Chapter 580
"I see. Sakura probably prefers a one-on-one date with Amamiya- kun to a threesome."
Well, if it's just Shirou and me going out, it'll feel more like a duel than a date..."
"Ugh...!"
Sakura Matou shook her head frantically, her long purple hair swaying with it.
"How... how could I not want to! I'd love to! A three-person date!"
"Then it's decided, the three of us will go out next weekend."
"Okay, I'll make the appointment available."
Shirou's date with the Tohsaka sisters was thus confirmed.
"Hehe, then Sakura and I are eagerly anticipating that day, Amamiya -san?"
Rin Tohsaka pulled Sakura away.
Shirou turned around and found the figure.
"Tia, let's go there and have a look around."
"OK."
After explaining the situation to the others and obtaining their permission, Shirou left with Tiamat.
"Is there anywhere Mother would like to go?"
"Mom, I'd like to try out that wave pool."
Tiamat excitedly took Shirou's hand and said...
As the Sea of Origin, she is very interested in artificial waves that are not naturally created.
Okay, I remember it's over here.
Shirou took Tiamat to experience the wave pool, as well as the water slides they hadn't tried before, and occasionally they rested in the beach-themed area.
Finally, they arrived at the lazy river pool that encircles the water park.
I want to go rafting with Shirou.
"Okay, I'll go get two swimming rings."
Shirou found two swimming rings, inflated them, and gave one to Tiamat.
After the swimming ring is placed on the water surface--
"Then like this."
"Wow, Shirou is amazing!"
Shirou placed the swimming rings side by side and used Enhancement Magic to stick them together.
After that, the two leaned against their respective swimming rings and drifted in the pool with the current.
It floated leisurely for about ten minutes.
"Shirou, your mother has something she wants to ask you."
"What?"
"Why did you suddenly say you wanted to go out alone with your mother? It's perfectly fine to have fun together."
In response to Tiamat's question, Shirou replied nonchalantly:
"Tia probably actually prefers to spend time alone with me, isn't this supposed to be our honeymoon?"
"Is that so? Hehe... Shirou saw right through Mother."
Tiamat gave a shy smile.
"Although it's fun playing with the children, as a mother, being able to spend time alone with Shirou like this... is truly blissful~"
Shirou, am I wrong?
"What a greedy mother."
The boy stroked the head of the Goddess of Creation and said.
Tiamat blinked and asked, "Shirou, do you hate a mother like this?"
"Of course not." The boy shook his head.
"Mother... Mother also loves Shirou the most!"
In the swimming ring that drifted with the current, their lips met.
After that, they floated with the current for a while until they had completely circled the water park.
It's almost closing time.
Shirou and Tiamat returned to the rest area.
"Looks like you're having a lot of fun," Rider said.
"Yes, yes!" Tiamat nodded in satisfaction.
Illya pouted. "So I only got to play with my brother for a little while this morning."
"Let's come together again next time, Illya."
Irisviel bent down and stroked Illyasviel's hair. "Next time, let's come and play by ourselves with Shirou."
She comforted her daughter while winking at Shirou.
You couldn't keep your promise to help me and Justiça apply sunscreen today... I'll save that for next time.
She conveyed this through her eyes.
After leaving the water park, Shirou and his friends parted ways with Irisviel and the others who had driven there, and boarded a bus heading to Miyama Town.
"Oh, that was so much fun!"
"Leaving me and Sakura behind, you seem to be having a lot of fun with the goddess..."
What happened over there?
Shirou asked curiously, and Rin sighed wearily as she explained.
After Shirou left with Tiamat, the group started playing beach volleyball again.
"If I win, Rin will have to listen to me for the entire day!"
"That's what Illyasviel said, arguing because Shirou was missing."
"I see. So Tohsaka- san couldn't ignore their provocation... and what happened?"
"The Einzbern maids have won a resounding victory..."
Especially that maid named Ritseliete, she's practically a monster!
When the volleyball flew over, I felt like I saw a revolving lantern...
Rin Tohsaka, sweating profusely, said with lingering fear.
To protect her younger sister, she single-handedly confronted the strongest maid in Einzbern (Heaven's Feel) and was badly beaten; this sisterly bond is truly touching.
Result--
The entire afternoon, the defeated Rin Tohsaka and Sakura Matou became Irisviel's servants, accompanying her wherever she wanted to go.
Sakura Matou muttered to herself with a troubled expression, "I need to train harder from now on. Should I go visit the track and field club...?"
Shirou tried to stop him while comforting him.
"However, we were able to enjoy the water park without having to wait in line today thanks to Illya."
Consider it a way of repaying her; isn't that a good thing?
"You can only say that because you're not the one playing with her, Illyasviel, that guy has way too much energy."
Ugh... I'm a little tired. I'm sure my whole body will be sore when I wake up tomorrow...
Rin Tohsaka leaned back in her chair and said.
Bathed in the beautiful sunset, the top student looked utterly pitiful, completely unprepared.
For the first time, Shirou felt a pang of tenderness and protectiveness towards Rin: "I'll take care of dinner tonight. You get some rest."
"Okay, please, Amamiya- san."
"Do you want me to carry you after you get off the train?" Shirou asked again.
Let's save this hospitality for those who need it.
Rin Tohsaka smiled gently and looked at her younger sister, "Sakura, you must be tired too, right? Let your senpai carry you back later."
"Um, I don't need that!"
Sakura Matou blushed and shook her head rapidly, showing extreme resistance.
She ate a bit too many snacks today, and felt really bad about having Shirou carry her back.
During this leisurely and relaxed conversation, the bus stopped at the bus stop in Miyama Town.
Finally, Shirou carried Rin back home.
Everyone had a lively meal with Taiga Fujimura after he returned.
bc2655.
Mesopotamia, Uruk.
Three months have passed since the creation war in which humanity parted ways with the gods.
Faced with the return of the Beasts of Calamity, the invasion of the Beastii, the people of Uruk ultimately triumphed.
However, the price people paid for this victory was enormous.
The city-state's population dwindled to less than 500 after the war, and even the Wise King Gilgamesh Gilgamesh died in the final battle.
For the remaining people, rebuilding their homes is an extremely difficult task.
If that were all, it would be manageable. But those who clung to life not only faced the constant threat of civilization's annihilation, but also the legacy left to their children by Goddess Tiamat—
Although Goddess Tiamat was defeated, the more than nine-figure number of children she had given birth to did not disappear.
In the Persia Gulf, now stained black, hundreds of millions of "New Humanity" still slumber.
Lahmu are the Terminal Device of the Mesopotamia pantheon; they do not disappear with the disappearance of the Creator (Mother).
Every so often, anywhere from a few to dozens of Lahmu will awaken from their slumber.
Revenge, destruction--
The Lahmu people launched a frenzied attack on Uruk in remembrance of their dead mother.
The Heroic Spirit that once protected this city are no longer here.
When Tiamat was defeated, they completed their mission and returned to the Heroic Spirit Throne.
The king who led this city is no longer here.
Although he was briefly resurrected in the final battle and fought as Servant in his prime, he has now returned to his seat.
Today, fewer than 500 people, mainly women and children, live within the walls of Uruk.
How can this situation be reversed?
Fortunately, the heir to the throne of Uruk is still alive.
The high priestess Siduri, along with two goddesses— Ishtar and Ereshkigal —now leads the last of humanity.
Ishtar and Ereshkigal were able to survive because they were deities connected to this land and were special Servant.
Now, their main daily task is to fight off the remnants of the Lahmu party who attack Uruk from time to time.
Recently, activities in the Lahmu of the Persia Gulf have become more frequent.
"There might be a large-scale attack, "Ishtar predicted.
After the war, Ishtar used the resources of the Gate of Babylon to restore her temple on Mount Ebih.