Sorry to keep you waiting. It is time for the Reconstruction Arc.
The King's Schedule:
Singularity Conquest → Briefing → Summoning → Reconstruction → Equipment Enhancement → Rest → Singularity Conquest.
DANGER!!
Interlude: The King Who Works Way Too Hard
The Great Renovation! No matter how many Kings we summon, my duty remains unchanged!
"Now then—"
Taking off his armor, donning a T-shirt that read "King of Renovation," and tying a headband around his forehead, the King of Heroes exhaled a long breath.
"Once this reconstruction is complete, I shall hand the body over immediately. —I am entrusting my flesh to you, Ea."
Ea nodded deeply at the King's resolve.
—Let us begin! King of Heroes!
"Umu! Time is precious! Let us proceed with a digest version—!"
As a King—the renovation of resolve began—!
Edmond Dantès: 『A Quiet Room』
"To think you would concern yourself with me. O Shining King of Heroes."
"Since you have been invited to paradise, there is no hierarchy here. It is simply a matter of whether one is 'Me' or 'not Me.' —Besides, even that flame of yours needs to smolder quietly once in a while."
"—Give this to the Master for me."
『Coffee Beans』
"—Hmph. To offer a gift... you are a calculating man, aren't you?"
Shiki: 『Unnecessary』
"My job isn't done yet. You think I can afford luxury?"
"What is this? You are surprisingly obsessive, aren't you? I suppose at your core, you really are a 'good wife and wise mother.' You must have found yourself quite a good husband."
"Wha— Sh-Shut up! Look, I don't need a room! As long as there's a convenience store, I'm fine! Until the day 'those guys' come back, I have to keep their rooms clean for them!"
"Hmph. As you wish. —You are unexpectedly fond of taking care of others..."
(Ufufu. She really loves the club members, doesn't she?)
—Yeah! I love them too!
(Ah— (Remote extermination, followed by resurrection from ripples of water))
Nightingale: 『Health Monitoring Study』
"I thank you. From here, I shall monitor everyone's health."
"This is less a private room and more an office. Are you truly satisfied with this?"
"Yes. Being able to work for the sake of everyone is my greatest joy. And my gratitude to you, King of Heroes."
"Hm?"
"For inviting me to a place with such perfect sanitary conditions. I pray that one day, the entire world will be as clean as this place—"
"...Hmph. To receive the seal of approval from a woman whose wishes are never satiated... my paradise is quite something, is it not?"
Avenger: 『The Middle School』
[Oh-ho, nice view! Thank you, thank you! With this, I won't forget, will I? Just who I am.]
"It is excessively filthy. Making me build such a worthless thing. It is disgusting to even look at the breeding ground of mongrels."
[Now, now, don't say that. This is the place of my beginning, and also my end.]
"Hm...?"
[I died, and I was born. —A second birth and a rebirth, you could call it? Whether out of malice or salvation, if this place didn't exist, I wouldn't exist.]
"..."
[That's why... I have nothing but 'here.' If I were to desire anything, that is.]
"Do as you please. I have no deep feelings for such a shed. Certainly not for the hut of worthless beasts."
[So harsh. Well, good luck to ya~! Don't collapse now! Want some refreshments?]
"I need nothing!"
Musashi: 『The 1,000,000 Koku Kurikara Musashi Castle』
"A CASTLE———!!?"
"A ronin like you would remain eternally unconnected to such a thing, no? I went out of my way to build it for you! Though I had to warp the flow of time and space to do it!"
"Th-Thank you so much, King of Universal Peace and High Spirits!! To think... to think I'd become the lord of a castle!! All riiight! I have to invite Ritsuka and the others for a banquet!!"
"Frolicking is fine, but ensure you show work befitting the reward. And be careful with fire."
"You bet! I'm gonna bury my bones right here—!!"
Li Shuwen: 『Bamboo Forest』
"I am in your debt. With this, I can train to my heart's content—!"
"A bamboo forest alone lacks elegance. I added the tea house Musashi mentioned as a service. Make good use of it."
"Such generosity. I truly cannot afford to make any blunders now—!!"
Helena: 『Mahatma Space』
"Thanks! To think you'd prepare a proper room for me... you're a wonderful King!"
"Naturally! I am the King of Universal Peace and High Spirits! I am Gorgeous, after all! Fuhahahaha!!"
"Fufu, only a King like this could make a paradise like this, I suppose! I'm glad I was summoned—!"
"...However, when those fools go on a rampage, I will have you depart first to deal with it. It is only natural that my requests pass, yes?"
"Oh, boy..."
Edison: 『Direct Current Presidential House』
"Sincerely, I sincerely thank you! I must demonstrate this feeling through my light!! Yes! Through the radiance of Direct Current!!"
"I shall have you bear a part of the power management for the Fires of Babylon. Make up for the consumption of Karna, Cú Chulainn, and Heracles."
"Leave it to me!! I am the cool Edison! I will not betray the expectations of Ritsuka-kun or anyone else! Not! Ever again!!!"
"You are loud!! Do not roar right next to my ear!!"
Nikola Tesla: 『Alternating Current Gentleman's Apartment』
"First, have a drink. It is tea."
"How gentlemanly. Though, an 'Apartment Complex' is a peculiar choice."
"Genius is solitary, yet also simple. As long as there is a place to work one's brain and let it shine, that is sufficient."
"Is that so. —I shall have you bear a part of the Fires of Babylon. Try driving them for another thousand years."
"Consider it done. —Then, shall I shoulder the entire power supply for this apartment complex!!"
"...It seems that was all you wanted to do, in the end."
Charles Babbage: 『Shared Room with Fran-mode』
"It's huge!! It's cramped!! Oi, are you serious!? A shared room!?"
"Yay! Teacherrr!"
"My petition has been heard. I show my gratitude. King of Heroes."
"That one is noisy, you see. Do get along as best you can."
"King-of-Heroeees! Thank you, very much! Fran is, happy!"
"I'm cramped, though! Goldie—! I'm cramped in here!!"
"Next!"
"Ignored—!!"
Scáthach: 『Hospital Room』
"..."
"You still haven't woken up? I offer no sympathy, however. This is the conclusion you wished for, after all."
"..."
"Savor it to the fullest. That is the 'Wish' you desired—"
Cú Chulainn & Connla: 『The Forest and a Warm House』
"Wahaaay! Wahaaay! I'm together with Father! Wahaaay!"
"Thanks, Goldie. This is... well, I'm pretty overcome with emotion here."
"Hmph. Enjoy the family circle you could not fulfill in life. —Your work in the previous Singularity was splendid."
"Yeah. But our fight ain't over yet. Right?"
"Umu. To fight until the Incineration of Human Order is past... we are stuck with quite the rotten bond, aren't we, Rabid Dog?"
"Heh. But... I don't hate the current you."
"Gil-sama—! Father—! Let's go boar hunting! And fishing! Let's sing and play instruments! Connla has so, so many things he wants to do!"
"Yeah! I'll join you for everything! Ah—every last thing!"
"Fuhaha! I suppose I do not mind a slight delay in the schedule!"
—That's wonderful, Con-chan...!
Ferdia: 『The Shallows』
"Nn! Gratitude, gratitude! For polishing the body, nothing beats a rough towel rubdown!"
"Think rationally. Where are you from?"
"Connacht! However... Japanese culture has some good things!"
"Ferdia~? Medb-chan brought refreshments~?"
"Medb-chan!! You're the best!!!"
"Umu, there are only idiots here. Next!"
Loeg: 『The Stables』
"...Thank you. Macha and Sainglain are happy too."
Brrrr (King of Heroes! Thanks!)
Heeeen (Take care of Setanta, okay~)
"Hmph, I thought you would desire a study..."
"That is separate. ...There is nothing more important than these guys."
Brrrraaa! (Me too—!)
Heeen (Me too)
"...Call on me, anytime."
"Umu. I shall call upon you for a morning gallop. Do not neglect their grooming."
Rama & Sita: 『Sweet Home』
"Thank you. Not a castle, not a mansion. This small house is exactly what I wished for. ...Because here, I need nothing other than Sita."
"Thank you, Rama... King of Heroes. Truly, thank you for saving Rama..."
"Hmph. I merely acted as I pleased. ...Now, not even the gods shall tear you apart. Spend your time as you wish. Provided no 'R-18' tags are attached, that is."
"—Ah! Th-Then, Sita... shall we make dinner together...!"
"Fufufu, yes. The King of Heroes seems... very busy. Please take this to go—"
"I would not stay even if I were idle. It would be boorish of me."
Medb: 『Bed, Bath, & Ring』
"What is the reason for this chaotic floor plan that misunderstands the basics of food, clothing, and shelter?"
"Fighting! Sweating! Sleeping! It's the ultimate room packed with everything a Celtic girl dreams of! Thanks, King of Heroes! Generous, fearless, and not jealous... but you're too male-centric, so we probably wouldn't get along, huh?"
"By the time one of us pinned the other, one of us would be dead."
"Agreed. Nooow then! An unlimited 10-match wrestling bout with Ritsuka! It's time for a Girls' Night! And after that—a bath—and Ferdia—and Fergus—"
"...Do not violate the terms. It seems 'Sexual depictions without appropriate tags' are not tolerated."
Arjuna: 『Flawless Private Room』
"Thank you. This is exactly as I wished."
"A desolate room. This is what you desired?"
"Yes. —To tell the truth, what I desire is—"
"So you say, intending to shoot me the moment I step inside? For someone who speaks of emptiness, you are too impulsive. If you do not open your mouth, peace where nothing is born is guaranteed, you know?"
"――――"
"Oops, did I hit the mark? Fuhaha, try acting a little more honest. Surprisingly—'Doing something unbecoming of you might open a new path,' perhaps? Fuhahahahaha!!"
"—I am..."
"Hey-yo, Chal-deluxe. Arjuna. Won't you come to the commissary? They just released Curry Bread."
"Karna——!!"
Beowulf: 『Steakhouse Beowulf』
"Kiinda feels like whenever I walk by, kids start crying... so, I decided to improve my image. It's a Dragon Specialty Shop. Want a bite?"
"A bold endeavor. I trust you have throat cuts in stock?"
"You know your stuff. Oh yeah, I'll grill it to perfection!"
—Gulp...
"...Shall we eat?"
—Yes!!
Fergus: 『A Hotel Room』
"The setting is complete. All that remains is to invite the women!"
"Scáthach is heartbroken. Heal her with that tolerance of yours."
"Mmu! That is excellent! No, truly, the day I finally share a bed with the Sister—Hahaha! My blood boils! It boils!!"
"Umu, get along well. And devour each other. —However, protect her chastity. I cannot have you lowering the dignity of my paradise, after all."
Mr. Dandy: 『Waterfall & Pension』
"I feel a tremendous amount of malice in this placement! You did this on purpose, didn't you!!"
"What are you talking about? The view is magnificent, is it not? You shall wield your teaching cane while gazing upon a waterfall perfect for people to fall from... Umu, I am gorgeously thoughtful, if I do say so myself..."
"W-Well, it's fine. I'm not a fool. I wouldn't dream of outsmarting the King of Heroes... Wait!? Without my wicked schemes, isn't my charm cut in half!?"
"Do not speak of it like a life's work. Let the Professor live, the Professor."
"Gununu... Just you watch! I will train Olga Marie, forging her into the greatest Evil Director in human history (contents unchanged)! I swear it on the name of Mr. Dandy!"
"Hmph. Do your best. If you ever wish to witness Uruk Arts, just say the word!"
"I won't say it, okay!? ...Ah, and Gil-kun? About the 'Arafif Virus'... wishing for the further evolution of your paradise—"
"Jeanne! Ritsuka!"
"Forgive meeeee—!!!"
Semiramis: 『Vast Grounds, Church, Gate』
"I have procured all the materials here. The rest depends on your manufacturing. I also added a Gate to transport the completed Garden. With this, your true worth can be displayed at any time."
"That is fine, that is fine but... surely we do not need it for the next Singularity already?"
"We need a base soon enough. A base that no one can violate. Your Garden is being built for that purpose as well."
"—Since you provided the materials, the location, and the Throne—the Throne!—I have no complaints. I shall use them as I please. Or rather..."
"Semiramis~. Good work today~."
"Why did you place that man's church in the same space!? What kind of arrangement is this!?"
"My lips... kuh, kuku... are sealed!"
"Youuuu—!!"
"Come now, you two should take a break as well. Amakusa Manju, they are delicious."
"...I suppose I shall have one."
"I'll accept it. Well then. Enjoy the sweet poison."
"Oh? Are you leaving?"
"Umu. I have a prior engagement—"
The Sun King's Throne
"Umu. You work well, Golden One. However, if you are consumed by overwork, you are far from perfection. Rest, and nourish your spirit."
The Sun King praised the Hero King. His face was serene.
"Umu. —Where is your Queen?"
"Private business. Pay it no mind. Are you enhancing the facilities tomorrow? Very well, I allow it. This Pharaoh Ozymandias shall spare no expense or support."
"—You are generous, Sun King. No, I suppose I need not even ask why?"
"Precisely. This is a place where braves gather, a paradise for the King of Heroes and the Princess who stands by his side—"
They shared the wine of the Sun God, the wine of the Sky God.
"It is... the Abu Simbel for Myself and Nefertari, after all—"
—Sun King...
Sharing a drink with the Hero King, the Sun King's eyes as he gazed upon the Hero Princess sleeping within him were endlessly gentle, and endlessly calm...
...And so, the Great Renovation that began in hell reached its conclusion.
"Umu. I am somewhat tired..."
—That you can say "somewhat" is thanks to everyone's kindness. Now, leave the rest to me and please rest, King of Heroes.
"Umu. I leave it to you, Ea—"
—Truly, truly, thank you for your hard work. King of Heroes—
My Room
"I'm home, Fou...?"
(Welcome back! Ea!)
"It really is Shana's appearance. Just as Rameses said. Fufu."
"Good work. I've been waiting for you."
"Shiki-chan, Nefer... Fou, this is...?"
(I set it up while taking a break. We have three beauties like this, so it has to be a Girls' Night, right?)
—Fou...
(Go get some communication, Ea. If it's just me and Gil, the conversation gets one-sided. You should touch upon the values of proper women. They won't punch you, they won't use violence, and they rank at the top of the Cath Palug Check. It'll definitely be a plus for you, Ea.)
—Yeah! Thank you!
"Come, sit down? I shall serve the dishes Rameses is fond of. He told me: 'Exchange preciousness with the Princess. The radiance born from it shall surpass even Ra.'"
(He gets it!)
"Fufu. Then perhaps I should get serious too. I'm good at cutting board cuisine. Having someone to serve is a wonderful thing, isn't it?"
"I look forward to Japanese cuisine, Shiki-sama?"
"I won't lose either! Mesopotamia Stew! I absolutely must have my two friends—my best friends—taste it!"
"Fufu. Then, let us begin our Girls' Night alongside some cross-cultural exchange."
"Frolicking like girls our age... what a wonderful experience. I won't forget this. Ever—"
"Okay everyone, to the kitchen—go! Just wait, okay? I'm going to feed you something super delicious! Fou!"
(Off you go, Ea.)
"Fufu, Shana likes animals, doesn't she? Shiki tells me that a bird called a crane is—"
(...So precious...)
Fou closed his eyes peacefully—
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