Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

One light.

A light, not particularly dazzling, but exceptionally pure and warm, seemingly containing new life and hope, suddenly appeared in the center of the battlefield, quietly blooming in the empty spot where Tohsaka Yu had previously fallen, in a pool of blood.

This light was so special that it gently pushed aside the churning black mud around it, dispelled the suffocating chaotic atmosphere in the air, and even made Tiamat in the sky pause in her mournful cries and roars, which sounded like those of a wounded beast.

“…What is that?”

All beings in the fierce battle, whether human, heroic spirit, or goddess, involuntarily turned their gaze to the suddenly appearing light.

Merlin's heart skipped a beat, and his usually calm and smiling purple eyes suddenly narrowed as he stared intently at the light!

He was the first to notice something was wrong!

The aura contained within that light... was both familiar and strange, possessing human qualities yet carrying a more vast magic that seemed to originate from the "Sea of ​​Life," yet was entirely different!

The light slowly dissipated.

A figure stood there quietly.

He still bore the marks of being pierced, but his very existence seemed to have become the only "fixed point" in this chaotic battlefield.

Gilgamesh's gaze sharpened slightly, while Merlin's breath caught in his throat. The solemnity and bitterness on his face quickly vanished, replaced by unbelievable shock, and... an uncontrollable ecstasy!

"Yu Tohsaka..."

Merlin's eyes suddenly lit up, and his voice carried a hint of excitement that even he himself was unaware of.

He is back!

Book 1: Chapter Thirty-Seven: Wake Up, Tiamat!

The sudden return of Yuichiro Iling was like a boulder thrown into a still lake, instantly creating huge waves on the battlefield.

"Tohsaka-kun... he's really back?!"

The Chaldeans erupted in shouts of ecstasy and disbelief, even the projected image of Dr. Romani was incredibly excited.

Merlin's smile was more radiant than ever before, while Gilgamesh on the city wall had a barely perceptible glint of satisfaction in his crimson eyes.

Even Ishtar and Kukulkan, who were locked in combat with Rahmu, cast surprised glances.

But Yu Tohsaka had no time to respond to the crowd's excitement.

He returned with an even stronger resolve, but immediately felt the suffocating atmosphere of despair on the battlefield.

In the sky, Tiamat's aura was almost tangible, and every unconscious energy fluctuation brought destruction; on the ground, black mud surged, Rahmu roared, and the battle line was on the verge of collapse.

"Merlin!" Yu Tohsaka immediately looked at the white-haired mage beside him, his tone urgent, "How is Tiamat now?"

"As you can see, it's completely out of control."

Merlin's smile vanished, replaced by utter solemnity. "Because of your 'death,' the grief and anger in her heart have completely ignited her primal instinct for reversion. Now... she probably can't hear anything anymore."

"That may not be the case..."

Looking at the pair of giant red eyes in the sky, filled with pain and a desire for destruction, and feeling the faint yet clear connection that still existed deep within their souls, Yu Tohsaka gently shook her head: "I can feel it... she's still here! She's just in too much pain, so she's trapped in a nightmare."

He has a peculiar connection with Tiamat, which allows him to sense Tiamat's specific condition at this moment.

Thinking of this, Tohsaka Yu suddenly raised her head and looked at the enormous figure: "I must go and awaken her!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu were both taken aback, with the latter instinctively saying, "You can't get close to her at all right now..."

Indeed, the area within tens of kilometers around Tiamat was covered by raging chaotic magic and unconsciously released destructive energy, making even long-range attacks ineffective, let alone getting close.

"Then let's create an opportunity!" Merlin reacted immediately, his purple eyes flashing with determination. "Your Majesty! My goddesses! And all of Chaldea! We must create a path for Tohsaka-kun! A path that will allow him to reach his mother!"

"In that case, let's do everything we can to cover Tohsaka Yu's approach to Tiamat!"

Gilgamesh’s voice came from the city wall, and the sword Ea once again burst out with an even more dazzling red light!

"What a troublesome brat! But since you're still alive, this goddess will help you one more time." Ishtar curled her lip, and the Skyship's beam cannon roared once more!

"I've seen your determination... then let me, your older sister, pave the way for you!"

Kukulkan laughed loudly and crashed into the dense Rahmu swarm ahead like the sun!

"Mash, cover Mr. Tohsaka!" Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately gave the order.

"Yes! Mr. Tohsaka, please grab my hand!" Mash rushed to Tohsaka Yu's side without hesitation, unfolding her huge shield in an attempt to block the attack coming from the flank.

Under everyone's cover, Tohsaka Yu took a deep breath, pushed her EX-rank magic power to its limit, and transformed into a pale blue streak of light. Despite the terrifying pressure and chaotic energy turbulence, she charged towards Tiamat's enormous body in the sky!

He had to get close to her, he had to enter the depths of her consciousness! He had to awaken her from the nightmare constructed by endless sorrow and anger!

The distance is gradually closing!

With Gilgamesh's relentless use of Ea to clear a path, Ishtar and Kukulkan frantically clearing away the surging black mud and Rahmu, and Mash's desperate defense... Tohsaka Yu, at an unprecedented speed and under pressure strong enough to tear the soul apart, continued to advance towards the core of chaos!

Close! Closer!

He could even vaguely see the mountain-like, undulating outline of Tiamat's true form, and feel the storm-like sorrow that was so close at hand!

Closer! Just a little closer...

However, just as Yu Tohsaka was about to reach Tiamat's main body and attempt to forcibly intervene in her consciousness using the soul link—

"Aaaaaaa——!!!"

As if sensing the approach of some "foreign object," or perhaps a pure, unconscious release of energy, Tiamat's massive body trembled violently, and a visible, terrifyingly powerful wave of chaotic energy, like a tsunami, spread out in all directions!

This was not a targeted attack, but rather the destructive aftershock of her very existence!

"--not good!!!"

Merlin and Gilgamesh's faces changed drastically at the same time!

"Mr. Tohsaka!!!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu let out a desperate cry!

Yu Tohsaka's pupils contracted sharply. He had no time to make any effective defense before he was hit head-on by this overwhelming energy shockwave!

As if struck by an invisible giant hammer, Tohsaka Yu groaned, his body swaying violently, forced back dozens of meters by the powerful impact.

He gritted his teeth and, relying on his EX-level magic power and the strong resistance brought by the [Favor of the Primordial Sea], actually withstood the attack and did not fall down immediately.

"It's not... over yet!"

With an indomitable flame burning in his eyes, Yu Tohsaka once again pushed his magic power to its limit, ignoring the excruciating pain in his body, and charged toward Tiamat!

He absolutely cannot give up here!

Seeing that the tiny human was not intimidated by her unconscious energy burst, and even dared to charge again, Tiamat's chaotic consciousness seemed to be stirred by a deeper level of anger and... a sense of offense.

"Aaaaaaaa——!!!!!"

This time, it was no longer an unconscious energy aftershock, but a second, more violent, more concentrated, and clearly destructive shockwave, far more powerful than the previous one, sweeping towards Tohsaka Yu like a world-ending wave!

This shockwave was wider and faster, and the chaotic magic it contained even caused the surrounding space to groan in agony from the strain!

"Damn it!" Alarm bells rang in Tohsaka Yu's mind. He could sense that he absolutely could not withstand this attack!

But he had no time to retreat, so he concentrated all his magic in front of him, trying to put up a final resistance. Even if it could only slightly reduce the impact, he wanted to buy himself a one in ten thousand chance of entering her consciousness space!

boom--! ! !

An even more terrifying energy collision has occurred!

The magical shield in front of Tohsaka Yu shattered instantly like paper, and the destructive chaotic energy slammed into his body!

As if struck by a battering ram, Tohsaka Yu felt as if his internal organs were about to shift. He spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground. He rolled for dozens of meters before coming to a stop, his consciousness momentarily blurred.

"It was so close..."

He struggled to get up, but his body wouldn't obey him. Although the wound on his chest had been healed by his return, the internal injuries and magical shock from the impact had temporarily rendered him unable to move.

it's over...

A deep sense of despair welled up in Yu Tohsaka's heart.

On the battlefield, the flame of hope that had been so painstakingly ignited seemed to be extinguished once again because of his defeat.

Everyone watched as he was blasted away, their faces revealing undisguised despair.

Even Yu Tohsaka couldn't get close... so who else could stop this enraged mother goddess?

In this darkest, most suffocating moment of despair—

Clang——! ! !

A crisp, resonant sound, as if capable of locking down destiny itself, suddenly resounded throughout the heavens and earth!

Dozens of golden chains, gleaming with divine light, shot out from all directions as if appearing out of thin air, instantly binding the key points of Tiamat's massive body with incredible speed and precision!

These chains were no ordinary objects; they exuded a powerful force of "rules," which for a short time managed to restrain Tiamat's frenzied movements, halting the spread of her destructive power!

——The Lock of Heaven!

Yu Tohsaka opened his eyes wide in surprise and saw a familiar yet indifferent figure silently appear in mid-air, blocking him and Tiamat.

Long green hair, a neutral face, and eyes devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

It was actually... Jingu?!

He shouldn't...

"Why..." Yu Tohsaka asked instinctively.

Jin Gu didn't turn around to look at him, but simply said in that flat, emotionless voice:

"I'm not helping you."

He paused, then glanced with a complicated look at Tiamat, who was temporarily bound by golden chains and was still wailing.

"...I was just helping my mother."

He couldn't understand the boy's behavior, nor could he accept humanity. But even more unacceptable was watching his beloved "mother" be utterly destroyed by pain and anger.

Perhaps the boy was right; there is a third way.

Gazing at the figure ahead, Yu Tohsaka felt a surge of complex emotions that were hard to describe, and whispered, "...Thank you."

Yu Tohsaka gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain that felt like her entire body was being torn apart, and forcefully gathered the chaotic magic power within her body that had been disrupted by the impact, pushing the deep soul connection between herself and Tiamat to its limit!

He slowly stood up, supporting his weakened body, and with all his determination and faith, charged fiercely towards Tiamat's chaotic tide of endless sorrow and rage.

"Wake up from this nightmare of despair, Tiamat!!!"

Book 1: Chapter 38 Tiamat Comes Knocking (5.5K)

"Wake up from this nightmare of despair, Tiamat!"

With Tohsaka Yuna's desperate shout, his consciousness, like an arrow piercing through time and space, suddenly pierced into the chaotic consciousness space belonging to Tiamat, shrouded in endless sorrow and anger.

Darkness, coldness, deathly silence.

This was Yu Tohsaka's first impression upon entering this space.

There was no light, no sound, and even the concept of "space" was blurred. He was enveloped only by the boundless, viscous seawater, like the primordial ocean, filled with indescribable negative emotions—the pain of betrayal, the loneliness of abandonment, the sorrow of losing a loved one, and... a destructive rage that wanted to drag everything into this darkness.

Is this... Tiamat's mental world?

Yu Tohsaka's consciousness floated in this dark sea (Part 8), struggling to maintain its own existence.

Immediately afterwards, a flood of chaotic and fragmented images rushed toward him.

For billions of years, she had endured alone in the cold, desolate imaginary space, bearing the long years of loneliness and resentment.

And not long ago, the boy who clumsily approached her, offered her a sliver of warmth, and gave her a glimmer of hope, was struck through the chest by a golden beam of light and fell before her eyes...

Every image is filled with unforgettable pain, like the sharpest knife repeatedly cutting into her soul.

Yu Tohsaka watched all this silently, her heart filled with indescribable bitterness and sympathy.

He finally understood why the Mother Goddess of Creation had unleashed such terrifying rage—it was not simply a desire for destruction, but rather the heartbreaking lament that erupted from billions of years of accumulated grievances, sorrow, and despair after losing the last straw.

In the deepest part of this chaotic sea, Tohsaka Yu saw a huddled figure emitting a faint light.

That is the core of Tiamat's consciousness, her most primal state—a woman who lost her child, was abandoned by the world, and cried alone in the darkness for billions of years.

She seemed completely immersed in her own grief, oblivious to the intrusion of Yu Tohsaka, this "outsider," and like a wounded beast, unconsciously exuded an aura of destruction, venting endless pain.

She was still stunned and saddened by his "death".