Chapter 66: Weber

Looking at the two options before him, Weber fell into deep thought. He was truly short on money right now, but could this Lin Ye be trusted?

"Wait, what am I worried about? It’s just a simulation anyway; what does it matter if I lose?"

Thinking of this, Weber chose to agree. If he made money, it was good luck; if he lost, he’d treat it as paying for a lesson. There was no actual loss, so it didn't seem like a bad deal at all.

Thus, you and Lin Ye opened an animation production company.

Lin Ye provided the line art, while you were responsible for hiring, production, promotion, and distribution...

The second year: *Death Note* became a massive hit; you paid off a portion of your debt, and your life improved.

The third year: *Naruto* became a massive hit; you paid off most of your debt.

The fourth year: *One Piece* became a massive hit; your debt was completely paid off!

"Holy crap! What kind of freak is this Lin Ye? This speed of making money is terrifying." Weber stared at this scene in shock. He might not know much else, but he knew exactly how much debt he had incurred.

Such a massive debt, paid off in three years—if this wasn't terrifying, what was?

Terrifying? If Lin Ye knew Weber was shocked by this, he would probably just smile faintly.

The money Weber owed was not a small amount, but the "Big Three" manga were huge cash cows; it wasn't strange to pay it off. If he still couldn't pay it off, Lin Ye would have to consider whether to bring out the "Death Note-wielding elementary schooler" (Detective Conan).

"Alright, the matter with Weber is resolved. Now, it’s time to continue with my own business."

The fifth year: You arrived at the Blackmore Cemetery, where you saw a young girl who looked strikingly like Artoria. You asked her if she was willing to leave with you.

"Leave??"

At this moment, in the Blackmore Cemetery, a little girl wrapped in a cloak was looking at this scene in a daze.

Her name was Gray, a descendant of King Arthur. According to the elders, her great-great-great-great-great-grandfather was Gawain!

However, Gray was not happy about this at all. Just yesterday, her life had suddenly changed.

She discovered that her appearance was changing. The elders told her that her face was the legendary face of King Arthur! Consequently, everyone treated her with extreme "respect," and even her parents were overly "respectful."

Facing such respect, Gray felt no warmth; she only felt intense loneliness.

Then, this simulator appeared.

Gray was very happy because she had finally met someone who could talk to her.

Facing Lin Ye’s invitation, you choose:

Option 1: Agree, you are willing to leave with Lin Ye.

Option 2: Refuse, you do not know this man.

"I... I..." Little Gray looked at the lonely room nearby and felt a deathly silence. "If I could leave this place, it would surely be wonderful."

Choose 1!

And instantly, in front of Lin Ye, the simulation changed.

Gray reached out her little hand to you. You grabbed her little hand, pulled her small body into your arms, and stroked her gray hair, telling her that from now on... she would no longer be lonely.

Hearing your words, little Gray burst into tears.

"Sigh... Gray is also a pitiful child." Lin Ye sighed.

Gray was originally an ordinary person at the Blackmore Cemetery, but her family wanted to resurrect King Arthur, and so Gray became the sacrifice.

"Let me calculate, Artoria should have already been summoned by someone, so Gray’s miserable life has begun... Forget it, I’ll go over there once things here are finished."

Lord El-Melloi II wouldn't go to find Gray for another nine years; if he went himself, this little girl would suffer less pain.

The sixth year: Lu Freus found you and said you were a true genius, then asked if you were willing to join his family. In return, he could open all the books of the Yulifeis family to you. You agreed directly.

The seventh year: You studied the Yulifeis family’s Necromancy; Necromancy mastered.

The eighth year: You studied the Yulifeis family’s Spiritism; Spiritism mastered.

The ninth year: You studied the Yulifeis family’s Summoning; Summoning mastered.

The tenth year: Weber found you and said he had paid off all his debts and was now going to pursue his dream. He was going to participate in the Fifth Holy Grail War.

Looking at the earnest Weber before you, you wanted to persuade him, but thinking of his pursuit, you gladly agreed.

"Finally... is it my turn!"

Weber looked at the screen before him. He had already experienced one simulation. Although he was a bit of a side character in the Fourth Holy Grail War and didn't know the secrets of the Holy Grail, he had still forged a bond with the Great King.

"The Fifth Holy Grail War... can I finally meet you again? Iskandar!"

Weber looked at his own simulation.

The first day of the Holy Grail War: You summoned Iskandar. Looking at Iskandar before you, you hugged him tightly. He laughed heartily and hugged you back.

However, just as you were happy, a nightmare of a man appeared before you.

The Golden One, Gilgamesh!

Facing Gilgamesh, you and the Great King looked at each other in shock. You clutched Iskandar’s cloak tightly, telling him you had been looking for him for ten years!

You asked him to leave with you, to return to the Clock Tower; you had prepared countless magical items and were certain you could make him stay.

However, Iskandar shook his head and ruffled your hair, just as he had done back then.

"The Conqueror King does not choose to take a detour just because the mountain in front of him is too high; he only picks up a shovel to level the mountain and fill the river."

Just as before, Iskandar fell before you.

Just as before, Gilgamesh prepared to let you go once again.

However...

"Stop!"

This time, you did not just leave. Hearing your words, Gilgamesh turned his head to look at you, and you looked back at him without fear.

"I have already missed my King once; this time, I will not miss him a second time."

Hearing your words, Gilgamesh took a deep breath. He held you in higher regard and said to you:

"Your loyalty and courage—he will feel it. I will grant you the same method of death as the sword that killed your King, as a reward for your loyalty."

The Sword of Rupture descended, and your body turned into light and dissipated into the sky.

However, your soul did not perish. You felt your soul become exceptionally light, and when you opened your eyes again, you were already in a sea of yellow sand.

And opposite you, Iskandar reached out his hand to you. He slapped you and called you a fool for throwing your life away! But then he pulled you into a hug!

"Welcome home, my subject."

You have died; this simulation has ended.

You have earned the achievement:

Wealthy (You paid off your debts and have considerable assets.)

Old Friends Reunited (You were able to meet Iskandar again after ten years.)

The Subject Dies for the King's Humiliation (You died alongside Iskandar.)

Your rating for this time is B-rank; reduced by one rank due to death.

Your final rating for this time is C-rank. You may choose two rewards from the following.

The system’s voice sounded, but Weber didn't care about the system’s voice; he only cared about the result of this simulation.

"Dead... am I dead?" Weber looked at the ending before him, feeling a sense of loss.

But, wasn't this ending a good ending in its own way?

At least, he had fulfilled his duty as a subject until the very end, it’s just...

"Someone tell me! Why did the Golden One appear in the Fifth War! This guy! He’s cheating!!"