That protagonist is trash; I could do better!

In an instant, the all-consuming torrent of light erupted once more, engulfing the Shadow Kingdom, which was riddled with holes.

The Fourth Holy Grail War has finally come to an end.

Next, I plan to write an interlude to complete the ending.

It'll probably only be a dozen or twenty chapters long, with no main storyline.

It involves predicting daily life after the Holy Grail War, the impact of the protagonist's actions, and so on.

Similar to Emiya's Family Meals, or Carnival Phantasm, this is a lighthearted style (laughs).

Chapter Ninety-One: The Curtain Falls

Below Ryudou Temple lies the vast void, the original location of the Greater Grail system. On that desolate, pitted plain, a transmutation circle glows red.

It contains 17 elements: oxygen (65%), carbon (18%), hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chlorine, sulfur, magnesium, iron, silicon, zinc, copper, manganese, cobalt, iodine, and molybdenum (15%), and also boron, aluminum, gold, silver, etc.

Complex elements combine to form blood, bones, bones, and organs, creating a child's body that resembles Shinji Matou.

I opened my eyes, and everything seemed normal.

"Holy crap, I almost had my soul pierced by the Annihilation Strike! That was close!" Shinji Matou patted his chest with lingering fear, his memory still stuck on the moment when Scáthach unleashed the Annihilation Strike. He moved his limbs to make sure his body was alright.

Snapped!

Shinji Matou clapped his hands, created a set of clothes using alchemy, put them on, turned around and stared at the vast empty sky. His demonic eyes shone, piercing through the darkness but no longer able to see the black sun and the huge pillar of light. His mouth curved into a bright smile.

This grand drama has finally come to a perfect end, with Scáthach's ultimate strike purifying the Holy Grail system.

Even before consuming the Greater Grail, Shinji Matou had already used the spiritual veins of Fuyuki City and the Command Seals to prepare this escape route for himself.

"The arrangement of the restraint force is also ingenious. As expected of the master, the nature concept attack of the Annihilation Strike is the best way to deal with the corrupted magic power. Even in the state of the second spirit origin, he can still rival Angra Mainyu."

From beginning to end, Shinji Matou designed the script, with the Counter Force driving the process from behind, achieving a "perfect ending" that even Shinji Matou himself was amazed by.

As for the outcome of the battle with Scáthach, it was no longer meaningful. Shinji Matou was also unsure of the result. He used all the power at his disposal to open the Gate of Root and used the Root to fight against the Annihilation Strike.

Its process and results cannot be explained in just a few words.

The Holy Grail War is now officially over.

Shinji Matou lost his Servant Spirit Origin, but his body, reconstructed using the Greater Grail, makes him no weaker than Irisviel, the strongest homunculus of the Einzbern family, in terms of his magic abilities and the quality of his magic circuits.

The alchemical knowledge of von Hohenheim Paracelsus is still intact in Matou Shinji's mind. Although it is not as powerful as when he possesses and summons it, it is still not afraid of ordinary Servants when he is unprepared.

As for the Greater Grail system, all its magic power was drained, causing it to cease operation and thus completing its purification.

Going forward, Shinji Matou will need to manually repair this massive system.

"Anyway, there's no rush to repair the Greater Grail system. Let's go back. The Holy Grail War has only lasted for less than a week. It feels like it's been a year since I spent a leisurely day with Sakura." Shinji Matou stretched lazily, feeling carefree. But as he stood up, his body suddenly stiffened, and he looked incredulously at the spot not far to his side.

A black vortex opened, and Scáthach, dressed in a purple bodysuit and holding a magic spear, stepped out.

Oh no~ We're doomed.

Shinji Matou slapped his forehead, his mind racing, and went to meet him with a dry laugh, saying, "You've won, Queen of the Land of Shadows."

Having lost the power of a Servant, one must know when to back down.

Scáthach's gaze darkened slightly when she saw Shinji Matou, her voice sharp and cold, as if carrying a knife: "As expected, you didn't die either. Now, what should I call you? Caster? Angra? Holy Grail?"

"Ahem, if you don't mind, you can call me by my name, Shinji Matou."

"So, Shinji Matou, you say I won? I don't think so. You used me as a pawn, destroyed my control over the Land of Shadows, and you seem to have achieved a good ending. Can I call that a win?"

Shinji Matou shrugged and sighed, "What can I do? I'm desperate too. This is all for the sake of resolving the corrupted Holy Grail. In terms of the result, it's not bad. Your Majesty, you've lost your immortality. In your current state, go find the one I gave you. He will definitely be able to fight you with all his might and kill you."

Scáthach scoffed, "There's no need for that anymore."

"?"

"The one who will defeat me is right before my eyes, why should I go to the farthest place?"

What the hell!

Shinji Matou quickly waved his hand, a bitter smile on his face, and advised, "I am no longer a Servant, I am just an ordinary magician."

What a joke! Shinji Matou, who has lost his Servant powers, can defeat ordinary Servants, but against someone like Scáthach, he can do nothing but wait to die.

"It is a fact that you defeated me and withstood the annihilating thrust."

"So what do you want to do?"

"The loser has no right to make demands of the winner. It was a beautiful battle. The Land of Shadows no longer exists. I plan to settle in the real world for a while."

"here?"

"Yes, I look forward to the next Holy Grail War."

"No, no, no, you're not a Servant anymore, why don't you find a place to retire..."

"What did you just say?" Scáthach interrupted Shinji Matou, a cold killing intent flashing in her crimson pupils.

“No.” Shinji Matou answered immediately.

"Humph."

"Goodbye, my nemesis, Shinji Matou."

As Scáthach's slender figure disappeared, Shinji Matou wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and muttered, "What's so special about this BBA...?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crimson demonic spear slashed across Matou Shinji's cheek and disappeared into the depths of darkness. The curse attached to the demonic spear invaded his body, but fortunately it was only a scratch. The curse was not enough to turn into a dozen barbs and pierce out of Matou Shinji's body.

Scáthach's voice came: "I forgot to mention, you destroyed the Land of Shadows and killed all my disciples. They were warriors I had painstakingly gathered, and they had the potential to defeat me in the future. How will you make amends? From now on, you will take their place as my disciples. I will train you well until you are strong enough to fight me again."

Her voice was filled with unquestionable authority and arrogance; this was the nature of the Queen of the Land of Shadows, and most of her disciples were human warriors who challenged her.

"this···"

Shinji Matou stood there, frowning in thought. His earlier sarcastic remark was just a test.

The Queen of the Land of Shadows doesn't seem to have any intention of pursuing the matter or killing him.

To take him as an apprentice?

Given Scáthach's personality, this couldn't be a joke. She knew that Shinji Matou defeated her by relying on external forces, so it's undeniable that Shinji Matou still has the potential to defeat her.

"Fine."

Shinji Matou curled his lip, thinking that it wouldn't be bad to be able to cling to this golden elephant's leg, and he was also very interested in the power of the primordial runes.

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Shinji Matou left the underground cavern of Ryudouji Temple and went down from the temple. Halfway down the mountain, he saw a familiar blue figure.

Saber stood at the top of the stairs, holding the Holy Grail. Her golden hair was flowing down, and her ahoge (cowlick) stood up. Her body was vaguely transparent. The Holy Grail system had collapsed, and she should have disappeared with it. It was the magic of the Command Seals that kept her alive until now.

Upon seeing Shinji Matou, Saber's pretty and delicate face lit up with a smile—a smile that Shinji Matou could never describe, a smile that made one's heart skip a beat.

The satisfaction of receiving a reward after going through countless hardships is filled with a sense of peace, and the relief of letting go of everything brings pure joy.

The Knight King's usually cold voice softened with warmth: "It's so good that you're alright, Master."

Chapter Ninety-Two: The Final Act, Part Two

"Is it over?" Saber asked calmly, already knowing the answer but still wanting a definite reply.

Shinji Matou nodded: "Yes, Saber, is there anything you want to say to Irisviel? I can convey it to you."

Saber smiled gently and said, "If I could, I would like to protect her until the end, but it's not really necessary right now. I feel at ease with you by her side protecting her. It's so good that I've made it this far and can say goodbye to you now."

Shinji Matou watched Saber disappear without showing any resentment and couldn't help but ask, "Saber, are you resentful? The Holy Grail you dreamed of was ultimately just an illusion."

Golden particles enveloped Saber's body, gradually making her transparent. She shook her head and smiled with relief: "There's nothing I can do about it. When I drew the Sword of the Chosen King, I already saw my destiny, but in the end, I still felt unwilling. No, it's different now. Even if I don't get the Holy Grail, I'm content."

“Saber, thank you. You’ve done your best,” Shinji Matou said sincerely.

"This has been an impressive journey for me as well, Master. Please take the scabbard back to Irisviel." Saber reached out her hand, and light condensed into a magnificent scabbard, which she handed to Shinji Matou.

"I see."

"Goodbye, Master. Please convey my apologies to Irisviel. I was unable to protect her until the very end."

"Ah."

As he calmly watched Saber's body turn into light and disappear, Shinji Matou felt a mix of emotions. He looked up at the night sky, where under the stars, the city lights shone brightly, and everything returned to calm.

Information floods into my consciousness.

Worldwide completion score: 92 (Excellent)

Received 9 rating points.

Currently holding 20 rating points.

A score of 92, an excellent rating, this is the first time Shinji Matou has received such a high score.

"However, even achieving this level didn't get me a perfect score. Just how demanding are the conditions for a perfect score?" Shinji Matou smiled wryly, about to say a few more words of complaint, when he received another massive amount of information.

"Obtain a fragment of the world (Type-Moon)."

It was just an ordinary prompt, but the thing called World Fragment made Shinji Matou ecstatic.

Based on the information provided, this item seems to be obtainable only by achieving an excellent completion score. It allows Shinji Matou to inherit some of the power of the Type-Moon world when he travels to other worlds, and also grants him the right to freely enter and exit the Type-Moon world.

The impact on Shinji Matou's time-travel journey was profound and multifaceted.

"After traversing so many worlds, I've finally gained something that I can call a harvest." Shinji Matou shook his head with a smile, his mood quite subtle, just like the immense satisfaction and yet vague emptiness he felt after painstakingly completing Dark Souls 3.

Back at the hotel, Irisviel was still fast asleep on the transmutation circle.

Although Irisviel no longer needs the protection of the scabbard, which was entrusted to her by Saber and is also the property of the Einzbern family, Shinji Matou is not shameless enough to try to take it for himself.

The sword sheath transformed into light and merged into Irisviel's body. Shinji Matou deactivated the transmutation circle, and the sleeping silver-haired doll quickly stirred, slowly opening its eyes. Its beautiful ruby ​​eyes were veiled with mist, and upon seeing Shinji Matou beside it, its consciousness gradually returned.

Irisviel could tell at a glance that Shinji Matou was no longer a Servant. Her beautiful and dignified face showed a sigh of relief mixed with sadness: "Mr. Shinji Matou, have you successfully dismantled the Holy Grail?"

Shinji Matou answered definitively, "The Holy Grail War is over."

Irisviel gave a wry smile: "Really? Thank you for your hard work. I'm so sorry that the Einzbern family has caused you so much trouble."

"Irisviel, what are you planning to do next?"

“The Holy Grail has been dismantled, and I, as a homunculus, have lost my reason for being. As one of the participants in the dismantling of the Holy Grail, I have no face to return to Einzbern.”