Chapter 505
The Goddess of Demonic Beasts has as many hairs as there are gazes falling from all directions, making it impossible for her to cope.
My tongue danced, my lips were moist, and the humiliation I had suffered filled me with fervor.
Under my Thousand Mystic Eyes, let the entire fortress turn to ashes!
Countless petrifying rays were unleashed simultaneously; Shirou had nowhere to hide.
Haha... I was absolutely determined not to use this.
The boy sighed.
"Projection, begin--"
Golden light illuminated the sky.
As if sensing something, Mash and Merlin suddenly looked over.
Accompanied by a dazzling golden light, the boy's figure "disappeared".
"That's...!?"
The girl at the Round Table stared wide-eyed.
Although it was the first time I had seen it.
Even if it's the first time I've met them.
She still seemed to have understood the Noble Phantasm that Shirou had Projection, as if it had been etched into her very soul from the very beginning.
Even girls born through in-vitro fertilization in a sterile environment still know that most fantastical legend—
"Avalon..."
The purple rays were dispelled by the golden light.
Time, space, and causality are disrupted as the scabbard unfolds.
"What...?"
Both the Goddess of Demonic Beasts and Enkidu wore expressions of disbelief.
The petrified line of sight, powerful enough to pierce the city wall, was deflected.
It has nothing to do with Physical Laws or the direction of energy; it is a realm beyond human comprehension.
"... How... how is this possible...?"
The next instant, Shirou appeared directly in front of the head of the Goddess of Demonic Beasts.
Ritsuka Fujimaru: "?"
At this distance, Mr. Shirou, you also...
"This is the end, O ancient Greece goddess Gorgon."
Shirou spoke calmly.
His calm tone sounded to Gorgon, the Goddess of Demonic Beasts, like the whisper of Death God from the Land of the Dead.
"Gorgon? Is the true name of the Goddess of Demonic Beasts actually the Great Magical Beast Gorgon!?"
Gorgon--
That was the name of a monster in Greek Mythology, and also the name of three goddess sisters who lived on the Shapeless Isle.
The Gorgon that has now descended upon Mesopotamia is the fallen form of Medusa, the youngest of the three sisters.
Cursed by the goddess Athena, Medusa slaughtered many heroes who came to fight her in order to protect herself and her sister.
In this process, she gradually became cruel, even secretly drinking human blood in order to become stronger.
Thus, under the allure of the demon, she gradually fell into depravity, eventually devouring her beloved sisters as well.
Gorgon, originally a god-level super Magical Beast, worthy of being called the Queen of Magical Beast, experienced a further increase in power after obtaining the Holy Grail from the King of Magecraft.
That's how it came to be the monstrous form it is today, enough to call itself the Mother Goddess of Beasts.
"...!"
Gorgon's pupils trembled as he stared at the boy before him.
Even after their real names were revealed, the power dynamic between the two sides remained unchanged.
If the strength of a life is measured by magical power and mystery, then Shirou is nothing more than an insect compared to Gorgon.
Not only that.
Because Shirou got too close, 90% of his body was completely petrified, making him a fish on a chopping board.
However--
"Stop... stop...! Don't look at me like that anymore!"
The once arrogant Goddess of Demonic Beasts actually showed fear and began to plead with the humans she had successfully captured.
She wasn't swayed solely by the power of the "Blades of Chaos," but also by the unbearable gaze of the boy—
The emotion revealed in Shirou's slightly lowered eyes was sympathy.
This was the first time Gorgon had felt human pity for him.
Those self-proclaimed heroes and their trash keep intruding into her and her sister's world, trying to take away everything she cherishes.
So they were all killed.
So he swallowed it all.
Only in this way can I protect myself and my sister.
The monster firmly believed that its actions were correct and incompatible with humans.
Therefore, she never expected human approval.
"Gorgon, your hatred for humanity and the world is not wrong; I will not deny your abhorrence."
"What... are you saying... shut up!"
"If we could meet again in another way, I would be willing to be your companion... that's all I'm saying."
Shirou spoke sadly, his entire body almost petrified—he waved the only two arms he could move.
Flames burned fiercely on the "Blades of Chaos".
Compared to Gorgon's enormous body, which was over 150 meters long, the twin blades were so small as to be almost negligible.
However, she seemed to see the scene of purgatory (Tartarus) in the flickering flames.
"It's over."
Shirou wields his strongest twin blades, capable of slaying gods and demons alike.
"Come on, Gorgon!"
"Don't want"
Gorgon screamed, and Shirou's body lashed out with sharp claws.
Even if the "Blades of Chaos" is fully unleashed and hits Gorgon, Shirou won't be unscathed.
Gorgon is not a true Tiamat, but in terms of "strength," he might even surpass the Goddess of Creation.
Although I don't plan to leave here yet, let's take a step back and consider the worst-case scenario.
Trading his own serious injury for Gorgon's exit from the game would be an extremely worthwhile deal.
I'm sorry, Ana...
I probably won't be able to make you a butter cake tonight...
"..."
They noticed the line of sight.
Shirou glanced sideways and saw the orange-haired girl running towards him with tears streaming down her face, shouting something at the same time.
That won't do.
How could the last Magecraft of humankind be so flustered?
Fine, just keep my silhouette etched in your eyes and let it nourish your growth, Ritsuka, Mash.
If it were you, you would surely be able to save Human Order and reclaim the future.
"Mother!"
Just as Shirou was about to succeed, countless chains shot over, wrapped around his arms, and dragged him to the ground.
"Tsk! What a nuisance!"
Shirou cut the chains binding his arm.
By the time he had completely wiped out Enkidu's relentless attacks, Gorgon had already taken the opportunity to burrow underground.
The once invincible Goddess of Demonic Beasts Gorgon now only left her tail on the ground before disappearing completely.
Of course, Enkidu also disappeared—or rather, Shirou thought that guy had been planning to retreat from the very beginning.
"..."
Shirou fell to the ground and retrieved the "Blades of Chaos".
Marked by their mother's departure, the Magical Beast began to scatter and flee.
The City of Nippur returned to silence, leaving only devastating ruins and a huge sinkhole leading underground.
Should we pursue them?
The boy hadn't even had time to think --
"Mr. Shirou!"
An impact came from my back.
It wasn't an enemy attack; Ritsuka embraced him and tackled him to the ground.
"Idiot! You big idiot! What are you thinking!?"
Mr. Shirou isn't Servant, but a living, breathing human being, isn't he?
If we die, we'll really have nothing left! This is too reckless! Idiot!!"
Just a few days ago, the Female Magus joked, "If Mr. Shirou dies, become my Servant." Now, she buried her face in the boy's arms and cried uncontrollably.
Shirou reached out and stroked her hair, offering a sincere apology.
"I'm sorry, I will reflect on my actions afterwards..."
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Volume 7: Chapter 325 Kingu: Shirou! You smell like my mother (Tiamat)!
The day after the operation to rescue Nippur ended, Ritsuka Fujimaru and the others went to the Divine Tower early in the morning to report the situation to Gilgamesh.
The true name of the goddess of the North is Gorgon, who possesses the Authority of "Potnia Theron," and her purpose is to take revenge on the humans of this era.
"Thanks to Mr. Shirou, we were able to successfully evacuate from City of Nippur... but that was too reckless."
"Hmph, I'll definitely have to give him a good talking-to when I get home tonight."
Ritsuka Fujimaru crossed her arms and said indignantly.
Merlin smiled wryly and said, "Now that the situation report is over, let's organize the intelligence."
Gorgon are female monsters in Greek Mythology who slaughter heroes.
Whether it was because of the King of Magecraft's Holy Grail or for some other reason, it drifted here.
Regardless, with the Holy Grail of the King of Magecraft, she regained her former appearance and her former dignity.
Who are the so-called Three Gorgon Sisters?
Roman explained, "It refers to the three sisters who appeared in Greek Mythology."
The eldest Stheno, the second daughter Euryale, and the third sister Medusa were originally goddesses of the borderlands, but the third sister Medusa angered Athena, the great goddess of Olympus.
Medusa was transformed into a monster and moved to the isolated island of "The Shapeless Isle" with her two pitiful sisters.
However, humans, incited by Athena, viewed the three sisters as monsters and fought one after another to destroy them.