In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

"Really? That's really... great."

Upon hearing this good news from Merlin, Lovi smiled. Although the side effects of that Great Halo were indeed too severe, this skill was his highest-output combo skill in a short period of time. As long as he was hit, even goddess Servants like Ishtar and Gorgon would be defeated without any doubt.

Even though it had been weakened by itself, the light emitted by the halo was still equivalent to the combined Noble Phantasm of hundreds of Excaliburs. It was so powerful that anyone who touched it would die. It was because of this experience that Lovi felt the power of Goetia even more.

If I can only mobilize one-tenth of my energy and I have already achieved this, then if Goetia were the complete Human Cannon, its ability to directly burn stars, reverse time, and return to the origin would be more than just talk. In this world, apart from Galahad's Holy Shield, the Bodhi Tree of the Awakened One, and the temple complex of Ramses II, only Galahad's Holy Knight Shield can withstand the purgatory.

Fortunately, Goetia, who was originally the most terrifying and could be considered the strongest, has recently undergone a great change, to the point that he is practically a different person. From the way he looks at him, Luo Wei always felt that there was a kind of resentment in his eyes. He could tell that Goetia had completely regarded him as that lazy Solomon. Moreover, now that the Ten Commandments were in his hands, Roman probably didn't even have a way to prove himself anymore.

He was indeed somewhat worried about Gilgamesh and Lev's prediction that Goetia would appear as the greatest enemy in this singularity to attack them. When he saw Goetia last night, his heart skipped a beat. He wondered if Goetia had done something to Tiamat to create this beast tide, and if Goetia was going to launch a direct attack. How could he stop it? Should he open the Temple of Time here and release all the Demon Pillars to fight him?

Although he was now almost universally believed to be Solomon by those blind men, and even if he denied it, the Demon Pillars would use it as an excuse, he still didn't want to use their power unless absolutely necessary. If it were just the Eleven Sons, he and the other Heroic Spirits could easily suppress them; summoning the Demon Pillars was far too unpredictable. Fortunately, judging from Goetia's appearance, he was even on the verge of defecting.

Later, Rowe asked Meryl if she had seen what Goetia had done afterward.

When I met Getia last night, I found that he seemed to be a little different from what I had imagined. He was not the kind of traitor that Rafe had described, who wanted to seize power, hated me to the bone, still wanted to burn humanity, and was absolutely incompatible with reconciliation. Instead, he had some special emotions. How was it called again?

Oh, right.

Tsundere!

Goetia's attitude towards Solomon was less that of an enemy and more that of someone who had suddenly disappeared, leaving him and his seventy-two siblings to waste their remaining years in an empty company. He naively believed that his father had lost faith in humanity, so he worked hard to build the company with his siblings, hoping to help his father complete what he hadn't accomplished and become a source of pride. But then his father suddenly returned and said that he had only gone out to experience the life of a normal person, leaving them to look after the house. He claimed that everything Goetia had done was just wishful thinking, that his efforts were worthless, and that he had made a grave mistake.

So, Goetia is really angry now, after all his efforts have been in vain. At the same time, his heart is really complicated. He really respects Solomon, otherwise he would not have wanted to complete the restoration of human order for Solomon and create a better world.

Thus, these two combined resulted in the rather awkward Goetia we see today.

Spiritual mentor Luo Wei understands this situation all too well.

He also knows what the best course of action is.

Sincerity is always the best weapon; problems that can be solved through communication are not really problems.

The simplest way is to just apologize. Then, make up some philosophical little stories, praise Goetia, say that he is your pride, and everything will be resolved. Goetia might even help him fight. This really solves the root of the problem directly.

If the Masters from his previous life knew this, they would be utterly astonished. Many wanted to seduce Tiamat, but seduce Goetia was rather strange, yet surprisingly likely to succeed. Therefore, Luo Wei naturally wouldn't give up. Because if he could get Goetia's help, the probability of saving Tiamat would increase dramatically, and he couldn't afford to give up. Moreover, if he could truly persuade Goetia, the Burning of Humanity would be resolved directly, eliminating the need to go to the Temple of Time, and no one would die—a happy ending for everyone would be the best outcome.

However, when Rowe asked her if she knew where Getia was, Mary shook her head slightly.

She genuinely didn't know either.

While the ability to see far is useful, it is not omnipotent. Some beings, whether they are elusive or too powerful, can conceal their tracks. Goetia is naturally one of them. Therefore, if he does not wish to appear, no one can find him.

Lowe was somewhat disappointed when he heard the answer.

However, she quickly composed herself and then inquired about other matters, such as Gilgamesh's arrangements and Tiamat's return time.

Mary was very clear about these two issues.

—There are about three days left to prepare for Tiamat's return.

As for Gilgamesh's arrangements for you, they are naturally very simple: as always, resolve the issues concerning Kingu and Gorgon.

To this, Luo Wei simply nodded.

After all, we have just experienced a new round of impact, and this is only the prelude to Tiamat's return. But even in the face of such difficulties, the other partners are working hard in their own ways to complete their work and missions. So, I can't let them down at this time.

"I understand."

Luo Wei nodded. Now was indeed not the time to keep looking back and forth. Everyone who had supported him to get to where he was now was working hard in silence, and some poor, kind-hearted fool was still waiting for him to save him. Naturally, he had to do his best as well.

"Thank you, Mary. Let's get started now."

Lovi nodded and said, "Anyway, I'm going to find Kingu first. Gilgamesh said that to achieve victory, all five Holy Grails need to be collected. Although I'm not quite sure what he needs so many Holy Grails for, I'll go get them first. You should also go back to Uruk to find Anna and bring her along. After all, she's Gorgon, and she shouldn't be absent from this campaign no matter what."

"I see."

Looking at Rowe, who had only been awake for less than ten minutes and had already emerged from the vortex of Tiamat's departure and the impending battle with her, a beautiful smile, uniquely her own, appeared on Mary's face.

"I understand. I'll go back to Uruk and wait for you. Please be back before noon tomorrow. I'll be prepared."

"Although I would love to do my part, I am needed here more right now, so I can only wish you all the best, Lord Rowe."

Nitocris smiled and then slowly stepped forward to give Rowe a warm hug. During this time, she became bolder because of Meryl's behavior and actually hugged Rowe from behind, which made the atmosphere between the three of them strange.

Although Mary wanted to take things further, Rowe stopped her with a chop to the neck, and after saying goodbye, he went out to find someone.

"Lord Lowe, please stay safe."

"Honey, come home soon!"

The two stood in front of the door and watched Luo Wei walk away.

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"Although we're supposed to be searching, when I think about it carefully... it seems like we're completely clueless?"

Having understood his mission, he left the house with a dashing air, leaving only a handsome silhouette for the two of them, before setting off to find Jin Gu's Luo Wei, who was currently wandering aimlessly in the wasteland.

Because Kingu was using Enkidu's body, as a child of the earth, her aura was almost integrated into the earth, making it impossible to find any trace of him. In the end, all that could be done was for Rowe to wander aimlessly in the places where Kingu often appeared.

However, after searching for a long time without any results, he began to think about what he should do now.

"Oh, right, Tiamat left behind a scale amulet in a wooden box. It has a very strong Tiamat aura on it. If we use that to fish, Kingu will definitely come looking for us..."

After a frantic search, Rowe suddenly remembered the scale amulet that Tiamat had left him.

Although he didn't know what the skincare effect of the scale was, given its strong Tiamat scent, Jingu, whose nose was more sensitive than a dog's and who couldn't resist the smell of Tiamat, would definitely rush over immediately. So he prepared to try and lure Jingu out with this, but just as he was about to take it out, he was interrupted by a very familiar voice behind him.

“That thing was indeed left to you by your mother, but it wasn’t for you to use to find me. That amulet has a more important purpose.”

Behind them, a neutral voice, neither clearly male nor female, came from behind.

"Jin Gu..."

Following the sound, Luo Wei turned around to look.

The figure that appeared behind him was a familiar face with long green hair, and Luo Wei, who had met her before, immediately recognized her.

"What a pathetic sight, human—the way you're forcing yourself to endure the pain now makes you look like a wild dog chasing after the stars. It's quite laughable, but I have to admit, your old foolishness suited you much better than how you are now."

Upon their first meeting, the other party made no attempt to hide her displeasure with Luo Wei. Her disdain and sarcastic tone were evident on her face. Aside from not directly swinging the chains at Luo Wei, she acted exactly the same as when they first met.

However, this time, Luo Wei did not argue or fight with Jingu, and he was too lazy to even refute her. Especially when he heard her mention Tiamat, he took a step and covered several meters to stand in front of Jingu, and then reached out and grabbed Jingu's wrist.

"What...what are you doing!?"

Jingu had not expected Luo Wei to do this. She tried to pull her hand back, but it wouldn't budge. So she looked at him with growing disgust as hundreds of weapons made of mud at her feet locked onto Luo Wei's body.

"If you want to fight or are looking for a beating, you're welcome to join me anytime. Even if you just want to vent your anger, that's fine too."

Seeing himself surrounded by hundreds of earthen weapons, Lowe did not immediately dodge. He still held Jingu's wrist and continued to ask, "In short, tell me quickly where Tiamat went?"

"If you like self-torture, go find Ereshkigal in the underworld. I don't have that fetish, anyway..."

Upon hearing this question, Jingu disgustedly disarmed himself and then withdrew his hand from his palm.

Just like Luo Wei in front of her, Jingu wasn't in a good mood either. That's why she immediately expressed her displeasure and sarcasm upon seeing Luo Wei. Although she sometimes acted this way when she was in a good mood, however—

"—"

Looking at Luo Wei behind her, Jingu recalled her mother's instructions. She adjusted her expression, forcibly calmed herself down, and then spoke.

"Anyway, if you really want to know the truth, then you'd better come with me."

"Although I'm very unhappy that I have to rely on someone like you, I have no room for further complaints now."

After saying that, Jingu turned around and walked into the depths of the forest without looking back.

Luo Wei: "..."

Watching her departing figure, Luo Wei frowned slightly. Although Luo Wei didn't know what had happened, at this moment, Kingu, as the head of Tiamat's offspring, was the only clue he had that could connect him to Tiamat. He was sure he could get some useful clues from her, so he quickly followed after her.

Similarly, although Jingu, who was walking in front, almost instinctively disliked Luo Wei following behind her, she also clearly understood that this guy was closer to her mother than she was, and he also possessed miracles that she could not replicate. These were qualities that she currently lacked. If she really had to answer who else in this singularity could help her save her mother, then the only person she could think of was the guy in front of her.

Disgusting guy...

The root of the trouble was that his mother went to such lengths because of him.

However, the person who should be unforgivable and torn to pieces is precisely the one his mother protected, and also his mother's last hope.

That damn guy—

Jingu silently turned around and glanced at Luo Wei, who was following behind him, and his feelings gradually became more complicated.

They walked in silence, with Jingu quietly leading the way and Luo Wei following quietly as well.

Finally, after the two entered the forest and arrived at a place that Jingu considered relatively secluded, Jingu slowly stopped moving forward.

"This will do."

"Tiamat, is she here?"

Seeing Jin Gu stop, Luo Wei immediately asked, "Is she... still in this world?"

Despite the slim chances, Luo Wei still held onto a sliver of hope.

"...Did you receive the things your mother left you?"

However, Kingu did not answer his question directly. Instead, he first asked Lovi if he had received the things Tiamat had left for him.

"Blackened bread, and an amulet?"

"Well, at least you didn't lose it."

Hearing Luo Wei's answer, Jingu nodded and then said, "I still don't understand why Mother valued you so much, to the point that it was as much as my love for her. She even wanted to leave you an heir for me to raise. However, my brothers and sisters stopped her because of the turmoil caused by another side of Mother."

She was referring to Tiamat's attempt to force herself on Tiamat that night, but was stopped by the eleven's beast tide, since Kingu was also one of the eleven.

"Give me a piece of bread made by my mother."

After making a remark, Jingu suddenly reached out to Luo Wei and said, "You couldn't possibly have eaten it all, could you?"

"Ah."

Luo Wei nodded, then handed the charcoal-flavored black bread to Jingu, who unceremoniously stuffed it into his mouth with a "crunch!" sound.

"Hmm, as expected of Mother's food, it tastes just like the stones in the forest, it's really delicious."

King Gu offered his praise.

Luo Wei: "..."

He didn't know how to comment on this.

And should I tell her that she shouldn't use such words to describe how delicious the cake is?