Chapter 27: I’m taller now?

Chapter 27: I’m taller now?

Semiramis observed the city with her dove familiars. She was still wondering how to gather so many materials for her dazzling Noble Phantasm. The best way was to spend tons of money, which will strengthen the Mystery of the Hanging Gardens. But her Master didn't have the wealth required for that route, so they could only steal the items.

Haruki spent about an hour with Medea. From her previous words to the current magic circle laid before her, Medea had pieced together some information. The Grail was a tool with the sole purpose of opening a door to Akasha with an enormous supply of magical energy. The amount of energy was about the same as seven servants of her level. In other words, every servant in the war would be sacrificed to open the door to Akasha.

Her Master had told her about another option, which only required the souls of six servants. She couldn't validate his claim as she didn't see the Greater Grail systemits physical manifestation and its core. It was meant to only appear when the Lesser Grail had amassed enough energy. Even so, she came to know that her wish required the sacrifice of seven servants as it would create a different timeline where Jason will be dead before Aphrodite cursed Medea. Any change related to the timeline was only achievable through Akasha.

That meant discarding her wish as well as her life.

Giving another look at Haruki, Medea sighed.

'Can Master give me happiness? If yes'

She didn't mind sticking around with him even after the war ended. Was it love that pushed her or just pure reliance on someone who opened their heart to her? She didn't know, neither did she care.

Medea told her findings to Haruki through telepathy. As if she'd trust the Poisonous Witch with precious information like this. If push comes to shove, Medea didn't mind discarding Semiramis.

Haruki, who already knew the information, sighed.

'Anything about Angra Mainyu?'

"Nothing for now. I can't do anything without manifesting the Greater Grail System," Medea conveyed with a tiny smile. "I'm confident in doing it in less than a day."

He wholeheartedly believed in her. In one of Shirou's bad endings, she had done the same and fulfilled her wish by using Shirou for his projection magic. She had the capability of tinkering with magic. After all, the entire Heaven's Feel System was still made with magecraft of the modern era. It couldn't stop her if she set her eyes on obtaining her wish.

"Hmm." Haruki rubbed his chin. "Caster, you should work on my Mystic code today, then on the Grail."

"As you wish, Master."

Haruki placed his hand on her cheeks. "Thanks for making my life easy."

Medea placed her hand on his, revealing a charming smile. "It's what I want to do."

"My master, stop flirting," Semiramis said. "Can I move to this place? It may lack the luxury of a castle, but I can make do with it."

"Sure. I'll still stay at home."

"I'll stay with Master," Medea added, recalling Kaede's teasing behavior. She was going to lure out the mischievous woman for her son.

They returned to the surface. He chose a random room and sat down with his servants.

"Caster, you'll be working on that. Semiramis will be creating bounded fields around the temple."

"I already did that," Semiramis said with a smile and triggered the bounded fields. "My dumb master."

He felt the thin layer of mana in the air. For Mages, the effect was non-existent unless it was a specialized bounded field like Medusa's Noble Phantasm 'Blood Fort Andromeda', which sucked the magical energy of anyone trapped in it. Any human would unconsciously avoid this area protected by normal bounded fields. Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

"I have something to do at the school," Haruki said and checked his wristwatch. "In about two hours, I'll leave with Semiramis."

"Master"

"Stop worrying. I'll be fine."

"Okay"

[Haruki Hayashi]

Species: Dragon [Current awakening progress 1.00%]

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Height, Weight: 181cm/75kg

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

[Parameters]

Strength: 10 (E)

Endurance: 10 (E)

Agility: 8 (E-)

Magical energy: 40 (B)

Luck: 10 (E)

[Authorities]

Dragon Heart

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Dragon Core (Incomplete)

A dragon core that can generate nearly unlimited magical energy as per your desires.

His height and weight increased alongside his stats. No wonder he had this odd feeling about his body being more robust.

'What's the catch with this core?'

No conditions were listed under the dragon core despite it being incomplete.

"Sharp as usual," Arch answered. "It will burn your blood if used too much."

'That's How do I complete it?'

"Awaken more."

He saw this retort coming from a mile. Arch was becoming too predictable for a goddess.

"I'm a muscle-head. Is that what you want to say?"

'No. I was talking about our relationship. We're growing closer every day. Don't you think?'

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