Chapter 87. A Few Miracles, the Future of Britannia (End of Act Britannia)
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By the way, I have a new fgo fanfic on pa.treon, the first 10 chapters I unlocked for all members (free and paid), the basic plot is that there is an isekai'd dude entering chaldeas with a livestream system
The MC has replaced Ritsuka's position, the plot mainly follows the FGO plot with a little change, for example the MC summons Kiritsugu and Mordred to fight Archer and Salter in the Fuyuki singularity. The audience watching the livestream knows about the Fate series but doesn't know about FGO.
I haven't officially accepted it yet, after finishing the Fuyuki act (chapter 17), I will have a small vote to see if it continues or not, Let cheack it out.
Chapter 87. A Few Miracles, the Future of Britannia (End of Act Britannia)
[This is a miracle born from "nostalgia."]
[If a person cannot completely describe the one they long for with their own abilities, then they should use others to fill in the missing details.]
[The person who listens in her eyes.]
[The deceiver in her eyes.]
[All are part of him.]
[In that assembly, a miracle that should not exist was born.]
["The person" denied by the world returned with the title of "Spirit."]
"..."
"..."
Hearing the voice engraved in their souls, Artoria and Morgan both turned around by the lakeside, then froze in place.
Because the person standing in front of them was none other than the familiar memory they could no longer recall.
They had remembered.
Remembered everything.
The existence named "Ian."
A selfish, rotten, despicable, and contemptible person.
"Sir Ian!"
Realizing this, Artoria immediately rushed into his arms.
"I missed you so much... Where have you been?"
"..."
Seeing the young girl crying bitterly in his arms, Ian could only gently rub her back and softly say:
"That's why I came back, right?"
"Artoria, don't cry anymore."
"If you keep crying, I won't be able to see your smile."
Compared to Artoria's open and unashamed actions, Morgan, although also very happy to see the person she had always missed, acted much more maturely.
Looking at Ian before her, she spoke coldly:
"Though I do miss him very much, I don't want to be lost in an illusion for something like this."
"I know for sure that he would never want to see me like this."
"So—"
"If you are just an illusion created by the lake, then please vanish quickly."
After ascending to the throne, Morgan had the chance to reflect on herself once again.
What did she truly desire? And what did she not want?
She had thought about it many times.
So, despite the unbearable longing she felt now, she kept her clarity.
But—
This was not an illusion.
Ian looked at Morgan, smiled gently, and said:
"Princess."
"Then may I answer your question about whether I or the flowers are more beautiful?"
"If so, then you will believe I am not an illusion, won't you?"
"..."
Hearing these words, Morgan's deep blue eyes trembled as if an earthquake had just occurred.
The question that had haunted her throughout her life was certainly not something an illusion from the lake could answer.
"Ian, it's really you."
"How dare you leave without saying a word! Did I give you the right to do that?!"
Her words sounded full of authority, but Morgan's actions were hurried.
She stepped forward, taking the initiative to place a kiss on his lips—the lips that only existed in her memories.
In the magical light of the miracle, the three of them reunited and merged together.
Time passed.
The intense emotions gradually subsided.
Morgan released his lips, while Artoria lifted her head from his embrace.
"Sir Ian... Where have you been?" The young girl asked.
"Why did i forget your name?"
Ian shrugged.
"Artoria, I can't answer that question."
"Can't answer?"
"Yeah." Ian nodded. "Because even I don't remember where I've been."
"I just know that I had to go kill a bastard."
"But he seems to have hidden in a place I can't reach, even hiding his name."
"But I won't let him go."
"If he dares, he can hide there for his whole life."
"This—"
A look of confusion appeared in Artoria's green eyes.
"Sir Ian, why do you want to do that?"
"..."
Ian remained silent for a moment, then smiled and answered:
"There's no reason."
"I just suddenly wanted to do it."
Of course, this wasn't the truth.
But if he told Artoria the whole truth, making her carry that burden, how would he be different from Uther or Merlin?
Her life shouldn't bear any more chains.
"So—"
Morgan looked at the man before her.
"Ian, what are you now?"
"If you want to talk about it..."
Ian looked toward the quiet lake beside them.
"Perhaps your descriptions helped the spirits figure out how to 'reassemble' me, right?"
"I can feel that it's a process that is gradually restoring me."
"Are the spirits in the lake?"
Morgan murmured softly.
"Then—"
"Ian, maybe I have a way to help you return to a 'human' form, but it might take some time."
"No." Ian shook his head.
"Princess, there's no need to do that."
"The current situation is already a miracle. If external forces are used to forcibly change it, it might lead to even more serious consequences."
"I don't want things to turn out that way."
Morgan looked directly at him, her eyes not allowing any rebuttal, and spoke loudly:
"Ian, are you going to defy my order?"
"Princess, you know I don't mean that, but there are things that orders cannot change."
"But now I am the king!"
Morgan grasped Ian's hand, her voice revealing a hint of madness.
"Are you going to defy the king's command?!"
"…"
Ian didn't answer that question.
At that moment, Artoria spoke up.
"Enough, Morgan."
"The existence of a king is not to force others. You should understand that better than me, shouldn't you?"
"…"
Hearing these words, Morgan turned her face away, her expression filled with defiance.
"Artoria, even if you didn't say it, I naturally know that."
"But didn't you think the same as me, wanting him to return?"
"Then how is your hypocrisy different from mine?"
"I really want Sir Ian to come back."
Artoria looked at the man in front of her with affectionate eyes, and in those blue eyes, there was a deep sense of reluctance.
"But if this is his decision—"
"Then I will definitely accept it."
"Because love is not a chain to bind each other, right?"
"…"
Morgan couldn't say anything more.
She knew she had lost.
But she refused to accept that defeat.
"Artoria, thank you."
Ian responded to the girl.
"To be understood by you like this, it truly is a great blessing."
"I—"
His voice suddenly broke off.
Miracles are not something that can last forever.
The disappearance like this was, in fact, inevitable.
They all felt it, but he didn't want to bring it up himself.
But at least—
The traces of him had returned to this world in a different way.
Though only the two of them witnessed it all, it was still a priceless treasure.
"Morgan."
Artoria looked toward the empty forest, tears running down her cheeks.
"Do you still remember him?"
"I never forgot." Morgan's voice carried a sobbing tone. "He was the only one who dared to defy me like that."
"Then—"
Artoria wiped the tears from her eyes.
"Come here often from now on."
"Perhaps one day we might meet him again."
"You don't need to tell me that. I had already decided to do that. I will never give him up to you." Morgan suppressed her pain.
"Forever… never."
[He was no longer forgotten by this world.]
[This is a rare and fleeting miracle.]
[Artoria lived in this forest with Mordred.]
[She always told the adopted daughter of Morgan stories about him, as if he were still beside her.]
[This made Mordred very curious.]
"Mother, what is the relationship between that man named Ian and you?"
"You always tell stories about him."
The curious eyes of the child made Artoria fall into deep thought.
"If you want to ask about the relationship..."
"Then—"
"He's is my hero."
"Your hero?!" Mordred blinked her eyes, which were almost identical to Morgan's blue eyes.
"Did he do something really great?"
"Mm." Artoria nodded softly.
"He saved me."
"Wow—!"
Mordred, with her shiny silver hair, eagerly rubbed her hands as if preparing to take action.
"Then I definitely have to meet him!"
"Yes... I think so too."
Artoria looked at Mordred, a gentle smile lighting up her eyes.
[According to the thoughts in her heart, Artoria returned the Sword of Promised Victory and Avalon to the Lady of the Lake.]
[As for the Sword of Revolving Victory, which she had given to Gawain, she could only subtly express that it was not possible to return it at the moment.]
[However, the Lady of the Lake seemed to have no concerns about this.]
[This surprised her somewhat.]
[However, she didn't dwell on it for long—because there were still more important matters to address.]
[She began her role as a mother, guiding Mordred.]
[This was something she had never experienced in her life.]
[But Artoria felt immense joy from it.]
[Perhaps, in part, she finally understood what "the happiness of a human being" truly meant.]
[These changes were clearly visible to Morgan, who frequently visited the forest.]
[But no more miracles happened again.]
[Until the end of her life, Artoria never saw that person again.]
[She passed away on the meadow where she had once explored the garden with him, still holding half an apple in her hand.]
[It was Morgan who buried her.]
"Your Majesty, what should we inscribe on her tombstone?"
Bedivere seemed quite confused.
From the depths of his heart, he acknowledged the ability of the former king Artoria.
But at the same time, he sensed that the new king, Morgan, did not particularly favor her.
However, this time, he realized he might have been wrong.
Because Morgan didn't hesitate in the slightest and directly gave the order:
"Artoria Pendragon."
"The great King Arthur of Britannia."
"Carve this onto her tombstone and place it in the royal cemetery."
[Morgan had welcomed Mordred back to her side.]
[Looking at the child now turned into a beautiful young lady, her feelings were a bit complicated.]
[Because every time she looked at her, the proud King would be reminded of that person.]
[But she didn't blame Mordred.]
[She cared for her, as a mother would care for her child.]
[She had Gawain teach Mordred swordsmanship while she watched.]
The flowers in the garden continued to bloom brilliantly.
The sunlight that shone down on the royal castle remained unchanged.
Looking at Mordred, who was repeatedly knocked down by Gawain but stubbornly shouted, "Gorilla, just wait," Morgan suddenly remembered that afternoon.
The scene of Gawain tearfully telling her that his father had not been serious in training him in swordsmanship, only paying attention to her, was still vivid in her mind.
It turned out that the best times had already been with her all along.
Why hadn't she realized that sooner?
[Under Morgan's guidance, Mordred inherited the family's swordsmanship.]
[This proud King allowed her youngest daughter to join the Knights of the Round Table, becoming the final member of the group.]
"Mother."
Mordred looked at the round table used for meetings, appearing somewhat puzzled.
"Can I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"Why is there always an empty seat next to you during the Round Table meetings?"
"..."
Morgan was silent for a while, then smiled wryly as she responded:
"Because there is a hero who was supposed to sit there, but I've punished him by making him stand for a long time."
"Another hero? Then where is he now?"
"I don't know."
"Huh?"
Mordred looked at Morgan with suspicion.
"This sounds familiar, but also a little different?"
"Is that so?"
Morgan hugged Mordred.
"Then never forget it."
"...I understand."
[Morgan truly had the ability to rule the country.]
[Under her leadership, the Camelot army, under the call of the Round Table, unified Britannia with destructive power.]
[In its glorious era, the sound of knights' hooves echoed even in the skies of Rome, causing Sword Emperor Lucius to tremble in fear.]
[The miracle of mythology, from the weapon Rhongomyniad, brought about a miracle that revived the land, which should have been shrouded in darkness, as if in a rebellion.]
[The land became fertile, and the fishing industry flourished.]
[Since then, no one doubted whether a woman could lead a country to prosperity.]
[But no one knew that, at this moment, Morgan's mind no longer focused on consolidating her own power.]
[She was still remembering the miracle born from the Lake in the Forest.]
[Because she could no longer place her hopes in the recurrence of nature, she had to achieve her goal by her own methods.]
[If he had become a "Spirit"—]
[Then if she found all the "Spirits," she would definitely meet him again, right?]
[With this thought, the princess continued her experiments day by day.]
[One day, she disappeared.]
[Britannia fell into decline from that point onward, and over the years, fate seemed to bring things back to the starting point.]
[But there was still some change.]
[They would surely meet him again at some moment in the future.]
—[Simulation Ends]—
[The result you achieved has been recorded in the history of mankind, and part of the power has been transferred into your body.]
[Thank you for your contributions!]
Name: Ian
Class: Saber
Alignments: Neutral ・ Evil
Attributes:
Strength: A
Endurance: A
Agility: B
Mana: C
Luck: E
NP : B
Class Skills
Magic Resistance: A
Due to having been protected by various forms of Magecraft, Red Dragon Blood, and spirits in the lake, Ian has the ability to negate many types of magic, sometimes even being completely immune. However, as this is not an innate trait, the ability weakens considerably without these protections. In situations where these are absent, his magic resistance becomes almost nonexistent, and he is vulnerable to lower-tier spells.
Riding: B
As a former leader of the Round Table, Ian has mastered riding various types of warhorses. It seems that he can even ride higher-class phantasms, although special measures are needed to do so. If successful, Ian's abilities are enhanced.
Personal Skills
Charisma: C
Ian can disguise himself with the presence of a king to lead armies, mimicking King Arthur's demeanor. However, this is largely based on the reputation of others. When leading by his own ability, Ian can still inspire hundreds to join in battle with burning spirit.
Knight's Nature: D → Blade of the Vile: A
When entering battle as Morgan's knight, Ian can slightly enhance his own abilities. However, this often causes him to forget his own safety, putting him at risk. When fighting alone, if focused, Ian can sometimes perform with assassin-like abilities. Unfortunately, due to past actions where he harmed his allies, over time, he may attack those around him indiscriminately, regardless of whether they are allies or enemies.
Noble Phantasms
Sword of Princess (Morgan's Sword)
Rank: C
Type: Anti-Unit
Description:
Formed from Morgan's deeds, this weapon was used to assassinate Vortigern. It is a long sword with Morgan's name hidden within the blade. The sword's hardness is higher than regular weapons, but the difference is not significant. When used to assassinate Vortigern, the user would be mistaken for Morgan.
When the true name is released, this NP temporarily boosts Ian's physical capabilities to the next level or greatly enhances one of his abilities. However, after being used, the Sword of Princess shatters and disappears.
The Hand of the Princess, Bestowing the name of the False King (The False King Lot)
Rank: B
Type: Barrier
Target: 1 person
Description:
This NP activates immediately upon summoning. It causes those who are not Masters to believe the user is King Lot due to an error in their perception. However, this NP is not affected by special traits aimed at "kings," but instead acts as a "knight" trait. This cannot be detected unless voluntarily disclosed.
If no "real" king exists, the NP can generate a false image of King Arthur in battle. However, in actual combat, this illusion is immediately dispelled.
When the true name is released, the NP grants the user a short time to truly become a "king." During this period, blessings from Morgan's lake combine with the spirits' recognition, allowing the user to access powerful Noble Phantasms not initially available in the battle, such as Excalibur Galatine.
Endless False Killing (Repeated Rumor Becomes a Fact)
Rank: A
Type: Anti-Unit
Description:
This weapon is born from accumulated grudges and resentment. It was created to sever the chains of fate binding Artoria. Upon use, the user's body is destroyed, and they enter a state similar to a Berserker, becoming nearly immune to all magic.
This NP allows the creation of countless copies of the user, each carrying weakened versions of other NP's and fighting relentlessly. This process will continue until the target falls or the user's Master and mana are exhausted.
Therefore, using this NP requires careful consideration, as the user may face severe consequences from its continued use.
Notably, this NP cannot kill Caster-class Servants but will cause them immense pain.
When the true name is released, only three weakened NP copies are available:Excalibur, Excalibur Galatine, Arondight
When the Master's mana is full, the weakened NPs will perform at over 70% of their full power; otherwise, their effect will be limited to around 50%.
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Name: Ian
Class: Caster
Alignments: Neutral ・ Good
Strength: E
Endurance: E
Agility: E
Mana: B
Luck: A+
NP: B
[Class Skill]
Territory Creation: C
As a Magus, Ian has the ability to create a battlefield favorable to himself. However, since he has been completely rejected by the world as a "human," this ability is mainly used to create a space that sustains his existence. However, because of this, the terrain is also easily destructible, and upon reflection, simply maintaining its original form is considered a miracle.
Item Construction: E
Maintaining his existence is a great challenge for Ian, so creating magical tools also becomes difficult. However, due to actions in his past, Ian has become a "tool" in a literal sense. If the Master's power is strong enough, there is a high possibility that Artoria or Morgan will participate in battle. However, it is important to note that neither of these two will obey the Master's command.
[Personal skills]
Person in memory: A
This is an existence created from memories, formed from the descriptions of Artoria and Morgan, and represents the most beautiful image in their memories. Ian possesses a special ability towards Servants of the Evil faction, but the actual effect is not very impressive. Mostly, this ability is used to urge himself in another point in the past to eliminate regret.
Noble Phantasm:
Eye of Fae
Rank: B
Type: Anti-Unit
Description:
This NP is born from a miracle that allows Ian to return to the world with the help of spirits (Fae). Eye of Fae has the ability to see through and understand the NP of the opponent. Its range is limited to the line of sight, with no barriers whatsoever.
When facing Artoria and Morgan, Ian can understand their thoughts. If used cleverly, this ability can make them more likely to betray, even when on the opposing side.
When releasing the true name, Ian can bypass all limits and understand the true name of a Servant and the NP they possess. However, after using this ability, Ian will enter a prolonged period of weakness.
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All your thoughts are hidden in flowers (The theme is flowers)
Rank: B
Type: Anti-Unit
Description:
This is a special NP that only affects Morgan, with the ability to make Morgan feel a "certain alliance" with Ian. Specifically, it manifests as a gaze that goes straight into the heart, creating an overwhelming sense of the need to cooperate.
To nullify this effect, multiple command seals are required; however, even then, the effect only lasts for less than an hour. If this state is prolonged, it may eventually lead to a situation where Morgan cannot be controlled by command seals and will actively approach Ian.
Since this only works on one person and Ian's "human" aspect was rejected by the world when he was alive, releasing the true name is not possible.
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Words that came to an abrupt end (Silence is regret)
Rank: C
Type: Barrier
Number of people affected: 1 person
Description:
This is an NP born from regrets when the "miracle" disappears. It is the result of words left unsaid and emotions that could not be expressed, generating a nearly unattainable wish: "to live a little longer."
This treasure manifests as a pointless healing from the past. Because it is formed near a lake where the holy sword Excalibur's scabbard is close by, in form, it aims to be like Avalon. However, since it does not possess the same legendary status and power as Avalon, its actual effectiveness is diminished, though it can still provide significant healing and protection.
In the true name release state, the fervent wishes will be able to completely resist any attack and heal all wounds. However, after using this, the treasure will completely disappear.
This means Ian's body will become fragile as he has used the final power of the remaining wishes.
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Artoria Pendragon (Lancer)
[Personal Skills]
Human Happiness: A
After fulfilling all the duties required of a king, Artoria longed to continue living as a human. This is the most ordinary wish among all her abilities, but it is also the one she desires the most.
This skill does not directly affect combat but makes her more focused on protecting those around her and gaining powerful life skills. It is a skill level that even mischievous children like Mordred would praise.
Mana Burst: A → Dragon Reactor Core: B
This ability enhances her weapon and body instantly by channeling mana into them. Thanks to Mana Burst, her fragile form can defeat even the strongest men.
She possesses the "Dragon Trait," meaning she can generate mana just by breathing.
When needing to protect Mordred, her actual performance can be further enhanced by one level.
[Noble Phantasm]
The Blade of Mortals
Rank: E
Type: Anti-Unit
This is the weapon used for self-defense after returning Excalibur and Avalon to the Lady of the Lake.
It specifically manifests as an extremely ordinary long sword, even with rust on its surface.
Because it is so ordinary and completely unsuitable for the Lancer class, it often makes the Master feel confused and wonder if they have mistakenly summoned a Saber instead of Lancer.
However, in reality, this is the weapon Ian first gave to her. For "humans," it is of great importance.
Thus, thanks to the support of legend, this weapon will indeed show effectiveness that is not typical for a normal NP.
When releasing the true name, she will remember all her past experiences and once again wield this sword in the name of "King."
In this state, she can demonstrate effects similar to Excalibur, but with most of its abilities sealed.
Dun Stallion
Rank: A+
Type: Anti-Army
This is the white horse Ian gave to her.
It was the last creature by her side throughout her life and a witness to her death.
Having experienced hundreds of battles, it has gained legendary status and is often considered a noble steed, symbolizing victory in war.
However, for Artoria, instead of seeing Dun Stallion as a part of war, she views it as a testament to her feelings for Ian.
Though there may be much deception involved, until the very last moment before her death, she held firm to that view.
When releasing the true name, it grants the rider the ability to move quickly for a short period, able to cross several cities in one day.
In this state, Artoria will gradually demonstrate her "King" nature.
However, it should be noted that if the Master is Ian and they ride together, Dun Stallion does not demonstrate any enhanced speed.
It seems that it is also waiting for something. (note: lol)
Rhongomyniad: Spear of the End
Rank: A++ (EX)
Type: Anti-Fortress
This is the holy spear Artoria wields.
It is the anchor of the storm of stars, and legends say that its true form is a bridge connecting the two sides of the world. Its true nature is not a spear but a weapon that took the form of one so that she could wield it.
This spear can change the land with a single strike, and multiple phantasm rules will return to the earth.
To perform such a strike, one must pay a worthy price for this weapon.
However, it seems that the first price was paid by someone on Artoria's behalf.
When releasing the true name, the holy spear will release a part of the radiant light from the end of the world, a legendary-level manifestation capable of killing the white dragon Vortigern with a single blow.
However, for Artoria, using this weapon is not something she welcomes.
Perhaps in some parallel world, she used some form of binding to seal this spear.
It should be added that if the Master who summons her is Ian, Artoria's aversion to using the spear will diminish greatly.
She would be more than willing to bring victory to him with her spear.
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Morgan Pendragon (Caster)
[Personal Skills]
The Pride of the Princess: EX → The One You Love: EX
When the summoner is not Ian, despite possessing a Holy Relic, the ability to summon Morgan le Fay is nearly nonexistent.
When the summoner is Ian, it is likely that simply calling her name will be sufficient for a successful summoning.
For Masters who are not Ian, each command to Morgan requires more command seals than the last, and once the command seals run out, she will refuse to act.
When Ian is the Master, even without command seals, Morgan will not leave. She will simply persist and demand that he continue supplying mana to her.
She is regarded as a "Servant that requires much effort to summon, but in the end, has little impact."
Lord of the Island: A
As the heir to all the power of the British Isles, she far surpasses all the kings who ruled Britain in terms of reign duration and is endowed with an exceptionally high legend.
This grants her boundless mana within the British Isles. Even facing multiple Magi at once, she will not have any trouble.
However, the farther she is from the British Isles, the weaker this ability becomes.
It should be noted that when Ian is her Master, she will store her boundless mana in his body, manifesting through mana replenishment.
[Noble Phantasm]
Camelot
Rank: A
Type: Barrier
Number of Affected People: 1
This Noble Phantasm arises from Morgan becoming the ruler of Camelot.
It manifests as the magnificent Camelot at its peak, creating an atmosphere of prosperity that significantly boosts her abilities.
When faced with other NP barriers, the Master and the total mana of the user will have to compete against each other.
It should be noted that when the Master is Ian, other NP barriers will be replaced, and the ability to resist destruction will be enhanced.
When releasing the true name, with Camelot's prosperity, she will begin a conquest, creating countless soldiers.
These soldiers will wield weapons that do not carry the true name of Morgan, and they will continue fighting until the enemy is defeated.
Incomplete Knights of the Round Table
Rank: A
Type: Anti-Army
These are the knights of the Round Table left by Artoria.
Specifically, they manifest as knights sharing the same will.
Although some have departed, the remaining knights still maintain their loyalty under the influence of the former king or their bloodline.
This is the NP Morgan uses most often.
When releasing the true name, the summoned knights will be fixed as Gawain, Gaheris, Agravain, and Gareth.
If Camelot had been summoned earlier, they would also be granted copied NPs like Excalibur Galatine: Sword of Revolving Victory.
The Knight Belongs Only to Me
Rank: D
Type: Anti-Unit
This is an NP activated when Morgan is summoned.
It specifically manifests as her seeking Ian (Saber) to fight together.
When the search is successful, Morgan will wholeheartedly participate in the battle.
However, as a price, the Master will have to use up all command seals. The success rate of this ability remains low.
When the search fails, Morgan will attempt to lose quickly in the Holy Grail War, hoping to be summoned by a worthy individual.
Only when the Master is Ian can the true name be released.
In this state, the NP will be destroyed, and all of Morgan le Fay's abilities will be greatly enhanced.