Finis Chaldea

[Bloodedge]

Surely the outcry of Ishtar was a combination of things, no? Yes, it only made sense. Not only was her godhood returning, but she had the absolute pleasure of it doing so while she took his member into herself. It hardly took any time at all for the reborn goddess to enter orgasmic bliss. Who could claim as much influence? Only he, Enki the God of the Sea, could do so! The thought alone had him laughing as the land moved and people weakened. It was such a magnificent moment, he could hardly resist falling to it. Moreover, there was the alteration of Ishtar's original authority. Enki felt a fair bit more inclined to bed the goddess, somehow. He found himself holding firmly to her hip with his singular hand, his own hips thrusting from beneath her as the fruit of his loins spilled out. Well, that was new. Perhaps it was a simple matter of not experiencing another divine for numerous years? Yes, surely that had to be the case.

While gods were busy tearing parts of the world asunder, Merlin was busy diving into an event that would change the world in a very different way. He couldn't know that at present, of course, but he also wouldn't care if he did. As Vivian slid onto a tool of her desires' own design, the incubus knew a form of bliss long overdue. He'd have to find some way of ensuring her continued visitation, lest he fall victim to the more mundane women of this world. Ah, she'd said something prior to mounting him, didn't she? "What was that? Sorry, I seem to have let my mind slip from the shock of penetration~" he joked. Silence would fall upon the mage thereafter, as a single orgasm of the Lake Fairy resulted in the pair of them being submerged. He held his breath immediately as his arms hooked around the woman's midsection. It had been so long, Merlin thought it was high time he sampled the fairy's lips once again. What better place was there to do so, than beneath the waters of a lake receiving her enchanting aura?

[Apollymi]

Ishtar's power over men returned and it gained a bit more... purpose. She had not yet noticed the difference but at the very least, there was something interesting happening with Enki. That man had spilled himself into her offering her more power as she herself neared climax, but instead of stopping, he kept going. Good. His own hips were shifting beneath her? Oh? She liked that along with the increased grip on her hip. Her ride on this man went from leisurely to wild like flipping a switch but it wasn't him that did it. No. Strangely, it was the memory of all those clawing hands in the underworld that sparked her body to greater movement and acceptance. She reached climax by her own motions and the added roughness only to continue moving because she wished to do so. She might as well use Enki for a while... this wasn't at all bad.

Strangely, Vivian had similar thoughts. Her plans for this day were spiraling away from her. If she was to follow through on the plans of her 'evil' self, then she might as well enjoy the moments leading up to that action right? Yes, that made perfect sense. Merlin had cheeky words to say as she mounted but as they sank he held his breath arms wrapped around her. This could have been so normal well, normal for them at least. She liked looking at this man, liked sex with his man and sometimes even enjoyed his quippy nature. But no... he had to go and confuse her and thus bring about the worst parts of her nature. Whatever! Her lips met his own and that little hiccup of water occurred. She started moving properly eventually moving them about so they were falling through the water. Oh, what a great sensation, so strange and so fun. To roll her hips back against him while knowing they were sinking. To kiss and slip her tongue into his mouth knowing they couldn't breathe. This warmth and feeling was something deep. Deep enough to stir her loins and cause her heart to beat in an erratic rhythm. How could she do anything but enjoy the feeling of sexual magic as it danced across her skin, warmed her loins and pushed at the deepest reaches of her body. Even as she tightened around him again they continued to fall. If he had seven of these in him to give her, she had five more before they reached the bottom. And came up in the opposite position on the Reverse Side of the World...

[Bloodedge]

Enki had no natural inclinations of stopping, and from the look of things, neither did Ishtar. Excellent! Enki suffered increased sensitivity as fluids continued spilling from his shaft, but in the strangest way, that overstimulation made everything that much better. Even better still, was the sudden ferocity added to Ishtar's every movement. At that point, Enki was holding her hips partially for the purpose of keeping the pair of them steady while she bounced about like a madwoman. Of course, one could not argue with the sensations; he could only dive headlong into the greater thrill. And so, he did. Enki's hips continued to pivot in sequence with the goddess' movements, and he continued spewing his seed into her... which only continued passing his own energy into her body as a result, per their arranged mana transfer.

Two mana transfers were occurring at this time, though one was of a very different nature. Between Merlin and Vivian, there was an exchange more likened to a feasting that had only just begun. Over the course of this session, the incubus mage would devour this woman, knowing she above others would not suffer one bit from the exchange. They were sinking now. Lips were locked and tongues danced as they delved farther into the lake, and into one another. Merlin's entire back moved in the manner of a serpent, all to let him plunge his way into the Lake Fae's depths at an angle that shifted to and fro. She wanted a dance, so he'd give her a dance. The number seven, in actuality, would be no issue for the mage; he'd just been throwing out a random number. If anything, his own sense of excitement would passively cause the quota to be exceeded before they even reached the bottom. Maybe he would toy around with that. Regardless, moving through water mid-coitus was no familiar thing. His hands, as such, had to find something steady... so he took a firm handful of each buttocks to be found behind Vivian. Doing so would naturally ensure the stabilization of his pivoting, so of course, he expected no naysaying.

[Apollymi]

Ishtar was taking energy from Enki and enjoying a ride of her own thrill levels. Of course she'd take no issue with causing herself a bit of mild discomfort. She had no worries of what would happen to her as she undertook such an action, she knew she could handle all of this. And as fluids spilled in and added to the sensitivity, she rocked and jostled herself to glorious peaks of pleasure. All she wanted was more power so she'd take it as it was offered. If Enki only intended to give her half, she'd show him what half truly meant. She cemented herself into this land of his. He wanted to use such methods on her, he would find out himself who was in charge here. And then and only then would she take what she really wanted. How very sweet that day would be, when it was Gilgamesh pinned beneath her flesh being ridden like a workhorse while he gave everything he had to offer to her. He only needed to be kept from that boy-queen he had that unending fascination with until she perished and then... all would be well in the world of Ishtar. Eventually, she would see enough power and spillage to find herself practically brimming with power. She'd finish with a casual slam down on Enki's manhood before rolling off to relax in bed. He could not say he had not enjoyed it, she knew for a fact he'd offered much... "Oh? It's good to be back~" she said while stretching casually nude and now fit to just eat food and enjoy herself.

At the same time, Vivian was experiencing bliss the likes of which she never truly got used to, all while being someone's dinner. Well, she was strong enough to provide sustenance, strong-willed enough to control her own desires for the sake of doing the right thing. And what was more, she enjoyed this little exchange to the depth of her soul knowing that no real harm could come to her from it. She'd let the Incubus gorge himself on her desire. Hands found themselves placed on her backside gripping at her, holding her firm while their hips met and they danced in the water. And here she felt the utmost pleasure beneath the surface of the water as she enjoyed this most graceful agony, she wept. Oh well, she was underwater, no one had to know of her tears in such a moment like this. The nostalgia of such a dance could get to her. She could experience a number well over the seven promised before they emerged on the other side. The world itself would seem to tilt as their heads broke the waves and came up in a still lake. Her own magic would allow Merlin to stand and she could be carried easily while he plunged in and out of her nether before a rather graceful looking tower of magical stones which seemed to stretch upwards into the sky. Her 'pet' project.

[Bloodedge]

Sadly, having only one hand was proving quite detrimental to the god known as Enki. Ishtar was in no way a small individual, so with movements as ridiculous as those she chose, he could not keep steady as things were. In the end, Enki had to lift himself into an almost seated position, hooking the whole of his left arm around the goddess' lower back. Breath caught in his throat as ejaculation finally ceased for just a few moments. Then, while Ishtar's interior clenched against him in her own final moments, Enki was found groaning his way through a veritable explosion from the groin. What would happen thereafter? Well, it seemed Ishtar was content to remove herself from him immediately. This came as no surprise; she was certainly overstimulated just as he was. At the very least, Ishtar was able to vocalize her satisfaction after returning to divine status. "It's good to have you back," Enki stated while returning to a relaxed posture, arm behind his head. "Being the only god acknowledged by the world would be boring. Where would I be, if you were not here to become Queen of Everything?"

Whether Vivian's tears went unnoticed or not, would not be something revealed by Merlin. If he did know, he likely would have attributed it to some sort of sentiment he didn't himself possess anyway. With the passage of time and one glorious thrust after another, Merlin found himself experiencing an elation that spread through the lake, as if he were already receiving excess power that needed filtering out. Any who drank from the lake henceforth would find themselves blessed in some strange way; the world could consider it a gift for bringing Merlin satisfaction. Ah, but even the blissful lake experience would meet its end eventually. The pair soon surfaced in the Reverse Side of the World, the place known by few as Avalon. Within this utopia, only peace and tranquility could be known. Well... peace, tranquility, and the sound of skin slapping spread across flower-covered, gently sloping plains. A bit of magic, and he was even able to move them with ease, leaving Vivian pressed against the wall of that strangely-constructed tower while the assault on her own inner walls occurred with renewed purpose. Within the lake had been a fun little excursion, but now, Merlin could abuse his own weight a bit. Their tongues had been occupied by one another for quite some time now, but it was Merlin who first broke the connection of saliva between them. "You bad girl. This is supposed to be a utopia, you know? Yet you brought me here just to desecrate it~♥"

[Apollymi]

Ishtar knew some level of satisfaction but it wasn't about the sex, not really. She was pleased by the amount of power she now had and knowing that her rise to power had once again caused this man to expel the whole of his loins into her while offering her more power. It almost didn't matter that she didn't like him for a moment or two, except that he offered more words. What did this man have against shutting up post coitus? Eventually, she'd remember to kick people out of her chambers when she was done with them, oh well... she supposed this space wasn't her own. And the words he spoke were not altogether annoying. "Queen of Everything... I still really like that~" Ishtar really liked references to herself which talked her up. Surely, Gilgamesh couldn't turn down the Queen of Everything.

At the same time, Merlin found himself capable of walking on water, carrying the Water Fae and repeatedly slamming into her undercarriage. She'd missed this. Their mouths were entwined a while longer but when they finally broke apparenly he had something to say about their choice in venue. Was she desecrating her sister's safe space? A little, but there were great reasons for this. Not the least of those reasons being she was having a great deal of fun, and the utopia was something so rarely seen someone should enjoy it. "I'm not bad, just wanted to experience it a bit. Besides what's a utopia without sex?~" she said enjoying herself in a way she hadn't before. All the tears that had fallen beneath the water had washed away. Back to perfectly calm with a gentle flush enjoying the tightening of her loins aound him as he used his weight as leverage to dig into her. She had a nice feeling right now, but against the outside of this tower she seemed to want more, a gentle lifting of her leg to prop it up on his shoulder while he held her like this. Get him to exert himself and go a bit deeper still. Her fingers were pressed against his shoulders. This really was great, actually from this position she wouldn't mind that sensation of filing, the sweetness of a bountiful release to spill out of her when he withdrew would be lovely, and cathartic.

[Bloodedge]

"Good. You should get used to it," Enki proclaimed. Ishtar would be made the Queen of Everything in due time. First though, what was going on with the island they were on? Enki had been feeling the tremors for some time now, so he willed the rise of the waters around his bed, making use of them as a screen of sorts. Through this effort, he watched AS-IKU from an outside perspective. How strange... The six islands were floating very separately now, and the one they currently inhabited was above... what was that? There was an entire country beneath them, surrounded by the other five parts of AS-IKU. Now that he looked closely, he actually recognized that other structure. "Oh? That's an interesting miracle to happen. It seems our empire is surrounding the boy-queen's country. All of your central temples are active and casting magic on the land. I do believe we managed to imprison a country."

Vivian wasn't bad, according to... well, herself. Nonsense. Though Merlin would always agree that a sexless utopia had to be some sort of oxymoron, she was definitely defiling it. Of course, that wasn't going to stop him from helping her do so. If Lady Vivian's legs were open, Merlin was to be there, wherever "there" happened to be. Debasing a place like Avalon alongside her was especially thrilling. Moreover, Vivian was always prone to having desires that interested the incubus. Here and now, as he held her against the wall and plunged repeatedly into her nether, a leg wound up high enough to hook over his shoulder. Without fail, Merlin took advantage of this new position. His thrusts wouldn't come to a halt until his jewels slapped against the fairy's undercarriage, damning the idea that anything within her would stop his advance before that. He felt that urge playing through her mind. As a result, Merlin could only smile as an ethereal glow overtook his eyes. "Silly me. I treated you like the bad dog, but I'm the one not marking his territory, aren't I? Let me apologize properly," he said, planning to grant said "apology" by doing as he should. Another withdrawal of his hips was followed immediately by a hardy thrust, which heralded the expulsion of his seed in... well, whatever sort of quantity and quality Vivian's mind and loins called for. It would feel mostly the same to Merlin regardless, provided she didn't desire something that would shock even him. "Oh, and you're right. There should be no utopia without sex. We should make sure the whole of this utopia knows what it's like~♥"

[Apollymi]

Enki raised water screens around this bed of his, showing Ishtar and himself the state of the world around them. Of course, she'd felt the tremors for quite a while, but that being said, she'd not really cared much about the feeling since she was busy. But what was this he said? This country they were now towing along, belonged to the boy-queen? Someone actually let her be in-charge of a country? And they'd taken it? They were on the move and she would not be allowed to be with Gilgamesh. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~" shrill laughter escaped Ishtar. Literally, nothing could be sweeter. Now all she needed to do was make that girl's life hell and make sure Gilgamesh knew she was more than willing to allow him to have her over that missing teen boy. "We imprisoned the whole country?! That is great!!" she seemed truly amused by the idea of it. But in actuality, it was the case that she was mostly using this as a way to get to Gilgamesh.

At the same time, it seemed different wishes were being granted. Actually, now that this was happening the way she wished she couldn't help but fall into it again. Merlin spoke words which made a genuine smile appear on Vivian's face. He should apologize properly and did by releasing himself within her. The quantity was enough to spill over after the hard thrust and the thrust itself was enough to send her over the edge again. That reddened face of hers had her tongue fall out of her mouth. "Aaah! That's it~" she moaned happily as she had every time she'd gotten such a release. No utopia should exist without sex and they should make sure the whole of this place knew about it? "Yes, we should definitely do that~" Her desire became clear and they could very well continue. All over Avalon and eventually right inside this very tower would be where they ended some hours later. How? With Vivian on top as she nudged herself internally. Her biggest desire was this particular explosion which if met would see both of them explode at the same time. She was finally satisfied some hours later and fit to relax for a few moments there after. She'd be walking out of here in a few moments.

[Bloodedge]

Meanwhile, Enki was planning to use the trapped Albion for an entirely different purpose. Ishtar wished to use the opportunity for the sake of reaching Gilgamesh, and Enki thought to lord over that same king while enslaving the woman he desired. Since he already had Ishtar, there would be only one individual remaining to affect: Kur herself. Wherever she was, she'd fall in line eventually. First though, he altered the focus of those water screens, searching to ensure the Queen of Knights was truly within her country at present. "I will make sure she's inside, not just flaunting her position around Mesopotamia. Assuming she is here, it should be easy to make her pay. Though, I would not rely on your followers. Their devotion to you aside, they are... only human."

And so, the seed of Merlin spilled out into the endless utopia of Avalon. One down, he thought. Impossible as it was to debauch the whole of Albion, as time passed, Merlin came to believe a great deal of headway had been made. By the time they reached the tower, Merlin was due for a visual spectacle. Reclined, he observed and enjoyed the shifting of her loins, the sway of her breasts, and even the contortions of her face. He was totally motionless all the while, bar his groin which flexed and swelled repeatedly within the woman. His chest rose and fell by the intensity of his own breathing, and indeed, a moment of great release was upon him. It seemed the otherwise aloof incubus was truly enjoying himself. Through all that heaving, even his fingers were curling against the flesh of Vivian's thighs. When he reached his end this time, it was sure to be a magnificent flourish with or without any input from Vivian's desire. One could almost say he was going a bit beyond his own nature. Almost.

[Apollymi]

Enki would make sure she was inside of her country and not just waltzing around in Mesopotamia? Good. He encouraged Ishtar to teach the woman a lesson but not to rely too heavily on her mortal followers. Apparently they were only human. Well that was true, she'd sent an entire pack of men after her once and that situation only resulted in a bunch of dead things. She'd even lost one of her little blessed treasures in that escapade. Oh well, she supposed it would be much easier to subdue such a woman with a better solution. At the same time, Artoria was definitely within her Kingdom. She'd been walking about at the top of the castle wall looking straight up at the giant island that had appeared atop of them. She'd never seen such a thing occur before and was now fully armored and investigating herself. How strange... nothing felt amiss on Albion itself but there was definitely a large island overhead. She'd sent a few of the faster others out on some quick missions to scout. She needed information. 'I am sorry King of Heroes. I might be a bit late...' she thought with a small smirk coming to her face. There was a dagger within her hands she was playing with it across her fingers. Where was that damn Merlin? Surely he of all people could explain the magical appearance of an island she'd never seen before overhead. There was not time for another Holy Grail to form, so surely this couldn't be. "Oh! I got it!! I send Cath Palug!" she said seemingly happy. The giant destruction causing cat, with the official title of Primate Murder. It was a Divine Creature meant to cull mankind. Surely, someone as human as the boy-queen couldn't actually put up a real fight against such a creature!. She pointed upward able to feel her summoning power for the first time in ages, and dropped the large cat who brought winter winds with its breaths and a screech down in front of Castle Camelot.

They made more than decent headway in doing harm to the sanctity of Avalon. And it had been a fun time. And as she finished up this ride. Her loins shifting, and the feeling of Merlin clutching against her thighs, would have been enough to do her in. The added sensation of the swelling of his loins was enough to cause madness. Actually, she was already mad. She screamed herself to completion slamming down one last time, nudging against the very end of herself in a singular moment which brought heat to her face and spilled tingles from the slightly pointed tips of her ears down to her toes. Everything about her body relaxed as she brought about for herself the ultimate climax and she planned to have Merlin spill himself at the same moment, filling both of them with euphoria if only for a moment or two. Her nether tightened in such a moment as well... making it that much sweeter for her. "AAaah! That fit is always so nice~" she chimed at the end. She was looking up at the ceiling when her mood shifted just a bit around the corners of her eyes. 'I will miss it.'

[Bloodedge]

Cath Palug, Ishtar planned to send. Enki remembered that one. Cath Palug was a creature of ice, of snow, of winter. From the looks of Albion, it was a cold land by nature. How would Cath palug fare against Artoria and those who pursued combat in cold climates? Enki doubted it was the best choice. Had he been choosing, he'd have sent first a beast of fire and brimstone, or perhaps even a creature of pure despair if one could be found. That Queen of Knights below them was no pushover; a plan was required to think of dealing with her. He had some semblance of a plan he could have tweaked on the spot when first meeting her in Uruk, though he hadn't expected the sudden appearance of Gilgamesh when trying to execute it. Ah, but leave it to Ishtar to do something brash while he was thinking. He didn't even get a word in before she summoned the creature and sent it toward Camelot. Leaning against his own hand, Enki sighed. "I'd wager that isn't enough. Why that one?" he wondered aloud, though the speech itself was reflexive.

Where was Merlin? He could have answered every question Artoria had about her current situation. Hell, if he'd been present or had the foresight, he could have likely prevented the ongoing event before it settled. Alas, the Mage of Flowers was lost to the world, taken by ecstasy in the form of a fae maiden. "Hnngh~!" the incubus groaned as his hips naturally thrusted upward, meeting Vivian's downward slam. It could be considered surprising that all fluid vacated his ballocks through Vivian's tight grasp, but the pressure only made things more satisfying. It took only this for Merlin's next utterance to be... nothing. He did open his mouth, but only a long exhale passed those lips. A few breaths were required before he could speak properly. "Well... haah... I don't even know what to say. I could have waited another thousand years for that, and it would have been worthwhile. Vivian..." His speech paused as previously closed eyes spread open. Her face was not visible, but he needed it to be so. Little did he realize what was going on with her expression at the time. "Come here. I want to kiss you. Let me be selfish for a moment."

[Apollymi]

Ishtar was indeed impulsive and brash. Thinking far ahead was for those who had no power. She'd simply use hers whenever she felt like it. Harming the Queen of Knights, making her suffer... making her relinquish any claims she thought she had to Gilgamesh. These were the plans of Ishtar. Meanwhile, Enki thought to wager against her. He made the claim he didn't think her plan would work for whatever reason and asked why she chose that particular creature. "They are a bunch of humans and its second name is Primate Murder. It excels at killing humans. It can slay any knights it comes across and then the boy-queen. It likes to play with those it hunts and besides brings magical snow and ice," she said this as if she was certain. And she was to an extent, but she didn't watch Artoria Pendragon fight. Actually, in general she did not watch women fight there was no point... she only wanted to watch hot men get all sweaty and blood-covered. Usually blonde and normally tattooed. Something about a battle ready buff man seemed to appeal to her quite a bit.

At the same time a giant cat dropped on the grounds before Artoria as she overlooked the castle. She nearly squealed. "Eeh!~" she started before coughing. Of course, instead of anything reasonable happening the cat immediately cried bringing down snow and ice onto Camelot. Well, Camelot was used to the snow, even as it thickened none seem to mind other than fleeing into the protection of the castle walls as the Queen descended from above. Flawless as she always was, even her armored steps didn't seem to make large imprints in the snow. This was not a gift of any sort... it was an enemy. In this moment Artoria's eyes hardened just around the edges and she chose to greet the creature. She unsheathed Excalibur and felt its weight in one hand, with a bright smile on her face. "You are big, but I have seen bigger," she addressed the creature. "It is a shame. I love cats... if you would heel, I would let you live," she said. Her imposing presence weighed down for just a moment and the cat stopped. It gave its attention only to the Queen of Knights. And strangely, it didn't move to attack. That cheeky smirk was on the Queen of Knights face, she wondered if it was possible to take control of such a creature. Maybe it simply fell down from above and was scared? If that was the case, she could accept it. But... that was not it. Ishtar let out a frustrated sigh. "You cannot take it from me. KILL HER!" that was an order from its master and the aura around the cat became ominous connected to the demands of its rider. Artoria sighed knowing she was going to have to kill a creature she would have loved not by its own volition. "Making me kill a cat, is going to make me murder someone... I am sorry your master sent you to me." she said with Excalibur still drawn. "Come old friend, we dance like the first time tonight," she said as the battle would ensue.

While Artoria fought Cath Palug, Merlin and the Fairy of the Lake, were experiencing ecstasy. Ah that was nice. So nice. Yes... she could do this. And what was this? Merlin claimed that such an ending would have been worth waiting a thousand years for? 'Hm, I could make you wait eternity and never touch you again...' Vivian's thoughts were almost vengeful now. She'd almost come to terms with leaving this man here. Of course, he would ask her for something as selfish as a kiss. They kissed a lot leading up to this, but she supposed granting the last wish of a man like this would be well worthwhile. Vivian's expression softened immediately as she looked down her body into this man's face. He really was gorgeous. It was always the case that she enjoyed looking at him. She leaned down and into him. "I suppose given all of this day, I can allow a single instance of selfishness from you, Merlin," she spoke with a small smirk before pressing their lips together. She would miss this. She would hate him! What kind of kiss did he want? She'd let him lead this once... it wasn't often the choice of such an endeavor fell to the one doing the feeding.

[Bloodedge]

Surely he was hearing things wrong. There was no way Ishtar used a name as justification for immediately throwing another beast down without second thought. Ah... she did. This was a bit more annoying when it couldn't just be shoved off onto Anu's proverbial plate. "I'm sure it can slay many of those knights, but do keep in mind the ability to mortally wound Velber's second child some years ago. Besides, its abilities are the worst type for a place like this, if I remember those knights' collective ability as I think I do." Enki did not seem fully opposed to the idea of utilizing Cath Palug, but... it was already struggling to do any slaying, and the battle hadn't started yet. He imagined something else would have to be done eventually, and it could not be more clear that he would be the one required to think up something functional.

Merlin was having to catch his breath for the first time in ages. There was always a reason this one could be a regular visit, and it was never more clear to him than it had been today. Even the most undecorated meal she offered was seasoned so well, he nearly entered a food coma. Maybe he would take rest here in Avalon for a time; moving around was not the most pleasant thought at the moment. That was something to worry about later either way, as he was presently in need of another indulgence. His "selfish" request was allowed. Vivian initiated contact between their lips without pushing any specific desire of her own forward. Oh? He was being given full reign over this moment. What would he go for then? It seemed to be something simple, gentle even, yet no less provocative than anything else Merlin did in life. He met her lips slowly, repeatedly, breathily and with an occasionally protruding tongue. In this way, he would have a tasty beverage with which to wash down the hefty meal of the day.

[Apollymi]

No, he wasn't hearing things wrong. Though she'd been considered a war goddess she was more that because she lashed out against humanity and anything else that wronged her in any way she saw fit. That jab previously made by Metis about her being dumb enough to get into an argument with a mountain over who was prettier was no exaggeration of fact. She definitely was the type to attack on a whim and deal with the consequences later. She also didn't study battles nor listen to advice. If she lost, she'd simply come back with something else later. As for Velber 02. "What the hell is that... never heard of it." Ishtar said concisely. Yes this was the person that Enki had resigned himself to being partnered with as his goddess trophy wife. At the same time she reinforced the order to kill and Cath would have no choice but to answer to it. Ominous aura had been spread and the attack on the Queen of Knights had started finally.

Artoria found herself dodging a downward swung paw which seemed to be trying to capture or flatten her. The claws themselves were met by the blade of Excalibur but she'd called this a dance and since the opportunity presented itself she had full thoughts of testing her abilities a bit. She pushed back against the claws throwing the large creature off balance. Her sword was smaller now yes, but she was also more used to this weight than that of the other. She had an easier time swinging it about. And as such she could use her full physical strength not just to wield the weapon but to empower her own strikes. Yes, she would do this instead of anything. At present she'd be seen darting around. Knocking back the creatures paws and mouth as it tried its very best to defeat her. No shining light came yet at present she was testing the waters it seemed. Such evasive maneuvering would make some think she was on the ropes. Ishtar thought as such and could only laugh. "Hahaha, you're worried over nothing. Look at her, she's gonna die to a paw swipe she can't react to," Yes this was how that goddess thought. Women had no muscles they were boring fighters. Only goddesses like herself stood any real chance in combat.

On the matter of selfishness, Vivian gave Merlin the opportunity to chose how this kiss turned out. She knew what manner of creature he was, and figured it was a rare treat indeed to be anything other than used for the fantasy of your food. Vivian had considered herself a bit generous in this aspect, though admittedly demanding in her own right... she'd never received a complaint from the white haired mage currently below her and still buried within her loins. A simple and gentle kiss, as provocative as it was used by Merlin. He was always so good at that. She could feel herself fall into the depths of such a kiss. She met those tongue strokes, with her own she would enjoy this moment for as long as he wished it to last. Her final gift to Merlin.

[Bloodedge]

Ishtar proceeded to make the most ridiculous claim a god of Celestia could ever let fall from their face. When the child of Velber was mentioned, she expressed a complete lack of knowledge regarding it. She really didn't pay attention to anything that didn't immediately concern her. "Velber is the calamity Father always spoke of. The one sworn to return every 14,000 years. The reason the world was divided, and the reasons gods such as us could not descend before we made that king. According to Mother and Enlil, that sword the girl wields was the thing used during the old times to defeat Velber's first representative. Between her and the golden boy, the second one was defeated some years ago. Father's stories really disinterested you, didn't they?" That story was probably one she should have paid attention to, thought Enki. For the longest time, it was the sole purpose of their creations in the lower world. "Being able to defeat Velber's children was the reason Anu worried for our lost power. But, who really cares now? Even humans can defeat them, and we will soon find the power the old gods once lost."

Little could they realize, humanity itself was closer to that very power. Even now, one of few shining examples from the Age of Mystery was at work, dancing around the swiping paws of Cath Palug. Ishtar laughed at the sight, thinking Artoria Pendragon would be bested by the beast. No. Enki was a truer embodiment of war, rivaled only by Metis and possibly their parents. He could see the truth. Cath Palug would not be victorious today, but perhaps... the tenacity of man was what they truly needed. "She's actually reacting perfectly. This is a warmup at most, if I were to say. Primate Murder would be better suited to this battle if it were smaller, unless the girl has reason to be heavily fatigued. . ."

This day, Merlin had all he could wish for. Seeking meals was something he did often, on a whim. Humans were boring creatures suited only to act as sustenance when he hungered, while this fairy was tantamount to home and hearth in conjunction with a meal. Such was the reason he sought this final kiss, which he felt in his gut was necessary. He didn't know why. He wouldn't question why. He'd only taste of her lips and tongue before their parting moments, relaxing enough to close his eyes until... the moment of separation came at last. "Ahh~♥" he sighed. "That reminds me of... what was it... champagne?"