On the way back, Scathach did not drive at full speed, but drove smoothly along the national highway at an optimal pace.
This speed neither loses the thrill of riding a motorcycle nor affects normal speech due to the intense airflow.
"Shinji, why did you say all this to Saber in the end? You are not the kind of person who likes to meddle in other people's business." The oncoming wind blew Scathach's long red hair and also sent her voice into Shinji's ears.
"Didn't I say that? I'm a senior Wang fan. Fan means like, and fan means it's a bit similar to idols in real life, but also a bit different."
The two of them have seen each other's memories and lives, so Shinji can talk to Scathach without any scruples.
"The origin of the Fate series is the Fifth Holy Grail War, and Saber, also known as Artoria, is the first heroine. In my previous life, her popularity has always been high. In our otaku circle, there has always been a saying, 'One hundred thousand fans of Type-Moon, one million fans of King Arthur';, which means that Type-Moon has one hundred thousand fans, and King Arthur has one million fans. Some fanatical fans even shouted 'Wherever the king's sword points, that is where our hearts go'; a slogan that sounds like a second-year mantra that gives me goosebumps."
"So you are one of the 'million king chefs'?" Scathach's interest was no less than that of the previous "King's Banquet". Although the queen who had gained eternity had graduated from this world and saw through the cause and effect of things, she could not observe the parallel world, and what Shinji said brought her a long-lost sense of freshness.
"Of course." Shinji nodded vigorously, showing an expression that only 2D otakus could understand. "I've been a senior fan of the King for more than ten years. Although I'm not a fanatic fan, I can't bear to see Saber insist on that pathetic wish. My views are similar to Rider's, but they're not the kind of noble ways of kings or heroes. I, no, we King fans just hope that the girl named Altria can be redeemed. She has dedicated her life to Britain, and there's no need for her to continue dedicating herself after death - oh, she's not dead yet, but if she really gets the Holy Grail and makes that wish, she will never be redeemed or freed."
Saber, the girl named Altria and Scathach are all special beings in this Holy Grail War. Neither of them is a Heroic Spirit, and neither of them is dead. Scathach intervened in the Holy Grail summoning system of Fuyuki City with the help of the Second Magician, while Saber made a contract with the "Restraint" before her death.
The Earth in the Type-Moon world is a safety device called "Restraint" made by the collective unconscious. It is an invisible force vortex with the purpose of "continuation" and is divided into two types.
There are two types of "restraint forces", "Alaya" for the purpose of human continuation and "Gaia" for the purpose of planet continuation. At the moment when the main cause that may destroy "humanity" or "planet" occurs, the "restraint force" will use various methods to eliminate the main cause - one of the methods is to send out thugs belonging to the "restraint force". The thugs of Alaya are called "guardians", and they are basically humans. The names of Gaia's side are unknown, and they are mostly various non-human monsters.
Alaya's way of recruiting thugs is very unique. He gives "miracles" to humans who sigh at their own powerlessness, and temporarily places that person on the throne of a hero. The price is that after death, he buys their souls to become false heroic spirits.
Before her death, Artoria lamented her powerlessness, her people, and her country, and thus called out to Alaya. Alaya froze Saber's time at the final Camlann Hill, allowing her to be summoned to various eras as a living heroic spirit, and to pursue the Holy Grail countless times.
Once Artoria obtains the Holy Grail, the contract will be established and the frozen time will begin to flow again. Artoria will become a "guardian" after death and will continue to fight until mankind is completely extinct and Alaya disappears.
It is really sad that one kills his "self" before death and becomes a king who devotes himself to the people, but becomes a slave to the "restraining force" after death and continues to sacrifice himself.
Shinji didn't need to explain in detail. Scathach could see Saber's specialness. She was also a descendant of Celtic and sighed: "Redemption and liberation... ... can she really get it?"
"Yes, only when the Holy Grail is within reach, she will deny it with her own will, and then she can break the sad future."
The affirmation in Shinji's words once again aroused Scathach's curiosity.
"Is this the ending of the work called Fate?"
That exchange of dreams and memories was just a quick glance between each other. Neither Shinji nor Scathach could read all of the other's memories. Although Scathach knew some things about Type-Moon, they were only a few intermittent fragments.
"Yes."
"Then why do you still do this?"
Hearing Scathach's question with a deeper meaning, Shinji chuckled.
"Two reasons. First, the works of the previous life are just works after all. They can be used as a reference, but they cannot be regarded as an absolute standard. Even the most advanced clairvoyance can make mistakes, let alone works from a parallel world. For example, in the previous life, Type-Moon mainly promoted the CP of you and Cu Chulainn, but in fact, I didn't feel such feelings from the memories I saw of you."
Scathach held the handlebars with one hand and smoothed her hair with the other, remaining indifferent to Shinji Kaku's attempts.
Shinji was not disappointed and continued, "Second, the butterfly effect. I came to this world, and I will consciously or unconsciously affect the world. From the moment I arrived, the future is no longer certain. That's why I said those words to Saber. I was afraid that my arrival would affect her ending. I was afraid that if I missed this opportunity, she would really not be saved. I wonder if you are satisfied with this answer, Master?"
"Your handling and cognition of past life memories are very correct, so I don't worry that you will make mistakes because you trust too much in memories whose authenticity is unknown. But -" Scathach changed the subject, "I am not satisfied with your answer. Your fandom for Saber - forget it, I am not used to this word, let's change it to favorability. Your favorability for Saber is a bit too high. If Saber really thinks it through, do you plan to give her the Holy Grail and give her the opportunity to reject the Holy Grail and be redeemed?"
Shinji was stunned for a moment, but soon he smiled again: "How is it possible? Not to mention the agreement with Yustisa, I will not give the Holy Grail to Saber just for you, Master. There are very few fans of the two-dimensional world who only fan one character. Master, although you have been on the stage for a short time, your fan power ranking in my heart is higher than Saber, not to mention that after three months of getting along with each other, I have already regarded you as a family member. You know, ordinary people always like to distinguish between close and distant. As for me, I am an ordinary person. In my eyes, you are close, and Saber can only be distant. Although it is a bit unfair to say this to Saber, you should wait for the next opportunity to refuse the Holy Grail. Who makes me like you more, Master?"
"You little guy—" Scathach cursed with a smile.
Shinji protested: "Master, it's fine if others say I'm young, but why do you say that? I am an adult mentally anyway."
"Saber, Lancer is just a kid in front of me, and you are older than them?"
"That's not the case, Master. You have gained eternity, so of course you will be 18 years old forever."
"Oh? I remember there are other names in your memory, like BBA, right? Can you explain to me what that means?"
"It doesn't mean anything. The first three cards of your character's card in the game are BusterBusterArts, or BBA for short."
"Is that so? Why do I feel like—"
Shinji interrupted immediately, not giving Scathach a chance to continue speaking.
"That's it, it's your illusion!"
"Oh, it turned out to be an illusion~~~~hehehe."
"Yes, it's an illusion, hahahahahaha."