The Cloud-Raised Brave Man's Travels

While feeling Koya's care, Ereshkigal's heart was filled with jealousy towards Ishtar. Damn it! Why did all the good things always happen to this guy? How could she deserve such a gentle partner like Ishtar?

"Ishtar?"

Seeing Ishtar staring at him blankly, Koya felt confused. Was she still sleepy and feeling a little dazed?

"Eh? Why did you call me? No, no, it's Ishtar. Didn't Koya notice something was wrong? That's right, this isn't the underworld. I'm acting as Ishtar, so he thought I was Ishtar. Should I hide my identity? So I have to play Ishtar? How do I act like that? Let me think, how do those couples in storybooks get along?"

"I-I'm ready! Come on!"

At night, there's only one thing a couple needs to do: procreate. As a goddess who'd been single for who knows how long, Ereshkigal longed for a sweet romance just like any other girl. But was she going to commit to it before it even began? The man before her was handsome and gentle, and most importantly, he was Ishtar's chosen partner. If she made the first move, wouldn't that mean she'd stolen Ishtar's man? Hehe, that thought made her happy.

Secondly, the gods viewed such pleasures as merely a means of reproduction and happiness. Ereshkigal, having no one in the Underworld to offer her such pleasures, was actually quite curious about them. However, the gods were quite picky about who performed such acts. As far as she knew, Ishtar, due to her pride, had never set eyes on other gods or humans, and had never experienced such a thing. Yay! I was going to win against Ishtar again!

"Hmm? Isn't this bad?"

Koya was also an old hand. When he heard Ishtar's words and looked at her expression, he immediately figured out what she was thinking. Thinking back to his previous meetings with Ishtar, it seemed reasonable for her to say such words.

"Aren't we a couple? It's normal to do this, right?"

Koya felt that Ishtar seemed a little soft today, much gentler and more reserved than she was during the day. If Ishtar had done something like this during the day, she would have probably just come over and raped him. However, Koya quite liked Ishtar's shy and soft demeanor; the contrast with her daytime demeanor made him even more moved.

"So I'm really here, huh?"

"Come, come! But you must marry me! Do you understand?"

Koya first placed the book on the table, turned off the lamp, and finally enveloped the bedroom in the divine domain. He then unzipped the sleeping bag, exposing Ishtar's graceful body to the air. He was no herbivore who hesitated. How could he refuse his fiancée's invitation?

"Hmm—Is that how it feels? It's a bit strange."

"Mmmmm~~Don't suck, I'm not the god of breastfeeding. There won't be anything there when I'm not pregnant—eh? Is it comfortable? Yes, it is a little comfortable."

"No, Koya, don't move anymore..."

"what."

Three hours later, the room returned to silence. Ishtar lay contentedly and feebly on Koya's chest. She had been lying there since the roller coaster had been jostling her up and down. Koya only stopped when her belly bulged slightly...

"Well, let me rest for a while."

Ailei was really a little scared. Now she and Ishtar were just relying on a girl, and her physical strength was not as good as a god's. Three hours of intense exercise really made her whole body soft and weak except for her mouth.

"Shall we chat then?"

"Uh-huh!"

"Ishtar, what do you three goddesses want to do?"

"The three goddesses' goal is to compete to see who can first destroy Uruk and obtain the Holy Grail in Gilgamesh's hand. According to our contract, whoever obtains the Holy Grail first will be able to take possession of this land. Koya, can you help me?"

"No, I'm on the side of humanity."

"Well, alright. When you descend to the underworld, I'll secretly take your body away from you."

"You are the patron saint of Uruk, yet you want to destroy Uruk."

"I'm not their patron saint. And you, you're so close to me, yet you don't even help me. You're a heartless jerk! A scumbag! A villain!"

Ereshkigal rubbed her head against Koya's body, her hair tickling him like a small animal. Then, using her still-movable mouth, she bit Koya twice, but failed to penetrate his defenses.

"What are the powers of the other two goddesses?"

"I can't tell you. The contract forbids telling others about the goddess's name and abilities."

"Forget it, you're tired, right? Take a good rest."

"Hmm? You're not going to ask anymore?"

"No, actually, I don't really care about this information, because... you can't beat me, right?"

"Well, what you said is really irritating!"

Chapter 164: What did you do?

Looking at the goddess sleeping peacefully in his arms, Koya had already realized by the time he finished his exercise that she wasn't Ishtar. The clarity of mind brought by Sage Time had allowed him to understand many things. Merlin, the goddess who had actually signed the Three Goddesses Covenant, had already informed Koya of the Quetzalcoatl of the Rainforest, the Beast Goddess of the North, and the God of Death of the Underworld. The one he had just shared a moment of pleasure with wasn't Ishtar, but Ereshkigal...

"Is this considered a buy-one-get-one-free deal? Then I'd be making a killing."

"Eh? What's going on? I'm so tired..."

Ishtar has returned? So that's how it is. If one consciousness falls asleep, the other awakens. Koya glanced out the window at the still-dark night. His Sage Time experience had expired again.

"Koya, what are you doing? Wait, how can I be with you? Ah!"

"Asshole! What did you do while I was sleeping? Just wait until I drain you dry or I won't be called Ishtar!"

"Ugh... B-Damn it, aren't you tired?"

Koya realized something: when consciousness shifts, power seems to shift as well. Just now, during his experience with Elle, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get a drink. But as soon as Ishtar returned, his body miraculously began to provide drinks. Was this because Ishtar, as the goddess of prosperity and harvest, embodies the concept of reproduction? That's right, prosperity is definitely inseparable from population!

"Stop... stop sucking! Aren't you ashamed? You're like a child."

"Damn it! You took advantage of me when I was feeling unwell to attack me! If you can, just give me a break! I'll drain you dry!"

"Well……"

With a final sob, Ishtar fainted unwillingly. Damn it! The last thought that echoed in Ishtar's mind was, isn't this man tired? Should I find a priest to accompany him after I get married? This is really unbearable!

"Eh hey hey? Why am I back again?"

Wow, this even has a built-in switch? Looking at the goddess in his arms who had just fainted and suddenly woke up, Koya was a little scared. This... if this switching kept going on, he really couldn't handle it. This is too shameless!

While the Lord of the Underworld was chuckling and savoring the pleasure just now, Ereshkigal was hit to the ground with a stick before she could even prepare. She was stunned on the spot. Isn't this a bit too relatable?

The sunlight streamed into the room through the window, causing the two people who were resting with their eyes closed on the bed to open their eyelids at the same time. Ishtar blinked her big eyes and spoke before Koya could speak.

"No! I'm tired!"

"Ok."

Koya took out a clean towel from his personal storage and began to wipe Ishtar's body carefully. Ishtar accepted Koya's service without hesitation.

"Really? You don't know how to cherish the goddess at all."

"Ishtar is my treasure. How could I not cherish you?"

"Oh, man. This is the only time you can say something nice!"

Ten minutes later, Koya carried Ishtar out of the room. With a light jump, she carried her to the rooftop and placed her on the Sky Boat she had summoned. Ishtar lazily leaned on it, enjoying the morning sun. Koya then moved a sofa from his personal storage and sat beside her. After two or three minutes, the goddess jumped from the Sky Boat into Koya's arms.

"It's more comfortable this way~~Ma Anna is too hard~"

Ishtar is a very straightforward person. She'll shower all her attention on anyone she likes, but if they don't go her way, she'll be devilishly cruel. Now she's lying in Keya's arms, like a lazy cat flirting with you... Keya can't help but compare her behavior to Elle's flirting last night, and he draws a very vivid conclusion: Ishtar is like a cat; you have to go along with her, and if you displease her, she'll scratch you. Elle, on the other hand, is like a puppy; clingy when she's in a good mood, and even clingier when she's in a bad mood!

"Are you thinking of other women?"

"Hmm? You can feel this?"

"Humph, I'm a goddess! You're holding the most perfect woman in the world and still thinking about other people, Koya, you really don't know what's good for you!"

"Then can you guess who I'm thinking of?"

"Tsk, why should I care about that? You'll only belong to me in the end anyway. No matter who you choose, she'll be the loser in the end."

Ishtar's confidence is evident in every aspect. She might just keep this to herself, silently wondering who Koya is thinking of, and then send that person into the underworld, caged forever! But Ishtar doesn't believe anyone can take what's hers; what's hers is hers forever!

"Ishtar, will you sign a contract with me?"

"What contract?"

"A contract that will allow you and me to be together forever."

"Okay, take it out."

[Ding, do you want to take out the side quest reward item? Please make sure to complete the quest after receiving it. If the quest is not completed, an energy gap equal to the item's value will be generated, requiring the host to use a large amount of energy items to repay it.]

'confirm.'

[World Pass x3 has been taken out. You can confirm the target by silently saying "use" in your mind. Please note that this pass requires the subjective consent of the other party, otherwise it will be invalid.]

"Hmm? World Pass? Koya, is this the contract you want to sign with me?"

"Well, I'm not from this world. I'll leave when this experience is over, and this thing will allow you to leave with me."

"Interesting... I wonder if it will be me in my current form, or my original self, who will leave when the time comes?"

[Ding, user's unique condition detected, starting to fill loopholes...Filling completed. When taken away, this person will be Ishtar, but with all her powers.]

"Yes, I heard it. Then I confirm~~"

[Feedback received, confirmed. World Pass usage complete.]

"Success."

"Great~~ Koya, we really will never be separated again!"

"Let me tell you about the situation in my world."

"Well, tell me."

When it was around eight o'clock, Fujimaru Tachibana walked out of the house and stretched lazily facing the sun. When she turned around to wake Koya up, she saw Ishtar and Koya hugging each other on the roof and looking very intimate. Her good mood early in the morning was gone!

For breakfast, everyone chose to eat on the rooftop. Today's breakfast consisted of Western-style bread and bacon. Merlin, stuffing his mouth with bread, looked at Ishtar, then at Koya, and asked uncertainly...

Merlin: "What did you two do after you finished?"

Ishtar: “Done.”

Fujimaru Tachibana: "Huh?"

The bread in Tachibana's mouth fell, and the innocent Mashu didn't understand, while Merlin showed admiration for Koya.

Chapter 165: Northern Front

This time, Ishtar was still not with Koya and the others on the return trip. No one knew what the goddess was busy with. The journey back was still smooth. When they returned to the ranch, the originally dilapidated ranch seemed to have a few new holes. Thinking of what Ishtar said before, Koya did not leave any magic stones for the rancher this time, but gave him a lot of food and some modern handicrafts. These things were not valuable, but they were priceless in this era. Ishtar seemed to have no interest in things other than gems, so this time it should be foolproof.

When Gilgamesh reported the mission, Koya still didn't go; he wasn't good with such a king. Upon returning, Tachibana and the others brought back another mission: a massive attack by monsters from the north was imminent. Gilgamesh sent Tachibana and the others to support them. His purpose was clear: to use Koya's top-tier combat power to minimize casualties. Koya naturally had no objections; he, too, wanted to see the differences between the monsters of this other world and those in the dungeon.

Koya had disdained to take action against the two or three kittens on the road before, but the beast tide should be worth looking forward to, right?

"Hey, it's so lively here. Why is there such a large settlement right next to the battle line? Isn't this dangerous?"

"Most of the people here are craftsmen: blacksmiths forging weapons and armor, masons repairing the city walls, and merchants. The war with the monsters has been going on for half a year, and setting up factories here is necessary to save time and supplies during travel. These craftsmen are willing to stay here because they believe the soldiers stationed here can protect them."

"Sir, the craftsmen who are repairing the damaged city walls have been assembled."

"Three teams will be responsible for protecting the craftsmen, one team will be on guard at the city walls, and two teams will be on guard outside the city."

"Yes!"

When Merlin and his companions arrived at the city wall to look for Leonidas, they happened to meet a team of craftsmen who were about to leave the city to repair the damaged parts of the wall. However... Koya learned from the feedback from the Divine Realm that several figures were hiding under the sand and rocks outside the city gate.

"Wait! Don't open the city gate!"

Several lives were at stake, and in order to save time, Koya used a little of his ability. The divine domain, filled with dragon might, instantly spread out, covering an area of 100 meters. The people in this domain felt as if a mountain was pressing down on them, and even their breathing stopped. For a moment, they seemed to see a dragon, a dragon that they could not describe in words. Its existence was a taboo, and human consciousness refused to recognize this terrifying creature.

Even though the feeling vanished in an instant, that figure was forever etched in their minds. Within the Divine Realm, those most profoundly affected were Tachibana, Koya's servant, the Servant with clairvoyance, and the magical beast outside the city whose perception of danger far surpassed that of humans.

"Senior!"

Perhaps because the Servant in her body was Galahad, Mashu came back to her senses from the dragon power emanating from Koyana. She shook Tachibana beside her. It can only be said that Tachibana's psychological quality is indeed good. Mashu's shouting and shaking successfully woke her up, but her eyes were still mixed with anxiety and fear.

"Mashu... I saw a dragon. I don't know how to describe it, but its presence is deeply engraved in my mind."

Mashu held Tachibana in her arms, gently patting her back and comforting her. Although Tachibana had experienced a lot and had even become indifferent to life and death, this fear seemed to penetrate deep into her bones, making her body remember what fear is. Even the bravest people would be like Tachibana under this intimidation.

The only one who was not affected was probably Merlin, who had no idea what fear was. He was indeed under the cover of the divine domain, but he only felt the breath of death. He was still thinking in his heart that he had died so easily. He was also the first person to wake up, because although he felt the sense of death, he also understood that the person who emitted this aura had no intention of killing him.

"Hmm, is this the true face of Koya Constantine? The forbidden black dragon, truly formidable. His sudden burst of power just now almost made me think it was Tiamat descending."

Koya looked around helplessly. Seeing the soldiers at the city gate frozen in silence, he immediately retracted his divine domain. The time it took from deploying to retracting was definitely less than a second, but even then, the once bustling city gate area fell silent. Ordinary people fainted, while soldiers struggled to stand, leaning on their spears. The few soldiers who could move freely pulled flares from their waists and fired them into the sky.

Things were still a bit out of control, but fortunately, due to Koya's intentional control, the divine domain did not expand too far. Only the city gate had a more serious reaction. The craftsmen and soldiers who were a little further away only felt their hearts skip a beat and broke out in cold sweats, but they didn't react much.