Faldeus's Worries / The Sunken City of R'lyeh Doesn't Exist

"So you're Maiya's son!" Illya stared at Sigma with her mouth agape in disbelief.

When Illya uttered the name Maiya Hisau, Yuxian caught a glimpse of Sigma's hands, which had been steadily eating, tremble for a fleeting moment.

It's only for a fleeting moment, so subtle that you wouldn't notice it if you weren't paying attention.

Sigma continued to calmly deal with the breakfast in front of him.

It seemed that the breakfast in front of him was more important than news about his mother.

Section 542, Chapter Twenty-Eight: Fardius's Sorrow

"Aunt Maiya is so pitiful, her son is actually a bad person!"

Illya sat down to eat breakfast again, muttering to herself, clearly dissatisfied with Sigma's lukewarm response.

Yuxian slowly explained, "Illya's father is Kiritsugu Emiya."

"Your mother, Maiya Hisau, was named by Kiritsugu Emiya."

Sigma listened quietly without responding.

Yuxian continued, "You may not have a good impression of Kiritsugu Emiya, but your mother did find meaning in life, just as you know."

"She must have died peacefully, without hatred."

"If she has any regrets, it's that she's never been able to find you."

"That's right, she has actually been trying her best to find you."

"It's a pity that she was unable to find you in the end, and I hope you can understand that."

"She wanted to be a responsible mother and take care of you, but she didn't have the chance."

Yuxian slowly told Sigma about Maiya Hisau, and Sigma listened quietly the whole time.

By the time breakfast was over, Yuxian had said most of what he needed to say. After all, he didn't know much, so he just gave a general account of what he did know.

"Oh, right," Yuxian added at the end, "Your mother is a dessert lover, and there's an urban legend about her 'a woman with a blank expression constantly eating sweets'."

Yuxian and his group's goal today is to find Ereshkigal.

Chiron stayed behind to take care of Kagarioka Tsubaki, while the others went out to search.

Sigma did not stay at the hotel any longer; he left alone after breakfast.

As he walked down the street, he couldn't help but recall the things Yuxian had told him about Maiya Hisau.

"Has she been looking for me?"

Sigma wandered aimlessly down the street, where a group of children were making a ruckus in front of a shop not far away.

He glanced at it and easily determined that it was a newly opened dessert shop, where many children were queuing up to buy desserts because of a promotion.

Sigma walked past expressionlessly; he was past the age of having a sweet tooth.

A few minutes later, Sigma found him standing in front of the dessert shop again.

"Just try it once in a while..."

He comforted himself with this thought and quietly joined the back of the line.

"Sir, your ice cream cone."

The waitress's sweet voice awakened Sigma's reverie. He took the ice cream cone and continued walking down the street.

Sigma, who was slowly savoring his ice cream cone, received a message from Fardius.

"The Kagarioka couple are dead, at the Central Hospital. Kagarioka Tsubaki has disappeared. Do you know what happened?"

Fardius's voice was soft, seemingly directed at Sigma, but Sigma could hear the certainty in his words.

Yuxian and his group carried away the Kagarioka Tsubaki, with Sigma following behind. These actions were not concealed in much detail, and in this technologically advanced city, it was not surprising that Fardius would find out.

Sigma hesitated for a moment, then replied coldly, "I killed him."

"Oh?" Fardius said indifferently, "As far as I know Kagarioka Tsubaki is the Master of this Holy Grail War, not the Kagarioka couple."

Sigma calmly explained, "A little girl in a coma is not a threat; rather, her parents can do more."

"Hmm... What is the purpose of the people who took away Kagarioka Tsubaki? You seem to be very close to them."

Sigma frowned and replied calmly, "I'm investigating their purpose."

"Then I'll wait for your good news."

The call ended, Sigma stood there for a while before picking up the ice cream cone again and strolling around.

"You are deceiving your employer."

The voice that hadn't been heard for a long time rang in Sigma's mind once again.

"I'm stating the facts." Sigma's expression was serious; his answers to Fardius were all based on facts.

"Is it true?" Shadow said softly, neither confirming nor denying. "Is the ice cream cone in your hand also part of the truth?"

Sigma popped the last bit of ice cream into his mouth. "It tastes pretty good."

After going around in circles, Sigma returned to the hotel where Yuxian and his group were staying.

He stood before Chiron and pleaded once more, "Please teach me."

Chiron smiled, not surprised that Sigma hadn't given up; he could tell that Sigma was a man of strong will.

"Have you found a reason?"

"No!"

Sigma replied confidently, "But I will find it."

"So please teach me!"

Chiron stared at Sigma for a long while, then burst into laughter.

Okay! I hope you won't regret it.

He was satisfied with Sigma's current gaze—straightforward, simple, yet persistent.

He has many similarities with his previous disciples.

What's wrong with teaching someone like that? He's never needed a reason.

On the other side, Fardius felt an uncontrollable headache again.

The true assassin sent out on the mission has not returned. Even though he had already received news of the successful assassination, his absence left a shadow in his heart.

Did something go wrong? Or did we encounter an insurmountable problem?

He considered using Command Spells more than once, but ultimately gave up.

Command Spells cannot solve the problem; even if the true Assassin is summoned back, it will only delay the problem.

He sensed no signs of injury or death among his Servant and decided to trust him, believing that he could eventually resolve the problem and return to his side.

He doesn't need a real Assassin in the fight yet; he can wait.

Yesterday's fighting was quite large, and several buildings in the city center were damaged, but these will be dealt with by others.

His focus was on those who had appeared on the battlefield yesterday.

The appearance of Ishtar and Ereshkigal made him worried about the course of this Holy Grail War.

With two goddesses appearing at the same time, and these two being goddesses who can absolutely be called chief gods, Snowfield's future is in jeopardy.

The Underworld Goddess —just thinking about her makes you realize she's not someone to be trifled with. Fardius felt an urge to run away just from hearing her name.

Francesca has completely lost contact with them; she seems to be frightened by the situation.

I don't know if they've gone into hiding or are brewing some kind of plan.

Francesca claimed that only a handful of beings could kill her, but Fardius knew that this definitely included Ereshkigal, the Underworld Goddess.

Can we still achieve our goal?

Fardius was deeply skeptical, but he did not give up.

Countless people have meticulously prepared for so long, how could he give up at this moment?

He can't do it.

A book on Python

So, let's become the creator god starting today!

Q: What if I became the creator?

A: First, I'll create a wife.

——

Ge Yuan was transported to another world.

This other world is desolate, silent, and empty, but Ge Yuan has gained divine power sufficient to alter and create everything. Once he exhausts his divine power, Ge Yuan will die and be reborn in the earth.

He died three times and went back and forth.

Initially, upon discovering he couldn't die, Ge Yuan only wanted to create someone to accompany him. But as time passed, trees sprang up, and civilization developed, Ge Yuan changed his mind—

I want to see more, to see more miracles created by his own creations.

This time.

Ge Yuan truly transformed into a god, personally guiding all things forward. Until his death—

This cycle continues.

Chapter 29, Section 543: The Great Abyss City Does Not Exist

Snowfield underground factory.

"Alcides, your condition..."

Bazdilot frowned. He could sense that Alcides was in very poor condition. Even though there was nothing outwardly abnormal, the rapid depletion of his magic power was undeniable.

"It's alright, I can endure this level of pain."

Alcides said expressionlessly, "The pain that comes with this immortality... four days!"

"My Spirit Origin will not dissipate within four days."

"Four days..." Bazdilot nodded. Today was the third day of the Holy Grail War, and four days would be enough to sustain them until the end of the Holy Grail War.

What Alcides didn't tell his Master was that this situation would worsen during intense battles; in fact, four days was only the ideal scenario.

"Your teacher..."

"Don't worry, it doesn't matter who the enemy is." Alcides shook his head. Even if it were Chiron, he would still attack without hesitation if he stood in front of him.

"In comparison, Ishtar, Ereshkigal, and that demigod Gilgamesh are the primary targets."

Bazdilot sighed softly, "There are actually two goddesses appearing. The opponents in this Holy Grail War are really outrageous."

"So what if they are gods? My existence is solely for revenge against them!" Alcides declared firmly, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Suddenly, a strong wind swept through the previously windless underground factory, appearing without warning and launching a sudden attack.

"Acher!" An arrow, accompanied by a gust of wind, shot towards Alcides.

"Have you found this place?" Bazdilot's expression turned serious, and he quickly retreated, leaving the battlefield to Alcides.