I Created the Holy Grail War, Shocking the World Chapter 45

Could they be the same person?

Netizens from all over the world clenched their fists, took a deep breath, and with intense curiosity, began to read the mysterious "Steel Land" word by word…

And then they were instantly hooked.

Excitement, thrill, and endless imagination…

The writing was so good, they read it dozens of times without getting tired.

The authentic, thick atmosphere of the apocalypse washed over them, making it hard to distinguish reality from fiction as they followed the characters' perspectives to slowly uncover the mystery.

But the most frustrating part was that the author stopped updating at the end, leaving a huge cliffhanger, driving everyone crazy!

So stingy!

When it comes to being a rip-off, who can compare to Merlin?

The netizens exploded, grumbling in the comment section, urging for an update.

"Old thief, update quickly!!"

"Damn it, if you don't update soon, I'm going to die!"

"An update within my lifetime."

"There were many novels placed before me, but I chose Steel Land, and from then on, I embarked on the path of health preservation."

"You know, I have a friend who also writes novels. Because she updates frequently, she's become rich. Ah, I'm just telling you, it's nothing."

"I seriously suspect that Great Merlin has forgotten about this unfinished novel."

"Merlin, Merlin... Your name is so fitting, Merlin-less-heart!"

"It feels like I'm addicted, reading this novel has me completely engrossed, I get restless if I don't refresh every three minutes (▔□▔)/."

I clicked in with a 'snap', and it was very fast. Argh, I finished reading. I advise this author to be reasonable and update more!

"Great Merlin, hello, I am your loyal reader. I hope you update diligently. Don't be unappreciative, otherwise, I'll kneel down and beg you with drool, woo woo T﹏T."

The readers' resentment was about to pierce the heavens.

The early comments, meant as playful prompts for an update, had already garnered tens of millions of likes.

Some foreign netizens even found a way to sneak in and read the novel out of curiosity, only to be so angered by the cliffhanger that they coughed up blood.

Damn it, at least finish writing about Ali-hundred Species and the war for the survival of humanity…!!

"Next time for sure~."

Luo Mouren chuckled as he looked at the comments.

His alias, Merlin, was meant to be aloof and full of style.

Did he really have to update just because the readers were resentfully urging him?

How could that be!

However…

Even if he didn't fill the old pit, digging a new one wouldn't be a bad choice.

Having "Merlin" release another work in the Moon world could maximize the sense of mystery and create buzz. If he were to appear in the real world under the Merlin alias, it would surely cause a global sensation.

But what kind of work would be best?

Luo Shu rubbed his chin, falling into thought.

How about the opposite of Steel Land… "Moon Coral"?!

"Swish~"

As silver ripples spread, strands of fluorescent light fell onto the boy's clean palm.

Looking at the dozen or so NTZ-48 pills, Luo Shu pondered for a moment and swallowed them in one go.

Instantly, his thoughts flowed like a spring, countless inspirations surged like a tide, his eyes sparkled, and he sat down at the computer and pressed the power button.

Internet, boot up!

52. The Final Outcome of Humanity, Part Two: Utaha Kasumigaoka's Sorrow!

Luo Shu took a deep breath. He felt better than ever, a sense of sublimation that transcended human nature, as if he had become an omniscient and omnipotent divine spirit…

Alright, that was an illusion.

He closed his eyes and pondered, recalling Nasu Kinoko's "Moon Coral."

As the saying goes, to write, one must first immerse oneself.

With continuous rest, adjustment, and meticulous deepening…

Luo Shu slowly opened his eyes, his expression filled with sorrow, his fair fingers resting on the keyboard.

——

The Final Outcome of Humanity · Part Two: Moon Coral.

[The stars shine, the ocean whispers, and the coral tells of its love for humanity.]

"The sky contains water, the water fills the sky, and a shattered ocean spreads across the moonlit sky."

Beautiful illustrations flashed by.

Ethereal and sorrowful background music began to play.

Like resentment and longing, like weeping and complaining. The lingering notes trailed off, thin as a thread.

[After the policy of lunar colonization was implemented, humanity suddenly lost its passion.]

[This included the passion for pioneering and progress, the desire to explore the unknown, the thirst for knowledge, and the passion for procreation...]

The tension of the words seemed to leap off the page, and a deep sense of sorrow permeated the reader's heart.

Merely witnessing a few strokes of text delivered an unparalleled impact.

This wasn't some trivial matter like a housewife complaining about her son being a shut-in; this was a situation where the entire human race had become indifferent to everything.

Humanity...

Had lost its future.

This cold, hard fact was the thread that ran through everything.

But this was not the end of the story...

Ultimately, the people on Earth sent almost all of their civilized achievements to the Moon.

Because the people on the ground could survive without civilization, but the people on the Moon would perish without it.

["Preserving the crystallization of human wisdom is your responsibility. We've had enough trouble."]

["The Earthlings grumbled, impatiently pushing all the responsibility onto the Moon dwellers."]

As he wrote this, Luo Shu sighed softly.

In the world of Type-Moon, humanity was destined for destruction.

Centered around magecraft, humanity's excessive exploitation of the planet's resources led to the "Steel Land."

Centered around technology, humanity lost all passion and headed towards the "Moon Coral."

However, the writing style of Moon Coral was too gentle...

It was like a knife coated in preserved fruit, allowing people to savor it with a sweet, sorrowful style.

"Damn it, when will Steel Land be updated!"

In her room, Utaha Kasumigaoka muttered, displeased with Merlin's failure to update.

Ever since she discovered this masterpiece, she couldn't eat or sleep properly, logging in four or five times a day to see if Merlin had continued it.

And then...

There was nothing more.

Merlin the unconscionable had probably gone off to have fun somewhere, leaving only a single post for Steel Land.

Shiyu was so angry she wanted to curse.

With such great results, how could you not update?

You unscrupulous author, don't let me catch you!

Or else you'll have a hard time!

"Beep, beep, beep—."

The girl frowned, looking down to see her social media chat group flashing.

That group was full of Merlin's hardcore fans.

No...

To be precise, they were hardcore fans of "Steel Land." There were netizens from all over the world in the group, and the members would mock Merlin every day for starting a pit and not filling it, while also praising Steel Land.

The frequency of messages was so high now, had something happened?

Utaha Kasumigaoka was a little curious, moved her mouse, and clicked into it.

[Steel Land Update Chasing Group - Group 67 (Full).]

[Fallen Holy Black Cat: "@All members, holy crap, the old man updated!"]

[My Online Girlfriend Can't Possibly Be a Girl: "@Fallen Holy Black Cat, really?!"]

[Never Be Defeated: "Oh my god, Steel Land is actually back from the dead!"]

[Your Highness: "Unfortunately, I checked Merlin's homepage, and he didn't update Steel Land. Instead, he started a new pit called 'Moon Coral'...""]

[Chaos Moment: "Merlin the unconscionable should just die, can't you have any integrity...!"]

[Chiyoryu Kōjin: "Starting pits and not filling them, you bastard...!!"]

"Merlin!!"

Looking at the chat logs, Utaha Kasumigaoka was annoyed.

This guy had gone and started another new project.

Couldn't he have some integrity? At least finish Steel Land!

She sprinted to Merlin's homepage comment section at light speed, furiously typing on her keyboard while cursing. Her fair fingers blurred as she unleashed a 20,000-character rant.

Only when she was panting slightly from exhaustion did the young woman let out a soft hum and cease her toxic behavior.

She could curse him, but she still had to read Merlin's new work.

Moon Coral?

That was a very beautiful name.

Filled with anticipation, she clicked into the new story.

["Although it sounds a bit ridiculous, my grandmother seems to be from the moon."]

["This year is finally drawing to a close."]

A sorrowful BGM melody began to play. This familiar quality instantly drew her in.

Utaha Kasumigaoka's eyes lit up.

No doubt about it, this novel was another masterpiece personally written by Merlin.

Even though that old scoundrel left his works unfinished, his storytelling ability was undeniable.

Satisfied, she put on her headphones, her lips parting slightly as she happily hummed a little tune.

An hour later.

"..."