"Is there something special about this article?"
It's said to have attracted a goddess to Italy. That should be enough, shouldn't it?
Alicia smiled and spoke.
A high-class hotel next to the road in a wealthy district of Milan, Italy, had been completely prepared by the local Magical Society for Kaido's return, having reserved the entire hotel.
As night fell, Kaido, Erica, and Liliana arrived in a private car. They sat in the lavishly decorated room, enjoying the delicacies prepared by the best Italian chefs while chatting quietly.
The status of a Godslayer is more precious than that of any ruler in the world. Although Kaido was a simple commoner before, after becoming a Godslayer, he comfortably enjoyed these privileges.
It feels great to have slept for a whole day. How about you continue like this from now on?
Kaido, who had slept for almost a whole day, felt refreshed. He took a sip of what they said was an '82 Lafite, and then frowned as he realized he still hadn't gotten used to drinking red wine.
"If that's the King's order, of course, I'll be very happy to carry it out."
Erica nodded without hesitation upon hearing Kaido's words.
"I-I... if we don't do anything else, I can also..."
Liliana's face was so red that it seemed like it was about to drip water.
"Lily, do you take me for a man with some physical disability?"
Kaido couldn't help but tease Liliana, who was bowing her head, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to hide in.
You're so lovely, and you're also the type I like. It's not impossible to do something, is it?
"Ah, by the way, if possible, it would be better to prepare some medicine. If not, you won't want to have a child so young, will you?"
"N-no children or anything like that, please... please, King, be more dignified!"
Upon hearing this, Liliana's face turned even redder.
She had just turned fifteen, and it was still far from her sixteenth birthday and becoming an adult. If she were to be defiled and have a child like that, no country or law would allow it!
However, he was a Godslayer, so the laws and rules of the world couldn't bind Kaido.
Thinking of this, Liliana not only began to worry about her purity but also started to consider what she would do if she really had a child.
"Hahahahah... Lily is really very lovely in that aspect."
Kaido laughed.
Erica, sitting next to him, also looked at the blushing Liliana and smiled charmingly.
"I'm very sorry, King. I need to go to the bathroom!"
Knowing she had been teased again, Liliana was too embarrassed to stay, so she found an excuse and hurriedly left.
—Kaido, do you really not have those thoughts?
Smiling while watching Lily leave, Erica intimately hooked her arm with his and asked.
"What do you think?"
Kaido responded.
I'm also a man. Isn't it normal to have those needs?
The reason he had remained a virgin until now was that he had always prioritized important matters.
At first, he had hidden to practice using the Godslayer equipment. After defeating Typhon, he went to Mount Lu to fight against Luo Hao. Then the conspiracy in Sardinia from the original work arose. In his constant growth, Kaido discovered a new problem.
That is, he needed to find a way to break the shackles of the Godslayer, so that his Authorities wouldn't remain stagnant forever.
And Kaido's only hope was the Witch's Book.
If he wasn't mistaken, the book in his mind, besides being able to materialize objects, should also hide deeper wisdom.
The reason it hadn't manifested was probably that his current level was too low.
Erica, of course, was unaware of why Kaido was worried. To her, a Godslayer represented the pinnacle of the world, and she couldn't imagine a more powerful existence than him.
If you didn't have those needs, I'd be worried about that. But don't be deceived by Lily's reserved personality; she's actually a very timid girl.
Erica, leaning on him, said lazily.
"But I'll make sure to do my best to persuade Lily to serve you with me."
Erica, do you really want me to have a harem?
—Kaido asked.
"From a woman's perspective, no woman would want to share a man with others, but you're a King, so naturally, you can't be bound by ordinary rules."
Erica smiled on the outside, but inside, she felt a bit disdainful.
Even if you really proposed it, you probably wouldn't accept marrying only me for the rest of your life, would you?
Men are really big pigs, always looking at what's in the pot while eating from the bowl.
"But I have a request... and that is, after you 'consume' me and Lily one day, don't get tired and abandon us."
This was Erica's only concern.
After all, you can't play with fickle men. If a dignified Great Knight, the favored daughter of Italy, were to be used and discarded, her life would be over.
Obtaining a dignified title in the future was the most important thing.
"Have you heard a good Eastern saying?" Kaido asked with a smile.
"What is it?"
Children make decisions. Adults, of course, want everything.
"..."
Erica was left speechless after realizing.
At that moment, Liliana, who had left earlier in embarrassment under an excuse, returned.
What's wrong? Have you regained your senses so quickly?
Kaido had a amused expression on his face.
"N-no, that's not it."
Liliana, who had finally suppressed her shame, slowly approached. While Kaido observed the jade-colored, exposed skin of the girl, they handed him a document sent from the headquarters.
Ah, yes? What's this?
Erica saw a stone in the image, carved with the head of a Gorgon, the details quite rough.
It's a Gorgon stone. While searching for traces of the gods in Sardinia, an archaeological team discovered an ancient ruin on the Calabrian coast, and this stone was one of the objects unearthed.
Liliana explained patiently.
"A relic of the Age of Gods."
"It's not just a sacred relic imbued with divine power, but also a symbol of the despised goddess, the lost wisdom of the Earth Mother, and a sign towards darkness."
"Stop, stop, just tell me the important parts."
Upon seeing that Liliana had the intention of giving a long explanation, Kaido quickly told her to stop.
Many things in the world are a matter of quality, not quantity, and he was a transmigrator; how could he not know about the Gorgon Stone related to Athena in the original work?
"Alright..."
Liliana looked at him with resentment and continued explaining.
The Gorgon Stone is a symbol of the ancient Earth Mother and a sign that guides many goddesses towards the disobedient Earth Mother. In short, it's like a grimoire.
Gorgon is Medusa, the snake-haired demon of Greek mythology, but also an ancient Earth Goddess with deep connections to many ancient goddesses, the trinity of the Dark Mother...
Erica took Liliana's words and slowly began to speak.
Since the Gorgon Stone has appeared, an ancient goddess related to it will surely descend. Therefore, at this time, the defenseless mortals must seek the help of the King.
"So, does the Black Bronze Cross intend to hand over the Gorgon Stone to Kaido and have the King deal with the goddess who will probably descend?"
Yes, and the problem we face may not be just the goddess. If an opportunity to fight against an ancient goddess arises, the King of the Balkans, our neighbor, will undoubtedly order us to offer the Gorgon Stone.
Liliana nodded with difficulty.
The notorious reputation of the Devil of Eastern Europe, Marquise Voban, spread far and wide. It was common for him to get angry without reason and destroy a city.
Marquise Voban had only been controlled a bit in recent years, but his illustrious deeds were deeply rooted in people's minds.
The discovery of the Gorgon Stone is no secret. Marquise Voban should already be aware of it.
"That old man is really a nuisance."
Kaido nodded.
—So, King, do you mean to say you're willing to accept the Gorgon Stone?
Liliana's expression was somewhat cheerful. From the previous call, she had perceived her mistress Deanna's deep concern.
Kings are fickle.
If Kaido were to go back on his previous promise and Marquise Voban came to bother them but he didn't act, the Magical Society in Italy would have no reason to cry.
The reason for this concern was that in previous years, when Marquise Voban was searching all over the world for priestesses to perform summoning rituals, many of the "favored daughters" of Italy from various Magical Societies suffered, and only Liliana survived.
Finally, the Sword King, Doni... didn't show any reaction upon hearing this news, not even a hint of wanting to regain face for his subordinates.
—Since I faced that old man for your sake, as a man, I won't back down, will I, Lily?
As a sacred relic capable of attracting Athena, he certainly wouldn't refuse the Gorgon Stone.
Whether it was defeating Athena or by some other method, accepting the Gorgon Stone now would be enough to demonstrate his attitude.
If he didn't accept it, others might see it as a retreat.
If he accepted it, he would be entangled in the story of Athena.
However, in Kaido's opinion, the subsequent developments could be quite different.
Marquise Voban, upon learning that the oldest goddess would descend, would definitely not sit idly by in his castle waiting.
"Eh... mm..."
The speaker had no intention of speaking, but the listener was attentive. The face of the timid Literary Knight turned red again and responded with a whisper like a mosquito.
"When can the Gorgon Stone be delivered?"
—Kaido asked.
"It can be delivered tomorrow morning."
"Mm..." Kaido nodded slightly, then changed the subject: "Now that the serious matters are done, Lily, stay and have dinner."
"King, I'm not very hungry right now..."
The ambiguous atmosphere in the luxurious private room made Liliana feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Of course, the most annoying presence was Erica. If she weren't there, Liliana would feel much more at ease.
After all, in the novels she wrote, the scenes in private rooms often developed in this way.
I've heard that girls have two stomachs. I even specifically ordered your favorite desserts, Lily. It would be a pity to waste them, wouldn't it?
Kaido said casually.
Lily, ignoring the King's kindness isn't becoming of a knight. Hurry up and sit down!
Erica smiled and pressed Lily into the seat; this stubborn girl could really refuse.
"..."
While observing the silver-haired Literary Knight, who kept her head down and didn't dare to look him in the eye, Kaido supported his chin with his hand, observing the respective reactions of the two beautiful girls in front of him.
"Power, this thing is really addictive."
Thinking of the few people who could come to cause trouble next, Kaido let out another disgusted snort, with a sharp glint flashing in his dark eyes.