I am Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes.

Flames began to burn on the three-headed dragon's body.

A body of pure white, three heads, and eyes like rubies. The figure that once filled everyone who saw it with fear vanished like a fairy wand burning its last, emitting a brilliant light before disappearing.

The pattern on the crimson fabric of the 【Absolute Evil】 flag has been changed, reverting to the original flag that served as the key to the seal—the 【Arcadia】 Grand Alliance flag depicting a girl symbolizing freedom and a hill.

Jill reached out her hand towards the flag of Arcadia and grasped it.

He turned around, facing the Allied forces who had somehow been moved back, and slowly raised the flag in his hand.

Immediately afterwards, the allied forces erupted in cheers comparable to a volcanic eruption.

The exhilarating and majestic cheers slowly spread throughout the land, as if to say that it was not only gods and Buddhas who could produce such earth-shattering sounds.

Some people are simply happy because they are still alive.

Some people shed tears because their companions were still alive.

Some people weep to mourn the death of a friend.

Some people are full of hope for the future, looking up at the sky.

Jill raised the flag, proclaiming that "No name" had reclaimed its banner and name. It also announced the return of the community "Arcadia"!

Thus, humanity's final trial has begun, with the oldest demon lord, known as absolute evil, Azdahah...

They were finally defeated.

Chapter Twenty-Three: I promised you I'd go back and see you, and I won't go back on my word.

That night, everyone in the Alliance army returned to the vampire castle and held a grand victory celebration.

The victory celebration was entirely sponsored by the three major ruling classes: Thousand Eyes, Dragon Horned Griffin, and Salamandra.

All expenses incurred today will be attributed to the three communities, while the remaining communities can simply enjoy themselves without any burden.

Therefore, starting in the evening, every street in the entire vampire castle was filled with feasts and laughter.

Only in this moment do people forget which community they belong to, gather together, laugh and talk loudly, and enjoy delicious food and wine.

"Hoo hoo... It's been a long time since I've had a proper drink." Jill swirled her golden goblet. "To be honest, I rarely drink this recklessly."

As the greatest contributor to this battle against the Demon King, Gil was naturally accepting toasts from everyone.

Today, Jill was in an unexpectedly good mood and even took out his collection of divine wine for the first time ever. Although the quantity was limited, everyone sitting at the same round table as him received some.

Although he usually drinks his favorite wines during breakups, he would never bring out all the good wines like he did today.

"Hahahaha, fine wine, Hero King! I never expected you to be so secretive!"

Jiao Liu laughed heartily. The divine wine did indeed taste quite good, and Jill had brought out her best wine from the bottom of her chest today.

“It’s not that I’m hiding anything, it’s just that I haven’t had time to drink.” Jill took a sip of the divine wine. “Besides, the community is mostly made up of children, so it wouldn’t be right to do this.”

"Life is short, so seize the day and enjoy it to the fullest, lest the golden goblet stand empty before the moon..." Chen Xi smiled, though as the one who ended humanity's final trial, he was in a somewhat bad mood today. "To be honest, it's not that I think it's wrong... it's just that I hadn't had a proper revenge before my opponent was killed, which makes me feel complicated..."

Jiao Liu looked surprised. "Oh my, I didn't expect you to be such a vengeful person, Chen Xi."

“Taking revenge is my style,” Chen Xi replied with a smile.

Jill secretly slipped away somewhere, and after toasting everyone, she ran off on her own.

“Otto… that final power…” Kevin and Otto were talking about something.

Keitel was drinking alone, feeling down.

"What a difficult bunch to talk to," Izayoi muttered under his breath.

"Is it difficult to communicate with them?" Chenxi glanced at Izayoi. "That's just how they are..."

Outside the vampire castle.

The moonlight shines here.

The black-haired girl stood outside the castle, gazing into the distance as if there was something there that was worth paying attention to.

At that moment, the girl suddenly felt something fall from her head, and instinctively reached out and grabbed it.

It's a coat.

"What's wrong? They're having a victory celebration inside. Why did you come out all by yourself?"

Some rather impolite words came from behind her, and the girl turned around, "Master..."

Jill slowly walked to Lian's side. "Missing home?"

"...I have no home..."

"Doesn't Elesia Academy count? Those girls seem to really like you, don't they?" Jill chuckled softly, teasing Lian.

"Not at all!"

Lian, her face flushed with embarrassment, retorted loudly, "Actually..."

“Actually… wherever Restia and Master are… that’s my home.” Lian looked up at Gil’s red eyes. “Restia taught me about emotions, and Master, you care about me too…”

"You are the most important people in my life..."

Hearing this, Jill raised her hand and ruffled Lian's hair. "Do you have someone you like? The kind of liking between a man and a woman?"

"...Hmm...Does Master count?" Lian thought for a moment, then asked.

"Stop joking around, we're talking serious stuff..." Jill gave a helpless, wry smile. "You've heard my story here, haven't you? I'm not a good person."

"Hmm...then I need to find someone just as skilled as my master!"

Gil smiled wryly and shook his head. "Lian, you know my identity now."

“I am destined to fight the final enemy,” Jill said. “I cannot guarantee that I will come back alive.”

Just as Lian was about to say something, Jill changed the subject, "However, I kind of miss that old hag. Shall we go back and visit her sometime?"

A look of horror crossed Lian's face. "Master, you actually miss that old hag!?"

The "old hag" naturally refers to Grevas Shemelus, who taught Lian the Absolute Sword Technique. Because her real age is much older than her apparent age, both Lian and Gil have called her that.

What surprised Lian was that Gil would actually say the word "miss".

"Well, don't say that. Actually, we don't really dislike her... although she can be quite annoying sometimes."

Jill shrugged. "Well, let's go back and check it out. After all, it's something I promised you."

Jill smiled slightly. "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you."

Jill bent down slightly and whispered something in Lian's ear. Lian's face immediately turned bright red, as if it were about to bleed.

Seeing Lian's expression, Jill couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Lian, do you really have feelings for Claire and those other girls?"

"No way! They just admire me!" Lian retorted loudly, her face flushed.

"Hahahahahahahaha!" When Gil saw Lian's red face, he finally couldn't help but burst into laughter. Then, tragically, he was bound by the Enkidu that popped out from behind him and slammed hard onto the floor.

Jill: "..." What happened to me...?

"Gil, are you bullying Lian again?" Enkidu tugged at the chains expressionlessly. "Stop pretending to be dead, I know you're still awake."

"..." Enkidu, you've changed. You weren't like this before...

You used to be so good to me...

Jill didn't want to talk right now; she just wanted to lie there like a salted fish.

“Miss Enkidu… Master didn’t bully me, I overreacted…” Ren had no choice but to explain.

Jill remained face down and did not speak.

"Um..." Enkidu pulled Gille up from the ground, "What happened today?"

"What?" Jill was probably still a little dazed because she had just been slammed to the ground.

Enkidu stared intently at Gil with a fierce look and said, "When you fought Azdakar today, the moment you clashed with Azdakar's Halo of Conquerors... at that moment, your aura was exactly the same as Ann Duroin's!"

Chapter Twenty-Four: Leticia, Reluctant to Part

"Who are you now? Are you my best friend, or the mortal enemy that both my best friend and I must face?" Enkidu asked, his emerald green eyes fixed on Gilles' red eyes.

Jill showed no sign of panic. He simply said calmly, "Ann Duloin is long dead. Isn't it obvious who I am?"

Enkidu gazed at his best friend's face for a long time, until Gilles sighed softly and then took out a crystal.

"This is...! The core of the Creation Factor!" Enkidu exclaimed in surprise.

“This is Carlos’s core,” Jill said. “I have obtained the true power of my soul.”

"Destruction and creation are merely manifestations of my power." Jill dusted herself off. "I am who I am, nothing more."

Enkidu stared at the crystal in his hand for a long time before finally looking at Gil.

"Gil, you... can you see Ann Duroin's memories?" Enkidu looked at Gil and asked this question.

Gilles looked at Enkidu with some confusion. "Memories? No... why would I see something like that?"

“…It’s alright then…I’m sorry, Gil, I said such harsh words just now.” Enkidu seemed to be in a daze for a moment, and then apologized in a low voice.

Jill paused, "Why apologize? It was just some harsh words, I won't take it to heart..."

“However… I’m thinking of going back to take a look.” Jill sat down directly on the ground, and then, with a flash of golden light, several golden cups appeared in Jill’s hands.

He took out a new pot of wine and slowly poured it into the glass.

"Anna, Natsume, Tina, the idiot Rentaro, the old hag, Nazuki-chan, the hot-blooded True Ancestor... and Shana, Theresa, that idiot Siegfried I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to, Tesla, Einstein, Walter..."

A hint of nostalgia flickered in Jill's eyes. "Ha, without realizing it, I've had so many people I can have a proper conversation with..."

Gil handed two glasses of wine to Enkidu and Ren, saying, "I'm thinking of going back to take a look."

“Let’s talk to Otto and the others later… and have them handle things here.” Gilles looked at Enkidu. “Let’s go back and take a look.”

Enkidu nodded. "To be honest... there are still a few I haven't seen before. I'll have to listen to your explanation later, okay?"

Jill: "...Okay."

Since most of them are friends, it should be fine!

Hmm! As steady as a dog that died from overwork...