"Eh, Red A?"
Hearing that, Illya's feelings became very complicated.
Red A—this was the concept craft made from the holy shroud, with its red-and-black color scheme, red as the main tone.
He had once taken part in the Holy Grail War as an Archer-class Servant.
Because of this, countless spectators had simply called him Red A.
Aside from that, there were also the likes of the young Shirou Emiya, the Steel-Willed Savior, Senji Muramasa—each one a counterpart from another timeline.
And now, she had signed a contract with Ruby to become a magical girl, yet also obtained his power.
To use his power in order to protect him?
Perhaps this, too, was another form of his protection for her.
Illya truly didn't know what to say.
She held the card in her hand, but then realized she wasn't wearing any clothes. Where was she supposed to put the card?
Yet the card automatically transformed into a Command Seal, settling just below her lower abdomen.
A red summoning seal shone clearly against her fair skin.
This made Illya's cheeks flush red all over again.
Tsk, what a terrible position, you're so lewd~
Once more, she heard a voice identical to her own ringing in her head.
What's going on?
Am I really going to have a problem?
Lying on the floor, Sanjiro's feelings grew increasingly complicated.
So, before you were so shy, yet now you're standing openly right by my side?
Shouldn't you leave already?
Even though there wasn't any strange salty smell, the sweet fragrance from her body still stirred him faintly.
If Uncle B ever found out, he'd definitely come charging with Twelve Labors, Twelve Victories, Twelve Glories to kill him!
That said, while Illya might look like an ordinary grade-school loli, in truth she was a genuine 18-year-old adult.
It was only because her memories had been sealed that she ended up going to school alongside Miyu and the others.
Now that her memories were restored…
If the two of them really ended up together, then he—at seventeen years old and still a minor—would actually be the one legally protected!
Thinking this far, Sanjiro felt even more conflicted—
Good grief, so the one being taken advantage of is actually me?!
Kyubey blinked, reminding her: "Uh, don't you want to put on some clothes?"
"Ah…"
Illya finally came to her senses.
This was absolutely mortifying!
What's the big deal? If you like him, then go for it. Make the raw rice into cooked rice. Want me to teach you the steps?
"Shut up!"
Illya felt like she was about to explode.
She hurriedly fled the bathroom.
If she stayed any longer and Sanjiro woke up, there'd be no way to explain it.
Back in her room—
Kirina glanced at her casually:
"Taking a bath in the middle of winter, aren't you cold?"
"Uh, I'm fine… cough cough!"
She couldn't help but cough a few times.
Kirina quickly tossed a towel at her:
"Dry off already. Don't catch a cold. If you spread it to me, that'll be a problem!"
Winter was the high season for colds.
Once sick, the weakness and fever were miserable to endure.
Illya curled up in her blanket, reaching down to touch the new Command Seal she had drawn from the card.
It brimmed with enormous energy.
Just a little mana channeled into it, and she could directly transform into a Servant's form.
Does this mean… I've become a demi-Servant like Mash?
Illya's nervousness was mixed with excitement.
This was amazing!
With the [Red A] Summon Card, she felt light as if she could fly. There was nothing to fear anymore!
So—time to test it out!
Especially after the earlier embarrassment, she couldn't stay inside anyway.
Thinking so, Illya immediately headed into the courtyard.
"Do you wish to activate Summon?" Kyubey asked.
"Activate!"
Illya felt a strange warmth well up from her abdomen, transforming into surging mana that formed the card.
It was the [Red A] Summon Card!
Alright, let's try it out!
Illya held the card, mimicking Sanjiro's past stance, and softly declared:
"Dream Summon—Install!"
…
Inside the bathroom—
After confirming the little loli had left, Sanjiro finally got up from the icy cold floor.
He pondered to himself:
"If Ruby really is that Kyubey from Madoka Magica, at least it gave Illya some self-defense ability."
In the Oath Beneath the Snow timeline—
Every participant of the Holy Grail War could use Summon Cards to summon the powers of Heroic Spirits, letting themselves become Servant-like.
For example, that giant-breasted Hero King Angelica—
She could perfectly wield all of Gilgamesh's treasures and powers.
Even Ea, the Sword of Rupture, could be unleashed.
If not for him refining countless swords and forcing his way through the world-splitting beam of Ea to defeat her, she really would have killed him outright.
So, just how exactly does one summon with this thing?
Just as Sanjiro wondered, he suddenly sensed a mysterious link tugging at him, seeking his response.
Dream Summon—Install!
"Interesting… so it actually requires my permission."
Sanjiro's feelings grew even more conflicted.
This thing—put simply—was a bit like the Command Seals in a Holy Grail War.
Only, instead of summoning a Servant, it directly granted the Master the Heroic Spirit's powers.
Clearly, this was Illya attempting it for the first time.
Then, as you wish.
As he gave his consent, one of his selves that roamed within human history instantly lent her his power.
Vmm—
The silver down jacket that once made the girl look adorably cute now carried an aura of killing intent.
"No good… his power is too vast. My body can't contain it…"
Illya instantly panicked.
Only after activating the summon did she realize just how overwhelming his true strength was.
Far beyond what she imagined.
With her petite body, it was indeed difficult to fully control that power.
In her mind, the voice identical to her own once again rang out—
Honestly, how foolish. Let me show you how Red A's power is supposed to be used!
Ilya instinctively agreed.
And then—
She realized she had become a bystander. Another "her" emerged from within, taking control of her body and wielding that power.
"Watch closely, Ilya. This is how you use Red A!"
That mysterious other self skillfully manipulated Red A's strength, projecting the twin blades Kanshou and Bakuya.
"So that's how it works!" Ilya blinked in surprise and asked reflexively: "Wait, so why is there another me inside of me?"
"Remember my name—Chloe von Einzbern!" the other her declared.
"…It even has a name??"
Ilya was even more shocked.
So it wasn't an illusion before—there really was another her hidden inside!
Meanwhile, Sanjiro's expression grew stranger.
When she had finished her summoning earlier, he felt a bizarre sensation as though they had completely merged into one being.
Thankfully, Ilya was summoning his power. If it had been a more arrogant Heroic Spirit, they'd surely have taken her over as a puppet without hesitation.
"I wonder when Kuro will fully appear…" Sanjiro thought back to another timeline.
Ten years ago during the Holy Grail War, the Einzbern family created a wish-granting device.
They sealed away the immense magical energy, memories, and knowledge provided by the infant Ilya as a Lesser Grail.
After ten years of fermentation, this manifested into an independent personality.
That was Chloe von Einzbern—whom Ilya called Kuro.
Once she formed completely, Ilya would split into two halves.
"Tch, Uncle B just got one daughter, and now she's splitting into two… double the joy for a daughter-con!"
Sanjiro couldn't help but smirk.
Thankfully, they weren't two sons.
Otherwise, Uncle B would have to worry about earning twice the money for two houses.
For now, this was the last bit of warmth and calm before the great disaster.
When that calamity truly came, Ilya and Kuro—wielding part of his power—could also help defend humanity.
That way, he could afford to relax a little.
====
The next morning—
Sanjiro asked casually, keeping his composure:
"So, what do you two want for lunch?"
"Fish stew!" Kirina blurted without hesitation.
"Anything's fine…"
Ilya kept her head lowered, unable to look him in the eye.
Yesterday's events still left her drowning in shame.
Thankfully, Ruby-Kyubey seemed to have physically erased his memory of it, leaving him without the slightest suspicion.
"Alright then. You two stay here, I'll head to the market to get a fish."
Bundled in a thick coat, Sanjiro stepped outside.
And immediately sensed a familiar aura following him.
His lips twitched.
"Good grief, Uncle B, do you really dote on Ilya this much? You don't trust me at all?"
Indeed—the one secretly tailing him was none other than Heracles.
Even without turning around, his massive frame towered over the crowd, sticking out like a sore thumb.
So this was supposed to be "covert surveillance"?
Come on, Great Hero, give up the act. You can't possibly blend in!
Sanjiro sighed inwardly and pretended not to notice, going about his business.
"Yo, Sanjiro, buying groceries again?" Cú Chulainn greeted. "Man, you're like some old housewife for a high schooler."
"Can't be helped. Poor kids have to grow up early. What can I do?" Sanjiro shrugged helplessly.
He had previously nullified his contract with Alaya in exchange for babysitting the troublemakers, regaining his freedom.
After countless battles, he was long tired of fame and fortune.
A simple, peaceful life—that was the truth.
"Here, I'll give you 30% off. Don't tell anyone!" Cu quickly gutted and wrapped up the fish.
"Not bad. Thanks."
Sanjiro left with his purchase.
At least this mutt finally got some sense.
Before, he always freeloaded meals for free—Sanjiro had almost kicked him out.
After Sanjiro left—
A tall, burly figure stepped out from the shadows, frowning at Cu.
"You here to buy fish? All fresh stock!"
Cu blinked in surprise.
This guy… why does he look exactly like Heracles?
No.
Not "look like."
He is Heracles!!
Cu's mind spun.
In Unlimited Blade Works' Holy Grail War, they were true enemies—fighting tooth and nail at the start.
Oh right, he even fought Shirou back then too.
Later, they teamed up against the strongest—Gilgamesh—but still didn't survive till the end.
Cu himself had been forced into suicide by that bastard Kotomine's Command Seal. Still, he managed to take someone down with him. A one-for-one trade—he didn't lose!
And Heracles? He got taken out by Goldie, in a pretty miserable fashion.
So actually… they were fellow sufferers.
Heracles narrowed his eyes, scanning Cu up and down.
"…You're… Cú Chulainn???"
The famed Child of Light from Celtic myth, a demigod hero like himself—often hailed alongside Heracles and King Arthur.
And yet… here he was, dressed like this, selling fish at a street stall?
These past days, Heracles had crammed all the Alaya video's, learning what happened across various timelines with "Nameless" and himself.
In Unlimited Blade Works, they were enemies.
But he had always beaten Cu down hard in their clashes. That was fine.
The real outrage was that bastard Gilgamesh, who had tried to rip Ilya's heart out and even dismissed him as a mere beast.
That was unforgivable.
With such hatred for Gilgamesh, Cu seemed downright pleasant by comparison.
"I'm not! No way! Don't spout nonsense!" Cu denied it instantly, pointing to the freezer beside him. "Hey, you want some clearance fish?"
"…Oh, I see."
Heracles nodded.
No wonder Nameless bought groceries here—he must've known this guy.
And judging by Cu's reaction, he hadn't recognized Nameless at all, just saw him as a regular high school kid.
Tch. That guy's as sly as ever. No wonder Heracles considered him a brother.
After a moment's thought, Heracles asked:
"Tell me, what kind of work could I do to earn money?"
Back in the Age of Gods, as Zeus's son and a hero sung across the world, he was welcomed everywhere.
But after countless battles, the Twelve Labors, and even fighting alongside Nameless to defeat Cronus—
Heracles was weary too.
Perhaps this was why Nameless was content to live as an ordinary high schooler in Fuyuki, forsaking all fame and authority, embracing peace.
Maybe it was the same for this "Child of Light," giving up the glory befitting a Heroic Spirit to sell fish like any regular guy.
Now that he had descended as a Heroic Spirit again, Heracles only wished to properly protect Ilya—
To atone for the past.
And if one chose a normal life—
That meant no battles, no hunting. He needed a proper civilian job.
"…How about construction work? You've got the physique for it," Cu suggested.
After all, this was the genuine Heracles. If he worked construction, the building speed would skyrocket.
"Construction, huh? Yes… that fits."
Heracles thought it through.
No tricks, no schemes, just pure labor. He really would enjoy that.
Alright then—time to work construction and earn money to support Ilya.
Just then—
A passerby in Fuyuki stopped at the stall, looking at the two with amusement.
"Oh? The Child of Light running a fish stall, and the mighty Heracles off to do construction?" Gilgamesh grinned broadly.
"Why not work for me instead? I'll guarantee you'll earn much more."
Well, this was a rare sight.
Two great heroes—reduced to ordinary workers.
"Gilgamesh!!"
Heracles glared coldly at him, his killing intent undisguised.
The passersby nearby suddenly felt a chill crawl up their spines, as though they were staring down a rampaging tyrannosaurus. Instinctively, they all gave way and fled the area.
This wasn't the same berserker who had once lost his sanity.
Now he possessed the Twelve Labors, granting him—
[Until he has fought eleven times, he absolutely cannot be defeated.]
Twelve lives, plus a body clad in countless divine weapons—he had nothing to fear.
"Oh? Do you wish to fight me?"
Gilgamesh smirked at the sight of the man bristling with armaments. "Do you really believe such cheap trinkets could defeat this king?"
The Holy Grail War of Unlimited Blade Works might have been his most "chuunibyou", but Gilgamesh carried a pride befitting a king.
He could admit it was embarrassing, but he would never regret it.
For a king was, by definition, flawless.
One who regrets is unworthy to be king!
The clash of two beings near the pinnacle of Grand-ranked Heroic Spirits made Cu Chulainn on the sidelines sigh helplessly.
"Seriously, can't you guys not fight here? You won't be able to kill each other anyway… If you really want to fight, at least pick somewhere else!"
If they started, the entire market would be reduced to rubble, and he'd have no choice but to blow his cover.
And there went his peaceful daily life, straight to hell.
Should he call his teacher Scáthach to break them up?
No no—if that purple old hag came, she'd probably stab him first!
That woman was obsessed with training him up strong enough to kill her and finally grant her death.
Problem was—who on earth was strong enough to kill her?
Wait, maybe he could just toss this whole thing onto Nameless instead and let him satisfy teacher… perfect plan!
But right now—how the hell was he supposed to stop these two?
As Cu Chulainn wracked his brain, his phone buzzed with a cheerful notification.
Salvation had arrived!
He quickly pulled it out.
"Hey, Alaya just dropped a new video! Wanna watch?"
"What video?"
Gilgamesh casually asked.
To him, anyone he had defeated once would never pose a threat again, not worth a second thought.
The only issue was that if he actually fought seriously here, he'd end up leveling Fuyuki City and ruining his idiot friend's peaceful life.
Though the recent video had reminded him—his idiot friend had dared to trick him. Clearly unhurt after receiving Tiamat's power, yet still playing up a tragic act of "sacrifice."
Hmph. Truly a bastard of a friend!
"It's a follow-up side story!"
Cu Chulainn flipped the screen toward the two clashing Servants.
Lines of text scrolled across the screen—
[Gods of Olympus Side Story — "The Grand Beauty Who Enchanted the Gods"]
[Handpicked highlights! Witness the gods who fell under Nameless's spell. Exclusive reveal—don't miss it!]
"Heh… so his charm really is that formidable." Gilgamesh scoffed.
He hated to admit it, but his bastard friend's charisma was terrifying.
Back in the Oath Beneath the Snow side story, a simple high-jump had attracted Cu Chulainn, Rin, Sakura, Zouken, and a whole crowd to watch.
Even the King of Heroes himself had been among the spectators.
It had practically been a public livestream by Alaya—"The Jump That Bewitched All."
And during Absolute Demonic Front, Nameless had effortlessly charmed Ereshkigal, Ana, Quetzalcoatl and other goddesses.
The alliance of the Three Goddesses, carefully built by the Demon King, had crumbled instantly!
By the end, even the terrifying primordial mother goddess Tiamat had been swayed and turned to his side.
And now—was it the turn of the Greek gods?
Heracles frowned.
"That man… truly is formidable."
Not just formidable—terrifying.
In that short trip through the Age of Gods, his charm had been unleashed to its fullest.
"Then let's watch it together," Cu Chulainn suggested.
As long as these two didn't start swinging, everything was fine.
"Very well," Heracles nodded.
"This king shall watch as well." Gilgamesh also agreed.
He was curious. Beyond the ones already revealed, how many other gods had Nameless ensnared?
They hit play. The scrolling comments were already going wild—
YoMamaBeenSlobbin-[Yes! My favorite gossip side stories are here!]
JewJitsu-[Damn, before it was just us memeing, but now even Alaya calls him the "Grand Beauty"? Official recognition!!]
AlayaRiggedThisShit-[So besides the ones we saw, are there more goddesses revealed?]
HairyBalls-[Holy hell, Alaya's becoming a paparazzi gossip reporter.]
Blackman&Robbing-[If the Olympians ever descend into the modern world, they'll all be fighting over Nameless, lmao.]
…
Modern Greece.
Atalanta had just been discussing plans to build a new school with Medea when she noticed the update notification.
Curious, she opened it.
The opening scene showed Nameless, Mash, and Atalanta facing off against the colossal Calydonian Boar.
In the sky above, Artemis and Athena watched tensely.
So far, so normal.
But then the scene shifted—
The fateful footrace.
Anyone who outran Atalanta could take her hand in marriage.
Nameless had easily won, only to ask for her freedom instead.
And then, to punish her father, he had forced him to drink the genderbending potion, turning him into a woman and marrying him off to another contestant.
Medea chuckled.
"Freedom given by another—can that truly be called freedom? This Atalanta really is pathetic. To need someone else to grant her liberty."
"You don't understand."
Atalanta didn't want to explain. That moment had been the true beginning of her freedom, something she was deeply grateful for.
She had been working tirelessly to become strong enough to fight alongside him.
But then—the next scene made her freeze.
The Moon Goddess and the Sun God both blessed Nameless, before returning.
And in the sky, the two gods began plotting.
Artemis declared: "Nameless is the one I have chosen. Why should I not have him?"
"My dear sister," Apollo replied, radiant in golden sunlight, "you are a noble goddess. How can you so casually consort with a mere mortal?"
He smiled, dazzling, as he continued:
"So allow me to take him instead! I'll just turn him into a girl first."
"No! Absolutely not!" Artemis snapped. "Foolish brother—you're a degenerate who won't even spare men!"
"How about this: we share him. One day you, one day me?" Apollo suggested.
"Never!" Artemis rejected flatly.
Atalanta's eyes widened in shock.
Even Medea was left speechless. She had underestimated how deranged the Greek gods could be.
Both siblings… wanted Nameless!
"The Moon Goddess…" Atalanta's gaze drifted to her reflection in the mirror, her green hair seeming even greener.
She had devoted her life to Artemis, vowing eternal virginity.
Even meeting Nameless had left her heart in turmoil—should she really give up her oath for him?
And yet—why was it that her goddess, who scorned romance, now acted like a lovestruck, obsessive maiden desperate for Nameless?
It was supposed to be me first… how did it end up like this?
The peanut gallery went wild—
DaoistYoungMaster-[Green·Cat·Green!]
GigglesThenShit-[A friend of mine just got cucked, but I don't know how to tell her.jpg]
GoatedBalls-[Not surprised. Nameless even bagged Apollo—absolute goated!]
JewJitsu-[Wait, hold on. Atalanta's leader of the FFF Inquisition… is she about to betray us?!]
SirFucksAlot-["We said no partners for life, but honestly? If someone actually wants me, I'll bark if I have to."]
…
Fuyuki City Hotel.
"Unbelievable!" Gawain growled. "So that's how he got the Sun God's blessing. Despicable Nameless!"
Lately the internet had been full of debates: who was the real "Sun Knight"—him, or Nameless?
And the results? Ninety percent sided with Nameless.
He, the so-called "original," had been reduced to a substitute. Utterly absurd!
Now the truth was clear.
It wasn't because Nameless was worthy—he had simply seduced Apollo, that foxy bastard, and tricked him into granting the sun's blessing!
"Hmph, that guy is flirting with other women again!" Mordred also gave a cold snort.
That damn Nameless… He clearly said he would treat her as his most precious treasure.
And yet, until now, she hadn't even once seen him in person.
She had been searching desperately for him all this time, but could never find him, only able to watch from the videos as he kept conquering more and more women.
Bastard, you've gone and set your eyes on other women again!
The video continued.
Beyond the Moon Goddess siblings, the Gorgon sisters also made their appearance.
Needless to say, their earlier conversation had already been exposed in a previous video. The Gorgon sisters bore the curse of the gods: should their chastity be taken, they would die.
The only wish of the three sisters was to always be together.
When the elder two discovered their youngest sister, Medusa, had feelings for Nameless, they didn't hesitate at all to agree to join in together.
The three sisters actually wanted to marry Nameless together!
What shocked Gawain even more was that the second sister, Euryale, actually proposed that Nameless should "go through the back door."
That way he could avoid triggering the curse of death, while also still satisfying himself!
In fact—
In ancient Europe, women were often required to remain virgins until marriage, which led to all sorts of strange practices being "developed."
Countless viewers were now openly weeping with envy.
They spammed the chat with lines like: "Three times the joy—straight to heaven!", "Holy crap, I'm so jealous I could die", "Can Nameless really handle all that?"
Mordred ground her teeth:
"Hmph, rather than calling him a 'Grand Beauty,' they should just call him a Grand Hero! Who wouldn't fall for a hero who brings light and hope to the world?"
She had to admit, Nameless embodied the definition of a hero more than anyone else.
Strength, justice, protection—all the qualities of a noble ideal could be found in him.
A near-perfect hero.
No, not perfect at all—because he wasn't hers!
The side story continued.
After the Gorgon sisters came the Queen of the Underworld, Persephone.
This queen didn't hesitate to make bold advances on Nameless, which left her husband Hades fuming.
Wasn't this outright bullying an honest man?
And yet—
Before Nameless departed, he handed Hades a book—
[Three Phrases That Will Make a Woman Do Eighteen Things For You!]
A veritable compendium of romantic lines.
Hades, as King of the Underworld, had never known how to say things that could make his wife happy.
He was the ultimate straight-laced man.
This book was, for him, more valuable than a divine weapon.
It instantly transformed his attitude toward Nameless. His eyes practically sparkled as he looked at him, as if he wanted to leap forward and embrace him.
Nameless was so startled he quickly ran for his life.
The people burst out laughing even harder—
LegallyRetarded-[LOL, Nameless almost cucked Hades to his face and then got thanked for it!]
Animalistic-[Damn it, why is it when I try pickup lines, girls just say they're cringe?]
YeetTheInfidel-[Because you're ugly, broke, talentless, failing at school, and a fat NEET!]
Animalistic-[You bastard! That cuts deep!]
FifthTimeGooning-[If it cuts deep, that mean it's true!]
…
"A terrifying man, that Nameless!" Kirina sucked in a sharp breath.
First he had conquered the Moon Goddess and Sun God siblings.
Then the Gorgon sisters.
Now even the King and Queen of the Underworld were tangled up with him. Truly—
Terrifying!
"Indeed, terrifying."
Illya frowned, her small brows knitting together.
As expected of a hero favored by the gods. The sheer number of rivals for his affection made her scalp go numb.
She had to work harder, improve herself, and absolutely couldn't become a burden!
"…"
Sanjiro remained silent.
Damn it, Alaya, always exposing him like this. Couldn't they give him a little time to rest?
Even Heracles had descended into the mortal world—who knew if all the Greek gods might follow suit?
It was enough to make him feel utterly exasperated.
The video continued.
It showed him cutting down a monster in the forest, rescuing a silver-haired maiden.
That part was fairly normal.
In the dark age of Greek mythology, humans were constantly at risk of being attacked by monsters.
But what wasn't normal was that the girl tried to throw herself at him—only to be flatly rejected by Nameless.
Was that a joke? Mash was right beside him, how could he possibly be interested in anyone else?
And so the matter passed without incident.
But then the side story revealed the true identity of that "girl"—
Zeus, King of the Gods!
The live chat instantly exploded—
SuckDickGoldie-[Of course, it's Zeus—classic!]
SergeantSaunders-[Honestly, letting kids read Greek mythology is bound to warp their values.]
EXRankDegenerate-[Totally normal for Zeus though. Don't forget, the origin of Aquarius in mythology was a handsome boy.]
SirFucksAlot-[No wonder the Greek age was crawling with demigod heroes. With a god-king like that, how could it not be?]
YoMamaBeenSlobbin-[Heh, and for Zeus, even his daughter's daughter still counts as his daughter!]
…
Kirina was floored:
"Holy crap, he really is the ultimate universal plug and socket!"
In Greek myths, it was said he didn't just target men—he even went after animals.
When she'd first read about it as a child, Kirina had been utterly shaken. It opened an entirely new world to her.
"Uh…"
Sanjiro's scalp prickled as well.
Damn, truly worthy of the name "Great Stallion Zeus." Terrifying.
No, worse—at least stallions respect species boundaries. That guy didn't even spare non-human beings!
While still in the guise of the silver-haired maiden, Zeus was confronted by Hera.
The goddess frowned as she asked:
"Zeus, why have you taken this form?"
The once-proud and mighty King of the Gods now looked like a delicate, lovely silver-haired girl.
Standing together, they looked more like mother and daughter than husband and wife.
"That was the prophesied savior. As King of the Gods, it is only natural I should… investigate him," Zeus replied, sounding less than confident.
Hera's expression filled with disgust: "Oh? And that's your excuse for approaching Nameless?"
"Yes, exactly so. All for the sake of saving the world!" Zeus answered righteously.
"Oh… The foretold calamity of the end times may indeed require aid from this being from another world."
Hera nodded, her furrowed brow finally relaxing.
But after Zeus left—
She gazed into the phantom mirror before her, softly whispering:
"As the goddess who governs marriage and divine authority, I could never betray. But if I can make him confess to me… it would force Zeus and the other gods to give up. All for the sake of Olympus' stability! Then, at the next divine gathering… let the Goddess of Discord drop a golden apple."
Of course, don't misunderstand—she wasn't lusting after his body. That would be base and vulgar.
She was merely admiring a beautiful thing, as an expression of refined aesthetic appreciation.
The audience was once again stunned—
EXRankDegenerate-[Damn, you two really are husband and wife, you're exactly the same!]
HistorianWithWifi-[So the famous Golden Apple myth was all Hera's scheme!]
AlayaRiggedThisShit-[No wonder she wanted Nameless to say she was the fairest—there was another layer behind it!]
MoonlitGachaVictim-[What a mess! Is there a single normal one among you?!]
…
"No doubt about it—these Greek gods are insane!"
Kirina was shocked beyond measure.
The Queen of the Gods, the King of the Gods—yes, truly a perfect couple.
But still—Nameless' charm was downright monstrous. To have caught the eyes of so many gods at once!
"…"
Sanjiro shivered all over.
He hadn't expected even the Golden Apple story to be part of the gods' manipulative schemes.
The so-called "uninvited Goddess of Discord" was just a pitiful pawn in their game.
To be targeted by these terrifying deities… He truly feared for his life and chasity.
Were they all just this bored out of their minds?
As flashes of different gods passed across the screen, the side story finally drew to its end.
Sanjiro let out a sigh of relief.
At least nothing worse had been revealed this time. He could finally rest a bit.
But then—
The screen once more showed the busy scene of Chaldea.
Lines of narration scrolled across—
[Next Episode Preview!]
[After "The Gods of Olympus," humanity's last Master will journey to another, even more unique timeline.]
["I am both the First Emperor and the Last. The eternal and absolute ruler who brings peace to all under heaven—I am the Emperor."]