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

The eleventh son, Rahmu, was shocked to see Avalon unleashed by two flower magic spells, but their movements were indeed blocked.

The legendary utopia, the eternal other shore, is a power that even they cannot easily break through; it is a power that can isolate everything.

However, when this shower of petals appeared and enveloped the true goddess of creation, she also made her own move.

Tiamat looked back and the expansion of the anti-Genesis immediately enveloped the direction of the phantom of Avalon. In an instant, the colorful world was completely destroyed by the black and white Genesis.

"Truly worthy of being the goddess of creation... Avalon is completely unable to withstand this."

Faced with this situation, the two who summoned the phantom of Avalon had no choice but to sigh. Relying solely on the phantom of Utopia was far too much of a stretch to resist the Anti-Genesis.

Since that's the case—

They turned to look at Luo Wei and said in unison, "The rest is up to you."

Upon hearing this, the group's eyes narrowed slightly, as if they understood something, and they exclaimed, "You wouldn't be going to...?"

"Well, it's alright, after all we're just Servants."

This time, neither of them were frivolous or held back. They each brought out their most powerful techniques, unleashing the strongest illusions of Grand Mages and Flower Mages.

Instantly, the sky turned into a rainbow, and a gentle breeze and the fragrance of flowers rippled across the ocean, with a sea of ​​flowers falling like rain around everyone.

Merlin and Meryl together created this amazing illusion that would amaze even the gods, with its aim being Tiamat's soul.

At this moment, even the anti-Genesis could not resist the illusion that struck straight to the heart.

Tiamat, who should have immediately rebelled, paused for a moment. A complex expression appeared in her beastly eyes, showing more humanity than before. The dormant side of her soul seemed to be loosening, and the anti-Genesis movement was halted.

However, Merlin and Merlin, who used this move, also began to dissipate rapidly in the next moment, turning into petals and falling into the ocean. This was the limit of their spirit foundation, their last dance. After all, forcibly hypnotizing the creator god was no child's play, and such punishment was very reasonable.

"I'm sorry, even with everything we did and the cooperation of the other Miss Tiamat, we could only control her for a little over a day. It's really useless. But it's the best we could do."

"Anyway, keep up the good work, it's up to you guys now."

Merlin and Meryl turned around and gave everyone a final smile, maintaining their nonchalant attitude even as they left.

Seeing the Anti-Genesis stop expanding, Rowe shouted, "Let's go!"

Gilgamesh did not hesitate and directly summoned the Golden Ship from his Noble Phantasm, carrying Merlin and Merlin's will, which led everyone away.

When the petals fell, Tiamat actually closed her eyes and fell into a short sleep.

Rahmu, who was also under hard control, broke free from the petals. They glanced at the sleeping Tiamat, then at the direction the golden ship had left in, and shouted in exasperation, "Damn it! They got away!"

"When will Mother wake up?!"

They intended to awaken Tiamat, but found her deeply engrossed in a dream and difficult to wake. The good news is that the two nightmare demons' final Noble Phantasms, even after burning everything, could only put their mother into a short sleep. In less than two days, their mother would awaken again, and then Genesis could resume operation.

Chapter 291 The Cow Ran Away

"Is that so... She has indeed awakened, Mother Goddess."

Because the era they lived in was the age of gods on the planet, there was no industrial pollution in the world. Therefore, the sky and land of Mesopotamia were incredibly pure. For anyone in this era, the world always felt like this: the sky was truly blue and the air was truly fresh.

But that beautiful sky and environment no longer exist. At this moment, the Mesopotamian sky is filled with thick, oppressive dark clouds that keep churning. In the gaps between the clouds, the sky has been completely dyed a chilling blood red, and in the scarlet sky, there are also terrifying, complex, dark, and eerie patterns.

This situation is completely different from the warmth of lying in a mother's arms in the past. This time, the scene no longer has the same cozy feeling, because humans are now regarded as unwanted, and the entire race is judged as unwanted defective products and destroyed.

"This has never happened before. Could it be that Tiamat has really begun to cleanse the world?!"

Inside the royal palace.

Siduri, who was brought back by Jingu, was somewhat flustered and wanted to know what was happening, and even the time was completely unclear. After all, when the sun was shrouded in black mist, humans could not even determine the current time.

"—According to our tests in Sheba, this black fog with extremely high etheric activity and adaptability has begun to cover the oceans, skies, and even everything on the land in this era, and the ecosystem is changing."

In Merlin's live broadcast, Dr. Roman was solemnly reporting on his research findings, which also provided a clear definition of the current environment.

"The era you live in is now returning to the most primitive form of life. This is Genesis, another form no less significant than the evolution of life."

"So... our enemy is Tiamat, the goddess who changed the planet?"

Mashu and Ritsuka are also worried about the current situation.

Their feelings were even more complicated after they learned from Dr. Roman that the two most cynical yet exceptionally reliable flower magicians in the entire team had left the stage.

"No matter how you look at it, Mother's true form has indeed emerged from the Imaginary World, but her ability to manifest independently will take some time to fully recover. And I must admit, those two dream demons were quite skilled. Although there was some cooperation involved, I didn't expect that they could actually put Mother back into a deep sleep. However, you guys lost too badly this time. Without my help, you caused such a mess. You're truly incompetent."

As the group analyzed the situation, a familiar voice came from the entrance behind them. Although it was reproachful, it also revealed a hint of relief after seeing that the casualties were not as severe as expected.

However, her gaze remained fixed on Luo Wei, clearly wanting a satisfactory answer from him, since these guys had made solemn promises to her before the operation.

"So it was Jingu... However, we really did lose quite badly this time."

Hearing the voice behind him, Luo Wei sighed softly. Then he turned to look at Gilgamesh, who was also sitting on the throne, looking rather unwell. Gilgamesh was sitting there sulking.

Beside him, Siduri, whom King Gu had brought back safely, stood by his side. When he saw that she was alright, Gilgamesh's usually unpleasant face relaxed, a rare occurrence. This was the only thing that could make him feel a little better out of all his troubles.

Upon seeing everyone return, Siduri immediately inquired about their condition, whether they were injured, and the situation with Tiamat. After hearing that Merlin and Merly had helped buy time, she breathed a sigh of relief. Then, her gaze fell on everyone present, and she asked, "Then... where are Merly and the mage Merlin?"

“Their mission is complete, so they’re going back now, Siduri.”

Gilgamesh said in a deep voice.

"mission……?"

Upon hearing Gilgamesh's account, Kingu's expression gradually turned strange, but he quickly understood.

"I said, how could those two possibly put Mother to a coma? Even with interference from the other side of Mother, her beast form is still the Goddess of Creation. To accomplish something so fantastical, they must have paid a considerable price. That's why they had to leave the stage, am I right?"

"Yes, when Tiamat was newly resurrected and in her weakest state, we used a war of attrition to wear her down. Because she used Anti-Genesis, her condition was extremely poor, which gave us an opportunity, and that's why things didn't get any worse."

Gilgamesh said calmly, "But even if they manage to find a loophole, Tiamat's current size is definitely not something that two Flower Magicians can control. It won't be long before she starts acting again."

"How much time do we have?"

Luo Wei asked.

"Three days... at most."

Gilgamesh said in a deep voice, "She will definitely wake up within three days."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present fell silent.

This crushing defeat undoubtedly dealt a significant blow to morale.

Furthermore, after this battle, every living being in Mesopotamia, or any Servant who has some knowledge of world mythology, is very clear about what kind of being Tiamat they will face.

She was the mother who created the world and ushered in an era, an existence capable of changing the ecology of the entire planet. After being imprisoned by the gods, her love for the world was twisted into hatred, and she eventually transformed into a dragon. Tiamat, the evil one, surpassed the ordinary star goddess herself and began to create the ultimate being of the new century.

For her, altering the ecology and reshaping the planet and its environment was merely an instinctual drive and a manifestation of evolution. But for the original life on this planet, it was a calamity far more terrifying than the burning of humanity. Once she awakens again, that ecologically altering black mist will surely once again shroud the entire world.

"That means we must bring Tiamat into the Temple of Time within three days!"

Luo Wei understood the seriousness of the situation and said in a deep voice.

Whether to save her or defeat her, Tiamat is an obstacle that must be overcome. There is only one way to deal with Tiamat now, and there is no chance of winning if you fight her in the real world.

But the question is—how do we do it?

The goal is clear: everyone must do their utmost to defeat Tiamat. But how should they proceed?

Tiamat's power is undeniable. Aside from the countless Rahmu, the star beams she emits, formed from the most primordial true ether, capable of altering the stellar environment, and the space-tearing gales, could easily suppress Gilgamesh's Ea. Her [Anti-Genesis] and [Sea of ​​Life], combined with the powers of the eleventh son of the Beast, make her even more unapproachable.

Ten Rahmu comparable to divine Servants like Ishtar, countless ordinary Rahmu, and the immortality granted to these beings by the Sea of ​​Life itself—it would be extremely difficult to break through them head-on. Furthermore, if the intention was to bring Tiamat into the Temple of Time, it would require Lovi, who wields the Ten Commandments, to intervene. However, Tiamat's dragon body would not cooperate so easily; she would inevitably resist. The eleven Divine Beasts are manageable, and the other Heroic Spirits are equally powerful, but Tiamat herself is the absolute problem that is naturally difficult to overcome.

So, during the vacuum period when Love was liberating the Ten Commandments, who would delay Tiamat and buy her time, or who could mediate with Tiamat?

Even the most confident and arrogant Gilgamesh admitted that he couldn't do this task, since the Ea sword originated from Tiamat's power, and he wouldn't be so presumptuous as to use derived power to confront the origin.

The situation before us is like a dead end.

The most painful situation is when everyone knows what to do, and the answer is right in front of everyone, but the path to the answer is blocked.

Quetzalcoatl is the most frustrated of them all. Her current state is really bad; she is just an ordinary Servant. If she were in her mythological form, as the supreme god of Aztec mythology, she would be fully confident in fighting Tiamat. Unfortunately, she cannot change her form now.

"Hahaha, I've got it! I've got a plan!"

However, this deathly silence did not last long, or rather, it had only just appeared when Gilgamesh told everyone to relax, then burst into laughter, patted his chest, and calmed the atmosphere.

"Really? You already have a plan, Gilgamesh!"

"What is it, Your Majesty?!"

This sudden remark caught the attention of everyone else present, and as they looked at Gilgamesh, their eyes were filled with anticipation.

After all, Gilgamesh, though arrogant, was not one to speak carelessly. His loud laughter meant he must have some plan, so everyone waited for him to reveal his scheme.

"Hmph, my plan... is very simple! It's you—"

"Ishtar!"

Faced with everyone's questions, Gilgamesh didn't mince words. Instead of keeping them in suspense, he happily went to Ishtar's side, patted her on the shoulder, and prepared to hand over this arduous task to her.

When she heard that the other party had assigned her such an unreasonable task, Ishtar's eyes widened. Then she turned around and looked at Gilgamesh with a look of pity for someone with intellectual disabilities, asking, "Are you out of your mind?"

"Of course I'm not bad, you are my trump card!"

"I?"

Gilgamesh wasn't angry at her performance as usual. Instead, he pointed at her and smiled, teasing her that Ishtar had changed. In the past, she would have jumped out to show off or blackmail him by now, but he didn't expect her to be so cunning. She hadn't used her against Tiamat and had kept it all this time.

Gilgamesh believed that Ishtar was trying to preserve her strength at the time, and even praised her. He then told her not to continue hiding her power, and that the job of holding off Tiamat was now hers. This left Ishtar completely bewildered. How could she not know that she had such power? She couldn't even understand what Gilgamesh was saying.

However, Siduri and Kingu clearly understood what Gilgamesh was saying. After all, they were very clear about Ishtar's trump card. Enkidu and Gilgamesh had suffered greatly back then, and even the entire Mesopotamia had been ravaged.

Gilgamesh refers to the Bull of the Sky, Ishtar's strongest divine beast, an ultimate creature with power far exceeding that of Humbaba.

Upon hearing this, the others were also pleasantly surprised. Quetzalcoatl clapped her hands and praised Ishtar. She had heard of the Bull of the Sky, the top mythical creature in Sumerian mythology, similar to the sea monster in her Aztec mythology. It could cause earthquakes with just its movements and drain rivers with a single drink. Although it could not compare to Tiamat, it was tough and could withstand damage without any problem, which would definitely buy some time.

Artoria was thus impressed by this goddess who had let things fall apart, but she also found it strange. After all, based on her understanding of Ishtar, she should have released such a powerful being long ago. Yet, when she occupied Ishtar's temple, Ishtar hadn't released the Bull of Heaven yet. Was she really prioritizing the greater good? Was she hiding a trump card?

She always felt that something was off.

However, it's enough if Ishtar can actually be of use.

In an instant, the dead silence was restored to a lively atmosphere. As long as the Bull of Heaven creates an opportunity for Lovi to be released, and the other Servants go to resist Rahmu, all the plans will be successfully completed.

At this moment, led by Gilgamesh, everyone looked at Ishtar with surprise and anticipation in their eyes.

The saying "Mountains and rivers block the way, but then a village appears amidst willows and flowers" perfectly describes our current situation.

When fate closes a door, it often opens a window, and Ishtar is undoubtedly that window now.

However, unlike the others who suddenly became lively, Lovi helplessly covered his face. Although, from Gilgamesh's perspective, Ishtar's Bull of Heaven was indeed a huge help, he already knew about the bizarre things this guy had done.

If there were a bull in the sky, he would have had Ishtar use it long ago on the Arabian Sea. Was the reason he didn't use it because he didn't want to? It's because there simply wasn't one!