Type-Moon Simulation: Conquering Greek Goddesses from the Start!

[But you are not a machine.]

[You are the one who made Artemis understand love, the one who moved the gods with the brilliance of humanity.]

[For that reason, you could never choose to abandon everything.]

[That is truly putting the cart before the horse.]

[Just as Artemis was arguing with you, another voice interrupted your conversation.]

"Why, why do you disobey?"

A bird made of metal flew into the garden.

No, it had been there from the beginning.

This metal bird was so lifelike, it was as if it were alive, so much so that neither Moran nor Artemis could tell.

Until it voluntarily spoke.

"Hephaestus? Why are you here?"

Artemis saw through the owner manipulating the metal bird.

Only that forging god possessed such skill.

"The reason is based on incomprehensibility. No matter from which angle I calculate, no matter how I consider it, I cannot understand why the Pelasgi resist so fiercely. From the moment you became enemies with the gods, you had already lost any chance of winning."

Hephaestus's mechanical voice transmitted.

It was a cold and ruthless tone, like a telegraph, mixed with a hint of confusion and bewilderment.

"What makes it even harder for me to comprehend is why—

Sniper-type Interstellar Fighter Artemis, why would you commit such a fallen act, to fall in love with a human like this? This is a downfall. It goes against the principles that my fleet upholds."

[He felt confusion due to various perplexities.]

[He decided not to impose sanctions until he resolved his confusion.]

[As a result, he sent his subordinates to this garden, only to see Artemis so desperately wanting a human to survive.]

[This does not align with their operational standards.]

"Gods should not be entangled with personal feelings. Excessive personal feelings will make inherently efficient processes cumbersome; this is inefficiency.

To us, inefficiency means we should be eliminated."

"Hephaestus! You're so annoying! Not everything has to be run by calculation modules! That makes everything completely meaningless! And it's none of your business who I like!?"

"...I am stating facts."

[Hephaestus was like a rigid old man.]

[His confusion had still not been resolved.]

[He had noticed some things from thousands of years ago.]

[He realized that under the rule of the Olympian gods, Greece seemed to have problems that he couldn't ignore.]

[Low, inefficient.]

[This situation should not have appeared under their divine rule, but for some reason, this was the result.]

"Intelligent life form named Moran. Based on the results, your probability of surviving the confrontation with the gods is 4.6%, and your probability of victory is 0.56%... Why have you resisted until now?"

Hephaestus turned to ask Moran.

His objective in coming here was originally him.

"Because, to obey you means losing possibilities. Humans are not machines. To protect things called happiness and freedom, they will sometimes throw away their lives."

"Isn't that putting the cart before the horse? To gain happiness, you end up losing your life for nothing, with no chance to enjoy it. You die before you've truly obtained it."

Hearing Hephaestus's indifferent words.

[You couldn't help but shake your head.]

[This god of fire was more stubborn than you thought.]

[The current Machine Gods possess physical bodies.]

[It is likely for this reason that their understanding of humans is still at the lowest possible level.]

"Humans are intelligent life forms on this planet. Humans fear the arrival of death, they fear the annihilation of the self. Everything is prioritized to prevent this," Hephaestus said.

"That is indeed true. Most humans fear these things, most are afraid of their own demise. They cannot endure pain and emptiness, and they waste their short lives every moment. In any aspect, humans cannot compare to gods."

Moran frankly stated humanity's flaws.

Artemis remained silent.

It was the first time she had heard Moran's opinion on humans, and she too wanted to know why they resisted.

"If that is the case, then why—"

"God of Fire, among humans, there are always a few individuals who sometimes cross this barrier, perhaps through knowledge, technology, or spirit. They have things they want to protect and do not want to lose more than the fear of self-annihilation. They fear losing these things, so they will unhesitatingly choose to give everything."

Moran's words carried a certain energy.

This is something the Machine Gods cannot comprehend.

It is the brilliance forged by human hands, something that even the omnipotent Machine Gods cannot create.

"Humans like that are called heroes. However, in Greece, guided by you Olympian Machine Gods, I see the possibility of heroes becoming extinct. If you continue to rule humanity like this, sooner or later, humanity will lose its inherent brilliance."

Moran raised the most critical issue.

[Not only what you see as a hero and king, but also your understanding of the Lunar world.]

[You are qualified and confident enough to respond to the Fire God.]

[The gods who possess Machine God bodies.]

[One day, They will face this problem.]

[The Lostbelt Zeus's care for humanity was too immense, and this excessive love destroyed humanity's potential.]

[Currently, the Machine Gods are unaware of such problems.]

[Humanity under their rule.]

[Will eventually cease to be human.]

[For humanity, this is the most terrifying problem; because the great gods are omnipotent, there is no longer any possibility or fantasy. It is difficult for such an existence to be recognized as human.]

"In the words of the Fire God, wouldn't that future be a truly inefficient one?"

"..."

Hephaestus could not answer Moran.

In fact, He calculated according to what Moran said.

Using the rule of the gods and the situation in all of Greece as a reference, He performed continuous calculations and reached a conclusion.

Examples like Artemis would continue to appear, and the Machine Gods would become increasingly doting and overprotective of humans.

Gods would protect everything humans possess, and gods would define everything related to happiness.

In other words, They would take everything away.

Humans would thus completely become reeds that have lost their selves.

Reeds that only praise the gods.

And because of this, no heroes would be born in the future.

For the operation of the system, this would undoubtedly be quite inefficient.

Chapter 48: My Glory Be With You All [Seeking Monthly Votes! Seeking Flowers!]

'After calculation, the prediction made by the human before me is reasonable. Comprehensive calculations lead to the conclusion that it is more energy-efficient for the native life forms to be independent rather than dominated by us.'

Although Hephaestus did not say it, His core calculation unit had already reached a conclusion.

It was unbelievable that this would be the result.

Hephaestus felt something akin to surprise for the first time.

"However, it is still just a calculation, and the current situation is insufficient to draw a conclusion. The destruction of the Pelasgi is inevitable. With Artemis alone, there is no possibility of defying the gods. Information about individuals called heroes is currently unknown, making calculation impossible. Moran, everything you've said is baseless."

"In the end, you just can't accept it yourself."

"Denial. If sufficient information and cases are available, then accurate calculation is possible... It depends on whether the hero you speak of possesses the conditions for me to calculate."

[Although Hephaestus said this,]

[You still did not despair about the future.]

[Rather, it was the exact opposite.]

[Knowing the problems with these Machine Gods, your resolve to fight them became even stronger.]

[Artemis was angered by your stubbornness.]

[After repeated attempts to dissuade you failed, like Hephaestus, she chose to leave the royal garden and informed you when the gods would arrive.]

"The gods will descend in three days. The first to arrive will be the Four Great City-States that believe in the gods. They will join forces to wage war against the Pelasgi, and the blessings of those six gods will be bestowed upon them..."

Artemis left a message as she departed.

She was still angry.

However, she couldn't just watch Moran walk to his death, so she could only inform him of all the information regarding the gods' side.

Her ceasing to persuade him was not giving up.

'When the war guided by the gods arrives, I will make him experience a deeply unforgettable defeat. When he faces a life-threatening situation, if he waits until then, he will surely beg me for help.'

Artemis held this thought.

She also couldn't be sure that Moran would definitely ask for help.

But, this was the only way.

This situation was different from the previous simulation; as long as Moran was willing to beg her, a god, for help.

Then, I will definitely act.

[Time flies]

[In the final three days remaining, Pelasgi mobilized the nation's entire strength, solely to prepare for the impending war]

[The entire nation united with one heart and one mind]

[To protect the only pure land in this world that belongs to them, men and women, old and young alike, took up arms]

[At this moment, until the arrival of the gods—]

[Only one day remains]

[At noon that day, all citizens within Pelasgi City were summoned by you to the plaza in front of the royal palace]

[Myriad citizens watched the high platform]

[There stood their beloved King, not only receiving the love and respect of humans, but even Divine Beasts and Demonic Beasts alike bowed their heads, willing to offer their blood and flesh for their father]

"I hereby declare—Citizens of Pelasgi!

From the founding of Pelasgi decades ago, I told you that war would eventually come. The enemy we face this time is the gods of Olympus! They are Machine Gods from the outer realms who usurped the authority of the Mother Goddess! Needless to say, Pelasgi has reached a point of survival!"

Moran didn't need to amplify his voice with Mana.

His booming voice reached every corner of Pelasgi.

Entering the hearts of all citizens.

The citizens residing in this city raised their heads, looking up at the Emperor of All Beasts they had followed to this day.

"Whether to flee or to indulge.

I have witnessed countless times over these decades, and passed countless judgments, and what was ultimately gained is this last remaining utopia in the world. Even such an ideal, when facing the might of the gods of Olympus, it is likely we will be annihilated without a single survivor!"

Moran's long hair fluttered like a mane.