(Heartfelt thanks to "Sin Unending," "1360113230," "Integrity Is Gone," "Book Friend from Wanwan," "Lei Xiang," "Sword Immortal Mo Yueye," "Hehe23333333," "Ballad of the World's End," "Eternal Peak X," and "Youyou Lingmeng" for their rewards!)
"DEEEEEEeeeeeeEEEEEEN----!"
Accompanied by that roar, like a heavy bass note, the gigantic figure flashed red all over, revealing its full appearance before Latia.
Its enormous red body was carefully adorned with a sun-themed paint job and design, displaying an overwhelming presence.
The gigantic figure before Latia was a giant forged from red steel.
Red was its primary color, accented by hints of gold.
It was probably over ten meters tall.
An abstract pattern resembling the sun was painted across its chest.
Its entire body was covered in steel like thick armor.
Its arms were more than twice as thick as a human being.
The red steel giant let out an earthshaking roar. On its square head, a single eye-like ornament flashed red like a warning light as it fixed its gaze tightly on Latia.
At that instant, Latia felt a chill crawl up her spine.
Driven by that coldness, Latia forced out a strained voice.
"Th-Then... what is that?"
That question was answered leisurely by an elegant voice.
"Oh my? You mean Dien?"
As she spoke, Kudou Asuka stood atop the steel giant named Dien's shoulder and looked down at Latia. Then she reached out and gently stroked her shoulder.
"This child's community gave him to me as a gift."
Hearing that, Latia shifted her gaze to Kudou Asuka's shoulder and widened her eyes.
"Gift~~ Gift~~" the pointy-hatted fairy sang happily.
"Community~~ Gave Asuka~~"
"Th-That giant was given to her by that little thing?" Latia cried out in disbelief.
"H-How is that possible?"
It was not that Latia did not believe it. The two simply seemed