Era of Heroic Spirits: I Was Exposed by Alaya

Visit to Japan?

Mordred was briefly stunned before it hit her—

Nameless is in Japan?!

Let's not forget—King Arthur had turned the Round Table Knight inauguration into a Heroic Spirit summoning ritual.

She had tried to summon [Nameless] directly to Britain, right before her.

When Nameless didn't respond, she used Avalon—previously left inside him—as a tracker to pinpoint his location.

Now, King Arthur was suddenly heading to Japan. There was only one possible reason—

She was using this official visit to meet Nameless!

There was no way Mordred would let herself be left behind!

Without hesitation, she declared, "Then I'm coming too!"

"Oh?"

Artoria looked at her with a faint smile, her expression almost gentle.

But—

Mordred felt chills crawl down her spine.

Damn it, Father! Trying to intimidate me into backing down? Not happening!

She bravely met her gaze, refusing to yield.

Finally, King Arthur nodded. "Very well. You shall accompany me. Gawain will oversee domestic affairs in the meantime."

"As Your Majesty commands!"

Gawain promptly bowed in acknowledgment.

As her right-hand man, he naturally took charge of Britain's affairs while she was abroad.

As for Mordred—

Sorry, but with her infamous reputation from the Battle of Camlann, not a single Round Table Knight would agree to let her govern Britain!

She was nothing more than a ruthless paperwork machine.

"Understood, Father."

Mordred's mood instantly brightened.

Not only could she go to Japan to find Nameless, but she could also escape the endless pile of official duties—this was pure bliss!

Even watching the video felt lighter now.

Wait—

No, it absolutely didn't!

Mordred gritted her teeth as she glared at Gawain, bathed in golden sunlight.

From the video, it seemed the King of Heroes had subconsciously come to regard Nameless as his closest friend.

Damn it, tricked by that potato spirit again!

Gawain's smile shone brighter than the sunlight outside the window: "Mordred, I'm in no hurry. Let's keep watching!"

Oh Mordred, I, Gawain, am a man who's read the script!

Just think about it—with how much Alaya dotes on Nameless, why would they release a video showing him failing to complete the quest?

Indeed, Gawain never once considered the possibility of losing.

With the first two videos as buildup, how could he possibly lose?

Amidst his radiant smile and Mordred's furious glare...

On the screen.

After the two goddesses who came and went in a flash had departed.

Nameless gazed at the King of Heroes with amusement: "See? I wasn't wrong. The gods specially forged a dog chain to leash you, their disobedient hound!"

"Hmph, mere divine weapons—I'll annihilate them with a wave of my hand!"

Gilgamesh snorted coldly.

Ever since defeating the divine beast Humbaba, his [Gate of Babylon] had been replenished with countless treasures.

Each Noble Phantasm could significantly enhance Ea's power—he feared no challenge.

I, Gilgamesh, am invincible!

However.

Nameless declared even more forcefully: "As a king, you should stay properly on your throne. Leave this to me!"

"You insolent—damn bastard, as arrogant as ever!"

Gilgamesh glared at him. "Shall I bestow some Noble Phantasms upon you? Don't come crying to me for help later, hahaha!"

"Piss off. I'm not as afraid of death as you—too scared to even face the gods!"

Nameless fired back without hesitation.

Then.

He strode toward where the divine weapons had descended.

Behind him.

The previously relaxed and cheerful King of Heroes stroked his chin and smiled: "Just a nameless fool. Very well, I'll follow and watch you die!"

This arrogant, domineering king was actually sneaking along behind Nameless at a distance!

The audience burst into laughter—

-[Why does the King of Heroes seem increasingly tsundere?]

-[Clearly worried about Nameless but still putting on that arrogant act!]

-[Haha, just like my toxic friends—telling you to go die while caring more than anyone!]

-[He once publicly declared Nameless could never be his friend, but now... well, that aged like milk!]

...

"Souma, you might be right. The King of Heroes really does seem to consider Nameless a friend now!"

Roya looked stunned.

The supremely arrogant King of Heroes would acknowledge someone even more arrogant than himself? Was he actually a masochist?

"Perhaps."

Souma didn't want to watch anymore.

That bastard Alaya exposing his relationship with the King of Heroes was one thing.

The real problem was them releasing footage of him flirting with the sister goddesses!

When he'd encountered Ishtar earlier, he'd recalled the famous [Shield Hero's Girlfriend] meme from his past life's games.

As a "Master," he naturally felt greater affinity for these kind, lovely... and overly eager Servants.

He'd just casually teased her a little—never seriously intending to pursue her.

As a transient wanderer through human history, Souma knew his place.

Yet he'd still underestimated the so-called "freebies"...

"I wonder what King Arthur and Jeanne d'Arc will think upon seeing Nameless flirt with other women like this?"

Roya clicked her tongue at the thought.

This was a globally broadcasted video.

King Arthur had just knighted the nameless [Holy Light Knight], intending to summon them for an audience.

Yet, in the next moment, a video surfaced, exposing even more of their deeds.

How terrifying—could this lead to a cataclysmic showdown that destroys the world?

Fortunately.

The nameless one was likely far away from her, so there was no need to worry about disaster striking!

It was safe to sit back and enjoy the show—what a delight!

The scene shifted.

On a boundless wilderness blooming with endless flowers, a green-haired beauty, her hair faintly glowing, walked toward the direction of Uruk.

Their charm transcended gender and common sense, making it impossible to discern whether they were male or female.

Their appearance resembled that of a 16-year-old girl, yet not a trace of human emotion could be seen in their expression.

They were no different from the beasts of the wild.

A familiar figure clad in a red cape stood in their path.

A flicker of movement flashed in their eyes: "Assessment! Initial state analysis—just an ordinary human! Step aside. You are not my target!"

Despite their human appearance, their words were as cold and emotionless as a machine's.

They sidestepped the obstruction and continued toward Uruk.

Nameless pursued, blocking their path once more: "Divine Weapon, halt! I can make you a true human—grant you the 'heart' that humans possess!"

"I am merely a weapon. I have no need for a so-called 'heart'! Since you stand in my way, you are my enemy!"

An immense surge of magical energy radiated from the Divine Weapon.

Golden spears suddenly erupted from the ground around him, thrusting straight toward Nameless.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Nameless swayed slightly, effortlessly deflecting the attacks with [Kanshou] and [Bakuya] in hand.

Yet, more chains surged toward him like a monstrous serpent with countless heads.

In an instant, Nameless projected a peculiar longbow—

The Noble Phantasm of the great Greek hero Heracles, used to slay the Hydra—

[Nine Lives!]

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

As Nameless drew the bow, nine arrows materialized simultaneously, each striking a chain with precision.

Amid the deafening explosions, the arrows and chains shattered upon impact.

Nameless nocked another arrow.

Meanwhile, the Divine Weapon summoned even more spears.

Born to restrain the [Heaven's Wedge], to bind heaven and earth, and to ensure humanity's eternal devotion to the gods—

It possessed [Sha Naqba Imuru], much like the King of Heroes' [Gate of Babylon], capable of summoning an endless arsenal of spears and swords from the earth.

Their battle raged on for what felt like an eternity.

In the end, neither emerged victorious, yet a peculiar camaraderie blossomed between them.

"Your strength has earned my recognition!"

The Divine Weapon's emerald eyes remained devoid of emotion as it pressed its hands against Nameless' shoulders. "Please… turn me into a true human!"

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