"So that's how it is?"
Alice sighed, feeling like she'd caught a non-combat ailment.
Magic and sorcery were originally passed down by a Goddess. She was Hecate in Greece, Skadi in Norse mythology, and also the Goddess Heka in Egyptian mythology…
Originating from Gods, it was natural to borrow mythological power.
"But building a new magic system isn't that simple?"
Alice looked at him with eyes full of hope.
She wanted Aslan to understand her meaning.
However, Aslan looked at her meaningfully, his eyes as if seeing a brave soul.
"Are you really sure you want this?"
Honestly, Aslan could fully trigger a Historical Transition Period with this and popularize magic technology.
This world's planetary vitality was extraordinarily strong, even capable of birthing hundreds of Earth Spirits and supporting mythology's existence.
In cosmic space, magical power also existed, just like the Strike the Blood world.
Abundant planetary vitality was extremely fertile soil for magical civilization growth. Supporting it to soar into outer space wasn't difficult.
If planetary vitality was utilized and magical civilization developed, the cost would be mythology not getting sufficient supply, inevitably conflicting with humans.
This world was too suitable for Kali Yuga.
Humans develop magical civilization, defeat mythological Gods, and rush toward outer space.
But the risks…
A Historical Transition Period like this truly meant going to war with the Gods.
Even Aslan, with his Unofficial History, didn't dare take this risk to start such a Historical Transition Period.
It would be bad if he really drew them out.
But if there was now a brave soul willing to bear the blame, Aslan wouldn't refuse to give her this chance.
Seeing Aslan's gaze at a brave soul, Alice suddenly couldn't speak.
It always felt like there was a super big pit inside.
Better not try taking shortcuts.
"Forget it, I'm not curious at all now."
Alice's mouth twitched. Curiosity sometimes kills the cat.
But after hearing her words, Aslan spoke to himself.
"It doesn't seem entirely impossible either?"
From his Little Garden experience, generally Little Garden only observes a world once, and the Gods are the same.
For a world already observed, the possibility of triggering another Historical Transition Period is gone.
Unless observed again, or the triggered Historical Transition Period originates from Little Garden.
And coincidentally, Aslan's relationship with Little Garden's Central Core was only "slightly" good.
Re-observation wasn't impossible. Using the time flow difference between Little Garden and other worlds, plus hiding in plain sight tricks, it wasn't impossible.
"…"
A bad feeling rose in Alice's heart.
(Could Aslan be planning to let me take the blame?)
"King, I remember there are some state affairs to handle in Parliament. Allow me to take my leave first."
After Alice bowed to Aslan, she prepared to dissipate the clone without hesitation.
Her real body was still receiving news interviews.
Did she really think becoming Queen of England was that simple? There were many issues behind it.
"Wait, since you're handling state affairs, go ahead and publicize the hidden world, announce magic's existence to the world."
Hearing this, Alice's movement froze.
At this moment, she seemed to see countless Gods staring at her from the sky.
She turned to him with helpless tears, as if hoping this way Aslan would show mercy.
And Aslan said with a mysterious smile, "Didn't you say you still have state affairs to handle? Why not go?"
After that, he just calmly looked at Alice, with no reaction.
At this moment, Alice sighed softly.
"Then I can only hope you won't disappoint me."
What could she do? The choices left before her were only two: die now, or die later.
She preferred surviving a bit longer; one more day was one more lucky day.
"Don't worry, even if you die, I'll take you from the Underworld."
Aslan snapped his fingers, and a Magic: The Gathering card was inserted into Alice's body.
"Alright, go handle your affairs. It seems my sweet knight maid will soon come looking for me."
As he spoke, Aslan turned with a smile, seeing the silver figure approaching him.
"Truly a heartless man."
Alice sighed, seeing him show not the slightest reluctance.
"But also a man who gives great security."
Though just a promise, Alice could see Aslan's words weren't empty.
That was enough for her, even if she wasn't sure what risks were involved.
After that, she dissipated this clone and returned to her real body.
On the other side, finally seeing Aslan's face, Liliana immediately knelt on one knee.
"From Bronze Black Cross, Liliana Kranjcar pays respects, Your Excellency."
"Call Your Excellency what? Call King! Don't you know my identity?"
"Yes, King."
Liliana said with slight despair.
(Why do I feel like I've been thrown into a fire pit?)
(Oh no, that feeling must be eliminated.)
(And is there a problem calling a Heretic God Your Excellency? You're not a God Slayer either.)
"By the way, about you voluntarily becoming my knight maid, your mentor Diana has already approved it."
Liliana nodded expressionlessly. From her unreliable mentor who decisively hung up without hesitation, she could see it.
This mentor truly had no heart!
Selling her disciple without the slightest hesitation.
If her guess wasn't wrong, this mission was probably originally for her mentor, but to train her, she was sent instead.
(Lucky I was happy about expanding connections.)
(Truly a pure witch!)
Liliana thought angrily.
She even ignored the fact of when she voluntarily became Aslan's knight maid.
Aslan calmly sipped tea, raised an eyebrow, and looked into the distance.
"Steel Divinity? So we've reached this plot point?"
The fierce conflict in Sardinia, though far, naturally didn't escape Aslan's perception.
He'd always been paying attention to that place.
After all, that place was the starting point of everything.
Though he somewhat looked down on Godou, he was quite interested in those two Heretic Gods.
"What Steel Divinity?"
Athena frowned, asking Aslan.
"Ancient Persian War God Verethragna and King of Gods Melqart. They're fighting in Sardinia. Estimated they'll soon have a winner."
Beside them, Liliana broke into a cold sweat. If she remembered correctly, that annoying Erica seemed to be on a mission there.
Though they clashed, Erica was one of her few friends.
(War God Verethragna, King of Gods Melqart, Victory Goddess Athena, plus King Arthur… So many Heretic Gods gathered, is this the end of the world?)
Liliana thought somewhat pessimistically.
"Why, you want to go? Bringing you isn't impossible. Coincidentally, I want to capture Pandora and research the Circle of Usurpation."
Aslan rubbed his chin, saying.
"May I? This servant is confident not to be a burden."
Athena said with extraordinary confidence.
After being beaten by Aslan multiple times, she'd lost all confidence.
Now she desperately needed some achievements to prove herself.
"Sure. If possible, try to capture alive."
Aslan thought for a moment. Asking Athena to capture alive alone was a bit too difficult for her.
After all, those two Heretic Gods weren't weaker than her.
"By the way, Lancelot will go with you."
"No problem."
Athena wasn't arrogant. She knew her own strength. Though not weak among Heretic Gods, she wasn't dimensionally strong either.
Defeating, even killing, wasn't difficult. But capturing alive truly wasn't easy.
With Lancelot, the Steel Goddess, as assistance, success rate could increase greatly.
"Liliana. Our Sardinia travel schedule, leave it to you to arrange."
Aslan waved casually. Arriving early or late made no difference to him.
Hearing this, Liliana raised her head with slight joy. Her blue eyes looked at him.
"King, I'll definitely arrange a schedule that satisfies you."
Liliana looked at him. Suddenly she felt Aslan could also be considered an Overbearing CEO.
Could her spring finally be coming?
(If an Overbearing CEO falling for me is impossible, King Arthur falling for me isn't impossible either…)
Liliana couldn't help fantasizing inwardly. She suddenly realized Aslan's appearance wasn't bad, or rather, very much to her taste.
Previously just frightened by Divine Might.
(Mentor Diana, you're immoral, so don't blame me for being disloyal.)
Liliana thought somewhat darkly.
Originally she had great respect for her mentor. But now…
Forget respect; if Diana stood before her, not stabbing her mentor was already good.
Liliana thought angrily.
Athena looked at Liliana with slight pity, and strangely at Aslan.
"Your character is truly wicked."
"With just a few words, you made mentor and disciple enemies."
In fact, Aslan hadn't contacted Diana at all. Everything he said was just nonsense for fun.
Though, even if he really asked, the result wouldn't change.
Otherwise, Liliana wouldn't be so convinced.
"Same to you. Didn't you remind her either?"