Chapter 362: [362] The Bloody Love Triangle of the Gorgon Sisters, and the Exposure of King Solomon’s Ten Lovers [1]
The Third Singularity begins.
This Singularity holds not one, but two Holy Grails.
Mash was astonished. "Goodness, Senpai! You woke up from deep sleep in just one second! Truly befitting someone who bears the weight of humanity’s survival!"
"Just used to it, I guess."
Nameless pinched the scruff of Fou, who had been parkouring all over him, and walked into the control room with clear eyes.
Dr. Roman sighed as he reviewed the summary of the Second Singularity. "When it comes to the 72 Demon God Pillars, only the great King Solomon remains."
"Indeed, the ancient King of Israel—also the greatest and most outstanding summoner in the world of magecraft!" Da Vinci chimed in, equally amused.
Dr. Roman grew even more puzzled. "But the great King Solomon was said to be omniscient and omnipotent, wholly devoted to ensuring his people lived happy, prosperous lives. Why would he choose to destroy the world?"
"Maybe he had a split personality and publicly split into two people?" Nameless remarked with interest, watching him closely.
Under his gaze.
Dr. Roman’s expression suddenly turned a little strange, appearing rather unnatural.
Then.
The acting director of Chaldea unhesitatingly changed the subject: "Before we begin the third Singularity, I should check [Magical☆Merlin]’s blog. The diary should have been updated by now!"
"Doctor..."
Nameless gave him a peculiar look.
"W-what? Why are you looking at me like I’m some pitiful creature? Can’t I be a fan of an online celebrity?"
Dr. Roman started off somewhat defenseless but grew increasingly excited as he spoke, "Merlin is the most perfect idol, untainted by mainstream media hype!"
Nameless’ expression grew even more sympathetic: "Doctor, haven’t you noticed the outside world has been destroyed?"
"So what? Just because the world is destroyed, [Magical☆Merlin] would disappear?"
Dr. Roman retorted confidently, "How foolish! [Magical☆Merlin] is an idol that transcends the mundane, surpassing all limits!"
"Though, well, it’s just an AI simulation based on existing data."
For him.
[Magical☆Merlin] was his greatest emotional support.
Allowing him a brief respite amidst his endless struggles.
Nameless suddenly remarked meaningfully: "I’ve always heard elders say that when planting flowers, tying some paper cutouts can attract butterflies to pollinate them."
"Those butterflies probably mistake the paper for their wives. How silly—what kind of creature would treat a paper cutout as their wife?" Da Vinci chimed in with a laugh.
Despite having a peerless beauty like her right here, he wouldn’t even glance her way, choosing instead to obsess over some virtual idol.
Serves you right for staying single!
Dr. Roman’s face flushed red, veins bulging on his forehead as he argued, "Virtual idols don’t count as paper cutouts! And being an otaku isn’t stupid!"
He then launched into a series of incomprehensible terms like "I’ve been a solo stan since childhood," "moe fans," and "policing," causing everyone around to burst into laughter, filling Chaldea with a lively atmosphere.
The tense and anxious mood about heading into the Singularity instantly turned relaxed and carefree.
The audience also began discussing—
[Judging by Nameless’ expression, he seems to know who Merlin really is!]
[Damn, is Merlin really that heartless guy? Poor doctor!]
[Stop roasting him, he’s about to cry! I’ve never even held a girl’s hand—my only love is my 2D waifu!]
[I’m better than you—I’ve held several girls’ hands! Though it was back in kindergarten...]
In Academy City.
Tamamo-no-Mae’s golden eyes gleamed with amusement. "Who would’ve thought the great Flower Mage’s biggest hobby would be roleplaying as a virtual idol!"
Confirmed—Merlin was indeed Merlin!
This was getting interesting.
Despite being a powerful Grand Caster, he spent his time pretending to be a cute, soft virtual idol, singing and dancing for fans.
If word got out, countless people would be utterly shocked.
Actually.
She didn’t even need to spread the news.
Once the video continued, he was bound to be publicly exposed by [Alaya]!
"I’m not! I didn’t! Don’t make things up!"
Merlin immediately delivered the classic denial trio, but unconsciously slipped into a cutesy pose, pouting slightly. "I’m not some virtual idol~"
"..."
Tamamo-no-Mae shivered involuntarily for a moment.
This guy had clearly fully adapted to his current identity—from body to soul, he was truly taking the shape of [Magical☆Meri]!
How terrifying.
Everything was going according to Nameless’s plan.
That guy had taken a dislike to Merlin and forcibly drowned him in feminization, clearly intending to turn him completely into Meri!
Now, it seemed his plan had succeeded.
Even a grand Crown-class mage couldn’t escape his manipulations.
If she fell into his hands, would she become nothing more than a little fox who could only cry "miso" and roll around cutely every day, waiting for his affection?
The mere thought of such an embarrassing scene made Tamamo-no-Mae shudder.
No, she absolutely couldn’t let herself be conquered by him.
Her goal was to conquer him, to make him utterly inseparable from her!
Tamamo-no-Mae asked curiously, "So, why are you teasing that ordinary otaku doctor? Does his ordinariness excite you?"
"...How could that be possible!"
Merlin rolled her eyes.
What kind of person did this fox spirit take her for?
A dignified Crown-class candidate mage—how could she be so frivolous?
She retorted irritably, "Just keep watching and you’ll understand."
"Oh? This humble one would love to see what identity that doctor really holds. Could he actually be King Solomon, the one who destroyed human history?"
Tamamo-no-Mae stared at the screen with keen interest.
An ordinary otaku doctor transforming into King Solomon, the destroyer of human history—now that would be the most sensational news.
At that point, even Nameless, who knew the truth, wouldn’t be able to escape blame!
In the video.
Spiritron transfer began.
Nameless and the others descended into the third Singularity.
A solitary island floating in the vast ocean.
Once again, the Spiritron Transfer had gone wrong!
Or rather,
this thing had never worked smoothly—its accuracy was probably rank E at best.
"Senpai, Francis Drake is one of the great heroes who pioneered this world. He was the first person in human history to circumnavigate the globe while still alive!"
Mash gazed out at the endless sea. "At the time, Spain claimed to be the empire where the sun never set, but he brought them fear and was called the Devil. In a way, he could be considered a hero who shot down the sun."
"Not really. He was just a pirate, after all." Nameless didn’t seem particularly interested.
The so-called "Devil of the Seas" was actually a result of Britain issuing letters of marque to counter Spain.
These allowed pirates to become "legal" and plunder Spanish ships freely.
The King of Britain, who possessed wealth, fame, and power at the time, once declared: "Do you want my treasure? If you do, then go to the sea and find it! I’ve left everything there!"
Thus, Britain ushered in the grand Age of Exploration.
Countless people became pirates, dreaming of amassing mountains of treasure and becoming the true King of Pirates!
The scene shifted.
Nameless and Mash defeated a group of bandits and were led to meet Drake herself.
To everyone’s astonishment,
the legendary three-meter-tall, barrel-chugging pirate captain turned out to be a buxom, overwhelmingly sexy older sister with a heart of gold!
What was even more terrifying was that the opponent also possessed a man’s boldness. After being defeated by Nameless, he wrapped an arm around him, wanting to befriend him.
Drake exclaimed in surprise, "The Holy Grail? I actually have the Holy Grail you’re looking for."
"No, no. This Holy Grail of yours doesn’t come from the mastermind behind all this—it’s from another source," Nameless shook his head in disagreement.
The ocean they were in had already undergone earth-shattering changes and was no longer the same place Drake had once lived.
It was precisely because of this that Drake had so easily trusted Chaldea.
Nameless continued, "First, we need to find the goddess you’ve been chasing. Through her, we can locate the true Holy Grail and restore this Singularity."
"No problem! But once we find it, all the treasures belong to me!" Drake, in her typical generous fashion, chose to assist him.
As a pirate, it was in her nature to pursue all treasures.
The pirate ship set sail.
Soon, they found the beautiful girl who had been stranded on the ghost island.
Her long purple hair fluttered behind her, and her eyes sparkled like gemstones.
Despite being on a deserted island, she shone as brightly as if she were standing under a spotlight on stage.
She was none other than the second sister of the Gorgon trio—
Euryale!
The personification of the concept of an [Idol], capable of attracting the admiration and pursuit of countless men!
Euryale smiled sweetly. "Aren’t I adorable?"
"Uh... yeah, you are," Nameless replied.
"Exactly! Though I’m cute and charming, I also bring death—and now I’ve been targeted by a despicable pirate!" Euryale said pitifully.
"Oh, that must be Blackbeard, right?"
Nameless easily saw through the culprit’s identity.
Before he could explain further—
The infamous pirate had already appeared within sight.
Standing at the bow of his ship, his eyes gleaming like a dog’s, he cried out, "Aaaaaah, so you really are here, my darling Euryale!"
"So cute! So cute! So cute! I wanna lick ***, I wanna be ***!"
"Ah, even if you stepped on me, that’d be fine! Trample me mercilessly with your bare feet!"
"And then, look down at me with utter disdain, like I’m a cockroach, while lifting your skirt!"
"Don’t you all agree?"
His utterly depraved remarks instantly silenced the entire scene.
Countless spectators were left dumbfounded—
[Holy hell, Blackbeard’s on another level—even a gentleman like me feels ashamed in comparison!]
[Damn, this guy really has no limits. He doesn’t give a damn about dignity or shame!]
[But... why do I kinda agree with him...? Damn it, I’ve been infected!]
[Official statement: I’m not a pervert—because I’m not old!]
[Euryale’s just too adorable. I also wanna be stepped on by her while she looks at me with disgust and lifts her skirt!]
...
Back in reality, on the Gorgon Island.
Ana stared at the screen in astonishment. "Second Sister, you actually made an appearance too!"
"Perfectly normal. When it comes to the sea, it’s only natural for us Gorgons to be involved," Stheno replied calmly.
Though she couldn’t help feeling a little envious of her sister.
To appear in a Singularity—and as a righteous character, no less.
Euryale scowled in disgust. "Ugh, these men are all hopeless!"
"No, Nameless is different!" Ana said earnestly.
"Well, Nameless is a good man, but you’re no match for those girls."
Stheno looked at her younger sister with deep sympathy.
The three sisters had sworn from the very beginning to stay together forever.
Since their younger sister was infatuated with that man, the two elder sisters naturally followed suit.
If they were to marry, he would have to wed all three of them!
The problem was...
All three sisters were in their petite, childlike forms, lacking the allure of heroic spirits like the Lion King or Jeanne d’Arc.
Anna’s soft, moe voice piped up: "I just want to see him occasionally."
She didn’t ask for much.
As a monster feared and despised by countless people, she had no right to stay by his side forever.
Let alone dream of possessing him.
"Ah, my dear sister, you’re just too adorable—adorable enough to break my heart," Euryale sighed helplessly, reaching out to pat the girl’s small head.
On the screen.
After Blackbeard’s perverted remarks, the battle suddenly erupted.
Nameless projected his spiral sword, transforming into the Nuclear Swordsman, effortlessly crushing his opponent.
After defeating Blackbeard...
The pirate ship continued onward, seeking the true Holy Grail bearer.
Euryale sidled up to Nameless and whispered, "So it’s you."
Yes, she recognized him.
He was none other than the nameless hero who had protected the three sisters during the Age of Gods in Greece!
"You’ve mistaken me for someone else," Nameless coughed lightly in response.
Euryale’s cheeks flushed pink: "The night is long, and to thank you for saving us, I, the strongest idol, shall condescend to let you ride upon me..."
Ahem, "You bear a divine curse—losing your purity would mean death," Nameless replied, glancing sideways.
Euryale’s smile grew even gentler, her eyes shimmering with mischief: "No worries, we can take the backdoor~"
The definition of purity, it seemed, referred to a certain... thing.
As long as it remained intact, there would be no problem!
Her bold declaration sparked waves of envy and resentment among viewers—
[I suspect thee of driving, yet lack evidence to show, thus allowing thy wheels to repeatedly crush my face—most painful indeed!]
[Holy smokes, is this really something I can watch for free?]
[Some people, while watching, suddenly opened their browsers... not naming names here!]
[Dammit, Euryale really does crave Nameless’s body—she said the same thing back in the Age of Gods!]
[I’m back—accidentally had to... ahem, "take care of something." Oh? You’ve already chatted this much?]