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"Enough!"

Marquis Voban impatiently cut the conversation short.

He glared coldly down at Erica.

"Little girl, I have no interest in your so-called 'King.' I came only for the Heretic God."

Find the god, slay the god, steal the god's Authority—

that was the entirety of Voban's intent, and he would annihilate anything in his way to do it.

A pressure even heavier than before slammed toward Erica.

Even with the ward Athena had raised earlier, her chest tightened and her legs went weak.

At that critical instant Athena flicked her wrist, placing a silver-white barrier in front of Erica.

"...…"

Erica drew a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm.

She whipped out her phone, dialed several numbers, and fired off rapid-fire orders—evacuate headquarters staff, raise the defensive barrier, contact the other magic societies for aid.

When she looked outside again, Athena was already hovering in mid-air, facing Marquis Voban.

The standoff between two ancient beings whipped the storm into greater fury; lightning laced the clouds around them.

"Athena…" Voban sounded faintly surprised.

"You're stronger than I expected. For a Heretic God, your aura is astonishingly pure—no trace of madness."

"Because I have regained my full divinity, God-slayer," Athena replied serenely, violet eyes shining with wisdom. "Leave this city. I do not wish to fight here."

Voban laughed—a harsh, mocking sound.

"A Heretic God worrying about a human city? How amusing."

"I said: I will not fight in this city." Athena's voice turned icy. "If you insist on battle, follow me."

She became a lance of silver light and shot toward the distant sea.

Puzzled by the god's uncharacteristic restraint but utterly confident in his own power, Voban gave chase.

The two figures vanished into the heart of the storm.

Erica finally managed a full breath.

Casting a glance at Liliana, she opened the group chat:

…

Erica: @Rei Ao, Your Majesty—emergency! Marquis Voban has attacked Copper Black Cross HQ. Athena-sama has been forced into combat. Requesting backup!

The chat erupted.

Saeko Busujima: What's going on?

Frieren: Details, please. I recall Athena is the triple-aspect goddess Rei Ao once helped. And who's Marquis Voban?

Erica: He's the oldest Campione…

Sasha Dejanstahl Voban—the most ancient God-slayer alive.

He holds the greatest number of Authorities and wields them with terrifying finesse, hunting gods for sport.

He may look like a scholarly gentleman, but inside he's all wild instinct—wolf-like stamina, a body honed for battle, and an insatiable lust for combat.

Inori Yuzuriha: Sounds incredibly dangerous.

Shinoa Hiiragi: So he's after Athena?

Erica: Yes. He wants to kill her. I don't know what else we can do.

Rei Ao: Don't panic. Today's Athena is not the same as before—she's very strong. No need to worry too much.

Erica: My King!

Rei Ao: On my way. How is Athena holding up?

Erica: She's moved the battlefield out over the sea, but Voban's depth is unfathomable… and he's brought Bronze Black Cross magi with him. We have only a handful of Copper Black Cross members here.

Rei Ao's response made Erica exhale in relief.

If he was coming, even Marquis Voban wasn't unbeatable.

She looked seaward again. An immense cyclone was forming above the waves—lightning flashing as the two ancients clashed.

"Athena… please hold on," she whispered, clenching her fists.

Miyuki Shiba: If Athena's that strong already, are you really still going, Rei Ao?

Rei Ao: Why not? Besides—I'd like to see Erica.

Erica: Eh?!

Rei Ao: What, you don't want me there?

Erica: No! Of course I do! I'm just… overjoyed that you're thinking of me!

Frieren: Looks like Erica's completely smitten.

Frieren: Place your bets—how many girls does Rei Ao conquer this trip?

Miko Yotsuya: U-uh, I think Goddess Athena will definitely fall for Brother Rei Ao…

Saeko Busujima: Capturing a goddess… impressive.

Marcille: Conquer? Goddess? I'm lost!

Couronne: Gods from other worlds…

Rei Ao: Let's call it a sightseeing tour. Anyone want to tag along?

Tohka Yatogami: Rei Ao-kun, I-I'd like to go, if that's okay…

Rei Ao: With pleasure—having a beauty like Tohka along is a treat.

Tohka Yatogami: Th-thank you…

Hijiri Kasuga: Looks like another girl's about to be swept off her feet.

Bibi Dong: Heh—classic Rei Ao

Ai Hayasaka: Um, Rei Ao-kun, I have something to report…

Shirogane residence.

"Are you sure about this, Lady Kaguya?" Ai Hayasaka asked, solemn.

The young mistress had just declared she, too, wanted to visit the other world.

"Mhm. Ai, you've been there already. I should see it for myself."

Kaguya Shinomiya's gaze was firm.

"Very well." Unable to dissuade her, Hayasaka typed into the chat:

Ai Hayasaka: Rei Ao-kun, my young lady would like to come along as well. Is that all right?

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