The Cloud-Raised Brave Man's Travels

"Okay, Koya, let's go live in the temple~~"

"No!! Koya can't go with you!"

"Hmm! Why?"

Sparks nearly flew from the spot where the two women locked eyes. Ishtar's fighting spirit was completely ignited at this moment. If her original attitude towards Koya was one of excitement, now, because of Fujimaru Tachika's fight with her, her attitude towards Koya had completely turned into one of her absolute must-haves! Ishtar was a goddess of struggle, and she absolutely loved stealing other people's things. It was more accurate to say that she only loved something when someone was competing with her for it.

All we can say is that Fujimaru Tachibana is still young, even though she has already met and become familiar with many gods; but it may also be because even if she understands it, she does not want to give in on this issue. After all, no matter whether it is a woman or a man, no one will give in on such things, except the green-haired turtle!

In the end, it was Koya who calmed Ishtar down, but after being provoked by Fujimaru Tachibana, Ishtar's original idea of just wanting to collect beautiful treasures was directly led astray. Koya was a little helpless about this, but no matter what, he was the final beneficiary, and he was not an ungrateful person. Although Ishtar had a bad temper, she was indeed extremely beautiful, and he admitted that he coveted the body of this goddess.

"Is this the sacred tower?"

The group came to the center of Uruk, where a tall and magnificent sacred tower was erected. Even in this critical moment, Gilgamesh still maintained his kingly demeanor. He had to tell the people of Uruk that he, the king, was here. He had to be the invincible and ever-proud king in the hearts of the people as before.

Chapter 150: Meeting with Gilgamesh

Under the sacred tower, a girl with a veil was waiting there. When Fujimaru Tachibana saw her, he immediately waved excitedly and greeted her.

"Sidulli~~Are you waiting for us here?"

"Goddess Ishtar pays respects to you. Tachibana, I'm sorry, I wasn't waiting for you here. I just happened to send an elder down and saw you, so I'm waiting here."

"Hey, isn't this what they're waiting for us?"

Fujimaru Tachika affectionately hugged Siduri's hand, and Siduri had a very gentle smile on her face behind the veil. She was also very happy with Fujimaru Tachika's kind behavior.

"Siduri, long time no see. Is that Gilgamesh guy dead? If he is, please come back to my palace quickly. You are my priestess, so how did you become his secretary?"

"King Gilgamesh is in good health. I apologize to the goddess Ishtar, but Uruk is facing a crisis. I must remain by King Gilgamesh's side to assist him. I will return to the temple once this is resolved. Please atone your sins."

"It's none of your business. It's all Gilgamesh's fault. Well, since Gilgamesh isn't dead yet, I won't go in. By the way, Siduri, this man is the one I've chosen as my husband. When this is over, you can officiate the divine marriage between him and me."

"Wha...what."

The calm Siduri finally showed an expression of surprise on her face. She quickly focused her attention on Koya. Her eyes were full of curiosity, surprise, and a hint of pity.

"I understand. I will consult King Gilgamesh. The divine marriage of the goddess Ishtar is a major event in Uruk. We will definitely hold the grandest ceremony!"

After saying goodbye to Ishtar, Siduri took Fujimaru Tachika's hand and ran up the stairs. Mashu followed closely behind them. Koya stayed where he was and chatted with Ishtar.

"She respects you very much."

"Hehe~ Of course. I am the city god that protects Uruk and the mistress of this world. The priests I choose are naturally the best."

"Then I'll go up too. Don't cause any trouble by yourself."

"Hmph, hurry up and go up. Gilgamesh is a difficult guy to get along with, so be careful."

"understood."

Koya also stepped onto the stairs. Although he was the last one to set out, they finally reached the top of the tower together. Siduri asked them to wait for a while in front of the palace door while she went to ask King Gilgamesh for instructions.

Soon, a soldier emerged from the palace, leading several men inside. Koya curiously examined the man on the throne. He was handsome, exuding a commanding presence. He was fiddling with a rather large wine glass, from which Koya sensed a vast magical power. Was this man King Gilgamesh? Indeed, he fulfilled every description of a king in Koya's mind. He seemed to be the very image of a king.

"King Gilgamesh, do you have something to ask us?"

"It's alright. I won't waste my precious time looking for you, Fujimaru Tachibana."

"Eh~~ King Gilgamesh, you didn't call me the magician of the observatory anymore. Do you recognize me?"

"Well, I've seen all your hard work this month. You've done quite well, and today you brought me a big surprise."

Gilgamesh stared at Koya, a hint of amusement in his eyes. Though his clairvoyance was sometimes effective and sometimes not, it was still possible to discern a person's true nature. It was truly intriguing that this man, shrouded in the aura of dragons and gods, was actually just an ordinary person.

"Nice to meet you, King Gilgamesh. I am Koya Constantine."

"Oh? Judging from the aura around you, I thought you were the kind of arrogant guy. It seems you're not the kind of fool who's led by power."

"King Gilgamesh is much calmer than Tachibana described him to me. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hahaha, you're so funny."

The person who was most nervous about Koya and Gilgamesh's first meeting was naturally Fujimaru Tachibana. She knew King Gilgamesh's temper very well, and she was also aware of Koya's inherent arrogance. She was really afraid that the two would start fighting if they disagreed. But now it seems that this first meeting was a success?

"Fujimaru Tachibana, you're probably getting tired of the chores you're doing now, right?"

After Gilgamesh stopped laughing, he rested his elbows on the throne, supported his chin with the back of his hands, and looked at Fujimaru Tachibana with a relaxed attitude. He was in a good mood now. Fujimaru Tachibana did bring her an interesting existence. Will the battle situation in Uruk undergo new changes because of his arrival?

"In other words—King, are you finally going to issue us a mission?"

"Hmph, listen carefully, Master Fujimaru Tachibana of the Observatory. This is an imperial decree issued personally by the King. You should feel honored, Zashu!"

"Yes!"

Finally, a month after arriving at this singularity, their adventure was about to begin! For the past month, Fujimaru Tachibana and Mashu had been repairing the walls of Uruk, clearing the river, and delivering supplies to the residents. The most exciting part was accompanying the soldiers to deliver weapons and supplies to the northern front. Now, the real mission was finally here! Fujimaru Tachibana's heart was filled with determination!

"Go to Ulr. I order you to investigate what happened in this distant land. Merlin will go with you."

Gilgamesh's voice was flat but majestic. Siduri, standing beside him, was carving his orders on a clay tablet.

"Perform well and let me see your value."

"Understood! We'll set off tomorrow. By the way, King, where is that Merlin?"

"He..."

As if he heard some troublesome words, Gilgamesh placed the hand that was originally supporting his chin on his forehead, and gently rubbed his temples with his thumb and middle finger.

"Sidulli, tell them that guy is there."

"Yes, King Gilgamesh."

The word Merlin was the filthiest of filths in Gilgamesh's eyes, and he didn't want to say this name at all if he could.

"Master Merlin is visiting Diana and Dikoya at their homes to offer their condolences. Their brother protested to the Council of Elders this morning. Last night, three people locked him out and wouldn't let him go home."

"what?"

"Forget it, Siduri, send a sergeant to inform Merlin that this matter ends here. Don't let the king hear this filthy name again!"

"Yes."

"By the way, and Miss Anna, where is she now?"

"Miss Anna has been taking care of the elderly in the elderly resettlement area these days. She is very popular there."

"Alright, Fujimaru Tachibana, take your people and leave quickly. My office hours are up."

"Yes--"

After Koya and his group left, Gilgamesh took advantage of the time when the soldiers were carrying the clay tablets to ask Siduri who was standing beside him.

"Is that woman Ishtar really planning to marry that man?"

"Yes."

"Hmph, then let her do as she wishes. She can take what she needs directly from this king's treasury."

"Thank you for your generosity, King Gilgamesh."

Chapter 151: Servants of Uruk

On the way back from the ziggurat to the Chaldean Embassy, Fujimaru Tachibana had a constant smile on her face. Today was truly her lucky day. First, she had successfully summoned Koya, who then successfully tamed the goddess Ishtar. Then, back in Uruk, Gilgamesh had assigned her another mission. Everything was looking up! Her adventure in Uruk was finally about to officially begin!

When they returned to the embassy, a girl in armor was sitting on a chair. When she saw the group coming back, she hurried over to greet them.

"Tachibana~~"

A bright smile graced her face, and Koya's attention was focused on her magical armor. It was certainly offensive, but it was also a delight to watch! Her upper body was practically naked, with only two strips of armor dangling to cover her ribs. Was this the legendary "open the lid and drink"? So cool! Her outfit seemed reminiscent of Japan. It was truly amazing how such different worlds could have similar styles.

"Niu Ruo, long time no see, why are you here?"

"I'm about to head to the northern defense line as a reinforcement for General Leonidas. I came here to say goodbye to you before I leave."

"Is that so? Stay safe. By the way, Ushiwaka, we've also received a mission from King Gilgamesh and will be leaving for Ulju tomorrow."

"Really? Congratulations! You've finally earned King Gilgamesh's approval! I wish you both good luck in your martial arts career, and we'll see each other again in the future."

"Ah."

"Then I'll be leaving first. Come on, Tachibana!"

The girl in armor left in a hurry. Koya looked at the strips of armor that were still firmly attached to Ushiruo even when he was running. Who was the master who made this armor? He abandoned the original effect of the armor and put all the attributes on the interest. He is really good!

After Ushiwakamaru left, Mashu ran to her and Fujimaru Tachika's room and began to tidy up the room and prepare food and water, as they were going on a long trip tomorrow. Fujimaru Tachika then moved closer to Koya, pulled him to a chair, and spoke to him quietly.

"Koya, that was Ushiwakamaru just now, a Servant summoned by King Gilgamesh and also my good friend. Isn't she cute?"

"It's quite cute, but is her armor really okay? Doesn't it reveal too much?"

"Hehehe~~ Koya, you don't understand. In Chaldea, there's a truth: the stronger the Heroic Spirit, the less they wear and the more flamboyant they appear, with the exception of Altria!"

"what?"

"Hey, are you interested in Chaldea? Do you want to become a Chaldea Servant? I'll introduce you to a beautiful lady!"

"Definitely next time."

·Dividing line·

Near dinner time, a small figure in a black robe walked into the embassy dragging a white torn sack. Wait...it seemed like it wasn't a torn sack, but a person.

"Anna, you're back~~ Mashu is still preparing dinner. Would you like some honey cake to fill your stomach?"

"it is good."

Anna and Merlin served as guides for Fujimaru Tachika after she arrived in this world. Merlin was also summoned by King Gilgamesh, while Anna seemed to be chain-summoned to this world for some reason. In the afternoon, Fujimaru Tachika not only persuaded Koya to join Chaldea, but also introduced him to the people they knew in this world. Fujimaru Tachika spoke highly of Anna, calling her kind, sensible, and very capable.

The evaluation of Merlin was very harsh. Fujimaru Tachibana directly said that the word "scumbag" could perfectly summarize Merlin. The most important thing is that Mashu also agreed with Fujimaru Tachibana's statement.

"Anna, let me introduce you. This is the Servant I summoned, Koya Constantine. He's very strong. If you have any difficulties, you can tell him directly. He won't refuse a pretty girl."

"...A pervert like Merlin?"

"No, no, no, although Koya is a little bit arrogant, he is not a scumbag like Merlin. Anna, believe me, Koya is a good person."

"I see."

The little girl, Anna, was just as Tachibana Fujimaru had described her—a quiet child. After accepting the honey cake from Mash, she quietly sat at the table and began to eat it in small bites. Koya, sitting across from her, finally got a glimpse of her face beneath the black robe. She was truly adorable, looking like a little hamster as she ate the cake. Just watching her was healing.

"So what's going on with this Merlin?"

"Drunk."

"Okay! Koya, throw him out into the street."

"Ok."

"Wait, wait! Seriously, you knew I was a nightmare, but you still said I was drunk. Anna-chan is getting worse and worse. Tachibana, you too, why is your attitude towards me getting worse and worse? You were quite respectful to me when we first met."

"Because Merlin you're a scumbag!"

Fujimaru Tachibana spoke confidently, and the handsome white-haired man in front of her opened his mouth, unsure how to refute him. He was actually quite self-aware. As a nightmare, he had no so-called humanity. Even if he acted like one, it was just an act. His unrestrained and reckless behavior made others think he was scum. But those sisters last night were really cute! Especially the older sister. Women who have given birth are different.

"Is this the hidden card you've been keeping, Tachibana? Seriously, if you had a card like that, you should have revealed it sooner rather than later. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been doing chores in Uruk for over a month."

In fact, no matter when Koya arrives, Fujimaru Tachibana has already done his chores for the month because he is waiting for the right opportunity. If the time is not right, he will not let Fujimaru Tachibana go out.

"Hello, hello, I'm Brother Merlin, nice to meet you~~"

"Hello, just call me Koya."

"Hmm~~By the way, do you want to go shopping with me tonight? Brother Merlin is quite popular among the girls in Uruk~"

"Merlin!!!"

·Dividing line·

The next day, the group set off as scheduled. They did not carry any backpacks or anything like that. Not to mention Koya's portable storage, Tachibana and the others also had special storage magic, so the group looked lightly traveled, but in fact they were carrying a lot of supplies.

"There are more roaming magical beasts after leaving Uruk."

"Although the battle line has resisted the vast majority of the monsters, there are always some that slip through the net. By the way, the monster Anna killed was called Mushi Huxiu, one of the eleven monsters born from the primordial goddess Tiamat, a Babylonian dragon~~"

"Is this a dragon? It's so different from the image I have of a dragon."

"Most dragons of later generations have had their appearances altered by people's understanding of the mysterious. Mu Xiu Hu Xiu might be the original form of Western dragons~~"