I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

Seeing his expression, Kitagawa Kaimu swallowed back the explanation that had been on the tip of her tongue.

She breathed a long sigh of relief, but then felt a strange sense of loss.

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Ba Yisi stable Ling Jian Qi riba

She grabbed her and Gu Ye's plates and rushed into the kitchen as if fleeing.

"I'll wash the dishes!"

She buried her face in front of the sink, rinsing the plates with the cold tap water, trying to cool down her burning cheeks.

When Kitagawa Kaimu came out of the kitchen, the blush on her face had not completely faded.

To completely erase the awkwardness from before, she activated her transformation magic once again.

With a flash of light, she transformed back into Shizuku Kuroe, dressed in a Gothic Lolita outfit and sporting a yandere makeup look.

She tiptoed back to the living room, picked up the game controller, and plunged into the world of "Saint Slippery Girls' Academy," as if it were her only safe haven.

The game's exaggerated sound effects and character dialogues filled the entire living room.

Gu Ye remained in the same position as before.

[Devil Muscle Rin]: Hey, W, I just took a quick look with my familiar, and the commotion you caused was huge! You blew up several main roads around Fuyuki Bridge!

[American Scythe]: Huh? Isn't that obvious? It's the fastest and easiest way to keep the pursuers out. What else? Am I supposed to play hide-and-seek with them?

[Devil Muscle Rin]: Okay, okay, you're right. But I've already cleaned up the mess. With the Holy Grail as my giant power bank, making a wish to repair a few paths is a piece of cake.

[Herrscher of Food]: Rin, from what you're saying, you've successfully captured the Holy Grail? So how is it now?

[Devil Muscle Rin]: Hmm, Medea is quick on her feet; she's already trapped that ball of light with her temple barrier. As for the specifics, it's hard to say. Because Gu Ye attracted so much magic power, the Holy Grail is stretched to its limit. It seems that as long as the wish isn't too outrageous, like reversing time or ruling the world, it can grant it.

【Devil Muscle Rin】: So, Medea made a wish immediately. Although she didn't say what it was, judging from her smug look, it was probably related to something that would allow her to stay in this world forever.

[Herrscher of Food]: So, does that mean each of you has one chance to make a wish?

【Devil Muscle Rin】: Yes, when it was my turn, I wished for the destroyed city to be restored.

【American Scythe】: Tsk, how boring. Don't you always talk about some "Third Law"? Why don't you just wish to learn it directly? It would save you so much trouble.

[Devil Muscle Rin]: You think I haven't tried? I already promised, but that damn cup didn't react at all. It just won't work!

And who said she didn't get the Third Law!

Although it is only a method to achieve an incomplete third law, it is enough.

She's Rin Tohsaka!

Even if it's the third method, I'll show you how to break it!

[Herrscher of Food]: Then... what about resurrecting others? Like... your family?

【Devilish Muscle Rin】: Who should I resurrect? My dad? Or my mom?

[Herrscher of Food]: Don't you... miss them?

【Devil Muscle Rin】: You can think about it, but that kind of thing is impossible! When a person dies, they're dead; that's the rule of the world! Don't think about those things.

【American Scythe】: Tch, what a hassle. Aren't all the heroic spirits in your area just dead people? I think it's just that your broken cup that's not working.

[Devil Muscle Rin]: That's different! A Heroic Spirit is a Heroic Spirit, and resurrection is resurrection! In short, it's impossible. Why are you asking so many questions!

[Weather Forecast]: What about the others? What did Ilya and the others do?

[Devilish Muscle Rin]: Illya wished that Mrs. Irisviel would have a real body and no longer be a vessel for the Holy Grail. Hercules seemed satisfied and disappeared. As for Sakura and Medusa, they probably wished that Medusa could have flesh and remain in the mortal world. Oh, and there was also that gatekeeper, Sasaki Kojiro, who also got a body, then said he was going to "wander the world and pursue the ultimate swordsmanship," and disappeared in a flash.

[Weather Forecast]: It sounds like you've made a lot of wishes, but the magic of that thing hasn't been fully drained yet?

[Devil Muscle Rin]: It's almost done. There's only a tiny bit left. I think I can still fulfill one more not-too-big wish. Does anyone want it?

[Herrscher of Food]: I don't really want anything. If the Holy Grail could bring the deceased back, I might consider it... but since it can't, then forget it.

[American Scythe]: Give it to me! Hurry! Give me that last chance!

【American Scythe】: I want to make a wish! I want stronger, more magnificent, and more dazzling art! I want all of Terra to see what a real explosion is!

Rin Tohsaka glanced at W's few arrogant messages in the chat group and pursed her lips.

Although she found the guy's wish quite absurd, she still kept her promise.

Suspected of being drunk, the order was abandoned for a long time

She walked to the Holy Grail orb that was bound by golden chains, reached out her hand, and drew out the last remaining bit of magic power from it, condensing it into a small, shimmering ball of light.

【Devil Muscle Rin】: Take it, don't say I'm stingy.

She skillfully operated the chat group interface, and a red envelope labeled "Last Chance to Make a Wish" appeared in the chat box.

It was claimed almost the instant the red envelope appeared.

[American Scythe]: Thank you, Miss.

[American Scythe]: Well then... Holy Grail! Listen carefully! I wish—that my "art" may undergo an unprecedented growth!

A few minutes later, W's message, filled with undisguised frustration, exploded in the chat group.

[American Scythe]: Tsk, this piece of junk is completely unusable! Is it because I don't have your kind of "magical talent"? It's so annoying, who else wants it? If not, I'll just throw it away.

[Weather Forecast]: I don't need it. Give it to Hai Meng; this should give her magic circuits a significant leap forward.

[American Scythe]: That's good. It saves that guy from always having to hide behind us as a mascot. It's never a bad thing to have some self-defense capabilities.

[American Scythe sent Marin a red envelope]

"Eh?"

Kitagawa Kaimu was controlling the game, preparing to fight Kuroe Shizuku, when she heard the chat group notification sound. She turned her head in surprise and looked at Gu Ye, who had somehow sat down next to her.

Those violet eyes now revealed Hai Meng's confusion and overwhelming sense of being flattered.

"Really? Gu Yejun... I didn't help at all in this operation."

Her voice was a little weak, and her gaze shifted back and forth between Gu Ye and the glittering red envelope icon in the chat group.

"Just take it."

Gu Ye's tone was calm. He leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, and looked at her. "You don't want to be just a spectator every time from now on, do you?"

Gu Ye's voice echoed in the living room. Kitagawa Kaimu looked up, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.

She looked at Gu Ye, then at the glittering gold red envelope icon on her phone screen, and finally reached out and tapped it gently.

As soon as she confirmed, the red envelope icon on her phone screen shattered into countless golden specks.

These points of light converged and swirled in the air in front of the two, eventually coalescing into a brand new, golden Holy Grail that radiated a soft glow.

It floats quietly in mid-air, its surface shimmering with a liquid gold-like luster, bathing the entire living room in a warm hue.

Kitagawa Kaimu carefully placed the game controller on the carpet beside her, as if it were some fragile treasure.

She took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling slightly, causing her elaborate Gothic Lolita dress to sway. She stood up, walked to the Holy Grail, and solemnly stretched out her hands, as if to embrace the light.

"Holy Grail, please enhance my magical circuit talents!"

Her voice was clear and firm, without the slightest hesitation.

The moment the words were spoken, the Holy Grail emitted a clear, ringing sound, like a wind chime being swayed by a gentle breeze.

It did not produce any earth-shattering phenomena; it simply transformed into an incomparably pure and warm golden stream of light, which gently and slowly flowed into Kitagawa Kaimu's body.

"Woo..."

Hai Meng let out a soft, comfortable groan. She felt no pain or shock; it felt like soaking in a perfectly warm hot spring on a winter afternoon.

A warm, comforting power seeped into every part of my body, nourishing the originally delicate and weak magic circuits.

She could clearly "see" that those circuits, like slender streams, were becoming wider and stronger at a visible speed under the irrigation of this golden warm current, eventually converging into a surging golden river.

The image of Shizuku Kuroe that she maintained through magic became somewhat unstable under the impact of this force; her long violet hair and the edges of her gothic dress began to flicker, like a television screen with a poor signal.

"Don't get distracted, concentrate, feel that power, and then control it."

Gu Ye's voice rang in her ear at just the right moment, like a stabilizing force, instantly waking her from that comfortable, almost melting feeling.

"Ok!"

Kitagawa Kaimu nodded vigorously.

She closed her eyes and, following Gu Ye's instructions, tried to use her consciousness to guide the surging golden torrent within her body.

At first, she was a little awkward, but soon she found the knack.

That power was unexpectedly gentle, as if it had always belonged to her.

As she gradually gained control, the flickering image of Shizuku Kuroe on her body stabilized and became more solid and vivid than before.

Her deep violet hair seemed to come alive, moving without wind. The delicate lace trim on her skirt reflected a subtle luster under the light, and even her sickly-sweet makeup made her appear even more charming.

Wow! It feels...it feels amazing!

The enhancement process was over, and Kitagawa Haimu suddenly opened her eyes, jumping up and down excitedly. She looked down at her hands, then turned to look at Gu Ye, her eyes sparkling with an unprecedented light.

"Gu Yejun! I feel like there's a swimming pool filled with hot water inside my body! No, no, it's a hot spring! It's so warm and cozy, and... and I can feel that my transformation magic has changed too!"

"Oh? How are they different?"

A hint of interest appeared on Gu Ye's face. He stood up from the sofa and walked over to her.

"I'll give it a try!"

Kitagawa Kaimu was in high spirits. She closed her eyes, and another character she was extremely familiar with appeared in her mind.

The light flickered again, but this time it was much brighter than before.

When the light faded, "Kuroe Shizuku" who had been standing there had disappeared. In her place was a purple-haired queen wearing a dark, tight-fitting battle suit, with two ferocious blood-red dragon horns on her forehead, and holding a katana.

Her eyes were haughty and sharp, and tiny purple arcs of electricity crackled around her.

That's exactly the form of the Queen of Thunder!

"this is……"

Gu Ye raised his eyebrows slightly.

He could sense that although Hai Meng's transformation into the Lightning Queen was far less imposing than that of a true Herrscher, the power of lightning emanating from her was real and undeniable.

"Hmph, trash."

Hai Meng, in her "Thunder Queen" form, curled her lips into a disdainful sneer befitting a queen. She spoke in a harsh yet authoritative tone, but halfway through her sentence, she broke character and reverted to Hai Meng's excited voice, "Wow! I feel like I can really control lightning! Even if it's just a little bit! Gu Yejun, look!"

She extended her right hand, which was clad in light armor, palm facing upward. A faint but clear wisp of purple electricity danced at her fingertips, making a soft "sizzling" sound.

"Come on, try attacking me."

Gu Ye's voice rang out in the living room, as calmly as if he were inviting the other person to taste a piece of cake.

He looked at the "Thunder Queen" before him, who exuded an arrogant aura and was surrounded by electric sparks, with a hint of assessment on his face.

"Huh? Right, right, to Gu Yejun?"

Hai Meng, in her "Thunder Queen" form, paused for a moment. In her sharp phoenix eyes, which belonged to the queen, Hai Meng herself revealed hesitation and uncertainty.

She gripped the katana in her hand, its icy touch a reminder that this was no toy.

"No problem, come on over."

Gu Ye's tone remained relaxed. He even took two steps back, creating some distance, and made a "please" gesture. "Let me see how much the power of the Holy Grail has helped you grow."

Looking at Gu Ye's calm and collected demeanor, the "Thunder Queen" recalled the overwhelming power he displayed in that world.

Her worries gradually dissipated, replaced by a competitive spirit characteristic of the strong.

"Hmph, you piece of trash, you asked for this!"

She was completely immersed in the role, and her voice became cold and authoritative.

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Chapter Six, Part Four: Shizuku is... gone forever.

Purple lightning exploded around her, and the katana in her hand emitted a soft hum, its blade covered with leaping lightning.

The next second, her figure disappeared from the spot, turning into a purple afterimage, and instantly appeared in front of Gu Ye.