The Robbery of Mankind's Oldest Home

　　After recovering from the joy of being praised.

　　Ereshkigal sorted out her emotions and emphasized:

　　"So, it was a misunderstanding from the start, right?"

　　"Of course," Ryota reminded her, "After noticing that the consciousness in this body had changed, I immediately stopped. If you remember, don't you think so?"

　　Even when he found out that Ishtar had become Ereshkigal, Ryota didn't stop immediately.

　　He even specifically pressed Ereshkigal and touched her thigh several times.

　　As for the reason, subconsciously.

　　It really is the subconscious – the subconscious indulges.

　　Even though he possessed right thinking and noble morals, those excellent qualities did not contradict his nature.

　　Of course, Ereshkigal did not know this.

　　Moreover, the goddess of the underworld had no way of judging whether Ryota stopped immediately upon recognizing her body.

　　She can only choose whether to believe it or not based on her current subjective feelings.

　　As a result, the helplessness Ryota expressed when he blamed Ishtar worked, and Ereshkigal didn't doubt his words.

　　"No, you stop right away."

　　Ereshkigal nodded her head slightly.

　　"The time of possession of my body is unfortunate so I don't know the situation clearly. I thought you were going to attack… sorry."

　　"No need to apologize," said Ryota, "I must apologize to you. Even if it was unintentional, I can't erase the fact that you've been humiliated… Sorry, I'm going to the underworld as an apology."

　　"No, you don't have to be so polite."

　　Hearing that the other party was coming to apologize, Ereshkigal suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

　　Will her desolate underworld welcome guests?

　　"It should be."

　　Ryota smiled, then reminded: "I will let you go."

　　He let go after speaking, without any hesitation.

　　Immediately drop confirmation dialogs like "You really aren't going to attack me, are you?"

　　Because that would make her look petty. For those you can easily subdue, you should be more generous, so you can win more favors.

　　After Ryota stood up, Ereshkigal lay down on the ground in a daze for a few seconds.

　　It seemed she did not expect the other party to let her off the hook just like that.

　　The feeling of regaining freedom made her tense body slowly relax.

　　The embarrassment of being suppressed by the opposite sex also gradually subsided.

　　At this time, Ryota extended his right hand and approached Ereshkigal.

　　Ereshkigal hesitated, then took the hand.

　　Initial trust is built with these actions.

　　Ryota pulled Ereshkigal off the ground, then released her in a natural motion.

　　Ereshkigal stood where she was, took a deep breath, patted her chest, and quickly regained her composure.

　　Although there is still a bit of embarrassment lingering in the heart, it doesn't have much impact on the overall mentality.

　　At this time, Ereshkigal was feeling a little emotional.

　　Tonight's experience was truly exciting.

　　It completely destroys the boring "workplace life" without a wave.

　　It was as if a large rock had been thrown into a serene lake, and she actually felt quite refreshed.

　　Ereshkigal thinks this might be a very memorable experience.

　　"Correct!"

　　After thinking about it, Ereshkigal suddenly came to her senses, and asked a little nervously:

　　"Can you tell me your name?"

　　After asking, she added: "Don't get me wrong, I'm only asking for the sake of our fellow guild members."

　　Ryota: "..."

　　Why is there a tsundere feeling?

　　Suppressing the urge to complain, he replied: "Shiro, this is my guild's codename, and it can also be considered a name. You can call me just like that."

　　"Shiro... A short name."

　　Ereshkigal muttered: "Sounds better called Shiro-chan."

　　"...Up to you."

　　Ryota endured his speechless mentality, and suggested: "May I call you Eli?"

　　"Hah?"

　　The sudden appearance of a name like someone close to her stunned Ereshkigal.

　　Embarrassed, her cheeks turned red again: "That... we just recognized..."

"Eli, what a great name, I think it sounds great and really suits you."

　　"...You can call me whatever you want."

　　Ereshkigal finally blushed.

　　It's a trivial matter, and if she gets too entangled, it will make her, a goddess, very petty.

　　"Can you tell me about your adventure quest?"

　　After calming down, Ereshkigal raised her business: "Destroy Tiamat... Your quest is really like this? You might not know that Tiamat is also my mother's divine power…"

　　"Don't worry, I know all the information, even more detailed than you."

　　Ryota interrupted Ereshkigal, and reminded: "Did you forget what I said earlier?"

　　"Your ability to obtain information?" Ereshkigal's eyes widened: "I remember, but I think it's a lie…"

　　"Why do you think so? I'm not lying to you."

　　Ryota said in detail: "Are you trying to remind me of Tiamat's power? I know all this. Including the Demon Beast Goddess who was currently active was not the real Tiamat, but a Gorgon, the real Tiamat was still asleep under the interference of Merlin's magic, and had yet to awaken… I know all these things, how? Do I have more information than you?"

　　"..." Ereshkigal was surprised: "Merlin's magic induces deep sleep… so it turned out like this? You are sure?"

　　"I believe."

　　"Then… can you defeat Mother Goddess?" Ereshkigal was suddenly looking forward to it.

　　She doesn't have much ability to fight back at Ryota's hands.

　　Although this is not the Underworld, she does not have the home court advantage, but this does not mean that her current strength is weak.

　　Ryota's ability to forcibly rape her… ah no, he overcame her easily, which was enough to demonstrate his strength, and probably exceeded her expectations.

　　If Ryota could beat her mother goddess, then the troubles she was in now wouldn't be a problem.

　　However, Ryota immediately broke Ereshkigal's hopes:

　　"I can't beat her. Tiamat is the Beast II. How can I defeat an existence that easily destroys the surface world."

　　"..."

　　"But I can run, I'm fast, I'm durable. I mean high defense."

　　Ryota said: "Based on a comprehensive estimate, even if I can't beat Tiamat, if I fly into space, she can't do anything to me."

　　"..."

　　Ereshkigal didn't know what to say.

　　It was the first time she saw the scene of uttering an escape statement in such a confident tone.

　　"Wait a moment."

　　Ereshkigal quickly caught the key: "You can't beat... Aren't the consequences very serious? If you run away, you won't be able to complete the adventure quest. Could it be that a guild would issue such an impossible quest to its members when they took the risk?"

　　"You never take risks?" Ryota asked back.

　　"No."

　　Ereshkigal sighed softly: "My current mode of existence is a bit special. I can't move freely outside the underworld. If I wanted to get out, I could only occupy Ishtar's body. But I can't use this body to take risks. Otherwise, if Ishtar woke up during the day, it would be difficult for me to move. Facing the risk in this state is too risky."

　　"Hah?" Ryota was taken aback "There is such a limit?"

　　Ereshkigal and Ishtar were summoned to Tohsaka Rin's body together.

　　The two of them merged with Tohsaka Rin's soul, and the body would not have an extra body out of thin air.

　　So Ereshkigal who resides in the underworld usually exists in soul body form?

　　In that case, it made sense that she couldn't take the risk.

　　After all, going out in a mental state, going to another world to participate in adventures, let alone whether she can carry out normal activities, first of all, the danger is too great.

　　As for borrowing Ishtar's body… Unless she could take control 24 hours a day, it would be disastrous if her consciousness changed during the adventure.

　　"That's right," sighed Ereshkigal, "So I'm not taking any risks, I'm just using this body to complete some relatively simple comquests."

　　"I see... It's easy to solve this problem. You can try to cultivate my world power and directly materialize your soul, then you can solve your body problem."

　　"Is it true?" Ereshkigal was beaming.

　　If possible, she doesn't want to share her body with anyone else.

　　What's more, that person was the sister she hated even more.

　　"Of course that's true, but don't worry, I'll talk about it after my adventure is over. I will answer your questions now."

　　Ryota brought the topic back on track: "The answer is – the guild wouldn't issue an impossible quest. In fact, my quest is not to destroy Tiamat, but to protect Uruk the day after she wakes up. Even though there are difficulties, I still have the confidence to solve them."

　　"Then why are you...?"

　　Ereshkigal looked confused.

　　"Don't know,"

　　Ryota said helplessly: "Who made Ishtar, your naughty little sister, now my teammate?"

　　"For her?" Ereshkigal asked in surprise.

　　"Half of her,"

　　Ryota nodded: "Ishtar has to protect Uruk, she can't run away. But I am very clear about Tiamat's strength, no power here can fight against her, and destruction will occur. Ishtar will die when the time comes, and as her captain, I cannot sit still."

　　"What about the other half?" Ishtar asked.

　　"The other half..."

　　Ryota saw a lively banquet in the distance: "It's an overflow of sympathy."

　　He sighed softly: "Originally, there was no rush to eliminate Tiamat. It's very possible that after a while I get stronger, it can be easily resolved. But maybe it's just bad luck, this world of adventure is chosen directly here... I have to go. "

　　To be honest, Ryota even wondered if he was deliberately targeted by the guild to cause such a mess for him.

　　Even though he didn't arrange a death quest for him, his noble character didn't allow him to abandon everything and run away.

　　After hearing Ryota's words, Ereshkigal fell silent for a while. Thens he took a deep breath:

　　"What a blessing, Ishtar. With a captain like you, you are willing to protect her with all your might. She is loved..."

　　Ereshkigal's tone seemed to be mixed with some complicated emotions.

　　Be it past or present, Ishtar was lucky.

　　What a slightly jealous woman.

　　"It's not about love," Ryota's expression was slightly subtle: "I think this guy is a bit annoying, and she deserves a beating. But I treat my teammates equally."

　　After a pause, he suddenly smiled and said: "If you want to join my team, Eli, I welcome you too."

　　"I can not do it." Ereshkigal shook her head quickly: "I don't have time, and in my current state, I can't take risks with you."

　　"My team is very free, there is no time requirement." Ryota shook his head: "Regarding the adventure, I will not ask you to go on an adventure, I will only take the person who is lacking in points, and go to collect points together."

　　"..." Ereshkigal froze for a moment, then confirmed, "You really want to invite me?"

　　"I have that intention, but the choice is yours."

　　"May I ask why? We have just met?"

　　"Eh... that question isn't easy to answer."

　　Ryota showed a slightly troubled expression.

　　Because you are an anime character, I know everything, and I don't have to worry about conflict when I choose you—of course, I can't tell the truth.

　　After thinking about it, he said: "Whenever I meet someone I like, I will always invite them over."

　　"...Li-Like!?"

　　Ereshkigal took a step back, her cheeks slightly flushed.

　　The other party likes her?

　　Could this be a confession?

　　But it's too soon!

　　Didn't they just meet?

　　"Ahem..."

　　Ereshkigal coughed quickly, as she couldn't bear the extreme embarrassment, she immediately changed the subject: "Your invitation, I have to think about it. Now let's get down to business, how will you deal with Mother God? You just said you can't beat her."

　　"One on one, I'm sure I can't beat her. But..."

　　Ryota smiled and said: "I still have a way to beat Tiamat."

　　"What method?" Ereshkigal asked curiously.

　　But Ryota played a trick: "The time has not yet come. I will tell you more when the time comes. I still need your help then."

　　"Need my help?"

Ereshkigal gave him a strange look and reminded: "I am no match for the Mother Goddess. If you expect me to help you, then you might be disappointed."

　　"No," said Ryota, "I really believe in you."

　　"Don't expect too much from me, really..."

　　Ereshkigal's cheeks were slightly red, and she whispered: "How can I refuse..."

　　"Ereshkigal, what I need is not your support in terms of strength."

　　Ryota's smile was a bit mysterious: "In short, believe me, I will tell you in detail later."

　　Even though he said it confidently, he was actually not very confident in his heart.

　　To eliminate Tiamat, there are two most important pieces of the puzzle—Ereshkigal and King Hassan.

　　There are no missing pieces.

　　Among them, King Hassan was summoned by Chaldea Master.

　　Ryota only hopes that the other party can arrive within a month.

　　If not...

　　"Okay, let's not talk about it just yet."

　　Ryota temporarily paused the task and said: "Ereshkigal, it's rare that you come out of the underworld. Today there is a banquet. Are you interested in coming to see the carnival?"

　　"I?" Ereshkigal quickly waved her hand: "No need, everyone doesn't know me, it would be so sudden…"

　　"How many people do you think I know in this era? How many people know me?"

　　Ryota took his hand and walked forward, and said as he walked: "Why are you paying so much attention to the banquet? Besides, if you go there now, everyone will only think of you as Ishtar, so you can use her identity for leisure."

　　Maybe because Ryota was used to watching Ishtar, even though his inner consciousness had changed, he made this interesting move very naturally.

　　Of course, Ereshkigal didn't think so.

　　At this moment, her cheeks were slightly hot.

　　She had never stepped out of the Underworld, and she had never been held by the opposite sex.

　　It wasn't right for her to back down now, just let her be and feel so embarrassed.

　　This contradictory state of mind made her nervous and tremble slightly.

　　"I want to go, let me go first."

　　"This is a great opportunity!" Ryota reminded: "Other people think of you as Ishtar, and if you do something offensive right now, she will be blamed."

　　"Hah...!?"

　　"Cough, just an example."

　　Ryota said: "Specific examples… For example, you can beat up a believer, you can break into a house and rob a confidant's belongings, you can paint your own face and run around… In short, Ishtar is responsible for all of this."

　　"Sounds interesting."

　　Ereshkigal's eyes lit up. However, in order to maintain her image, she asked with restraint: "But Ishtar is your teammate, right? Wouldn't it be good for you to betray her?"

　　"It doesn't matter," Ryota said indifferently: "This person is usually very arrogant. Just now she dared to threaten me to kiss the back of her feet. I've been wanting to teach her a lesson! You don't like her either, do you?"

　　"There is a point." Ereshkigal nodded.

　　"This is it!"

　　Ryota took Ereshkigal's hand and walked towards the center of the banquet venue.