Type-Moon: Shinji Matou Also Wants to Be the Protagonist

"Rider, how are you...? Just bear with it!"

Webber was startled and quickly checked Iskandar's injuries.

Then he would use healing magic to help treat the injuries.

However, Iskandar put a hand on Weber's shoulder to stop him, saying with some regret:

"Forget it, the Holy Grail is destroyed, there's no need for the Holy Grail War to continue, I'm going back now."

Weber froze upon hearing Iskandar's words.

Iskandar's words gave Webber a feeling of being in a different world, followed by a strong sense of reluctance to part.

Although he had only known Iskandar for a few days, the Conqueror King's pride, generosity, and carefree spirit...

Weber was deeply attracted to both of them, and he learned a lot from Iskandar.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Iskandar was his mentor, guiding him on his life's path.

Iskandar sighed as he looked at Weber, who was standing silently with his head down.

A large, fan-like hand pressed down on Weber's head and rubbed it vigorously, pushing the frail Weber to the side.

Her neatly styled hair was now a mess, and she casually offered words of comfort:

"Alright, kid, don't be so sentimental. We might meet again someday. Don't let me see you looking like this again next time!"

As the one being targeted, how could Iskandar not be aware of the magic affecting him?

The magic trick originated from a beautiful ring necklace on Webber's chest.

However, the nature of this magic was so special that its function was even explained to him before the memory was backed up through the Servant Contract, which is why Iskandar did not resist at all.

Iskandar turned his head and glanced at Shinji, who was lying on the ground collecting the fragments of the Holy Grail and the remains of Albion.

Seemingly noticing Iskandar's gaze, Shinji turned around and gave Iskandar a thumbs-up.

However, Weber was unaware of the truth and thought Iskandar was comforting him.

In order not to put Iskandar in a difficult position, Webber suppressed the stinging sensation in his nose and forced a smile through his teary eyes.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely surprise you next time we meet!"

"Hahaha, then I'll wait and see!"

Hearing Weber's bold words, Iskandar laughed heartily with satisfaction.

He habitually patted Weber on the back, causing him to stumble.

"And you, brat, I've lost this bet, but I won't give up. Next time, I'll definitely bring you under my command!"

Iskandar refers to the agreement between Shinji and himself that Iskandar would become Shinji's general after his resurrection.

With the Holy Grail War turned out this way, the agreement is clearly over.

However, Iskandar is not one to give up so easily.

Since Shinji specially created a Mystic Code that backs up his memories, they will definitely have another chance to meet.

See you next time!

Shinji's attitude was equally indifferent, showing no sense of impending separation or death.

After all, with the blueprints for the Holy Grail system in hand, Shinji could easily research a ritual to simply summon Servants in the future.

Therefore, it's indeed difficult for Shinji to evoke any emotion in this kind of farewell, which is like leaving on a long trip.

Iskandar didn't mind; on the contrary, he found Shinji's calmness and composure to be very much to his liking.

He grinned and said no more.

He gave Weber one last, deep look, as if trying to etch the image of this subject into the depths of his soul.

Then, the magic around him began to fluctuate violently, and his huge body, like a sand painting blown away by the wind, gradually turned into specks of golden light.

Webber was left standing there, frozen in the position where he had been slapped.

Tears finally streamed down her face, dripping onto the cold ground.

Shinji, on the other hand, finally acquired the last, larger fragment of the Holy Grail.

He stood up, dusted off his hands, and glanced at Kiritsugu Emiya, who was still wandering aimlessly among the ruins.

At this moment, Kiritsugu Emiya's face no longer showed the calmness and decisiveness he had shown before; only an almost numb emptiness remained.

Perhaps it was because he had witnessed the truth about the Holy Grail, or perhaps it was because he had lost all his goals, but he felt as if his soul had been emptied out.

"What do you plan to do with him?"

Not far from Kiritsugu Emiya, Artoria's figure appeared.

Her armor still bore the marks of battle, and the holy sword was stuck in the ground in front of her, its hilt trembling slightly.

Her gaze towards Kiritsugu Emiya was complex, containing disappointment, confusion, and perhaps even a hint of barely perceptible pity.

She also witnessed Kiritsugu Emiya's choice within the Holy Grail's black mud.

In the process, she finally understood the true nature of Kiritsugu Emiya, and Kiritsugu Emiya's experiences also gave Artoria some different insights.

Shinji walked up to Kiritsugu Emiya, squatted down, and carefully examined the man.

Emiya Kiritsugu seemed to sense someone approaching and slowly raised his head.

Those eyes, once as sharp as a hawk's, are now only cloudy and weary.

"Is it over...?"

He muttered to himself, his voice hoarse like sandpaper being rubbed.

"ended."

Shen Er answered concisely and concisely.

"The Holy Grail is gone, the war is over."

Kiritsugu Emiya's lips twitched, as if he wanted to laugh but couldn't, and in the end it just turned into a sigh of ambiguity.

"Yes...it's over..."

He repeated the sentence, his gaze fading again, as if he had lost interest in everything in the world.

Shinji stood up and said to Artoria.

"His fate is now in your hands; after all, he is your Master."

Although in the end, Artoria was forcibly summoned back from the mire of the Holy Grail using Command Spells.

However, the contractual relationship was not completely dissolved.

Artoria looked at Kiritsugu Emiya in silence for a long time before gently shaking her head.

“My mission is complete. The Master’s path is for him to walk himself.”

Chapter 104: Rescue

Looking at the Holy Grail fragments in Shen's hands, a hint of regret after his hopes were dashed was revealed in his eyes.

But there's also a sense of relief that it didn't succeed.

The truth of the Holy Grail War was not only cruel to Kiritsugu Emiya, but also a significant blow to Artoria.

However, Kiritsugu Emiya's experiences led Artoria to rethink her own desires.

So I guess the trip was worthwhile!

Artoria drew Excalibur, the blade emitting a clear, resonant hum.

"It's time for me to leave too."

"Won't you take another look at this world you saved?"

Shinji asked.

"Salvation? What kind of salvation is this!"

Upon hearing Shinji's words, Artoria looked at the ruins engulfed in flames.

A bitter expression appeared on his face, and he answered in a hoarse voice.

Not only did it fail to protect the city's residents, but even the culprit only temporarily retreated.

As long as the Holy Grail War continues, the evil of this world may still descend.

What kind of disaster will it cause next time?

"At your age, you should be able to live until the next Holy Grail War, but hopefully I won't have the chance to see you again!"

Artoria has made up her mind that if the Holy Grail War continues, she will participate in the next one.

It's no longer about satisfying personal desires, but simply about saving the world.

Of course, it would be even better if someone could completely resolve the evil of this world within the Holy Grail during this period.

After leaving those words, she burst forth with dazzling golden light, transforming into dancing particles of light that vanished into the sky.

At the scene, only Shinji, Waver who was slumped on the ground silently shedding tears, and Kiritsugu Emiya who was completely distraught remained.

Shinji walked over to Weber and kicked his foot.

"Hey, have you cried enough? While we still have the energy, let's go save them!"

The Holy Grail War has ended, but its aftermath is far from over.

Who knows how many survivors are still waiting for rescue amidst the ruins of this city?

Shinji should just go home and rest as if nothing happened; he's not that careless.

Upon hearing Shinji's words, the first to react was not Waver, but Kiritsugu Emiya, who was standing to the side.

As if reminded by Shinji's words, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in Kiritsugu Emiya's empty eyes.

He then charged like a madman into the inferno of the city ruins.

Just now, while Artoria was still there, the scabbard healed his body.

Furthermore, it is filled with some of Artoria's magic power, so the scabbard's abilities can remain effective for a period of time.

Otherwise, given Kiritsugu Emiya's frenzied search and rescue methods, he might die before the person is even rescued.

Watching Kiritsugu Emiya's retreating figure, Shinji sighed and decided to ignore him.

I wonder if he'll be able to meet Emiya Shirou this time.

After all, due to Shinji, there were several waves of evacuation in Fuyuki this time.

The final disaster was also more severe than in the original story.

Shinji also arranged for Iskandar to use his Reality Marble to take a portion of the crowd away.

However, let fate decide that; there are still many things waiting for him to do.

He turned to Weber and said to him in a tone of disappointment and frustration:

"What are you waiting for? Didn't you say you wanted to make Iskandar look at you in a new light? Get up and start making changes now!"

Spurred on by Shinji's words, Weber wiped away the tears on his face.

Although still sobbing, she struggled to get up from the ground.

He looked at Shinji with a hint of confusion in his eyes, but more so with a clear-headedness as if he had been pulled back to reality.

"Save...save people? What can we do?"

His voice was still trembling, after all, he had never experienced such a horrific scene before and had no experience in this area.

"Do whatever you can!"

As Shinji spoke, he beckoned Greta to come along.

“Let’s look around here and see if there are any people trapped or still breathing. Don’t you know healing magic? Although the effect may be limited, it might save a life in a critical moment.”

Shinji's calmness and methodical approach acted like a shot of adrenaline, gradually calming Weber's chaotic emotions.

He nodded, clenching his fist as if he had made a decision:

"Okay...okay! I understand!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Weber took a deep breath, trying to suppress the grief and fear in his heart, and his eyes became more determined.