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

Russell's eyes became extra serious, and he whispered the question: "Do you like me?"

"what?"

Being stared at so seriously by Russell, Ishtar suddenly lost the urge to say something sarcastic like, "Are you attracted by the charm of this goddess?"

Inexplicably, she took a step back.

When Ishtar realized this, she remembered what Russell had said about worrying that she would run away, and she felt ashamed.

Putting her in this room and asking such questions...

What kind of shameful play is this!!!

Ishtar suppressed her shyness and felt that she could not lose face and had to finish what she said.

"I do...I do like you, but!!!"

Ishtar changed the subject and asked, "Don't you like this goddess too?"

"Yes."

Russell's answer was so direct and straightforward that Ishtar couldn't help but take a step back.

Actually...actually expressed his love without any reservation...

hateful!

The reason why this goddess is so shy is definitely because she is suppressed by the underworld!

Ishtar warned herself again that no matter what Russell asked, she could not take another step back.

Then she heard Russell's next question.

"So, do you love me?"

A panel appeared in front of Russell's eyes.

Ishtar: 118 (likes)

At this moment, Ishtar did not retreat.

She opened her mouth and wanted to say the word "love" confidently.

However, after seeing Russell's particularly serious gaze, no matter how hard she tried, she found that she couldn't say the word "love".

After hesitating for a moment, Ishtar spoke truthfully: "I don't know..."

Just as she didn't know what "true love" was, she didn't know whether she loved Russell at this moment.

So, is this the reason why goodwill has always remained at the last step?

Ishtar, you are truly unqualified as the goddess of love.

Russell stood up and walked towards Ishtar.

And Ishtar, for some unknown reason, suddenly felt panic in her heart and said nervously.

"Wait...wait a minute! Don't come over here yet!"

117. The Contract of Life and Death (1/3)

Recalling the original myth of Ishtar, the main part is about her descent into the underworld.

In the even older Sumerian epic poem "Inanna's Descent into the Underworld," she is portrayed as cold-blooded and ruthless, descending into the underworld to seize power from her sister Ereshkigal, ultimately leading to her death.

In the end, she was resurrected at the expense of her husband.

but......

In different versions, such as the Babylonian version of the poem "The Descent of Ishtar into the Underworld", there is a saying that Ishtar descended into the underworld to save her husband.

Because the image of goddesses like Ishtar or Inanna is too complex and ancient to be determined.

However, in Russell's eyes, the Ishtar before him was closer to the image of someone who was willing to go to the underworld to save people for love.

so......

Perhaps this is what true love, which he has never understood, is like.

Live and die together.

Russell approached Ishtar, forcing her to retreat again and again until she had nowhere to retreat.

Seeing that Russell didn't say anything but just walked towards her, Ishtar became even more panicked as she had no way to retreat.

"I've already told you that this goddess doesn't know! If I don't know, I don't know! Although we're always noisy when we're together, we're very happy and joyful. I like being with you and want to stay with you forever, but... love... love..."

"I like this kind of thing, I tend to be self-satisfied, and I get together because of happiness and joy."

Russell probably understood Ishtar's alleged thoughts.

It's very simple, just like what a pure girl would think.

but......

Don’t the impulse of liking and the budding of love usually occur when we are young and just beginning to fall in love?

Russell thought so and continued softly, "Love is to pay attention to the other person's fragility and flaws, and be willing to bear the pain for them. It is to establish a symbiotic relationship and achieve a connection of life, right?"

"..."

Ishtar looked up in confusion at first, then hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"probably?"

Then, Ishtar, as if mustering courage, asked back, "Now that you've understood, right? You can get out of the way!"

"And one more thing......"

Russell looked at Ishtar and spoke slowly.

Ishtar frowned slightly: "I really don't know..."

"Just need to verify it."

There is no sunshine or warmth in the underworld.

But at this moment, it happened.

A gentle warm breeze blew gently in the room. The sun was so close, but it did not burn everything. It only emitted an amber light, which danced between Russell and Ishtar like broken gold.

The divine power of the sun is stimulated at this moment.

But it is not for anything that requires the power of the sun god, but just to stimulate other powers.

The power of the Mistress of the Underworld and the Mistress of the Sky.

Rank 2. Goddess.

Rank5·Gemini.

The cycle between life and death, the opposition between heaven and earth, at this moment appear so contradictory yet harmonious in Russell.

"This is......"

Seeing this scene, Ishtar opened her eyes wide and hesitated.

But she didn't say her doubts out loud.

Because Russell's fingertips had already touched Ishtar's fingertips.

Then, Russell squeezed her hand.

The contract between life and death turned into a stream at this moment, flowing through the fingers and into Ishtar's body.

"Feel it with your heart. If your heart is willing, make such a promise."

As if possessed by some mysterious force, feeling this power transform into the content of the contract, Ishtar did not refuse.

The content of the agreement is to live and die together.

This contract was established by the power of the cycle of life and death between sisters, with the power of the sun god as the god of justice as witness.

The effect, as the name suggests, is that the two parties establish a life connection. If one party dies, the other party will also die.

Of course, there are also positive effects.

The resurrection power within Russell, belonging to the sun god, is combined with the physical strength of Ishtar, the life force of the fertility goddess.

"How could they make such an agreement without my permission..."

Ishtar felt a little dizzy.

Russell smiled and said, "It's easy to refuse such a contract, but you accepted it..."

"I was suppressed by the underworld!"

Ishtar's eyes widened as she said things like, "He's been suppressed and can't use his strength," "It wasn't voluntary," and "He must be cursed to suddenly become weak."

The bedroom was filled with a happy atmosphere.

"Anyway, that's why it's like this. But there's nothing I can do about it now, so I'll just have to keep this promise with you."

Ishtar concluded, narrowing her eyes again and speaking dangerously.

"Come to think of it, you and Ereshkigal made a promise by kissing, but now it's just holding hands..."

The Mistress of Heaven was very dissatisfied.

"How can I be worse than Ereshkigal? Come here quickly!"

Russell could only sigh as he looked at the rising favorability on the panel and Ishtar, who was suppressing her shyness and extending an invitation.

"There's really nothing I can do about you."

In fact, Russell felt sorry for this.

Rank 6: Judge of the Underworld, and the special bond between Ereshkigal and the Underworld, Russell also has the ability to judge in the Underworld.

So he unilaterally broke his agreement with Ishtar.

The principle of living and dying together no longer applies.

At least, when he disappears, it will not affect Ishtar.

But after Ishtar disappeared, it did affect him.

after all......

He really doesn't have much time left.

[Ishtar: 120 (Love)]

You have won the heart of the goddess. Remember, positive and joyful love will keep people on the right path. But love is a double-edged sword. Betrayal and neglect will gradually distort the goddess's personality.

[Rank 7 Unlock]

Rank 7. Goddess of Venus. Venus is the brightest extraterrestrial body and the brightest one in the sky. The Sumerians observed it at the turn of dawn and dusk and transformed it into a goddess.

It is Ishtar's most important ministry, and her ministries such as the Mistress of the Sky, Fertility, and War can be said to be derived from it.

Under the shining of Venus, your combat power is increased, your vitality is greatly improved, and your divinity is greatly enhanced.

The Star Faction's favorability towards you increases, and Star Beings with a lower divinity than Ishtar will be unable to disobey and harm you.

And a special bond that made Russell feel quite dazzled.

He hadn't expected Ereshkigal's special bond to be so simple, but Ishtar was...

Russell simply didn't know how to describe it.

[Rank completed, unlock the special bond - the shining big crown]

[She is the most beloved goddess among the gods, and you are the one the goddess loves most.]

118. Heaven's Wedge and Heaven's Chain (2/3)

The Great Shining Crown: Its seven tiers correspond to the blessings of the Seven Gods.

You gain the blessing of the Moon Goddess Nanna. Under the moonlight, your combat power is tripled.

Blessed by the sun god Utu, your combat power is tripled under the sunlight.

With the blessing of Ishtar, the goddess of Venus, you can also be blessed by Nanna, the moon god, and Utu, the sun god, between dawn and dusk.