Earth Princess? No, it's Fujimaru Ritsuka!

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How is Fujimaru Ritsuka in her current state?

Let's try rolling the dice.

True random numbers

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Although the power of the True Ancestor is still weakening, with the support of Captain Drake and everyone else, Fujimaru Ritsuka's condition is barely acceptable!

However, it's much better than the previous one, which was completely unusable!

"Although I lack confidence in myself right now... no... I can't say such discouraging things now. Anyway, I will keep going!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka ran forward with a resolute expression!

Seeing that his target, Euryale, was fleeing, Hercules immediately considered abandoning Asterius...

"Ughhhhhh~ 1 Bell Wing (4) V Nine-Bridge Ba Li Yi~!"

The white monster is fighting valiantly to protect it.

The black-clad hero also protects others with his own power.

One is a companion who protects him.

The other is the desire to protect this era.

Both berserkers have reasons why they cannot back down!

The minotaur roared inhuman fury, his axe blade cleaving through the air with a sound more deafening than thunder.

Hercules' massive axe-sword instantly became a blur, shaking Asterius with its maximum power!

"Roar----!"

Hercules tensed his muscles, hot steam billowing from his nostrils. He continued to exert force, the terrifying power causing even a warrior like Asterius to lean back involuntarily!

They are both towering giants, but there is still a significant difference in their strength!

Suddenly, Hercules instinctively released his axe and sword, his muscles tensed, and he clenched his right fist, striking directly at the minotaur's jaw!

His physical body was far stronger than steel, and not much weaker than an axe or sword! With a powerful punch from his muscular shoulders, Hercules sent the minotaur flying. And at that moment, Hercules didn't hesitate at all!

He pressed his right hand down on Asterius's bull head, then lifted his body and slammed it into the ground.

bump!

The ground shattered, rocks flew everywhere, and the entire maze trembled as if it would collapse at any moment.

The deathmatch between the berserkers was as spectacular as something out of a monster movie. Explosions in the air, tremors in the ground, and falling debris pounding the earth left everything in a chaotic mess!

"Well!"

An ordinary Servant would probably lose almost half their life from this attack.

The minotaur let out a painful roar.

But Hercules did not let his guard down.

Asterius's head is much harder than the ground, so this attack will at most cause minor damage to the monster. It is unlikely to seriously injure Asterius.

However, his goal was not to kill Asterius.

Instead, he pursued Euryale.

"Don't...think...about...leaving!"

The labyrinth of the Minotaur.

There is no way to get through this labyrinth unless you can defeat Asterius or have a map or thread to guide you.

This is Asterius's trump card that allowed him to stop Heracles!

A dreamlike maze from which there is no way to escape!

He gripped Hercules' ankle tightly, prepared to fight to the death... He was born a monster, and lived like one.

That is why Asterius wished to become human.

—We must absolutely protect them.

This was Asterius's only thought.

""

Heracles looked at Asterius.

His face was contorted, showing no sign of emotion whatsoever.

However, Hercules seemed to hesitate for a moment.

He might be considering whether he should continue doing this...

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Asterius launched a counterattack!

The ground cracked open like a spiderweb, and Asterius leaped up, picked up the axe, and continued hacking at Heracles... But what awaited him was Heracles's sonic-boom-like fist.

"Roar~~"

A scorching heat burst forth. Even though they were evenly matched in strength, Asterius was indeed much slower in attack speed, and... as a monster, it had never learned any combat skills.

The black fist transformed into red light.

A strange whirlwind appeared, and Asterius instinctively used the handle of his axe to defend himself, but no matter what, the opponent's attack always came from an unexpected direction!

It's so dazzling, I can't see anything at all!

Can't beat it.

Even with so much magical assistance.

Even with the power to rival each other, Asterius finally understood what the strongest hero in Greece truly meant.

"What...joke?!"

Can't win?

Asterius didn't even want to think about such a thing.

Those people did not see themselves as monsters.

Those people always believed in themselves.

Captain Drake praised him as a rare big, reliable fellow.

Fujimaru Ritsuka believes that he doesn't need to be afraid of his identity; he can be a monster or a human.

Despite knowing his own cruelty and horrific nature, Euryale was still willing to let him protect her.

This trust transformed into a surging emotion within... burning fiercely like a raging fire, turning the monster's desires into the power of protection.

Asterius

I love you all the most.

Captain Drake said that he must travel around the world and see the entire ocean if he has the chance. He felt that this dream was very great, even greater than those so-called "heroes".

So

"I will...stop you... here..."

"Because I'm a monster..."

"Indeed, humans..."

What is a human being?

Human beings possess a powerful belief that they are willing to give their lives to pursue an impossible ideal or an unattainable dream.

The monster's heart is burning.

Its power was expanding, its eyes were growing redder and redder, and it allowed Hercules' attacks to tear its body apart, but no matter what, it would never fall.

It is a victim.

Its father broke the covenant with the gods, resulting in its birth. It is the product of the union of man and cow, a born monster.

The so-called father locked it in the labyrinth and ordered it to kill the young boys and girls offered by the Athenians.

It didn't find anything wrong with it.

Because it is a monster.

Monsters are supposed to do these things; it's what they're meant to do.

It is a heinous villain. Even if it has no intention of harming humans, actions in this world are judged by deeds, not intentions.

Monsters should be punished.

But what about humans?

Asterius was half human.

Tell the human part of it that doing so is wrong.

He is a bad person.

—【I should have come to save you a long time ago】

Before he died, the man said these words through tears.

—【I shouldn't have let you become a monster】

The man believed he was responsible and that everything was his fault, but that wasn't actually the case.

That's really wrong.

It was Asterius himself.

It was Asterius who did not consider himself human.

—That day at the bonfire party.

Captain Drake once asked everyone what their ideals were.

"I guess I just hope to see the blue sky of our time."

Mashu said, "And, what kind of person am I? And, I also want to know what I want to do—"

Mashu's wish is to know what she wants to do.

"I guess I just want a harmonious family."

David looked at the stars and said, “Because the prophet Nathan said that I have committed an unforgivable sin, the sword must never leave my family.”

"If I could, I'd love to see what that guy looks like when he's all grown up."

Dr. Roman, his orange hair covering his forehead and eyes, remained silent for a long time.

"My goal is to reclaim humanity, and then, if possible, go home and open a bakery."

Fujimaru Ritsuka, humanity's last Master, smiled and handed Asterius a rice ball.

"It's kind of embarrassing to say, isn't it?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her cheek: "Because I'm actually not very ambitious, please excuse me."

"What?! A bakery is fine too!" Drake waved his hand after taking a swig of ale.

However, opening a bakery in Tokyo... to be honest, the expenses for opening a shop in that location are exceptionally high.

"Okay, okay, then my dream is to be the boss's wife..."

"Okay, next one!"

"Why?! Damn it... they don't even take me seriously!"

Miss Kiyohime stomped her feet in anger.

"We're pirates, and while we might dream of circumnavigating the world, it wasn't such a grand dream in our time... After all, Captain Drake has already done it..."

Annie's words made Drake jump up and down in a panic.

"Don't you dare spoil the plot, damn it! I haven't even traveled the world yet, and you're already saying that! You'd better watch out or I'll fight you to the death, you bastards!"

Drake grumbled and cursed.

"Um...sorry, this girl's brain is all in her chest, so let's forgive her." Mary tapped Anne on the head and then apologized.