Chapter 523

Siduri had no idea what was going on.

Mash explained with a smile, "We heard from King Gilgamesh that Lady Siduri has been captured by Lahmu."

"Ah, yes, that's true..."

Siduri said with lingering fear, "But on the way to Eridu, we happened to encounter General Tomoe Gozen and General Ushiwakamaru, who were sweeping away the enemy outside the city."

"Thanks to them, I and all the citizens were saved."

"Hmph~~ It was Lahmu was repelled."

Ushiwakamaru proudly puffed out his chest.

"Well done, Ushiwakamaru."

Shirou reached out and stroked the girl's head, and she gave a puppy-like look of joy.

"My lord, where is my reward? It is true that Ushiwakamaru repelled Lahmu, but I was the one who discovered them."

Tomoe Gozen watched their interaction with eyes colder than the waters of the Persia Gulf.

"Uh... you want your head patted too?"

"Want."

"Yes, I understand."

Shirou nervously reached out his hand to Tomoe Gozen.

"Truly as expected of Mr. Shirou, able to flirt with a deceased person in front of so many people without batting an eye... Ugh."

"Keep your voice down, Mash... We're in big trouble if they hear us."

"I already heard you," Shirou said, rolling his eyes.

Siduri, who was rescued, brought new intelligence--

Eridu appears to have been used as a stronghold by the enemy, and now the Lahmu who have come ashore are gathering there.

"My love nest with Shirou... has been invaded by those guys?"

Quetzal clenched Coatl fists, his expression gradually contorting. "Unforgivable... I'll kill them all without exception..."

Gilgamesh raised an eyebrow and said, "Perfect timing. I'm giving you a new mission... Form an investigation team to Eridu to find out the movements and objectives of the Lahmu."

After a short rest, the group prepared to leave Uruk.

"Oh, right, Gil... Merlin actually said something strange before he disappeared."

"What?" Gilgamesh asked.

Shirou repeated what Merlin had told him.

After listening, the King of Heroes frowned. "He wants you to become Grand Servant... Is that the real purpose of bringing you into this era?"

Hahahaha! That's definitely his style!

If we have Grand Servant help us, it's not impossible to hope that we can defeat Mother.

But Shirou... what are your own thoughts?

"..."

On his way back to Uruk, Shirou had already heard about the Grand Servant from Romani Archman.

Unlike the Clock Tower ranks that Shirou is familiar with, the Grand here refers to a higher level of existence that transcends Heroic Spirit.

If Servant are Heroic Spirit weapons for individuals, then Grand Servant are Heroic Spirit weapons for the world.

Only those chosen by the Root, those who stand at the pinnacle of their class Heroic Spirit attribute, can possess the aptitude for Grand.

In Caster, the standard for Grand is having the highest-ranking Clairvoyance.

Shirou's teacher Merlin and Lady Avalon, and the Wise King Gilgamesh Gilgamesh sitting before them.

They all possessed the corresponding Grand Caster qualifications, but the one who ultimately obtained the Spirit Origin was the King of Magecraft Solomon —the true culprit behind the Incineration of Humanity.

"Only the Seven Grand Riders can fight against the Evil of Humanity, right?"

Shirou said, "In that case, I will become Grand —I will end my mother's grief and anger."

Gilgamesh, pouring cold water on it.

That being said, let's set aside the possibility of someone being 10 years older...

With your current physique, you probably don't meet the requirements for any Grand. What exactly do you need to do to...?

He looked at Shirou, but found no confusion in the boy's eyes.

"Hmm? Judging from your expression, Shirou... you already have your answer?"

Shirou glanced at him sideways and smiled slightly, "Yes, thanks to someone, I understand..."

The strongest Heroic Spirit doesn't need to become the strongest themselves, they just need to obtain the strongest Noble Phantasm, right?

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Gilgamesh's cheek.

"You rascal... you wouldn't be thinking of...!"

With the sun goddess who guarded this place absent, City of Ur was captured by Lahmu in an instant.

The streets were filled with human screams and wails, as well as the "laughter" of the New Humanity that echoed through the night.

Chirp chirp chirp...

Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp...

Chirp chi...

Lahmu mocked, killed, and reveled.

"Killed them again, huh? Were they planning to observe the expressions of human suffering?"

Above the city, the green-haired doll silently observed the tragedy below.

"They have absolutely no sense of propriety; they're trash even worse than Magical Beast."

Playing with others, destroying things, gritting your teeth in glee... even the most despicable laughter should have its limits.

Suppressing his inner displeasure, Kingu bit his lip. "Why would Mother give birth to such an ugly monster..."

Whatever, it doesn't matter. It's just a mass-produced army anyway. As long as I'm in the world, that's enough.

I don't need any partners or family... not even friends.

Because I am the only completed New Humanity, but--"

Kingu gazed blankly toward the Persia Gulf.

I can't see my mother anywhere.

If Mother were to log in, we wouldn't need these inferior monsters to conquer the world.

Why hasn't Mother shown up?

I can't hear my mother's voice.

He used to be able to hear crying whenever he closed his eyes, but ever since the seawater turned black, he can't hear anything anymore.

Kingu once questioned the King of Magecraft about these issues, and the answer he received was that Goddess Tiamat had been sealed away.

There is no magic formula capable of sealing the Mother of Origin.

What sealed her away was herself.

Even though Goddess Tiamat has fallen into Evil of Humanity (beast), she still resists the destruction of Human Order.

Is it because they still harbor nostalgia for the Old Humanity?

Suddenly, the image of a red-haired boy flashed through the doll's mind.

Shirou Amamiya, the guy whose scent still lingers on Goddess Tiamat...

His mother's current state is definitely related to this...

Kingu muttered to himself as he increased the altitude.

"Since that's the case, then I will personally sever my mother's lingering attachment."

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Volume 7: Chapter 335 Tiamat, who is skilled at massaging a child's bottom

The group arrived in Eridu, which had been occupied by Lahmu, aboard pterosaurs.

So far, everything has proceeded according to plan, except for one thing—

"It flew so high and so fast! I thought I was going to fall halfway down, haha... Ah, thank you, Mr. Shirou, heave-ho!"

Siduri was lifted off the Shirou's back by Shirou, and her legs trembled slightly as she stood back in her original position.

"Why did Miss Siduri come along too?" Ritsuka Fujimaru was speechless.

As everyone was leaving the tower, Siduri suddenly announced that she wanted to go to Eridu as well.

As the high priestess, she possessed no fighting ability, and Ritsuka refused without hesitation. However...

"You should take her with you."

The person on the jade throne said this.

"Wait! King Gilgamesh!" Mash shouted, "This is too reckless! Miss Siduri barely escaped danger... how can we let her be in danger again? It's safest for her to stay by your side now!"

"That's right, Gilgamesh! What are you thinking? Have you given up on yourself and gone mad because the situation is so hopeless?!" Even the tyrannical and ruthless crimson demon (goddess) couldn't help but protest.

Ritsuka said, "Miss Siduri, I understand how you feel."

So many citizens were arrested, and you were the only one rescued. It must have been very upsetting, but now is precisely the time to be patient...

No.

Siduri shook her head. "That's not why I want to travel with you all."

"What exactly is it...?"

"Well, since Miss Siduri wants to come, let her come along."

Ritsuka frowned and turned around. "Even Mr. Shirou says so?"

Siduri said gratefully, "Thank you, Shirou... I certainly won't cause you any trouble."

And so, because of the approval of the two most influential people present, Gilgamesh and Shirou—

Siduri followed the others to the enemy stronghold.

According to Chaldea's instruments, more than six hundred people were gathered in the city center square.

As for Lahmu's reaction, it exceeded three hundred.

Although it's a small number compared to Lahmu overall strength, it still represents a despairing gap in combat power for everyone, especially since the opponent also holds hostages.

"Everyone, I understand how you feel, but please be sure to act with caution!"

"That being said, the situation is urgent! Now that we're all gathered together, the worst could happen!"

"Calm down, Mash. We never said we wouldn't fight."

Act swiftly, grasp the situation as quickly as possible, and secure the best position before making your move.

So the group crept into the streets surrounding Eridu Square, where they witnessed a horrifying sight—

Within the circle surrounded by Lahmu, humans are killing each other.

Humans, divided into two groups of ten, are continuously harming each other.

Soon, the number of people in the circle dwindled from ten to just one.

"Huff... huff, ah...!"

The man, covered in sores, lay sprawled on the ground.

"I did it, I did it... I'm sorry, I'm sorry... everyone! Ugh... But I did it, I did it...!"

He looked up at Lahmu: "Is this enough? As long as there's one person left, they'll let me go, right?"