I, Ritsuka, the Siscon Grand Hero

A drop of blood pricked from her finger, Loki carefully placed it on Ritsuka's back. A slight warmth spread through Ritsuka, sparking curiosity. At the same time, she could feel a certain 'shackle' within her loosening.

With practiced movements, Loki began to trace lines with her finger, drawing a blood-red trail across Ritsuka's back like a signature—

"There, done!"

As if summoned, a crimson pattern, like an inscription, appeared on her previously bare back.

It was a series of complex characters written in a horizontal script.

This carving, resembling both a stone tablet and a crest, was the 'Blessing' gods etched onto their Familia—the [Ability Value].

Using divine blood as a medium to engrave the [Divine Script] used by the gods onto the Familia's backs allowed them to unlock various abilities and potential, enabling weak humans and demi-humans to finally rise.

"This is... Ritsuka, to prevent anything on your back from being leaked, I'll lock it."

"Remember, don't let anyone touch your back easily."

Loki said earnestly, using another drop of divine blood to make the pattern ripple.

Circles of ripples spread across Ritsuka's back. Loki then placed a piece of paper on her back and removed it, the pattern on her back gradually fading.

"Just a moment, I'll translate the Divine Script."

"Okay."

Ritsuka put on her clothes, waiting obediently.

The [Ability Value] etched onto one's back was hard to see even with a mirror, and the [Divine Script] was difficult for most people to decipher. Therefore, gods usually translated it into the common language used in the lower world.

Allowing their Familia members to personally witness their own changes.

"Here, take it."

Ritsuka gently took the paper, which represented her becoming an adventurer, her gaze drawn to its contents.

Emiya Ritsuka

lv1

Strength: I0

Endurance: I0

Dexterity: I0

Agility: I0

Magic: I0

Magic

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Skills

[Twelve Trials]

o Twelve trials that humans cannot complete.

o Grants immunity to most mental influences, interferences, charms, and similar abilities.

o Possesses an extremely strong will, accumulating Ability Value during combat and slightly accelerating the pace of growth.

[Poison Immunity]

o Once endured the horrific poison of the Hydra, Hydra, suffering torment from its venom.

o The body possesses strong resistance to poison; most corrosive and invasive venoms are nullified.

[Projection: Sword]

o A technique that creates convincing imitations.

o Swords and similar armaments seen once and successfully analyzed can be reproduced by consuming Magic to recreate the weapon's construction process and manifest a fantasy armament.

o Non-sword-like armaments and armor can also be projected, but with a significant increase in Magic consumption.

Chapter 72: Chapter 65, Sword Princess Template

"As you can see, this is your Ability Value. It's the first time I've seen a newcomer with three skills right after receiving a god's Blessing."

Loki sat on the edge of the bed, expressing her genuine amazement.

Truly, it was a sight to behold. Perhaps only she, and a few legendary human heroes, had ever witnessed such an anomaly?

Whether it was the first skill related to Heracles, the second skill, or the skill that could manifest infinite magic swords, they were all considered exceptional, and quite monstrous, in their own way.

Enduring the torment of the magical beast Hydra's poison?

Based on her knowledge of Heracles's story, the Hydra's poison was no laughing matter.

Having endured such potent poison, perhaps Emiya Ritsuka had a significant connection to Heracles...

An illegitimate daughter?

"From here, you can go train in the dungeon to improve your Ability Value. Come find me when you feel ready."

Super large adventurer groups like the Loki Familia, with members numbering in the thousands, made individual Ability Value updates impossible. Loki wasn't that idle, and most adventurers only saw improvements after a long accumulation of effort.

Only adventurers Level 1 and above received such preferential treatment.

Due to her personal strength, talent, and other reasons, Ritsuka was also categorized by Loki as a member of this level of Familia.

"Should I go now?"

"Of course not. Let's go have dinner first. We'll start training tomorrow."

The Loki Familia had a rule: breakfast and dinner must be eaten together, unless they were celebrating an occasion outside.

Members of the Familia had to wait for all those returning from dungeon adventures to gather before dining together. Even if it made the dining hall a bit crowded, it was a method to strengthen the Familia's cohesion.

She was quite clever, indeed.

"Dinner together? Then I'll head back to my room for a bit and wash up... I'll take my leave for now."

"OK, be quick about it."

Leaving Loki's room, Ritsuka let out a sigh of relief, leaning against the door and lowering her gaze.

Unconsciously, the corners of her mouth slowly curved upwards.

She still had a chance, a chance to return to that hopeless world where human history was destined to end.

She also had a chance to find Miyu, whom she had sent to another world, and see if that girl was doing well... A chance to find a miracle to revive Sakura...

In her room, after a quick wash-up, Ritsuka sat on the bed and raised her right hand.

The sparkling Crystal Dice lit up, illuminating the room that had grown dim with the falling night. A light screen appeared.

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[Optional Quest Completed. Rewards are being prepared for distribution.**

[Character Template Reward, limited to this world. Random draw commencing...**

[Congratulations, you have obtained the 'Character Template': Ais Wallenstein (Sword Princess)**

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The Crystal Dice began to tumble in her palm. Excluding the slots occupied by miscellaneous items and the two existing templates, it rolled for a few seconds before slowly coming to a stop.

One of the blank faces lit up, and a golden-haired girl appeared, ethereal like a puppet yet exuding a stern aura.

Ais Wallenstein.

Ritsuka didn't have a deep impression of this girl. She only knew about her record-breaking fastest ascent from Level 1 to Level 2, her widespread fame, and her superb swordsmanship.

All of it was hearsay from outside.

The only interaction they might have had was when this girl bought two portions of red bean cream-flavored fried potato balls at the shop before.

It seemed she really liked that snack.

[Ais Wallenstein (Sword Princess)]

[Synchronization Value (0%)]

"Last time was a gamble for my life. This time, it seems I need to train steadily."

"I hope to gain something."

Ritsuka didn't hold high expectations for the Sword Princess's strength. After all, she was only a Level 5 adventurer. Ottar, a Level 7, had been sent flying by her.

What she could look forward to was likely her swordsmanship, or other aspects, such as the magic system in this world being different from her original one.

Those Area Annihilation Magics, compared to Anti-City Noble Phantasms, might be on par.

"I should change my clothes. It's almost time."

Ritsuka glanced at the increasingly lively scene outside before muttering to herself and walking towards the closet in her pajamas.

Opening the closet, rows of clothing appeared before her.

This room was where Riveria had brought her, so the clothes inside were likely prepared by Riveria through someone. She truly deserved the title of 'mother,' judging by the earnestness with which she handled things.

Ritsuka rummaged through them and simply picked out clothes according to her own taste.

She disliked anything too revealing, couldn't accept skirts that were too short, and overly masculine outfits felt constricting and uncomfortable...

"Hmm, I'll wear this one."

A heart-print T-shirt, a black and white hooded jacket (with a panda hood), the casual long pants she brought with her, and a pair of sneakers.

The combination was a bit unconventional compared to Orario's fashion sense, but Ritsuka felt comfortable in it. She finalized her outfit choice and took out a panda plushie from the Crystal Dice.

Holding a doll and adding some cute elements to herself, she finally tied up her loose hair and secured it into a side ponytail with a jade hair accessory.

(The specific appearance can be roughly referenced from the cover.)

Facing the mirror, Ritsuka propped up the corners of her mouth with two fingers, forcing a smile.

Then it quickly fell.

"Sakura..."

Knock, knock.

Just as Ritsuka was about to immerse herself in the past, a knock on the door suddenly sounded, pulling Ritsuka out of her memories.

She patted her cheeks and then walked over to open the door.

"Hello."

Looking at the quiet girl standing at the door, Ritsuka hesitantly greeted her.

The girl with hip-length blonde hair and golden eyes had a delicate face that was like a perfect doll from legend, without a single flaw.

More beautiful than a goddess.

A white dress, coupled with silver armor at the joints, the not-too-loose clothing outlined her curvaceous figure. Her slender legs were clad in stockings, and she wore blue leather boots.

Judging solely by her natural, imposing aura, the girl gave the impression of a highly skilled knight. However, combined with her perfect face and cold expression, the knight transformed into an otherworldly princess.

Slightly turning sideways, her back exposed to the air looked a little 'sexy,' though she seemed completely unaware of it.

"Riveria, I've come to call you... for dinner."

So she was a messenger, Ritsuka nodded gently.

Then, she followed Ais down from the second floor of the first-class adventurer's living quarters, heading towards the winding lobby.