〜Sword Art Online World〜
Seeing this scene, which felt like an idol's reputation collapsing, Kirito revealed a somewhat bitter smile:
"It's over. The image of the Wise King Gilgamesh is getting blurrier and blurrier in my mind."
It wasn't just getting blurry; that image was becoming downright bizarre. From a Wise King bearing the glory of Uruk, he had completely transformed into a comedian.
You have to understand, the scene where the Wise King Gilgamesh took that fatal wound was incredibly cool to him, but now it was all over… This was equivalent to an idol you've been following suddenly announcing their marriage—an instant collapse of their image!
Asuna sighed deeply:
"I suppose you could say he's living a younger life now, right?"
It was obvious that Gilgamesh had been developing in the direction of a teenager over these ten years. She had seen people grow up to look worse, but she had never seen someone grow backwards.
He even had time to get a motorcycle license. As expected of the 'Idle' King, who acts as an enthusiastic citizen.
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[ Red A's intimidation tactic didn't work. The moment they turned the corner, Gilgamesh had already caught up to Rin Tohsaka on his motorcycle.
"You're not even a contestant!" Rin Tohsaka looked at Gilgamesh, who was about to ride neck-and-neck with her, and said with great annoyance: "Besides, the winners will be us!"
Gilgamesh, who was completely immersed in the racing competition, disdained using any underhanded methods: "Then I'll surpass you at this curve!"
He was seen driving the motorcycle, skillfully leaning the body inward, executing a beautiful cornering maneuver, ready to overtake.
"No, the winners are us!" Just then, Medusa, riding a ladies' bicycle and carrying a nearly unconscious Shinji Matou, appeared beside them.
Accompanied by the ding-ding sound of the bell, their speed was ridiculously fast, instantly surpassing that of the two of them.
Leaving Rin Tohsaka staring dumbfounded at the front: "That's a bicycle, right…"
Red A was also stunned: "What kind of speed is this?!"
Gilgamesh felt provoked and roared through gritted teeth: "A mere ladies' bicycle dares to be so arrogant!" ]
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"Seriously, what on earth has the King of Heroes learned in these ten years? He can even execute a cornering overtake like a professional racer!"
"Holy crap—what the hell… Are you telling me that's a bicycle??"
Watching Medusa, whose legs had turned into a blur, everyone in the other worlds was dumbfounded. With that speed… the chain must be smoking by now, right?
The most ridiculous part was that she even rang the bell to signal she was overtaking??Big sister, can we have some logic here? Whose ladies' bicycle can catch up to a sports car!
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〜Hayate, The Combat Butler World〜
Inside the luxurious Sanzenin mansion, Hayate, serving as the butler, looked at the screen with a face full of amazement:
"As expected of Miss Medusa. Even at my fastest on a bicycle, I can only outrun a car."
Miss Medusa was even carrying a passenger and still achieved such speed. It seemed he was still far from becoming an excellent butler.
Maria, standing aside, broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this:
"No, no, no, you're being too humble. Being able to catch up to a car is already amazing."
How could an ordinary person compare to a Heroic Spirit? However… could Hayate, who could catch up to a car on a bicycle, really be considered an ordinary person?
〜Type-Moon World, G̶̘̏̕͜ṟ̶͠a̵̹͂̆n̵̻̤̎d̶̞͐ ̷̫͇͑C̸̛̪̬ȃ̴̯r̵̓̓͜n̸̜̋͗î̷̭v̸̱͆ȃ̷̫̚l̵͚̋ Worldline, Chaldea〜
At this moment, Stheno and Euryale looked at Medusa, whose wheels were about to smoke from pedaling, with complicated expressions on their faces.
"Your Pegasus is crying!"
As Medusa's older sister, Stheno felt quite a headache for her little sister. Wasn't riding Pegasus appealing enough?
Euryale also rubbed her forehead with a headache:
"It's better not to let Pegasus know about this. It would definitely throw a tantrum."
Despite saying that, seeing their sister's cheerful smile on the screen, the two sisters felt a wave of relief:
"It's great that you can live so happily!"
〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
Kazuma's voice was filled with admiration:
"Truly worthy of being one of humanity's divine inventions, the bicycle!"
"Eh… is this actually a divine artifact?"
Megumin was stunned. No wonder it was so fast; so the unassuming bicycle was actually a divine artifact.
"Of course…"
Kazuma put on a serious expression and looked at Megumin:
"Although riding it can be tiring sometimes, and there's no extra space for passengers, but… Theoretically, a bicycle has no speed limit. It all depends on how fast you pedal!"
It can be as fast as you want. A mere sports car is nothing in its eyes—provided you have the stamina of Superman.
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[ Taking the lead, Medusa wore an incredibly excited expression. Her legs became a blur, leaving everyone far behind on a ladies' bicycle: "My Riding skill is A+!"
"I can perfectly master even a ladies' bicycle!"
However, Shinji Matou, sitting in the front basket, wasn't having such a good time. The fierce wind poured into his mouth, distorting his facial expression.
"Good job—worthy of praise, Rider! YOU REALLY ARE THE BEST!!!"
However, in the next second, the ladies' bicycle rushed off the track at an astonishing speed, and a massive moon came into view.
Medusa said somewhat sheepishly: "It seems I overshot it—"
Watching the two vanish in a flash, Rin Tohsaka was speechless: "What was that just now…?"
Archer sat calmly on the side: "Don't mind it, that was the fairy of the track." ]
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"Although I know Accel Synchro can surpass even light, but… I've never seen anyone ride a bicycle into the sky!"
Everyone in the other worlds wore expressions of total confusion… Truly, easy come, easy go. But! Where did such a big moon come from in broad daylight!
( Translator-kun: As an astronomy major, I can't pass by this. So let me explain it. The Moon is often in the sky during the day, but its visibility is usually low because the sun's light scatters in our atmosphere—a process called Rayleigh Scattering. This creates a "veil" of bright blue light that reduces the contrast between the Moon and the sky, making it appear faint or "invisible." For the Moon to be seen in broad daylight, it must be at a point in its orbit where it is far enough from the Sun to avoid the direct glare, yet high enough in the sky to punch through that atmospheric brightness. )
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〜Type-Moon World, Fourth Holy Grail War Worldline
Irisviel sighed with regret:
"Not being able to participate in this tense and exciting racing competition is simply a huge regret of mine!"
She knew these mountain roads well. If she were driving, she could guarantee drifting through every corner.
Moreover, she wouldn't even let off the gas, and she could guarantee there wouldn't be any rollover accidents.
"By the way, have I really been eliminated? My Riding skill is also A…"
Artoria looked at the screen with some confusion.
It wasn't that she wanted to win; she just wanted to see that cool and cute Lion-go again, but after waiting for a long time, there was no sign of it.
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[ Then the scene shifted. Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh also passed the final curve and appeared on the last straight stretch of the track.
Gilgamesh, leading by a slim margin, didn't forget to mock Rin Tohsaka next to him: "I had fun, little girl, but you'll be a clumsy girl for the rest of your life!"
Rin Tohsaka instantly got angry and looked at Gilgamesh frantically: "What did you say? You're just a late entry!"
Just then, the childlike music belonging to a kiddie ride appeared on the track. The two who were arguing instantly fell silent.
They saw Shirou Emiya and Artoria driving the kiddie ride Lion-go, rushing towards them at an astonishing speed!
Shirou Emiya's hand turned into a blur, rapidly pulling silver coins from a metal tin filled with 100-yen coins and then… UNLIMITEDCOIN WORKS—!
"Lion-go… if you are also a lion…" Artoria said in a low voice: "Then run for your life!"
As if ignited by Saber's words, the Lion kiddie ride's eyes turned into flames, and its speed became even faster!
"Ahhhhh—" Shirou Emiya didn't dare stop for a moment, continuously feeding money into the coin slot.
"I've taken out my fixed deposit savings, Saber! Starting today, we can only eat tea over rice for every meal!"
Hearing this, Artoria was instantly struck as if by lightning. With tears welling in her eyes, her unwillingness turned into a roar: "AHHHHH—!" ]
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"Hahahaha, this parallel world is too interesting. Unlimited Blade Works became Unlimited Coin Works… I'm dying of laughter!"
"Facts prove that as long as you charge enough money, you can become stronger."
Everyone in the other worlds almost died laughing watching this scene. This was the victory of a pay-to-win player! Although it likely meant bankruptcy.
After all, this even cleaned out the only fixed deposit savings. One can imagine what a painful resolve was made!
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〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline〜
In the 6th Singularity, Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot—
"What? Letting my King eat tea over rice from now on!"
The Knights of the Round Table, including Gawain, all became somewhat agitated.
Mordred was even more indignant:
"Hanging out with this Master, you'll go hungry nine meals out of three days!"
It was one thing for this Master, Shirou Emiya, to have pitifully low mana, but now he couldn't even fill the King's stomach. Father King, what kind of hard life are you living!
On the other side, upon hearing issues related to eating, even the Lion King, whose divinity outweighed her humanity, subconsciously touched her stomach.
( Translator-kun: Wait, so she is also watching!? )
〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
"F-From now on, only tea over rice!"
After hearing this bad news, Artoria was tearing up. Even the ahoge on her head wilted.
What a tragic price! It seems the Holy Grail War in that world is also quite cruel!
"That's a bit too desperate, the other me!"
Shirou Emiya also touched his pocket with a pale face upon hearing this. It seems your life can't be saved, Wallet-kun!
And even your 'parents,' Mr. Fixed Deposit, are probably in imminent danger.
Seeing that his victory was in sight, Gilgamesh looked at the pale-faced Shirou Emiya with contempt:
"Hahaha, this King said it early on. To beat this King, do you have enough coin reserves?!"
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