Didn’t you see that even Yakumo Yukari had no intention of attacking the injured Bud?

"Esdeath..." Koizumi's gaze turned to Esdeath who suddenly appeared beside him.

Minamoto no Raikou walked slightly towards where Koizumi was standing, while looking at Esdeath beside him with a wary look.

"Don't be so vigilant. No matter what, I'll wait until the little guy is able to fight me before I take action. I really don't have any interest in taking action now... By the way, I have no interest in that seriously injured guy at all... Even if I don't touch him, this stubborn old man will definitely die. Unless he uses the Holy Grail to repair his soul core..."

As she said this, Esdeath couldn't help but look at the general Bud in front of her.

Of course, she didn't think that this stubborn old man would use the Holy Grail for his own life, because...

In the eyes of this stubborn old man, there is a person whose life is more important than his own. Bud actually has no desire for the Holy Grail. He chooses to protect the Holy Grail for one reason only...

"Your Majesty... please use this Holy Grail... use this Holy Grail... to... to repair... to repair your soul core... I... I will use my life... to hold them back..."

With trembling hands, Bud handed the Holy Grail to the little emperor beside him, not caring at all about his injuries.

As if touched, Remlia and Minamoto no Raikou's expressions became complicated, and they put away their weapons.

Both of them are leaders, the former is the owner of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, and the latter is the leader of the Genji. They both have such central subordinates, such as Sakuya Izayoi who Remlia mentioned before, and Sakata Kintoki who Minamoto no Raikou mentioned... So when they saw this scene, their feelings were quite complicated.

"Your loyalty is commendable and admirable... Stop it, Reimu. Even if Yukari and Doremi don't attack, he'll definitely die..."

Koizumi slowly stepped forward, seemingly completely unprepared, but...

Minamoto no Raikou has always been guarding Koizumi. If anyone dares to attack Koizumi, they must get past her first.

And although Esdeath is not Koizumi's Servant, she is also looking forward to Koizumi's future.

She didn't want the existence she had been looking forward to to die just like that.

Reimu nodded silently, and Yakumo Yukari also put away her folding fan and watched the scene silently.

Doremi silently retracted the light bullet behind him without saying a word.

Gu Quan's gaze turned to the little emperor. If nothing unexpected happened, this little emperor had actually...

"That's enough, General... There's no need to work so hard... You can support me so much and become the pillar of my heart, and that's enough..." The little emperor slowly squatted down and put his blood-stained hands on Bud's shoulders. His tone was extremely gentle, but blood and tears were flowing from the corners of his eyes.

"Perhaps I have always hoped that someone could stop my reckless behavior, but suddenly seeing the general's support for me, I also thought that maybe it would be a good idea to give it a try. At least I have worked hard for this empire..."

"I also want to stop the decline of the Millennium Empire. I also want... to be called a wise ruler, recognized by my father, recognized by my ministers, and recognized by the people... But this is just a dream... an illusory dream..."

Having said that, the little emperor took the Holy Grail from Bud's hand, slowly stood up, and walked towards Guquan.

"His Majesty!!!!!"

Bud was suddenly startled. He wanted to stand in front of the little emperor but it pulled his wound and his cheek twisted.

"Don't worry, General. I'm just a defeated general. They wouldn't be so heartless as to attack a defeated general... Although they are enemies, they are also admirable enemies..."

As he said this, the little emperor walked slowly towards Gu Quan with a gentle smile, his body full of flaws.

Minamoto no Raikou frowned slightly, placed his right hand on the hilt of the sword [Dojikiri Yasutsuna], and looked at the little emperor with a vigilant look.

"It doesn't matter. Even if he wants to take action, it's useless. Taking action at this time would be courting death..."

Koizumi gently patted Minamoto no Raikou's shoulder, reassuring him. The young emperor was no fool. He had already lost, and lost miserably. If he attacked again now, not to mention Koizumi's own extraordinary strength, even if he could crush him, he wouldn't be able to kill him instantly...

Minamoto no Raikou was slightly startled, then nodded slightly.

Esdeath looked at the little emperor in front of her with great curiosity. Although he was the culprit of this incident, Esdeath had never had in-depth communication with him. It was the same when she was alive. She basically communicated with ministers. Now it seems that this little emperor is quite courageous.

Reimu, Yakumo Yukari, Doremi, and Remlia looked at the little emperor silently. Although Koizumi told them not to worry, they were not going to let down their guard so easily.

Slowly, the little emperor handed the Holy Grail to Guquan, a wry smile on his face.

"Perhaps it's true. Dreams are just dreams after all. It's too naive to think we can defeat reality... You have won. This is the Holy Grail. Please accept it. As long as you retrieve the Holy Grail, everything in this singularity will return to its original world line..."

Chapter 256: End (Part 2)

The little emperor stroked the armrest of the imperial chair, a look of nostalgia appearing on his face.

It seems that he really does not have the qualifications to be emperor, and his actions have proved this.

Gu Quan, who was standing behind the little emperor, watched the scene silently, not knowing what to say.

Yakumo Yukari and others were standing outside. The inherent barrier had disappeared, and Reimu had returned to her Archer class.

Incidentally, he actually said he had no recollection of what happened to him in the Ruler role.

Koizumi was quite surprised by this. She didn't remember anything. Could it be that the Ruler Reimu and the Archer Reimu weren't the same person? Koizumi couldn't help but ponder this question.

However, after thinking about it, Koizumi roughly understood. After all, it is a being that can only appear when Gensokyo is in danger. Under normal circumstances, Hakurei Reimu with the Archer class will never become Ruler class, so the two should only be related in one direction... The Ruler class can have the memories of the Archer class, but the Archer class Reimu cannot obtain any memories of the Ruler class Reimu at all.

Forget it, don’t think too much about it. Gu Quan is still more concerned about the little emperor’s affairs, otherwise he wouldn’t be standing here.

"The empire prospered for a thousand years, but I was unable to continue it. Even if I became a Heroic Spirit and rewrote the dream world in my present state, I still cannot reverse the empire's decline..."

The little emperor spoke with a deep sadness in his tone, glancing at Bud who was still guarding him despite being seriously injured. A sense of comfort emerged in his heart. Having such a loyal person accompany him until his death, this also proves that I, the emperor, am not so derelict in my duty.

The next moment, the little emperor's eyes turned to Koizumi, who was standing beside him. After a long pause, he spoke, "I'm about to disappear, but this can be considered an explanation. Please say something to Najeshita and me... Mr. Koizumi..."

Koizumi nodded silently, standing there listening to the last words a great king entrusted to him.

"I feel I have lost my qualifications to be emperor. However, I hope the revolutionary army can establish a peaceful and stable country without bloodshed. This is the second time I, as emperor, have entrusted General Najeshitan with my final wishes..."

As he said this, the little emperor's body began to collapse, and photons rose from his body.

At the same time, even the body of General Bud began to collapse. It was obvious that the general had survived until now in the hope of dying with his majesty. He believed that staying with his monarch until death was the mark of a loyal minister.

The second time... Koizumi couldn't help but sigh inwardly, meaning these words were his last words...

Although he failed in his duties as an emperor, he was undoubtedly one of the most calm emperors in accepting his fate. If he were a more petty emperor, he would not have accepted it so easily...

Thinking of this, Koizumi shook his head helplessly and slowly stepped forward.

However, as if sensing Koizumi's intention, Bud's eyes suddenly turned towards Koizumi.

A strong pressure came towards Gu Quan, but Gu Quan spoke slowly.

"Don't overthink it. You're all going to disappear anyway, so why would I suddenly take action now? So, General Bud, there's no need to be so wary of me. I just have something to say to His Majesty the Emperor."

Having said this, Gu Quan slowly came in front of the little emperor and spoke to the little emperor's puzzled expression.

"Your Majesty, perhaps as an emperor you are indeed unqualified in governing the world, but have you forgotten? You have now been born as an Emperor, and this speaks for itself. Your identity as an emperor has been engraved in the history of humanity in this world, and you have a place on the Throne of Heroes. As such, you are undoubtedly an emperor. The statement that you are unworthy of being an emperor is not something Your Majesty has decided on, but rather something that others must judge..."

"Whether you are a wise ruler, a tyrant, or a foolish ruler, it doesn't matter. After all, you are the best among men, a true emperor!"

The little emperor was slightly startled, then couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Surprisingly, I feel much better after hearing your words. I never thought that after being defeated, I would have to be comforted by the enemy. It really feels ridiculous... But... thank you very much..."

As he spoke slowly, the little emperor had completely transformed into photons and disappeared into the palace.

After seeing the little emperor disappear, Bud seemed to be relieved and turned into photons and disappeared into the air.

The spirit bases of Emperor Little Emperor and General Berserker Bud disappeared...

After seeing the two disappear, Koizumi quietly walked out of the palace, only to see Najeshitan standing at the palace gate. This made Koizumi startled. Why was Najeshitan here? Could it be... Okay, I know what's going on...

Glancing at the secretly opened gap in a corner, Koizumi couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Peeping Tom is really worthy of the name...

"I see... His Majesty the Emperor said something like this..."

After hearing Koizumi's explanation, Najeshitan showed a complicated expression.

"If he hadn't been misled by his ministers, he would have been a wise ruler..."

Upon hearing this, Koizumi nodded silently, not denying Najeshitan's assessment. If a young emperor with such ambitions had a wise minister to assist him, there was no doubt he would become a wise ruler.

Because with the little emperor's personality, he would never be suspicious of his ministers. As long as he trusted them, there would be no suspicion... Gu Quan couldn't help but sigh, feeling sorry for the little emperor.

"Master (Lord Koizumi)..."

Minamoto no Raikou, Ushiwakamaru, Hyakumao, and Zhuge Kongming quietly came up behind Koizumi.

Najeshitan retreated tactfully.

"Has Jingmi left?" Koizumi's heart ached slightly when he didn't see Jingmi.

After all, after a Servant returns to the Throne of Heroes, the next time he is summoned, he will basically not have the memory of the last time he was summoned.

This means that the next time you summon the tranquility, it may not recognize you.

"Yes, she defeated the Three Beast Warriors, Liva, with her own will, and then left..."

Baimao said lightly.

Koizumi fell silent for a moment, then nodded slowly. He roughly understood.

"It's our turn next... After all, we are also Heroic Spirits summoned by the world. After the singularity is resolved, we must return to the Throne of Heroes..." Minamoto no Raikou said this while looking at Koizumi in front of him with a gentle expression.

As they spoke, light particles began to emanate from Minamoto no Raikou and the others.

That was a sign of his imminent return to the Throne of Heroes.

"It is a great honor to meet you here and become your Servant. I, Yorimitsu, swear here that even after returning to the Throne of Heroes, I will never forget you!"

"You—will always be my child, and always my Master!"

Ushiwakamaru also slowly stepped forward and crouched down in front of Koizumi, the respect in his eyes obvious.

"Your achievements, your deeds, your words are all engraved upon my spiritual foundation. I will never forget that you will always be my lord, Minamoto no Yoshitsune... Whenever you need me, I, Ushiwaka, will be at your side and serve as your fighting force!"

Zhuge Kongming lowered his head slightly, with a faint smile still on his lips.

"Although we haven't been together long, Liang is always willing to be your assistant if necessary..."

Although Baimao was wearing a mask, the impatience on his face was almost imaginable.

"Of course, try not to come to me with any troubles. I don't want to be entangled in any troubles!"

Koizumi smiled gently, looking at Minamoto no Raikou and the others.

Although no words were spoken, it was clear what both parties were thinking.

Only after the bodies of Minamoto no Raikou and the other four began to turn transparent did Koizumi slowly begin to speak.

"Goodbye... I'm looking forward to seeing you later..."

"Well...goodbye, Master (Lord Koizumi)..."

Minamoto no Raikou and the other four gradually disappeared in the light particles with smiles that showed no regrets.

Afterwards, Koizumi silently walked towards the gap behind him that had opened up at some point.

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"I left... little one... looking forward to seeing you next time..."

Esdeath's lips curled up slightly as she watched the ancient spring in the palace disappear into the gap.

As if she had noticed something, Esdeath's gaze immediately turned behind her.

I saw Akame, who had already activated the [Active Corner] state, standing silently behind Esdeath, looking at Esdeath with hostility.

After a while, Esdeath finally revealed a fighting smile and slowly spoke.

"I thought you'd come back straight after seeing Tatsumi off for the last time, but I didn't expect you to think exactly the same as I did... Akame, you and I are actually the same kind of people..."

"Don't treat me like you. I just think that if I leave you alone, it will be very dangerous, so I must destroy you, Esdeath. Even though you were summoned by the world like me, there is no doubt that you are always a time bomb. Otherwise, you would not be summoned to the side of the Empire..."

As he said this, Murasame pointed the tip of his sword directly at Esdeath in front of him, and a strange aura lingered around Murasame's blade.

"After all this talk, you still have to fight me. So, Chi Tong, you and I are the same kind of people after all..."

As she said this, Esdeath drew the rapier from her waist and pointed it directly at the red-eyed girl in front of her.

Akado didn't intend to say anything more. She lowered her body slightly. In the blink of an eye, accompanied by a sonic boom, Akado disappeared from the spot and came in front of Esdeath. The Murasame in her hand was slashed towards Esdeath's neck.

"Esdeath—bury!"

Volume: Interlude (I) - Hundred Years of Dragon War: Orleans

Chapter 257 Return to Chaldea

Chaldean

Koizumi returned to Chaldea through the gap. To some extent, Yakumo Yukari's gap served as a transfer of spirit particles.

The reason why this gap can be transferred to the singularity is also because of the permission of the restraining forces Gaia and Alaya.

Yakumo Yukari's gap is greatly restricted in this world. Only magic can transfer parallel worlds. Yakumo Yukari's gap is not magic, so... even if it is connected to the root, Yakumo Yukari will find it difficult to do other things under the suppression of the world. In addition, she is very familiar with the inhibitory force, so Yakumo Yukari is too lazy to do things that will embarrass them.

Sitting in the command seat, Yakumo Yukari saw Koizumi's return and a smile slowly appeared on the corner of her mouth.

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