Finding Purpose In The Multiverse: Meta Essence Quest Mode

Hauling To Gaul And A Troubled Empress

Entry 162:

Linus Ozias POV:

As we fly across what would become France, Ritsuka asks for the fifth time, "Are we there yet?" I simply smile at her as I say in response, "You know, when I was designing this vessel, I had come up with many different ideas on how to improve it, like, for example, an escape pod I can launch that can fit up to six people or one Ritsuka if she asks that again."

Ritsuka then sits down as Mash sighs, to which Nero simply asks, "What is an escape pod?" I explain, "Well, Empress, an escape pod is meant to be used in an emergency if the ship is ever too damaged to fly, and we need to leave the ship safely. Think of it in a manner similar to rowboats on triremes."

The Empress nods as she says, "I completely understand, but I must ask, in the case of our orange-haired friend, how far are we from Gaul?" I then say, "According to my calculations, we are almost at the Gaul border, so around five more minutes." She nods as I hear Karna ask me in my mind, "Master, how did you build such a vessel? I have only seen Gods create such wonders."

Internally, I am laughing as this ship pales compared to the vessels of the Necrons or Eldar, as those ships could destroy worlds in one shot, never mind C'tan tech that destroys entire solar systems. But to answer this question, I say, "Time, effort, and imagination, my friend."

Karna almost chuckles as he says, "Those three do represent a strong force, but I do have to ask how we shall proceed." After a couple of minutes of thinking, all I can say is, "For one, dealing with the free servants that created this United Roman Empire is paramount to restoring history and then finding the Holy Grail, so we shall aid Nero in her endeavors."

But then Karna poses a rather tricky question: "But why? I can sense your power, and you could end this in seconds. Why do you limit yourself? Even if Nero is as energetic as she is, we could have helped without even seeing her." I remain silent as I ponder an answer. While yes, that is possible and even likely, do I truly wish to rush through all of this and be a typical Gary Stu, or maybe I already am?

Am I simply enjoying the ride or being too passive? Maybe I am, and for once, I do not feel over-encumbered as I can rely on others to finish this for me. Unlike in Worm, DXD, or RWBY, there are others more capable than myself, at least in terms of strategic and logistical minds.

But that is the doubt once again creeping in as I simply say, "I cannot answer that question simply as it can be simply my selfishness or passivity, but more than that, I wish to enjoy these moments. It is idiotic and maybe even cruel, but I wish to take my time for as long as possible."

Make no mistake, as soon as anything not within my design happens, all hell will break loose while I feel my strength returning. It will take some time before I can take care of Goetia, which is mainly why I have not cleared these singularities. To give myself time, and even that excuse will only last a couple more days, maybe a week at the longest.

Or maybe I just want to flex. Who knows? But for now, Karna goes silent as I ask Nero, "Where do you wish for us to land?" Nero then says, "I have gained word of a camp set up by the Gaul expedition, and from where we are, it should be close."

I nod and take the ship down so as not to attract attention, and as we disembark, Ritsuka stretches as she says, "So, who exactly leads the expedition?" Nero then says, "Oh, you see, it is actually rather funny." The sounds of fighting nearby then cut her off.

It seems the expedition has met up with a small force sent by the URE (United Roman Empire), and as we approach, Nero says, "Alright, all of you take the left. I will go right."

I nod as I send Artoria to help her as the rest of us charge into battle, with Ritsuka and Mash fighting together. Specifically, Ritsuka asked if she might fight with us, and I gave her a pair of Shocker gloves.