But, there were also things that could not be ignored.
This young woman, who could be called a girl—the domineering aura surging from her body was more intense than any Heroic Spirit Richard had ever seen.
That's right, she was undoubtedly a strong person.
Richard had such an intuition.
"Hippolyta! You've come too… It's a bit sudden, but you've timed it well…"
Atalanta blinked and smiled.
She was happy to see her old friend, and Hippolyta felt the same way.
"Atalanta… and Medea… even the shining Gemini are here…"
Hippolyta's eyes widened in surprise.
She thought only she and Moran had been summoned.
Now it seemed that things were not so simple.
"Ahem… I've come this time because I actually have something important to tell you. The situation in the forest has seriously affected the progress of the Holy Grail War. If possible, I would like to deal with these anomalies before continuing the Holy Grail War…"
Hippolyta superficially returned to her serious appearance.
In reality, her gaze was fixed on Moran, so eager that it seemed like she wanted to embed him in her eyes.
The gaze was so fiery that it made people uncomfortable.
However, her behavior was full of intellect, and no one could find fault with her.
Richard thought this woman was not simple.
Although he was just a Servant, he had been through many battles, and the followers provided by his Noble Phantasm made him almost like a Master.
Through just a few minutes of meeting and communication, Richard could have a certain understanding of other people's basic abilities.
The assessment results told him—
The Heroic Spirit before him might easily surpass him in physical ability alone.
—Can I win against her in speed?
—No… With the slightest flaw, I'd probably be killed before I could even move.
—This Heroic Spirit… is on the same level as that Gilgamesh and that archer called Alcides.
The intensity of Hippolyta's magical power and martial spirit made Richard gasp.
Although she thought she was hiding it well.
But, Richard found that her gaze was locked on Moran, and the emotions in her beautiful eyes felt familiar.
Suddenly, Richard remembered something.
When he returned home victorious from battle in his previous life, many young girls who were just beginning to fall in love looked at him with such eyes.
—No way… someone like this hero…
—She's actually also one of the former king's confidantes…!?
"Richard, why are you kneeling?"
Melusine asked with a puzzled look.
Then, Richard showed an admiring gaze, saying with an attitude no less fervent than Hippolyta's, "Sister Melusine… now, I've once again deeply realized that in front of the former king… I still have a very, very long way to go…"
"Huh… what do you mean…?"
Melusine tilted her head.
Her little face was full of confusion.
Hearing Hippolyta's request, Moran replied, "Yes, even if Hippolyta hadn't said so, I was planning to start from that aspect."
"That's what Enkidu said too… But, I'm glad to see you here, Moran…"
"Me too…"
Moran replied with an awkward smile.
Seeing the blush on Hippolyta's fair cheeks.
His heart tightened slightly.
How could the Amazon queen who galloped across the battlefield show such a happy, girlish side!?
This destructive power was too strong.
And so, Moran and Hippolyta were silent for a few seconds, falling into a strange, awkward atmosphere.
"Ahem, since Hippolyta is here to inform us of this, then it's perfect because we were planning to do the same.
Pollux and I will stay in town, and Moran and the others will go to the forest…"
Atalanta couldn't stand watching anymore.
Why was Moran, who was usually so emotionally intelligent, acting like a block of wood at this time?
This was something Atalanta couldn't understand.
"I can do either… but, the final decision is up to Moran…"
Hippolyta immediately replied.
So quickly that it felt subtle.
When it was Moran's turn to answer.
Seeing the expectant gaze hidden in Hippolyta's eyes, he had no choice. He couldn't refuse the queen in front of everyone when she was looking at him with such anticipation.
Besides, he was happy to see Hippolyta.
It was just a bit sudden.
"~In that case, in terms of battle power… Hippolyta, you should go help Atalanta."
Moran still kept things separate.
Alcides's strength was obvious to everyone, and even he himself wasn't sure he could win for sure.
Having Hippolyta would also be a precaution.
He believed that Hippolyta, as the Amazon queen, would be the one who understood his decision the most.
"Yes, I understand."
Hippolyta nodded without hesitation.
She was still as heroic as Moran remembered, with the unique charm of a female hero.
"Moran, I won't hesitate anymore…"
"Yes?"
"The current me is not the queen fighting for the Amazons, nor do I need to adhere to my father's principles of war in this age of humanity.
I am a foolish woman who doesn't understand what love is, only knowing how to ravage enemies with war…
Even so, I still want to try…
This time, I won't be like I was in my previous life… This time, I will let you see a Hippolyta you've never seen before."
Hippolyta showed a heroic smile.
Looking very brave and dashing.
Having the girlish feelings of a girl in love, but also having the bravery of a war queen.
Such a scene is truly interesting.
These two natures are mixed together.
Making this magnificent flower even more charming.