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"Diarmuid, go and help Finn escort King Artoria on her journey."
"Yes, sir."
Diarmuid bowed his head in obedience and immediately joined the battle.
If he was initially somewhat disapproving of Aizen's order to target Kiritsugu Emiya, then the revelation that Kiritsugu also possessed special abilities rendered the situation unfair.
In his view, although he had violated the rules by summoning someone, every battle was a fair one-on-one duel, and he did not provide any assistance whatsoever in the battle between Hattori Hanzo and the King of Conquerors.
While the battle against the King of Heroes may have involved some tricks, that was due to the Master's own skill, not any illegal actions.
Since this battle is no longer fair, he no longer needs to adhere to fairness.
The key point is that if he doesn't participate in this Holy Grail War, then Diarmuid will truly have nothing to do with it anymore.
The epic battle between the three heroes and Arthur is about to begin.
Diarmuid forcibly interrupted the light cannon duel, and Artoria, whose magic power had been greatly enhanced, finally fell into a disadvantageous position. Even with the defense of Avalon, her magic power would eventually run out.
The miracle that Gilgamesh was hoping for seemed unlikely to happen.
"Emiya Kiritsugu, you've run out of other options, haven't you?"
Aizen's lips curled up as he looked at the indifferent man captured by Hattori Hanzo.
""
Emiya Kiritsugu, his pupils devoid of light, remained silent.
As expected, it was still beyond his control.
Even if Joan of Arc hadn't intervened, his chances of winning wouldn't have been great; he was just making a last-ditch effort out of desperation.
Aizen smiled.
He could see that the fire in this man's heart was dying out.
In the original work, the reason why he regarded Shirou Emiya as his last hope and sustenance was because he grasped at the last straw after his heart died. However, even so, he still decayed both in body and mind and died young when he could not snatch Illya back from the Einzbern.
Only in this way can Kiritsugu Emiya have the opportunity to achieve a complete awakening.
However, he still had to deliver one last powerful blow to Kiritsugu Emiya.
A mirage appeared in his hand, and Aizen smiled meaningfully at the man, his lips barely moving.
"d solution."
"The initial realm is a dreamlike illusion."
"Sweet dreams, Kiritsugu Emiya."
The intense magical power instantly overwhelmed Kiritsugu Emiya's mind.
Sora and Kariya both glanced sideways, wondering if this was the "ceremonial attire" that had left the Heroic Capital helpless.
However, they didn't have too many doubts; the difference in their perspectives allowed them to appreciate both the beauty and danger inherent in the knife.
Watching Kiritsugu Emiya sink into the world he had woven, he shook his head, feeling little pride.
To be honest, he didn't really like it. Presumably, Aizen in the original work felt the same way. His first ability was to create an illusion like the Tsukuyomi world for someone, except that he created a fantasy world. The ability was similar but the essence was different.
Anyone who has been hit by his Shikai without being able to break it will inevitably be affected. If the enemy has not been hypnotized, they will be overwhelmed by his surging spiritual pressure. In other words, even if someone has a strong spiritual pressure like Kenpachi Zaraki, Yamamoto, or Ichigo Future, if they do not release all their spiritual pressure immediately, they will be violently hypnotized by his Shikai spiritual pressure, regardless of whether they have seen it or not.
In the original work, Aizen, who was infiltrating the Gotei 13, had no need to use his D-Sequence. After leaving Soul Society, he was an enemy of the others and did not like to use it because he had no combat experience. In the final stage, he completely abandoned his Zanpakuto and could not use it even if he wanted to.
His other abilities were even more "boring".
He wouldn't use it unless absolutely necessary.
It can be said that for the first time in hundreds of years, the target was Emiya Kiritsugu, who had lost the ability to resist.
The dreams he created were also very simple.
After losing his memory, he relives his life, kills his father and his master for the second time, participates in the Holy Grail War, and incidentally kills Kenneth once in a dream, before finally reaching the end of his life.
Thump! "It's almost over."
A disheveled Artoria murmured, leaning on her longsword with both hands. Knowing there was no chance of victory, she seemed to transform back into the Eternal King who overlooked the holy city of Camelot, displaying her regal majesty.
Even at the very end, her figure remained so pure and inviolable.
Her aloofness is natural! But it is precisely this kind of figure that made her the king that the knights of that era longed for and admired! Even though she lost this Holy Grail War, no one can shake the unwavering belief in her heart.
"Thanks."
Sensing that the last bit of power within her was about to dissipate, Artoria suddenly spoke in Aizen's direction.
Looking at that stubborn yet perfect figure, Aizen's mind seemed to wander for a moment.
Where our king's sword goes, our hearts follow.
Suddenly remembering a phrase he'd often uttered in his past life, Aizen smiled brightly: "I have good news for you, Irisviel won't die, and I wish you all the best in achieving your dreams."
"!!!"
As her body began to turn into golden dust and dissipate, Artoria's expression changed slightly, leaving only a hint of surprise and gratitude.
At this point, all the other participating Heroic Spirits have departed! The power of the Holy Grail begins to manifest within Irisviel, signifying that the Holy Grail ritual can commence.
Kiritsugu Emiya also happened to wake up at this moment, looking around at the scene with a confused expression.
“Ilya”
It seems that at the end of the dream, his final concern was still for his daughter.
Suddenly, the memories that had been erased from his dream returned one after another, and his expression quickly changed. Looking at the katana in Aizen's hand, he seemed to understand something.
"Was it all fake? It seems like it's all over. You made me experience another failed life just to tell me how ridiculous my dreams were?"
As he said this, there was no resentment on Kiritsugu Emiya's face, only endless calm.
There's no definitive answer to which of these two lives, the real one and the fictional one, is more tragic. At least in the real-life case of "Kenneth,"...
The guy in his dream was easier to deal with, and it seemed he would still lose the people he was destined to lose.
"Yes, it's ironic that the heroes of justice failed, but I have no chance to regret it now."
"Now all I want to know is, has the Holy Grail truly been corrupted?"
Looking at the calm Emiya Kiritsugu, Aizen scrutinized the man with great interest.
He understood the "world" he had created.
In the story, this man underwent a spiritual transformation, experiencing great ups and downs, and ultimately achieving profound enlightenment.
He could have directly influenced him using solution d, but once the man discovers it's all fake, given his unwavering resolve, he might very well turn from "fake" to...
To break free from the middle.
Therefore, he deliberately chose a time when Kiritsugu Emiya had almost lost everything and was on the verge of despair to instill a "new life" in him.
Only after losing something do we truly understand its value.
This principle applies to the vast majority of people, but it does not apply entirely to Kiritsugu Emiya.
What if I told you yes?
"Destroy the Holy Grail!"
With a thud, Kiritsugu Emiya suddenly knelt down, a flicker of emotion in his eyes, his lowered head a testament to his resolve.
Believing he has lost everything, Kiritsugu Emiya only wants to do one truly right thing, even if it means sacrificing his dignity.
"Ha, there's no need to destroy it."
Under the puzzled gazes of everyone, Aizen dispelled their illusion of Kyoka Suigetsu, revealing a completely unchanged Irene before them.
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"Alice!"
Kiritsugu Emiya exclaimed in surprise, his calm eyes now filled with pity and a surge of emotion.
He failed to notice the hint of sadness that flashed in Hisayu Maiya's eyes, who had been largely ignored.
"Yes, she's still alive."
Aizen smiled slightly.
"She's not dead! Everything before was an illusion."
Sora's eyes were also filled with shock; she hadn't expected "Kenneth" to be like that.
To think he could achieve this level of skill, how could this child prodigy's talent in magic be so far ahead of everyone else?
Kiritsugu Emiya's emotional fluctuations lasted only a few seconds before he regained his composure and dejection: "Even if Irelia were still alive, her fate as a Lesser Grail is sealed."
With six groups eliminated, the Holy Grail ritual can now proceed.
Irisviel is doomed.
"Tsk tsk, so it's true that we shouldn't jump to conclusions before the results are in."
Aizen's words made Kiritsugu Emiya frown, somewhat confused about what he meant, but his heartbeat quickened slightly.
Not only was he curious, but everyone else, including Joan of Arc, was also curious: "What does he intend to do?"
With his hands caressing Irisviel's body, Aizen slowly employed a technique of spirit summoning magic.
Extract! Whoosh!!! A series of heroic spirits were violently pulled out, leaving the group stunned.
Aizen held these unconscious heroic spirits in his hand for a while, then simply released them… leaving these “heroic spirits” to their own devices.
Officially returned to Valhalla.
The Holy Grail works like this.
First, choose a spiritual vein as the foundation for the Holy Grail War. Once enough magical energy has been accumulated, convene the Holy Grail War. After the Holy Grail War ends, use the created Lesser Grail as a vessel to collect the souls of the Heroic Spirits and prevent them from returning to Valhalla.
Next, using the trajectory of the heroic souls returning to Valhalla, a hole is punched through the immense magical power they carry, and a passage is maintained for a certain period of time.
Then, the dream of reaching the root is fulfilled! You can also use magic to make other wishes, but there are more limitations.
The true purpose of the Lesser Grail is to trap the returning souls of Heroic Spirits, thus preserving the key to unlocking the Root.
Aizen can't resolve the composition of the Lesser Grail in the short term, nor can he separate its identity. However, he can simply discard those Servants.
Without those six troublemakers, the immense magical power they carried would have been gone, and Irisviel wouldn't have died.
If the summoning ritual isn't performed, the true Lesser Grail won't appear, and Angra Mainyu and the Black Mud will remain inside the Greater Grail. We'll see if this can be resolved in the future.
"Alice, Alice!"
Kiritsugu Emiya suddenly rushed to Irisviel's side, tightly embracing his unconscious wife, tears streaming down his face.
Everyone else watched this scene, and no one dared to disturb the peaceful moment.
"Doesn't this result mean we get absolutely no spoils?"
Sora suddenly realized what was going on and looked at "Kenneth" strangely.
"All I want is a victory to add to my list of achievements; the wish-granting machine is meaningless."
Aizen spoke calmly.
"Then it seems it's time for me to leave as well."
Joan of Arc shook her head regretfully, ending her journey as judge without much lingering affection.
Aizen was somewhat disappointed that he couldn't witness this... saintess unleash her Noble Phantasm.
Fortunately, Joan of Arc was unaware of his thoughts; otherwise, she probably would have rewarded him with a Crimson Saintess before leaving.
"Although this war has not yet ended, I am already quite satisfied."
Diarmuid gave Aizen and Finn an elegant knightly salute each before leaving the stage.
Aizen smiled and said goodbye.
Finn gave Aizen a deep look, his tone somewhat strange: "I already felt you were extraordinary, but now I think you have even more secrets."
Unfortunately, my clairvoyance level isn't high enough, otherwise I probably could have understood something.
However, I have a strange feeling that perhaps we will meet again someday.
"Oh"
Aizen raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on his lips: "Perhaps your premonition is right."
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