〜In the Worldline of Fourth Holy Grail War〜
Kirei Kotomine stared at the now-darkened screen, falling into a contemplative silence.
"That man is certainly something else… I can sense a flicker of a kindred spirit within him."
Kiritsugu Emiya was similarly fixated on the void of the display, his curiosity piqued. Even a man of his discernment could see that Soichiro Kuzuki was far from ordinary.
"I wonder if we'll have the chance to see more of him on this screen later."
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Meanwhile, the group chat was abuzz with the frantic chatter of its members.
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Olga Marie Animusphere: …This video feels somewhat inconsequential for us, aside from the revelation that the legendary King Arthur is actually a woman. ]
[ Gudako: Come to think of it, the fact that a Heroic Spirit and a Master can form such a relationship… cough, does that mean Mash and I could—? ]
[ Mashu Kyrielight: Sen… Senpai! Please put those bold thoughts away! ]
[ Lancelot (Saber): Setting that aside, I'm more intrigued by the figures of my King in that room… They looked remarkably well-crafted. ]
[ Mordred (Saber): If the opportunity arises, I'm definitely going to have that Medea make some figures for me. ]
[ Gawain (Saber): Ahem… Get one for me too! ]
[ Jeanne d'Arc (Ruler): Beyond all that, I am far more curious as to why King Arthur shares my exact visage. Regardless, it seems the next video is of far greater importance! ]
[ Gilgamesh (Archer): Indeed. After witnessing these past few recordings, even this King has developed a profound interest. I wonder what manner of spectacle awaits us next? ]
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〜In the Worldline of Fifth Holy Grail War〜
Artoria sighed as she watched the chaotic banter unfolding in the chat. She redirected her focus toward the darkened screen.
"I cannot fathom the true purpose behind these broadcasts…"
Despite her words, a strange intuition tugged at her. She felt an inexplicable connection to whatever was coming next—and if her instincts were correct, it would involve Soichiro Kuzuki and Medea from the previous video.
I only hope it isn't something humiliating, she thought.
After all, she had realized by now that people from across every corner of the Type-Moon multiverse were watching. If she were to lose face here, the entire world—nay, all worlds—would know of her shame. The disgrace would be absolute.
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As the audience's speculation reached a fever pitch, Gu Changsheng finished confirming the rewards he had received from the previous video. Without a moment's delay, he began preparing the next feature.
He paused to consider which video would resonate most deeply with the viewers. After a brief deliberation, he made his choice.
"I choose you! Soichiro Kuzuki!"
Immediately, he typed into the search bar:
〖 GRAND TEACHER! THE CIVILIAN INSTRUCTOR WHO FIGHTS HEROIC SPIRITS! 〗
As the search initiated, the skies across all worlds began to churn with shifting clouds.
『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
When those words appeared, Heroic Spirits and magi alike were struck with bewilderment.
A wave of boundless curiosity surged through them.
Teacher!? What kind of Class is that!?
The title instantly commanded the attention of every spectator.
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〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Waver Velvet: Teacher… I've never heard of such a Class. If memory serves, there are only seven standard Classes in the Holy Grail War. Where did a 'Teacher' suddenly come from? ]
[ Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi: Hmph. A failing student remains a failing student! You haven't scrutinized the records of the Holy Grail War closely enough. Beyond the seven standard Classes, there exist exceptional, specialized Classes—such as Ruler! ]
[ Dr. Romani Archaman: That being said, even among the Extra Classes, I've never heard of a 'Teacher'… and a Grand…!? How is that possible? ]
[ Fujimaru Ritsuka: 'Grand'? What does that mean? ]
[ Dr. Romani Archaman: While it might be a bit early for you to learn this, since it's been mentioned, I'll provide a brief briefing. Grand Servants are the seven guardians of Human Order, situated at the pinnacle of their respective eras. Selected by the Root itself, they are the seven Heroic Spirits who stand at the apex of the Class system—the Counter Force's ultimate tool to combat the Great Disasters (Beasts) that threaten primate-kind. ]
[ Gilgamesh (Archer): To hold such a title, one must possess both power and a legend of the highest caliber, standing at the absolute zenith of their Class. There is never just one candidate, but several; the Counter Force selects the one best suited to 'overcome' the specific threat of that era… Though this King cares little for titles like 'Grand,' it is not a rank for any common mongrel to claim! Let us see, then, this so-called 'Grand Teacher.' ]
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Without a doubt, the audience was now electrified. Every eye was glued to the screen, desperate to discover the identity of this "Grand Teacher."