I am Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes.

“You’re not some Black Death Demon King, Miss Pest.”

Gil, who had long seen through Pest's true identity, chuckled.

The Black Death was one of the most devastating plagues in human history, which spread during the Little Ice Age after the fourteenth century.

This plague causes septicemia, which causes black spots to appear all over the patient's body, eventually leading to death.

In the Grimm's fairy tale "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," the rat-catching clown wears a spotted costume and can manipulate the cause of the Black Death pandemic—the presence of rats.

It is precisely because of these two points that some scholars argue that the 130 children died from the Black Death.

Both the spotted animals and the rats were closely associated with the Black Death.

“At first, I also thought you, like Latin, were a demon summoned from ‘The Pied Piper of Hamel’,” Jill said, rubbing her temples with a pained expression. “But, I remember you seem to have a power level of five figures, right?”

“So, I have another theory.” The golden ripples around Jill reappeared.

This time, instead of swords, spears, and halberds, countless chains appeared.

The chains suddenly shot out with astonishing speed and force, aimed directly at Pest.

Pest was startled, but the chains were too fast and quickly wrapped around one of her hands.

Then the other chains wrapped around her, binding all of Pest's limbs in one go.

Gilles heard Enkidu's telepathic message, "Gil, what have you been doing with my physical body again...?"

“It’s nothing, I just caught a god,” Jill replied.

“Pest, your spiritual achievements are not limited to the deaths of one hundred and thirty people.”

Jill's crimson eyes burned even brighter, "Your spiritual achievement is the death of eighty million people, and your true form is the embodiment of the Black Death!"

"From 1348 to 1352, the Black Death wiped out one-third of Europe's population, totaling about 25 million people. In the 300 years that followed, the Black Death continued to visit towns in Europe and Asia, threatening those who survived. It left alarming death rates in many towns, with the highest death rate reaching 1500 people a day. By the 18th century, the death toll had reached as high as 80 million."

"Therefore, Lord of the Black Death, you are not some demon with the merit of [the death of 130 children], but a god with the merit of [the death of 80 million people]!"

In Hamel's tradition, the clown dressed in spotted clothing and the rat, the source of the Black Death, both shared a common nickname during the Black Death: the creature that brought death, or Death itself.

"With such an extraordinary achievement as the death of eighty million people, if you are summoned using the Hamel's grimoire as a medium, you will surely be able to smoothly ascend to the position of the Grim Reaper in the Hamel lineage and become a god."

Jill's expression remained largely unchanged, hidden behind the white mask.

"What a pity, Pest. If you hadn't activated Hamel's grimoire and become [Black Death Spot Reaper], you might have been able to hold on a little longer."

"Unfortunately, now that you've become a god, you can't break free from the bonds of my dearest friend, the Chains of Heaven (Enkidu)."

“Enkidu? The anti-god weapon that once captured the Bull of Heaven, which plunged the land into seven years of famine?” Pest began to struggle, but it was too late for her to realize.

No, actually, even if it's discovered early, it's useless.

“Once bound by the Chains of Heaven (Enkidu), no god can ever break free.” Jill’s tone was mocking. “Although I can still command your black winds, you’ve seen my abilities. Can you let your virus threaten everyone?”

“You can’t do it,” Jill asserted. “You’ve already lost, Black Death Spot!”

Chapter 465 These two people must have come from the demolition office!

At the same time, a terrifying sound came from the other side.

Boom——

It was powerful enough to destroy the defenses of mountains and rivers, and instantly destroyed human towns, creating hills of rubble.

Both sides in the battle were powerful beings who possessed the strength to shake the heavens and the earth.

Faced with Wesel, who could overturn the earth and manipulate rivers, and who advanced step by step with a power comparable to the movement of the earth's crust, Izayoi used the strength of her limbs to deflect his attacks.

"Don't be so... arrogant, you brat!" Weser roared, waving his flute, unleashing a barrage of water jets and rocks.

Izayoi concentrated her strength and used her fists to deflect them one by one.

Weser hid behind the scattered obstacles and seized the opportunity to get close to Izayoi.

Noticing his actions, Izayoi used a rock as a foothold and jumped to create distance between them.

This agile footwork is Izayoi's greatest weapon and her way of protecting herself.

The town on the opposite bank was instantly reduced to wasteland and rubble.

Suddenly, Izayoi stopped and looked in the direction of Hamel Town.

Wesley remained alert and asked, "What's wrong, kid? Getting distracted isn't like you."

“…I’m tired of it.” Izayoi said.

"What?" Weser's forehead vein throbbed.

"I said I'm tired of it. Although hitting and being hit are new experiences, it's more monotonous and boring than I imagined." Izayoi moved her neck to relax her joints.

Although he was covered in wounds, only the first blow he received was fatal.

The two might be evenly matched in strength, but Izayoi's leg strength overwhelmingly prevailed.

Izayoi, with his agile footwork, and Wesel, who was waiting for his opportunity, moved in tandem with him.

Although there are times when they take advantage of weaknesses to attack, the result is always the same in the end.

Izayoi, who hates unchanging routines, will naturally find formulaic battles tiresome.

Covered in wounds and panting heavily, Weser reluctantly ceased his fighting stance, hoisted the massive flute onto his shoulder, and asked, "Since you put it that way... then what do you intend to do?"

"Hmm? This..." Izayoi kicked away the rubble at her feet and began to think seriously.

Wesley, who had no idea what he was up to, was completely dumbfounded.

"Alright! That's settled then! I'm going to defeat your assassin Lan from the front lines!"

"What killer, Lan?"

"Hey, don't play dumb. It's the hidden trump card you're trying to use every time you get close."

Wesley's expression twisted completely.

This is why the two have been unable to determine a winner from the beginning.

Whenever Weser seized an opening and closed in on Izayoi, or when Izayoi, having gained the upper hand in speed, intended to settle the score in close combat, a dangerous glint would always appear in the man's eyes.

It is precisely because of this vigilance that Izayoi has never been able to take the initiative to fight the male and female.

"This will never end, so it's interesting that both sides are going all out to decide the winner, isn't it?"

Compared to Izayoi, who was laughing heartily, Weser's expression was very serious.

The current stalemate is a welcome situation for him.

If this continues, time will eventually run out. In that case, all the talent will fall into the hands of the organizers.

However, while Weser felt it would be a pity to kill this brat, he also had a sense of anticipation and wanted to see exactly where Izayoi's power limit was.

It's unclear how Izayoi sensed Wesel's complicated feelings, but he suddenly composed himself and said, "Seriously, I care a lot about other people's situations. So whether you want it or not, you have to cooperate."

"..." Wesley was once again dumbfounded.

"And the look in your eyes every time you charge at me really annoys me. That look that screams, 'If this hits, I'll win!'... Ugh, just thinking about it makes me furious!"

Izayoi kicked the wreckage and approached Weser without any precautions, then opened her arms.

"I say, Weser, bring out your full strength and watch me destroy your arrogance!"

Izayoi committed a highly provocative act that left no room for retreat.

“…Sigh.” Hearing this incredibly arrogant statement, Wesser felt completely powerless.

He scratched his short black hair vigorously, then loosened the collar of his military uniform, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Okay, then die! You brat!"

The aura emanating from Weser's body began to expand continuously. That was also the expansion of his spiritual power.

Weser raised the magic flute high and began to spin it vigorously above his head, drawing circles in the air.

In response to his actions, a rumbling and tremor of the earth occurred, making it difficult to stand.

This tectonic shift, unmatched by any tremor to date, slowly gathered at the tip of Weser's magic flute.

The waving magic flute collected the energy from the earth's crustal movements.

Izayoi lowered her posture and moved her right hand back as if pulling a string.

It wasn't just about relying on wrist strength; it was about fully utilizing the power of the entire body. Izayoi was filled with anticipation as it was the first time in her career that she could unleash her full power.

"Great, great, fantastic...! Looks like it's something to look forward to...!"

Both of them turned their bodies backward in order to prepare for the next attack.

As the earthquake subsided completely, the two sides' deadly attacks clashed.

……

"Boom!" Like a tremor of mountains and rivers, the entire earth's crust shook three times.

"Tsk tsk, those two bastards must be from the demolition office, right?" Jill clicked her tongue. Although they weren't on the ground, the shaking was still quite noticeable.

Pest had been struggling for several minutes, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't break free of the Enkidu.

This is the Enkidu (Heavenly Lock).

The chains that captured the Bull of Heaven, who had plagued the earth for seven years, are a special weapon used against the gods.

Just as Jill said, if Pest hadn't used Hamel's spellbook, she might have been able to hold out longer against Jill's Gate of Babylon attack.

However, once Pest is transformed into the Black Death Grim Reaper by using Hamel's spellbook, she is certainly more powerful, but Jill also has more ways to deal with her.

For example, there's the Chains of Heaven (Enkidu) right before our eyes, or the Spear of Longinus that Gilles used to kill another guy whose head was ruined by black mud, and Karna's Noble Phantasm 'Sun Wheel, Obey Death (Vasa vi shakti)', and so on. Gilles has just too many Noble Phantasms that can be used against gods.

So what's the point of all this grandstanding and making yourself out to be some kind of god?

Gil looked at Pest with a hint of regret in her eyes.

Before the game resumed, Enkidu was instructed by Gil to destroy the stained glass. Gil had already told Enkidu the characteristics of the stained glass to be destroyed. Rather than letting the group move slowly, it would be faster for Enkidu to do it himself.

Chapter 466 Unreasonable Points

After the powerful forces collided, even the hills made of rubble were blasted far away, and the surrounding area was turned into scorched earth.