In the arena.
The applause and cheers of the massive crowd thundered through the arena.
Watching the Ganesha Familia tame the monsters, Tiona, Tione, and Lefia all cheered loudly.
They were sincerely impressed by such skill.
However, the three of them soon noticed something strange. A large dragon species that should have been the grand finale was unexpectedly brought out at this time.
On top of that, the Ganesha Familia members kept running around. All these abnormalities instantly put the three of them on alert.
"Did something happen?"
"I think so too."
"Let's go take a look."
They acted as soon as the thought occurred to them. The three rose from the audience, crossed the lively stands, and headed up the stairs.
"Loki!"
Hearing the familiar voice calling Loki's name, Shirou Emiya and Riveria also turned around.
"Well, if it isn't Tiona, Tione, and Lefia. Why are you running around here instead of enjoying this wonderful festival?"
"Wait! No way! Why is Riveria here?"
Ignoring Shirou Emiya's teasing, the three stared at Riveria in astonishment.
How had this person ended up here?
"Is my appearance here really that shocking?"
Gently rubbing her forehead, Riveria looked helplessly at the three before her. This was already the second group today to express amazement at seeing her here.
"Uh-huh!"
The three nodded heavily. They really were shocked.
"Haha, that's why I said you're too strict, Riveria. In their eyes, you've probably become a stubborn old woman by now, right?"
Hearing Shirou Emiya's accurate remark, the three instinctively started nodding in agreement.
But after years of being disciplined by Riveria, the three had developed a sense of danger. They hurriedly stopped themselves and changed their nods into shakes of the head. Unfortunately, it was already too late.
Riveria knew the three of them far