[ From Solomon's tone, filled with plain indifference, Mash felt a sense of foreboding. She couldn't help but reveal a grave expression as she looked at the band of light in the sky.
Then she questioned King Solomon: "The Second Noble Phantasm is this territory itself… then the Third Noble Phantasm you mentioned must be that band of light."
"According to Dr. Roman's observations, there is no energy on this Earth that surpasses that band of light. That is what burned the entire Earth to ash, ended humanity, and executed the Incineration of Human Order."
"How is that possible?" Hearing this, Solomon let out a disdainful sneer: "Is the Commander of Chaldea truly so blind?"
However, whether to stall for time or simply to give Mash face, Solomon began to explain patiently: "Indeed, with this band of light of mine, I can burn the planet's surface to nothingness!"
"But what benefit would that bring? Why do you think I want to burn you all to ash in the first place? You have the order reversed! Mash…" ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Is it my imagination, or does Solomon seem to have double standards… He answers every question Mash asks, but treats Fujimaru with cold indifference."
Watching King Solomon, who was answering every question before him, the people from other worlds fell silent. Is it really okay to just reveal the plan you've prepared for so long like this?
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〜Bleach World〜
"The order is reversed??"
In Hueco Mundo, Aizen paused slightly upon hearing this. Countless questions and answers flooded his mind instantly, and then he fell into deep thought.
According to previous statements, Solomon's goal required a massive amount of energy or heat.
Then, by converging this massive energy, he would achieve a time regression spanning a vast era, ultimately reaching the planet's origin to perform Genesis anew!
But since he could obtain this energy just by incinerating the surface, why go through the extra trouble of expending energy to burn away Human History??
"The order is reversed… the order is reversed…"
After muttering this repeatedly, Aizen suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and his breathing became heavy.
After all, even he found it hard to believe the answer he had arrived at.
It wasn't that they created the band of light to strike the Human Order; rather, the burning of the Human Order was what produced the band of light!
〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea〜
"…"
Dr. Roman, having been called blind by King Solomon, instantly wore a complicated expression. Do you have any manners?
The blind ones should be that group of Demon God Pillars of yours!
It's one thing that I can't use Clairvoyance after becoming a normal human, but they have so many eyeballs and wander under their eyelids every day, yet not a single one recognized me!
However, it is fortunate that their eyesight is poor; that is what gave me ten years to prepare.
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[ "There is no heat on Earth that surpasses the band of light?" King Solomon suddenly burst into maniacal laughter again: "Hmph, hahahaha! Fools, you are absolutely correct!"
"Because that is you! That band of light is the collection of all energy on Earth!"
"Destroy the Foundation of Human Order, return the strength of Human History to zero, and ignite the flames through our gaze!"
"The flames cover the entire surface, burning all life and civilization, extracting them as residual spiritrons."
"Because there is only one Earth. Even if the Earth is burned, the heat obtained is pitifully small."
"But the life forms living on the planet's surface are different. No matter how many times you are killed, you can always prosper again."
"Create Singularities, sever the flow of history, and reject the connection between before and after! We can squeeze you dry almost infinitely, from the past towards the past!"
"Condense these into a band of light. The heat you see when you look up is the passion of this planet."
"It is the condensation of all traces of the people living in this era. It can be called the crystallization of Human History!"
At this moment, Mash, realizing the truth, immediately broke out in a cold sweat: "The goal isn't to destroy humanity, but to use humanity as fuel…" ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Hiss—this guy, does he treat human existence as sustainable firewood!!"
"Hmmm... It's plausible. Should I try something similar to that, I may finally make progress on my plan."
"HEY, UPSTAIRS!! WHO ARE YOU!? THAT THINKING OF YOURS IS DANGEROUS!!"
After understanding Solomon's method, the hearts of the people in other worlds immediately began to beat wildly like drums. This King Solomon… is truly ruthless!
He didn't restart history to destroy humanity! He needed to use humanity as fuel in order to restart history.
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〜A Certain Magical Index World, Academy City〜
"Is this his purpose for creating Singularities!"
Chairman Aleister was also moved by this.
One can only say, as expected of the King of Magecraft? Such magic that defies common sense was actually constructed by him into a feasible method.
According to Solomon, his seventy-two Demon God Pillars could burn the surface at any time, but the energy and mana obtained would not be enough for him to reverse time.
So he treated the humans on Earth like leeks, harvesting them continuously until he accumulated enough energy!
And the band of light in the sky is the mana aggregate accumulated from the Human History he burned, and simultaneously, the fuel prepared for him to retrace time!
To achieve his goal, bluntly put, all humans were treated as combustible trash by Solomon. This ambition and capacity for action are indeed terrifying.
〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
"Burning the surface and attempting to destroy Human History?"
After learning the sequence of events, Red A frowned tightly:
"Doesn't this offend both Gaia and Alaya at the same time…"
Gaia's attitude is somewhat laissez-faire: as long as the Earth exists, everything else is fine; generally, it won't intervene unless the Earth is endangered.
And the big boss, Alaya, operates on the consciousness of human supremacy and preventing human extinction. No wonder the Throne of Heroes looks like the door was left unlocked, with heaps of Heroic Spirits running towards the Grand Temple of Time.
Although these two sometimes have temperamental disagreements, they will cooperate when it comes to core issues!
"Offending two Counter Forces at the same time!"
Hearing Red A's explanation, Emiya Shirou nodded as if he understood:
"So… why aren't you there?"
He remembered that his future self was a worker contracted to the Counter Force. In a situation concerning human survival like the one before them, there was no reason for him not to be there!
Red A rolled his eyes at him in annoyance:
"Didn't I say it? The Incineration of Human Order burned the boss into a daze…"
And the second boss, Gaia, can't manage the Heroic Spirits, usually borrowing the power of 'True Ancestors' to solve problems.
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[ "If no one can overcome death, then I shall overcome it. You shall walk towards that miserable death right beside me!"
At this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka stepped forward, staring coldly at Solomon: "Who exactly are you, Solomon!"
Listening to this inhumane method, even Fujimaru Ritsuka began to doubt the true identity of this legendary Solomon!
"I am Solomon. At least this body is so."
Solomon laughed wantonly, his crimson eyes fixing on the two below: "The resistance of Heroic Spirits is nothing to fear. As long as the Master disappears here, they will all have to exit!"
"All your actions and thoughts are incredibly shallow, Fujimaru Ritsuka… Humanity's worst Master!"
As his voice fell, two slashes, difficult to catch with the naked eye, tore through the air towards Fujimaru Ritsuka.
Clang—
At the critical moment, Mash blocked the front with her shield, withstanding this sudden attack. ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Because he is humanity's last Master, and the only one. Being the best and the worst refers to the same person."
Everyone scoffed at King Solomon's mockery… The worst Master in your mouth has passed through seven Singularities to stand before you.
He even forced his way through a hellish difficulty level like the Seventh Singularity. You call this the worst Master?
〜Type-Moon World, Kaleid liner Prisma Illya Wordline〜
Miyu suddenly felt something strange and said with a suspicious look:
"Wait, something is wrong!"
Startled, Illya looked tense and gripped her staff slightly tighter:
"What's wrong?"
After taking a long breath to calm down, Miyu voiced her conjecture:
"Regarding Fujimaru's question, Solomon neither affirmed nor denied it."
This implies that it is not yet certain whether he is truly Solomon.
Hearing Miyu say this, Magical Ruby also floated over:
"He said 'at least this body is'… which implies…"
Miyu nodded and said gravely:
"There is a possibility that the body belongs to Solomon, but the core inside might not."
Similar to Ishtar's Pseudo-Servant manifestation, perhaps. After all, if it's just occupying a person's body, there are plenty of ways.
.....
[ With the battle triggered instantly, Mash charged towards Solomon on the throne with her shield!
"Mash! Leave the support to me." Fujimaru Ritsuka also pressed the button on his Mystic Code without hesitation, beginning to summon Servants in the center of this Grand Temple of Time.
"Yes!" While constantly dodging invisible slashes, Mash didn't forget to respond.
Just then, Fujimaru completed the summon, and a Servant appeared beside him: Caster—Geronimo!
Geronimo plunged the dagger in his hand deep into the ground, instantly bursting with golden light, followed by the phantom of a coyote appearing out of thin air.
A huge fireball condensed in its mouth, but Solomon wouldn't give it a chance. A slash formed of wind blades dispersed the fireball.
Fujimaru also paid the price for this summoning. The pain coming from his body made him grit his teeth secretly.
Seeing Mash getting closer, King Solomon sat motionless on the throne, still only continuously emitting wind blades.
Just then, a goddess with a red-eyed bear on her head also appeared out of thin air. It was the Moon Goddess Artemis and the Grand Archer Orion. ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Since Servants can appear here, it means this consumed Fujimaru's summoning count. He used it two more times!"
Although it was a bit impolite, everyone felt that Fujimaru had wasted a summoning opportunity. The first one didn't seem to be of much use.
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〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline〜
In the 7th Singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
"So, what was he there for?"
Inside the ziggurat, Ishtar pointed at Geronimo on the screen with a dull expression, completely confused.
"Wait, who is this guy anyway??"
You could say he came out, released a wolf, did nothing else, and then exited?? Isn't that too perfunctory!
"Who knows…"
Merlin spread his hands helplessly. Even he, who always slacks off, felt it was indeed a bit perfunctory.
"But… it wasn't all random summoning. Aren't there still useful people!"
Merlin looked at the reappearing Moon Goddess Artemis and Orion. With these two present, there shouldn't be any major problems, right?
〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea〜
"Has the battle finally begun!"
Fujimaru clenched his fists nervously.
Watching himself on the screen, enduring unbearable pain, he didn't know how many summonings his body could withstand.
At this moment, it could be said that everyone in Chaldea was busy, starting to collect intelligence on Solomon, trying to find the opponent's weakness.
Even Da Vinci, who usually loved to joke, became serious. This was the final battle; missing a single detail would determine the future direction.
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(Author-san: I really feel that summoning Geronimo was a waste of an opportunity.)