Chapter 521
"What is that thing...?"
These creatures, advancing from the sky and the seabed towards the human world, possess jet-black and bizarre bodies, radiating an obsidian-like luster.
It's neither Magical Beast nor Sumer creature.
From the very beginning, such a creature could not exist in the human world.
Black creatures surrounded the marine survey station, and then--
They didn't destroy the walls like Magical Beast; instead, they landed on the lookout platform or passed through the front door and climbed the stairs.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
The screams of the humans rose and fell.
The black creature began its killing and feeding.
"Is this... laying eggs? Reshaping humanity...?"
After the humans killed by the black creatures fell, new black creatures quickly emerged from their abdomens.
"Haha, what was that...? How could something like that happen...?"
"It would be better to be eaten or killed than that!"
Desperate laughter echoed along the beach.
Within the Blood Temple, this despair is presented in an even more realistic form.
"An unexplained, magical reaction has occurred in the Persia Gulf, and the quantity is enormous!"
Each individual's magical reaction is even higher Ugallu's!
The number has now exceeded 100 million, and continues to increase...
This is something that Chaldea, and indeed the human world, cannot handle...!
Kingu's expression was excited. "That's right. No one can stop Mother now."
Whether it's the gods or the King of Magecraft.
But rest assured—though you will perish, humanity will not.
They, who are about to cover the world, are the "next generation" of perfect humans designed by their mother— Lahmu.
The Old Humanity will be abandoned and eliminated here; this planet is our home.
This time, it really is goodbye forever.
You humans will simply linger on this land they cover, silently perishing.
After saying this, Kingu flew away from the Blood Temple without looking back.
"Hey, Merlin."
Shirou silently put down the black bow in his hand.
At this point, there's no point in pursuing and killing Kingu.
"I'm sorry, Shirou... This was my mistake."
What was initially thought to be a chance to buy some time has instead accelerated the change in the situation.
Merlin, supporting his fading body, spoke.
"Hurry back to Uruk. Although you've woken up, you haven't started anything yet."
... Although total annihilation is unavoidable, there are still plans to be devised.
The real enemy this time is the Beast of Counter Force devours Human Order.
The Sea of Life, the Mother of Origin, the Beast of Original Sin, one of the "Seven Evil of Humanity"—
Originally, that was the strongest enemy that could only be fought by seven Grand Servant, so...
Merlin grabbed the red-haired boy's shoulder and looked intently into his disciple's eyes as he spoke.
"... This is the real reason I brought you into this era."
If it were you, you definitely could...
Shirou, you must become the Grand who defeats Goddess Tiamat.
"Has the Gorgon been defeated by you? If so... then what were those disgusting things I saw along the way?"
When the group returned to the ground from the Blood Temple, they saw the Goddess of Venus, who had been tracking Kingu there.
Ishtar was in a very bad mood after losing her first racing competition.
"What exactly happened, Ritsuka! Explain yourself in thirty words right now!"
"That's too much to ask of people!"
Ritsuka Fujimaru briefly explained the situation to Ishtar in 150 characters.
"Those are Lahmu!?"
Ishtar was sweating profusely.
It's hard to believe, but there's no room for doubt anymore.
"I see... Mother really has woken up..."
Meanwhile, Dr. Roman continued to report on the situation at the Singularity: "A large amount of magical reaction from the Persia Gulf is spreading throughout Mesopotamia!"
Speed varies from person to person, ranging from around 30 kilometers per hour to over 100 kilometers per hour!
"Uruk!? How long until those guys arrive in Uruk!?"
"The estimated arrival time is less than three hours."
Fortunately, although the total number of observed life forms exceeds one hundred million, only a small fraction of them have made their way to the ground.
A quick search suggests there are only around 100,000.
Approximately 20,000 of them are en route to Uruk, and some will detach themselves in cities along the way.
"Ultimately, around ten thousand will reach Uruk."
"Ten thousand? What kind of good news is that!"
Ishtar clutched her head. "Ten thousand of them! Monsters like Ugallu... Uruk can't possibly hold them off right now!"
"Calm down, Ishtar."
Shirou said, "You must return to Uruk immediately and deliver this message to Gilgamesh."
We immediately set off for the Northern Wall to explain the situation to Quetzal and King Leonidas Coatl.
"Okay, I understand. Shirou, you should be careful too, don't push yourself too hard."
With that, Ishtar leaped onto the Sky Ark, transforming into a whirlwind and disappearing into the horizon.
"Don't suddenly put on airs like some top student, really..."
Watching her retreating figure, Shirou sighed helplessly.
Mother...
The true Goddess Tiamat has awakened.
She, whom Shirou had met many times in his imaginary dreams, was the final trial he had to face.
I'm afraid... it's something that can't be communicated with words.
Unlike the mother of the Imaginary Space, she is now Evil of Humanity (beast) who acts entirely on instinct.
Even if Shirou stood right in front of her, he probably wouldn't be recognized...
No, I'm afraid she probably doesn't even remember I exist.
The boy couldn't help but recall Merlin's words before he died.
To stop my mother, I must become Grand Servant...?
The Indian Ocean is burning.
The vast sea was dyed with the original colors of the earth before life was born.
There stood an extremely beautiful woman, with her hands and wrists bound by shackles, in this primordial tide.
She possesses a mature yet alluring beauty, yet exudes a pure, virginal charm.
The cross-shaped pupils of the Inner Sea of the Planet the planet, celebrating its mysteries.
The coiled dragon horns, symbolizing the ancient land, speak of the bounty of nature.
That was Tiamat's mind, the Femme Fatale [femme fatale].
With a sorrowful expression, the Goddess of Creation slowly parted her lips—
"Aaaaame... miya... shirou..."
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Shirou and his group returned to Uruk faster than expected.
The reason was that they encountered Quetzal Coatl, who had come to greet them, on their way to the Northern Wall.
With the goddess Gorgon dead, the leaderless Magical Beast lost their morale and fled back to the forest.
The people on the Northern Wall also sensed the threat from the sea, so they split into two groups.
Quetzal Coatl came to greet the group, while Leonidas I went straight back to Uruk.
Merlin has disappeared... Tsk, I still have a score to settle with him.
Quetzalcoatl spoke indignantly as Shirou Ritsuka, Mash, and Ana onto the back of the pterosaur one by one.
Because of the Flower Magus's scheme, Quetzal 'Coatl divinity has been reduced to half of its original value, but now is not the time to dwell on it.
"Humans can't reach Uruk on foot in time, so ride my pterosaur."
Although flying is rougher, it's much faster than traveling by land.
"Thank you so much, Coatl!"
"They actually praised me as a mature and sexy older sister, the number one beauty among goddesses! It makes me so embarrassed!"
"I didn't hear anything like that at all. Oh, I see. No wonder you're one of the 'Three Goddess Alliance'!"
Dr. Roman is focused on investigating the unknown life form Lahmu, so Da Vinci is in charge of liaising with the others.
"Can Axe of Marduk still be brought back? The enemy is Goddess Tiamat, right? Maybe it can come in handy."
"That's useless now, so ignore it, ignore it!"
Quetzal leaped onto the Coatl: "That thing destroyed my divinity along with the Blood Temple!"
Merlin may be a reckless fellow, but Shirou, who failed to stop him, is equally guilty! Hmph, prepare to be punished!
"..."
Shirou suddenly felt a dull pain in his lower back.
After that, the group rode pterosaurs back to Uruk, whose gates had been breached.
Ishtar could be seen fighting a fierce battle from afar.
"Ugh, these guys! They're never going to stop! And the meat is so tough! What are they trying to do with that toughness?!"
The goddess, who had indiscriminately ravaged Magical Beast, appeared quite disheveled in front of Lahmu's massive horde.
Shirou got up from the pterosaur's back.
"Long-range sniping doesn't seem to be very effective... Mash, Coatl, prepare to engage."
"Ah, yes... Mr. Shirou!"