The establishment of the Time Travelers Alliance began in the first year of Conan

Chapter 390 Hahaha! Is this what they've been pursuing?! Is this really it?!
"Ryunosuke, you will soon have to atone for your sins."

It's like a horse carrying a load of goods.

The tall but somewhat thin figure, carrying another person who had been rather silent, walked towards the red Fuyuki Bridge.

Gilles de Raeton paused.

In other words, you're going to die soon.

"Hmm," Ryunosuke responded somewhat sullenly to his Heroic Spirit, looking up at the white clouds that were trying to block out the sun.

The clouds seemed to be blocking the sun, but Ryunosuke knew that was only how it appeared from his angle when he looked up.

What would my own death be like?

Ryunosuke couldn't understand many things.

Even now, he still thinks it would be nice to see what "real death" is like.

Whether it comes from oneself or from others.

After being released from Beika Town Prison, those creeds symbolizing "justice" and "goodness" undoubtedly successfully penetrated his heart and influenced his "spirit".

Even one's own body seems to habitually record the things that should and should not be done.

He is now undoubtedly a "good person".

—He has repented.

However, this idea also raised a doubt in Ryunosuke.

He was well aware that the crimes he had committed in the past had not yet been atoned for.

It's even unclear whether the money can be redeemed in the distant future.

More importantly, has the "sin" of his soul been redeemed?
If he needs to atone for these sins, to whom or what being should he atone for them?
Within his soul, there seemed to be a voice whispering to him.

The whispers of another "person".

"Bluebeard," Ryunosuke now knew the identity of the [Heroic Spirit] he had summoned.

He then asked the wicked man his question, "Have you atoned for your sins?"

Gilles de Rae stopped walking.

In fact, this was somewhat strange even to "Bluebeard," whose thinking was often confused.

Because he becomes calmer when he's with Ryunosuke.

For example, right now, they are discussing issues related to "God".

They had actually been discussing this issue all along.

Typically, the story begins with Ryunosuke seeing something full of "life" on his way to Fuyuki Bridge, and ends with Gilles de Rais's praise of Joan of Arc.

If this strange and peculiar relationship can continue, it might actually make some people feel envious or disgusted.

This is precisely where they deny each other, yet also acknowledge each other.

And they all agree on one thing—

That is, it seems that "God" is doing something pointless, boring, and uninteresting.

"Perhaps I should thank the officer who burned the saintess at the stake."

If any other "strong person" heard this, they would be shocked.

If it were Conan or Lin Sheng, they would be visibly shocked and realize the abnormality of this unusual situation.

Of course, at this moment, only these two people were walking on this road, and even the watches that were originally on their wrists seemed to have disappeared.

However, Ryunosuke nodded in agreement with this statement, which was completely unlike that of a "number one fan of Jeanne d'Arc".

He even seemed to completely understand what this "friend" meant.

“Yes, it seems that hell is at least more interesting than heaven,” Ryunosuke said. “Evil can allow good to exist, but good cannot allow evil.”

This person has gone against the grain and expressed his own opinion.

"In this way, the devil seems to be much more important than the angels."

"Hey, Ryunosuke, you don't really want to die, do you?"

Bluebeard suddenly asked a question, seemingly out of nowhere.

“The key is that he must die completely,” Ryunosuke replied. “Otherwise, with my original sin soul, I will be driven to do those things again.”

He paused, then said, "Although I think this matter is indeed quite boring right now."

Looking at the sun in the sky, Ryunosuke smiled.

"Unfortunately, that God doesn't care about our thoughts, and of course, it seems he probably doesn't have time to do so now."

Ryunosuke, who had been looking up, saw the first wisp of black smoke appear in Beika Town, rising from a street not far away.

"Hmm, it looks like someone is signaling to us."

Gilles de Rais reached his long, slender hands behind his back and tightened the bindings on Ryunosuke. Then, without any interest, he moved the fallen police officer in front of him to an open space to the side.

"This is such a hassle," Bluebeard sighed. "If it weren't for the possibility that Joan of Arc might get angry, wouldn't it have been easier to just drive over them?"

"Don't worry, I have no intention of killing him at all."

Ryunosuke kicked the limp body. "I won't use a Command Spell or anything else to make you do that."

"Anyway, these lives are all boring things."

Bluebeard could easily hear a sense of weariness, and other indistinct feelings, in Ryunosuke's words.

“Tsk,” Gilles de Rais clicked his tongue, for reasons unknown, “What, now that you know these guys are all fake—”

“It’s not entirely fake, my Bluebeard.” Ryunosuke interrupted him.

"Once you know that 'fate' really exists, no matter how much you imagine these 'real' lives, it feels kind of boring."

At this moment, it was Bluebeard who hesitated.

"Speaking of which, Ryunosuke, is it really okay for us not to tell anyone else about this?"

"Regarding what you've discovered, this should be a very important opportunity and clue."

As has been emphasized in the past, [Ryunosuke Uryu] can easily distinguish between real and fake life.

This led him to not only scoff at horror or gore films, but also to begin pursuing, or trying to discover, a kind of truth about life.

From those he himself murdered, from the art of killing, and finally from his own death.

Honestly, this kind of deeply ingrained character design, which is almost a symbol of Ryunosuke Uryu, is really hard to change.

But Conan Edogawa insists on using his own "justice" to achieve this.

Furthermore, he did not want to use any methods that might violate his morals—that is, no brainwashing, memory alteration, or anything else.

Therefore, as we are seeing now, under the influence of the CYZ effect, the Beika Town Prison chose the most unbelievable method...

Even Conan would find it unbelievable that it was achieved in such a way.

"Perhaps there is no more terrible torment than this."

Ryunosuke said, "My God, it gave me a glimpse of 'real life'."

"And from this perspective, I really do have a reason to die."

Then [Ryunosuke Uryu] spoke up, saying, "[Ryunosuke Uryu] was originally a murderer who pursued the truth, but then he discovered that what he had been pursuing in the past was all a joke, and his [soul] acknowledged this."

“That’s your illusion, Ryunosuke,” Bluebeard said.

"The soul cannot be changed, at least not the soul of Ryunosuke Uryu."

“Maybe,” Ryunosuke replied nonchalantly, “but I think it just did it. Anyway, I don’t want to kill anyone anymore.”

"Bluebeard, aren't you the same?" A strange smile appeared on his face. "Listen to what our Lord Bluebeard, who can stop a child from crying, has to say—"

“‘Thank the pyre officers who burned the saint’? My God, it’s unbelievable that Marshal Gilles said those words.”

Bluebeard did not refute.

Having seemingly rested enough, he continued carrying Ryunosuke towards the bridge.

……

They remained silent the entire way until Bluebeard carried Ryunosuke onto the red steel bridge.

Standing on the pedestrian walkway on the right side of the bridge, both of them could clearly see the occasional flashes of light coming from the bridge across the seaside park, a bridge that only students of the Detective Academy could cross.

Even the sea breeze blowing inland along the coast carries the smell of gunpowder and burning things to their side.

That's the "Black Organization" to which Assassin belongs, launching a "war" against the "Academy".

This was a joint effort by Black Sakura and Black Alice, a test against the [Detective Academy].

They were on the same side when it came to forcing the school principal to come forward.

In particular, it was to test just how far the influence of that "Sherlock Holmes" could extend.

"Irisviel, for the sake of being my senior's mother, as long as you hand over the leadership of the Black Organization to me later."

Irisviel rejected Matou Sakura's suggestion without hesitation.

Actually, this is something that both Black Sakura and Black Alice got wrong.

The boss of the Black Organization does not exist in Beika Town.

Based on their search of the Assassins, the boss of the Black Organization, Moriarty, the Sherlock Holmes, was never created in this world.

This can be well understood from both the perspective of the Alliance and the Type-Moon universe.

Unlike Sherlock Holmes, who can be played by Conan Edogawa.

If Conan really does deduce Karasuma Renya's identity in this world, given that guy's personality, the "Case Loop" might actually happen in this universe next.

After all, the world's crime-solving rate is now 100%, and the casualty rate has dropped to near zero, which inherently conflicts with the "detective" persona.

Even without deducing the identity of [Karasuma Renya], we can explain the Black Organization's disadvantage in this world by saying that he doesn't exist.

If that really happens, the situation might turn into an "equal" showdown between the detective and the criminal.

As for Black Alice and Black Sakura, they also realized that this was normal.

"If Holmes had brought Moriarty along, that guy who doesn't like detectives would definitely not have allowed the world to become like this."

But this also makes things a bit awkward.

The reason why Black Sakura forcibly took over Assassin was clearly not for his intelligence network, but so that the Black Organization could openly enjoy the privilege of "disappearance".

This is also why she stopped doing so after only consuming some ordinary people.

Criminals who are not members of the Black Organization must wear all-black clothing to "disappear."

"But if an ordinary criminal wears it, he will encounter all sorts of strange things every three seconds at the moment the 'crime' begins."

Fractures, sprained ankles, or even complete unconsciousness...

In Black Sakura's opinion, that "Sherlock Holmes" was completely unnecessary.

It was at that time that Black Sakura, Black Alice, and others realized that Holmes was limited by this kind of "performance".

"He has to act fair... It's a disgusting urge to save."

"Black Sakura said dismissively."

"Hmph, that's very much like those guys, making people realize what mistakes they've made before they confess."

Naturally, from the moment the struggle for dominance began, the Black Organization was in a state of division, "leaderless".

After all, there are only about fifty Assassin clones. As long as they are all scattered around the world, leaving only Zaid in Beika Town, they can achieve their goals.

Therefore, the Alliance has the power to control both the legitimate and illegitimate sides within the Inherent Boundary.

All I can say is that it's not an unexpected role that comes out of nowhere.

Even if only one of Black Sakura or Black Alice comes, the Alliance will have an absolute advantage within the Reality Marble.

This is because it's more of a difference between "compatibility" and "ability".

Even if ten more Merlins or Waver appeared, it would still be easier to deal with than if they all appeared at the same time.

The so-called "fair duel" is naturally a misunderstanding by Black Sakura.

Conan always makes as many preparations as possible when dealing with criminals.

It would be best to set up an ambush with 100,000 men, and then bring the criminals to justice before they realize the ambush.

After all, he's not stupid.

While Conan Edogawa certainly respects everyone's life, that doesn't mean he respects their right, means, opportunity, or time to commit evil. If possible, all beings belonging to the "criminal camp" should be born directly from the Beika Town Prison.

—This should also apply to those who come later.

In this way, whether they like it or not, they can only atone for their crimes by acting as undercover agents, just like Kiritsugu Emiya.

The Holy Grail War can even end as easily as a play.

After all, there are quite a few criminals who commit crimes out of "good intentions," and some are even morally good people.

Unfortunately, his Noble Phantasm is based on the character design of "Detective Conan," not on himself.

Furthermore, both Black Sakura and Black Alice possess the [Power of Limit Breaking] to protect themselves.

Therefore, even though Conan doesn't want to see this scene now.

However, these illegal immigrants did not immediately face the corrupting power of the Beika Town Prison upon their arrival.

Even Zaid.

That is, the "criminal" who was captured by the Alliance and used to temporarily act as the commander of the Black Organization had become an undercover agent long ago, but was never put to any use.

Because Black Alice comes with an Assassin—the one who hunts down Kiritsugu.

In fact, apart from Saber, she had a backup for all the other Servants in the Fourth Holy Grail War, just like Black Sakura.

only--

“What a despicable [editing matter]…”

The reason why Black Alice could never compete with Black Sakura was precisely this.

In the Fourth Holy Grail War, she also contained many Heroic Spirits, and was even more "complete" than Black Sakura.

However, the compilation of the "Four Battles" was, more accurately, ensured by historical inertia—

No matter how many "souls" she contains, no more than six can be shown on the surface.

Even if they were summoned, they would only be the heroic spirits that had appeared in the "historical inertia".

This is also inevitable.

Otherwise, if Irisviel could make wishes on herself as soon as she appeared, that would be incredibly powerful.

Therefore, from this perspective, Black Sakura has a much greater advantage than Black Alice.

However, similarly, if Black Alice chooses to take Assassin back...

As long as she exists, it will be equally difficult for Black Sakura to summon other Heroic Spirits to help her.

This is even more true after the timeline is reversed.

……

The phrase "each to their own" in Irisviel's words also carries this coded meaning.

Neither Black Alice nor Black Sakura clearly had any intention of "turning back to the right path".

In fact, they felt that their "revenge" was perfectly justified.

Even if they die, it will be just like the "strong" who died in the "Branch Wars"—a death that is justified and reasonable.

Therefore, regardless of those puppets transformed from Matou Sakura that are currently attacking the Detective Academy.

Or perhaps we should try to kill Tokiomi Tohsaka, and deal with the current arrangements made to the Beika Town Church...

Black Alice and Black Sakura's ideas were very simple.

Regardless of what that "Holmes" did, let's first use the "Compilation Matters" to free up our own abilities.

Sometimes, this misunderstanding of directly equating "compilation matters" with "historical inertia" can be quite beneficial.

If you know quite a lot.

For example, Merlin or Webber.

Although they were unaware of this difference, they could recognize the "difference" between the "Alliance" and "Sherlock Holmes".

Therefore, they would not engage in such behavior, which would seem ineffective in a "different universe".

But if you know too little.

For example, they may not be aware of some of the principles behind the "compilation matters" and "intelligence repair mechanisms".

They would never have even considered using the "compilation matters" as a tool.

But it was precisely this superficial understanding that proved effective.

The act of "killing Tokiomi Tohsaka" signifies that "Kirei Kotomine's betrayal" has already occurred.

This also means that the Holy Grail War is coming to an end.

While there's no need to worry about the "time" issue—after all, the current "time" is inherently distorted.

But, the same thing.

The time frame within the same "case" must be continuous and logical.

Furthermore, if it is a positive "time flow," then Kirei's betrayal should have occurred before Tokiomi's death.

After all, according to normal cause-and-effect logic, there must have been a "rebellious intention" first, and then the person would suddenly attack others.

But in today's universe, the "timeline" flows in the opposite direction.

Once the "result" occurs first, all that's needed next is to add the desired "cause".

Therefore, the Alliance was even forced to fall for Matou Sakura's "luring the tiger away from the mountain" strategy.

Merlin, as the Phantom Thief Kid, cannot fail to return to the academy to protect it and ensure that no deaths occur.

Gilgamesh's statement that he was "very busy" was by no means an exaggeration.

The Alliance must send him to the church.

Only in this way can the Alliance use historical inertia to prevent Sakura Matou from gaining control over Kirei Kotomine.

Otherwise, if Matou Sakura replaced Kirei's heart with the black mud of the Holy Grail, then the inertia of history would also help her.

This is why the alliance was caught off guard.

Black Alice and Black Sakura share the same goal in advancing the [editing matters].

Instead of competing with each other, they started cooperating the very first second after the meeting ended.

After all, it's always more worthwhile to let the power struggle be between two people than to compete with many people.

……

Of course, Black Alice didn't just give away her advantages for nothing.

The rewards she received for making concessions on the issues of the [Academy] and the [Church] were equally significant—

That is the Fuyuki Bridge.

If Black Sakura chooses matters in which she has an advantage, then Black Alice will do the same.

Moreover, unlike Sakura, who can "easily kill" Kirei Kotomine, Black Alice would even be at a disadvantage when facing Kirei.

However, if viewed from the perspective of the Fuyuki Bridge, everything is exactly the opposite.

This is her chance to see Kiritsugu.

Black Alice couldn't wait to see "her Kiritsugu" again.

She wanted to confide her feelings to him, and she wanted to ask him that question—

"Kiritsugu, how do you wish to have your wish fulfilled?"

The thought that her family could finally live happily together "forever" filled Irisviel with anticipation and joy.

Of course, there are still some minor issues to be resolved regarding this wish.

For example, helping dear Mr. Caster kill some people.

And, guide Lancer, Rider, and the others to this bridge, which symbolizes that their wishes are about to be fulfilled.

—The "Sea Demon" is coming.

……

In this situation where cases are rampant and the air is thick with the smoke of battle.

The two "criminals," seemingly indifferent to the future, the past, and the present, slowly walked towards the other side of the river.

Considering the deaths and injuries they had witnessed along the way, and how the two of them had managed to advance calmly and smoothly amidst these casualties.

Obviously, once you cross the bridge, there's no turning back.

Just like the judgment Gilles de Rais made at the beginning.

That was probably the end of their fates.

But it was precisely at this moment of impending end that he was revealed to the truth by a "friend".

"They must be friends," Gilles de Rais thought.

Ryunosuke's revelation of the "truth" left Bluebeard utterly perplexed.

"So Ryunosuke, why did you let me know?"

"Just because...it's fun, isn't it?"

Ryunosuke closed his eyes, letting the light from above shine through his eyelids, casting a gradient of white light in his mind.

"Furthermore, I'm also a little curious whether you'll stick to your feelings for Joan of Arc. So, shouldn't you thank me for telling you the truth?"

"You might just be about to become truly 'free' like me!"

Bluebeard didn't react, and his silence made Ryunosuke smile.

He still remembers the time not long ago when all four of his limbs were broken.

Ryunosuke continued, "Anyway, if I continue to live, I'm going to change my name. That way, I won't be 'Ryunosuke Uryu' anymore."

Bluebeard sighed.

"Don't worry, Ryunosuke, you are no longer [Ryunosuke Uryu]."

Seeing Ryunosuke's somewhat puzzled expression, Bluebeard said, "Because those police officers on the road are really dead."

Ryunosuke was taken aback at first.

Then, he seemed to think of something particularly funny and absurd.

"Hahaha, hahahaha..."

He burst into hearty laughter, laughing so hard he could barely breathe.

In fact, if Bluebeard hadn't helped him up, this man would have laughed himself to his knees.

Ryunosuke Amusei—no, I should say this person turned around.

He looked at the people who had "fainted" and were lying on the roadside along the way.

"So, this is what they're after?! Is this all there is to it?!"

"This is truly..." he wiped away tears of laughter, "This is truly the funniest joke in the world!"

Then, as if remembering something, the person seemed to recall something.

"And what about you, my Lord Bluebeard? Are you still Bluebeard?"

Gilles de Rae did not speak immediately.

After a while, he said, "This is not something you should be concerned about."

Bluebeard looked down at his strange, comical, yet luxurious robes with his tear-filled, deep-sea-fish-like eyes.

Gilles de Rais shook his head, then nodded.

"As you can see, Dragon... I am a Heroic Spirit."

Bluebeard did not call Ryunosuke by that name.

"Call me Ryunosuke if you like, Bluebeard."

This person, however, is quite carefree now.

Perhaps these two, who were once pure villains, are now the most carefree Bluebeard and this person in the universe.

“Anyway, we’re going to die soon anyway,” he said.

(End of this chapter)