Medusa

The black tea emitted a faint steam, and both its temperature and the quality of the tea leaves were impeccable.

Dinner was over, and the tableware vanished right before Bai Mo's eyes, as if they had never been there. No matter how many times she watched, this ability was astonishing.

"A glass of red wine after the meal might be more suitable than black tea. If you'd like, you can come with me to your room to get it."

Manaka looked at Bai Mo with a hopeful gaze. Just before preparing dinner, she had already carefully prepared her room.

It has now become a den of iniquity that even heroes dare not tread.

She could swear on her life that her room was now more eerie than most demonic dens; once you stepped inside, there was no turning back.

"No need, black tea will do."

Hearing Bai Mo's words, Manaka handed over the black tea in her hand with some regret.

Arcueid and Manaka both wanted to stay, but in the end, Bai Mo dragged them out. The two at the door exchanged a glance, then snorted and left.

At least the other side hasn't made any progress. Let's wait and see; the night is still long.

The two of them thought the same thing without prior arrangement.

After seeing the two off, Bai Mo finally got a brief moment of peace. He didn't go to sleep, but instead opened a thick book and began to write, stroke by stroke.

He recorded the methods of cultivation and his insights from the "Ryougi Lataib" in it one by one.

He was unable to break through due to the damage to his soul, but Arcueid was not. As Planetary Touch being, and with the assistance of Crimson Moon, she was definitely qualified to reach the pinnacle.

Most importantly, she is pure of heart and unwavering in her character, and this character is the key to her overcoming the hurdle of 970,000 horses.

However, her body is also very different from that of humans, so Bai Mo needs to make modifications to suit her situation.

"Kid, are you really going to give this to her?"

Bai Wunan said, "In this world, the most valuable thing is not their cultivation techniques, but the Ryougi Lataib created by Bai Mo. This is what can truly bring about a direct qualitative change in the entire dimension."

"Of course, she's spent so much time on me, she can't just get nothing in return. If one day she thinks things through and decides to leave, at least I won't have to worry about her being bullied or cheated."

Moreover, there are already quite a few powerful individuals in this world who have broken through to higher levels; this thing might not be as useful as we imagine.

"That's impossible. Although this world doesn't have the same limitations imposed on powerful beings as ours, the environment simply won't allow it. We can only temporarily create an environment for a breakthrough by consuming resources."

Bai Wunan chuckled and said, "Looks like you didn't think that way. Oh well, let's just wait and see what happens."

Leaving behind these Bai Mo words, Bai Wunan remained silent, followed by the sound of light footsteps outside the door.

Upon opening the door, a purple-haired girl was about to raise her hand to knock.

"It's so late, what's the matter?" Bai Mo asked. Anna seemed a little shy, as if she wasn't good with words and had gone through a great inner struggle to come here.

"It's about Gorgon, isn't it? I happen to have some free time, let's go take a look."

Bai Mo and Anna arrived behind the pyramid. Moonlight shone on Gorgon's body, making his purple scales gleam like jewels. His snow-white skin and voluptuous figure resembled tempting milk pudding, giving one the urge to take a big bite.

She looks like Sleeping Beauty now.

Bai Mo glanced at her head, confirming that the seal on the Mystic Eyes and the Magnetic Field Heavenly Lock within her body remained stable.

Seeing Anna remain silent, Bai Mo spoke first:

"You were probably sent by the Counter Force to deal with Gorgon, right? She already has that kind of power, why would she send you? That's unreliable."

Hearing this, Anna nodded, reached out and touched Gorgon's scales, and said:

"You should have guessed my real name by now. Compared to Anna, I have a more well-known name— Medusa, the anti-hero monster."

"As long as my Spirit Origin touches with Gorgon's Spirit Origin, I can defeat her, after all, she is my future self."

Bai Mo listened to Anna recount her story, he said:

"Looks like you're in luck; at least you don't have to make any sacrifices."

It's said that touching their Spirit Origin would be enough to defeat Gorgon, but given their combined strength, that's simply impossible. Besides, even if they touch, who knows what will happen in the end?

Bai Mo was quite satisfied with the current situation.

Anna looked at Gorgon, whose life was slowly fading away. The girl seemed to have made up her mind, and said to Bai Mo:

"Bai Mo, I have a way to extend Gorgon's lifespan. Our Spirit Origin are based on the same archetype; as long as I merge with her, I can allow her to exist for a much longer period..."

"And Uruk and we both need this time, you wouldn't be thinking of that, would you?" Bai Mo preemptively voiced Anna's thoughts.

Anna was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"No need, go back to sleep early."

Without hesitation, Bai Mo waved for Anna to go back. Anna, completely bewildered, grabbed the hem of his shirt.

"Why?"

"I don't need you to make any sacrifices; fifteen days is more than enough. I also suggest you don't tell Gilgamesh about this, or he'll definitely give you a good scolding."

If one day Uruk needs the sacrifice of a young girl to survive, that would be an absolute insult to Gilgamesh, the king.

Bai Mo's words were calm and understated, yet they carried an undeniable resolve.

"But what else can I, summoned as Heroic Spirit, do besides this?"

Anna couldn't understand at all that she was practically no combat power. During her time in Uruk, she, like the other Heroic Spirit, was utterly powerless against the monsters.

Now that Gorgon has been dealt with, she has no reason to remain.

Hearing Anna's words, Bai Mo squatted down and rubbed her head through the hood. Anna wanted to resist, but for some reason, Bai Mo gave her a feeling of closeness.

You shouldn't ask yourself what you can do, but rather what you want to do.

Perhaps you came here as a tool, but you are the one who truly spends these years here.

Now that your duties are over, at least enjoy these fifteen days. If you can leave with a smile saying that the trip was wonderful, that will be enough.

Bai Mo patted her shoulder and said gently, "Now, go to sleep. Leave the rest of the battle to me."

Anna looked at Bai Mo and muttered, "I don't know where you get your confidence from..."

Having said that, she stopped insisting and turned to leave. Just as she turned a corner, she encountered a woman in white.

"Mery? Don't you sleep?"

"I'm a nightmare hybrid; other people's sleep time is my mealtime. But I come here when I feel something interesting."

"You never say anything good." Anna gave her a look as if she were looking at a suspect.

"That's not necessarily true, Anna -chan. I'm here to help you this time." As she spoke, Mery raised her hand to pat Anna's head, but Anna dodged it.

"That's so unfair! They can touch me Bai Mo." Mery feigned heartbreak, but her words did leave Anna's mind reeling.

If you have a strong aversion to humans, why don't you feel that way when you're with Bai Mo?

"Want to know why?" Mery said, tapping her staff lightly, and in an instant, the surrounding environment changed drastically.

An aura of clashing swords and galloping Tiema swept over her, and Anna instinctively gripped her scythe tightly.

The surrounding area was a bloody battlefield, with countless Heroic Spirit standing there, and countless treasures illuminating the sky. Amidst this innumerable light, a figure charged forward from the sky like a missile.

Anna's eyes narrowed; it was a Servant riding a pegasus—Rider Medusa.

[Bellerophon] charged towards the opponent with the might of a broken army, but the next moment, a heavy blade smashed the horse and rider into a bloody pulp.

"This is?"

"This is a period of time that was cut off; the world was just a hair's breadth away from destruction, and in this battle, the Counter Force summoned every heroic Heroic Spirit it could."

Mery explained from the side that this was the great battle in Mifune City.

"But Mery, you didn't participate in the war, you just watched."

Anna may be sharp-tongued, but she has no doubt about what Mery said; she certainly wouldn't fail to recognize Medusa.

"So, what did you call me to see?"

Anna was puzzled; this seemed to have nothing to do with her. Then she saw Mery point in a direction where a group of Greece heroes were fighting desperately.

"Enough! Don't go any closer! This monster is far beyond our capabilities! Heracles, how many lives do you have left? No matter how many, hold them off! Don't make the first move!"

Medea, use your wicked curse to think of a solution!

All ranged Heroic Spirit, scatter! We're only giving those Grand an opportunity!

There stood Jason, roaring and directing the crowd. Anna's eyes narrowed; in all of Greece, only Jason, the captain of the Argo, could command so many heroes.

Then, her eyes widened in shock, for she saw someone who shouldn't be there.

A Heroic Spirit stood beside Heracles, wielding the same sword blank as his opponent, barely managing to break through the opponent's sword aura. According to records, only one Heroic Spirit wielded a sword blank on the Argo.

Anna rubbed her eyes, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong with them, she stammered:

"How is this possible? Bai Mo, he..."

Upon hearing Bai Mo's name, she was struck dumb, as if by lightning. She kept repeating the two names:

"Bai Mo... Bai Ermo... No way."

The illusions around her vanished, and Anna stood there somewhat dazed. After a while, she awkwardly peeked out and saw Bai Mo standing in the moonlight, seemingly lost in thought.

"Exactly the same..."

"That's right, that's the answer. You, who were framed by Athena, would naturally be interested in the scent of divine blood on him."

Mery explained with a smile, then changed the subject.

"Now you understand why he said that. A hero who spreads his wings to save those whose fate is controlled by God."

Even as Heroic Spirit, he sincerely hoped that Medusa could enjoy a happy time.

Upon hearing these words, Anna felt her heart skip a beat. Like a thief, she secretly glanced at Bai Mo from the corner of the wall once more.

Suddenly, a fence appeared around Gorgon, completely surrounding her.

It was as if they were guarding against me acting secretly.

Seeing this, Anna couldn't help but cover her face and laugh.

What is this? Do they think I'm a lamb? Suddenly she felt a gaze and saw Mery looking at her with a strange expression.

"This is the first time you've smiled since you came to Uruk, isn't it?"

Anna's cheeks flushed instantly, like ripe apples. She hurriedly pulled down her hood and practically ran away from the scene.