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The best way to reach the underworld is actually to shatter the ground.

"It's a pity. Although I really want to go, my power will be useless once I get to the underworld. I'll just be a hindrance. In that case, let me stay outside and provide support."

Quetzal sighed.

Anna, because she had something on her mind, did not go to the underworld.

In the end, the list was finalized. Those going to the Underworld were only Chacho, Ushiwakamaru who was Chacho's bodyguard and part-time servant, and oh, Ishtar who was their guide.

Although Xia Die had been there once and knew the way, and Ishtar was very reluctant to enter the Underworld, having another person meant having someone to look after her.

The method for entering the underworld is also exceptionally simple and brutal.

Unlike other works where the underworld is located in an alternate dimension, the rules of this world are particularly simple and brutal. The underworld is located beneath the ground, and as long as you are powerful enough, you can simply dig through the ground to reach it.

Afterwards, Xia Chao, Ushiwakamaru, and Ishtar arrived above the Underworld, around the city of Kusa. It was because of its proximity to the Underworld that the city was always gloomy.

With a deafening roar, Xia Die and the others fell into the large crater in the ground.

After the three of them used their own methods to dissipate the force, they officially arrived in the underworld.

However, the moment they entered the underworld, Ishtar and Ushiwakamaru's eyes widened in surprise.

"Wait, is this the underworld? Why are there flower fields in the underworld? I remember that no life can survive in the underworld, right?"

Ishtar looked at the sea of ​​flowers in front of her and exclaimed in astonishment.

"It's truly magnificent. I never imagined that such a beautiful place could exist in the underworld."

Ushiwakamaru nodded in amazement.

Xia Die looked around and noticed that the flower fields had expanded considerably since she last left.

This also shows just how much the owner of this place loves these flowers.

"Even in the void, beautiful dreams can be born, and it is quite normal for beautiful flowers to bloom in this underworld."

As she spoke, Xia Die walked lightly forward.

Ishtar was left puzzled, not understanding what Xia Die meant by suddenly saying that.

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The Butterfly (Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia): 40: Ereshkigal

"many..."

Along the way, Ushiwakamaru saw many blue lights. After leaving the sea of ​​flowers, these blue starlight dots looked so dazzling in the empty underworld.

Upon closer inspection, Ushiwakamaru discovered that these flames, like streetlights, were imprisoned in a cage.

"These are the souls of the dead. Ereshkigal imprisons the souls of the dead here, toying with them for millennia. But there are so many now; it seems she's captured many more after what happened up above. But... something's strange. So many people have died in Uruk these past two days; logically, the number of cages here should have increased significantly..."

As Ishtar spoke, he couldn't help but ponder.

"Wow, that's amazing! You even know all this?"

Ushiwakamaru raised an eyebrow, looking at Ishtar with a different eye.

"I am, after all, a god. It's normal for me to know these things, right?"

Ishtar blushed slightly and turned her head away, speaking softly.

She desperately didn't want anyone else to know about what happened between her and Ellie.

After all... that would be too embarrassing.

They got a severe scolding or something...

However, through Ushiwakamaru's words, Ishtar still revealed that she had previously entered the underworld and was severely disciplined by Ereshkigal.

Despite being goddesses, they were utterly powerless against their opponent. Seven of their powers were stripped away, and they were dragged naked before Ereshkigal, where they were pierced through the body by a spear.

Although such an injury is not fatal for a god, Ishtar still cast a shadow over the underworld.

This is why Ishtar showed a resistant expression when she mentioned coming to the underworld.

Soon, the group arrived at the location of the Gates of the Underworld.

The last time Xia Die came to the Underworld, she also passed through these doors. However, for some reason, perhaps because of the extremely strong death power on Xia Die's body, these doors did not recognize Xia Die's identity and easily opened the doors to let her through.

However, this time it was clearly not so simple, since they brought many more people, and their presence was now completely obvious.

Even if Xia Die can fool them, the others still can't get in.

"The Gates of the Underworld question the good and evil of souls. It is a fair and rational gate. There are seven in total. These are the gates that took away my power before."

Ishtar explained from the side.

"Then let's ask this fairy tale."

"Why is it mentioning names?"

Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, Ishtar paused, a hint of surprise on her face. Something about the door felt off.

"While the standards of beauty vary widely, they remain absolute: black can triumph over white, earth over heaven, so what about Ereshkigal and Ishtar..."

Hearing the sound of the door opening, everyone was on high alert. After all, Ishtar had just said that this door was fair and rational, so the problem must be very difficult.

Then...

Which one is more beautiful?

"Wait, isn't this question different from before?"

However, Ishtar then confidently stated, "There's no need to choose, is there? One hundred years is the goddess of plants and decay, and the other is the goddess of the sky and fertility. Any normal person knows which to choose, right?"

Ishtar crossed her arms, her face full of arrogance.

"I choose Ereshkigal."

No sooner had Ishtar finished speaking than Xia Die spoke without hesitation.

"Wait...wait! In what way am I inferior to her? Explain yourself!"

No sooner had she uttered those outrageous words than she was betrayed by Xia Die. Ishtar turned her head and looked at Xia Die with a displeased expression, as if to say, "If you don't explain yourself clearly, I'm going to make a scene."

"I'll explain when you get back... It's not something I can explain in a short time."

Xia Die sighed and said quietly.

"Absolutely the right choice! Correct answer!"

It was clearly a door, but everyone could hear the satisfaction in the other person's tone.

Then, the stone door was gently opened, revealing the path.

After that, Xia Die and the others passed through four doors again.

These problems are:

Ereshkigal and Ishtar, who is worthy of your trust in property?

Gilgamesh or Ishtar, who is the one you can trust and fight alongside?

Who is more deserving of human favors, Ereshkigal or Ishtar?

Ereshkigal, who is more worthy of your life?

Without exception, the correct answers to all these questions were the opposite of what Ishtar wanted to say. Even if Ishtar was stupid, she could tell that Ereshkigal was targeting her.

However, for the sake of the bigger picture, she held back.

Of course, the bigger reason is that they had no choice but to endure it. Now, after passing through several doors, Ishtar's powers have been stripped away layer by layer by the curse, making Ishtar now like a 7:1 scale figure, with no fighting ability except for being able to move.

Mmm, so cute~

If it weren't for the fact that Xia Die couldn't touch the other person, she really wanted to hold them in her hands and play with them carefully.

Moreover, none of them came for nothing. After passing through the sixth door, Xia Die and the others found Gilgamesh hiding there.

Although Ereshkigal had been sending Garula to find him, she managed to evade capture using her own abilities.

"Hahahahaha..."

Upon seeing Ishtar's appearance, Gilgamesh couldn't help but burst into wild laughter in the dark and silent underworld.

"Damn it, I knew I shouldn't have saved you! You bastard!"

Ishtar was somewhat annoyed by Gilgamesh's mockery, but after hearing those words, Gilgamesh laughed even louder.

"Could this be a hallucination I had after I died? You actually came here to save me?"

"Gentlemen, let's talk about our bickering back on Earth. That's not the most important thing right now."

Although Gilgamesh was found, he was already dead, and without the permission of the Lord of the Underworld, he could not leave the Underworld.

Therefore, everyone must defeat Ereshkigal.

Of course, you can call it a defeat or a persuasion.

After passing through the last door, they arrived at Ereshkigal's palace.

Compared to before, there was no change here at all; it was just as desolate and empty. No one would have guessed that this was actually Ereshkigal's palace.

The next moment, a howling cold wind began to blow through the palace, and Xia Die and the others noticed that the surrounding temperature was dropping rapidly.

"Fear, pray, despair, human, mistress of the underworld, one who treads upon the sacred peak, Ereshkigal."

A horrifying body made of bones and flesh appeared before the crowd.

Then, she turned her gaze to Xia Die: "Do you remember what I said last time? When you reappear in front of me, that will be the time for me to take your life."

In an instant, Ushiwakamaru became cautious. She quickly came in front of Xia Die and stood in front of her.

"If you want to hurt Xia Die, you'll have to step over me first!"

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