To become a king and a magician

Of course, the people of Pan-Human History also couldn't go there together, because that area was no longer something that Spirit Particle Transfer could interfere with; there simply wasn't enough magic power.

“Wait a minute, wouldn’t that be putting the cart before the horse?” Artoria frowned. “Master wants to save the world to fulfill Morgan’s wish, right? But if the price of saving the world is Morgan’s disappearance… what’s the point?”

Meaningless.

At least that's how it is for Natsukawa Torato.

His actions could indeed change the world and save it from destruction, but those who prompted him to start saving the world will never see the new world.

Morgan could not foresee a future where Britain would be saved.

"how so......"

"this......"

"Then it's better to maintain the status quo."

Everyone couldn't help but look at Natsukawa Torato and Morgan. Then Gray couldn't help but say, "Let's... forget it, brother. Just stop worrying about this world and come back to Pan-Human History with us."

"Of course, not just you, Miss Morgan, Caster, and the fairy knights, everyone can come together for Pan-Human History, after all, this Lostbelt is—"

"I'll go alone."

Natsukawa Tora interrupted Grey.

Everyone fell silent.

Morgan shook his head slightly: "No, Tiger, you don't need to—"

“Giving up here… would make me feel like all my efforts have been in vain, Morgan,” Natsukawa Tiger said with a smile. “The wish you made to me two thousand four hundred years ago has finally had a chance to come true, and I can’t let you down.”

“I will go back 14,000 years and defeat Sefalu, saving this island from its very beginning.”

As he said this, Natsukawa Torama approached Fujimaru Ritsuka, took all ten rings off her fingers, and put them on his own.

"Moreover, I will not be going back alone; Goetia will come with me. I will not let you disappear either; there is a way to avoid it—Merry, before history changes, can we use spirit particle transfer to take them to the Pan-Human History, and then use your and Merlin's illusion magic to protect them all?"

Theoretically, it should be feasible. If all else fails, there's always the unconventional method of turning them all into Heroic Spirits and then reappearing them through Servant Summoning. Anyway, there's always a way.

"Okay, that's good. Then I'll leave their affairs to you. After you go to Pan-Human History, take care of them the way you took care of me before. But remember not to go too far. Not everyone will indulge you like I did back then."

Of course they know that—but is this really okay?

"what do you mean?"

Considering the difference in time flow between the Pan-Human History and the Lostbelts, 14,000 years in the Lostbelts is roughly equivalent to six years on our side. We certainly won't forget you during those six years, but after 14,000 years, will you still remember us?

Mary asked the question that everyone wanted to ask.

Will Natsukawa Tora still remember them?

In fact, six years is enough time for people to forget a lot of things. For example, high school students may forget the names of their elementary school teachers or classmates. If there is constant communication, that's fine, but if there is no communication or reminiscing for a long time, six years can really cause a lot of things to be forgotten.

Moreover, Xia Chuanhu is about to spend fourteen thousand years.

Don't even talk about whether he'll remember them. Fourteen thousand years later, will Xia Chuanhu really return to their world from this world?

He will surely meet new people, make new friends, and even find a new lover in this new world—after having a new life, will he return to the side of those from the "old era"?

Natsukawa Tora recalled what she had said when he met Gengen-shiki a long time ago.

I remember it was after defeating Goetia, right? I met her again after returning to the Root, and she said something then—

For us, the next time we meet will be in the distant future. I hope that by then, you will still remember me.

For her, who is connected to the root of all things, she probably already foresaw this situation back then.

He foresaw that Natsukawa Tora would travel back 14,000 years to change history.

"Well... in short, all of you, just give me a stab."

Xia Chuanhu suddenly laughed.

"I will carefully control my power to prevent the injuries you have inflicted on me from healing, and I will mark each wound with its name—that way, no matter how much time passes, I will never forget you."

"......"

"......"

Everyone fell silent.

Everyone remained silent for a very long time.

Then.

"boom!"

Aozaki Aoko stepped forward and punched Natsukawa Tora hard in the face, sending him flying!

"I don't use weapons, I only use my fists, so this will do. Remember this well, I'm the one who punched you in the face, Aozaki Aoko—if I don't see you back in six years, I'll forget about you immediately and announce to the world that I'm single. I'll just consider it my blindness to have fallen for an idiot like you before."

“Neither of us sisters has any taste in men.” Aozaki Touko gave a wry smile, took off her cigarette, and pressed the cigarette butt hard against Natsukawa Torato’s collarbone. “It hurts a little, but it’s no big deal since you’re an elf, right? This is my mark—remember to come back, boy.”

The two oldest were the first to say their goodbyes.

After taking a deep breath, the others also came up one after another.

Atalanta's arrows, Artoria's and others' swords, Chiel's and others' magic... everyone left their mark on Natsukawa Torara in their own way, completing a farewell that suited their own personalities.

Except for Grey.

"elder brother."

Looking at Xia Chuanhu, who was in a sorry state and covered in wounds, Gray sighed slightly, stepped forward, tiptoed and touched his lips, and bit them slightly with her teeth.

This was the first time she had taken the initiative like this.

“We’re waiting for you to come back in London, brother. Please come back, please, please, please come back.”

“Grey… um. I will.”

Natsukawa Tora nodded slightly.

They probably don't need it, right?

A slightly amused voice came from behind.

If you forget me, then I can also forget you cleanly and easily, and then go find the next fun little one.

"Don't worry, I will never forget you. After all, there has never been a woman like you who gives me such a headache. I can't forget you even if I want to."

【That's good—so let's say goodbye here. Next, I will begin the reverse spiritual transfer for everyone, bringing them all back to the Pan-Human History side, and begin the targeted summoning of King Solomon or King Gilgamesh.】

[Once everything is ready, the operation to change history will officially begin—and the time leading up to that will belong to your Lostbelt.]

73. The Moment the Stars Were Born

All the people from Pan-Human History left Lostbelt, leaving only Sajou Rei to maintain contact.

After losing Vimana, the vehicle used to transport people, Natsukawa Torato led Morgan and the others to land on a large, broken rock, gazing at the whole of Britain in the distance.

No one spoke.

Natsukawa Torato, Morgan, Artoria, and the three fairy knights stood silently on the rock, gazing at the land where they had once lived.

Even if this is an island built on sin, even if this is an island full of sin, and the people living on it are full of sin, it is a filthy crucible.

But that's also their hometown.

"This place... will disappear later, right?"

After a long while, Artoria couldn't help but speak.

Natsukawa Tiger nodded: "Yes, it will disappear, and then I will start from scratch, from the distant past, and let it continue to exist, so that it will never become as fragmented as it is now."

"Father's words must be fine, right?"

“I believe there is nothing Your Majesty cannot do,” Bagst said. “We will sincerely pray for Your Majesty throughout the history of humankind, wishing for your speedy return.”

"I'll be very lonely."

Meiluxin hugged Xia Chuanhu's arm.

Natsukawa Tora smiled wryly and patted her head: "It's okay, just wait a few years. Everyone else will be with you during this time, Melusin. Besides, after you go to Pan-Human History, you will definitely meet more people and won't feel lonely."

"I do not believe that there are any creatures more superior than tigers in the pan-human history."

“Isn’t this just obvious?” Bawan Shi hugged Natsukawa Torato’s other arm. “Father isn’t just ‘excellent,’ he’s practically ‘perfect’! Even if Father has any flaws, they’re all virtues in my eyes! Right, Lia?”

Bawan Shi's sudden question made Artoria chuckle, "Sister really does like Father... but what she said isn't wrong."

Even though he was a man who could be cold and ruthless at times, who would punish his daughter severely, and who was extremely strict during training, in Artoria's heart, Natsukawa Tora was still a man without any major flaws.

At most, he was a bit of a womanizer in the past. Judging from the history of humankind, he used to be a sea child who flirted with everyone he went with. But that was his past self. In Lostbelt... at least from what Artoria knows, he has been faithful for two thousand years.

"However, what should we do after we go to pan-human history?"

"Baghster asked."

"For us, that's a completely foreign world, we..."

“Don’t worry about that. I think Meryl will help you,” Natsukawa Tora said. “Especially Bagster, I’ve always been the one to satisfy you, but for about six years I won’t be able to provide that. If you have an attack during that time, go to Meryl. I think she will give you a very suitable solution.”

"The same goes for everyone else. Your first stop after arriving in Pan-Human History will definitely be Chaldea, and you will probably live there for a while. If you encounter any trouble, you can go to Merry or someone else. Just mentioning my name should solve the problem."

Natsukawa Tora gave these instructions.

And at that very moment—

"Master, it's almost time."

Sajou Rei, who had been standing silently to the side, finally spoke up.

"Over at Chaldea, all personnel have safely returned to Pan-Human History via spirit transfer. Those who couldn't come are aware of Master's decision and have expressed their understanding. Everyone says they will wait for you to return."

"I understand... I'm really sorry, Zero, my decision seems a bit willful to you, doesn't it?"

Rei Sajou smiled and nodded: "Yes, it is indeed very willful, but Master's willfulness is not something that has only happened for a day or two, let alone a year or two. You have been willful for the past twenty years. Others may not be able to say, but I, [Aika Sajou], have long been used to it."

"Is that so... You've worked so hard all this time."

"When Master returns, just give me and all of us a reply about getting married." Sajou Rei smiled, then looked at Morgan and the others, "Now, everyone come to my side. I will use spirit particle transfer to bring everyone back to the Pan-Human History."

"......"

The five people fell silent for a moment, and then—