Type-Moon, the Path of a Magician

"..."

Seeing that the other party was so serious, Gilgamesh did not continue to attack. He slowly lowered his head and continued to deal with the clay tablet in his hand.

Damn it, they handled it so quickly... It's even higher than this king's...

"If what you said is true, and there really is a main servant of one of the Three Goddesses Alliance in Ur City standing on our side, then that is really good news. In addition, you can just fill the huge gap of our lack of high-end combat power."

"That's right. Most of the residents there are young and strong soldiers, and there are thousands of them captured by Quetzal from Uruk. They are not in danger now, and they are training with Quetzal every day. Their fighting skills and will have not declined at all. As long as they can be connected to Uruk, they can join the Warcraft front at any time to fight."

Xia Yuan placed a few clay tablets that he had just processed next to the table, and in a blink of an eye he surpassed the height of Gilgamesh.

"!!!"

"Oh, they are all well-trained warriors? This is really good news. Then the problem now is to think about how to lead nearly 15,000 people through Mesopotamia and arrive in Uruk smoothly."

Hearing this, Gilgamesh couldn't help but speed up the processing of the clay tablets. He soon stacked up a few processed clay tablets and caught up with Xia Yuan's speed.

As the king of Uruk, how could he handle his city-state affairs slower than an outside king? !

Ah, this childish desire to win.

However, Xia Yuan, unlike Gilgamesh, does not feel tired at all because he has been using the third method to maintain his body functions and spirit for a long time.

The reason why he handled it so quickly was not because he wanted to compete with Gilgamesh, but simply because he wanted to finish these matters quickly and then go home.

"The difficulty in transportation... This is indeed a very troublesome problem. If we take tens of thousands of people directly through Mesopotamia, we will be attacked by those monsters. Even if we finally arrive here, we will definitely suffer heavy losses. Even if there are servants to escort us, there will still be considerable damage."

Gilgamesh also had a headache about the issue of transporting personnel.

"Quetzal has some familiar pterosaurs. If we make good use of them, we can use air transportation. But that won't be enough. There are only a few dozen pterosaurs. It's impossible to transport more than 10,000 people back with just them."

"Using pterosaurs for air transport is indeed a good idea, but even if we squeeze the pterosaurs' energy to the limit, we can only transport a thousand people at most. The remaining ten thousand people will still be a difficult problem to deal with."

Gilgamesh thought for a moment and then offered a useful suggestion.

"But since we're going by air, it shouldn't be a problem to go by water, right?"

"Water? But..."

"I know what you're thinking, but compared to the Mesopotamian wilderness, there are far fewer monsters in the water. Since you're also a king, I believe you're also a smart person. You should understand that this road is not absolutely safe, and casualties are inevitable. We can't protect everyone, and this is the best way for now."

"It just so happens that I know a few relatively hidden river channels. If the timing is right, I can send two servants to escort them and quietly float some people to Uruk by boat. In my opinion, this is a very good idea. What do you think? Uruk."

"..."

Xia Yuan thought for a while, then nodded slightly.

"...You are right. Rather than leaving them in Ur with no way of contact with Uruk, remaining isolated and waiting for destruction, this is the best option."

"Humph, you are not the indecisive fool. You have the qualities of a king. This is how a king should make decisions. If you had appeared before me earlier, you might have become a good opponent."

Gilgamesh snorted coldly, and when he said this, he looked at Xia Yuan intentionally.

He was serious in his words. Although Xia Yuan still had many unfamiliarities, he had the qualities of a king, including strength, responsibility, and ideas.

If I had met a guy like this earlier, he might have become an "opponent" like Enkidu.

"Now that the plan has been finalized, I will now plan out an area for the tens of thousands of people from Ur to settle down. Those who are unable to fight will be sent to the city of Uruk, and the rest of the warriors will be handed over to Leonidas to live in the military camp. Is this arrangement okay?"

"No problem. The people of Ur came to Uruk not to enjoy themselves, but to fight. As warriors carefully selected and trained by Quetzal, they will not lose to the soldiers of Uruk in terms of strength."

"Humph, you seem very confident. Then let's compare whose soldiers are better."

Hearing Xia Yuan's words, Gilgamesh couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Then the plan is finalized. While the monsters haven't reacted yet, we will start the migration by sea, land and air at the same time. Five thousand people will be migrated on the road, and then escorted by your god, across the Mesopotamian plain to Uruk. The rest of the people will take the opportunity of the soldiers on the road to attract the attention of the monsters, and take the water and air routes. If the plan succeeds, we can complete this migration in about two days. What do you think?"

"It's a very reasonable plan. I have no objection. But in addition to the fact that the servants who are essential to maintaining the Warcraft front cannot move, I hope you don't send two or more servants to escort. Although necessary sacrifices are indispensable, I also want to do my best to reduce the sacrifices."

"You are right. There is no need to increase unnecessary sacrifices. However, Uruk is in need of manpower right now. It is indeed difficult to provide manpower. However, if it is only for a short period of time..."

Gilgamesh rubbed his chin and thought for a while. He thought of two more suitable figures and then answered Xia Yuan.

"I can indeed send two servants. My Assassin and Rider are not good at frontal combat, but they are more than capable of the escort work this time. You can go to the northern defense line to find them tomorrow."

"Assassin and Rider?"

Xia Yuan was a little surprised when he heard these two jobs, because he remembered that when Chaldea arrived in Uruk, there were only three servants summoned by Gilgamesh besides Merlin, right?

Ushiwakamaru, Leonidas I, and there was also a Musashibo Benkei.

Assassin is still alive now?

Has the plot changed again?

"What's wrong? Is there anything that surprises you?"

Noticing the surprise in Xia Yuan's tone, Gilgamesh asked back.

"No, nothing. I'm just a little curious about the identity of this second rider..."

"Hahaha, real name? I won't tell you their real name without their permission. If you want to know, go see them in person tomorrow. Your name is also Eastern, and these servants are also Eastern. Maybe you really know them."

From the East...

"Well, I see."

By this time, it was already late at night. With the two kings working together, the tasks that Gilgamesh was supposed to handle all night long were completed ahead of schedule.

"Well, it's actually finished?"

Looking at the two piles of clay tablets in front of him, Gilgamesh smiled.

"What a surprise! I actually have a few extra hours of free time tonight. Siduri, are you still here?"

Gilgamesh stood up and stretched, then called out to the door of the ziggurat.

"I am still here, King."

Siduri’s voice was heard from the other side of the door.

After leading Fujimaru Ritsuka and others on a brief tour of Uruk, she returned to the sacred tower to continue her work.

Because it involved the conversation and communication between the two kings, it would be too rude for her, the chief priest, to go in privately, so she found a table next to the door of the divine tower and handled her work here.

"Really? It's already this late. You should go and rest, Siduri."

When Gilgamesh saw Siduri coming in, a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

"My king, everyone in Uruk and the two kings are working hard. As the chief priest, how can I be lazy?"

"While it's good to work hard, it's also necessary to rest to maintain the body's functions."

Gilgamesh pointed to the pile of clay tablets that he and Xia Yuan had dealt with and gave the order.

"After you take the men to move these clay tablets out, you should go back and rest early. When tomorrow comes, we will have to start working hard for survival again..."

After saying that, Gilgamesh picked up Enkidu, who was covered with a white cloth, called Xia Yuan, and walked out of the tower together.

"As you command, King."

Siduri bowed gently.

Looking at the scene of Gilgamesh and another figure walking out of the divine tower side by side, he was a little dazed for a moment.

She seemed to see that familiar figure again returning to the king's side.

Enkidu...

Chapter 7 Planting the Flowers of Longing (12/)

Time soon came to the next morning.

The golden dawn rises in Mesopotamia, and the people who survived in this city begin a new day of struggling for survival.

Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mashu, who had just woken up, searched the hotel for a long time but couldn't find Xia Yuan.

Not only that, but even Merlin and Anna were missing.

In the end, it was Siduri who came to tell them that Xia Yuan had gone out with Gilgamesh last night and had not returned yet.

This surprised the two of them.

Why did the two of them, who were clearly at loggerheads yesterday, suddenly become so close? To the point where they could even travel together?

Thinking of the not-so-wonderful records in the Epic of Gilgamesh, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked cautiously, "Did they...really go out for the whole night?"

"Well, Mr. Xia Yuan went out with the king last night and hasn't come back yet. But don't worry, I can see that the king actually likes Mr. Xia Yuan. At least last night in the God's Tower, he smiled happily, as if Lord Enkidu had returned..."

Siduri replied with a smile.

Since Enkidu's death, this was the first time she saw Gilgamesh getting along so well with others. In the past, he would only take Enkidu with him. Did he already have new friends now?

Seeing that Gilgamesh did not continue to grieve over the tragedy of Enkidu's death, Siduri was happy for him from the bottom of her heart.

The relationship became so good in just one night. Perhaps this is the special bond between kings.

Then, Siduri briefly explained today's itinerary to Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu, and then turned back to the God's Tower to continue dealing with her own affairs for the day.

Last night the king asked her to take people to move the clay tablets out of the sacred tower, and she had been watching over it all night.

So she also understood how great the things these two kings were going to do.

Transferring the people of Ur to Uruk and merging them into a larger city-state would become the true last line of defense for mankind.

Such a great mission is imminent, and she must quickly get involved in it to help and share the worries of the two kings.

Seeing Siduri coming and leaving in a hurry, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu felt a little puzzled.

"The people of Uruk are busy, Mashu. Senior Xia Yuan and Gilgamesh should be working hard now as well."

"Well, senior, let's start a new day's work. After we finish the things arranged by Miss Siduri, we will go to the God Tower to report to Gilgamesh and Mr. Xia Yuan."

Although they have not yet received Gilgamesh's recognition, Mashu and the others are still full of energy as they already have goals and work to do.

"Ah, it's great to see you guys so energetic, Ritsuka and Mashu."

At this time, the voices of Dr. Roman and Da Vinci came from the other side of the communication device.

"Dr. Roman! And dear Da Vinci!"

Seeing Dr. Roman, Fujimaru Ritsuka felt a lot more at ease.

"Well, I came to contact you because I saw you guys woke up."

"Although Chaldea has not yet obtained the approval of Gilgamesh. However, if what Chief Priest Siduri said is true, Mr. Xia Yuan must have succeeded. In addition, the Holy Grail has been recovered by him, and there are people who are more professional than us, so we don't need to rush it."

"Perhaps Gilgamesh is right. Chaldea still knows too little about this singularity and the current situation of Uruk. So just follow Gilgamesh's arrangement and proceed step by step. I believe you will definitely gain Gilgamesh's approval."

Dr. Roman spoke encouragingly.

"Okay, I understand, doctor. Mash and I will try our best!"

"Okay, senior, after breakfast, let's go to work."

Seeing the two people full of energy, Dr. Roman couldn't help but smile.

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At the same time, in the western area of ​​the Warcraft front.

Here, the soldiers who were ready for battle polished their weapons, ready to resist a new round of beast tide at any time.

Xia Yuan and Gilgamesh, who had been missing for a whole night, also appeared here.

"How is it? Ur's, seeing the Warcraft front that I personally organized and established, do you have anything to say?"

Gilgamesh led Xia Yuan to the rear wall of the Warcraft line. He pointed to the towering defense line below and the people of Uruk who were fighting at their posts, his tone full of pride.

A huge battle line, brave warriors, and a fearless guardian spirit, this is the real Warcraft battle line.

Xia Yuan couldn't help but sigh about this.

"It's a perfect defense line. It's the best that humans can do in this era. No wonder it took Jin Gu and the Goddess of Warcraft so long to break through it."

"Unfortunately... even this can only delay destruction."

A trace of regret appeared on Xia Yuan's face.

He knew that the appearance of the Warcraft Front was not to prevent the destruction of Uruk, but only to temporarily delay the destruction.

Although this line of defense is extremely strong at the moment, it is still suffering damage.

The warriors of Uruk are all living humans, they have their own will and life, they can get hurt and die. But the monsters are not like that. If the mastermind is not dealt with, these mass-produced monsters can produce without regard for consumption.

This is not an equal battle at all.