Chapter 228: Ibuki-Douji.
[The God Seal Tournament was organized to suppress Ibuki-Douji.]
[Because Dr. Kotomine used an illegal method to summon this evil god, that act immediately pushed the Human Order Foundation Value of the Singularity to its limit.]
[The Ruler summoned by the Holy Grail – Hero King Gilgamesh – used many methods to suppress Ibuki-Douji, and also organized a grand tournament as a sealing ritual for her.]
[But unexpectedly, Ibuki-Douji awoke right in the middle of the ritual…]
"That's how it is,"
Gilgamesh – the one who organized the tournament – said.
"The Ibuki-Douji in front of you is an existence at the God level. A normal ritual can't even summon a small fragment of her tail. She is the kind of Servant who could end a Holy Grail War all by herself. If the Holy Grail War ended just like that, it would be way too boring, so this king personally used Golden Wine to suppress and eliminate her magical energy…"
"No matter how strong she is, she is still a Servant without a Master. Once her magical energy is erased, she will naturally disappear…"
Yamata no Orochi was once beheaded because of drunkenness in the legends, and Ibuki-Douji – as a divided spirit – was also restrained by alcohol in the same way.
But that alone still wasn't enough. A truly grand suppression ritual was required.
The result was the tournament of the Servants.
"That's exactly it~☆"
Ibuki-Douji smiled with narrowed eyes and said.
"This League tournament was specially organized because of me, to seal me – this god – so it is also called the 'God Seal'."
"So that's how it is..."
Eikou pondered slightly and then nodded.
Now it finally made sense why he had never encountered any Gym Leader, and why an act of capturing a "Legendary Pokémon" suddenly turned into a grand tournament.
"Good that you understand."
Gilgamesh snorted coldly at Ibuki-Douji, "Then obediently let yourself be sealed, don't cause any more trouble for me."
"No way～"
Ibuki-Douji stuck out her tongue adorably, her tone full of liveliness.
"It was so hard to get summoned, and I even escaped your seal. I want to experience life in your world, and more importantly…"
She looked around the splendid, golden, majestic arena, the smile on her beautiful face growing even brighter.
"It's rare for you people to hold such an exciting, grand competition, making this onee-san feel itchy inside, so let me join in!"
Eikou was startled.
Could the worst premonition in his heart really be coming true? Did he really have to fight Ibuki-Douji?
"Don't make trouble anymore, this tournament is to suppress you."
King Gilgamesh said, "Have you ever seen someone participate in their own funeral? Think for a moment about your current situation, god."
"Huh, I can't?"
"..."
"Can I? Can I, oh shiny golden king!"
Ibuki-Douji blinked her beautiful eyes, trying to act obedient and harmless.
"..."
King Gilgamesh still remained silent.
"Please, let me play a little longer. After the match ends, I'll obediently let myself be sealed～☆"
She spoke in a light tone, carrying a hint of sincerity that didn't seem entirely real.
"Tsk, you gods really are—each one more troublesome than the last..."
King Gilgamesh irritably shook his head, then decisively waved his hand and declared before everyone.
"Fine, do as you wish. Divine Spirit—Ibuki-Douji, this king permits you to participate!"
Eikou froze, wondering since when this Pikachu had become so soft, actually agreeing to her request?
"Wah～"
Ibuki-Douji smiled happily, clapping excitedly.
"As expected of the shiny golden king, you really are generous～ thank you～"
"Seriously?"
Eikou still found it hard to believe. "Hero King, you really want to let us fight her? This isn't a joke, right? Didn't you say she could wipe out the entire Singularity?"
"The king has never spoken a joke. Allowing her to participate is a carefully considered decision. Once the seal has been undone, the most effective way to negotiate is to fulfill her request, play along with her a little, and then let her obediently return."
King Gilgamesh said, sweeping his eyes across everyone present.
"Then this king shall adjust the match schedule a little."
He looked toward Eikou and Caren. "Originally, this king intended to eliminate one of you mongrels, but relying on only one person cannot possibly face Ibuki-Douji. There is no other way, so this king permits the two of you to once again become allies and suppress the god together!"
"The two of you — face Ibuki-Douji!"
"..."
Before Eikou could speak, Caren on the other side had already asked first:
"Wait, Hero King who is about to die from overwork… no, who is very dedicated to his work. If in the end we manage to defeat Ibuki-Douji, then who will be the League champion?"
"Very simple. Whoever remains standing at the end will be the champion of this League tournament!"
Gilgamesh answered with a righteous expression.
"So in essence it's just one big free-for-all, I understand everything now."
Caren smiled sweetly.
Seeing her suddenly smile, Eikou felt his heart tighten.
In other words, after beating Ibuki-Douji, the next one will be me, right!
[The situation has changed.]
[Because of Ibuki-Douji's interference, the schedule of the League tournament has been forced to change.]
[You and Caren Hortensia will face Ibuki-Douji together. Though called allies, the essence of this is a chaotic brawl full of calculations.]
[A battle where you must deal with the god Ibuki-Douji while also guarding against your teammate stabbing you in the back...]
[Just thinking about it already makes your scalp tingle. The battle ahead will certainly be fierce. Even if you win, your team will likely suffer heavy losses.]
[If Artoria and the others are harmed, you will feel guilty for life.]
"Wait..."
Eikou flicked his bangs and looked straight at King Gilgamesh before him.
"Make it clear—so long as we make Ibuki-Douji obedient, that's enough, right?"
"Nonsense, what else do you think this king organized the League tournament for."
"... I understand."
Eikou nodded lightly as if thinking about something, then took a deep breath.
He thought that since things had come to this, he might as well use Disaster With Women on the spot to capture Ibuki-Douji.
After all, if they were forced to the point of having no other choice, they would definitely still need to use Disaster With Women to resolve this, with reasons like [because repairing the Singularity requires it, because victory requires it, we're forced to use it].
So instead of being roundabout, it would be better to finish things cleanly — straightforwardly charm her. That would save a lot of trouble!
"Hold on now, you cute little brother,"
Just as Eikou was about to act, Ibuki-Douji's mesmerizing red eyes glanced at him.
Then she enthusiastically turned her body toward him, smiled brightly, and said: "Your name is Mochizuki Eikou, right? Your performance in the arena earlier was very, very interesting, onee-san here likes you a lot～?"
"Is that so."
Eikou said that, and was already preparing to use Disaster With Women on her.
Begin conquest!
But Ibuki-Douji spoke gently:
"——But unfortunately, onee-san right now is a Divine Servant, Class is Ruler, and my magic resistance is at the highest level. Disaster With Women or any of those charming tricks won't work at all. So see you on the battlefield, okay? Onee-san here won't be seduced by you."
"..."
His heart immediately sank, and he quietly lowered the hand that was about to activate the skill.
It's over, this is an opponent who can't be tamed!
But the divine being before him—Ibuki-Douji—leaned down slightly, gently leaning toward Eikou, her tall, voluptuous figure suddenly filling all of his vision.
Because he had been too tense earlier, he hadn't actually paid much attention to her overwhelming physique.
Until those two full, overflowing curves of Ibuki-Douji nearly bounced into his face, making him jolt back to clarity.
This god… her chest is way too big!
Not only were her Spirit Origin stats above standard, her figure was also that of a supermodel at the divine level.
"But don't be sad. If on the battlefield I can feel your intense desire, I might just start to fall for you. For example, I might want you to let me act spoiled in your arms, or want to do some improper things with you..."
She lightly licked her enticing cherry lips in a bewitching way.
"If you defeat me, then I'll have no choice but to obey you, obediently become your woman. You definitely want to use Disaster With Women to do all those things to me, don't you～??"
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