I Can See Health Bars in Real Life

Chapter 526 19: The Possibilities of Legendary Level

"Ah hahaha, maybe it's just a coincidence, you're overthinking it... In fact, I don't even know what you are talking about."Gu Mo wore an awkward yet polite smile, as if trying to brush past the situation with a chuckle, determined to deny it. However, in everyone's eyes, his response was basically, "There's no three hundred taels of silver buried here"—it was definitely true, just that this guy wouldn't admit it.

They certainly wouldn't believe his words and thought he truly knew nothing.

They might even subconsciously fill in the gaps themselves, trying to find reasons or explanations for his unwillingness to admit.

In this way, things could always fit into place—

Because the other side would just feel this must be the truth, thinking there's a reason he wouldn't admit it, and could always find seemingly reasonable explanations... Even the person himself might hear it and find it makes sense.

Moreover, Gu Mo had no choice, although he had a vague, strange suspicion, he couldn't confirm it thoroughly. The system should have amazing features, yet it still falters unreliably, lacking even a single information prompt. So playing dumb is the best strategy, hence advancing or retreating, standing undefeated.

After all, admitting it wouldn't matter, and if he himself didn't understand his "own" achievements or feats, it'd be more likely to raise suspicion.

So he could only pass it off with a chuckle, but the core idea was stubborn refusal to admit.

This way, even though the other side wouldn't believe him and would fill in the blanks, he wouldn't need to painstakingly maintain a persona he didn't understand, fearing he might accidentally slip up... He never admitted it, so not knowing things "he" should know, isn't that rather normal?

—At most, the other side might think he's deliberately playing dumb.

And taking a step back, if this truly isn't the case, if it's an extremely absurd coincidence, then naturally there's no issue at all... After all, he hadn't admitted anything in the first place, right?

"Eh, how can this be..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed a bit disappointed. Although she was confident she guessed right, the other party brushed it off with a chuckle and wouldn't admit it. This approach was different from previous Servants... Does the other not truly acknowledge her and the others?

"Why can't it be this way? Life is full of unexpected surprises, for example... Gudah, you thought I was about to give an example, but actually, I'm not." Gu Mo spoke in a heartfelt tone to the girl, casually reaching out to gently pat the girl's shoulder.

"I've told you, I'm not called Gudah, just call me Rikou... Do you still not trust us?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka pouted slightly, feeling a bit dejected, looking at her shoulder instinctively, then looked at the Immortal sitting across the campfire.

There was a distance of three to four meters between them, and the campfire burned brightly; how did the other so effortlessly reach out and pat her shoulder just now?

"Perhaps, or maybe I'm just lazy, the kind of person who prefers not to move if possible? If I form a bond with you now, then get recorded in your Chaldea's Spirit Base, who knows when I'll end up in the pool for you to summon, just the thought of it seems troublesome, so it's better to maintain some distance..."

Gu Mo neither admitted nor denied it, just casually joking as he tried to shift the topic, burying the doubt deep inside.

This was likely due to an unknown change in world line fluctuation value, though he couldn't confirm exactly what was happening yet. He could only guess whether the grumpy system's frustrating achievement finally made progress, starting to affect the Dungeon World's "Legendary Level"?

He lowered his head thoughtfully, just as he moved the cup away, Miss Tamamo no Mae next to him diligently refilled it.

The foxy-eared girl looked very happy, her eyes curved with smiles seemingly joyful for helping Master with any small task. She was always so enthusiastically cheerful that even Gu Mo worried he might not resist this Fox Elf's sugar-coated trap.

But come to think of it, during introductions not long ago, Chaldea and the others didn't seem to recognize Caster Tamamo; could it be that she wasn't summoned at the Fourth Singularity?

Why might this be? Again due to a butterfly effect?

Although the Fourth Singularity should have been past events, Heroic Spirits are beings separated from the timeline. They might be summoned in all eras, whether past or future. Just as it's the 2600 BCE era now, Gilgamesh's summoned Servants include both Leonidas I and Amakusa Shiro.

Silently taking a glimpse at the Fox Elf, Gu Mo wondered whether the Heroic Spirit Throne transcended the timeline, summoning the earliest version of Miss Tamamo...

"Mm... Got it, I'll do my best!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka on the other side didn't know if she misunderstood his meaning, biting her lip and clenching her fist with full confidence to cheer herself up.

"This... actually, you don't have to try so hard." Gu Mo tugged at the corner of his mouth. I'm not entering the pool of cards; young lady, you don't need to put effort into this wrong direction.

"Well, why don't we discuss the strategy for the upcoming events..." A somewhat frivolous and lazy voice sounded in the air, belonging to Dr. Roman from Chaldea's headquarters in the distant future. "Although according to the plan, Rikou and the others still need to meet that Forest Goddess, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

Chaldea had been closely monitoring the real-time progress of the situation, but most of the time, they wouldn't rashly jump out to assert their presence.

After all, those truly active in the vanguard of the singularity are Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash. They can only offer remote support from the headquarters, and many times they require the former to make quick responses based on the actual situation. It's not suitable for those in the rear to make blind commands thoughtlessly.

"There won't be a problem, as I said, although that Goddess has some divergence in her concept compared to the life on this planet, she is ultimately a benevolent deity."

Gu Mo answered, "If you're worried it's not safe enough, you can ask Merlin like last time, have him take you through a dream to the Mysterious Forest in the south. That's also what the Goddess suggested, so rest assured."

"That's good, things have become much smoother. So far, we've already allied with two Goddesses, but based on the information you previously provided, is it still inappropriate for us to deal with the Demon Beast Goddess next?" Dr. Roman sighed with relief, but immediately after, he asked uncertainly.

"It's still inappropriate. Although the Demon Beast Goddess is indeed the biggest threat at the moment, actually defeating her isn't very difficult. But the real problem arises from the trouble after her death..."

Gu Mo threw a piece of wood into the campfire, speaking casually: "I don't know if Merlin told you, but the true source killing this world is still asleep. The Demon Beast Goddess, Jin Gu and others are merely appetizers before the main course."

"He didn't, he didn't say this..." Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly shook her head, instinctively tense.

The Demon Beast Goddess, ravaging the earth with her endless beast horde, and Jin Gu, who occupies Mr. Enkidu's body, are they actually just the appetizers before the main course?

"Let me explain, based on Merlin's magic and the self-sealing of that source, the real catastrophe is deeply asleep. But because of some reason, the Demon Beast Goddess synchronizes with this source. Once she is defeated, the real catastrophe will be awakened by the stimulation."

The Immortal opposite continued, speaking in a calm tone, yet delivering words that sounded like a dire warning.

But it's a fact—

Even in the original plot, when the Gorgon masquerading as Tiamat was slain, the real Tiamat, who was synchronized in consciousness, awoke from her dream and immediately crushed the dream demon who was making petty moves.

Causing the Flower Magician's body to have to travel on foot from Avalon to Uruk to come to the rescue, nearly not making it in time...

"Synchronicity? Speaking of which, we were curious, if the Demon Beast Goddess is actually Gorgon, then theoretically, she shouldn't have the authority to create those Demon Beasts ravaging Mesopotamia, right?" Dr. Roman at Chaldea pondered.

"Indeed, she doesn't have it. It's just that her synchronized counterpart... is Tiamat." Gu Mo calmly revealed the answer, and coincidentally, the Ishtar Goddess was probably hiding back in her Divine Hall, indulging in the cart full of gemstones, not present at the moment.

Otherwise, she would surely be shocked as well.

"Tiamat?"

Mash was once again astonished, her eyes widened: "The Creator God from Mesopotamian mythology? But how is it possible, such a level of deity... how can it be..."

Divine Spirit Servants are already comparatively rare, and they are merely descended avatars of the divine prototypes, significantly downgraded incarnations, not the deity's true body.

In this era, where the Gods have let go, parted with humanity, and left one after another, when even ordinary deities are difficult to contact, yet the Immortal before them tells them that the ultimate catastrophe they will face is an ancient Mother of Creation...

This is unlikely to be a summoned Servant, meaning it is probably the true body.

This joke isn't funny at all. It only makes one feel powerless and desperate; how can this even be played!

"Nothing is impossible. With the foundation of humanity collapsing, it is possible for her to return to this side of the world, plus the power of the Holy Grail..." Gu Mo sighed as well, "So, it's best we are thoroughly prepared before going after the Demon Beast Goddess."

This is truly troublesome, with almost no feasible direct confrontation possible.

Although, due to his arrival, the current situation seems much better than originally, with Tomoe Gozen and other Servants unharmed, Ishtar and the Feathered Serpent God persuaded and allied in advance, and even the little cute Goddess of the Netherworld seems to have the possibility of early recruitment... everything appears more advantageous than originally.

But in front of Tiamat... nothing is different.