To become a king and a magician

However, the difference from before is...

"I have a feeling that this magical costume is more functionally—"

"Yes, it's more focused on [combat] in terms of functionality."

Leaning against a table, Leonardo da Vinci explained with a smile, "After all, this battle is different from the past. We are the ones taking the initiative to attack, so even you, as the Master, must possess a certain level of combat ability."

As he spoke, Leonardo da Vinci turned off the lights in the room and projected a light screen between the two of them.

"Let me briefly explain the effects of this magical artifact to you."

"As usual, in addition to physical and magical protection, the Mystic Code is equipped with three types of magic: one is enhancement magic, and the other is healing magic. You have used these two many times, so I won't go into details."

Enhancement magic, healing magic.

This is the magic that Fujimaru Ritsuka uses most often; he uses it almost every time he goes to support Mash in battle.

"And the third one?"

"It's an offensive magic. As I just mentioned, this Mystic Code will give you a certain level of combat power, and the reason for that is the third magic it carries—[Magic Cannon].

The image on the screen between the two changed, and a simple design drawing appeared in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka.

Da Vinci explained, "Simply put, it's magic that gathers and compresses magic, then releases it in a targeted manner—you've been practicing long-range shooting, haven't you? This is the most suitable fighting style for you."

"By the way, the prototype comes from that Fifth Mage. After all, when it comes to magic cannons, there is no one in this world more knowledgeable than her."

(Is this Aoko's Magical Cannon?)

Fujimaru Ritsuka had witnessed it countless times and was deeply impressed by its power.

"Can I use that magic cannon?"

“Yes, although there is a limit to the number of uses, the power is guaranteed to be the same as the original.” Da Vinci pursed his lips. “It can be used ten times, basically once per finger—to ensure power, the Mystic Code will treat your normal nerves as magic circuits and release them from your fingertips after absorbing a sufficient amount of magic power.”

"Does that mean one finger will break after just one use?"

Looking at her hands, Fujimaru Ritsuka clenched them slightly.

"That's true. After all, I've never really studied magic. To unleash a magic cannon as powerful as Aoko's, you have to pay a price."

"It's just a last resort."

Da Vinci hesitated for a moment before saying, "According to Xia Chuan's battle plan, you and Mashu will not be facing the Demon King. You will be dealing with the Demon Pillars. There are many others fighting alongside you, so you don't necessarily need to use all ten magic cannons."

"If possible, I hope you won't use any at all."

"Yes, I know, thank you, Leonardo da Vinci." Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled. "By the way, where's Orange-nee? I haven't seen her."

Are you trying to lighten the mood by changing the subject?

Da Vinci sighed and continued, going along with Fujimaru Ritsuka's attitude: "Going to catch up on sleep. We designed and made this dress from scratch in a single day, and we're exhausted. Tsuru is the same."

"Thank you so much, Leonardo da Vinci. You've worked so hard these past six months."

“If you want to express your gratitude, come back alive,” Leonardo da Vinci laughed. “Come back alive with everyone, and then hold a grand banquet to celebrate our final victory.”

This is the most suitable way to express gratitude right now.

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded with a quick, forceful gesture: "I will—well, it's about time, I should go to the control room to prepare for the operation. See you later, Da Vinci."

"Okay, see you in a bit."

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A few minutes later, in the control room.

When Fujimaru Ritsuka arrived, the others were already there.

Hinako Akuta, Xiang Yu, Mashu, and Natsukawa Tora.

"You're so slow, you're late, Fujimaru." Hinako Akuta gave Fujimaru Ritsuka a light glare.

"It's only a few seconds late, don't make things too difficult for Ritsuka, Akuta-senpai." Natsukawa Tora said with a smile, and looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka, "Ritsuka, what you're wearing is... a new Mystic Code, it seems you've prepared for it."

"Then, let's begin the final pre-battle briefing."

As the head of the Chaldea combat department, and the person in charge of preventing the burning of humanity and restoring humanity, Natsukawa Torara delivered a formal speech for the first time as a commander-in-chief at this final moment.

"Now, the entire Chaldea is officially commencing the conquest operation against the Final Singularity Solomon."

"The combat personnel are as follows."

"The Demon Pillar Conquest Team: Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mash Kyrielight, Akuta Hinako, Xiang Yu, Sajou Rei, Sajou Ayaka, Atalanta, Okita Souji, Artoria, Mordred, Ciel, Angelica, Merry, Gray, Arcueid."

"After arriving at the Grand Time Temple via spirit particle transfer, the above fifteen people will begin their campaign against the Demon God Pillar. Those who do not require spirit particle transfer will be led there by me, Natsukawa Torato, via spatial transfer."

There are a total of seventy-two Demon Pillars. To fight against them with only fifteen people is, to put it bluntly, like moths to a flame. Even if Arcueid alone can hold off half of them, the remaining thirty-six Demon Pillars will still be difficult to withstand.

But it has to be done.

If we don't face it, humanity has no future.

"Then there's the Demon King Conquest Team—Natsukawa Torato and Aozaki Aoko."

"After arriving at the Temple of the Grand Time, the two of them will go straight to the central area of ​​the temple to confront the Demon King."

One of only five magicians in the world, and the third Star Sword Master who inherited the Holy Sword.

This is the most suitable and powerful force that Chaldea can currently offer to deal with the Demon King.

"The mission objectives for this operation are only two."

Xia Chuanhu stared at everyone present, glanced at Roman, and then spoke solemnly.

"Win, then survive."

"Yes!!"

Everyone responded with great enthusiasm.

After watching the three combatants head towards the basket to prepare for the spirit transfer, Roman looked at Natsukawa Tiger, who was also preparing to leave to take people away.

"I'm sorry, Natsukawa."

"what do you mean?"

"Yes...no, it's nothing—go, go and end the battle that we couldn't end ten years ago."

In Roman's eyes, Natsukawa Tora turned slightly and gave him a slight smile.

"Yes, this will be over, and I will win."

“I will truly defeat you, Caster—Solomon.”

7. The final battle that began

The final transfer of spiritual particles went smoothly.

The moment the light faded from my eyes, I felt the ground beneath my feet.

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked to her side and saw Mashu and Akuta Hinako standing beside her as usual. Beside Akuta Hinako, Xiang Yu had also deactivated his spirit form and revealed his physical form.

Everyone has arrived.

Turning her gaze away, Fujimaru Ritsuka looked around.

"This is... the Grand Temple of Time?"

What comes into view is a space that feels like being in the universe.

Just like the scene depicted in photos taken by astronauts from the moon, the sky is pitch black with no light, surrounded by mountains of various shapes made of countless rocks, and even stone bridges suspended in mid-air.

The air was filled with an immense magical power that even Fujimaru Ritsuka could sense, permeating every corner and creating an overwhelming sense of oppression and heaviness. It was as if all the sins of the planet itself had converged here, making it hard to breathe.

You are currently in the outer area of ​​the Temple of Time.

Roman's message arrived from Chaldea.

[Xia Chuan and the others will be joining you in two more minutes. Do not make any rash moves until then.]

"Yes, doctor."

In this operation, Fujimaru Ritsuka and her three companions are not the main attackers, so there is no need to rush forward. They can wait for the main force to arrive before making an advance.

However, at this moment—

"Glug glug glug~~~~~~~"

A sound like boiling water suddenly rang out from all around the four people. Immediately afterwards, black smoke, like a pitch-black avalanche, surged in from afar and from all directions at an astonishing speed!

[High-intensity magical reaction and high-intensity spirit origin reaction confirmed! This category is... Demon God Pillar!]

Roman provided the analysis results immediately.

Faced with the surging black mist, Mashu immediately stood in front of everyone, raised the round table and pushed it forward!

"Bang------!"

A loud roar erupted outside the shield, and gusts of wind swept outwards.

Raising her hand to shield herself from the oncoming strong wind, Fujimaru Ritsuka stared wide-eyed ahead, and at that moment, an unexpected figure appeared before her eyes.

He was a man wearing a green overcoat and a tall, round hat, and carrying a cane; he looked like an intellectual scholar.

Everyone present knew him.

"Rafe Lenore Floros".

Fujimaru Ritsuka called out his name.

The Demon Pillar, a traitor to Chaldea, who was defeated by Jeanne Alter and Aoko Aozaki in the First Singularity, has now appeared on the path of the four.

"I have to say, it's quite surprising that you were able to come here."

Rafe looked at the four of them with disdain.

"Although I did stumble there because of my carelessness, I really didn't expect you to be so persistent, even breaking through the seven singularities and finally arriving here."

"That's really surprising."

That's what he said, but there wasn't much surprise in Rafe's tone; his contempt and sarcasm remained undiminished.

For him, for the seventy-two demons, and for Goetia, Chaldea's resistance was merely the struggle of insects, a small oversight in the final stage of a plan that had already been completed.

If they hadn't arrived here, the demons wouldn't have cared about Chaldea at all.