Family heirloom, then turned into a demon girl

Chapter 454 Mission: 06-4 Secret Garden
While being a beast, he is also a savior.

Although this sounds incredible, Ritsuka had indeed seen another person with the qualifications of a "savior" who ended up becoming a beast.

The third beast, as its right wing, possesses abilities very similar to the sixth beast—or rather, it is the same entity in another system. Just as the sixth beast is the enemy of the savior, the embodiment of the seven deadly sins, that entity is also the enemy of the other savior, the embodiment of evil with the so-called "five poisons."

Of course, because that side is more inclined towards the so-called "color image" than material desire, there will still be some differences.

"Because Miss Nero didn't eat me... Although I feel a little embarrassed to say this, I am indeed the savior who saved the world."

Fujimaru Ritsuka said: "So I think you must have 'devoured' yourself.

"Deep within you as the beast, there exists another you as the 'Messiah'."

Nero smiled but said nothing.

"The so-called Messiah is 'the one who bears original sin for the world.'"

It was Lady Avalon who spoke at this time: "Logically speaking, it should be the complete opposite of the beast that 'spreads original sin to the world'.

“But who can say that the two are in conflict with each other?”

Li Xiang raised his hand: "So, you actually..."

"You bastard..." Draco gritted his teeth.

Like Tiamat who had just departed, they also fully understood Nero's nature.

She acknowledges man's original sin, believes that man's fall is natural, and tolerates the evil in human hearts with a smile.

But she also hates original sin, believes that human depravity should not be forgiven, and will roar and settle accounts with human evil deeds.

What a contradictory and complex existence.

But Nero just smiled and said, "But, this kind of existence is what makes a human being, right?"

As a beast, she denies that humans need to be saved, because original sin is part of what makes us human.

At the same time, as a savior, she denies that humanity needs to be saved, because those who are not led to fight against sin are not worthy of being human.

"But yeah, I have a question."

Mr. Nero interrupted them with an unhappy look on his face: "When you saved the world, I should have a part in it, right? Why am I not the 'savior'?"

"Maybe we haven't saved enough people yet," Nero replied calmly.

Ritsuka continued, "So, after all, Miss Nero Alter is not our enemy."

"Alter?"

Me? Nero wanted to laugh. But then she thought, it seemed that the "Alter" servants that Ritsuka had seen—especially the female ones—really almost all had their hair changed from blonde to silver.

Since that was the case, she accepted the name for now. Names were only used to introduce themselves, and the initiative in addressing others was often in their hands. Exclusivity and distinction were paramount.

"Yeah~ That's right." Nero nodded: "After I deal with the remaining monsters Heya, you can return to your Chaldea without worry."

"Really? But—"

Li Xiang glanced at Draco, as if she wanted to say something, but a resentful voice sounded from behind her, attracting everyone's attention.

"...I can't accept it." Draco was the first to speak after looking at the owner of the voice. She asked, "Lokusta?"

"I'm sorry, Master Nero." The purple-robed poison master whispered, "I still can't accept it."

The next second, countless poisonous creatures grew in the empty wasteland.

Purple smoke filled the air under the dim afterglow. Draco was the first to be hit, pinching his throat and making a hoarse sound: "Lokusta, what are you doing—"

The sudden turn of events left Fujimaru Ritsuka stunned. Although the poison gas attack had no effect on her, Settante beside her had already passed out, following Draco's lead, and collapsed to the ground.

The hallucinatory scene flickered in the gradually thickening deep purple mist. Mr. Nero held his breath and pressed his forehead because of physical discomfort.

"Hey... so many people can actually hold on."

Locusta looked around at the people who hadn't fallen, a hint of panic on his face. "But don't forget, this place (Rome) is my hometown. Come out!"

Poisonous beasts also tore through the earth, emerged from it, and blocked Lokusta's way one by one.

"What are you doing?" Ritsuka demanded.

"Of course I will complete my mission, temporary Master."

A breeze carrying petals blew through the poisonous fog, resisting the poison in the air. Lady Avalon calmly raised her staff and said, "As expected, you are also a formally summoned floor guard."

Yes, that's actually pretty easy to guess. Aside from Tiamat, the original Second Beast, who can appear anywhere on her own, and Setant, who was brought by Tiamat, the only Servants who can appear in this world are the Floor Guardians.

Lady Avalon? That's a beast-like being. After all, someone who wouldn't perish even if the world were destroyed couldn't be a true Servant.

She still remembers what happened in other places.

Therefore, it is quite normal that Rokusta was a Servant summoned from the very beginning to fight against the Sixth Beast.

"But Draco is no longer a beast, what is your mission?" Ritsuka questioned her.

However, Locusta bared his sharp teeth and asked, "Did I ever say that I was going to complete the mission this world has given me?"

The poisonous beasts suddenly swarmed over and surrounded everyone except Draco and Locusta.

"Master, you are not within my target." She said slowly, leaning over and hugging the unconscious Draco: "And I also have to say thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to bring Lord Nero to this simulated singularity."

Within the simulated singularity, the Heroic Spirits who served as floor guardians possessed numerous privileges, and at full power, they were even more powerful than the Demonic Beast He. Without this, it would be impossible to expect them to fight against the Sixth Beast.

But Locusta wanted Draco to reach this simulated singularity, even going so far as to make enemies with servants from other simulated singularities. Naturally, she had her reasons for this.

Seeing that the others were either too busy or seemed unwilling to help, Lokusta began his work with peace of mind.

"Next, it's time to open the door."

"Open the door?" Li Xiang asked.

"Only in this wilderness, under this setting sun, can it be opened, Lord Nero—

"The Secret Garden of the Beast of Sodom."

A bright light burst out from Draco's body.

(End of this chapter)