The world of Type-Moon starts with saving Altria!

The sound that cut through the sky of Uruk temporarily separated Ian and Enkidu.

The former knew that something big must have happened, while the latter felt that it was very familiar.

"It's Humbaba——"

Enkidu spoke first and told Ian what he had sensed.

"It's coming."

"..."

"Is this for you, Enkidu?" Ian asked.

At this moment, the King of Uruk could only think of this possibility.

"I don't know." Enkidu shook his head, looking very confused.

"What Humbaba would do, what he wants to do, is beyond my comprehension."

"but--"

"Since it's here," Enkidu took Ian's hand, stared at him, and said, "Can we go see it?"

"Take the wingless bird and go—"

"Uh?"

Ian heard an unfamiliar word.

"What is a wingless bird?"

"That's the one—" Enkidu gestured with his hands, "the one we made together."

"..."

Ian didn't understand the strange name, but considering the shape, he knew what it was.

It was a modified wooden bird from before, and it looked like an airship - but its driving force was no longer provided by Ian, but became Enkidu's contribution.

Just as the man had felt before, she seemed to have some kind of power that was completely equivalent to Ian's.

"Okay, let's go—"

"Hmm~"

Enkidu held Ian's hand and looked very happy.

[The Wingless Bird is still a very important collection for you.]

【so--】

To protect this object, you parked it on top of the palace in Uruk.

【And because of this, that place was transformed into its corresponding appearance by you.】

You don't know what future generations will call this kind of place, but for you, this is an interesting experiment.

wow-

The wingless bird took off from the sky above the palace of Uruk and flew away into the distance.

Ian and Enkidu just stood on the majestic machine, looking at the panicked people below.

The former quickly began to speak:

"Everyone——"

"do not be afraid."

"As long as I'm here, no matter how terrible the situation is, I will definitely find a way to solve it!"

Not many words, but the meaning is clear enough.

What Ian wanted to say was actually not complicated - as long as he was here, everything in Uruk would not be destroyed.

The good weather and harvests in recent years after getting rid of the gods have indeed made the people of Uruk full of trust in this young king.

The originally chaotic streets quickly returned to their original state because of Ian's few words, as if nothing had happened.

"..."

Enkidu looked at the streets below that had returned to normal, with a hint of thought in his eyes.

"Speaking of which-"

"Why did they recover so quickly... They were in such a mess just now, weren't they?"

"Because the King is here."

Ian crossed his arms, looking very responsible.

However, he has actually done this now, so strictly speaking, it is not a lie or arrogance.

"I am the symbol of Uruk—as long as I am here, the people of Uruk can rest in peace."

"..."

Listening to Ian's words, Enkidu tilted his head slightly, and then nodded thoughtfully.

"I see."

"..."

Ian frowned.

The Enkidu in front of him was really too difficult for him to understand.

"Enkidu, what do you understand now?"

"Nothing—"

Enkidu placed his hands behind his back, his toes gently drawing circles on the ground of the Wingless Bird.

"I was thinking that your mere presence would reassure the people of Uruk."

"So……"

"Since you feel safe around me, I should be considered a member of Uruk, right?!"

"..."

"Isn't that natural?"

Ian pulled Enkidu to his side and put his arm around her shoulders.

"Here comes Uruk--"

"It's this king's."

[Ride on the wingless bird and head towards the direction where the sound came from.]

[Soon, you found the culprit behind everything.]

[The beast standing on the hill, Humbaba, which looked like a lion but was even more ferocious, was standing there at this moment.]

You clearly feel it—

[Its target is Enkidu who is beside him! ]

"..."

The visitor had ill intentions, so Ian subconsciously protected Enkidu behind him, appearing to be very serious.

After all, if Enkidu could reverse what Humbaba did and do it again, it would mean that the two of them might have the same power to some extent.

of course.

No one knows the extent of this consistency, not even Ian.

Then the safest way is naturally to keep your distance.

but--

Ian thought so, but Enkidu didn't.

The girl who had just been protected by the man poked her head out again.

Then, in Ian's surprised gaze, she quickly ran towards the front of the wingless bird.

then--

Enkidu simply grabbed the railing of the Wingless Bird and waved towards where Humbaba was.

“Humbaba——!”

"..."

Ian was a little confused.

Before, Enkidu had clearly told her that Humbaba was not her "friend".

The reason why it appeared in the forest was just a coincidence.

just now……

She actually greeted Humbaba directly!

If this isn't a friend, then what is?!

"Roar--!!!"

Humbaba started yelling and the sound waves it emitted spread throughout the surrounding grass, causing them to fall to the ground in an instant as if blown by the wind.

You can see that it is very anxious now, not just ordinary anxious.

"..."

Facing Humbaba's roar, Ian came to Enkidu.

There's no point beating around the bush with this guy. The only way is to directly ask him what's in your mind.

"Enkidu."

"Ok?"

The girl turned around, tilted her head slightly, and looked at Ian in front of her with curiosity.

"what happened?"

"you--"

Ian looked at Humbaba, who was still shouting anxiously on the hill, and expressed his doubts.

"Enkidu, didn't you say that Humbaba was not your 'companion'?"

"Then why did you greet it after seeing it?"

"Hey, this..."

Enkidu held his chin, seemingly thinking about how to answer Ian's question.

Soon, she had her answer.

"because--"

“It’s always been done this way.”

"When you see Humbaba, you should say hello."

"..."

It was such a simple answer that Ian couldn't utter a word of rebuttal.

He also realized how chaotic Enkidu's cognition was in nature - it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was completely disordered.

For her, this way of thinking is actually the most normal thing.

——Although I am not friends with Humbaba, I am definitely not someone who would go without saying hello.

only……

Ian glanced at Humbaba, who was still furious below, and realized that it didn't seem to think so.

Soon, this premonition turned into reality.

It seems that Humbaba can't wait any longer.

It looked somewhat like a lion. It jumped to the highest hill, aimed at the wingless bird in the air, and roared loudly.