That protagonist is trash; I could do better!

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Of the three Gorgon sisters, only Medusa is not a complete goddess, which gives her the ability to grow like a living organism. Faced with her sisters who always maintain their youthful beauty, she can only envy their petite cuteness and feel inferior to her own enormous size.

Sure enough, when Hall mentioned the word "height," Medusa's breathing became noticeably rapid, and her long, flowing hair seemed to come alive as it swayed slightly, radiating magic.

Rider did not have any particular desire to participate in the Holy Grail War. Her attitude towards her Master was one of blind loyalty bordering on self-abandonment. She would carry out any order given by her Master without hesitation, even if she had her own ideas.

She never thought she could have her wish fulfilled, but if she really got the Holy Grail, what would her wish be?

She knew very well that it was an unattainable wish, destined to be ridiculed.

Wearing the same clothes, adopting the same posture, and even acting like goddesses, they shared a similar demeanor with their sisters.

Now, her wish is within reach.

She raised her voice, and couldn't help but whisper longingly, "Can height be changed?"

I knew you'd take the bait.

Hall chuckled inwardly, but maintained a serious expression: "It's not difficult for me; I can adjust the age of your spirit body."

"age?"

"That's right, it's like giving you an inherent skill that allows you to freely switch between your current physical condition and that of a fixed age."

She can be both cute and mature, perfect!

"I agree to your deal."

"By the way, you don't mind if something like... well, biological reproduction happens between us? You know, transplanting a magic eye is a rather complicated ritual, and this method is much simpler and safer." Hall asked somewhat guiltily, feeling like he was the one with ulterior motives.

Rider paused for a moment, gazed at the human male before her, and said calmly, "As long as you don't mind me."

"Then I'll make you a pair of glasses to seal the Demon Eye, to seal it and to assist in the ritual." Hall breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief, even though he was 100% certain she would agree.

Hall had researched how to create the Mystic Eye Killer in the world of "FA," but it was just a passing interest and he never expected it to come in handy here.

To be honest, Rider had no awareness of the feminine beauty she possessed. She had always lived on the Island of the Unseen with her sisters. Compared to her sisters, who were complete goddesses, she, as an incomplete goddess, could only feel ashamed of herself. Over the years, this led to her extreme insecurity about her height and appearance, and she stubbornly believed that she was an ugly woman.

As for the skin contact required for transplanting the Demon Eye, Hall is not making this up, and he certainly did not make such a request simply because he wanted to have skin contact with Rider.

It's certainly not the main reason.

Just like Rin Tohsaka transplanted a Magic Crest into Shirou Emiya, the Mystic Eyes can be seen as an independent Magic Circuit. The highest level of the Mystic Eyes is basically equivalent to a solidified Mystic, and transplanting it is hundreds of times more difficult than transplanting a Magic Crest.

The most basic element of the ritual is extensive skin-to-skin contact, followed by a resonance of magic, and finally, and most importantly, a spiritual connection between the two individuals.

Only reproductive rituals based on the oldest biological instincts can achieve this effect.

Medusa originally possessed the qualities of the Earth Mother Goddess and was not averse to such rituals. When she lacked magic power, she would actively seek out the ritual to replenish it.

This is insane! The power's been out since 8 a.m. yesterday and it's still going on this afternoon!

Is this something a human would do?

What the hell? The power company doesn't know about this weather?

It was so hot that I slept on the floor. I took several showers, but I couldn't sleep at all. I felt completely out of sorts all day.

I wanted to go to an internet cafe to write, but I found out that after a year or two, all the internet cafes in my small county town had closed down.

It seems the leave request I wrote on my phone yesterday wasn't posted?

???

The two missing chapters will be added as soon as possible.

Chapter 281 Sister and Younger Sister

The Matou family mansion stands in a spacious courtyard, but the soft lighting cannot illuminate every corner, making the house look rather gloomy and eerie.

Rin Tohsaka stood in the kitchen, skillfully tying an apron around her waist, and complained, "Seriously, why did I have to come here and prepare dinner for that guy? And I even have to pay for the groceries... cough cough, I don't care about the money, Sakura, what's that guy doing?"

Matou Sakura sat gracefully to one side, twisting her fingers. Upon hearing this, she apologized, "I'm sorry, it's because I'm physically weak that I had to trouble the barrier. My brother is conducting a rather dangerous magic experiment."

"It's alright. If it's for Sakura, I'd be happy to help. I'm also happy to be relied on. How about fried rice for dinner? It's my best Chinese dish." Rin Tohsaka rolled up her sleeves and said confidently.

Sakura Matou smiled gently: "I'm looking forward to it. By the way, it's best to prepare more, as Ria's appetite is different from that of ordinary people."

"No problem, Sakura. It seems your body is temporarily weak due to overuse of magic. What happened?"

"My brother allowed me to summon a Servant independently."

Rin Tohsaka was taken aback for a moment, then understood: "Servants can be summoned so easily... Never mind, it's not surprising that it happened to Shinji. So, which Servant did you summon? Servants are not familiars. Although they are similar in form, they are more unstable and more dangerous. Summoning a dangerous one could even endanger the Master's life. What is that Servant's real name?"

"It's Miss Medusa."

"..."

Rin Tohsaka was so shocked that her two ponytails almost stood on end. "Medusa... isn't that the Gorgon from Greek mythology?! Does that girl even know what she's doing? Aren't those mythical monsters the most dangerous Servants?!"

Sakura Matou shook her head: "It's alright, sister. I can sense that Miss Medusa is a gentle Servant, not as terrifying as the legends say."

Rin Tohsaka earnestly warned, "That's what makes it dangerous. You can't be careless. Not to mention Servants, there are countless examples of evil spirits deceiving their masters with a submissive attitude while secretly plotting to kill them."

"With my brother around, there's nothing to worry about. Didn't my sister say he's the most amazing magician?"

Rin Tohsaka crossed her arms and said frankly, "I don't deny that guy's abilities. For safety's sake, I'll stay here for a few days to observe that Servant."

Sakura Matou said happily, "Welcome, I'll start tidying up my sister's room now."

"No need, what you need now is rest. I'll call the school to ask for leave for you."

"My sister is too worried."

Rin Tohsaka approached Sakura Matou, bent down to kiss her younger sister's forehead, and said affectionately, "You are my most precious treasure, and I will not allow anything to happen to you."

"Mmm." Matou Sakura smiled gently.

"Speaking of which, where is Liya?"

"Lia has recently developed a habit of going out at night to exorcise demons."

"Exorcism? Isn't that the church's job? And the legendary King Arthur actually went to exorcise demons? Using dragon's breath to start a fire isn't that exaggerated... Oh well, with such a powerful being exorcising demons, the nights in Fuyuki City will be much more peaceful."

The nights in Fuyuki City are not peaceful. Even without the Holy Grail War, all sorts of monsters appear in the streets, alleys, and deep forests.

What caused this phenomenon was none other than the rare spiritual vein in Fuyuki City.

Even in the mysteriously declining modern world, there are still undeveloped primitive regions. What sustains those places is often spiritual veins, which can lead to the birth of strange creatures and make them even more powerful.

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Earth Mother Goddess, a deity appearing in various mythological systems, is usually a symbol of fertility and is often associated with snakes.

The Rider Medea summoned as a Servant is not yet the legendary Gorgon, but a demigod who has not yet fallen and possesses the characteristics of the Earth Mother Goddess.

Transplanting the Petrifying Eye is, in a sense, blasphemy against the power of the gods. The process is not easy, and in the eyes of most magicians, it is a crazy act.

Therefore, Hall needed to prepare the ceremony meticulously.

The highest-grade marrow, made from gemstone powder, was used to draw the ritual circle, and sacrificial texts were inscribed in ancient Greek around the ritual circle under Medusa's guidance.

A round jar is filled with magical blood, which comes from Hall's body.

The entire ceremony was modeled after a sacrificial ritual to the Earth Mother Goddess, and it was connected to the Greek magic disk, revealing its mystery.

Rider Medusa stands at the center of the ritual circle, serving as its foundation.

The entire complex process lasted for more than an hour. As the last rune was inscribed, the ritual array glowed faintly. Sensing the mysterious power contained within the ritual array, Hall finally breathed a sigh of relief: "It's done."

Hall looked up at the center of the ritual circle, nodded to the cold and beautiful Rider, and asked, "Are you ready?"

“Anytime is fine.” Rider’s tone was calm, his eyes completely covered by an eye mask, so no change in his gaze could be seen; he was cold and alluring.

With everything ready, Hall took off his clothes and stepped into the ritual circle. He felt a cold power surging into his body from the ritual circle, like the venom of a viper seeping into his magic circuits. The source of the power was Rider at the center of the ritual circle.

Hall took a deep breath, keeping his emotions calm. There was no need for fear or vigilance; he focused entirely on feeling the characteristics of the power and resonating with it.

Hall approached Rider, bowed, and said, "Beautiful lady, may I invite you to dance with me?"

"Yes," Rider replied succinctly.

Hall personally removed the blindfold from him and put on the round, gold-rimmed glasses he had made himself.

A simple change completely transformed Rider's aura, making him less mysterious and aloof and more intellectual and elegant.

However, her cheeks were flushed, and she looked away, not daring to look at Hall, as shy as a young girl.

She can be shy after all.

Hall chuckled and asked, "Rider, are you very concerned about your height?"

Rider paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Compared to my older sisters, I am too ugly, not petite at all, and not cute at all."

“I think it’s pretty good, and in my eyes you’re not tall at all,” Hall said with a smile, noting that he was half a head taller than Medusa.

Medusa's height was also compared to her sister's; her actual height of 1.72 meters is considered normal for a woman in modern times.

"Yeah."

"Tell me about your story and that of your sisters."

"It's just some mundane daily life. You modern magicians should all know the myth of the Gorgon sisters."

“I’m happy to listen.”

"Then let me tell you a little bit."

Chapter 282 The Goddesses of the Invisible Island

Rider, who seems aloof, only shows significant emotional fluctuations when talking about her two older sisters. Contrary to what Rider said, she talks at length about the stories that happened between her and her two sisters, which are mostly heartwarming everyday stories, as well as her complaints about her sisters' terrible personalities.

This was done to help Rider Medusa relax, and it actually worked quite well.

As things progressed, Hall took the initiative to kiss Rider's cherry lips. The touch was warm and soft, yet it revealed a chill.

Rider did not resist; in fact, he was even more proactive than Hall.

In the summer, Rider's body is definitely a great way to beat the heat.

The two let go of everything, using their bodies as the gateway to achieve a fusion of consciousness and a harmony of spirits.

Hall's consciousness traversed the boundless darkness and landed on a desolate island.