Ch. 41My Goddess—NO.4—Memories
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Fourth Holy Grail War ends with the destruction of the Black Holy Grail, leaving the city in ruins and countless lives lost.
- Artoria, the girl who stopped the Holy Grail, stands alone amidst the devastation.
- Kiritsugu Emiya, a man with a black trench coat, approaches Artoria, but she attacks him, driven mad by grief and anger.
- Time reverses, showing Artoria and Xia's past memories together, from Xia's perspective.
- Xia's consciousness returns to his body, and he remembers everything, including his love for Artoria.
- Xia declares his loyalty to Artoria, embracing her.
Character Developments
- Artoria: Struggles with the aftermath of the Holy Grail War, loses her memory of Xia, and becomes overwhelmed by grief and anger.
- Xia: Regains his memories and reaffirms his love and loyalty to Artoria.
Significant Themes
- Memory and loss of memory
- Grief and anger
- Loyalty and love
- Time and reincarnation
Character Interactions
- Artoria and Kiritsugu Emiya: Artoria attacks Kiritsugu out of anger and grief, blaming him for her lost happiness.
- Artoria and Xia (through memories): Their interactions show Artoria's reliance on Xia and Xia's unwavering love and support for Artoria.
- Xia and Artoria (present): Xia embraces Artoria, reaffirming his loyalty and love for her after regaining his memories.