The Cursed Gamer, Book 3

341: Preparations Completed

Chapter 341: Preparations Completed

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The underworld, located in the underground region of Uruk. Gently lit up by the caged souls around the area, this was a dark and gloomy place indeed.

An arena stood on the ground, at the center of this terrain. Currently, the lord of this domain, the ruler of the underworld, Ereshkigal was lying on her back in the arena.

With her arms raised over her head and her face forming a frightened expression, she pleaded in a sweet voice.

"I-I am sorry!!! P-please don't hit me anymore!"

The muscle in Neji's forearms spasmed as he held back an attack. Right now, he was just about to punch her in the face. But it'd be rather inhumane of him to continue hitting her after hearing that plea.

Neji stopped attacking.

[Ding! Quest, "Death God Hunt" has been completed!]

It seemed, just like with Quetzalcoatl, a quest was initiated when the fight with Ereshkigal started.

He technically hadn't defeated her yet, as that lich was more like armor around her real body. However, Neji knew from his memories that this girl wasn't the type to play tricks. She truly was surrendering. His system counting as a win confirmed that hypothesis.

That was the sign that she accepted her defeat and had surrendered.

Releasing a puff of breath, Neji canceled all his buffs. It was a little painful to use the Eight Gates in his current weak state, but it wasn't life-threatening. He had the Yin-Yang Release, after all.

"Ah..."

Neji's transformations vanished, his floating hair crashing down on his forehead, as the Goddess of Death stared at his face and then lost consciousness.

Ereshkigal's body was bruised, and she looked to be in pain even as she lost herself to the land of dreams. Perhaps this battle indeed was a little too much for her.

Neji hesitated in his mind before sighing and picking her up in his arms. The others ran to him right away, all looking concerned.

"Hey, are you all right?"

"Uh, those holes earlier looked painful."

"T-thanks for protecting us."

Vinci, Mash, and Fujimaru spoke simultaneously. Only Jaguarman was silent, left speechless by the show of power. As a God herself, she knew what she witnessed was something most other Gods couldn't replicate. Then he was supposed to be in a weak state, too.

"I am all right, and you're welcome."

Neji said and ignored them. With his Jogan activating again, he looked around the terrain in search of... something.

"Ah, found it."

The secret gate to Ereshkigal's abode.

"Follow me, girls. We will talk afterward."

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Quest: Death God Hunt

Details: The Goddess of Death, Ereshkigal, has promised to kill your physical body and keep your soul all to herself for eternity to come. Consequently, she would kill your comrades too. What choice do you have now, other than to beat the shit out of her?

Main Objective: Defeat Ereshkigal; alone or teamed up isn't of any concern.

Bonus Objective 1: Make Ereshkigal admit defeat and surrender.