Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

She couldn't wait to leave this place.

However, as soon as she nodded, Ereshkigal noticed Tiamat staring at her with a look that seemed to say, "Where are you taking my child?"

"..."

The cool smile that Ai Lei had been trying so hard to maintain on her face instantly froze, and the little soul inside her seemed to be screaming wildly.

Seriously?! I just wanted to take him out to ask him a few questions and find out what was going on. What kind of expression is that, Mother?! What on earth did that idiot goddess Ishtar bring back?!

Ereshkigal had no idea that Ishtar had deliberately dug such a huge pit for her, just waiting for her to jump in.

Fortunately, at this moment, Tohsaka Yu spoke up at the opportune moment: "Tiamat, neither you nor I are very familiar with this land, so this is an opportunity to learn about it, isn't it... Besides, I don't think this goddess has any ill intentions..."

Aileen paused for a moment, then subconsciously looked at Tohsaka Yu.

The boy's slightly delicate face wore a gentle smile, which seemed to warm people even in the dimly lit room.

This guy is actually helping me out of a tight spot...?

After a brief moment of confusion, Ai Lei's gaze softened slightly.

She had initially suspected that the child might have some connection with that foolish goddess, perhaps... the child she was hiding in her own temple to 'enjoy'.

Although Ishtar had never heard of her having a penchant for 'that stuff' before, she was, after all, a 'woman', and who knows, she might want to try something different.

But thanks to Yu Tohsaka's intervention, Ereshkigal has completely dispelled this suspicion.

Look at this child, so good-looking and with such a pleasant voice, he clearly has nothing to do with Ishtar.

On the other side, after hearing Yu Tohsaka's words, Tiamat glanced at the noble and elegant goddess of the underworld in front of her before nodding with an "Aaa" sound.

But she was still worried, so she wrote in her notebook: "Don't hurt my child."

Ereshkigal paused, then a smile quickly appeared on her beautiful face: "Of course, Mother... In the end, I just accidentally stumbled into this temple. Ishtar didn't tell me anything, so it's obvious she had ulterior motives."

The implication was clear: Ishtar led me here, I'm not taking the blame!

I wonder if Mother listened to me... Looking at Tiamat's adorable, bewildered expression, Eresh silently added to herself.

At that moment, Yu Tohsaka's voice pulled her back to reality from her thoughts.

He looked at Ereshkigal and smiled, "Then let's go, Goddess."

……

Deep within a dark cave outside Uruk, shrouded in darkness and the aura of monsters, lies the temporary lair of Gorgon, one of the Three Goddess Alliance members and the mother goddess of monsters.

The air was thick with unsettling magic and primal wildness, a stark contrast to the gleaming temples of Ishtar.

Golden particles quietly gathered in the center of the cave, coalescing into the figure of Jin Gu.

However, he was completely different at this moment from the cold and confident person he had been when he left.

He lowered his head slightly, his face showing a complex emotion that was hard to describe. There was the shock of seeing his "mother," as well as the wavering and confusion caused by his "mother's" words. The sharp edge of the divine weapon seemed to have been greatly subdued.

"You're back, King Gu?"

A hoarse, hissing female voice came from the shadows deep within the cave.

In the darkness, a pair of purple snake eyes, shimmering with petrifying magic, slowly opened: "That interesting human, did you bring him back?"

Jingu remained silent for a moment, without responding or mocking as usual.

He simply raised his head, a flicker of struggle in his eyes, and finally said in a calm tone, "The situation has changed, and I was unable to bring him."

The Gorgon's enormous serpentine tail slid restlessly across the ground, making a rustling sound.

"The situation has changed?" Her voice suddenly rose, clearly displeased. "Was it that fool Ishtar who hindered you? Or did you fail?"

"..." Jingu pursed his lips, not explaining the specific reasons, especially regarding Tiamat's appearance, which he subconsciously concealed.

He simply shook his head, his tone remaining calm: "Now is not the time to take him away."

After saying that, before Gorgon could ask any more questions, Jingu's figure once again turned into golden particles and dissipated into the air, as if he was eager to leave this place and digest the subversive meeting he had just had alone.

"Hmph..." Gorgon looked at the spot where Jingu had disappeared and let out a disgruntled snort.

She could sense that Jingu's emotions were very unstable, which made her even more curious about what exactly happened in the Temple of Izu (I) ^Sanwu &VII Culiu san Woshtar.

Even Jin Gu returned empty-handed, and seemed to have lost his composure.

Thinking of this, Gorgon's purple serpentine eyes turned to another direction in the cave, and he called out in a voice imbued with divine power:

"Kukulkan!"

As she called out, a warm, sunny, and refreshing divine aura, full of South American charm, quickly responded from afar, carrying a hint of curiosity: "Hmm? What's wrong, Gorgon? Have your little bats caused trouble again?"

"It seems there's been some trouble at the temple of Ishtar."

"Kingu recently tried to bring back a human with 'creational divinity'," Gorgon said in her distinctive hoarse voice.

"Oh--?"

The response was noticeably louder, filled with surprise and interest. "That self-proclaimed 'perfect weapon' failed? Oh dear, that's quite unexpected."

Then, the energetic voice, filled with obvious excitement, continued, "In that case, I, your older sister, will go there myself."

"To be honest, someone who could force Jingu to retreat..."

In a dim shadow, the woman named 'Quetzalcoatl' slowly raised her eyelids.

"I'm quite interested."

Volume 1: Chapter 15 The Descent of the Feathered Serpent God

On the terrace of the Ishtar Temple.

The night breeze carried a hint of coolness. Ai Lei sat with her knees bent on the slightly cool stone slab, her long golden hair fluttering in the wind.

"Alright, now that there's no one else around, could you please briefly explain your background, and... what exactly is going on between you and that Mother?"

Looking at the boy sitting beside her, Ereshkigal broke the silence first, her red eyes sharply scrutinizing him, her tone becoming more serious: "The magic power within you that originates from the same source as 'Mother' is very abnormal."

Yu Tohsaka faced the night breeze, feeling the surging yet gentle magic of Tiamat within her, and that strange sense of connection.

He looked up and gazed into the distance.

Below the terrace is a brightly lit temple, and in the distance, the outline of Uruk can be faintly seen.

After a long pause, he said quite frankly, "How should I put it... although you may not believe it, I actually come from another era."

Nearly a week has passed since he 'traveled' to this singularity... Tohsaka Yu doesn't know if the time ratio between this world and his original world is 1:1. If it is, the Clock Tower might have already listed him as a 'missing person'.

After enduring three long years at the Clock Tower, I was finally about to graduate and go back to see Sakura and Rin... but then this happened.

Even now, whenever Yu Tohsaka thinks about this matter, she can't help but sigh.

However, judging from the current situation, as long as he can successfully 'save' Tiamat, he should be able to return to his original era.

After all, he was currently in a singularity called the 'Absolute Demonic Front'.

"From another era...?"

Upon hearing Yu Tohsaka's words, Ereshkigal's beautiful eyes filled with doubt, and she glanced at the boy a few more times.

At that moment, she heard Yu Tohsaka continue, "Although my origins are somewhat complicated to explain, my purpose is very simple."

"Oh?" Ellie raised an eyebrow. "What do you want to do?"

“I want to protect Tiamat… the Mother you mentioned,” Yu Tohsaka said directly. “She’s not the monster in the legends who only wants to destroy. She’s just too lonely and has been misunderstood for too long.”

Upon hearing Yu Tohsaka's words, Ereshkigal paused for a moment, then looked at the boy again with a strange gaze.

"One last question...why do you want to help her?"

Eresh's tone was very serious. As the ruler of the underworld, in her understanding, Tiamat, the creator goddess, was a being that even the gods felt awe and fear towards.

However, the boy in front of me not only showed no fear, but also established such a deep connection with his 'mother', and now even expressed his desire to 'protect' her... This is really too illogical.

Facing Ereshkigal's scrutinizing gaze, Tohsaka Yu remained silent for a moment before saying, "Because of people's hearts."

"Human nature...?" Ellie repeated it subconsciously, her face showing pure confusion.

Seeing the earnestly confused expression on the face of the goddess of the underworld, Tohsaka Yu glanced subtly at Ereshkigal's shapely chest, accentuated by her black dress, and coughed lightly, saying:

"Well... in short, you could say it's some kind of first impression attraction."

"If you don't want to say it, forget it."

Eresh curled her lip and said quietly, "But for a human like you to think you can protect Mother... that's a bit too far-fetched."

Yu Tohsaka smiled and said, "Things always have to be done step by step. For example, right now we need to deal with that so-called Three Goddess Alliance that poses a clear threat."

Tohsaka paused, recalling her previous encounter: "Kingu was sent by Gorgon to capture me, and Gorgon's purpose is clearly related to Tiamat."

"As for the goddess Ishtar... forgive my bluntness, but her actions are unpredictable. And as for the other feathered serpent god Kukulkan, although I have never met her, I suppose she is currently an enemy force as well."

Aileen's eyes lit up, and she leaned forward slightly, asking with a hint of slyness, "Oh? Judging from your tone, you seem quite dissatisfied with Ishtar?"

She didn't seem to notice how ambiguous the gesture was. When Yu Tohsaka looked up slightly, he could see Ereshkigal's pretty face right in front of him. Her eyes were sparkling as she stared at Yu Tohsaka, seemingly more interested in his previous topic than in the 'Three Goddess Alliance'.

She seems quite interested in this topic… Tohsaka Yu’s heart skipped a beat, then she sighed helplessly: “I wouldn’t say I’m dissatisfied, but you share a vessel with her, so you probably know better than anyone that the goddess Ishtar might act rather capriciously, and that she’s obsessed with treasure…”

Yu Tohsaka carefully chose her words, saying, "When stable and reliable allies are needed, her behavior does indeed make one feel a little... uneasy, doesn't it?"

These words clearly resonated with Irene.

She muttered to herself, "That hopeless idiot is always messing around, wasting money, and causing me nothing but trouble..."

As she spoke, she seemed to realize that she had been complaining too much, so she quickly cleared her throat, tried to put on a stern face, and said, "But what necessary connection does this have with what you said about protecting Mother and breaking up the alliance?"

“Of course there is contact!” Tohsaka Yu immediately replied, his tone becoming serious. “Gorgon is single-mindedly seeking revenge, Quetzalcoatl’s stance is unclear, and although you are a member of the Three Goddesses Alliance… I still think you are much more reliable than Ishtar.”

Yu Tohsaka gazed into Ereshkigal's eyes with sincere eyes: "You are the ruler of the underworld, the great goddess Ereshkigal. You govern the order of death and deeply understand the importance of responsibility and rules. This is something that the goddess of the heavens can never match."

He paused briefly, then continued, "Don't you think that such a chaotic alliance will inevitably lead to even greater disaster sooner or later?"

These words not only pointed out the advantages and disadvantages, but also subtly compared Ereshkigal with Ishtar, emphasizing her composure and sense of responsibility.

Ai Lei listened and was indeed somewhat tempted, but still hesitated: "I... I am just the manager of the underworld, maintaining order for the dead... I shouldn't interfere too much in the conflicts on earth."

"Moreover, the strength of both the Gorgons and Kukulkan is not to be underestimated..."

"That's why I need your help!" Tohsaka Yu pressed on, "I'm not asking you to directly fight them, but I hope to get your support, such as sharing intelligence, or, at crucial moments, providing some... necessary assistance based on the principle of maintaining order?"

"Faced with such a formidable enemy, my spirit and Tiamat's spirit alone are far from sufficient. We need an ally like you who is insightful, righteous, and responsible."

Ai Lei felt a little flustered by what the man said, especially the descriptions like "conscientious and responsible" and "deeply understanding of righteousness," which made her feel a little... embarrassed, but also inexplicably pleased.

Looking into the boy's expectant and trusting eyes, she felt it would be difficult for her to refuse.

“If it’s just about sharing intelligence, then that’s fine…” Ellie whispered.

Yu Tohsaka breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Thank you, Goddess."

"Let's get this straight, I don't mean to form an alliance with a human like you!"

Ai Lei suddenly stood up, put her hands on her hips, and tried to use a tough tone to cover up her inner turmoil, but her cheeks turned even redder.

“I just think the Gorgon is indeed a threat, and that idiot Ishtar is always causing trouble… In order to maintain the dignity of the Underworld and the basic order on Earth, I can temporarily keep an eye on the movements of the Three Goddess Alliance. If you have any important information, I can also consider listening to it…”

Her voice trailed off as she spoke, until she was almost muttering, "But this is absolutely not because of you! It's just my duty as a goddess! It's just my duty, understand?!"

Yu Tohsaka smiled warmly and sincerely: "Thank you so much, Goddess. With a reliable ally like you watching the situation, I feel much more at ease."

"I told you, we're not allies! It's just something we did together!" Ellie retorted somewhat angrily, but her reddened ears and evasive gaze, avoiding Tohsaka Yu's direct gaze, revealed her true thoughts.

Listening to Ereshkigal's insincere, even somewhat exasperated, rebuttal, Tohsaka Yu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This goddess of the underworld is indeed as rumored... or as he remembered from his past life, a typical tsundere, with a stern exterior but an unexpectedly frank and kind heart, and she is also very easy to understand.

"Even so, I am still very grateful for your willingness to lend a helping hand, Goddess."

He stepped forward, naturally extended his right hand, and said, "Then, please take care of me from now on."

When the boy suddenly reached out his hand, Ai Lei was clearly stunned.

She glanced instinctively at the hand hovering in mid-air, then quickly looked at Tohsaka Yu, muttering, "I already said it's not an alliance..."

Although she said that, she couldn't help but steal glances at Tohsaka Yu's hand, which was still hanging in mid-air.

...Damn it, how can this human be so shameless?!

She cursed inwardly, but at the same time, a strange feeling was also growing within her.

This experience of being treated with great respect, regarded as a reliable partner, and having a hand extended to her in friendship was far too unfamiliar to Ereshkigal, who had spent most of her life in the underworld and was not good at socializing. It was hard for her not to be moved at all.