Chapter 272: Tiamat
(Shenhe is too overpowered. The pictures I found online were elbow-struck ＠_＠)
"Celestial Globe of the Universal Order—!"
"Law of Heaven—Long March—!"
Rumble...
Countless meteors with trailing flames rained down, each strike capable of shaking the continental plates. A large number of demonic beasts were instantly vaporized, disappearing from this world.
Kenji stood in the air, holding his Noble Phantasm, "Stars - Regalia of the Star Forger." Space distorted, and the light of the stars emerged from the void. Above him, a microcosm of the universe seemed to have unfolded, with countless stars being born and destroyed within it, an awe-inspiring sight.
Kenji was like a king supported by the stars, bringing down the wrath of the cosmos.
"Senpai... are you alright?"
Mash supported Gudako, a worried and concerned expression on her face. If she hadn't held her up, Gudako would have fallen on her butt on the ground.
After Kenji had finished his normal attack, Gudako's face had instantly turned pale, as if she had been drained dry. Even her cheeks seemed a little sunken.
"It's gone! Not a single drop is left!" Gudako ground her teeth, on the verge of tears. The magical energy in her body was completely depleted.
Her waist and legs were sore, her spirit was flagging, as if her body had been hollowed out...
Damn it! He could have attacked without using my magical energy, but he just had to drain me dry! How could a small body like mine withstand Kenji's absorption?
"Do you need a mana transfer?" Kenji asked, landing on the city wall. He had just been testing the waters, and Gudako couldn't take it. If he had used his ultimate move, Gudako would have turned into a mummy.
"What mana transfer?! Hurry up and give me something to eat!"
Gudako rolled her eyes. How could she not know whether the "mana transfer" Kenji was talking about was the proper kind or not? There were many ways to transfer magical energy, but the most effective and direct method was...
Kenji smiled and took out some food. Gudako wolfed it down. The Servant was too strong; the burden on her, the Master, was too great.
I strongly demand that in the future, even if Kenji makes a move, he cannot use the magical energy in my body.
This wave of meteor-washing had eliminated two-thirds of the attacking demonic beasts. The pressure on the soldiers was suddenly relieved.
Night.
"You want to go see Tiamat?"
Merlin looked at Kenji, quite surprised by his words. He did indeed know Tiamat's location and had even used his Cage of Dreams to delay her awakening.
"Is there a problem?" Kenji smiled casually.
Of course there's a problem! That's the Primordial Mother Goddess, Tiamat! Once she awakens, her very existence will bring a cataclysm to this land! Merlin complained internally. Even a Grand Servant wouldn't get any advantage against Tiamat. Only the seven knights of the Grand classes could stand against her.
"Fine. Since you want to see Tiamat, then Big Brother Merlin will send you over. Don't resist, okay~"
Merlin blinked, and with a light wave of his staff, flowers appeared out of thin air, surrounding the group, and they vanished in an instant.
Splash, splash...
The dream space was a boundless ocean. Waves crashed against the sandy beach, creating ripples. A blue-haired woman with strange, giant horns stood on the shore. Besides her, this space was empty.
"Her outfit is really bold ♪"
Elysia's eyes were full of appreciation as she observed her intently. Was the blue covering on Tiamat's body... clothes?
As the Primordial Mother Goddess, Tiamat was shrouded in a gentle, benevolent light, giving off a sacred and inviolable feeling.
Kenji compared the essence of his own power with Tiamat's. There was still a difference.
"Aaa—"
Suddenly, Tiamat turned around. Curiosity flashed in her purple-red eyes. She tilted her head cutely and slowly walked toward Kenji and the others.
"Tiamat, you... mmph..."
Before Kenji could finish speaking, he was attacked by a "murderous (bosom) weapon." Tiamat hugged his head and pressed it into her embrace, successfully creating a case of "murder by bosom."
Was this a greeting etiquette? It was truly... subarashii. The care of a "Tia-mom"... so milky-fragrant... it really was like returning to a mother's embrace.
Elysia, holding the two little ones, looked at Kenji with envy. She also wanted to experience this kind of greeting.
"Aaa..." (Your aura is very familiar. Comfortable. Hug.)
Kenji understood what Tiamat was saying. Although Aurelion Sol and Tiamat had some fundamental differences, the aura of creation could still resonate. Tiamat probably saw him as one of her own kind.
"Hah..."
With a strong will, Kenji managed to free his face from the two-bread-sandwich. Thank you for the meal.
"Aaaa..." (Cute children...)
Tiamat looked at the two human cubs, little Qin Ya and little Qin Shi. The motherly glow on her face became even more intense. So cute. I really like them.
"Want a hug ♪?"
Elysia could feel that there was no malice from Tiamat, only endless gentleness. She even wanted to throw herself into Tiamat's arms and let her take good care of her.
"Aaa?" (Can I?)
A hint of anticipation was revealed in Tiamat's cry. Her mysterious, gentle eyes just looked at Elysia.
"Of course you can. Tiamat, you can even have the little ones acknowledge you as their godmother," Kenji said with a smile.
Tiamat gently hugged little Qin Ya, the motherly love in her eyes unconcealable.
Little Qin Shi: "?"
So, there's no love for me, is there?
Watching his older sister being swept away in a hug, little Qin Shi felt a little redundant. Life is hard, little Qin Shi sighed. Now, only his mother Elysia's embrace could let him feel a bit of warmth.
"Ayaya..."
"Aaaa..."
Big eyes staring at small eyes. Tiamat rubbed her cheek against little Qin Shi's. It was harmonious and warm.
"This is really..."
Outside, Merlin (breathing with his gills) watched this harmonious scene and couldn't help but be amazed. The Primordial Mother Goddess actually likes human cubs this much?
The pressure of maintaining the Cage of Dreams had been greatly reduced for him now. If he could reform the goddess Tiamat, perhaps he could resolve the crisis of this Singularity. But... that was unlikely. As a Beast, when Tiamat awoke, even if she didn't want to destroy, her very nature would have an impact on civilization.
Before, it had depended on a Grand Servant. Now, it depended on the strength of the grandpa from space. Big Brother Merlin was just an ordinary Magus of Flowers. Fighting an overpowered monster like the goddess Tiamat... people would die.
In the dream space.
"Kenji, Tiamat is very good at taking care of children. Let's kidnap her ♪"
Elysia leaned close to Kenji's ear and whispered. Although she loved her children very much, she also wanted to have some alone time with Kenji. Finding someone to babysit at that time would be a good idea. This Tiamat right here... she was very suitable. Her eyes told her so.
"Uh... alright."
Kenji was taken aback, a little impressed by Elysia's train of thought. The Primordial Mother Goddess as a babysitter... it seemed like a good fit. After resolving this Singularity, he would find a way to pack Tiamat up and take her with them. Anyway, he could afford to support a nanny.
Ellie, you're a genius. You're discharged from the hospital.