting Meryl take Black Gun and Lily away would be disrespectful and irresponsible. But wouldn't it also be irresponsible to die alongside Goetia?

This is so frustrating, so upsetting... It's just too difficult!

What should I do?

To simply leave, or—

"Honey!"

Just as Luo Wei's thoughts were churning, he suddenly heard Meryl's voice in his ear. Luo Wei clenched his fist, suppressed his bitter smile, and then turned his head to look. He saw Black Gun and Meryl standing at the entrance of the rooftop.

"What's wrong? Meryl, and Lily too..."

Luo Wei asked aloud.

"It's nothing." Black Gunner shook his head and said, "I just missed you, so I came here. I've already built the Tower of the End on the front line, and now even if Gorgon comes, it will be difficult to break through. As for this guy, I met him on the way. He said he had something important to tell you."

"Oh... I'm sorry for making you worry. I'm sorry, Lily. We're family now, but I haven't been able to fulfill my responsibilities. I..."

Are you blaming yourself? Do you feel like you've let me down?

Before Luo Wei could finish speaking, Black Gun Dae asked a question first.

“Hmm.” Lowe nodded and replied, “Yes, I am well aware that what I am doing now is definitely not that of a good husband, and I have disappointed you.”

"Well, as your husband, although you are indeed a bit of a womanizer and have unintentionally caused me a lot of trouble, but... I don't regret it." Black Gun Dai raised her head, then gently took his hand and said earnestly. In those clear eyes, Luo Wei's current appearance was reflected.

"As expected, no matter what she becomes, Artoria is still Artoria."

Luo Wei nodded and said.

That's why I like you, isn't it?

"That's true..."

Luo Wei leaned forward slightly.

"Cough cough cough!" Mary coughed a few times: "Because I was very sour, I appeared just in time."

"Uppercut!"

With a roar, Lowe delivered a perfect uppercut from below, slamming it into Meryl's chin.

Why?!

Mary landed on the ground in a very graceful parabola.

Although the person in the way was knocked away, the atmosphere was completely ruined.

Luo Wei awkwardly grabbed Black Gun's hand, glanced at Meryl beside him, and asked, "Alright, so what brings you here? Are you here to comfort me? Or to stop me? Shouldn't you be with Tiamat right now?"

"Hmph, Tiamat doesn't need to stay with you. She's learning to make butter bread at the bakery. And I'm certainly not the kind of weak woman who can only offer comfort in crucial moments. I'm here because I have something important to tell you."

Mary patted her chest and then spoke triumphantly.

"what's up?"

"Now I have a solution to the Tiamat problem."

A strange smile appeared on Meryl's fairy-like face, then she spoke mysteriously, "And the method is—'fairy transformation,' but we'll need your help with the specific implementation."

Luo Wei: "!!!"

Silence fell over the room.

A cold evening wind howled past, but this time the wind wasn't as cold as before.

"Explain in detail—"

Just as Luo Wei was about to ask further questions, a series of sounds of "clanging soldiers!" and panic suddenly rang out from the palace below.

The group found it strange, so they immediately went down to check. They found Siduri sitting on the palace steps, crying her heart out, while Anna stood by, at a loss.

"What's wrong, Siduri?"

Luo Wei immediately stepped forward to inquire.

"Lord Lovi...Lord Lovi! The King, the King, he has just suddenly passed away! Waaaaaah—!!!"

Siduri said with a sob in her voice and a sorrowful expression.

Upon hearing this, Melly and Black Gunner looked stunned.

Gilgamesh...

died? !

Meanwhile, Luo Wei's thoughts were still on the "fairy transformation" that Meryl had just mentioned.

At the same time, he sighed as if he had expected it.

"—He really died at the worst possible time."

Chapter 248 Unnatural Death

Inside the royal palace in Uruk.

They were just discussing the details of "fairy transformation" that Meli had mentioned on the rooftop. Then, a moment later, they were all drawn down by a commotion coming from the palace below.

When they entered the now incredibly noisy palace in Uruk, especially after more and more people saw Gilgamesh's remains, the scene around the palace became increasingly chaotic.

At this moment, in the Ishtar Temple, which served as the royal palace of Uruk and the temporary political center, the priests and officials who were originally on duty had all gathered around. Looking at their faces, one could see that they were all filled with sorrow, but even so, their eyes shone with determination and courage.

They both looked up at the highest throne.

At this very moment, on that majestic throne sat a familiar blond man. Even though he had lost consciousness, his back remained straight, and his posture was solemn and upright. Just sitting there gave people a sense of solemn majesty, but he was no longer as lively as before, and instead had his eyes tightly closed.

Gilgamesh, the greatest king of Uruk, sits there now, fast asleep.

Siduri then led Lovi and the others into the temple.

She, who had been hiding in a corner outside the temple and weeping bitterly because of Gilgamesh's death, returned here now with a completely calm face instead of a weeping one.

It was as if the vulnerability she had shown earlier was just an illusion; Siduri at this moment was completely different from before.

"High Priest..."

"Lord Siduli..."

"High Priestess Siduri..."