Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

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Anna and Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't go far; they stopped in a slightly secluded alley.

Then, Anna looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke:

"...Gudako-san, you recognized my real name too?"

"Of course."

"...Then, aren't you afraid of me?"

Unlike non-human beings like Merlin and Ishtar, Fujimaru Ritsuka is a human living in the same era as Gudao and the others. One of the reasons she doesn't want to reveal her true name to Gudao and the others is that she worries they will be afraid of her as a monster.

"Oh, so that's the question you wanted to ask?"

However, upon hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka was somewhat surprised, then smiled and said:

"Of course not, after all, we're comrades!"

"Comrade...is that so..."

Seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka's smiling face, Anna finally breathed a sigh of relief, then seemed to be deep in thought.

"Is this okay?"

At this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked with a smile:

"I thought you wanted to ask about what happened earlier."

"!"

Upon hearing this, Anna instantly realized what was happening, and then said somewhat awkwardly in a low voice:

"...That's a question I'd also like to ask, it's just that—"

"Why does Gudako-san have her older sister's voice?"

This is right!

Fujimaru Ritsuka laughed and explained with practiced ease:

"Actually, just like my situation with Gilgamesh, I also have some connection with Stheno and Euryale, so I guess you could call them friends."

"You... know the older sisters...?"

However, upon hearing her say that, Anna's tone became somewhat doubtful.

Because she knew all too well how much her two older sisters hated the humans who treated them like monsters, persecuted them, and tried to separate them.

Moreover, something as simple as making friends with humans...

Sensing Anna's suspicion, Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly realized what was going on and, somewhat embarrassed, rested her chin on her hand and said:

"To be honest, it's a bit difficult to prove. Let me think..."

"Hmm, how about this?"

Seemingly remembering something, Fujimaru Ritsuka snapped her fingers and smiled at Anna:

Would you like to meet them?

"...?!!!"

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night.

As expected, the Chaldean embassy was brightly lit, with everyone gathered together, raising their glasses.

"Cheers—!" ×n

After resting for an afternoon, Gudao's spirits had recovered considerably. Ushiwakamaru, Leonidas I, and others returned from the front lines. Merlin arrived as promised, along with Miss Siduri, and even Ishtar came.

No, to be precise, it was Ereshkigal who borrowed Ishtar's body to move around on the surface.

According to the other party, since Ishtar starts sleeping during the day and doesn't need her body, she just borrowed it temporarily.

but--

"Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch..."

The sudden pain from the force of raising the glass caused Ereshkigal's face to contort in pain.

"Damn it... What's wrong with this body? Why is my whole body aching and my chest feels tight...!"

"I remember I wasn't seriously injured?!"

Siduri smiled and explained from the side:

"After all, you and Lady Ishtar are currently possessing only the body of a human girl, which is vastly different from the strength of a god's true form, so please be careful."

"hateful……!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka watched the scene unfold with a grin, then glanced around the room and exclaimed:

"It's a pity that only King Gilgamesh is missing, but he must be very busy right now, right?"

"indeed,"

Siduri replied:

"Because the decisive battle time has been confirmed in ten days, Wang is currently urgently allocating resources and adjusting various combat plans, so he is busier than usual."

Gudao, standing to the side, couldn't help but sigh:

"Wang is really busy."

It is hard to believe that King Gilgamesh, who appears so wise today, was a notorious cruel tyrant in his youth.

"But is this really okay?"

Hearing their conversation, Ereshkigal spoke up:

"After all, that guy just died from exhaustion yesterday, right?"

"...Eh!?" ×n

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 457 The King Who Died of Overwork: Information on Ereshkigal

Last night, she was tending to her underworld as usual when she suddenly sensed Gilgamesh's soul appearing there.

Siduri also affirmed this, clutching her chest as she recalled the situation:

"I saw the king leaning against the throne with his head down, and I thought he was resting. But when I got closer, I found that he had stopped breathing and his heart had stopped beating. I was terrified."

"Who isn't?"

Ereshkigal couldn't help but complain:

"I thought Uruk had been destroyed in the short time I wasn't paying attention!"

However, upon closer inquiry, it was discovered that Gilgamesh himself was somewhat confused.

According to Gilgamesh himself, he was simply feeling a little tired while handling official business, so he decided to take a short nap on his throne.

However, when he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the underworld for some reason.

"..."

Hearing this, everyone exchanged glances, and Dr. Roman sighed somewhat:

"...This seems to be a case of death from overwork, right?"

"That's right!"

Ereshkigal huffed angrily:

"The key thing is that the guy refused to admit it, insisting that it was my mistake that led his soul to the underworld!"

"Well……"

Gudao scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, though he could understand the other person's actions.

After all, Gilgamesh, a great hero who stood at the pinnacle of the Age of Gods and possessed two-thirds divine blood, actually died from overwork...

It has to be said that this is a rather heartbreaking, yet somewhat comical, ending.

"Then what?"

Ereshkigal helplessly spread his hands and said:

"And then what else can we do? Of course, we can only send him back."

"We can't just let that guy really die, can we?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Ereshkigal."

Siduri sincerely thanked Ereshkigal, then nodded to Gudanov and the others in greeting:

"At the same time, I would also like to thank everyone in Chaldea for bringing Lord Ereshkigal to our side. Otherwise, once we lost our king, Uruk would have been in trouble."

Then, she smiled and said:

"Thanks to Lord Ereshkigal, the king can finally work without any worries."

No worries? Work with peace of mind?

Seeing Siduri smiling before them, the group subtly moved away from her.

I feel that Miss Siduri is a little scary now.

As for King Gilgamesh, who is still busy, all people can do is offer him the highest respect in their hearts; there is nothing else they can do.

Specifically, it means

Ushiwakamaru enthusiastically raised his glass and said:

"Then, cheers to King Gilgamesh!"

"Cheers—!" ×n—

"Click."

At the same time, on the throne inside the tower, Gilgamesh suddenly increased the strength in his hand, crushing a corner of the clay tablet in his hand, which then fell to the ground.