The Great Vow to Save the World / After the Rain, the Sky Clears

Why did this happen?

Fujimaru Kyoya raised his fist again and slammed it down hard.

Go to sleep, Ritsuka. When you wake up, your brother will take care of everything. Your brother will never hit you again.

"Bang!"

Golden light enveloped Fujimaru Ritsuka, shielding her from the menacing fist, and then a powerful force erupted, shaking the entire Reality Marble.

Chapter 141 The Great Vow of Salvation

In the void, Fujimaru Ritsuka awoke groggily, overwhelmed by a strong sense of loss.

Too weak.

This goes without saying. Even after undergoing Sparta -like training from her brother, Fujimaru Ritsuka was unmatched among her peers, and even in Singularity, she could defeat well-trained soldiers in one-on-one situations.

But that's far from enough; when facing Servant, her strength is simply insufficient.

Do you need power?

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked around, but couldn't pinpoint the source of the sound. There had definitely been a sound, but no one was around.

"Sign a contract with me and become my Guardian."

Guardian?

Fujimaru Ritsuka remembered that the so-called Guardian were similar to Heroic Spirit, but they were completely different in nature.

There are two major Counter Force on the planet today: one is the planetary consciousness Gaia, and the other is Alaya, which is formed by the collective unconscious of humanity.

Alaya lends power to people by making contracts with them, but Fujimaru Ritsuka has already entered the mystical realm, also understands that there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Miracle and Magic exist, but they come at a price.

The price of forming a contract with Alaya is to become Guardian. After death, you will forever become a cleaner under Alaya's command, eliminating all enemies that hinder the survival of humanity.

"That's a life worse than being a puppet. You have no choice; your life consists only of constant killing, and at the same time, your mind remains perfectly clear. So never become Guardian."

This was Archer's advice to Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was very good at brewing tea, but did she even have a choice now?

Accept this power, even if it means becoming Guardian.

"I..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka reached out her hand, and just as she was about to agree, a voice came from behind her.

"Do you really need to agree to it?"

That voice sounds so familiar, who is it? It really... sounds so familiar.

I need strength.

"But you don't need to pay such a high price for this power, or rather, you've already paid the price."

Have I already paid the price?

Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't understand when she had already paid the price.

What is Alaya?

"A force formed by the collective unconscious of humanity."

Fujimaru Ritsuka answered the familiar voice, and gradually, warm rays of light enveloped her, dispelling the bone-chilling cold, and her body and mind gradually regained their warmth.

"Your act of saving humanity and restoring Human Order is both a form of self-salvation and a rescue of Alaya. If you stop here, Alaya is the one who least wants to see this outcome. You must understand that you are the one who holds the power of discourse."

"..."

Clearly, this voice was not unfounded; it silenced Alaya with a single sentence.

If Alaya had a face, it would probably be sweating like a soybean right now.

"Heaven helps those who help themselves. You have Great Vow of Salvation and are walking the path of holiness. You have power."

Strength.

Fujimaru Ritsuka turned around to look at the figure in the light, but the light was so bright that she could hardly see it clearly. Nevertheless, she reached out to touch the figure.

So familiar, so warm.

"The last Master of humanity, are you willing to continue on this path, even if endless hardships await after the Humanity Incineration, even if it is a path of suffering beyond your imagination?"

"I do."

Fujimaru Ritsuka finally touched the hem of the person's clothes; soon she would see the person's face.

"Alright, then I acknowledge your Great Vow of Salvation, as long as you uphold this vow and your supernatural powers remain intact and your karma remains untainted."

The figure seemed to see a more distant future, and seemed to understand that after the Humanity Incineration, an even heavier responsibility awaited the girl before her.

Not only now, but there will be many more crises in the future, so let us transform this vision of saving the world into strength.

"What's this?"

Golden Buddhist light enveloped the girl's body. Fujimaru Kyoya felt this power and clearly recognized a familiar feeling within it. This was...

A figure emerged from the golden Buddhist light. He had a similar appearance to Fujimaru Kyoya, but his expression was extremely calm, as if he possessed the wisdom to see through many confusions.

But Fujimaru Kyoya understood that this was just an illusion, the calm before the storm.

Because this guy's best move is...

"You damn dog, eat my Limitless Zen!"

The demon sword was drawn, directly shattering the rain that filled the sky. Even though Fujimaru Kyoya stacked countless rain swords in front of him, they were still shattered by this angry slash. A deep, bone-revealing wound appeared on his own body, and he was sent flying.

"Your help is pointless. No one can help her forever; she has to rely on herself."

Fujimaru Kyoya finally sensed it; it was Sarira left behind by the Demonic Blade Monk Liaochen. Now, the will on it had appeared, delivering a powerful blow to him.

"That's right, so you'll soon see a Fujimaru Ritsuka you've never seen before."

The illusory figure of the Demonic Blade Monk grasped his own Sarira, and as he increased his strength, he actually crushed Sarira to pieces.

Is it fair to say they're both Fujimaru Kyoya?

When people get angry, they'll scatter their own ashes.

The powder from the Sarira drifted and merged into Fujimaru Ritsuka's body, and at the same time, an extremely strong Mana began to emanate from her body.

"The Mana of Sarira? No, it really is..."

"Great Vow of Salvation."

Every word and action of a person in this world has a feedback effect on the world. This effect is very weak and dissipates in an instant. But when most of humanity is dead, who will save the world?

When the fate of a world rests on the shoulders of one person, that is true fortune, when heaven and earth lend their strength.

Fujimaru Ritsuka received help from Servant as she traversed each Singularity, and she herself possessed an extremely high degree of adaptability to various Servant.

Not to mention that she was under the Goetia's curse in the Fourth Singularity, and had recently come into contact with the poisonous Silent Hassan, yet she is still alive and kicking.

This is the help from the unseen forces.

"The essence of Reality Marble is that the image and landscape erode the world, making it impossible for the Counter Force to reach it. In this world that Servant cannot reach, this power will manifest in its purest form."

A powerful Mana surged from Fujimaru Ritsuka's body, a force that no normal human could withstand. The powder from the Sarira earlier did not enhance Fujimaru Ritsuka 'Fujimaru Ritsuka power, but rather strengthened her body, allowing her to adapt to this power.

"Then let the real battle begin."

The Sarira shattered, and the figure of the Demonic Blade Monk naturally vanished as well. However, another force that could not be ignored rose up, Fujimaru Ritsuka gripped the sword in her hand.

Everything from the past began to surface.

Chapter 142 After the Rain Comes Sunshine 15/102

Command Seal are tools used in the Holy Grail War to restrain and enhance Servant, but they also have another function: strengthening the Master.

This is certainly a very extravagant and wasteful way of using it, since even the strongest Magecraft can't be stronger than Servant, but Fujimaru Ritsuka still used it to strengthen her body.

Instead of restoring Mash, she chose to face the formidable enemy alone, understanding that their target wasn't Chaldea at all, but herself.

It moved.

The Three Command Seals dissipated almost simultaneously. Combined with the Mana of the Sarira, Fujimaru Ritsuka's body had become strong enough to withstand the Mana infused by Alaya. At the same time, her childhood memories began to become clearer.

How should one wield a sword?

In the same swordsmanship clash, one side's injuries worsened while the other's power increased. With this ebb and flow, Fujimaru Ritsuka, in her human form, managed to briefly hold her own against the Servant.

"This sword technique..."

"My brother taught me this; it's the foundation he gave me so I can get by on my own in the future."

The sword techniques, originating from the same source, resonated with this world in some way. The rain seemed to be pulled by Fujimaru Ritsuka's will, gradually developing an unfamiliar restlessness.

Legend has it that eagles break off the wings of their young and throw them off cliffs; only those that survive can grow into soaring eagles.

Fujimaru Kyoya's previous actions were like breaking the wings of the "fledgling" and pushing her off a cliff, but now she has returned as an "eagle" to "repay the debt of gratitude."

A giant waterbird flapped its wings and flew towards Fujimaru Kyoya, while the rain that Fujimaru Kyoya could still control also transformed into birds and fought against it.

So that's how it is. Using the same sword technique to control the water within the Reality Marble?

That's an interesting result, but it's still not enough.

Fujimaru Kyoya increased the force in his hand, knowing that a person who suddenly gains power cannot perfectly control it, so there must be a flaw in it.

"I know I'm still very inexperienced, I know I'm not mature enough, I know how heavy the burden on my shoulders is, but..."

Can belief compensate for technical deficiencies? Can willpower harness suddenly acquired strength?

Yes, Fujimaru Ritsuka wants to show the person in front of her that she absolutely can do it.

"People always mature, and there are always things that someone has to do. As a Servant, you should understand this better than anyone else."

As the girl mastered the Flowing Water Sword Technique, clear water wrapped around the sword. Under her full-force attack, the rain sword, which was only at the level of a D-rank Noble Phantasm, was directly cut in two.

The fact that the Rain Sword, a D-rank Noble Phantasm, was shattered is partly due to Fujimaru Kyoya's weakened strength, but another undeniable reason is that the girl before him has become stronger.

Whatever the reason, the girl's desire to save the world is undeniable, and the Counter Force has responded by providing her with sufficient assistance.

Servant, good luck, constitution...

These Singularity, which had previously made the girl in front of them seem like a breeze, allowed her to easily accomplish what others couldn't.

But that's not actually the case.

Amidst a dazzling array of dazzling flowers, only those who can sift through them truly demonstrate their skill; amidst sudden storms and fierce winds, only those who can stand firm truly show their strength.

An opportunity that is about to arise is not something that ordinary people can seize, but Fujimaru Ritsuka seized it and broke through all the difficulties and obstacles. Even in this Reality Marble, in this world that other Servant cannot reach, she was still able to use the sword skills she learned as a child to control the power at this moment.

It hurts.

Although Fujimaru Ritsuka had the upper hand at this moment, the intense pain still stimulated her nerves, and the Mana lent to her by the Counter Force was not so pleasant.

Extremely high concentrations of Mana flowed through the Mana circuits. A normal person's Mana circuits would likely burn up if subjected to such Mana. Fortunately, the Sarira 'Mana protection gave Fujimaru Ritsuka time to gradually adapt, but the pain could not be eliminated.

Because suffering is also one of the driving forces of human progress.

"You've gone too far with your sister complex, you bastard."

If there were many reasons for Fujimaru Ritsuka to refuse the truth before her, the answer was already laid bare when she used her sword skills to manipulate the rain within this Reality Marble.

Fujimaru Ritsuka slashed again, cutting a large gash in her brother's chest, causing blood to flow out once more and worsening his injury.

"The road ahead is difficult, very difficult."

Fujimaru Kyoya didn't respond, but still posed the question. He felt that his younger sister was finally going to leave him, that the little girl was finally going to be "independent".

"No matter how difficult it is, never give up before you've completely failed. I've always remembered this saying."

The girl charged forward with her sword, which made Fujimaru Kyoya feel a sense of disorientation, as if he were seeing his past self repeatedly, the self who refused to back down even when the Age of Gods was fading away.

At this moment, or at that time...?

One step, then another.

The girl's offensive grew increasingly fierce, finally reaching its climax.