Chapter 510

"You're going south to challenge Quetzal Coatl... is that right?"

Merlin was somewhat surprised by this decision, after all Coatl Quetzal far too powerful for them to contend with at their current stage.

Although the Axe of Marduk, now kept in Eridu, is of great importance, it is still very dangerous to challenge the unpredictable goddess.

Merlin was unaware that Gilgamesh was actually hoping for Shirou's actions.

"I think Shirou's preparations should be almost complete by now; it's the perfect time to go..."

"Shirou? Is he in the south right now?"

Merlin was somewhat surprised. "No wonder I've searched everywhere with my Clairvoyance these past few days and haven't seen Shirou anywhere..."

I thought he'd been captured by the Gorgon and subjected to Body Modification.

"Didn't Merlin go to check on the situation in the south?" Ritsuka asked.

"Although I'd love to do that, I can't abuse the Clairvoyance, especially since I'm currently wasting my magic on other things."

Merlin's performance in this Mesopotamia Singularity can only be described as tragic.

His combat strength is inferior to Ana's, and his judgment of the situation is not as good as King Gilgamesh's, but there are reasons for this.

Because at this moment, he is controlling the real Goddess Tiamat while merely Servant.

"Besides, if I were to observe the goddess, she would definitely notice."

The goddess who was spied on will be furious and throw her Noble Phantasm at us, and then the whole of Uruk will be buried with her.

It's too early to provoke the goddess, so we can't use Coatl Clairvoyance to investigate Quetzal.

Romani Archiman said thoughtfully, "I've always wondered why Merlin has been at a disadvantage this time."

So you've used every trick in the book.

The group decided to head to City of Ur to join Shirou, who was there.

The team members included Merlin, Ana, Ritsuka, Mash, and Ishtar.

Will the goddess Ishtar go too?

Mash then noticed that Ishtar was also in the Tower of Gods.

"Of course, Shirou is my husband candidate, how can I let him stay by Quetzal 'Coatl side forever?"

"They're clearly the same kind?"

Ishtar, arms crossed, floated in the air. "That guy isn't one of my kind. Our cultures and styles are completely different, okay?"

The class and weapons are also different, and the only other similarities are things like exposure level and Authority attributes.

In other words, the two goddesses get along very well, Mash secretly thought.

"Ah... the doctor seems to have something to say?"

"Romani Roman, do you have a good plan?"

After Merlin asked this question, the doctor in the 3D image said, "Quetzal was originally a goddess who had no connection with Sumer. "Coatl

How could she, in this state, wield such high levels of divinity and Authority?

That must be because she built a "temple to worship her" somewhere.

Recently, when Fujimaru went to Ur to investigate, he discovered an exceptionally powerful magical reaction in the south of Ur.

Even in that dense forest filled with divine magic, one could still discern a "special" and astonishing reaction.

That must be the Eridu that King Gilgamesh spoke of.

Since Quetzal occupied that city, it can be inferred Coatl she built her own temple there.

For a temple to be established, there must be objects that can serve as symbols.

Legend has it that Quetzal possessed either Coatl Jade Sword Macana or the Sun Traverse Sun Stone piedra del sol.

If it is either of these two, it can be established as an altar for the temple.

"So that's how it is Coatl Quetzal by destroying the symbol?"

Romani Archman nodded in agreement, "That's right, as long as the temple stops operating."

Even if Coatl Quetzal, I'd have a slight chance of winning... huh!?

An awkward silence fell over the tower as everyone stared wide-eyed at the woman who stepped into the audience hall.

"Huh? Are you all gathered here to discuss how to defeat me?"

"Quetzal Coatl!!!"

Hi everyone, long time no see! Did you miss me?

The sun goddess waved enthusiastically to the crowd.

"Why... why is the goddess Quetzalcoatl here...?"

"Even Mr. Shirou is back..."

"An enemy attack? Have they finally decided to launch a preemptive strike on Uruk!?"

Upon hearing this, Quetzalcoatl revealed a slightly mocking smile.

"Although you've been scheming to win me over as one of the 'Three Goddess Alliance,' unfortunately~"

"I've already been completely won over by Shirou, inside and out, body and soul, in places no one knows about~"

The goddess affectionately put her arm around the red-haired boy beside her.

"--!!"

The monitoring equipment at Chaldea showed that Ana and Ishtar's magical abilities surged.

"... This is..."

Mash silently watched the returning red-haired boy.

Is it just my imagination?

Although his figure and physique haven't changed much, it feels like Mr. Shirou has undergone a complete transformation...

After a brief commotion, Dr. Roman cleared his throat.

"Ahem, let's reorganize the situation."

"Coatl Quetzal now an ally! That's it!"

Quetzal Coatl, maintaining his arm around the boy, said:

"Of course, in the end, I am only Shirou's goddess."

Don't get me wrong, I only reluctantly acknowledged you all as my companions because of his request.

If you want to become closer to my older sister, why don't you try to win me over like Shirou did?

But I think that's impossible, after all, I'm completely smitten with this child and utterly devoted to him~"

"..."

The quiet space was filled with the sound of girls gritting their teeth.

Shirou forced a smile and said, "Coatl, stop inciting everyone."

"Ko... Coatl!?"

Because of this name, Ana's petite body suddenly swayed.

"Coatl" on its own means "snake," Shirou actually uses this name to affectionately address that goddess...

"Oh dear? This young lady wouldn't happen to be...?"

Quetzalcoatl noticed Ana's wavering.

Ishtar stopped her. "Some things can't be said directly, you Latins."

The girl's problem is the most serious.

"Hmm, it seems so. Then I'll act like an elder."

Hello, Ishtar, is this our first meeting?

"Hmph... Is that so?" The goddess of Venus stared warily at the goddess of the sun.

"Ugh! We're already partners, partners!"

Ishtar is so cold! Smile more, be as vibrant as the sun!

"Mind your own business! Before you try to get close to her, can you at least leave her husband alone?"

"Your husband? Could it be...?"

Quetzalcoatl asked curiously, "Shirou, are you married to Ishtar?"

"I don't remember it," Shirou answered truthfully.

"They say that's not true, Ishtar."

"Gurgle...!"

The goddess Venus blushed.

"The ceremony is just for show! That kind of thing is completely irrelevant! Shirou said he's already decided to choose me!"

"Is that so? I wouldn't mind sharing humans with other goddesses, especially Ishtar after she's grown up."

Ishtar frowned and said, "Can you please stop with that condescending attitude? Where does this composure come from?"

Anyway—you've spent the whole week wrestling with Shirou, fiercely battling each other from morning till night, right?

"Just looking at your face tells me what happened."

Quetzalcoatl blushed and said, "That's true. But my battle with Shirou isn't just during the day, it's even more intense at night--"

"... Uh cough!"

Shirou coughed, interrupting Coatl, Quetzal was about to discuss the topic of "night battles."

Shi- Shirou...!?

Ishtar suddenly felt a tightness in her chest: Why couldn't she be allowed to continue?

Tell me! What exactly were you two "intensely" doing last night?

Quetzal Coatl said, "Well, let's get back to the main topic."

"As for your objectives, it seems that retrieving Axe of Marduk is more important than defeating me, isn't it?"

"Yes, that's right. We need the destructive power of that axe to defeat the Gorgon."

After that, the group discussed the issue of retrieving Axe of Marduk with Coatl Quetzal.

The axe weighed as much as a city, but that did not stump the sun goddess.

"If it's just moving, there are ways to do that too."

"Let's weave ropes from the dense forest vines and have my pterosaurs carry the axes to Uruk."

Quetzal was more capable than he had imagined, Shirou suddenly felt Coatl all his efforts this week had been worthwhile.

That night, Shirou returned to his room in the Temple of Ishtar (Eanna).

This was a promise he made to the goddess Venus in the past.

Even Quetzal Coatl no right to interfere; the Sun Goddess was resting obediently at the Chaldea Embassy.

Late at night, Shirou heard a noise coming from the doorway.

Is that Ishtar?

"Hmph... your Instinct is pretty accurate."

The Ishtar pushed open the door to the boy's room had blond hair that was smooth and shiny even in the dark.