The plan by Li Jia Yi is currently successful.
Gilgamesh and Bai Ye intend to observe the situation, while Hercules has temporarily retreated.
Skaha and Lan Xi are dead.
The Swordsman and the Knight have yet to reveal themselves.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon can continuously absorb magic power to become complete.
Li Jia Yi said, "The Hanging Gardens are too massive. Even if we find a place to hide it secretly, there's still a high chance it will be discovered before completion. Since that's the case, why not bring it out into the open? Others will be suspicious and thus hesitant to act rashly. However..."
Senal asked, "However?"
Li Jia Yi continued, "I've only thought of a way to help the Hanging Gardens become complete. Then, how will you lure others into the Hanging Gardens?"
Senal smiled and said, "That's very simple. Of course, it will be with what they desire the most."
Li Jia Yi asked with confusion, "Hmm?"
Senal replied, "Since we're cooperating, I might as well let you have a preview."
After speaking, Senal glanced at Semiramis.
Semiramis chuckled softly, then gracefully walked forward, emitting magical power.
As the magic power of Semiramis was felt, a circle of magic runes suddenly appeared in the center of the hall, and at the center of the runes, a circle of black ripples appeared.
In the next instant, a glass display case slowly rose.
Within the glass display case, a golden cup was placed, adorned with intricate carvings, radiating a magnificent aura.
Li Jia Yi exclaimed in surprise, "Is this the Holy Grail? Why is it in your hands?"
Senal said, "This is a perk for being the trigger of the wish-granting mission. The Holy Grail was with me from the start, but its possession is limited to seven days. After seven days, everyone will know of its existence."
Li Jia Yi understood, "So that's how you plan to lure others into the Hanging Gardens."
Besides this...
Li Jia Yi also understood why Senal's wish-granting mission reward was a Noble Phantasm from one of the summoned heroic spirits.
Senal desires the Hanging Gardens of Babylon!
Li Jia Yi curled his lips, a well-calculated plan indeed.
Senal said, "I've been quite frank, so can you now tell me what your true motive is for helping me?"
Li Jia Yi spread his hands, "I've always told you the truth. I just want this damn Holy Grail War to end quickly. My Forbidden Zone mission is still waiting for me. Secondly, do you think I have a chance to compete?"
Senal shrugged, neither confirming nor denying.
Li Jia Yi said, hands in his pockets, "I believe I've been quite sincere. You said we needed to enter the Hanging Gardens to talk cooperation, and here I am, having entered with sincerity. This is Semiramis's territory, after all!"
Senal laughed, "Alright, then I will fulfill your wish. I will end the Holy Grail War as soon as possible."
As Senal spoke, he walked forward and looked out the window at the distant view.
It was at this moment...
Li Jia Yi and Semiramis exchanged a glance. The latter's half-closed eyes suddenly opened a little more, and she gave Li Jia Yi a slight smile.
Li Jia Yi couldn't help but smile as well.
This Holy Grail War was indeed quite interesting!
...
After a period of busyness, Bai Ye finally ushered in a time of enjoyment.
His daily routine consisted of eating, drinking, and pulling gacha.
In truth, Bai Ye had somewhat guessed the intentions of the owner of the Hanging Gardens.
Its grand appearance was likely a tactic to make others suspicious, thus deterring them from attacking, and thereby gaining enough time to absorb magic power and complete the Hanging Gardens.
However, Bai Ye was curious about how the owner would force others to enter the Hanging Gardens to fight, even after it was complete.
After all, the Holy Grail War was different from the Twelve Wars.
The Twelve Wars were more direct, a mere battle.
Once only one person remained, that person was the victor. The Holy Grail War, however, was different.
Even if no one died, as long as one obtained the Holy Grail at the end, they were the winner. Therefore, if the Hanging Gardens were extremely perilous,
then one could simply choose not to enter.
Of course, the best approach would be to defeat them before the Hanging Gardens were complete.
After all, such a colossal entity was indeed terrifying, and Bai Ye had already witnessed the power of the Hanging Gardens before.
Even in its incomplete state, the attacks from the Hanging Gardens were formidable.
However...
Bai Ye thought of Gilgamesh, whose arrogance was evident in his very being!
Bai Ye felt that Gilgamesh likely knew what the other party was planning.
Yet, Gilgamesh had no intention of stopping them.
Gilgamesh's pride made him indifferent to whether the other party could complete the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In fact, Gilgamesh was doing it intentionally.
Defeating the opponent at their strongest state would satisfy Gilgamesh's pride.
He was the King of Heroes, an invincible King of Heroes.
He could defeat any opponent under any circumstances.
This style...
Bai Ye felt it was truly incompatible with his own. For Bai Ye, the process was never important; only the result mattered.
But since he had already summoned Gilgamesh, Bai Ye was willing to respect Gilgamesh's wishes, as Gilgamesh was very powerful.
As Bai Ye pondered, he reclined on the sofa, striking a "Ge You slump" pose.
"Gengar," Bai Ye called out, "get me an apple."
Gengar, holding an apple, floated to Bai Ye's side.
Bai Ye took a bite of the apple and felt that resting was not without its benefits. He had been too exhausted recently, and it was indeed time to recuperate.
Especially after several days of continuous gacha pulls, Bai Ye was about to receive some good news.
Iron Slime, Growth Value: 71209/100000
Bai Ye fed the Iron Slime with Gacha Card Bugs daily, even consuming fragments of God Stones daily to pull Golden Gachas. All of this was not without reward.
The Iron Slime was finally approaching Black quality. It would take at most three days, or two days if luck was on his side.
"Oh right, I haven't pulled today's yet," Bai Ye tossed the gacha machine and said to Gengar, "Go, have some fun with it."
The beast taming originally belonged to Bai Ye, so Gengar could also help Bai Ye with gacha pulls.
However...
Perhaps it was because of the master-beast bond...
Gengar's pull: Blue Gacha.
Goodra's pull: Blue Gacha.
Great Vajra Palm (Martial Arts) (Blue): One of the many palm techniques of Shaolin, possessing considerable power. Effects: Armor Pierce (When any defensive item or ability is hit by Great Vajra Palm, its effect is weakened by 25%). Internal Force (When hitting a target, the power of Great Vajra Palm is weakened by 80%, bypassing any defensive items or abilities, and dealing damage to the opponent).
Invisible Blast (Supernatural) (Blue): Can create an invisible remote-controlled bomb out of thin air anywhere, with a maximum of three bombs.
Bai Ye was speechless.
Not only were they ordinary blue gachas, but he also pulled two items that the Iron Slime couldn't consume!