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Seeing Mirokuji Yuya appear at the end of the street, Bai Yaxiang suppressed his urge to rush forward: "How many more people are there? Let's call them all out at once."

"Are you kidding me, Xiang? I can handle someone like you all by myself!"

“I should be the one saying that line—Bayar!”

The second battle has officially begun.

In the distance, Seresia, observing the battle through a miniature camera, was somewhat uneasy: "Is it really okay for us to just watch like this?"

"This is Mr. Miro's request, and compared to the opponent in front of us, there should be a more dangerous enemy hiding in the shadows."

The mage repeatedly checked the situation within the barrier, attempting to find the non-existent enemy.

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Dramatically, the "enemy hidden in the shadows" never appeared, even after the battle between the red team's "Saber" and the black team's "Lancer" ended.

While the characters on the red side were puzzled by this, a dramatic turn of events occurred between Mirokuji Yuya and Bai Yaxiang, who had seemed to be mortal enemies. After successfully persuading Bai Yaxiang to give up his revenge by explaining that "I was not the one who killed your sister and friend," Mirokuji Yuya instead allowed this "lancer" from the black side to join the red side.

"So, what exactly is going on here..."

Seresia, covering her forehead with her hand, felt that her earlier worries were foolish. If she had known it would turn out like this, why did she bother to summon Knight Flag? She could have just gone out for some cola and sunflower seeds and watched the show.

"Hahaha, I only found out when that 'creator' said it that Xiang was actually opposing me for this reason. I thought he wanted to treat me as an opponent and that's why he kept challenging me."

"Who would fight for such a reason?!"

Completely disregarding the subsequent plot development, the "protagonist" and the "villainous boss" reached a consensus after a series of spoilers. Then, under the persuasive words of Mirokuji Yuya, they successfully persuaded the righteous "protagonist" to switch from the camp that had nothing to do with the righteous to the red camp.

It sounds incredible at first glance, but it makes perfect sense when you look at it from the perspective of "setting".

Even Mirokuji Yuya, who was originally set as the "villainous boss" in the plot, was able to join the good guys' camp when faced with the destruction of the world. There is no reason why the "protagonist" who was originally full of a sense of justice would enjoy destroying the world. The reason why he joined Altair's camp before was entirely out of consideration for opposing Mirokuji Yuya. Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up by the "spoiler", there is naturally no reason for him to continue to stay in the villain's camp.

……

……

……

"Looking back, it seems that the 'characters' you brought out from those stories are all pretty much the same."

After confirming that Bai Yaxiang had joined the Red Team, Lin Yi suddenly asked Altair, who was sitting in front of him: "Alice is doing this for her country and people, Bai Yaxiang is doing this for Miroji Yuya, Briz Toca is doing this for his daughter, Karon Seiga is doing this for the people he is protecting and for Seresia... and, well, that magical girl too. It seems like each of them has a good reason to betray you."

Do you really want to destroy the world?

"...That's why I sought you out to be my final ally."

Avoiding the crux of the matter, Altair subtly changed the subject: "It seems there are no new exits tonight, so—"

"Who said there is no more?"

The scene that the main god stole from the headquarters of the special disaster is switched back to a much darker scene.

"here it is……"

"Yes, it's right here in this base."

Realizing something, Altair suddenly stood up, but this belated realization came a little too late. The distant chimes rang out, taking away a life and taking a more solid step toward the end of this "Holy Grail War".

Do you know what the 'Holy Grail War' is?

Ignoring the military knives surrounding him, Lin Yi turned his gaze from the gradually disappearing corpse of Caron Segar on the screen to the cold-faced military uniform in front of him: "A killing game with constant attrition."

"In the best-case scenario, the enemy's total number of members will be reduced, but if we're unlucky, our own side will also suffer losses... Of course, this isn't the main reason. Come to think of it, isn't this still your fault? You've summoned characters with such weak wills, one after another betraying the faction, reducing our own members and turning what should have been a game of 'losses' into a one-sided increase in members for the red side. One Alice is bad enough, but then Bai Yaxiang appeared. To avoid a third traitor, I have no choice but to deal with these destabilizing factors for you in advance."

He paused slightly, then said, "After all, the world is destined to be destroyed. Even if we don't die now, we are destined to disappear in the future. In that case, why not let individuals who are originally meaningless play a role in the end, even if it's just to reduce the slightest possible obstacles?"

As if seeing this "ally" for the first time, the girl in military uniform looked at Lin Yi coldly.

After a long while, he turned and left without looking back.

“I overheard your conversation with Briz Toka. He sounds like he has the makings of a life mentor. I believe this will be the last time. After all, it's not like someone who aims to destroy the world would deliberately let their own pieces off the board.”

Their departing steps paused briefly, then they sped away even faster.

"so……"

Shaking his head, Lin Yi turned to look at the "assassin" with the long sword in front of him.

"If you don't have that kind of awareness, don't make that kind of decision. If 'destroying the world' is something that can be accomplished just by talking about it, then this world would have been destroyed by humanity countless times already."

Since entering this world, Lin Yi has probably had the most contact with the individual "Altair". But the more he has contacted her, the more he understands the weakness and hesitation beneath her seemingly strong and indifferent exterior.

Rather than a demon king who destroys the world, she is more like a chuunibyou patient who lacks parental guidance and acts foolishly. The only difference between her and a normal chuunibyou patient is that she possesses power that most people cannot have. Apart from that, her actions in order to "destroy the world" are full of contradictions.

Despite having the ability to quickly end the battle, they did nothing, watching the enemy unite and grow stronger; despite having more chaotic and world-destroying characters, they insisted on recruiting righteous individuals who might betray them at any moment; despite being able to nip these potential "righteous backstabbers" in the bud, they repeatedly watched them take action... Even now, as if unable to bear the weakness of the Red Team, they actively instill "inspirational messages" in their own members, successfully turning Blitz Toca, who was barely on their side, into a neutral party. It's conceivable that he will most likely become a member of the Red Team next.

The saying "It's not the god-like opponents you should fear, but the pig-like teammates" is exactly what this means.

Rather than letting this delusional person who never actually thought about "destroying the world" play around, it's better to take over and start a new chapter myself: before she forces me to "betray" her.

"From another perspective, haven't I already 'betrayed' him?"

As silence fell, the "root" in his eyes began to turn: "There are two 'sacrifices' obtained... coincidentally, the Red team also gained two new 'heroic spirits'."

"Declaration——"

After all, the most important thing in a game is "fairness".

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On the third day of the Holy Grail War, filled with disbelief and joy at the resurrection of his dead daughter, Briz Toca encountered what could be said to be the last person he wanted to meet.

"I was originally thinking of trying to see if I could change my mind, but now it seems there's no need."

Looking at the little girl, whose face was full of confusion and who was being shielded behind the middle-aged man, Lin Yi smiled at her: "Alina?"

When the little girl whose name was called instinctively tried to respond, her view of the final interaction was blocked.

Faced with Lin Yi's still unpredictable attitude, Briz Toca, who had just reunited with his daughter, had to prepare for the worst: "I've decided to withdraw from this 'Holy Grail War'."

"Ah."

Lin Yi remained silent, signaling him to continue.

Forced by Alina's lack of combat ability, Briz Toca had no choice but to honestly state his true thoughts—in this situation, he could not bear the consequences of his lies being exposed.

"The princess in the military uniform has let me choose for myself, and this is my choice."

“That’s a bit strange. According to the intelligence I received, it should have been a deal where your ‘creator’ would resurrect Alina Toka in exchange for you joining the Red Team.”

"—!"

He instinctively pointed the loaded pistol forward, but stopped at the last moment before pulling the trigger: "...Bounty hunters act only for profit. Before, my 'creator' offered me an 'reward' that I couldn't refuse, so I had no choice but to agree. But now it's different. If I continue to carry out the original mission, the 'profit' will only be reduced, so I plan to give up."

"For example?"

Releasing his grip, Briz Toca threw the gun to the ground: "Withdraw from the 'Holy Grail War'."

"A wise decision, but there's one last question."

Staring intently at the motionless figure before him, even though nothing had happened, Blitz Toca could sense something approaching—

"what is the problem."

"There is no option to withdraw from the so-called 'Holy Grail War'."

The pale moonlight shone down from behind the dark clouds, and in the previously deserted open space, a masked red-haired woman stood silently. What was particularly striking was the long spear in her hand—it was as red as if it were stained with blood.

At this point, Blitz Toca had given up all hope. He turned around, grabbed Alina Toca, who was still confused, and flew into the sky, fleeing towards the Red Team's location.

Behind them, Lin Yi, watching the two figures from behind, narrowed his eyes. Ominous red and green light condensed in the distortion, but was blocked by a figure that suddenly appeared in front of him just as it was about to be projected into reality.

"...Let's leave the task of eliminating enemy Severents to Severents."

The distorted light in his eyes subsided, and Lin Yi took a step back, giving the newly summoned Severent a look that said, "Please begin your performance."

The heroic spirit summoned to the mortal world silently gripped its spear. Amidst the abundant vitality mixed with a trace of recognition, Lin Yi captured a rule that he was once all too familiar with: the law of causality.

"Gae Bolg alternative!"

Even if it's just a few rules that exist, it's something that "ordinary" people can't overcome.

Due to the reversed cause and effect, the flying pilots who tried to escape from afar could not evade the attack no matter how hard they tried. In the end, they were pierced by the red spear and fell to the ground, where they died without a trace.

Lin Yi left this land with his newly acquired third "sacrifice." The heroic spirit behind him gazed deeply into the distance before disappearing from sight.

far away.

Supported by Alina, Blitz Toca leaned against the wall behind him, looking at the gaping wound in front of his heart that was still bleeding profusely. He couldn't help but feel a great sense of irony: "I finally found you, but I didn't expect that I would be the one who couldn't hold on first... Stop, Alina, this wound can't be healed. I don't know why that guy let me go. It's already an effort for him to let me say a few words to you before I leave."

"No, Daddy, you'll be alright... Waaah..."

Bryce Toca gripped Alina's hands as she tried to cover her wounds, knowing that time was running out. He could only pass this information to his daughter, even though he knew it would drag her into the cruel "Holy Grail War"... But even if he didn't do this, could she really avoid it?

From that monster who knew nothing of mercy.

“Remember, Alina, a few people will be coming here soon. All you need to do is honestly tell them everything you saw. Given that mage’s personality, he should accept you into his team. The only thing you must avoid is that situation.”

"No, Dad, you won't die—"

"Calm down, Alina. We don't truly die in this world; we're just taking a temporary rest... Remember my words: answer whatever they ask, and don't get involved in any other conflicts, especially that one just now—"

As he spoke, his beating heart suddenly stopped. With his last worry for his daughter and helplessness in the face of the situation, the third person to leave the stage officially departed.

Ten minutes later, the mages who arrived at the scene found only a girl wailing and a third piece of bad news.

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After finally managing to get the nearly collapsing Alina into a deep sleep, Meteora returned to the scene and gathered all the members of the Red Team that could be assembled at the moment.

"To summarize the situation... Two members have been confirmed to have left the field: our Archer Rue Kanoya and the Black Archer Briz Toca. However, based on the Black team's actions over the past two days, it is highly likely that the Black Rider Caron Seiga has also left the field."

At this point, the mage subconsciously glanced at Seresia. Although her face was slightly pale, the knight Frege was still able to remain calm.

"Although we don't know the exact reason why the Black Faction attacked each other, it doesn't mean we have gained the upper hand. One reason is that Mr. Briz Toca had previously contacted his 'Creator' and joined our faction in exchange for the resurrection of Elina. Obviously, the Black Faction discovered this exchange condition, so they eliminated Mr. Briz Toca before he could officially take action."

"The second reason...you also heard the information that Miss Alina provided just now."

"Ah, a new 'character,' and one who uses a red spear at that."

"That's right. No red team character using a red spear was found in the online search, so we can conclude that this new 'character' is also a hero summoned by the black team."

"Wait a minute, isn't this a violation of the rules?! Wasn't it supposed to be seven against seven? How come there's an extra one—"

After hesitating for a moment, the mage decided to tell the truth.

"The power to set the rules for this 'Holy Grail War' is not something we can decide."

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There is no such thing as "absolute fairness" in rules. What people perceive as "fairness" is actually just "relative fairness" formed by combining various factors such as time, occasion, and environment. This is already fully reflected in the rule-makers themselves.

Even in a 100-meter race starting from the same point, differences in skeletal development and racial nature can cast an unjust shadow over what appears to be a fair competition. This is especially true for competitions with complex rules. As a "Holy Grail War" where the fate of the world is at stake, the complexity of its rules is unprecedented in human history.

And that is indeed the case, because in this world, there is no more complex "rules of the game" dominated by a single will.

You can never know when, for what reason, or when the rule-makers will add new rules, so even if you do everything you think you should prepare, it may all be meaningless in the end.

“From the very beginning, we, who joined this ‘game’ as the opposite of the rule-makers, were destined to lose.”

Even though they had a premonition when they heard from Meteora that the right to make the rules was not theirs, the members of the Red Team still felt a sense of collapse when they heard this fact in such a straightforward way.

If victory is destined to be impossible from the start, then what is the point of all the efforts and sacrifices made before?

Just as the members of the red team were about to erupt in anger over being deceived, the mage quickly added: "However, not being able to win does not necessarily mean defeat."

"What do you mean?"

"It's very simple, we just need to stay undefeated."

Having revealed his true thoughts, the mage could no longer worry about the possibility of his plan being exposed, given that things had already developed to this point. After all, the Black Faction's actions and reactions were far too abnormal, and if things were allowed to fester, there was a high probability that they would deteriorate to an unmanageable level. Rather than that, it was better to simply reveal the whole plan.

Since they are all "protagonists," there must be quite a few solutions, right?

With this in mind, the mage quickly organized his thoughts: "The original intention of this game was to determine the final victor through a duel, and the victor would be able to decide the fate of this world, whether to destroy it or let it continue to exist... However, this phenomenon is clearly wrong."

"Only the people living in this world can decide whether it exists or not. We, who were created by people, have no right to decide for them. Therefore, the best situation is to maintain the status quo. We cannot fail, nor do we need to win. We must maintain the status quo, where no one can decide the future of the world, and let people decide for themselves!"

Kikuchihara suddenly realized: "So that's why you rejected the proposal for the Special Disaster Headquarters to launch an airstrike on the Black Faction's base, right?"

"That's part of the reason."