Am I being scammed?

　　After leaving the temple, Ryota had already signed a Servant contract with Ana.

　　Ana seems to be a Servant without a Master.

　　Out of nowhere her magic power came from the previous battle.

　　Merlin finally catches Ana.

　　After a while, he managed to turn Ana into a thug again, and followed him in the direction where the Feathered Serpent God was.

　　Ryota saw several people leaving. But this time he wasn't worried that Ana would be beaten again. By following Ming Hong, the possibility of this happening was zero.

　　All of his sword skills were taught by Ming Hong, and she can mobilize the Military Commander System he cultivated. Maybe it couldn't compare to its strength, but Ryota felt that it could help everyone deal with the Feathered Serpent God.

　　He didn't forget to secretly remind Ming Hong that when she saw the Feathered Serpent God attack Merlin, don't forget to not take it too seriously so that old bastard Meilin would take a few hits first.

　　But don't be too playful, because if this Merlin clone is accidentally killed, once its consciousness is disturbed, there will be a loophole in the hypnosis for Tiamat.

　　The result – Tiamat would wake up.

Ryota doesn't know if Ming Hong can understand speed well...

　　"Why does it seem like she's in more of a hurry when we meet..."

　　Ryota felt that perhaps the suggestion he had secretly made was of no use at all.

　　...

　　After separating from Merlin and the others, Ryota found Ishtar who had been waiting for him.

　　"Too slow! How long will this goddess wait!"

　　Before Ryota got close, Ishtar let out a string of complaints after feeling her breath.

　　Ryota didn't say anything. Ishtar was hot-tempered, he already knew that. Now that things had come to this point, he naturally wouldn't complain about this matter.

　　"Didn't I come?" Ryota approached and said "Let's go, we can't let Merlin get ahead."

　　"You're an idiot? What's the point of competing strangely in a place like this? Really boring."

　　Ishtar pouted, but a complaint was a complaint, and it wouldn't put her off doing business. Her body slowly floated into the air.

　　Ryota grabbed her, shook his head and said: "Come on, you're being too mean."

　　After speaking, he invoked the "Bridge of Evil" ability.

　　Domains formed, enough to contain him and Ishtar. In an instant, the soil on the ground disappeared.

　　Ryota and Ishtar started falling.

　　The dirt and rocks below kept disappearing, and the hole was getting deeper and deeper.

　　Ishtar discovered that she had appeared in a dim underworld.

　　At a glance, a steep stone wall appeared in the field of vision, and the surroundings became desolate.

　　The long stone bridge seemed to be suspended in the air, which looked quite dangerous.

　　Ryota felt no life aura, only a strong sense of death. He saw many small cages filled with blooming flames.

　　The stable was made by Ereshkigal, and the fire inside was the souls of the dead.

　　"No matter how many times I come here, I feel that the environment here is really bad." Ishtar sighed.

　　"Your sister's living environment is so bad, you still have the heart to find fault with her..." Ryota commented: "What a mean woman."

　　"Don't say that, like I made a mistake!" Ishtar replied: "She was the first to take things? I'm just trying to find."

　　"I'm just kidding, and I'm not saying you did anything wrong." Ryota shrugged, "Why are you so excited?"

　　Ishtar: "..."

　　She gritted her teeth and decided not to fight with this man for now.

　　She snorted and walked forward, leading the way.

　　On the way, Ishtar turned around and asked about business as she walked: "I just made the mud and rock disappear… This is your new ability?"

　　"Yes," Ryota nodded, "The ability to make the table disappear that I displayed at the base."

　　"After forming the domain, won't everything that enters your range return to the void?"

　　"That's right."

　　"No wonder that land... really has such a terrifying ability."

　　Ishtar looked a little more serious: "Why are we fine?"

　　"Of course abilities can be controlled," Ryota said speechlessly: "If I open a domain and get attacked, then what's the point of this ability? One hundred damage to the enemy, one hundred damage to oneself?"

　　"I remember you said that apart from slowing down time, everything else is uncontrollable?"

　　"No, my original words were that other than time slowing down, if the other domains were completely released, it would not be easy to control." Ryota corrected: "The scale just now, only a little use, and full release, there is a difference."

　　The two chatted one after another, and soon arrived at the checkpoint set by Ereshkigal in the Underworld.

　　Ishtar began to introduce: "You see the front door? There are seven in total. After passing through, you will see the woman's palace."

　　Thus, she said in a serious tone: "Don't underestimate these seven gates, these are the seven gates of the Underworld..."

　　She started to introduce.

　　Each door is a checkpoint.

　　The gate will ask passers-by to answer seven multiple-choice questions.

　　If you choose the right one, you can pass smoothly, but if you choose the wrong one, you will be punished and deprived of power and divinity.

　　"You are quite experienced," said Ryota.

　　"Sure, I've been here before, and I was treated well back then." Ishtar said through gritted teeth.

　　Ryota knew about her defeat, so he had nothing to hide.

　　"It's just that you're stripped naked... cough cough, it's nothing."

　　Ryota was about to complain, swallowing his words quickly after realizing it.

　　If it made Ishtar cry again, it would be inappropriate.

　　After Ishtar first conquered the mountain, she became extremely proud and arrogant, and directly entered the Underworld, intending to teach the goddess of the Underworld.

　　As a result, she was stripped naked and dragged to the Goddess of the Underworld, where she was hung up by a spear and used as a weapon rack.

　　That's too sad.

　　This kind of experience could definitely be considered Ishtar's black history.

　　(The scene where Ishtar is hung naked, I really want to see.)

　　Ryota thought to himself.

　　At this time, a somewhat familiar voice sounded:

　　[Answer, those who have fallen into the Underworld, answer the way souls exist.]

　　Ryota immediately recognized that it was Ereshkigal's voice.

　　It's just that the sound deliberately dragged on for a long time, as if to create an atmosphere.

　　Ryota somehow felt a funny feeling, and the corners of his mouth twitched. However, Ishtar showed the exact opposite attitude to him.

　　"The question of choosing between is coming!"

　　Isthar became serious and reminded in a serious tone: "The Gates of the Underworld will question good and evil souls. It is a fair and rational gate. When I entered the underworld before, it was because I chose the wrong answer and lost my strength by the seven gates, so I had no strength to fight that person. You must be careful."

　　Ryota's eyes are a little soft.

　　Ishtar was very easy to fool.

　　Even now, everyone thought these seven gates were fine.

　　This is too reckless!

　　Ereshkigal was the Goddess of the Underworld, so her control over the Underworld was naturally too high.

　　These doors can be said to be completely under her control, and she has many opinions about her arrogant sister.

　　If Ishtar could answer the question correctly the moment she passed through this door, then it would be nothing!

　　Don't say Ishtar chose the right answer, it was even wrong for her to breathe in the Underworld.

　　At this time, Ereshkigal's voice sounded again:

[Ask the sinful Shiro...]

　　"...Hah?" Ishtar was surprised "Why did you name him?"

　　[Beauty standards do vary, but there are still absolutes. In that case, who is more beautiful, Ereshkigal or Ishtar?]

　　"Wait! Why is it completely different from the previous question!" Ishtar was stunned.

　　Is this question serious?

　　Why is there no seriousness at all?

　　It's just a random question!

　　[Reply me...]

　　Ereshkigal's long voice sounded again.

　　She pressed Ryota for an answer.

　　"Shiro!"

　　Ishtar called out Ryota's name in a deep voice, and said with a "smile" on her face: "No one doubts, right? One side is the Goddess of the Underworld, and the other side is the Goddess of Beauty and Harvest. If you combined them to compare beauty, it would no doubt choose me. In fact, a fool who chooses wrong will be punished by God!"

　　Ryota looked as usual: "Are you sure you want me to choose you?"

　　"Of course! There's no need to hesitate at all!"

　　"Then I choose, don't regret it."

　　"No, as a goddess, I just appreciate your honesty."

　　"Okay."

　　Ryota nodded and shouted loudly: "I choose Ishtar."

　　[Wrong answer]

　　Explosion!

　　A beam of magic power descended directly on Ishtar's head. Suddenly, the speed of the falling light slowed down.

　　"Hah?"

　　Only then did Ishtar notice and was shocked.

　　Just when she was about to run away, Ryota had come to her side at some point, and held the attack for her.

　　Explosion!

　　Smoke exploded and everything was quiet again.

　　"Huh... so dangerous..."

　　Ishtar breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, she suddenly glanced at Ryota.

　　This guy was really going to save her, it wasn't that bad.

　　"Ereshkigal! You really don't want to lose face!"

　　After recovering, Ishtar cursed the gates of the Underworld: "There is absolutely no justice. To regard exams as child's play is embarrassing! Hatred! But..."

　　"Little talk!"

Ryota quickly covered his mouth: "You still want to graduate successfully?"

　　"Don't... woo... stop me... woo... I..."

　　Ishtar was so angry she jumped up, didn't care about this, and wanted to scold.

　　Ryota could only endure it, and said to the door: "I chose wrong now, I chose Eli."

　　[Correct answer]

　　The blocking door opens.

　　Amidst Ishtar's bickering, Ryota manages to pass through the door.

　　As soon as he finds the second door, Ereshkigal provides a new alternative.

　　[The distribution of property is liquid, but only one person is worthy, and all the wealth on earth must be entrusted to this person for safekeeping. Which goddess is worth entrusting, Ereshkigal or Ishtar? ]

　　"That's Eli."

　　[Correct answer]

　　Another door, and a new problem arose.

　　[Partners fighting side by side are trustworthy and honorable, who represents victory? Gilgamesh or Ishtar?]

　　"Why are you not included in the selection?" Ryota sighed, "How can I choose?"

　　[Stupid! We have never fought side by side, so be serious.]

　　"You bastards! You can't even pretend!" Ishtar shouted upon hearing this, "Come out, I want to fight you!"

　　[Irrelevant person, please don't meddle with the answer.]

　　Damn it! Ishtar couldn't hold her breath.

　　Ryota ignored her angry expression and shouted: "Anyway, I didn't choose Ishtar."

　　[Correct answer]

　　Ishtar: "…".

　　Ishtar growled.

　　Sandwiched between two goddesses, Ryota finds it quite interesting. For the time being, he quite enjoyed the experience, it would be great if there were more doors.

　　But when we meet, wouldn't Ereshkigal be completely embarrassed by this question she asked?

　　Really don't want to squat down with a blush all over your face?

　　(It will likely be something like this.)

　　Ryota estimated in his heart.

　　He actually slightly understood Ereshkigal's current state of mind.

　　This is the same as someone who may have two very different personalities on the Internet and offline.

　　Online enthusiastic, lively and cheerful.

　　Offline is a social scare.

　　Although Ereshkigal is not being exaggerated as a social fear, but confronting her with these questions is probably harder than killing her.

　　Ryota smiled meaningfully.

　　After passing through seven checkpoints of the Underworld, the two finally arrived at Ereshkigal's palace.

　　During this process, Ryota assisted Ishtar against seven attacks.

　　Yes, seven strikes.

　　Every time he asked an alternative question, after he gave an answer, Ereshkigal would strike Ishtar with lightning.

　　The Lightning of the Underworld would strip Ishtar of her divinity.

　　Ryota doesn't let this happen.

　　Even though Ishtar was cruel, greedy, arrogant, and robbed the property of believers, but she was a teammate of the same team.

　　As the captain, he still had to look after her.

　　Don't bully her too much.

　　"Let me tell you, Ishtar, can you hold back your anger first?"

　　Ryota said a little tiredly: "I already blocked the second attack for you. I feel like if I keep blocking it, the discussion with Ereshkigal will be ruined this time. If I had known about it earlier, I would not have brought you here."

　　"That person is wrong," Ishtar replied.

　　"You already have conflicts, so don't expect to be treated fairly in the Underworld." Ryota reminded: "If you continue like this, considering the plan, I will have to pressure you first. Isn't there something you'd like to say to Eli? Can you calm down a bit?'

　　"Hmph, you don't think I want to!" Ishtar gritted her teeth: "But look at her demeanor, does she look like she can talk?"

　　"You promised me that you won't make any trouble this time."

　　Ryota thought for a moment, then said: "Your conflict didn't last for a day or two, and has lasted from the mythological age to the present. Now that things are happening, trying to resolve the conflict by fighting for right and wrong… I don't think that's going to be possible."

　　"Then what did you say?"

　　Ishtar was also aware of this problem, and her attitude softened a bit.

　　As a goddess, she still really values commitment. Since she promised Ryota not to cause trouble, it was fine to hold back a bit.

　　As for before, it wasn't her fault!

　　Who let that woman change the examination of the seven gates of the Underworld without permission, making it like child's play, and she hacked it on purpose.

　　Wasn't this completely aimed at her

　　"There's only one way,"

　　Ryota raised a finger: "Between you two, someone should take the initiative to give in and back down for the other side."

　　"..."

　　Ishtar suddenly sighed abnormally: "I didn't even think about arguing with her… I just wanted to give her advice, she's too stupid! Due to the orders of the gods, she was unable to leave the underworld. As soon as I heard that this disgusting, it was impossible to sit still. If you want to get out, you just need to leave the Underworld alone. After all, other gods don't follow the rules, so I ran to see her just to say this."

　　"Wait!" Ryota suddenly covered Ishtar's mouth: "Stop saying that in the Underworld, I'm afraid you will be beaten to death by Ereshkigal."

　　"I am wrong?" Ishtar pulled Ryota's hand confidently.

　　Ryota fell silent.

　　Sure enough, he shouldn't have brought this person here. It's just a mess!

　　No wonder she was stabbed to death by Ereshkigal at the start.

　　He has not forgotten the words King Hassan spoke to the protagonist in the original plot – Do not express understanding to those who hate, do not agree with those who are happy, and do not express appreciation to those who are in pain.

　　The third sentence refers to Ereshkigal.

　　Now that she had become the ruler of the Underworld, she should shoulder her responsibilities befittingly instead of complaining about various injustices. This is the point of view that must be adhered to when dealing with Ereshkigal matters.

　　In short, we can't act to agree with her complaint!

　　If someone showed understanding of Ereshkigal's complaints, it would be tantamount to belittling her dignity in carrying out her duties.

　　Simply put, if you agree with Ereshkigal's complaint, she will call you back.

　　If you don't agree, you will be called by her. But the latter is equivalent to a small temper, and can be reconciled after the fight.

　　Ishtar's current gaze belonged to the former.

　　This guy doesn't even know she's dancing in a minefield, and Ryota doesn't even know what to say about her.

　　But can't blame her.

　　After all, who would think of a way to comfort someone in a state of despair?

　　"Ishtar, if you want to lighten the relationship between your sisters, just do as I say."

　　Ryota opened the domain to block the sound, looked at Ishtar who was still insisting on her opinion, and seriously reminded.

　　"When you are going to blame someone for what they should or shouldn't have done, the first thing you need to know is that not everyone is in the same condition as you. Ereshkigal is different from you, you like to have fun, and she still does her job. Although on the contrary, she complains about this, but this complaint is only temporary, and it is wrong from her point of view, so there is no need to understand and comfort it. What you need to recognize is not her grievances, but her pride in carrying out her duty for tens of thousands of years, you must do as I tell you."

　　Ishtar showed a suspicious expression.

　　"Doing this actually work?"

　　"Don't you want to lighten the relationship?" Ryota asked.

　　"..."

　　Ishtar was silent for a moment, then turned her head and said in a low voice: "I just didn't want to see her work so hard, don't get me wrong."

　　Tsundere... Ryota paused and said: "Then you just trust me, do as I say, and make sure nothing goes wrong."

　　"What if it doesn't work?"

　　"It doesn't matter."

　　"And what if that doesn't work?"

　　"…..Don't be angry!"

　　Ryota said impatiently: "If it doesn't work, I will do what you want me to do as you want."

　　He shifted his gaze downwards to glance at Ishtar's feet.

　　The instructions are very clear.

　　It could also be said he had gone all out.

　　Of course, from his perspective, Ryota didn't know whether that included neglecting a man's dignity.

　　"That's what you said!"

　　Ishtar's eyes lit up.

　　But immediately became alert again: "No, you can't be trusted, I can't trust you."

　　"There is a difference between the deal I proposed on my own initiative and yours passively accepted."

　　Ryota replied seriously: "Anyway, as long as I take the initiative, I won't break my promise."

　　"Then let me trust you again."

　　Ishtar warned: "You must keep your promise this time."

　　"Just do it when I lose," Ryota said speechlessly, "Don't make it look like you already won. Let's go, Eli must be waiting impatiently."

　　After speaking, he turned and walked towards the palace.

　　"Wait for me."

　　Ishtar hastily followed.

　　She didn't dare leave Ryota too far now.

　　That dangerous woman was probably looking for an opportunity to attack her.

　　Thinking of making concessions to enlighten the person later, Ishtar felt furious.

　　Ishtar's footsteps suddenly stopped, and her eyes went blank.

　　Ryota had just said that in order to ease the relationship between the sisters, one must first make concessions.

　　But why had it been subconsciously decided that she would give up?