In truth, if Tohsaka Rin herself did not already have a considerable amount of affection for Chu Chen, she definitely would not have let the matter go so easily.
"Um... since we look exactly alike, how about giving me some gemstones too?"
Ishtar tilted her head close to Tohsaka Rin's ear and asked in a low voice, as if afraid someone else might overhear.
She was a goddess, after all. She had her pride, okay! What if someone heard her?
The mighty Goddess of Venus asking others for gemstones like some pauper... tsk tsk... her reputation would be ruined!
"Hehe... if you want some, go ask Chu Chen for them. Let's see whether he gives you any!"
This was precisely the effect Tohsaka Rin wanted, and her face was full of smug satisfaction.
Ishtar's mouth twitched. If she did not know that causing trouble here would lead to problems, I'd punch you right now!
"What are you so proud of?! Weren't yours given to you by someone else too?! Believe it or not, I can get just as many gemstones anytime, anywhere!"
Though she said that, the envy in Ishtar's eyes could not be concealed.
It was no wonder Ishtar was so envious. The gemstones Chu Chen had given her were absolutely top-quality. Even among the gemstones in Gilgamesh's Gate of Babylon, one might not find gems of such quality.
She could sense the magical power within them. It was so immense that it might even be enough to blast her into serious injury.
The rarity of gemstones capable of injuring a god was already self-evident.
"Oh my... really? Rin and Chu Chen are close, so of course I can ask him for so many gemstones so easily. But what is your relationship with Chu Chen? Didn't you fail when