A certain crossover anime's nuclear-powered sword immortal

It's quite impressive. Since this word was invented, words like "idiot" and "fool," which were originally used to insult people, seem so pale and powerless, and even have a hint of pampering and teasing.

The word "idiot" is unique in that it carries a clear distinction between praise and criticism, is full of hostility, and is remarkably durable.

"Even if you are a goddess, it doesn't mean you can get something from me without paying anything in return. What's more, this is a divine artifact that will make you pay a lot."

Shirou's words made Athena chuckle.

"What a joke! A mere 'godslayer' dares to make demands of this goddess?"

This "rebellious goddess" pursed her lips and fixed her gaze on Shirou.

"Although the endless struggle between God and the 'Godslayer' will only hurt each other and will never end, there are other solutions besides that."

Athena moved instantly, arriving in front of Shirou in the blink of an eye before Erica and Liliana could even react. The distance between them was now almost inches.

"Hmph, what an arrogant 'godslayer'! He clearly sensed my movements, yet he won't even take a single step back?"

Athena felt a surge of anger at the red-haired boy's lack of caution in the face of her sudden approach, a feeling that she had been slighted.

Then, she stretched out her arms and wrapped them around Shirou's neck.

"Hey, 'King'!"

Erica and Liliana both let out somewhat panicked sounds at this moment.

But Shirou showed no intention of resisting at this moment, because he already knew what kind of power the goddess intended to use to "fight" him.

When cherry-colored thin lips pressed against me

Even when Athena doesn't speak, Shirou can still hear her voice.

It was a sound that seemed to enter my mind directly.

"I desire the 'Gorgon Stone.' Cease your fight, Orihara Shirou. I am the one who summons winter, the one who controls life and death, the cold ruler of the underworld, the queen of cunning and plunder… I command you, Orihara Shirou, become a dead king, become a corpse!"

With a moist sensation, Athena infused Shirou's body with her words of power.

This is Athena's "Word of Death".

Shirou could feel his body rapidly cooling down, and the power of his Words of Power was quickly burning away his life force.

"Ah, accept my death and close your eyes happily." Athena's voice seemed to appear in Shirou's mind.

Chapter Seventy-Two: The Ancient Night

However, the goddess who was wrapping her arms around Shirou's neck suddenly felt herself being embraced.

The man, who should have been affected by her "Word of Death," suddenly seemed to ignore the curse, embracing her with such force that Athena felt she could hardly breathe.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Athena, who could only utter such whimpers, pressed down on the man's shoulder, trying to push him away.

If the previous action was to infuse Shirou with the "Word of Death," then the current situation is entirely one of being taken advantage of.

Athena, the goddess of battle and wisdom, was subjected to such an act by a young boy who had only recently become a 'godslayer'. This was not only due to the boy's cunning and his power to completely defy her curses, but also because Athena was furious at being so humiliated by him.

This is a trap. This man deliberately didn't stop her from coming to him!

The feeling of being schemed against made Athena's eyes widen in surprise.

Suddenly, she noticed something again. The boy's pale golden eyes, which were meeting hers, were now tinged with golden light, and his body seemed to radiate a sun-like glow.

That's... divine power!

Athena's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the divine radiance emanating from Shirou.

"Waaaaah... Waaaah...!"

The goddess with the body of a loli finally realized what was happening and tried her best to break free. She finally managed to escape from Shirou's embrace, which seemed to be imprisoning her.

"Ha ha……"

Athena stepped back several meters and looked warily at the man who had taken her kiss for free and showed no sign of being cursed.

"You...you did that on purpose...!"

"What? You were the one who wanted to kill me, are you going to try and pin it on me?"

Athena was immediately enraged and quickly stepped back, her black eyes filled with anger as she stared at Shirou.

"I am going to kill you!"

In that instant, she raised her slender right arm and loudly recited the incantation.

"By the true name of Athena, let the darkness appear, dispel the sun's grace, and extinguish the fire of Prometheus! O stars and dark winds, let the ancient night be relived!"

At this moment, Athena's second power is activated—'Ancient Night'!

This power can create a dark realm that nullifies light and fire, causing everything associated with them to cease functioning—be it lights, flames, or even car engines.

As Athena activated her powers, the sky, which had just been bathed in the beautiful orange hue of the setting sun, was suddenly shrouded in darkness.

In a very short time, the sky was covered by a curtain of darkness, with the moon and stars dotting the sky.

This is the "night" that the goddess Athena loved.

But modern nights are too bright.

The various lights that lit up the city and the lights that came on from the moving vehicles illuminated Athena's favorite night once again.

Even if you look up at the sky, you can only see faint starlight that doesn't reach the ground.

Humans' aversion to darkness is not a recent phenomenon.

Here on the coast where Athena is now, there are bright streetlights on both sides of the road, illuminating the darkness she loves so much.

Humanity gazes upon God.

Humans worship God and take refuge in God.

Humans rely on God and pray for His protection.

Humans encountered the "disobedient gods" on earth, became fearful, lost their reason, went mad, became mentally deranged, and became confused—something she once took for granted.

However, a god-slayer appeared.

These guys overcame the impossible; they were able to kill a god before they could surpass him.

These abnormal beings among humans are called god-slayers!

This was the kind of guy that Athena found annoying. She had fought against the god-killers thousands of years ago, though she couldn't remember the exact time. These guys had usurped power from the gods, which made Athena very troubled.

The entire city was plunged into darkness.

People began to panic, just as Athena had foreseen; they were terrified by the sudden darkness.

Human homes, companies, apartments, shops, bars, neon lights, cars, and finally even flashlights and tiny light bulbs—Athena wiped out every artificial light source.

When these artificial sunlights disappear, they will be replaced by true darkness filling the streets.

They even want to turn what's just a few meters ahead into a bottomless abyss in the night.

Not far from the coast, two maids, one with black hair and the other with green hair, were sitting in a black car. They were puzzled by the sudden darkness of the sky outside, which had been at sunset.

"Huh... what happened?"

"It's so dark... Why did it suddenly become night?"

Princess Alice then spoke up to explain.

"That was a phenomenon caused by the power of Athena, the 'Goddess of Disobedience'."

As darkness began to engulf the city, the engines of vehicles traveling on the streets stalled due to this sudden change.

Bang!

Various car collisions and accidental explosions at gas stations began to transform into bright flames that flickered in the night.

Screams and wails echoed continuously throughout the city.

[The Official History Compilation Committee] attempted to use magic to obtain a light source, but even though Athena was only one-third of her peak strength at this moment, a god is a god. Even if she became weaker, she was still a god who was high above and could not be reached by ordinary magicians.

"Finally, I've entered my favorite night. The annoying sun has disappeared. In this world shrouded in night, this is my domain."

As if she could see the chaotic scene in the city at this moment, Athena's cool and aloof face revealed a smug smile.

"What I seek is the 'Stone of Gorgon,' and tonight, I will reclaim the ancient serpent that belongs to me from the hands of you, you shameless scoundrel!"

As if chanting, or perhaps making a vow, Athena looked at Shirou.

However, the goddess's determination was met with a cold response.

"How boring. Do you think you can stand up to me?"

The moment she finished speaking, Athena immediately sensed that the air around her had become unusual, as if danger would strike at any moment.

"This can't go on... We have to take the initiative!" The goddess murmured to herself, and immediately decided to launch an attack.

However, in the next second, she heard the clanging of chains beside her ears, and blue ripples lit up in the surrounding air, from which chains flew out, and golden wedges mercilessly pierced Athena's arms and ankles.

Chapter Seventy-Three: The Locks of Heaven

“Ahhhh————!!!”

Athena, bound by chains, was in a "T" position, and even the slightest movement caused her excruciating pain.

"What... what are these chains?!"

She could sense the divine control emanating from these chains, which seemed to suppress her divine power, which was now only one-third of its peak strength, making it impossible for her to unleash it.

"The 'Chains of Heaven,' a treasure specifically designed to bind gods, and you are its first customer!"

Shirou strolled up to the goddess who was glaring at him through gritted teeth and gave her an incredibly infuriating smile.

"So, my goddess, do you still think you can contend with me with your current strength?"

As he said this, Shirou took out the 'Gorgon Stone' from his pocket, under the angry glare of Athena's beautiful eyes.

"So? Do you want it?"

Holding the 'Gorgon Stone' in front of the petite goddess, Shirou watched her eyes move with his hand and smiled with amusement.

"Are you... making fun of me...?!"

The goddess immediately understood the despicable man's intentions, and her face flushed with anger as she struggled furiously to break free from the 'Chains of Heaven'.

However, if she were at her peak, she could indeed break free of the "Chains of Heaven," but now she only has one-third of her power, so she no longer possesses such formidable divine strength.