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boom! ! !
The next second, a powerful force erupted from Shirou Emiya's body. Under this force, the sea of fire in front of him suddenly began to spread to both sides, and a path of miracles appeared.
Everyone ran frantically outside, where they embraced their family and friends who had rushed over.
But they didn't notice that in the sea of fire, there was a figure smiling at them.
The next day, news reports covered the power plant explosion, and what shocked everyone was that...
The number of casualties in this sudden fire was zero!
Everyone marveled at the miracle, but no one knew how much that man had sacrificed for it.
"So, this is why Archer became a Heroic Spirit..." Rin Tohsaka looked at Lin Ye beside her, her large eyes filled with incomprehension. "That ball of light couldn't be..."
"The unified consciousness shared by all primates, with the goal of ensuring the survival of the primate world. It is called Alaya."
"As expected." Rin Tohsaka had already guessed. So, this is why Shirou Emiya was able to become a Heroic Spirit? "But isn't this a good thing? Becoming Alaya's representative allows him to better protect the survival of humanity, which perfectly aligns with Shirou Emiya's ideal of being a partner of justice."
"But justice comes at a price."
Lin Ye gestured for Rin Tohsaka to continue watching.
Assassination, ambush, sniping
The man named Shirou Emiya ultimately embarked on this path, becoming a "killing machine" in his quest to save the world.
He killed the cruel and inhumane emperor, and he also killed the revolutionary army that launched the coup;
He killed blood-stained butchers, and he also killed Boy Scouts who longed for freedom;
The goal of Alaya is the preservation of human reason, but it is only for the preservation of human reason. This goal is not based on good or evil, but only on right and wrong!
Killing one person to save a hundred—this "deal" seems worthwhile to Alaya. But she doesn't care whether the person who died truly deserved it.
As the one who carries out the order, Shirou Emiya has no choice. He can only pick up the knife again and again, taking away one vibrant life after another.
There is a difference between Heroic Spirits and Guardians. Although both are souls residing on the Throne of Heroes, the call of Heroic Spirits originates from people's hopes, while the call of Guardians originates from people's desperate cries.
Beings who become Heroic Spirits due to their own merits or even their own sins cannot be bound by the Counter Force.
However, those who lament their powerlessness and seek miracles become the "lackeys" of Alaya.
"Think about it, even our king back then almost got tricked."
Lin Ye also recalled the events surrounding the Queen in the original timeline. According to the description in "The Court of Avalon," under normal circumstances, after the Queen died in battle, she would become a Heroic Spirit due to her legendary status.
However, Alaya played a little trick here. She found the King a second before he died and signed the Holy Grail War Pact with him, hoping to subdue the King in this way.
Fortunately, no matter which route Saber went through in FSN, she eventually gave up the Holy Grail and bravely faced death, becoming a true Heroic Spirit.
Merlin, who was "following the story" in Avalon with his clairvoyance, immediately jumped up with joy and threw Fou off Avalon on the spot, letting it go to find true happiness.
While Lin Ye was lamenting, Rin Tohsaka on the other side also understood the cause and effect of everything.
"No wonder Archer wanted to kill his past self, but the problem is... if you want to change history, why don't you just tell Shirou Emiya directly? Why do you have to kill your past self?"
"Perhaps... he also wanted to free himself. But unfortunately, even if he killed his past self, the established facts cannot be changed."
That's true. No matter which of the three routes in FSN, Shirou Emiya will never become Archer (Red Archer). But look at Archer in FGO, he clocks in and out every day.
At this moment, Shirou Emiya also woke up. He had experienced Archer's entire life and understood why Archer wanted to kill him.
He looked at his hands, which were clean and white. But the thought that one day they would be stained with blood sent a chill down his spine.
"So... this is the root of everything?"
Let alone Red A, if it were him, he probably would also want to kill his past self.
Sensing Shirou Emiya's emotions, the Senji Muramasa within him spoke gently as well.
"Alright, Emiya, stop thinking about it."
"But Grandpa Senko... I..."
“That’s not you. You can’t punish yourself for someone else’s mistakes, even if that person is your future self. Besides, Emiya, you embarked on this path to save someone. No matter what, no one (Li Zhaohao) should blame themselves for their kindness. Kindness is not a mistake.”
"Kindness...isn't wrong?"
“Kindness is not wrong! The one who is wrong is Alaya who took advantage of you!” Senji Muramasa immediately and without hesitation shifted the blame to Alaya.
"Remember this, Emiya boy, your talent is immense! What you need to do is work hard to develop your talent and strive to become a true powerhouse! If you master magic like a Reality Marble, then when you face such a situation, wouldn't you be able to handle it yourself? How could you become an agent of Alaya? Your only mistake is that you're not strong enough!"
While Senji Muramasa's words were somewhat biased, they were like supreme truth to the currently confused Emiya Shirou!
That's right! All the mistakes stemmed from a lack of ability!
I must become stronger! Only by becoming stronger can I become a true partner of justice!
"Alaya! This time! I will never give you that chance!"
Chapter 355 Red A is still Emiya Shirou
"What about Red A? How is he?"
Shirou Emiya immediately felt a surge of anxiety for his other self. Having witnessed everything Archer had gone through, he suddenly began to understand Archer, so naturally, he was now very concerned about Archer as well.
Seeing Shirou Emiya's anxiety, Lin Ye looked at Archer and said, "Don't rush." Then he waved his hand again, and as Lin Ye's hand fell, the illusion projection in front of them changed to another perspective—Archer's perspective.
"Where is this?"
When Red A opened his eyes, he found himself in a place that was both strange and familiar. He looked down and saw not his own healthy bronze skin, but rather ordinary, unremarkable skin.
"I am..."
Red A was stunned for a moment. He suddenly looked around and realized that what was in front of him was a power plant that was in operation!
Just at this moment!
boom! ! !
A roaring sound brought Red A back to that scene that he regretted countless times!
"Help!! Someone please save us!"
"Help! Help...cough cough...help...help...!"
It was those familiar cries for help again; people were still wailing. It was still those 500 people, and it was still that merciless flame.
Faced with this scene, Red A sneered, then turned to leave. He muttered to himself as he walked away.
"Tch, it's the same old story. How can I possibly manage all the deaths of so many people every day?"
"I'm just a human, not a god."
"Alaya, you can't control me anymore!"
As Red A said this, he heard a voice!
"Help! She!! She's dying!!"
The moment he heard that voice, Red A stopped in his tracks! Instantly, he turned and ran towards the sea of fire! Just like that scene from years ago!
"Damn Alaya! You won again!"
"Well done!!!" Emiya Shirou couldn't help but exclaim.
On the other side, Lin Ye also showed a satisfied smile (acff).
Lin Ye kept thinking, since Archer regrets his past actions so much, why doesn't he just tell Shirou Emiya not to go and save those 500 people ten years later?
Lin Ye didn't understand before, but now he does.
Perhaps it was because Archer knew that no matter how much he advised him, when disaster struck, Shirou Emiya would still rush headlong into the inferno.
Just like him now!
No matter how a person's appearance changes, their essence remains the same.
Perhaps Red A never forgot his desire to become a "partner of justice." Just as he showed, he only regretted becoming an agent, but he never regretted saving those 500 people.
Snapped!
Lin Ye snapped his fingers.
Then, all the illusions were dispelled, and Archer silently opened his eyes.
He looked at the scene before him and knew exactly what had happened.
"An illusion? It's alright..."
Thankfully, he doesn't have to go through that hellish scene again.
Seeing this, Lin Ye patted Red A on the shoulder and said...
"Well done."
"Well, thank you for your compliment. May I ask, if I hadn't saved those 500 people, what would you have done?"
"Me?" Lin Ye thought for a moment, then smiled and looked at him, saying, "Sigh~ Don't ask about things that haven't happened yet. It would be so hurtful if you found out the answer."
Red A………
Thank you! Did you think I wouldn't know what you meant by saying that?