Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

Ultimately, for us humans, whether it's lifespan or genes, the direction of life is already fixed at the point of origin.

From the very beginning, we were designed to be jealous, resentful, hateful, and wasteful; therefore, blaming us for these traits is pointless from the start.

Determinism.

Theories that suggest human behavior was predetermined from the very beginning are probably based on this premise.

No matter how miraculous the event, it's like an extremely complex and lengthy game of billiards, where the fate of everything is fixed from the moment the first ball collides.

What the Wandering Sea Magician said is very similar to this.

Even if there are some deviations, the general focus was already set when humans first appeared on this earth.

So--

"—Then, the failure is not humankind's fault, but the parents'."

"……parents?"

Shirou frowned as if he were surprised.

Soon, he realized a certain fact and his eyes widened.

"You rascal, you wouldn't..."

"It's the planets' (parents') fault."

Kiz laughed sarcastically, then stomped his toe on the floor with a "thud".

"Therefore, what we should change is neither humanity nor gods."

Both sides are merely creations of this planet; humans and gods are equal victims.

Since all the mistakes started with the planet, then we should create our own planet.

The magician of the wandering sea, Kiz revealed his true purpose.

To become primate relatives, blue planet.

That is to say—

Using Shirou Amamiya's ability, a new Earth is "projected".

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Volume 4, Chapter 191: Amamiya International Hotel, Guest +1

"Use my hands... to create (project) a new planet?"

Shirou looked blank.

Although he believed he had a deep understanding of the incomprehensibility of magicians.

But Shirou underestimated the thought process of Kiz, the wandering sea magician.

Compared to him, the ideas of the Atlas Academy magician and Wuzhiqi seemed both simple and insignificant.

It's not just Shirou.

Ye Sizhen, a disciple of Kiz who also heard these words, was speechless with astonishment after hearing his conception of the solar system.

"So, they wanted to use Shirou for this purpose... the creation of celestial bodies... ugh!"

Shirou frowned and said, "This isn't just a whim of yours, is it?"

"Of course not," Kiz chuckled.

“Recreating celestial bodies is not something that can be accomplished on a whim.”

Even in modern times, the time required to complete a magic trick varies.

Take the Tohsaka family's gem magic, the owners of this land, as an example. It takes more than ten or even several decades to nurture a single gem.

For over two thousand years, I have been continuously advancing the plan to create new planets.

But... things haven't been going smoothly at all. Is it really too difficult for humans to achieve feats surpassing those of the gods?

Creating planets... this is a feat that surpasses even that of gods.

Ultimately, even an omnipotent god is nothing more than a planet's touch and extension.

The idea of ​​a mortal creating a planet is simply a fantasy.

Among the gods, there must be beings capable of destroying planets.

In Greek mythology, there's the sky god (Zeus); in Hindu mythology, there's the destroyer god (Shiva)...

Such a creature could probably turn the Earth into shattered cosmic debris with a single blow.

Although it sounds incredible, it's like how a finger, though a small part of the human body, can easily kill a human if used properly.

It's not difficult for gods to kill planets, but... creating planets is a topic from another dimension.

After all, even the creator gods in the myths of various countries do not actually possess the power to create planets.

"Ah."

Kiz said with a faint smile.

"At one point, I thought I might not be able to do it in my lifetime, and I even considered giving up, but thankfully I persevered."

Then I discovered you, Shirou Amamiya.

"Your 'projection magic,' if used properly, could actually create new planets."

“…What on earth happened to make you want to create a new planet?” Shirou said helplessly.

Kiz gazed at the boy with his deep eyes.

"So, what do you think, Shirou Amamiya?"

With your own strength, you can revive a stagnant and regressing civilization.

All life, including humans, can undergo new evolution.

So, what would you do?

"..."

The image of the magician from the Age of Gods was reflected in Shirou's Mystic Eyes.

The man was not lying.

He truly grappled with the macroscopic and abstract issue of "the future of life" for two thousand years, and concluded that "only by creating new planets can humanity and civilization on Earth continue to develop."

There was no selfish motive involved.

Shirou was moved by his pure and innocent heart, but at the same time, he looked suspicious.

"So, what is the price?"

Even if my "projection magic" could actually create planets, where would the resources for that come from?

"How perceptive."

Kiz laughed upon hearing this.

"Indeed, although Shirou Amamiya's 'Projection Magic' has performance that even the magic of the Age of Gods cannot replicate, the driving technique still requires resources (magic power)."

The magical power you need to project a Noble Phantasm... well, it's probably only one-thousandth of the Noble Phantasm's own magical power.

This is not much different from creating something from nothing—but what if the object is on the scale of a planet?

Even if creating (projecting) Earth only requires one ten-millionth of Earth's own resources—

This is a magical power that neither you nor I could possibly afford.

He paused for a moment, then said, "There are two things, the finest magical resources born from the history of this planet—"

Having participated in the Holy Grail War, you should understand.

"!"

In contrast to Kiz's cheerful smile, Shirou's face showed anger.

In other words, the material used to create planets is...

So that's how it is. Shirou clenched his back teeth.

Humans who live on the ground.

And, from the history of the planet, the sublime brilliance known as "Heroic Spirits"—

Kiz said, "To be honest, the materials and design drawings should all be done from scratch, but I really don't have the energy left. Everything has to be compromised."

However, as long as the core soul is different, it will eventually become something different from the current Earth.

You are responsible for the creation (projection) of the planet, and the soul of the planet will be represented by heroic spirits.

As for the fuel needed to establish the spell, I think about one percent of the Earth's population... sixty million would be enough.

It will be a truly remarkable new celestial body.

Ye Sizhen was shocked by his ruthless words and turned pale. Shirou said in a deep voice.

"Are you not only going to deny human history, but also sacrifice innocent people?"

"Perhaps life on this planet was inherently flawed, and the brilliance born from that flaw... Are the Heroic Spirits truly so valuable?"

Kiz said, "Besides, humans have reproduced too much; they've become too bloated."

If you've already gone down the wrong path from the start, it's better to make some sacrifices and entrust the future to a new life that won't repeat the same mistakes.

If consuming 60 million humans could create a new planet and achieve a better primate future than we have now.

I asked you, "Is there anything wrong with it? It's already a very good deal, isn't it?"

"Yes, without even thinking about it. Creating a new planet is a feat comparable to recreating the Root."

Shirou agreed.

That's what magicians are all about.

I'll do anything to achieve the results I'm looking for, no matter the sacrifices I have to make.

If they can get the result that Kiz desires, the loss of human lives is insignificant to most magicians.

Even so, I will not accept your proposal.

Shirou calmly said, "Magician, I cannot agree with your idea."

I believe that human life cannot be used as a unit or a number to be compared and measured on a scale.

It's nothing special, but... this is my justice.

"Shirou..."

Tears welled up in Ye Sizhen's eyes.

She thought to herself, "It's so wonderful that I've fallen for this person."

Kiz sighed, "Ah, I knew it."

"If you still want to start a war, I'm ready anytime."

As Shirou spoke, he struck a natural pose.

The other three—Ye Sizhen, Wuzhiqi, and Latio—were all secretly taken aback by the unusual aura they sensed.

This time, Shirou Amamiya is serious; he has decided to kill Kiz.

Of course, the magician of the Wandering Sea also noticed it.

He raised his hands in surrender again: "No, no, I can't beat you."

Shirou laughed and said, "Then you can just stand there obediently and wait to be killed by me."

Although he felt that even if he destroyed the man's body, he would probably rise from the ashes, it was still better than doing nothing.

Okay, I've decided.

"Wait a moment."

Kiz said, "Amamiya Shirou, let's make a bet."

"What?" Shirou frowned.