Davidian's Holy Grail War

Habertrot, however, confirmed from the side that Grimm hadn't lied; he really was still the same Grimm he always was.

Da Vinci noticed the information in Habertlot's words, so she quickly asked Grimm:

"Hmm? When? Back? If that's the case, Grimm, is this your second summoning? The first time was a long time ago, during the Fairy Calendar, and the second time is now, during the Queen Calendar, right?"

Grimm also smiled and praised Chaldea for having a good advisor; indeed, the first restoration of human order was not in vain.

"Alright~ enough of the jokes. After what just happened, I understand that you are the Child of Prophecy, the fairy of Paradise. After all, that guy used to be just as mischievous."

Alright, now let me reintroduce myself. I am the Sage Grimm, real name Cú Chulainn, a Heroic Spirit of Pan-Human History.

Six thousand years ago, he was Odin, the god; now, he acts as Odin's proxy, serving as a so-called Night's Watchman here for the past year.

His self-introduction shocked everyone. Caster even said, "Is this a god? He's not as imposing as I imagined; he's actually quite approachable."

Grimm praised her for being much more straightforward than he had imagined, though he himself did lack any real authority.

Although he is an agent of the gods, he is ultimately just a Heroic Spirit, like the old man Muramasa over there. Just call him Grimm, like their elder brother.

"Ha, what big brother? Since you're an agent of the gods, it means you're an old man at heart, right?!"

"My body and mind are still young no matter what! Because I died before I became an old man!"

Caster couldn't help but whisper in Ritsuka's ear that the two had a strangely bad relationship, seeing them bickering like this. Ritsuka could only helplessly reply that it was probably a fateful connection, a relationship of kindred spirits repelling each other.

"Ah... we can't waste time on this guy's trash talk, we need to get down to business." But Grimm quickly composed himself and began to recount the relevant matters from the beginning; they didn't have time to waste now.

Chapter 408 There was still divine help.

"Let me start with something very troublesome: my duties have become extremely complicated. Let me explain this clearly first, and listen carefully: Fujimaru Ritsuka and the Child of Prophecy!"

His voice grew heavy with the last few words, drawing everyone's attention. Then Grimm began to explain the first thing: his relationship with Chaldea.

The current Grimm and Fujimaru Ritsuka are the same Cú Chulainn they encountered in Fuyuki.

Although he was reset because he returned to the Throne of Heroes, he still keeps records of Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mash Kyrielight, Olga Marie, and King Arthur who is still there.

"It refers to Singularity F... which is Fuyuki in 2004, as defined by Chaldea as Singularity X. I've also checked the data; it's practically impossible for a Servant who has disappeared to retain records."

Grimm smiled and thanked Da Vinci for his explanation, but then he said that the reason he was able to keep that record was because of the gods or the restraining force.

Go and take care of Chaldea; this is also the intention of the god who transferred power to him. That god is the god of magic and wisdom, and he seems to have foreseen that if this is not done here, everything will fall into ruin.

“This refers to Fuyuki and Britain, and doing this means…” He looked at Caster as he spoke, and Caster more or less guessed what he meant.

Moreover, that deity has been watching over the Lostbelt of Britain with his multidimensional eyes for a long time. He was first summoned 6000 years ago to help the fairies of Paradise.

The first sage, Grimm, was a pseudo-Servant possessing the body of a local fairy. Habernine also spoke at this point; Grimm appeared to be around 14 years old at the time, and he was wielding a sword.

The current Grimm jokingly asked her what kind of mischievous kid Grimm was back then, and Habertrot answered him one by one. However, the final conclusion was quite simple: the original Grimm eventually passed away.

After all, Ash's ideology had changed, and there was no point in him staying.

However, the gods left a contingency plan before they disappeared, which is the countermeasure after the Lostbelt replaced reality.

Even if the burning of human reason is resolved, human reason will be re-established and reorganized immediately afterward. This matter can no longer be avoided, because the preconditions have already been met.

So that god wanted to at least shoulder the responsibility for the Lostbelt's problems, so that Chaldea could have some relief. And Grimm, standing before them, was the pseudo-Servant chosen to help solve the problem.

First, in the singularity of Fuyuki, the gods transferred power to Cú Chulainn, granting him the class of Magician and thus forging a connection with Chaldea. Then, he was sent to Britain, a land where humanity would be utterly destroyed if left unchecked.

However, he didn't know anything about that little boy Grimm before he came!

"All I inherited was what a god of pan-human history should do. In terms of knowing nothing about the fairy kingdom, I am no different from Fujimaru Ritsuka. Therefore, after being summoned here, I spent a year investigating what exactly happened in the Queen's Calendar."

The transitions between Calamity and Clan, Morgan and Davidian, and Fairy Calendar and Queen Calendar.

Finally, after arriving here and seeing what was there in the Bell Tower, he grasped the general situation. Therefore, Grimm understood that his mission was to wait here for Chaldea and the arrival of the new prophetic child.

"Make the pilgrimage a success, and let the fairies of Paradise return to Paradise." As he uttered these two sentences, Castor's expression became incredibly complex.

“So, Grimm will be walking alongside us again, just like he did in Fuyuki, right? That’s great.” Ritsuka was very happy to have a companion joining her side, and Grimm responded with a big laugh.

However, after that burst of laughter, Grimm's expression turned serious and he said:

"However, in return, you must abide by the agreement that Ash failed to keep, which is the prophecy of Ainsel. It seems that I was too naive in the first generation, but this is the duty of the sage Grimm."

Whenever Grimm brought up this topic, Ritsuka would secretly glance at Caster's expression.

Caster's expression never lightened as Grimm recounted those events, and for the first time, Ritsuka felt that this little girl was hiding some great secret—a secret concerning life and death.

"Well, let's treat Grimm as a local assistant then. It's a bit illogical, but we can't worry about that now. I'd really like to ask you about the Queen's Calendar and the Fairy Calendar, but before that..."

"I know, I know! The top priority is still Mash with the shield, right? In other words, the safety of your partner is more important than correcting human nature."

Although this isn't something a sage should say, I completely agree. Besides, little sisters know far more about the fairy calendar than I do; it's not my place to instruct you.”

Upon hearing this, Ritsuka excitedly rushed forward and grasped Grimm's hands. Seeing Ritsuka too excited to speak, Grimm smiled, pulled his hands away, ruffled Ritsuka's hair, and then turned to lead the way.

"Look, isn't there a collapsed castle over there? There's a bell tower on the rooftop platform over there, but things aren't that simple. Some bad things are lurking there."

Like wandering spirits in the fog, only none of them are ordinary. But we have no choice but to overcome this obstacle; don't underestimate them just because they seem like ghosts!

Everyone tensed up; Grimm wasn't the type to joke around. Since he'd said the enemy ahead was no ordinary foe, it was likely to be quite formidable.

They soon witnessed firsthand what these supposedly extraordinary beings truly were. These knightly undead were stronger and more difficult to defeat than the purgatory knights they had encountered in the Holy Round Table realm, leaving Ritsuka feeling quite uncomfortable.

The key point is that these spirits have no resentment or hatred towards them, and the solemn atmosphere during the battle is so oppressive that everyone can hardly breathe.

Moreover, the closer they got to the top, the thicker the fog became. Muramasa began to complain that they should have reached the Bell Ringing Hall long ago, given the distance they had traveled, and they had just climbed a long flight of stairs. But now they were still shrouded in fog and couldn't see anything.

"This is normal, although listening to the voices of the dead is not a druid's job. But they are asking – are you qualified? It seems they don't intend for us to move on like this."

Grimm explained the current situation, which also prompted Ritsuka to think.

Ritsuka always felt a strange sense of familiarity with the paths they had walked, as if he had walked them somewhere before. And now he remembered—the terrain was exactly the same as the one he had walked in Lentinium.

Upon hearing Grimm's words, his eyes became even more serious. At this moment, Ritsuka, as the backbone of the group, spoke up: "Even if I am not qualified, I will still move forward."

These words, unusually tinged with murderous intent, made the others laugh as well. Then, Grimm shouted into the fog:

"That's what our Master said! Gentlemen of considerable standing, thank you for your advice, but it's all in vain! Besides, souls are meant to be reincarnated; what's the point of lingering in this world? Just let us pass!"

Chapter 409 Successful Reunion

As Cú Chulainn roared, the last wave of the undead appeared. This time, Ritsuka and his companions showed no mercy, defeating all their opponents swiftly and decisively, without offering any further resistance.

As they fell, the thick fog finally dissipated. Ritsuka recalled what Habernyan had said about the major clans massacring Lentinium and wiping out the Round Table Army, and felt a pang of pain involuntarily.

If I have erased the last vestiges of those people's existence in this world, then perhaps I should carry their share and move forward.

Finally, they arrived at the Bell Tower at the top. Here they saw the pilgrimage bell over there, and the ice coffin containing Mash.

"Mash... is actually sealed in ice?" Ritsuka was incredulous. What exactly happened during their separation? How did everything turn out like this?

"Well, this coffin has existed here for 2400 years, from the year 400 of the Fairy Calendar until today. You can ask the little girl herself for details later; I don't know the specific reason either."

According to the notes left by the first Grimm, the magic on the coffin will be broken as soon as the Master touches it. From the moment you arrived, you have successfully reunited…”

He had barely finished speaking when two dark figures slowly rose from in front of him. Ritsuka realized this was the final trial. After defeating these two, he could release Mash.

"But there's one last obstacle here. If we don't find a way to get close to them, neither the bell nor the coffin will stand a chance. It's time to get serious, Caster! No one here can handle them except you!"

Hearing Grimm's words, Caster's expression grew even colder and more sorrowful. After a moment's thought, she still asked Habertrot, "Is it alright, Habertrot? They are calling your name."

[Calling out... Habertrot's name? How could that be? This is the spirit of the former leader of the Round Table and the savior Ash, isn't it? Caster means... are these people acquainted? Habertrot, you wouldn't happen to be...?]

While Ritsuka was thinking about these things, Habertrot simply said calmly:

“You just misheard. Kill them, Caster. This is the sanctuary of Orkney, the beloved terrace of the gentle fairies. It shouldn’t be haunted by the undead. It all ended a long, long time ago…”

[Are you crying inside? You absolutely are, aren't you? Even if you're forgetful, you can't forget your former companions and the trip you took together, can you?]

Ritsuka isn't stupid. It would be strange if he couldn't understand the hidden meaning in Habertlot's undisguised words.

But this is no time for such talk; at this moment, everyone has no choice but to fight. And if it were merely undead, no matter how strong they were, they would be no match for them now.

This might be considered a form of salvation, but the hearts of everyone present were far from at ease. Having experienced such a battle, their grief had only deepened, and all they could do now was to let the souls of those two rest in peace as soon as possible.

Although one of them didn't actually die, what died was her ideals and dreams...

Ritsuka stole a few glances at Habertrot, who was secretly wiping away tears, and this time she really couldn't even say a word to comfort her.

Finally, Grimm made up his mind and spoke up: "Well done, Fujimaru Ritsuka... and Caster, now everyone has made up their minds."

All that's left is to ring the bell, and Orkney's mission will be over. But we need to take care of the little sister first. Go touch that coffin, Ritsuka, and it will restore everything to normal.

Ritsuka nodded and slowly walked over, raising his hand as he went. The moment his hand touched the coffin, cracks climbed up the coffin from the bottom, and then the entire ice-forged coffin shattered!

Fujimaru Ritsuka caught Mash steadily as she fell from the ice coffin. Fortunately, he was strong enough to lift Mash even in this state.

At this moment, he could see the tears sliding down Mashu's face, and the only one who could make her shed tears was probably... that savior who had suffered all kinds of misfortune.

At the moment when this coffin preserved her consciousness and even her body, the Savior must still be standing in front of her, exchanging heartfelt words with her.

My Mashu, it must have been so hard for you to go through all that. I never imagined that the Water Mirror Magic wasn't just a location transfer magic; it was practically a spirit particle transfer!

Ritsuka had to admire Morgan's magical skills; she alone was comparable to an entire Chaldea. Was this some kind of exaggerated display? Was this the magician of the late Age of Gods?

Ritsuka has finally been able to see just a glimpse of the true power of this enchantress who could rival King Arthur and cause the Lord of Camelot a lifetime of suffering.

But now is not the time to think about these things. He gently called to Mash, who was lying in his arms, and Mash woke up at his call. She first looked around to confirm that she was in Orkney.

Then she looked at Ritsuka, who was holding her, and at that moment, even more tears streamed down her face.