You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

Marriage...wait? Did someone propose to me? An orc?!

Chapter 456 Pingru is a cult, bigger is better!

The female knight quickly realized what was happening, her face flushing with anger. She pointed her spear at the tyrant with a whoosh: "You bastard, are you trying to fool me?!"

Anyone would interpret such a rash act as a provocation. This orc must look down on women, which is why he insulted her on the battlefield—that's what the female knight thought.

She had experienced something similar. Although she came from a noble family, many initially believed that women should stay away from the battlefield, and within the army, many felt that obeying a woman was a disgrace. But in the end, everyone shut their mouths, because in this other world where might makes right, this female knight possessed overwhelming power, enough to disregard all worldly norms!

If the orc overlord also thinks this way, then the female knight wouldn't mind showing off her "masculinity".

However, the orc hero is not smart enough to learn such an advanced skill as "taunting," and his words and actions are all from the heart!

"I was captivated by you at first sight. Your domineering aura is enough to rule an army, even surpassing that of the half-dragon heroine. How could a man resist such a charming woman?"

Ba Xiu planted his greatsword on the ground and declared loudly and proudly, "I am Ba Xiu, the orc hero—the dragon slayer, the greatsword of the Demon Emperor, the nightmare of Vanasil! Marry me, human knight!"

"I refuse! This is absurd!"

"..."

The female knight naturally refused outright, and Ba Xiu was immediately disappointed. However, it seemed that this wasn't the first time he had failed, so he quickly cheered up.

"Pity."

"What's wrong with you...? Ugh!"

No, I didn't come here to stage this farce!

The female knight shook her head vigorously, the magical girl covered her mouth with an adorable expression of having learned something new, and Iori and the others who had just moved to the scene were also stunned, wondering how such a development could have occurred.

"...Is that a tyrant cultivator?"

Light novel author Takashi Matsubara recognized the beastman with distinctive features, after all, he was the protagonist of a famous work. He couldn't help but slap his thigh: "If it's him, it's not surprising. This guy is desperate to lose his virginity... to get married."

Ok?

The orc with excellent hearing turned his head, and although it was difficult to read his expression, he seemed to be paying attention to the bald writer.

"Another one who knows me... Am I that famous here?"

At this moment, the female knight, Mami, and El from the mecha also noticed the arrival of Iori and the others.

"It's really getting more and more lively."

El suppressed his desire for the model for the time being, switched the mech to low-power mode, and prepared to wait and see.

The blonde female knight, fully armored, quickly composed herself. She dismounted, brandishing her spear, and her clear, resolute gaze swept over Iori, Ceresia, and Meteora, her lips pressed tightly together.

Just by looking at her, you can tell that she has an extremely painful past and a strong will to match it.

"Gentlemen, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Alice, and I am a princess in a certain kingdom... Of course, it has no meaning in this world. My bloodline and title are fabricated, as fragile as a glass vase."

Even so, my soul and my will remain unchanged, so I hope you can patiently listen to my arguments and suggestions.

As you all probably know, this is no longer the world we originally inhabited, but the realm of the gods who created everything!

Alice Tria turned her gaze to Matsubara and Kubo, who were clearly incapable of fighting, her expression extremely complex, though not exactly one of disgust.

"For us, this is a miraculous place where all wishes can be fulfilled. If there is anything we want to do, or any regrets we want to make up for... I feel this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Therefore, I suggest that you all cease fighting immediately!

"That's right! Fighting is wrong; you can't be a good kid that way!"

Mami jumped off her horse, spread her arms, and twirled around happily. After stopping, she said to everyone, "This country is very peaceful. The 'gods' who created us must be good people. If we just tell them our troubles, they won't add any more suffering to our world... Yes, that must be it!"

We should all join hands and unite to find our gods; fighting brings no benefit whatsoever!

"..."

Everyone looked at each other, but no one said a word.

Seeing this, the female knight became anxious: "We have clearly come to the land of the gods, and have the opportunity to make those wicked gods change the tragedy and create a better world, but are we going to indulge our bestiality and continue this ridiculous battle?"

The princess in military uniform has said that if we unite, we can change everything... Don't hesitate any longer!

"As expected, you have obtained the information you wanted from the Princess in Military Uniform."

Meteora then stepped forward and calmly looked at Alice: "We've all been in contact with her, but to be honest, we can't trust that person."

"Why?!"

"Although she promised us that she could save her homeland, she was never truly honest with us; she was just trying to get us to obey her orders."

Meteora said seriously, "Of course, we also have our own plans... For example, now that we have found the creator of this Ceresia, if it can really change or save the 'world in the work,' we will naturally do it actively."

But if that's not possible... then there's nothing we can do but accept reality.

"Definitely!"

Alice took a deep breath, as if to strengthen her conviction, and asserted, "If they can 'create,' then they can certainly 'change'—there's no reason they can't!"

"hope so."

Meteora's tone was flat, causing the female knight to frown.

"...Is that so? I see."

Alice nodded to herself and said softly, "What she said is true."

"What do you mean?"

"The world I live in is an incredibly cruel place where people suffer greatly, see no hope, and the country could be destroyed by dark forces at any time... So I want to save my homeland no matter what!"

However, not every character is like me.

The female knight gripped the gun tightly, her lips clenched: "My homeland was just 'unlucky' to have encountered a god who liked to toy with humans, but there are many worlds that are peaceful and tranquil."

Different living environments naturally lead to different feelings; some people feel very fortunate and that the world doesn't need to change at all...that's also possible.

"That was not what I meant."

Meteora immediately realized that the other party had misunderstood her. "It's not that I don't want to change..."

"enough!"

Alice Tria completely ignored Meteora, focusing her gaze on Iori and Ceresia. The female knight raised her steel lance and shouted to everyone:

"In the past, I hated my own weakness and powerlessness countless times, unable to eliminate all enemies and prevent the tragedy from happening. I also hated the gods who manipulated fate, forgetting humanity on the battlefield and becoming a beast that only knew how to kill."

Surely there are people among you who, like me, hope to save the people from despair?

Now is the best opportunity!

If we can find the so-called 'Creator,' we can start all over again. Isn't that more meaningful than anything else?

Such righteous words plunged the battlefield into a brief silence, with everyone reacting in different ways.

Ceresia agreed with this statement deep down, but she couldn't judge the other party's position, so she remained silent and did not respond. Instead, she secretly glanced at the middle-aged man, Matsubara Takashi, who was standing there dumbfounded in the distance.

Meteora shook her head almost imperceptibly, seemingly having a different opinion: "My lord knight, I understand your feelings, but we should act more cautiously."

"Even if the princess in military uniform doesn't confess, it doesn't matter. As long as it can change the future of my homeland being destroyed, it doesn't matter if I'm being used."

It seems she was well aware that Junji was not a "partner of justice" and knew that the other party had some ulterior motive.

Growing up in a cruel world, she never easily believed in other people's good intentions, and it was difficult for her to trust Junji through persuasive words.

However, her desire to save her hometown was so strong that it had become an obsession, and she was willing to do it even knowing she would be used. Perhaps she was already prepared to pay some kind of price.

This realization made Meteora abandon her plan to continue persuading him.

"So that's how it is. Has that guy in the military uniform found another ally?"

Iori chuckled softly: "Personally speaking, I don't deny your ideas, and I even think you're very responsible, it's just... we have different positions."

Furthermore, as you can see, this is not some 'age of gods,' and the people living here are not omnipotent deities. I don't think your wish will come true easily.

If extraordinary beings recklessly use their power to influence the world, only innocent civilians who are unaware of the truth will suffer. I don't think this is the right approach.

"Even if it's wrong, it's better than doing nothing."

Alice was adamant: "Standing still is just courting death!"

At this moment, Celestia tentatively said, "Perhaps we should contact the Creators and try more things."

Find a win-win solution that allows both sides to achieve their goals, without destroying the world, while saving your homeland—a solution where both can be saved.

"That just means we're on different sides, there's nothing more to say."

The female knight slammed her lance down on the ground and said solemnly, "I don't believe that the 'god' who created such a miserable world would have enough mercy and patience to listen to my request."

In other words, she doesn't trust anyone in this world at all, and even considers the creator an enemy... Well, those writers only have themselves to blame for this.

If Subaru Natsuki were to jump out and beat up Nagatsuki, I doubt anyone would speak up for the old scoundrel.

Similarly, Alice also has the right to take revenge on the author. Even if she locks the author in a dark room and makes her rewrite the entire book, it would be perfectly justified. Iori and the others have no right to criticize her, since none of them have experienced the despair she faced.

"In other words, none of the three of them intend to reconcile with the princess in military uniform."

Alice was somewhat disappointed, but she was also mentally prepared, and looked up at the three-story-tall Phantom Knight.

"And you, sir? Which side do you choose?"

"To be honest, I still don't understand the situation."

Inside the cockpit, the silver-haired boy scratched his cheek. He had too little information to make a judgment.

However, since he was set up as a "time traveler," he had a vague understanding of the general situation.

"I'm also confused about suddenly returning to Japan... I still need to look around to see if my companions came with me. Regarding what you just said... could you wait until I understand the whole story before giving me an answer?"

"Of course, I was in a hurry, I'm sorry."

The female knight apologized sincerely, then looked somewhat awkwardly at the orc hero.

"Um... what about you?"

"..."

Ba Xiu tried to understand the conversation between the female knight and Iori and the others—and then, as expected, the system crashed.

As a pure warrior, he didn't even know he had transmigrated; he thought he had been transported to some strange country...

But orcs don't need to think ahead when they act. According to their racial culture, when a warrior encounters something incomprehensible, he can just follow his instincts!

"So... am I being forced to choose between two factions? Like a mercenary?"

"It's a bit subtle, that's how it is for you, isn't it?"

The female knight smiled, not expecting this rude man to have any amazing insights.

"Then the problem is simple: I'll follow whoever offers the highest pay!"

The tyrant stared intently at the female knight: "Can I ask you for something—"

"no!"

Alice Tria flatly rejected the idea, turning her head away and saying unhappily, "This kind of thing can't be considered payment!"

"Then..."

As Ba Xiu spoke, he looked at Momi Kaoru again, which sent a chill down the spine of the pink-haired girl.

"I, I, um! I'm not old enough to get married yet, my parents will be very angry!"

"...Don't worry, human cubs."

Ba Xiu frowned: "Don't think of orcs as shameless creatures like succubi. Individuals before reaching reproductive age will not be considered as objects of courtship by us."

"Um, thank you, no... well, how should I put it... it's actually quite serious?"

The magical girl tilted her head, seemingly shocked by the cultural differences.

“For us, female knights are naturally the best candidates, because a strong mother will give birth to a strong son… Over there, red-haired lady, would you be willing—?”

"Are you kidding me! Of course not!"

Ceresia reflexively waved her hand and said, "But I have a boyfriend!"

"……All right."

Ba Xiu was not surprised.

Ultimately, for orcs to please women through charm rather than force is probably a little easier than conquering the world.