"No wonder that Gilgamesh is acting as a mana source there, constantly replenishing mana for Fujimaru…"
Although there was suspicion that the Shishou was going easy on them, and Gilgamesh also looked like he was slacking off, Cú Chulainn gradually understood why Gilgamesh hadn't joined the battle.
Leaving aside that pile of messy Servants with Spirit Origins descending, just summoning Shishou and having her release her Noble Phantasm—Fujimaru's Magic Circuits alone couldn't support that!
.....
[ As time passed, the effect caused by Dr. Roman returning the ring became increasingly obvious; Goetia's power was constantly being weakened.
More and more Heroic Spirits arrived on this battlefield. The Servant Rama, with elegant swordsmanship, was constantly inflicting heavy injuries upon Goetia.
The Servant David blocked the Demon God Pillar's attack for Fujimaru. Scathach's spear strikes reached the realm of perfection, capable of slaying gods with a mere turn of her hand, wielding her twin spears to open a path for Fujimaru.
The Servant Mozart followed closely behind, releasing his Noble Phantasm directly at Goetia: "Requiem for Death—"
A Funeral March For the Grim Reaper⦎
Seizing this opportunity, Fuma Kotaro appeared silently behind him, delivering a slash to Goetia's neck.
And one could not forget Ushiwakamaru from the Seventh Singularity, as well as Ishtar, who were constantly clearing out the surrounding Demon God Pillars. ]
[ .....]
『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"Is there something wrong with this lineup matching…?"
Watching the scene before them, the expressions of everyone in the other worlds became increasingly complex.
Why were the stronger Servants all going to clear out the Demon God Pillars, while the weaker ones went to fight Goetia instead?
Also, Scathach was literally just using normal attacks there, taking out one Demon God Pillar with each spear thrust! And Quetzalcoatl, along with the Venus Goddess Ishtar, was also slaughtering indiscriminately over there…
But the problem is, couldn't you big shots spare one person to go deal with Goetia?
.....
〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
"I remember now!"
Suddenly, Emiya Shirou slapped his forehead fiercely, his eyes brightening from their confusion:
"Isn't that Cu Chulainn's spear!"
No wonder it looked so familiar; wasn't that the very murder weapon that had once killed him?!
Watching the figure of Scathach taking out a Demon God Pillar with every strike, Emiya Shirou touched his own heart with lingering fear. Fortunately, it wasn't him getting stabbed this time.
"Because that Servant is Cu Chulainn's teacher."
Tohsaka Rin poked her head out from a towering sea of books, waving the book in her hand:
"And his spear was given to him by Scathach. Also, it is worth mentioning that while the shape is similar, it is not the same existence as the spear held by Cu Chulainn."
Ever since a pile of Heroic Spirits appeared, Tohsaka Rin felt her knowledge base growing exponentially; she had read through all sorts of history and unofficial history!
However, it was said that the already semi-divine Scathach could not die like a human and could only maintain an eternal existence until the world and its outside faced extinction.
In that case, this Scathach, who looked seventeen or eighteen, was at least over 2000 years old by now. She was a veritable old ha…
Thinking of this, Tohsaka Rin suddenly felt a shudder, as if she was being watched by some existence, and goosebumps rose all over her skin!
.....
[ While Goetia struggled to cope with the Heroic Spirits, a voice filled with exhaustion and complexity resonated within his heart.
Botis, Bathin, Sallos, Purson, Morax, Ipos, Aim, Naberius—Combination dissolved.
I was once omnipotent. Not because Solomon created me this way.
We were originally born from the distortions of human mental activities, a collective of Demon Gods who obtained names and abilities under a command structure.
(I) was a transcendent being from the very beginning. When we became (Us), we obtained omnipotent power and perspective.
The only dissatisfaction was that, as the aggregate of the Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars, we had to revere a human as our master.
Solomon. The cold and heartless King. The incompetent King. The King who, though knowing everything, did not save anyone.
Compared to us, who trembled with rage, he was a man far too leisurely, possessing no pain whatsoever.
Furfur, Marchosias, Stolas, Phenex, Halphas, Malphas, Focalor, Vepar—Abandoning survival. ]
[ .....]
『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"Holy crap… Seeing how lively Goetia still looked, I thought the Doctor's sacrifice didn't do anything to him, but it turns out he's constantly collapsing from within."
Listening to Goetia's inner monologue, the crowd finally realized just how powerful the debuff inflicted by the Doctor's self-sacrifice was!
Goetia's body was already collapsing, and he had lost almost all his power.
Now he could only rely on the Demon God Pillars to deal damage, but even the Demon God Pillars were constantly being annihilated by the Heroic Spirits. Some gave up the struggle, and some were even detaching themselves…
In other words, they weren't following Big Brother Goetia anymore; there was no future in it!
One had to realize that Goetia was originally a collective of the thoughts of the Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars sealed within Solomon's body.
This was equivalent to the founding partners embezzling the funds and running away; it was as painful as it could possibly be!
.....
〜A Certain Magical Index World, Academy City〜
Kamijou Touma's face was written with helplessness at this moment:
"Just how big is Goetia's grudge against King Solomon? He's still cursing him even now!"
He realized that whenever Goetia mentioned King Solomon, he would lose all his composure. He was either cursing him or on the way to curse him!
When would he understand that, from beginning to end, humanity didn't need to be saved by anyone? Only humans themselves could restore the Human Order…
.....
[ Goetia lamented that he was becoming weaker and weaker, feeling the fear rising in his heart—I do not understand!
I do not understand this fear that wants to scream for help. I do not understand this whimper that wants to beg for all of this not to be taken away.
Such regret, such anxiety, such disgrace. I do not understand any of it. Unbearable. Truly unbearable. That is why… that is why I am afraid.
Solomon's figure gradually emerged in Goetia's mind, his voice laced with confusion.
Premised on understanding (all of this), that man still overcame this fear once again. By his own will, he actively abandoned (Omnipotence).
He once again chose something more terrifying than death…
Whose evaluation was it that called him an incompetent King? Whose impression was it that called him a cold and heartless man?
Glasya-Labolas, Bune, Ronove, Berith, Astaroth, Forneus, Foras, Asmodeus—Refusing combination. ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Yeah… Dr. Roman was also afraid, terrified, and escaping! But in the end, he still made his choice."
At this moment, everyone understood just what kind of resolve the Doctor had made to abandon his so-called omnipotence and completely erase his own existence.
The stronger a person is, the more they fear their own weakness! Watching one's own power drain away with one's own eyes—even Goetia, as a Beast of Humanity, felt fear.
The Doctor stripped away all the authorities he held and returned them to the heavens.
.....
[ As this alarm sounded, Goetia's voice became even weaker.
Limbs are gradually collapsing. The Demon God Pillars, based on their individual judgments, are gradually ceasing activity.
The combination can no longer be maintained. Disgusting. Why do the Heroic Spirits not stop resisting? I cannot wipe away this question.
Foolish. The existence known as the Master is still alive. The Bands of Light cannot be maintained. Only five minutes remain. If I could just adjust for five more minutes, the Final Proof could be completed.
"Fujimaru Ritsuka, you are too much of a hindrance. You are the only one who is unnecessary! If I can just eliminate you, that will be enough."
"Why! Why can we not eliminate even a single human like this?" Goetia was filled with incomprehension at this moment. Could they not even erase a single human now?
The Demon God Pillar, Flauros, looked at the Heroic Spirits blocking his path and questioned loudly: "Why do you Heroic Spirits go to such lengths to protect the Human Order? You should understand that humanity has no such value." ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Refusing combination? It should be called refusing investment… It feels like Goetia is the CEO, but obviously, the Demon God Pillars, this group of partners, aren't planning to work anymore."
"Goetia questioned the Heroic Spirits, but it seems no one paid him any attention. It feels like he's being given the silent treatment…"
Watching the Heroic Spirits inside who were all speechless, silently destroying the Demon God Pillars, the expressions of the crowd became strange. It seemed that the Heroic Spirits who appeared later were unusually quiet!
.....
〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline〜
In the 7th Singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
"Truly a question of the utmost stupidity…"
The crimson eyes of the Wise King, Gilgamesh, stared at the Demon God Pillar on the screen as he spoke indifferently:
"Whether humanity has value or not is not for you to decide! Furthermore, the Heroic Spirits said it from the very beginning. 'It is not to save the Human Order, but to open a path forward for our Contractor!'"
The Heroic Spirits did not come to protect the Human Order from the start. Whether it was the Goddess who loved to drop the ball, or that Saint of France, or even this King himself!
They all came to this battlefield for the sake of the Master, Fujimaru Ritsuka.
"Indeed, a foolish question."
Merlin shook his head with a smile.
Fujimaru Ritsuka, an ordinary person with poor magical aptitude, without any decent assistance, relied on himself, Mash, and the help of everyone at Chaldea!
Yet, on his journey through Seven Singularities, he forged deep bonds with heroes from numerous eras.
Therefore, when this final Master of humanity needed help…
The stars that had shone in human history spontaneously descended upon this place, only to use their remaining light to illuminate the path forward for this young man.
.....
(Author-san: I also feel like Goetia was given the silent treatment at the end. Aside from Gilgamesh, everyone else was mute.)