Episode 269: Enuma Elish!! ⦍The Star of Creation that Split Heaven and Earth⦎
『 After experiencing so much and enduring indescribable pressure, only in this moment could he be single-minded, temporarily casting aside the past to throw his whole heart into this endless chase.
No matter the magnitude of the hardship, nothing could stop the boy's heart, which yearned for victory.
Even if it were a god of creation! Even if it were an existence like Tiamat! He would not stop his steps! He would never stop!
That's right, on this lonely and long road, from the very beginning until now, Fujimaru Ritsuka has never truly stopped even once.
To take back the future that belongs to everyone, to protect the important things so they are not lost again, he will continue to push forward without stopping, until the moment final victory arrives.
Tatakae! Tatakae!
This word of encouragement echoed not only in his heart but also infused him with new courage and strength.
Watching the human warrior closing in—who looked so fragile yet radiated an incomparably tenacious will—Tiamat's own massive and majestic figure could not make the slightest reaction.
She was bound by some unknown force, despite possessing formidable and awe-inspiring energy.
But this did not mean Tiamat had completely lost the ability to resist.
As a colossal destructive power, capable of devouring almost everything, began to awaken and erupt from within her, Mash, who was struggling outside to defend the others, felt an unprecedented sense of oppression.
More importantly, a deafening sound erupted from Tiamat's mouth.
"AAAAAAAAA—!"
This long howl, filled with intertwined emotions of rage and despair, resounded through the heavens and shook the heart.
The roar Tiamat released was sharper and more piercing than ever before; the energy within was enough to shake any solid structure between heaven and earth.
Facing this powerful sonic shockwave, even the toughest rock of the Underworld could not escape the fate of shattering.
The crucial foundation stone beneath Fujimaru Ritsuka's feet, which was carrying his weight as he charged forward, suddenly underwent a terrifying rupture…
THUD—!
BANG—!
A loud noise followed, signaling that the once solid and reliable ground had instantly collapsed.
Finding that the space beneath his feet had become a void, with nowhere left to stand, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately realized he was facing a life-or-death moment on the edge of a bottomless abyss.
At this very instant, his body swayed, about to fall into the unfathomable, massive chasm. 』
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〜Dimensional livestream〜
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "No!" ]
[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "It's dangerous again!" ]
[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "At the last moment, is he going to fail again?" ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "How could it be like this?" ]
[ Kiana (Honkai: Impact Third): "Absolutely not! Go for it!" ]
[ Tatsumi (Akame Ga Kill): "It will be fine, it's been fine so many times before." ]
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『 "Slap!" At the most critical moment, a pale hand violently reached toward a target and quickly completed the grab.
That's right, in the nick of time, Fujimaru Ritsuka gritted his teeth, mobilized the maximum strength every inch of his muscles could contribute, and climbed upward, hoping to escape the danger and return to a safer position.
"Da da…" However, at this very moment, the small piece of rock he had just grabbed developed tiny cracks, making the situation even more complex and severe.
But fortunately, at the very last moment before the stone completely crumbled, Fujimaru Ritsuka finally scrambled up, thereby temporarily avoiding fatal danger.
He was within arm's reach!
Back on relatively stable stone, Fujimaru Ritsuka stared at the target almost within reach—Tiamat.
For a moment, an infinite surge of motivation surged in his heart; he took a deep breath, then moved his legs again, sprinting at full speed.
After rapidly crossing one stone after another, as if possessed by some superhero ability, Fujimaru Ritsuka displayed speed and agility almost unreachable by an ordinary human.
He had finally reached the decisive stage after countless hardships.
But… standing before him now was a chasm so wide it was despair-inducing, far exceeding what an average person could easily cross. It was almost certain that this was an obstacle that could not be overcome by conventional means.
However, at this critical juncture, any extra thoughts were meaningless.
For every second of delay, the already huge gap between the rocks would expand further, making the task even more difficult.
Even knowing clearly that the chances of success were slim, he had to try his best.
"I've already persisted this far! I will absolutely not give up! I must cross it." With such a firm belief, the iron-willed mental strength hidden within Fujimaru Ritsuka was instantly released, urging him to charge bravely toward the target.
BANG—!
Just like that, with the sound of the final violent kick off the ground, Fujimaru Ritsuka soared into the air, drawing an arc.
However, the miracle he hoped for did not happen, because despite how firm his will was, his body was still that of a mortal. Attempting such an extraordinary feat was simply asking too much.
When he realized he had started falling downward, a deep sense of unwillingness and loss appeared on Fujimaru Ritsuka's face.
He struggled painfully within: How could this be? He was only one step away from the destination! The fate of the entire world, the safety of countless innocent people, depended on this!
Suddenly!
A fluffy, pure white, mysterious little beast appeared silently on Fujimaru Ritsuka's shoulder at this tense moment.
Its soft fur fluttered gently in the night wind, appearing exceptionally eye-catching.
"Awoo!"
A crisp and loud cry, as if piercing through all the noise and chaos, clearly echoed in the ears of every spectator.
This sound was like the chirping of birds in the morning light, full of vitality and hope.
This little beast, named Fou, seemed to possess magical power at this moment, carrying Fujimaru Ritsuka to quickly cross the stones before him, appearing directly above the God of Creation, Tiamat, in almost an instant.
"Charge just like that!"
Gilgamesh finally revealed a satisfied smile at this critical moment.
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and his eyes flashed with approval and pride for Fujimaru Ritsuka.
At this moment, Gilgamesh's heart also seemed filled with confidence and joy.
After a moment of shock, Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly regained his calm.
He gripped the golden dagger in his hand tightly again.
His firm gaze, unwavering belief, and iron will made Fujimaru Ritsuka swing his sword down toward the head of Tiamat's massive body without hesitation.
"Ahhh!"
The roar that tore through the air followed, and the entire Underworld was shaken in that instant.
The sound echoed like thunder, as if even the earth were trembling.
In this moment, time seemed to stand still, and everything seemed to reach its end.
The scene under the influence of the Nega-Genesis originally launched by Tiamat also froze at this moment, as if even the tiniest dust particles had stopped moving.
CRACK—!
A clear shattering sound suddenly rang out, like a fragile glass bottle being smashed. The sound of the shards spread out, breaking the silent air.
This shattering sound seemed to herald the arrival of a new era, bringing endless hope.
"Success!"
Feeling that the Nega-Genesis around Tiamat's massive body had begun to stagnate and even showed a trend of gradually shrinking, the Nega-Genesis barrier, which had been spreading with Tiamat as the center, began to show tiny but dense cracks.
These cracks gradually expanded like a spiderweb, eventually tearing the entire transparent, grayish-white barrier to pieces. Countless shards, like snowflakes, fell, turning into dots of starlight scattered across the earth.
Fujimaru Ritsuka, with his mortal body, had turned the tide and finally stopped the destructive power brought by Tiamat.
Yes, at this moment, he was undoubtedly worthy of the phrase "with a mortal body, rivaling the gods." 』
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"Fujimaru Ritsuka!"
In this instant, the entire comment section boiled over; countless people were shouting his name in excitement, praising his heroic deed.
Faced with an almost impossible task, Fujimaru Ritsuka proved his bravery and tenacity with his actions.
He defeated the arrogant God of Creation, Tiamat, and brought a glimmer of life to this world.
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〜Dimensional livestream〜
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "Success!" ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "After putting in so much effort, he finally succeeded!" ]
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "It really wasn't easy." ]
[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "Exactly, exactly;" ]
[ Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): "It wasn't easy, I thought he was going to fail again." ]
[ Shinomiya Kaguya (Love Is War): "Congratulations, you have saved the world once again." ]
[ Mash Kyrielight (Type-Moon): "As expected of Senpai, he successfully completed such a thing." ]
[ Fujimaru Ritsuka (Type-Moon): "I, I actually really did it. That's so dangerous." ]
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『 However, before everyone could fully immerse themselves in the joy of victory, Fujimaru Ritsuka suddenly felt a huge gravitational force dragging him downward.
Perhaps it was because he had exhausted too much physical strength in the long battle before, but now he only felt weak all over. The world before his eyes gradually became blurry, and his consciousness was fading bit by bit.
Although his body was nearing its limit, Fujimaru Ritsuka still used his last bit of strength to call out: "GILGAMESH!!"
After shouting this name, Fujimaru Ritsuka finally could not hold on any longer, and his whole body fell into the endless darkness.
"Well done!"
Gilgamesh rarely gave praise; this time, he expressed his approval of the boy before him once again.
"It seems the outcome has been decided! Fujimaru Ritsuka!"
Accompanied by the gradual blooming of a smile on King of Heroes's face, the Gilgamesh in his prime instantly radiated incomparably powerful magical energy.
This powerful magical energy quickly spread to his entire body in a short time, constantly permeating every cell of his.
A bright red torrent of magical energy surged out. At the same time, the background music slowly played, as if declaring the victory of humanity.
The melody of the BGM, combined with the rhythm of the golden-skinned guy's attack emitting golden light, made one's heart surge.
Under this glorious golden light, a powerful torrent of magical energy gradually spread from beneath Gilgamesh's feet.
Immediately, a huge golden magic circle began to form, and complex magical patterns appeared within the light.
Strong vibrations followed, as if some resonance between heaven and earth had been triggered.
Thinking that Fujimaru Ritsuka could break Tiamat's trump card, the Nega-Genesis, his mood became even more pleasant.
This was not just a victory, but a kind of honor and affirmation.
"Then… I shall perform this final blow as a parting gift to you!!"
The vibration in the golden magic circle became more intense, almost making some viewers with poor physical conditions feel nauseous and uncomfortable.
In this intense vibration, a hilt and guard cast from gold slowly revealed themselves.
The Sword of Rupture, Ea, with its blade composed of three interlocking cylinders flashing with complex magical patterns, slowly poked its head out just like that.
Almost no one could fail to recognize this sword. The black and white colors alternating on the blade, like light that would never be extinguished, appeared exceptionally dazzling. 』
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
The audience understood that this was a symbol of power that could destroy the world if fired.
If Gilgamesh's Gate of Babylon hid countless, precious weapons, then the blade woven with black, white, and gold colors before them was his most cherished possession.
All eyes were focused on him, and they saw Gilgamesh's hand slowly rest on the hilt forged from gold.
This moment represented the final battle between man and god was about to arrive.
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『 "I will tell you of the beginning." The moment he gripped the hilt, the blade of the Sword of Rupture began to rotate like a cylinder.
"Heaven and Earth split, nothingness praised creation,"
As Gilgamesh chanted the incantation in a low yet powerful voice, the Sword of Rupture seemed to gain life and accelerated its rotation, faster and faster.
And the blade formed by the mutually nesting red and black cylinders reached a dazzling degree at this moment, almost blurring the surrounding scene.
"My Sword of Rupture cleaved the world!"
Gilgamesh's voice became exceptionally high-pitched and passionate at this moment, and the magical energy surrounding the Sword of Rupture also became more powerful and wild, to the point where one could feel the ground trembling slightly.
The distinct magical symbols jumped rapidly all over his body like lightning.
The previously rotating Sword of Rupture now suddenly decomposed into three independent parts, and an indescribable, massive energy was continuously gushing out from Gilgamesh's body.
Gilgamesh, who had been relaxed, suddenly exerted force at this moment and gripped the Sword of Rupture tightly, his hands appearing as if they wanted to fuse the sword into his own flesh and blood.
"Mortar of the stars, heaven's hell is the eve of creation's celebration."
At the very next moment, Gilgamesh raised his arm high, a resolute light shining in his golden pupils.
He continuously poured his own magical energy into the blade that was emitting black, red, and golden light. 』
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〜Dimensional livestream〜
[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "What is this attack?" ]
[ Mash Kyrielight (Type-Moon): "Noble Phantasm release, it can also be said to be his most powerful attack." ]
[ Eriri Spencer Sawamura (Saekano): "Is it the same ability as the people before?" ]
[ Rimuru Tempest (Tensura): "This person's, it sounds so cool." ]
[ Tokiwa Sougo (Kamen Rider): "After all, he is the first king in the world; it is normal to have this ability." ]
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『 Not only that, the Sword of Rupture at this moment seemed to have been given a soul, just like a true king standing proudly between heaven and earth.
With the continuous emergence of violent power, the Sword of Rupture also seemed to be absorbing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, vibrating more and more violently, and even the air was buzzing.
The storm with the cylindrical blade as the core was so fierce that it tore the surrounding space, forming a chaotic zone.
At this moment, even the God of Creation, Tiamat, seemed to be shaken by this terrifying power, revealing an indescribable expression of fear.
As if it had been ready to go for a long time, under the gaze of the crowd, the Sword of Rupture continuously flashed with bright red and golden thunder.
Every bolt of lightning was like one that could destroy the world, making people tremble with fear. And the King of Heroes, Gilgamesh, looked down upon Tiamat, who was struggling at his feet, like a master who had descended to the world.
"Now you shall die and be silent..."
Gilgamesh's voice rang out with unquestionable majesty, echoing throughout the Underworld.
As this voice echoed, all the gathered magical energy and thunder gradually concentrated on the Sword of Rupture, converging into a powerful torrent of magical energy, as if it were about to break free from its restraints and display its unparalleled power.
Gilgamesh's expression was firm, full of determination to win. Immediately afterward, he pointed his raised arm toward the direction of Tiamat and swung it forward without hesitation.
"ENUMA ELISH—!"
⦍The Star of Creation that Split Heaven and Earth⦎
As his roaring voice rang out, a tearing sound came from the air, echoing within the vast and boundless Underworld.
At this moment, the storm circling the edge of the Sword of Rupture instantly condensed into a solid, turning into a dazzling beam of light, and the powerful magical energy that caused fear turned into a huge beam of energy, pouring down from high in the sky. 』
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