"Your hair will get ruined too. I understand you're excited, but settle down," Suzuka Gozen added, as the two were busy giving Rikka a "feminine charm" makeover.
—So, an assault rifle, blades, flexible frames, and radar enhancement? Ea noted.
"You're upgrading the Marduk?! I can't wait to see it!"
"Indeed. Look forward to its renewed brilliance! Now, wait... to emphasize the shading of the eyeliner, you should—"
—Wait, the King can do makeup too?!
(He's gonna snap his heels,) Fou thought.
VIII. The Final Masterpiece
The blueprints and ideas were eventually handed over to Leonardo da Vinci. After being "convinced" by a slap of Lapis Lazuli to the cheek (which looked painful), the genius produced the multi-purpose armor: Uomo Universale.
It acted as a support unit for the Marduk, capable of changing form based on the situation:
Rayshift Mode: Using the Beast skill 'Independent Manifestation' as a core, and supported by CHALDEAS and the Paper Moon, it allows for perfect travel across any space-time. (Fou and Tiamat act as the core for this form.)
Assault Mode: Equipped with boosters and the blade Littu, this form is specialized for solo annihilation of fleets and bases. It's the "Rikka Mode"—fast and powerful.
Sniper Mode: Sacrificing mobility for overwhelming firepower. It uses miniaturized or upscaled versions of Atlas Institute weaponry. In theory, it could suppress any civilization that hasn't reached space-faring capability on its own.
Navigation Mode: A flight-priority form that disables weapons in favor of quantization, warping, and coordinate sensing. It has the highest escape and movement capabilities.
"I wonder what the Atlas bunch would think if they knew their weapons were being put to such good use?" Da Vinci wondered.
"They would be satisfied. To be used effectively is the greatest happiness for a weapon," Gilgamesh replied.
(I should be happy that we can face new battles while keeping this Chaldea as it is... It was such a massive thing to almost lose,) Fou thought quietly, almost as if in mourning.
"Fou," Ea called out softly. Da Vinci noticed and patted his head.
"Is something wrong? Did you have a fight with Shana?"
(As if! I'd be the first to apologize!)
"Ow! No need to bite me!"
—A fight with Fou? I wonder... what would we even fight about?
—I'd definitely be mad about that!
(Right? Like, 'Why didn't you talk to me first?!')
The two of them looked at each other and burst into laughter.
—Ahahaha!
(Hahaha! In the end, we can't even get angry for our own sakes!)
The King continued his briefing with the genius as he watched them.
"Assume CHALDEAS comes under attack. Can we move the control room to the Marduk?"
"It's possible, but it'll take time. Let's save that as a final resort. Can I start on the staff shelter expansion?"
"Proceed. If you need funds, just say the word. Build a shelter that accounts for each household. I've left the protection details to Olga Marie."
Better safe than sorry. Even as the greatest and most supreme being, the King of Heroes remained the most diligent and sincere in his pursuit of paradise.
All of it... for his own enjoyment.
<...>
[Space Equipment Project Proposal]
—I wonder if the Marduk will be okay? I hope it likes the new gear...
(I wonder if it's too heavy?)
『NO PROBLEM, NO PROBLEM.』
For the sake of his treasures, and for the soul by his side, the King of Heroes bid farewell to boredom and arrogance, continuing to build an impregnable paradise.
Next Time—
"Wahaha! Sorry to keep you waiting! From here on out, the world belongs to ME!"
A 'Gudaguda' storm blows through paradise!
"Nobu-Nobu!"
"Wh-What is happening?!"
"Nobu-No— (Gunshot)"
"I say, is this an inspection?"
"Mr. Hijikata!"
"These... 'Gudaguda' soldiers... what are they?!"
"That's right! It's me!! Sorry, I tried to come play at Chaldea and messed something up!"
The wild child of the Warring States arrives!
"Wait, a Golden Guy who isn't arrogant? Isn't that just cheating?!"
"A bit late for that, you fool. Tremble and sleep; in my hands, even a depression-flag is nothing more than Enuma Elish."
"We're the veterans here! Unlike Nobu! Unlike Nobu!"
"Shut up, Okita!!"
The story's first comedy event!
"The Master here is carrying way too much on her shoulders..."
"The 'Too Many Nobu Avatars' Problem."
"If you inhale these unknown particles, you'll become a disappointment! Be careful!!"
(Ahh, Ea is so precious...)
—Fou doesn't seem to have changed much?!
"Ho ho! I am Uesugi Artoria! Please give me rice."
"FUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"
Event Singularity: Gudaguda Gorgeous Honnoji!
"He's definitely planning to blame any bad writing on 'Gudaguda' logic."
"It can't be helped!!"
Don't expect too much and wait for it!
"Come, Heroine Princess! Try to surpass me, the Sun itself!"
"Understood! I'm coming at you with everything I've got!"
Scheduled for writing... eventually!
"No one believes that 'eventually' anymore."
"He's always lying."
"This pickled radish is great."
Eventually! Scheduled for writing!
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