『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
At this very moment, all the Heroic Spirits and mages across every world found their brows furrowing in unison.
They had simply never imagined that the girl on the screen could utter such chilling words.
Good heavens, so many Heroic Spirits, and she'd just dismiss them?
Just how chaotic was this individual, truly…
Rin Tohsaka, witnessing this scene, also frowned repeatedly.
Within the viewer chat, all the viewers couldn't help but voice their exasperated complaints.
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〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Tohsaka Rin: Gudako, how can those lips, usually so warm, utter such frigid words?! ]
[ Chaotic Evil Gudako: Oh, these are all necessary sacrifices! To complete the great endeavor of saving humanity, such sacrifices are indispensable! ]
[ Waver Velvet: But there's no need to dismiss your own Heroic Spirits, is there? Summoning Heroic Spirits is quite resource-intensive, and the summoning process itself requires a strong bond. ]
[ Ereshkigal (Lancer): Heroic Spirit dismissal… I won't be one of them, right? ]
(A certain goddess hasn't even had a swimsuit for eight years and has even created the legend of the fastest dismissal. I won't name names.)
[ .....]
〜In the Worldline of the ██████ Chaldea〜
And at this moment, gazing at the scene on the screen, everyone wore expressions of utter bewilderment.
"It seems we really do need to prioritize the issue of resource scarcity."
Olga Marie stated with a grave expression.
Dr. Roman, standing nearby, nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, I've had this worry before, and now the predicament of this other Chaldea on screen confirms my fears. We truly must conserve these resources… After all, the process of summoning Heroic Spirits will be indispensable for saving humanity in the future."
As all the viewers buzzed with discussion, the content on the screen continued to play.
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『 "Please don't say such cruel things with such a pleasant demeanor." Mash's powerless voice echoed.
And no sooner had these words fallen than a chaotic, malevolent aura immediately surged forth from Gudako!
"If bonds aren't enough, then to be fair, let's rank by strength."
"…Senpai!"
"Though it's harsh, Chaldea is a research organization."
"No, but I mean…"
Just as the two were discussing how to select personnel, an unexpected figure burst onto the screen.
With a resounding crash.
The grand doors were flung open!
And then, a new Heroic Spirit appeared in the sight of all the viewers.
The Flower of Rome—Nero!
"I know all that you speak of—! Umu."
"Your Majesty Nero!?"
"No need for formalities. Master's words are quite correct, but we are also battle-hardened Heroic Spirits. So, how about we determine the order through a series of duels? Umu."
These words caused everyone present to wear looks of stunned disbelief.
"Are you asking everyone to fight each other to the death?"
Upon understanding her meaning, the expression on Mash's face completely crumbled.
"Your idea is even worse, hey!"
Nero offered no reaction to her words, merely stating with supreme confidence.
"This is precisely my moment to shine! Leave it all to me! Umu."
No sooner had these words fallen than the scene on the screen flickered.
Immediately afterward, a completely new scene appeared in the sight of all the viewers.
Gazing at the scene on the screen, all the viewers' eyes widened involuntarily.
Undoubtedly, it was a Roman-style edifice…
A colossal circular arena, boasting massive spectator stands and a vast competition ground.
And then, countless Heroic Spirits appeared on the screen.
Jeanne, Marie Antoinette, Mozart, Heracles, Orion, Drake…
And many, many other Heroic Spirits that the viewers couldn't recognize. 』
『 .....』
Witnessing this scene, all the viewers grew restless, and in an instant, countless messages flooded the entire group chat.
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Emiya Shirou: You're kidding, right? That Roman tyrant is also a young girl… And isn't something a bit off? Why does she look just like Saber? ]
[ Mordred (Saber): For a moment, I almost thought I saw Father… But her aura is distinctly different from Father's. ]
[ Gilles de Rais (Caster): Roman Emperor…?! No, no, this is my Jeanne! ]
[ Waver Velvet: You… Never mind, I'm used to it by now. But it truly surprises me; I never imagined that Heroic Spirit Sports Festival would be held for such a reason. ]
[ Olga Marie Animusphere: This day isn't just some ordinary sports festival, is it? After all, it involves the dismissal of all Heroic Spirits! ]
[ .....]
『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
At this moment, all the viewers finally realized! If this truly was the reason, then the upcoming sports festival would undoubtedly be a brutal war…!
After all, no Heroic Spirit genuinely desired to be dismissed, and to avoid such a fate, every single Heroic Spirit would give their absolute all!
It seemed the events to come were clearly not going to be simple…!
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〜In the Worldline of the Fifth Holy Grail War〜
Rin Tohsaka's face revealed an expression of profound astonishment.
"Unbelievable… Just how many Heroic Spirits does that Chaldea possess?"
At this moment, the young girl couldn't help but marvel at the sheer number of Heroic Spirits summoned by that Gudako on screen.
And many of them were unknown to her…
On the other side, Red A could understand.
"After all, to save humanity, they would certainly require immense power, and summoning Heroic Spirits is a necessity… But I truly never imagined they would summon so many shadows. No wonder they've fallen into a state of resource scarcity."
As all the viewers reacted, this extraordinarily unique Heroic Spirit Sports Festival officially began.
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『 "Excellent, proud Heroic Spirits assembled here! When it comes to a warrior's duel, it must, of course, be Olympia! Umu." Nero began her opening speech.
"Olympia, you say?" Hearing Mash's voice, Gudako also spoke.
"If history were normal, it would probably be around 2020 now."
Just then, Cú Chulainn voiced his confusion.
"Little Roman Empress, why are you hosting?"
"When it comes to Olympia, it is, of course, I. The Flower of Olympia, I! Umu."
"Tch, always talking to herself." Cú Chulainn felt a bit helpless regarding such a Nero.
At this very moment, a voice identical to his own echoed beside him.
"Hmph, as long as we win, that's all that matters, right?"
As these words fell, a blue figure appeared on the screen.
The viewers naturally recognized him at a glance, though he was somewhat different from the Cú Chulainn they remembered.
But this newly appearing Heroic Spirit was indeed Cú Chulainn… 』
『 .....』
〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Scáthach: So something like this exists… I never expected there to be another disciple. In that case, I hope both of you will achieve excellent results for me. ]
[ Red A[Emiya] (Archer): Two Lancers, and both are Cú Chulainn… ]
[ Romani Archaman: They must be different aspects of existence, or perhaps existences from another world. ]
[ .....]
At this very moment, all the viewers were discussing.
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『 And just as all the viewers were discussing, a third Cú Chulainn appeared on the screen.
"Never mind, I quite like this straightforward kind of battle!"
All the viewers' attention focused on him.
It was immediately apparent that this Cú Chulainn's class was likely Caster.
After all, his attire was far too striking, clearly that of a mage.
Regarding this scene, none of the viewers were surprised in the slightest.
After all, based on their knowledge of that hero, he learned from Scáthach.
As the Queen of the Land of Shadows, she possessed some knowledge of Rune Magecraft.
Having learned Rune Magecraft from his master Scáthach, it was no surprise that he could be a Caster.
"Three little Cús…" 』
『 .....』
〜In the Singularity of the North American Myth War: E Pluribus Unum〜
Upon seeing three Cú Chulainns appear on the screen, Queen Medb's eyes immediately blazed with an incomparable light.
An excited tone followed.
"I never thought I'd see three little Cús on screen. Is that place called Chaldea heaven?"
Three Cú Chulainns, triple the joy!
However, it was regrettable that…
None of those three Cú Chulainns was hers.
"If I get the chance, I'll want to summon them at that Chaldea too."
And at this moment, the content on the screen continued to play.
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『 Now, the three Cú Chulainns stood together, their faces etched with expressions of absolute determination.
For this Heroic Spirit Sports Festival, all three Cú Chulainns wore expressions of utter certainty.
Just then…
"Ding-DONG—!"
A bell reverberated across the entire arena.
Leaving all three Cú Chulainns frozen in place.
Simultaneously, a sense of impending crisis surged within them.
The next second, that ominous premonition came true!
"Eh—a notice from the management: Due to certain reasons, only Servants of four-star rarity or higher may participate in this competition."
As these words had just fallen.
Immediately, all three Cú Chulainns' faces simultaneously revealed expressions of surprise and panic.
The reason was quite simple…
Because all three of them, these "dogs," were three-star Servants.
"We are truly very sorry!"
"WAIT—!"
Before their words had fully fallen, three unknown chasms immediately appeared beneath the feet of the three Cú Chulainns!
Then, their tragic cries echoed throughout the entire screen.
And at this moment, Mash, witnessing this scene, wore an expression of disbelief.
Meanwhile, Gudako, on the other side, watched everything on the field with a calm expression. 』
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『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
And at this moment, all the viewers couldn't hold back their reactions.
They had absolutely no idea that the Cú Chulainns, who they thought were certain to succeed, would encounter such treatment…
They were actually being persecuted in this video!
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〜Viewer's Chat Room〜
[ Lord El-Melloi II: What pitiful Heroic Spirits, to be persecuted in such a Heroic Spirit Sports Festival. ]
[ Iskandar (Rider): Hahahaha! This truly makes this King laugh to death; these guys are too pathetic! But I never imagined this Heroic Spirit Sports Festival would have such restrictions. ]
[ Merlin: It's clear this is a very brutal competition. It hasn't even started, and it's already this cruel. I dare not imagine what will happen when the actual competition begins. ]
[ Olga Marie Animusphere: It is indeed somewhat unimaginable how this sports festival will unfold next. ]
[ .....]
『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
And at this moment, everyone realized the severity of this sports festival.
They truly hadn't expected that this sports festival would even have participation restrictions.
Heroic Spirits below four stars couldn't participate…
Didn't this mean that a considerable number of Heroic Spirits in this Sports Festival didn't even qualify to participate!
One must remember that this Heroic Spirit Sports Festival was meant to select a portion of excellent Heroic Spirits and then dismiss the others!
And those Heroic Spirits who didn't qualify to participate meant they were all dismissed.
How tragic for those three Cú Chulainns…
At this moment, Heroic Spirits and mages from all worlds couldn't help but sigh.
Gudako… truly worthy of being humanity's evil.
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『 At this very moment, the content on the screen continued to play.
After the three Cú Chulainns vanished, a black, dangerously ominous Cú Chulainn appeared on the screen.
And this Heroic Spirit was none other than the famed—Cú Chulainn Alter!
Although he was also a Cú Chulainn, he possessed a noble five-star rarity.
It was precisely because of this that he avoided the same fate as the other three Cú Chulainns.
"Hmph, isn't this only natural?"
"The weak shall perish first; that is the iron rule of BATTLE—!"
The instant his words had just fallen.
A golden light actually began to emanate from his body as well.
Witnessing this scene, Cú Chulainn Alter's face revealed an expression of surprise.
He, of course, understood what these lights signified.
Spirit Origin Reversion!
"Huh? Wait, but I'm a five-star!"
Just as Cú Chulainn Alter revealed such a surprised expression, Gudako wore a calm expression, stating nonchalantly.
"Well… there are still too many Cú Chulainns."
"Hold on, EH—!"
Before his words had fully fallen, he also repeated the fate of the previous Cú Chulainns.
A massive chasm also appeared beneath his feet.
Then, Cú Chulainn Alter's pained scream echoed throughout the entire screen.
And watching this scene, Gudako, the instigator, actually put on a sorrowful expression.
"Cú Chulainn is dead! How inhumane!" 』
『 .....』
『 Viewers of Countless Worldline 』
Upon witnessing this scene, all the viewers fell silent! They had truly never expected Gudako to utter such words.
But all of this was clearly caused by Gudako! Indeed… this person is humanity's evil, isn't she?!
Unable to help themselves, this thought surged into everyone's minds.
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