Ishtar quickly banished these thoughts from her mind, then muttered to herself, "I'm not greedy. It's just that my free-flowing divine power was originally omnipotent, capable of imbuing weapons with excess magic to increase their attack power. However, due to the influence of the object I possess, for some reason, I can only accumulate magic power in gems. So, I'm not asking for money or offerings; I'm just gathering power to defeat the Demon God Pillar. Hmm, that's it! Eh!!!"
Just as Ishtar was almost in the middle of her self-hypnosis, she suddenly felt a chill on the sole of her foot. She instinctively looked down and saw that Gensou had caught her outstretched foot, praising her with an admiring gaze:
“I noticed it just now, but I didn’t have a chance to get a closer look. These feet are truly perfect. They are small and white, delicate and rounded, as if they were carved from gemstones. The feel... the touch... perfect! Excellent! Just these feet alone could be played with for a lifetime. Goddess Ishtar, I feel that just a kiss is not enough to express my respect for this alliance and my reverence for you. Wait a moment, I’ll go rinse my mouth... never mind, I can’t wait any longer. Goddess Ishtar, thank you for your hospitality, I’ll begin.”
'Whoosh! '
As soon as Gensou finished speaking, Ishtar abruptly pulled her foot back from the boy's hand. Although she didn't know what else this man wanted besides kissing her, she had a bad feeling from his somewhat fanatical eyes. However, to Ishtar's surprise, her foot was intercepted halfway. She looked down at Gensou and saw the boy give her a kind smile, saying softly:
"What are you doing? The contract hasn't been established yet. Don't worry, I won't bite, although I really want to..."
"No need! That was just a test of your sincerity! That's right! That's exactly it!"
Ishtar swallowed hard, and with trembling hands extended, as if afraid the man would offer another comment on her hand, she quickly said:
"Just carry it yourself, hurry up, I'll give you three seconds, or I'm not going to ally with you!"
In response, Gensou took the goddess's hand, gently kissed the back of her hand, and looked up with a slight smile.
Plans are in place, who wants to kiss your feet? Hehehe~~
319 Leopard~~Man!!
"Ishtar, thank you for your help."
After the alliance was established, Gensou naturally had to appease the goddess to prevent her from being stubborn and unwilling to work hard. Then, the boy opened the map and looked down from where he was. It turned out to be the forest with strange things mentioned by Senko Muramasa. He decided to go there and take a look. If there was nothing there, he would then head to the city under the jurisdiction of the Underworld Goddess.
Are you going to Eridu?
At this moment, Ishtar leaned closer to look at the map and said:
"Hmm... if you're looking for help, this place is definitely worth a visit."
Ok?
Upon hearing this, Gensou raised an eyebrow in surprise and turned his gaze to the city next to the forest. Since Ishtar said so, he would go and take a look after he finished looking at the forest.
"Ishtar, are you going to join me?"
After finalizing the next course of action, Genshou closed the map and looked at the goddess beside him, saying:
"Although your help makes me feel much more at ease, I would prefer that you go to the Warcraft Defense Line to support the people who are fighting there."
"You don't need to worry about the situation over there."
Ishtar waved her hand and explained:
“I just came back from there a few days ago. It’s still pretty well-fortified there. That old man-like servant was like a roll call, specifically targeting and killing the most threatening monsters in the monster horde, while letting the rest go to train the new recruits. So, compared to that, let me go to Eridu with you. Don’t forget, I am the goddess of victory. With me here, everything will go smoothly for you!”
Looking at Ishtar's proud face, Gensou pondered for a moment and then said nothing more. In any case, one of his stops on this trip was the Monster Defense Line. With Ishtar's assistance, he might be able to complete his other tasks sooner. So, it was about time.
"Okay, let's set off then, early... hmm?"
Before Gensou could finish speaking, he saw Ishtar summon the golden longbow, which was even larger than herself, and then extend her hand, clearly inviting him. Meanwhile, Gensou's bewildered expression seemed to have caused the goddess to misunderstand something; she gave a soft snort, crossed her arms, and said:
"Don't get me wrong, we're allies now. Helping you is helping myself. Otherwise, I wouldn't let you ride on my 'Sky Boat Ma Anna'."
"It is my great honor."
Yuanxiang gave Ishtar no more room to be arrogant. As he spoke, he jumped directly onto the bow-shaped sky boat. Although it was his first time riding such a mode of transportation and he was a little unaccustomed to it, the novel feeling was surprisingly good.
"Hold on tight!"
When Ishtar saw Yuanxiang curiously examining the Sky Ship, he suddenly smiled mischievously and warned him. At the same time, he had already started the engine at full power. In an instant, the uniquely shaped Sky Ship shot straight into the sky like a rocket. It was so fast that if an ordinary person were to sit on it, they might collapse on it because they could not withstand the strong recoil.
But who is Gensou? He's not even human anymore, so how could he possibly feel bad about this? On the contrary, he feels incredibly excited right now. If he thinks back carefully, although 'Cyclone' can also achieve speeds exceeding this, he seems to have always used that extreme speed for combat. Even when taking those kids up into the sky to play, he still has good control over his speed.
And now, having suddenly and unexpectedly enjoyed this kind of pure pleasure derived from pursuing speed... it seems really exhilarating, huh?
Just then, Gengo's expression froze, and a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes. He seemed to have had a similar feeling before, but unfortunately, that memory had been forgotten in the past. However, Gengo knew himself well. This feeling must have been something he experienced when he first got the motorcycle or when he could run fast with the power of the 'Joker'. Only back then did he have such a playful heart, risking his identity to indulge in pleasure.
"Ishtar".
"Ok?"
Just as Ishtar was about to turn around and laugh at Genji, she looked back and met Genji's sparkling eyes, his clear eyes filled with expectation, and he said softly:
"Fly faster, you must think it's really exciting!"
"Hehe, you said it yourself, don't regret it!"
Ishtar's lips curled slightly, and she tapped the celestial vessel lightly. Immediately, the two of them transformed into golden shooting stars and disappeared into the sky.
A moment later, Yuanxiang jumped off the skyship, looking refreshed, and stretched lazily. Behind him was Ishtar, who was lying on the longbow with a rather unpleasant expression. She didn't quite understand the boy's pursuit of speed. Even though she was already going so fast, he was still not satisfied. In the end, he started to control the wind and began to drag the skyship forward. It was a bit embarrassing, but she was not used to this whole ordeal.
But she couldn't get angry yet. She saw it, she saw the boy's genuine joy. He was truly savoring the happiness, completely unlike the guy she had dealt with before. Even as a deity, it would be shameful to vent her anger on her ally over something like this. Besides, getting angry would be tantamount to admitting she'd lost more than she gained! Waaaaah!!! So infuriating!!!
"What's wrong, Ishtar? Weren't we supposed to be traveling together?"
At this moment, Yuanxiang, who was walking ahead and about to enter the forest, stopped and looked at the goddess whose face was puffed up like a pufferfish, and said with a chuckle:
"Aren't you still in shock? Well, yes, that speed that seems to leave all your troubles behind is indeed intoxicating, but hey, we still have important things to do."
"Damn it... Don't think you've won yet."
Ishtar sat atop the celestial ark, slowly flying towards the Land of Origin, and said in a resentful tone:
"What kind of relaxation is this? After this matter is resolved, this goddess has even more fun things to show you, and you won't want to come back to reality!"
"No, no, no, I appreciate your kindness."
Yuanxiang smiled and waved his hand, saying:
"Relaxing is something you can do occasionally. Right now, I feel so relaxed that I could beat God One again."
"Shinichi, what is that?"
Ishtar, curious, followed Genji into the forest, asking him questions. Genji wagged his finger, about to explain, when he suddenly realized something was amiss and looked up, saying:
"Ishtar, may I ask, do pterosaurs still exist in your time?"
"Huh? Are you kidding me? How could something like that be..."
Ishtar paused, instinctively looking up as she spoke. She saw a flock of pterosaurs soaring overhead with joyful cries. Her face instantly turned grim. Combined with the sudden rise in temperature and unusually humid air since entering the forest, her previously uncertain suspicion seemed to have come true…
"careful!"
Suddenly, Gensou's loud shout rang in her ears. In the blink of an eye, Ishtar felt two flashes of light before her eyes. When she came to her senses, she was already being held by Gensou under his armpits and pulled aside. The clothes in his other hand were also torn, revealing a dense network of cracks on his skin.
"Don't worry about that, it's an old injury of mine."
Gengo noticed the goddess's gaze and, while explaining, also imported the data of 'Cyclone' into his body, transforming into a Kamen Rider. Only in this state was he able to track down the attacker. It must be said that in this lush forest, the person was like a ghost, incredibly swift. To be fair, Gengo felt he could still boast a little about saving Ishtar, who was being targeted, while in his physical form.
"Who goes there?! Step forward!"
Ishtar was clearly embarrassed. After standing up, she stomped her feet angrily, her pretty face flushed, and shouted:
"How dare you ambush me? Do you really think I have no temper?!"
"Haha, what does it matter to me whether you have a temper or not?"
At this moment, a cheerful, almost carefree voice echoed among the trees. While maintaining high-speed movement, the person spoke with a hint of contemplation:
"As for me, well... how should I put it? A beautiful woman shrouded in mystery? Hahaha, saying that sounds a little embarrassing, hahaha!!!"
"We've caught them."
Just as the person burst into laughter, Yuanxiang, who had been silent, suddenly spoke in a low voice. At the same time, several wisps of emerald green wind transformed into chains, converging from all directions towards a single point. The rapidly moving figure noticed this and hurriedly changed direction. Judging from her expression, which seemed to be subtly mocking Yuanxiang, she appeared quite adept at handling the situation. However…
What gave you the illusion that I had no backup plan?
Yuanxiang calmly snapped his fingers, and in an instant, a net woven from a thousand wisps of breeze was cast down. The visitor's evasion was within his expectations, and the direction the person changed was also within his prediction!
"Ah... I've been caught..."
As the howling wind subsided, the person finally revealed her true face. But to put it simply, she looked like someone wearing a onesie leopard mascot costume. Although the person inside was quite attractive, her silly expression made it impossible for anyone to feel any attraction to her.
"Who exactly are you?"
With a subtle expression, Gensou walked over and poked the man's cheek, then swiftly withdrew his hand, avoiding being bitten. After missing his target, the man shouted loudly in a rather proud tone:
"I am the embodiment of the forest! The embodiment of a great warrior! Leopard~~~~!!!"
"Never heard of it..."
"Eh!!!"
Yuanxiang tilted his head, seriously recalling the myths he still remembered, and then couldn't help but complain. In response, the leopard-man let out an exaggerated shout, pointed at himself, and said with a trembling finger:
"That's impossible! You don't know me? You don't know me as a god?!"
"Then you should explain your origins more clearly. I don't remember there being a god like you in Babylon."
Ishtar walked over, annoyed, intending to deliver a powerful blow, but was stopped by Genji. The leopard-man chuckled at Genji, then patted his chest and began to recount his origins—
She is one of the ancient deities in Central and South American legends, a spiritual being, shadow, or supernatural guardian spirit known as Nahual. The leopard, on the other hand, is a symbol of "battle" and "death," and has been worshipped throughout the various eras of Central and South American civilizations. Therefore…
“That’s right, I, the Leopard Man, am the fiercest warrior. This was just an accident. If you have the guts, let’s have another one-on-one fight.”
"What is your relationship with Quetzalcoatl?"
Ignoring the leopard-woman's provocation, Yuanxiang poked her mascot costume and questioned her. Before he left Uruk City, he had asked others about the origins of the missing 'rider'.
That servant is one of the supreme beings in Aztec mythology of Central and South America, who abhors human sacrifice rituals and deeply loves humanity. She is the god of life and harvest, the god of culture, the god of wind and rain, and for a time was also said to be the god of the sun. Furthermore, in a sense, this Rider, like Ishtar beside him, is a goddess of Venus. Therefore, at this juncture, Genji felt it necessary to inquire further.
"Kukur? I just want to get some magic from her."
The leopard-man didn't try to hide anything, openly and frankly admitting it. However, Ishtar looked at Gensou with curiosity and asked:
"Kukur?"
"That goddess was the priest king in the Toltecs—Quetzal Koyatl, and the conqueror king in the Maya—Kukulkan."
Fortunately, Gensou had done well in his studies and wasn't stumped by Ishtar's questions, although he didn't know why the goddess had asked him.
"In other words, you're not Kukul's Servant?"
"Of course not. To put it more elegantly, I'm just an employee."
At this point, the leopard-man said with a worried expression:
"Well, what can I do? I'm a Servant without a Master. Although I was summoned to the forest and to my home turf in a rather muddled way, I'm really suffering from a lack of mana. So, I'm a working-class guy now!"
Hearing this, Genji and Ishtar exchanged a glance, then nodded in unison. Clearly, they were thinking the same thing. Genji then smiled at the leopard-man and softly asked:
"So, are you planning to change bosses?"
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