I really didn't want to burn it.

Even though it was Father Mapo who took advantage of her, it was still understandable for Karen to pay for her father's debts. However, making a 12-year-old girl pay made Li Ang feel uneasy, and he was afraid he would have nightmares.

"Really, they forgot to pay. Could that rich guy have done it on purpose?"

While paying, Li Ang kept muttering to himself, clearly unwilling to accept the payment.

[Host, this is what they mean by life being full of disappointments. Why should people of the martial world be bothered by such trivial matters?]

"System, shut up!"

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When Li Ang returned to the Hall of Garan with Karen in one arm and Chloris in the other, Orange's cigarette fell to the ground.

"How long did you two go by before you had a baby?" Orange looked Li Ang up and down. "I mean, you were way too fast!"

Chloris plopped down on the sofa and complained, "If only this man could be that fast."

Orange crossed her arms and asked Li Ang, "So, what exactly is going on?"

“I’d like to know too,” Li Ang replied with a wry smile.

Karen slid out of Li Ang's arms, picked up the hem of her skirt, and bowed to Li Ang.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Karen Ordesia, and I serve as a Rul class in this Holy Grail War."

"So, you are the referee and administrator of this Holy Grail War?"

"Yes, Father."

“I told you not to call me Father,” Li Ang said, rubbing his temples. “Your father is clearly…”

Karen retorted sharply, "Hmph, that man who abandoned her at birth is not Karen's father at all. He's just a stranger with a blood relation. Karen's father is Father."

"So, why do you call me Father?"

"Because Kallen's Servant real name is Amor, and she is Father's child."

"Who is that?"

[Cupid, the god of love, is also known as the son of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty. Host, system, please, please learn more about Greek mythology!]

"What's the point of knowing about a script that's already been completed? And why insist on calling yourself Amor?"

Karen puffed out her flat chest and said proudly, "Of course, it's because this spirit origin focuses more on the concept of [love], while [Cupid] focuses on the power of destiny."

"So, Father, do you have a woman you like but can't have? Karen, I'll just shoot an arrow at her and make her fall in love with you!"

"Come on, Father, don't be shy, tell Karen the name of the person you like!"

"Kallen is incredibly powerful; even Zeus can't escape Kallen's curse of love!"

"So, Father, you should quickly abandon this old hag who smells like a piece of dead wood and run into the arms of a young and beautiful girl! Isn't that the type of woman you like best, Father?"

Upon hearing these boastful words, Li Ang slapped his face and covered it with his hands.

Girl, stop talking! Didn't you see Lady Chloris was about to kill someone?!

Looking at Chloris, who was covered in black energy and almost alt-like, Li Ang sighed resignedly.

Will I survive today?

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PS1: Before the final battle in CCC, Kirei Kotobukiya will summon Cú Chulainn as one of the hidden bosses.

If you defeat Cú Chulainn using Gilgamesh, the priest will reward Cú Chulainn with a Command Spell by having him eat 10 bowls of Mapo Tofu within one minute.

That's just pure, wicked humor. →_→

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PS2: According to seniority, Amor (Cupid), as the child of the goddess of beauty, should indeed call Chloris his great-aunt.

By the way, in Mi-chan's opinion, Amor and Cupid are more like two sides of the same coin, emphasizing different powers.

After all, the word Amor means love, and Cupid means fate.

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"So, you are Aphrodite's child?"

Li Ang tilted his head and looked Karen up and down.

Karen nodded: "Yes, Father."

Leon frowned and said, "I don't remember having a child with Aphrodite."

Although Leon had taken advantage of Aphrodite back in Greece, he had no recollection of leaving any children behind.

“Because I wasn’t born normally,” Karen replied obediently. “My mother felt that if she continued to be the god of [Lust] and [Love], it would make my father unhappy, so she separated this part of her power, and that is how Amor (Cupid) was born.”

Is it possible?

Li Ang asked Karen.

Actually, Li Ang should have asked Chloris about this.

Unfortunately, Karen had a sharp tongue; whenever Chloris was around, she couldn't stop talking about "old hag."

Fearing that the aunt and niece would fight and destroy the Hall of Garan, Orange used the excuse of asking Chloris for magic lessons to lure her away.

“It is possible, but gods generally don’t do that,” Karen said, tilting her head. “Because separation is different from normal childbirth. Gods born normally are born with power, and the content of that power is usually an extension of the parents’ power.”

“But separation means directly separating a part from the god. For a god, more power is always better, so naturally they wouldn’t do that.”

Hearing Karen's explanation, Leon was somewhat moved: "Aphrodite, she..."

"That's right, Mother is no longer the goddess of love. The goddess of love now is me, Kallen-chan~"

Karen proudly pointed out her still-developing flat chest: "Father, do you have a girl you fancy? I'm ready to give you a hand on that."

"No need, don't do that."

Li Ang quickly stopped him.

Legend has it that even Zeus could not break the curse of love cast by Cupid's arrow.

Of course, given Zeus's tendency to have his head between his legs, it's hard to say whether he seriously tried to find a way to remove it. But this also reflects the power of Cupid's arrow.

Although the curse power of Cupid's Arrow is weakened after becoming a Servant, it is still not something an ordinary girl can resist.

"Huh? Why don't you want to? Karen clearly wants to help."

Karen let out a very regretful sound.

Li Ang complained, "You're actually making things worse."

"Is Father afraid that he will be entangled with too many girls and that his body cannot handle it? Your body is too weak, Father."

Karen suddenly realized and lightly tapped her palm with her fist.

"That's not the issue at all!"

"Don't worry, Father. Karen also has powers related to [Lust], enough to help you 'work' all day long!"

"No thanks! I'm afraid I'll really get fat like a sea cucumber."

Li Angyi refused righteously and firmly.

"Hmph, you can't stop talking about that kind of thing. You're definitely your child."

Chloris leaned against the door frame, looking at Li Ang with disdain.

Li Ang originally wanted to reply that it had nothing to do with him, but considering that he was the one who caused Aphrodite to have a child, he really couldn't say that.

"You're back?"

"Yeah, I'm back."

Chloris stared intently at Karen.

Li Ang glanced at Chengzi reproachfully, only to find her engrossed in reading a piece of paper.

It seems that Chloris gave Orange some magical knowledge, and she is currently engrossed in it.

"Tsk, a puppeteer who's useless at crucial moments."

Li Ang dared not show his dissatisfaction, so he could only look at the Flower Goddess in a flattering manner.

"Um, Chloris..."

Chloris quickly replied, "Don't worry, I won't get angry. There's no point in getting angry with a little girl."

"Then why don't you take your eyes off her!"

Li Ang roared inwardly.

"Hmph~"

Karen, humming a little tune, lay obediently in Li Ang's arms.

The scene resembled a heartwarming picture of a daughter and father showing their love for each other, provided that one ignored the highly sarcastic look Karen gave Chloris.

Chloris's lips twitched: "This girl... is even more awful than her mother!"

Aphrodite only occasionally monopolized her man, but this guy not only monopolized his man, but also threatened to find her a whole bunch of rivals.

Chloris is incredibly fortunate to have such a junior!

Yes, that's sarcasm.

"Alright, where are Kiritsugu and the others? Why aren't they here?"

Embarrassed, Li Ang could only try to change the subject to distract the two of them.

He now understands what Zeus's mindset was when several goddesses were vying for the golden apples.

Both sides are dear to me, and it's not right to favor one over the other, so the only option is to shift the focus of the conflict.

"Ask them?" Orange replied nonchalantly. "Seeing that you all went out, I decided to go shopping too. Irisviel also wanted to drive, so we all went for a drive together."

"Irisviel is driving?"

"Yes."

Upon hearing this answer, Li Ang's eyelids twitched violently twice.

"Will they be able to come back?"

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As it turns out, although Irisviel was a pretty reckless driver, she didn't actually stage a scene from GTA 5 on the streets of Guanbuzi.

After circling the city, Irisviel led the others safely back to the Hall of Garan.

Everyone except Irisviel and Kiritsugu collapsed onto the sofa as soon as they entered, seemingly half-dead.

"Why are you okay?"

Li Ang, out of curiosity, poked Kiritsugu.

Kiritsugu gave a cold laugh: "Who do you think was sitting in the passenger seat when Alice was learning to drive?"

Well, this person is already used to it.

How's your foot? Can you still go to work tonight?

"Alice's foot injury was treated last night."

Kiritsugu answered easily.

"But...did that man really participate in this Holy Grail War?"

“That person…” Li Ang raised an eyebrow, confirming, “Are you talking about Kirei Kotomine?”

Kiritsugu nodded and said, "No need to reiterate, I was referring to that person. Hmph, it seems the Holy Grail War truly is a battlefield of destiny."

After letting out a cold laugh, Kiritsugu became serious again.

"Since Kirei Kotomine and that golden Arch have participated in this Holy Grail War, I suggest we deal with them as soon as possible."

Is that man who likes to eat Mapo Tofu really that important?

Chloris, who was staring at Karen, asked curiously.