Rather, the Master is more like an anchor point for the Servant to stay in the world. Once this anchor point is lost, the Servant will lose the medium to absorb magical power from the Greater Grail and the land.
It is the land and the Greater Grail that reduce a lot of burden on the Master.
Otherwise, the Servant can drain the Master in minutes.
That's why, when the Greater Grail is moved away, the magical supply of most Servants will collapse.
Therefore, they will not be able to continue to maintain their existence in the world.
"From now on, code 983—Operation [Aurora Fall (Aurora.fa11)] is officially launched!"
The general confirmed the time on his watch.
He announced to everyone.
Like an invisible tacit understanding, the woman in the suit also stood up and said:
"In forty-eight hours, Snowfield will be purified… I won't say this is for the national interest, nor will I beautify it with justice.
But in the long run, this will be a sacrifice to improve the overall interests of mankind. You don't have to blame yourselves too much."
No one present refuted this.
From the perspective of all mankind,
Indeed, what the congressmen and officials are doing is indeed an act that can improve the collective interests of mankind.
It's just, how many lives will be sacrificed in the process?
This has to be evaluated by human beings themselves.
And all of this is the choice made by human beings.
—Thus, the operation has been confirmed.
Two days after this meeting, Snowfield City will disappear from the face of the earth without a trace, burying its 800,000 citizens along with it.
The high-ranking officials did not hesitate to approve this plan.
Because, from the very beginning, this was the meaning of Snowfield City's existence.
Snowfield, Central Hospital.
After the great battle between Brunestud and Enkidu ended, the dark mist that permeated the city gradually dissipated.
At this moment, Tsubaki Kuruoka, the first victim of the deathly haze that enveloped Snowfield City, was lying in a hospital bed.
Moran and the others were by her bedside.
"So… Tsubaki is alright?"
"Yes, she's fine. However, after experiencing so much, she won't be able to wake up anytime soon."
"What about the Pale Rider…?"
Ciel asked the crucial question.
If Tsubaki Kuruoka was still the master of the Pale Rider, the difficulty of the matter would not change.
Speaking of this, Moran showed a regretful expression and said, "It disappeared. In the end, to ensure that Tsubaki's wish could be fulfilled, it even asked me to take care of Tsubaki.
Although it was just a dream world, I still competed with it. Unfortunately, it was wearing the shackles of the Planet's Attendant until the end…"
As he said this, Moran also touched Tsubaki's head.
He will do things according to the agreement.
"By the way, since the Church wants to intervene in the Holy Grail War, and Tsubaki has just lost her Servant, the Church should provide protection to the defeated Masters like in the Fuyuki Holy Grail War, right?"
Suddenly, Moran mentioned this.
Ciel and the others were taken aback.
She quickly understood that Moran was providing a reason for them to intervene in the Holy Grail War.
And, to let Ciel protect Tsubaki in a justified manner.
"Of course, as long as we wait for Tsubaki to wake up and hear her admit it herself, we can provide protection."
Ciel showed a faint smile.
She felt a warmth in her heart, thinking that Moran had even considered this.
At the same time, she also felt very lucky.
To have Moran by her side.
"Moran… after this Holy Grail War ends, are you still going back to Britain…?"
"Yeah. Why?"
"Cough cough… it's nothing… I was just asking."
Ciel's expression was a little unnatural.
In her heart, she thought, "As expected."
After all, Moran is the new king of Britain, and in the end, he will undoubtedly return to Britain.
"In that case, I need to make a plan."
Ciel secretly made a decision in her heart.
After this Holy Grail War ends, she will think of a plan to go to Britain with Moran.
Coincidentally, she has recently learned new curry recipes.
It's just right to show off her skills to Moran.
Just as Ciel finalized this idea—
"Ugh… why do I feel a chill down my spine…"
Moran shuddered for some reason…
He felt inexplicably flustered.
Abnormal, too abnormal.
He, who has transcended the category of normal people, should not be like this. Could it be that someone is plotting against him?
Is it Alcides? Or Enkidu? Or Gilgamesh?
Moran, who was thinking about which enemy wanted to plot against him, was completely unaware that the culprit who caused his ominous premonition was right beside him.
In the dream.
The girl sleeping here has not yet awakened.
Although there is a miracle bestowed by a magician, the pain engraved on her spirit cannot be dispelled instantly.
Unknowingly, too many people have died because of her.
Even if that memory no longer exists.
This sense of guilt is also deeply tormenting her.
However, in this world like a sea of nothingness, a faint blue light appeared.
Although it looks very cold.
However, the feeling it gives is full of security.
Like a mother's murmured whisper when lulling to sleep.
The light flickered and gradually changed its shape, eventually turning into an appearance similar to a cage.
At first glance, it looks like a cage that imprisons mortals.
However, the light did not reveal the slightest malice or hostility, just continued to warmly illuminate Tsubaki.
This gentle blue fire cage surrounding Tsubaki Kuruoka - is very much like a cradle healing the girl.
"Another poor child.
But, don't worry. There's no need to bear this sense of guilt.
Ever since I woke up, the souls who died because of the haze of death have been received by me… So, you have to work hard and persevere, I will be here cheering for you~!"
The blue flame formed a beautiful figure.
Listening to such encouraging words.
Tsubaki Kuruoka felt an atmosphere similar to that of the magician big brother, and even the voice was so reassuring.
"Hehe, when you wake up, let's go give Moran a surprise together~! This time, we can't let Ishtar mess around again."