I am Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes.

"Huh? What did you find?" Claire asked.

“…Well, never mind, some things can’t be said casually.” Jill picked up her teacup and took a sip of tea.

"Where's your contracted spirit? Shouldn't it be sticking to you?" Claire asked when she saw that Enkidu wasn't there.

"...Don't ask about these things." So Lian pulled Claire aside and said in a low voice.

“No need for that… I’m not deaf.” Jill said, taking a bite of her biscuit. “Alright, well, I also have a question for you, Claire.”

“I remember when we first met, the girls called you ‘the traitor’s sister,’ right? What happened? And why didn’t anyone want to live with you? Is there something wrong with your family?” Jill asked.

"You noticed... Fine, there's no use hiding it now, I'll tell you."

Claire pulled a small necklace from her chest, complete with a silver padlock. A red elven ore was set in the center of the padlock.

Upon seeing the engraved pattern, Lian asked in surprise, "The Lion of Flames... is that the emblem of the Duke of Elstein's family?!"

Claire nodded silently.

The Duke of Elstein's family is a noble family that has served the royal family for generations since the founding of the Austrian Empire. They are quite powerful and have produced many talented people.

One of the five great priestesses at the pinnacle of the Elf Masters—that is, the Elf Princesses who serve the five Elf Kings—several of them come from this place, making it a truly prestigious family.

No—it should be said that it's in the past.

Things completely changed after an incident four years ago.

Rubia Elstein.

This name once brought unprecedented disaster to the Austrian Empire; she was known as the Elf Princess of Calamity.

Like the girl in front of her, she also had fiery red hair.

"No way, could it be that you..." Lian thought of a possibility, and her expression became interesting.

“That’s right, the calamity fairy princess—Rubia Elstein—is my older sister.”

Claire nodded.

That was an event known to everyone on this continent.

Four years ago, Rubia Elstein, the fairy princess who served the Fire Elemental King, suddenly stole the strongest fire spirit, Levadin, from the temple and then disappeared.

Upon learning of the Elf Princess's betrayal, the Fire Elf was enraged and lost all reason.

The Elf King's wrath began to spread from the territory of the Duke of Elstein's family, engulfing the entire Austroasiatic Empire and bringing immense disaster, but the Elf King's anger did not subside.

Afterwards, the Austrian Empire spent about a year trying to extinguish the fire, but to no avail, suffering greatly from its devastation.

No one knows why the Fire Fairy Princess suddenly disappeared.

The people of Austria cursed her with malice and gave her a hateful title.

The Elf Princess of Calamity.

Claire looked at Jill, "If you..."

“Oh... I see.” Jill shrugged. “Since you weren’t lying, I won’t hold it against you.”

“But…” Gil paused, “if you want to say something like leaving the team, you should ask us first.”

"..." Claire opened her mouth, but no words came out.

Lian watched this scene, and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

She was reminded of some unpleasant memories.

For example, Jill immediately saw through Lian's attempt to slack off, so for the next ten days or so, the training was several times more intense.

Lian looked at her master, who seemed to know everything and could see through her no matter what.

He had almost defeated his master in a swordsmanship competition, but his master suddenly became serious, and it was as if all his swordsmanship techniques had been seen through.

Then I couldn't touch my master anymore, and then I was sent flying...

That's practically cheating.

That really was cheating.

Jill uses the Omniscient Star, which can predict what the other party will do or want to do next.

The use of the Omniscient and Omnipotent Star in battle is like combining the Mind's Eye (True), Mind's Eye (False), Intuition, and Revelation.

But this skill is far more powerful than those.

It could even be said that without this skill, the template would not be able to help Gilgamesh use the Illusion Trial mode to unlock the right to use the Noble Phantasm.

This also shows the importance of this skill.

I just don't know why Jill can't use Omniscient Star on templates.

The template says there is a seal, but Jill has no idea what the seal or the template is.

Ugh, that's why this kind of thing is so annoying.

Claire was somewhat at a loss, "But is this really okay...?"

“What’s good or bad?” Jill pouted. “I don’t care at all what kind of calamity’s fairy princess’s sister you are, understand?”

Chapter 185 Long Time No See

"Didn't notice...?"

The girl then gave a strange look.

“Yeah, I don’t care at all.” Jill nodded. “Or rather, why should I care?”

"Don't you... resent your sister?" Claire asked curiously.

"Why hold a grudge? Can grudge solve everything?" Gil curled his lip. "Perhaps the betrayal is indeed the reason for the Elf King's anger. But what does that have to do with me? Listen carefully, Claire."

Jill rested her chin on her hands, her crimson eyes gleaming. "From now on, you'll only be one of my team members, so remember, I'll protect you. Anyone who bullies my team members will be punished, and they'll pay tenfold, a hundredfold. That's it."

"Don't worry, Master always keeps his word, and I'm here too," Lian said with a smile.

"Um... thank you." Claire nodded.

“Alright then, I’ll excuse myself for a moment. If Enkidu looks for me, just tell her I’ll be back soon.” Gil stood up.

"By the way, if it's a team, we need to come up with a name, right?" Claire said, remembering something.

“Hmm, let’s call it Uruk then,” Jill said after a moment’s thought.

“Uruk?” Claire paused for a moment.

But before she could ask any more questions, Jill closed the door and left the dormitory.

……

tread--

Jill came to a grove of trees and stopped.

"...Aren't you coming out?" Jill turned around. "Come out, I can feel it."

"Long time no see." This voice rang out.

A girl dressed in a jet-black dress and with black wings stood there.

"Restia," Gil addressed the girl in such a calm tone, "It's been a long time. It's been three years since we last met, hasn't it?"

His tone was flat... even revealing a sense of pressure.

"Is that so?" The girl revealed a smile that could make countless men swoon. "Master, did you deliberately force me here? Do you intend to do something?"

“…There really is something I want to do. Back then, you guys encountered that, right? Lian had marks on her body from the effects of the Destruction Factor. I bet you have them too,” Jill said with certainty.

"...I really couldn't hide it from you...but..." Restia shook her head, "That kind of thing has already corrupted most of my power, so...actually, it's been more than two years since Ren has used my power."

"Well, is that so?" Jill raised an eyebrow. "I have a way to solve this."

Then golden ripples appeared around Jill.

A heavy earthenware jar and a golden wine jug.

“This is tea that can cleanse away impurities, and this is wine that can dissolve curses.” Jill brewed the tea and handed it to Restia. “How about it? Do you dare to drink it?”

"..." Restia paused for a moment, then spoke again, "Who exactly are you? You possess such astonishing swordsmanship, and also such incredible abilities that surpass everything an elf can do..."

“Yes, who exactly am I?” Jill smiled, her eyes narrowing. “Take a guess?”

Restia smiled wryly, and then she saw the elven markings on the back of Gil's hand, resembling intersecting sword blades.

"You're... an elf...?" Restia looked at Gil with surprise. "That's unbelievable."

"Ah, yes, I've heard that comment many times."

Jill nodded. "Alright, quickly drink this tea and drink this wine. I can sense that the force eroding your body isn't very strong, but it's difficult to remove. If this thing were to reach a higher level, I wouldn't be able to handle it."

Leticia thought for a moment, then picked up the wine and drank it down. The negative feeling lessened considerably. Then she picked up the brewed tea and drank it all in one gulp.

The pitch-black color slowly appeared, and in Jill's eyes, the eerie black light even condensed into the shape of Restia, who gave him a strange smile.

pity……

Jill picked up a bottle and splashed it. The clear liquid inside instantly engulfed the entire black shadow, which vanished completely moments later.

"Alright, that's it. The thing attached to you is gone." Gil finished speaking, then looked at Restia, who was still in a daze. "Aren't you going to meet with Ren?"

“No… I still need to investigate information about that fake Lian… it’s just a bit difficult.” Restia shook her head. “By the way, here, take this. Lian entrusted it to me for safekeeping.”

Then, Restia handed a cloth bag to Gil.

Jill unwrapped the cloth bundle and saw a pair of sword hilts that were about the same length.

Spirit Blade: Cherry Blossom Blizzard

Imitation Spirit Blade - Ice Bloom Sky.

"Because Ren frequently used that cherry blossom-colored weapon at the Elf Sword Dance Festival three years ago. So, this time..."

Restia told Gil about how Lian often used the Spirit Blade Cherry Blossom Blizzard.

So Gil thought for a moment, "Restia, don't you find it strange to see Lian using a different blade?"

"No, as long as you don't use your left hand," Restia replied.