Chapter 595

Even now, a full day after they met, Haruri still doesn't understand the reason for the other's appearance in the world.

She mustered her courage and asked the silver-haired goddess.

"My Goddess, may I ask... where are we going now?"

"Where? Of course, it's to find men to have fun with."

"... Huh?"

Haruri's mind went completely blank.

Finding Haruri's reaction unbelievable, Filia tilted her head and asked in bewilderment:

"Aren't you involved in the Holy Grail War? I'm just offering a little assistance to give you a chance to win. It's because it aligns with my goals."

"... You wouldn't be thinking of directly attacking other Masters ' bases, would you?"

No, no, no, you guessed wrong.

The silver-haired goddess smiled gently.

"Before dealing with the other Masters... we need to deal with the rats that have sneaked into this world."

The final destination of Shirou and Ishtar's journey is a city located in the western part of the North American continent.

Located north of Snowfield world-famous Las Vegas, nestled between forests and deserts, this city is known as Snowfield.

To the north are vast valleys, to the west are deep forests, to the east are lakes, and to the south are expansive deserts.

Even if it has no connection to farmland, being surrounded by land of this nature on all sides transforms the city, sitting at its center, into an alien existence.

It became the venue for the Holy Grail War.

"The Holy Grail War held in the United States West..."

Shirou frowned.

Right now, he's in a cheap hotel room outside Snowfield, using the Clock Tower's internal network account to investigate the situation in this world.

Although it's Parallel World, the fact that the password for the internal network account didn't change was a huge help.

After investigating through the night, he gained a preliminary understanding of this world.

In this world, the Fuyuki City Holy Grail War has been held as many as five times, with the fifth occurring ten years after the Fourth Holy Grail War.

Ten years after the end of the Fifth Holy Grail War, the head of the Tohsaka Family, together with Magecraft from the Mage's Association, dismantled the Fuyuki City Greater Grail.

This happened not long ago.

Now, a new Holy Grail War is being held in the United States.

"It all seems very suspicious, like a conspiracy is brewing..."

Shirou had no intention of getting involved in the conspiracies of the Parallel World; he only wanted to retrieve the Bull of Heaven that the clumsy goddess had lost as soon as possible and then return to Uruk immediately.

But before that--

"Waaaaah! What am I going to do, Shirou?!"

"Calm down, Ishtar."

How could I possibly calm down?

Ishtar clutched her head, screaming as she flew back and forth on Shirou's shoulder.

"My body... my body has shrunk to the size of a flying insect again!?"

That happened the instant Shirou and Ishtar entered this world.

Before the two of them could even get their footing, a bolt of lightning struck Ishtar from the sky.

Struck by the lightning, Ishtar was instantly stripped of all her Authority and shrunk to the size of a palm—just like when she was punished by Ereshkigal in the Underworld.

"What on earth is going on? Who, who did such a disrespectful thing!"

Ishtar was in disarray due to the loss of her power, but Shirou already had a vague idea in his mind.

Although Ishtar was weakened by using her Second Magic at the time, attacking her was not so easy.

There's only one person in this world who can do that kind of thing, and who knows how to do it.

"Oh, how cute!"

A sound came from the entrance to the hotel room.

Shirou and Ishtar turned around and saw two uninvited guests standing in the entrance hall.

One of them is Artificial Lifeform with the iconic Einzbern appearance of pure white skin and silver hair.

And there was Magecraft girl, about the same age as Shirou, who was curled up and hiding behind her.

"Nice to meet you, Ishtar (me) from Parallel World." The Silver-haired Woman smiled and waved.

"Who are you...?"

At this point, Shirou and Ishtar understood the situation.

This Artificial Lifeform, resembling Einzbern —is the goddess Ishtar of this world, the culprit who borrowed Gugalanna's power.

"Ishtar? It's you, the one who stole my Ishtar's Authority."

Shirou stared at her warily as he spoke.

Ishtar, with her silver hair, wore a sly smile.

"I see, you're quite clever... No wonder you were chosen by Ishtar (me) from the Parallel World."

Seeing that Ishtar (me) from the Parallel World has such good taste in men, I feel relieved...

Yes, it was me. I set up a cursed trap in the sky beforehand... As long as that guy (me) chases after him, his Authority will be taken away.

Do you think I'd just sit around and wait for you to come to me?

Ishtar, with her black hair, widened her eyes. "Could it be the seven gates from back then...?"

When she brought Shirou into this world, there were seven doors made of clouds blocking their way—

However, she didn't pay any attention and flew straight over.

Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) frowned and said, "You really don't learn your lesson. You've already learned your lesson once before, haven't you? You're still thinking of forcing your way in."

"Actually, it's not just once..." the black-haired goddess muttered softly.

"?"

Ishtar (Filia) knew nothing about the Seventh Singularity. She changed the subject, "Never mind, what are you doing in a place like this?"

Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) widened her eyes. "Why are you asking me... Give me back my Gugalanna!!"

"No."

Ishtar (Filia) coldly refused.

"Shirou!!"

Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) summoned her strongest summon.

The next instant, countless blades appeared in all directions around the Silver-haired homunculus.

"Goddess...!"

Haruri grabbed the hem of the silver-haired goddess's dress.

Although she was still young, her skills as Magecraft were first-rate, which is why she was able to sense the powerful magic and mystery contained within these blades.

If they were to fire all at once, they would surely die.

Shirou spoke up, "I apologize for the offense, Goddess of the other world."

If you don't want to get hurt, please return Gugalanna to us.

"Shirou, there's no need to be so polite to that kind of thief!"

The former invaders have become trapped beasts completely surrounded, Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) reveals a smug smile.

"Alright, hand over Gugalanna."

In that case, I can put in a good word for you with Shirou and spare your life.

I advise you not to make a futile struggle; he's the man who defeated Gilgamesh.

However, the silver-haired goddess, despite being in danger, showed no panic. Instead, she curiously examined the weapons in the air.

"This is... Projection Magic? It's amazing, Projection Magic can actually go this far."

She began to observe Shirou again.

I initially thought he was just a shallow man bewitched by that goddess, but it seems that's not the case.

"It seems they weren't exaggerating when they said they defeated Gilgamesh."

"Hmph, of course not."

Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) sat on Shirou's shoulders, her legs crossed with ease.

"Shirou is my husband, not some flashy Golden Flash king who can be compared to a good man."

Upon hearing this, Ishtar (Filia)'s fair face lit up with joy, revealing a bewitching smile.

"Very good, I like you... Human boy, come over here."

"Abandon that goddess whose body has become shameful, and I will show you what true happiness is...!"

"Huh???"

Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) shouted and stood between Shirou and Ishtar (Filia).

This guy!

Not only did they take my cow, but they also want my Shirou to go with it?!

Unforgivable! I'm going to kill you!!

The silver-haired goddess gracefully tossed her long hair over her shoulder. "Don't be so startled, this is me from Parallel World (Ishtar)."

It seems to be the norm in this era that outstanding men attract even more outstanding women.

If you truly desire to obtain the goddess Ishtar, then--

Compared to a half-baked goddess like you, who's mixed in with something foreign, you should definitely choose me, who's a vessel for a doll and whose nature is closer to that of the gods.

"Gurgle...!"

Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) was deathly pale.

She was absolutely right.

This has nothing to do with the strength of the force.

No matter how much Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) increases the strength of her Spirit Origin, she is ultimately just an impure being mixed with impurities.

On the other hand, even if Ishtar (Filia) is only an echo of the Age of Gods, she is closer to the true goddess Ishtar than I am.

Whether it's appearance, personality, or attitude towards the world and humanity.

This silver-haired goddess is even better.

"I refuse. The only goddess I acknowledge (Ishtar) is her; I have no interest in having anything to do with you."

The red-haired boy said calmly.

Even if the goddess beside him is just a fake, it doesn't matter.

"Shirou???"

Ishtar (Rin Tohsaka) happily jumped into Shirou's arms.

"I'm so happy you said that~ I like you the most~ Muah!"

"..."

Ishtar (Filia) raised an eyebrow.

She hadn't expected to be rejected so decisively, and was speechless for a moment.