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Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Even After Death, Emiya Alter Is Still Fighting!

[ The severely wounded Emiya Alter staggered into the Celestial Room, destroying the power supply to the frame. He killed all 128 Masters who, in a state worse than death, were used as batteries by the Demon God Pillars to summon Servants! ]

[ He was misunderstood by the arriving Fujimaru Ritsuka—or perhaps it wasn't entirely a misunderstanding—and subsequently fought until he collapsed near death. The staff member, Marble, also revealed her true identity: Kiara Sessyoin! ]

[ With a face that charmed all beings, a nun-like headscarf, she then revealed her true form: a pair of massive horns on her head, and her clothing became somewhat more revealing. ]

[ Kiara Sessyoin spoke to Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others about the Demon God Pillar, "Oh, Demon God King Goetia... Mr. Goetia, was it?! Indeed, Goetia is also a capable Beast." ]

[ "But that is merely 'strength.' It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's just a beast that only knows how to destroy." ]

[ "My power is weak, and as a Beast, I am still but a pupa! But human perception is like such a fragile dream!" ]

[ "Any intelligent being, no matter how intellectual, possesses 'desire.' Those who possess desire cannot withstand me." ]

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~Projection of All Worlds~

As these words were spoken, the Viewers outside the video finally understood why Emiya Shirou would twist his own sense of justice to eliminate Kiara Sessyoin!

They never expected her to be a Beast! The faces of Viewers from other worlds were filled with horror. They had all witnessed the terrifying power of Beast Tiamat, an existence that seemed immortal.

Even with most of her power self-sealed, the goddesses and Wise King Gilgamesh tried every method imaginable but could not stop her advance.

~Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea~

"She's a Beast... This makes things difficult!"

Dr. Roman's hand, holding his coffee, froze after hearing Kiara Sessyoin's narration.

No Beast could be killed easily.

Fujimaru Ritsuka, beside him, was still immersed in the guilt of having killed Emiya Alter in the future. Perhaps due to the third-person perspective, after understanding the full story, how could he have brought himself to do it?

~Temple of Time~

"A Beast possessing the principle of 'lust,' the embodiment of her own love, huh!"

Goetia, who was described by Kiara Sessyoin as merely a beast that only knew how to destroy, was speechless... The Demon God Pillars were already embarrassing enough, and now he was being personally attacked. She was still just a pupa, yet she dared to mock him.

~Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline~

Tohsaka Rin looked at Archer and Emiya Shirou beside her, secretly wondering what kind of special existences they were! How could they perceive Kiara Sessyoin's transformation?!

She finally understood what 'transformation' meant now. Emiya Shirou had perceived that Kiara Sessyoin was about to transform into a Beast similar to Tiamat, which was why he twisted himself, abandoned everything he had, and eliminated her!

A savior who clearly saved all of humanity... yet was betrayed by all of humanity, and even he himself fell into a quagmire due to self-reproach, slowly degenerating until death.

Perhaps losing his memories was a form of salvation for Emiya Alter; at least it would prevent him from continuing to suffer due to the discrepancy between ideals and reality.

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[ During her battle with Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others, Kiara Sessyoin didn't forget to mock the deceased Emiya Alter, "There are only a very few rare individuals who wish to execute me as evil. But, as long as such people exist—" ]

[ "—they will be regarded as exiled criminals by human society, just like him over there." As she spoke, the scene cut to the fallen Emiya Alter, making it obvious who Kiara Sessyoin was referring to. ]

[ "Those who make countless efforts to execute evil like me are then rejected because it doesn't align with their interests!" ]

[ "Do you call such livestock humans?! If so, then those nameless heroes would be far too worthless." ]

[ As Kiara Sessyoin's contemptuous words fell, the camera once again focused on Emiya Alter. His body, which was already dead, tightened its fist again without anyone noticing. ]

[ The scene shifted. After Fujimaru's group and Meltlilith's combined Noble Phantasm struck Kiara Sessyoin, the dying Kiara tried to seize Meltlilith's body, using Meltlilith as a vessel! ]

[ Even with her severely wounded body, Kiara Sessyoin was still confident of victory, "I still had the last laugh, Meltlilith, I'll take your body!" ]

[ "Although the quality cannot reach the level of my current Saint Graph, it is sufficient for now." ]

[ "After this, I will hide and wait for another opportunity. Human desires are endless. As long as they serve as nourishment, I am immortal. Next time, I must—!" ]

[ But before she could act, a familiar voice came from behind her, a voice that seemed to intertwine with her soul, unforgettable. ]

[ "No, there won't be a next time! This rift is your grave, Beast III..." ]

[ Emiya Alter stood up, shot Kiara Sessyoin's hair, and used his hook to save Meltlilith. ]

[ This unexpected scene made Kiara Sessyoin lose her composure, "Wh-!" ]

[ Meltlilith also looked at him in great surprise, "You—you can still move?!" ]

[ Emiya Alter: "Although I'm still a corpse, as long as consciousness remains, I can still do this much." ]

[ "That being said, I've used up all my bodily fluids. If it's a one-way ticket, then we're both the same." ]

[ Emiya Alter then unhesitatingly launched a fatal blow at Kiara Sessyoin. The already severely wounded Kiara Sessyoin simply couldn't withstand it! ]

[ Just before her demise, she still roared furiously at Emiya Alter: "Unbelievable, to pour cold water on such a supreme reversal—!" ]

[ "You're just someone who can't die... No, you're already a corpse." ]

[ "How... how boring of a man you are!!!" ]

[ Emiya Alter, however, seemed to find pleasure in her appearance. "There aren't many things in this world worth seeing, like the death of a villain. Just continue to reveal your deserving death like this." ]

[ Finally, Emiya Alter used his hook to pull Meltlilith out of the sea before completely dissipating! ]

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~Projection of All Worlds~

"Kiara Sessyoin loves all humans, but her definition of humans only includes herself... Isn't that just narcissism?"

"Heh heh, treating people as livestock, you really live up to it. I wonder if you feel humiliated now that you've been killed by someone you considered livestock!"

"Mere fatal wounds... No way! This isn't just a fatal wound, Kiara Sessyoin said he was already a corpse! Yet he could stand up again!"

Everyone's jaws almost dropped. This was clearly a resurrection... Archer is like this, and you are like this, too! So, does Emiya Shirou's heroic spirit form all like to repeatedly jump between life and death like this?!

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~Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline~

Archer also clenched his fists in anger when he heard Kiara Sessyoin's speech. He didn't relax until he saw that the supposedly dead Emiya Alter was the same...

"Indeed... No matter what, Emiya Shirou's essential soul will not change..."

Perhaps because their experiences were very similar, Archer understood why Emiya Alter was angry.

Emiya Alter could not tolerate Kiara Sessyoin's contempt for humanity; he could not accept the idea that humans were like livestock. Therefore, even though his body was dead, he endured with an iron will!

Saving these ordinary people was the meaning of his existence. He would not allow Kiara Sessyoin to mock that belief, which remained unchanged even after his reversal.

~Type-Moon World, Fourth Holy Grail War Worldline~

Watching this familiar scene, King of Heroes, Gilgamesh, suddenly felt a headache.

"Although your other self did something disrespectful to this king, this time... you did well!"

Gilgamesh praised him without reservation. Compared to a fake like Archer, he preferred this man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, who would use any despicable or evil method as long as it could defeat the opponent. He was a pathetic yet respectable man.

The difference between him and Red A was that he knew this was evil, and he frankly accepted this fact, thus bearing all the sins himself. Precisely because he accepted it, he felt that he himself had long since rotted away.

~Type-Moon World, Kaleid liner Prisma Illya Worldline~

Emiya Shirou silently offered his respect; it was for that man who, even after death, would rise again to save the world!

"Go ahead and mock your own sins... I won't try to persuade you, nor will I stop you."

No matter what, you will always be you. Although you've forgotten the past, you still do what's righteous, even if you fall into the abyss of hell, you still look towards heaven!

Although he kept saying that he would only mechanically complete tasks, he still had a considerably gentle side.

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[ Even as the video ended, Emiya Alter's voice could still be heard! ]

[ "Seeing myself without any corruption is somewhat unpleasant. But from the other side's perspective, I'm probably something so repulsive they'd want to go on a killing spree." ]

[ Until the screen disappeared, it also introduced the golden streaks on his body. ]

[ As he continued to fight, his Saint Graph itself was constantly breaking down! These golden streaks were traces of him repairing his damaged Saint Graph, derived from a method of repairing broken pottery called Kintsugi! Hence, the dense golden streaks all over his body. ]

[ And as his Saint Graph continuously broke down, his self was constantly being erased, and his memories became increasingly chaotic and fleeting. To the point where he couldn't even remember things from five minutes ago. ]

[ "Did you just say something, Master...? Sorry, I've been feeling particularly dizzy lately... Even things from five minutes ago feel like a distant dream." ]

[ "Helping the weak and suppressing the strong, the usual, right?! Isn't that great, an ally of justice... For some reason... I feel like crying." ]

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