Are You Her Lover? (Continued)

While Rin Tohsaka looked uncomfortable, Merry's small hand carefully touched her body, her fingertips even tracing the locations of her Magic Circuits all over her body. This strange electric sensation made Rin Tohsaka's body tremble slightly.

She turned sharply to look at Merry, only to see the other woman staring at her with a strange look and a pleased smile, as if admiring a work of art. If she didn't know that the other woman was the one helping her solve her problem, Rin Tohsaka would have kicked her away as a pervert.

"Ahem, of course I was only talking about Magic Circuits, not that part of your body."

Seemingly noticing Rin Tohsaka's disdainful look, Merry coughed a few times, then gave a serious explanation, which only left Rin Tohsaka speechless.

What do you mean by "not that part"?!

Why are you all staring at that spot?!

And Luvia, well, you're not that much older, are you?!

Despite thinking this, Rin Tohsaka still didn't dare yell at Merry. Instead, she looked like she'd been thoroughly messed with and said something that left her speechless.

"No... are you really examining my body? I get the feeling you're just using this to satisfy some perverted fetish. I honestly didn't expect that examining Magic Circuits would require specific breast measurements! You must have something else going on, you definitely do, right?"

"We were discovered after all."

Upon hearing this, Merry wiped her drool and then smiled, saying, "Okay, I do have a bit of a personal hobby in this, since Lily doesn't let me touch you randomly anymore. Your figure is most similar to Lily's used to be, so I was thinking of taking some material from you. But, I am indeed helping you now. I'm adjusting your Magic Circuits to help you transform from the level of the Age of Gods back to the modern era."

"Huh? What do you mean by 'reverting from the Age of Gods back to the Modern Era'?! What did you do to my Magic Circuits?"

Upon hearing Rin Tohsaka looked astonished, especially after learning that the other party was constantly adjusting her Magic Circuits. She asked loudly:

"You don't know what adjusting Magic Circuits means, do you? Are you a magician? How can you do this without the client's permission..."

"Don't be nervous. Although I'm not a magician and don't understand Magic Circuits very well, I can easily understand the basics of your modern Magic Circuits with just a glance. So I certainly know that Magic Circuits are more important than the heart for you modern Magus. If given a choice, no Magus would rather die than allow their Magic Circuits to be damaged."

Merry said with a smile.

"Then why are you still...?"

Rin Tohsaka could finish speaking, Merry continued, "Just as you've wondered, I have indeed adjusted the Age of Gods circuit to a modern circuit, but where do you think the Age of Gods circuit came from?"

"How... did they get here? Could it be a case of atavism?"

Upon hearing this, Merry waved her finger, then stared at Rin Tohsaka with a mocking expression, before calmly saying, "Hey, Rin Tohsaka, have you noticed any recent imbalances in your body?"

"Disharmonious? There is a bit of disharmony... but it's not a strong feeling."

"That's right. After all, each time Ishtar descends, she changes your body, making your physical condition more similar to that of the Age of Gods, thus making her more suitable for your body. This is what's called wavelength adjustment. If I don't adjust it, your body will slowly..."

"Merry said meaningfully."

"She will take over even more easily! She might even take it all away from you!"

Seeing the expression on Merry's face, Rin Tohsaka suddenly paused. Now that things had come to this point, how could she not understand the situation? So she hurriedly spoke up.

"That's right, the answer was very clear. You truly deserve to be called a top student."

Then, Merry applauded for her.

"As expected of Ishtar, she actually tried to possess her own Master. When it comes to being shameless, she's as shameless as ever."

At this moment, Ereshkigal also appeared. She felt disgusted by Ishtar's behavior, which was simply disgracing the Sumerian pantheon.

"So that means..."

Suddenly, Rin Tohsaka seemed to remember something. She looked at Merry and asked:

"It shouldn't just Ishtar; other gods must also possess this ability, right?"

"Yes, there are. Not just Ishtar, Ereshkigal could easily do it too if she wanted to."

Merlin nodded.

"Huh?!"

Hearing the topic suddenly shift to her, Ereshkigal's face flushed red. She hurriedly waved her hands and then explained in great nervousness:

"Don't look at me! I would never do that! Even if I really wanted to take over a body, I would definitely do it after driving Ishtar out! At least I certainly wouldn't do it now..."

So you actually have this idea, don't you?

Hearing her say that, Rin Tohsaka was completely speechless.

She immediately glanced at the little Ereshkigal floating beside her, her mind racing. She'd thought Ishtar was the only traitor, but it turned out you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, were also lusting after her.

Now she suddenly realized that none of these goddesses were easy to deal with. Not to mention Ereshkigal was Ishtar's sister, a goddess with an even more terrifying reputation. This immediately caused Rin Tohsaka's initial goodwill towards Ereshkigal to plummet to its lowest point, and she also began to be wary of him.

"Mage Merry, please help me! I don't want to become their puppet!"

Sensing the danger lurking around her, Rin Tohsaka quickly looked at Merry with pleading eyes, no longer daring to harbor any resentment towards her for modifying her Magic Circuits.

"Okay, okay, I'll handle it. Relax."

Merry patted her head, smiled helplessly, then glanced at Ereshkigal and gave her a thank-you look, leaving Ereshkigal somewhat bewildered.

She wasn't lying. She was thinking that since she had finally managed to get out, she might as well borrow Rin Tohsaka's body to stay in this world for a little longer after the Holy Grail War ended, and then go back.

After all, Rovey had told her about the beauty of the outside world, and all the natural scenery and flowers; she definitely wanted to go and appreciate them.

However, unlike Ishtar, she wouldn't do anything as tasteless as lingering or taking someone else's place. At most, she would only stay for a while, but as for how long...

Then I'll give myself a five-hundred-year vacation first.

If Rin Tohsaka knew Ereshkigal's thoughts right now, she would probably burst into tears.

However, after reflecting on her own situation, Rin Tohsaka suddenly began to think seriously. She then realized something very important.

She suddenly looked up at Merry and said, "You just said that goddesses can modify the bodies of their possessors, so does that mean Astraea can too?!"

Merry nodded. "Of course, what's wrong?"

"No, I have to warn Luvia. Knowing her personality, she definitely won't find out about this."

Rin Tohsaka abruptly stood up, ready to leave immediately. Standing at the door, she said in a low voice, "I don't want to see that guy possessed by Astraea next time we meet, otherwise we'll never be able to settle our differences! Ah! Oh dear!"

Bang!

Rin Tohsaka was just about to leave when the door was pushed open prematurely.

Rin Tohsaka hit her head on the door and cried out in pain.

Then, Rovey walked in.

I heard everything you said.

He glanced at Rin Tohsaka in front of him, her words echoing in his mind, and couldn't help but applaud her, casually praising her.

"Excellent, excellent, truly excellent, Rin Tohsaka."

"You still have such determination? If Luvia knew, she would definitely be very moved, wouldn't she?"

Rovey smiled and said to her.

"Huh? Who needs her to thank me? I'm already grateful as long as that guy doesn't cause me any trouble."

Rin Tohsaka answered casually, then put on her coat and continued preparing to leave. "But I need to hurry and remind her now."

"I appreciate your kindness on her behalf, but there's really no need for you to go."

However, just as she was about to leave, Rovey grabbed her arm and easily pulled her back. He looked at Rin Tohsaka's puzzled gaze, snapped his fingers lightly, and then earnestly explained.

"Don't forget that Astraea is the goddess of justice, the guardian of judges. She won't favor either humanity or the gods, nor does she interfere with human development or have any reason to stay, so there's no need to worry. I've spoken to her about this, and she assured me that as soon as the Holy Grail War ends and it's confirmed that Ishtar has returned, she will return immediately as well. Luvia is well aware of this as well."

So...

Rovey looked at Rin Tohsaka, and that look made Rin Tohsaka's lips twitch.

"You should worry about yourself first. Ereshkigal probably just wants to play with you for a while, that's fine. But guess what Ishtar will do? After she's sure everyone who knows about her embarrassing situation has left, do you think she'll stay in your body, which fits her perfectly?"

As he spoke, Rovey took Ereshkigal's spirit form, which was perched on Ishtar's shoulder, and then handed her a lily he had just bought.

"Here you go, Ereshkigal, these are today's flowers. Please remember to help out!"

"Well, don't worry about leaving it to me. I'm not Ishtar, Astraea is no match for me."

Receiving the flowers from Rovey, Ereshkigal's face was filled with joy, and her lips radiated happiness.

"That's really reliable."

Compared to her, Rin Tohsaka's expression completely collapsed; she said in disbelief.

"Does that mean... I'm the only unlucky one this time?!"

"Now it seems that's indeed the case."

"--Aaaaaaah!!!"

Suddenly, a sharp soprano voice echoed once again from the Tohsaka Family mansion.

"Alright, behave yourself for now... beep beep beep beep!"

Seeing her expression, as if her ideals were crumbling, Rovey was speechless. Her ability to cope was rather poor.

He was just about to offer some words of comfort when his phone rang in his pocket.

"Hello, is this Kirei Kotomine? Is something wrong that you're calling?"

Rovey asked directly.

"Yes, almost simultaneously, three new Servants were summoned."

Kirei Kotomine answered directly from the other side.

"Three? Doesn't that mean everyone's here?"

Upon hearing that the last three Servant had been summoned, Rovey's expression brightened slightly.

He immediately realized that Reines and the others would be arriving soon.

Everyone involved in the Holy Grail War needs to be present.

Upon learning of this, Rovey didn't stand on ceremony and directly asked Kirei Kotomine where the others were.

Kirei Kotomine was speechless at this.

He's the referee, you know. Asking him like that, isn't that just biased whistleblowing?

However, considering Rovey's relationship with the others, he felt it wasn't a big deal, so he answered directly.

"One is the Sealing Designation Executor for sealing, located inside the construction site in Fuyuki City."

The other two are in the Far East, but not in Fuyuki City. Servant must have been summoned using other methods, but they should be arriving soon.

The class options are Assassin, Saber, and Lancer. You'll need to confirm the rest yourself; as your supervisor, I can't help you much.

"Okay, I understand, thank you."

After listening to the information provided by Kirei Kotomine, Rovey nodded slightly and then hung up the phone, having roughly grasped the current situation.

Seeing his bright smile, Merry nudged her arm and asked:

"What's wrong? Did something good happen?"

"Hmm, more or less... I should say everyone's here as expected, which means it's about time to wrap things up. I'm going out to meet someone later, so I'll leave Rin Tohsaka in your care."

"Oh dear, how irresponsible! And there's such a sense of complacency. The Holy Grail War has already begun, yet our group hasn't even set up the workshop."

Merry stuck out her tongue and complained.

"Do you know how to decorate?"

Rovey tilted his head and asked in return.

"Of course not. I much prefer defeating them with my sword to setting up a workshop," Merry replied with a smile. "Chanting spells is too much trouble. I am the strongest swordsman in Britannia."

"You..."

A helpless smile appeared on his face. Then Rovey stood up, preparing to leave. "I'm going now. Remember to look after the house for me, okay, Merry?"

"Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll save you dinner when I get back~"

Looking at this somewhat nagging conversation...

At that moment, Rin Tohsaka on the other side wore an extremely strange expression.

"What a cheesy couple..."

"Huh? You are...?!"

At that moment, Rovey, who had just stepped out, exclaimed in surprise when he saw the blue figure appear at the door.

"Cú Chulainn, what are you doing here?!"

"Huh? You're calling me? Who's your 'Cú Chulainn'? Hey!"