A crossover anime/manga series, starting with Kaguya's fiancé.

"Andares is the 'Assassin of God,' its existence is solely for the purpose of killing gods. Your divine power is not only useless against it, but will also attract it. Going there would be a waste of your life."

His words were direct and cruel, leaving no room for leniency.

Lethesa and the girls behind her were enraged, and they all drew their broken weapons.

If Artemis hadn't given the order, they would have rushed up and chopped this arrogant man into mincemeat.

However, to everyone's surprise, Artemis was not angry at all. Instead, her eyes shone even brighter because of Lynn's words.

He knew... he even knew Andares's information?

And there was absolutely no sign of lying.

This further confirmed her suspicion.

You're right.

Artemis's voice was soft, yet clear enough for everyone present to hear.

“But the one who sealed Andares was a great fairy under my command. Now that the seal has broken and it is wreaking havoc on the world, I, as a goddess, have a responsibility to end it with my own hands.”

Her tone carried the innate pride and responsibility of a deity.

“That’s not responsibility, that’s recklessness!” Lynn retorted without hesitation.

"Tell me, how can you, a god, deal with a monster that even a great immortal could only seal when your divine power is completely countered? Shoot it with your arrows? Or are you hoping it will spare you because you're good-looking?"

There was nothing Lynn could do; she didn't want things to turn out this way either.

However, without using a crude and direct approach, Artemis's mind cannot be changed.

These words were almost sarcastic, and Lethesa was so angry that she trembled and gritted her teeth.

"you wanna die!"

"Shut up, Lethesa!"

Artemis rebuked her commander once again.

She looked at Lynn, at his earnest and determined eyes, which held no fawning or reverence for the gods, only a pure and urgent concern for her safety.

This feeling... was unfamiliar, yet it brought her a sense of peace.

Throughout the long years, no one had ever dared to speak to her in such a tone.

No one has ever been so open about the fate of her "53 Book Club" rather than her clergy and glory.

Artemis believed it completely.

He was who she was, the one fate had guided her to find, the only one who could stand shoulder to shoulder with her.

Under the incredulous gaze of all her clan members, this goddess, who was always decisive and resolute, actually lowered her noble head slightly and asked softly in an almost inquiring tone:

"Then... what do you suggest we do, Orion?"

The word "Orion" exploded like a thunderclap in the minds of Lethesa and all the girls.

Their bodies froze, their expressions froze, and their minds went blank.

Orion...

Legend has it that he is the only one capable of drawing back Orion's arrow, and the goddess's destined lover...

Is this the man in front of me... this man who speaks rudely and has a terrible attitude?! (Male)

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Liu raised an eyebrow slightly.

She could clearly sense that the gaze Artemis cast upon Lynn was not innocent.

This is terrible.

Kaguya's wedding is the day after tomorrow.

Now, she has gained another god among her competitors.

A virgin goddess who presides over chastity.

This is absolutely unbelievable!!!

But what should I do?

Ryu's mind was also in turmoil.

The fire crackled and popped.

Everyone has their own inner monologue, and Lynn is also struggling with her own thoughts.

Are you looking for flowers? We can't just watch Artemis go to her death.

How about we look for flowers while we help out?

The girls of the Artemis Familia sat together, far away from Lynn and Ryu.

Their gazes darted back and forth between Lynn, Artemis, and the spear stuck in the ground, their faces filled with...

Who am I? Where am I? What happened? Am I dreaming?

Finally, it was the captain, Letesa, who broke the suffocating silence.

She took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and stood up to face her God.

"Lady Artemis! We cannot entrust all our lives to a man of unknown origin!"

"Furthermore, we cannot allow him to take the lead in all of this!"

Her words represented the sentiments of all the members of the clan.

Lynn glanced at the dutiful captain and calmly said, "My name is Lynn, and this is my companion Ryu. We are from the Astrea Familia of Orario."

Then, he turned his gaze to Artemis and asked the question that had been bothering him: "Goddess, why... do you keep calling me Orion?"

Was it because I pulled out the gun?

This is far too hasty!

Upon hearing this question, all the girls perked up their ears.

A very faint blush appeared on Artemis's cheeks, a rare occurrence, but she maintained her goddess-like composure and explained:

"The spear in your hand is the embodiment of the 'Orion Arrow,' my divine weapon."

"Legend has it that only my destined partner, Orion, can uproot it and unleash its true power."

She paused, her emerald eyes fixed on Lynn: "Not only can you pull it out, but you also know the god-slaying monster Andares inside and out, and you even risked offending the gods to stop me from falling into danger. All of this coincides with the prophecy. You are my Orion."

After listening, Lynn muttered to himself.

Good heavens, how could they be so careless?!

“Okay.” Lynn decided to accept this “identity” for the time being, as it would help his plans.

“Since I am your… Orion, it is only natural for me, as your man, to protect you. Therefore, you all have to listen to me on how to deal with Andares.”

As soon as she uttered the words "your man," Artemis's blush deepened, but she nodded solemnly.

Meanwhile, Lethea and her companions were stunned, as if struck by lightning, their expressions blank, as if they had heard some unbelievable tale.

Lessa's lips trembled as she tried to retort, but Lynn beat her to it.

“I’ll make the plan.” Lynn stood up, walked to the campfire, and drew a rough sketch on the ground with a twig.

"The plan is simple: Andares is a special attack against the gods, so Artemis needs to stay far away, and the core is this gun. I, as the only one who can use it, am the main attacker, responsible for delivering the final blow to Andares."

He raised his head and glanced at Letesa and the others: "And you, the Artemis Familia, are responsible for an even more important task."

"An even more important task?" Letesa asked instinctively, her tone full of doubt.

“That’s right.” Lynn’s expression turned serious. “You know better than I how strong Andares is. Although I can use this gun, my level is only LV3. To kill him in one hit, I need an absolutely perfect moment.”

"Your mission is to create this opportunity for me." Lynn's voice was firm and powerful. "You are responsible for reconnaissance, finding Andares's lair; for luring it to a suitable battlefield for an ambush; and, more importantly, for using your lives to hold it back in battle, giving me those few seconds of attack window."

He looked at Letesa, his eyes sharp as knives: "You are battle-hardened warriors, you should understand that in a top-tier hunt, the support who creates opportunities is more important than the hunter who finishes off the enemy. Are you up to the task?"

Lynn did not use her status to suppress them, but rather affirmed their value and importance from a tactical perspective.

These words stunned Lethesa and the other girls, who were initially full of resentment.

They thought Lynn would take advantage of the goddess's "favor" and leave them aside while she went to steal the spotlight.

Unexpectedly, he not only didn't, but also affirmed their abilities.

Just as Letesa was still hesitating, Ryu, who had been silent all along, spoke up.

“He’s right.” Her voice was cool and calm, yet carried a convincing power.

“Lynn’s explosive power far exceeds his level; I’ve witnessed it firsthand. With this weapon, he is indeed the best choice. Our mission is to trust him and create that ‘one-hit kill’ opportunity for him.”

Artemis made a decision.

“Do as Lynn says.” Her voice was soft, but it carried the will of a god. “Letesa, from this moment on, Lynn’s orders are the same as my orders. All must obey unconditionally.”

“...Yes, Artemis.” Letsa uttered these words with difficulty.

Although she still had many doubts in her heart, she could not disobey the goddess's command.

She gave Lynn a deep look, her eyes seeming to say: If your abilities aren't as sharp as your words, I won't let you get away with this.

Lynn ignored her gaze and looked up at the sky; the moon was already high in the sky.

“Time is of the essence.” His tone turned serious. “I have something very important to do in Orario in a couple of days, and it can’t be delayed any longer.”

It wasn't that Lynn wanted to keep the wedding a secret.

Instead, he now holds the initiative by virtue of his status as Orion.

If the wedding causes Artemis to change her expression, that would be troublesome.

Let's just go with the flow!

He casually referred to his wedding as "something," which made Liu, who was standing next to him, raise the corner of his mouth almost imperceptibly.

Lynn stood up. "We must act quickly. Commander Letesa, immediately send out your best scouts. I need to know Andares's location before dawn."

"Now, the plan officially begins!"

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