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Yukinoshita Yukino gave Kisaragi Rin a stern look before leaving with Saber and Medusa; she wanted to gather intelligence on other players.
Since Soichiro Kuzuki had already left Ryudoji Temple before they arrived, it could be concluded that he believed he couldn't deal with Kisaragi at this stage, which is why he temporarily retreated.
In this mode, strength is fixed: one Servant, three Command Spells. If he felt he couldn't defeat Kisaragi, he would definitely seek ways to enhance his own power.
And the other players who joined this game were undoubtedly a good choice. From his control over Ito Makoto, it could be seen that he wasn't a compulsive person who absolutely had to kill Kisaragi personally, nor did he care about the means.
After witnessing Kisaragi Rin's combat power, Soichiro Kuzuki could completely use this information to persuade other players to form an alliance and jointly confront Kisaragi's side.
After all, everyone is striving for victory.
If someone's combat power is excessive, the weaker ones won't mind uniting to make the stronger one exit first.
Yukinoshita Yukino's goal was to prevent Soichiro Kuzuki from forming an alliance. Whether it was clearing out other players or releasing more information to disrupt their thoughts, these were all very important tasks.
While Yukinoshita Yukino went to do these things, Kisaragi Rin followed Medea to check on his equipment.
She was responsible for weakening the enemy, and Kisaragi Rin was responsible for strengthening his own combat power; it was a clear division of labor.
...
Using the excuse that the equipment modification area was too precise for many people, Medea sent Esdeath away, gaining an opportunity to be alone with Kisaragi Rin.
Inside the room, intricate magical patterns appeared everywhere, connected to the equipment, like a blood transfusion.
The originally dark and profound Banner of Demons had been partially disassembled; the banner head and body were directly separated, revealing the constantly surging essence of power within.
It was somewhat like a constantly throbbing heart. According to Medea, the most important part of the Banner of Demons was here—a space capable of binding souls.
"In a sense, this equipment could actually be modified into a Holy Grail, though it would definitely become a black holy grail," Medea said, wrapping her arm around Kisaragi Rin's and looking at the Banner of Demons connected by countless spells.
The Holy Grail she referred to was naturally the Holy Grail obtained in the Holy Grail War. As the prize for winning the Holy Grail War, its prototype came from historical legends and was itself constructed from magic and rituals.
And the black holy grail was, of course, an abnormal Holy Grail. In the Third Holy Grail War, a defeated Heroic Spirit named Angra Mainyu entered the Holy Grail, and then that cup was directly corrupted.
The corrupted black holy grail naturally couldn't function like a proper cup; it would only fulfill the Master's wishes in the most malevolent ways.
For example, if one wished for world peace, then destroying this world would suffice. If everyone died, wouldn't this world be peaceful?
Since the Banner of Demons could absorb souls, it could naturally also absorb the souls of deceased Servants, and through Medea's magic, it could be completely transformed into a Holy Grail.
However, this thing isn't the Human Emperor's Banner; it's called the Banner of Demons, so it would likely turn into a black holy grail even if modified.
"Let's try that another time. For now, Medea, do you have any ideas for modifying the equipment?" Kisaragi recalled that black cup. Although it didn't have the ability to grant wishes, Jeanne and black Saber were indeed very beautiful.
Getting down to business, Medea pointed at the constantly throbbing black heart and said seriously, "I've observed that the essence of this equipment's power all comes from here. The outer components are just minor functions like protecting this core and Magnifying effects."
"My idea is to modify this space that stores souls, to make this place the cornerstone of a divine temple... and I can also engrave some magic circuits to guide it, allowing it to exert even more powerful effects later..."
After roughly explaining her modification ideas, Medea turned her face to ask, "Master, do you have any requirements for the equipment's modification?"
"No requirements regarding its abilities."
Kisaragi Rin had no objections to this. Medea's Item Creation and Territory Creation were both A-rank. In the Fate Worldview, aside from the extraordinary and unpredictable EX-rank, A-rank was already the highest level.
Aside from the equipment's effects, Kisaragi did have one idea. Pointing at the disassembled Banner of Demons, he said seriously, "Help me change its appearance."
"Appearance?" Medea looked at Kisaragi Rin in surprise, asking again uncertainly.
"That's right, change its appearance. Preferably something simple yet elegant."
It wasn't that the current appearance of the Banner of Demons wasn't cool, but its features were a bit too obvious.
What does the Banner of Demons look like now?
A black pole with a black triangular flag hanging from it, fluttering in the black wind, with black smoke dissipating around it...
Although your name is Banner of Demons and not Human Emperor's Banner, and it's fitting for it to look like this, Kisaragi Rin needs to show this equipment to people.
If he brings this thing in front of enemies, seeing the black smoke and the flag, who wouldn't know that Kisaragi is a bad person? The effect of this equipment could also be roughly guessed.
How can Ah Banner of Demons tell everyone it's a bad person the moment they meet? A true Banner of Demons should look like a Human Emperor's Banner.
Medea thought for a moment. Changing the appearance was quite simple, so she agreed.
"No problem, Master. Please stay here and wait for me."
Having finally gotten to be alone with her Master, Medea's possessiveness was quite strong. Even though Kisaragi wouldn't be of much use for the equipment modification, she still wanted her Master to stay and accompany her.
Kisaragi Rin naturally stayed. Medea's affection level was rising too quickly, which made her state somewhat unstable. If he didn't treat her seriously, she might turn into a witch one day.
Resting his chin on his palm, Kisaragi Rin sat to the side, accompanying the now busy Medea.
Once she started working, Medea's normally somewhat casual gaze changed, becoming focused and determined. The light and shadows of the magic array layered in Medea's hands like a splendid and colorful painting.
The Banner of Demons was purchased by Kisaragi Rin from another player in the Paradise. Based on its characteristics and effects, it likely originated from a fantasy cultivation world with supernatural elements.
Although the power system of the Fate World is complex and varied, and can touch upon supernatural and fantasy domains, the Banner of Demons is ultimately not a product of the Fate World. Especially with Medea wanting to forge this equipment into a divine temple, the pressure of modification was still significant.
As Medea chanted, incomprehensible magical light continuously shone. Kisaragi Rin had already lost the calm on his face, because he felt the rate of magic power being drained from his body accelerating.
"It seems the consumption is a bit high?"
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