Mo Shuying hadn't gotten anything good for a while, and he'd even started to doubt if his luck was pure, so he didn't have high hopes for his daily sign-ins.
But unexpectedly, he got something again today.
Noble Phantasm: Michael's Blessing (B+)
Anti-Human Noble Phantasm
Increases self-healing and shield strength by 20%
Increases magic resistance by 250
Increases skill haste by 15
Increases magic recovery speed by 100%
Active - Purify: Removes all control and negative effects from a target and restores 1000 HP.
Cooldown: 12 hours.
It's the Cauldron! No, it can't be called the Cauldron anymore.
What appeared in Mo Shuying's hand was a small golden bell, somewhat resembling the kind of bell used in foreign restaurants, covered in mysterious runes.
This little item wasn't an offensive Noble Phantasm, but a support one, capable of removing control and negative effects from a target.
The active effect was quite good. Mo Shuying grabbed the bell and gave it a gentle shake. A golden ripple vibrated outwards, then settled on his own body.
He had two curses on him, after all.
One was Tiamat's Grudge, and the other was Solomon's death curse.
While neither of these curses was fatal to Mo Shuying, it would certainly be best if he could remove them.
However, the golden ripple had enveloped Mo Shuying's entire body, making him feel warm and comfortable, but it didn't seem to purify any curses.
"Hmm?"
What's going on? Why no effect?
Mo Shuying glanced at the now dimmed bell. Was that it?
Could it be... that its level isn't high enough?
Mo Shuying thought for a moment and then had a guess. Both curses on him came from "Beasts," the Beasts of Original Sin.
Those were beings capable of destroying the world. If their curses could be easily purified, it would indeed be a bit unreasonable.
Forget it... I'll keep it. Better than nothing.
Putting the bell away, he at least had one more Noble Phantasm. Mo Shuying's strength had increased significantly once again.
The next morning.
After everyone had breakfast, Siduri brought a donkey cart for Mo Shuying to use.
So, the three girls sat in the cart, and Mo Shuying drove the donkey, heading towards Mount Ebif.
Merlin and the others had spotted Ishtar flying towards Mount Ebif earlier, indicating that Ishtar had a residence there.
In terms of speed, this ordinary donkey cart was significantly slower than Gilgamesh's cow cart.
The three girls were almost asleep in the cart. Mo Shuying couldn't do anything about it. After returning Gilgamesh's Class Card to Gilgamesh, he could no longer use Vimana. If he could, he would have flown there long ago.
"How much longer, Mr. Mo?"
Mash, holding the sleeping Anna, leaned against Fujimaru Ritsuka and asked with a yawn.
It was just so comfortable.
The sun was warm and gentle, and the donkey cart, though slow, was steady. The slight swaying made them even sleepier. It had been a long time since they had rested like this.
"Uh... it's still a long way. If nothing unexpected happens, we definitely won't arrive before dark. However, I've looked at the map of Uruk, and there seems to be a city called Kutha ahead. We can stay there for the night."
Mo Shuying had indeed seen the map. At the foot of Mount Ebif was a city called Kutha, known as the legendary Witch's Capital. It was said to be home to many witches who worshipped Ishtar.
"Then I'll take a nap too, Mr. Mo."
Mash also seemed to be unable to hold on, slowly closing her eyes.
Fujimaru Ritsuka leaned against the cart rail, watching Mo Shuying, her eyes sparkling as if she had a lot to say.
"Aren't you going to sleep a little?"
Mo Shuying asked softly.
Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't answer, just looked at Mo Shuying, and finally.
"Siduri said you're very interested in that goddess named Ereshkigal... Is that true?"
"..."
Mo Shuying was momentarily speechless. How could Siduri be like that!
"This..."
"Is she very beautiful?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka asked.
"Of course she's beautiful, but..."
"Men, always just looking at faces, huh?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka turned away, seemingly displeased.
Mo Shuying fell silent for a moment, then spoke after several seconds.
"Actually, when it comes to looks, you two are equally stunning."
"Huh?"
Mo Shuying commented that Gudako's appearance was definitely not lacking; she was a proper beauty.
"You, you, you! Don't think I'll be happy just because you praise me! Hmph! You can't trust what men say! I'm going to sleep! Don't talk!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka's face clearly flushed. She turned away, hugging Mash and Anna, pretending to be asleep.
Mo Shuying smiled, saying nothing more, and continued to slowly drive his donkey cart forward.
They traveled all day.
They rested a few times in between, ate lunch, and finally, as darkness completely enveloped the sky, they reached Kutha.
Only...
"How could this be?!"
Kutha, which was rumored to be bustling and prosperous, had now become a ghost town.
Broken buildings were everywhere. The entire city looked desolate, completely ruined, with no sign of life anywhere.
"Mr. Mo! Master! Look here!"
Mash and the others had gotten out of the cart. Soon, Mash noticed several circular craters on the ground. They clearly looked like marks left by an attack from above, and Mash had seen this kind of attack before.
"It's Ishtar!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka frowned. She had also witnessed Ishtar killing Demonic Beasts, and the ground always looked like this after her attacks.
"Could it be that this city was... by Ishtar?"
Mash was a little disbelieving.
Mo Shuying, however, shook his head. That shouldn't be right.
Just as he was thinking...
"Ah, ugh..."
A strange sound reached them. The donkey panicked and tried to run, but Mo Shuying grabbed it. Then, everyone saw ragged undead emerging from the shadows, swaying as they walked towards them. Clearly, they weren't there to welcome them.
"Are these...?"
Mash took out her shield, and Anna pulled out her large scythe.
"They should be the former residents of Kutha. How did they end up like this?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka took out her Dragon Tooth Dagger. She felt she could handle these minor enemies.
But before they could act...
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
From Mount Ebif in the distance, streaks of golden light suddenly shot down. The golden light landed precisely on the undead, instantly blasting them into dust.
Craters appeared on the ground. It turned out the craters they had seen earlier were formed this way.
"It really is Ishtar's attack! But..."
Fujimaru Ritsuka was conflicted. It was clear that they had been protected by Ishtar. At this moment, she truly wasn't sure if Ishtar was a benevolent or malevolent god.
"There are no 'buts.' Tonight, we'll camp here. You rest. I'll... send these departed souls to where they belong."
Mo Shuying stepped forward and handed the donkey's reins to Fujimaru Ritsuka. There were still many undead in the city. Since he was here, he might as well clear them all out.
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