Li Jiayi's plan seems successful for now.
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 not yet appeared.
The proud Hanging Gardens can continuously absorb magic power to become complete.
Li Jiayi said, "The Hanging Gardens are too enormous. Even if we find a place to hide them secretly, there's still a high possibility of them being discovered before completion. Since that's the case, why not display them openly? Others will be suspicious and thus hesitant to act rashly. However..."
Senal said, "However?"
Li Jiayi asked, "I've only helped you think of a way to complete the Hanging Gardens. How will you lure others into the Hanging Gardens then?"
Senal smiled and said, "That's very simple, of course, by using what they desire most."
Li Jiayi questioned, "Hmm?"
Senal replied, "Since we're cooperating, I might as well let you see it in advance."
After speaking, Senal glanced at Semiramis.
Semiramis chuckled lightly, then gracefully walked forward, exuding magical power.
Feeling Semiramis's magic, a circle of magical runes suddenly appeared in the center of the hall, and in the center of the runes, a circle of black ripples emerged.
The next moment, a glass display case slowly rose.
Within the glass display case, a golden cup rested, adorned with intricate carvings, radiating a sense of opulent splendor.
Li Jiayi exclaimed in surprise, "Is that the Holy Grail? Why do you have it?"
Senal explained, "This is a privilege for the initiator of the wish quest. The Holy Grail was with me from the beginning, but it can only be held for seven days. After seven days, everyone will know of the Holy Grail's existence."
Li Jiayi understood, "I see, so this is how you attract others into the Hanging Gardens."
Besides that...
Li Jiayi also realized why Senal's reward for his wish quest was to obtain a Noble Phantasm from one of his summoned Heroic Spirits.
Senal desired the proud Hanging Gardens!
Li Jiayi curled his lips, truly a well-laid plan.
Senal continued, "I've been very honest, so can you now tell me what your true purpose in helping me is?"
Li Jiayi spread his hands, "I've always told you the truth. I just want this damned Holy Grail War to end quickly. My Restricted Area quest is still waiting for me. Secondly, do you think I stand a chance of competing?"
Senal shrugged, offering no opinion.
Li Jiayi said, hands in his pockets, "I believe I've shown sincerity. You said we must enter the Hanging Gardens to talk cooperation, and look, I've entered with great sincerity. This is Semiramis's territory!"
Senal smiled, "Alright, then I will grant your wish. I will end the Holy Grail War as soon as possible."
As Senal spoke, he walked towards the front and gazed into the distance from the window.
It was at this moment...
Li Jiayi and Semiramis exchanged glances. The latter's half-closed eyes suddenly opened a little wider, and she smiled faintly at Li Jiayi.
Li Jiayi couldn't help but smile as well.
This Holy Grail War is indeed quite interesting!
...
After a period of busyness, Bai Ye finally entered his leisure time.
His daily routine now consisted of eating, drinking, and using the gacha.
In fact, Bai Ye had somewhat guessed the Hanging Gardens' owner's intentions.
The conspicuous appearance was likely a tactic to make others suspicious and deter them from attacking the Hanging Gardens, thus allowing sufficient time to absorb magic and complete them.
However, Bai Ye was curious how the other party would force others into the Hanging Gardens to fight once they were complete.
After all, the Holy Grail War was different from the Twelve Wars.
The Twelve Wars were more direct, simply a battle to the death.
The last person standing was the victor, whereas the Holy Grail War was different.
Even if no one died, whoever obtained the Holy Grail in the end was the winner. Therefore, if the Hanging Gardens were too dangerous,
one could simply choose not to enter them.
Of course, the best course of action would be to defeat them before the Hanging Gardens were complete.
After all, such a colossal structure was truly terrifying, and Bai Ye had already witnessed the power of the Hanging Gardens.
Even in its incomplete state, the Hanging Gardens' attacks were formidable.
However...
Bai Ye thought of Gilgamesh, that individual exuding arrogance from his very bones!
Bai Ye felt that Gilgamesh likely knew what the other party was planning.
But Gilgamesh had no intention of stopping them.
Gilgamesh's pride meant he didn't care if the other party could complete the proud Hanging Gardens. In fact, Gilgamesh might be doing it intentionally.
To defeat the opponent at their strongest state would satisfy Gilgamesh's pride.
He was the King of Heroes, the unrivaled King of Heroes.
He could defeat any opponent under any circumstances.
This approach...
Bai Ye felt it didn't quite align with him. For Bai Ye, the process was never important; the result was.
But since he had already summoned Gilgamesh, Bai Ye was willing to respect Gilgamesh's wishes, after all, Gilgamesh was very strong.
As Bai Ye pondered this, he leaned back on the sofa in a relaxed pose.
"Gengar," Bai Ye called out, "get me an apple."
Gengar, holding an apple, floated over to Bai Ye's side.
Bai Ye took a bite of the apple, feeling that resting wasn't a bad idea. He had been too exhausted lately and needed to recuperate.
Especially after several days of continuous gacha pulls, Bai Ye was about to receive some good news.
Steel Slime, Growth Value: 71209/100000
Bai Ye fed the Steel Slime with gacha card bugs daily, even using God Stone fragments to pull golden gachas every day. All this was not without reward.
The Steel Slime was finally about to reach black quality. It would take at most three days, or two days if luck was on his side.
"Right, I haven't pulled today's yet," Bai Ye tossed the gacha machine and said to Gengar, "Go, you can play with it."
The beast-taming was originally Bai Ye's domain, so Gengar could also pull gachas for Bai Ye.
However...
Perhaps it was because beasts reflected their masters...
Gengar pulled a blue gacha.
Goodra pulled a blue gacha.
Iron Palm (Martial Arts) (Blue): One of the many palm techniques of Shaolin, with considerable power. Effects: Armor Break (When any defensive item or ability is hit by Iron Palm, its effect is reduced by 25%) Internal Force (When hitting a target, the power of Iron Palm is reduced by 80%, bypassing any defensive items or abilities to inflict damage on the opponent).
Invisible Bomb (Supernatural) (Blue): Can create an invisible remote-controlled bomb anywhere at will. Maximum of three bombs can be deployed.
Bai Ye was speechless.
Not only were they ordinary blue gachas, but they also produced two items that the Steel Slime couldn't consume!