In contrast, the blue-haired, barefoot gaia was much friendlier towards Hansen.
She twitched her little nose, looked eagerly at Hansen, and tears of disappointment welled up at the corners of her mouth: "Big Brother... want..."
"Here, eat, eat."
Of course, Hansen knew what gaia wanted, and immediately tossed over a compressed mass of Natural Divine Power without hesitation, which the latter "nommed" up in one bite.
"Delicious!!"
Amidst excited chewing sounds, gaia's rosy, adorable face puffed up like a steamed bun.
Hansen rubbed gaia's wonderfully soft little head, then his gaze passed over the two Lolis, settling on the deep void next to The Root.
That was the location of the Throne of Heroes.
"Open for me."
Possessing the highest authority over The Root, he was currently mobilizing world resources even more skillfully than alaya.
Boom——
The void trembled, and the heavy, ancient gate of the Throne of Heroes burst open.
However, what emerged from inside was not an epic aria, nor a solemn declaration of Heroic Spirits returning, but a chaotic ruckus.
"Ora Ora Ora! Is that all you've got? Is this the extent of the so-called Grand Servants?! This Young Lady hasn't even finished warming up yet!!"
"Mari Makinami! Stop messing with that old man covered in flowers, you're going to pluck Merlin bald! We need to go!"
"Shut up! That old man wearing the Skull Mask is too tough, normal attacks are ineffective! eva unit-02, Annihilation Mode—Full Salvo!!"
"..."
Three streaks of light descended from the sky, crashing heavily into The Root's courtyard like meteors, making even the black-and-white checkered floor tiles shake three times.
As the smoke and dust cleared, three girls with distinct styles were revealed.
"Hah—! That was exhilarating!"
Mari Makinami pushed up the Red-framed Glasses on her nose. Her pink, Tight-fitting Battlesuit was covered in traces of residual magic—
There were sword marks, magical burns, and even a few white feathers.
She had clearly just gone through several rounds of high-intensity Friendly Exchanges.
She excitedly licked her lips, her eyes filled with the fervor of wanting more: "Those so-called Grand Heroic Spirits are quite tough, especially that little girl with the Large Shield. Her defense is unbelievable, but we finally broke through it."
"That's Mashu! Not a sandbag! And she's not even a Grand Servant!!" alaya squatted down, covering her head, Grumbling Softly, her heart bleeding.
"Teacher."
A cold blue figure flashed past, moving so fast that even Saber couldn't track it.
Rei Ayanami wasted no words and walked straight up to Hansen.
Her White Battlesuit was somewhat damaged, revealing large patches of snowy, delicate skin. Several scrapes were healing at a visible rate.
Her red eyes, usually calm and placid, only gained focus and warmth the moment she saw Hansen.
The girl, like a kitten returning to its nest, naturally leaped into Hansen's arms, burying her head deep in his chest and rubbing against him. Her voice was soft but conveyed deep attachment: "Welcome back, Teacher."
"I missed you."
Her voice was cold, but her actions were bold and full of possessiveness.
Hansen skillfully played with the waist-length Sky-blue Long Hair of Rei Ayanami, who had transformed from a formerly Emotionless Girl into an Ascetic Queen: "Yes, I'm back, Rei."
"You all did very well. Your mastery over your own power has surpassed your previous limits."
!!!
This scene instantly alerted Artoria, who had been observing curiously.
Swish—!
The King of Knights' golden ahoge on her head suddenly stood up like a radar, vibrating with a signal of danger.
These girls... are so strong!!
Although the girls in front of her looked petite, Saber's warrior instincts told her otherwise.
Within their seemingly delicate bodies lay power in no way inferior to her own.
More importantly... the way they looked at Hansen.
That was intimacy that required no verbal confirmation, a tacit understanding forged through shared life and death experiences!
Driven by her instinct as a King, something called Territorial Awareness arose in Saber's heart.
"Huh?!"
Before Saber could speak, an orange figure suddenly turned around.
Asuka put her hands on her hips, her signature Orange Twin Tails whipping out a sharp arc in the air.
Her bright blue eyes were sharp as knives, immediately locking onto Artoria next to Hansen, and her incredibly noticeable Wedding Dress Outfit.
"In the blink of an eye, you've gained so many Sisters? You're really diligent, aren't you—Teach~~er~~!?"
Asuka forced a smile that didn't reach her eyes, and the AT Field around her faintly manifested due to her emotional fluctuation, exuding immense pressure.
"Oh dear, the Princess is jealous again."
Mari Makinami, enjoying the show, hooked her arm around Asuka's shoulder with a grin.
While she was at it, she winked amicably at the wary-eyed Artoria and the slightly bewildered Irisviel.
"After all, Boss's charm Transcends Dimensions. I've already prepared myself mentally."
"Who... who's jealous! Don't talk nonsense! Onda Baka... Stupid Glasses!"
Asuka's face instantly flushed red. Like a startled cat, she tried to push Mari Makinami away, yet couldn't help but sneak glances at Saber out of the corner of her eye.
The gazes of the two equally proud and assertive girls collided in the air, seemingly sparking with crackling electricity.
Irisviel watched these girls, whose aura was suffocatingly powerful, and then looked at the Deity who was completely calm, even slightly enjoying it, before finally covering her mouth and chuckling softly.
It seems Lord Han Sen's future days will be very lively... "Alright, settle down."
As Hansen spoke, Asuka, who was habitually Tsundere, visibly became docile, like a cat grabbed by the scruff of its neck.
Seeing this, Artoria's shoulders relaxed, and the sharp aura that had just risen vanished into thin air, making her look more harmless than the girl next door in a sunny flower field.
The existence of the Divine Power Link allowed them to complete information exchange the moment they met.
Without much introduction, they all understood that they were the same kind of existence.
The tension just now was merely the deep-seated possessiveness at work.
Hansen nodded slightly in satisfaction. Harem Drama? Impossible!
After demonstrating his position as the Family Emperor, he led his newly expanded Harem Group towards the two Lolis by the coffee table.
"Alright, the Local Specialty Event experience is over. It's time for me to leave."
Hansen walked up to alaya and reached out to pinch her pouting little face.
"Thank you for looking after things during this time."
alaya unhappily slapped Hansen's hand away and rolled her eyes.
"...Go, go, go! Goodbye—no, I hope I never see you again!"
Though she spoke tough, she was actually relieved inside.
This Plague God is finally leaving!
As long as he leaves, the World Line might still be salvageable.
At most, in this Parallel World, the Fourth Holy Grail War would just become some inexplicable Urban Legend.
"Oh? So disgusted?"
Hansen raised an eyebrow. Oho—?
Still daring to bare your teeth?
"Then I absolutely must come back to Visit!"
"...Noooo!!!" alaya let out a scream of despair.
"Big Brother..."
gaia hugged Hansen's waist, rubbing her face against his Trench Coat: "Smells so good... I don't want you to go..."
To a Planetary Consciousness, the high-dimensional Natural Divinity radiating from Hansen was like a Premium Cat Treat Stick.
"You're impossible."
Hansen chuckled, squatted down, and condensed a mass of pure and immense Divine Power Essence on his fingertip.
"Consider this a Parting Gift. It should keep you digesting for a while."
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