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Chapter 199: The Enthusiastic Citizen, Mr. Kim!
🕑 Added 2025-08-22 03:05:02 +0000 UTC~Projection of All Worlds~
“What exactly is that black shadow? Did Archer just exit the stage like that? He hasn't even used his Reality Marble yet.”
Everyone stared at the elusive black phantom, which was even more troublesome than the previous black mud, as if it had gained self-awareness.
But why did it choose to attack Tohsaka Rin first?!
As expected of the most reliable Archer among all Emiya Shirou's...
He was severely wounded by the black shadow while saving Tohsaka Rin. To protect them, he dragged his pierced body, creating a shield to negate part of the magic bomb's power. Even in the end, he chose to sacrifice himself for Emiya Shirou's survival!
This body is made of swords... Each incantation brought a different feeling to everyone. Truly a real man!
However, what saddened everyone the most was when Illya called out Shirou's name, Archer turned around, only to realize that he wasn't the one being called. He could only stand alone, looking at his past self who had abandoned his ideals and the people he could no longer protect.
By the end, Archer, both in appearance and mental state, had become Emiya Shirou. Even his way of addressing Tohsaka Rin reverted to Emiya Shirou's usual manner. But... why does Archer never get a good ending?
“Sigh, the most regrettable thing is that Tohsaka Rin didn't hear those words just now, which makes it even more heartbreaking.”
That gentle yet helpless gaze he cast at Tohsaka Rin at the very end was the most memorable.
Emiya Archer, who refused to acknowledge his past, now resembled a true 'Ally of Justice', becoming the hero who saved everyone.
~JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable Worldline~
“What a reliable man...”
Old Joseph also sighed with emotion. Even though he was old and his memory was fading, the feeling Emiya Archer gave him was so similar to the figure in his mind.
Even in death, he wanted to leave hope for the future. This arm! Perhaps it was the last hope Emiya Archer left for Emiya Shirou.
~Type-Moon World, Fourth Holy Grail War Worldline~
“What kind of terrifying Holy Grail War is that?!”
Tohsaka Tokiomi now had a clear understanding of the future Holy Grail War's horror: an unpredictable phantom, black mud that could corrode Heroic Spirits, and explosions that grew more terrifying with each passing moment...
Now, Tohsaka Tokiomi understood one thing,
“This 'Emiya Shirou' is intrinsically tied to both my daughters. At minimum, the worldline where he becomes Heroic Spirit Emiya must intersect with Rin's fate.”
There was no helping it; Emiya Shirou had too many futures, and he was getting a bit confused by the worldlines. At least watching the scene has definitely created a brand new worldline.
“This screen feel like Second Magic....Is this how Lord Zelretch perceives another world's?”
~Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline~
“A... Ar... Archer, what... what nonsense are you talking about!”
Tohsaka Rin's face was incredibly flushed at this moment, her textbook tsundere nature making her stammer.
After all, Archer's final gentle gaze at her and hearing his words made her incredibly shy... It wasn't until she saw Archer sacrifice himself to save Emiya Shirou that she regained her composure.
“Really am connected to Emiya-kun... But what about Sakura?”
A calm Tohsaka Rin secretly observed Archer and Emiya Shirou, breathing a sigh of relief when she saw that Sakura didn't have much of a reaction.
Tohsaka Rin thought to herself, It seems the events are not unfolding in our worldline, after all, Sakura hasn't had much interaction with Emiya Shirou.
“...”
On the other side, Archer, for the first time, didn't have his usual confident expression. Why did he have to do such unnecessary things in the first place?!
Emiya Shirou was puzzled by Archer's willingness to sacrifice himself to save him. If only one of them could live, wouldn't it be more helpful for Archer, as a Heroic Spirit, to survive?
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【 The scene shifts, Emiya Shirou returns home with his left hand wrapped in a red holy shroud. “I'm home, Sakura!” 】
【 “You're right hand....?” Shirou looked at Sakura's surprised expression, instinctively turning his gaze away, then smiled at Sakura: “Anyone would be startled to see me like this. I just got a little injured.” 】
【 “Although it looks exaggerated, the injury isn't very serious.” 】
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~Projection of All Worlds~
“Heh heh... Another 'mere fatal injury.' If Archer hadn't sacrificed himself to save you, you'd be long gone.”
“And you can still smile, even with an arm gone! You say it's just a little injury? We'll have to redefine what 'minor injury' means.”
Everyone couldn't help but mock Emiya Shirou for saying he only suffered a minor injury. Whose minor injury results in a severed arm...?
And the fact that Archer's arm was transplanted onto you without any rejection reaction is simply a medical miracle!
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【 Then, Tohsaka Rin and Illya also emerged from behind Emiya Shirou. Shirou still explained, “I met Tohsaka over there. She helped me a lot. We're currently in a temporary truce.” 】
【 That night, after dinner, Rin took Shirou to the warehouse to check his arm. Even now, Emiya Shirou's newly attached hand still couldn't move. 】
【 After the check-up, Tohsaka Rin began to warn Emiya Shirou, “Listen carefully, if you use this arm even once, Archer's magic circuits will activate.” 】
【 “Your body won't be able to withstand the powerful magic and will begin to collapse internally. That cloth is a seal.” 】
【 Then Emiya Shirou and Tohsaka Rin began to converse, talking about the high jump incident in the past. 】
【 Sakura was also listening clearly at the warehouse door. The one who watched Emiya Shirou high jump back then was actually her, in the hallway! 】
【 At this moment, Sakura's breathing became erratic, and she crouched down, somewhat on the verge of collapse, “No... Don't take even this memory away.” 】
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~Projection of All Worlds~
“Got it!! Tomorrow I'm going to school to practice the high jump. Why does simply practicing the high jump gain so much affection from so many people?!”
“Good heavens... Is your high jump globally broadcast, and does it have a setting that increases favorability?”
Everyone was speechless at the familiar high jump scene. Both sisters fell for the high jump. Is the high jump really that appealing?
Sakura was too insecure, especially now that she discovered a memory she thought belonged only to her was actually shared, causing her to break down.
~Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea~
“A human body with a Servant's arm transplanted, it's somewhat similar to Mash... but also different.”
Fujimaru Ritsuka pondered. Mash could be said to have become a Demi-Servant.
But Emiya Shirou risks being overwhelmed by vast magic if he uses it even once. So why does his own hand also experience backlash?
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【 That night, while bathing, Emiya Shirou, somewhat foolishly, slightly lifted a corner of the seal. With a flash of green magic circuits, he almost completely lost consciousness. 】
【 And so, Shirou spent a brief, happy time living with Illya, Sakura, Rin, and the others! Until news reports of several victims' bodies appearing in Fuyuki City shattered the peace. 】
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~Projection of All Worlds~
“A typical consequence of not listening to the doctor's orders. It's like when the doctor tells you not to open a wound, but you just have to go and lift a corner of the seal, almost not making it back.”
Everyone understood Emiya Shirou's actions perfectly, because they themselves were like that when they went to the hospital. They'd tell the doctor they understood, but whether they'd listen was another matter entirely.
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【 That night, Sakura, dressed in a princess costume, sang a nursery rhyme and arrived in a world like a fairytale wonderland, filled with doll-like beings. 】
【 The doll-like figures that gathered around her were turned into candies, and as she ate them, the scene returned to a small alley in reality. 】
【 The helpful citizen Gilgamesh suddenly appeared here, looking at Sakura in a dress, covered in blood, “You've finally shown your true nature. This King said it, you should have died back then.” 】
【 “Glittering's... beautiful...” Sakura reached out her hand as if she had lost consciousness. 】
【 Golden ripples appeared behind Gilgamesh, launching a Noble Phantasm, “I'm being merciful by giving you a quick death.” 】
【 “Pfft!!!” With a sound of flesh being pierced, the launched Noble Phantasm had pierced Sakura, leaving a large pool of blood. 】
【 Looking at Sakura, who still showed signs of life, Gilgamesh was filled with surprise, “What, not just a shadow? Has her body already begun to change?” 】
【 Gilgamesh began to walk forward, intending to investigate. As he walked, he suddenly stumbled to the ground, stopping just before he hit it! 】
【 Gilgamesh straightened himself, turning his head to look at the shadow behind him. One of his legs was severed there, and blood was still dripping. 】
【 Gilgamesh turned his head back to Sakura, his crimson eyes filled with rage, “You actually want me to kneel!!” 】
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~Projection of All Worlds~
“Gulp...”
Everyone was startled by Sakura's condition. If they weren't mistaken, Sakura wasn't in a fairytale world just now; she was eating... people!!
But what kind of strange thought process does Gilgamesh have?! Your leg is broken!
That's the main point, not whether she wants you to kneel.
One can only say, as expected of you, to feel no pain from a broken leg, and to have a completely different focus than ours. Truly a corporate-level understanding.
~Type-Moon World, Fourth Holy Grail War Worldline~
“Shadow?! This might be related to the phantom that appeared in the forest.”
King of Conquerors was about to say something when he noticed Gilgamesh was as enraged as in the video, his crimson eyes filled with killing intent.
“Mongrel!! You dare to make me, the King, kneel.”
“...”
In the King's Feast, everyone present was speechless at his miraculous thought process. As expected of the oldest king, capable of easily saying things that ordinary people couldn't.
Only the distant father, Tohsaka Tokiomi, wept in pain... His daughter had completely broken down, and it was all his fault.
“Sakura!!”
Matou Kariya's teeth were almost ground to dust. Sakura becoming like this was all Tokiomi's fault!! And
“And Matou Zouken... I won't let you get away with this.”
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