Chapter 52

He almost fell into hell on earth.

Chiba Prefecture Assembly.

The lights are as bright as day, but the atmosphere is dead silent.

In the center of the crowd, a man in a suit is pale, knowing he has caused trouble.

Although promoting the Aki Tomoya of this world was the intention of the higher-ups.

But... the person who takes the blame must be the executor.

He, a "temporary worker," is going to be fired.

Around him, Aki Tomoya is also collapsing, his legs trembling.

Just now he was having a blast, now he is in despair.

The exposure of the evil deeds of his parallel world self will definitely affect him.

It is estimated that when he returns to Toyogasaki Academy, he will definitely suffer from school bullying...

Not only will he be isolated now.

It will be difficult to find a job in the future.

"My life is over..."

His face is pale, he can't catch his breath, and he actually collapses to the ground.

The Sky-Curtain screen plays again...

46. The eighth Heroic Spirit, Hero King Gilgamesh!

"Aki Tomoya, you are truly a man stained with bloody sins..."

Witnessing these scenes, from Aki Tomoya's hypocritical smile, to drawing countless empty promises in conversation, to finally exposing his crimes...

Kasumigaoka Utaha also frowns, an unspeakable anger surging in her heart.

Along with a deep, inseparable disgust for Aki Tomoya in the real world.

She has seen this classmate at Toyogasaki Private Academy; he seems to be a sunny, cheerful, and harmless "otaku," and she was even thinking about whether to have a conversation and let him give some suggestions for her new book.

As a result...

"Ugh~"

She retches, her stomach churning, thinking this "empty-talk man" is incredibly disgusting.

Perhaps the Aki Tomoya of this world might be a good person, but Kasumigaoka Utaha is not prepared to have any contact with him.

"... So disgusting."

Eriri is also almost vomiting, her face pale and trembling.

Seeing the atrocities of Aki Tomoya in the parallel world, she decides to have no more contact with him.

What if her kidney gets taken?

Then, under the expectant gaze of the masses, the backstab from the Witch of Betrayal, Medea, arrives.

Scenes flash by like light and shadow, clearly explaining the development of events.

【Before being sure about changing to a new Servant, Aki Tomoya still maintains his hypocritical talent, smiling gently and talking to Medea, as if he were an excellent lord who respects the wise.】

【But, behind her back, he goes to the local "Holy Church" in Fuyuki City.】

【There is the fair and impartial host of the Holy Grail War—Enoshima Junko.】

【Soon, Aki Tomoya gets the answer he is satisfied with.】

【As long as he cuts the contract with the Caster-class Servant, he can gain a more powerful Heroic Spirit.】

【That is an ancient being of unrivaled power!】

【He possesses a sword that can tear the world apart, and also has endless treasures that make people drool.】

【Summoned from the previous Holy Grail War, he has survived for ten years.】

【His name is Gilgamesh, originating from the story recorded in cuneiform on clay tablets in the Mesopotamia region—"Epic of Gilgamesh," the fifth king of ancient Uruk, the oldest "Hero King" in the world!】

【He has divinity of "two-thirds god, one-third human," is arrogant, and once considered himself an invincible tyrant.】

【If he is contracted as a Servant, this Holy Grail War is a sure win!】

"Damn, Hero King Gilgamesh?!"

The people of European countries are confused, never expecting to witness the arrival of this ancient king.

"Hiss, this Holy Grail War is not right... this is already the eighth Heroic Spirit."

Someone says tremblingly, shivering.

He remembers the rule is for seven Servants to fight, and the last winner picks up the Holy Grail.

This wave...

This wave is the official actively breaking the rules and taking the lead in causing trouble.

"It should be a special case..."

Someone thinks and mutters to themselves.

It's impossible for someone to jump out and break the rules in every Holy Grail War, right?

【"Respected Hero King, I will take my leave first, and there will definitely be good news when I return."】

【Inside the Holy Church, Aki Tomoya is respectful and humble, kneeling to the king wearing golden armor, doing full etiquette before leaving calmly.】

【Watching the hypocrite's back gradually disappear.】

【Not far away, the girl with fluffy pink twin-tails narrows her eyes, suddenly revealing a mischievous smile, and says with a bit of teasing.】

【"Great Hero King, do you really want to choose him as your Master?"】

【"Heh~ he's just a clown."】

【Gilgamesh says disdainfully: "If he can find some fun for this King, it might be able to add some luster to his soul that is full of the stench of decay."】

【This ancient king mocks, his words full of sarcasm.】

【He sees through Aki Tomoya's essence at a glance.】

【"Although saying this might make you unhappy, but... Aki-kun won't be coming back."】

【Enoshima Junko smiles with narrowed eyes: "That is the Witch of Betrayal who is famous even in ancient Greek mythology. If the Master betrays her, he will definitely be betrayed by her, and the so-called Command Spells are also useless."】

【"In that case, this King will have less fun."】

【Gilgamesh raises his eyebrows with interest, then laughs indifferently.】

【As long as it doesn't hinder his final "judgment" of all humanity, having a little less fun is fine.】

Hearing this, people all over the world have an ominous feeling.

"Judgment? What judgment?"

"What did all of humanity do to you?"

"Hiss, why do I have the feeling that this Hero King is the ultimate villain?"

"Undercurrents are surging, the eighth Heroic Spirit hidden under the stage... it really has the feeling of a behind-the-scenes BOSS."

"Does anyone know Enoshima Junko?"

"Internal news, the Junko of our world is an S-class wanted criminal."

"Ah, what did she do?"

"—Attempting to create the world's greatest despair; if successful, it will endanger all of humanity."

"Never heard of it, is it true?"

In a remote school in Hokkaido, thick dark clouds cover the sky, and evil spirits with cruel auras roar angrily, impacting the demon-repelling seals that bind them.

None of them are weaker than B-class evil spirits, there are quite a few A-class evil spirits, and even more terrifying existences are grimly wanting to regain their freedom...

"Oh? Has 'I' appeared?"

Enoshima Junko looks at the Sky-Curtain in surprise.

Never expected that her parallel world self would also be stirring up trouble.

"Then let's compare whose plan succeeds faster."

Her eyes flicker, and the corners of her lips curl up to a pleasant arc.

Elegant, calm, confident, and generous; who would have thought that she harbors extreme madness inside?