Star Railway: I'm developing the Star Railway mobile game at my company.

Seeing the colors and sounds reappear, the audience felt refreshed.

"Oh~ I feel alive again!"

"It just goes to show that Greta Thunberg truly deserves his reputation as a director of bad movies."

"Although the 'Memory Master' is invincible in lower-ranked matches, he always gets defeated by skilled players."

"If you don't court death, you're not a true remembrancer."

The key to breaking the deadlock is actually the same as the setting of Fate: knowing the Servant's true name is basically enough to decipher the Noble Phantasm's abilities.

Although Greddy made a lot of bad movies, Sandkin was indeed a fan of his, knowing those clever marketing tactics, and thus knew that becoming the monster in a horror movie could attract the camera's attention.

Sand Gold: [Having audiences sign waivers before entering the theater, letting real-life memes from the horror movie set into the cinema... these interactive and marketing tactics are completely ahead of their time!]

[You have a keen eye for market demand and can achieve the best results with limited resources. If I had met you then, I would definitely have reserved a position for you in the marketing department.]

Being recognized like this, countless years after his death, especially since it wasn't for the quality of his films, brought a bitter smile to Greta's lips.

Ultimately, the defeated Greta followed the backup plan given by old Otto and invited the group to the Grand Theatre as guests.

Inviting a group of uncontrollable and dangerous individuals to fight a Holy Grail War that could never possibly happen makes one wonder what old Aurelius was really up to.

Greta: [Consider this a little extra service for the fans. In my personal opinion, Mr. O'Di's reason for approaching you all is quite simple—it's just about higher ratings.]

This simple yet perfectly reasonable reason is irrefutable.

Just as everyone was preparing to defeat the final demon king, Xing suddenly remembered that there was someone else.

Not far away, Scott was seen making a silent escape from the area.

Their furtive behavior immediately brought smiles to everyone's faces.

And the gold dust spoke slowly.

There's something I forgot to ask—Mr. Portio, do you know which department Scott is in?

Having said that, Sand Gold revealed a smile more malevolent than any evil spirit, and silently uttered the name of that department.

Then the Cowboy Bebop let out a hearty laugh, cracking his knuckles as he grinned menacingly and walked toward Scott...

Just by reading the text, you can feel the enthusiasm of the scene, followed by a howl that you would only hear in cartoons.

“Vascovici”

"Want to come (happy)"

"Don't break my electronic pistachio!"

Scott: Oh ho ho ee oh oh oh oh!

Then a special notification popped up below.

In this Holy Grail War, no Scott suffered irreversible damage, especially not in a dream.

This is like a statement from an animal film crew reminding everyone that no animal was harmed, which makes everyone's mouths twitch.

After dealing with Scott, the group set off for the Grand Theatre.

Meanwhile, Lancer, who had been missing, had actually already investigated this area.

Lancer: [It's clearly just a farcical farce, yet the setup is so ingenious; this is something I just can't understand.]

So, was this entire Holy Grail War really your doing, old man? You don't seem to have the air of a magician at all.

Then came a burst of old Otto's distinctive laughter, indicating that he had received instructions from the Holy Grail.

Lancer: [As someone who's been there, let me give you some advice—the Holy Grail never grants wishes; it only preserves the souls buried by desire.]

After all, in the past Holy Grail Wars, even those who eventually obtained the Holy Grail often failed to achieve their desires, and were even devoured by the Holy Grail's amplified desires.

There's no need to worry about what old Audi thinks. Rather than making a direct wish, this patriarch prefers to use his abilities to make Pinocchio great again.

Chapter 711, the most terrifying episode, is it mediocre yet happy...?

Although Lancer found the culprit through his investigation, he was like an assassin who infiltrated the Demon King's castle alone, and was silently eliminated by Miss Note, exiting the stage behind the curtain.

Old Man Aude: [Thank you for your hard work, old friend. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye, but I still remember every performance you gave on screen, every dance you danced, and every tune you sang...]

However, Miss Note looked disgusted by these words; at this moment, she only wanted to fulfill her own wish.

However, before that, we need to deal with a few guests who are on their way.

Therefore, the old Emperor gave the magical power accumulated by the Holy Grail to Miss Note, and Miss Note was able to unleash her Noble Phantasm to an unprecedented degree.

Let the curtain fall, a lament for the fleeting life of a mediocre man!

Even when facing a crowd, including her own Master Robin, Miss Note easily manipulates everyone, absorbing them into her Noble Phantasm ability.

Seeing everyone bound and suspended, Xing grabbed Saber's hand at the crucial moment, and thus fell into the same dream with her.

The scene shifts to a small village bathed in gold, its familiar appearance prompting a flurry of question marks to flood the screen.

"Hey, what the hell?! Where did this come from? Is this still Pinocchio?"

"Holy crap, isn't this Bai E's old home, the Ai Li Secret Pavilion?!"

"How can it even connect?"

Saber's next words left everyone puzzled.

Saber: [Where am I...? How is this possible...? Why am I in Britain?]

Britain, the homeland Saber mentioned earlier, now bears a striking resemblance to the homeland of Bai'er, prompting a discussion.

"Huh? So, Bai'er and Saber are from the same hometown?"

"Our Licun village truly produces a great number of talented people!"

"However, according to the timeline, I hadn't gone to Onfaros yet at this time, so I didn't know about the existence of the Ai Li Mi Xie."

"Wait a minute, logically speaking, since Onpharos was simulated by the ancients based on ancient civilizations, the simulation style must have referenced the real world, and perhaps Saber's hometown is among them?"

"So, it's like when AI painting accidentally includes the artist's name as data?"

It was amidst this speculation that Hoshino began to talk to Saber about her past.

Under the setting sun at dusk, the warm sunlight makes people drowsy, as if it is telling them to let go of everything they are currently burdened with and embrace the ordinary again.

And this is precisely Miss Note's Noble Phantasm ability.

Miss Note: [I've arranged a place for everyone, a place of ordinary yet happy life—and you're no exception, Star.]

At this point, the plot, which truly resembles a horror movie, truly begins.

So, are you staying? You're new here.

The scene shifts, and a staff member from the Black Tower Space Station appears before us. The newcomer he's referring to is Xing, who recently chose to stay on the space station.

Geological Survey Clerk: [A guy like you has already used up all the good luck in his life just to squeeze into the Black Tower Space Station, but I'll just confirm it for the sake of it.]

[You should know that the work in the Earth Sciences Department is not as easy as you might imagine.]

With just a few simple words, the audience instantly understood what was going on.

"Wow, is this the 'if' scenario from the beginning of the game?!"

"This must be what an ordinary yet happy life means."

Where is happiness?

"The episode office workers fear most"

"The moment I heard that sentence, I felt pressured, and it immediately brought back memories of the anxiety I felt when I first started working!"

"After all, you still have to do work while staying on the space station."

"Quack! I don't want the trivialities of work! I want adventure stories about exploring the universe!"

"Getting to this point really gave me the creeps..."

"Exploring new territory one minute and clocking in for work the next, that's the real horror movie, Greddy!"

"What low-budget version of Taiyi's Dream?"

The sudden return to the space station puzzled Xing for a moment, and seeing that she did not respond directly, the clerk snorted coldly.

Clerk: [Hmph, when I first came here, I thought I was just as awesome and amazing as you.]

After a while, you'll understand that here, you're just an ordinary clerk, and all the cleverness and talent you think you have is nothing in other people's eyes.

When Xing said he was an unknown person, the clerk assumed it was a hallucination caused by memory entering his brain.

Clerk: [However... I can understand. I heard the train originally invited you to travel with them, but you refused. What, are you regretting it now?]

This question was like a blow to the hearts of both the stars and the audience.

Now, having formed a bond with the train crew, I feel a slight fear of that unfamiliar, mundane story, and that fear is beginning to unfold.

Then the clerk gave Xing a tedious task of organizing data, and before leaving, he looked back one last time.

Sometimes I regret not pursuing quantum history when I was fourteen, and instead choosing geography instead. I thought...numbers were too difficult. I often ask myself, if I had made a different choice, would I be in this mess today?

This poignant remark has prompted many to reminisce about the past.

"Starting school at fourteen? That's top-tier even among ordinary people, isn't it?"

"I'm totally out of my depth. I thought everyone was just average, but I was definitely not one of those average people!"

"Nonsense, this is the Black Tower Space Station. Even the menial jobs inside are top-notch talents outside."

"When you have the opportunity to make a choice, don't let yourself regret it!"

And so Xing started clocking in and out to work. Although the senior colleagues who were in charge of guidance seemed alright, for Xing and the audience who were used to pioneering new paths, the difference brought about by this "workplace" atmosphere still made them feel somewhat resistant.

However, every time I try to resist, a voice inside me begins to control me.

Should you pull out your bat to fight back? But that bat you could easily pull out is long gone. Besides, did you ever really own it?

Or are you planning to quit? Where are you going then? Where can you even go? Shouldn't a young person like you with no special skills find a job with all the benefits and work comfortably until the end of the world?

There's no way to resist. Things are no longer what they used to be. What lies before us is not a choice, but a task that needs to be completed.

When Xing was finally freed from the mountain of work, she finally saw a familiar figure.

Archer: [If you're wondering if we've met somewhere before, I can tell you, no.]

Looking at Archer's name tag, there was nothing but a simple "A" on it, and his department was Home Economics. Come to think of it, does the space station even have such a department?

Chapter 712 IF scenario: Did the Star Train break up?

Looking at Archer, the housekeeper mother who looked somewhat familiar, Xing found some comfort in the cramped atmosphere.

Xing: [Speaking of which, Uncle A, don't you feel like you don't belong here?]

When asked about Xing's question, Archer nodded dismissively.

Archer: [I understand, I understand. A dozen clerks come to chat with me every day, and they all declare they don't belong here.]

Feeling that one belongs somewhere else simply because their current life is unsatisfactory is nothing more than another glorified excuse for escaping reality.

Even if one escapes to other places, as long as the tendency to retreat doesn't change, sooner or later one will find oneself with nowhere to go.

These words, which struck right to the soul, also exposed the audience's weaknesses.

"Stop cursing, stop cursing!"

"Please stop talking, okay? A friend of mine is feeling a bit unwell because of this, it really wasn't me!"

"Can't you leave me a little hope? QAQ"

As he spoke, Archer looked around.

[In my opinion, this place is pretty good. There's no global crisis, no monsters trying to destroy humanity. The kitchen is convenient too, except for the slightly odd ingredients.]

Although there's still a young girl who squanders jewels, it's still an ideal world for most people.

An ordinary life... once it's over, it's too late to regret it.

These words made Xing give up the idea of ​​leaving, after all, no one knows whether things will get better or worse after leaving.

Most people choose to stay in their comfort zone, even though the comfort zone may not be that comfortable. Being content with the status quo is the first choice for many people.

And so, Xing began to immerse herself in her work.