In his chambers, on his bed, Gilgamesh, the vessel, munched an apple, lost in thought, with Marie—Maria's lap as his pillow.
"To think someone would dare disrupt my summoning ritual."
His words carried awe, intrigue, and a hint of dejection.
"I was quite confident. Yet, the result—a male Knight King, utterly bizarre."
Was that summon meddled by some transcendent being?
I know of 'It.' I know 'It' exists.
Because 'It' sent me here.
That hollow voice echoes in memory.
The term isekai—otherworld transfer.
Was this fiasco another prank by 'It' or its kin?
"…The mages aim for the 'Root,' a hole to the world's beyond, yes? Likely some mongrel tied to it, with their petty schemes."
A Master of a Saber from another timeline, ■■■■. Linked to the Root, becoming ■■. Unwavering ■, destined to bare fangs at ■■■.
This summoning mishap—caused by ■■■■'s interference.
Clairvoyance pierced the truth instantly, unraveling layers of hidden reality.
Pity, an immature soul can't grasp the full scope.
It's been a while since the vessel saw through fate or truth.
"Hmph. Meddling in my journey with omnipotence was your downfall."
Crunch—the apple crushed in his grip.
"This transgression, I'll remember. The sin of disrupting my encounter will be atoned—with your life!"
Red eyes of divinity flared, pupils wide with heavenly wrath…
"…Zzz."
Stilled by the sleeping queen's soft breaths beside him.
"Hmph. Sleeping while tasked as my night's shackle? Truly a free woman."
Venom eased, Gil chuckled.
"Fine. My fire's gone. The absent culprit can wait."
Tap—he pressed her forehead, laid Marie flat, and tucked her in.
"Mmm… Gorgeous-sama…"
"Always… Great work, Maria. Your aid in my rest is praiseworthy."
He left the room slowly.
"Special case. I permit your nap in my bed. Don't drool on my pillow—tch, uncouth."
A cruel yet amused grin.
"Now, to my duties. A king's woes and burdens are none of the masses' concern!"
Shedding armor, he donned a shirt labeled 'Renovation King.'
"Show them only my splendor! Time to work! What a fulfilling duty!"
Secretly, seeing the King's unguarded side up close… it's thrilling.
"Routine room renovations! Too many, so a digest! No slacking—laugh it off! Behold my duty!"
Thus began the customary renovations for new Servants.
Anne & Mary: Tavern
"Thrilled! You're giving us this grand tavern?"
"Make it a haunt for ill-mannered warriors and brutes. Gambling, revelry—all permitted."
"Hehe, Hero King, drop by sometime?"
"We'll treat you~"
"If I feel like it. Next!"
Golden Hind: Captain's Quarters
"My ship! Just as I remember!"
"When renovating your ship, I memorized the layout. Easy to recreate."
"The bath and wine cellar?"
"Bonus. Work hard."
"Thanks, Governor! Count on me!"
"No need to say. Next!"
Blackbeard: Otaku Room
"A chaotic, filthy room… You sure about this?"
"…"
"What's wrong?"
"Look at this."
Scale Figure: Blackbeard
"Hm? Not skilled, but heartfelt. Forced on you?"
"Rikka-tan said… 'Blackbeard's like my friend. But friends are friends, Blackbeard's Blackbeard. I want to be close, so this is proof! And thanks for the pirate hat! Here's to us!'"
"She's diligent."
"So precious—does an angel like that belong in this filthy world…?"
"Don't vanish yet… Hm, shall I have her make my figure next? Next!"
Artemis: Temple
"Kyaa! Just like my old days, Darling! Faith'll pour in!!"
"This isn't a room anymore! King, you're overworking!?"
"Next."
"Thanks, AUO~! Tired? Hug?"
"Nauseating! Next!!"
Achilles & Chiron: Lakeside Academy
"My thanks, Hero King. Truly the supreme king who fortified Uruk."
"Spare the flattery. It means nothing."
"Really? Your face says otherwise~"
"—"
"Gah!?"
"Hm? Wasn't your body made immortal by Thetis?"
"You knew…! Divinities hit me hard…!"
"Was it dipped in a river, heel forgotten, or roasted? Which?"
"…My mom's a klutz. The latter, roasted."
"Yes. My father's plea left only the heel."
"Nice official story. Next!"
Heracles: Small Cottage
"This fine? I could've built a temple."
"No need to appease Hera anymore. Simple peace is my enduring wish."
"…I see."
"I'll make stew. Eat, Gilgamesh."
"I'll take it. Don't make it too rich."
Medusa, Stheno, Euryale, Asterios: Formless Island
"Here… okay?"
"It's perfect. You're special."
"Your overwork worries me…"
"A king's duty. Can't shirk it."
"Thank you, Hero King. My heartfelt gratitude."
"…Big Sis, what bullying—er, teaching—did you do?"
"Just chained him and bared my body before him?"
"Incident—!?"
"Hahaha! Speak if you want to see!"
"King!"
"Hm?"
"One more… please!"
Asterios: Chaos Tide Tusk of Napishtim
"I'll protect… here too! Protect… everyone!"
"Labyrinth deepened by your Noble Phantasm? …Sure?"
"Yeah! King's… paradise. I want… to protect!"
"Asterios… Fine. Labyrinth's upkeep is yours."
"Yeah! I'll do it!"
Arthur: Garden
"A garden? Quite refined."
"Thanks. It feels… special to me, somehow."
"Somehow? Memory lapse?"
"No, I don't know. Can't recall, but words slip out. Thanks. I sense a pure shine from you."
"That's my soul's radiance. No taint in it."
King… stop making me tear up unaware…
"You're irregular, but I won't see my queen in you. Be yourself, wield your sword fully."
"Thanks. That's my plan. —By the way."
"Hm?"
"Are you the Hero King wielding End Sword Enki?"
End Sword Enki…? Epic name. I'll search the treasury!
"Maybe. My treasures are swords, let's say."
"Huh? So you're a Saber?"
"I'm Gorgeous! Seems we've fought before! But don't underestimate me! This Gorgeous surpasses all others in mood and generosity! Bow, worship, praise! Hahahaha!!"
"Haha! Such a jovial Hero King! I'm proud to fight with you!"
Same here, Knight King, Hero King…
"Getting used to this."
Gil cracked his shoulders.
"No temple or two tires me now. Haha, habit's fearsome."
This time—Gil bonding with heroes—is so fun for me too.
Good work, Hero King, rest well… Hm?
"Gil—!"
Heroine X waved frantically.
"Iskandar invited us to a booze fest! King-only party! Free drinks galore!"
"Hmph, he's after my wine."
"Gil's a walking wine cellar, says Iskandar. Totally agree—ow!?"
"Haha, I'll have words with him."
"Only I get punched!? Unfair!"
"Guh—! Not the gut…!"
"Serves you right! Let's go! We'll make that drunkard cry this time!"
"Don't pull me! Have some grace! That's why you're a fake—!"
The King rushed off to the banquet…
"My kingship is Conquest!"
"Mine's Saber Extermination!"
"Mine—no, my kingship is Knighthood!"
"And mine's Acquisition and Protection!"
"Cheers!!"
"Mmm! Your wine's top-notch!"
"Hahaha! Drink, fear me, drink! Fake, I'll pour!"
"Thanks! Iskandar, continue our debate!?"
"Well said! Something decent this time?"
"Oh yes! You'll hear my Saber path! It began 360,000… no, 14,000 years ago?"
"She… female me…"
"Laugh! The Round Table's failures drove her mad! But she's fun, right! Hahahaha!!"
"I want to be friends with her too."
"A king's feast! Drink! Sing! Hahahaha!!"
End Sword, End Sword… Where is it…? Near Ea…? Its True Name's known, so I'll find it…
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