Chapter 360: [360] Nero: Farewell, Divine Ancestor, my cowardice, and Souma who defeated King Attila [1]
Chapter 193 Nero: Farewell, Divine Ancestor, my cowardice, and Souma who defeated King Attila.
The virtual idol’s extremely malicious response made Doctor Roman unable to help but cry out, "Wah, this online idol is too much! She completely doesn’t understand how people feel!"
The onlookers were all astonished――
["Magical☆Merlin," did she exist even before the reboot?]
[I don’t believe it! Merlin can’t be this foul-mouthed! She’s a gentle, kind, and considerate little angel!]
[Tsk, you all think Doctor Roman is related to King Solomon? How could such a shut-in possibly be?]
[Doctor, stop being a fan of Merlin; what if the person behind her is Merlin in disguise?]
...
Seeing this scene,
Lancelot couldn’t help but exclaim, "According to previous reports, everything outside of Chaldea has been destroyed. How can there still be a virtual idol?"
Earlier, many images flashed by.
Aside from the area where Chaldea was located, the entire world had turned into ruins.
King Solomon had recklessly ignited the world of human civilization, wanting to burn it to the ground.
The seventy-two demon gods had also crossed into various singularities, aiming to destroy human history from its origins.
Civilization outside of Chaldea had been obliterated.
In such a situation, how could a virtual idol still exist?
The adorable pink-haired knight, Arthur, blinked her big eyes: "That [Magical☆Merlin], could she be Merlin?"
"Uh, Merlin? Impossible! That guy is a scoundrel who enjoys teasing married women; how could he possibly disguise himself as a beautiful girl to tease men?" Jeanne firmly rejected.
As the son of a nightmare and a human princess, Merlin possessed an exceptionally handsome appearance.
After becoming Britain’s court magician, he enjoyed the adoration of countless noblewomen and young girls.
This scoundrel, the son of a nightmare, loved to toy with others’ feelings as a form of amusement.
Eventually, he got involved with an unmanageable fairy and was forced to hide in the Tower of the End.
How could such a scoundrel tease men?
Lancelot glanced at the incredibly cute Arthur, his mouth twitching: "Your Majesty, don’t forget, only men understand men better!"
At that moment, the pink-haired knight was dressed in a pink sailor suit!
Yes, it was the sailor suit popularized by cherry blossom anime.
What was even more outrageous was that
she had white stockings wrapped around her slender legs, her waist casually exposed, making her even more alluring than those girls!
Jeanne was momentarily at a loss for words.
This pink-haired knight had a cuter appearance than her and enjoyed the adoration of countless French citizens.
So many people wanted to know her more intimately, men on men, surrounded by burly men and such.
Compared to this, Jeanne was even more speechless when she saw in the video
that Nameless had summoned another White Jeanne to confront Black Jeanne, creating an unbelievable scenario of herself fighting herself.
This made Jeanne in reality feel even more complicated.
Had she really split into two and started fighting in front of the entire world?
What an embarrassment!
...
Even the dark Jeanne, who had obtained the Holy Grail, could not withstand the combined forces of Nameless and White Jeanne.
The first singularity had been conquered by Nameless, successfully restoring the singularity.
The scene shifted.
To the second singularity――
"Second Singularity: Eternal Madness Empire: City of Seven Hills: The Rose Emperor" began.
In front of countless onlookers,
as Nameless and the others just arrived at the singularity, they witnessed a war unfolding.
A girl dressed in an extremely extravagant red gown, with long golden hair, appeared on the screen.
It was none other than Nero Claudius!
Doctor Roman exclaimed, "The Roman Emperor is also a girl, what on earth is happening?"
It was too strange.
Previously, King Arthur was a girl, and now even the Roman Emperor Nero was a beautiful girl.
Could it be the will of the Root?
"Perhaps, the Root is a shut-in," Nameless replied calmly.
"How could that be... uh, perhaps it really is possible."
Doctor Roman wanted to refute but seemed to think of something, and he began to agree with Nameless’s idea.
Because he himself was a shut-in who loved virtual idols!
After Nameless and Mash arrived, they immediately began to assist her in battle, easily defeating the enemy forces.
This proud Roman Emperor said, "Hmm, I allow you to fight alongside me, savor the exquisite happiness of my voice, which rivals that of the Muses!"
Though they were helping her fight, it felt more like a reward.
The pride of the Roman Emperor was evident.
Nameless murmured to himself, "Neither holy nor Roman, and certainly not the Holy Roman Empire... no wonder it fell; it truly is a legacy of arrogance!"
It is not weakness and ignorance that destroy empires, but arrogance!
At that moment,
a mysterious and powerful enemy descended.
It was the third Roman Emperor, who called himself a god, and was also Nero’s uncle, Caligula.
He presented a wine cup and offered it: "My dear daughter of my sister, drink this; it is your destiny, and you shall gain immortal life!"
"But, Caligula, what is the price?"
Nero gazed coldly at him.
The cup shimmered with a dark green light, filled with a chilling dark energy.
Once consumed, it would surely corrupt her, turning her into a monster akin to a demon.
How could she, the Roman Emperor, be willing to drink it?
"The price is, of course, to become a pawn under my command, assisting in the destruction of human history!" he replied.
This was indeed the task of the demon gods.
To resurrect him from hell, wanting him to assist the demon gods in destroying the world of humanity.
"I refuse! I am the true Roman Emperor, the one who swears to the gods, the divine ancestors, and all my people that I will rebuild the empire!"
Nero decisively rejected him, drawing her sword and pointing it at him.
The other party instantly flew into a rage: "How dare you refuse my lord’s blessing? Do you even know what this means?"
Having long become a servant of the Demon God King, it was only natural for him to assist in the destruction of human history.
"Rome shall never be enslaved! And I shall become the sole emperor of this land!"
Nero glared at him furiously.
The battle erupted abruptly.
Even the mighty Caligula, who claimed to be a god, stood no chance against the combined forces of her and Nameless, effortlessly defeated.
After all, he was merely a resurrected being, far from a true deity.
And then—
A completely unexpected figure emerged as the boss of this Singularity, none other than—
[Divine Ancestor—Romulus!]
Yes, the renowned Grand Lancer had become the antagonist of the Singularity.
He formed a vast alliance under the Holy Roman Empire, declaring himself the true heir of Rome, seeking to utterly annihilate Nero’s Roman Empire.
The moment he appeared, countless viewers exploded in shock—
[No way! I can’t accept this! How could the Divine Ancestor be corrupted by the Demon God King?]
[Why not? Didn’t you see King Solomon himself become the Demon God King?]
[We’re doomed! Two Grand Servants have betrayed humanity!]
[Back when we fought the Omnipotent Zeus, the Romans were cheering wildly, celebrating their Grand Servant ancestor. Now this is just awkward!]
[Oh man, if the Divine Ancestor descended and watched the video alongside Nero, how awkward would that be?]
Roman Empire, Capital City of Rome.
Within the extravagantly gilded Golden Palace.
At Nero’s summons, numerous high-ranking officials gathered in secret to meet the descended Divine Ancestor.
The moment they laid eyes on him, they were overcome with ecstasy.
"We greet the Divine Ancestor! With you here, our Rome shall endure for eternity!"
"Divine Ancestor, we’ve finally awaited your descent! Now we can effortlessly crush France, Britain, and the rest!"
"Praise the Divine Ancestor! You are our salvation!"
...
Each official spoke with tears of bitterness.
Though Rome was an ancient civilization with a glorious history, only Nero had descended alone.
One pair of fists could hardly fend off a horde of enemy Servants.
But now, with the Divine Ancestor—powerful enough to wound the Omnipotent Zeus—descended among them, Rome was destined to reclaim its former glory, when the Mediterranean was its private lake!
Puny France would surely raise its hands in surrender!
The Divine Ancestor sat calmly to the side: "I am Rome. You, too, shall become my Rome. My Rome continues to grow even now, reaching beyond the heavens!"
Even after sacrificing his Grand Saint Graph, he remained a true Grand-class Servant.
Mortal power held no interest for him.
All that mattered was Rome’s prosperity and strength.
The Divine Ancestor smiled warmly. "At the hour of your birth, the entire Roman Empire cried out your name—Nero! My child, Rome watched with pride as you grew day by day. You shall become Rome’s most radiant ruler!"
This heir was, without a doubt, the most worthy Roman Emperor, and he couldn’t be more pleased.
"Thank you for your praise, Divine Ancestor!" Nero beamed.
The Divine Ancestor—the founding emperor of Rome, a figure equivalent to China’s Qin Shi Huang.
He was also her idol.
To be praised by him was the greatest honor, filling her with joy.
Amidst the joyous harmony of grandparents and grandchildren, with everyone cheering and celebrating,
[Alaya] uploaded a new video titled "Temple of Time: Solomon."
The second Singularity happened to be about Rome.
Nero enthusiastically said, "Come, come! Witness my glorious form and worship me to your heart’s content!"
A group of people gathered to watch together.
At first, everything seemed normal.
Nameless and Nero cooperated, successfully defeating the enemy forces and eliminating her uncle Caligula, who had been resurrected by the Demon God Pillar.
Nero grew increasingly proud: "It seems Nameless is quite suited to be my Master. If he is willing, I could appoint him as the Doge of Venice!"
Everything appeared perfectly normal.
The problem was—why had the Divine Ancestor become the villain?
Everyone present was utterly dumbfounded.
They had gathered to celebrate the Divine Ancestor’s arrival and admire Her Majesty’s splendor, so why had their revered ancestor turned into the antagonist?
A public execution before the entire world?
The opulent and grandiose Golden Palace instantly fell into an awkward silence.
Even Nero wore an embarrassed smile.
This seemed... slightly off.
Why was she fighting the Divine Ancestor?
The video continued.
The Divine Ancestor in the Singularity smiled warmly: "Nero, you are Rome’s most outstanding descendant. Now, join me in establishing an eternal empire!"
"No! Divine Ancestor, why have you sided with the Demon God King?"
Nero was shocked.
The Divine Ancestor looked even more surprised: "You, the Rose Emperor who brought prosperity and golden age, embody the sins unique to humanity—the fallen [Beast of 666]. Why do you ask such a question?"
"I am the [Beast of 666]???"
Nero couldn’t believe it, her mind reeling in confusion.
This was the genuine Beast of Calamity—how could it be?
Just then,
Nameless stepped forward and said, "Nero, don’t be deceived! He is no longer the Divine Ancestor, just a puppet of the Demon God Pillars wearing his skin!"
"What should I do?"
Nero’s eyes were filled with doubt.
The Divine Ancestor was her most revered idol—this felt like her faith crumbling.
"You are the Rose Emperor, Rome’s most legitimate heir, the Manifest Destiny itself!"
Nameless immediately launched into full flattery mode, "Unique as you are, captivating as you are, with a voice rivaling the Muses—how could you waver?"
"Ah, right! I am the true ruler of this land. Even if the Divine Ancestor were truly resurrected, he would only praise my glorious achievements!"
Nero’s eyes brightened as she finally broke free from her confusion.
She looked down at the weapon in her hand. "It says... I can fight now!"
"Stop this! I am Rome, your ancestor—how dare you raise your hand against me?" the Divine Ancestor roared in fury.
But it was useless.
Nero scoffed, "Farewell, Divine Ancestor—and farewell to my weakness!"
Just as Nameless had said,
The figure before her was merely an enemy wearing the Divine Ancestor’s guise.
He had long become a servant of the Demon God King, a scourge upon human history—there could be no mercy.
Having undergone this spiritual transformation, she dared to draw her sword even against the Divine Ancestor!
Under the combined assault of Nero, Nameless, and the others, even the mighty Divine Ancestor could not withstand the onslaught.
Panicked and shocked, the Divine Ancestor cried, "Stop! Wait, Nero—I am Rome, the founder of the great Roman Empire! I cannot vanish like this!"
But it was too late.
Nero swung her sword, severing his head—slaying him with her own hands!
All the soldiers around them stood frozen in utter disbelief.
Nero turned to face all the soldiers, her expression icy: "A demon disguised as the Divine Ancestor was discovered by me and executed on the spot!"
"This is a trial, a trial called overcoming the past."
Nameless smiled at her and said, "Only by conquering that immature past can a person grow. You think so too, don’t you, Your Majesty Nero?"
The onlookers were utterly stunned—
[Holy shit, Nero personally killed the Divine Ancestor?!]
[Mordred would bow in shame! Little Mo only nearly killed her father-king, but you straight-up murdered the Divine Ancestor!]
[Deceiving teachers and destroying ancestors... cough It was all the Demon God King’s corruption! Emperor Nero did nothing wrong!]
[The Divine Ancestor is so pitiful. But he brought it upon himself after being bewitched by the demon gods!]
The Golden Palace fell into deathly silence.
All Roman officials stared blankly, their eyes shifting between Nero and the Divine Ancestor.
What was supposed to be a celebratory banquet seemed poised to turn into a memorial service—
Wait, no. Both had manifested as Heroic Spirits and just publicly displayed some "father-daughter bonding."
With Nero personally slaying the Divine Ancestor... what a filial child indeed!
After a long pause.
Nero cleared her throat. "Divine Ancestor, I previously—"
"No need for explanations. As long as Rome still stands, you’ve done no wrong!" the Divine Ancestor replied magnanimously.
Yet his conflicted expression betrayed the sheer awkwardness of the situation.
Earlier, when assisting Nameless against the Omnipotent Great God Zeus, the Divine Ancestor’s decisive strike—sacrificing his crown—had severely wounded the invincible Zeus.
This act skyrocketed his fame across the world, earning him countless fans.
He was hailed as the undisputed top Lancer!
But now, with the Singularity’s exposure, he’d been cast as a villainous boss serving the Demon God King, joining the ranks of the Lion King and the edgy King of Heroes.
Many of his freshly acquired fans would undoubtedly abandon him immediately.
"Ahem, Divine Ancestor, I’ve decided to postpone your welcome celebration until this blows over," Nero said with an awkward smile.