At this moment, on the light screen.
[Professor Lev paid no attention to the shocked expressions of the two before him and continued in his frivolous tone: "To have cleared seven Singularities, such luck is indeed praiseworthy."]
[Mash looked at the familiar figure, her face full of astonishment.]
[This wasn't hard to understand, as in their memories, this Professor Lev had long since passed away.]
[For him to actually appear here now, how could she not doubt her own eyes?]
[She scrutinized him carefully—his expression, appearance, and tone of voice were all exactly the same as the Professor Lev in her memory!]
[What was going on?]
Simultaneously, in the Chaldea world, Olga Marie watched this scene, utterly unable to believe her eyes.
She still found it hard to accept this fact.
In her view, how could that straightforward young man be an undercover agent? If he were, how could he have created the Near-Future Observation Lens "Sheba"?
How could he care so much about her?
But now it seemed... Professor Lev really was an undercover agent!
"You... what is your goal? Why did you betray Chaldea?"
Olga Marie shouted angrily. She truly didn't understand. She had always treated Professor Lev well.
He could be said to be the mage she trusted the most.
Yet it was this very person who blew up Chaldea at a critical moment. She really had no idea why things had turned out this way.
At this moment, she was also eager to get an answer from the light screen.
Meanwhile, on the light screen.
["Yo~ It's been a while, I suppose, but there's no need for greetings, and no need to hear about your hardships."]
[Lev's frivolous voice echoed through the space, his expression unreadable, his gaze fixed on Fujimaru Ritsuka.]
["After all, I understand the ways of the world, so I truly admire Fujimaru Ritsuka's efforts~"]
[His words carried a hint of mockery.]
[At that moment, the air seemed to freeze, the temperature dropping to freezing point.]
[After a brief silence, Mash finally couldn't hold back, her voice filled with doubt and unease: "Lev Lainur... I won't ask why you're still alive, but there's one question I can't ignore. Did you approach Director Olga Marie from the very beginning to destroy humanity... to destroy Chaldea...?"]
[Lev's expression suddenly softened. He stared at the girl before him and said gently: "That question suits your style, Mash. But what you really want to ask is this—was I originally on humanity's side, was I a normal human, but was taken by the King of Mages at some point, right?"]
[Romani Archiman and Da Vinci also showed curious expressions. This was a mystery all Chaldea staff wanted to solve. They didn't understand Lev's motives.]
[Lev simply glanced at everything before him, a cold smile curling on his lips.]
["You actually asked me when I became the King of Mages' subordinate... Hehehe, Gahahahahahahahahahaha!"]
[He laughed maniacally before slowly saying, "This matter..."]
[Lev looked at the stunned faces before him, a sinister smile spreading across his own.]
["It was all decided 3,000 years ago!" He laughed wildly, his voice echoing throughout the space.]
[As his words fell, the starlight dimmed slightly, and a scarlet aura filled the sky and earth.]
[A powerful magical energy erupted from Lev, suffocating to behold.]
[He slowly began to speak, explaining the reason behind all this.]
[After his narration, everyone finally understood this conspiracy spanning 3,000 years.]
["This was a murder committed 3,000 years ago!" Lev's voice was cold and resolute. "From the very beginning, they were planted as seeds, spread across the world. After countless years of accumulation, they would become the Demon God Pillars, paving the way for the King of Mages' revival!"]
At this moment, in Chaldea.
"Demon God Pillars?!" Da Vinci couldn't help but exclaim, shock written all over her face.
She knew all too well the power and terror that name represented.
"Yes, that guy is a true demon, his strength simply incomparable to ordinary Heroic Spirits!"
Dr. Roman spoke in a calm voice.
Mash, on the other side, also wore a complicated expression.
And Fujimaru Ritsuka said gravely, "If this is true, then things are bad. 72 Demon God Pillars... that means we have to face at least 71 such enemies?!"
The disparity in strength was vast. With 72 Demon God Pillars backing the enemy, it felt utterly despairing.
Meanwhile, on the light screen.
[Lev's voice continued to echo through the space, carrying a hint of coldness and mockery.]
["In 2016, when I realized I was a Demon God Pillar, the history of your Chaldea was supposed to end. Because the recycled resources were sufficient... yet you all survived until now... Why?"]
[His tone was full of confusion and anger.]
[However, he soon noticed the flaw. His gaze fell on Romani Archiman's shadow, shock and anger in his eyes.]
["Romani Archiman... It seems I truly underestimated you. You deliberately acted the fool in front of me to achieve this goal?!"]
[Lev's voice trembled. He couldn't believe he had been deceived by this seemingly weak man.]
[Just then, Da Vinci's voice sounded at the perfect moment, laced with pride and ridicule.]
["Of course, it was impossible for you to see through Romani's humanity. After all, before being summoned to Chaldea, this man couldn't trust any human around him. He possesses an extremely strong endurance, a trait that surpasses all geniuses."]
[Lev frowned; he couldn't accept this fact. He had been deceived from the very beginning! That seemingly weak and incompetent man had been secretly controlling everything!]
[Da Vinci looked at Lev's shocked expression, feeling quite satisfied. She continued: "Although Romani is just a mortal, he can display endurance that surpasses all geniuses in certain aspects. This is how he got to where he is today."]
[Through Da Vinci's narration, everyone seemed to travel through time and space, witnessing the hardships and perseverance Romani Archiman endured over those ten years.]
[He silently bore the loneliness and pressure, giving his all for a moment that might never come.]
[He kept learning and accumulating, just to be of use at the critical moment.]
[Romani Archiman hadn't expected his often-sarcastic companion to praise him so highly at this moment, making him a little embarrassed.]
[However, Da Vinci paid no mind to the reactions of those around her; she continued recounting what she knew.]
["He couldn't let his enemies know he was on guard, so he couldn't discuss it with anyone."]
["To prepare for that moment that might come, he studied tirelessly, integrating all the knowledge he possessed."]
[Her words were full of admiration for Romani Archiman.]
["These were Romani Archiman's ten years—every minute, every second spent working tirelessly, never stopping!"]
At this moment, listening to Leonardo's words on the screen, all viewers were deeply moved.
A mortal who trusted no one and possessed no special qualities.
Through perseverance and hard work, he learned and improved.
Though it was just a simple verbal exchange, they deeply felt the difficulties and hardships Romani Archiman had endured.
The comment bar flooded like a tide, filling the entire screen.
[Comments]
[Waver Velvet: But isn't Romani Archiman the King of Mages Solomon? Even though he's become human. What does Lev mean about reviving the King of Mages?]
[Flat Escardos: Maybe it's related to Artoria and Arthur? Different entities from different worldlines?]
[Zhuge Kongming (El-Melloi II): No, that's not right. I must have missed some crucial information.]
[Kotomine Kirei: Interesting, truly interesting. This is really enjoyable!]
[Emiya Shirou: Just for such a reason, even without knowing if humanity would be destroyed, that man gambled everything he had... Such a person is definitely no coward or weakling!]
[Ryougi Shiki: For ten years, he studied and researched diligently, without a single moment of leisure. All based on a vague intuition. It's hard to imagine such a thing exists in the world of magecraft!]
[Waver Velvet: Not even a trace of free time... This seemingly cowardly man actually has stronger endurance than anyone. If it were me, it would be impossible to immerse myself in study and research for ten years!]
[Illyasviel von Einzbern: Indeed, ordinary people really don't have that kind of endurance. If I had to bury myself in study for ten years, I couldn't accept such a life...]
In the Chaldea world, Olga Marie looked at the discussions on the screen, her expression complicated.
"So that's how it is..." she murmured to herself.
Before this, her impression of Romani Archiman had always been that of a slacking doctor. Yet, everything shown on the screen now completely overturned that view.
That doctor had already been studying hard before the incident occurred.
For ten years, he hadn't had a single minute of free time, learning everything he knew! Such perseverance and determination shocked and impressed her.
"Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Roman."
Meanwhile, on the light screen.
[Hearing Da Vinci's words, Lev felt like a clown, fooled and laughed at.]
[However, at this moment, he had no time to dwell on that. He had only one thought in mind: end it all!]
[Lev narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold sneer reappearing on his face.]
["Since it was my mistake, let me end this farce myself!"]
["You cannot resist the power of the Throne at all!"]
[He shouted arrogantly, "I'll prove it to you now!"]
[Lev's voice echoed through the space, filled with determination and madness.]
["Listen carefully——"]
[As his voice fell.]
[A massive amount of magical energy surged within the space.]
["My name is the Demon God Flauros! One of the Seventy-Two Demon Gods, the one in charge of intelligence!"]
[As soon as Lev finished speaking, astonishing magical energy erupted from his body, rolling forth like a tidal wave.]
[A scarlet and white light instantly enveloped him, and a heart-pounding aura emanated from the screen, seeming to penetrate everything.]
[Then, a dazzling pillar of light shot into the sky, shattering the original tranquility.]
[Within that pillar of light, the true form of the Demon God Pillar proudly manifested. Lev had completely transformed into the Demon God Pillar Flauros. His existence seemed synonymous with destruction, the surroundings shrouded in a terrifying aura.]
[As the true form of the Demon God Pillar was revealed, the atmosphere of the temple instantly changed.]
[The original mystery and eeriness were replaced by an endless blood-red, as if the entire world had been stained with blood.]
[The audience watched this scene in shock, their hearts filled with indescribable fear.]
In the world of the Fourth Holy Grail War, a trace of hesitation also appeared on Emiya Kiritsugu's face.
"Is this the Demon God Pillar... Flauros?" he murmured to himself. Even through the screen, he could feel its catastrophic aura.
He knew that such a terrifying enemy was definitely not something Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash could handle.
For a moment, his heart was filled with despair, as if he were witnessing the end of the world.
And on the light screen.
[Witnessing this scene, Mash's nostalgia vanished.]
[Though the memories of the past were beautiful, she knew one couldn't live in the past forever.]
[Lev, the former human, was no more. In his place was the Demon God Pillar Flauros, the enemy of human reason, the enemy of Chaldea.]
[Recognizing this reality, Mash's eyes grew more determined. She shouted loudly: "Lev Lainur has transformed into a Demon God Pillar! Master, please give your orders!"]
[Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka issued a command without hesitation: "At this point, one or two Demon God Pillars are no longer a threat! Defeat Lev Lainur, then head for the Throne!"]
[Mash responded firmly: "Yes!" Simultaneously, powerful energy surged within her. Holding her massive shield, she resolutely charged at Flauros, swinging the shield fiercely.]
[Seeing this, the Demon God Pillar Flauros on the other side also gathered terrifying magical energy.]
[The next second, magical energy poured out like a torrent, violently colliding with Mash's shield, erupting in a deafening roar and stirring up countless clouds of dust.]
[Within the thick smoke, Mash's figure darted swiftly, breaking through the blood-red torrent full of destructive aura in the blink of an eye.]
[This was Mash, transformed and grown through seven eras and seven Singularities! At this moment, her martial prowess and will had reached their peak!]
[Boom!!!]
[Mash's agile figure nimbly weaved through the Demon God Pillar's attacks, constantly closing in on it.]
[In a flash, she leaped before the Demon God Pillar, her feet suddenly exerting force, propelling her upward as she fiercely hurled the shield in her hand!]
[The shield struck the massive Demon God Pillar with precision!]
[Boom boom boom!!!!]
[As the shield made contact, a deafening explosion erupted in the space, the aftershocks even affecting Fujimaru Ritsuka in the distance!]
[Under this terrifying power, the Demon God Pillar was instantly reduced to ashes!]
Heroic Spirits and mages from various worlds witnessed this scene in shock.
"Instant kill?!" Romani Archiman exclaimed in disbelief. In his memory, Mash had always been a gentle, kind child. But now, the strength Mash displayed on the screen left him speechless with shock.
After a long moment, Romani Archiman said with deep emotion, "It seems Mash has changed a great deal too..."
At that, the corners of Da Vinci's mouth lifted slightly as she whispered, "After all, she's undergone the trials of seven Singularities. That child's changes might be greater than you think..."
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