The Time of Parting Has Come; This Is the Abandonment of the World (Continued)

That expanse of green fluorescence kept surfacing in her mind.

Countless homunculi were there, having vast amounts of magical energy siphoned from them every moment.

As their magical energy was drained, their bodies withered away. Most of them died within three or four days, or even less.

She did not want to die like this.

She also wanted the homunculi to live on like she did, to meet people as righteous as Assassin, as gentle as Ruler, and as brave as Archer, and to see the beauty of this world.

"Very good." Saber looked at her gently, held out her hand, and pulled her up.

"Just as I thought, you have even more courage and determination than I imagined. What is it that you are so determined to do?"

She hesitated slightly, but when she saw the encouragement in Saber's eyes, she finally stated her wish openly:

"I want to save the homunculi. I want them to live, to be able to touch this world."

"Their lives will not last long."

"Then I will use the Holy Grail to grant them long lives."

"Very good..." Saber said softly.

The surroundings abruptly changed, and an evil dragon suddenly appeared before her.

"Ah?" The homunculus was somewhat afraid.

"Are you afraid? Then draw the sword. If you want to obtain the Holy Grail, the hardships you must face will be far greater than this."

A plain greatsword was embedded in the ground. Even a burly man of immense strength would not dare guarantee that he could pull it out.

But she stepped forward and gripped the hilt.

There was not the slightest hesitation in her heart.

In an instant, she made the greatsword shine once more, its light filling the entire space.

Siegfried nodded in satisfaction. "I did not choose the wrong