Opportunities and risks
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"Then why are you looking for me?"
After Siduri calmed down, she said
"Do you know how to pray to the goddess of the Netherworld?"
Ryū said
"Eh? The goddess of the Netherworld?!!"
"Do you want to pray to the goddess of the Netherworld?"
The young priestess looked at Ryū in astonishment, her bright eyes filled with disbelief.
Ryū nodded.
"Strange, why did you suddenly become interested in the Goddess of the Netherworld?"
Siduri asked in surprise.
"I heard from my teacher that the Goddess of the Netherworld has the best magic in the world, and I want to learn from her."
Ryū said truthfully
Siduri naturally knew that Ryū teacher was her father.
So she looked a little angry and said, "Father, so irresponsible! Didn't father tell you about the dangers of the underworld?!"
"The teacher told me."
"and you....."
Looking at Ryū's calm expression, Siduri was speechless for a moment
But she also knows from their time together, that Ryū won't change his decision easily once it's made.
Even if you try to convince him again, it will probably be useless.
So Siduri remained silent for a moment and then said: "Before you pray to the Goddess of the Netherworld, you must first have a clear understanding of the Goddess of the Netherworld. Do you have that?"
"No."
"Okay, then I'll tell you, and I hope you can change your decision after knowing this."
"OK"
Ryū said calmly.
The two then went to Ryū's room, and Siduri then told Ryū all about the Goddess of the Netherworld.
Ereshkigal..
This is the name of the goddess of the Netherworld.
Goddess of the Netherworld, who completely possesses the power of the underworld and rules like as Anu rules the sky
All persons when they die are subject to its authority.
Even if some gods fall, Ereshkigal will take their souls.
It is also said that the underworld has no limits, and its area is said to be larger than the Earth. There are billions of dead souls living in the underworld.
These dead souls will only obey the orders of The Goddess of the Netherworld.
In the Underworld, Ereshkigal is truly invincible.
Even the father of the god ANU was not Ereshkigal's opponent in the underworld.
It also symbolizes winter.
When winter comes, it marks the arrival of Ereshkigal.
Because many people die in winter, So Ereshkigal is more active in winter.
So whenever the name Ereshkigal is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is death and loneliness.
That's why few people dare to worship or pray to her.
No one will do this except those who want to die.
Because this is the quickest way to face death.
Siduri finished speaking with fear and nervousness on her face. Ryū couldn't help but laugh and ask, :"Why are you so afraid?"
"I'm worried that the goddess of the Netherworld could hear my voice. I just called her name, and maybe she heard it."
The young priestess was clearly extremely afraid of the Goddess of the Netherworld.
Ryū's eyebrows twitched at this young priestess's cowardly behavior and he asked, "I understand. Now tell me how to pray for the other party."
Siduri looked at the Ryū in astonishment and said: "Aren't you afraid after hearing all this?!"
"It would be a lie to say that I'm not afraid when you say only those who want to die will pray to her, but I don't think Goddess Ereshkigal would be so stingy as to take my soul just to pray to her. and also i just want to seek more magical knowledge from her, and I don't have any other intentions."
"Moreover, death has always been the most just thing. Since Goddess Ereshkigal is responsible for death, I believe she must also be a very fair Goddess. As long as I pay the corresponding price, the Goddess must grant me the knowledge I want."
Ryū said seriously.
Siduri covered her forehead and said anxiously: "What if the price is your death?"
Ryū laughed and said, "Then I won't seek magical knowledge. I still value my life."
"Well, since you're so persistent, I can't stop you."
After hearing what Siduri said, a smile appeared on Ryū's face.
Siduri then said: "There is no specific way to pray to the goddess of the Netherworld, because anyone who wants to live would not dare to pray to her. However, those who pray to Ereshkigal for the purpose of seeking death often have flower petals appear around them after their death."
"Maybe the goddess of the Netherworld loves flowers. You can try using flowers."
"As for the method of prayer, it is also very simple. Just recite the true name of the Goddess devoutly in your heart. Then the Goddess will feel it, and will communicate with you naturally."
Siduri's tone was still filled with indelible worry and helplessness.
After Siduri finished speaking, Ryū thanked her sincerely.
Siduri was nervous and worried, and after giving some instructions to Ryū, she quickly left.
She was going to discuss the matter with her father.
Ryū, who was alone in the room, was looking at the flowers placed by the maid he had summoned after Siduri left.
The reason behind his thirst for more magical knowledge.
Aside from being curious about magic itself.
He also wants to have more strength in this era full of unknown dangers.
He wants to become strong so that he is not helpless when faced with danger.
The accumulation of physical fitness is certainly a way to him become stronger, But this is just a boost to his physique. In this era full of gods, curses, and magic, just physical enhancement is not enough.
What Ryū seeks is all-encompassing power.
Praying to the goddess of the Netherworld seems dangerous.
But it's full of opportunities too!
There is nothing perfect in the world!
There are always risks and opportunities!
If he didn't take a risk now, he might face danger in the future.
Instead of living in uncertainty and anxiety, why he not pray and try it now!
Ryū gathered his thoughts, walked towards the table with the flowers on it, then closed his eyes silently and said in his heart:
"Goddess Ereshkigal, I offer you flowers as an offering and pray for your response..."