I'm in Type-Moon, how can I let you bully me?

As he spoke, Ereshkigal's tone was filled with resentment.

Even logically speaking, Enlil did go too far.

You know, putting Tiamat back was all about transforming people into Lahmu.

However, Enlil's flood was intended to directly destroy all mankind and other life on Earth. It can only be said that it was a bit too extreme.

Russell showed respect for these efforts: "It must be very hard to take on such a heavy responsibility?"

"It's okay. If you're willing to stay in the underworld and help me, maybe it will be easier."

Ereshkigal kept asking Russell to stay in the underworld.

She herself realized that her intentions were too obvious, and she quickly changed the subject somewhat stiffly: "Let's go check out those Garula spirits first. These creatures from the underworld, although their wisdom is not that profound, are still quite capable of getting things done, and they are hardworking and willing to work hard..."

Before she could finish her words, a quarrel was heard from the front.

"Stop complaining. Look at me. I wasn't punished, but as a brother, I'll take the initiative to accompany you."

"Brother, you are so kind. But I still don't understand why..."

"Stop talking. The Queen is very petty and hates it most when people say bad things about her behind her back."

"Okay, bro, thank you."

Ordinary people cannot understand the language of the Galula spirit, but, coincidentally—

Ereshkigal, the Queen of the Underworld, would definitely understand.

Russell, who possessed the dual protection of the goddess and the underworld, also understood.

He felt a subtle pain in his gripped wrist, which was caused by Ereshkigal unconsciously exerting force.

"You two, your vacations for the next hundred years... no, two hundred years are cancelled! Reflect on yourselves right here!!!"

"No, my Queen!"

It is hard to imagine that the naturally vicious Garula spirit could not help but wail after receiving the order to stay on the "assembly line" and continue working.

Sure enough, working on the assembly line is not only a physical torture to people, but also a mental destruction.

What a heinous crime!

Russell couldn't bear it any longer and said, "Ereshkigal, isn't this a bit too hurtful to them?"

"How could I hurt them!"

Ereshkigal, who was almost unable to stop talking, realized that he should have concealed his dark and irritable nature a little.

hateful!

It's all these guys' fault. Her image has been damaged.

Ereshkigal tried to put a smile back on his face.

"No, these Garula spirits just love working here."

At this time, the huge Garula spirit that was originally acting as the supervisor was pulled over by the two Garula spirits.

As the supervisor, it is also the recognized "boss" of these Garula spirits.

Now he wandered here, apparently to ask Ereshkigal for mercy on behalf of these two galula spirits.

However, before it could speak, Ereshkigal spoke first, "You've been so good at overseeing things. All the vacation time these two galulas have for the next 200 years will be added to yours! They both like working here, right?"

After a moment's silence, the giant Garula Spirit nodded in the disbelieving gazes of the other two Garula Spirits.

traitor!

Russell read this meaning from the eyes of the two Galula spirits.

besides......

Ereshkigal, where did you learn about paradox transfer?

"Let's ask them to give us a ride."

Russell said this, which was also a disguised way of helping the two Garula spirits escape from suffering.

Ereshkigal thought about it and felt that as a gentle and kind goddess, she should accept Russell's proposal at this time.

"Then I will take you back to Uruk."

After returning you to Uruk, she moved the center of the underworld, and her temple, beneath Uruk.

Finally, you can dig a few caves leading to the ground...

Ereshkigal smiled at Russell.

In this way, even if they are separated by two worlds, the distance between them is the closest.

34. How can you defame someone’s innocence out of thin air?

Uruk, in the temple of the city god.

The ground was scattered with golden spots of light like molten gold, and each spot of light gathered into a thick, splashing light edge.

This is the stream of light flowing from the wound of the sun god.

Utu's face was gloomy. He sat upright in the seat that originally belonged to Ishtar and sighed.

He had not expected that Ereshkigal's dissatisfaction with the gods had even reached the point of resentment, and he attacked him without scruples or mercy.

I never expected that Ereshkigal would be so powerful in the underworld.

No matter how hard you try, you can't win.

He could only flee, but he got no news from Ereshkigal and could not find any trace of Ishtar.

This made Wutu a little worried for a moment.

Including today, Ishtar has been in the underworld for three days.

Although Ereshkigal is extremely powerful in the underworld...

But logically speaking, he could have escaped from Ereshkigal's full-strength attack from the underworld.

There's no reason why Ishtar, who possesses seven sacred artifacts, can't do this!

It's impossible that Ishtar would be so stupid as to hand over the seven sacred artifacts to others, right?

"Utu!"

Just when Wutu was hesitating whether to return to heaven to find a few more gods for help, a familiar and angry voice came from the bottomless pit.

Wutu was startled and stood up.

"Ishtar?"

"it's me."

Ishtar, looking a little dusty, rode Maanna back to the ground.

After realizing that she was no longer oppressed by the rules of the underworld, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and complained.

"Damned Ereshkigal, wait for me!"

"You're finally back? But..."

Seeing that there was no one around him, and even nothing, even the clothes were ordinary clothes, not Ishtar's original artifact gauze clothes, Utu's bad premonition became stronger and stronger.

"Where are Lugalbanda and the seven artifacts?"

"Hey!!! I finally escaped from the underworld, you should at least ask about my condition first!"

Ishtar wanted to say something, but when she saw Utu holding his stomach, the conspicuous wound on it, which was still oozing light, did not flare up.

She frowned slightly and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

“The sun sets every night, but it rises again the next day.”

Wutu's originally serious face smiled at this moment, but the smile was very shallow.

"As the Sun God, my immortality is very strong. Although this wound is serious, it is not fatal."

"is it?"

Ishtar breathed a sigh of relief.

But then, she turned her head away guiltily.

Seven sacred artifacts and Lugalbanda?

This...how should I put this?

Wutu sensed something was wrong. The eyes of the law enforcement god could easily see through any falsehood.

He narrowed his eyes, frowned, and asked tentatively, "Ishtar, you didn't fail to rescue Lugalbanda and also lost the seven artifacts, did you?"

"how could be!"

Ishtar's eyes widened.

"Don't talk nonsense! This goddess didn't get involved. That was... a strategic move to confuse the opponent!"

It also strategically confuses the opponent!

Why don’t you say that you are following the tactic of hiding your head in a corner when you encounter danger, so that no one can catch you!

Utu was so angry that he ignored his injuries and wanted to summon his divine power to beat Ishtar.

You can't even do such a simple thing?

"Do you know how serious the consequences will be if you fail to complete this task?"

His face was full of anger and he spoke in a serious tone.

"After you left, the gods at the Divine Assembly even thought that if you couldn't complete this task, you'd be better off marrying Lugalbanda and becoming a tool goddess to give birth to the Wedge of Heaven. Did you know that?"

"what!"

Ishtar was horrified.

This...this is not allowed!

How could her brilliant plan of revenge against Ereshkigal fail like this!?

Moreover, she has to get herself involved.

If they knew, the gods might marry her to Lugalbanda...

Ereshkigal would have laughed with triumph!

He would even send a gift to his wedding with Lugalbanda to mock her.

hateful! ! !

Absolutely...absolutely cannot let this happen!

Ishtar's eyes filled with tears, and her voice trembled as she said, "Brother, how could the gods do this..."

You're calling me big brother again because of something, right?

Utu sighed.

Let me ask you, not to mention the heaven, even in the human world, is there any sister who would dislike her brother at other times, but then greet him warmly when asking for benefits?

There is no such sister in the world!

However, in fact, before Ishtar left the underworld, Utu and several other gods had already spoken for Ishtar at the meeting of gods.

After a moment of silence, he could only helplessly say, "Don't worry, I've already given the gods a reason to explain."

"Really? Wutu, what's the reason?"

Ishtar responded naturally.

The first thing she did after she knew that nothing would happen to her was to forget her roots!

A vein appeared on Wutu's forehead.

Although he had gotten used to it over the years, he still couldn't help but grit his teeth.

"Hmph, I'm just saying that maybe the future queen of Lugalbanda should be someone who has a [fateful connection] with him."

"Fate? Is this destiny destined by heaven?"