Musashibou Benkei, a formidable warrior known for his unwavering resolve and unmatched swordsmanship, deftly unsheathed his sword with a resolute expression etched on his face. "To think you harbour so much anger that rage like a storm," his voice resonated with a mix of determination and concern as he addressed his opponent. It was a pivotal moment as both renowned for their prowess in battle clashed in a whirlwind of steel and determination, the echoes of their clashes reverberating across the battlefield.
Their fight was not merely a display of martial skill; it was a strategic endeavour to create a path for Fujimaru and Mash, who faced the onslaught of Lahnmu, to reach their objectives. The skies served as their battleground, the ethereal backdrop to a conflict that transcended mere physicality. Each strike of their blades was a testament to their skill and resolve, a dance of warriors locked in a deadly embrace.
As Fujimaru and Mash pushed forward, cutting through the hordes of Lahnmu with relentless determination. The benevolent Goddess Ishtar, sensing the urgency of their mission, lent her power to aid Mash, creating a sense of unity and purpose among the companions. Main while Quetzalcoatl commanded Fujimaru to maintain a safe distance as she prepared to unleash her ultimate attack, a manifestation of her divine might that would tip the scales in their favour.
The powerful Goddess issued a command to the valiant warrior Benkei, instructing him to retreat alongside Fujimaru and Mash to avoid being ensnared by her impending attack. With unwavering resolve, Benkei, his countenance serene despite the looming danger, assured Quetzalcoatl that he was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice in service of what he knew to be right and just. In a breathtaking display of bravery and selflessness, a spectral duplicate of Ushiwakamaru materialised in a startling show of force, unleashing a formidable sword strike directed at Quetzalcoatl. Yet, in a swift and decisive move, Benkei intercepted the attack, shielding the goddess and urging her to proceed with unleashing her most potent offensive manoeuvre.
Responding to Benkei's urging, Quetzalcoatl commenced the intricate ritual to invoke her ultimate attack, her melodious incantations resonating through the immediate surroundings, declaring, "The past is here, the present is here, and the future is here. Come wind, come lightning; when the morning sun shines, let its luminescence touch every corner of the earth. Behatra Sun." With each syllable echoing like a divine symphony, the goddess harnessed the incandescent powers of the sun itself, transmuting the primordial mire into ethereal light that engulfed all in its radiant embrace. As the luminous energy surged forth, consuming everything in its path, both Benkei and Ushiwakamaru, standing resolute in the face of annihilation, felt a profound sense of fulfilment wash over them. With a reverence born of shared sacrifice and unwavering loyalty, Benkei conveyed to Ushiwakamaru the honour he felt in standing by her side all those days. As he declared, "This time for sure, I'll be your companion to the very end."
In a final act of courage and camaraderie, their forms began to fade into the luminous ether. Benkei uttered his last words, a poignant testament to their collective valour and devotion. And thus, in a fleeting yet eternal moment of unity and sacrifice, the two warriors, inseparable in purpose and valour, vanished into the wind.
The professor, Romani Archaman, urgently related to Fujimaru the dire situation unfolding before them. The primordial mud was being rapidly consumed by the goddess's fiery incinerations at an alarming rate. As the once familiar spirits of Benkei and Ushiwakamaru seemed to fade into obscurity, a palpable sense of loss pervaded the air. The powerful presence of the primordial goddess Tiamat, usually indomitable, now knelt helplessly, thwarted by the dwindling reserves of the very substance that sustained her movement.
Quetzalcoatl's relentless assault showed no signs of abating, each attack resonating with astonishing force. Determined to push forward, Tiamat, in a feat of mystical metamorphosis, sprouted colossal wings that unfurled with majestic power. The impending moment where the primordial goddess would ascend into the air hung like a foreboding shadow over their tightly woven group.
In a tense exchange, the professor warned Fujimaru of the imminent danger posed by Tiamat's transformation and the forthcoming aerial maneuver. A sense of urgency gripped Fujimaru as he grappled with the weight of responsibility resting on his shoulders. The task of halting the primordial goddess in her tracks now loomed large before him, demanding swift action and unwavering resolve.
The Goddess Quetzalcoatl halted her relentless attack, a momentary respite in the chaos-ridden battlefield, to impart a crucial revelation to Fujimaru and Mash. With a voice that resonated with ancient power and mysticism, she explained, "The weapons of Mesopotamia are futile against Tiamat; I am pretty sure that's what I said. But I am a divinity from a distant mystical land." She continued, "Primordial Goddess of Mesopotamia, you are nothing to me. Witness the power of my world killer, a cataclysmic impact that annihilates countless lives."
In an awe-inspiring spectacle of raw power, the goddess absorbed the radiant energies of the sun stone, its brilliance merging seamlessly with her own ethereal form. Her incantation reverberated through the tumultuous air, a foreboding promise of impending devastation. "I shall burn everything away and become the great comet that kills the earth," she intoned, her words heavy with ominous portent.
Taking upon herself the mantle of the 'World Killer,' Quetzalcoatl ascent towards the heavens, her celestial visage ablaze with unfathomable power. Descending from the skies like a vengeful comet, she bore down upon the earth with a palpable sense of impending doom. Despite the valiant efforts of Tiamat to shield herself behind her formidable barriers, the cataclysmic force unleashed by Quetzalcoatl's assault proved to be effective against the unyielding might of the ancient goddess, damaging her.
While Fujimaru and his companions were awestruck and disheartened to witness the primordial goddess Tiamat's unyielding resilience in the aftermath of the devastating onslaught she endured during the intense confrontation with the powerful goddess Quetzalcoatl. Despite the dire circumstances that clouded their hearts, a ray of hope penetrated the darkness enveloping them. Suddenly, a miraculous occurrence unfolded as the enigmatic Goddess Gorgon, who had seamlessly merged with Anna, emerged from the depths of the ocean. Radiating confidence and determination, Gorgon, with a warm and reassuring smile gracing her features, addressed Fujimaru, Mash, and the Goddess Ishtar, declaring her unwavering resolve to vanquish Tiamat once and for all. Urging her allies to retreat to Uruk to replenish their waning magical energies for the impending battle, Gorgon, harbouring a hidden complexity within her mind, shielded her vulnerable true identity as an instinctive measure to protect Fujimaru from witnessing her formidable Gorgon form, an enigma she bore silently.
With a fierce determination, the goddess Gorgon confronted the primordial goddess Tiamat in a clash of immense power. Using her massive snake as a tool to subdue Tiamat, Gorgon focused on pinning her adversary down while fending off the relentless hordes of Lahnmu that sought to impede their epic battle. As the unfolding events led Fujimaru and his loyal companions to depart for the City of Uruk, a moment of gratitude passed between Fujimaru and Anna, now embodying the formidable persona of the Goddess Gorgon. With a nod of appreciation, Fujimaru bid farewell and swiftly departed.
Meanwhile, the tension between Gorgon and Tiamat reached its climax as Gorgon prepared to execute her devastating final manoeuvre, a move that would come at the ultimate price of her own existence. With an air of grim determination, Gorgon informed her ancient foe that she was about to reveal the true depth of pain to her. in a spectacular display of power and magical prowess. Activating her mythical, mystic eyes, Gorgon uttered the ominous words, "I will be the great snake that brings the Earth dragon to its knees." As an intense energy enveloped her being, Gorgon's incantations reverberated in the air, heralding the impending cataclysmic strike against Tiamat.
In a dazzling display of raw energy and sheer will, Gorgon unleashed her signature attack, the "Pandemonium Cartoon," a ferocious assault that resonated with the very essence of destruction. The impact was swift and merciless, shattering the wings of the primordial goddess Tiamat as she reeled from the devastating blow. In that fleeting moment of victory, Gorgon felt a profound sense of fulfilment wash over her, a bittersweet acknowledgment of her sacrifice as she faded into the wind.
As the Goddess Gorgon slowly faded away, a profound sense of sorrow and melancholy permeated the very air around Fujimaru, who now grappled with the realisation that his dear friend had departed from this world. With a heavy heart, the professor somberly informed Fujimaru that the primordial goddess had lost her ability to soar through the skies, yet hope still lingered in the form of her ability to continuously produce Mud, which held the key to her potential resurgence and progress. Witnessing the moment when the thick mud finally breached the ancient city's barriers, a devastating flood of mud surged forth, ruthlessly engulfing everything in its path and leaving behind a trail of desolation and ruin. It was amidst this chaos and destruction that Fujimaru and his steadfast companion, Mash, finally reached the grand city of Uruk, their hearts heavy with the weight of the world's turmoil. At the peak of the palace, they were greeted by the towering figure of King Gilgamesh, who, with a commanding presence, beckoned them to witness the remnants of Uruk, a once-proud city now reduced to a mere shadow of its former glory. As Fujimaru gazed upon the harrowing sight of the city in disarray, he felt a surge of determination rising within him, fueled by the need to aid King Gilgamesh in reclaiming the lost splendour of Uruk amidst the chaos that surrounded them.
At long last, the primordial goddess descended upon the magnificent city of Uruk in her awe-inspiring behemoth form, utilising the very mud she created to serve as her unconventional mode of transportation. In the presence of this formidable deity, King Gilgamesh, displaying unwavering courage and stature, beckoned Fujimaru to witness the sheer enormity of Tiamat's imposing figure, prompting the king to commence the unleashing of the immense power housed within his mystical Gate of Babylon in a valiant attempt to confront the primordial goddess head-on.
In a pivotal moment saturated with tension and impending danger, Tiamat, manifesting her unfathomable power, unleashed a ferocious attack aimed directly at Fujimaru, whose fate appeared grim until King Gilgamesh, ever swift in his actions, decisively interposed himself, receiving the full brunt of the devastating blow meant for the unsuspecting Fujimaru. As Fujimaru gradually regained consciousness following the harrowing ordeal, a sight both harrowing and tragic met his gaze: the valiant king, now stained with the crimson of his own blood, his once indomitable heart rent asunder by the relentless force of Tiamat's malevolent assault.
In that pivotal moment of despair, the mighty king Gilgamesh offered words of encouragement to Fujimaru amidst the chaos that ensued. Sensing the impending danger, the wise professor urgently warned Ishtar of the approaching horde of Lahnmu marching ominously alongside the massive figure of Tiamat. With determination etched on her face, Ishtar readied herself to unleash a powerful attack against the encroaching Lahmu, only to be met with the unexpected appearance of Kingu on the battlefield. Adeptly wielding his formidable magical chains, Kingu swiftly and decisively struck down the relentless waves of Lahmu that threatened his existence.
In a solemn vow, he pledged to eradicate every last Lahmu threat and confront his own mother, the ancient and powerful primordial goddess. With a heavy heart and steely resolve, he soared towards Tiamat, bidding a solemn "Goodbye, mother" as he approached the formidable deity. The unfolding events left Fujimaru and Mash in a state of profound shock and disbelief as they watched King Gilgamesh bid Kingu a final farewell, his parting words weighted with the certainty of their imminent and permanent separation. Kingu gathered his strength for an ultimate attack of overwhelming power; the tension in the air was palpable; the fate of all rested on the outcome of his fateful confrontation with the primordial goddess Tiamat.