With one more deep bow, Ea quietly stepped out of the room.
"...She's like spring personified. Good grief," Andersen muttered to himself, his pen already flying across the paper. "No wonder those Demon Gods were so easily disarmed. But that presents its own problem... who will stand in their way next? I suppose it has to be that ill-natured class..."
He continued to scribble, a faint laugh escaping him. His writing showed no signs of stopping.
III. The King's Company
"La la la~♪"
The King of Heroes watched the envelope with amusement. Andersen seemingly hadn't noticed his presence beside Ea.
"It really was wonderful! To be able to say thank you properly!"
"King of Heroes, thank you for the permission to go out! Now, let's get back to work!"
Ea skipped along, her smile never wavering.
"Yes! Later, I'm going to brag to Fou and Enkidu, and Marie, Nefertari, Shiki-chan, Artoria..."
And so, their lively days continued to unfold.
IV. Echoes in the Hallowed Halls
The Sanctuary of the Mountain Old Man
[I offer my thanks.]
"A home that never changes, eh? Couldn't you have added a little playfulness to the design?"
[Sloth, depravity, and decay are to be shunned. The desires of the secular world are unnecessary for this body.]
"How strict. The name of the Founder is not for show..."
Ding-dong! The doorbell rang.
"Grandpa~? Are you there~?"
[State thy business.]
Wait, you actually installed a proper intercom?!
"How strangely surreal," the King remarked.
Tomoe's State-of-the-Art Gaming Suite
"Y-You're giving all of this to Tomoe?! Is this truly alright?!"
"Indeed. I have gathered every game from every era and every land. Enjoy them to your heart's content. I am the King who affirms all desires!"
"Oh, Tomoe is overcome with emotion! Thank you, truly!"
"However! Your monthly in-game purchases are capped at 3,000!"
"What—?!"
The restrictions on social games are surprisingly harsh!
Fuuma Kotarou's Oriental Maintenance Room
"Even for me... thank you. I will give it my absolute best."
"There are no decorations here. Are you certain this is enough?"
"Yes. Quiet and peaceful. If I can spend my days maintaining weaponry, I am happy."
"You have a modesty and a lack of ambition that doesn't match your skill. But very well. Your talent is the real thing. Make yourself useful."
"Yes! Then, as a sign of our new friendship, please take this kunai..."
"I see you truly do value your tools above all else."
Merlin's Garden
"Ah, thank you. It's an honor to have even my wish granted."
"You answered my summons. I shall grant you a measure of freedom. Just don't cause too much trouble."
"Of course. The business with Romani was a tragic affair, wasn't it? Even so... hehe."
"What is it?"
"No, forgive me. I was just thinking how similar you two are."
"Us? You mean myself and Ea?"
"Exactly. That 'extravagance' of yours—to so easily cast aside what everyone else desires. Immortality, omnipotence... you both threw away what others kill for to grasp what truly matters. I offer a floral blessing to that choice. I pray the journey it led you to continues forever."
"Hmph. I don't need a blessing from the likes of you. However..."
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