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"So, who summoned this King?"
His voice, filled with arrogance and even disdain, made Reines involuntarily think of her hated brother. Even with the stinging pain in her eyes, even feeling powerless due to the draining of her magic, even with her throat faintly rasping, she still bowed with the utmost respect.
"It is I, Reines El-Melloi Archibold, who brought you to this present world."
Her question carried a hint of meekness in her voice.
"King of Heroes, Gilgamesh-sama, I wish to serve you and spread that glory throughout this present world."
Her voice held a hint of fiery passion. Knowing where the Holy Relic she used came from, she naturally understood the identity of this Heroic Spirit. Feeling the emptiness brought by her magic being drained, she instead revealed a faint smile.
Immediately after, the King spoke with majesty. "A mere Magus as weak as you, summoning a Heroic Spirit even without the aid of a leyline... that truly takes reckless courage."
His words carried lightness and disdain.
"Then, if you continue to gaze upon this King's glory, you might just perish."
Indeed, the descent of a Heroic Spirit required immense magical energy, far more than a Magus could bear. The Heroic Spirits summoned in the Holy Grail War also utilized sixty full years of magic stored in the Greater Grail to drive seven Heroic Spirits.
Reines' total magical energy was utterly negligible compared to the Heroic Spirit's consumption. And in accordance with the rules of the Nasuverse, he, as a Heroic Spirit, must use magical energy for his physical maintenance. However, for the King of Heroes, this was not too troublesome.
"No, this is fine too."
Reines spoke softly, her voice already carrying an incomparable weariness. That was the meaning of impending death. Her magical energy was gradually fading, and what followed was the life belonging to a young girl.
"I will not cut off the supply of magical energy. No matter what, you are my future, my only hope."
As she spoke, her eyes shimmered with a stubborn light.
Immediately after, the King chuckled softly.
"Foolish persistence, but there is also something commendable about it. For your own future, even abandoning your life is nothing? This can be called a precious will."
Speaking words she didn't understand, Gilgamesh gently reached out and caressed the young girl's delicate cheek, which was gradually losing warmth, and then laughed proudly.
"This King will not allow you to die like this. If this King exists in the present world, your existence is necessary."
The next moment, a faint red pattern flashed on his left hand.
Reines watched with a strange expression at the scarlet pattern. Crimson magic circuits crisscrossed and wove, releasing magical energy. Even though her vision was slightly blurred, she clearly understood what that thing itself was.
That was a magic circuit, or rather, something condensed from magic circuits, implying a miracle.
"Left Arm: Heavens' Blessing Matrix (LeftHandXanaduMatrix)"
The next moment, almost incomparable magical energy descended. A storm composed of invisible magical energy slammed heavily into the room, sending grimoires flying.
Here, London's 'Magic Foundation' was connected by Gilgamesh, and then the leyline also clung to the proud King.
The Noble Phantasm named 'Amakusa Shirō Tokisada' transformed the Heroic Spirit, who required magical energy, into an unparalleled core of magical energy. But, the girl named Reines slowly collapsed to the ground at this moment.
"What? Did your life burn out?"
Looking at the pale-faced girl, feeling the fading of her divine essence.
However, magical energy still flowed within the magic circuits between the two. Even on the verge of death, Reines did not cut off the magical energy supply to the Heroic Spirit.
It was just that, in this situation, she was merely proceeding towards the Netherworld.
Seeing the girl in such a state, feeling her utterly resolute will, Gilgamesh couldn't help but reveal a hint of pity.
"Then, to let you live on, this King shall simply replenish your magic."
Such shameless words were spoken from his mouth, yet they carried a hint of solemnity. It was like an imperial decree that had just been issued.
Immediately after, he gently embraced the slender girl. Feeling her slightly trembling body, he placed her on the pale pink large bed.
Then, perhaps with the rising sun after sunset, the girl named Reines gently lay in Gilgamesh's arms.
"That, why are you so rough, King?"
She asked, her words carrying silent weariness. She was already extremely frail. After Gilgamesh continuously replenished her for several hours, even though she didn't faint from the gradual replenishment of magical energy, it didn't mean she would enjoy it much.
Perhaps, all she had was inner contentment, no longer needing to bear that extremely tragic future, but a feeling of satisfaction from changing everything with her own power.
"This King is not such a gentle fellow, and besides, didn't you enjoy it so much?"
Speaking such thick-skinned words with a slightly weary tone, he truly possessed the demeanor of a king in this regard.
"Yes, Your Highness."
As she spoke words against her will, tears gradually welled in the girl's eyes.
"So, do you want that fellow who destroyed your future to pay the price?"
These words carried a hint of malicious intent. Even though the tone was gentle, it made Reines shiver involuntarily.
"Really, can I?"
...
She asked softly, her words carrying disbelief.
"But, there's no need, is there? Simply being Your Highness's vassal fills me with endless satisfaction."
She said this, but Gilgamesh scoffed.
"Are you not disappointed? Are you not heartbroken? Are you not sorrowful?"
He said this, gently stroking the girl's delicate neck, feeling her incomparably soft skin.
"Kill him, make him pay enough of a price, and let this King's vassal suffer humiliation without getting revenge? That's not how it's supposed to be."
His words carried invisible magic. The act of the two of them replenishing her magic earlier truly opened Reines' inner pride to Gilgamesh. In an instant, rage filled Reines' heart. In her light blue eyes, a seething killing intent shone through.
Emotion, mobilized by Gilgamesh. With just a few words, the darkest thoughts buried in her heart were brought to the surface.
She gently nodded, then looked at Gilgamesh, a hint of yearning in her eyes.
"This King will not help you get revenge. A duel against such a lowly mongrel would soil this King's hands."
He said this, then gently raised his arm and slammed the object he was tightly holding in his hand onto the girl's ample chest.
Then, it was an order carrying a hint of pity.
"This, you can borrow and use for now, but don't destroy it."
It was a heavy, thick, ancient book.
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