Seeing Shinji really start to bathe in gold, Altira finally breathed a sigh of relief and asked nervously: "Is it really okay?"
"Of course. I'm very strong, by human standards." Shinji said, bending his arms to show off his muscles, "otherwise I wouldn't be able to block your 'destruction ray';."
Altira thought about it and nodded, "It's really amazing, probably similar to me in my dream."
That is the level of "Whiplash of God" Attila. In terms of the combat power of a Servant, Shinji can indeed reach that level.
"You just asked me if you also like treasures? That means you like treasures, right?"
"Yes, that's right. Although it's me in the dream, it's also a part of me. This is how I am in the dream, with treasures piled in the tent and sleeping surrounded by treasures."
Although Altira said this, judging from her expression, it had already become more than just a part of her and had become her whole being. Her longing was shining abnormally.
And this vision is exactly what Shinji wants to see.
"Yes, that's it, that's the expression, it's 'home'; the best proof. Decorate a place that makes you feel at ease with the things you like, that's home."
"Home... Well, I'm not very clear and have no idea about this." Altira's eyes looked confused.
"It's okay if you don't know. If you don't mind, I'll tell you slowly later."
This is also Shinji's purpose, the second step after confirming Altira's true nature.
Although she was born 14,000 years ago, like Elquiet, she spent most of her life in a deep sleep. Her experience only covers the advent 14,000 years ago and the life of Attila in the fifth century AD. The former was just pure destruction, and the latter was not much better than the former - the attitude of the Hun elders towards Attila was not much different from that of Youxing, just treating her as a weapon, and her mission was to constantly fight and destroy, and lead the Huns to victory.
In a way, she is a blank sheet of paper, a blank sheet of paper even whiter than Elquite. At least the latter can read information and gain experience from the world's records, while Altira's cognition is still stuck in the fifth century AD. Otherwise, she would not think that bathing with gold coins is the most luxurious thing on earth. There are many more luxurious things than this? For example, bathing with diamonds and using US dollars as firewood, so Altira is really too naive.
However, thanks to this, the protagonist of "e extella" can easily enter her heart, allowing her to gradually break free from the shackles of Yusei, so that she no longer regards herself as a weapon, as the embodiment of destruction, and even sacrifices herself to save Shirano Kishinami. Shinji also intends to use this to dye this blank paper with his own color - there is no need to sacrifice so much for himself, just get rid of the identity of "Yusei's vanguard" and live quietly in the fictional world.
Of course, it would be even better if he was willing to help him fight other threats. When making future plans, Shinji had imagined more than once that if the "Land of Steel" was really unavoidable, Altira would use the power of Mooncell to restore the body of "Sefalu" and fight against the nine UOs in the universe to fight for the last chance of survival for mankind. Well, it was just a fantasy. Shinji did not want to usher in such a future, and he did not know whether he could live to see that day.
Altira, who had no idea of Shinji's inner thoughts, unconsciously clenched his hands, his expression was nervous, but his eyes were full of anticipation.
"Is it really possible?"
"Why not?" Shinji asked back.
"I am the embodiment of destruction, the destroyer of civilization. I will accomplish my mission, conquer Mooncell, and destroy everything on Earth when Wilpa returns."
"Let's not talk about whether Wilpa will come back or when he will come back. When that day comes and you become the white giant 'Sefalu' again, I will regard you as an enemy and defeat you by any means. Even if I am gone, there will still be Elquet or others who will fight with you - for that blue planet and for the humans living on it."
From the beginning to the end, Shinji's tone was very calm. Whether Altira's expression was gentle or solemn, or murderous or not, he did not react. He came prepared. From the moment he took over the blue crystal, he had to shoulder this responsibility.
"Are you - also my enemy?" Altira's low voice echoed in the stone chamber, and the air gradually became solemn.
"I am the enemy of 'Sefalu'; if you don't become her, we are not enemies."
No matter what others think, no matter what the restraining force wants to do, this is Shinji's truest thought - Altira is Altira, and "Cefalu" is "Cefalu".
"'Sefalu' is my alter ego on Earth. We are the same."
The heavy air turned into a real pressure that poured down on Shinji. The stone chamber was Altira's domain and the basis for Altira's survival. She could change the environment here at will, just like Elquet's "fantasy materialization".
"It's different. The clone is not the whole."
Shinji gritted his teeth and held on, but did not use magic.
"The clone only knows how to destroy weapons. She can't speak, won't communicate with me like this, won't throw gold coins at me, and won't be afraid of hurting me. This clone is just one side of you. The one who stands in front of me, thinks, and is willing to communicate is the real you. If she is really everything to you, why are you still here, why don't you go and conquer Mooncell?"
"That's because of the order from Yusei. I have to wait until it returns."
Catching Altira's momentary hesitation, Shinji smiled.
"Does being on standby also include communicating with me and throwing gold coins at me?"
"this... "
"Anyway, my enemy is 'Sefalu', and you are not 'Sefalu' yet, so we are not enemies - or do you already regard me as an enemy?"
"No, no." The pressure dissipated, and Altira's voice returned to a gentle tone. "But if it's not an enemy, then what is it? I don't understand."
"There are many kinds of relationships between people. They can be family, friends, acquaintances, or strangers. We are still strangers now, but I hope we can become acquaintances or even friends."
"So what should we do?"
"It's a gradual process. Well, let's take the first step and exchange names so that we are no longer strangers. My name is Matou Shinji."
"My name is Altira."
"Hello, Altira, nice to meet you."
"Hello, Matou Shinji, nice to meet you."
After many twists and turns, it finally got off to a good start.