Simulate the universe, starting with speedrunning Greek.

The mere mention of nun's habit inexplicably brought to Persward's mind a clear sound of splashing water, making his legs feel weak.

No, we absolutely cannot lose!! That punishment is just too humiliating!!!

Chapter 209 The Gift in the Box: This Cake Is Actually Edible?

"Who wants to wear that shameful combat uniform? This kind of disgraceful bet is better left unsaid."

Covering his face with his hands, Persward wondered how others would view him if they knew that the powerful and noble goddess in his heart was actually like this in secret.

Just thinking about it makes a girl's sense of shame explode!

Especially since this kind of thing was done in secret, behind the backs of the kingdom, his brothers, and the brothers and sisters of the night.

Why do I suddenly feel guilty and excited even though it's not something I did secretly?

Sweat dripped from her delicate feet onto the floor.

At this moment, Perthward's mind went blank, and his whole body trembled... His little hands were still unconsciously making a swaying motion up and down, which was a reaction of the body's habitual repetitive movements.

Even long afterward, he still couldn't recover from the aftereffects of the battle.

'Wait, what am I doing? Ugh!' Persward, whose face turned bright red and stopped moving instantly, saw the moisture on her jade feet and her crystal toes curled up.

My clothes are all wet—I need to change into something clean quickly.

Nun's habit? And white stockings are required...

Thinking of this, Perthward, feeling extremely ashamed, hesitated for a moment.

"Wait a minute, this doesn't seem like the casual clothes we should be changing into right now!"

I'm not looking forward to the next battle at all!!

Ugh, it's all his fault... He made me feel like I was about to break down!

At this moment, the petite, soft, fragrant, and adorable white-haired creature buried its head in its knees like a little dumpling.

Meanwhile on the other side...

That night, he returned to his palace to rest and made final preparations before leaving.

He had promised Sigmund that before slaying the evil dragon, he would clean up the mess and reclaim the Volsung family's territory.

However, Ye was not interested in becoming the king of the Volsung family. He let Sigmund and Siguni choose for themselves, and either of them could be king. He would set off for the Volsung territory the next day.

Perthward also indicated that he would send Kingdom soldiers to serve under their command temporarily until they helped Sigourney and the others stabilize the monarchy before returning.

When Perthward, as the embodiment of a goddess, spoke, even though she had just declared her coronation, no one dared to disobey.

Even though the matter of the Sanctuary is not yet ready to be made public, out of reverence, the goddess's command remains absolute for these mortals.

"Wait, what's this...? Someone's been in here." Ye had just stepped into his room when he saw a huge wooden box.

There was also a document on it, which looked like a product manual.

Although we are not in the Age of Gods, but rather in a relatively ancient period close to the Middle Ages, the appearance of such a modern-style product manual is quite unconventional.

Ye became somewhat interested in it... or rather, very interested in what was inside the box. With his current heightened senses, he naturally knew who was hiding inside.

Yes, the things inside the box are alive, living things!

Ye didn't expose him, but instead picked up the instruction manual and started reading it.

(To my dearest brother, Sigmund: Today is your birthday, brother. Although Sigmund and I have forgotten, Siguni remembers it very clearly. The coming-of-age gift I prepared for you is in the box, but don't open it yet! Siguni has prepared a little surprise for you... There's a cake and tea that Siguni made herself on the table. You must finish eating before you open the gift! You must finish eating! Finish eating! Finish eating! I'm repeating this because if you don't follow the steps, it will ruin the surprise of the gift. Siguni won't be angry, but she will be very sad. Brother—you wouldn't want your lovely little sister to be sad, would you?"—From your dearest sister, Siguni.)

Night: "So mysterious..."

But today is actually his birthday? No, it's the birthday of his identity in this world.

This was something Ye hadn't expected. Who would bother to remember such a thing? He wasn't really a descendant of Odin.

After saying this, Ye placed the letter on the table and suddenly reached out and tapped it twice.

There seemed to be a slight tremor and tense, rapid breathing coming from inside.

Siguni, hiding in the box, was so nervous that her heart was pounding in her throat.

The box must not be opened now, otherwise Ye will see her current state and the plan will be completely ruined.

Before knowing what her brother was really thinking, Sigourney dared not reveal any of her true feelings. But after discovering that Persward was actually a goddess and very close to Night, and trusting him completely...

Driven by a strong sense of crisis and her own emotions, Sigourney was ultimately forced to take a daring risk and devise a dangerous plan.

The premise is that it absolutely cannot be discovered now.

At this moment, her attire was so daring that it was impossible for her to be seen in public. It might have a miraculous effect, or it might backfire and incur her brother's disgust.

But once she eats the dessert she prepared after waking up, and everything is over, the die is cast—even her brother wouldn't be able to refuse her anymore.

If Ye disliked her back then, she would leave quietly by herself.

Now, Siguni only wants to offer him her most precious treasure at the Night's coming-of-age ceremony.

She entrusts all her happiness to the night, because she loves her brother the most.

It all started when Ye stood alone in front of him at the castle, killing the king of the neighboring country for him.

That moment was the most beautiful scene in the world.

For Sigourney, anything she had to do in response to this beauty was worthwhile.

Time passed quietly, and Siguni was very uneasy... fearing that Ye would open the box prematurely.

Fortunately, she heard footsteps, followed by the sounds of knives, forks, and plates clinking together on the table outside.

'Great!' Now that we've come this far, Sigourney's heart trembled. Her previously anxious, hesitant, and flustered heart suddenly calmed down a lot, although she was still nervous and embarrassed.

But it's impossible not to be nervous. It's just—there's absolutely no turning back now…

No?

Outside—Ye looked at the cake in front of her, cut off a small piece and put it in her mouth, not worried that Siguni would harm her.

He knew his sister's personality very well, and there were very few things in the material world that could threaten Night's physical body, which had reached the pinnacle of human heroism after developing the seven senses.

Night's powerful extrasensory perception allowed her to analyze the cake's ingredients in an instant. It was a normal fruit ice cream cake, with a rich, smooth, and refreshing taste, and nothing strange or unusual had been added.

It really was just a normal birthday cake.

Chapter 210 King? Emperor? No, it's the Princess's New Clothes!

So—isn't the problem with the cake?

Sigourney is so clever...

He noticed that the letter emphasized that he should finish the cake, without mentioning anything else.

However, the cake Sigourney prepared was very large and very thoughtful, with an exquisite design.

I never expected her to have such a skill. Of course, the key point is not that, but that a normal person would drink some water to avoid choking after eating such a big cake in one go, not to mention being thirsty.

Even though Night's body no longer needs to eat, and Night can directly absorb true ether from the air and her inner universe, Night doesn't need to maintain the most basic energy consumption required for life.

The explosion of the microcosm mimics the singularity of the Big Bang, which can generate infinite energy. Theoretically, the night no longer needs to conform to human eating habits.

But Ye possesses a strong sense of humanity, and even if he achieves greatness in the future, he is not prepared to abandon his humanity.

To lose emotions and desires, to become a heartless being like the Way of Heaven—even if one becomes the most powerful god in the world, it would be no different from being dead.

Can he still be considered the original him?

Without sufficient humanity and unwavering resolve to achieve the moment of omniscience and omnipotence, one would become utterly devoid of desire and fall into irreversible self-destruction, or perhaps become a pure manifestation of law.

Since he already knows everything and can no longer feel anything new or exciting, he will no longer have any desires, and nothing in the world will arouse his interest anymore.

This is a terrible thing.

The impact of such an outcome is exemplified by Ayaka Sajō, the Root Princess from the neighboring Moon World. She knew everything from birth, had no expectations of anything, and was even unable to develop a normal human worldview.

Of course—Sajō Aika hasn't really reached that terrifying level. Her omniscience is still limited to the Moon World. It's just that her perspective is limited. If she discovers a brand new other world, this tendency towards self-destruction can still be saved.

In comparison, the self-destruction factor of the neighboring God Throne world is much more special because of the unique characteristics of those domineering gods.

One or two possess world-destroying power, even capable of materializing and existing as life forms. The miraculous possibility of certain self-destructive factors turning around and destroying a god, thus creating a new sovereign, can even arise!

Getting back to the main point—eating itself is a desire, a desire to enjoy food. Even without eating, the night doesn't hesitate to take time to enjoy cuisines from all over the world.

And this dish, which contains the sister's heartfelt wishes, deserves an extra boost in its deliciousness.

He thoroughly enjoyed the evening tea—and at the same time, he finally used the trump card that Sigourney had truly prepared for him, elegantly beginning to sip his tea.

That unhurried demeanor, the leisurely enjoyment of this pleasant appetizer before the main course, was quite reminiscent of the feeling of Old Master Zhong, the rock king next door, when he usually savors life and enjoys tea.

Before the tea even touched his throat, Ye's super sense of smell had already detected what it contained. His expression remained unchanged, and he tasted it quite naturally.

Hmm—the addition of some special pink petals makes the stimulation on the tip of the tongue even more profound. This special sensory stimulation is something that can't be experienced with regular tea, and it has a unique 'refreshing' flavor.

Even if this level of heat were to fully take effect, it could not compare to the magnificence and grandeur of the explosion of the microcosm within Ye's body.

With his power, let alone affecting the mind and body, the only level he could drive a fantasy creature mad would be to make it slightly warm up without the creature consciously resisting.

It's no wonder it's a mythical world; even the herbs are surprisingly effective. Perhaps it's because the mystery of this era hasn't faded yet.

Even ordinary medicines and crops have miraculous effects.

Then, one cup after another, they finished off all the snacks that Sigourney had prepared.

Ye stood up and slowly walked back to the box.

It's time to start enjoying the main course...

That night, the box was opened—and from inside came shy, stuttering voices.

Siguni lowered her eyes and refused to look directly into Ye's gaze. Her smooth, rounded pink shoulders, exposed to the air, trembled slightly. At this moment, she even had the illusion that goosebumps were rising on her shoulders. The skin that Ye had been looking at seemed to be burning hot.

"Did you have any tea?" came a soft, shy voice.

Night: "Of course—I drank a lot, but you really dared to put that much in. With that dosage, if I go berserk, you, with your weak strength, will suffer greatly."

Siguni suddenly panicked: "You...you knew everything, brother?"

Night: "I noticed it from the very beginning."

Night's calm words struck Siguni like a thunderbolt, and she looked up at Night in disbelief.

The clever Sigourney immediately realized—the beginning here doesn't refer to drinking tea or eating cake, but rather to seeing the box…

Sigourney actually knew that, given Yoru's strength and the descriptions of the Gold Saints' power, it was impossible for him not to realize she was inside the box. She just wasn't sure if Yoru possessed X-ray vision; if he only knew she was inside… perhaps…