I Can See Health Bars in Real Life-Chapter 508 - 12: Card Draw (Part 3)

It’s probably hard to sustain the consumption of a Divine Servant, and signing a contract wouldn’t be a good choice for either party.

So only Akai Hinako is suitable. On the surface, her persona is that of a Mage dedicated to the Master. Recommending her to sign a contract with Ishtar not only effectively increases our bargaining chips, but also makes my previous statements more reasonable.

After all, if Akai Hinako never manages to get a Servant, it would be hard for Gu Mo to show complete trust in her, this "visitor from Chaldea." The previous claim that she was the last Mage to save humanity, Chaldea being humanity’s last hope, would also appear somewhat suspicious.

Just like Fujimaru Ritsuka, if she didn’t have any Servants from start to finish, only herself, who would believe that this Master on their own could accomplish anything? How could anyone believe she had the capability to save the world? That’s obviously impossible.

Even Akai Hinako herself might start having doubts in such a situation.

"Tch, isn’t she still one of your people; what’s the difference..." Ishtar eyed this new twin-tail appearance, quickly losing interest, mainly because Akai Hinako’s disguise was genuinely very good, making it difficult to uncover her background at first glance.

This form of Ishtar doesn’t have Skills related to Demon Eyes or Insight, so she naturally considered her just an ordinary Magician, failing to pique her interest.

"But I won’t agree to this proposition. Even though I’m happy getting gemstones from you, this amount isn’t sufficient to buy me off..."

Lady Goddess pouted, decisively rejecting the offer. She could accept the previous exchange, earning gemstones through her labor, due to lack of offerings from elsewhere. Protecting the people of Uruk was also something she wanted to do, so she’d go with the flow and agree.

But if you wish to bind her with a contract directly, it won’t be that simple. Ishtar could somewhat tell that the quantity of gemstones Gu Mo held wasn’t particularly large.

Besides, it wasn’t about the quantity; it was mainly because she is Lady Goddess, and she has her pride...

"Do you think the minerals in the Uruk Treasure Vault are enough?" Suddenly, she heard such words from the other side.

"Ah?" Ishtar was momentarily stunned.

Then, she realized, her eyes initially gleaming but quickly shifting to suspicion: "Impossible, Gilgamesh would never allow such a thing, right... I...I can’t be tricked that easily..."

She wouldn’t believe such things; after all, every time she went to Uruk, she would retreat in defeat without being regarded as Uruk’s City God!

Humph! Just the thought makes her angry...

If she hadn’t always merely talked without intending to harm Uruk, she would have already used the Divine Bow to blow the palace to the sky...

"That’s hard to say. Even if it’s impossible to hand over all the minerals from the vault, giving up a portion should be feasible. After all, at this point, King Gilgamesh should know that if Uruk falls, the treasures in the vault would be useless..."

Harboring a two-pronged plan with a sly mind, Gu Mo earnestly analyzed the situation to Ishtar. He knew that Lady Goddess definitely wouldn’t believe it.

Not believing is great for him; it provides room for manipulation.

Listening to him speak eloquently, Ishtar couldn’t help but be intrigued. While she instinctively felt the situation was fantastic, she still held onto the idea that she wouldn’t lose even if it didn’t work out; but if it were true, she’d hit the jackpot.

Hmmmm... this proposal is entirely feasible!

As for bypassing the middleman to negotiate directly with Uruk, Lady Goddess simply never considered it; she would not bow to the opposite side, that’s absolutely impossible!

"Hmm... if you can guarantee that, then maybe..." the intrigued Lady Goddess said in a tsundere tone, while lightly kicking a stone on the ground with her foot; the slender gold high heel paired with the never-before-seen curve of her gorgeous calf appeared particularly striking.

"Then it’s settled. I should have confidence in persuading King Gilgamesh to give up a fifth of the vault’s minerals..."

Well-versed in the storyline, Gu Mo nodded repeatedly, as for the remaining tenth, he’d consider it his reward for his efforts, though he admittedly did nothing, but he felt he worked hard.

"Mmmhm, it’s settled then..." Ishtar listened, overjoyed, nodding repeatedly like a chick pecking at grain.

Both sides of the agreement are pleased, feeling as though they hit it big.

Only Akai Hinako wasn’t too happy; her expression seemed complicated. Gu Mo blinked and stepped a bit closer, whispering in a manner that seemed to misunderstand her thoughts:

"Miss Akai Hinako, don’t be too disappointed. For now, just make do with the partnership. Although this Lady Goddess is a bit greedy, often dropping the ball at critical moments, always seeming unreliable, and she hasn’t found her trump card even now... But when you remove her flaws, she has none."

When you remove her flaws, she has none?

Akai Hinako was taken aback; what kind of comfort was that? Moreover, that’s not why not she was upset!

"I, I understand... Thank you, Senior Mo." Yet, at this moment, she couldn’t express her real thoughts for the sake of maintaining her persona. She pressed her lips, speaking in as calm a tone as possible, hesitated, and still thanked the person in front of her.

Being called senior so gently by Akai Hinako was truly rare...

Knowing all this was a façade, Gu Mo’s eyebrows twitched, feeling it was all quite nuanced; he knew that once she returned to her nature, if Akai Hinako was this calm now, she’d be just as volatile later.

"Hey, what are you whispering about? If you’re going to sign the contract, hurry over..." Ishtar continually urged from over there, the idea of two-tenths of Uruk Treasure Vault’s minerals had her overjoyed, and she wouldn’t miss out on such an opportunity.

"That, um... can we find somewhere else? I have something to say to Lady Ishtar privately."

Akai Hinako spoke up, showing a little troubled expression.

Though she always kept up her disguise very well, with the direct connection of the contract and Magic Power, Ishtar would probably identify the issue immediately... She didn’t want to be exposed, so she had to express having a secret to discuss privately.

"Alright then... come with me."

Ishtar gave the twin-tail girl an amused look, nodded, and summoned her massive Divine Ship that resembled a flying bow.

In a flash of light, the two girls vanished from the valley.

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"That bow’s quite nice. Wonder how many gemstones it’d take for her to sell it. Kikyo, interested?" Gu Mo first broke the silence, joking as he said this.

"No need, I don’t require such things..." The Witch quietly shook her head in refusal.

"But Equipment is rather important too. You currently only have the Celestial Maiden’s Feather Robe... By the way, you’re wearing it now, right?" Gu Mo casually expressed his opinion, then suddenly seemed to realize something, with his gaze subtly wandering over the Witch’s body.

The somewhat loose witch’s attire obscured the girl’s lovely figure.

If the Celestial Maiden’s Feather Robe was equipped and not visible, then this is...

"What are you looking at! Stop having strange thoughts!" The Witch seemed somewhat flustered and annoyed, turned, and walked towards the wooden cabin over there.

"Um, I, I’m going to practice today’s lessons..." The Demon Hunter Girl also gave a few awkward chuckles, hastened her pace, and left. She now always felt somewhat afraid to approach Gu Mo, especially when alone, fearing she might unknowingly be sold off.

Only Gu Mo remained in the valley.

He shrugged helplessly, laughed indifferently, then shifted his gaze, looking at the still-intact Summoning Array on the ground not far away.