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Chapter 191: A twisted ally of justice is nonetheless the archenemy of evil.
🕑 Added 2025-08-13 03:05:00 +0000 UTC~Projection of All Worlds~
“What a cruel fate…”
Everyone felt immense sorrow for the Emiya Shirou of that other world.
They knew that for Emiya Shirou, 'justice' was not merely about results; Emiya Shirou had sacrificed everything to walk that path.
But this outcome rendered all his sacrifices meaningless, which was perhaps the root of his breakdown.
The sin of 'killing innocents' was etched deep within Emiya Shirou by Kiara Sessyoin! Even if he never encountered such an enemy again, he could not be forgiven until he reached hell.
~Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline~
~In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia~
“To self-terminate, denying the legitimacy of everything Emiya stood for… that was quite a move.”
The Wise King Gilgamesh wore a half-smile, not forgetting to disgust Emiya Shirou even in his own impending death.
Coincidentally, Emiya Shirou was indeed stubborn, getting himself into a corner. If it were this King, what if Kiara Sessyoin panicked and committed suicide?!
My heart and deeds are clear as a mirror; all my actions are just! If she could affect this King in the slightest, then this King would admit defeat.
~Type-Moon World, Kaleid liner Prisma Illya Worldline~
“I understand the difference between Emiya Alter and Archer now… how helpless and painful he must have been back then!”
Emiya Shirou let out a bitter laugh at the final scene.
Archer, in the process of achieving his ideal, realized he couldn't save everyone and might even have to kill villains, leading him into doubt. This is why he wanted to eliminate Shirou.
Emiya Alter’s branch line, however, was that after knowing the true evil of Kiara Sessyoin, even with hands stained with sin, he still had to kill innocent believers, ultimately tainting himself completely!
And in this process, he clearly understood the evil deeds he was committing, but to fulfill his ideal, he did not hesitate to stain his hands with the blood of sin, eventually darkening his own soul.
Killing the people most important to him with his own hands, then, after the ideal that supported him was also buried by his own hands, the act of killing innocents (in his eyes) would forever haunt him until he burned to ashes and ceased to exist...
~Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline~
“Even if it means going against one’s own heart, in a sense abandoning ideals and killing innocents, one must eradicate evil. In this sense, it can be considered the maximization of one’s own ideal.”
“But… for him, this might be the most severe distortion of his ideal.”
Archer finally understood the meaning of Emiya Alter’s self-answering opening line.
Emiya Alter was different from himself, who doubted during the continuous pursuit of his ideal… and also different from Shirou, who became even more determined in his ideal after doubting himself.
Emiya Alter showed no hesitation in achieving his ideal, but unfortunately, an ideal is still just an ideal. This man eventually twisted himself into a state of guilt.
Yet, in a sense, he had already maximized the fulfillment of his ideal.
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【 Only Emiya Shirou in the entire world detected the result of the birth of Human Evil. And precisely because of this, even if it meant sacrificing innocents and burying what he truly loved, he had to remove the tumor that threatened the world. 】
【 However, things were not as simple as him being led to the execution ground and dying. The government was very interested in his abilities. In the report, they listed him as a religious attacker and a criminal to be dealt with by death. 】
【 In reality, they used him as an unnamed executioner. Thus, the 'Ally of Justice' became a 'Puppet of Justice.' He became the government's “Counter Force”! 】
【 He became a killing machine, and Emiya Shirou's heart had long since become hollow. Justice had been forgotten by him over time. 】
【 Even the Kanshou and Bakuya in his heart gradually melted away with the demise of justice, becoming something akin to a blade-spear! Until his death… 】
【 This is the story of his life. After his death, he became the Heroic Spirit Emiya Alter! 】
【 。。。。。】
~Projection of All Worlds~
“So… this is Emiya Alter’s story before he became a Heroic Spirit? He perceived everything, saved the world, yet ultimately became a mere machine.”
He lost those important to him, sacrificed everything, and became a tool. Ultimately, he had to face his own false ideal. Perhaps nothing could be more tragic than this.
Physical pain meant little to him, but because of Kiara Sessyoin's actions, he had to face mental torment every moment, becoming a guardian who would sacrifice everything to protect humanity.
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【 Heroic Spirit Emiya Alter, having killed many innocent believers, developed a deep sense of guilt, leading to a mental breakdown, emotional numbness, self-abandonment, and becoming a mere killing machine solely for the sake of justice. 】
【 Although he had lost his true self, Emiya Alter’s efficiency in upholding justice did not decrease; instead, it increased. “No thoughts, no ideals. Therefore, his efficiency is incredibly high!” 】
【 “An indifferent, nameless anti-hero, like a machine. The most fundamental part has long since decayed. To achieve his goals, he repeats merciless slaughter.” 】
【 “I have nothing left… no, it's more accurate to say I'm about to have nothing left. Past ideals and thoughts are gradually dying out. All that remains is the fact that I am good at killing.” 】
【 。。。。。】
~Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea~
~In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia~
“Although he is utterly corrupted, this is also the result of adhering to his justice. How pathetic…”
The Wise King Gilgamesh shook his head repeatedly.
A person who degenerated and corrupted due to their ideals, in a sense, had achieved the realization of their ideal without a trace of hesitation… that’s why this King finds it pathetic.
Until the very end, he even abandoned his name, his ideals, and his original heart forgotten.
The Kanshou and Bakuya in his hands even transformed into highly efficient killing weapons, completely becoming a killing machine with nothing left.
~Type-Moon World, Fourth Holy Grail War Worldline~
Emiya Kiritsugu felt immense pain watching Emiya Alter. The child who inherited his ideals was forced by reality to degenerate into this state.
Abandoning his appearance, abandoning his name, and even abandoning his ideal as an 'Ally of Justice'. That child abandoned everything, walked a path without light, and became truly nameless.
So Emiya Kiritsugu felt so heartbroken, so pained. Why was the final path of that young man who clung to his ideals so agonizing…
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【 The scene shifts. Emiya Alter, now a Heroic Spirit, is entrusted by the Counter Force to come to Shinjuku. As soon as Emiya Alter arrives, he eliminates the corrupted Lancer and Saber, who were also summoned there but intended to resist Moriarty! He uses this as a token of allegiance, pretending to join Moriarty’s side. 】
【 Subsequently, he pretends to follow Moriarty’s advice and fights with Jeanne d’Arc Alter. In reality, he deliberately lets Fujimaru Ritsuka and their group enter when they attack the Tower of the Spear. 】
【 Finally, during their battle, he directly betrays Moriarty and kills the Demon God Pillar. 】
【 At this moment, Saber Alter, clad in black armor with eerie black streaks on her face, gritted her teeth and looked at him: “Is this your goal?!” 】
【 Emiya Alter: “The reason I was summoned here is to defeat the Demon God Pillar. Everything else is trivial.” 】
【 Looking at the massive fireball about to fall from the sky, he calmly said to Saber Alter, “It seems there's something wrong with the enemy's magic bullet power. Like this, it's nothing more than an ordinary meteor.” 】
【 “I will shatter it, but shattering it will exhaust all my power. The rest is up to you to clear.” 】
【 “Even for a fallen King of Knights, being eager to burn is easy enough, isn't it?” 】
【 Saber Alter’s words were filled with distrust. “You dare to boast about shattering it… can you really do it with your fake magecraft?” 】
【 Emiya Alter said indifferently: “I can… Although I am an immature magus, I am very good at this one thing.” 】
【 “Unlimited Lost Works (The Void Creation of Swords)” 】
【 Emiya Alter glowed, and Unlimited Blade Works unfolded within the gigantic meteor. The massive meteor instantly shattered with a roar. 】
【 “Boom boom—” The remaining fragments were also cleared by Saber Alter’s released Noble Phantasm! 】
【 。。。。。】
~Projection of All Worlds~
Everyone looked at Emiya Alter with a faint smile. No matter what, you are always you. Despite scoffing at your own sins and even forgetting your past, you still do what is just. Although you deny it verbally, the Ally of Justice remains your aspiration!
Emiya Alter… a hero steeped in tragedy. Unlike Emiya Shirou’s fortune, he did not encounter a savior and unhesitatingly walked the path of Asura.
When the saved people cheer for the blessings of the divine, do they ever know that the one being scorned is their esteemed savior?
~Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea~
“While Spirit Origin Ascension brings joy to most Heroic Spirits... for him, it appears to be pure agony.”
Da Vinci's brow furrowed as her eyes traced the familiar golden scars etching Emiya Alter's form—which seemed familiar.
“Senpai... this is...?”
Mash stammered, her voice laced with confusion and concern.
Ritsuka's chest tightened watching the blackened Archer, this man who had fought alongside them to preserve humanity despite everything—
“No matter how far you fall, no matter how twisted your path... you'll always be that 'Ally of Justice,' Emiya Shirou!”
Even if corrupted, even if injured, even if torn, even if memories are blurred, despite all this, this man still upholds his original intention…
A twisted ally of justice is nonetheless the archenemy of evil.
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(Author Note: Some plot points are based on a blogger’s explanations, so it might be a bit messy. Please bear with it; I’ve tried my best!
The next chapter will be the story with the Demonic Bodhisattva, Kiara Sessyoin…)
