Chapter 197: [197] Endless Sorrowful Wish

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Chapter 197 - [197] Endless Sorrowful Wish [Moon Spirit Crystal · Autonomous Computation Device successfully integrated!] [New worldline unlocked: Moon Holy Grail War!] [Data updated, Fate Compendium permissions expanded!] [Starting update log, details as follows:] [Fate Compendium Updated.] [015: Artoria Pendragon (Saber)] [Character Info: In life, she was the legendary King of Britain, also known as King Arthur. Revered as the knight among knights...] [Hidden Info: She has a single strand of ahoge on her head. According to the girl herself, this ahoge symbolizes the glory of the king and must not be touched by anyone.] [Record Conditions 3/5]: [•Gain Artoria's recognition. (Completed)] [•Defeat/Kill Artoria Pendragon. (Completed)] [•Help Artoria resolve her inner conflicts. (Completed)] [•Become a knight under Artoria's command. (Completed)]* [•Conquer her stomach, young man! (Completed)] [Based on future timeline analysis, the probability of Condition 2 being met exceeds 80%, thus judged as completed.] [Reward obtained: "Mana Burst" skill compatibility!] [Major Event Record: Fate/Zero completed!] [Reward obtained: Permission to return to the Fate/kaleid liner worldline!] [Due to exceeding the target number of record conditions, additional reward randomly selected... Selection successful] [Obtained item: Mysterious Treasure Map!] When Sakatsuki woke up from his deep slumber, the flood of information scrolling across the screen before his eyes was exactly this. "Feels like waking up to a bunch of deadlines," Sakatsuki muttered, holding his head as he began to review the bountiful rewards. First, the changes brought about by the Fate Compendium absorbing the Moon Cell component: the most significant was the unlocking of the Moon Holy Grail War. This meant Sakatsuki could travel to the world where Nameless resided, face stronger opponents, grow, and ultimately alter the tragic fate. Once everything was settled, he would set off immediately... Sakatsuki knew well that he wasn't the type to sit idle, but before venturing to another world, there were still many things he needed to handle. Next was the reward for defeating Saber. Though it was called a 'victory,' it was more like having one foot in the door of triumph. After all, just before the final blow, he had been pierced through the heart by Miyu, who had been assimilated by the Ceremonial Reformation. However, by then, the outcome was already decided. Saber, forced to retreat using Avalon, would inevitably face Sakatsuki's relentless assault if she reappeared, making her defeat only a matter of time. Perhaps it was this consideration that led the Fate Compendium to judge the record conditions as completed on its own. The reward was a highly practical skill, 'Mana Burst'... or rather, compatibility with it. Mana Burst. In essence, it refers to imbuing weapons and one's body with magical energy and releasing it in an instant, enhancing abilities. Artoria, through Mana Burst, could strike with the ferocity of a red dragon, making her attacks difficult to withstand. Additionally, some characters' Mana Burst has unique characteristics, such as Elizabeth Bathory's Mana Burst (Pumpkin) and Mana Burst (Courage), Arjuna, Karna, and Brynhildr's Mana Burst (Flame), Ishtar's Mana Burst (Gem), Ereshkigal's Mana Burst (Cage), and even Mana Burst (Ice), Mana Burst (Poison), Mana Burst (Light), and various other types. So, what attribute would Sakatsuki's 'Mana Burst' possess? "Looks like the training regimen just got longer..." Sakatsuki sighed, half in joy and half in sorrow. Then, his gaze lingered on the 'Permission to return to the Fate/kaleid liner worldline,' not shifting for a long time. With his current strength (though he hadn't yet realized he had shrunk), returning to that world didn't hold much significance. For further growth, the Moon Holy Grail War was the best destination. But the 'Fate Compendium' should know this too, so what's the point of this transfer permission? Just a tease? [Hint: The records of the Moon Holy Grail War do not require physical transfer. The host can connect to this worldline (record) through the Fate Compendium at any time] The Fate Compendium thoughtfully provided a reminder. Sakatsuki stroked his chin, deep in thought. "Hmm... So, dual-world operations? Makes sense. After all, Fate/Extra's battles are elimination matches, and I don't need to scout enemy intel—it's all in my head. That would indeed free up a lot of meaningless time." Setting this aside for now, Sakatsuki continued scrolling and soon found something else interesting. "Clearing Fate/Zero actually gives an extra reward? A mysterious treasure map? What's that?" Filled with curiosity, Sakatsuki extracted the 'Mysterious Treasure Map' and unfolded it. On the yellowed paper printed with a world map, several red X marks were scattered across various locations. "Well, well, this is quite intriguing. Let's see, here's a city in Japan, this mark... it's Misaki Town? This one's in England—wait, this has to be the Clock Tower, right? And this one's even more obvious, the Einzbern Castle in the Winter Forest. Perfect timing to visit Saber's group. I wonder what choices the ahoge king made after giving up the Holy Grail..." The remaining three or four marks were places Sakatsuki didn't recognize. He simply put away the treasure map, stood up, and stretched. "The Fourth Holy Grail War is finally over, but there are still many interesting things waiting for me in the future... Wait? My body!" Only then did Sakatsuki realize something was off. He summoned a mirror with a wave of his hand, and, upon seeing his reflection, let out a horrified scream. "What the hell—why have I turned into a kid?!" While the handsome, dashing, universally adored young man was in a state of shock-induced mental shutdown, let's take a look at Sakatsuki's current stat panel. ===== [Servant Info] [Name: Sakatsuki (Growth Phase)] [True Name: Hidden] [Gender: Male] [Height/Weight: 150cm/39kg] [Attribute: Chaotic Neutral] (Growth Phase) • [Strength: E] • [Endurance: D] • [Agility: D] • [Mana: B] • [Luck: B] • [Mind's Eye (True): B] • [Clairvoyance: C] • [Reinforcement Magecraft: C] • [Projection Magecraft: A+] • [Displacement Magecraft: B → Modified → Displacement Magecraft: A+] • [Imaginary Numbers Magecraft: B] • [Bajiquan Master: A++] • [Golden Rule: C] • [Rosy-cheeked Youth: B+] • [Endless Sorrowful Wish: E~EX] • [Gáe Dearg & Gáe Buidhe] [Rank: B] [Type: Anti-Unit] • [Sword in the Stone] [Rank: D] [Type: Anti-Unit] • [Sul-sagan & Ig-Alima] [Rank: A+] [Type: ???] • [Unlimited Blade Works] [Rank: E~A++] [Type: ???] ===== "Endless Sorrowful Wish?" Sakatsuki read the skill name with some difficulty, puzzled. "'Rosy-cheeked Youth' I can understand, but how did this ability come about? It doesn't sound like something good..." As he read the detailed skill description, Sakatsuki's expression turned grave. "This... is going to be troublesome..." *** Hey readers! Want to read ahead? ???? Join my Patreon for early access to 30+ advance Chapters! Your support helps me write more and bring the story to you faster. ????/aarvan????

Chapter 197: [197] Endless Sorrowful Wish

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