12dz Chapter 229: Consensus Reached, the Underworld Mistress Joins the Fray
Chapter 229: Consensus Reached, the Underworld Mistress Joins the Fray
Chapter 230: Consensus Reached, the Underworld Mistress Joins the Fray
On the silent platform, Shirou Kotomine smiled and gently rubbed Ereshkigal's head.
Feeling the touch on his head, Ereshkigal's face flushed again.
But the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
No one but her, with her head bowed, knew of that smile.
However, this scene did not last long, and Kotomine Shirou quickly withdrew his hand.
"I'm sorry, I was a bit rude."
Kotomine Shirou said somewhat embarrassedly.
His action was unintentional; it was something he did involuntarily when he was too happy.
"No, it's nothing."
Ereshkigal expressed his complete indifference in a low voice.
She even sincerely hoped that this time could last longer.
The atmosphere around us began to soften.
But Shirou Kotomine didn't let the atmosphere change any further. He suddenly said again, "Ereshkigal, I approve of your will and original intention."
Returning to the main topic made Ereshkigal raise his head again.
"But that's wrong."
I'm talking about your methods.
Kotomine Shirou's voice was very serious; he was earnestly expressing his opinion.
Faced with this denial, Ereshkigal and Shirou Kotomine stared at each other, and she asked blankly, "What does this mean?"
"It is indeed respectable to regard these souls as a continuation of humanity, as the words themselves suggest, but it is wrong to try to prolong their 'life' by collecting them all in the underworld."
"The reason is that, in addition to the catastrophe currently unfolding in the Mesopotamian world, there is an even greater catastrophe beyond this world called the 'Burning of Humanity.'"
"If there were no human burning, your method might be a possibility, but without human burning, all of this is meaningless."
Kotomine Shirou said earnestly to Ereshkigal.
Shirou Kotomine is not lying; this is indeed the truth.
And it's a truth that almost no one knows at this point in time.
"What do you mean? I don't quite understand what you're saying."
"Isn't the burning of humans a punishment for humanity?"
Having heard Shirou Kotomine's words, Ereshkigal, who had opened her heart, went along with his idea and engaged in a calm conversation with him.
Therefore, Ereshkigal was not angry when her goal was thwarted.
She was asking a question.
Ask about the truths you don't know.
"You're right, the Human Reason Burning is indeed aimed at humans, but this is only the beginning."
"For certain reasons that cannot be disclosed, I cannot tell you the source of the intelligence, but I can tell you about the intelligence itself, but only to you personally. You cannot reveal this intelligence to anyone else."
"Well, if you agree, I'll tell you."
Kotomine Shirou asked Ereshkigal.
Seeing that this was a secret known only to himself and Shirou Kotomine, Ereshkigal couldn't help but feel happy.
"I will keep it a secret."
"That's good."
Kotomine Shirou smiled slightly and then began to explain.
"Now, the culprit whom Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others regard as their rival is not the Magic King Solomon, but the Human Reason Xiu Zheng, who was once created by the Magic King Solomon."
"After Solomon's death, it inherited Solomon's body and began to plan its own schemes."
He believed that humanity was worthless, so he planned to burn humanity to transform the history of humankind into magic, and then trace the planet back to the moment of its birth.
He was prepared to witness the moment when celestial bodies were born in this realm and to take all the energy of that time for himself.
In other words, he was preparing to become a new celestial body, creating a new world without death.
"That's their goal."
Shirou Kotomine stared intently into Ereshkigal's eyes and asked seriously, "Do you believe that in the world after its wish is fulfilled, you and your underworld will still exist?"
"No, no matter how hard you try, it will all be reduced to nothing by his retrospection, and nothing will be left."
"Therefore, the disaster that is happening in the Mesopotamian world right now is not the end, but merely an appetizer before the main course."
After saying that, Kotomine Shirou fell silent.
He was waiting for Ereshkigal to process this information.
""
Is everything you're saying true?
Ereshkigal asked in a low voice.
"I won't lie to you, Ereshkigal."
"The reason I say you are wrong is because the way you chose to protect humanity is wrong. Faced with the two disasters of Mesopotamia and the burning of humanity, the only thing we can do is fight back."
"The process may be difficult, and the odds of winning may be so low that they are almost invisible, but we will still do it because it is the only way we can protect what we want."
Kotomine Shirou extended his palm forward again.
"That's why I chose to come and persuade you, because you share the same heart as us, a heart that wants to protect this world."
""
Faced with Shirou Kotomine's words and his outstretched hand, Ereshkigal wavered.
Regardless, Ereshkigal wanted to protect humanity.
After realizing that his methods were wrong and that resistance was the only way out, Ereshkigal began to consider fighting alongside Shirou Kotomine.
But just as her hand was about to touch Shirou Kotomine's palm, she pulled it back slightly.
"No, it's impossible for me to fight alongside you."
Ereshkigal continued to resist.
"I think I've told you before that I can't accept the fact that I am the enemy of the human world in the present Mesopotamia."
Suppressing his longing, Ereshkigal met Kotomine Shirou's gaze once more.
She was asking for Kotomine Shirou's opinion.
That's right, this is exactly the question left over from their last nighttime conversation.
In Ereshkigal's eyes, Shirou Kotomine saw inquiry and expectation.
She was waiting for Shirou Kotomine's reply.
"Of course I won't forget this."
Kotomine Shirou explained.
Although the time between these two meetings was very short, on his way to the underworld, Shirou Kotomine was already pondering the question that Ereshkigal had left him.
What was Kotomine Shirou's answer?
"I don't intend to accept that kind of future."
"I said seriously."
On the way here, Shirou Kotomine pondered for a long time but did not get the answer he wanted.
Ultimately, he chose to put himself in that situation.
If Gilgamesh were to rule the world instead of him, what would he do?
Shirou Kotomine has the right to think that way.
After all, if he hadn't gone to the underworld to save Gilgamesh, he would have already succeeded Gilgamesh to the throne and become the true king of this world.
So what will he do?
Is this in accordance with Gilgamesh's idea of truly separating humanity from the age of gods?
Shirou Kotomine would do that.
But Shirou Kotomine will not allow this world to part ways with God.
Because Shirou Kotomine intends to become that god.
"What exactly are gods? They are just a name humans use for more powerful life forms. They are beings that can decide human life and death at will and destroy human dreams in an instant."
"That's why King Gilgamesh tried every means to break away from the Age of Gods; he couldn't bear having such a group of beings above him."
"But will everything be alright after these gods disappear? No, the existence of 'power' will replace the gods, but it will still wield power comparable to the gods, only the former uses the power of nature, while the latter uses the power of man."
Having come from the modern era and having received ideological education in his previous life, Shirou Kotomine understands the situation of this world very well.
Even with incredibly advanced technology in the future, will all of humanity be truly happy?
How is that possible?
Therefore, Shirou Kotomine clearly understands that it is not wrong for humans to govern themselves.
But now that he's come to this world with gods, Shirou Kotomine wants to try a different path.
After all, Shirou Kotomine had already become the heir to Uruk, and seeing the situation after Gilgamesh's death, Shirou Kotomine felt that he might have a hard time escaping.
Since that's the case, Shirou Kotomine wants to do things his own way.
"Therefore, I will not only become the King of Men, but also the King of Gods. I will rule over both men and gods at the same time, and unite them to create the future I envision."
That's my answer.
So, are you willing to help me?
Kotomine Shirou smiled and looked into Ereshkigal's eyes. Their gazes met, as if their souls had become one.
"I do."
Kotomine Shirou's answer greatly satisfied Ereshkigal.
She no longer hesitated.
This time, Ereshkigal successfully grasped Kotomine Shirou's hand with his outstretched palm.
As their hands clasped together, it signified that Ereshkigal had officially stepped out of his inner turmoil and into the camp of Shirou Kotomine.
They will now fight side by side.
"Since you need my power, then I will reluctantly grant it to you."
"Ereshkigal said hesitantly."
Thank you for your support.
Kotomine Shirou responded cheerfully. After reaching an agreement, Kotomine Shirou and Ereshkigal casually found a place to relax and chat.
This time, the two talked for a longer period.
This includes some of Shirou Kotomine's experiences in other worlds.
He didn't say any of this that night.
Ereshkigal is very interested in these stories of other worlds.
The two chatted for a long time.
However, most of the time it was Shirou Kotomine who was talking, and Ereshkigal who was listening.
After all, although Ereshkigal lived a long time, she didn't experience anything exciting; all she had was the monotonous daily routine.
However, Ereshkigal did not let Kotomine Shirou speak for the entire time.
She recounted some experiences that differed from her usual daily life after this arrival, through Ishtar's body.
Just then, she suddenly remembered something important.
"Wait, I suddenly remembered, Shirou, I don't think I can help you in this battle!"
Remembering what had happened, Ereshkigal said dejectedly, "I joined the Three Goddesses' Covenant, and we have a pact that forbids us from attacking each other."
"I know about this."
Kotomine Shirou said without any surprise.
In the original trajectory, it was our Grand Dark Lord Hassan who severed Ereshkigal's contract with the Three Goddesses as wives.
But at this moment, he showed no intention of appearing.
Kotomine Shirou didn't even know if he was in the underworld.
After all, he is a Grand Dark Knight, and with the strongest aura concealment, if he doesn't want to be discovered, almost no one in the entire Type-Moon world can find his whereabouts.
Moreover, according to Kotomine Shirou's estimation, this Grand Dark Servant should not be here.
After all, they came to repay Fujimaru Ritsuka.
He is most likely by Fujimaru Ritsuka's side.
Moreover, this is a crucial moment when Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others are about to face the feathered serpent god.
However, since that Grand Master is not here, then Kotomine Shirou is about to show his skills.
"I might have a way to solve your current predicament."
"What method!"
Ereshkigal immediately asked angrily.
"Do you remember the ability I mentioned called 'Primordial Expansion'?"
Kotomine Shirou asked in a low, angry voice.
"Leading the mortal realm to unfold?"
Upon hearing Shirou Kotomine's reminder, Ereshkigal's eyes lit up.
She remembered.
It can transform other living beings into the power of Shirou Kotomine's cursed spirit.
If she were to transform herself into a cursed spirit, wouldn't that allow her to sever the contract of being a wife to the three goddesses?
A smile returned to Ereshkigal's face.
"Let's give it a try!"
Ereshkigal urged hurriedly.
The reason she was so insistent was not only because she wanted to break the contract, but also because she saw an opportunity to stay by Kotomine Shirou's side forever.
He was, after all, born out of some unexpected reason.
Once these anomalies are fixed, she will likely have to say goodbye to Shirou Kotomine forever.
This is definitely not what Ereshkigal wanted to see.
"Then let's give it a try."
Standing up, Shirou Kotomine clapped his hands together.
"The mortal realm unfolds, and all spirits reign supreme over the great world!"
A large amount of magical power surged out from Kotomine Shirou's body, quickly enveloping him and Ereshkigal.
Standing in the world unfolding before him, Ereshkigal closed his eyes and experienced it all.
She definitely felt the corrosive power of this realm.
But these corrosive forces had no effect on her.
Although Shirou Kotomine is very strong, his mortal abilities cannot interfere with true god-level beings.
Even if Ereshkigal is only a god-level servant.
But her vast divinity truly exists in the capital.
"Then what should we do?"
Upon hearing the explanation, Shirou Kotomine asked angrily and helplessly.
Ereshkigal directly addressed his weakness.
He was powerless to change this situation.
"It's alright. Although you can't interfere with me through these powers, I can in turn merge myself into them."
Ereshkigal said with a smile.
She reached out and cupped the cursed power belonging to Shirou Kotomine in her palm.
"The power that comes from negative human emotions? I, Kyo, am all too familiar with this power. After all, death is the most terrifying thing."
Therefore, Ereshkigal is constantly receiving negative emotions from humanity!
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