Have you ever seen a Level 1 adventurer with a whole list of skills?
Have you ever seen someone at Level 1 whose parameters were all ranked SSS?
Now, Hestia had.
Looking at the status sheets of the girls in front of her, she was completely speechless.
"…Is something wrong?"
Koneko tilted her head, looking puzzled at Hestia's stunned expression.
The others also looked at her curiously.
Hearing Koneko's voice, Hestia finally snapped out of it.
"N-No, it's nothing."
"I was just… surprised by how many skills you all have."
As she spoke, she let out a bitter smile.
The girls exchanged confused glances, completely unaware of what was so shocking.
Hestia didn't explain further. She handed each of them their copied status sheets.
Then she muttered to herself.
"I wonder what Izumi-kun's status looks like…"
"I'm really curious."
She truly was.
Although she knew he was a Godslayer, she had no idea just how strong he was.
Hearing that, the others didn't know how to respond.
They only knew that Izumi was extremely strong.
But beyond that, they had no concrete understanding.
Only Koneko thought for a moment before speaking.
"Izumi is one of the strongest people in our world."
"As for his exact ranking… we don't know."
That alone shocked Hestia.
One of the strongest in his world?
Just how terrifying was that?
She had heard about the strength of their original world before.
And yet Izumi stood among the very top?
So her worries had been completely unnecessary?
That guy was a monster!
She couldn't help but complain.
"Then Apollo is going to be in serious trouble."
"I just hope he won't regret it."
At that moment, Hestia even felt a bit of sympathy.
Izumi had said yesterday that he would kill Apollo.
She had assumed he was joking.
But it seemed he was serious.
This was going to be a huge incident.
She was kind, but not toward someone like Apollo.
Honestly, it would be better if he disappeared.
Then she'd never have to see that disgusting guy again.
—
The day of the War Game arrived quickly.
Orario had turned into a sea of excitement.
Countless people were eagerly awaiting the upcoming battle.
The format was a siege battle, just like in the original rules.
The Apollo Familia would defend the castle.
The Hestia Familia would attack.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the Apollo Familia had already completed their preparations inside the fortress.
More than a thousand members were patrolling constantly, guarding against surprise attacks.
Meanwhile, inside a massive hall at the Guild, the gods were gathered.
However, their attention was not on the projected battlefield.
Instead, they were all staring at Hestia, who was happily eating and drinking.
"Hey, Hestia, you're not joking, right?"
"Apollo is personally participating, and you're just eating here?"
"Are you serious?"
A god who knew her well looked shocked.
Was her heart really this big?
Did she truly believe those girls could defeat Apollo?
Shouldn't she step in herself?
Hearing this, Hestia replied calmly.
"He's just Apollo."
"Watch. He's about to have a very bad day."
The gods became interested.
Did she have some kind of hidden trump card?
They all turned their attention back to the projection.
Not far away, Freya narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.
So… she would finally get to see him fight?
Interesting.
Let me see, the man with that dazzling soul… how strong are you, really?
Freya felt excitement rising within her.
She had never intended to give up on Izumi.
This was just a test.
If Apollo failed, she would change her approach.
If force didn't work, then she would try gentleness.
Either way, she would not give up.
At the thought of Izumi, Freya unconsciously pressed her legs together.
—
As time passed, Apollo Familia finished their preparations.
But not a single member of Hestia Familia had appeared.
This caused widespread discussion.
Many assumed they had fled.
In reality, Izumi had only just woken up.
The girls in the Familia were all doing their own things, completely unconcerned.
After finishing breakfast, Izumi finally set out.
He brought Le Fay with him.
Tearing open space itself, they arrived at the battlefield designated by the Guild.
The moment they appeared, the entire audience became energized.
Everyone stared intently at the live broadcast.
Standing atop a hill overlooking the fortress, Le Fay asked curiously,
"Izumi-sama, how should we fight?"
"Should we just blow them away?"
Izumi chuckled and patted her head.
"They're just minor enemies."
"Do whatever you want."
"Oh, right. Le Fay, here."
As if remembering something, he took out a cube from his system storage.
It was Rhongomyniad.
He no longer needed it.
Since that was the case, he decided to give it to Le Fay.
He had already modified the Holy Lance into a Mystic Code similar to the one used by Gray.
It could transform into many weapons.
Its true form was the Holy Lance.
The moment Le Fay saw the cube, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Izumi placed it in her hands.
"I don't need this anymore."
"If I want one, I can just make another."
"So you can use it."
"As a descendant of King Arthur, you should have a proper weapon."
The instant she touched it, she understood.
Her eyes lit up.
"So it was this!"
"Izumi-sama, are you really giving it to me?"
She hadn't expected such a gift.
Izumi nodded, looking at the fortress.
"Let's use that city as a test."
"Go, Le Fay."
"Show me its true power."
Hearing that, Le Fay became excited.
She would never forget the brilliance she had once witnessed.
And now… it was her turn.
"I will do my best, Izumi-sama!"
"Leave it to me!"
"The glory of Artoria-sama will shine in this world once more!"