[ Meanwhile, Subaru Natsuki and the others, having eaten and drunk to their fill, also observed Tanya's squad, who had been fighting in the desert for half the day.
They decided to meet up with them. On the way, Aqua noticed Pantagruel, who looked preoccupied with something: "Are you troubled by something? That's right, I am the great…"
Before she could finish, Pantagruel suddenly interrupted her: "Actually, I told a lie in front of everyone."
"But… lying is also…" The sudden confession left Aqua a bit at a loss, so she tried to gloss over it: "Since you're blaming yourself so much, there's no need to confess your sins."
Facing the silly Aqua, Pantagruel pointed directly toward the temple: "Inside that building, there is a device that can return us to our original worlds."
"What? So that's it! That's not a big deal at all." As soon as the words fell, Aqua, realizing it belatedly, suddenly started: "Eh!?" ]
[ .....]
〜Gabriel DropOut World〜
" 'Not a big deal at all'… Aqua, your reflex arc is a bit long!"
Seeing this scene, Gabriel sighed deeply.
Since you're blaming yourself so much, there's no need to confess… Is that something a Goddess should say? Properly guide the lost humans, you jerk!
It's precisely because you goddesses are goofing off all day, trying to gloss over human confessions, that our workload as angels keeps increasing!
"Well, although I find it troublesome and don't want to deal with it either…"
Complaints aside, if she really had to do the work, Gabriel felt she would definitely choose to gloss over it too. After all, spending that time playing games is much more practical.
.....
[ Seeing the downcast look on Pantagruel's face, Aqua knew work had arrived. It was time for her, the Goddess of Water, to make her appearance!
"Pantagruel, in the doctrines of the Axis Order that worships me… if you encounter something sad, just run away. Running away is not losing."
"Because sometimes running away is also victory! That's what is written." At this moment, Aqua's tone became incredibly gentle. She opened her arms toward Pantagruel, her whole body radiating the brilliance of a Goddess.
"In the name of the Goddess of Water, I forgive your lie."
Pantagruel, feeling slightly comforted, smiled again: "Miss Aqua, you really are a wonderful person." ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Sometimes running away is also victory… This might be the most serious doctrine in the Axis Order!"
Everyone was a little teary-eyed. It really isn't easy for Aqua; she actually managed to pick out such a reasonable line from that pile of abstract doctrines!
.....
〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
"Wahahaha! As expected of Lady Aqua, what a benevolent Goddess!"
In the City of Water and Hot Springs, the base of the Axis Order, Cecily, dressed in her priestly robes, looked at Aqua with sparkling eyes, as if on a pilgrimage.
"Come, everyone, let us pray to Lady Aqua together. The gentle Goddess of Water will forgive your lies."
Cecily, her face full of excitement, was shouting from the balcony. She was certain that many people would want to join the Axis Order after this!
"…"
The adventurers who had come to soak in the hot springs were suddenly startled by this shout.
Their expressions immediately turned panicked, and they lowered their heads deeply, walking away quickly for fear of being dragged into the cult by that crazy woman!
.....
[ The group continued toward the desert. Soon, they discovered the wreckage of the Golem that had flown over. Pantagruel and Aqua ran forward without a second thought.
Albedo also sensed an aura: "The aura of that crazy woman who calls herself a god!"
Then, with a direct parry-and-counter, she tossed the rushing Aqua away!
Meanwhile, Megumin and Pantagruel suddenly locked eyes. An incredibly strong sense of familiarity made words unnecessary between them.
They each struck their own unique poses, and then firmly grasped each other's hands… That was undoubtedly the scent of a kindred spirit! ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Good lord, Tanya's squad is really miserable. Subaru and the others have already eaten and drunk their fill, but they're still fighting. How long has this been going on?!"
"Uh, a historic meeting between two Chuunibyou patients…"
Watching the various strange poses Megumin and the other girl struck, everyone felt a bit awkward. Chuunibyou really is a serious illness!
Just like Stand Users, sometimes they can communicate with a single look. After all, Chuunibyou patients attract each other!
.....
[ Once everyone returned to the village, Pantagruel ran happily toward the church, with Megumin following closely behind.
However, as soon as Pantagruel entered the door, she was taken hostage by Vera, who had been waiting for a long time: "I didn't expect you to be the key to returning to the original worlds!"
"I thought about it, and you really are a Chuunibyou as they said!"
"Let her go!" Megumin, who walked in right after, hurriedly shouted to stop her, then struck various strange poses and delivered a classic introduction.
"My name is Megumin! The foremost arch-wizard of Axel, the one who commands the strongest magic! I love Explosion, and I am loved by Explosion!"
Her incredibly Chuunibyou movements stunned Vera directly. She couldn't help but recall Ainz's movements in her mind—they were exactly the same!
"Th… This guy too?" Vera even began to suspect that she had grabbed the wrong person. How come another key to activating the device just popped out? ]
[ .....]
〜OVERLORD World〜
"What kind of experience is it to witness your own dark history being broadcast again?…"
Watching his Chuunibyou phase being replayed, Ainz just wanted to say he wanted to run away, but he didn't know where to hide.
The passive force of calm on his body hadn't stopped triggering. The shame he had finally managed to suppress was dragged out and beaten repeatedly.
If you want to recall it, do it secretly in your mind! You don't need to play it again!
〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
At this moment, the great Irish hero Cu Chulainn was laughing wildly:
"Hahaha, I have to say, Ainz learned it well. Both the sentence structure and the movements are almost the same as Megumin's."
Cu Chulainn felt a long-lost sense of amusement! After all, his own dark history had dominated the top of the rankings for so long. Finally seeing someone with the potential to replace him made him a little excited.
Looking at Cu Chulainn laughing somewhat wickedly, the people around him quietly moved away: "…"
Has this guy finally gone mad?!
.....
[ Then Vera gritted her teeth, preparing to pack up Pantagruel and take her away regardless of the consequences! But suddenly, Tanya appeared at the door.
"Tanya von Degurechaff!" Vera recognized her immediately, her expression filled with disgust: "The pitiful lackey brainwashed by the Empire!"
"Just looking at you makes me sick!" Saying this, Vera tore off the badge on her chest, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it fiercely several times.
Because the country Vera wanted to go back and save was being invaded by the Empire Tanya belonged to, and she was a Commonwealth spy who had infiltrated the Empire!
Although she knew the enemy was a spy, Tanya had no intention of fighting, but planned to talk first…
Vera had no intention of talking. Instead, she coldly questioned Tanya: "You war-praising lunatic, is killing people that fun?"
"Look, those eyes of yours are the symbol of evil!"
This gets blamed on me too? Tanya was speechless: "It's not fun at all. Besides, my eyes were born like this." ]
[ .....]
『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"Eyes? An evil Uchiha brat? Vera, you wouldn't happen to have an alt account named Tobirama, would you?"
Seeing Vera judging people with such intense personal bias, even the audience was speechless. Her eyes just naturally look like that; how can you blame her for that?
Does she secretly curse 'Evil Tanya von Degurechaff' every time she trips while walking down the street?
.....
〜Spy x Family World〜
"A spy, huh… just a bit unprofessional."
Twilight could understand Vera's feelings, but he couldn't agree with her methods. Is that how you act as a spy?
He acts with caution in everything he does just to avoid exposing his identity. Vera, on the other hand, chose to expose herself as a spy…
It was simply too irrational! Letting her emotions be swayed by inner hatred… honestly, this girl isn't suited to be a spy.
Anya was stunned after hearing his inner thoughts… Father, what a professional evaluation!
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[ "The topic has drifted. Back to the main point!" Tanya felt the conversation was getting more and more off-track, and looked at the bound Pantagruel: "What are you planning to do by tying her up?"
"Obviously, defeat the Golem and take her back to the original world!" Vera stared coldly at Tanya: "To destroy your Empire!"
As she spoke, Vera looked somewhat frantically at the ring on her hand: "As long as I have this, I can destroy the Empire and end the war!"
"Vera! Do you really think that from the bottom of your heart?" Alec looked at Vera with disappointment: "It is never weapons that start wars, it is people…!" ]
[ .....]
〜Type-Moon World, G̶̘̏̕͜ṟ̶͠a̵̹͂̆n̵̻̤̎d̶̞͐ ̷̫͇͑C̸̛̪̬ȃ̴̯r̵̓̓͜n̸̜̋͗î̷̭v̸̱͆ȃ̷̫̚l̵͚̋ Worldline, Chaldea〜
"That uncle is not simple."
Saber Alter, who was busy eating, raised her head upon hearing this. Her cheeks were puffed up like a hamster, and then she swallowed it all in one gulp.
The smile on Jeanne Alter's face gradually froze. Her lips were pressed tight, and her eyes became unfocused:
"Yeah, it's never weapons that start wars, but people…"
The air instantly became quiet. Both Saber Alter and Jeanne Alter, who were incredibly familiar with war, fell into silence for a moment.
〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
"Even with that ring, she cannot stop the war,"
Red A stated with certainty, then looked at Emiya Shirou:
"The current you thinks the same way, right?"
Emiya Shirou remained silent...
Red A looked at the silent Emiya Shirou, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. At least he didn't retort with unrealistic ideals like before!
After all… that boy who once aspired to be an Ally of Justice had tried it, and what he got in return was himself in hell.
In life, he traveled across major battlefields, protecting children and the weak. Later, he stopped a world war, and the world temporarily returned to peace.
Not long after, he was betrayed by a friend and sent to the gallows. The very people he had saved became accomplices in supporting his execution.
It is always people who can start wars, and it is also people who are constantly changing!
.....