At this moment, on the screen in the sky.
[Senji Muramasa stared at the Caster-class Artoria (Castoria), who had physically disappeared but whose consciousness remained, and spoke slowly.]
["Is that really how it is?"]
["It seems your journey is far from over.~"]
[Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash Kyrielight both looked at Senji Muramasa in surprise, their eyes flashing with desire and anticipation for the unknown.]
["Mr. Muramasa!" they called out in unison.]
[However, Castoria looked bewildered, clearly unable to understand the deeper meaning behind Senji Muramasa's words.]
["Huh? Why is that?" she asked in confusion.]
[Hearing this, Senji Muramasa frowned and explained, "Why? The path of sword forging naturally requires the participation of Senji Muramasa."]
["I have devoted my life to breaking the shackles of fate and karma, pouring all my efforts into the sword. Do not underestimate the name of Senji Muramasa!"]
[Hearing this, Castoria suddenly understood and looked at Senji Muramasa in surprise.]
[At that moment, Senji Muramasa smiled, waved his hand, and said, "Step aside, step aside!"]
["The raw materials are ready; now it depends on the skill of the blacksmith!"]
[After speaking, Senji Muramasa looked around and couldn't help but sigh. "Oh, so this is the Inner Sea of the Planet, the Furnace of the Universe?" he muttered to himself.]
["Just approaching the flames is enough to make me feel the heat. Truly amazing!"]
["It looks like this will be a satisfying job!" he exclaimed emotionally. "Thanks to your help, Artoria!"]
[After listening to Senji Muramasa's words, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash were surprised and turned their eyes to him.]
[However, Senji Muramasa paid no attention to their reactions and continued speaking to Artoria.]
["Although being your bodyguard is also a good job, as the saying goes, 'It's easy to change a country, but hard to change one's nature!'"]
["Only this art of forging can truly match my character!"]
[At this moment, Senji Muramasa approached the massive golden star that had melted Artoria, step by step.]
[As he drew near, raging flames suddenly erupted from Senji Muramasa's body! Yet, he seemed unconcerned by the burning flames, merely gazing in amazement at everything before him, his face filled with excitement and fervor.]
[After listening to Senji Muramasa's words, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash were surprised and looked at him. However, Senji Muramasa paid them no mind and continued speaking to Artoria.]
["Although being your guard is also a good job, as the saying goes, 'It's easy to change the country, but hard to change one's nature!'"]
["Only this forging art can truly match my heart!"]
[At this moment, Senji Muramasa stepped closer to the forging process that would fuse Artoria into the sword.]
[As he approached, flames suddenly rose from Senji Muramasa's body! Yet, he ignored the burning sensation, simply staring in awe at everything before him, his face alight with excitement and exhilaration.]
At this moment, all the viewers were stunned by the familiar face that appeared on the screen.
This face was far too familiar.
Fifth Holy Grail War
Artoria looked at Senji Muramasa on the screen, then at Shirou Emiya beside her, her expression one of utter disbelief.
"Isn't that Shirou?"
"Could that be Shirou from another world?"
Shirou Emiya also looked puzzled.
"Even if I exist in another world, it's impossible for me to appear in Britain, right?"
Moreover, Shirou Emiya had heard of Senji Muramasa.
The swords forged by the swordsmith from Kuwana in Ise Province were even labeled as "cursed blades."
But why did this master swordsmith look exactly like him?
Meanwhile, everyone was discussing in the live comments.
[Live Comments]
[Waver Velvet: So, is there some strange fate between Shirou Emiya's face and Artoria's face? How do people with these two faces keep ending up together in other worlds?]
[Emiya Kiritsugu: Why does Senji Muramasa look exactly like Shirou? Is it really just a coincidence?]
[Fujimaru Ritsuka: Regarding Senji Muramasa... actually, Senji Muramasa didn't manifest in the world in his original form. His Spirit Origin was summoned into the world using Shirou Emiya's body as a vessel.]
As everyone was discussing, on the screen:
[Seeing the blazing flames erupting from Senji Muramasa's body, Castoria hurriedly tried to dissuade him, her tone a mix of anxiety and helplessness: "No, while I'm happy about this, this scene is definitely not what I wanted..."]
["Muramasa, you might be reduced to ashes!"]
[However, upon hearing this, Senji Muramasa didn't retreat. Instead, he became filled with fighting spirit and ambition: "Hmph, that's exactly what I want!"]
["Forging iron requires a blacksmith's resolve. Even a treasure of the divine realm must be melted with the fire of life!"]
["The forge should be steaming hot. Even if my Spirit Origin turns to flame, my iron-forging hands will never stop!"]
[After saying this, Senji Muramasa resolutely took out his forging hammer and swung it hard at the cross-shaped starlight that Castoria had transformed into!]
[Clang!!]
[The crisp sound of impact was deafening!]
[The cross-shaped starlight trembled violently and quickly condensed into the shape of a sword embryo.]
["Hoo hoo hoo!"]
[At that moment, Senji Muramasa's right hand was engulfed by the flames, turned to ash, and scattered in the wind.]
[Yet, as he said, forging iron was the blacksmith's ultimate pursuit. Therefore, Senji Muramasa showed no sorrow, only extreme excitement.]
["It's feasible! It can be done!"]
["The sword's form has been decided. Let me forge it to my heart's content!"]
[Clang!!!]
[Another hammer fell, and Senji Muramasa's other arm also turned to ash and vanished completely. Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash, standing by, witnessed this scene, shocked into silence, their hearts filled with complex emotions.]
At this moment, watching Senji Muramasa gradually turn to ash and disappear on the screen, countless viewers felt a mix of emotions.
Logically, this was Castoria's affair and had nothing to do with Senji Muramasa.
But for various reasons, Senji Muramasa still stepped forward.
It was hard not to admire someone who stepped forward knowing it meant sacrifice.
At this moment, in the Fifth Holy Grail War, Shirou Emiya watched the scene on the screen and secretly clenched his fist.
This man, who relied on the legendary craftsman's Spirit Origin, actually possessed such spirit, which moved him deeply.
"This is a person with ideals and beliefs, someone who always persists and is willing to sacrifice himself. He is truly admirable."
"I just wonder what happens to a Heroic Spirit's ending after they die like this..."
It wasn't just Shirou Emiya who had this question.
At this moment, in the live comments:
[Live Comments]
[Waver Velvet: Senji Muramasa is forging the sword using his Heroic Spirit body. Will this affect his own Spirit Origin?]
[Merlin: What is burning now, what is turning to ash, is his Spirit Origin!]
[Tohsaka Rin: How could that be?!]
[El-Melloi II (Zhuge Liang): In other words, if everything truly turns to ash...]
[Lord El-Melloi II: Then his Spirit Origin will also disappear from the Throne of Heroes.]
Everyone fell silent.
And on the screen, the sound of forging continued.
[Castoria stared at Senji Muramasa, whose arms had turned to ash, and shouted anxiously: "I told you it's not possible!"]
[However, at that moment, she suddenly felt as if she were floating in the air, free from gravity's shackles.]
["Hey, why am I floating?!" she exclaimed.]
[Senji Muramasa heard what Artoria said but showed no surprise.]
["Oh, that's because the 'God' has taken over your task," he said lightly. "Those who get in the way will naturally be excluded."]
["Farewell, [Child of Prophecy]," he added. Then, as if remembering something, he continued to Castoria, "Actually, you didn't have to work so hard."]
["Since there are still things left undone, there's no need to say more," he said firmly. "Although I only have a bit of strength left, you can use it for yourself! And I will use this strength to bring my work to a perfect conclusion."]
["Since my life was bought, it's only natural to repay it with my life, right?" he said with a smile.]
[After hearing Senji Muramasa's words, Castoria was silent for a moment before speaking slowly: "You have already repaid it!"]
["Muramasa is from the outside world, an enemy of the Alien God and the others, and has nothing to do with Britain!"]
[She said anxiously, "Your real mission is yet to come!"]
[Just as Castoria was speaking, Senji Muramasa's body began to blur, as if about to disappear. However, upon hearing Castoria's words, he smiled sheepishly.]
["Well, I don't have the face to see the Alien God anymore!"]
At this moment, in Chaldea, upon hearing Senji Muramasa's words, Romani Archiman's expression turned complicated.
There were still many Singularities unresolved, and now suddenly there was an "Alien God" no one had heard of before.
"Where did this come from? Which faction does it belong to?"
Leonardo da Vinci beside him also looked troubled.
"There are so many inexplicable enemies."
Romani Archiman picked up a cup of coffee and sighed.
"There's no helping it. No matter what, we can't give up easily. No matter what enemy we face, Chaldea will fight to protect the Earth and human justice."
And now, on the screen:
[After Senji Muramasa finished speaking, he added softly: "But perhaps we won't meet again!"]
[Then, he turned to Castoria, who wore a complicated expression, and smiled: "Alright, don't worry too much. Just like you, I am willing."]
["From the beginning, our fate was destined to be like this," he said calmly, yet with a hint of helplessness.]
["But, speaking of which, it's a pity!" he sighed softly. "I never got to make that hair accessory for you..."]
[As he said this, a trace of regret flashed in Senji Muramasa's eyes, but when he looked at the nearby Castoria, his face was filled with smiles and joy.]
[At that moment!]
[A dazzling light suddenly bloomed, enveloping everything around them.]
[Under this brilliant light, Senji Muramasa's figure gradually dissipated, replaced by a gorgeous, colorful pillar of light standing at the center of this world, before being submerged once more by the dazzling radiance.]
[When the light gradually faded, the world returned to its original state.]
[Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash watched all this in silence, their hearts filled with complex emotions. After a long time, Mash spoke slowly: "...Spirit Origin reaction, one Saber-class, has vanished..."]
[Fujimaru Ritsuka whispered: "...Miss Artoria... Mr. Muramasa..."]
[Mash added in a complicated tone: "Yes, they... are both gone."]
[Mash whispered, her tone heavy: "Miss Artoria... Although it was for forging the Holy Sword, this method..."]
[Just as everyone was immersed in sorrow, thinking that Senji Muramasa and Artoria had vanished due to forging the Holy Sword, suddenly, Artoria's voice broke the silence!]
["That's right!" she said loudly. "I also think there's something wrong with that forging method!"]
["Is it inefficient or lacking in humanity?" she continued, a hint of helplessness in her tone.]
[After Castoria finished speaking, she sighed lightly and continued to explain: "However, the [Inner Sea of the Planet] is the resting place of the planetary soul. There aren't so many complicated rules here."]
[When they saw Castoria appear before them completely unharmed, Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka were shocked speechless!]
Not only them, but the mages and Heroic Spirits across the various worlds were also stunned!
Although in the previous video, Senji Muramasa claimed he would replace C-Dai in forging the sword, at that time, C-Dai's body had already melted and turned into brilliant cross-shaped starlight!
How could she be restored to her original state now?
[Waver Velvet: This... This is! The Caster-class King Arthur has been resurrected?!]
[Shirou Emiya: ...It's unbelievable! Such a thing exists! It's really hard to comprehend!]
[King of Conquerors: Ah, yes, I never expected Senji Muramasa's substitution to actually replace this little girl from the Lostbelt!]
[Gilgamesh: Hmm, interesting, this is truly interesting.]
[Tohsaka Rin: This isn't interesting, is it? Golden Sparkle!]
[Matou Sakura: After all, that was what Mr. Muramasa accomplished with his life and Spirit Foundation...]
In the world of the Fifth Holy Grail War, Artoria stared at the image on the screen, witnessing Castoria returning safely from the [Inner Sea of the Planet]. This scene was beyond her expectations as well.
Senji Muramasa had actually replaced the original Castoria, allowing the Castoria on the screen to not disappear. "This is simply... unbelievable," Artoria murmured to herself.
[At this time, Castoria on the screen noticed Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash staring with wide eyes, looking utterly incredulous.]
[She immediately explained to them: "Sorry to keep you waiting, Master, Mash!"]
[At this moment, the entire video froze on this scene.]
Mages and Heroic Spirits across the various worlds watched the video, their emotions in turmoil, not knowing what to say.
However, no matter what, the Castoria in the video did not end up sacrificing herself to forge the Holy Sword, which was finally a comforting outcome.
As for Senji Muramasa... they didn't know how to evaluate him.
As a blacksmith, Senji Muramasa sacrificed himself to forge a powerful Holy Sword. For him, this might be a worthy end.
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