"Objection overruled!"
However, Cat Princess, who was livestreaming from the scene, mercilessly rejected Ereshkigal and Rin Tohsaka's appeal and casually explained why.
"The Princess and Viy are symbiotic beings. Since the Holy Grail has not ruled them out, it recognizes them as one entity and permits them to compete together."
"Damn it, they can do that? How underhanded!"
Seeing the third person added to the duo, Ereshkigal and Rin Tohsaka immediately felt indignant, yet there was nothing they could do.
Moreover, because of that delay, the advantage they had painstakingly built up had already been overtaken by another team. They had truly tried to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used to bait it.
Filled with grief and outrage, Ereshkigal and Rin Tohsaka could only turn their frustration into appetite and immediately started wolfing down noodles from huge bowls.
However, just as they caught up with third place, Rin Tohsaka, whose talent failed her at the worst moment, made another mistake amid the rush.
"Water... cough, cough... Give me water...!"
The young lady beneath the hood turned green, repeatedly pounding her chest as she sought help from Ereshkigal beside her.
Apparently, Rin Tohsaka had unfortunately choked after swallowing too quickly.
Unfortunately, they had just finished all the drinks on their table.
In her panic, Ereshkigal spotted half a cup of water left at the corner of the table and, without a second thought, hurriedly handed it to her dear little sister.
However, after Rin Tohsaka gulped down the half cup of water and managed to steady her breathing, a cat fae carrying a fresh cup of water ran over. Seeing this, she hesitated briefly before timidly reminding them.
"That seems to be... the water for rinsing your mouth before the competition..."
"Pfft! Cough, cough..."
Rin Tohsaka's face changed