It has to be said that the myth of Ishtar going to the underworld is really an embarrassment that can be called the Waterloo of life.
At least, that's the case for me.
"You guys, watch my jokes here now. After a while, I will see how you answer the questions from the Seven Gates!"
Ishtar walked forward vigorously with hatred, causing Luo Zhen and Ma Xiu to look at each other, both smiled slightly, and followed.
"Fu! Fufu!"
Fufu also screamed in joy, but still lay obediently on Luo Zhen's shoulder.
Not long after, a door finally appeared in front of the group of people.
It was an ancient-looking stone door with animal patterns carved on its edge.
Ishtar led Luo Zhen and Mashu to this door.
"Here we are, this is the gate to the underworld." Ishtar stared at the stone gate in front of him with bitter and hateful eyes, and said, "It will ask visitors a choice of questions to judge good and evil. If you don’t want to be like me and have your power taken away before you see Ereshkigal, it’s best to answer according to your heart, so that no matter what punishment is imposed, it shouldn’t be too severe.”
After saying that, Ishtar simply stepped aside. It looked like he had no intention of getting in on his own.
After all, the result of the last trip to the underworld was so miserable. Naturally, this goddess did not want to answer the question of the Seven Gates.
"senior."
Ma Xiu cast a tentative gaze on Luo Zhen, as if he wanted to step forward for Luo Zhen.
Of course Luo Zhen did not allow it.
"I'd better go."
Luo Zhen said this after patting Mashu on the shoulder.
"But... "
Matthew wanted to object.
No matter what, the best candidate should be himself. This is Matthew's idea.
She is a follower of Luo Zhen, and she is also the familiar of the absolute contract. In both emotional and rational terms, she should go forward and face the questions raised by the door. In this case, no matter what punishment is imposed, it is best for her to bear it.
Anyway, her defense is high and she will not die in the true sense. Even if something happens, as long as the master Luo Zhen is still there, he can be summoned with magic power no matter how many times. In this case, it is understandable that she should step forward.
However, Luo Zhen did not agree.
"It is said that the laws of the underworld are invalid for the living, so it is best for me to face them."
On the other hand, although Mashu is not dead, she is now not only a sub-servant, but also a Luo Zhen familiar. Strictly speaking, she is no longer a living human being. It is difficult to say that the laws of the underworld will not be ineffective against her.
Therefore, Luo Zhen felt that it was better to do it on his own.
"Just watch from the sidelines, Matthew."
With that said, Luo Zhen stepped forward and came to Shimen when Ma Xiu was hesitant to speak.
"Zheng..."
The next second, the animal-like patterns on the stone door lit up.
"O living beings who have fallen into the underworld, answer according to the way of survival of your soul."
Such an emotionless voice suddenly came from the door.
"coming!"
Matthew perked up.
"Pay attention!" Ishtar said nervously, as if some psychological shadow had been awakened: "The question of the door is coming, remember to follow your heart and answer it. In this case, the underworld will be fair and rational. The door will...!"
Before he could finish such a sentence, the question of the door reached everyone's ears.
"As we all know, the standards of beauty vary widely, but there are absolutes."
“Black is better than white.”
"The earth will prevail over the heavens."
"So, Ereshkigal and Ishtar, which side is the more beautiful?"
When such a question reached everyone's ears, the world suddenly became quiet.
"..."
Ishtar's expression froze and she could no longer say a word.
"..."
Matthew looked stunned for a moment, looking dumbfounded.
"..."
The expressions of Olga Marie, Da Vinci and Roman, who were nervously waiting for the harsh questions to come in Chaldea, also froze.
"..."
Luo Zhen's mouth twitched, and he instantly lost all his calmness and composure.
"..."
Silence filled the air among everyone.
Only the sound of the door echoed reluctantly.
"Answer it~~~Answer it~~~Answer it to me quickly~~~"
As if cursed, as if resentful, and even more as if feeling anxious, the sound of the door kept ringing, urging the answer to appear.
Everyone was speechless one after another.
"Huh..."
After a while, Luo Zhen took a deep breath and turned to Ma Xiu.
"I've thought about it, Matthew. As expected, you should still answer the question."
With that said, Luo Zhen patted Masuo on the shoulder as if he had a long way to go.
"Huh? Huh?"
Mashu now looked panicked and resisted.
Ishtar, on the other hand, was trembling all over.
"What the hell is this question-!?"
Ishtar shouted.
"Isn't that the case? Aren't the questions raised by the Gate of the Underworld used to interrogate the good and evil of the soul? The questions that will appear should be more tricky and like the philosophy of life!"
Ishtar kept shouting like a shrew, but it had no effect at all.
"Answer it~~~Answer it~~~Answer it to me quickly~~~It's very simple, isn't it~~~"
The doorkeeper still kept asking questions, as if he would never open the door if he couldn't answer.
"Senior..." Matthew suddenly said with an embarrassed look on his face: "Sure enough, this kind of question is still too difficult for me, senior, you better do it."
Mashu, who had been insisting just now, actually gave up without saying a word at this moment.
What else could Luo Zhen do
I can only answer honestly.
"I have never seen Ereshkigal. How do I know whether she is beautiful or not?"
The words coming from the heart made the door sound jammed.
If you think about it carefully, this is natural, right
"I saw Ereshkigal twice, but all I saw was her occupying Ishtar's body. I have never seen Ereshkigal's true appearance at all."
Luo Zhen said something that no one could refute.
"What about Miss Ishtar?"
Matthew asked cautiously.
"Of course I am beautiful!" Ishtar said without hesitation: "I am the goddess of beauty, recognized as the most beautiful goddess in Mesopotamia. This kind of question is meaningless at all, okay?"
Although what Ishtar said was very natural, Luo Zhen still wanted to say it.
"That's what I say, but I really don't want to admit that you are beautiful like this." Luo Zhen said coldly: "Besides, didn't your current body borrowed from someone else? It's not your own at all, right?"
This once again left Ishtar speechless.
As a result, this question cannot be answered at all.
"Unless you come out first and let me see what you look like." Luo Zhen suddenly smiled slyly and said, "How about it? Do you dare? Or do you only dare to use Ishtar's body to see me? Huh? Then I have to wonder if you are too good-looking to be seen by others? "
"..."
The door was completely silent.
"Rumble..."
Suddenly, the stone door trembled and slowly opened.
Not only this stone gate, but also the stone gates in the distance seemed to be opened together.
According to the legend, seven doors need to be answered and seven tests can be opened. On this day, all were opened together because of a provocation from a human being.
"If you dare, just come."
As such an angry voice came from Shimen, Luo Zhen was speechless.