……
The sky was covered by darkness, but even so, the moon and stars still brought light to the people below.
However, people who have developed the ability to provide their own lighting no longer need help from the sky.
Standing by the window, you can see that the city's streets and alleys are always brightly lit, and in some special neighborhoods, the blue and purple neon lights are particularly eye-catching.
On the city streets, neon lights flicker, crowds throng, and cars and horses move in a constant stream. Away from the hustle and bustle of the day, under the cover of night, people indulge themselves to the fullest.
Teahouses, coffee shops, shopping malls, bars, nightclubs, and foot massage parlors are filled with men and women, in groups, smiling, laughing, and indulging in joy and their inner selves.
Shirou looked at the brightly lit city streets outside and spoke without turning his head.
"Lady Liliana, why did you specifically book a double room?"
Shirou wasn't unaware that Liliana might have ulterior motives, but that thought only lingered for a second before he dismissed it.
Liliana is just as clever as her friend Erica. The reason Erica often teases her is simply because Liliana is too serious and straightforward, and not good at lying.
Therefore, Liliana probably didn't think about it in this way from the beginning.
"Because I am the 'King's' knight, living in the same room will allow me to better fulfill my knightly duties."
Hearing Liliana's extremely serious answer, Shirou looked at her speechlessly.
"Lord Liliana, are you worried that I might be in danger? And even if I were, you wouldn't be able to handle it."
Liliana quickly shook her head.
"This isn't to protect you, but when something happens, it's impossible for you to do everything yourself, right?"
Upon hearing Liliana's words, Shirou immediately understood what she meant.
Although Shirou's current strength is comparable to that of the 'Disobedient Gods' and a few other 'Godslayers' in this world, it doesn't mean that he won't encounter some ignorant ordinary people or magicians who will do stupid things. Shirou can't always handle things himself, so he needs a knight like Liliana as his subordinate to deal with these minor matters.
Not only that, Liliana will also serve as Shirou's driver for every trip and make preparations for the journey. When Shirou fights the 'Disobedient Gods', Liliana will also be responsible for dispersing the ordinary people.
"Is that so? Then let's leave it at that."
Shirou nodded after hearing Liliana's explanation.
At that moment, there was a sudden knock on the door.
dong dong dong...
Hearing the sound, Liliana, who was packing her suitcase, immediately became alert, and her gaze sharpened.
"Who is it!?"
After Liliana went to the entrance and opened the door, she suddenly froze and exclaimed in surprise.
"Erica!? What are you doing here?"
The girl standing at the door had long, golden hair cascading down her back. Her bright red rose-colored dress and beautiful face made her look like a noble princess.
"We meet again, Lily. But I didn't come to see you today."
Erica smiled at Liliana, then looked behind Liliana at the tall, slender figure standing by the window, gazing at the city's night view.
The events that happened at the 'She-Wolf Headquarters' kept flashing through her mind, and that powerful figure made Erica's heart race.
"Your Majesty, Erica Bruntri of the Magic Society [Copper Black Cross] requests an audience!"
Upon hearing Erica's voice, Shirou turned to look at the blonde girl, whose hair was as vibrant as a rose.
"Is there a problem?"
Erica quickly walked through the entrance hall and came to Shirou, giving him a knightly salute.
"My king, I admire your heroic bearing and wish to accompany you!"
Hearing the girl say the same words that Liliana had used when she pledged her allegiance, Shirou couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
However, the girl carried a
Her bright, luminous eyes and the incredibly serious expression on her face showed that what she was saying was no exaggeration.
After all, having multiple excellent and beautiful knight princesses serving him wouldn't do him any harm, so Shirou naturally had no reason to refuse.
"Go and book a room for yourself first. We'll head to Mount Olympus first thing tomorrow morning."
Hearing Shirou's casual words, Erica's face lit up with joy, and she exclaimed excitedly.
"Yes!"
After Erica left the room, Liliana, who was standing to the side, felt a little conflicted.
At this moment, she felt both joy at being able to fight alongside her best friend and anxiety about losing her position by the "King's" side.
Chapter Nineteen: Liliana's Secret
The next morning, as dawn broke, the city, which had been revelry and glitz of the previous night, seemed to have been cleansed, the noise and desolation vanished without a trace.
The outside world seemed exceptionally peaceful; there were no birds chirping, no wind blowing, no traffic noise, and the streets appeared remarkably quiet.
Everything seemed to be immersed in the freshness of the morning, afraid to make any sound that might break the tranquility.
Inside the room, to the strains of a melodious symphony playing on the radio, Shirou, who was sleeping on a soft, large bed, slowly opened his eyes.
With a slight shift in his gaze, Shirou observed the ceiling and the ornately designed chandelier with its gold-thread outlines. His eyes swept across the room, finally settling on a finely framed oil painting hanging on the wall.
This kind of setup is only found in the most luxurious suites.
The oil painting depicts a shirtless man seated on a throne amidst clouds, holding a staff in one hand and resting the other on the clouds above. His expression is solemn and dignified, while an eagle below the throne gazes at the man with devotion.
Based solely on these characteristics, Shirou, who had already familiarized himself with most Western mythology, especially Greek mythology, was immediately able to identify who it was.
Zeus, the third generation of gods in ancient Greek mythology.
Zeus, the third generation of gods in ancient Greek mythology, is the supreme god who rules over all things in the world, the first of the twelve Olympian gods, and the greatest god in Greek mythology.
Zeus is known as the "King of the Gods" or the "King of Olympus," and is also the god of the sky and thunder.
When he is in a good mood, the sky is bright and clear; when he is angry, the sky is covered with dark clouds and thunder and lightning.
Because the ancient Greeks and Romans worshipped Zeus, they described him as their ancestor in mythology, and many Olympian gods and Greek heroes were his children with different women.
He uses lightning as his weapon to maintain order in the world, and the bull and the eagle are his symbols.
His two brothers, Poseidon and Hades, ruled the sea and the underworld, respectively.
The constellation ruled by Zeus is Sagittarius.
"I wonder if the person who appeared over there this time is this 'God King'. If it really is him, then things will be quite difficult."
As the 'King of the Gods', Zeus's domain is thunder, the sky, power, and all things.
From these perspectives, it's hard to say whether Shirou, with only one power at present, can contend with Zeus.
Although Shirou did yearn for a battle where he could try out the power "Doomsday Declaration" he had obtained from Nidhogg, he knew that if the difference in strength was too great, he wouldn't be able to weaken his opponent to the point where he could use this power.
Thinking about these things, Shirou changed his clothes and stood up. He casually glanced at the window, and the curtains automatically opened to both sides.
"...In any case, if we really encounter this God-King, then we can only fight him to the death."
Fortunately, Shirou possesses the dual enhancements of the "Third Star Particle Body" and the "Godslayer," which not only allows him to rival the "Disobedient God" in physical strength, but also enables him to fight more recklessly with the magical power brought by the perpetual motion machine.
After tidying his clothes, Shirou prepared to leave the room.
V一琦扒捌零⑺镏易
After Erica arrived last night, Shirou noticed that Liliana seemed a little off, so he invited Liliana to stay with Erica as well, so that they could get to know each other better and avoid any estrangement later on.
As soon as Shirou opened the door, he saw the two knight princesses who were already standing at the door waiting for him.
Good morning, 'King'! ×2
Shirou checked the time; it was only six in the morning. Many people were still at home, snuggled in their warm beds, fast asleep.
"It's about time. Let's go take a look at Mount Olympus now."
"Yes!" the two knight princesses replied immediately.
Shirou walked ahead, while Erica and Liliana followed closely behind, whispering to each other along the way, their silvery laughter occasionally ringing out.
It seems their relationship remains as good as ever.
They were traveling in a black luxury van provided by the local magic society.
Although Shirou's own speed is much faster than the car's, it's still uncertain whether the 'No' has truly appeared over at 'Mount Olympus'.
Since it's from the God, it doesn't really matter if we take a car at this moment.
Moreover, having two adorable knight princesses along the way made the seemingly boring journey much more interesting.
“‘Your Majesty,’ the most likely candidate for the place we’re heading to, ‘Mount Olympus,’ is one of the Greek gods. Many of these gods have weaknesses, so we can send someone to probe the identity of the god who appears there before heading there ourselves…”
Liliana spoke her opinion with an extremely serious expression.
Erica interrupted her at that moment.
"Are you questioning the 'King's' strength, Lily?"
Erica's words made Liliana's expression suddenly panic.
"No, no! I was just offering advice to the 'King'!"
Shirou found it quite amusing to watch Liliana, whose expression turned flustered and whose face flushed red at Erica's casual remark.
Erica seems to quite enjoy this way of teasing her friend.
After Liliana had finally finished explaining the matter and was slightly out of breath, just as she was beginning to relax, Erica spoke up again.
"Lily, now that you've become the 'King's' knight, don't you have anything to say?"
But this time, Liliana didn't just stand there like a fool and let Erica attack her relentlessly. Instead, she fought back without flinching.
"Huh? I pledged allegiance to the 'King' before you, Erica. You're not just jealous, are you?"
"What—I'm jealous!?"
Although Erica maintained a polite and elegant smile, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"Hmph! Since Lily says you pledged your allegiance to the 'King' first, then you should be able to make the 'King' feel the knight's loyalty more genuinely, both in heart and body~"
Upon hearing Erica's words, Liliana's cheeks immediately turned bright red, all the way to her ears, and it seemed as if steam was rising from her head.
"E-Erica! What nonsense are you spouting!?"
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