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"Ah, I suppose I should have expected coming here." Instead of waking up in a hospital... or a jail cell... or never waking up at all... I have simply appeared in a black void. That is to say, I'm dreaming.

However, this time I don't even have to summon anyone. They are already here for some reason... Well, I'm just glad I'm alive. I will pay Red back someday, that's for damn sure.

Ddraig grins. "Don't worry... Trust me when I say Issei has had one of the most amazing lives he could have possibly had." He then laughs. "And screwing over the White Dragon has been the cherry on top of it, of that I have no doubt." Glad to hear it...

I scratch my cheek. "Well, I don't know anything about that, but..." I bow towards Albion. "Thanks for helping me too." He gave me the tools, how I used them was my decision.

Even if I'm incredibly frustrated Gilgamesh escaped...

Albion smiles. "You're welcome. That said there are many things I must inform you about, like your current lifespan... And about that weapon and arm that we swallowed... And about Balance Breakers... And about your body..." Wow, there really is a lot.

Regulus interjects. "Shouldn't we inform him of why we are here in the first place? Not to say those pieces of information aren't important, but..." Oh boy, I feel like a bomb is going to drop on me.

Lycaon sighs. "For once I agree with the lion. My master must know about the knives hidden in the shadows..." For some reason he looks kind of sad... I'm actually getting a bit worried, against my better judgment.

Maybe it's because he is the only reason I managed to wound the Shadow? Or maybe it's because he helped me find Lancer... Either way I'm slowly getting attached to this guy. Even if I probably shouldn't.

The dog pouts. "Its just that... Well... I really wanted to see you truly go on a rampage. In the end you essentially killed no one however." Welp, those attachments are now gone. Lycaon might be more antisocial than me.

Still, the fact that even this guy sounds a bit worried about what is currently happening is genuinely freaking me out. Knives in the shadows... Is someone trying to assassinate me while I sleep!?

As soon as the stress gets to me, I feel a wave of cold. It's Princess trying to comfort me. "Thanks... You're good for the soul, you know that?" It's almost strange how quickly I calm down.

And then that ice becomes uncomfortable. "Eh? Are you mad." She's definitely mad. "Um... Sorry that I couldn't use you against the Shadow or Gilgamesh. The truth is that I just couldn't think of anything..." Ah, she's still mad.

I have a solution though! "I-I promise to use you to land the killing blow on them!" And the cold becomes comfortable again. My little sister has become happy... Is this the legendary yandere little sister!?

And speaking of people I didn't use in the battles. "H-hey Telos Karma, sorry that I didn't use you at the end against Gilgamesh there. I really wanted to." If I was just a bit stronger... If I wasn't recovering, I could have called him. I would have won.

The wheel spins and as expected he is angry... but not because of the fight, but because... "You wanted some sexy scenarios with Caster!?" Since I didn't immediately summon him as soon as I woke up, he didn't get to have fun. Amazing.

The wheel spins. Yes, he wanted some sexy scenarios with Caster. "Well, sorry that I broke my word and all, but please keep your perversion in check." I may have newfound respect for the Boob Dragon, but I'm not a pervert!

Another spin, he's still angry. "Seriously, I'm sorry..." Another spin, nothing has changed. "I... As soon as I wake up I'm calling you! Like even if the world is being destroyed I'll call your first! Though please don't do anything perverted..." Another spin, this time he's content. He's also definitely doing something perverted in the future!

I sigh and look back at the golden lion. "So what did you want to tell me about, Regulus?" As soon as I say that something appears behind me. I turn around and see a... woman?

One with golden hair and enchanting eyes. "Oh? So you are the White Dragon who roared so loudly even the planet was trembling?" She then giggles. "And the White Dragon who ate the truth and taught that fool Gilgamesh a lesson..."

A charming smile appears on her face. "I am the goddess Ishtar, and due to your achievements I have fallen... deeply and truly in love with you. We shall now be connected through marriage." What? "And don't even think about rejecting me, for there will be disastrous consequences." Seriously, what?

Before I can say anything, Lycaon howls. "Death to the cruel divine! Only humans can force others into sexual relationships!" And with that he pounces, a blade forming on his skull.

Maybe it's because we are not in the real world, but Lycaon moves much faster than normal. I imagine this is the strength the King of Werewolves normally possesses when not being held back by me... and in a blink he stabs Ishtar. Blood doesn't fly out however.

The goddess grimaces. "You...! You will pay for this, White Dragon! I will take you to my bed and break your mind until you are nothing, but a toy!" And then she disappears, like a ghost. Leaving nothing behind.

I... "What the fuck!?" Was that really the goddess Ishtar!? Isn't she supposed to be in the Reverse Side of the World like all other things that cannot survive the modern era!? Why was she inside of my mind!?

Regulus sighs. "That's what I wished to discuss... You have attracted a great deal of attention my wielder. We are here, because we have been constantly protecting your mind from all manner of danger."

"Dragons who wish to fight you, goddesses who wish to bed you, gods who wish to tame you, mages that seek to curse you, fairies who wish to play with you, vampires who wish to recruit you. All manner of person has sought you, for all manner of reason." That sounds... really bad.

"The worst part is yet to come. For now they are only coming to your dreams, but I imagine some will eventually seek you in person, even if it means leaving the so-called Reverse Side of the World." Holy shit...

"Some of them were docile of course, those left without a fight. And some were like this Ishtar woman... you have seen what we needed to do against this type. We can guard your mind rather easily, even against the entire world... but can you guard yourself?" Why is this happening though!?

When the hell did Daichi Ryouta become the type of person who receives visits from magical beings!? I literally didn't have magic a few goddamned days ago! I was as normal as they come!

Albion interjects. "There are two reasons for this... The first is probably my existence. I don't know why, but many people who come here mention my name specifically. They also throw out the words Archetype-Earth a lot. Do you know why this is?"

I put a hand on my head. "Sorry, I don't... I don't know much about you. Admittedly, I have heard about Archetype-Earth before..." I think it was related to Arcueid Brunestud? All my knowledge comes from a young Rin who really liked to talk about magecraft, so I'm not sure.

I guess I can question her when I wake up. If I get to wake instead of immediately being killed by a god or whatever of course. Hey, maybe I can marry a goddess of death, then it won't matter if I kick the bucket.

Albion smiles. "Funnily enough a goddess of death seeking your hand did show up. She said you would be better being trapped in her cages... I bit her head off and she went away." Good to hear...? "Anyways, nobody mentioned Ddraig by the way."

The Welsh Dragon immediately glares at him. "Go to hell!" He then looks at me again. "The second reason is the fault of me and Ddraig... you remember when Issei talked about dragon aura...?" Yeah, it attracts people right, be it as lovers, rivals or friends...?

Oh. "Oh indeed partner. And you were throwing enormous amounts of it out while you were in Juggernaut Drive... The worst part is that with both mine and Albion's aura combined... well... we have no idea how far you have reached." I do remember people taking pictures of me, so probably very far.

Eh, I'm sure the Clock Tower managed to contain it. Things should be fine...

Ddraig suddenly grins. "Not all is lost however. Let's talk about your body... and about what a Balance Breaker is. It shall be your greatest tool when facing the supernatural." Now I'm getting excited!

And then I wake up. Talk about rotten luck.



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My eyes open.

And I find myself on a place I didn't expect. I'm inside one of the rooms in the Emiya household. Sunlight is entering through a window, gently illuminating this gentle room. Yeah, this is better than a hospital. Or a jail cell. Or not waking up at all.

And then I Immediately fulfill my word, and call Telos Karma.

I expect a bit of pain from calling a Longinus, but I don't really feel anything. Maybe I healed up already? I have no idea for how long I stayed passed out after all. For all I know a entire year has passed and I have been on a coma.

Scary. I don't even want to think about that.

Leaving that aside... I sit up and clench my fist. "Weird." Why do I suddenly feel so good? I feel... strong. It's a feeling similar to when I use Boost, except I definitely haven't summoned the Boosted Gear.

Though I probably should. Ddraig and Albion clearly wanted to talk more. Though to be honest I'm scared they will have even more bad news to give me. Balance Breaker is a cool name though, hopefully it doesn't mean mega dragon cancer.

"What is weird? Does your body have any problems?" I look to the side, and see Illya, a sweet smile on her face. Her presence is strangely calming, signaling to me that the worst has passed. I'm back.

I shake my head. "No... Well, yes... Maybe... I will have to talk with the dragons in my soul later... There's a new one by the way, he's red." And I desperately fear what he has to say about my lifespan.

She looks down. "So I've heard..." I immediately make a confused face. "Caster showed up and told us what happened. You're a unfair person, you know? I was supposed to be there with you..." Right.

Because this isn't just my fight. It's ours. "Sorry. I actually failed to finish him off though, so let's do it together next time." Now though... I should tell her about everything else I learned. Like how the Shadow has a source and... Well, maybe Caster has already told her.

Suddenly Illya extends my hand. "Daichi... are you going to die?" I... "Please don't tell me you don't know, and that you have to listen to the Red Dragon first or whatever. I've been waiting to hear it." I don't want to hear it.

So I clumsily try to change topics. "Hey, for how long have I been out anyways?" For some reason I almost want to hear that I have been in a massive coma. Maybe then I would have less troubles.

She grits her teeth. "You fought yesterday. Now answer the question before I order Saber to beat you up again!" She answers quickly and decisively. I have no more room to run away from her.

Or from what I desperately don't want to acknowledge. "Yeah, I'm probably dying." It feels like a knife is carving my heart out. "The Juggernaut Drive stole my lifespan... No, I gave my lifespan away." It was a trade I accepted it.

And in the end I actually got away with more than I deserved because of Issei. I can't complain. I can't complain at all. I should just feel grateful that my lifespan isn't completely gone, that I still have a little bit left to give, but...!

Ah, I'm crying. "To be honest I don't have a concrete number to give you, not without talking with Ddraig or Albion, but I can feel it. I won't live to see Christmas." And I can't complain about it.

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My head feels like it's about to explode. "I...! I should have died back there...! I know that, I know that well, but even so I...!" Illya doesn't understand what I'm saying at all. There's no way she could, but I keep ranting nonetheless.

"I... why is it that I was so okay with dying back then, when I chanted that damn curse, but now I'm so scared!? I don't get it! I don't get it all!" I'm going to die. I'm going to die. I'm going to die.

I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die!

I want my big sis to take my hand and save me from this nightmare. "And I... Just now I had the stupidity to raise my hand and think I got stronger... I was never this weak! I never felt this weak!" My body is breaking down.

"I had... I was casually talking with Absolute Demise and being happy with her...! I was telling Telos Karma that he shouldn't be a pervert...! What am I doing wasting my time!?" I want my mom.

I cover my face. "You know, when I was young I was always, always sick. I couldn't go out and play with Rin and Sakura, so I just stayed inside. And then I... and then I...!" It's difficult to cry through my tears.

But I still remember that day as clear as day. "It was cold... and father he... he... used jewel magecraft to heat up the room. That's when I fell in love with magecraft, that's when... That's when..." And now that I finally got this I'm about to die?

"That's when I coughed up blood for the first time...! And I panicked, and I thought I was going to die, and that I was never going to play outside, that I was just going to watch Sakura, Rin and Uncle Kariya until I died...!"

"But then dad... he said that everything was going to be okay... okay... because... because I'm a Tohsaka. And so he would find a way for me to get well, and for me to have a bright future and become and elegant person...!"

"So why... why did he...!" What am I even saying? "I don't want to die..." By the end I just feel empty. Not sad. Not angry. Not happy. Not better at all. Just empty, I made a deal, paid the price for it, and now I have no one to blame.

Illya... gets on top of the bed without a single word, and then... she hugs me. "There, there." Her eyes are far more empty than mine could ever be. I don't get it all.

And so I hug her back. "I'm so sorry!" I don't even know what I'm apologizing for. Maybe because I went and ranted about my imminent death to a child? Nonetheless...

Even if I become an empty person, I don't want to make the others who care about me like that. So I have no choice, but to apologize to Illya.

She begins whispering, it reaches my ears like the comforting cold of Absolute Demise. "Daichi, do you really want to live that much?" What kind of question is that!? Who would say no...!

I did. When I chanted I said no. "I want to live...!" I just started reconnecting with everyone. I'm sorry Issei, but this isn't enough, there's no way this could ever be enough...! So just give me a little more...

Her hugs gets tighter. "Okay then..." And that's it. She stays silent for a while, and then speaks up again. "Daichi, will stay with me until its not longer possible? Please?" Another strange question.

Who would say ever no!? "Of course. To be honest I would be the one grateful if you stayed by my side until the very end." I desperately don't want to die, but if I must, then at least I don't want to die alone.

"Okay then Daichi, let's stay together until the very end..." Illyasviel is crying.



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The association will control this. I shouldn't worry.

Those foolish delusions are now dead as we all sit together in a room. Pretty much everyone is staring at me, from a worried, and now back to being sick Sakura, to a Rin who yet again looks like my father.

I stare at the TV. Static is filling my head as I remember just exactly how I was brought here.

They tried to take you to a hospital. The army intervened and took you. There was a riot. People broke onto your house. Caster sneaked you out, and took back the magic items normal people stole from your apartment.

None of that can be true, because magic is a secret. It has always been one since I was a boy, and my father constantly told me it should remain like that forever. So why is it that the military has closed the entire city?

I look down, simply hearing the TV. "He really was just a normal... good student." It's my teacher's voice. She's giving an interview. I have heard it countless times across countless channels, because... because they are constantly playing it on every single one.

"Recently... he called sick and started to miss class, that was okay though, like I said, he was a good student, so we didn't think he was lying..." This is the worst possible scenario. "And then he walked into class one day."

"He was bleeding all over. A corpse. I wanted to scream and vomit...!" Hypnosis can be broken. If someone constantly questions the false memory it will be broken. "But then I passed out, and when I woke up again... I just thought he showed up sick and had to go home. Why did I think that?"

"And now I'm hearing hundreds of people died in his apartment complex... And I'm..." Her breathing grows frantic. "Just what has he been fighting?" Taiga Fujimura announces the beginning of a new era.

She talks about me, she talks about Daichi Ryouta. The vengeful dragon spirit from Ryuudou Temple. The hero of justice who protects the weak. The alien from mars. The secret Japanese super weapon. The boy who built an iron armor in his basement with a bunch of scraps.

Countless rumors are shown on the TV as if they were facts. I haven't even checked the internet yet, but it must be even worse. More than that however... even the most shaddy TV channel knows one thing. The dragon's true name is Daichi Ryouta, a high schooler who lives in Fuyuki.

It hasn't even been twenty-four hours since my fight with Gilgamesh, and yet...

A new era approaches, and across Heaven and Earth... I'm the most notorious creature alive.



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AN: A new chapter! I know this is a slow one when compared to the last one, but I had two goals I wanted to accomplish here.

First I wanted to show that the world won't be the same ever again. Across both the normal world, and the supernatural world, things have changed irreparably. And they have changed this much in a short amount of time.

Daichi has then, naturally become the most wanted man in the planet. Though that doesn't mean people want to kill him, it really depends on who you ask.

My second goal is that I wanted Daichi to finally break down. He has been kind of a unstoppable god of willpower ever since chapter one, so hopefully this reminds people that he's actually sixteen and a virgin.

Funny thing about the Illya scene by the way, originally it was going to be a scene with Rider... and then it was going to be a scene with Saber... but then I remembered Illya is the main heroine and she cucked the two. Though I will definitely be reusing those scenes in the future.