Lovers... Delicious! / Primordial Regression

She left immediately after entrusting the soldiers of Uruk and Siduri to suitable people.

Watching her leave so gracefully, Quetzalcoatl felt somewhat helpless.

She couldn't help but complain loudly, "What is all this about? Why is it all being assigned to me? I want to fight Tiamat too!"

Chapter 288 Lovers... Delicious!

"Yes, yes, a little more to the left."

"No! Move a little more to the right! Are you even capable of this? Did you pick up your Grand Rank by chance?!"

"You bastard, how can your Magecraft skills be so poor?!"

"Fuck you!"

Along the coastline, shouts and curses rang out, followed by two figures of different colors almost coming to blows. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be Rovey and Gilgamesh. At this moment, the two were blaming each other because of the generation gap and the differences in their Magecraft foundations.

Gilgamesh is the embodiment of mythological Magecraft, while Rovey is the inheritor of modern Western Magecraft and contemporary Magecraft, so there is an unavoidable generation gap between them. If it were just one of them, it wouldn't be so bad, but once they are put together to discuss Magecraft, it would be a miracle if they didn't fight.

"Does breaking a magic array at a single spatial node really take this much time?!"

Gilgamesh, wielding his giant axe, tore apart several attacking Lahmu while shouting to Rovey behind him, whose reply remained the same—

"Almost there, almost there, don't rush me, it'll be ready soon."

"This is the Prison of the Gods the Sumerian gods; even the outer locks took some effort to secure."

While giving a perfunctory answer, Rovey continued to speed up his work on breaking through the Prison of the Gods.

He knew that hellish place; after all, he had experienced it firsthand. There was no light, no wind, all elements were stripped away, leaving only imaginary random numbers and an empty, boundless darkness. Even though Gilgamesh's theory of using multiple Holy Grail to accelerate the breaking of the outer layer and then using Ea to open it was indeed very feasible, the actual operation was fraught with difficulties, especially given that this guy was constantly expressing dissatisfaction and micromanaging things.

"You bastard, I will—!!"

"Don't talk! It's all better now!"

Gilgamesh was furious at being treated so perfunctorily, and on top of that, he had to defend against the Lahmu summoned by Tiamat. But just as he was about to say something, a True Magic circle finally took shape in front of Rovey on the other side. It used the blood of various Demonic Beast as a medium and five different Holy Grail as a source of magic power. A huge beam of light immediately shot up from the ground, tearing through the dark clouds over the Arabian Sea.

The powerful magic and terrifying impact enveloped the surrounding Lahmu in light in an instant, then evaporated completely. Even Rovey and Gilgamesh were unharmed because they had made preparations in advance.

Gilgamesh's Rho Aias shattered instantly, and he could only barely withstand the damage by using the Shield of the Gods. Rovey, the sound of the Sacred Right dissipating magic power had been echoing for who knows how long before the two of them emerged unharmed from the white light.

At this moment, the two stopped being distracted by the previous argument and stood still, looking up at the sky.

There, the once smooth and even sky seemed to have been broken, with large amounts of blank fragments constantly falling from the heavens, like shards of glass falling after it had been shattered.

When the fragments fell away, the scene revealed in the depths was not the usual sky, but a deep, dark red. In the depths of that dark red, the pitch-black sealed world banished by the gods finally reappeared in this world.

Upon seeing this, Gilgamesh and Rovey immediately perked up.

"King Gilgamesh, it's your turn!"

Rovey controlled the crimson hand to maintain the buzzing True Magic circle, while trying to defend against the attacks launched by Gilgamesh in place of Lahmu beside him. Gilgamesh, seeing this, naturally didn't say anything more.

"I understand! And—you are not allowed to call me by that utterly stupid nickname!!"

As he spoke, he reached into his treasure vault, and the next moment, he pulled out a pure gold key, then infused it with magic, causing it to continuously change shape.

--Whoosh!!

A dark red light shot straight into the sky from his hand, echoing the towering pillar of light behind him. Another destructive power, different from magic, continuously bloomed in his hand.

"Although even now I think this is far too crazy, but—since things have come to this point, I guess I have no choice but to continue! Take this! Let this be the opening act!"

"--Narrive at the beginning, Enuma Elish, offering a gift to nothingness."

What cleaves this world apart is my Ea. A vortex of stars, a hell in the heavens, is the end before creation.

Be silent in death! Begin in destruction! Enuma Elish, the Enuma Elish!

Gilgamesh chanted quickly, and this time he did not focus on any so-called pomp and circumstance, but simplified everything as much as possible.

The original golden key instantly transformed into a dark red cylindrical longsword, with world-destroying power gathering on its blade. The wind pressure alone caused the surrounding coastline to continuously collapse.

Rovey glanced at the light emanating from the Ea and couldn't help but marvel at the power of Gilgamesh's trump card. No matter which version came later, even the chaotic FGO Lostbelt, the Ea's prestige never diminished. It remained a sword that could cleave the heavens and the earth, and a trump card that could infinitely elevate Gilgamesh.

Call out!!

A world-destroying crimson gale swept out, reaching the dark sky above in an instant. The dark red storm and surging energy, like a raging dragon, plunged straight into the crack in the sky. The convergence of dark red and white light made the sky even more turbulent, and the entire Arabian Sea began to churn.

But the change lasted only a moment, because the sky collapsed completely the next instant, and the climate, land, and sea of Mesopotamia suffered devastating damage in that instant.

Even those who continued fighting in different parts of the plains clearly noticed the changes.

The winds and clouds in the distant Arabian sky grew even more intense, with thunder raging and light radiating everywhere, resembling the cataclysmic upheaval at the birth of a planet.

Merry stood in the sky, gazing at the distant horizon with a solemn expression. Even Merlin, who had been kicked out by Rovey and Gilgamesh to lure away Lahmu's main force, understood that this was the beginning.

Not only them, but also Rovey and Gilgamesh, who were closest to the location, were naturally more able to sense what was going on with the aura emanating from the sealed prison.

Because of this aura, a massive magical source suddenly appeared in the Arabian Sea, its mass and status unprecedented. Its mere appearance transformed, or rather, further distorted, the entire area, making it impossible for even those with Clairvoyance to see clearly.

"They're here!"

The moment the crack in the sky was completely torn open, Rovey and Gilgamesh, who were standing below, immediately felt their hair stand on end.

Because they sensed that something had appeared in the world the moment the prison was shattered, and what that thing was needs no further explanation.

The two who sensed the anomaly did not hesitate. One quickly retrieved the Holy Grail, while the other put the Ea back in its place, and then retreated rapidly into the distance.

Just then, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared in the thick black fog of the Arabian Sea, moving forward on the dark ocean and getting closer and closer.

She emerged from the darkness, her azure scales turning black, her snow-white body covered in shimmering red star patterns, and her long blue hair as blue as the sky.

She slowly raised her head, her eerie eyes, shimmering with purple light, gazing bewilderedly at everyone present, and... beyond.

"It's Tiamat!"

Merlin, who was leading Lahmu others on a run, immediately became alert.

As Gilgamesh retreated, he also took the time to watch Tiamat approaching from across the sea, his heart filled with vigilance. Only Rovey felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.

"So it really was completely devoured after all..."

At that moment, Tiamat's gaze slowly turned to him, her voice as beautiful as heavenly music.

"Aaaaaa..."

--

On the other side of the coastline, Goetia, who had routed the Lahmu and racked up millions of Lahmu KD, stopped his relentless pursuit of the Lahmu after sensing Tiamat's familiar presence. Instead, he turned and slowly looked in their direction.

Compared to those minor figures, Tiamat, a heavyweight like her, was more attractive to him.

Goetia's lips curled into a slight smile. "We've finally waited for this moment."

He glanced at Rovey and Gilgamesh, who were being chased by Tiamat, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "Indeed, the incompetent king remains as incompetent as ever. Without me, he can't do anything. So be it. Keep struggling. Rather than killing you or imprisoning you, letting you personally experience your own powerlessness and folly is the best punishment... Let you personally witness your inability to protect everything you love, and finally beg for mercy. I can't think of a better form of revenge."

Goetia murmured to herself, her eyes filled with anticipation and complexity, standing on the ocean, quietly watching the farce continue.

If Lev were to see this twisted idea, he would surely end up fighting with him again, each denouncing the other's treacherous ambitions.

However, at this moment, they had no chance.

Because Rovey and Gilgamesh were indeed in dire straits.

Tiamat appeared in the Arabian Sea, but compared to the maternal Mother of Creation we had seen before, Tiamat was now filled with tyranny and hatred, an embodiment of destruction and end.

This is understandable, as Tiamat originally harbored an inextinguishable and boundless rage towards the world due to betrayal and persecution. Later, she synchronized with Gorgon, merging with Gorgon's hatred for the gods and humans, which led to Tiamat's state becoming completely irreversible.

Gilgamesh, Rovey, and others had noticed Gorgon's unusual behavior long ago, and the reason they put her last was to delay Tiamat's anger.

However, with Gorgon's defeat by Anna, the power and hatred of the Sea of Life flowed back into Tiamat's body once more. This time, Tiamat's rationality was completely evaporated, and the Beast side took over. Moreover, the opponent's attention was clearly focused on her.

"Tiamat..."

As Rovey met those emotionless, beastly eyes, he thought of the innocent figure who had been with him for so long, and felt an intense pain.

But he didn't hesitate at all, nor did he waste time or do anything absurd because of his feelings. Instead, he continued to distance himself.

In this situation, he certainly wouldn't naively hope that Tiamat would still remember him from the Beast side and show him mercy. The reason she paid attention to him might indeed be due to the influence of the other side's memories, but what Rovey felt more was a desire, the most primal desire, a look of longing for food.

Tiamat's Beast form coveted the divinity and blood within her, as well as the magical power of the five Holy Grail she held.

Lover?

Tasty!!

After seeing Rovey retreat rapidly, Tiamat surveyed the area above the ocean, then slowly raised her slender right hand, extending a finger towards Rovey and Gilgamesh, who were still distancing themselves from each other.

Then, a beam of starlight, comparable to multiple Ea combined, parted the Arabian Sea in the middle and enveloped the two of them.

They were the first target to be devoured.

"Here comes King Gilgamesh!"

"You don't need to tell me, I'm not blind!"

Space tore apart with a shattering sound, and this unprecedented power performed a miracle on the Arabian Sea, just like the legendary Moses parting the sea. However, while Moses parted the sea, Tiamat directly burned the seawater into a vacuum.

"Run, you guys need to run!"

Merlin, carrying the communicator, hurriedly shouted. Even from a great distance, he could deeply feel the terrifying energy contained in the star beam; it was definitely not an attack that could be easily delivered.

"There's no escaping it now, let me use the Ea!"

Gilgamesh turned and glared, intending to use Ea to counter it, but the speed at which the light arrived clearly exceeded his expectations; there was no time to react at this distance.

Fortunately, Rovey also noticed this. Just before he could act, he stepped forward and stood directly in front of Tiamat's beam of light. He slightly extended his palm and then pushed it forward sharply. The blazing golden light converged into a small Light Wheel, bursting with powerful heat. Finally, it converged into a golden torrent that canceled out the beam of starlight. The explosion that erupted from that instantaneous collision once again ravaged the primordial ocean, causing the sea level to drop directly.

"Here you go!"

Seeing this, Gilgamesh generous with his praise. He looked at Rovey, only to see that a lot of white smoke was coming out of his palm, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

But his response was just a casual remark from Rovey.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

As well as--

"Aaaaaaa...!"

Tiamat's stirring melody.

"???"

Although Gilgamesh couldn't understand it, Rovey heard it very clearly.

She means--

I love you deeply, please become one with me!

If translated, it would be --

Lover, it's delicious!

Chapter 289 Primitive Regression

"There are still some?!"

"That's obvious, King Gilgamesh, so what should we do?"

"There's only one answer, of course: run! Create some distance first!"

Towering black waves crashed down from above, and three figures were running at an extremely fast speed on the sea surface. As the two in front ran, the huge figure behind them unleashed destructive beams of light.

The beam of starlight arrived in an instant. Tiamat, freed from her restraints, seemed to have been unleashed, displaying the power of the Mother of Creation to its fullest extent. Gilgamesh was surprised by her vitality. He had initially thought that Tiamat would experience a brief period of weakness after being unsealed. After all, being imprisoned by the gods for such a long time, even the Goddess of Creation could not possibly return to her peak condition. This period was something they could manipulate.

But when the seal was broken, he understood the meaning of the saying, "The weather is unpredictable," and he also realized that it was inherently limited for humans to try to outsmart the creator god. After all, what normal goddess wakes up with unlimited power?

"We're here!"

Gilgamesh could clearly feel the approaching beam of magical energy behind him, and he gave a warning.

He could sense just how terrifying the surging current within it was; it was the power to reshape stars, the origin of the energy of the Ea. If he were hit, his body would instantly turn to ashes. Even the strongest shield would be unable to withstand an attack of this magnitude.

Therefore, since it would take time for the Ea in his hand to be released, he did not recklessly try to stop it. Instead, he let Rovey, who had the means to intercept it, continue to resist. This was the best arrangement they could make at the moment.

Upon hearing Gilgamesh's words, Rovey immediately understood his intention without needing further explanation. He whirled around, clenched his fists in front of his chest, and stepped forward, appearing before the Star Beam. With a slight lift of his hand, he gathered the golden energy once more, transforming it into a sword of light. He then brought it down with a mighty slam. The golden energy, accompanied by terrifying heat and kinetic energy, formed a golden sword beam that actually severed the Star Beam in the middle. The two beams of light that shot out swept across a large area of Lahmu on the sea surface.

One is a beam of starlight belonging to the Goddess of Creation, and the other is the heat of Human Order gathered by the Demon God King. Currently, only these two rare methods found on this planet can counteract each other. Apart from these, even weapons like the Holy Lance, the Holy Sword, and the Ea would be difficult to play a decisive role against Tiamat in this state.

"Ah..."

The beam of light was cut off, Merlin breathed a sigh of relief. Gilgamesh praised him generously, but the white smoke on Rovey's hands and body grew heavier and heavier. He opened his mouth and exhaled some of the hot air that could easily melt steel, and his whole hand was trembling.

Without the Demon God King's immortality or the fusion assistance of the Demon God Pillars, using the heat of burning stars seems far too extravagant, and such a powerful method naturally cannot be without risks.

Now, Rovey felt as if every inch of his skin was being roasted, and even the blood in his body was boiling. But even so, he didn't show much emotion, only turning his head to look at Tiamat on the ocean, his heart filled with complex emotions.