Chapter Summaries

Four King Lears attacked Chaldea’s residence, raising concerns that the base’s location had been exposed. Artoria, Jeanne d'Arc, and Anno turned the battle into a contest, while Archer began testing another King Lear for analysis.

• Mash reported that four King Lears were approaching the residence, and Leonardo da Vinci warned Ritsuka and Lawrence that their designs differed from the London Singularity versions.
• Archer suggested capturing a King Lear for analysis, and Ritsuka asked Anno, Artoria, and Jeanne d'Arc to leave the last one intact.
• Artoria and Jeanne d'Arc challenged each other to a contest, but Anno rushed ahead first and began the fight.
• Archer prepared to test a King Lear while Lawrence deployed a magecraft workshop to strengthen the team.
• Artoria and Jeanne d'Arc overwhelmed their King Lears, while Anno decapitated his and sat on its head.

Artoria, Jeanne d'Arc, and Archer defeated King Lear, but Yan Qing used the opening to attack Fujimaru Ritsuka. The group repelled him and destroyed the building he fled into, but Yan Qing escaped, leaving them wondering how he had found their residence.

• Artoria and Jeanne d'Arc struck King Lear at nearly the same time and argued over who had defeated him while Archer continued fighting.
• Yan Qing revealed himself and lunged for Fujimaru Ritsuka, but Lawrence shielded her and Anno identified the attacker.
• Yan Qing cracked Lawrence's shield and tried to fight his way through the group, but Jeanne d'Arc, Archer, Lawrence, and Artoria overwhelmed him.
• Yan Qing fled into a building, and Anno unleashed his Anti-Fortress Noble Phantasm against it without striking any known survivors.
• The group found no sign of Yan Qing and wondered how he had discovered their residence.

Yan Qing ambushed Chaldea and abducted Lawrence instead of attacking Fujimaru Ritsuka, then took her to Gunshaft Tower. There, Lawrence discovered the evil Archer, who explained that the Holy Grail had separated his goodness from him and blamed Chaldea for what happened.

• Mash spotted a sudden magical signature, but Yan Qing emerged from Anno's blast and punched Lawrence before carrying her off.
• Fujimaru Ritsuka stopped Artoria from using her Noble Phantasm while Lawrence was in Yan Qing's hands, and Mash tracked the pair toward a tower.
• Lawrence woke shackled inside Gunshaft Tower, where Yan Qing warned her not to try to escape and revealed that the Archer there was his leader.
• The evil Archer told Lawrence that the Holy Grail had separated his goodness into another being and said Chaldea was responsible for the situation.

Archer revealed that he planned to destroy the planet to test his calculations and offered Lawrence freedom in exchange for Chaldea’s noninterference. While exploring Gunshaft Tower, Lawrence found the imprisoned William Shakespeare and asked whether he needed rescuing.

• Archer told Lawrence that he would destroy the planet because he wanted to verify his mathematical calculation, and he offered to release her if Chaldea stopped interfering.
• Lawrence refused to agree to Archer’s deal, and he left her with time to consider his proposal.
• Lawrence explored Gunshaft Tower and found William Shakespeare chained up and being forced to help create Phantom Spirits.
• Yan Qing joked about making Shakespeare suffer more and then left Lawrence and Shakespeare alone.
• Shakespeare asked Lawrence whether she had thought about Archer’s actions and whether she needed him to rescue her, and Lawrence asked if he needed her to rescue him.

After Lawrence was captured, Fujimaru Ritsuka and his allies headed for Gunshaft Tower while Anno questioned Archer about his suspicions. Edmond Dantès freed Lawrence from his shackles and prepared to take him away, leaving William Shakespeare behind.

• Archer urged Fujimaru Ritsuka to hurry to Gunshaft Tower, and Anno kept Archer behind while Fujimaru Ritsuka, Artoria, and Jeanne d'Arc rode toward the tower.
• Anno asked Archer whether he had figured out his own true name and another person's, but Archer answered evasively, so Anno struck him.
• William Shakespeare questioned Lawrence about a possible betrayal, and Lawrence said he expected someone to rescue him.
• Edmond Dantès arrived, identified himself as the Count of Monte Cristo, and said he had been set up.
• Edmond Dantès tore apart Lawrence's shackles and took him with him, while William Shakespeare stayed behind.

Lawrence and Sherlock Holmes discussed why Singularities continued to appear after Proper Human History was restored and investigated the anomalies in Shinjuku. Holmes warned that James Moriarty, Archer of Shinjuku, was behind the city’s web of schemes.

• Edmond Dantès and Lawrence escaped Gunshaft Tower, and Lawrence deduced that the disguised Edmond was Sherlock Holmes.
• Holmes explained that historical omissions could persist as anomalous gaps between eras even while history was being restored.
• Holmes said he was investigating why these gaps existed but withheld a key deduction until he had confirmed it.
• Holmes warned Lawrence that James Moriarty was a formidable adversary whose true motives were difficult to understand.
• Lawrence and Holmes recognized James Moriarty as Archer of Shinjuku, the man who had woven the city into a web.

Sherlock Holmes explained why he had revealed himself to Lawrence and shared his doubts about the good Moriarty, whom he found impossible to reconcile with the evil genius he knew. Lawrence reunited with Fujimaru Ritsuka, and Holmes said he had more to tell the group about the meaning behind destroying the world.

• Holmes told Lawrence that both Moriartys had sensed his presence in Shinjuku, including the good Moriarty despite his weak Saint Graph.
• Holmes described the good Moriarty's genuine protection of Fujimaru Ritsuka and admitted he could only conclude that Moriarty was truly good.
• Holmes explained that Lawrence's abduction had been a calculated substitute for Moriarty's original plan to abduct Ritsuka.
• Lawrence agreed to tell Moriarty everything they had discussed, as Holmes said Moriarty had anticipated their conversation.
• Fujimaru Ritsuka found Lawrence and rushed into her arms, while Artoria challenged Holmes until Mash recognized him over communications.

Lawrence returned to the group with Sherlock Holmes, who had rescued her from Gunshaft Tower, and they confronted Archer over the plan that had put her in danger. Holmes then pressed Archer to explain what he had realized about his identity, leaving the group waiting for his answer.

• Mash asked why Sherlock Holmes was with Lawrence, and Lawrence explained that he had rescued her from Gunshaft Tower.
• Holmes declined a motorcycle ride and agreed to catch up with Ritsuka, Mash, Da Vinci, and Lawrence at their base.
• Lawrence told Ritsuka that Archer had captured her in Ritsuka’s place, and Lawrence and Ritsuka forgave him while Artoria and Anno joined in beating him.
• Holmes asked Archer whether he had recovered his memories and understood who he was and what had happened in the Singularity.
• Archer looked around at the gathered group, said he understood, and prepared to explain himself.

Holmes and Moriarty revealed that destroying the planet might be possible through the Holy Selection, a method resembling the plan Artoria Pendragon once used to save the world. Their explanation alarmed the others and prompted an urgent investigation, while Jeanne d'Arc remained confused.

• Moriarty offered Fujimaru Ritsuka a contract, while Artoria and Jeanne d'Arc discussed how they wanted to punish him.
• Mash recalled the duel between Holmes and Moriarty at Reichenbach, and Holmes warned her not to be taken in by Moriarty's act.
• Holmes explained that destroying the planet would require overturning existing assumptions, and Anno identified the Holy Selection as the key.
• Anno described how Artoria Pendragon had used the Holy Spear to create the Tower and save only those chosen by it.
• Leonardo da Vinci and Lawrence realized the Singularity might involve protecting people outside the world, and Lawrence ordered an investigation while Jeanne d'Arc remained baffled.

Fujimaru Ritsuka learned that Shinjuku had been cut off from Proper Human History and could be destroyed without affecting Chaldea, but chose to keep trying to save it. Chaldea agreed to support him while remaining ready to bring him back by force, and Sherlock Holmes prepared to speak.

• Sherlock Holmes, James Moriarty, Leonardo da Vinci, and Lawrence explained that Shinjuku had been severed from Proper Human History and that its destruction would have no effect on Chaldea.
• Leonardo da Vinci and Lawrence questioned whether Fujimaru Ritsuka should be brought back, while Mash and Lawrence opposed risking his life.
• Fujimaru Ritsuka said he could not ignore the suffering in Shinjuku and chose to try to save it despite gaining nothing from the effort.
• Leonardo da Vinci accepted Fujimaru Ritsuka's decision and promised Chaldea's full support while keeping a forced Spiritron Transfer ready.
• Sherlock Holmes smiled and began to say what he had been wanting to say.

Sherlock Holmes, Moriarty, and Lawrence explained that Moriarty planned to use the Gunshaft Tower and Der Freischütz’s magic bullets to guide a meteorite into Earth and destroy the planet. Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others learned that the Phantom Demon Alliance’s Servants guarded the weapon, and Anno prepared to pursue Assassin.

• Sherlock Holmes explained that the Counter Force could not protect a world severed from human history, and Moriarty described the enormous energy needed to destroy Earth.
• Moriarty revealed that the Gunshaft Tower would guide a meteorite toward a point where it could destroy the planet.
• Lawrence said Moriarty had acquired the Phantom Spirit Der Freischütz and its ability to make the first six bullets unfailingly hit their targets.
• Sherlock Holmes explained that Moriarty intended to turn the incoming meteorite into a magic bullet and fire it through the Gunshaft Tower.
• Sherlock Holmes said the Phantom Demon Alliance’s Servants were guarding the weapon, and Anno declared he would kill Assassin first.

Sherlock Holmes handed James Moriarty the intelligence and left the plan to him, while Anno agreed to stay hidden and deliver the final blow. Moriarty launched his scheme by ordering everyone to disguise themselves in men’s clothes, leaving the group dressed and ready to proceed.

• Sherlock Holmes gave James Moriarty the information and told him to decide on the plan, while warning that Anno would likely be excluded.
• Anno agreed to stay in the shadows, and Moriarty shouted “Sexy” before announcing that the group would rob clothes.
• Moriarty assigned Anno the final blow and asked Sherlock Holmes to assist, then got Fujimaru Ritsuka’s agreement to follow his plan.
• Moriarty told everyone to change into men’s clothing, while he and Sherlock Holmes went to arrange invitations.
• Lawrence and Fujimaru Ritsuka put on suits, and Mash praised Fujimaru Ritsuka’s appearance over the communicator.

Fujimaru Ritsuka, Lawrence, Artoria, and Jeanne d'Arc infiltrated an extravagant Shinjuku club as part of Moriarty's operation to draw out Yan Qing. While they waited for Assassin to arrive, Artoria took photos of Ritsuka and Lawrence in disguise and invited Ritsuka to dance.

• Moriarty sent Fujimaru Ritsuka, Lawrence, Artoria, and Jeanne d'Arc to infiltrate a wealthy Shinjuku club, and Lawrence disguised herself as Harley.
• The four entered the club with invitations, where Lawrence condemned the guests' indulgence while Jeanne d'Arc and Artoria traded barbs.
• Moriarty explained over the radio that Ritsuka and Lawrence's disguises were meant to fool Yan Qing, who had targeted one and captured the other before.
• Artoria borrowed a guest's phone to photograph Lawrence and Ritsuka, then said Leonardo could transfer the pictures to Chaldea's database.
• While the group waited for Assassin, Artoria invited Ritsuka to dance, and Jeanne d'Arc narrowed her eyes at the suggestion.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and his allies confronted Yan Qing at Moriarty’s club after discovering he had disguised himself as Artoria and was using Sparrow Bees to support his gang. Lawrence’s Noble Phantasm stripped away Yan Qing’s disguise and weakened him, leaving him surrounded by Chaldea’s forces.

• Fujimaru Ritsuka danced awkwardly with Artoria while Jeanne d'Arc admitted she wanted to dance with him, and Lawrence offered to teach him.
• Yan Qing appeared disguised as Artoria and told his gang to occupy Kabukicho and use people as merchandise.
• Fujimaru Ritsuka led Artoria and Jeanne d'Arc toward the second floor and signaled Lawrence to attack.
• Lawrence unleashed his Noble Phantasm beneath Yan Qing, exposing him and weakening his Saint Graph.
• Anno crashed his motorcycle into the club as Artoria, Jeanne d'Arc, James Moriarty, and Sherlock Holmes moved in to capture Yan Qing.

Yan Qing was cornered by Chaldea’s Servants in Shinjuku and triggered a bomb beneath the club, forcing everyone to escape as it exploded. Anno later exposed Yan Qing’s disguise and killed him, ending the operation.

• Yan Qing pressed a button to set off a bomb beneath the club, then Anno kicked him away and escaped with Lawrence while Artoria and Jeanne d’Arc carried Fujimaru Ritsuka to safety.
• The bomb destroyed the club, and Lawrence refused to save the people trapped in the ruins.
• Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty survived the blast and helped identify a wounded civilian as Yan Qing in disguise.
• Anno stabbed Yan Qing, who reflected on his lost pride before vanishing in a flash of golden light.
• Mash confirmed that Shinjuku’s Assassin, Yan Qing, had been eliminated and declared the operation over.

Moriarty's group was confronted by the transformed Wolf King Robert, now an Avenger ridden by Black Forest and driven by hatred for Fujimaru Ritsuka. Anno and the other Servants fought to protect Ritsuka as he struggled to understand why the wolf hated him so deeply.

• After Yan Qing vanished, the group discussed honor before a howl from beneath Shinjuku alerted them that the wolf was still alive.
• Driven by hatred and focused on killing Fujimaru Ritsuka, the wolf raced through Shinjuku while Mash detected its greatly increased magical energy.
• The wolf revealed its monstrous form, and Sherlock Holmes identified its rider as Black Forest, who had sacrificed his intelligence to strengthen Wolf King Robert.
• Mash warned that Wolf King Robert's class had changed from Rider to Avenger.
• Anno met Black Forest and Wolf King Robert head-on, while the other Servants attacked and protected Fujimaru Ritsuka.
• Fujimaru Ritsuka watched the battle and wondered why the wolf hated him so intensely.

Anno struggled to understand the Wolf King Robert’s hatred as he and his allies tried to stop the nearly invulnerable beast. Lawrence weakened Robert with her Noble Phantasm, but the wolf overwhelmed Anno, leaving Fujimaru Ritsuka ready to use a Command Spell.

• Anno reflected that he could feel anger and sorrow but had never experienced hatred, a flaw that left him unable to understand Robert.
• Holmes urged Lawrence to unleash her Noble Phantasm again, and she transformed into a gemstone and inflicted weakness on Robert.
• Jeanne d'Arc pierced Robert with bloodstained spears while Anno held back its jaws, but the wolf continued fighting.
• Robert bit away nearly the entire left side of Anno's body, and Anno retaliated by tearing out its exposed eye.
• Fujimaru Ritsuka began invoking a Command Spell.

Anno used Lawrence’s jewel medicine and the Command Spell’s energy to keep fighting Black Forest Robert, but the nearly immortal Wolf King could not be killed. Jeanne d'Arc Alter stayed behind to contain him in a wall of flames while Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others went to Gunshaft Tower, leaving her to reflect on the ordinary person who had once defeated her.

• Lawrence gave Anno jewel medicine powered by her magic, and Anno swallowed it before attacking Black Forest Robert with the Holy Sword.
• Moriarty and Sherlock Holmes realized that Robert’s hatred kept him alive despite his catastrophic injuries, while Lawrence warned that her Noble Phantasm was about to expire.
• Jeanne d'Arc Alter volunteered to hold Robert back with her flames so Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others could continue to Gunshaft Tower and confront the Archer.
• Fujimaru Ritsuka reluctantly agreed to leave Jeanne behind, and she enclosed herself and Robert in a wall of fire.
• Jeanne fought the Wolf King and reflected on how the ordinary Fujimaru Ritsuka had defeated her, while lamenting that she had no time to dance with her opponent.

The group discussed how humanity’s violence had created Wolf King Robert and how Avengers were driven by hatred and revenge. Fujimaru Ritsuka recalled the trap used to kill Robert in Sidon’s Animal Tales, identifying his wife Blanka as the bait.

• James Moriarty explained that Wolf King Robert had been an ordinary wolf transformed into a Phantom Spirit by centuries of hatred.
• Sherlock Holmes described how human expansion and wolf killings had harmed both people and nature, with Robert embodying those losses.
• Lawrence explained that Avengers were consumed by hatred and that defeating them meant freeing them from their revenge.
• Leonardo da Vinci asked how Robert had been killed in Sidon’s Animal Tales, and Fujimaru Ritsuka answered that Blanka’s body had been placed in the trap.

As Jeanne d'Arc Alter's flames trapped Black Forest Robert, the group searched for a way to exploit the Wolf King's weaknesses. They settled on using Cavall II as bait, and the little white dog appeared to agree.

• Jeanne d'Arc Alter sealed National Route 20 with a wall of fire while Black Forest Robert slaughtered the punks trapped inside, consumed by memories of his dead kin and his desire for revenge against humans.
• Anno explained that Robert's weaknesses were his wife, Blanka, and bear traps, but Lawrence pointed out that they could not find Blanka in Shinjuku.
• Holmes, Moriarty, Da Vinci, and Anno proposed using the white Cavall II as bait, reasoning that Robert might mistake the dog for Blanka and that Jeanne d'Arc Alter's flames would hinder its sense of smell.
• Artoria objected that Cavall II might be ignored or stepped on, but the dog slipped from her grasp, went to Fujimaru Ritsuka, and seemed to accept the plan.
• Anno noticed unusual intelligence in Cavall II's eyes and agreed to proceed with the plan.