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

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Perhaps it is precisely because of this record, this record of leading countless heroes to challenge the creator god, that he will be called the King of Heroes in the future, and it also marks the end of history.

He had told many people about this, but none of the heroic spirits who came here were after fame or merit. They all generously said that it was nothing, and that it was enough as long as everything was alright.

Lovi was the same; he happily accepted the ending and told Gilgamesh not to worry about it. Compared to achievements and fate, he had gained a more important treasure this time.

Despite all this, Gilgamesh naturally wouldn't let things pass so easily.

With his pride, Gilgamesh, in the name of Enkidu, guaranteed that he would not use the power that this record, which did not belong to him, might bring. He also gave Lovi a compensation, saying it would make up for the power he had lost. Then, smiling, he went to drink with Ramses II, saying that they would discuss some kind of royal way and that they would see each other later.

Standing on high ground, Lovi looked at the golden key Gilgamesh had given him and smiled slightly, feeling a surge of emotion in his heart.

"How generous! You just gave away the Ea sword without hesitation."

That certainly fits that guy's personality.

However, looking at this empty treasure trove, Luo Wei felt somewhat helpless.

No wonder Gilgamesh always looked like he was in pain; this time, the king has really been bankrupted.

"Now... once we gather the necessary people together, we can prepare to leave together."

"What do you mean, 'leaving together'? Where are you planning to go?"

As Lowe pondered his plan, a sudden voice rang out.

After failing to negotiate with Gilgamesh, Ishtar, who had come out to clear her head, ended up with him.

"It's Ishtar."

Seeing that it was Ishtar, Rowe greeted her with a smile, saying, "Long time no see. Have you finished discussing things?"

"Damn it! I get angry just thinking about it."

Ishtar, already in a bad mood, stomped her feet in anger as she thought about how all her treasures in the mortal realm had been lost in this battle: "I've confirmed it. Uruk and that Gilgamesh are both completely empty-handed. I was tricked by you guys this time! That Gilgamesh actually played word games with me! I'm so angry!"

"..."

Seeing her look so embarrassed, Luo Wei smiled.

"What are you laughing at? It's your fault too. If you hadn't helped him lie to me..."

Seeing Ishtar, who initially appeared quite like a goddess, suddenly burst into shouting without any regard for her image, Rowe shook his head and sighed, "What a wonderful goddess, it's a pity she's not mute."

"What are you saying...?!"

"Okay, instead of getting angry with me here, I think you should try to think about it from a different perspective."

Seeing that Ishtar was about to get angry, Rowe immediately changed the subject, "Although you did lose a lot this time, you've actually gained a treasure, haven't you?"

"Treasure?!"

Upon hearing this, Ishtar was taken aback: "Where is there any treasure? How come I don't know what treasure I've found?"

"It's right in front of me."

He pointed to the brightly lit city below, then smiled and said, "Because of your efforts, countless lives have been protected. Is there anything more precious than life in this world?"

"what……?"

Ishtar looked at me like I was being fooled. "Do I look that easy to fool?"

"Yes, that's true to some extent."

"—?!"

"Ahem, just kidding. Ishtar, don't forget, you are the guardian deity of Uruk. For you, faith, dependence, and worship are always more valuable than wealth. Besides, you did such a wonderful job this time. I believe the gods of Sumer will look at you with new eyes. You can ask your father for a reward, can't you?"

What you said... seems to make a lot of sense...

"Of course, after all, you are someone who is on par with the goddess of wisdom, Aqua."

"Aqua? Never heard of her, but since she's the goddess of wisdom, I'll take that as a compliment. You're right! I've done a great service this time, and Father God will definitely reward me handsomely when we get back!"

"Yes, yes, that's right."

Ishtar was clearly being swayed, and at that moment, Rowe got up, preparing to leave and say goodbye to the others.

"—Achoo!"

Suddenly, a sneeze came from behind me, followed by...

"So beautiful!"

Hearing the somewhat surprised sound, Rowe turned around and asked, "Are you?"

Ereshkigal, the goddess of the underworld who is half-deity of Venus, is gazing intently at the brightly lit and prosperous night scene of Uruk.

"Oh, oh? You recognized me right away?"

When Ai Lei heard Luo Wei's question, she hurriedly waved her hands and said, "I...I didn't say anything! I'm not envious at all, not even of the buildings, lights, starry sky, or the smiles of the people here!!"

"Pfft."

This scene made Rowe unable to suppress his laughter, and he burst out laughing, "As expected of Ereshkigal, after all, Ishtar wouldn't notice such a beautiful sight."

Pointing to the city and people he had protected from Tiamat, he said with immense pride, "Ereshkigal, goddess of the underworld, isn't Uruk beautiful?"

That joy is mutual; humans are easily influenced by their environment, and he was no exception.

Seeing so many people survive the ordeal and witnessing so many lives sprout anew filled him with immense joy.

The evening breeze blew through Ellie's long hair. She looked at Rowe, who had turned back into a human, and couldn't help but nod.

"It is indeed very beautiful..."

"Well, from now on it's a new beginning. You should do your best too, Ellie."

"what?"

Ai Lei turned her head away, somewhat puzzled.

“I know, Ereshkigal, you actually want to build a city full of flowers underground, right? A city with its own evening breeze and flowers, a paradise for the dead, a city that belongs to you and is no less than Uruk.”

Lovi remembered Ereshkigal's dream very clearly.

He looked at Ereshkigal in front of him and said with a smile, "The age of gods has passed, and your work will not be as busy as before, so—keep going, I believe you can do it. The seed I gave you only needs magic to grow and will never wither. That day may be just around the corner."

As he spoke, Rowe stretched out his hand and blew a wisp of magic in front of him, which drifted over every corner of Uruk.

"I'm sorry, Ellie, for all the unpleasant things that happened between us before."

Similarly, recalling what he had done before, Luo Wei politely apologized to the goddess.

"My actions of trespassing into the underworld and using illusions to deceive you were all my faults, and I now formally apologize to you."

"..."

Loew apologized for the past unpleasantness, but Ereshkigal, the goddess of the underworld, didn't quite hear it, or perhaps she no longer cared about such things. She was now immersed in the beautiful vision Loew had painted, as if she could already see its beautiful outline.

The girl's amber eyes shone even brighter as she nodded vigorously, making a promise: "I will definitely do it! Someday!"

Then Eresh turned to leave, and seeing this, Rowe asked, "Are you leaving already? Aren't you going to attend the banquet in person? This is a very rare experience."

"I can't wait to go back to the Underworld, and I also have duties there."

Ai Lei shook her head and gave this reply.

"I see."

Watching Ellie walk away without looking back, a smile appeared on Luo Wei's face. He thought to himself, "As expected of the mistress of the Underworld, she has a strong sense of responsibility."

He shouted loudly at the departing figure, "Keep going! Although I really wanted to help you build it, I'll be leaving soon. As your friend, all I can do now is keep going. Please strive to live towards the beautiful things in your heart. You deserve true happiness."

"Huh?!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the goddess of the underworld, who was not far away, seemed to have been tripped by something and almost fell over.

"Ok?"

Luo Wei looked a little strange; how could he have fallen flat on his face?

However, Ellie immediately turned around and rushed towards him. Perhaps because of running, Ellie's face was flushed and she said breathlessly, "Um, you, you just said we're friends, right? Not some dark, negative, scary, withdrawn goddess, right?"

"???"

What kind of ears could possibly connect these words together?!

“Of course we are friends, Ereshkigal, the mistress of the underworld. We are comrades-in-arms and friends.”

Luo Wei nodded, then said somewhat helplessly, "Also, please don't belittle yourself like that. You've already done very well. Even among all the goddesses I've ever met, you're among the best."

"—Friends, yes! We are friends!"

Having confirmed the word, Ereshkigal clenched his small fist, revealing a bright smile that seemed to radiate dazzling light.

Seeing this, Luo Wei couldn't help but nod, infected by his smile.

"Friends are those who can walk together, help each other, and walk on the same path."

"I see, that's great! Anyway, I understand now. Although Anna has returned to the Throne of Heroes and Nitocris will be leaving with you soon, I won't be lonely. Since we're friends, I'll give you some more gifts."

Ereshkigal raised his hand and gently touched Rovi's hand, as if planting a seed, whereupon a mark belonging to the Sumerian underworld appeared.

"This is?"

Luo Wei was somewhat curious.

"The goddess's blessing is a wish that you will come to my side after you die. I hope you can come and visit my underworld soon."

With a smile on her face, Ai Lei said something truly terrifying.

"What a heavy blessing!"

"I was just kidding. I was just trying to help you avoid a death curse or something. It's also a kind of fate. I hope we can meet again."

After saying that, Ai Lei left with a smile.

"What a quirky and wonderful goddess..."

Looking in the direction Ereshkigal had left, Rovi shook his head, then jumped off the tower and headed toward the palace in Uruk.

He also encountered a drunkard on the way.

"Oh my, isn't this my dear friend Luo Wei, who has returned in triumph? Why is he here all alone?"