Finding Purpose In The Multiverse: Meta Essence Quest Mode

Might Of The Sword Of Promised Victory

(Before I begin this chapter, I would like to ask anyone who reads this chapter what they think of a jump chain type of story. Feel free to answer this in the comments or by commenting on this part of the chapter.)

Entry 168:

Linus Ozias POV:

As I sat by the command tent and contemplated other means to use my magecraft, I heard Mash writing in a journal while muttering to herself.

"The true Roman Empire Army has started its attack. The United Empire is being invaded. Jing Ke already came back with intel. A city resembling Rome indeed exists in the specified location. This is the place Stheno was talking about. This is the real blessing from the goddess. Boudica and Spartacus of Gaul, along with Lu Bu and Jing Ke. An army commanding five Servants, including me. That is the true Roman Imperial Army led by Emperor Nero. It's a force that no standard army can match. Yet the United Empire force won't send in their Servants. There is no sign of any demon gods either. Every day, we advance further. We certainly have the upper hand now. The Imperial Army is marching toward the enemy capital with unbelievable momentum. In the meantime, I know we will do this."

"That is a beautiful passage, Mash," I say as I sit down next to her, to which she smiles and says, "Thank you, Ozias Senpai, but it is just something Romani told me I should do when I feel nervous or excited." I nod as Fou jumps onto my lap and lays down, to which I pet the good beast of humanity.

"Yes, writing one's thoughts is very therapeutic. I even do it myself when I feel like writing my journey down as I traveled across the stars." I say as Mash asks curiously, "What is it like in space, senpai?" I chuckle as she looks at me with bright and glowing curiosity.

"Space is quiet yet so loud at the same time as while sound cannot travel through space, I can hear the burning of elements within stars and can feel the formation of new planets as well as hear the lives of other nonhuman beings living their lives."

Mash writes what I said down as I continue, "There was at one point where I'm at a race of aliens that were composed entirely of dirt mud and natural elements, yet the world was dying, and when they saw me, they asked if I could help to which I obliged and after they began to worship me. Yet I stopped them because what I did I had done with science and not magic."

Mash then asks, "Did they stop worshiping you after you asked them not to?" I shake my head and say, "They were rather stubborn when it came to that, so I did not force them to stop. While I can say that I never truly enjoyed enforcing my will upon others, even now, I can hear their prayers of thanks and excitement. It is a beautiful thing, faith."

Mash nods as she says, "Yes, it is as I have seen many times throughout history, thanks to Chaldea, how belief can change history, and I have the doctor to thank for that." Romani then comes on the comms and says,

[ Mash, you are gonna make me cry, but do make sure to save the journal as I can make some good money off it. I am thinking of the title "Novus Commentarii de Bello Gallico. Huh, what do you guys think?]

Mash and I only sigh as I say, "Romani, wouldn't that be a breach of confidentiality? In addition to the fact that we will run into issues with copyright." Romani deflates on the hologram and says.

[I suppose you're right. Well then, let's talk about something serious! Let's assume you guys could save the world. I thought about what would come after that. Even if the world is saved, the tragedy of Chaldea will never be reversed. In other words, there's no guarantee for our salary. You understand the rest, right?]

Mash nods as she says, "I understand its purpose now. In that case, I will keep this journal to myself. Regarding the war record, I will deliver it to Da Vinci later." Romani nods and signs off as Mash asks me, "So when you were traveling the stars, was it as amazing as you thought it would be?"