Assemble My Forces
"There's one more thing—I don't intend to use the amulet Tiamat gave me to reverse Genesis in order to kill or seal Tiamat. Instead, I want to use other methods to unleash Tiamat's humanity."
"..."
There were so many shocking things that I've become somewhat numb.
Although Mash and Ritsuka could be considered outsiders, they still chose to help Rovey without hesitation because of their trust in Rovey.
"Although... we don't quite understand what happened, since it was Mr. Rovey's decision, he must have had his reasons. We believe Miss Artoria will also choose to help Mr. Rovey! If this is truly the solution, then we will do our best to help Mr. Rovey achieve it. Leave the fighting to us!"
These two children are simply angels...
Hearing this, Rovey couldn't help but feel moved.
"Wait a minute!"
But before they could shake hands and express their gratitude, Dr. Roman's somewhat disheveled figure reappeared on the screen.
"Wait a minute! How did it suddenly turn into this happy ending where everyone understands each other?! I disagree! Repairing this Singularity isn't a simple matter. Since we have the power to destroy BEAST, there's no need to take risks, right? Shouldn't we be prioritizing the bigger picture?"
Upon hearing that Rovey clearly possessed the tool to reverse the Genesis but was not planning to use it, instead intending to take Ritsuka and Mash and charge directly at the Beast head-on, Dr. Roman was utterly panicked.
"That's such a tactless comment, Romani! Isn't it more romantic for someone to go to great lengths to save a beautiful girl? This kind of story is much more interesting than a hero fighting dragons, isn't it?"
Before Rovey could even speak, Merlin stepped in to help him out of the predicament.
Then, even Merry started to speak.
"Besides, there's more than just Tiamat among the Beasts in this Singularity. Wouldn't it be a powerful ally to persuade or save any one of them?"
"Ha?!"
Upon hearing Merlin and Merry's words, Dr. Roman paused for a moment, then pondered before asking a question.
"You mean Tiamat and Goetia?!"
"That's right!"
Upon hearing Roman mention Goetia, Merlin and Merry immediately broke into bright smiles. Then, one on each side, they stretched out their arms and lifted Rovey up, saying...
"Let me introduce you to our leader, our friend/lover, who is also the great Child of God, the Savior, the Magic King, and the master of the 72 Demons, Solomon. Therefore, we have the 72 Demons as our allies. As long as Solomon apologizes to Goetia, it's not impossible that even Goetia might become our ally."
Roman: "???"
Watching these two guys recount their stories, especially their revelation of his true identity right in front of him, Roman was filled with questions. Seeing Mash and Ritsuka's adoring gazes only made him feel more frustrated. But then he thought, his legacy was far more useful in Rovey's hands than in aiding Goetia's enemies, and if Goetia could truly change his mind, it would indeed be a good thing.
After thinking about this, he sighed helplessly and finally made a concession.
"Alright, even if I still feel it's dangerous, all I can really do is watch you fight from the other side of the screen. In fact, you don't even need to ask for my opinion. Since that's the case, all I can do is silently support you, Rovey..."
"Use Solomon's power to give this story a proper ending. If it's you, you can definitely do it. Goetia isn't inherently bad. Perhaps it's fate that you became Solomon."
Roman muttered something to himself that only Ritsuka and Mash couldn't understand, then waved his hand, as if letting go of some things from the past.
Faced with his entrustment, Rovey nodded solemnly and replied.
"You definitely won't be disappointed."
He then bid farewell to the people present and prepared to leave to consult the other Servant. Ritsuka and Mash also went back to work.
After confirming that they had all left, only Holmes and Roman remained in the command room. He waved his hand and looked at Merlin and Merry with some helplessness.
"You guys are really reckless... But since there's that record, this plan is indeed feasible."
"Yes, it is indeed feasible." Holmes nodded and said, "There's probably more than a 50% chance. In short, it's a reliable plan."
Upon hearing this, Merlin and Merry smiled and said, "Besides, compared to that guy who always had a poker face, pretended to be profound, and made a big mistake by not communicating with his subordinates, he is indeed more suitable to be the Magic King."
"Haha, really? I think so too. No matter how you look at it, he's just too perfect for me."
Roman scratched his head, then smiled.
"In short, I'm leaving it to you. I've already agreed—not on my own, but as a representative of Chaldea. I believe you will create miracles."
"Of course, we think so too."
Merry and Merlin returned the smiles, and said the same thing—
"Anyway, just be a good shut-in, Romani. This kind of ordinary life suits you better."
Chapter 271 Assembling My Troops
Every corner of Uruk.
On the northern edge of the city wall.
"Rescue Tiamat? What kind of strange operation codename is that? And... is this 'rescue' really the one I remember?"
A tall man asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Yes, not kill, but save."
Rovey emphasized, "It's a true rescue. Can you help me, Mr. Leonidas?"
"Hahaha! Although it sounds utterly absurd, even I, a mere warrior, don't quite understand what's going on. I'm still a bit bewildered. However, since it's your request, of course, there's no problem. Sparta will certainly do its utmost to assist in such a fortunate event! Whether it's Tiamat or whatever, we will certainly become the shield of the three hundred Sparta, protecting young man Rovey Wei's back. So, go ahead and do your best!!"
Leonidas remained as generous as ever. Upon hearing Rovey's invitation, he readily agreed without hesitation. He was laughing as he answered, patting Rovey's back with his broad hand and making a trustworthy promise.
In his words, it was --
Without Rovey, he and the soldiers of Uruk would have died at the hands of the Gorgon long ago. How could they have had the chance to continue fighting here? So Rovey saved his life, and it wouldn't be a big deal if he returned it.
Moreover, after witnessing Rovey's tireless efforts and performance during this period, he had long regarded Rovey as a leader no less capable than Gilgamesh, and the soul of the entire team. Although Rovey was not his Master, he was willing to obey Rovey's command.
Similarly, and more importantly, it was because of his trust in Rovey and his perception of Tiamat's goodwill.
He scratched his head and then began to speak.
"Although I was genuinely surprised when you said that the beautiful woman with the dragon horns was Tiamat —after all, it's hard to imagine that the greatest enemy of this Singularity is like that—it's not something I should be concerned about. After all, my duty as a warrior is to obey orders."
"However, there is one thing I must also clarify: I have my own opinion about that magical woman. Even though I am an outsider, I can still feel her love and dedication to Uruk from the bread she sent. It is also thanks to her magical bread that many wounded warriors were able to save their lives, so--"
Leonidas placed a hand on Rovey's shoulder and said solemnly, "Go ahead and do it, Rovey! Follow your heart and save that woman who deserves to be saved! Since her nature is kind, you must not let her down!"
"I see."
Faced with Leonidas's entrustment and assurance, Rovey nodded solemnly.
--
"Ah, so that mysterious woman was the Beast II? This news is really hard to accept. But never mind, I won't delve into the details. The most important thing is Brother Rovey's state of mind and your command."
Ushiwakamaru was even more dashing than expected. Having resolved her conflict with Benkei, all those matters concerning beasts, the Grand Rank, Human Order, and Singularity were now insignificant. All she sought was the freedom to use physical tactics on the battlefield and fight alongside Benkei. She would follow her will and continue fighting.
"Alright, thank you very much, Miss Ushiwakamaru..."
Upon hearing what Ushiwakamaru said, Rovey Wei immediately nodded in agreement.
"Wait a minute, that's true, but I'm still unsure of your current state of mind, Brother Rovey. In that case, let's have a fight! Rather than words, let's feel each other's convictions through sword-to-sword, physical combat. That way, I can understand your feelings more quickly."
"Are you serious?"
Looking at Ushiwakamaru's sudden excitement, Rovey felt a headache coming on.
"Don't worry, it won't waste your time!"
While speaking excitedly, Ushiwakamaru then summoned a dark green gust of wind to attach to the blade of his sword, and then he began to eagerly try it out.
Then--
As soon as Ushiwakamaru's starting voice rang out, she was instantly knocked down by Rovey Wei's simple and unadorned Whale Slaughtering Fist Whale-Receiving Overlord of All Under Heaven.
We really didn't waste much time.
However, according to the person involved, Ushiwakamaru still enjoyed the fight.
--
After seeing Ushiwakamaru knocked down with a single punch, Benkei appeared, feeling somewhat helpless. After helping the already Venus Ushiwakamaru up, he asked Rovey a question.
Has Lord Yoshitsune agreed?
"That's right. Just now, he should have understood my belief. Look, she's not saying anything, so she must have agreed."
Benkei: "..."
"Well, it seems that Lord Yoshitsune has indeed had his fill."
"So?"
"Since Lord Yoshitsune has agreed, then naturally I will too!"
"..."
For some reason, Rovey's words caused him to hallucinate a well-defined, burly man.
--
When they found Quetzalcoatl and Scáthach, these two battle maniacs felt an overwhelming sense of kinship.
Although Scáthach, as the Queen of Warriors, is naturally proficient in all martial arts and possesses formidable Magecraft, this does not mean she is weak in melee combat. Therefore, her friendly wrestling match with Quetzalcoatl can be described as a battle that took them from the gates of Uruk all the way to Uruk city center. Their heart-to-heart exchange successfully satisfied these two incredibly thirsty goddesses, leading them to acknowledge and respect each other.
They were now sitting on the walls of Uruk, drinking together. Scáthach, of course, readily agreed without hesitation after she pretended to flirt with Rovey under the influence of alcohol, and even put her arm around Rovey to drink with her.
As for Quetzalcoatl, Rovey got her completely drunk after pouring her wine made from the Blood of the Son and adjusting the alcohol content to be comparable to 96° Water of Life, thus directly gaining her support.
Aside from being teased by his Scathach and having to sign an IOU saying he'd pay it back later, everything else went relatively smoothly.
--
Next up is Anna.
When Rovey told her about his story with Tiamat, Kingu, and everyone's choices, she showed an extremely complicated expression.
"Is he an idiot? How could he get involved with something like that..."
She said with some disappointment, "No matter how a monster changes, it's still a monster. Even if its intentions are good, it still can't integrate into this world; otherwise, it will only bring tragedy."
Anna's tone was wistful as she spoke, and it seemed she was also talking about herself as well as Tiamat.
"No, whether monster or human, every life has the right to pursue peace and happiness. As long as one possesses a kind heart, any monster can become human—and what I need to do is help Tiamat realize this wish!"
"Helping a monster... become a real human? You're truly a hopeless... idiot."
Hearing Rovey's words, Anna's eyes were slightly moved. She pulled down her hood, lowered her head, and whispered.
However, although Anna didn't say it, she ultimately chose to help Rovey realize this almost impossible wish, at the cost of—
Rovey wants to help her defeat the Gorgon.
--
After that, only two Artoria remained.
--
"What are you talking about, darling? Are you going to risk your life to save something again? Those stories sound really cool, and I'll always stand by your side, but—"
Black Lancer Artoria narrowed his eyes and looked at Rovey, his own reflection shimmering in his gaze.
"Rovey, we will help you and trust you, but we will not unconditionally condone your continued recklessness."
She spoke calmly, "Ask yourself honestly, in the plan you've described, are you once again prepared to face the greatest enemy alone? Are you prepared to take the greatest risk again? Just like when you faced me alone back then..."
"After all, with great power comes great responsibility."
Rovey waved his hand and then began to back away.
"..."
Ignoring Rovey's self-serving sophistry, the two Artoria took another step forward.
"If it's about helping, our guns will always be ready to be fired for you. But if you're planning to hide this from us and take the greatest risks alone, putting yourself in danger, we won't allow it! Even if it means falling into a deep abyss of prison, we won't let you go, just like you did to us before!"
"..."
Two pairs of eyes, each a different color like a jewel, were reflected in Rovey's eyes, their clear gaze unwavering.
Finally, feeling guilty, Rovey agreed to both of their requests.
By this point, he had successfully brought Servant forces that Uruk could unite, as well as Chaldea, into his plan. Even Ibaraki-dōji, who had just recovered, was coaxed and tricked into joining reluctantly. Later, he used the Ten Commandments to connect with the will of the Temple of Time, wanting to talk to these Demon God Pillars, who could serve as potential fighting forces, at the last moment.
Upon hearing his voice, the Demon God Pillars, who had been idly squatting in the Temple of Time with nothing to do and whose outings had all failed to bring back any of their men, erupted into a frenzy. Even the torture of Barbatos was abruptly halted.
You see, after confirming through various methods that they really couldn't get out of the Temple of Time, they tried all sorts of self-rescue methods. They even thought of using the Jewel Magician that Goetia had stuffed into the Exhaust Port. However, because the Exhaust Port was also locked, the Demon God Pillars were taking turns unlocking it, waiting for the Jewel Magician to help them escape.
However, when these lazy bums, who spent their days routinely picking locks and beating Barbatos, suddenly heard Rovey's voice, the Temple of Time's reaction was quite different from what Rovey had imagined.