Fujimaru, together with his loyal companions, braced themselves for their long-awaited confrontation with Gorgon at the ominous blood fold. With determination etched on their faces, each of them exuded an aura of readiness as they prepared to engage in the impending battle. As the tension mounted, Gorgon's piercing gaze locked onto Fujimaru, prompting a dialogue to unfold between the two opposing forces. The Goddess, in all her formidable glory, proposed an unsettling bargain to Fujimaru, offering him the chance to stand by her side in exchange for the preservation of his life under her mastery. However, unwavering in his resolve and guided by an unyielding sense of righteousness, the heroic Fujimaru adamantly refused the goddess's enticement. "Gorgon," he declared firmly, "you truly are a creation, sprung from humanity. But no, I refuse to accept you. Your words are empty; they are nothing but lies. That twisted form of yours is a reflection of your heart." In response, the Goddess Ishtar intervened, exposing Gorgon's true nature as a fabricated entity, moulded into a deity by the enigmatic powers of the Grail. With a tone of disdain, Ishtar proclaimed, "The genuine mother of Demonic beasts didn't need other creatures to create her children," highlighting the inherent duplicity of Gorgon's claims to divinity."
At that dramatic moment, amidst the tension and uncertainty, Anna found the courage to step forward and directly address The Goddess Gorgon. Her words were filled with a mix of firmness and compassion as she called out to Gorgon, recognising the being before her with both truth and empathy: "Gorgon, you are just a monster, consumed by the darkness of vengeance that blinds your true essence." The atmosphere grew heavy as Gorgon turned her gaze towards Anna, a sense of unease creeping over her divine form. A whisper of recognition fluttered through Gorgon's mind, a flicker of memory stirring within her ancient soul. Confusion etched onto the goddess's features as she demanded to know Anna's identity, her voice echoing with a hint of curiosity.
In response, Anna stood her ground, a hint of sadness flavouring her words as she revealed a deeper connection that Gorgon had long forgotten. "I had a feeling you wouldn't be able to see me; I thought there might have been a chance that you could have been saved. If only you had dared to glimpse within. Yet, my hope was overshadowed by the weight of reality." Anna's eyes held a mixture of disappointment and resolve, her unwavering presence a testament to her inner strength and unwavering conviction.
As the tension unfolded between Anna and Gorgon. Fujimaru moved closer to Anna's side, offering a wordless gesture of support and comfort. The wise mage turned towards the valiant warrior, Anna, questioning her readiness to undertake the daunting task that lay before them. With a steadfast determination shining in her eyes, Anna affirmed to Merlin that the time had come for her to summon and unleash the divine power within her that she had suppressed for this very moment—the moment of truth in facing the formidable Gorgon, the Goddess of destruction.
As the tension in the air heightened, Merlin focused his immense magecraft skills on guiding and facilitating the release of Anna's long-suppressed Divinity. In that critical juncture, the valiant warrior embraced her destiny, steeling herself for the impending confrontation with the malevolent goddess, Gorgon. With a surge of pure energy, Anna's mystical eyes, renowned for their extraordinary powers, blazed into existence, ready to combat and neutralise the mystical gaze of Gorgon herself. Merlin revealed that as long as Anna's mystical eyes remained active and attuned to the divine energies coursing through her, the all-powerful gaze of Goddess Gorgon would find itself rendered futile and ineffective before the might of the valiant warrior and her resplendent powers.
As the battle raged on within the bloodfold, Fujimaru and his valiant companions stood side by side with Anna, their shared determination fueling their efforts to overcome the formidable foe, Gorgon. The strategy was clear: Anna, wielding her divine weapon was to deliver the decisive blow that would ultimately spell Gorgon's defeat. Each clash reverberated through the earth, the very ground shaking with the sheer intensity of the combat. Gorgon unleashed the full extent of her wrath upon her adversaries, the destructive force of her attacks leaving a trail of devastation in their wake.
Amidst the chaos and turmoil, Anna remained steadfast, her movements honed to razor-sharp precision as she skillfully evaded Gorgon's onslaught, seeking an opening to unleash her own wrath. The Goddess was relentless in her assault, her power unyielding as she continued to rain down her devastating attacks upon the stalwart heroes. In a display of unwavering unity, Fujimaru and Mash offered their unwavering support to Anna, their efforts bolstered by the impeccable coordination of Merlin and Ishtar, whose combined might turned the tide of the battle in a decisive fashion.
With every strike and every spell cast, the balance of power shifted, inching closer towards victory for the valiant defenders. The air crackled with magical energy as the battlefield transformed into a symphony of chaos and valour, each participant playing their part in the epic struggle against the malevolent force that threatened to engulf them all.
Anna, determined and unwavering in her path towards the menacing Goddess Gorgon, pressed on despite the relentless barrage of attacks thrown her way. Mash, ever the stalwart companion, skillfully parried each strike from the enraged deity, providing Anna with the crucial opening she needed. The goddess, her eyes ablaze with fury, issued a chilling warning to Anna, vowing not to let her interference go unpunished.
As the tension mounted and the confrontation reached its climax, Anna locked eyes with Gorgon, triggering a flood of memories within the goddess's mind. The haunting recollection of Gorgon's tragic past, marked by the consumption of her own elder sisters, momentarily clouded her judgment. Seizing this fleeting moment of vulnerability, Anna descended from above, directing her relentless onslaught towards Gorgon's heart.
As she bravely launched her attack at Gorgon's heart, a flood of melancholy swept over her. In that poignant moment, the noble warrior bid farewell to her Gorgon, stating, "Goodbye, my other self. I know we couldn't let it go, but our sadness wasn't a pain that anyone could ever answer for. That's why we'll both disappear together because that is the reason why I was brought to this land in the first place."
Through tearful words, Anna expressed the futility of seeking solace in their grief, understanding that no one could absolve them of their pain. Meanwhile, amid this climactic exchange, the Sage Merlin divulged to Fujimaru and Mash the extraordinary power imbued within Anna's weapon. With the ability to vanquish immortals, the lethal nature of Anna's blade rendered Gorgon's invincibility inconsequential. This pivotal revelation marked the turning point as the very ground beneath them fractured; the earth was torn open by the climatic clash.
In a breathtaking spectacle, the divine figure of Gorgon began her descent into the depths of the abyss, a haunting image of inevitability. Yet, amidst the chaos and despair, Anna displayed a serene countenance, a gentle smile gracing her features as she descended along side Gorgon towards the unknown darkness below.
The air in the immediate aftermath of Anna's passing was thick with sorrow and sadness, enveloping Fujimaru, Mash, and their companions in a blanket of grief. Their hearts heavy with loss, they found themselves grappling with their friend's departure. As Fujimaru absorbed this revelation, his mind was already reeling from the realisation that the corrupted Grail, they sought after for so long, was not harboured within Gorgon as initially believed but rather resided within the unsuspecting vessel of Kingu.
In the wake of Gorgon's defeat, the appearance of Merlin the mage served as a catalyst for a profound revelation. With Merlin's insight, Fujimaru and his companions were forced to confront the unsettling truth that the war they believed to be nearing its end was far from over. Kingu's unexpected descent from above only added to the surreal atmosphere surrounding them, as he, too, grappled with the realisation of Gorgon's defeat and journey into the afterlife.
At that moment, the professor finally made contact with Fujimaru, expressing his perplexity at the continued existence of the singularity despite Gorgon's defeat. Just as this query hung in the air, a foreboding aura ominously arose from the depths of the sea surrounding Uruk, emanating an overwhelming malevolence that tainted the waters, transforming it into the primordial sea of life. Sensing this dark shift, Merlin, the sagacious mage, was immediately attuned to the negative energy pulsating through the atmosphere, signalling the persistence of the looming threat. The intensity of this sinister energy was so overwhelming that even Merlin, with all his magical prowess, found his very being slowly diminishing in its presence. With a sense of urgency, the mage carefully elucidated the unfolding situation to Fujimaru and the gathered companions, cautioning them that they had unwittingly fallen into the intricate web of Kingu's calculated trap. It became vividly clear that the tide of war had not yet turned in their favour.
With a sinister smile etched across his face, Kingu slowly revealed to Fujimaru and his companions the astonishing truth that Gorgon was intricately linked to the powerful primordial goddess Tiamat, bestowing upon her the tremendous authority inherent in this ancient deity. Painted in the hues of malice and foreboding, Kingu elucidated how Gorgon's departure had untethered Tiamat from her deep slumber, setting the stage for her imminent awakening. The once tranquil seas of Uruk were now transformed into a haunting crimson tapestry as the corrupting touch of primordial Mud tainted the waters, signalling the emergence of enigmatic beings birthed by the very essence of Tiamat herself. From the depths of the swirling red sea rose the Lahmu creatures, each embodying a fragment of the unfathomable power, the new offerings of Tiamat. With a chilling finality, Kingu ominously proclaimed, "Behold the reawakening of our true mother, the glorious original sin of humanity." He continues, "All of you, the old humanity, as of this moment you are through." declaring these words, He departed the bloodfold.
The powerful mage Merlin, whose wispy form was slowly dissipating, mustered the last fragments of his fading energy to urgently implore Fujimaru to hasten back to Uruk and convey a message of utmost importance to King Gilgamesh. With a grave and solemn tone, the mage divulged to Fujimaru the startling news, stating, "Fumaru, it's true; it has awakened, but it hasn't started moving yet." He continued, "Go and tell King Gilgamesh this: one of the beasts of the counterforce, one that devours humanity and can only be beaten by the seven GRANDS as awakened.The sea of life, the primordial mother. One of the seven evils of humanity and one of the beasts of original sin has roused from her slumber." As he struggled to articulate the gravity of the situation before his essence dissipated completely, Merlin's spectral presence vanished into the ether; the harrowing reality of Tiamat's resurgence loomed large, casting a shadow of dread and foreboding over the fate of all mortals before the primordial form of the goddess descended upon the world, heralding a time of reckoning and chaos.