Even with the protection of the Fate Compendium, traversing worldlines with only one's spirit was an incredibly dangerous endeavor. Thus, when he finally found a place to call ho, his battered spirit could only leave behind a record of his abilities before falling into a deep slumber.
By the ti he awoke, this worldline was on the brink of destruction.
Titan of Tears, Sefar (Attila), in order to stop the falling star vessel "Velber 02," forcibly broke free from his restraints. In his weakened state, he desperately tried to halt the teor-like vessel, ultimately sacrificing herself. Although the impact of "Velber 02" was slowed, it still crashed into the Moon Cell, gradually corroding this world.
To put it bluntly, it was like a death sentence being commuted to a suspended execution—except the suspension period would be excruciatingly long.
To save this world, Naless and his Master worked together to persuade the remaining Servants, summon new ones, and harness the power of all human history to find a way to salvation. Though many incidents occurred along the way, and several major events unfolded, those were the most cherished mories of 'Naless.'
But the ending was cruel—the collapse of the Moon Cell was inevitable. Even with the combined wisdom of all the great minds in human history, it was impossible to surpass the existing technological frawork and decipher the alien technology.
Once anchored by the "Quantum Ti-Lock," the future of this world, this planet, would be utterly strangled, with no room for reversal.
At the final mont, the sole Master of this world—Hakuno Kishinami—chose to sacrifice herself. Gathering the power of the Servants and the Moon Cell, she sent Naless back to the previous Quantum Ti-Lock, and through the connection of the 'spirit' within him, further returned him to the origin of fate.
That is, the first Holy Grail War that the man who possessed the 'Fate Compendium' had participated in.
"This is the final assessnt of the Moon Cell, Naless. In that world lies the hope to save us, and you are the only one who can bring that hope back."
"Go, and rember to say hello to the 'you' over there for ~"
Under the expectations of his Master and countless Heroic Spirits, he returned once more to this place.
The Fourth Holy Grail War, where his body was destroyed, his soul lost, and only his spirit fled like a stray dog.
And in this worldline, he t that spirited young man, as well as the self-proclaid na he had long forgotten—"Sakatsuki."
Sakatsuki, yes, just a na casually chosen due to that connection, so it was only natural that he had forgotten it.
But as he watched Sakatsuki navigate this war, accompanied by his small, utterly different Servant, ripples began to form in Naless's heart.
The Third Magic shining within Assassin's soul also illuminated the heavy burden in Naless's heart.
If the change in a Servant could be attributed to a single thought, then the Third Magic, which he had never mastered, undeniably highlighted the difference between Sakatsuki and himself—even if they were the sa person from different worldlines.
A Magus, after all, is the embodint of miracles.
So, are you the 'miracle' I've been searching for?
With such expectations, Naless began to act: interrupting the King's Banquet, warning Gilgash and coordinating with him, stopping the enraged Iskandar from falling into a trap due to a few Class Card Servants, and kidnapping Miyu to force Sakatsuki to battle other Servants, thereby gathering information and preparing to control Miyu.
Finally, using Charlemagne's abilities to control Miyu, he killed Sakatsuki's first life, appearing before him as an enemy to issue a trial.
All of this was to confirm whether Sakatsuki was the chosen savior.
Using such extre thods for verification was, in a sense, 'Naless's' attitude toward those unrelated to him.
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Here, within the Greater Grail, the vessel of the Third Magic.
The collision of souls was so vivid, the exchange of thoughts crystal clear.
In the intense clash, Naless could glimpse Sakatsuki's mories, and Sakatsuki could read Naless's past—after all, they were the sa person.
"I shouldn't have any chance of winning." Sakatsuki said as his Reality Marble dissipated, landing beside Naless with a puzzled expression. "As you said, I haven't even reached the level of a Grand Servant, let alone being able to fight you in your Mythical Attire."
"But you have the Third Magic," Naless replied with a smile. "My soul and body were lost long ago. Even if my spirit is perfectly compatible with this Servant vessel, it's still not my original body. If you hit , like you just did, it would hurt quite a bit. Besides, the goal this ti wasn't a fight to the death."
"That makes sense, but even if I am indeed the person you're looking for, how can you be sure I'll agree to your request?" Sakatsuki narrowed his golden eyes, eting Naless's gaze.
No one understood better than the two of them how chaotic that universe was—the God of Destruction that annihilated the solar system with its re presence; the Moon Cell left behind by an alien civilization; the Star Titan that destroyed civilizations millennia ago, still slumbering on the moon; the despicable AI on the far side of the moon constantly scheming, nearly birthing a Beast; the Master who summoned the transcendent Servant 'Buddha' to force others to fulfill his wishes, waiting at the end of the Celestial Prison...
Ah, even Sakatsuki kept his distance from that place. In a way, Hakuno and the perpetually suffering Gudako were kindred spirits, living through hellish ordeals.
, Sakatsuki? Even if I die, even if I jump off here, I won't take on this ss! Sakatsuki's gaze conveyed this clearly to Naless, who, as expected, pointed at him and then at himself.
His aning was simple—I know you too well.
I'll make you say "delicious" in no ti!
"When I was sent here, the 'Fate Compendium' had already exhausted its power and disappeared, but you still have it, right? That cheat tool?" Naless said. "Its true nature is for you to discover, but I'll tell you one thing—it can absorb the power of the Moon Cell."
"Oh?" Sakatsuki's eyes lit up. "You an..."
"I an, the Moon Cell is its upgrade component," Naless snapped his fingers. "The 'Fate Compendium' we possess is incomplete. I'm not even sure if absorbing the Moon Cell will fully complete it—maybe we'll need to absorb Chaldea too?"
"I hope you're joking," Sakatsuki's corner of his mouth twitched. "But even so, I think the current Fate Compendium is quite good. There's no need to throw myself into that terrifying place..."
"Still playing coy? Don't forget, you are , and I am you. So fundantal things will never change," Naless said calmly. "Tell , Sakatsuki—if you've already obtained a body, and the true Greater Grail is right before you, what wish would you make?"
"That would be... be..." Sakatsuki opened his mouth, only to find his mind blank.
Yes, the initial reason he joined this war was simply to survive.
If he had the most basic guarantee of 'survival,' then what should he pursue?
What should he dream of?
Seeing the growing brightness in Sakatsuki's golden eyes, Naless smiled triumphantly. "Exactly. In our bones, we both have restless blood."
"Would you give up the chance to go to the lunar world, to face countless powerful enemies, to et countless companions?"
"Would you give up the chance to gain the power of the Moon Cell, to hand over the opportunity to grow stronger to soone else?"
In the face of Naless's cunning smile, Sakatsuki found he could no longer say "no."
Yes, in front of 'himself,' what was there to hide?
The young man nad 'Sakatsuki' yearned for battle, for adventure, to see more of the world, to witness even more beautiful sights.
The dangers he feared were rely dark clouds on the journey, the howling storms and roaring thunder. But after enduring them, the scars they left would also be dals.
Therefore—
"Your request, I accept!" Sakatsuki stared at Naless, speaking with utmost seriousness. "I swear in my na—I will go to that world, and before the Quantum Ti-Lock, I will reverse that future!"
"Good, then my journey was not in vain!" Naless laughed, a hearty laugh.
The Mythical Attire dissipated, and in his hands appeared a magnificent moonlit spear. This ti, he passed this most important thing, like a torch, to the next successor.
"This is my entire life. Take it, you who bear the na I once forgot—I am you, but I also believe you will not beco . Carry my gift, and take steps toward a farther place!"
[Detected important object nad Moon Cell. Absorb?]
The mont the spear entered his hands, the Fate Compendium issued a cold prompt.
Sakatsuki did not imdiately respond. He only watched as golden light particles began to rise from Naless's body. Then, he stored the spear and nodded firmly. "Then, farewell, the other ."
"Wait, leave your Imaginary Number Shadow behind."
"???"
Though confused, Sakatsuki used his remaining Imaginary Number magical energy to create an Imaginary Number familiar and handed it to Naless.
"Alright, you can scram now." After obtaining what he wanted, Naless waved impatiently, signaling Sakatsuki to leave.
Naless's actions completely ruined the solemn atmosphere of the farewell. Yet Sakatsuki wasn't angry. Instead, he stepped forward and embraced Naless before his form turned to light and disappeared into the depths of the Greater Grail.
After Sakatsuki left, Naless, who had been stiff, finally moved and let out a sigh:
"The feeling of a hug... it's been so long since I last experienced it. Really, I almost couldn't bring myself to do it..."
The Mythical Attire reappeared, and this ti, an even more powerful aura spread out.
"You've been hiding for quite a while. Ti to co out, All the World's Evil!"
"Or should I call you Beast? The fallen one who indirectly destroyed my world and followed my trail here!"
The black mud once again erged from within the Greater Grail, and the colossal figure rising from the sea of mud nearly overshadowed the radiance of the mythical hero.
In the next mont, light and darkness collided fiercely.
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Quantum Ti-Lock: A fixed point in history that remains unchanged even when interfered with from the past or future. If one attempts to change history by moving from the "fixed point" to the past, once the "fixed point" is reached, history will forcefully revert to its original state.
Naless's world was on the verge of entering a Quantum Ti-Lock, which is why they urgently sent Naless out to find soone to turn the tables.
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