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　The senior student who formed the expedition team with the two of them was senior student Mary Bond, and the team leader was Professor Gatling.

　The ruins they chose to explore were the "Stardust Ruins," and the information about the ruins was provided by Dark.

　Naturally, the Duke's mansion had already dispatched an investigation team to explore the "Stardust Ruins".

　Therefore, when Diana and her party arrived at the "Stardust Ruins," the Duke's maids were already stationed outside and had conducted an initial exploration of the "Stardust Ruins."

　Therefore, the safety of this site exploration can be guaranteed to a certain extent.

　Moreover, the "Stardust Ruins" were not as dangerous as the Temple of Life. Diana and Rose's group entered the settlement and quickly obtained permission from the investigation team. Then, the head of the settlement formed an elite investigation team to "assist" them.

　They certainly didn't like being the ones being protected. But the maids showed a stern side, forcing them to compromise.

　As she said this, Diana gave Dark a resentful look. Dark had already guessed that this would happen, so he didn't say a word, only smiled.

　However, the maids certainly didn't actually treat them as "young masters and ladies on vacation." After all, there was a formidable figure like Professor Gatling in the group.

　Therefore, the elite investigation team they assembled for them was actually a "dual-core" type.

　Diana and her three companions were also among the core members.

　The other key figure is naturally the person in charge of this ruins investigation, a maid who also comes from the "Lion Palace." Although she is not as young and promising as Hannah, she has more seniority and experience.

　She was a composed and mature "Leo" maid.

　The moment she saw Diana and her three companions, she identified them as "strong reinforcements."

　Then, the two sides collaborated on an exploration of the ruins. The "Stardust Ruins" are ruins belonging to demigods.

　With the help of Diana and her three companions, the investigation team's previously sluggish progress was accelerated.

　However, the danger level of the demigod ruins is actually not low.

　They also encountered many dangers during their ongoing exploration, which sounded very perilous to outsiders.

　Darke frowned and relaxed intermittently as Diana recounted the various dangers they encountered in the ruins and how they managed to overcome their predicaments.

　Then, what filled the comments were mostly things like "The maid is amazing," "Senior Mali is amazing," and "Professor Gatling is amazing."

　You can hardly hear her boasting about herself.

　Occasionally when she mentioned Rose, she was interrupted.

　Rose was clearly not particularly satisfied with her performance during this exploration of the ruins.

　In conclusion, although the exploration was thrilling, the final rewards were very gratifying.

　After overcoming numerous hardships, they finally arrived at the final hall of the "Stardust Ruins".

　It was also a temple, but a smaller one. At the very center of the temple was a statue of the "Goddess of Stars".

　Around the statue, there were exactly three (Stardust Armor) suits floating around.

　The "Stardust Armor" possesses the unique ability to absorb the power of stars and continuously evolve.

　It is the source of power for the Stardust Warriors. The Stardust Armor, when evolved to its limit, can even grant the Stardust Warriors power surpassing that of ordinary gods.

　However, according to Diana and her team's investigation, the "Stardust Armor" needs the divine blood of the "Goddess of Stars" to evolve to its limit.

　Moreover, the power of the "Stardust Armor" cannot be maintained indefinitely. Once it stops absorbing the power of the stars, it will slowly revert to its original state.

　The wearer of the "Stardust Armor" must fight continuously to maintain peak condition.

　Even without evolving to its limit, the "Stardust Armor" is still an extremely powerful weapon compared to ordinary people.

　"So in the end, who gained the approval of the Stardust Armor?" Dark asked with a smile.

　Diana smiled wryly and pulled an Armor Card from her card pack. Dark was somewhat surprised: "A Magic Card?"

　Diana nodded and said, "For some reason, perhaps after the armor recognized it, it suddenly turned into a magic card, which startled us."

　Dak frowned slightly.

　This was a path he had never imagined.

　Magic technology is a new product of this era and theoretically did not exist in the past.

　Obtaining magic cards directly from the ruins of gods should have been impossible.

　"Could it be due to the influence of Shinto rituals?"

　The thought flashed through Dark's mind, and he immediately realized that the impact of the divine ritual on this world might be even greater than he had anticipated. If the "Star Armor" could transform into magic cards, then what about the "Soul Fragments"?

　He couldn't help but look at Rose.

　Ever since Rose entered the dormitory, he had sensed a divine aura emanating from her.

　Although the divine aura was faint, it couldn't hide it from him.

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　However, Dark did not point it out directly, but listened to Diana and Rose continue their story.

　The "Goddess of Stars" certainly couldn't have only three "Stardust Warriors." Therefore, the "Stardust Ruins" they explored were only a part of it. The rest remains undiscovered.

　However, with the guidance of the "Goddess of Stars," it is only a matter of time before all the ruins are discovered.

　Diana gained the Stardust Armor's approval in the final temple of the ruins and was granted the opportunity to participate in the trials.

　Judging from the current outcome, she has certainly passed the trial. It was a trial that tested her character, will, and warrior's abilities.

　After starting the trial, she entered the illusion formed by the battle memories remaining in the "Stardust Armor" and retraced part of the battle history that the "Stardust Warrior" wearing that armor went through in order to save the "Goddess of Stars".

　It was an extremely arduous battle, facing an enemy far stronger than themselves, constantly on the verge of death.

　If you cannot evolve in battle, you will die.

　Although Diana had undergone combat training since childhood, she rarely had the opportunity to face death directly like this.

　That was a trial that she had to grit her teeth and overcome with all her might, even for her.

　After she successfully passed the trial, the "Stardust Armor" floating in the air transformed into a magic card under her gaze and was bound to her soul, which is the "recognition of a master" often seen in popular stories.

　Once everything was done, she turned around in surprise, only to find several people still standing there blankly—clearly not yet out of the trial.

　Professor Gatling did not gain the approval of the "Stardust Armor," and he was originally not destined to be the "Star Goddess."

　However, both Mary Bond and Ms. Joliet, the head of the maid investigation team, were given the opportunity to participate in the trial.

　Besides them, several other maids in the group also received doors.

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　Unfortunately, none of them passed the "Stardust Trial".

　Rose Frody was another person who entered the illusion along with them.

　When Diana first emerged from the trial, she assumed that Rose had also gained the approval of the "Stardust Armor," and was overjoyed.

　She happily walked up to Professor Gatling and shared her experiences during the trials.

　Amidst the conversation, one maid after another withdrew from the trial after failing.

　It wasn't until Ms. Joliet awakened that a second "Stardust Armor" was transformed into a magic card and bound to her soul.

　Ms. Joliet spent twice as long as Diana in the trial, but ultimately she was fortunate enough to pass it.

　Diana and the others developed a very good relationship with her during their exploration of the ruins.

　She was already in her early thirties, and had been over twenty when she joined the maid troupe, which was quite rare for a maid troupe.

　After all, the older a person gets, the more experiences they have, the less innocent their thoughts become, and the harder they are to mold.

　Whether it's about loyalty or potential, it's much easier to cultivate it from a young age.

　But she gained the Duke's trust.

　And she demonstrated her abilities during subsequent training. The hierarchical system of the Zodiac Maid Corps is very simple: head maid, head maid, and then deputy head maid.

　The deputy head maids, numbered from one to N, each led a team of maids.

　Lady Joliet was one of the deputy head maids, and she was ranked ahead of Hannah in the "Lion Palace".

　However, that's more because she's more mature and stable, and has the advantage of being older and more experienced.

　The maids' test showed that her potential had been pushed to its limit, and there was no future for her.

　But during this "Stardust Trial," her previously depleted potential was rekindled, and she secured a brighter future through her powerful will.

　She became the second Stardust Warrior.

　“Ms. Joliet has now been transferred back to the capital for further special training,” Rose added.

　Dark nodded slightly, noting down the name he wasn't entirely familiar with. Diana continued her story.

　Because there was only one "Stardust Armor" left, while there were still many people undergoing the trial, she couldn't help but feel worried.

　And because both Senior Mary and Rose hadn't opened their eyes at that time, she felt a little conflicted.

　After all, Senior Mary is a really good person. Although she instinctively favors Rose, she doesn't want to see Senior Mary's disappointed expression.

　Amidst her fluctuating emotions, Senior Sister Mali finally awoke. It took her a little longer than Ms. Joliet, but she managed to barely pass the trial.

　When she opened her eyes, the remaining maids also opened their eyes; their trial was over, and they had failed.

　The only one who succeeded, Senior Sister Mali, accepted the soul binding of the last "Stardust Armor" and became the third "Stardust Warrior".

　The maids who failed the trial were very disappointed, but Ms. Joliet immediately told them that the "Stardust Ruins" was only part of the whole ruins and that they still had a chance, which calmed their disappointment a little.

　But among the crowd, Rose was the only one who did not open her eyes. She had undergone a trial unlike any other.

　"I have won the favor of the 'Goddess of Stars'." Rose tried her best to...

　His tone was calm.

　But Dark could still hear the excitement hidden in those words.

　From the moment she entered school in her first year, she initially only wanted to escape the constraints of her family and make some friends. Later, she developed ambition and worked hard for it. Eventually, she was chosen by senior Inia to become the future captain of the Duel Club. Now, she has also gained the favor of the "Goddess of the Stars," finally taking a crucial step.

　The "Goddess of Stars" is a second-level deity, but she holds almost all the authority in the "Star" lineage.

　Not all second-level gods are inferior to first-level gods; the "Goddess of Stars" is a prime example.

　The power of the stars is immense, and the "Goddess of the Stars" who wields this power holds a high position even among the many "Star Gods."

　Moreover, he possesses a heart as vast as the starry sky and a pure and flawless soul. The "Goddess of the Stars" was once completely reincarnated as a human, and in human form, she walked the path to godhood once more.

　The hardships and protections that the robe endured gave it a heart that leaned towards humanity.

　Her Stardust Warriors are all human.

　For a long time, she was known as the "Guardian Deity of Humanity." In the eyes of humans, she was an absolutely benevolent deity.

　"Sleeve's name is Senna."

　Rose opened her arms, and a nebula appeared, stars twinkled, and a magic card gradually materialized.

　That is the "God Card" of the "Goddess of Stars".

　Magic cards directly transformed from fragments of the "Goddess of Stars'" divine soul.

　"He had already awakened when we entered the ruins."

　The awakening of the "Goddess of Stars" was incomplete. After possessing Rose in the form of a magic card, he fell back into a deep sleep.

　But his brief period of awakening is the reason why Chi and the "Stardust Armor" were able to transform into magic cards.

　As a true god, the divine rituals that encompassed the entire world were very conspicuous in Chi's eyes.

　By actively engaging in Shinto rituals, one can participate in the magic system and obtain detailed information related to it.

　The robe chose to "cooperate" with the Shinto ritual, seeking a complete and thorough resurrection through the opening of the Magic Shinto.

　The human agent she chose was Rose. She called her "the Chosen One".

　As the "Chosen One," Rose received the blessing of the "Goddess of Stars." However, she also bore the heavy responsibility entrusted to her by the "Goddess of Stars."

　She began to recount her experiences in the ruins and her conversations with the "Goddess of Stars" in the illusion.

　"The robe hopes that I can revive it as soon as possible and find the reincarnation of the god's guardian before a large number of gods are resurrected."

　Are the guardians of the Star Goddess the Star Dust Warriors from those legends?

　Dak asked curiously.