Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

"This is probably Kukul's bad habit, or rather, his principle? I think it's quite problematic, actually giving alms during battle."

The leopard-man swayed from side to side as he answered:

"If the opponent challenges you with the determination to die, then accept the challenge; but if they are someone who lacks awareness, then save their life."

"That's why Teska was able to take advantage of her vulnerability, but she didn't seem to react at all."

"She'll be looked down upon by the other goddesses if she acts like this, I'm so worried."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Gudao fell into deep thought, seemingly lost in thought.

At this moment, Dr. Roman asked:

"Speaking of which, you've been mentioning Kukul... are you referring to Kukulkan?"

"So, the other party is both Quetzal Koyatel and Kukulkan?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 461 Methods for Dealing with Quetzalcoatl

"In the Toltecs, he was Quetzal Koyatel, the King of the High Priests; in the Maya, he was Kukulkan, the King of Conquerors... Although Quetzal Koyatel was a god, he sometimes appeared as the King of Men."

Dr. Roman guessed:

"Perhaps, the other party may have inherited the memories of being both a god and a human."

Merlin nodded and continued:

"In other words, all her actions are based on knowing what humans can do. From this perspective, it will probably be very difficult to persuade her."

"So, Fujimaru, what do you think?"

"Um……"

After a moment's hesitation, Gudao replied firmly:

"I believe there is still room for communication."

"I think it's unlikely."

The leopard-woman's attitude was rather pessimistic; she put her hands behind her head and said:

"Kukur is also a god of war. If he reveals his true nature, he is even more terrifying than the goddess of monsters. You absolutely cannot defeat him with words alone."

"If there's anything that could move her, it would probably be a head-on confrontation where she'd risk her very soul."

"A soul-crushing...head-to-head confrontation..."

Upon hearing the leopard-man's words, Gudao's eyes flickered slightly, and his expression became thoughtful.

In any case, obtaining a large amount of information about Quetzalcoatl at once saved them a lot of extra work.

Therefore, the group decided to stay in Ur today to regroup, and then head to Eridu the next day in full force to meet with their counterparts.

Upon successfully arriving in Ur, the group immediately discovered that the city was peaceful and had not been disturbed by any monsters.

However, correspondingly, the number of adult men in the city is significantly less than that of women, children, and the elderly.

They found the current administrators of Ur and received answers that were largely consistent with the information provided by the Leopard Man.

Cities that resolutely refused to submit to Quetzal Coyatt have long been destroyed, and the cities that are still in operation have all chosen to accept the conditions proposed by Quetzal—that is, to offer an adult male as a sacrifice every day.

The other person said in a low voice with a sorrowful expression:

"This choice was made based on everyone's acceptance and agreement. I'm sorry, but this is the only way we can survive...!"

"..."

Gudao and the others found this choice difficult to accept because it did not truly solve the problem; it merely transformed instantaneous destruction into a slow suicide.

However, they also find it difficult to criticize each other's choices.

The conversation thus ended in a slightly somber atmosphere.

Although they had chosen to submit to Quetzalcoatl's rule, Gilgamesh still treated them with courtesy and arranged temporary accommodations for the messengers he sent.

night--

"So, what's the news about tomorrow's battle...?"

After tonight's lesson, during Gudao's free practice time, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked with a smile:

"Have you figured out how to negotiate with Quetzalcoatl?"

Regarding tomorrow's battle, the group prepared two plans: the first was the one proposed by Gudao, which was to negotiate with Quetzalcoatl and try to win him over to their side.

The second plan was the original one, which was to defeat Quetzalcoatl.

According to the intelligence provided by the leopard people, they already know that Quetzalcoatl has built her own temple in the city, and it is because of this that she, as an alien deity, is able to possess such powerful divinity.

Therefore, as long as the temple can be destroyed, the opponent's divinity will be greatly reduced, and they will have the possibility of defeating the opponent.

Back to the point.

"Um……"

In response to Fujimaru Ritsuka's question, Gudao pondered for a moment and replied:

"I have some vague ideas, but they're not very clear yet..."

Compared to his own ideas, directly attacking the other party seemed more realistic, but he was unwilling to give up on that possibility.

Moreover, based on current intelligence, the other party's behavior can only be described as peculiar and unpredictable, but it is far from being evil or terrifying.

"Speaking of it,"

At this moment, Gudao seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka tentatively, saying:

"Does Miss Gudako know anything about Quetzalcoatl's situation?"

"I?"

Among the strange and wonderful Servants in Chaldea, Quetzalcoatl's personality is not particularly outstanding. She usually has the image of a warm and enthusiastic older sister, occasionally making funny faces, and often gives people the feeling of not having a high presence.

But in reality, the other party is one of the top combat forces in Chaldea, one of the few top Servants who is relatively easy to talk to, and one of the Servants she really likes to be with.

Furthermore, the situation became much more lively after another supreme god in South American mythology, Tescatlipoca—also known as the Smoke Mirror—came to Chaldea.

During her time with them, she also truly felt that the worldview, concepts of good and evil, and so on of the South American gods were very different from those of other pantheons.

However, it's not easy to answer if you want to explain it in detail.

and so--

"I don't know anything."

Without the slightest hesitation, Fujimaru Ritsuka replied with a smile, but then she added with a playful laugh:

"We have already provided enough information and hints. If we were to continue, we would probably have to reveal the answer directly. But that won't do."

"So, you should keep trying, young man!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka gave him a thumbs-up in encouragement, paused slightly, and then smiled:

"However, as long as you act according to your own ideas, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

Does this mean you know absolutely nothing?

This person clearly knows everything, right?

Gudao silently complained to himself, but he wasn't surprised by Fujimaru Ritsuka's answer. He was just more curious about the increasingly mysterious identity of the other party.

But now is not the time to think about such questions.

"Oh, right,"

Just as Gudao was about to continue thinking, Fujimaru Ritsuka suddenly spoke again, laughing:

"If I had to give you a hint, it would be helpful."

"!"

Gudao's eyes lit up instantly. He sat up straight and looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka with an attitude of listening attentively.

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and said:

"You should know that even God can lie."

"Therefore, when talking to someone, don't believe them completely all at once, okay?"

……

...

The next morning, the group left Ur and headed towards Eridu.

This time, with a leopard-man who was practically a local as their guide, the group's pace quickened considerably, and a location teeming with magical energy quickly appeared on the Chaldea exploration map—

That's Eridu.

To be precise, it is the location where Elidone Quetzal Koyatl built the temple.

There are a considerable number of adult men in Eridu, including men sacrificed from various cities, but even more are soldiers who were killed by Quetzalcoatl and then instantly resurrected.

However, their goal today is not to rescue these soldiers, but rather—

Dr. Roman said:

"A powerful magical reaction was detected in front of the temple, so it must be Quetzalcoatl."

"Fujimaru, are you ready?"

"Ok!"

Gudao nodded vigorously, his eyes fixed firmly on the city ahead, and said:

"Let's get started!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 462 Meeting, Communication, and Battle