Do You Gods Have to Be This Changeable in Style? / Strategy Meeting

"Nice to meet you, elder brother."

Wang Xiaoming waved his hands repeatedly at the mention of Paris.

"Please don't! I'm not Hector. Besides, I have nothing to do with Hector anymore."

That being said, Wang Xiaoming genuinely couldn't bring himself to say something like, "[Your brother has become the Holy Grail]."

Paris seemed to have already known Wang Xiaoming's answer, and simply smiled slightly.

"Since Brother Hector has already acknowledged you, then there is nothing wrong with how I address you."

It's true what they say, they're family. They said exactly the same thing Cassandra did back then.

Speaking of Cassandra, it's fortunate she's not here right now... After all, Wang Xiaoming still vividly remembers Cassandra's desire to eliminate Paris.

Let's keep Cassandra and the others away from this area for now.

With that in mind, Wang Xiaoming used his connection with Medea to tell her about it telepathically, asking her to temporarily distract Sakura and Cassandra, who were patrolling the city.

After doing all this, Wang Xiaoming finally looked up and turned his gaze to Pari.

Paris's appearance also confirmed Lord El-Melloi II's earlier suspicions. Hecate's plan truly was to return the world to the Age of Gods; if so, then to stop her, they needed to gather intelligence on her as quickly as possible.

"You previously said you had information about [Artemis]. Does [Artemis] refer to that 'spaceship' in the sky?"

"That's not a 'spaceship'..."

Upon hearing Wang Xiaoming's question, Paris shook his head. Having been infused with modern knowledge by the [Holy Grail System], he naturally knew what the "spaceship" Wang Xiaoming was referring to was.

Unfortunately, Wang Xiaoming didn't guess the correct answer.

"Their collective name is [Machine], and the [Machine] in the sky is named [Artemis]."

"Why is it called this name? Does it have anything to do with the moon goddess in Greece mythology?"

Wang Xiaoming frowned slightly.

Little did he know, even though he was prepared, he couldn't have imagined that the answer from Paris would be so shocking—

"It's not that there's any connection, it's that it is [Artemis]. That [machine] is Artemis in its original form."

The Olympian Gods originated from the Atlantis civilization, which predates Greece mythology.

Fourteen thousand years ago, the [Predatory Velber] descended upon Earth. In order to prey on Earth's civilization, the Velber sent out white giants to attack the then-existing civilization of Atlantis.

Although the Atlantis civilization fought back fiercely, it was ultimately destroyed by the giants. The surviving fragments of its civilization drifted and were eventually buried along the river of history...

Until it was discovered by the Titans, the original inhabitants of Greece.

After discovering these nearly ruined machines, the Titans began to consider using them for their own purposes.

Unwilling to be controlled by others, they will naturally fight back.

But no one expected that, under the suppression of [mystery level], the so-called Titans were as fragile as a piece of paper in front of these fragments of civilization from Atlantis.

However, given that they were both civilizations on Earth, the [machines] did not massacre the Titans, but instead sealed away their leader, Cronus, and others.

Thus, the Olympus, led by Zeus, overthrew and replaced the Titans' rule in Greece.

Subsequently, in order to integrate into the local culture and undergo modernization, the Olympus abandoned their original forms and gradually evolved into their mythological forms.

As for the location of those abandoned [machines], apart from the Olympian Gods themselves, no one else knows...

After telling the story, Paris added a sentence.

"However, Hecate is an exception; possessing the power of [Chance], whatever she does is more than surprising."

How do you know all this?

Kiritsugu had been listening for a long time, suddenly spoke up, his tone full of doubt.

Kiritsugu's reaction wasn't wrong; given Paris's status, there was practically no way he could know such a secret. Unless...

"It is Lord Apollo."

Paris replied.

Apollo, in ancient Greece mythology, is the god of light, prophecy, music, and medicine, a god who relieves suffering and difficulties, and also the protector of human civilization, migration, and seafarers.

More importantly, he is Paris's patron god.

From this perspective, Apollo's act of tipping off his subjects becomes understandable.

"Lord Apollo had no obsession with returning from the Reverse Side of the World; he simply wanted to express his dissatisfaction with Hecate's manipulation of Artemis's Spirit Origin."

Therefore, Lord Apollo specifically asked me to convey that the [Artemis] in the sky is now in our hands."

Given their mythological relationship, Apollo's reaction isn't surprising. However...

"You damn siscon!!!"

A sudden argument outside interrupted their conversation.

Wang Xiaoming and the others looked out the window and saw Orion arguing with someone in the yard. And the person he was arguing with was actually a lamb!

It seems that Orion has lost out in this linguistic exchange?

"Excuse me, I'll be there for a moment."

When Wang Xiaoming turned his head again, he saw that Paris, who had appeared in the yard, had picked up the lamb, and the whole action looked quite natural.

"Lord Apollo, please calm down."

"..."

Wang Xiaoming and Kiritsugu, who had followed Paris into the courtyard, exchanged speechless glances after hearing these words.

Is this round-looking little lamb Apollo from Greece mythology?

Wasn't it Gundam before?

Are the art styles of you gods really that varied?

The gods naturally wouldn't care about the thoughts of mortals, and when Paris returned, Apollo very naturally jumped onto his head.

"Why did you summon me in your adult form? You should know that deceiving the gods is punishable."

As he spoke, Apollo bounced a few times on Paris's head, as if to vent his dissatisfaction.

"If I could, I wouldn't want to trouble you, but given what's happened..."

Paris shook his head with a wry smile.

"Then I'll forgive you this time. Also, have you informed them about that matter?"

"Yes, I've already spoken to them."

"Now that we've finished talking, it's time for us to go."

"Then we'll take our leave now, elder brother."

After Apollo finished speaking, Paris nodded to Wang Xiaoming and prepared to leave.

But before leaving, Apollo couldn't help but glance at Orion, his tone condescending—

"You stinking bear, let me just tell you straight, I've never believed you were worthy of Artemis."

P. S.: I need to finish writing this quickly, so I don't get proven wrong by version 2.5.2.

I recommend a tokusatsu (special effects) novel, <Ultraman Leo's Knight's Journey>.

Synopsis: Smart Brain's Shrimp Dumpling stared intently at the newcomer before him. "Just who are you?"

Flicking his wrist, Gen Ootori revealed the Lion's Eye in his hand. "Just an Orphnoch passing by. Ultraman Leo!"

Wang Xiaoming: "Is this the world of Faiz?"

"Leo Kick!" A flaming flying kick descends.

This is the journey of a time traveler who inherited the title of King of Fighters.

Chapter 419. War Conference

"Let's hold a strategy meeting. It might be the first, but it'll probably be the last."

After scanning the crowd gathered in the room, Wang Xiaoming gave a wry smile.

Artoria, Mordred, Ishtar, Medea, Lily and Cassandra...

Logically speaking, possessing the power of these Servant should make winning even a small battle a piece of cake, but...

"The opponent is a god, and even the weapon they wield is divine. We don't even know what other trump cards they have up their sleeve."

With that, Wang Xiaoming bowed deeply to everyone.

"I'm very sorry to have dragged you into this battle where we know nothing about the enemy."

"Please don't do that, Caster's Master. If it's for the sake of Human Order, then there's no need for my sword to be hidden."

Artoria's tone was gentle. Her reaction had been consistently positive ever since she learned of this.

After all, given King Arthur's nature of hating evil, responding to such a battle was perfectly normal.

"Forget about any gods or anything, just beat them all down!"

This is Mordred.

Ever since her relationship with Artoria improved, Mordred had been in a state of excitement. And now, knowing that she could fight alongside her father, Mordred's excitement swelled once again.

She now seems determined to defy the heavens.

"Ugh, how annoying... Why do I always run into such trouble whenever I descend to the mortal realm?"

On the other side, Ishtar, clutching her hair, was loudly complaining, seemingly venting her frustration.

"If you, Ishtar, don't want to fight, that's fine too..."

Wang Xiaoming spoke with sincerity.

These words sounded rather harsh to Ishtar.

"You mean I'm a coward? Disrespecting a goddess will incur divine punishment!"

Seeing Ishtar's furious expression, Wang Xiaoming looked completely innocent.

The weather is really good.

If it weren't for the fact that Ishtar was occupying Rin's body, who would care about him? If something went wrong, wouldn't he lose a potential daughter-in-law?

"In short, remember to prepare tribute for me after this battle! Gold coins and gems are best!"

And so, through Wang Xiaoming's scheme, which wasn't even a proper "provocation," Ishtar successfully "took the bait."

As for Medea and Lily, Wang Xiaoming could tell from their eyes that they both had unconditional support for him.

"Even if you lose, Wang Xiaoming, you won't have lost anything in your life..."

While inwardly mocking himself, Wang Xiaoming felt inexplicably much more at ease.

After consulting with the aforementioned Servant, Wang Xiaoming turned his attention to the only Servant in the room who remained silent—

"Cassandra?"

Cassandra's expression seemed somewhat subtle ever since she returned from outside.

"Brother, I have a question."

After a brief silence following Wang Xiaoming's mention of her, Cassandra spoke.

"You say."

"Paris, has he been here before?"

"How did you know?"

Startled by Cassandra's question, Wang Xiaoming remained surprised for a while before asking her the question in return.

"I only had a vague feeling before, but after seeing your reaction, I'm certain."