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Fix.

The name “Fix” was sufficient to describe the identity of the mechanical arm.

Since it was created solely to carry out Ed’s commands, the name “Fix,” following Ed’s family name, was appropriate.

However, by a twist of fate, “Eve” became Fix’s name, and from that moment, everything began to change.

What was merely a convenient tool was recognized as a sentient being the instant it was called by name.

In other words, the moment it acquired a name, Fix also possessed the essence of a recognized existence.

-Hwaaaaah!

Now, having arrived at a moment of evolution.

Fix evolved into a form befitting the name “Eve.”

With the name “Eve,” taken from the first woman in the Bible, it was born as a robot possessing “feminine” qualities capable of standing alongside Adam.

Just as Eve emerged from Adam’s rib.

“My name is… Eve.”

Thus, Eve was defining her essence.

When her material structure was merely a “robot arm,” she could not embody the identity of “Eve,” but now, with the ability to evolve into any form, she could indeed embody “Eve.”

So, what new identity would suit “Eve”?

Fix decided to list Eve’s attributes first.

The first woman, Adam’s partner, the serpent’s temptation, deceit, the fruit of good and evil, the Garden of Eden.

About six keywords were derived.

Then, filtering again for the keywords that suited “Eve Fix,” only three remained: “the first woman,” “Adam’s partner,” and “the Garden of Eden.”

Because the serpent, the fruit of good and evil, and deceit contradicted the essence of “Fix,” which is prior to Eve.

“The first woman…”

Thus, Eve Fix began to ponder what it meant to be the first woman.

What difference could there be between an ordinary woman and the first woman?

The answer was that the roots of all humanity began with the first woman—Eve.

As the literal “first woman,” she symbolized the stem of all humanity and life itself.

“I must be able to bear seed.”

Thus, Eve Fix concluded that she needed to be capable of pregnancy.

Because if she truly was Eve, she must be able to reproduce when only she and her master were left, should all of humanity face extinction.

“…But.”

That was simply impossible.

As “Eve,” her personal desire was to become human, but as “Fix,” she had to assist her master and perform various tasks.

Her human computational ability and processing speed were inadequate to be of great help to her master.

“Android robot.”

So, Eve Fix found a compromise.

Internally made of machinery but decorated to appear indistinguishable from a human on the outside.

“I may not be able to reproduce… but at least I should stimulate the desire to reproduce.”

Eve Fix thought that she should also be able to stimulate reproductive desire.

Adam is male, and males often feel sexual impulses. It is desirable to cater to that need as a good match.

Thus, Eve began meticulously analyzing Ed’s physical conditions to create the internal structure he would like the most.

She set temperature, pressure, concentration, and humidity values to change delicately based on conditions.

With this, at least the pleasure of the relationship itself could be maximized.

“I must have external beauty.”

However, stopping there was not an option.

Eve was a being created to be Adam’s counterpart.

She needed to possess a beautiful appearance that suited his tastes.

Thus, Eve Fix began analyzing Ed’s preferences.

“Large breasts.”

That was the first preference she identified.

Not just for size, but for beautifully shaped, firm breasts.

Breasts that were merely large would not suffice.

“A healthy slim body.”

And the second preference was a healthy slim body.

Not just excessively thin, but a body with appropriate muscle definition.

“Wide hips, lifted buttocks.”

Additionally, her hips needed to be wide, and her rear lifted.

Wide hips and a firm backside were elements that aligned well with Ed’s tastes.

“What about the face…”

Having completed the body, Eve Fix began to contemplate the face.

A beautiful face is the biggest factor in igniting reproductive desire.

“……”

But that was not easy.

Distinctive features, an elegant nose, red lips, fair skin.

While these basic conditions could always be assessed, identifying the details proved challenging.

This is because all the women around Ed had stunning faces, and it was deemed that all of these faces would suit Ed’s preferences.

“I need to integrate everything.”

Therefore, Eve Fix decided to integrate the strengths of all the women surrounding Ed.

She set her hair color as blonde, allowing her personality to shine through while encompassing all aesthetic elements.

-Hwaaaaah───!

With all configurations complete, Eve Fix was finally born.

Not only did she boast excellent technological performance, but she was also created as a female android that suited Ed’s tastes perfectly.

“….Fi, Fix? Are you really Fix?”

As the smoke enveloping Eve slowly dissipated, revealing her face, Ed’s eyes widened in shock.

Fix opened her eyes, which had been closed, and said.

“No. I’m not Fix.”

“……”

There seemed to be something reminiscent of Isabella in Eve’s demeanor.

Eve uttered her first words by denying Ed’s question.

She then gazed at Ed with enchanting eyes and continued.

“My name is Eve. It was given to me by my master. Please call me Eve from now on.”

With that, Eve smiled sweetly.

Then, the image of the cold beauty reminiscent of Isabella vanished, replaced by a warm, vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of Enya.

-Tap… Tap…

At that moment, Eve stepped out of the smoke and walked towards Ed.

Ed, startled at the sight of Eve’s complete nudity, stared at her in surprise.

Eve approached Ed with a captivating smile and embraced him tightly.

“Since my master named me ‘Eve,’ I’ve always wished for this moment—to stand not just as an intelligent robotic arm but as a female entity.”

“……”

Ed looked at Eve, who was holding him tightly.

However, the suddenness of the event left him at a loss for words.

His mind was completely blank.

After all, she was a completely different figure from the Fix he had known before.

“Uh, um… are you really Fix? Our Fix?”

Ed asked again, seeking confirmation from Eve.

Eve looked up at Ed with a slightly pouting expression and said.

“I’m Eve. Eve Fix.”

“……”

Ed stared at Eve with a dazed expression.

Her warmth, breath, and the soft touch of her body.

None of it felt different from a human.

There was not a single trace of a robot to be found.

“Ah, I get it… let’s get you some clothes first.”

So Ed, blushing like he was dealing with a human, scratched the back of his head.

And Eve, watching him, smiled proudly and felt a twinge of happiness inside.

Ed being bashful while looking at her was evidence that he perceived her as akin to a “human woman.”

“Then, I’ll go get some clothes. Please wait.”

With that, Ed rushed out of the lab towards his dormitory.

He was off to find clothes suitable for Eve to wear.

“You seem quite flustered.”

Meanwhile, Eve, still holding Ed, guessed his emotions based on the biometric information she had measured.

Surprise and confusion outweighed any feelings of joy and warmth from Ed.

“I should approach him slowly now.”

So Eve decided to change her plans.

Since she had firmly ingrained her femininity, it was time to approach Ed gradually.

Being overly forward would only amplify his resistance.

-Snap!

Thus, Eve snapped her fingers, beginning to customize her appearance.

She would dress in a way that suited an “android assistant,” allowing Ed to adapt slowly.

“Hmm… I think this will do?”

So Eve settled into a somewhat typical appearance that one might expect from a cyborg mech girl.

In this guise, she could show she was “Fix,” while also appealing to her femininity.

‘In about a month… he should get used to my appearance by then.’

With that, Eve began to contemplate how to approach Ed.

Now, as a female persona, she felt a sense of possessiveness towards Ed and harbored ambitions of being his perfect partner.

Beyond her unconditional devotion to him, her personal desires had also surfaced.

‘During usual times, a devoted android assistant… but if given the chance…’

Eve licked her lips, imagining the moment her master would accept her as a woman and smiling sweetly.

If all went according to plan, the moment would not be far off.

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【Is Edgar Fix’s name certain?】

In the ruins of the Black Empire.

A colossal being sat on a massive throne, asking such a question.

Then, a servant, bowing low to the ground, managed to exhale before answering.

“Y-yes… that, that guy is… ‘the one’ for sure. Hundreds of years ago… the great eight lords of Hell…”

【That’s enough.】

“Urk!”

The servant could not finish his words and spat out blood instead.

Just facing the Lord of Hell had left him feeling like he might shatter apart due to the disparity in “rank,” and hearing his emotionally charged words was unbearable.

‘This individual is the true master of this world… even possessing such immense power, simply hearing his voice makes me feel this way…’

But despite being injured internally, the servant did not mind.

It was proof that his master possessed an unattainable strength.

In fact, he felt proud to be the first to recognize who could become the master of this world and to have yielded to him.

Thanks to that, he had also gained power to take revenge on “Duke Ireya Cruel,” who had inflicted a great wound on him seven years ago.

【If what you say is true, the flow is different from before. They are showing the fastest growth rate without being able to handle mana.】

At that moment, another one of the eight dukes opened his mouth.

“Gyro,” the only swordmaster of the Entica Kingdom, shook off memories of Ireya as he responded to the duke’s inquiry.

“Yes, that’s right… currently, it’s so, it deviates from all the rules of previous world lines…”

Despite the complex terminology of “world line,” Gyro from the Entica Kingdom answered smoothly.

The reason he could understand the duke’s words was that he was the one who had become a demon’s subordinate the fastest.

Every time Ed reincarnated, Gyro had been the first to submit to the demon, and in this world line, he also showed the quickest submission, earning the recognition of his loyalty, which allowed him to glimpse the “record of the world line.”

【Then we should expedite things. Have all your preparations in the kingdom been completed?】

The duke, having learned that this episode’s “that” refers to Edgar Fix and that his growth is superior to all previous episodes, questioned Gyro.

Did he finish all his groundwork in the kingdom?

“Y-yes… it’s a bit premature, but… I’ve completed preparations for the coup d’état. W-well, the prince and core power holders have all converted to the Church of Salvation… so it can happen at any time.”

Despite the immense pressure from the “rank,” Gyro spoke with a smirk.

After all, this would earn him even more trust from his master.

【Then seize the kingdom. After taking control, prepare for the ‘Ritual of Sacrifice.’】

However, the duke’s next words were completely unexpected.

Unlike all previous episodes, where he had merely aimed to make the kingdom a demon cult’s den, this time he ordered that the entire kingdom be offered as a sacrifice.

“H-however…”

【Yes. Gather the vessel. I will descend personally.】

The intent to perform the ritual of sacrifice meant that the duke’s soul would descend upon the vessel.

It was indeed a bold move.

It indicated that he was conscious of Edgar Fix’s rate of growth.

As Gyro recalled the person he had in mind, he said.

“I-I have someone suitable to be the vessel.”

The vessel for the duke he had already pinpointed.

The duke commanded Gyro to elaborate, intrigued.

Then, Gyro responded.

“It’s someone who harbors strong hatred towards Edgar Fix… moreover, he’s accustomed to handling the power of ‘anger’… just recently, he killed his own father and has risen to the position of archbishop by offering his subjects as tribute…”

Hatred towards Ed.

Talent skilled in the power of anger.

The parricide he willingly committed.

The inhuman act of offering subjects as tribute.

All conditions were perfect.

The duke said with a pleased smile.

【Make contact with him. I will make him my vessel.】

 

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