I Can See Health Bars in Real Life

Chapter 531 24: Borrowing the Holy Grail?

The long procession set out, descending from Mount Abif, retracing the path taken on arrival.Although the large cart filled with gemstones was absent, the number of people in the procession had grown larger.

Ishtar, Akai Hinako, Gu Mo, and the others set off as well, since they were already aligned as allies; it wasn't proper to remain uninvolved as before, and they should proceed to the Demon Beast frontline for the upcoming preparations.

"Actually, we could return to Uruk within a day... It won't delay much; you don't need to worry too much."

Riding on the back of an angry lion-like demon beast they had captured, Gu Mo spoke to Hiri, who looked a bit glum.

The Demon Hunter Girl nodded but still appeared listless, seeming a bit defeated.

Before setting out, Gu Mo had intended for her to directly use the Teleportation Technique to transport everyone from Mount Abif to the vicinity of Uruk, but naturally, it failed. Just as Hiri couldn't accurately navigate to other worlds, teleportation within this world was still challenging.

In the Demon Hunter's world, Teleportation Spell was a strategic spell, mastered by many warlocks.

However, Hiri had only received partial magic training and had never systematically practiced mastering this Teleportation Spell. After that, she constantly traversed various worlds, relying on the magic within her bloodline, but it was always random, depending purely on luck.

Moreover, being pursued closely by the Wild Hunt, she certainly had no time to practice any magic.

Only recently, to train her as a qualified navigator, Gu Mo intentionally encouraged the Demon Hunter Girl to revisit this area of knowledge and skills.

Progress was not fast, and even negligible, which naturally left Hiri a bit downcast. Gu Mo didn't mind; if teleportation was impossible, then they would simply travel back by land with the soldiers. After all, it wouldn't take much longer.

"Senior..."

Holding the reins of the angry lion beneath him, Fujimaru Ritsuka awkwardly steered the beast to slowly fall back to the rear of the procession, riding alongside Gu Mo before speaking: "Last night I..."

"Encountered that Goddess?" Gu Mo asked indifferently.

"You knew, Senior? The Goddess did appear but left shortly. It seems... seems she is curious about us and appreciates our efforts so far..."

The red-haired, orange-eyed girl first paused in surprise, then hurriedly nodded, simultaneously casting a subtle glance at the distant small black dot on the horizon, where the Ishtar Goddess steered her Divine Ship, patrolling back and forth over the procession.

Occasionally, beams of light could be seen falling from the Divine Ship, followed by distant rumbling noises on the horizon. The massive explosions and rising flames vividly showcased the power of the Light Arrows.

The noble Lady Goddess naturally didn't wish to march on land, and Akai Hinako, who had signed a contract with her, temporarily enjoyed the treatment of riding on the Divine Ship alongside her... It was also because of Lady Goddess's aerial reconnaissance and patrol that no Demon Beasts could approach the procession.

Not even a shadow was seen before they were bombarded to smithereens.

"But currently, it's only curiosity and appreciation, not a plan to assist you, right?" Gu Mo continued to ask.

"Yes, that Goddess seems gentler and more reasonable than Miss Ishtar, but during last night's first contact, she indeed did not express any intention to help us..." Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded, speaking softly.

Even though they were so far away, Ishtar couldn't possibly hear, yet she subconsciously lowered her voice.

"This is normal. Even the Forest Goddess may not favor us much, though due to her straightforward and gambling nature, she agreed to join us for a commotion. But that Goddess is diligent and serious, yet somewhat passive; she currently doesn't favor us and naturally won't abandon her thoughts..."

"Then what should we do, Senior?"

"Just let things follow their course."

Follow their course? Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded, somewhat uncertainly. She glanced again at the small black dot on the horizon and quietly asked, "That Goddess and the Ishtar Goddess..."

"Are simply sisters, with a relationship like an innocent elder sister and a boisterous, silly younger sister..." Gu Mo knew what she was asking, readily giving a description he found very apt.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash exchanged glances, seeing the confusion mirrored on each other's faces.

"Kikyo, have you discovered something?"

Gu Mo also held the reins of the angry lion, approaching the Witch, as he had noticed earlier that Kikyo seemed worried, constantly gazing into the distance, brows furrowed.

"...Nothing, just a feeling."

The Witch glanced at him, hesitating slightly, and softly replied.

"A feeling?"

"Yes, I can sense something is approaching this world, drawing very close... It should be the Divine Body of the God you mentioned drawing near," the Witch said with furrowed brows. Her perception was naturally strong, and as she gained the Celestial Maiden's form, her environmental perception skills enhanced significantly.