Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

The soft, almost suffocating touch caused Yu Tohsaka's brain to short-circuit for a moment before she silently chose option "B".

They were truly blinded by human nature.

[Selection confirmed: B - Join Tiamat's faction and help her survive to the end]

[The choice has been made, and the storyline is now locked.]

The moment he made his choice, Yu Tohsaka felt a strange energy flow through his body, as if something had formed an invisible connection between him and Tiamat.

Immediately afterwards, a system notification quietly appeared before my eyes:

[Congratulations on gaining the special ability: Mom!]

[Ability Description: By calling this name, you can summon Tiamat's spirit form anytime, anywhere. Please note that each summoning consumes mana; excessive use may lead to mana depletion.]

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Book 1: Chapter 4 Ishtar

Looking at the description of this special ability, Tohsaka Yu fell into deep thought for a moment.

The name of this ability... isn't it a bit too straightforward?

When I encounter difficulties, I just call out "Mom!" Am I some kind of little fire dragon...?

Yu Tohsaka quickly collected his thoughts, reached out and hugged Tiamat's voluptuous and graceful figure again. Inhaling the woman's unique fragrance, he quietly closed his eyes, as if enjoying this simple warmth and beauty.

After a long while, Yu Tohsaka bid farewell to Tiamat again before turning and walking towards the 'door' that emitted a soft glow, his figure gradually disappearing.

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At the highest point of the Uruk Palace, on his magnificent golden throne, Gilgamesh closed his eyes, finally relaxing his tense nerves.

A magnificent robe made of royal fabric was casually draped over his body, and his brilliant golden hair shone brightly in the sunlight.

Even when resting, the King of Uruk exudes an inviolable majesty.

"Finally, I can relax a little..."

He muttered to himself, his voice filled with undisguised weariness.

He has barely slept in the past few days.

The monster uprising on the Uruk border, the collapse of the water supply system in the city of Yiqi Liuyi Sanwo?&〕??, the infighting among nobles, and various political affairs that required the king's personal attention—all of these weighed heavily on his shoulders.

Worse still, he died three times from exhaustion while handling government affairs.

That's right, sudden death.

For Gilgamesh, who possessed two-thirds divine blood, death was more of an extremely uncomfortable experience than an end.

His body will automatically repair itself in a short time, giving him a new life, but this does not mean that the process of dying is not painful—each time it is like falling into a cold abyss and then being forcibly pulled back.

"For a king to die from overwork is truly a disgrace to the royal dignity..."

Gilgamesh chuckled self-deprecatingly, but at least Uruk was temporarily stable now, and nothing major should happen in the next two days.

He was just about to enjoy this rare tranquility when he suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of alertness flashing in his scarlet pupils.

Something's not right...

As a combination of human and deity, he was extremely sensitive to fluctuations in divine power.

Just now, he felt a familiar yet unfamiliar fluctuation, a feeling... like the ancient ocean whispering.

"Tiamat..."

The name was practically squeezed out between his teeth, carrying a complex emotion.

Gilgamesh rose and walked toward the palace terrace.

From here, he could overlook the entire city of Uruk, see the lives of the people, the prosperity of the market, and the Euphrates River in the distance.

"Merlin, I know you are here. Come out."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable tone of command.

A ripple appeared in the air, and a long-haired man in a white robe quietly appeared.

He possessed an extraordinary and refined temperament, and his purple eyes seemed to hold the stars and the sea.

“My dear king, your rest time is certainly short enough,” Merlin said with a smile, his tone as flippant as ever. “You noticed the anomaly after only closing your eyes for ten minutes. You truly are remarkable.”

"Enough with the nonsense," Gilgamesh calmly interrupted him. "You must have felt that fluctuation just now, right? Tell me, was it related to 'Mother'?"

Merlin's smile faded, and his expression became more serious: "Indeed, it seems that 'Mother' is awakening, and she seems to have... gained new assistance."

"A new ally?" Gilgamesh frowned slightly. "What do you mean?"

Merlin gazed into the distance with a profound look in his eyes, as if he could see through everything.

"Not long ago, a guest from another world visited, and judging from his appearance... he seems to be on the opposite side of human reason."

Upon hearing Merlin's words, Gilgamesh narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous glint flashing in his crimson pupils.

"Are those the beings you mentioned, capable of crossing the barriers between worlds?"

Merlin smiled and shook his head, saying, "No, he's not from Chaldea, but I'm not entirely sure of his current identity... It seems like he has something on him that shields him from the Clairvoyance."

"However, the only thing that is certain is... the other party seems to be related to 'Mother'."

Gilgamesh's eyes flickered, and he remained unusually silent.

When the word 'mother' is mentioned, even someone as arrogant as Gilgamesh can't help but feel a sense of awe.

"If Mother were to fully awaken, given her attitude toward humanity... the entire order of Uruk—no, the entire world—might face tremendous changes."

Gilgamesh turned and paced, his golden armor gleaming in the sunlight: "Send someone to investigate and find out what this visitor from another world is all about."

He pondered something, then continued, "It would be best to bring him to see me."

“I’ll arrange it right away, but…”

Merlin hesitated for a moment, then said, "Although the monsters on the Uruk border are temporarily suppressed, they could riot again at any time; the repair work on the city's water supply system has only just begun, so I'm afraid you can't leave..."

Gilgamesh scoffed, "Why would such a trivial matter require the king's military might? This kind of bastard can be easily dealt with by any lackey of the pantheon."

"Hehe, if a certain goddess heard you say that, it would probably cause quite a stir," Merlin chuckled.

Just then, a fragrant breeze wafted by, followed by a clear, melodious, yet slightly arrogant female voice:

"Ha! What 'lackey of the pantheon'? It's ridiculous to hear such a thing from you, Gilgamesh!"

Gilgamesh and Merlin turned their heads at the same time, only to see a beautiful woman dressed in a rather sexy manner, wearing a golden crown, floating in the air. She had long black hair and eyes that shone like jewels, and her whole body exuded an alluring radiance and charm, with a hint of disdain and provocation in her expression.

It is Ishtar, the goddess of love and war in Mesopotamian mythology.

"Oh my, isn't this our esteemed goddess?" Merlin exclaimed in surprise, immediately giving an exaggerated bow. "You've come at just the right time."

Gilgamesh glanced coldly at the goddess in the sky: "Ishtar... As a goddess, what are you doing in my palace instead of managing your own temple?"

Ishtar snorted dismissively, landing on 'Ma'ana' in front of Gilgamesh, and arrogantly raised her head to meet his gaze: "I sensed my mother's divine power fluctuations just now, so I came to take a look, but I didn't expect to hear you talking badly about me behind my back... What an impolite fellow."

"So the goddess sensed it too...?" Gilgamesh raised an eyebrow, seemingly somewhat surprised.

He then sneered, "I was just saying it casually, but judging from your reaction, it confirms your identity as a 'lackey'."

Ishtar narrowed her beautiful eyes, a hint of hostility appearing on her face, and sneered, "As expected, I can't hear a single nice word from your mouth, Gilgamesh."

Golden divine power began to gather in her hands.

Seeing the situation was turning sour, Merlin quickly squeezed between the two to smooth things over: "Please calm down, my goddess! We did sense something unusual just now, but it didn't come from Uruk, but was related to Mother..."

He briefly recounted what he had just sensed to Ishtar, including his mother's signs of recovery and the magician from another world.

"Mother...is she about to be resurrected?" Ishtar's eyes widened in surprise, instantly forgetting her argument with Gilgamesh.

After a period of brainstorming, a hint of doubt immediately appeared on her face: "What does my mother's resurrection have to do with that magician from another world?"

Gilgamesh interrupted impatiently, "If you're really that interested, then go and bring that magician to me. After all, I don't have time to deal with such trivial matters right now."

Ishtar immediately scoffed, "Hmph! Who wants to do anything for you? I'm just interested in this visitor from another world. Besides, how can someone who can establish a connection with my mother be considered a 'small matter'? You arrogant fool!"

After saying that, she turned around and said haughtily, "I will go and see what this magician from another world looks like... but don't think I'll bring him to see you unless you apologize to me properly."

Merlin looked slightly surprised: "Goddess, are you really going to take action yourself?"

Ishtar straightened her skirt, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. "Of course, it's been a long time since I've encountered something so interesting. Besides, this concerns Mother, so as a deity, I should naturally go in person."

"As for that magician from another world... if he has no hostility, this goddess will treat him well, but if he has any ill intentions... hmph, I will naturally make him understand the consequences of offending the gods!"

After saying that, she transformed into a streak of red light and disappeared into the horizon.

Merlin watched the direction the goddess had left in and muttered, "Something about this just doesn't feel quite right..."

Gilgamesh's crimson eyes silently gazed in the direction where Ishtar had disappeared, and he murmured, "Although she is a person of unknown origin... she should be more than enough to be handed over to that arrogant goddess."

He turned and walked back to the throne, continuing, "Compared to this, I have more important matters to attend to. Uruk needs to be fully prepared before the real disaster strikes."

Merlin nodded thoughtfully, but a hint of worry flashed in his eyes: "I hope it goes well."

Book 1: Chapter 5 All Sides in Motion

At the same time, Yu Tohsaka had just stepped out of the spatial gate of the Sea of ​​Origin and arrived in a vast wilderness.

In the distance, yellow sand filled the sky, and undulating hills stretched to the horizon like ocean waves.

The sky was a clear, deep blue without a single cloud, and the scorching sun beat down mercilessly, instantly making people drenched in sweat.

"Is this Mesopotamia?"

Yu Tohsaka looked around, feeling the dryness and heat in the air, and couldn't help but frown.

As a magician, he has some knowledge of ancient civilizations.

In terms of topography and climate, this place is very similar to the ancient Mesopotamian region, which is modern-day southern Iraq.

"If I'm not mistaken, I should be in the Uruk era..."

Yu Tohsaka muttered to himself, recalling the settings of the Type-Moon world in his mind.

The Uruk period, around 2600 BC, was the golden age of Mesopotamian civilization and the reign of King Gilgamesh.

The gods of this era still live among humans, and monsters and all sorts of supernatural phenomena are commonplace.

In mythology, Tiamat was killed by Marduk, but in the Type-Moon universe, she seems to be sealed in the Imaginary Dimension.

Regardless, the most urgent task now is to find a place where humans live; wandering alone in this desolate desert is not a wise choice.

Yu Tohsaka raised her hand to shield her eyes from the intense sunlight, squinting as she looked into the distance, where she seemed to see a hint of green.

"That should be an oasis or a river. Let's head in that direction first."

Just as he was about to take a step forward, he suddenly felt the crystal pendant around his neck vibrate slightly.

That was a talisman Tiamat gave him; it only reacts when danger is imminent.

Yu Tohsaka cautiously looked around, but apart from the occasional sandstorm blowing through the wilderness, there was no suspicious figure in sight.

"Is it an illusion?"

He muttered to himself, but instinct told him that danger was approaching.

Relying on a magician's intuition, Yu Tohsaka suddenly turned around and locked his gaze on a sand dune behind him.

Right there, a beautiful woman dressed in a sexy and alluring way was smilingly looking him over, as if admiring an interesting toy.

Her slender waist and large expanses of snow-white skin were completely exposed to the air. She wore a short skirt that barely covered her mid-thighs, revealing her long legs and voluptuous curves.

"Oh, were you discovered?"

Ishtar chuckled softly and walked step by step from the edge of the dunes.

Behind her, an overwhelming magical power quietly spread.

"Your perception is much sharper than I imagined, magician from another world."

Yu Tohsaka looked warily at the stunningly beautiful woman before him, his heart pounding faster than ever.