`Here, take this.`
`What is this?`
`It's nothing much... I just thought you might need it the most? Honestly, it'd be troublesome if you suddenly changed. And you seem like you'd struggle quite a bit. So, I'm getting you insurance in advance.`
`Insurance... I don't know what it is, but I'll take it.`
"..."
I had a dream. It was definitely the day before the Singularity, when she gave it to me, right?
I took out the three cards and stared at them intently. Even after looking, I had no idea what kind of Skill Cards they were.
A rumble...
A sound came from outside. What is it? I was sleeping soundly.
"What's going on?"
I brushed my disheveled hair and stepped outside. Outside, it was a sea of fire.
"... Oh no."
Did the Celtic army come? Well... since both sides are exhausted, they must have invaded? If there's a Holy Grail, it's not a strange occurrence. I got caught up in it and couldn't judge calmly... As an adult, I should have judged, but I'm disqualified as a Director...
Sakura must be tired and exhausted too, is she okay?
"... What am I saying. Relying on a child, what kind of Director or Lord am I? Reines would laugh at me."
The sound of my body returning to normal...
As if time had come, my shrunken body gradually returned to its original state. First of all, I am a Lord and a mage. So, I have to do something.
"Edgar!"
He appeared with a tap.
"You called, Master. This place is dangerous. What will you do?"
"What will I do... If we run away, we have no face to show our Masters, right?"
"Is that so... Well, I'll play along until the end."
I, too, am a member of Chaldea that you are building. I don't want to just stand by and do nothing.
Thud...!
An overwhelming pressure. The intense energy felt as soon as I stepped outside. It's a sensation I've felt a few times in Chaldea. This is... a divine spirit, no, a divine spirit-level wavelength.
"..."
As soon as I stepped outside, something fell next to me, causing a strong shockwave and vibration. I hesitated and slowly looked to the side.
"... You are...?"
That face is definitely from Fuyuki...
"Are you the Master of Chaldea?"
A shiver...!
I'll die. Just grazing it, I'll die.
But... I can't run away here.
"Unfortunately, no. If I were the Master of Chaldea, wouldn't I be able to even look at you like this? Cú Chulainn."
"What... You know me? Interesting. You seem to have some talent as a mage, but you're unlucky. To meet me at such a young age."
He's not the one I met in Fuyuki. But he's the same entity. To have such a monstrous appearance. Even compared to his Servants, he doesn't fall short. Of course, there are overwhelmingly strong ones... but if it's divine spirit level, it certainly doesn't seem inferior.
Edgar's agents scattered and surrounded him, aiming their guns, but... there seems to be no chance of winning.
Crash!!!
As if he didn't come alone, Sakura and Ushigozen were fighting elsewhere. On another side, Karna and a dark-skinned archer were clashing, and Shielder and Nightingale were also facing other Servants.
Unlucky... At least, I can't die here.
"I am the Director of Chaldea, Olga Marie Animusphere. At least, I won't run away from you. Not as a mage, but as a human being named Olga Marie, I have pride. No longer..."
`I will be your pillar.`
"...can I remain a coward."
"... Is that so. Then, farewell."
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Dumpty, sleeping soundly in the tent. His women were gathered in the tent, looking down at him.
"Is it okay? It looks dangerous..."
"It should be fine."
Ereshkigal showed unease while looking into the distance with divine eyes, and Tialoc didn't seem to care much.
"Kama, shouldn't we go help too?"
"Is it necessary? Not really."
"But..."
"It's okay, I tell you. Originally, since it's that person, what help would be needed?"
"What do you mean by that?"
"It's simple, Ereshkigal. Originally, insurance was taken out. I don't know what that person is thinking, but it seems like the right judgment in the end. Drawing the big picture is the Master's specialty... but we've also seen and learned a lot, right?"
Ereshkigal tilted her head at Kama's words. Then, with her distant gaze, she saw a scene and jumped up from her seat.
"Z-z-z-z, is it really okay!?"
"Shh, you'll wake Master."
"Hah, but... Kiyohime, this is clearly a problem, right...?"
"It'll be fine. Master believes in that person, doesn't he?"
"... For now, I understand."
Ereshkigal raised her head and looked at that place again.
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Thwack!!!!
"Guh..."
"Master!"
"{Gáe Bolg} (Soaring Spear that Strikes with Death). Take it as an honor to die by the demonic spear of myth, human of Chaldea."
Pierced.
My chest was pierced by the demonic spear thrown by the monster who was once the prince of light. The cursed thorns piercing my entire body. Strangely, it doesn't hurt. Am I seeing my life flash before my eyes? I don't even feel pain. My heart was pierced...
No matter how much I am materialized by the Third Magic, death exists. I fall, my head hitting the ground.
It doesn't hurt at all... The sensation of being touched is transmitted, but my mind is fading.
I haven't finished yet... There's still a bit left for Human Order Restoration, and I'm dying already...? Still, have I come a long way...
Originally, I would have died without even starting... Thanks to that person, I managed to survive this much. I'm sorry... Even though you saved me, I'm dying like this...
Really...
I see Edgar's voice and Sakura running up behind.
But, my vision is blurring...
Why... It feels like there's no regret.
Is it because, at least, I was recognized by that person? The past days of desperately trying to be recognized by someone, but still receiving a reward...
`Director...!!!`
`I haven't been recognized by anyone yet...!`
This is... whose memory is it? It's like dreaming, seeing my dying self from the perspective of some man desperately reaching out and running...
Perhaps, this is...
`I'm afraid to ask, but there's no time now. Who is Olga Marie? Was I the Director of Chaldea?`
`... Yes, a proud Director.`
`I see. That's a good dream. Really...`
Two partings, two farewells, an unwanted conclusion.
If such a conclusion is the third time...
There's a limit to how pathetic one can be. I, too, don't want to die yet. I, I am...
I also...
That moment...
"Hmm? ... What is this, this magical energy reaction. It's like, Morrigan?"
I want to be by that person's side.
"... How are you standing? For a mere human, how can you stand after your heart was pierced by Gáe Bolg and your entire body was skewered by thorns? Even armies, even Celtic warriors, are slaughtered by my spear."
I stood up. Just with the determination not to die... I don't know how I'm standing. I don't know what expression I'm making. But... I can't die like this yet.
"I don't know... But, I don't want to die like this... Honestly, it was a satisfying life... But leaving three times seems wrong. Of course, I've never experienced it, but still."
"What are you trying to say?"
"Who knows... I don't know? What I'm saying, how... I'm standing. Just, I think I have to..."
I still... want to do more. I, too, want to... be of help to that person.
Squeal...!
From my chest, the three Skill Cards I received from her back then floated up.
"Black Grail"
"Phantom Princess"
"Reversed Mud Rain"
The three cards floated in the air, emitting light and circling around me.
And then, a brilliant golden light began to emerge from my chest, and a card from my chest floated into the air.
"Heavens Feel"
The four cards emitted light and began to float around me, rotating, and then the four cards rose higher and gradually came closer to each other. Subsequently, the approaching cards soon emitted a murky black light and merged...
A black card descended towards me.
As if telling me to take it, the black card floating in front of me...
I reached out without hesitation and grabbed the card.
"... Install (Dream Summon)"
Whoosh...!!!
Not a bright light, but a pitch-black light that seemed to swallow everything erupted and enveloped me. A light that, like a black hole, absorbs all light and dyes everything in darkness.
"You... What is that, that form..."
As the pitch-black light gradually subsided, I revealed my form. He saw my appearance and broke into a cold sweat.
I was surprised too. This is... probably, my form as seen in his memories.
"... It's nothing. I just made up my mind. I don't know anything about his past, but even someone like me..."
"...just wants to stand by his side."