Chapter 688

If that could be achieved, it wouldn't just be considered part of the realm of Magecraft, but rather the true Third Magic.

Shirou muttered to himself, "... The Holy Grail War, huh."

Morgan smiled broadly, pleased with the correct answer.

"The Servant in the Fuyuki City Holy Grail War bring the heroes of Human History to life by projecting their true forms, including their souls, onto the throne."

If Artoria is summoned again during the Fifth Holy Grail, she can be placed into a pre-prepared vessel (body).

When the body, mind, and soul are all present, a "complete resurrection" that even True Magic cannot achieve is thus realized.

"Going to such lengths just to revive Artoria... you're really obsessed."

After listening to Morgan's explanation, Shirou let out a long sigh of relief and then switched to taunting mode.

"But I'm sorry, Morgan... your scheme has failed."

The reason I'm asking is that I've ended the history of the Holy Grail War.

The Fifth Holy Grail War will never happen, and you will never be able to obtain Artoria's soul.

The Fae Consort of Pan-Human History was not annoyed by the boy's provocation; instead, she showed a relieved smile.

"Yes, I didn't expect you to get involved in the Holy Grail War. That was my biggest miscalculation."

Shirou noticed Morgan's strange choice of words.

She didn't say, "I didn't expect someone like you to exist," but rather, "I didn't expect you to get involved in the Holy Grail War."

The tone was as if he had known about Shirou's existence from the very beginning.

"The baby held in the arms of the black Maria looks a lot like you, Shirou."

I suddenly remembered what Leinys had said.

Is it possible that we actually knew each other, but you simply don't remember my existence?

The witch's whispers echoed in the boy's ears, making him even more swayed.

Could it be...? No, impossible!

My Morgan is only her.

Wasn't Morgan, Morgan in Pan-Human History, a promiscuous married woman who slept with a different man every night?

Shirou forced himself to regain his composure, only to hear Morgan continue speaking.

"The boy who single-handedly suppressed all the enemies of the Holy Grail War is Arthur, who returned from the Lostbelt... How absurd."

Whether it's you, or Morgan (me) and Merlin (♀) who raised you to be king, you are all truly abnormal.

Because of your intrusion, my painstakingly planned resurrection of Artoria has failed.

If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, but my foolish sister actually gave up everything for you.

Fae Consort glared at Shirou through her black veil and snorted.

"What an outrageous man! He's made a complete mess of my and Artoria's lives. How are you going to compensate us, the two sisters?"

Shirou wasn't fooled by that coquettish tone. He rolled his eyes and said, "I won't compensate you. Stop talking nonsense."

Especially you, you brought this on yourself, you deserve it.

Instead of this, since you've already given up, hurry up and figure out a way to change Gray's face back.

"She can't do that. Although I feel sorry for her, she can only spend the rest of her life with 'that face.'"

"You..."

"Of course, that depends on whether she's even alive."

Sensing a hidden meaning in her words, Shirou immediately pressed, "What do you mean by that?"

Morgan said, "As I said before, the weapon used to recreate Artoria's soul is Atlas's 'Logos React'."

It is the ultimate spiritual quantum computing machine capable of completely recording and reproducing all spirits, mental images, personalities, and even the entire world of thought.

Its command was to simulate "King Arthur as a human," and it indeed accomplished this task perfectly.

However... due to the influence of a certain mischievous boy, King Arthur was reborn as the Goddess Rhongomyniad.

As a goddess, Artoria completely rejects herself as King Arthur.

Her presence on the throne changed from a definite Heroic Spirit to an uncertain phantom... that is, Phantasmal Spirit- like existence.

The vulnerability (bug) was created at this time.

The purpose of "Logos React" is to create a mental framework that occupies the container, and therefore it will continue to work until the task of Arthur's resurrection is completed.

But now, it has received completely different intelligence than before—

"Arthur as King" was merely a figment of the Goddess Rhongomyniad's imagination; he was not a real person.

How can one simulate the mind of a person who does not actually exist?

A third-rate AI might be able to give a perfunctory answer, but "Logos React" are perfect computers that absolutely cannot allow themselves to make mistakes...

"That's too long! Explain it clearly in under thirty characters!"

Shirou impatiently interrupted the explanation.

This kid... his attitude really annoyed Morgan.

Morgan smacked his lips and reluctantly concluded.

"All the conclusions reached so far regarding the 'Logos React' have been overturned, making further calculations impossible and causing it to go into a berserk state."

Shirou pressed on, "So what will be the consequences?"

Morgan said seriously, "In the worst-case scenario, the entire Wales region will be caught up in its malfunction and disappear from the map."

"Oh well, "Shirou breathed a sigh of relief.

"I thought Human Order was going to perish again."

Volume 9: Chapter 424 Morgan (Lostbelt): Oh no, I've become a substitute!

I heard from Morgan about a very serious emergency.

The weapons of the Atlas Institute have gone out of control, and if this continues, the whole of Wales could be destroyed.

To be honest, when the topic turned to "a weapon powerful enough to destroy the world seven times over," Shirou already had a bad feeling.

Was the area affected across Wales...?

Having witnessed planetary-level crises, we've become accustomed to national-level disasters and no longer feel panicked.

Shirou felt a deep sadness about this version of himself.

At this level, even the Counter Force wouldn't react.

Of course, let alone a disaster that wipes an entire region off the map, even if a village were to be destroyed right in front of him, Shirou wouldn't stand idly by.

Unlike Gaia and Alaya, Shirou's rescue of civilians is not based on the number of people he helps.

That being said, Morgan le Fay's words cannot be entirely trusted.

Shirou could never trust the witch from the Pan-Human History.

Just as Shirou was pondering his next move, the situation changed.

A third party's voice has emerged.

"... How did you get here?"

Shirou remembered that deep voice.

"... Mr Bersac?"

Shirou saw the gravedigger of Blackmore.

He looked at Shirou with a suspicious expression as he came to the hillside outside the village.

What are you doing here all by yourself? Is the village tour over?

... one person?

Shirou turned around and found that Morgan le Fay, who had been talking to him just seconds before, had disappeared.

To an outsider, Shirou appeared to be standing there alone, looking rather furtive.

Shirou explained, "I wanted to find a good angle to overlook the whole village, so... haha."

I'm sorry, have I caused any trouble for the villagers?

"No, I didn't violate any village rules."

"Bersac said in an unhappy voice."

"While it's your freedom to go wherever you want, try to have Gray accompany you to minimize unnecessary trouble."

Shirou nodded. "I understand, I'll be more careful from now on."

The two walked towards the village. Bersac walked very fast, but Shirou could keep up with him.

Where is Gray?

"Her mother came to take her home."

"Yeah."

Bersac muttered briefly.

Shirou thought it was appropriate, so he subtly inquired about Gray.

"Gray, is she your apprentice?"

"That's about right, just take it as a fair assessment."

Shirou: "The villagers seem quite resistant to making Gray the successor to the gravedigger."

Bersac: "Following the ancient covenant, their protests are useless... Why ask this all of a sudden?"

"No... I think Leinys's goal is to borrow the gravedigger of Blackmore."

It doesn't necessarily have to be Mr. Bersac; his disciples would also be suitable.

Although she's still immature in many ways, she has great potential for growth... No wonder she was chosen by Mr. Bersac."

"..."

The gravedigger, his face grim, continued forward in silence.

Shirou didn't say anything more and followed his pace.

As they reached the village entrance, Shirou suddenly asked.

"Mr. Bersac, are you her enemy? Or perhaps an ally?"

Upon hearing this question, Bersac stopped and turned to look at the boy.

He stared at the red-haired boy who was actually no more than two years older Gray, and narrowed his eyes.

The atmosphere between the two suddenly became tense.

The gravedigger's eyes darted around, and he asked, "Which stage... have you reached?"

Shirou replied, "Basically, all of them."

Bersac looked shocked, then let out a sigh.

"As expected, you're very perceptive... You noticed my tailing you back when we first met, didn't you?"

Shirou nodded.

It's true that they discovered you were being followed... but the information about the village was actually given to me by Morgan.

"As the keeper of the graveyard in Blackmore, do you share the same goals as the village?"

Shirou stared into the old man's eyes and asked, "Are you also... one of those who want to resurrect that king?"

This is a very important question.

In Gray's fifteen years of life, Bersac was probably the person who spent the most time with her besides her mother.

Their relationship is similar to that of Artoria and her adoptive father Hector ( in Pan-Human History), with Bersac respected and trusted by Gray.