Ishtar's Rebellion

The ghost-like mini- Ereshkigal answered her.

Seeing Rin Tohsaka's surprise, she replied, "Although your physical attributes are good, if you continue to bear the weight of two goddesses, irreversible damage will still occur. I can tell that Rovey cares about you, so I came up with this solution."

She sat on Rin Tohsaka's shoulder, swung her toes, and said, "I created a ghost avatar to minimize the use of your body except during necessary battles and actions, so as to reduce damage and give you some time to recover. Logically, I could have taken over the avatar at dusk, but I felt sorry for you, so I let you sleep a little longer."

"... Ah, is that so?"

Upon hearing Ereshkigal's words, Rin Tohsaka was slightly taken aback. Then, when she looked at the little ghost, she felt a lump in her throat.

Perhaps it was because of the comparison; after experiencing the torment of Ishtar, she saw Ereshkigal almost like an angel. Even though Ereshkigal was supposed to be the most terrifying goddess of the Underworld in mythology, she seemed a hundred times more approachable than that Ishtar.

At least, she genuinely considered her own needs.

I also want to help participate in the Holy Grail War.

For a moment, Rin Tohsaka burst into tears.

At the same time, she began to complain about why she had to bring Ishtar along; if only Ereshkigal were there instead of Ishtar, it would have been so much better.

However, there was no time to move her, as Rovey spoke up again from the side.

"Don't cry, there's a time limit to crying. You don't have time to cry right now."

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

Rin Tohsaka wiped away her tears and looked at him, asking, "Do you have any other ideas?"

"Well... actually, I think I have a solution. I've come up with a way that can temporarily resolve your current situation."

Rovey stroked his chin, pondering as he said:

"But..."

"But what?! You really have a way?! Then what are we waiting for? Tell us now!"

Ignoring the twist in Rovey's words, Rin Tohsaka's attention was entirely focused on Rovey's promise to solve her problem.

She didn't care about anything else; as long as Ishtar's problem could be resolved, Rin Tohsaka would accept anything.

Seeing her like this, Rovey finally said what he hadn't finished saying.

"This method requires the assistance of others."

"Are you asking for help? Then hurry up and find someone!"

Rin Tohsaka urged him hurriedly.

But Rovey pressed on, "I ask you, is your purpose in participating in the Holy Grail War to personally defeat Luvia and prove that you are superior to her?"

"Yes, she's never been as good as me."

"However, the assistant I need for this method happens to be Luvia."

"Ha?"

At this moment, it was Rin Tohsaka's turn to have her brain shut down.

"Why do we need her help? Aren't we rivals?"

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Seeing that she couldn't figure it out, Rovey didn't keep her in suspense any longer. He simply clapped his hands and let the person outside come in.

"As you wish."

Soon, accompanied by Gilgamesh light, a woman with long golden hair, holding scales and a short sword, walked in with a radiant presence.

"It's actually..."

The next moment, after clearly seeing the person's face, Rin Tohsaka's eyes widened.

Even Ereshkigal was somewhat surprised when she saw him.

--

Not long ago.

In a mansion not far from the Tohsaka Family, which had recently sprung up and appeared out of nowhere.

Rovey strode inside.

Although there was no butler, the mansion was filled with Magecraft restrictions and high technology. Even though this was certainly no problem for Rovey, he still announced the mansion's owner in advance and entered.

Upon entering this mansion.

Rovey then fell into his old habit and began to seriously observe the restrictions and operation of the mansion.

Yes, although this mansion looks like just an extremely luxurious residence for the wealthy from the outside, it is actually a very sophisticated Magic Workshop.

Whether it's from entering the courtyard or entering the house.

All sorts of restrictions and technologies can be easily developed.

This is a characteristic of modern Magecraft, and even more so, a system that combines technology and Magecraft.

For Magus, the Magic Workshop is undoubtedly Magus last trump card.

Therefore, transforming one's residence into a Magic Workshop resembling another dimension is the first preparation required for participating in the Holy Grail War, an extremely dangerous ritual. Clearly, even without facing Rin Tohsaka, Luvia is still a very common-sense Magus. Furthermore, her mobility and basic skills are terrifyingly strong.

The Golden System Magecraft.

Modern Magecraft.

Rune Magic.

And... his own Temple Magecraft.

This mansion possesses multiple elements of a Magecraft system, making it remarkably comprehensive.

It seems that my Magecraft has been released by Teacher Kenneth, and it appears to have become a required course in London's teaching.

Even Luvia can learn it.

This is actually quite good.

After all, that Magecraft was based on pragmatism; its original purpose was to improve the speed and efficiency of Magus in setting up workshops—it was a life-saving Magecraft.

It is very suitable as a basic compulsory course.

Although there is still much room for improvement in many profound aspects, in Rovey's opinion, Luvia's achievements at her age are already quite remarkable. At least she knows to transform her residence into Magic Workshop, which is far better than Rin Tohsaka, who has been doing nothing for so long because she is constantly battling wits with Ishtar.

Indeed, from all perspectives...

Luvia is indeed superior to Rin Tohsaka.

At least she didn't mess things up, nor did she have that unlucky trait that causes high blood pressure.

And that's not all; there's something even more remarkable inside this workshop, otherwise it would be impossible to create something of this otherworldly quality.

So, Rovey sat down in a chair, examining the Magic Workshop as he waited.

Upstairs, Luvia knew in advance that Rovey was coming. However, because she was in her pajamas and doing something more important, she forgot the time. Just now, worried that she might neglect her idol, Luvia still took some time to get ready.

They didn't leave until shortly afterward.

"Mr. Rovey, you've arrived."

Before the person even appeared, the voice rang out. Rovey looked up and saw a beautiful woman wearing a gorgeous light blue dress and with long golden hair. It was indeed Luvia.

But...

At this moment, however, she was radiating a special light.

The light was golden, but it wasn't the light of money; its very essence far surpassed that of humans or heroes.

Rovey was all too familiar with this feeling.

After all, he had seen a real god, and was himself a godlike being.

This situation indicates that Luvia did indeed summon a divine Servant as he expected, and like Rin Tohsaka, she was in a possessed state.

But the difference is...

Upon seeing Rovey's arrival, Luvia showed neither her usual arrogance nor the aggressive demeanor she displayed when facing Rin Tohsaka. Instead, she greeted him with utmost politeness and then poured Rovey a cup of tea.

Then she asked earnestly, "Did you finally give in to Rin Tohsaka's stupidity and move in with me this time? Don't worry, I have plenty of rooms. You can choose whatever you like and stay as long as you like. Of course, it would be even better if you would be willing to teach me some Magecraft."

Without any attempt to hide her true feelings, Luvia spoke her mind directly.

She had nothing to hide from her idol.

Anyone could see that she idolized Rovey, and even her rivalry with Rin Tohsaka was a way to impress Rovey.

When she achieves victory, she will use the Holy Grail as a gift to become Rovey's disciple, completely crushing Rin Tohsaka under her feet.

After glancing at the outspoken Luvia, Rovey didn't refuse outright. Instead, he pondered for a moment and said, "Giving pointers on Magecraft isn't a problem, but let's talk about it after the Holy Grail War."

"Really? That's great!"

Luvia's eyes lit up, and her smile became even brighter.

Furthermore, the divine power within her began to fluctuate with her emotional state, but there were no other effects.

Clearly, the deity summoned by Luvia is quite easy to talk to and very reasonable. Not only will it not take over Luvia's body, but it will also not interfere with her, and will even offer to help. Even this Magic Workshop, which is similar to the other world, should have benefited from her help, and the special parts of it are the work of a deity. This is quite a stark contrast to Ishtar.

"Actually, I came to see you today to talk to that person who's on you."

Without hiding anything, Rovey stared into Luvia's eyes and easily saw the golden figure hidden deep within her soul.

The other person had obviously seen him too.

And when they saw the divine power and soul fire emanating from her, their eyes revealed a great deal of surprise and disbelief.

"Who exactly are you...?!"

The next moment, Luvia's eyes changed, and her demeanor immediately became divine.

The golden goddess slightly raised her head to look at Rovey, her surprise barely concealed.

She spoke softly, "To have practiced the path of a god in a human body, and to have fully mastered the way of the gods. Your existence is truly astounding to me. I can see that you possess unique power and a unique path, and you are already half a step away from that final step. That is a realm that even Zeus could not achieve... it is transcendence."

"His obsession runs too deep; he can't let go completely, so he can't become a transcendent being. Chaos is more likely. But I'm not qualified to judge him. I also have my own obsessions that keep me stuck in this position. The reason I'm human is simply because I want to live my life earnestly; I don't have any thoughts of transcending this world yet."

Faced with her words, Rovey smiled helplessly, "After all, if we really surpass them, my father can do a short-selling, but I'll be in trouble. Anyway, let me enjoy myself for a few more days."

"..."

The Golden Goddess did not reply to Rovey's words.

Her status prevents her from commenting on this situation.

However, she knew very well that the being before her was an extraordinary being.

So she asked, "So, what brings you here this time?"

"Yes, there is something I need your help with."

"Please go ahead."

The golden goddess didn't rush to agree or refuse; she looked at Rovey seriously and asked:

"I'd like to know how I can help you."

Rovey nodded, then looked at the golden goddess before him, "Actually, it's nothing major. I just hope you can fulfill your divine duties to maintain order in the Holy Grail War, and try your best to use your power to restrain those who don't follow the rules and might cause chaos—"

"Astraea, the goddess of justice and scales."

Chapter 375 Ishtar's Rebellion

If you were to ask what's more painful than being down on your luck...

Then without a doubt, it's because you were down on your luck and happened to be seen by the person you least wanted to see.

At this moment, this is exactly what Rin Tohsaka is thinking.

She looked at the person in front of her who clearly had Luvia's face but had a completely different aura, and couldn't help but feel curious.

"Luvia, what are you doing here?!"

Upon seeing Luvia appear, Rin Tohsaka couldn't help but shout.

Clearly, despite the drastic change in her demeanor, Rin Tohsaka still didn't recognize the truth because her appearance and clothing remained unchanged.

"She's the helper I hired, didn't I just tell you?"

Seeing Rin Tohsaka yelling and shouting, Rovey quickly spoke up to explain.

"What?! Is it really her?!"