Radiant Enemy

After boarding Hilgna's flying ship, the journey that should have taken half a day was shortened by more than half in an instant. When he stepped on the ground, Fujimaru Tateka raised his head and looked at the towering and solid city wall, creating for this human. I was inexplicably excited about the great achievements I made.

But they encountered a little trouble when entering the city.

After Hilgna waved his hand to make the silver ship disappear, he stepped into the gate of Uruk, but Tachika Fujimaru and his party were stopped by the soldiers guarding the gate.

"Of course, it is the absolute fortress managed by that Gilgamesh after all." Merlin explained for them, "But after getting the identity card to enter and exit the city, life here is guaranteed. Alright , let's go see the king now!"

With the leadership of Mei Lin, Fujimaru Tachika and his party soon saw the king who still brought hope to mankind in such a desperate doomsday.

Although I have heard about it in books and legends, the Gilgamesh I actually saw is completely different from what I imagined.

He himself was completely busy, and in just a few short sentences, many documents were sent from all over the place.

And from the dialogue and the words of the surrounding soldiers and chief priests, one can feel the firm trust.

——As long as Gilgamesh is still standing here, mankind will not be defeated, and there is still hope.

Although the king is very arrogant, Fujimaru Tachika has to admit that he has the capital of arrogance, and judging from the current situation, Chaldea can really help very limited.

However, with the permission of the king, he can act in this fortress, so he has more or less confidence.

After all, no amount of energy is enough outside the city where monsters emerge endlessly.

"Don't be discouraged, although Gilgamesh didn't believe you, there will always be a chance in the future." Merlin comforted.

Chaldea and his party are discussing how to restore the singularity in the spacious single house assigned to them by the chief priest, Siduri.But now it is unknown where the Holy Grail is, and their opponents do not know who they are, and there is no trace to find them.

Merlin saw that their morale was low. The flower magician thought for a while and decided to say something to divert their attention for a while. After all, this is just the beginning. If the atmosphere is so low, it is not a good sign. : "Well, speaking of it, have you noticed the piles of documents that Gilgamesh sent when he was handling official business?"

"Indeed, I saw it. If you want to read all the official documents, it must be very hard..." Matthew said with emotion.

"Actually, what you see now is already considered good. A few months ago, the documents that Gilgamesh wanted to read were all carved on clay tablets. I think everyone knows that although the traces carved on clay tablets are very It is clear, but it is not easy to carry when the situation is urgent, and the weight is also very heavy. At that time, Gilgamesh used clay tablets to handle official documents, but they were pulled over by truckloads."

"It was at this time that the king of Kish made papier-mâché and spread it vigorously, which relieved a lot of weight from the hands of King Gilgamesh. I remember that the materials seemed to be reed and wheat straw. plants, the effect can be compared with the paper of later generations."

Merlin recalled the surprise at that time, and had to admit Hilgner's keenness and care.

Although Merlin, who is a magician, can naturally make paper, but when the future of mankind is in jeopardy and there are countless important things to deal with every day, who would want to make paper to reduce the burden?

However, Hilgna noticed this and made it easier for Gilgamesh to process the documents—it took several times more effort to write on clay tablets than to write on paper—and also created a new one. Many people who came to the fortress to seek refuge also found new jobs.

In such a special period, those who don't work will not eat. Although Gilgamesh's king's treasury has enough treasures to feed these people, in the long run, the people will degenerate into domesticated animals without any fighting spirit.

And things that are easily obtained will not be cherished. Of course, King Gilgamesh, who knows the nature of human beings, will not make this mistake.

However, there are also old people or children who are physically weak or not old enough, and it is too much for them to engage in work that requires physical strength.

However, the production of paper does not require so much effort. Screening and layering the finished pulp, and then drying it out, even the elderly and children without strength can easily do it.

Of course, this matter can be viewed from two aspects.

As another king of the Mesopotamian plains, Hilgna pays attention to people's livelihood, sees the details, and proposes a small change that greatly improves the work efficiency of the Warcraft front and the people's livelihood in the rear, and has won praise from the public His reputation is worthy of being the man who was the enemy of Gilgamesh in the legend and did not lose the wind.

On the other hand...

Hilgna produced the paper, and the one who benefited the most was the King Gilgamesh.

At least after the advent of papier-mâché, Merlin has rarely seen Gilgamesh's stone engraving of replies until his hands become weak.

Of course, besides Merlin, there was one more person who discovered this.

Fujimaru Tachika raised her hand and asked her own question in a low voice: "Excuse me, does that Hilgna have a good relationship with Gilgamesh?"

Fujimaru Tatsuka's sudden question surprised everyone in the room.

"Why would you say that, senior?" the sub-servant Mash couldn't help but ask.

"No matter how you think about it, it should be all the contest between the two kings for the command right? Although the Gilgamesh king is indeed very capable, if he is a king who is equal to him, he probably will not be happy to give it to him. Another king?"

Merlin's eyes lit up, knowing that it was time for him to get into the topic.

"Miss Matthew is right. If the other two kings were here, they would indeed have a priority. This is inevitable for the pride of the king."

"However, these two kings have other connections besides the enemy relationship recorded in legends and myths. Moreover, after something strange happened in this land, the first person who noticed something was wrong and also the first person to propose an alliance was Hilgna himself. .”

"Eh?!" Fujimaru Tatsuka's eyes widened suddenly, a little in disbelief.

"But aren't they enemies? And I remember Merlin you said just now, the land of Kish is in another direction, and the attack route of the three goddesses will take a long time to reach Kish?" Fujimaru Tachika pointed out at this point.

Wouldn't it be better for Kish to propose an alliance after Uruk is weakened?

"You have to ask what the visionary king thought at that time." Merlin spread his hands, "But Hilgna's decision was correct. After a while, the attack of the Three Goddesses suddenly became fierce, and even the distant Kish was attacked. But thanks to Hilgna's decision, Kish's losses were kept to a minimum, and the vitality of human beings was preserved. down."

"Just listening to it from the sidelines makes me feel amazing..." Matthew murmured.

"This kind of foresight is really powerful." Merlin nodded in agreement, "But I have an even more exciting insider news."

Facing the people who were completely attracted by their curiosity and their eyes were shining, the smile on the corner of Merlin's lips deepened, and he dropped a bomb/bomb that suddenly detonated: "The two kings are not kings." They used to be brothers when

"Brother?!" The news that Merlin said shocked Chaldea and his party as expected, and even Romani, who participated in the discussion through the communicator, showed an expression of extreme astonishment.

"No, no, it's not that I think it's wrong, but...it's really unimaginable that Gilgamesh has brothers?" Romani waved his hands again and again, and it could be seen from his appearance that he didn't believe it at all.

"Couldn't you have made this up, Merlin?" Romani questioned this smiling half-nightmare.

"It's too much, why should I make it up? It doesn't make any sense." Merlin tilted his head, "It's just called brothers, but in fact, um, it should be called righteous brothers. Gilgamesh's Mother is the god Ningsun, you all know that, right?"

After receiving unanimous nods, Merlin continued: "One day, the goddess Ningsun saw the future in her sleep. And when she woke up, she recruited a prostitute who served her—that is, a witch. girl—let her find the man of her dreams."

"[You go, find me the person who will accompany the brilliance. He has a pair of eyes given by the sky and the lake, and all changes and traces cannot escape his sight; he has a head of hair given by ice and snow, every hair is Reflecting the dazzling light in the sun. His body is as strong as a stag, and his movements are as light as a goshawk skimming the treetops. He comes with the light, you must find him for me, I will make him a throne Those who stand beside him will become the brothers of my son Gilgamesh, and charge forward for him.]”

Merlin sang out such a passage of poetry, the soft and magnetic voice was pleasant to the ear, and if the scene were changed, it would definitely be enough to make the young lady look intoxicated.

But the only ones who are listening to him telling the "Story of the King" here are those present.

But this did not delay Merlin's interest in the conversation at all. After all, after discovering such explosive news, it was really disappointing not to be able to share it with others.

The Heroic Spirits who were summoned by King Gilgamesh with him either didn't have this muscle, or they didn't care at all, and talking with these Heroic Spirits wasn't fun at all.

And now the reaction of Fujimaru Tachika and others pleased Merlin very well, which also made him more interested in talking.

The narration of the king's story continued: "So the girl named Samhat led the soldiers of the temple to the deep forest, and brought the boy back to Uruk. He became the adopted son of the king of Uruk and the elder brother of the future crown prince Gilgamesh. Ah, that was really a grand ceremony. The white-haired boy stood beside the king and the crown prince, welcoming the cheers of the people and joy, everyone is full of expectations for the future."

"I see. No wonder Merlin you say they are brothers... Wait a minute! If Hilgna is the son of a mountain hunter, how did he become the king of Kish?" Dr. Romani pointedly pointed out what was wrong.

"The story is still being told, I'm impatient but I can't eat hot tofu."

Merlin said briskly, while Matthew on the side poured him a glass of water thoughtfully, Merlin moistened his throat and then continued: "Then Silgna, as the son of King Uruk and the brother of Gilgamesh, grew up to Adulthood. During this period, Gilgamesh changed from being wise and intelligent when he was young, and became cruel and arrogant. He not only conscripted the people to build a palace and a place to play for himself, but also issued a holy marriage order, requiring every woman to marry This also led to several quarrels between Hilgna and Gilgamesh in government affairs, Uruk sang sad songs, and even had the idea that King Gilgamesh should rule them instead of King Gilgamesh Ergnar to govern Uruk."

"[The king does not keep daughters for mothers, even the daughters of soldiers, the beloved wives of nobles!]"

"【The king does not keep sons for fathers, day and night, his cruelty never stops!】"

Just these two sentences can give a glimpse of the resentment, despair and helplessness of the people of Uruk at that time.

"I remember that it was Enkidu who ended Gilgamesh's fatuous and brutal rule," Mash continued.

"Yes, it's Enkidu. When Enkidu was created by the gods and landed on the earth, without a human form, and fell into the company of wild beasts, Silgna took the initiative to find Enkidu and brought him back to Ulu gram, end Gilgamesh's rape."

When Merlin said this, he couldn't help but wonder if Hilgna had the skill of 'Omniscience and Almighty Star'.

"But it still doesn't explain why Hilgna became the king of Kish?" Dr. Romani asked.

"This is to explain the origin of Hilgna." Merlin clapped his hands, and with his movements, several flowers fell from his sleeves, and those flowers quickly turned into bright spots of light, floating in the air. A picture was assembled.

"Hilgner is not the parent and child of a mountain hunter. That poor hunter picked up a baby wrapped in gorgeous cloth one winter. A huge white eagle guarded the baby, covering him with its wings. Wind and snow. But when it saw Orion's appearance, it let out a long howl, flapping its wings and hovering in the air."

"After the eagle flew away, Orion heard the cry of the baby, so he mustered up the courage to step forward and saw the baby lying in the snow. The baby opened its eyes, and it was the same blue color as the lake and the sky. Blue eyes, light white hair covering the small head. As soon as Orion saw this baby, he felt pity and joy in his heart, took him back and raised him."

"And in Kish far away, there is a beautiful and poor woman, who is kneeling in front of the temple, praying to the gods to bless her young son who had to be sent away when she was just born. She survived between Kish and Uruk. The daughter of a king of a small country was dedicated to the queen of Kish, but she was persecuted because of the queen's childlessness and jealousy. If she didn't send her beloved child away, what would be left to her would be the dead body of the child. "

“[Gods all over the sky, omnipotent and merciful gods in the sky, the earth, and the sea, I beg you to bless my child, keep him away from pain and persecution, and let him grow up safely. I would like to give all I have I beg for your mercy.]”

Following Merlin's narration, the projection he conjured up by magic also showed a corresponding picture.

Although the face can't be seen clearly, but the Miaoman's figure and charming temperament are enough to see how beautiful the concubine in the story is.

"Of course, her begging was answered, but this woman never imagined that the god she was praying for would send her child to a commoner Orion in the enemy country."

Merlin glanced at the people who had been fascinated by listening, and stopped on purpose.

"The gods in the Sumerian era were so vile. They let the prince who was supposed to be well-clothed and well-fed live a life of food and clothing, and took the poor Orion as his father. In the end, he became the adopted son of the king of the enemy country, and he fought for them. Swords and guns are aimed at their homeland."

"If this mother finds out, she will be very sad..." Fujimaru Tachika murmured in a low voice.

"Then Hilgna became the king of Kish, and became the only enemy who could confront Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk." Merlin brought this story to a successful conclusion.

"Wait a minute! You omitted a lot of things! How on earth did he become King of Kish! What you just talked about wasn't that Hilgna brought back Enkidu, and then Gilgamesh became wise, Shouldn't this be a happy ending! Why did he suddenly become an enemy again!"

Doctor Romani, who was far away in Chaldea, complained that he also joined this conversation unknowingly, but after seeing Merlin talk so much, it ended up with this ending. I am afraid that the doctor is also concerned about this "unfinished ending" 'The ending is very unsatisfactory.

"Oh, it's not interesting to tell the story once. You have to leave some suspense for the next time~" Merlin blinked at Dr. Romani, showing a pure smile.

But after being adjusted, no one will be deceived by Merlin's innocent smile now.

"Then after listening to the king's story, do you feel that the future is still very bright? The kings of this era are quite capable, and as human saviors, you don't need to be under too much pressure."

Merlin looked at everyone's expressions, after such a gag, the vague solemnity and silence disappeared.

Very good very good.

Merlin nodded inwardly with satisfaction, it was not in vain for him to tell the king's story to arouse the atmosphere.

But on the other hand, it is also because Merlin has noticed that if he continues to tell the story, the white-haired king who may really have the skill of "omniscient and omnipotent star" will probably come out of the sky and press his face on the ground. The ground rubbed.

What a pity, it's such an interesting story.

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