Buy One, Get Two Free

Mash hesitated and said—

"Goetia has a cold aura that makes people feel unapproachable, and it also makes her facial features more three-dimensional."

But the doctor seemed too easygoing, lacking that sharp edge, and his somewhat languid demeanor made it difficult to notice your appearance at first glance...

"Okay, stop talking Mash..."

Dr. Roman, unsure whether Mash was praising or mocking him, helplessly covered his face.

If he was actively trying to steer the conversation away and liven things up just now, Dr. Roman has now truly lost focus on the topic.

It's hurtful to say that someone else looks better than you when it's your own face.

"Believe in yourself, one day you'll show your true coolness, and then the Magical Girl Meli will come to you."

Although if it really comes, I suggest you run as far away as possible.

Gwen put his arm around Roman's shoulder and said with a smile.

"I can't outrun that guy..."

Roman sighed helplessly when Gwen mentioned his former pillar of support.

"Not that White-haired Scammer, but the True Magical Meli..."

Gwen emphasized.

"Ah?"

Roman's eyes widened, as if they were shining.

"Yes, Meli does exist, but she's far more wicked than Merlin, that Avalonian Sword Saint."

"Then forget it..."

The glimmer of hope that had just ignited in Dr. Roman's heart was instantly extinguished—

Merlin is annoying enough, but to add a super-duper one... Spare him, he just resurrected.

"Let's get down to business..."

By cracking jokes, Roman gave himself some time to mentally prepare, and he was ready to face the harsh reality.

Chapter 610 Buy One Get Two Free

"It seems you're ready..."

Seeing Dr. Roman's serious expression, Gwen nodded slightly, but did not speak directly. Instead, he waved to someone in the distance.

"!?"

The person who was still observing from the shadows suddenly felt his body lose control. An irresistible force of gravity came from afar, pulling him out of the corner. Before him was a bizarre scene of rapidly changing surroundings.

When the rapidly changing scenery finally stopped, the person hidden in the shadows felt as if their heart was about to stop beating.

What I saw before me was no longer the rapidly changing scenery, but familiar faces.

Unlike the person who looked like he was about to die, Roman recognized the familiar face. Although the person looked even more exhausted than before, he immediately recognized him and exclaimed with delight—

"Kadoc?"

"You've recovered?"

"..."

Looking at the genuine, undisguised smile on Dr. Roman's face, Kadoc felt that the doctor was so dazzling that he could hardly look directly at him.

However, although he subconsciously looked away, after a moment of silence, Kadoc looked back at the doctor, whose expression of surprise had somewhat subsided—

"It's been a long time, Dr. Roman."

Seeing Dr. Roman's slightly visibly surprised expression, Kadoc took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

"Yes, it has been a long time, Kadoc."

Dr. Roman, noticing something was wrong from Kadoc's expression, didn't rush to ask questions. Instead, he took two steps forward and gave Kadoc a hug.

"I'm sorry, the situation was urgent before, so that was the only way to temporarily accommodate you."

Whatever Kadoc and possibly others may have done during his absence, Dr. Roman felt it was necessary to apologize to Kadoc.

As for what they did afterward, that can be dealt with later.

"..."

Kadoc, who had intended to step back to avoid the doctor's embrace, ultimately accepted the doctor's kindness with a stiff body, but his eyes darted away, unable to meet the gaze of Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash behind the doctor.

Meanwhile, Gwen watched this scene with a smile.

The current mentally exhausted Kadoc is a far cry from the confident, capable, and reliable predecessor who excels in both practical and deductive reasoning in the future.

However, with him in this timeline, perhaps Kadoc won't have this opportunity?

Or perhaps...

While pondering whether he could help this ordinary person who had mistakenly wandered into a group of geniuses achieve a brighter future, Gwen suddenly sensed another unfamiliar presence nearby—

"Um?

"It seems like someone you know has come to the neighborhood again?"

As he spoke, Gwen raised his hand again and grabbed, and another figure appeared beside the Chaldea.

"Houto-kun?"

In the blink of an eye, he saw a familiar face again. Dr. Roman couldn't help but look a little surprised, but he still smiled and waved to greet him.

"They got caught as soon as they arrived..."

I definitely underestimated that person...

"It's such a pleasant surprise to see you here, Dr. Roman."

Perospero was surprised to see Dr. Roman, whom he thought he could only find traces of in his Remembrance, and then embraced Dr. Roman generously.

"I was pleasantly surprised to see that you were all safe and sound when I woke up, Pepe-kun."

Calling out his nickname for Perospero, Dr. Roman held Kadoc in one hand and Perospero in the other, his gaze shifting between the two men—

"But now, could you please explain the current situation to me?"

My Remembrance was still fresh from the Grand Temple of Time, and now I'm in this so-called Greek Lostbelt. It's really baffling.

"Oh?

"Dr. Roman, were you resurrected from that time?"

Upon hearing Dr. Roman's words, Perospero raised an eyebrow in surprise.

As he spoke, Perospero's gaze involuntarily turned to Ryougi Shiki Gwen, looking like an ordinary person taking his girlfriend out for a trip.

Based on his understanding, the only one who could possibly accomplish such a thing was Gwen, a being of unknown origin who even Zeus feared.

"Very lucky, it's almost a miracle comparable to magic..."

Dr. Roman nodded with a sigh, his gaze fixed intently on Perospero—

"Now, could you explain the current situation to me?"

Dr. Roman may be frequently criticized, but that doesn't mean he lacks intelligence.

On the contrary, Roman was well aware of how much information he had just revealed.

However, if it were Kadoc and Perospero, Roman would be willing to give his heart in return, believing they wouldn't let him down.

Faced with Dr. Roman's gaze, Perospero helplessly rubbed his forehead—

"That's a question that's really hard to refuse to answer—"

Immediately, the tall young man, whose clothing seemed somewhat unusual to Gwen, straightened his expression and said—

"In return, I'll share what I know..."

However, despite saying this, Perospero looked around—

"However, perhaps we could find a more secluded place to discuss these topics?"

Although many of the things he was going to say weren't exactly secrets, it was still a bit too casual to talk about them in public like that.

"This..."

Dr. Roman, who was completely unaware of the current situation, could only look at Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash, who in turn looked at Adele and Macarios behind Gwen.

"Please come with us. We have prepared some temporary shelters where we can rest for a while."

After glancing at Gwen and seeing that he didn't respond, Adele took two steps forward and met Roman's gaze.

At the temporary base, Perospero was explaining the current situation to Dr. Roman, pulling Kadoc along.

Meanwhile, in the other bedroom, Gwen was tending to Ryougi Shiki, who was still fast asleep.

The gorgeous Jyunihitoe kimono didn't look gaudy on Ryougi Shiki; instead, it accentuated the tranquility and serenity of her elegant face.

Her fair face, resting on a pure white pillow, accentuated her haggard and delicate appearance, even evoking pity. This was a completely different aura from the 215 that Gwen remembered, yet it was surprisingly real.

"Is... Miss Ryougi really alright?"

Adele entered carrying a plate of tea and snacks. Seeing Ryougi Shiki intently watching Gwen Shiki, a strange emotion flickered within her. She cautiously asked...

"We still have some nanomachines left behind by the destroyed Gods, which might be of some use?"

"Thank you for your concern, Adele, but don't worry, she's just asleep."

Gwen accepted the tea and snacks Adele offered and placed them aside, smiling as he spoke.

"Um..."

Adele sat down on a chair nearby, no longer looking at Ryougi Shiki, but only at Gwen—

"Gwen, what kind of future do you think our world... this Olympus that has been stagnant for who knows how long, will lead us?"

Because of Gwen's strength and his words in the temple, Adele now has some new ideas in her head.

Moreover, after seeing the hope brought by Gwen, rather than blindly seeking a tomorrow that didn't matter as long as it was different, Adele began to think about the future of this Lostbelt.

"That depends on the people here, or rather, your thoughts."

Gwen smiled, picked up a piece of pastry, and put it in his mouth.

"It is the people in the world who determine the future of the world."

While the vast majority of people have surrendered everything, including their minds, to the gods, you few who have your own ideas represent the progressive force and are the most representative of this world.

Therefore, it can be said that the future of this world is now in your hands.

"In my... hands?"

Adele, who had never expected such a response, reached out her hand in surprise and asked in astonishment.

"That's right, it's in your hands."

Gwen nodded, his smile fading slightly, and said solemnly—

"If you just want things to be different now, then you can just wait until the final battle after defeating the Alien God is over, and then you can be destroyed along with the Lostbelt."

But if you want a different future, you'll need to put in much more effort.

Gwen wanted to test whether the operation of absorbing the World Bubble into his body to prolong his life in the neighboring Honkai universe and then connecting it back to the Imaginary Tree was feasible in the Type-Moon World.

As previously demonstrated when Dr. Roman was resurrected, the root cause has limited ability to restrict external forces.

It's easiest to do this while you can still enjoy this benefit.

If possible, then Gwen will have many more options to pursue.

"My... efforts?"

The look of doubt on Adele's pretty face had not yet faded; it involved a blind spot in her knowledge.

However, before Gwen could explain, another female voice rang out in the room—

"Uncle, didn't you feel even a little bit ashamed when you were seducing girls?"

"?"

Subconsciously looking in the direction of the sound, Adele saw that Ryougi Shiki, who had just been asleep, had opened her eyes at some point.

However, in stark contrast to her previous tranquil demeanor, Ryougi Shiki now exudes a cheerful, boyish charm.