I'm in Type-Moon, how can I let you bully me?

Before Anhaiduyana left the temple, the last thing she saw was the young king drawing his sword and fighting against the gods for his subjects.

After she left, Russell's eyes were firm and he slowly said, "I will die."

"..."

Ishtar, who didn't react for a moment, was stunned and said in confusion.

"what?"

Seeing that Ishtar still hadn't figured it out, Russell repeated it.

"I will die."

"So what on earth are you talking about?"

Ishtar's face was filled with black lines, but she had no intention of punishing him. She just looked at Russell, who looked righteous and had his back straight, and said speechlessly.

How can this person say such things so boldly?

[Ishtar Favorability +20]

[Ishtar: 20 (Curious)]

[Among toys, you're quite intriguing. Please continue to work hard to quickly evolve into an adult toy.]

Sure enough, it is the nature of a child.

No, to be more precise, it is the nature of a female ghost?

In short, this kind of mentality is easier to be deceived during the process of pulling, and some routines will not be too difficult to use.

But what are adult toys?

How come he doesn't understand at all...

Looking at the prompts on the panel, Russell was a little confused, but didn't pay too much attention to it.

Because there was another prompt on the panel that concerned him more.

[Ereshkigal Favorability +20]

[Ereshkigal: 20 (regret)]

Your upright and fearless defiance of Ishtar has pleased the reclusive goddess of the Oldest Realm. She has decided that even if you die as a result, she will appoint you as the High Judge of the Underworld. Although she feels regretful that you didn't persist in your defiance, she is still apprehensive.

what? !

That's when Ereshkigal started digging holes?

8. Female ghosts and hikikomori

With my current abilities, I can't tell if Ereshkigal is secretly watching from underground.

but......

Russell's frown relaxed. If Ereshkigal was nearby, he would have to change his plan slightly.

Originally, he thought that when he met Ishtar for the first time, he only needed to cut ties with Ishtar without really angering her and causing her to send down the Bull of Heaven prematurely.

Later, when governing the country, you can use the excuse of "That was all Ishtar's doing, there's nothing I can do about it" to prevent the region's favorability from decreasing.

Although, if Ishtar's willful behavior cannot be resolved by then, there will still be some losses.

but now......

With Ereshkigal nearby, Russell felt it was time to be a little more radical.

After all, gaining Ereshkigal's favor is much easier than gaining Ishtar's favor.

If you really want to gain Ishtar's favor, you first need to be stronger than her.

In the myth, Ishtar's Tree of Life was occupied by the demon Lilith and an untamable serpent. Ishtar had no way to deal with this and ran to the gods of Utu for help.

But...

Ishtar's popularity at that time could not be said to be hated by everyone, but it could also be said that no one helped her.

Then there was the matter of being saved by Gilgamesh.

But Ereshkigal was different.

This is the oldest shut-in who was brought to the underworld since birth and half-forced to become the lord of the underworld. He is not liked by others because of his power.

When it comes to Ereshkigal, all you need to do is keep playing straight, sincere straight, and show your genuine affection. That's enough.

Oh, and it would be best if you could help curse Ishtar.

In Russell's view, these two goddesses are very typical, one is a female imp who needs to be covered with gauze, and the other is a otaku who lacks love and companionship.

"What are you doing?"

Ishtar looked at Russell who was lost in thought, and raised her right calf and placed it on her left thigh, playfully.

"Could it be that you were stunned upon seeing the goddess of beauty for the first time? Haha, while this is common, it is also an offense against the gods. However, I will reluctantly forgive you this time."

what?

Although, Russell had to admit that Ishtar in front of him was worthy of the title of the goddess of beauty. Every inch of her body was just right in beauty, and her amber eyes were like molten gems.

Perhaps it is because she is the goddess of fertility. Her slightly bulging belly shows the unique curves of a woman and is full of a unique vitality.

but......

Are all goddesses of beauty so narcissistic?

Ishtar chuckled and continued, "Although I'm not satisfied with this sacrifice, since you're quite interesting, you only need to answer one question and I'll consider it done."

"question?"

Russell asked, making a guess based on Ishtar's character.

"Are you asking if you are the most beautiful woman in the world?"

"Do not......"

Ishtar noticed that Russell did not use honorifics in his interactions with her.

However, she herself was not someone who cared about these things, so she didn't say much and just explained.

"This question is too simple. After all, everyone knows that I am the most beautiful woman in the world."

OK!

As expected of you.

Russell thought he had figured out Ishtar's character, but he still didn't expect this.

Ishtar tapped Maana's fingers lightly, as if thinking, and with a flash of astonishing wisdom, she asked.

"Then let me ask you, who is the goddess most worthy of being entrusted with wealth?"

What a genius I am!

Ishtar was somewhat smug about her own amazing wisdom.

After asking this question, if Russell had answered "Ishtar", then Uruk would have been embarrassed to refuse to "entrust" its wealth to her, right?

As for the possibility that Russell would not give this answer, Ishtar had never even considered it.

After all, she, the goddess, is sitting right here. Does Russell have the courage to mention the name of another goddess?

If there were other goddesses here, then it would be possible.

Sadly, it’s not here!

Ishtar was full of confidence.

Russell frowned slightly, as if thinking.

"Want to tell the truth?"

"Are you planning to lie to this goddess?"

Ishtar was somewhat dissatisfied with Russell's question. She thought Russell was interesting just now, so why did he become stupid now?

After receiving Ishtar's affirmative answer, Russell pretended to think and spoke out the answer he had already prepared in his mind.

"The goddess most worthy of being entrusted with wealth should be Goddess Ereshkigal, right?"

"..."

There was a long silence in the air.

Ishtar looked incredulous. She must have heard it wrong.

It must be, right?!

Why would anyone want to entrust their wealth to that person?

After hearing Russell's answer, Ishtar didn't get angry, but just frowned.

"It seems that you have been cursed or have contracted some kind of illness. You will need Wutu to help you later."

"I am normal."

Russell spoke in a very calm tone, as if trying to prove his normality.

Although, he was normal.

Upon hearing this, Ishtar cried out in disbelief, "How is that possible? You've already said you'd entrust your wealth to that shady woman, and not to me, the Mistress of the Sky, the Goddess of Venus, the Goddess of War, the Goddess of Love, the Goddess of Fertility..."

There's not enough room for so many people here...

These words suddenly flashed through Russell's mind.

And a prompt just happened to appear on the panel in front of him.

[Ereshkigal Favorability +20]

[Ereshkigal: 40 (appreciation)]

"Besides the fact that you offended Ishtar, your character also deeply attracted her. After all, who would dislike an honest person who likes to tell the truth?"

You are worthy of it, Ailei!

There was no prompting from Ishtar.

This was probably because Ishtar's affection for him was currently surging.

Therefore, in order to let Ishtar know that he was not talking nonsense and to increase the intensity on Ereshkigal's side, Russell gave his reasons and explained.

"I heard that the goddess Ereshkigal was taken to the underworld and semi-forced to become the lord of the underworld."

Ishtar felt a little uncomfortable talking about this.

As sisters, she is the mistress of heaven favored by all the gods, freely traveling between the sky and the earth, and even her willful actions like ravaging the sacred mountain will be forgiven.

And Ereshkigal...

but!

Ishtar felt a little annoyed.

It wasn't like she hadn't thought about finding Ereshkigal and taking her out of the underworld.

Besides, it wasn't her who placed Ereshkigal in the underworld!

Inexplicable guilt, annoyance, dissatisfaction at being disobeyed, embarrassment and other emotions intertwined in Ishtar's heart at this moment.

She suppressed all her complicated emotions and said coldly, "You'd better give a reason!"

9. This is a lie

10. Then go see Ereshkigal!

"Hahaha, is that so?"

Ishtar's originally fair face instantly flushed red.

Around her, precious gems in the eyes of outsiders were suspended like sand, and fine golden stardust was entangled on the sides of her long hair.