A cross-dressing anime, starting with Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

The war to save the goddess begins now.

Just then,

A sudden, frantic sound of tree branches snapping rang out.

"Whoosh—!"

Something's not right about that sound.

Too rough, too chaotic, not at all what a scout should do.

Lessa's heart clenched, and she instantly assumed a fighting stance, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword.

The girls of the Artemis Familia all stood up instantly, weapons drawn, and looked warily in the direction from which the sound came.

A figure scrambled out of the woods, and upon seeing the campfire, used his last bit of strength to crash heavily to the ground.

He was one of the scouts sent out.

Ella, a member of the Lilliputians.

"~ Ella!"

Lessa rushed forward in one stride, and the girls behind her immediately followed.

Lynn and Liu also stood up and quickly walked over.

The scout girl known as Ella is in a terrible situation.

Her armor was torn open, and her face was covered in dirt.

"Treatment!" Lethesa's voice was urgent and cold.

A young girl immediately knelt down, a soft healing light shining from her hand, and pressed it onto Ella's wound.

"What happened?" Letesa crouched down and tightly grasped Ella's uninjured arm. "Is it a derivative of Andares?"

“No…no…” Ella shook her head violently, speaking haltingly and hoarsely, “It’s…it’s a monster…”

"What monster?"

“A bull… a bull-shaped monster…” Ella’s breathing calmed down a little. “Very strong, combat power… at least LV4!”

LV4!

The girls' expressions changed.

Their clan is quite powerful, but for a single scout to encounter a level 4 monster and survive is already a miracle for the "53 Reading Club".

Lessa's face grew even more somber.

"Did it attack you?"

"No!" Ella's answer surprised everyone.

"It didn't...it didn't even look at me..."

"It's trying to escape!"

These two words stunned everyone.

"What did you say?" Lessa thought she had misheard.

"It's running away!" Ella's voice rose several decibels. "Like a madman! It's rushing desperately outwards from the core of the valley! I just... I just got too close and it knocked me away..."

A level 4 monster.

On their own territory.

They fled in panic.

This scene is even more astonishing than Ella being severely injured by the monster.

What is it afraid of?

What could possibly frighten a powerful LV4 monster like this?

Andares?

But why?!

Lynn suddenly spoke;

"Black dragon scales!"

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Upon hearing that the other monsters in the core area had been driven away, an idea immediately popped into Lynn's mind!

It's not driving them away, it's clearing them out!

It is eliminating anything that could potentially threaten it.

Then, seize the most precious things in this valley so as not to be disturbed.

In the Bio Valley, the most valuable item is the legendary Black Dragon Scale.

Therefore,

That scorpion monster Andares, and the unknown enemy,

They may indeed have the same goal, all targeting the black dragon scales.

That makes sense.

"What? You mean black dragon scales?" Letesa looked at him in confusion.

“Andares’s target is the black dragon scales!” Lynn’s tone was absolutely certain. “It’s looking for that thing, no, it should be said that it has already found it.”

"You mean, Andares is preparing to seize the Black Dragon Scales? That's just your speculation; there's no evidence to support it yet. Making a hasty judgment..."

Lessa's tone still carried a hint of doubt.

This is just his conjecture, without any evidence.

“This isn’t speculation, it’s logic.” Lynn looked at her calmly. “A 630 intelligent monster wouldn’t kill without a reason. It drives away other monsters for one purpose: to eliminate all possible competitors and monopolize the best loot.”

"And in this valley, the only thing that could make it go to such lengths is the legendary black dragon scales."

Lynn's analysis was clear, logical, and reasonable.

Even the girls who had always been hostile towards her couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Lessa's expression was rather unpleasant.

She had to admit that the man's mind was much clearer than she had imagined.

“Even if you’re right,” she asked doubtfully, “then what should we do? Stop it?”

“You could also call it prevention.” Lynn shook his head. “Because, knowing its purpose, we can predict its actions.”

He walked up to the simple map and drew a circle around the core area with a twig.

"It's clearing the area now, which gives us an opportunity; it's bound to fight other monsters."

"We must take the initiative, find it, and take it down!"

Lynn's tone was unusually firm.

Artemis looked at him, her eyes sparkling with wonder.

This man, when faced with such a powerful enemy, not only showed no fear, but also displayed extraordinary calmness and wisdom.

This is what a leader should be like.

"Take the initiative?"

Lessa repeated herself, and the girls behind her gripped their weapons tightly, their faces showing determination.

They are warriors of Artemis, and they never fear battle.

“That’s right.” Lynn’s gaze shifted from the map, sweeping over everyone present. “However, there’s a condition.”

He paused, turned to Artemis, and began to speak;

"Artemis, you must leave this place immediately."

"No."

Artemis rejected the offer almost immediately, her tone equally firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

"My children and my loved ones are hunting powerful monsters ahead, how could I possibly leave alone?"

"Moreover, Andares was sealed by a powerful spirit I once commanded. Now that the seal has been broken, it is my responsibility to destroy it once again."

“This isn’t responsibility, it’s suicide!” Lynn raised his voice, meeting the goddess’s gaze without backing down. “You know better than anyone that Andares is the ‘Assassin of God,’ and your divine power is of no use.”

He pointed into the distance;

“You’re a walking super target here! A living advertisement that glows and says ‘Come and hit me!’ Andares will smell your divine scent and come looking for you after he finishes dealing with the black dragon scales.”

These words were extremely rude and disrespectful.

Lethea's fists clenched tightly; had it not been for Artemis not being angry,

She would have rushed up and shut the man up long ago.

However, many of the girls behind her nodded unconsciously.

The words may be rough, but the principle is sound.

What Lynn said is indeed true.

Artemis fell silent.

A hint of grievance appeared on her stunningly beautiful face.

Throughout the long years, no one had ever dared to speak to her like that.

But she couldn't refute it.

Because she knew that every word Lynn said was true.

Liu stepped forward and gently tugged at Lynn's sleeve, signaling him to tone less aggressively.

Then she turned to Artemis and spoke softly;

“Artemis, Lynn is only thinking of everyone’s safety. Your presence here does indeed bring unpredictable risks to us.”

Although Ryu had some opinions about Artemis, she still had to offer her advice.

Artemis raised her head.

“I will not leave. I am prepared and can completely conceal my divine power. I have been to the underground city before, and it did not cause any reaction.”

"and……"

Artemis paused for a moment, then walked to Lynn's side and gently touched Lynn's longsword, which was emitting icy white steam, with her slender fingers.

"The Arrow of Orion is my natal artifact, and its power originates from me. The farther I am from it, the weaker its power becomes. My presence here is of great help to you."

Lynn stared at her for a few seconds, then finally sighed and gave in.

"Ok."

He cleared his throat;

"However, we agree on three rules."

"First, from now on, you are not a god, but my teammate, Artemis. Your actions must be completely under my command, and no dissent is allowed."

"Secondly, you are absolutely not allowed to use your divine power without my permission, and you are even less allowed to rush to the front."

"Third, and most importantly."

Lynn's expression became extremely serious.

"Take care of yourself. If something happens to you, all our efforts will have been in vain."

Artemis listened attentively, and then nodded solemnly.

"Okay, Lynn, I'll do as you say."

At this moment, she was no longer a high and mighty deity, but a woman who was willing to entrust everything to the man before her.

Lessa, standing to the side, felt her heart sink to the bottom.

That's it, there's absolutely no hope.