Hecate's Motives / One After Another Take the Stage

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Chapter 420: Hecate's Motives

"Teacher, they're here."

Circe awakened Hecate, who was deep in thought.

"It's been a whole day since she made her choice. Medea's judgment when it comes to men is still as unclear as ever."

As she spoke, Hecate glanced at Circe.

"..."

Although the teacher didn't say a word, Circe still understood what she meant and felt really annoyed.

Honestly, who wants to meet a jerk?

The more I think about it, the angrier I get. jpg

However, there's nothing you can do even if you're furious.

Having understood this, Circe sighed and asked Hecate.

"In short, teacher, do you have any solutions?"

Your apprentice and her "lover" are practically at each other's doorstep, yet you can still be so carefree. That's unbelievable.

"Oh, right..."

Remembering something, Circe quickly became serious.

"First of all, let me make this clear: don't expect me to stop them."

With such an amazing lineup on the other side, even as the Great Witch of the Age of Gods, I probably wouldn't be able to make a ripple if I went over there, let alone with my own niece on the other side.

There is absolutely no way I would lay a hand on her.

Fortunately Hecate didn't have that intention either.

"I have no intention of letting my precious apprentice do such a thing."

Hecate's words relieved Circe, but also brought to light a long-held question that had been buried deep in her heart.

"Teacher, what exactly are you doing this for?"

Even after learning the true nature of the so-called Olympian gods, Circe knew that Zeus, the "King of the Gods" who had overthrown the Titans, was powerless against his own teacher.

They even have to show deference when they meet.

Therefore, her teacher, the goddess who holds the power of "opportunity," has absolutely no reason to compromise with the gods Reverse Side of the World.

"It's not a compromise."

Hecate replied, seemingly having read Circe's mind.

"The gods Reverse Side of the World have nothing to do with me; I am merely exercising my powers as a goddess."

"Huh?"

Only after Hecate finished speaking did Circe realize what was happening.

The goddess standing before him was not clearly classified as either a celestial or terrestrial deity. In the world of gods categorized by attributes, she represented a kind of game, joy, and chance, the randomness of fate. She could benefit or harm someone, entirely without their knowledge.

Hecate, representing [opportunity], can bestow good fortune or misfortune at will. She can make fish in the water abundant or cause them to become extinct, and the same applies to birds in the sky and livestock on the ground.

In the world of the gods, she represents an element of chance, adding a touch of luck. Zeus and Gaia separated time from the trajectory of history, so they could predict how time would run; while Hecate, by adding a bit of lubricant to its gears, left some room for unpredictability, thus making the world run more smoothly.

"To me, both humans and gods are merely chips on opposite ends of a scale. In this test, if humanity fails, the gods will return and once again rule the world; if humanity wins, the gods will remain locked on the outside, while humanity..."

After a brief silence, Hecate continued.

Humanity will then understand—

Peaceful life will eventually be disrupted. Even if the gods retreat, the Outer Gods, demons, and other species will still be watching this world with predatory eyes.

"I see."

Knowing her teacher's thoughts, Circe didn't intend to say anything more. She was just a disciple and naturally had no way of changing her teacher's mind.

"But since it's a test, it should at least look like a trial..."

Hecate was surveying her surroundings, suddenly spoke.

At this moment, Hecate and Circe were in the underground Great Hollow of Fuyuki City. Hecate naturally had no reason not to have thought of Wang Xiaoming and the others' idea to destroy the [Greater Grail].

So they arrived early and waited for their prey to come to them.

Furthermore, due to the [Greater Grail], the magical concentration inside the Great Hollow is much higher than outside.

"While it's far from being as powerful as the Age of Gods... it's enough for me to perform some minor Magecraft."

As she spoke, Hecate manipulated the surrounding magic and slowly poured it into the [Lesser Grail] in front of her.

"The location of the Greater Grail is just ahead; this should be the site of the final battle."

Walking along the path leading to the Great Hollow, Wang Xiaoming, who was at the head, addressed the group behind him.

It's a bit strange, really. This time, apart from Shirou, Sakura, and Lily being forced to stay home for safety reasons, we've basically given it our all.

Even though he had the advantage in combat strength, Wang Xiaoming still felt a strange sense of unease.

Perhaps it's because they bear the responsibility of "saving the world."

Wang Xiaoming mocked himself inwardly.

The path wasn't long, and after only a few minutes, although the Greater Grail was still nowhere to be seen, the sound of it had already reached everyone's ears.

"Phew~ We've finally arrived."

The flirtatious voice sounded vaguely familiar to Wang Xiaoming.

"Why is it you?"

When the group arrived in front of the Greater Grail, the familiar figure before them made Wang Xiaoming subconsciously frown.

"Achilles... um? How come you're here too..."

"So, you are my... Goddess?!"

The man who appeared from the Summoning Circle was so terrified by Hecate that he knelt down before he could even finish posing.

"It's been a long time, Achilles."

Hecate smiled and Summoning Circle.

Hecate had naturally met Thetis's son, who had caused great trouble on earth.

"Why are you here? Isn't this the Holy Grail War...? Wait, I remember I left the game..."

Achilles' initial fear was disrupted by his somewhat confused memories.

This is understandable, because Hecate did not summon Achilles through the Holy Grail System; she merely awakened the soul sleeping within the Lesser Grail and then gave it form using magic.

This kind of True Magic, which involves Soul Materialization, posed no difficulty for the Goddess of the Night.

The problem is, Achilles isn't the only soul slumbering within the Lesser Grail. Now that he has awakened, then...

"Achilles!!!"

An angry voice echoed throughout the cave.

P. S.: The closer it gets to the end, the less I want it to end...

There are probably two more chapters left in the story; it will be finished this week.

Regarding the next book, it's confirmed to be based on the Decade X anime, and the first world will be Demon Slayer.

(It's actually a remastered version of the previous Decade book.)

The book was released around the beginning of April.

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Chapter 421. Appearing in Succession

"Penthesilea?"

Wang Xiaoming was astonished when he saw the white-haired girl standing next to Achilles.

Why are you just standing there watching, Penthesilea!

Logically, you should be the one most excited after seeing Achilles, right?

Why haven't you started fighting with him yet?

"I have promised Penthesilea that after I defeat you, I will give her a fair duel with Achilles so that she can redeem herself from this humiliation."

Noticing Wang Xiaoming's surprise, Hecate spoke first to explain.

"..."

It seems the goddess has a good reputation.

Looking at Pengtesia's angry expression mixed with a hint of confusion, Wang Xiaoming sighed.

Alright, if we really fail, then Hecate, after returning from the Age of Gods, certainly has the ability to do just that.

Only...

Achilles, Penthesilea, Agamemnon, Agamemnon, who remained Medusa throughout... all renowned Servant from the Age of Gods...

Wang Xiaoming glanced again at the Servant he had brought behind him.

But please, how can a dragon be charging right at you... never mind, it's best not to plant these flags randomly.

"So, Goddess, as for the [behind-the-scenes] side, you seem to be short-handed?"

Although we can't plant the flag, we must still say some witty remarks.

"That's right, these are all the men I have..."

Hecate simply smiled in response to Wang Xiaoming's "taunts".

"But 'these' also includes [Artemis] in the heavens~"

As if to confirm Hecate's words, the longbow-like structure in interstellar orbit suddenly began to operate.

[--Interstellar Orbital Artillery Refuge Warning]

An indescribable, immense magical power began to slowly gather on the machine.

[Energy replenished, three seconds remaining until firing...]

As the mechanical voice counted down, the magic gathering beneath the longbow gradually transformed into a dazzling beam of light—

[Three, two, one...]

At the very moment the countdown ended, the beam of light plummeted straight down from the longbow towards the planet below. As if pulled by the planet's gravity, the beam gradually transformed into roaring waves as it fell.

[You are the gold that pierces through the planet (shooting star. Ortygia)!!!]

"For [the crippled machine], that was truly a full-power attack."

Looking up at the band of light stretching downwards directly above, the round little sheep atop Paris's head remarked with a sigh.

"It's fortunate it was only a [crippled] machine, Lord Apollo."

As Paris beneath Apollo raised his bow, he couldn't resist quipping, "Otherwise, if it were to become a [Star-Slaying] attack on that scale, as you suggested, we'd all be reduced to ashes after this strike."

"Don't underestimate the blessing of the gods! Why did you have to grow up? You were so cute when you were little!"

Apollo patted Paris on the head with some displeasure.