In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

However, not long after they left, Jingu was still sitting on the ground, continuing to cry.

Sasha—!

The bushes on both sides of the forest suddenly rustled, and then a very tasteless green-hatted guy popped out from them. If Mashu were here, she would definitely shout "Professor Rafe!"

Leif, who had covered in an hour what others took six hours to do, pulled the exhausted Ibaraki-dōji out of the bushes.

"The king's presence is drawing ever closer... My king! The most loyal minister of the Demon God Pillar, Floros, has come to see you!!"

Rafe leaped out of the bushes with a shout, then greedily absorbed the king's aura. However, when he used his obviously poor eyesight to see his surroundings, he was momentarily stunned.

Especially Jingu, who was kneeling on the ground wiping away tears, was stunned when he saw this guy.

They were both green creatures, gazing at each other in the forest.

Rafe: "Hmm?"

Jingu: "Ah...!"

Your name—

"Demon Pillar?"

"Jin Gu?"

"How will you be here?"

The two asked the question in unison.

As one of the participants in the resurrection of Kingu, Rafe must have known Kingu. He even led a group to raid the tomb in Ereshkigal's hometown to obtain the body of the Chains of Heaven.

"Demon God Pillar..." Upon hearing this, Kingu frowned, then said dejectedly, "Were you sent by the Magic King to supervise my destruction of this singularity? If so, then I might have to make you..."

"Don't spread rumors!"

Just as Jingu was about to say that she would no longer destroy this singularity, Rafe, who should have been angry, interrupted her, hurriedly waving his hand and saying angrily and righteously, "King of Magic, King Solomon, the king I believe in is the most benevolent, wisest, and most human-loving being in this world. How could he possibly do such a heinous and evil thing as burning humanity?! Don't spread rumors!!"

"what?"

Hearing Rafe's righteous words, Kingu was clearly stunned for a moment, and then his eyes were filled with the feeling that he was saying, "Are you kidding me?"

"Forget it, it's just a mere puppet. It would never understand the great king. Even among the seventy-two demon gods, I am the only one who can understand the king."

Rafe glanced disdainfully at Jingu, who had just been crying, then sniffed his surroundings. The air was thick with the king's scent, and Jingu also carried a heavy one.

This illustrates—

The king had just given Jingu a sound beating and even spared his life.

'Truly a benevolent and powerful king...'

Leif silently sighed to himself, then asked Jingu if anyone else had been there just now. He learned that they had just left and were heading to Uruk.

This time, an incredibly excited smile finally appeared on his face, and without looking back, he pulled the exhausted Ibaraki-dōji along to continue their journey.

Although he had considered retrieving the Holy Grail from Kingu and offering it to the King, he only had one low-ranking demon on his side, and he couldn't risk it himself. Otherwise, if he were accidentally destroyed and returned to the Temple of Time, he would face a fate far worse than death. He had instigated seventy-one Demon Pillars to wage war against Goetia, agreeing to welcome the King back together, but instead, he stole the ring and fled here, intending to claim all the credit. The Temple of Time was now in complete chaos; if this traitor dared to return, he would be killed hundreds of times over by Goetia and the other seventy-one Demon Pillars.

'Uh……'

The thought of that development sent a shiver down Rafe's spine, but it only strengthened his resolve.

I must find the king quickly; once I find him, I will be the most loyal subject.

The king will surely reward him by making him the first Demon God Pillar. At that time, he can squat happily in front of the frantic Goetia and the other envious Demon God Pillars and say, "I just wanted to see you all with those expressions."

Thinking about it makes me a little bit excited.

To become the king's shadow, to become the most trusted demon god, hehehe...

Imagining that kind of ending, Leif's face revealed a strange and perverse smile, which made Ibaraki-dōji shiver.

"Um, boss, where are we going next?"

Ibaraki-dōji, who was sitting on the ground and looked exhausted, made a painful sound.

"Uruk, the king, is in Uruk!"

Rafe said without turning his head, and at that moment, his gaze became exceptionally firm.

The opportunity to serve the emperor was within his grasp, and he had to seize it.

I, Floros, was born between heaven and earth; how can I languish and live in subservience to others for long?!

Goetia, once I become the First Demon God, you'll be the first one I kick out!

"what?"

Upon hearing the place name, Ibaraki-dōji's expression suddenly twisted.

It seems she escaped from there...

But before she could think any further, Rafe grabbed her arm and ran off.

……

Meanwhile, the group arrived in Uruk.

Merlin is a Servant summoned by Gilgamesh, the current ruler of Uruk, while Merry created her own Spirit Origin and sneaked over. Therefore, the two had already met up with Gilgamesh in Uruk and registered, so the guards did not stop them.

After all, while Meli was indeed wicked, her almost ethereal beauty was undeniably memorable. Once seen, she was unforgettable. During this time, Meli had also received considerable attention from the people of Uruk, making her far more popular than Merlin. This made Merlin feel a pang of jealousy. After all, they were the same person; why was he called a pervert while Meli was called a priestess?

Stepping through the gates of Uruk, the scene inside comes into view. More than 2,600 years BC, Uruk was still in the early stages of the formation of human cities. The architectural style is quite simple adobe houses, which are beautiful and rustic, giving it the feel of an Egyptian-style desert golden city.

The political center of Uruk was demolished by Gilgamesh to build city walls, and is now the Ishtar Temple in the city center.

At that moment, King Gilgamesh was there, overseeing the overall situation.

As soon as they entered, they saw Gilgamesh in the main hall, assigning tasks almost non-stop.

When Lovi saw the familiar figure on the throne, although his appearance was exactly the same as during the Fourth World War, his temperament had indeed undergone a tremendous change, especially his eyes.

Compared to the arrogance of my youth, I am now more tired and weary.

'This guy has really changed a lot...' Rowe couldn't help but sigh.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the group finally had the opportunity to speak with him.

“I’m back, Your Majesty~ This time we not only found the Destiny Tablet you wanted, but we also brought back an old acquaintance of yours… well, an acquaintance from another world, though.”

While Lowe was still pondering how to face King Gigi of this era, Meryl had already walked up and greeted him in a relaxed tone.

"I understand this without even needing to report it. You're definitely much better at handling things than that useless male dream demon..."

Gilgamesh glanced at the crowd, then pointed at Melie and Anna.

"You all can leave now."

"Oh dear~ Do you want to catch up with old friends?" Meryl blinked and teased.

Gilgamesh did not answer Meli, but instead looked directly at Lovi in ​​front of him.

As for you—

Although he could roughly guess what was going on, Rowe had a feeling that this guy was definitely up to something.

"Hmph, you damned mongrel, you've finally managed to crawl to my side!"

Everyone turned their heads and saw that Gilgamesh, who was sitting high on the throne, had ignored the remaining officials and stepped down from the throne. His red eyes fell squarely on Lovi.

"Get him out!!"

That final shout carried a hint of personal grudge.

Chapter 235 A Pair of Bickering Lovers

"Are you out of your mind?!"

"Ha, a lowly and laughable monstrous cultivator!"

"So you lost to the so-called 'mixed cultivator' you mentioned, does that mean you're even inferior to that 'mixed cultivator'?"

"This proves you're the worst of the worst!"

"..." Inside the palace in Uruk, Siduri and the other officials of the Imperial Household Department were watching the astonishing scene unfold before them with horrified expressions.

The moment the wise king of Uruk, the great hero who led humanity in rebellion against the monsters, and Lovi, whom Melly called a godlike being and savior, met, the scene was like a collision of planets, with such a fierce reaction occurring immediately.

The two men were now clasped tightly together, wrestling like sumo wrestlers, desperately trying to push each other back. Their expressions were contorted with rage and they occasionally began to hurl profanities.

It's clear that there's a significant grudge between these two, especially for Gilgamesh.

His displeasure with Luo Wei was completely written on his face.

To witness the outcome, he deliberately skipped work and ran to the city wall to watch them with his clairvoyance. When he saw Rowe subdue Kingu, he was almost ready to pop open a bottle of champagne. He was just waiting for Rowe to bring Enkidu's body back.

And this guy, he really did control the big picture with the small head, letting people go without any consequences, right?

Even if it's the request from the Mother of Creation, even if she has already confirmed that she will no longer harm humans, you can still bargain, right?

He decided to bring her back and imprison her so he could see for himself what kind of person this thief who had taken over Enkidu's body was. But what happened? In the end, she was released at the last minute, which infuriated him.

He was practically pointing his finger at Luo Wei and yelling, "How can you be so selfish?!"

And that wasn't all; especially when he saw Rowe grabbing Enkidu's arm and pinning him against the tree, his feelings became even more complicated. Gilgamesh knew that it wasn't the real Enkidu, but he still felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

During this time, especially his hair color, seemed to unconsciously begin to resemble Enkidu's natural color, turning into a vibrant hue.

So, with so many old and new grudges piled up, Gilgamesh naturally exploded upon seeing him. Without any hesitation, he ordered his men to drag Lovi out and throw him onto the monster front lines for a few days of hard labor to toughen him up. But Lovi, of course, wouldn't be so lenient with him now; he was terrifyingly strong. He was no longer the insignificant figure from the Fourth Shinobi World War, the one who had to be on good terms with Gilgamesh for victory. Plus, the things he harbored were no less than Gilgamesh's. King Gilgamesh was courting death; today, he was definitely going to give him a taste of the Whale-Slaying Fist.

So when the two met, the scene naturally evolved into what it is today.

—A clash of titans, a battle of wits.

"Hmph, you've gotten quite a bit stronger, haven't you? You mongrel!"

"Not much, not much, just enough to beat you up."

"You really dare to say that..."

Seeing the two of them locked in a fierce struggle, Siduri was completely dumbfounded, the housekeepers were even more at a loss, and Anna was also a little bewildered by the scene.

I don't quite understand what these two are doing.

Fighting? It doesn't seem like it... If it were a fight, who would use hand-to-hand combat? They would have used special abilities already.

Although they were constantly spewing profanities and belittling each other, no one actually attacked the other person in person.