I am Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes.

"What is it?" Nangong Nayue asked.

"Do you know about Gu?" Jill asked.

"Gu?" Nangong Nayue and Yase Motoki pronounced it simultaneously with somewhat stiff intonations.

“In legend, the method of making Gu worms is to put various highly venomous insects in a sealed container and let them fight each other inside. The last one left is called a Gu.” Jill put her hand in her pocket. “The missing part of that strange spell should be the core.”

"Then... what is the connection between the Gu and this masked parasite?" Yase Motoki asked.

"Masked Parasites" is the code name given to these girls who caused trouble at night by the artificial island management company.

This is also a convenient way to address someone.

"What does it have to do with anything?" Jill gave the two of them a deep look and continued, "If I remember correctly, these masked parasites didn't just cause trouble one night, but have been causing trouble for several days in a row."

“That’s true,” Nangong Nayue nodded and said.

“That’s right—their operating mode can be described as [Gu]—every time they appear, they kill each other, then the stronger masked parasites devour the weaker ones, and the cycle continues indefinitely—” Jill used magic to construct runes, mimicking Gu worms—

They devour each other, and in the end, only one will be left!

“If nothing unexpected happens, this masked parasite will reappear tonight, right?” Jill said.

“…That’s true.” Nagatsuki nodded.

"So……"

……

“Excuses… all excuses… not having enough strength or something…” Jill muttered, then took out her keys and opened the door.

“Brother, welcome back!” Nero’s voice rang out.

"Yes, I'm back," Jill replied, glancing at the coffee table and letting out a soft "hmm."

On the table are three teacups filled with tea.

This is a normal situation when Jill is at home.

But Jill had just returned, and the teacup wasn't steaming.

That explains one thing.

"Was there a guest just now?" Jill asked.

In this situation, the only thing that can be assumed is that there are guests.

"Hmm... It's a pity you're not here, Gil. Natsumi just got back." Nero nodded.

“Xia Yin…the Xia Yin you’re talking about, is she a silver-haired girl?” Jill asked.

"Eh? Brother, you saw Xia Yin?" Nero asked.

“Yes, she was in a rush—but she is indeed a lovely child,” Jill nodded and said.

“Oh, right, Gil, I remember there’s a festival tonight, isn’t there?” Enkidu poked his head out of the room and said.

“Ah, that’s right.” Jill nodded. “I have work tonight—”

"Oh? Jill, you're free tonight?"

“…Enkidu, stop fooling around, I have a very important job tonight,” Gil said, rubbing his forehead.

"Yes, I know. You have time to accompany us to the festival tonight..."

Jill: "But I really have something very important..."

So Enkidu picked up a piece of wood from the side.

"Snap!" A crisp sound rang out.

That solid, seemingly very sturdy block of wood was crushed into pieces in Enkidu's fair palm.

No, if it's about crushing a block of wood into pieces, Jill can do that too, and Jill didn't say anything.

Enkidu saw Gil's reaction, raised an eyebrow, and then took out a piece of iron.

"Bang!" The iron block was smashed into a disc.

Jill: "Okay, I'll accompany you to the festival."

Chapter 299 Then let's capture them alive—

night.

It was 10 p.m.

"Hmm... It's time for the appointment." Gil arrived at the Tidis Shopping Mall on Itogami Island.

The Tiddis Mall is located in the heart of the Itogamishima West Ward, a commercial district. It is a shopping center that serves as a symbol of the bustling street.

Jill has also shopped here before.

Although most of the time I was being pestered by Nero.

"Teacher Gil?" Akatsuki's voice came from inside. He looked puzzled. "Why are you here?"

"..." When Gil saw Akatsuki, his expression turned strange.

"Why are you here, Akatsuki?" Gil sighed. "Let's say it at the same time, though I suspect we might say the same thing."

"I was dragged here by Nazuki-chan to do hard labor." ×2

Gil rubbed his forehead, looking both troubled and helpless. "That guy, Nagatsuki..." As expected, he didn't listen to Vatora and took it upon himself to drag Akatsuki Kojo into the current situation.

"Ms. Jill...you seem to know everything..."

"Ah, let me guess, the reason you had to come here is that you were blackmailed, and I'm sure it was something really bad for you that Yue used to blackmail you." Gil sighed and tossed the bag in his hand to Akatsuki Kojou.

"I'll treat you to takoyaki or something, but I'm not really used to eating it."

"Ah... thank you, teacher." Kojou Akatsuki took the bag. "You look like you came from a festival."

“Yes, because I guessed that the month would definitely not arrive on time, I took Enkidu and Nero to the festival first before coming up here—I didn’t expect that the month hasn’t arrived yet…” Gil took out some other snacks, threw one into his mouth, “I think it would have been better to come later… I should have spent more time with Enkidu and the others.”

"And speaking of which—Himehira Yukina, why are you here?" Gil squinted at Himehira Yukina.

"Because I am in charge of monitoring the Fourth Ancestor."

Wearing a uniform and carrying a guitar case, Himeragi Yukina answered in a flat tone.

Upon hearing that Akatsuki Kojou was going to help Nagatsuki's job, Yukina naturally insisted on coming along.

After all—it's dangerous when the Fourth Ancestor goes berserk, isn't it?

Of course, Gil is also in danger, as is Enkidu.

If Nero hadn't lost her memory, her strength would have been considerable—

Jill felt that dealing with this half-baked Fourth Progenitor in front of her would definitely not be a problem...

Nero herself is also top-tier in strength. If it weren't for her chronic headaches limiting her power, she would likely be considered a top-tier Servant. Even Gilles would find her troublesome if she fought for an extended period.

That's because Nero possessed the Emperor's Privilege—the ability to acquire skills he wouldn't normally possess, through his own will, for a short period. Eligible skills include riding, swordsmanship, art, leadership, and strategy. At a rank of A or higher, even physical burdens (such as divinity) could be acquired.

In the Roman Empire, the emperor was practically a god. Even if the emperor called a deer a horse, it truly became a horse.

However, one cannot acquire skills without any prior knowledge or skills. Because she is an all-around genius with a boundless curiosity, she has already experienced most of the professional skills.

Even if Nero suddenly claimed he could fly a passenger plane, he could actually figure it out on his own. However, due to his short attention span and headaches, he would forget the tricks he learned in no time.

Gilles also needs to be somewhat cautious about Heroic Spirits who possess Emperor privileges.

For example—a pharaoh who also loves to laugh and is also glittering with gold.

Such an opponent is at least a "troublesome" opponent for Jill.

Jill chewed on the pastry, "It tastes good, but it's not as authentic as Chinese pastries... After all, it's a foreign land..."

"Professor Gil...you've been to China?" Xiao Gucheng asked with a surprised expression.

“Hmm…yes.” Jill nodded. “The food there is the best in the world.”

With that, Jill stuffed the last piece of osmanthus cake into her mouth, then looked behind her. "You're late, Natsuki-chan."

"I'm quite busy here too," Na Yue said with a hint of dissatisfaction. "You're not going to slack off today, are you?"

"Don't worry, I have no intention of doing that." Gil twisted the paper bag that originally contained osmanthus cake into a ball and used fire magic to turn it into ashes. "After all, I'm still very unhappy about the magic spell being broken."

“So I’m not planning on adding water.” Jill picked up her drink and took a couple of sips. “Hey, Nazuki-chan.”

"Tsk... What's the matter?" Although Natsuki was a little annoyed, she tacitly allowed Gil to call her that, considering that Gil seemed to be an "old monster" who had existed for thousands of years.

Of course, it's hard to say what Jill would think if she knew what Natsuki was thinking.

"Do you want to live, or do you want to die?" Jill asked.

“It would be best to catch them alive,” Nangong Nayue replied.

“It might be slightly more difficult.” Jill shrugged helplessly. “But that’s all. Okay, let’s capture the masked parasite alive.”

Nangong Nayue nodded. "That would be the best thing."

At that moment, she seemed to realize something, turned her gaze, and stared in a certain direction.

She was staring at the sky above the huge television tower standing outside the bustling street.

Something enveloped in an ominous light danced in the dark night sky. Unlike airplanes, its movements were completely erratic. It was a strange, almost humanoid shadow, engaged in a fierce aerial battle.

“…Tsk—that magical space devoid of perception.” Gil clicked his tongue.

Jill casually took out her phone and sent a message.

A moment later, the sound of fireworks exploding rang out.

Colorful fireworks painted large, intricate patterns in the night sky.

This is a real launch-type firework. The launch point is exactly in the opposite direction from where the "Masked Accomplice" appeared.

“That way, the general public's attention will be drawn over there. It should somewhat cover up the reality of the explosion and riot.” Jill tossed her phone aside, and golden ripples appeared, engulfing the phone.

"I see... So, is the reason for holding a festival at a time like this...?"

Indeed, the booming sound and dazzling light of fireworks were the perfect means to conceal the "Masked Accomplice".

That way, even if someone hears an explosion or sees a flash of light from a blind spot, no one should suspect anything.