A certain crossover anime's nuclear-powered sword immortal

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There are many kinds of protection. Simply protecting does not count as protection. Sometimes, purging is also necessary.

He is both the judge and the reaper.

Wang only cares about the result.

He, who is above humanity, will not intervene in the "glorious process" that led to this result.

Having the blood of both humans and gods, he stood higher and saw further; even the gods could not comprehend what he saw.

He sincerely respected the gods, and he also loved humanity from the bottom of his heart. It was for this reason that he chose to abandon the gods and hate humanity.

If it weren't for Enkidu's appearance, which gave him a life as a "human being," Gilgamesh might have remained a solitary king forever.

That is why Gilgamesh did not agree when Saber said that a king should be aloof, because his close friend Enkidu was no longer lonely or aloof.

After Enkidu's death, his arrogance was tinged with loneliness.

……

After thinking about the past and the path of kingship of the other two tyrants, Shirou's gaze suddenly fell on the dejected Artoria.

"Saber, they have not yet witnessed your brilliance. Your Noble Phantasm proves that your ideals are correct. If the Noble Phantasm of the King of Conquerors embodies the qualities of the King of Conquerors as a commander, then your Noble Phantasm is also a manifestation of your beliefs. No one can deny this proud brilliance. This glorious thorny path does not lead to a glorious and happy end in this world, but it transcends time and goes towards eternity."

Shirou's words stunned both Saber and Irisviel, who was standing next to him.

"The ideal king..."

Based on Shirou's words, Saber reflected on her past life.

His eyes gleamed slightly.

Artoria Pendragon was not born in a normal way. Rather, she was created by a combination of Uther Pendragon and Merlin, who combined the bloodline of the King of Britain, the ideology of Britain as a red dragon, and the noble female bloodline used to perfectly blend the two, creating a new queen who was born beyond the reach of mortals.

Therefore, Artoria possessed qualities beyond those of ordinary people from the moment she was born.

Because Artoria received endless royal education from a young age, even being taught knowledge by Merlin in her dreams, her understanding of the world remained at the level of "rich theory" until she was fifteen years old.

On the day of the election, Artoria learned from Merlin that she and the kingdom were destined for destruction, but even so, she still resolutely drew the sword.

The little girl who used to study and train so hard to become a queen has now become a true queen. To protect her people, her sword is stained with blood, and even if she is abandoned, betrayed, and cursed by her own people, she has no intention of turning back.

She upheld her belief in becoming queen, dedicating herself wholeheartedly to the country and its people, striving to bring happiness to everyone, even if she herself was the only one who suffered misfortune.

She was practically the ideal saint, but it was precisely because such a king should only exist in ideals that the people of Britain could not understand her and said, "King Arthur does not understand people's hearts."

Unfortunately, this lofty ideal was not praised by the people, but instead became a target of criticism against the king.

Britain is like a person with a terminal illness, and Dr. Artoria already knows that this terminal illness is incurable, but she can use various means to bring peace to this terminally ill patient.

She was close to achieving her goal of allowing the patient to die peacefully in a sweet sleep with little or no pain.

But at this moment, a mischievous child (Mo) who couldn't bear to see her suffer so much pulled out Britannia's oxygen cylinder, which Artoria naturally couldn't accept.

Then came Lancelot's affair with the princess, which even escalated to the point of defection. Coupled with his campaign against France, Britain was ultimately destroyed in the war.

Cui's sorrowful words, "The king doesn't understand people's hearts," plunged Saber into a frenzy of self-blame. She believed that she was responsible for Britain's destruction in the flames of war, and in the end, she lingered at Camlann Hill, unable to ascend to the Throne of Heroes, while the Counter Force took advantage of her.

"..."

The girl's emerald green eyes flickered slightly, her heart filled with complex emotions. There was the joy of finally having someone understand her ideals, mixed with the helplessness of the people who could not understand her.

"Once, a departed knight said, 'King Arthur doesn't understand people.' Perhaps it is because I have always been aloof that I have failed to understand people."

Saber spoke as if to herself.

However, in reality, the knight who uttered the words "The king does not understand people's hearts" ultimately regretted his words for the rest of his life.

Upon hearing Saber's words, Shirou stared at the girl's fair and serene face and spoke to her.

“A crown makes the wearer stand out and is a symbol of status. But the true meaning of a crown is: when disaster strikes, I will protect you from everything and always let you see only golden hope.”

At this moment, the slight confusion that Saber had felt finally vanished, replaced by an unwavering determination.

“I did once aspire to be the ideal king. To avoid making mistakes, I never indulged in personal feelings, never revealed my true thoughts, and sacrificed myself to fulfill the duties of a king.”

However, he ultimately met a tragic end, betrayed and abandoned by all, and thus failed to gain the love and respect of his subjects like Iskandar, tarnishing the reputation of the Knight King.

However, that invisible yet dazzling holy sword is the intertwining of despair and hope, the people's yearning for the king, and the eternal vow of victory.

“Saber, even if fate is inescapable, it doesn’t mean it’s predetermined. The future isn’t set in stone; it’s luck, chance, and many unexpected events that ultimately determine the shape of fate. So, it’s not because you’re the King of Knights that your demise is destined.”

"Yes...you're right."

Saber nodded at Shirou's words.

Merlin the magician once warned her that if she pulled out the sword in the stone, she would face inevitable destruction.

But even so, she never looked back.

Even though she knew the prophecy long ago, she still resolutely embarked on the path to becoming queen, doing everything in her power to change the predetermined future.

Although she ultimately failed, the girl's belief that she was willing to do everything in her power to turn things around, even knowing the future, is truly admirable.

That's why Shirou decided to say those things to her.

Ordinary words of comfort will not only fail to work, but will also annoy people.

But Shirou knows everything about Saber even better than Saber herself, so he can naturally say...

These are words that touch the other person's heart.

Ultimately, Shirou is merely a prescient theoretical master. To truly understand Saber's state of mind, he will probably have to become a "king" himself.

After glancing at Saber, who had regained her fighting spirit, Shirou looked away, his gaze lingering on Irisviel for a few seconds.

He had already guessed who had Kiritsugu Emiya's Command Seals after his death.

If it weren't for Ilya in Germany as her emotional support, Irisviel would have collapsed long ago.

However, Hisayu Maiya is in a much worse situation. She was essentially Kiritsugu Emiya's tool while alive, but now she lives like a walking corpse, merely standing expressionlessly next to Irisviel, seemingly indifferent to everything.

Shirou withdrew his gaze and left Einzbern Castle with Karna.

It seems that's all for tonight.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

D4C: Traveling Through Different Worlds

Chapter 40 How can you live off a woman!

Even though Shirou's current combat strength ranks among the top among Heroic Spirits, he still has to go to school obediently.

Yesterday he was teaching Hero King how to play video games, and today he's going to school.

If Shirou had summoned Gilgamesh instead, Gilgamesh might have said, "What kind of class is this, you bastard! Take me to the arcade right now!"

While it's possible to make him do nothing all day using "suggestion" magic, it involves too many people, which is not only troublesome but also unnecessary.

Yatsushirodai Elementary School.

In math class.

The cute-looking female teacher on the podium was facing away from everyone, holding chalk and writing math problems on the blackboard.

Da da da……

The sound of chalk hitting the blackboard echoed continuously in the somewhat quiet classroom.

Shirou was staring intently at the blackboard, but his gaze was too close to the surface.

Before his eyes, a pale blue light screen, invisible to others, quietly unfolded.

[Name: Orihara Shirou]

【Sex: Male】

[Age: 7 years old]

Height: 134cm → 135cm

[Race: Human]

[Bloodline: None]

Special Ability: Unlimited Blade Works

【肉体强度：240（10）神经反射：361（10）生命力：334（10）精神力：137（10）】

Apart from growing 1cm taller, there seems to be no change.

A few seconds after the light screen popped up, Shirou, having finished reading it, immediately closed it.

Then, he lowered his head and focused intently on the notebook on his desk, writing down the solutions to the problems with a pencil in his right hand.

Snap————

The pen refill suddenly broke, leaving a black mark on the pristine white notebook.

Shirou pressed the end of the pencil, and a brand new lead emerged from the tip. He then gripped the pencil and began to write rapidly, gradually staining the pristine white notebook with dense black ink.

After a while.

Shirou looked at his masterpiece, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

"Caster and Assassin have been dealt with, so there are only four enemies left."

Next up are Archer, Rider, Berserker, and Saber.

We're one step closer to completing that main quest.

As Shirou propped his cheek up with his hand and looked down at his notebook, the math teacher on the podium suddenly looked at him.

"Then, please let the student over there answer this question."

Shirou was taken aback when he heard this, not expecting to be asked a question so suddenly.

Then look at the shape drawn on the blackboard.

The math teacher adjusted his glasses and casually asked Shirou.

"Which side is longer, line A or line B?"

Fortunately, it's still elementary school. If it were high school, there would be some questions that Shirou might not be able to answer.