Simulate the universe, starting with speedrunning Greek.

Not to mention that the magical fluctuations here are so obvious and the commotion is so great, it may have already attracted the attention of Ahadeon. If Einzbern also summons a Heroic Spirit, it would be an epic difficulty for a fragile Caster to take him away in such an obviously open snowfield.

'How could it be Caster of all people?' Before Kiritsugu Emiya could reveal his thoughts, the true name revealed by the Heroic Spirit opposite him left him stunned.

“Caster—Solomon… has answered the call.”

“Solomon…!” Kiritsugu Emiya trembled all over as he stared intently at the dissipating dry ice mist, finally seeing the true appearance of his Heroic Spirit. Just as he was moved and incredulous by that incredible 'true name'…

His long silver hair was tied into a single ponytail and casually draped over his front. He had a healthy, slightly wheat-colored complexion and a majestic, tall figure. At this moment, his golden eyes looked down indifferently at this side.

How can it be……!

Solomon?! Is it that Solomon?

Son of King David, husband of the Queen of Sheba, the third king of ancient Israel, and a legendary magician who commanded seventy-two demons. While he should indeed be considered a Caster, he can be regarded as a pinnacle of the Caster class.

It brought the foundation of magic to mankind and obtained wisdom from the gods. Before that, magic was entirely the realm of the gods, making it the strongest king of magic! According to mythology, it even obtained omniscient and omnipotent wisdom corresponding to the gods from that being!

Unbelievable! Completely stunned, Emiya Kiritsugu couldn't fathom how summoning such a rare card—a golden legendary card—could be possible using the elemental affinity method.

"We won...!" At this moment, even the usually mature and composed Kiritsugu Emiya couldn't help but light a cigarette to calm himself down, his fingers still trembling wildly as he held the cigarette.

……

"We won! Kirei—! We won!" With trembling lips and incredibly excited eyes, Tokiomi Tohsaka spoke as he looked at the golden king descending before him.

The only response to Tokiomi Tohsaka's agitation was the unchanging, cold-blooded, ruthless gaze of a golden king.

Not long ago, like the Einzbern family, Tokiomi Tohsaka, as a regular participant in the Holy Grail War, also received the news of the change in the rules of the Holy Grail War.

This caused Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had thought he had won over the son of his old friend, Father Kotomine, as his disciple and that victory was in his grasp, to panic.

Originally a group of seven, Tokiomi Tohsaka was quite confident, having already secured two Master positions and possessing the relic that summoned Gilgamesh, the oldest hero king, and was determined to win this Holy Grail War.

However, the sudden 7v7 Holy Grail War turned a single-player battle into a team battle, and the advantage of two-player teams was greatly reduced.

Not to mention, the Holy Grail War was started ahead of schedule precisely because of that 'false' Holy Grail War, and someone had already summoned a Heroic Spirit.

In a situation where the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light—! Panicked, Tokiomi Tohsaka, fearing that the enemy might attack at this moment, immediately chose to summon a Heroic Spirit.

Fortunately—thankfully! The moment he saw the majestic aura of the king, exactly as described in the legends, descend upon him, Tokiomi Tohsaka instantly felt as calm as a rock.

Chapter 18: Denying human behavior and effort—you are the most terrifying monster!

How could a powerful Servant, like the King of Magic (King of Heroes), who stands at the pinnacle of Heroic Spirits, possibly reappear in a Holy Grail War?!

Putting aside how difficult it is to find artifacts of that level of hero, considering that the older the myths before the decline of the Age of Gods, the more powerful the heroes, there probably aren't any heroes older than those in their possession!

Not to mention that Servants of this caliber are usually very unique and cannot be summoned simply by having a relic.

In that instant, it was as if they had already imagined themselves holding the Holy Grail, and it was quite normal for Tokiomi Tohsaka and Kiritsugu Emiya, who were incredibly excited, to have the arrogant thought of 'We've won!' in such a state of mind.

After all, whether it's the King of Heroes or the King of Magic, under normal circumstances, they would have the power to resolve the Holy Grail War within a day if they were summoned.

The Magic King has a solid track record, while the Hero King—provided he gets serious and doesn't play around recklessly—is capable of defeating the Holy Grail War in a single day based on their raw strength.

But... that was the Holy Grail War under normal circumstances.

In the Holy Grail War where night exists, which insider claims to have victory in their grasp?

Not to mention the Night, a powerful external threat that caused turmoil among all the Heroes of Valhalla.

At this moment, the two Masters, who had just thought they had drawn the rarest of rare cards, were already being overwhelmed by the strength of their respective Servants.

"Is it you? You audacious and ignorant magician, daring to use such a thing as a medium to summon my magician." At this moment, Flash merely glanced at the oldest snake skin, the skin shed by the hateful snake that stole his elixir of immortality in the myth.

"I am utterly terrified—!" Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had just been overjoyed, immediately wilted. Faced with the king's majesty, he didn't dare to breathe and immediately began to perform the rites of a subject, attempting to appease the king's anger by acting as a subject.

It must be said that although becoming Gilgamesh's vassal is a relatively stable way to build a relationship with him, it is also the path with the lowest status. If one can wholeheartedly and peacefully assist the king, then when he is in a good mood, he might reward his vassal with a broken cup or two. But obviously, Tohsaka Tokiomi cannot do that. Even his loyalty is just a superficial formality. It can be said to be the worst move he has ever made.

"Enough! Considering you've given me the opportunity to vanquish that ancient evil, I'll forgive your sins this time. There won't be a next time—Tokiomi." The Hero King, addressing his Master by his name, spoke in an utterly indifferent tone, using a commanding manner.

However, although Tokiomi Tohsaka was somewhat shocked and angry at his attitude, he did not dare to lash out at all, and simply lowered his head even further.

but--

"Forgive my boldness, Your Majesty—! What ancient evil do you speak of?" A bad premonition rose in Tokiomi Tohsaka's heart.

It seems the King of Heroes didn't come for the Holy Grail, but because of some ancient evil descending upon the land.

Add to that the coincidence of timing—could it be related to that 'fake' Holy Grail War that was born in Tokyo?

Surprisingly, Gilgamesh offered an explanation with considerable interest: "The oldest trial for mankind, the final trial for mankind, and also the final trial for the gods—a demon king representing the absolute concept of evil! Hmph—! In my time, there was nothing of this interest. I hope it's a fellow that can satisfy my desires."

Surprisingly, no one dared to call him a 'bastard'. Even the proud Gilgamesh showed a hint of seriousness in his eyes when he mentioned 'Night'.

That thing is a monster in mythology that supposedly wiped out most of the Norse gods. If we could defeat such an evil, it would surely add another inch to his illustrious resume.

At this moment, Gilgamesh seemed to be on the verge of transforming into the old Gilgamesh, and his blood was even slightly boiling.

Its reputation is formidable—this is a monster worthy of its utmost effort!

Unlike the usual Gilgamesh, the old Gilgamesh abandoned his kingly demeanor and leaned more towards a pure martial artist, pursuing the ultimate martial arts fanatic mentality of fighting and killing the strong.

He could even suppress King Arthur's strength in close combat, so it's likely that this chuunibyou Flash who could have his elbow broken in World War V was truly brainwashed and broken by the Black Mud.

The mighty Uruk Axe King, whose martial arts could suppress the Old Sword with his dual swords, became a joke when he used Chuunibyou Flash.

But clearly—this time he came with a purpose, you could say he was summoned directly for the night, and his state is very different from his chuunibyou form.

Meanwhile, Tokiomi Tohsaka exclaimed, "What?! The final trial of the gods?"

That is an extremely famous legend in Norse mythology, known even to most ordinary people, and even more popular than the myth of King Arthur.

Upon hearing Gilgamesh's words, Tokiomi Tohsaka clearly realized that 'Who' had been summoned in this Holy Grail War, and his face suddenly turned deathly pale.

Seeing this, Shan Shan frowned deeply: "Shut up! Tokiomi, stop looking so pathetic—! With me here, do you really think I'll lose?"

"I dare not—Your Majesty! I have been impolite!" Tokiomi was now prostrate on the ground, having put down the wine glass he was holding and pressing his head even closer to the ground.

Although he said that, his face showed great worry.

How could such a monster among monsters be summoned in the Holy Grail War? When the King of Heroes mentioned that familiar legend, his heart skipped a beat, and his face showed lingering worry.

Damn it! I got excited too early.

If your past self were to ask your present self, "Would I have won?"

King of Heroes: I guarantee a win! Tokiomi: …………!

Given the current uncontrollable state of the heroic spirits, coupled with the fact that they have to fight such a formidable enemy, Tokiomi finds it difficult to feel at ease.

At this moment, there is another person who is also feeling uneasy.

It was none other than Emiya Kiritsugu, who had also felt like he had 'won' not long ago.

What made him feel as uncomfortable as if he had eaten shit was that the heroic spirit in front of him, who called himself Solomon, had a very independent and unpleasant personality and was not easy to talk to—he did not seem to be the kind of heroic spirit who would obey orders.

They made no attempt to conceal their disgust for it, their indifference to its incurable (justice) ugliness, and commented that it was nothing more than a human being, devoid of any value.

Even so, he still accepted the 'ideas' of Emiya Kiritsugu as his Master.

He also claimed that, in terms of the outcome, the goal he pursued was precisely the world that Kiritsugu Emiya envisioned.

Goetia, who saw through Kiritsugu Emiya's life at a glance and knew the tragic end of his ideals, still showed pity for him, even for such an incurable and ugly justice, and was willing to give him a chance to accompany him for a short time before achieving his ultimate goal.

Judging from the outcome, this seems to be a temporary acknowledgment of the connection between Master and Servant, which should have been a good thing.

But the will that this strange 'Solomon' inadvertently revealed in some of his words sent chills down the spine of Kiritsugu Emiya, whose senses were extremely sharp.

That's a kind of thinking that denies human behavior and all kinds of efforts; it's not something a human being could possibly have.

Is this man who calls himself Solomon really the legendary benevolent and wise magician king?! Emiya Kiritsugu—is actually terrified by the 'true nature' that this king is vaguely revealing!

Chapter Nineteen: I didn't encounter a teacher, but I did run into an Israeli boxing champion.

Human beings are worthless, and life is meaningless.

I will never endorse human freedom, nor will I sincerely denigrate human happiness.

Even his breathing stems from a rejection of humanity; this is the magician who blasphemes against human reason.

When Kiritsugu Emiya asked him what his dream was and what he wanted to get from the Holy Grail.

"The Holy Grail cannot grant my wish..." That was the only reply, and he didn't even want to say more.

If Kiritsugu Emiya knew that the ultimate goal of the king before him was to burn away the principles of humanity, eliminate the theory of lifespan, and quantify the idea that all of humanity could be saved through this method, making the incomplete among them complete.

He would never admit that that method was saving humanity.

Even without knowing his true purpose, one can vaguely sense a sense of dread from the will revealed in his words. It is a will more terrifying than that of beasts or monsters. Could the vision of such a person who fundamentally denies humanity really be the ideal world that one also pursues and yearns for?

We must not let him obtain the Holy Grail...

A powerful premonition, a gut feeling, told Kiritsugu Emiya so intensely that he took a deep breath. Whether it was to temporarily appease 'Solomon' or to use his power to seize the Holy Grail later, Kiritsugu asked, "If you have no wish to fulfill through the Holy Grail, then what is your reason for coming to this world?"

Later, Kiritsugu Emiya also learned about the 'Final Trial of Mankind' from Solomon.

He even naturally connected it to the ultimate trial of conquering humanity.

"Everything you crave is right before your eyes... The very existence of that person is the greatest evil in the world," Solomon said.

Emiya Kiritsugu understood his words—!

Indeed, the path he has been relentlessly pursuing—the path of becoming a 'partner of justice,' the path to saving all of humanity and the world—seems to be within reach.

Kiritsugu Emiya was deeply shaken... Even without the Holy Grail, only by defeating the evil that brought humanity its final trial could humanity have a new future and infinite possibilities.

When the concept of absolute evil takes form and becomes a single entity, defeating it means perpetually defeating the enormous crisis that has entrenched human civilization.

The path to achieving my ideals is clearer than ever before, even more alluring than the Holy Grail.

Even if you obtain the Holy Grail, can that supposedly omnipotent wish-granting machine really grant all your desires?

Ultimately, it's just something a magician concocts; nobody knows where its limits lie.

but--

but……

"Absolute evil"—humanity's ultimate trial—is real.

Just as Kiritsugu Emiya fell into silence and daze because of this exciting news.

Meanwhile, inside the Einzbern Castle, Ahadeon was in such a hurry to drive away Kiritsugu Emiya not only because he received news of the change in the Holy Grail War, but also because of news from the homunculus maid—that Irisviel had acquired Command Seals.

The war between 14 Masters and Servants was so vast that Ahadeon, the Einzbern family, which had a historically poor track record and was well aware of its own limitations, almost considered giving up on this Holy Grail War and waiting for the next one.

If it weren't for the family's deep-seated desire to pursue the Third Law, which was written into his soul's programming, Ahadeon wouldn't even have considered going through the motions.