Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

In the fight against Tiamat, Ereshkigal, in order to enable everyone to successfully counterattack, unhesitatingly granted them the authority of the Underworld, including Yan Ming and Fujimaru Ritsuka, who were human.

With the authority of the underworld once suppressed by Tiamat, it was already severely depleted. Ereshkigal then used the power of the dead to help the living, which was like violating a taboo.

What will be the final result?

That would be tantamount to suicide.

Now, Ereshkigal's body is constantly transforming into quantum-like forms; soul, body, everything is beginning to dissipate in this era.

But she didn't care anymore.

Although she could no longer fulfill her duty of guarding the underworld, at least in the end, she successfully proved her worth and protected the world with her own hands.

No longer simply staying underground, guarding the dead.

"..."

No one knows any of this.

Everyone else returned to the surface, except for Ereshkigal, who remained alone in the underworld.

The cold world constantly exuded a chilling aura, but for her... she had long been used to it.

Ereshkigal laughed and let things take their course.

This goddess of the underworld... in the last moments of her life, was like a young girl, reminiscing about the past.

—Bang! !

Something was broken in front of me.

"What?"

That was something completely unexpected.

Ereshkigal stared wide-eyed at the void before her—

No.

In that space that should have been empty, a door suddenly appeared.

A curtain as smooth as mercury.

A familiar figure emerged from behind the curtain, clutching in his hand a clock face that shimmered with symbols of infinity.

And that shattered, fragmented thing—is spacetime itself.

Spacetime was distorted, and then the concept of time was forcibly reversed and flowed backward.

This effect then applied to Ereshkigal.

Buzz—Even the laws of the underworld cannot shake the invasion of this power.

The entire concept of the underworld was reverted to a time not long ago... before Tiamat's attack.

The reality that Ereshkigal broke his oath to the underworld and lent his power to someone else—is no longer valid.

The golden light shimmering all over the girl's body vanished instantly, and in just a moment, she was restored to her unharmed state.

"what…"

She stared at the young man in disbelief.

Shi Lun Yan Ming is a man who possesses an incredible power to manipulate time and space.

In the girl's eyes, something seemed to shimmer like tears.

"The goddess of the underworld, so she can shed tears?"

"No...no, that's not true...don't talk nonsense...!"

Ereshkigal kept rubbing his eyes and turned his head as far as possible to avoid letting the other person see his current expression.

"I thought you were gone forever..."

"Do you think I don't know? The price you pay for giving power to the living is what I came here to correct."

In other words... I came here just for myself...

At this moment, Yan Ming also looked over with some surprise.

"...Did my ability fail? Why is your face still so red?"

"Stop rambling... No, that's not true! In the end, you probably won't be coming back anyway! I heard it from Mr. Woz! You're not even from this world..."

"No, with the ability to traverse worlds, coming and going is a very easy thing."

Eh—? At this moment, Ereshkigal couldn't help but freeze in place.

"If necessary, I can come to this world at any time, even if it's just to visit friends. I can do it easily, it's a piece of cake."

"Waaah...you, do you consider me your friend?"

At this moment, Ereshkigal seemed to notice something.

That is—the other person's eyes.

Those eyes, completely devoid of any evil thoughts, crystal clear, seemed to always follow their own heart, and would never change.

I see…

It wasn't until this moment that Ereshkigal fully understood that the other person was the kind of person who could never be kept no matter what.

Shi Lun Yanming is a man who will forever live a life surrounded by the concept of "extraordinary".

The word "different" seems to be naturally attached to him; he will only act according to his own heart, and will never passively stay in one place.

Upon realizing this, the girl couldn't help but reveal a... bitter smile, as if she had failed.

"Well, it seems there's absolutely no chance."

"…Chance?"

"It's nothing, just me talking to myself... More important, you need to say goodbye to the others, right? I hope you don't keep them waiting too long."

After glancing at Ereshkigal, Yan Ming turned around and went straight back into the curtained area.

The silvery curtain then vanished.

But... in its final moments of dissipation, it left something behind.

After noticing this, Ereshkigal walked over with some curiosity.

"this…"

Those are many landscape-related photos.

And among these photos, there's this note... with this sentence written on it.

"If I have the chance, I'll take you to see the real scenery outside."

"This man... really is..."

Even if the other party has no intention of caring about anything else, but...

But... even if it's just this kind of unintentional kindness shown to others.

This had already given Ereshkigal a deep memory.

She smiled, but at the same time, she felt that deep in her heart, the sorrow she had always felt in the underworld was no longer there.

It seems I feel much calmer and more comfortable now.

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"My Demon King, what were you doing just now?"

"nothing."

After returning to the entrance of Uruk, Yan Ming said this to Woz.

"Just going to take care of some personal matters."

Volume 8, Mesopotamian Absolute Monster Front: Chapter 363 A Reunion That Must Be in the Future

This is a city called Uruk.

The soft yet vibrant clay buildings, the perfectly preserved streets, and the well-developed irrigation and agricultural systems all testify to the city's perfection.

However, most people would find it hard to imagine that this city had just recently suffered a devastating blow.

"We're finally back."

Walking down a familiar street, the three of them said in unison.

They were able to continue walking here unharmed only after defeating Tiamat.

First, King Hassan gave Tiamat the concept of "death," and by using the characteristic of "lust," one of the "seven deadly sins," which is to become one with a designated object, he also bestowed the concept of "death" upon the other Tiamat.

Finally, relying on the power of Zi-O III that transcends dimensions, ignoring the number of enemies, a strike that transcends dimensions and numbers is launched at the moment of their resurrection.

Through the combined efforts of many forces, the battle was finally brought to an end.

Yan Ming and the other two returned to the clay house where they had lived for a while.

There were three people standing at the door of the room.

"You're all back."

Ushiwakamaru, Benkei, Leonidas I.

These three were all Servants summoned by King Gilgamesh, but now that Tiamat has been destroyed, their significance in this world has also vanished.

That means...

A shimmering golden light gradually rose from their bodies.

"Are you leaving?"

I had already guessed that this would happen.

Yan Ming gazed at them calmly. The three Servants would disappear from this space-time, because they were originally figures from past history or mythology. Their existence here was merely a projection summoned through a ritual.

"Well... we've already said goodbye to Lord Fujimaru and Lord Mash. I suppose they'll be leaving this time and space soon too."

"King Gilgamesh is currently waiting for the three of you in that great hall. This should be the last meeting."

"However, I always have a feeling that I will see you all again in the future."

King Leonidas, on the contrary, spoke in a somewhat lighthearted tone.

"To meet such outstanding and remarkable people as you in this era is truly a rare and wonderful thing for me."

"I hope that I will have the opportunity to meet you again in the future."

A flash of golden light.

The three people in front of them then disappeared... returning to the position known as the Throne of Heroes.

Yan Ming and the others exchanged glances, said nothing more, and looked directly towards the direction of the main hall.

The aurora curtain of light flashed by.

The three of them appeared directly in the main hall, where countless people were naturally waiting for them.

"Oh, they've finally arrived!"

The person standing at the very front is Merlin, the Magician of Flowers.

He gave a look that said, "You've finally arrived," and looked around at the familiar faces around him.

Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, and the leopard-man who was with her.

Anna is the younger version of Medusa.

And, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash, who came from Chaldea.

Finally, the person on the throne at the deepest part of the hall was none other than the ruler of this country, King Gilgamesh.

“Siduli”.

“I understand, Your Majesty.”

Gilgamesh waved his hand, and Siduri, who was standing to the side, immediately stepped back respectfully and left the hall.

Everyone present turned to look at the three newly arrived Yan Ming.

"So... the person who contributed the most is the last to arrive at the celebration party, what kind of logic is that?"