That woman... is the kind of existence that people can trust and rely on.
But now, that woman who can be relied on and trusted... is gone.
That's when things started to get troublesome.
"Mom, why are you looking for Touko Mama?"
Aozaki Ritsuka's pretty face showed confusion.
"What does Singularity have this time? Do we have to find a reason for Touko Mama?"
"... No, that's not necessarily the case."
Ishtar hesitated for a moment, then flipped her hair beside her ears and said confidently, "No matter how much trouble there is, as long as I am here... it will be fine."
As she spoke, she looked around with her beautiful eyes and suddenly asked a question.
"By the way, Ritsuka, have you seen anything that looks important, powerful, or special?"
"..."
Ritsuka was silent and thought for a while, then shook his head and said:
"Sorry mom, we have only been here Singularity not long ago and haven't explored this area much. However, if mom needs it, we can help you search together."
"... No need, it's not an important matter."
Ishtar crossed his arms across his chest with a nonchalant expression on his face.
"I'm just looking for something special. Since you don't know Ritsuka... then forget it."
With that said, she summoned a large golden and blue bow and arrow.
"Anyway... Ritsuka You are just wandering around at this time. I still have some things to do. I will come to you after I finish them."
After saying that, she got on the golden blue bow and disappeared into the horizon.
No matter what, it is true that part of her now is 'Tohsaka Rin', and there is no problem even if she considers her 'Aozaki Ritsuka' as his own daughter.
However, this is also the case... that is why we cannot be embarrassed in front of Aozaki Ritsuka.
You have to show your mature and reliable side as a mother.
(Mom... must have lost something important. In the past, she often lost her chain at critical moments, just like now.)
Aozaki Ritsuka waved to Feiyuan's mother, thinking silently in her heart that no matter how much she said, she was Tohsaka Rin's biological daughter, and she still knew about his mother's unfaithful nature.
Although mothers are usually very reliable.
However, at critical times... accidents are prone to occur.
If we go by Touko Mama's evaluation, it is that although 'Rin' is a genius, the attribute of being out of touch is probably written in the character column.
There is probably no way to change it in this life.
"Senior... are we going to chase... your mother?"
Mashu walked to Ritsuka and asked softly.
In this era of uncertainty, spreading combat power... is not a good choice. It is a reasonable choice to catch up with 'Ishtar' who has gone away.
No matter for the safety of 'Ishtar'.
Or for their safety.
"No, mother... she probably won't want to see us too much at this time." Aozaki Ritsuka shook his head and raised his hand to scratch his face. "Anyway, let's leave here first... to find out what's going on in this era."
"Probably... we can't leave now."
A helpless voice came from Aozaki Aoko. He looked into the distance with sharp eyes and saw a group of Demonic Beast running over like lions.
The intention of hunting was extremely obvious, and the next battle was unavoidable.
And at this time.
"Leave it to me next!"
Illya stood in front of everyone. She had transformed into Magical Girl at some point. She took Magic Staff and aimed at the incoming Demonic Beast group. Dozens of layers of Magic circle were overlapped and embedded in front of Magic Staff.
The magic in the air is concentrated, compressed and refined.
Then, like a kaleidoscope of laser bursts, ribbons exuding a deadly and dangerous aura, like dragons and snakes coming to life, accurately hit the Demonic Beast group that was killed.
In just a few blinks of an eye.
The incoming Demonic Beast group.
Total destruction!
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And in the distance.
A beauty with green hair has taken in all this scene. She looks about sixteen years old. Her beauty is indistinguishable from male to female, revealing a beauty that goes beyond common sense.
Without any conversation, it can make people feel good.
"They... are much more troublesome than expected."
He whispered to himself, and then walked towards Ritsuka and the others.
No matter what, let's try it out first. If we can find an opportunity, we'll kill the beautiful red-haired woman first.
Although they have never fought against each other.
But even just with some simple observations.
Also sure how difficult beautiful women with red hair can be.
"It's an honor to meet you, Master of Chaldea."
The beauty with long green hair walked up to Ritsuka and them, showing a gentle and polite smile.
"My name is Enkidu. In this age of gods, I have been waiting for your arrival."
This is a lie. In fact, the real Enkidu has died long ago.
And he is just another person resurrected on the corpse of 'Enkidu'. They are essentially two completely different people. The name 'Enkidu' is used now just to make people relax their vigilance.
However, the name 'Enkidu' symbolizes the sacredness of this era.
In fact, it doesn't necessarily make people let down their guard.
"... You are...Enkidu!"
Aozaki Aoko's pretty face became alert, and the lines of Magic Crest appeared on her arms. If she found anything wrong, she would launch an attack.
She knows very well about the Enkidu and Gilgamesh stories.
However, it is because we are very aware of this matter that we need to be vigilant. After all, Enkidu is Gilgamesh's close friend, so they are... Aozaki Touko's family.
Perhaps, you will encounter the hostility of 'Enkidu'.
After all, her sister... beat King of Heroes Gilgamesh during Holy Grail War.
In this day and age, even Aozaki Aoko has no way of determining how Gilgamesh views their group.
What if Gilgamesh feels unhappy and wants to kill them.
(Hmm... Could it be that I was exposed???)
Gonggu was a little unclear about the situation, but there was no turning back when he fired the bow, so he could only nod with a smile and said:
"Yes, I am Enkidu. Master Magecraft over there should know about me very well."
"I do know the relevant knowledge."
Aozaki Aoko folded his hands solemnly in front of his chest, his eyes as sharp as blades.
"However, I just hope you are not Enkidu."
(... Does this imply... that my identity has been discovered to be fake?)
Gonggu's expression turned cold.
It seems that he did underestimate Chaldea. He did not expect to find out his identity as soon as they met. He is indeed the organization that saved Human Order. It is really something that cannot be underestimated.
However, at this time, Chaldea people had not yet launched an attack on him.
Perhaps, even if it is not yet determined whether he is friend or foe.
Maybe... there is still room for maneuver.
Chapter 566 Magical Girl Meli-chan
"You need someone... to lead the way to Uruk."
Gonggu cast his gentle gaze in the direction of Uruk, and his green hair floated in the breeze, revealing this kind of comforting tenderness. He was just a kind and gentle girl, looking at her distant hometown.
However, he quickly withdrew his gaze forcefully.
The 'instinct' left in his body still made him care a little about Uruk.
This is an emotion that does not belong to him.
"Ah...Enkidu, then I'll leave it to you."
Aozaki Ritsuka put his slender hands on his chest and smiled at the sunshine of 'Enkidu'. There were not many people nearby, so it would be most appropriate for Enkidu to lead the way.
Moreover, the power they possess... does not require them to be too timid.
"Then... please come with me."
Gonggu A smile appeared on her beautiful face, she turned around and led the way for everyone.
At the back, Illya raised her hand and scratched her cute cheek, and looked at Enkidu who was leading the way in confusion. She felt some strange sense of violation, but she did not accurately capture the source of the sense of violation.
Then, she turned around and looked at Aozaki Aoko who was leaving.
"No matter what... just follow me."
Aozaki Aoko smiled at Illya, and then followed the pace of Gonggu. She chose to believe in the decision made by Ritsuka. Ritsuka, who spanned six Singularitys, has grown a lot.
And, sometimes... you have to believe in the choices made by fate.
Along the way.
While Gonggu was leading the way, he thoughtfully explained to everyone the source of the crisis in this era, about the Three Goddess Alliance, and about the source of Demonic Beast's attack on humans.
It seems to be explained in detail.
Then.
"... Wait a minute, is there... in the Three Goddess Alliance... is there a goddess Ishtar?"
Aozaki Ritsuka had a bad premonition in her heart, and her pretty face looked like she was about to cry. Her mother, Tohsaka Rin, and Ishtar merged into one person.
If Ishtar is also in the Three Goddess Alliance.
Then wouldn't she have to fight... her own mother?
"..."
Gonggu stopped, a look of worry appeared on her beautiful face.
"Yes, Ishtar is one of the Three Goddess Alliance. Although Ishtar is the god worshiped by Uruk, he is now our enemy."
"... This... is what it is!"
Aozaki Ritsuka subconsciously took a step back, confusion and fear appeared on her pretty face. If Ishtar is Three Goddess Alliance's person, then how should she face Ishtar? That is an existence that is integrated with her mother. If she fights Ishtar... it is almost equivalent to fighting her own mother.
If the time comes... one must kill one's own mother to save the human condition.
So what should she do?
Whether it was killing Ishtar and merging with her mother, or sitting back and watching Human Order be destroyed, these were the endings she did not want to see.
But sometimes... people don't have the right to choose.
"..."
Gonggu looked at Ritsuka's expression of pain and struggle in silence, suppressing the corners of his mouth that were about to turn up, and maintaining a calm and gentle look.
Of course he... heard Aozaki Ritsuka call Ishtar mother.
I know exactly how uncomfortable it will be for Ritsuka to answer it myself.