The Symphony of Life

As soon as the two turned around, they saw the enormous figure reflected in the sky from the direction of the Persian Gulf.

Upon seeing this Tezcatlipoca clicked his tongue in amazement, then exclaimed, "--It's finally here, the infamous Beast II of Mesopotamia."

At the same time, Roman's voice also came out.

"Ritsuka, Mash, quickly inform everyone! Merlin and Merry's illusion has failed! A giant Beast-class Spirit Origin has reappeared in the Persian Gulf, its size is—fifty meters!!"

Everyone watched the scene unfold before them with grave expressions, their gazes fixed on the Persian Gulf.

Meanwhile, from the dark mud covered by a sea of flowers, a gigantic figure slowly emerged and began to move once again.

This time, the pitch-black ocean current swept across the land like an overwhelming force, and the dark figures in the black clouds, like messengers of natural disaster, emitted a piercing sound announcing death.

Accompanied by the melodious creation melody, everyone already knew.

[--Human Evils of Humanity Manifests--]

Chapter 302 The Symphony of Life

A colossal black dragon shadow suddenly appeared above the Persian Gulf, and then its massive body slowly rose from the dark ocean to the surface. Its wings fluttered slightly, and in the intervals between the flapping and trembling, it seemed as if it would tear the sky and the world apart at any moment.

Curved horns emerged from its enormous head and extended outwards to both sides. Its once flowing, sky-blue hair, which cascaded down like a waterfall, now fell haphazardly, appearing disheveled and terrifying. Its crossed, star-shaped eyes emitted an unsettling crimson light.

This is Tiamat, the dragon's body, which also represents Evils of Humanity and the complete arrival of the second stage of life's evolution.

This is the final manifestation of Evils of Humanity.

"This is... Tiamat's dragon form, a Beast-class being whose very existence will inevitably lead to the world's demise? Not only is the scale of her Spirit Origin immense, but the power she possesses far exceeds human expectations—"

On the other side of the screen, Roman and Da Vinci both had cold sweat dripping down their foreheads as they stared incredulously at the signals received on the instruments.

"The dragon's form before creation? Tiamat in that state was truly a momentous event..."

Da Vinci said with a wary expression, "At least, I have absolutely no idea how Tiamat in this state could possibly defeat her."

"But if we don't stop her, the world will soon be completely destroyed!"

"Now, the Holy Lance has been loosened again, and the evolution of life on the planet and the alteration of its ecosystem are proceeding at an even more unimaginable speed," Dr. Roman shouted.

As he spoke, he even brought up images of fish swimming in the ocean.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the fish that had remained unharmed due to their distance began to twist and swell under the influence of this abnormal energy, or rather, power.

In just a few dozen seconds, their bones and muscles completed the evolution to the next generation, becoming larger and more ferocious, transforming from ordinary creatures into terrifying Demonic Beast.

Upon seeing this situation, Roman was immediately able to draw a conclusion.

This is evolution, the evolution of life.

The process of life adapting and evolving over long periods of time was forcibly shortened by Tiamat. Affected organisms are subjected to unpredictable evolution, and can break away from their original form in the life system in just a few minutes.

If one had to describe Tiamat's creation epic, Roman could divide it into two chapters.

The first chapter features the woman of destiny who appears in the Arabian Sea, symbolizing the destruction of everything, the birth of Lahmu, and her return to the world to wipe away the canvas and begin painting anew.

The second chapter deals with the current dragon body, involving species replacement or evolution. All affected creatures will be replaced with other species, and their bodies will change within a few hours.

Although her influence hasn't yet reached the entire world, it's still expanding rapidly. If left unchecked, in two days at most, all the plants and animals in the world will be replaced by evolved life forms. Even the very definition of the human race will be erased. When that happens, there won't even be a need for a battle.

"No, if this continues, the world will perish..."

Roman muttered to himself, trying to figure out a solution to the situation before him, when a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Mr. Roman, your description is not quite accurate. Rather than saying the world will end, it's more accurate to say that humanity and other species will disappear."

"Holmes..."

Hearing that familiar voice, Roman turned around and saw Holmes emerge from the Chaldea archives, having spent a long time reviewing documents about Tiamat.

He had a pipe in his mouth and a serious expression. Although he still had a smile on his face, anyone could tell that this great detective had lost his former composure.

"The planet has existed for billions, even tens of billions of years. Humans are merely a species that has only existed for a few thousand years in this generation. Even if we were to perish, it wouldn't affect the world itself. Tiamat, as the Mother of Creation, changed the life system to correct the world. So, this is actually a battle to protect humanity."

He explained the current situation, then looked at the screen and spoke.

"After reviewing the information just now, I have gained new insights into Tiamat's existence. Her goal is exactly as I said: to force all life on the planet to evolve to the point of unity, creating a completely new ecosystem. Perhaps in her view, everyone is the same, becoming her new children, and that is her way of showing love for the world."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Roman nodded, his expression grave, and then, still unwilling to give up, asked...

"Are we really not able to help at all?"

He could probably guess that, but figuring out Tiamat's purpose wasn't the most important thing right now; what he cared more about was how to avoid that outcome.

Although he trusted the people still fighting in the Seventh Singularity wholeheartedly, he still wanted to do his best to help, even if it was just a little bit. That's why he tried his best to discuss countermeasures with Da Vinci and Holmes.

After speaking, Roman looked at Da Vinci. Among so many people, only Leonardo da Vinci was likely to be of any use in this situation.

He is Solomon has lost his wisdom and power, and the other is a great detective who is only looking for the truth. Only the Uomo Universale Da Vinci has the potential to break the deadlock.

Only--

"What do you take me for? Romani, even if you say that, I'm certain that in this situation..."

Under Roman's intense gaze, Da Vinci shook his head, adopting a rather troubled expression.

"It really didn't work."

Roman thought that even Uomo Universale was now at a loss and was about to give up when he immediately heard her say that.

"Of course—there is a way. Who do you take me for?"

Da Vinci suddenly raised his voice.

This sound startled Roman, who cried out in surprise, his face showing disbelief.

"--Huh!!"

"What are you 'huh' about? I'm Uomo Universale. I was originally planning to tell you last, since this method isn't 100% successful. But since you asked, I'll tell you now."

Da Vinci covered his forehead and said smugly.

"In short, the situation is that I used the one in the Chaldea warehouse, as well as another system that is different from the one Rayshift."

"Another system?"

Roman was, after all, the temporary commander of Chaldea. He was also a veteran of Chaldea and the Magic King who had known the old director back then.

Chaldea does indeed hold many secrets, but these were no secrets to him, who held the highest authority, so Roman immediately knew what Da Vinci was referring to.

"Imaginary Number Dive?"

He spoke immediately.

Yes, that's the one.

Da Vinci nodded and explained, "Although that thing shouldn't theoretically be used at this time, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Equipment isn't a talisman; if we don't use it, it's meaningless. So, after modifying it, I forced it to be used."

"That's right, just as Miss Da Vinci said, the Chaldea reinforcements have already boarded the Shadow Border and are conducting Imaginary Number Dive in preparation for entering the Seventh Singularity, and even the Temple of Time. Even Goetia only damaged the Rayshift System, not the Shadow Border, so this is our last bit of support!"

At this point, Holmes immediately provided an explanation.

"Although the system's effect on the Singularity is not yet obvious, it's the only option we have right now. In this situation, we have to gamble even if there's only a one percent chance of success."

"You two... um."

After listening to the two guys' nonsensical words, Roman nodded slightly. He finally understood why the Servant were originally crowded in the transfer room had disappeared; they had already set off.

Although he still felt that doing so was too reckless and that they could easily get lost in the Imaginary Number Space, it was indeed as they said: they had to take a gamble now. If they didn't take this last chance, there would be no hope left. So he chose to support them.

Only--

Looking at Da Vinci here, and Holmes beside him, Roman glanced at the employees around him. After a precise count, he found that everyone was here.

He suddenly realized that if everyone were here, then...

Who's steering the boat?!

Who drives the Shadow Border?

He asked Da Vinci.

Upon hearing this question, Da Vinci smiled slightly and then spoke in suspense.

"Don't worry, they are all professional navigators."

--

Meanwhile, in the Imaginary Number Space.

Amidst the endless turbulence, a black vehicle, shaped like an armored car, was churning inside.

Sitting in the back, Rameses II, acting like a lord, let out a loud, dissatisfied shout.

"Do you even know how to sail a boat? This rocking sail is making me seasick!"

On the other side, two excellent navigators were forcibly conscripted into the army.

Jason, Blackbeard, could be described as looking pained.

The two shut-ins were doing just fine in Chaldea when they were summoned because they needed naval crew. They thought it was just a normal voyage, so they didn't hesitate to take over before Drake. But who would have thought that they would be sailing the Imaginary Number Space?

Jason is now ready to curse.

Blackbeard doesn't count; he was required to participate because he was the captain of the Argo and a navigator from the Age of Gods, and was forced to take on this mission.

This put him under considerable pressure.

Although he was a scoundrel, his life was miserable, and he had nothing to be proud of, it didn't matter if he died or lost.

Even so, he was clear about the mission he was now carrying.

This time, he wasn't betting on a simple treasure, a beautiful woman, or a country; he was betting on all of humanity.

This also pressured him to send his powerful Servant — Rameses II, Cú Chulainn, Jeanne, Romulus, and Orion —to the Singularity in a timely manner.

"Call..."

Thinking of this, Jason took a deep breath, glanced back at the others behind him, and then mustered his courage to shout at Rameses II sat on the throne looking displeased.

"Stop your whining, you son of a bitch! If you're unhappy, get off Jason's ship! Since I said I'd get you to your destination, I definitely will!"

"Now—you'd better hold on tight! This great one is about to ride the waves!"

"... Hmph, finally you're making some sense."

Surprisingly, the usually arrogant Rameses II, despite Jason's sharp rebuke, did not get angry; instead, he smiled.

That's exactly the kind of drive he needs.

He was a cavalryman, and although he wasn't a seaman, he was still a king. He knew very well that to overcome seemingly insurmountable difficulties, determination and courage were the most important.

Since Jason had shown some effort and courage that Rameses II could accept, he was naturally pleased.

After all, all he wanted was to reach his destination.

The other Heroic Spirit on the ship remained silent, all cheering for Jason in their hearts.

"--I'm the best captain; I'll never make a mistake before we reach our destination."

Jason gripped the steering wheel and murmured to himself.

--

Meanwhile, in Uruk, Gilgamesh, who had originally planned to rest and allow everyone to make final adjustments, became grave upon noticing Tiamat's dragon form and immediately canceled his vacation.

Rovey looked at the Holy Grail in his hand.

Or rather, a key.

The key to victory was in sight, and his expression turned serious.

He hadn't anticipated that just as he was preparing to lure Tiamat out, she would launch her attack first.

Black fog enveloped the sky, pitch-black fog covered the sky, and primal lightning flashed incessantly.

Because of Tiamat's power, a black tide, born from the sea, began to spread and ravage the land, gradually advancing towards Uruk. Wherever it passed, trees withered, flowers faded, and life wept in mourning.

They want to rewrite and recombine all the genes and all the organisms on this planet, pushing them to the other side of evolution. But before that, the first thing they need to do is to destroy all the life that still exists in this Singularity, as well as all the powerful obstacles.

This refers to Uruk.

Even so, the people here are not afraid at all. They are not scared, nor will they run away. Everyone is prepared to fight to the very end.

"Mother... has the dragon's body returned to its final stage?"

Through his remote Noble Phantasm, Kingu saw Tiamat in her current state, and she spoke with a pained expression.