Prophecy of the Heavens

Ahem. All right, let's discuss our situation.

That is unnecessary, no! The goddess Quetzalcoatl has joined the party! That's all that matters, yes!

Of course, they'll figure out the details later, so there's no need for an explanation, Romani.

Are you getting enough nutrition? Enough sleep? You look like you're about to collapse from the inside out. Are you all right?

I'll be happy to give you a hugOh, that's impossible, no? Sorry for getting your hopes up.

Until this Singularity is restored, Rayshifting is impossible,

and even if it is restored, my Spirit Origin wasn't summoned by Chaldea, so I can't go to visit you, no?

Yes, that's more or less correct, Quetzalcoatl. I'm glad you understand.

Well, I guess we can't do anything about that, no?

It's really a shame, but I believe in my fate with Fujimaru!♪

AAAAND...

You, the girl who blocked my patada! You were so cool, yes!

I love cool girls, yes! Tell me your name!

A-wah-wah-wah...! Please don't grab my sides and lift me up...!

Please let me down, Quetzalcoatl! My name is Mash Kyrielight!

What a wonderful name, yes! I'm Quetzalcoatl! If it's too long, you can call me Coatl if you want, yes!

...I don't think that's a good idea. "Coatl" just means "snake"...

Huh? That girl over there... Is she...

Silence is golden, you feathered snake. Her situation is the gloomiest of all of us.

So it seems. I guess I'll act like the eldest, then. Hello, Ishtar. Is this the first time we've met?

...? Of course it is. Well, we were shooting at each other a second ago.

No! We're friends now! Friends! You're so cold, Ishtar! You should laugh more! Be bright, like the sun!

Nobody asked you. It's inelegant to shine brightly all the time.

I shine brighter than anyone, but my blessings are only available to a chosen few...

That's how the goddess of beauty should be. I don't just sparkle all the time like you.

Hmm... So you're shy in spite of your divine aspects, yes! Is that just who you are, or is it the influence of your vessel?

Anyway, this is the only time in your life as a goddess that you're likely to be humble, isn't it?

Congratulations on your good luck. You met a good Master, yes?

Stop patronizing me. You're the one who's been poisoned by human culture.

What the heck is this "lucha libre" stuff anyway? What you're doing is like using a space shuttle in a go-kart race.

You need to realize that, for those trying to race seriously, you're a bigger nuisance than the Incineration of Humanity!

En serio!? Wow, the "space shuttle" sounds like a really strong flying moooooove, yes!

That wasn't a compliment! This goddess is all messed up. The wrestling virus has infected her brain.

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What? No! You take that back!

No, maybe that's right. After all, they're both goddesses that rule Venus.

Ishtar is the goddess of the morning star, Venus.

And Quetzalcoatl is often depicted as the god of destruction Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, who is the personification of the morning star in Aztec myth.

In other words, they're both related to Venus.

Maybe the reason Quetzalcoatl is a goddess this time is that her aspect as Venus, that is, beauty, has been emphasized.

...So it seems. The fact that she put the Sun Stone in her temple seems to mean she has no intention of using it herself.

That plumed snake intends on shining as a goddess with nothing but her own body.

Sí! The Sun Stone is dangerous and hot, yes! The only thing you're allowed to use outside the ring is folding chairs, yes!

And...

The one who stands out the most here is that mage!

Hello, dweller of dreams. Was it you who made the cradle?

Yes, wise Quetzalcoatl. Goddess of wisdom... Sower of the seeds of civilization... I can see where you got those titles.

What's with all those titles, anyway? You must've been busy back in the day.

There was nobody else who could do it. After a few generations, those more suited than me took over.

Anyway, that finishes my introduction to everyone. Let's get to the main topic.

About the Axe of Marduk, sitting there behind my temple...

Wah! How can you blatantly ignore me like that? I'm purretty sure a goddess shouldn't behave that way!

Qué? I hear the voices of the fairies, yes. I guess there were a lot of them in these ancient eras☆

I hear something, but do not see it. You humans call it the voice of the fairies.

So let's just ignore it. I can't see anything, and neither can you, yes? Yes?

Are you the devil!? I'm here! Pay attention to me! Enough with those gestures and purrtending that nobody's here!

Adiós! Adiós! (Making gestures as if to say "Nobody's here! I can't see anyone!")

You're so mean! I've worked so hard for you ever since we met in the jungle, and this is how you treat me!?

What is your problem, Kuku!? When I slack off, you try to kill me!

When I boycott work, you try to kill me! And when I'm playing around you try to kill me!

Do you...not like me!?

I hate you, yes! Jaguars must die, yes!

Such harsh words! It's hard to believe they're coming from Quetzalcoatl!

Well, it actually isn't much of a surprise...

Jaguar Warrior is a Divine Spirit who was worshipped by Mesoamerican civilizations, such as the Olmecs and the Aztecs.

The jaguar is a symbol of battle and death. Jaguar Warrior is said to be related to one aspect of Tezcatlipoca,

one of the highest deities that frequently appears in Mesoamerican mythology...

And this Tezcatlipoca is a rival to Quetzalcoatl.

Quetzalcoatl is the epitome of good, whereas Tezcatlipoca is the epitome of evil.

In the myths, Quetzalcoatl is even killed by Tezcatlipoca.

This resulted in the fall of the civilization that Quetzalcoatl had lovingly raised.

Death and rebirth always come together! Just because I'm a jaguar doesn't mean I'm evil!

...Qué? Te voy a matar, desgraciado! I'll kill you. Seriously.

Sorry, please stop. When Kuku seriously glares at me it makes me so scared I can't go to the bathroom at night.

Of course I'm real! What did you people think I was!?

Perhaps some kind of jungle hallucination was my thought. I hear Mexico has some good cacti.

You thought I was the spirit of a peyote!?

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...So as you see, I'm a poor jaguar spirit who was cruelly abused by Kuku...

Even when I got the sacrifices, I couldn't eat their hearts... and she got serious mad too.

Of course. I won't allow sacrifices to take place in my sight. I only accept them when I take a new host.

I don't need any other sacrificial rituals.

Unlike Tezcatlipoca, I don't look forward to the sacrificial rituals.

You see? That's why all the warriors that were sacrifices are still alive!

They're all doing the training that Kuku set for them, all over Eridu.

She said, "First you're going to learn to take a hit!" and forced them into horrifyingly difficult training...

(Shivering) Those poor soldiers... That's a fate worse than death, I think... Kuku's such a sadist...

You want to join them? Learn lucha? I'll start by breaking your limbs and hurling you into the sea!

She says it with a smile, too! Fujimaru, don't be tricked byGWAH!

Back to the topic at hand!♡

Wasn't your goal to get the Axe of Marduk more than it was to get rid of me?

Yes, that's right. We need the destructive power of that axe to defeat Gorgon.

That's why we came here. But what do we do?

Nobody told me that axe was so big. We're not strong enough to carry it.

I thought so. It weighs the same as all of Eridu. But I know another way to carry it.

We can make a rope with jungle vines, and have my winged serpents carry it to Uruk.

I'll have three teams of three hundred of them take turns carrying it.

It'll take three days. Is that enough time?

Of course! That would be great! You work on a whole different scale, Quetzalcoatl!

You're way more useful than Merlin!

Hey, I'm a thinker, not a worker. Don't compare me to a war god.

But it's true that Quetzalcoatl is useful. Let's keep on relying on her.

Though it bothers me to make a lady do all the work.

There's no need to worry about that, no!

Because there's something I want you to do before I get the winged serpents ready!

Okay! Look at all those groundskeepers standing around the axe, yes!

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Sí! A defense system left behind by the Mesopotamian gods!

They've got an attack bonus against divinities, too, so that none of the gods can misuse it!

It'll be a bit hard for me and Ishtar to deal with them. So you can take care of it!

Oh my. I guess it was too early to assume going home was going to be a cakewalk. Very well. Let's do it, Fujimaru.

Don't worry. It's nothing compared to what Quetzalcoatl has to do. Just be careful when you select your party members.

That's right. Make sure you think carefully before you start the fight, Master!

Well done! Now just leave the next three days and three nights to my babies, yes!

I contacted King Gilgamesh as well. I told him we could deliver the goods a day before Gorgon's attack.

Then let's return to Uruk. It's a two-day trip from Eridu, so we do have some leeway, but...

Ah, in that case, can we spare just a little time?

Since we're in Eridu... You just have to see the finest cylinder seals Eridu has to offer.

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This is the center of Eridu, where royal authority was granted. It is a bit odd that I'd introduce you to this place, being a foreign deity...

Royal authority is "proof of kingship" as granted by the gods... Just think of it as being akin to a contract or covenant.

In Mesopotamia, the gods decide who will be king. One is chosen from among the rulers of the land.

As for the cylinder seals...

They're those big pillars. The seals are, as the name suggests, like one's personal seal.

Fujimaru, perhaps you used stamp-like personal seals back home?

You know, a drawing carved on a block, which you then press onto ink, so you can make many copies of it onto paper.

Well, in Uruk5,000 years before your timethat type of seal was already a part of daily life.

Of course, they weren't used as signatures. They were for magical ceremonies.

They had tales carved into them, were dipped in mud, and were then rolled onto things. Tools for the mass production of stories, if you will.

It seems the cylinder seals here are the biggest and the oldest ones of all.

Let's see. You won't be able to read it like this, so let me transcribe it onto the air.

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Hm... Quite a story we have here.

"When a ring of light appears in the heavens, the land of Mesopotamia shall be returned to its origin." Hm... It's a seal that predicted our current situation.

...The city it refers to is Uruk. And the giant dragon is the goddess Tiamat... Referring to Gorgon?

I exercise my right, in other words, my god-given right to remain silent.

I reserve the right to withhold comment as well, yes!

Um, to be frank, Tiwhoof!?

Hush, furryball. This is only a sightseeing spot. It holds no special meaning.

...Really? But the fact that it's a sightseeing spot...

Yes. Eridu is a city of the same size as Uruk.

To the people of Mesopotamia, the contents of this seal may be well known.

The people of Uruk were afraid of Tiamat because they already knew of the prophecy on this seal.

...I suppose so. And that Goldie established the Demonic Front, knowing the content on this seal.

Well, I'm not one to talk since I was a part of the Three Goddess Alliance, but the people of Uruk don't know when to quit!

But as a result, this land managed to stave off ruin for half a year, and a Master named Fujimaru made it in time.

And now it is my turn to reward those efforts.

I'm a flighty goddess, but I will do everything in my power to help you.

Well. It'll be a pain if you change sides again so easily, but you are welcome as an ally.

And I get why you wanted to show this to Fujimaru.

It seems you really are a goddess who watches over human growth. Without being overprotective, you're more of a reliable older sister than mother.

Heehee, you're embarrassing me! Actually, they did call me "Big Sis" yes!

Meowhahaha, I'm the older sister type, too! Count me in!

...Wait a second! I just realized! Isn't this totally like a harem girls situation!?

Three goddesses, a little girl, and a kouhai! That's a really high percentage of girls.

I wouldn't be surprised if a passionate youth event starts up one of these days.

Ah, Jaguar, you're leaving the group. I'm appointing you supervisor of the axe-bearing winged serpents.

Huh!? Oh, come on! You just demoted me to the B-team! I wanna be next to Fujimaru, where the main action is!

Heh-heh. Are you going to make me repeat myself? (Translation: Should I make you a carpet, or mount your head on the wall?)

Okay, the winged serpents will be in good paws! I'll make sure they get to Uruk in three days!

...And so, Jaguar Warrior has left our party. Quetzalcoatl has good judgment.

I know, right? When you're on the road, the fewer rivals the better!

Oh yes. Ishtar, you can fly too, so there's no need for you to come with us to the jungle, is there?

You should probably leave this to Ana and me, and return to Uruk ahead of us.

No, I'm coming with you. As if I could leave a goddess alone when she obviously has an ulterior motive...

Right, Mash? You're on my side, aren't you?

Uh... I'm not on anyone's side, but I just hope the road back is a safe one.

Mmm... Contrary to what Jaguar Warrior said before, this is no harem... It's more like a gambling den...

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Haha, maybe this is just the universe balancing itself out. Truly, after seven searches, this kind of thing was bound to happen.

This is what makes journeys so much fun. In any event, it's a good thing that the final search is a colorful one.

I'm certain Demonic Beasts will attack a few times before you reach Ur, but they'd be no match for you now.

Enjoy yourself on the way back. Just don't let your guard down.

...You've got some good instincts. However, I do question your character for talking to someone without looking at them.

Or does it mean you've become sensitive to my presence?

Heh. If that's it, I wouldn't mind.

That just means it's been worth teaching you proper manners when dealing with goddesses every night.

Yes, that's what we've been doing! You were so disrespectful when we met that I was teaching you lots of things so that other goddesses wouldn't kill you!

...Wh-what is it? That's exactly what I'm telling you not to do.

You don't stare at someone's face in silence, whether she's a goddess or not. You need to say witty things or whisper sweet nothings.

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...Never mind. Tonight I came to praise you.

It looks like you've befriended another new goddess. Well done. I applaud you.

It really is impressive. But for some reason, I'm miffed. Let me pinch your cheek a bit.

Ah... That made me feel better... What a strange effect. I'm going to record it thus:

"When Fujimaru becomes friendly with another goddess, inflicting physical pain will dispel my depression..."

Anyway! You know, despite her appearance, Quetzalcoatl is the strongest within the Three Goddess Alliance.

If she went all out, she could even defeat Gorgon, who has been gaining strength as she slaughters humans.

But even after leaving the alliance, the law of the alliance still binds us.

Because fellow goddesses can't attack each other, the question of who is stronger is meaningless.

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Yes. That's why you can never let your guard down.

Quetzalcoatl's not that useful, soFujimaru?

Say, you're looking mighty pale! Have you come down with something!? Let me feel your forehead!

Yikes, you're burning up! I've never felt a forehead so hot before!

The jungle? Is it because of the jungle!? Is there some unknown infectious disease going around? Earth really is unclean! Dirty, filthy!

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R-really? Just how tired are you? Hmm-hmm... You haven't had any decent rest in a whole month...

You're taking the term hard work to the extreme! Even hard labor in Kur only lasts for three days!

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I-I didn't know... You are investigating the Singularities, after all. I suppose that is a difficult battle for you humans.

...All right, then I'll take the rest of your watch. You go lie down over there.

I'll guard the entire area. I swear by the name of Irkalla, no enemies shall come near.

So, sleep and be at ease. Of course, you can also tell me stories about the Singularities you've encountered so far.

The night is long. I promise I won't get bored. I'll be a good listener.

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A pyramid from the sky! What a foolish Heroic Spirit! I know the type. Just as stupid as King Gilgamesh!

That Nitocris sounds likable. A Heroic Spirit who treats ghosts well is a Heroic Spirit who appreciates the good things in life!

Ah... But skull-faced Heroic Spirits kind of turn me off. Wearing bones on their flesh just sounds painful...

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I'm sorry. I ended up tiring you even more! But I enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your experiences with me!

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Yes. I'm sure it was a tough, merciless experience for you...

But all that...it's like the sort of thrilling adventure I always dreamt of. And more than anything...

...each one of those Singularities ended happily! You're not the only one who worked hard.

The humans in each period you visited never gave up. No matter how rough it got, they gritted their teeth and rose up.

Yes, just what I expect of humans! Nature, fate, the gods, and even evil itself within humanity...

Only humans can bring down all of that nonsense! They are the epitome of unlimited potential, so it is appropriate that I protect them!

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W-well, yes. I like them.

I want to protect humans as well as have an adventure like that.

But I...don't have that kind of freedom...

...It looks like the morning sun is about to rise. We'd better get some sleep. We're going back to Uruk soon, right?

The area around Uruk is overrun with Gorgon's Demonic Beasts, but I'm sure they won't be any problem for you.

...Although I can't vouch for what's going on within Uruk's walls...

Well, that ends our nightly chat. You're a frail human, so get your rest now.

Vaya! The wall that blew to smithereens is properly restored, yes! Uruk's people are amazing, yes!

Of course. They are all hard workers. The only one with permanent behavioral issues is Goldie.

Well, even he will bow his head to this!

"I never imagined Quetzalcoatl would join our forces! You really are the goddess of victory, Ishtar!" Yep, that's what he'll say.

Yes, Ishtar. That seems likely.

King Gilgamesh only planned on defeating Quetzalcoatl.

I don't think even he could've predicted Fujimaru's actions.

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...The gatekeeper isn't there. I don't smell blood, but I have a bad feeling about this...

...Fujimaru. Something's bothering me... So I'm going to go ahead on my own.

...After I check and see that everything's all right, I'll head straight to the Chaldean Embassy.

...Indeed, it feels like life has been drained from the entire city. I don't hear any construction work going on like before.

Let's hurry into the city, Master. We should assume something has happened.

Nobody is walking around in the streets. The stores are closed too... What's going on?

Lord Merlin, you have returned! Oh, but... But you have returned too late.

Oh, you. Just the face I wanted to see. What on earth happened here? And what do you mean by "too late"?

...Lord Merlin... And you, Lord Fujimaru of Chaldea...

Please calm down and listen...

...King Gilgamesh has passed away. They are currently holding his funeral at the ziggurat.

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There's really a funeral!? Siduri, what is the meaning of this!?

Oh...everyone... You have...returned...

But... You're too late... King Gilgamesh is...

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That's right, there's no way King Gilgamesh could die!

He's a man who saw the future and voluntarily became a mage! He must have had proper precautions against assassinations!

He promised me that he'd concentrate on giving orders from the throne to prevent dying on the battlefield!

Who could kill him? And how?

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...How the king died, you ask... Well...

I can't believe this... Oh... How terrifying... I never imagined it would be this sharp...!

King Gilgamesh!? You're trembling. Are you not feeling well!?

That's not it, fool! The blueprint for the Fangs of Napishtim is finally complete!

Look here, and feast your eyes on its magnificence! This is prized work. Take this to the armory.

We have no time. Build it directly on-site... not in Uruk. Tell them to complete it within two days.

(Whew...) So it was your usual kingly extreme emotional outburst. I see... This is...!

External pressure automatically builds the frame, which, according to your plans, transforms this much within 10 seconds...!

Truly the work of a genius...! My king, perhaps you should consider becoming an architect!

Don't tempt me; I'd seriously consider it. A king should be versed in architecture if he hopes to be a truly well-rounded ruler.

By the way, it's an interlocking wooden frame, and the pressure comes from oil. It all rises up as if a wave is pushing it into the air.

As it is similar to chugging down a stein of ale, I call it the Chug-a-Lug Style. What do you think?

Genius, my king! You should get a patent for it as well.

This is our secret weapon to defeat Gorgon in the battle to come. Let us send materials to Nippur in advance.

Idiot, it's the reverse. This goes from here to here, and place them in this manner.

Eh... Why would you place it there? What about defeating Gorgon?

Confronting that goddess is Fujimaru's job. It is not a place for me to interfere... Ugh...

My king...? Perhaps you really are not feeling well...?

Perhaps. It's only a slight dizziness, but I may have overworked these past few days.

If my magical energy fails, the barrier will be weaker. One can't rule out an attack by the Demonic Beasts.

...Merlin should be back tomorrow. Now, until then

Pardon me, Your Majesty! A messenger from the Northern Wall is here to see you!

Pardon me, Your Majesty! We have received a petition from the eastern market!

Pardon me, Your Majesty! We have a complaint from the brothel!

Pardon me, Your Majesty! A request from the priestess academy has been delivered!

Pardon me, Your Majesty! Regarding today's ceremonies, the Sacred Temple has

Come now, line up single file, and I'll deal with you one by one! Siduri, go run over to the armory!

Things have settled down for now. Looks like I can finally take a small break.

But why is it so hectic!? They'll work me to death before we face the goddesses!

Whew... A throne is here to show authority, not to rest. But now, I have no choice...

I assume Siduri will return in five minutes... Until then, just for a moment...

Hmm... I must have fallen asleep... Every second is so precious...

Siduri, how long have I been asleep? One minute? Five minutes?

...Hmm. I seem to have awoken from my nap in the depths of Kur...

...This is no time for jokes! I really am dead here!

...And that's how it went. I returned to see the king on his throne, in eternal slumber...

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No, no, that just cannot be! This is very relevant to my interests! I could die just like this!

This is THE King Gilgamesh! If it were so easy to kill him, he would've died dozens of times by now!

Y-you're right. I... I lost my cool in the heat of the moment.

Thinking back, it felt strange in Uruk when we left as well.

Lady Siduri, after we headed to Ur, did something strange happen here in the city?

...Let's see. The assault of the Demonic Beasts calmed down, but we had many reports of deaths from weakness within Uruk.

I didn't think much of it because of the king's funeral, but it is indeed abnormal. Can this be

Unnatural, you mean to say? Yes, King Gilgamesh didn't work himself to death. Someone killed him.

Which means the Three Goddess Alliance must be responsible. I don't think anyone else is capable of killing the king.

That is true, but... Can Gorgon really kill so indirectly?

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...Yes. Within the Three Goddess Alliance, there is no goddess that can perform such an assassination...

Huh? What are you guys talking about?

Hold on, Mash, Fujimaru.

Ishtar isn't in the Three Goddess Alliance. She kept getting in our way, didn't she?

Ooooh! Now that you mention it, you're right!

She was killing Gorgon's Demonic Beasts, which would be against the Three Goddess Alliance rules!

B-but, if so, who is the third goddess!?

Who, you ask? It's Ereshkigal. You didn't know that until now?

She's god indigenous to this land, yes. Queen of Kur, ruler of death and phantoms.

Wh-what did you say!? Ereshkigal is here!? Why!?

So not even Ishtar knew the True Name of the third goddess...

But, how...? The only Sumerian deity left in this era should be Ishtar...

"All is well in the underworld..." Oh, I see. I get it, so that's the trick.

Ereshkigal's resurrection, and Ishtar not noticing it... How very, very odd, don't you think?

Hey, don't be a smart-ass, Merlin! If you know something, let's hear it!

All right. In the Sumerian myths,

Ishtar, the "Queen of Heaven," and Ereshkigal, the "Queen of Kur," are like cats and dogs.

Ishtar headed to the underworld for no reason, and was stripped of her divinity by the seven underworld gates.

And there she was even murdered by Ereshkigal. Isn't that right, Ishtar?

...That's right. Got a problem? Those seven cursed gates, ugh!

They stripped away the Authority that I'd prepared to use against Ereshkigal, and in the end I was dragged in front of her all naked,

and mercilessly skewered over and over with spears. Since then, I really have a hard time dealing with her.

But why did Ereshkigal get resurrected? And on top of that, she's part of the Three Goddess Alliance!?

As far as her joining the alliance, I imagine only she knows that reason. But I know why Ereshkigal was resurrected.

It's you, Ishtar. When you were summoned, Ereshkigal was summoned, too.

I thought it strange to begin with. Why did the temple matron, who successfully summoned you, die?

The most likely answer is that Ereshkigal killed her.

She summoned not one, but two goddesses. The girl that served as your vessel had quite an amusing persona.

She was able to cleanly separate her good and evil sides. One became you, and the other became Ereshkigal.

Well OF COURSE! I am indeed a goddess of good!

Hahaha. Indeed. Hahaha...

I get it, I get it, I've been touting my own goodness too much. Besides, I can get more offerings if I'm a tad bad, yeah?

By the way, come by my Eanna later, Fujimaru, okay?

I'll give you a worse scare than you'd ever get in Kur♡

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I see... Ishtar, the goddess of bountiful harvest, can be seen as the Great Earth Mother symbolizing human life.

On the other hand, Ereshkigal symbolizes human death, and is the Terrible Earth Mother.

The two goddesses are two sides of the same coin, and perhaps born from the same deity.

The goddess nurturing life later becomes a goddess of death. Izanami of Japanese myths follows this pattern as well.

So...if Ishtar was summoned, then by extension Ereshkigal would be too.

Furthermore, they're the same deity, so that's why we only counted a single Sumerian goddess.

Wow... Then what, she might have been secretly using this body of mine the whole time!?

The possibility does exist. Ereshkigal cannot leave Kur.

When she moved around above ground, she probably used your body. Secretly, like when you were asleep.

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It is Ereshkigal's scent of death that fills Uruk now.

Ereshkigal's gallû spirits remove souls from the weak and exhausted first.

One such spirit must have taken King Gilgamesh's soul to Kur.

If that's the case, we still have time! We haven't yet buried the king's corpse.

If we liberate his soul from the soul cages, he might wake up!

That is correct, Lady Siduri. Actually, we'd be in a lot of trouble if we lost him now.

King Gilgamesh's leadership is an absolute necessity if we want to defeat Gorgon.

...Which means we'll have to head to Kur and retrieve his soul...! Right, Senpai!?

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Huh. Wait, you both speak of going to Kur so easily. Isn't that a bit...overzealous?

It's the underworld. A world where every Heroic Spirit and deity is powerless!

There, Ereshkigal is the absolute law. No matter what you do, you'll get captured and sentenced to skewering, you see?

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Yeah, we don't get a chance like this often! Let's make sure to put King Gilgamesh deep in our debt for this!

(Crap, I don't like where this is going. I need to escape while I can)

Hold it right there Ishtar, yes! You know how to get to the underworld, right?

So hurry up and guide us there, yes! It's fine, Fujimaru will make the third goddess fall as well, yes!

Wait, you fiery meathead! Let go! Let. Go. Of. Me!

Dumuzid, the God of Shepherds, isn't there anymore! We can't be resurrected if we die, so why do you want to go to the underwooorld!?