Ritsuka flew through the air, and she was absolutely certain of one thing.
If no one catches her and she crashes into a wall or the ground at her current speed, she will definitely die a horrible death.
It's extremely, extremely ugly.
" Quetzal —help me!!"
She shouted it out.
He used all his strength.
Quetzal looked at the Chaldea Master flying towards him, his expression somewhat bewildered.
Is it still fashionable to use your Master as a hidden weapon to ambush people these days?
However, judging from the speed and trajectory...
If I don't intervene, this Master is probably doomed.
Moreover, judging from the force with which that red-haired girl threw the person, she deliberately threw it at herself.
So, does it mean you trust yourself to catch it?
"Really."
Quetzalcoatl sighed.
Extend both hands.
He caught Ritsuka, who was flying towards him.
Then her foot slipped, and she took half a step back.
He skillfully neutralized the immense kinetic energy of Ritsuka's charge.
It landed perfectly intact in his arms, without suffering any harm.
" Master of Chaldea ".
Quetzalcoatl looked down at the human girl in his arms.
Should I praise your courage, or call you reckless?
"How dare you come up to me on your own initiative!"
Ritsuka was still somewhat reeling from the life-or-death crisis she had just faced.
The person is in a state where their brain hasn't caught up with their body's state.
Her hands instinctively tightened around Quetzalcoatl's upper body, her face buried in his chest.
Quetzalcoatl didn't push her away; he simply patted Ritsuka's back gently.
Once, twice.
It was like comforting a frightened little animal, helping it calm its rapid breathing.
Several seconds passed before Ritsuka slowly realized that she was still alive and felt no pain.
Given the speed and distance of that throw, under normal circumstances, a fall to the ground would either result in death or serious injury.
Quetzal saved him, which further confirmed his previous suspicions.
This Quetzalcoatl truly would not harm humans.
Seeing that Ritsuka was now in Quetzalcoatl's hands, the others present also stopped in their tracks, not daring to make any rash moves.
Mash used her shield to push herself up from the ground.
Tomoe Gozen also stood up.
All four people were watching Quetzalcoatl and Ritsuka in the center of the square, and no one dared to move.
"That..."
Ritsuka lifted her head from Quetzalcoatl's embrace.
"Sister Quetzal."
"We didn't come here to fight."
"We've actually come here to negotiate."
"We want to cooperate with you, not unilaterally submit to you."
Quetzalcoatl raised an eyebrow, then she ripped Ritsuka, who had returned to normal, off her.
He grabbed Ritsuka's shoulders with both hands, separating her from himself.
Then place it gently on the ground.
" Master of Chaldea ".
Quetzalcoatl's voice turned somber.
What makes you think you're qualified to negotiate with me?
"Apart from that red-haired girl who hasn't even made a move yet, all of you combined are no match for me."
"With just these, you dare to come before me?"
"Are you an idiot?"
Ritsuka stood still, feeling the pressure emanating from Quetzalcoatl.
That was an absolute difference between gods and mortals.
Despite the pressure, she still raised her head and looked directly into Quetzalcoatl's eyes.
I dare to stand here.
"Of course, it's because I firmly believe you still love humanity."
"Otherwise, how could I still be alive now?"
Quetzalcoatl's expression changed slightly.
"Sister Quetzal."
"If you really refuse to negotiate."
"Please kill me here."
"Anyway, once Mash and the others are defeated by you, I won't escape the same fate."
Ritsuka's voice was calm.
Quetzalcoatl was stunned; she stared at the red-haired girl before her.
He was just an ordinary person.
An ordinary human being with no magical aptitude whatsoever.
Yet they dared to say "Kill me" when facing a god.
She remembered many things.
Those who once believed in their people.
The children who cried during the human sacrifice ritual.
And why he left Toltec.
... ah.
I've really lost to you.
Quetzalcoatl took a deep breath, then reached out and hugged Ritsuka.
He pulled her tightly into his arms.
The force made Ritsuka feel a little stuffy, but it didn't actually hurt her.
"All right."
"I accept your peace talks."
" My Master from Chaldea."
"You have proven to me once again that humanity is indeed worthy of my love."
Ritsuka nodded earnestly in Quetzalcoatl's arms.
"From now on, I will no longer attack Uruk."
Are you satisfied now?
Ritsuka answered in a muffled voice from in Quetzalcoatl's arms.
"I'm... satisfied..."
"Um... could you let go of me first... I'm having trouble breathing..."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
Quetzalcoatl released his grip.
Ritsuka struggled out of Quetzalcoatl's arms.
I took a few deep breaths of fresh air.
Then she straightened her disheveled clothes.
He looked up at Quetzalcoatl.
"Then may I ask Sister Quetzal for help in Uruk against the Goddess of Demonic Beasts?"
Quetzalcoatl's expression changed.
"This won't do."
Her voice became somewhat complicated.
"She's a pitiful person."
No... poor God.
"I have a pact with her within the Three Goddesses Alliance."
Mutual attacks are prohibited by the contract.
"If the contract is violated, the consequences will come from the contract itself."
Ritsuka frowned.
"That..."
"And."
Quetzalcoatl interrupted Ritsuka.
"Her life or death is also tied to the one behind her who is your true enemy."
Therefore, I can't help you much with this matter.
" The Goddess of Demonic Beasts needs to be defeated by your own hands."
Ritsuka's words to Quetzalcoatl were somewhat cryptic.
"Does Gorgon have other enemies behind him?"
"The real enemy?"
Quetzalcoatl didn't explain, he just shook his head.
You'll find out in time.
Ritsuka still wanted to ask again.
But seeing Quetzalcoatl's expression, she swallowed her words.
Well, it's already the best outcome that the negotiations were successful today.
In the matter of defeating the Goddess of Demonic Beasts, Quetzalcoatl would be the best help.
If they refuse to help, Uruk should now have the strength to confront them head-on.
With Ishtar and the Jaguar Man, two god-like allies, by their side.
Moreover, judging from Ishtar's performance that day, he didn't seem to be much weaker than Quetzalcoatl.
"Okay, I understand."
Ritsuka nodded seriously.
"Thank you, Sister Quetzal."
"Um."
Quetzalcoatl smiled at her.
The atmosphere in the square immediately relaxed.
"Oh, Miss Ishtar is still tied to the pillar!"
Ritsuka ran towards the wooden pillar.
Quetzalcoatl followed behind her to the wooden pillar.
She glanced at Ishtar, who was tied to the pillar.
His mouth was gagged with a strip of cloth, and he glared at himself with a face full of Wrath.
"Ugh! Ugh ugh ugh!!"
"..."
Quetzalcoatl raised his hand.
A blade of wind severed the rope.
Ishtar slid off the pillar and landed on the pile of firewood at her feet, rolling twice before coming to a stop.
Ritsuka quickly ran over and ripped the gag off her mouth.
Are you alright, Ishtar?
"Of course I have something to do!"
Ishtar's breath reeked of rags, and she was furious.
"I was tied to a pillar by this woman for a whole night!"
"They almost got burned!"
"Do you know what? I, the dignified mistress of the heavens, have been treated like ingredients on a barbecue grill!"
"Hahaha."
Quetzalcoatl laughed out loud.
You're still laughing!
Ishtar pointed at Quetzalcoatl.
What exactly do you mean?!
Why are you tying me up?