Chapter 39: This Time, the Reward is a Bit "Special"
When the "King of the End," the Hero of Steel, manifests, the other Devil Kings—who spend every waking moment thinking about god-slaying and fighting—will surely come.
The battle at that time will likely be dragged out into the depths of outer space. Otherwise, if the various Devil Kings get too excited and start spamming world-cleansing Authorities, the cumulative effect on human civilization would be a disaster equivalent to extinction.
Shirou couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't get too "into it" during the heat of battle either. He dreaded a situation so absurd it became a meme—fighting and fighting only to suddenly realize, "Wait, where did my planet go?"
Sensing Pandora's complex emotions, Shirou reached out and stroked her hair. Pandora did not dodge; she simply allowed him to do as he pleased.
"Next, it is time to bestow the Authorities of those three Main Gods upon you."
Shirou nodded in understanding at Pandora's words. He then familiarly leaned down and gathered the goddess's slender, delicate frame into his arms. Pandora froze for a moment at Shirou's actions before trying to explain with a delayed realization.
"Eh... wait a minute, this time you don't need to—mmpf..."
Amidst muffled whimpers that stifled her words, the soft and slender goddess's eyes gradually grew hazy, yet her movements became increasingly passionate. She gave back her love without restraint, and Shirou naturally accepted it all without hesitation. He was like the most studious of scholars, tirelessly exploring every facet of the goddess.
It was a flavor full of lingering attachment—sweet and intoxicating.
Snow-white arms, delicate as porcelain, instinctively wound around Shirou's neck, while Shirou caressed the goddess's back, which felt as smooth as silk, his hand encircling her waist as thin as a bundle of white threads.
This time, the "reward" seemed to be much more bountiful...
A white mist gradually descended upon the "Boundary between Life and Immortality," leaving only two silhouettes intertwining and separating within the haze.
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The frozen world began to move once again. Standing amidst the drifting clouds, Shirou felt a lingering sense of satisfaction. As for how the goddess "tasted," Shirou's review was simply: "Exquisite."
"Hmm... I obtained three Authorities this time..."
Through Pandora's ritual, Shirou had acquired the powers of the three great Main Gods of Greece.
First was the "God-King" Zeus. Shirou obtained Zeus's power over the domain of the sky. In ancient Greek myth, Zeus was the "King of the Gods" and the God of Sky and Thunder. When he was in a good mood, the sun shone brightly; when he was angry, the sky filled with dark clouds and lightning. Having obtained this power, Shirou's strength would be significantly boosted when fighting in aerial domains.
The second was Zeus's "Master Bolt." In the previous battle, Zeus used this lightning to destroy Shirou's projected A++ rank Noble Phantasms and even traded blows with Shirou's fully unleashed "Twilight." Its power could be described as: "Nothing struck by the lightning is not shattered; nothing pressed by the ten thousand tons of force is not obliterated."
After Zeus came the Authority of the "Sea Emperor" Poseidon. Poseidon's domain included more than just seawater; he was also the God of Storms and the "Earth-Shaker." Thus, this Authority simultaneously granted control over the seas, storms, and the earth.
Finally, there was the "King of the Underworld" Hades. Shirou obtained dominion over the Underworld. Even if he traveled to other worlds, he would still hold sway over the realm of the dead; if any existence refused to acknowledge it, he could simply slay them. Beyond dominion over the Underworld, Shirou could also reclaim a soul after death and resurrect them directly.
In short, the Authorities of these three Main Gods provided immense help to Shirou.
"Now, let's organize them..." Shirou named the Authorities of the three Main Gods as follows:
God-King Zeus: 『Heaven's Wrath』 Sea Emperor Poseidon: 『Oceanic Storm』 King of the Underworld Hades: 『Omen of Death』
"Now... let's look at the results after devouring the 'God-King' Zeus."
As he murmured, a blue light screen appeared before his eyes.
Name: Orihara Shirou (Campione)
Gender: Male Height: 187cm
Race: Human Lineage: 『Third Stellar Particle Body』, 『Divine Body』
Authorities: 『Doomsday Proclamation』, 『Ultimate Forge』, 『Heaven's Wrath』, 『Oceanic Storm』, 『Omen of Death』
Special Ability: 『Unlimited Blade Works』
Physical Strength: 1510 → 1823 (10)
Neural Reflexes: 1491 → 1604 (10)
Vitality: 2077 → 2491 (10)
Mental Strength: 1226 → 1457 (10)
Watching the power within him grow once more, Shirou stood among the clouds, quietly experiencing the brand-new sensations brought by the divine Authorities. Sky, Earth, Storm, Ocean, Underworld... his domain of Authority covered almost every region, ensuring he would remain undefeated anywhere in this world.
"It's time to head to London."
Shirou casually closed the screen, his body streaking across the sky like a falling star.
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Erica and Liliana had already arrived at London airport. By the time Shirou arrived, they had been waiting for quite a while.
"King! Are you alright?" Liliana asked with concern.
Shirou reached out and patted her head. At this time, they were only fourteen years old; though they were already quite beautiful, their temperaments were still somewhat naive.
"Don't worry."
Hearing Shirou's answer, the young girl's eyes lit up with the color of adoration. "Does that mean, King , you have already defeated the gods that appeared? How incredible!"
It sounded like a question, but she was already absolutely certain. The fact that Shirou could return unscathed explained everything.
"Yes. The 'God-King' Zeus, the 'King of the Underworld' Hades, and the 'Sea Emperor' Poseidon. The Authorities of the three most famous deities of the third generation of Greek gods are now in my hands."
Shirou's words caused both Erica and Liliana to widen their eyes in utter shock.
"To face three Main Gods and still be able to defeat them and seize their Authorities... as expected of our King!"
Erica was now completely won over by Shirou's power; a burning look of worship began to ignite in her eyes.
If Paolo Blandelli knew his niece had fallen for Shirou so quickly, he would probably be moved to tears of frustration. After all, she was his only relative; though she was his niece, to Paolo, she was no different from a daughter.
Shirou, however, didn't pay much mind to this. Even knowing the two Knight-maidens adored him, he had just come out of the "Boundary between Life and Immortality," so such matters would have to wait for a later day.
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