Type-Moon, the Path of a Magician

"Ah? Welcome back, Master. Has the matter regarding Ereshkigal and Uruk been resolved so quickly?"

Noticing that Xia Yuan and his companions had entered the rain forest, Quetzal, who was still training soldiers in the Temple of the Sun, took off his armor like a human soldier and walked out to greet Xia Yuan.

There was still a bright smile on her face.

She was also very happy to see Xia Yuan return safely.

"Not yet. There were some changes in the plan. I still have time to visit Ereshkigal, so I'll go to Uruk first."

Xia Yuan shook his head slightly, then briefly explained his itinerary for the past two days to Quetzal who gave him a warm hug.

"To sum it up, because I happened to meet the last human master of Chaldea, I first went to Uruk to visit the wise king Gilgamesh who ruled Uruk. Then I stayed up all night with him to solve the big and small issues that had piled up in Uruk, and somehow we agreed to form an alliance. After that, I watched a great battle between the sons of God on the Warcraft front. Now that I have some free time, I immediately came back to do the work of evacuating the people of Ur."

In the past two days, he didn't even sleep for more than three hours.

If it weren't for the third method that could maintain his body functions at all times, he would probably have died of overwork like Gilgamesh and gone to the underworld to meet Ereshkigal in advance.

"This is really a rich itinerary. Did you experience so much in just two days? And as expected of the Master I chose, you have completed the covenant and the transfer of the people of Ur in just two days."

Quetzal was somewhat surprised at Xia Yuan's outrageous working speed.

It took only two days to complete the alliance between Ur and Uruk and the transfer of soldiers. From this, it can be seen that this little brother who was forced to take the throne by himself actually took this responsibility very seriously.

He is truly worthy of being the king chosen by me. His strength, responsibility, and ability are all impeccable.

Apart from summoning that damn guy, which made him very unhappy, everything Xia Yuan has done so far has exceeded expectations.

"It's not all my credit. Gilgamesh is not a stupid man. With his clairvoyance, he sees the Warcraft front and the current situation more clearly than I do. So after hearing about my background and the help I can bring, he agreed without much consideration. After all, when this time and space is on the verge of destruction, if humans continue to intrigue against each other, it would be too stupid, isn't it?"

"You're right. If we continue to scheme against each other when we are on the verge of extinction, it would be really stupid."

"However, Gilgamesh is indeed a wise king. No wonder he can lead Uruk to survive in this fallen continent without the goddess' covenant."

Upon hearing this, Quetzalcoatl nodded, happy that the alliance could go smoothly.

but……

When she turned her head to look at the red figure eating grass in the rainforest nearby, her expression was a little strange.

"What kind of strange creature is this? Is it a centaur? Are there still centaurs in Mesopotamia?"

"Wow~ What a strong body, red mane, the furry touch feels completely different from that of a dinosaur, four broad hooves, and a pair of bright eyes. It's a natural material for being a warrior! Is this a gift you brought back for big sister?!"

After finishing the greetings with Xia Yuan, Quetzal's eyes immediately lit up when she saw the Red Hare grazing beside the rainforest. As she spoke, she ran to the side of the Red Hare and kept stroking its hair with her hands.

"It's really beautiful... Such a beautiful and powerful creature really makes me unable to stop..."

Although she had ridden dinosaurs for a long time, this was the first time she had seen such a powerful mount, Quetzalcoatl. She couldn't help but climb up and try riding such a beautiful creature.

"Wow wow--!! This beautiful and strong lady, please don't touch me randomly, okay? I am the Flying General, Lü Bu Fengxian, and I am also a family man!!"

Although he seemed to enjoy being touched by Quetzalcoatl's hand, he still couldn't lose sight of the principle.

When Quetzalcoatl was about to climb onto its back, Red Hare immediately raised its front hooves, explaining that it was not a mount, and tried to throw Quetzalcoatl off.

"Eh? With this kind of aura, are you a Servant?"

Hearing the sound of the Red Hare and feeling the magic emanating from it up close, Quetzal was a little surprised.

“Yes, I’m Lu Bu Fengxian, my job is Rider, not a mount, so please don’t be so…”

But before Red Hare could finish his words, it felt its back suddenly sink and its entire body was controlled by a horrible strange force, making it unable to move.

It turned out that Quetzal had leapt onto its back and was holding down its spine with both hands.

This strength is even greater than that of Karna!!

What kind of monster is this woman?!

"A Servant mount is even better. I like you more and more. But please don't resist. Otherwise, I will use violence to tame you first."

"Do you understand?"

Quetzalcoatl put its head next to Red Hare's ear, and its originally kind expression suddenly turned into a ferocious one. Combined with the terrifying suppressive power that the god's servant possessed, the extreme sense of danger made Red Hare unable to move for a moment.

but……

It was Lü Bu's servant, right? The famous flying general was also a proud servant of his own. How could he change jobs at will? What would Gilgamesh think?

But there is also an old saying: He who knows the times is a hero.

So it decisively showed a flattering smile.

“Whew! I love being a mount the most. It is my honor to fight alongside a beautiful and powerful lady like you! Please don’t hesitate to use me as you wish!”

Xia Yuan: “…”

Karna: “…”

This evil beast really understands the meaning of following one's heart.

Although Lu Bu learned nothing else, he did learn how to be a slave of three surnames.

But it’s also okay this way. Although this beast may look like a comedian on the surface, it does have many of Lu Bu’s characteristics in its bones. That vague arrogance is the best proof of this.

There was no guarantee that it would inherit Lu Bu's rebellious nature. Karna and I were too good-tempered. Although our strength was recognized by this evil beast, we might not be able to intimidate it.

It would be just right to give it to Quetzal to train. After all, Quetzal is not only a Quetzalcoatl, but also a trainer.

The group of dinosaurs that can do backflips kept in the temple and the Ur warriors who can be awakened in just a few days are proof of Quetzal's professionalism in this area.

“Wow, is this the power of a God Servant? It really opens my eyes!”

Seeing that Red Hare was easily captured by Quetzal, Li Shuwen on the side was not worried at all. Instead, he looked at Quetzalcoatl with a pair of fiery eyes.

Anyway, Ur and Uruk have already formed an alliance, so they can work for whomever they want. It is not impossible for them to hand over the Red Hare to this golden goddess for training.

Moreover, unlike the leopard man Fujimura Taiga who merged with the Jungle Goddess, Quetzal is a divine servant without any impurities.

Apart from the size of one's spiritual base, one's strength will not be limited by one's personality or other factors.

The original Quetzal might not be able to exert her full strength due to her magic power, but with the infinite magic power supply from the magician, she can already transform into a human-shaped disaster and no longer needs to suppress anything.

If it weren't for the restrictions of the oath of the Three Goddesses Alliance, she alone could beat the Gorgon to the point of doubting his life.

"Yohoo! Is this also a Servant summoned by the Wise King of Uruk? Although he looks old, he still has a strong body. Those old iron fists seem to contain the power to easily shatter rocks."

Seeing Li Shuwen standing beside him, Quetzal's eyes lit up.

Leaving aside this centaur-like beast that was summoned somehow, she was also very interested in this red old man.

He is just a mortal body, without any blessing or blood from gods, but how could he develop such a pair of powerful fists?

Humans are so interesting!

Seeing that Li Shuwen was so interesting to her, the wrestling spirit deep in her soul began to stir again.

So Quetzal suggested: "Old man in red, how about a passionate wrestling match with big sister? Let's confirm each other's beliefs through the collision of body and mind!"

"Wrestling? No, although I know a little bit about boxing and kicking, I don't know how to wrestle."

Li Shuwen shook his head and rejected Quetzal's proposal.

"I have been dreaming of fighting a powerful servant of God like you. But let's forget it this time. Although I am a martial artist, I am not stupid. My mission this time is to escort the soldiers of Ur away and meet that stupid female leopard on the way. If I want to fight you, I'd better wait until we return to Uruk."

"Not bad. Although you can't hide your warlike nature, you can suppress your desire at the right time. Old man, you are indeed a good fighter."

"It's nothing. If I were a passionate young man, I would definitely agree without hesitation. But as I grow older, my mindset will change to some extent. The way of martial arts is to understand one's own path. I just understand what can be done, what cannot be done, what should be done, and what should not be done."

"Is that so? Now it's me, a god, who is a little confused about the situation."

After a brief exchange with the three of them, Quetzal jumped off the Red Hare, nodded towards Xia Yuan, Karna and Li Shuwen, and then spoke with a formal expression.

"King of Ur and messengers of Uruk, I welcome you in the name of the goddess who protects the city of Ur."

"And...thank you for your hard work, my king. I and everyone in Ur City have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Well, Quetzal, you have fulfilled your mission."

Xia Yuan smiled and nodded.

"Haha, I knew you could do it. After all, you are the king who rekindled the light of life in this city that looks like a corpse. Whether you sincerely accept it or not, you are now the king recognized by me and the soldiers of Ur."

Quetzal patted Xia Yuan on the shoulder, and then said earnestly: "I can see, little brother, that you are a kind person, even a little too gentle. This is good for being alone, but it is not good news for you now."

"Why? I don't think being gentle is a bad trait." Xia Yuan shook his head.

"Yes, there is nothing wrong with being gentle. But as a king, the decision-maker who leads the people, you must make a choice at the end. I have seen the plan you and Gilgamesh have made. This is good. Although there are still certain risks, this is the best solution at the moment. The longer it takes, the greater the subsequent changes will be, so we must speed up our actions."

"But...how are you going to allocate the personnel? The three routes of air transport, water transport, and crossing the Mesopotamian Plain? The safety of these three routes is not the same, and this route is bound to be accompanied by sacrifices. How are you going to allocate them? My king, who are you going to decide to let take the risk?"

Quetzal tilted her head slightly and looked seriously into Xia Yuan's eyes. She had to know the answer.

"I..."

Hearing this, Xia Yuan fell into deep thought.

Yes, Quetzal was right. There is no absolute fairness in the world, and even the person who holds the scales cannot keep them perfectly balanced.

The risks of these three paths are indeed very different.

Using dinosaurs for air transport was the safest, while water transport and crossing Mesopotamia would inevitably involve sacrifices.

There are so many monsters on the plains that even with the protection of servants, it is impossible to take care of everyone. This is bound to be accompanied by blood and tears.

The issue of arranging candidates for different routes naturally falls into the hands of him, the so-called king, or the decision maker.

But how can we make the arrangements with a clear conscience and what can be considered fair?

If he had asked this question at the beginning, he would have been confused. But now, he already had the answer in his mind.

He looked Quetzal in the eye and answered earnestly: "I will not choose or sacrifice. I will leave the choice to them."

"Leave it to... them?"

Quetzal was confused.

"Yes, I will not hide the results, nor will I leave it to so-called fate. I will only let people make their own choices. I will not force anyone to make a choice that goes against their heart. If they all choose the same path, then I will do my best to lead them through this path."

"No matter what the final result is, this is the path people have chosen, a path they can live on with a clear conscience and no regrets."

"Master..."

"Boy, you..."

Even Karna and Li Shuwen were surprised by Xia Yuan's answer.

"Do you want to give humans the power to choose, let them make their own choices, and be responsible for the consequences of their choices?"

"That's right. People have to choose their own path. Even a king cannot distort their will. Let people make their own choices and bear the consequences themselves. The so-called king is just a helper on the path they choose. He only needs to help his subjects as much as possible and live up to his status."

"Hahaha, I see, I see. Rather than saying this is your way of kingship, it's better to say it's the way of benevolence. You may be very suitable to be a king, but you may also be the least suitable person to be a king."

"But since I have made up my mind to be the goddess behind you, I will do my best to help you."

Quetzalcoatl put away his usual unreliability and just looked at Xia Yuan quietly——

"So... please use me with peace of mind, my king, and help the people who believe in you to find the right path."

"Thank you, Quetzal. I will do my best."

In response to Quetzalcoatl's trust, Xia Yuan also responded with firmness.

Chapter 207: The Choice of Humankind

"What do you think, my king? Isn't this result unexpected..."

In the familiar and spacious Temple of the Sun, Xia Yuan looked at the clay tablets that Quetzalcoatl had just collected, his eyes slightly touched.

The information recorded on the clay tablet in his hand is exactly the choice finally made by the more than 10,000 people in the city of Ur.

After returning to Ur, Xia Yuan asked Quezal and Li Shuwen to gather the people of Ur in the square, and explained the upcoming migration and the three roads to the residents of Ur without reservation.

And made a promise that no matter which choice was made, the king and the goddess would

Chapter 208: The Demon Pillar's Plan

——Tick-tick!!

The sticky blood drops fell into the deep pool water, making a sticky sound.

In the Blood Temple, the terrifying roars of countless monsters could be heard from time to time.

The increasingly dark cave, the churning pool of blood underfoot, and the countless wriggling monsters, it is said to be the territory of gods, but in fact it is a devil's cave.

A terrifying demon cave that gave birth to countless monsters and swept across Mesopotamia

However, at this moment, the master of this temple, the Gorgon, known as the Mother of Monsters, was pierced through the body by several thin chains and hung directly above the blood pool. Blood was constantly oozing from the multiple wounds on his body caused by the Demon Pillars.