Third Training Complete: Heroic Voyage Log - Okeanos, Conquering the Four Seas
The Stargazing Ship—Sets Sail—
In a simulation room, one day…
"Hahaha! You entertain me, Heracles! Fine work for mere play!"
"⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛—!!"
The oldest king of humanity and the mightiest hero clashed, sparks flying—
Gilgamesh unleashed his treasures, and Heracles struck them down.
Every tempestuous blow was neutralized, parried by Gilgamesh with flawless precision.
In the midst of this supreme training that shook all of Chaldea, I was swept along.
My treasures must always be the finest, unleashed with pinpoint accuracy, balancing offense and defense! A moment's lapse, and my head's crushed—!
To keep pace with the great hero, I had to sharpen my treasures' precision—!
"⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛!!"
"Time to end this—!!"
Heracles's stone axe aimed to shatter Gilgamesh's skull.
Treasures poised to obliterate Heracles.
In that instant—the simulation halted.
They stopped just short of striking.
"Hmph, time's up. We played too long."
"⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛—"
"To think you'd invite me, Heracles. Your gut feeling at work?"
"⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛—"
Lately, Heracles has been dragging me into simulations daily.
It was too serious for play, as intense as real combat. Thanks to it, my treasure precision has sharpened considerably, but…
It almost feels like Heracles is teaching me his tactics and habits… or so it seems. He's a Berserker, so his true intent's unclear.
"No matter. This child's play was worthwhile. Let's hope this experience proves useful."
"⬛⬛⬛⬛"
Did Heracles just smile? Must be my imagination.
"Fine. Briefing time, so I'm off. Prepare for your summoning."
The next Singularity's been identified. We must go.
Thank you, Heracles. I feel a bit more confident.
"See you, great hero."
"⬛⬛⬛⬛—"
Heracles gave a thumbs-up.
Friendly guy.
"Good work, Gil."
"Roman, everyone's here?"
In the briefing room, familiar faces gathered… but Mash, Rikka, and Olga Marie were missing.
"Where are the three ladies?"
"Magical circuit transplant. They've handed over the sub-circuits and are prepping to transfer the main ones."
Is Olga Marie giving them all away?
"Theoretically, she'll be fine. With the Grail's infinite mana, she's like an ocean—no need for pipes or faucets. Giving her circuits to Rikka's a solid choice."
"Such devotion to her Master. She'd have been a high priestess in my Uruk."
"Yup, the Director's always been impressive, but now? Unstoppable, probably."
"Making her rest is a chore. Learn from her, Roman."
"You didn't let it stay wholesome!"
Truly, we're lucky to have her.
"Oh, by the way, Gil-kun, what do you think?"
"Hm?"
"Flauros… the demon name and form Lev claimed. Our data's a mess. Was it really a demon? Who controlled it?"
Lev Lainur Flauros, was it?
"I think it's unlikely, but his reaction matched a demon or devil's profile. Yet demons and devils came long after the kings who controlled them."
"I see. You're saying they're too 'by-the-book' for their legends. That's what's bugging you?"
"Yeah. If only we had more info…"
It's concerning. What are these so-called demons after? Still…
"No matter. Ignore it."
The vessel declared firmly.
"No need to know the nature of the meat standing in our way. They're just fodder to be crushed. Overthinking's a waste. We've got plenty to do."
Exactly. One thing's clear.
If they block our path to restore Humanity, we defeat them. The vessel and I will see to it.
"They'll show up at the Singularity's climax, no doubt. I'll face them, and judgment will fall. Fodder destined to be scattered isn't worth my attention. The answers will come as we travel."
"So reliable! And so harsh on the story!"
"Of course. I'm the star of this tale! Master's the protagonist, haha! No need to dwell on bit players who'll scatter in the wind. Too tedious!"
"That's the spirit. Alright, let's forget it for now! …Oh, looks like they're back."
The door swung open, and the three rushed in.
"Sorry to keep you waiting!"
"Hm, the circuit transplant went smoothly?"
"Yes. We're good, Rikka."
"Uh, yeah…"
Something's off. Her face is red—what happened?
"It's… incredible…"
"…Mash, what were you doing?"
"Uh, um… the transplant!"
"Fou! (Is it that yuri vibe? Wait, is that how it works? I'll check the source later.)"
"It's fine. All sub-circuits are transferred. Summoning and control should be smoother now. We'll do the main ones next."
"…No issues with your body?"
"None. I'm okay. …Thank you, Gil."
The cast's assembled. Let's go.
"Right—Roman! Start the Rayshift!"
"Okay! The stage is 1573, the vast ocean! No one's seasick, right?"
"I'm good! …Probably."
"As a Demi-Servant, I'm fine."
"Vimana flies, anyway."
"Forgetting the cheat king, we're set! It's a sea journey, so rely on Vimana if needed!"
"Here, take this."
"…What's this?"
A rubber… floatie?
"If it comes to it, stay afloat with that♪"
"Haha, if it comes to that, I'll give you a stern talking-to upon return."
"Nothing's absolute, but I won't let us get thrown into the sea. …Leave it to me, Heroic King."
"Good. Even setbacks have their charm. Let's enjoy this—shall we go?"
"No rallying cry, Gil?"
"No need for extra pep. Your spirit's clear enough."
"But it pumps us up! Do it, Gil~!"
"Rikka, don't be selfish."
"Hmph, fine. Listen, Chaldea's staff!"
The room stood at attention for the now-routine rallying cry.
"Fulfill your duties! Without negligence, arrogance, or sloth! That's your best, your obligation!!"
The king's command shook the air.
"This stage is the sea, the vast ocean! Observation differs from land! But fear not! Keep your eyes on my back! Why? Because this entire star is my garden!!"
The king who bears all sings.
"Nothing escapes my sight! Unwavering, unrelenting! Follow my steps! My path is the sole true way, the beacon to truth! My course is the optimal solution!! Follow my back, my treasures!! To the ocean's depths, to the heavens' end!! Know that our march continues—!!!"
""""""""By King Gilgamesh's command—!!!!""""""""
"Alright, we're pumped!! Mash and Gil's Master, Fujimaru Ritsuka, let's go!!"
"Mash Kyrielight, I'll protect Master!"
"Every time, such speeches!"
"Hmph, a king's prerogative. Shall I go, then?"
The fourth journey begins.
"Class: Gorgeous! Heroic King Gilgamesh! I'll conquer all—!!"
Forward, with pride and hope!
"Look, a fine ship floats below. Pirates always have a hideout. Shall we seize it?"
From Vimana, high in the sky, he gazed down.
"Whoa! Gil, you're so bad!"
"Hmph, remember this: 'What's yours is mine.' That's—Jaganism!!"
"Ja… Jaganism…! Bold, mighty ring to it…!"
"Pirates are just criminal scum—no need to feel guilty. Don't kill them; just take their ship!"
"Marie's bad too! But I'm in!"
"Huh!? Everyone's super aggressive this time!?"
"Learn this, Roman! The sea brings out our inner child!"
"First I've heard of it!?"
"Of course! I made it up!"
Then let's dive in.
"Grab hold! We're flying!"
"Wait! It's hundreds of meters away!?"
"Mash! Shield us!"
"G-Got it!"
"Here we go! AUO! Fly High!!"
Holding the two, he plunged from the sky into the azure sea!
"Yee-haw—!!!"
"Eek—!!"
"Hahaha!! Bow, filthy pirates!! Kneel before the king descending from the heavens—!!"
A tumultuous journey begins!
"For some reason, my bow's itching."
"For some reason, I can't stop shivering…"
"For some reason, I don't want to be summoned…"
"⬛⬛⬛⬛ (For some reason, I feel I'll trouble everyone…)"
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