Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

After all, an ordinary magician being kidnapped by beings from the mythical era would break most people. He had seen countless humans trembling and begging for mercy before him, and the feeling of controlling the fate of others always gave him a morbid sense of satisfaction.

However, to Kingo's surprise, Tohsaka Yu's face remained incredibly calm throughout.

There was no fear, no despair, not even anger in those eyes—only a profound, almost transcendent composure.

It was as if... he was certain that he would be saved.

Why?

Relying solely on Ishtar? Or... is Gilgamesh already on his way to provide support?

Impossible... The current situation in Uruk should not allow the Hero King to leave without permission.

Jin Gu frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

"Do you know your situation?" he couldn't help but ask.

Yu Tohsaka looked up and met his gaze, calmly replying, "I know, but fear solves nothing, does it?"

This answer made Kingu even more dissatisfied. He was used to human fear and submission, and Tohsaka Yu's attitude was, in his eyes, a provocation and a contempt for his authority.

"You think having the divine nature of creation will protect you? Don't be so smug, human... Once I figure out your secrets, your value will vanish."

Yu Tohsaka said calmly, "Threats won't work on me. If you really want to know why I have 'her' aura on me, you might as well ask me properly, instead of using this method."

"Insolence!" Jin Gu's eyes flashed with a dangerous light. "Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to me like that?"

He exuded a divine aura, and his immense magical power sent a chill down one's spine, making one feel as if they were walking on the edge of life and death.

However, even at this critical moment, Yu Tohsaka's eyes remained calm and undisturbed.

He didn't even struggle; he simply stared into Jingu's eyes, as if looking into the depths of his soul, into his unease and doubt.

That look in his eyes made Jingu feel inexplicably irritated.

He had seen countless expressions on people's faces in the face of death—fear, despair, anger, pleading—but he had never seen such calmness, such detachment, as if he had already seen through life and death.

This reminded him of someone—Enkidu, a being who had a similar appearance to him but a completely different soul.

“You remind me of someone I hate the most,” Jingu said through gritted teeth, “that same look in my eyes that I find equally repulsive.”

Although the suppression of her aura caused her some difficulty breathing, Tohsaka Yu remained calm: "You...are you talking about...Enkidu?"

The name was like a sharp knife piercing Jin Gu's heart. His expression twisted instantly, and he emphasized, "Don't mention that name!"

Despite his anger, Tohsaka Yu's eyes showed no fear.

This calm almost drove Jingu mad; deep down, he was unwilling to admit that he felt uneasy about the gaze of an ordinary human being.

"and many more--"

Just then, Kingo suddenly seemed to sense something, staring intently at Tohsaka Yu, and said, "What did you just do?!"

Having just been 'provoked' by Tohsaka Yu, Kingu hadn't paid attention until now, when he finally noticed something amiss.

Even though Tohsaka Yu hasn't used a single spell since just now, the magical power in his magic circuits is rapidly dissipating... It's not disappearing, but rather a guided, pulled flow, like a river being attracted by some force to rush into the distance.

Just as Jin Gu was about to speak again, a sudden change occurred!

An unprecedented sense of oppression swept over, and this pressure was not directed at any one person, but rather an absolute suppression of the world, as if the entire space was being distorted and deformed under this power.

A vast, boundless magical power instantly suppressed the entire world. The temple floor began to tremble, and countless tiny cracks appeared on the walls, spreading like a spider web.

The water in the temple—whether it was the holy water from the offerings or the decorative pools—began to ripple unnaturally, and an eerie blue halo appeared on the surface.

Yu Tohsaka's body floated up at some point, enveloped in a blue light.

As the light dimmed slightly, the two people in the temple were able to see the figure standing behind Tohsaka Yu.

It was an elegant and mysterious female figure with waist-length light blue hair and ruby-like eyes.

She wore a simple white dress and floated barefoot in the air. The most eye-catching features were the small dragon horns on her head and her proud breasts that radiated maternal glow.

Ishtar looked in that direction and was stunned when she saw the woman.

Meanwhile, Jingu's expression had already frozen. He stared blankly at the blue-haired woman, his voice trembling slightly.

"……Mother?!"

Book 1: Chapter 9 Ishtar: Huh?

The air inside the temple seemed to freeze, and time stood still at that moment.

King Gu's eyes widened, and for the first time, his usually indifferent face revealed utter shock and disbelief.

His lips trembled slightly, and a barely audible murmur escaped from deep in his throat: "...Mother?"

The title carried an unbelievable longing, and a hint of 'fear'... not fear of death, but fear of the sudden fulfillment of a long-suppressed desire deep within oneself.

Taking this opportunity, Tohsaka Yu quickly broke free from Kingo's loose restraints and retreated behind Tiamat.

"Aaaa..."

Tiamat looked around blankly, her face full of confusion, as if she hadn't quite figured out what was going on.

Her body had a faint, ethereal quality, clearly indicating that she was not a physical being but rather appeared in this world as a spirit.

Even so, the aura she exuded still made the entire temple tremble.

Regardless, Tiamat is a creation-level being. Even if she is just a spirit, her very existence is enough to make any god on the land of Mesopotamia tremble.

Ishtar stood frozen in place. As the goddess of the heavens, she naturally recognized the blue-haired woman before her.

“Mother…?” Ishtar murmured almost instinctively, her voice filled with awe and disbelief.

In mythology, Tiamat is the oldest being. She is the embodiment of the ocean and the origin of all life. Even the most pampered Ishtar has to restrain her usual pride in her presence.

Jin Gu finally recovered slightly from the shock. He knelt on one knee, bowed his head, and said in a trembling voice, "Mother... I have been searching for you... I made so many preparations for your return, but I never expected you to appear in this way..."

Even Kingu hadn't expected that a magician from another world could summon Tiamat with just a single word... Even now, he still couldn't understand the reason behind it.

Tiamat looked at Tohsaka Yu, then at Kingu, and finally began to understand the situation.

She turned her gaze to Jingu, her eyes showing both approval and a hint of barely concealed disappointment. She took out a small notebook from her bosom, quickly wrote a few lines, and then showed it to Jingu.

"You were created in my image, but the path you chose is different from what I expected. I never wanted you to seek me through violence."

A dark look flashed across Jingu's face. He argued in a low voice, "Humanity has failed you... They have long forgotten your kindness, and even regard you as a terrifying being, fearing your power and despising your creation. Shouldn't such a race be wiped out?"

To humans, Tiamat is a terrifying being that burns away humanity's reason, but to Tiamat, who was once banished to the Imaginary World, she knows nothing about humans. To her, humans are as mysterious and dangerous as aliens.

Upon hearing Jingu's words, Tiamat was taken aback at first, then made a thinking gesture, lightly tapping her chin with her little finger, before writing again in her notebook:

"I can't understand humans, even though they are my children, sometimes I feel fear... But even so, it doesn't mean they should be destroyed. There are good children among humans."

Kingu's expression froze, then he seemed to realize something, abruptly looking up at Tohsaka Yu, a flicker of jealousy suddenly igniting in his eyes: "Is it because of him...?"

"Why...why would you show yourself for an ordinary human being?"

Tiamat looked at Yu Tohsaka, her ruby-like eyes revealing a peculiar emotion mixed with curiosity. She wrote again in her notebook:

"He was different. When I first met him, I instinctively saw him as a threat—just like I would any other human being. But there was no fear, no hatred, and no calculating motive in his eyes when he looked at me, which confused me."

Jingu frowned: "Mother, humans are cunning creatures; they can disguise their true intentions..."

Tiamat shook her head slightly.

"This isn't necessarily all bad. The Lamuch I created follows my laws and obeys my will completely, but humans... they have their own thoughts and their own paths, which both terrifies and intrigues me. And this child is 2-year-old..."

She pointed to Tohsaka Yu and continued writing: "He was the first human being who made me feel...not so lonely."

As Ishtar watched this scene, a strange look appeared on her exquisite and flawless face.

As a deity, she was well aware of Tiamat's image in the hearts of mankind—the mother of chaos, the ruler of the abyss, and an existence that threatens human reason.

In ancient texts, Tiamat is described as a monster with a terrifying appearance, the embodiment of human nightmares.

Now, this being, feared by humanity for millennia, appears as a beautiful woman and even shows unprecedented concern for a human boy.

Ishtar cautiously approached, and with unusual respect, spoke, "Mother, if I may ask... why did you choose to appear in this form? The ancient texts describe you as..."

Tiamat tilted her head slightly, blinking in confusion. "What should I look like?"

That must be an extremely 'terrifying' and powerful existence... Ishtar opened her mouth, but then her heart skipped a beat, and she vaguely realized something.

In the eyes of humans, Tiamat is not the mother of creation, but a 'returning beast' that will destroy human order. Therefore, in their eyes, Tiamat's image should naturally be ferocious and terrifying.

But if we consider her as the 'Mother of Creation,' then her current gentle and beautiful demeanor certainly fits her image better, doesn't it?

Regardless of her appearance, the aura of 'Mother' was quite terrifying... Ishtar couldn't help but sigh inwardly, then glanced at Tohsaka Yu not far away.

At that moment, she suddenly had a feeling of sudden realization.

No wonder... no wonder he was so calm when facing Jingu just now, it turns out it was because of Tiamat's existence.

On another note... 'Mother' is the creator goddess. Any god in this world should feel awe or even 'fear' when they see her. Why is Tohsaka Yu acting like nothing happened?

At this moment, Tohsaka Yu's reaction... was as if he hadn't felt the oppressive aura emanating from Tiamat at all.

How did he do that...? Ishtar couldn't help but wonder.

Seeing Ishtar deep in thought, Tiamat quickly turned her gaze to Kingu.

Her gaze softened: "Rethink your path, my child... If you truly respect me, follow my true will—to protect life, not destroy it."

Kingu stared at Tiamat for a long time, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Finally, he lowered his head deeply: "I... need time to think."

Tiamat nodded silently.

Jingu's body began to decompose, turning into countless golden particles that drifted away.

Before disappearing completely, he cast his gaze upon Tohsaka Yu, leaving behind only his last words: "We will meet again, human."

The voice contained both a threat and a strange emotion.

The temple was finally restored to its former tranquility, with only Tohsaka Yu, Ishtar, and Tiamat remaining.

Ishtar let out a long sigh of relief. At that moment, she suddenly noticed that Yu Tohsaka behind Tiamat was unusually pale, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead. She looked exhausted and could collapse at any moment.

"Hey? What's wrong with you all of a sudden?" Ishtar looked confused for a moment, then quickly asked.

Tiamat explained in her notebook: "Summoning me comes at a price. My spirit has almost exhausted all his magic, and he needs to rest now."

Just now, it was because of King's presence that Tohsaka Yuu had been holding on, after all... once he lost his magic, Tiamat's spirit would immediately dissipate.

"I see... I was wondering why you suddenly showed up. So it really was him who did it?"

Ishtar suddenly realized, and although she had already realized this, she was still somewhat incredulous when Tiamat admitted it herself.

How could a magician summon Tiamat's spirit?

Just then, Tiamat gently nudged Ishtar's shoulder, then held up her small notebook and showed it to her: "I need a place to stay. Can I stay with you for now?"

He even added an emoticon and then bowed very politely.

Ishtar was taken aback, then quickly bowed in return, thinking to herself, "You're too kind. There's nowhere in this Uruk you can't go... You can go wherever you want with just a word."

"Of course, it's my right that you can reside in my temple—"

She wove the words in her heart, and when she looked up, a bright smile bloomed on her face.

However, just as she opened her mouth, she saw another passage of text appear on the notebook.

"One room is enough; I'll stay with him."

Ishtar's words abruptly stopped, and she blinked blankly, looking at Tiamat.

Tiamat quietly watched Ishtar. Not long ago, this woman had been so 'gentle and mature,' but now she looked unusually dazed, as if she had said something completely ordinary.

Gazing into the woman's clear, bright red eyes, Ishtar's mind went blank for a moment, and the warm smile on her face gradually froze.

"Eh...Eh?!!"

Volume 1: Chapter 10 - Three more special options?

An inexplicable sense of anxiety and unease.

Ishtar sat on the temple balcony, the night breeze gently caressing her long hair. Her ruby-like eyes gazed at the distant starry sky, but her thoughts were turbulent.

Tiamat, the creator goddess described in mythology as a terrifying monster, is currently sharing a room with an ordinary human magician and, quite naturally, insists on living with him.

Thinking of this, Ishtar couldn't help but gently rub her temples, trying to clear her mind.