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

Chapter 412 Shirou Emiya's plan went smoothly
We must understand that there is a big difference between using magic and being a magician.

In a sense, the "Five Great Magics" are more like the concepts of "laws" or "Tao" in fantasy, xianxia, ​​or xuanhuan novels.

Just as if, in some world, fire truly originates from something called "laws," it doesn't mean that others are unable to use it—

Otherwise, how can we explain the contradictions in the paragraphs and sentences that provide background and describe the phenomena?

If it were true that there exists an entity that has completely "mastered" a "path" called "Flame," or something else.

The descriptions that emerge will still suggest that this "mastery" is either incomplete or subject to various limitations.

For example, the paradox of "omniscience and omnipotence" that many people have mentioned.

This does not mention whether it can be achieved or whether it exists.

Rather, if something can actually achieve this in the end, then the resulting "historical inertia" will subtly and strangely slide towards a most ultimate question.

That is, all the suffering, difficulties, and tragedies in the "historical inertia" can obviously be regarded as the tacit approval or even promotion of this "omnipotent one".

Otherwise, an inexplicable problem would arise—

Why is this universe the way it is?

Why would such an entity tacitly condone the tragedies it suffered within the historical inertia of its past?

If one uses the so-called "test" as a reason, or answers others' confusion with "feeling indifferent after experiencing so much," then it is not appropriate.

This kind of absurd "dream ending" and emotional deception of the "participants" is unlikely to garner much approval.

Just like when Conan retrieved the six pointers in this universe and truly began to play the role of the "core" of his origin.

The first thing the Alliance did was to carefully examine any "unjust" matters that it could intervene in and begin to mold them into the shape it wanted.

Therefore, true omniscience and omnipotence probably do not exist—at least not in this universe, a point that Shirou Emiya understands deeply.

Perhaps there are only two entities in this universe that can be considered relatively close to it.

The Vortex of Origin symbolizes everything.

And, the Holy Grail, which grants wishes through its power.

Therefore, what if Shirou Emiya made a wish upon the Holy Grail, which can grant any wish, and asked it to grant him the wish to become "omniscient and omnipotent"?
To be honest, Shirou Emiya has serious doubts about how the Holy Grail will fulfill this wish.

Of course, it's more likely that it simply can't do that—

Whether it's about whether the Holy Grail can grant this wish, or whether one can successfully make a wish upon it.

Or perhaps, it will grant your wishes.

Then, give yourself an option where you can do anything right now?
Ultimately, the premise of "creating a ritual that enables people to be omniscient and omnipotent" is that this already exists.

If Fujimaru Ritsuka can really do it, why would she leave this "universe" to find a way to "save the universe"?
Therefore, Shirou Emiya never placed his true hope in obtaining the Holy Grail.

Even those "stronger" who constantly fight for it.

Whether they acted to fulfill their wishes or were acting in the name of "contending for the Holy Grail" is debatable in Shirou's opinion.

Perhaps the Holy Grail can indeed be used to achieve certain goals.

Ultimately, those things that are successfully achieved are merely embellishments in the process of vying for them.

Since of [historical inertia]...

Ah, that's a good word, Shirou Emiya thought to himself.

In short, since the inertia of history dictates that the Holy Grail must be destroyed, it cannot fulfill a "true wish".

"【The Vortex of Origin】..."

Emiya Shirou raised his head and looked at Chaldea, which was enveloped in a cluster of orange-red light in the distance.

"It's just a phenomenon that's flowing out of it. If you can't get the ending, there's no point in making any wishes."

Chaldea now holds such a significant advantage.

It doesn't have to do anything.

The "ending" hidden within Chaldea will arrange everything on its own.

More importantly, what good would it do even if we got the ending?

Regarding [Emiya Shirou].

This person is now both a half-core member and on the verge of becoming a "destroyer".

The key is to find another feasible way to save this universe from that fate.

Shirou Emiya had already guessed the ultimate goal of that alliance.

He even deduced how that "universe," which seemed to be called "Detective Conan," managed to escape and reach an end.

But regardless of the information revealed by that "soul" named Hasegawa Tsuki.

It is still within this [Inherent Marble] that the characteristics related to "time" are displayed.

They all illustrate how coincidental that method was.

Thinking of the favorable conditions in that "universe," Shirou Emiya clenched his fist—this "universe" doesn't have those conditions.

Using the contradictions in time, or the so-called "loop," to delay the end of the "Type-Moon universe" is simply impossible.

There is no such convenient thing in this universe.

And its distinctive features—

The feature called "Mental Imagery" is so repulsive.

In the past, Conan once made a conjecture.

If we want to save the Type-Moon Universe-001.

Considering the connection between this universe's compilation matters and human reasoning, the Alliance must save every universe in the entire multiverse system.

This deduction is not only correct, but if Shirou Emiya knew Conan's deduction, he would take it a big step further.

As long as there is one—

As long as one person's mental image still knows the "past".

As long as there is one existing mental image, "history" will continue to be recorded.

This "universe" can then easily restore everything to the point where the "mental image" was still being recorded.

More importantly, it absurdly has many different "routes".

Emiya Shirou never regretted choosing "Rin's" "choice".

Only in this way can his "fate" potentially interfere with other "paths".

Moreover, in Shirou's view, this method of "fusion" is by no means the right path—

He had a feeling.

It was this feeling that prevented Shirou Emiya from continuing down the path of taking on the "core" or completely "breaking the established rules."

The two identical choices flashing before his eyes kept reminding Shirou of this.

—Just kidding, how could I give up so easily…!

—Just kidding, how could I give up so easily…!

Faced with the "final choice," Shirou has never chosen any of the options—and [Emiya Shirou] hopes that he will never make that choice in the future.

Thinking of that guy who left this "universe"—

"I wish I had been the one who left back then."

This is Shirou's own sentiment.

Ultimately, Fujimaru Ritsuka is naturally more suited to stay and maintain the existence of this universe.

But at that time, I didn't know the answer, nor did I understand that guy's true thoughts.

In fact, this may be a secret that even Leonardo da Vinci himself was unaware of.

Shirou Emiya has met Ritsuka Fujimaru.

He even fought against the last Master of Chaldea.

The war between branches and trunks lasted for a much longer period of time than anyone could have imagined.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, the incident of taking advantage of an opportunity to infiltrate Chaldea is the reason why this supreme being became supreme.

But that's not the case.

Or was this the real first time?

Regardless of whether Fujimaru Ritsuka was the one who truly left.

Because of her position "near the end," Shirou Emiya learned a lot of information.

This is also what Shirou finds most poignant.

Emiya Shirou was well aware of Fujimaru Ritsuka's scheme, at least knowing that she had left him a way out.

But he wanted to save everyone.

As a result, Shirou Emiya became as indecisive as a little goldfish.

If I really make a "choice";
If I were to actually take over the position of "core"...

This "universe" will probably soon be called "the shell of the Fate/Stay Night worldview universe - 001" by that "CYZ Alliance".

In that case, some tragedies simply cannot be changed.

but--

It should be considered a not-too-bad ending.

But what if one actually embarks on a path that can also be considered a "departure"?
To be honest, sometimes Shirou Emiya really wonders: Is Ritsuka Fujimaru really going to find a way to save the world, or has she simply abandoned the mess and run away?

That thing that the Alliance calls a "mechanism".

If I were to completely break down my own barriers, I would probably be triggered.

Ultimately, it all comes down to the core issue.

Shirou sighed. If he hadn't been tricked into taking on this responsibility, he might have lived a much better life...

He shook his head, clearing his mind of all the complicated thoughts.

If the plan hadn't made unprecedented progress, I probably wouldn't have felt this way.

Shirou Emiya had already found a new path long ago.

Now he had finally caught the Fifth Magician.

This is a good entry point to pry open the "third branch".

Although the third branch is relatively weaker compared to the other two.

But the difference between "weak" and "strong" can only be revealed through comparison.

Emiya Shirou paused, carefully considering the name and characteristics of that [branch].

A branch where Gaia holds the upper hand.

A branch that does not contain any Heroic Spirits.

After Fujimaru Ritsuka left, even the traces of the existence of Human Reason and Compilation Matters became very faint.

There's a reason why the resistance led by [Jewel Elder] regarded it as the foundation of their refuge.

As long as this branch firmly hides itself, it does not give any "outsiders" the opportunity to enter.

Its very existence is a manifestation of rejecting Chaldea.

In fact, if it weren't for the appearance of the Fifth Magician that brought the opportunity, even Shirou Emiya would have had difficulty trying to interfere with the Third Branch.

Perhaps he could try to learn some information through the [Inner Sea of ​​Stars] and by using the [Inner Side of the World], but that would be all.

This is also why Shirou Emiya is confident that he can create a true Third Magician.

Because he discovered by chance that there really were two [Gemstone Elders].

A soul possessing the qualities of a "Dead Apostle" is, in a sense, a kind of "ancestor of the Dead Apostles".

The other one has a clearly defined "human" soul.

This is undoubtedly a sign that something is wrong with this universe.

Only one [Mage] can exist at a time.

Just like the question about "laws" mentioned at the beginning.

Magic is a phenomenon that flows from the Root.

The first person to discover the "door," or to open it, who holds this authority, is the [Mage].

It is impossible for a cultivator who has attained a certain level of enlightenment, such as "Flame," to simultaneously have a second cultivator who has attained the same level.

The logic behind this is just as contradictory and absurd as the "omniscience and omnipotence" mentioned earlier.

However, this did happen.

Almost no one found anything strange about the two "gemstone elders".

Emiya Shirou's gaze shifted to the [Fifth Magician] before him—

Even the question remains: are there two inheritors of this "Blue Magic"?

Unless Shirou personally searches through the first and second branches to truly prove that there is no second Aozaki Aoko.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be certain that a second [Fifth Magician] wouldn't exist.

Of course, this is by no means the reason why Shirou Emiya feels at ease about this.

On the contrary, it only illustrates how big the problems are in this universe.

Emiya Shirou had no confidence in the success of the "Alliance" plan.

Even Leonardo da Vinci's somewhat insane idea sounds more effective than purifying the Holy Grail and completing it.

At least the old Chaldea really existed.

And what about an uncontaminated Holy Grail?
There's a reason why most of the "stronger" choose to fight for the Holy Grail from the "second branch".

The first branch does indeed contain a [Holy Grail] that should, probably, perhaps, possibly is not a problem.

I'm typing [Fujimaru Ritsuka]?
real or fake? !
In short, Shirou Emiya personally tried it out—it was the "battle" mentioned above.

And it was after he narrowly lost to Ritsuka, before he could barely be considered to have taken over the position of [Core], that he learned a lot of things.

Of course, even Shirou Emiya couldn't remember the specific details or the exact timeline of events very clearly.

But going again is definitely not an option.

If I went again, I might actually take over the title of "Core Member".

This is also why Shirou felt that he had been outmaneuvered by that guy.

After all, her rejection might also be part of "Fujimaru Ritsuka's" plan.

Whether or not I choose to accept it, considering my personality, the outcome will obviously not lead to a very bad situation.

In fact, it's quite possible that Shirou Emiya is the main force in stopping those unexpected events that even Leonardo da Vinci couldn't handle.

Just like how Shirou discovered the moon that fell into the Type-Moon universe.

As long as the [Core] (pseudo) named [Emiya Shirou] exists.

Countless universes, countless branches.

Neither of their choices will lead to an "unexpected outcome".

And as long as that Chaldea hides again inside that wall that Fujimaru Ritsuka personally created before she left, the wall surrounding the Root...

Emiya Shirou sighed softly.

"If Leonardo da Vinci hadn't stayed in the Control Room, perhaps the universe wouldn't be as oppressive as it is now."

Of course, none of that matters now.

The First Magician died long ago.

If you want to open that door again, no one is more qualified than yourself.

It's not difficult to persuade the [Gemstone Elder] to hand over the [Second Magic].

Even if he refuses, or ultimately fails to hand over the "Parallel World Observation and Operation", it will not be a big deal.

All I need to do is choose "help me without reservation" when it comes to the final choice for him.

The same applies to the Fifth Magic.

For Shirou Emiya, the most important thing is to be able to "trigger options" or "unlock characters".

I have now "seen" the Fifth Magician.

I can reload that mental image whenever I need it in the future.

In other words, to complete his plan, only two [magic] items remain to be collected:

[The Third Magic]

[The materialization of the soul].

This goal is now about to be achieved.

He was left to "ask" Ilya whether she was willing to help him.

[Fourth Magic].

This is where the real trouble lies, Emiya Shirou frowned.

"...the initial one changed everything."

...The subsequent two confirmed more.

...The next three show the future.

...The four that maintains hide themselves.

Therefore, the fifth conclusion has long since lost its meaning.

All the mages unanimously said that the "Fourth Mage" existed, but the result was "unknown".

Of course, everything is in the plan.

Emiya Shirou knew very well what was going on.

With the appearance of the second [Third Mage], that guy was soon forced to reveal his whereabouts.

"The fourth element, which maintains the relationship, conceals itself."

Emiya Shirou murmured those words, and then he smiled.

“What could better reveal the whereabouts of the Fourth Magic than the very 'hidden third branch' itself…”

It's important to understand that the "sanctuary plan" of [Jewel Elder] and others must have had an initial cause.

Apparently—

This is the work of Emiya Shirou.

(End of this chapter)