—Oh ho!
"Ho? Quite the ambitious proposal. Very well! I shall partake during my breaks!"
"Yes. Then, to start... a Demon's Heart—"
Agravain: Healing Room (Stocked with every relaxation good imaginable)
"Are you planning to turn yourself into a spineless jellyfish?"
"The King granted me a vacation. I must live up to those expectations. I deemed it necessary to experience every form of rest, thus I requested these."
—He... he's too serious for his own good!
"My thanks. I shall rest with all my might. ...If there are any leftover administrative tasks, feel free to assign them to me."
"You fool. Who the hell rests with their shoulders so stiff? Relax, man. Relax. —Next."
Saber Lily: The Stables
"Thank you! Ah, the softness of the hay is irresistible...!"
"You are a unique Heroic Spirit—one who can still dream of growth and a future. As the King of this Chaldea, I expect you to observe many—hm?"
"....Zzzzz... mumble, mumble..."
—Fufu, she fell asleep.
"To think this becomes that? ...Fuhaha, that Merlin fellow truly placed a heavy burden on her."
—Goodnight, Saber Lily. Sweet dreams...
Romulus: The Thermae
"—...The Thermae is Rome."
"That is a concept I can grasp. The body must indeed be kept clean. Though—it can't quite compete with 'Waku-Waku Zaboon.'"
"Umu, umu. Flowing water brings prosperity; refined culture brings abundance. The peace born from the Thermae, a place of respite—that is Rome."
—Rome is amazing...
" Oh no, the meme pollution has started! But this man... for one who calls himself the Great Founder, he has a remarkably vast heart...! It almost reaches as high as Anu. "
"King, Princess. Your souls, too, are entitled to embrace healing and peace. —Put aside your labor for a moment and peacefully Rome within Rome."
—Gil! He's telling you to take a bath! Let us heal your weary body!
" What kind of grammar is 'Rome within Rome'?! But—how irritating. It does sound quite relaxing! Ea! Bring the post-bath wine! "
—Yes! The 'Sky God's Special,' right? I'll bring Fou along later, too!
" Were there edamame as well...? Pour for me, Ea! "
—With pleasure!
"Umu. —Rome is eternal... —"
Enkidu: The Quiet Forest
"Yes. I definitely prefer a place like this."
—Are you sure you wouldn't prefer to share a room with the King?
"You and Fou-kun are here, after all. I have to mind my manners and etiquette. Don't you have a saying about even the closest of friends needing boundaries?"
—But...
Enkidu was the King's one and only friend from his previous life. To be honest, Ea couldn't help but feel that he was the one who truly belonged by the King's side.
" It matters not. This fellow will just pop his head in whenever he pleases anyway. Besides—if I am to have someone by my side, I prefer it to be you. "
—King, that's...
" He may not look it, but he is a massive prankster! I couldn't possibly hope for a shared room! He'd steal the pillows, flip the bed, whisper divine decrees in my ear while I sleep, or start sharpening weapons! Or even burst into song! He's utterly restless! If I want a decent night's sleep, Ea, you're my only option! "
—Enkidu-san, you're way too aggressive!?
"I get bored, you see. I don't need sleep, so Gil usually sleeps and leaves me behind. In that case, well... I feel like I have to interfere. Out of a sense of duty."
"Fuhahahahahaha! I truly think there is something wrong with your personality! As a friend!"
"Thank you. —Here, Ea. This is for you."
[A Splendid Flower Crown]
—Wow! This is...!
"I made it with Fou-kun while we were Rayshifting. I suppose it's like a self-portrait of you. My way of saying thanks. For always entertaining Gil and making him happy. He's not very good with words, so I figured he might not have told you."
—You two...!
"Hmph, what are you saying? Even I have a word of thanks now and then... ...Well, I suppose I have 'praise,' but not 'thanks.'"
"See? So... I'm sure it'll look good on you."
—Thank you! I'll treasure it, forever and ever! ...Hehe. Does it look good, Fou?
(Of course—ack— [Fou turns into a field of flowers])
"Heh. So that's the accumulation of the power of Love for Humanity. Can I try too? 'Gil, you are precious' (monotone)."
"Wait, stop! That'll just end in a self-destruct! I told you, good children and weapons shouldn't mimic that—!!"
"Ahahaha! Truly, you are so much fun right now—"
A peaceful time began once more.
Running through the fields with Enkidu, enjoying nature, laughing together—the King in his primordial state.
Ea floated beside them, and Fou was cradled in her arms.
The three and one animal enjoyed the simulated nature until the sun went down, and even when night fell, their laughter did not cease.
Beast-Net
"Lately, Goetia-san, Tiamama, and Fou-san haven't been coming around. I'm bored. Is Kiara-san here?"
"I am... constantly thinking with my head about how I can make humanity feel as good as possible... so, yes."
"Ugh. ...I wonder what happened to the promise with Fou-senpai... The Prince hasn't lost yet... I wouldn't mind helping out, though."
"Zep-whatever-his-name-was doesn't seem like he's going to act out in this dimension... Perhaps the Saintly Kiara will eventually drift toward Chaldea..."
"Ugh, seriously? —I just hope Fou-senpai doesn't get mad... with how he is now, we'd all be 'killed' in an instant."
"That in itself might be a way to take over..."
"I can hear you, you harlots."
"Oh my ♥ Eavesdropping? How unladylike ♥"
"I don't want to hear that from YOU!!"
Late at Night
『—Hero... King.』
"Hm? Tiamat? What is it? Weeping so hard you cannot sleep?"
『—I am... disclosing... my information. Use it... to help... with the conquest...』
"—So your desire for self-destruction is the real deal, then."
『No... that's not it.』
"—?"
『It is not that I wish to commit suicide... I wish to have my role ended... by your hands.』
"..."
『—I no longer... wish to lay hands on my children. I no longer... wish to be a burden to this world.』
"…I shall accept it. O sorrowful Mother of all things."
『Thank you... I, too, shall spare no effort in cooperating...』
This time, an end where no one is hurt... an outcome where 'Mother' is no longer needed on this planet... this time, for sure...
(Tiamat...)
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