[ THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST HEROIC TALE IN HISTORY - THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE FAKE-HOLY GRAIL WAR! AN EXTREMELY SPECIAL HOLY GRAIL WAR! ]
『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
With such a title, all the viewers couldn't help but have a big question mark appear above their heads.
Fake Holy Grail War?
At this moment, a strong sense of curiosity arose in the hearts of all the viewers.
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〜In the Worldline of the Fourth Holy Grail War〜
Emiya Kiritsugu frowned as he looked at everything on the screen.
"Interesting, this title…"
This title was far from simple.
Just from the title, he could already smell a hint of conspiracy.
Fake Holy Grail War? A false Holy Grail War?
"Interesting, let's find out what kind of video it is..."
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〜In the Worldline of the Fifth Holy Grail War〜
The eyes of the King of Heroes, Gilgamesh, also stayed on the entire screen.
"The greatest heroic tale in history? They are merely a bunch of mongrels."
Gilgamesh said calmly.
At this moment, he had no idea how important the Heroic Spirits appearing in this Holy Grail War would be!
And at this moment, in the entire group chat, countless group members couldn't help but start their discussions.
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〜Chat Room〜
[ Fujimaru Ritsuka: !? A different Holy Grail War… A Fake Holy Grail War!? It seems this Holy Grail War is going to be extraordinary again. ]
[ Tohsaka Rin: A bit interesting, there's actually such a Holy Grail War. It seems the upcoming video won't be boring. ]
[ Emiya Shirou: I feel that the Heroic Spirits appearing next will probably be incredible. I'm really curious what kind of year I'll see in the next video? ]
[ Ryougi Shiki: Such a title already implies that this video is extraordinary. ]
[ .....]
At this moment, all the viewers were discussing animatedly.
Undoubtedly, Heroic Spirits, Magus, and Magicians in all the worldlines were looking forward to the upcoming video!
『 Under the gaze of all, this video officially began.
However, before playing, it briefly explained the background of this video.
With the video's explanation, all the viewers finally understood why this was a Fake Holy Grail War!
This took place ten years after the Fifth Holy Grail War.
A Holy Grail War that occurred in Snowfield City.
A Holy Grail War constructed from a large number of false components, where summoning Fake Servants with fragments of Fuyuki could supplement the weak local ley lines, making them strong enough!
When 6 Fake Servants were summoned, the conditions for a true Holy Grail War were met…
That is, the confrontation between 6 Fake Servants and 7 True Servants! 』
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『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
Upon hearing such an introduction, all the viewers couldn't help but be dumbfounded.
At this moment, all the viewers were completely stunned. Although they knew this Holy Grail War was far from simple!
They didn't expect that there would be as many as 13 Heroic Spirits appearing in this Holy Grail War!
But obviously… in this video, there weren't a full 13 members…
But even so, all the viewers were immensely shocked!
After all, this was their first time seeing such a large number of Heroic Spirits!
And under such an introduction, all the viewers also realized.
This Holy Grail War was not quite right!
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〜In the Worldline of the Fourth Holy Grail War〜
Emiya Kiritsugu couldn't help but frown as he looked at the screen.
"Fake Holy Grail War… Why hold such a ritual? What kind of conspiracy is behind this?"
At this moment, endless doubts surged in his mind.
But obviously, he couldn't solve these doubts for now and could only place his hopes on the entire screen!
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〜In the Worldline of the ██████, Chaldea〜
Mash couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded as she looked at the explanation on the screen.
"There are actually 13 Heroic Spirits appearing… No wonder the video's title is the greatest heroic tale in history. This is my first time seeing such a Heroic Spirit free-for-all mode."
At this moment, the people of Chaldea also showed incredibly emotional expressions.
It must be said that this was their first time seeing such a Holy Grail War.
It was too unbelievable!
But while discussing, they were also full of strong expectations for the Heroic Spirits who were about to appear in this Holy Grail War.
Under the gaze of all, the entire video officially began to play.
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『 Located in the vast canyon north of Snowfield!
Inside a natural cave!
A magical aura emanated from within!
Undoubtedly, this place had been transformed into a magical [ Workshop ] by a magus.
As for what it was for, it was naturally self-evident.
Soon.
A magus appeared on the screen, slowly taking out a cloth bag, and then carefully taking out the item inside the cloth bag.
It was a key…
And this was the Holy Relic prepared by this mage.
The one he was going to summon was precisely the oldest King of Heroes in the world—Gilgamesh!
And on the ground, there was a huge magic circle! 』
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『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
Seeing this scene, all the viewers immediately realized that this was a summoning ritual!
And at this moment, Arcueid Brunestud, Ryougi Shiki, Aozaki Aoko, and many other Dead Apostle beings also focused their attention on the entire screen.
Although they knew about Heroic Spirits, this was their first time seeing a ritual to summon a Heroic Spirit!
Naturally, they were extremely curious.
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〜Chat Room〜
[ Aozaki Aoko: Is this the ritual for summoning Heroic Spirits? How interesting. ]
[ Ryougi Shiki: If so, then that should be the legendary Holy Relic. I wonder what kind of Heroic Spirit will be summoned? ]
[ Tohsaka Tokiomi: That key looks very much like something belonging to someone I'm very familiar with. ]
[ Tohsaka Rin: The one who's going to be summoned next, it wouldn't be that Kimpika, would it? ]
[ Gilgamesh (Archer): ??? No, why am I being scheduled for overtime again? A mere mongrel, WANTING TO RELY ON THE KING'S GLORY!? ]
[ .....]
While all the viewers were discussing animatedly, the scene on the screen continued to play.
『 After everything was ready, the mage on the screen officially began his ritual.
"Prepare. With silver and iron as materials. With stone and the Archduke of contract as a foundation."
"The color of sacrifice is 'red/black'. Block the descending wind with a wall, and close the four gates."
"Emerge from the crown. Circulate endlessly on the three-way road to the kingdom."
The moment the words fell, with a hum!
A powerful magical force immediately surged across the entire screen.
Seeing such a scene, the mage's face also showed an expression of immense joy.
"Fill, fill, fill, fill, fill."
"Every time it repeats, it's five times."
"Only by this can the overflowing engraving be destroyed."
"Hereby declared, your body shall be commanded by me, and my destiny shall become your sword."
Following the Holy Grail's entrustment, if you are willing to follow this will and reason, then respond. Hereby declared."
As the words just fell!
"BUZZ—!"
Terrifying magical energy immediately condensed, and the huge magic circle actually exuded colorful light!
The colorful light immediately formed a colored ring.
Then it spun endlessly!
The terrifying magical energy turned into a burst of energy, even affecting the mage's clothes.
Seeing such a scene, the mage's face also showed an expression of immense joy!
It was the expression of a successful summon.
"I am the one who becomes all goodwill in the world; I am the one who suppresses all evil in the world. You, clad in the three Great Words of seven heavens, come from the Wheel of Inhibition. Guardian of the Scales."
As these words completely fell!
The summoning ritual was also completely finished, and in an instant, it emitted an incredibly dazzling light!
Everyone could feel a powerful surge of magical energy on the screen.
Within that huge light, the Heroic Spirit finally appeared!
Sitting in place, propping up his cheek, with a cold, calm gaze, he watched everything before him. 』
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『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
And all the viewers, looking at the Heroic Spirit on the screen, showed an expression of "as expected"!
The Heroic Spirit who appeared on the screen was an incredibly familiar Heroic Spirit to all viewers!
King of Heroes, Gilgamesh—!
Wearing his iconic armor and golden hair!
At this moment, the entire group chat was once again in an uproar.
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〜Chat Room〜
[Tohsaka Rin: Why is it you again, Kimpika? Are you that fond of working overtime, Gilgamesh? ]
[Gilgamesh (Archer): They're just a bunch of mongrels, trying to depend on the King's power! ]
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〜In the Worldline of the Fifth Holy Grail War〜
At this moment, Gilgamesh's face also showed an incredibly complex expression.
Although he had already anticipated this scene when he saw the key, he still couldn't hold back a little when he saw himself being summoned.
He really didn't expect to appear on screen so many times in this video!
Why did he feel like he liked working overtime so much?
He was clearly not a workaholic!
And every time he appeared on this screen, nine times out of ten, it wasn't a good thing!
"Is this King going to be defeated again?"
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〜Chat Room〜
[ Aozaki Touko: To be fair, it's understandable. After all, the King of Heroes' strength is well-known. Understandably, magus would want to summon such a Heroic Spirit. ]
[ Olga Marie Animusphere: If this were a regular Holy Grail War, I'd say he's got it in the bag. But this Holy Grail War is far too unpredictable. I have a feeling this might just be one of those overpowered ones.
[ .....]
〜In the Worldline of the ██████, Chaldea〜
Olga Marie was right in a sense.
Summoning Gilgamesh in this Holy Grail War was merely an opening ceremony!
In the subsequent summoning rituals, they would witness all sorts of incredibly shocking Heroic Spirits!
All the viewers were discussing animatedly, and the scene on the screen continued to play.
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『 The moment the magus saw the Heroic Spirit he had summoned, an extremely joyful expression appeared on his face.
He couldn't help but let out a wild laugh.
"HAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
Looking at the mage who was solely focused on laughing wildly, Gilgamesh couldn't help but slightly furrow his brows.
Then, an incredibly arrogant voice echoed.
"…Answer me, are you a mage who, knowing arrogance, still relies on the King's glory?"
"…That's right, precisely. I am your master." 』
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『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
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Hearing these words, all the viewers could probably guess the next scene.
Good heavens, this magus truly didn't know how to spell "death" to dare speak to the King of Heroes like that!
At this moment, all the viewers couldn't help but look at the magus on the screen with pity.
"Kid, you've taken the wrong path…."
To dare speak to that hero like that, you have earned your death!
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『 As expected, in the very next second on the screen.
While the magus was speaking, he also planned to reveal his right hand, which was engraved with a Command Seal…
And then…
Splat.
"…Eh? Ah?"
Because the incident was too sudden, the mage hadn't even reacted before his right arm immediately disappeared.
Soon, he felt an indescribable pain.
"Eek… AIEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH! AAAAAAHHHHHH!"
"What, are you a clown? If so, then you should let out a more magnificent wail to entertain me."
Actually, the magu's right hand was not severed by Gilgamesh.
If it were him, it wouldn't have been as simple as just losing an arm.
At the same time, the mage finally felt a hint of abnormality.
"WHO IS IT! HOW DID YOU GET THROUGH MY BARRIER!"
As these words fell, a sound finally came from the dark corner of the cave.
"Forgive my intrusion… Please allow this body to appear before the great King."
A maiden's incredibly respectful voice echoed thus!
And such a voice naturally greatly pleased Gilgamesh.
"Good, I grant you the honor of beholding my form."
"…It is an immense honor."
As these words fell.
A 12-year-old girl appeared on the screen, with lustrous black hair falling over her brown skin.
Dressed in luxurious clothes, like a young lady from a good family.
She merely stepped into the workshop with a solemn and respectful attitude, bowed deeply to the Heroic Spirit on the altar, and then knelt.
And this was Gilgamesh's true Master in this Holy Grail War.
"It is commendable that the mongrel's blood did not splatter before me. However, if you have any justification for the reason why the smell of inedible meat drifted before me, then speak your mind."
"Forgive my intrusion, I even dared to punish the thief who stole the key to the treasury without waiting for the King's judgment…"
The moment the words fell.
The girl also placed a piece of flesh in front of her.
This was the missing right hand of the mage.
Hearing these words, Gilgamesh hummed softly.
Then he looked down at his feet, picked up a key placed on the pedestal, and then, with disinterest, tossed it away.
(Key: Alright, alright, playing like this, huh? Don't blame me if you get defeated later.)
(Ishtar (Archer): I just love how you throw keys around.jpg)
"Just for such a key? Boring. After all, there are no petty thieves in my garden who would dare to covet my treasures. Though I had it forged, there was no need to use it, so I simply cast it aside."
"If that is the King's intention, then I have no intention of continuing to fight you to the death. Please withdraw."
"What…"
"In that case, I will not take your life."
Hearing these words, the magus immediately became enraged.
His fists clenched!
At the same time, his magic circuits unconsciously activated!
In an instant, terrifying magic continuously condensed!
However, it was clear that in the face of such magic, the girl's face remained as calm as ever.
The next second.
A vast amount of magic suddenly surged between the girl and the mage.
In just an instant, a powerful flame completely engulfed the mage…
After doing all this, the girl's face remained as calm as ever.
"You have witnessed an embarrassing scene."
Seeing this, Gilgamesh immediately understood.
"You used the land's ley lines, didn't you? During my absence, have you been in control of this land?"
"With utmost humility, not control, but coexistence… As you surmised, if we step outside the land of Snowfield, our clan is merely ordinary people."
"A mongrel is but a mongrel, whether they can use magicraft makes no difference."
The girl did not refute these words.
At the same time, the Command Seal that originally belonged to the mage appeared on her right hand.
"Then I will ask again. Are you a mage who, knowing arrogance, still relies on the King's glory?"
Facing these words, the girl did not respond with any words, but her actions already explained everything.
She performed a respectful bow to the King before her!
At the same time, the Command Seal in her hand emitted a faint light.
Symbolizing the official establishment of their contract!
And on the other side… at the Mage's Association, Clock Tower… 』
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