The War God Verethragna / Erica, Godou Kusanagi, Prometheus's Grimoire

"What's going on? This emotion?" Arthur looked down at his hands, muttering to himself with a hint of disbelief in his eyes.

He was actually excited by Athena's declaration of war?!

That emotional fluctuation was definitely real!

"I see!" But Arthur quickly figured out the reason and murmured, "A characteristic of battle maniacs?"

God Slayer are all warlike; their powerful bodies conceal a strong warlike gene.

It is precisely because of this characteristic that the God Slayer will never back down and will bravely and fearlessly advance in the face of any enemy.

"It seems I'll need some time to get used to this new body," Arthur murmured, his hands behind his head.

As Arthur familiarized himself with the body of the God Slayer, Magecraft societies around the world were in an uproar over his birth.

The seventh 'king' has been born--

He was an elegant and confident knight, bearing the name of the great king of ancient Britain, Arthur, and wielding the legendary Holy Sword Excalibur. He successfully slew the legendary dragon-slaying hero Perseus in Garibaldi Square Naples, the largest city in southern Italy, creating a miracle and becoming the seventh God Slayer.

Its name is -- King of Knights!

This phrase, through True Magic means, quickly spread throughout the world.

Everyone who knows about superpowers, or who belongs to that special group, knows that the seventh 'King' has been born in the world.

He is a knight, bearing the name 'Arthur', wielding the legendary 'Holy Sword Excalibur', and titled 'King of Knights'.

But he was neither the great king of ancient Britain nor the 'Steel Hero God', but Demon King who killed gods in a human body.

So even though the title was the same as another title for 'King Arthur', no one thought of the other side of it.

Time flies, passing by like flowing water.

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.

The bustling streets were filled with traffic.

The noise and clamor were incessant.

"Hey... Artoria, don't be angry anymore..." On the streets of Naples, two figures were quite eye-catching.

They appear to be a brother and sister, both with blond hair, the same eye color, and the same temperament.

One was dressed in a white knight's outfit, and the other in a white dress, both exuding a holy and noble aura.

The only difference is that the two are more than 20 centimeters taller, a full head's height difference.

At first glance, they look like a noble brother and sister traveling together.

But upon closer inspection, you'll find scenes that will bring a smile to your face.

The girl walking ahead was carrying a rather large plastic bowl and eating a local specialty snack from Naples. Her beautiful cheeks were puffed up quite a bit, as if she were enjoying a delicacy.

But her expression showed anger.

The combination of a foodie's behavior and an angry expression creates a charmingly unexpected contrast.

"Hmph--" Occasionally, the girl could be seen stopping, turning her head to snort coldly at the boy behind her, before continuing to walk aimlessly. Whenever she saw something delicious, she would stop and arrogantly ask the boy beside her to buy it.

These two are, of course, Arthur and Saber.

After about half a month, Arthur finally settled down in this world.

Because he was the seventh 'King' in the world and a 'close friend' of 'Sword King' Salvatore Doni, the Italy Magecraft societies and government dared not neglect him and gave him the greatest preferential treatment.

Once Arthur had settled down, he brought Saber out of the 'Avalon'.

He originally intended to bring Nami and the other two girls, as well as Sakura Matou, along with them.

But whether it was because this world didn't allow it or because of a system problem, Arthur discovered that when he arrived at the new instance, time in the 'Avalon' had frozen again by 880.

Arthur is unable to rescue Nami and the other three girls!

Saber can be summoned because she is Servant, connected to his Command Spell, and can be summoned through Command Spell.

Moreover, he could no longer return to his 'Avalon'.

It seems that the barrier-like repulsion will only disappear after the mission is over.

"Here you go!" Arthur handed Saber an ice cream with seven colors layered together, smiling as he said, "You've been angry for days, so please forgive me!"

"So you're going to abandon me again?" Saber took the ice cream with sparkling eyes, her cheeks flushing slightly. She turned her head away from Arthur, her tone awkward as she said, "We agreed to fight side by side from now on... but you've ignored me for half a month. If we weren't still in contact, I would have thought you were dead."

"It won't happen again!" Arthur said, raising his hands in surrender.

"Well... then I'll reluctantly forgive you!" Saber blushed and handed over the ice cream, saying, "I was also a little wrong, so consider this an apology!"

"This looks like something I bought--"

"Eat it or leave it!" The embarrassed and angry girl, unwilling to throw away the ice cream, left with the seven-layered ice cream, becoming a striking sight on the street.

Chapter 333 'God of War' Verethragna

A top-tier luxury villa in Naples.

This is the residence arranged by the Italy government for the 'King of Knights,' and it is also Arthur's temporary residence.

In the luxurious living room, Arthur sat on a soft sofa, holding a book that looked like it had been through many years, and was reading it intently.

On the table in front of him, there was a large pile of similar books.

These are all records of history from a certain ancient era, biographies of heroes, or even books about gods.

Arthur knew nothing about these ancient histories, or even the epic myths of other countries.

After all, he was a homebody in his previous life, and his academic performance was only average, though he was somewhat familiar with his own country's history.

He knows nothing about the national histories of Asia and Europe, except for a few deities like God and Athena.

Therefore, he needs to expand his knowledge base.

After all, Arthur had just become the "God Slayer" and needed to find other "Heretic Gods " to strengthen himself.

Arthur's next target is the "Never Defeated God of War," Verethragna.

The book he is currently reading records the history of ancient Persia.

"Lord Arthur..."

I don't know how much time passed, but suddenly a figure walked in from outside.

A middle-aged man dressed in a black suit, resembling a wealthy man's bodyguard, walked up to Arthur, placed one hand on his heart, bowed, and said, "We've received news from the Sardinia airport that the young man from Japan you asked us to keep an eye on has boarded a flight to Sardinia."

'Snap--'

Upon hearing this, Arthur immediately closed the book in his hands, a faint smile appearing on his handsome and composed face, "Very good, thank you for your hard work."

"It's our duty! Would you like us to arrange a flight to Sardinia for you?" The middle-aged man, clearly possessing high emotional intelligence, quickly inquired.

"No need," Arthur shook his head and waved at him, saying, "Go on with your work."

"Yes, sir!"

After the middle-aged man left, Arthur slowly stood up and left the living room.

Upon arriving in the villa's courtyard, Arthur summoned his King's Horse, "Don Starion," which transformed into a blue-white beam of light and soared into the sky, flying towards Sardinia.

As for Saber, she's probably off somewhere enjoying some delicious food early in the morning.

Arthur's Mana (cursed power) increased several times over, and he wasn't the only one to benefit.

Saber thus became even more powerful, no longer needing to become a spirit and staying in reality around the clock, and the energy expenditure had no effect on Arthur.

Anyway, when you need her, all you have to do is summon her.

So Arthur went to Sardinia without taking her with him.

Sardinia, also Sardinia.

Sardinia is located in western Italy, about 200 kilometers from the Apennine Peninsula. It is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and the second largest island in Italy.

It covers an area of 24,090 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 1.656 million. The island features plains and granite mountains, and boasts stunning beach scenery.

Surprisingly, the south and west weren't too far apart, especially for "East Starion," who possessed the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Even traveling at a slow pace, it only took him a little over an hour to reach Sardinia.

It's a little past 10 a. m. now. After arriving in Sardinia, Arthur began to explore the island.

Arthur seemed to be wandering aimlessly, but his figure eventually led him into a secluded alley.

"I've been targeted by you since I arrived. Aren't you going to show yourself?" Arthur leaned against the wall, turning his head to look at a certain spot.

'Swish--'

The moment the words left his mouth, a powerful divine force surged through the alley, and a figure covered in silver fluorescence appeared out of thin air before Arthur, as if teleporting.

"I smell the scent of 'The Fool' on you! God Slayer, did you come here specifically to find me?" The boy had purple, drooping hair, wore a white shirt underneath a cloak, and had a calm yet arrogant smile on his youthful and cute face as he looked directly at Arthur and asked casually.

"Ah... I guess so!" A golden glow also appeared on Arthur's body as he stared at the boy, feigning ignorance, and asked, "Tell me your name!"

"Listen up, God Slayer..." the young man said with a faint smile, introducing himself, "I am the victor, the strongest, the one who defeats all enemies, the Never Defeated one— Verethragna!"

"Do you want to fight me, God Slayer?!"

After speaking, Verethragna stared at Arthur with interest, as if waiting for his reply.

However, when the person he most anticipated appeared before him, Arthur shook his head and said, "You are not at your peak right now. Wait until you have recovered your strength before you fight me!"

"Wow... you saw through me? Impressive!" Verethragna was slightly surprised, but remained calm and laughed, "I wanted to experience the taste of defeat, so I awakened the ancient kings of the gods and fought them one by one, yet I have not tasted defeat yet."

"My power has indeed been somewhat lost, but it will soon return, and I will come knocking on your door in person... I hope that you, the 'Fool,' will let me taste the bitterness of defeat!"

The moment the words left her lips, Verethragna's figure vanished like Athena herself.

"It's really tough to suppress that urge to fight! I need to work even harder to control this body's fighting spirit," Arthur sighed helplessly.

(Zhao Deqian) He rode the King's Horse "Dong Starion" to the high sky above Sardinia, and was already noticed by Verethragna. Even without Instinct (A), Arthur instantly sensed the presence of his 'natural enemy'.

He could have easily dragged Verethragna into the 'Reality Marble' and killed him before he recovered to his peak condition, gaining the greatest advantage.

However, after the war, Arthur had gained a thorough understanding of the system.

Rewards are based on the task's evaluation level.

This task definitely has flaws in its understanding of the question.

Both Athena and Verethragna appeared before him in a weakened state.

Killing or defeating these 'Heretic Gods' who are not in their complete state will likely affect the mission completion rating.

That's why Arthur refrained from making a move.

Chapter 334 Erica, Godou Kusanagi, and the Prometheus's Grimoire

Three hours after Verethragna left, it was noon.

A plane that flew from Japan successfully arrived in Sardinia, Italy.

During his junior high school spring break, a boy, on behalf of his grandfather, embarked on a journey to return something to its rightful owner.

The moment he appeared, Arthur, who was expanding his knowledge base in a room at a luxury hotel, also instantly sensed his presence.

"Alright... let's get started!" Arthur closed the book, got up, and left the room.

The bustling streets of Sardinia weren't as crowded as those in the East, perhaps because the island only has a population of just over a million.

A boy named Godou Kusanagi was robbed by a blonde girl while asking for directions from Sardinia resident because of the stone slab he was carrying.

"You there, boy, hand over the grimoire you're holding." The girl in the red off-the-shoulder dress with black trim pointed a dagger at Godou Kusanagi and said sternly in Italy.

She is Erica Brantri, the young lady from Milan, Italy, known as the "Crimson Devil," the eldest daughter of the prestigious "Brantri" family in the Magecraft world, and Grand Knight of the "Copper Black Cross" Magecraft society at a young age.