Chapter 46: Packing, Packing, Packing the Bags...
The Enhancement Card had taken effect.
When Barbara opened her eyes, they held an unprecedented Killing Intent, for she had equipped the legendary top-tier Maiden Beloved Set...
All critical rate and critical damage sub-stats!
Combined with an improved and strengthened Skyward Series Weapon, the Skyward AK-47, it was enough to elevate Barbara's attacks to an unprecedented intensity.
However, these were still not the true Power of the Enhancement Card.
Upon sensing that Barbara had been controlled by the villainous deity Ishtar, the Enhancement Card grew furious... it was determined to find a deity no less than Ishtar to make this senseless goddess pay the price!
And so, it acted.
The Anemo Archon Barbatos?
His Strength was simply not enough!
In that case, it had to borrow the Power of another deity—the one closely associated with Barbatos: Istaroth.
'The wind brings the seeds of stories, and time causes them to sprout.'
In the world of Genshin Impact, many texts hinted at a special relationship between Barbatos and Istaroth.
So, when the Demon God of Wind, Barbatos, couldn't solve the problem, what would he do?
Naturally, he would go find Istaroth!
As the Shade of Time, one of the Four Shades of the Heavenly Principles, the Authority possessed by Istaroth was far more formidable than that of Barbatos.
Barbatos could blow a high peak into the sea, but to what extent could Istaroth go?
Could she directly cause everything in the world to turn to dust and dissipate?
Considering that the Shade of Death, Ronova, could bring death to an entire space, it didn't seem impossible for Istaroth to accelerate a person or object directly into powder.
Regardless, it was set on borrowing this Power!
The golden light symbolizing Time and the cyan light symbolizing Wind appeared simultaneously beside Barbara like little sprites, displaying a sense of intimacy toward her.
"Thank you very much for your help, Lord Barbatos, Lady Istaroth!"
Since she was a deity closely related to Barbatos, Barbara would naturally treat her with the same attitude she held toward Barbatos.
"I only hope that under Lady Istaroth's supervision, Lord Barbatos can focus more on his proper duties..."
After a brief prayer, Barbara cast her gaze out the window. With the help of Barbatos, she could sense subtle changes in the wind...
There was no mistake—it was Ishtar!
The goddess who had spoken big words earlier, yet chose to flee pathetically, was currently fleeing toward the most crowded area of the Pleasure Quarter.
She seemed to think that as long as she reached a crowded place, Barbara would never dare to act. After all, those in the Loki Familia cared deeply about their reputation, especially Finn!
The moment Barbara dared to move in the crowded Pleasure Quarter, Ishtar would find a way to use the public opinion of the district to drag the entire Loki Familia into the Abyss.
Of course, such a small trick wouldn't cause substantive harm to the Loki Familia, but stalling for time to finish her preparations against them was no problem.
If Barbara knew what Ishtar was thinking, she would probably laugh out loud.
'Why do you think I wouldn't dare to act in a crowded place?'
'Look at Lord Barbatos and Lady Istaroth behind me, and say that again!'
Tell me why?!
Barbara was confident that while remaining invisible to everyone, she could carry out precision strikes against the members of the Ishtar Familia.
After all, the Powers of Wind and Time were incredibly exquisite!
However, one thing needed to be noted: 'God-slaying' had to be done discreetly. Once discovered by other deities, she would definitely be targeted!
After all, slaying a god right in front of all other deities was equivalent to threatening them all.
To prevent endless trouble from coming to her door, Barbara felt it was better to keep things covert...
Surrounded by a cyan whirlwind, Barbara's figure gradually vanished into the air—this was Wamuu's Wind Mode!
The wind generated by air currents was enough to manipulate the surrounding air, creating a transparent zone that no one could see through. Aside from feeling a light breeze on their faces, those in front of her couldn't see a single trace of anyone.
This was Barbara's protection for her own life!
At the same time, a gust of wind lifted Barbara from the ground, easily allowing the girl to follow the current and fly toward the sky outside the window.
They say flying is the highest state of enjoying freedom. Barbara truly felt an unprecedented sense of freedom and understood why Barbatos was the God of Freedom...
But the priority now was to strike the entire Ishtar Familia!
Click!
The sound of the Skyward AK-47 being chambered rang out. Countless winds began to converge inside the gun, forming one whirlwind bullet after another.
The weapon was assembled; next was the target...
The Power of Time played its role at this moment. Through the shadows of time, Barbara could clearly see the members of the Ishtar Familia connected to Ishtar.
She could even, to a certain extent, see the evil deeds these people usually committed...
"As expected, the Ishtar Familia is steeped in heinous crimes!"
Even as a sister, Miss Barbara couldn't help but show her anger after seeing the actions of the Ishtar Familia.
Truly, compared to the evil of divinity, the evil of human nature was simply child's play!
Ishtar, you deserve to die!
And your Familia members as well!
Of course, the Ishtar Familia also contained many people who had been abducted. Barbara had already located them; naturally, she wouldn't strike them and would even use the power of purification to help them dispel all influences on their bodies.
And now, it was time for the hunt!
Target locked—Time will ensure all your attacks hit the mark.
Haste activated—Wind will increase your movement speed.
Invisibility activated—Wind will block all gazes.
Golden Shield activated—The Time surrounding you will block all attacks.
Infinite Ammo—Since these are bullets made of wind, and the wind is inexhaustible.
At this point, aimbot, speed-up, invisibility, invincibility, infinite ammo... all buffs were fully maxed out!
The only thing Barbara had to do next was...
Packing, packing, packing the bags, at the moment of leaving home.
I know in real life, there are too many special 'specials'.
"Da-da-da-da-da—!"
Due to her invisibility, Barbara did not appear in the sight of the people in the Pleasure Quarter. But if someone could see her path of action, they would find the girl's figure constantly flickering across the sky.
Moreover, as the girl moved, countless invisible whirlwind bullets fell from the sky, easily leveling the base of the Ishtar Familia to the ground, leaving not even ruins behind.
"This is the Power of Lord Barbatos and Lady Istaroth—I'm not cheating, okay!"
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