He was imprisoned in Nibelungen for a thousand years, only to find out upon his release that he was

This is a victory!

Until Lu Ming officially engages in battle with Tiamat, he will find it difficult to spare any time, let alone pay attention to her.

This is the second victory!

Even if she rushed back afterward, her plan would have already been completed.

This is a triple victory!

It's clear that Ishtar has three wins, while Lu Ming has three losses!

It's stable now.

Now that the first two steps are basically complete, only the third step remains.

She needed to finish her speech, prepared in a few days, for a rallying cry. At the same time, she needed to release several major revelations and expose flaws to dismantle Lu Ming's theories.

This is crucial. Lu Ming has built up his reputation in this city over a long period, and newcomers can't be sure how much he's been affected. She needs to go all out and demonstrate her true abilities.

However, it's not too difficult.

Firstly, he had been responsible for editing all the manuscripts that Lu Ming produced for a long time, so he knew exactly where the absurdities were.

Secondly, this is a good opportunity for the subordinate to overthrow the superior and trample Lu Ming underfoot!

When Ishtar thought of this, he felt an inexhaustible surge of energy coursing through his body.

Almost, for a moment...

She seemed to understand the high spirits and passion that Lu Ming felt when dealing with Odin.

That's right, the same principle applies!

The thought of stepping on Lu Ming's head makes her this excited!

that is......

Pity.

Unlike himself, Lu Ming was only fighting in the void.

Although he repeatedly fought Odin, the "truth about Odin and His evil group" that he described only existed in his imagination.

This Odin is not that Odin.

......

"You mean, this Odin is not the same Odin?"

During a break from her busy work at the construction site, Mashu casually asked in surprise as she struck up a conversation.

"Yes, that's definitely not the Odin you know!"

Tini, a dark-skinned girl who had taken on the same type of task, answered from the side.

—It is now the third day of Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu's group's bricklaying life in Snowfield City.

On the third day, a major breakthrough was finally achieved in intelligence gathering!

Congratulations! Congratulations!

Three days is enough for them to work for nothing and move countless bricks.

Ritsuka, despite her already aching legs, back, and shoulders, could tell you frankly: the few of them managed to take down several walls!

Moreover, while she and Mash were working themselves to the bone, Mr. Cú Chulainn simply waved his wand and drew runes, and all his work was done effortlessly!

Having technical skills is amazing!

Ritsuka was filled with sorrow and anger, and desperately wanted to copy it, but her novice level of magic skills did not allow her to do so.

She also tried to save herself through a roundabout approach, saying, "Cú Chulainn, the capable should do more, why are you just standing by and watching? That's not gentlemanly at all!"

"Haha, after all, I'm a Caster now, and I've finished my own part! You two little ladies, according to you, labor is the most glorious thing, and relying on me is considered laziness!"

Cú Chulainn merely stared at the city wall, as if trying to discern some truth from the gaps between the rows of bricks and tiles.

In fact, it seems that this is indeed the case.

He noticed that these city walls were actually 'grown out'.

Mashu Ritsuka's job was simply to move building materials to the designated location, and the city wall would grow out of itself—"real bricklaying".

Moreover, Cú Chulainn immediately recognized the magical light shimmering in the cracks in the wall as runes.

Moreover, it wasn't just any modern rune; it was the primordial rune he recognized most.

If he were to perform this on a large scale himself, his skill level would be no better than this...

Wait, this guy stole my things again?!

What else do you have that you didn't take from 'me'?

Cú Chulainn gripped his wand tightly, the force causing it to crack and pop slightly.

My impression of this city is getting worse and worse.

Suddenly, he pricked up his ears and listened to a conversation not far away—

"You mean, this Odin is not the same Odin?"

“Yes, that’s definitely not the Odin you’re thinking of!” Tini said.

Unlike Mashu and the others who were treated like ordinary workers, she directed a team of family members to transport supplies around the world.

This young lady from the Cherk family seemed more like she'd joined the group with her own investment than just working. In a short time, she quickly became the leading figure among the 'newcomers.' It was hard not to attract the attention of Ritsuka and the others.

Tini continued:

"...There are numerous records of Odin's battles in this city. You'll know this if you stay long enough. In addition, there's some... propaganda, so the locals have a strong perception of Odin as a schemer and a vicious devil."

Cú Chulainn: "..."

You hacker, you've ruined my reputation!

"As far as I know, although we cannot pinpoint his true identity, this Odin is most likely... no, definitely not the Odin described in Norse mythology!"

Tini said.

She felt a little sad.

This information was revealed by her servant Gilgamesh before he was attacked and killed by Odin. Tini was present at the time and heard it clearly from the side.

Gilgamesh had barely finished saying the first half of "You are not Odin" when Odin exposed him before he could finish the rest. This act looked exactly like a cover-up.

This further confirms the truth that "Odin is not Odin".

Cú Chulainn: "..."

Well said!

After being in this godforsaken place for so long, I've finally found someone who can speak my mind.

Tini, you're such a good girl!

"I had the clan investigate, and according to what the Clock Tower said, Odin does seem to be a suspect, and that celestial monarch, Marisbury, is most likely one of His subordinates."

"Huh?" Ritsuka looked at Mash blankly.

I feel like I heard this name a few days ago.

Is he the former director of Chaldea?

This singularity is cursed! Every time I try to follow the drama, I end up getting caught up in my own mess.

And none of them were good news.

"Hmm? Aren't you from outside? How come you haven't heard about the execution of the Clock Tower's Celestial Sovereign and the purge of the entire Animusphia race?"

Tini frowned, her tone becoming suspicious.

She glanced at Cú Chulainn and Mash's Spirit Cloth... They must be Servants, right?

Where did it come from?

"Ah ha ha......"

The duo hurriedly used the excuse they had already made up to cover for themselves.

Cú Chulainn on the other side: "..."

What the hell? This is blatant slander! These hackers are ruining my Odin's reputation!

If things continue at this pace, Humanity will burn itself down, Chaldea will start its own business, and in the end, Humanity will settle accounts with itself, right?

I'll remember this grudge, you hacker! Don't hide if you dare, show your face in front of me next time!

Volume 1: Chapter 140 What do you mean I, Odin, have become Odin's lackey?

"What kind of investigation findings led the Clock Tower to punish the monarchical family? The death penalty and the extermination of the entire family are very serious offenses!"

"Oh... so that's what you're surprised about?"

After Ritsuka and the others made excuses about their origins, Tini seemed to give up on getting to the bottom of it. After thinking for a moment, she continued answering questions:

"Actually, the Clock Tower's initial attitude wasn't like that. It changed several times before finally developing into what it was. Specifically..."

"—Ah, let me clarify beforehand, the Chirk family's intelligence network is mostly confined to America itself, and they lack the capacity to reach London. Therefore, this information is already second- or third-tier intelligence that has been passed on..."

"It's okay, it's okay!"

Mashu waved her hand and quickly expressed her support for Tini's statement, since the other party had some influence, while they didn't even have an intelligence channel.

"Alright, as you should know, the first anomaly in the Holy Grail War that occurred in this city was Odin's appearance, and even now, videos of it are still circulating online from time to time..."

"..."

Ritsuka nodded silently. Sure enough, the first anomalies are often the closest to the cause of the singularity distortion.

Can't you see the situation? Odin can't be cleared of suspicion!

"..."

Cú Chulainn gritted his teeth silently. Sure enough, from the very beginning of the incident, the hacker had been stirring up trouble under his name.

Can't you see the situation? Odin is innocent and blameless! It's all the hacker's fault!

"Initially, the Clock Tower did not intend to pay attention to the Holy Grail War in Snowfield City. However, it is said that the America authorities took a tough stance and clashed with the Clock Tower, which shook the Clock Tower for a time."

Tini continued.

"Not long after, a piece of news broke out from somewhere, saying that the Celestial Sovereign had been investigating the Fuyuki Holy Grail War and had some designs on it for several years."

"This Holy Grail War is the result of a conspiracy between Marisbury and other forces, and some people are linking it to the appearance of Odin... Of course, this information only gradually reached us after Marisbury was questioned by the other monarchs..."

"As for what happened later, perhaps the Clock Tower increased its attention to the situation in Snowfield City. Before long, the other monarchs of the Clock Tower intensified their accountability of Marisbury."

"Meanwhile, Odin's appearance and the Dead Apostle incident have also occurred in Snowfield City. It's likely they don't see these as isolated events, but rather as related. The monarchs probably suspect Marisbury of involvement in their schemes..."

Mashu nodded. Although the world lines developed differently, the old director of the world where Chaldea was located was also a victor in the Holy Grail War with many suspicious points.

Ritsuka clicked her tongue in amazement. She never expected that these rumors would spread so widely. Shouldn't they be trying to cover up negative news about the monarch?

This clock tower is like a sieve, leaking air everywhere.

—That's right, Fadius was a spy who had been lurking for years and even his master couldn't see through him.

Between different departments, regardless of whether they were from the same faction or not, spies were openly sent to each other. External enemies were on the sidelines, and internal strife was incessant.

Do the monarchs know? They know, but they don't care.

Mashu glanced at Ritsuka and explained in a low voice, "The Clock Tower is the center of magic in Western Europe. Although the monarchs control high power, resources, and academic talents, the academic department is also an extension of their family's power. They prioritize their own interests."

This can be seen from the family surnames attached to the names of the departments.

“Yes,” Tini agreed, “I think that’s what drove them to kick the Astronomical Society Monarch when he was down—taking over the resources of an entire department would bring countless benefits to their own families.”

Just as the group was about to continue their conversation...

Without warning, an extremely dazzling, attention-grabbing beam of magical light appeared.

It flew high into the sky from a distant part of the city and crashed down here. Dozens of meters above the ground, it burst open like a wave!

Azure magical flames writhed wildly in the air, rapidly forming shimmering text waves that, accompanied by a synchronized female announcer's voice, projected onto the retinas and eardrums of everyone present.

[This is to notify all residents of the eastern urban area:]

In response to the impending attack of the 'giant dragon' Tiamat, the eastern city area will be placed under wartime lockdown starting tonight.