Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Summons! God of the Underworld
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In the Heroic Spirit Summoning Formation, streaks of golden rays of light appeared. Seeing the golden rays of light, Leo instantly became excited.
"Wow! The Golden Legend! Sure enough, was it the right choice to summon Oliver?"
And this wasn't over yet—Leo suddenly discovered that within the golden light, there was even a colorful glow appearing!
"A color circle! It's still a lottery circle! SSR!!! A single draw SSR—this luck is too unreasonable!"
Leo recalled his own experience playing Eye of the World, where he had once wasted 300 Saint Quartz in frustration, nearly crying from despair.
Sure enough, some people were just luckier than others.
In the live broadcast room, the audience held their breath as they watched the summoning unfold. The tension was unexplainable, yet it gripped everyone. If King Attila were here at this moment, she would surely remind them all—
"Card drawing is bad civilization."
This was the thrill of summoning. The most exciting part wasn't just pulling an SSR—it was the suspense before the result. That anticipation, the curiosity about the unknown, was the real charm of card drawing.
As everyone anxiously awaited the result, a figure finally appeared in front of Zampa.
Clad in red and black garments, her long golden twin ponytails cascaded down like rivers of light. A delicate crown adorned her head, complementing her flawless, sacred countenance.
In her hand, a massive spear exuded a foreboding aura. The moment she materialized, the world seemed to lose its brilliance!
The boundless sea of insects that had begun to creep toward her was instantly reduced to nothing but ashes. She stood there, sacred and untouchable.
At last, she opened her eyes. She gazed at the stunned Leo standing beside her and sighed helplessly.
"Servant, Lancer.
Mistress of the underworld, the God of the Underworld, has answered your summons.
Though I am not particularly inclined to lend my power to a man,
Since you have called me forth, I shall assist you.
You should be grateful."
She blinked her enchanting golden eyes at Leo before adding,
"And don't forget—I am a true goddess."
Leo nearly burst into cheers.
Of course, he recognized her!
A deity from Mesopotamian mythology. The flower of the underworld, the ruler of death and the undead. The sister of the Sky Mistress, Ishtar!
She, the God of the Underworld, could also be called Elle-chan!
Glancing at the three Command Spells on the back of his hand, Leo grinned with satisfaction. This was a complete victory.
With Elle-chan's appearance, the entire live broadcast room exploded with excitement.
King of Conquerors: "Wasn't it supposed to be me?! I was all set to appear—what a pity!"
Weber: "What a pity? You're the only one who thinks that! No matter how you look at it, you don't seem like a good match for Leo!"
"But wait… who is this Heroic Spirit? Does anyone know?"
Asher immediately recognized her identity. After all, she had introduced herself quite clearly the moment she appeared.
King of Conquerors: "Asher, do you know who she is?"
Asher: "I have no reason to explain to mere mortals. She already stated her name clearly—can't you figure it out yourselves?"
Asher looked down on the others in the live chat with obvious disdain. They had been told her name outright, yet they still couldn't recognize her? Why should he waste his time explaining?
Weber: "Wait, I got it! She's the Goddess of the Underworld! The God of the Underworld!"
"Legend has it she controls the growth and decay of plants, commands serpents and dragons, and even has authority over the underworld messenger, Garula!"
"But… why does she look so familiar?"
Arya: "Familiar?! This isn't just 'familiar'—this is Oliver! The grown-up version of the little girl we saw in that past memory clip! The hair color is slightly different, but I'd never mistake that face!"
Weber: "What? That's impossible! How can a goddess look exactly like a human girl?! And they don't even come from the same country!"
Director Ken: @Weber, this is why I always tell you to listen more in class.
@Everyone, I apologize for my student's ignorance.
"This phenomenon has actually been recorded in texts passed down by McGrath.
This method of descent is called Reliance Summoning.
When a Heroic Spirit's power is too immense for the Holy Grail's vessel to contain, or when certain Heroic Spirits willingly lend their strength to a summoner, a unique situation arises.
The Servant that manifests through this method is known as a pseudo-servant. However, I must admit, this is the first time I've seen one in person."
Weber: "So, she isn't actually a goddess?"
John Milton: "Not entirely. It's complicated. You may understand one day when you encounter a Mimic Servant yourself."
Weber: "I see…"
Embarrassed by his earlier ignorance, Weber's face flushed red. Remembering how Director Ken had belittled him, he clenched his fists and made a silent vow—
"One day, I will understand the full mechanics of Reliance Summoning!"
"I'll prove it to everyone! From this moment on—no one will know more about summoning than