Chapter 83: Shaking the Myriad Worlds! Creator God Tiamat! AWAKENING!!!
『 "This is impossible!" Merlin lost his composure, vehemently denying, "He is a man who foresees the future and actively becomes a magus. To avoid dying on the battlefield, he will always remain on this throne to command."
"This is the promise between him and me! How could King Gilgamesh possibly die like this!"
Dr. Roman, far away in Chaldea, also exclaimed in shock, "Exactly! Dying from overwork is just too absurd!" 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Tezcatlipoca⦍Assassin⦎: "Hahahaha, alright, three clairvoyants putting on a show, eh!" ]
[ Lady Avalon: "Oh dear~, it seems like Merlin-chan has developed true feelings~. Even when Lia was in such a terrible state, Merlin wasn't this distraught~." ]
[ Artoria Pendragon⦍Saber Alter⦎: "As a subject, loyalty to the King is natural. Merlin has done nothing wrong. So, Merlin, when will you die?" ]
[ Akaza (Demon Slayer): "hmp... Human life is so short, even for a strong individual like the King of Heroes." ]
[ Iskandar ⦍Rider⦎: "Haha! The King of Heroes, the oldest hero of humanity, is dying from overwork? That's too funny!" ]
[ Kirei Kotomine: "As expected of the King." ]
[ Gilgamesh⦍Chūnibyō⦎: "....." ]
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『 Following the elder sister's reminder, the entire Uruk was permeated with Ereshkigal's death aura.
Gilgamesh's soul had likely been taken to the Underworld.
It was only then that everyone learned that Ishtar was not one of the Three Goddess Alliance at all. The true Three Goddess Alliance consisted of Gorgon, Quetzalcoatl, and the Goddess of the Underworld.
It turned out that when Ishtar was summoned, the Goddess of the Underworld appeared as well, and once they emerged from the Underworld, they ended up sharing the same body!
After some discussion, everyone immediately decided to go to the Underworld, defeat Ereshkigal, and rescue King Gilgamesh's soul!
Because of the special authority of the Underworld, only Fujimaru, Mash, Fou, and Ishtar went together. 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Tang Sanzang (Journey to the West): "You can call my disciple Wukong for this. He's quite familiar with King Yama. Wukong says he often visits them." ]
[ Ten Kings of Hell (Journey to the West): "…Tang Sanzang, do you think you're very funny?" ]
[ Uchiha Madara (Naruto): "The Pure Land? I didn't expect that a method of resurrection could involve directly retrieving someone from the Underworld." ]
[ Hades (???): "Such disrespect towards the Goddess of the Underworld deserves punishment!" ]
[ Ichigo Kurosaki Ichigo (Bleach): "Why don't we all go together? Shouldn't more people be better? After all, that's a goddess." ]
[ Dumuzid: "The gods have granted the Goddess of the Underworld incredibly powerful authority. As long as she is in the Underworld, even a main god would be annihilated by Ereshkigal. Ishtar, who has already died once, should know this very well." ]
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〜Type-Moon World, ????? Worldline〜
In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
"Damn it! That damned Dumuzid just knows how to expose my flaws!"
A golden-haired sheep appeared in Ishtar's mind.
"And that woman, wasn't I just going to the Underworld to have some fun? What's the big deal! Hmph!"
Though she said this, Ishtar's face turned a bit pale.
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『 Soon, the group arrived at Kutha, but how to descend to the Underworld became another problem.
However, Ishtar had her own hardcore way of opening the door.
"Maanna Bow Cannon loaded with Tidal Cluster Bombs, output at one-third of Lapis Lazuli's equilateral two."
With Maanna as the bow, terrifying magic power as the arrow, the goddess stood in the sky.
"Shatter! An Gal Ta Ki Gal Šè—!"
"BOOM—!!!"
A stream of light fell, and after a brief calm, the world lost its color!
A bottomless pit appeared in the center of Kutha. Fujimaru and Mash looked at the goddess before them with lingering fear.
They… almost directly entered the Underworld just now! 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Ishtar⦍Archer⦎: "Hohahahahahaha, did you see that~ This is the true power of this goddess! Feel free to fawn over the Goddess of Venus!" ]
[ Vinsmoke Sanji (One Piece): "As expected of Goddess Ishtar! Absolutely amazing!" ]
[ Gilgamesh⦍Wise King⦎: "Idiot! You almost blew Fujimaru and them to death!" ]
[ Uiharu Kazari (A Certain Magical Index): "Um… Goddess Ishtar, that's a truly hardcore way to open a door." ]
[ Orochimaru (Naruto): "So the Underworld can be reached by just digging down? How marvelous. I wonder what governs death underground in our world, a Shinigami?" ]
[ Kevin (Honkai Impact 3rd): "This is because of the Age of Gods, right? In the Age of Gods, the underworld was directly underground, with no subspace, so it could be reached directly." ]
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『 The surroundings were dim, and faint flames slowly burned within gun cages.
Ishtar explained that Ereshkigal would imprison the souls of humans she favored in these cages, keeping them by her side to play with for tens of thousands of years.
Soon, the group faced the seven trials to enter the Underworld!
Once they passed through those seven gates, they would be able to meet the Goddess of the Underworld.
Ishtar also revealed the truth: after conquering Mount Ebih, she considered herself invincible and trespassed into the Underworld. The result…
She was utterly defeated, all seven of her authorities were stripped away, and she was dragged naked before the Goddess of the Underworld, where she was stabbed with spears until she looked like a beehive. 』
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Everyone grew more curious about these seven trials. Descriptions of the Underworld differed in every mythology, and the trials of the Underworld also varied.
Black whirlwind, tongue-pulling hell, Cerberus, etc., but the only constant was that they were all equally terrifying.
This was evident from Ishtar's fate.
Fujimaru Ritsuka, will you be able to pass through? For a time, everyone was filled with interest in these so-called seven trials.
.....
〜Neon Genesis Evangelion World〜
"The Underworld?"
Asuka scoffed. If there really was an Underworld, then the world she lived in was it.
The days of fighting those monsters were the trials.
But being pierced by spears… Asuka suddenly shivered for some reason.
Why did she have such a vivid illusion?
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『 Soon, the group reached the stone gate.
"Answer, answer, oh living one who has fallen into the Underworld, answer the nature of your soul," the stone gate rumbled with a cold sound.
"Alright, here comes the multiple-choice question. The Gate of the Underworld will question the good and evil of a soul. It is a fair and rational gate," Ishtar explained.
Fujimaru Ritsuka was nervous but had no other choice.
"A question for the sinful Fujimaru: the standard of beauty, though diverse, is still absolute. Black can surpass white, and earth can surpass heaven."
"So, who is more beautiful, Ereshkigal or Ishtar?"
"Ishtar…" Under Ishtar's benign smile, Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly replied.
"Hahahaha, as expected of Fujimaru! One is the goddess of plants and decay, the other is the goddess of beauty and harvest. If it's a beauty contest, a thousand out of a hundred people would choose me!"
Ishtar tossed her long hair, stepping forward as if performing a death chant.
Next, terrifying lightning instantly engulfed Ishtar. Ishtar fell, spitting black smoke.
Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka knew which to choose and quickly said, "Ereshkigal!"
The subsequent six stone gates were also passed. 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Jeanne⦍Ruler⦎: "Wait?! Is this fair?! Is this reasonable?!" ]
[ Ishtar⦍Archer⦎: "You rotten woman! You're going too far!" ]
[ Anya Forger (SPYxFamily): "So this is the legendary judgment of the Underworld… I don't understand, but it's amazing! Waku waku!" ]
[ Rudeus Greyrat (Mushoku Tensei): "Another world… truly spectacular!" ]
[ Gilgamesh⦍Wise King⦎: "Hmph hahahahahaha! My abs are going to split from laughter! That ancient harlot deserves to suffer lightning punishment every day!" ]
[ Vinsmoke Sanji (One Piece): "Oh no, is this the feeling of my heart fluttering?! Suddenly, I feel this Goddess of the Underworld is a bit cute?" ]
[ Fujimaru Ritsuka: "Perhaps this Goddess of the Underworld isn't as terrifying as we imagine? Everyone might have just misunderstood Ereshkigal." ]
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〜Type-Moon World, ???? Worldline〜
In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
"Awoo… I… I can't show my face!"
On a stone bed in the pitch black, a stunning figure covered her flushed face, steam seemingly rising from her head.
The goddess's ruby-like eyes turned into swirls, and Ereshkigal rolled and twisted back and forth.
Ahhh, for everyone in myriad worlds to see her like this, it's… too shameful!
Ugh… After a long while, Ereshkigal finally peeked out from her arms.
She must be hated even more by everyone now…
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『 After the seven stone gates, Ishtar had shrunk to an adorable size several times smaller than Fou.
To Fujimaru and Mash's surprise, after the seven stone gates, they actually saw King Gilgamesh!
"Hmph hahahahahaha!" The King let out his usual demonic laugh. Although he still needed the Goddess of the Underworld's permission to return,
Fujimaru and Mash felt a slight sense of relief. Good, the King was in high spirits.
Soon, the group followed a small path to the end of the Underworld.
Everyone finally saw the Goddess of the Underworld. It was a terrifying figure made of flesh and bone!
Dense death qi clung to her, and her hollow skull seemed to proclaim her despair and sorrow.
"Fall into despair, humans." 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Uchiha Obito (Naruto): "This is the true Goddess of the Underworld, and a true god." ]
[ Ichigo Kurosaki Ichigo (Bleach): "In the Underworld, Heroic Spirits and gods lose their power, which means only Fujimaru and Mash can deal with this!" ]
[ Thanos (Earth-616): "This is the true attitude of gods towards humans. Gods are never human companions." ]
[ Makoto Itou (School days): "I wonder what awaits Fujimaru and Mash. The methods of the legendary Goddess of the Underworld are said to be extremely cruel." ]
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Barrage〜
/The most beautiful flower of the Underworld~
/There are flowers in the Underworld, but only this one.
/Hahahaha, someone practices their entrance in front of the mirror when they have nothing to do.
/Shield-outside-four-girlfriends, do you think it's a joke?
〜Type-Moon World, ????? Worldline, Chaldea〜
"The most beautiful flower of the Underworld…?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka's gaze was slightly startled.
The Underworld, does it also have flowers?
And what exactly is shield-outside-four-girlfriends?
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『 The terrifying flesh and bone skeleton stood in the center of the Underworld. In this battle, no one could interfere except Fujimaru and Mash.
Ereshkigal said in a deep voice, "There are two days left until the Gorgon attacks Uruk. I will conquer Uruk and seize the Great Grail before her."
"Kill all humans in Mesopotamia and gather their souls in the Underworld!"
If beliefs cannot be reconciled, then one can only use battle to make the other acknowledge their ideals.
The battle was on the verge of breaking out, the Shield of Protection clashing with the Spear of the Underworld.
"Lord Camelot—!"
(Now is a Castle of Distant Ideals)
"Nammu Abz Gugalanna—!"
(The Abyssal Lake Where the Azure Sky Descends)
In the end, Ereshkigal actually lost to Mash's Lord Camelot!
As the Goddess of the Underworld, her will… had actually wavered.
As the smoke cleared, a stunning figure with golden hair and red eyes appeared before everyone.
Ereshkigal said nothing, and the atmosphere gradually grew heavy. Gilgamesh and Ishtar in the distance also seemed somewhat silent.
"Eresh!" The girl's clear, spring-like voice made everyone pause, looking at Fujimaru Ritsuka in surprise.
Eresh means…?
Ereshkigal's cheeks flushed, quickly turning red. She said in a shy rage, "How dare you be so presumptuous on our first meeting! Aren't you afraid the Goddess of the Underworld will kill you!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled, walked to Ereshkigal's side, and whispered, "No, because Eresh has never been an evil goddess!"
"You deeply love humanity, haven't you already told me that?"
She had long known everything the Goddess of the Underworld had done.
In tens of thousands of years of lonely time, she had no joy, happiness, sadness, or friends of her own. She had nothing.
But even so, she always upheld her divine duty. Though named the Goddess of the Underworld, she deeply loved humanity and longed for praise.
But this pain could not be praised. Only the great deeds accomplished by the goddess could be praised.
For humanity, she was lonely for ten thousand years. For humanity, she tirelessly created gun cages day and night, just to give them a home.
As the Goddess of the Underworld, she deeply loved humans, who were destined for death. She existed for humanity, and everything she did was for humanity.
Even when no one understood her and even when she was hated by everyone, she kept going.
Her previous pretense of cruelty was merely a disguise to protect humanity.
"If I'm not mistaken, Eresh, you actively joined the Three Goddess Alliance for the sake of humanity, right?"
"Those dead you brought into the Underworld, was it actually because you wanted to bring as many souls as possible to this land of death for protection?"
The girl gently embraced the lonely goddess, tenderly saying,
"It's enough. You've done more than enough, Eresh."
"Now… you no longer have to be alone."
"Wuwu… Wuwu!" The iceberg in her heart seemed to melt under the scorching sun. At this moment, Ereshkigal could no longer pretend to be cold.
Her whole body was flushed and hot, and tears uncontrollably streamed down her cheeks. Like an ostrich, she shyly fainted directly into Fujimaru's arms!
What… what is this! A mere… human, showing such disrespect to a god, it's… too much, wuwu! 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Makoto Itou (School days): "You're too good, Fujimaru Ritsuka. I really didn't expect a straightforward girl like you to be so skilled." ]
[ Kenjaku (Jujutsu Kaisen): "So that's it, so that's it! You play with goddesses' feelings!" ]
[ Tezcatlipoca⦍Assassin⦎: "How rude! Our Ritsuka is a Grand Succubus, what's wrong with playing… no, cultivating feelings?" ]
[ Zenitsu Agasuma (Demon Slayer): "Wuwuwu, so this is the true Goddess of the Underworld?! She loves humanity so much?!" ]
[ Steven Strange (Earth-616): "After ten thousand years of solitude, the Goddess of the Underworld bears a heartbreaking fate. Could Fujimaru Ritsuka be the one to finally break it?" ]
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〜Type-Moon World, ????? Worldline, Chaldea〜
"Senpai! Why are you so skilled?!"
Mash exclaimed in disbelief and shock.
"No… is this really me?!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka was equally bewildered.
Why did she feel like an old player?
In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia—
Rain poured down. For the people of Uruk, this long-awaited rain should have been a joyous occasion, but everyone was now staring blankly at the Goddess of the Underworld on the screen.
In the temple—
A soldier came before the King, his expression sorrowful. He wanted to say something, but didn't know how to begin.
"King, is everything truly as we see it?"
Siduri asked, voicing the thoughts of the soldier and the people of Uruk.
"Hmph, fools. Do you not dare to believe the truth before your eyes? Though they are all gods, gods are still different."
Gilgamesh snorted coldly.
The soldier lowered his head deeply upon hearing this. Disgust, hatred, fear, hostility… all transformed into sorrow and self-reproach.
What… what had they done to that god!
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『 Ereshkigal gladly accepted Fujimaru's invitation, and the mysterious old man who appeared actually cut off the Three Goddess Alliance oath from Ereshkigal!
The subjugation of Gorgon thus began.
With Merlin's cooperation, Quetzalcoatl, from tens of miles away, hurled hundreds of meters of Marduk's axe like a cannonball towards the Blood Temple.
This blow destroyed the Blood Temple, reducing Gorgon's divinity, and thus she perished together with Anna, who was of the same body.
But to everyone's surprise, after killing Gorgon, not only did this singularity not disappear, but the entire world began to shake.
A terrifyingly powerful being awakened. Unprecedented magic power gathered from the sea, and a crimson and black tide of chaos devoured the entire world!
Merlin's figure also suffered heavy damage. He said with difficulty!
"The Beast of Humanity's Suppression, the Sea of Life, the Primordial Mother."
"One of the Seven Evils of Humanity, Tiamat, has awakened!" 』
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Wait?!
Why would Tiamat appear?!!
That's the Creator Goddess?!