Uruk After the Disaster (Continued)

Finally, after chatting with Roman about this matter and asking him if the true creator of the Demon Gods had any thoughts of rekindling his connection with the Demon God Pillars, Roman smiled helplessly and said, "Even if I went out and openly said I was Solomon, given Lev and Goetia's personalities, they wouldn't believe me, right? After all, in their eyes, I'm just a hardcore otaku obsessed with anime and manga."

He said, "And I can't hide away during difficult times, but I also can't take credit for your achievements after everything is over. You've helped me so much this time. Although I find it strange that the Demon God Pillars mistook me for someone else, I believe it's fate. If it were someone else, I would worry about being abused, but I don't have that worry about you."

"So please lead the Demon God Pillars well on their journey. Although they are unreliable in many ways, they are still children I have endowed with near-omnipotence. They will definitely help you in the future. Please lead them on the right path. Now that Solomon has disappeared, only a doctor named Romani Archman remains in the world."

Having received this answer, Rovey stopped pressuring the matter and instead formed new familiar contracts with each of these demons. Although he didn't restrict their freedom, or rather, he dismissed them, allowing them to go anywhere and live the life they wanted, the Demon God Pillars could still appear by his side to help him whenever he needed their assistance.

At this time, those Demon God Pillars should be searching for their whereabouts.

It was precisely because they saw this, and with King Hassan present, that Tezcatlipoca wisely chose to back down this time and did not engage in battle with Rovey.

Afterwards, Rovey told Gilgamesh and the other Heroic Spirit about the incident, which made Quetzalcoatl feel extremely regretful, but even more worried.

"I was wondering why that guy seemed so strange; he was even hiding such a secret."

She said to Rovey with a hint of reproach, "Your gentle talk was really too dangerous. Luckily, we brought that strange old man along, otherwise, given Tezcatlipoca's personality, we might have really run into danger. But it's also a real pity; it would have been even better if we could have taken the opportunity to beat him up."

It's clear that she still harbors deep resentment towards Tezcatlipoca and really wants to beat Tezcatlipoca up.

However, Gilgamesh did not show much surprise when he learned what kind of disaster the world might face in the future.

After all, his Clairvoyance had vaguely foreseen a glimpse of the future, but it remained unclear. Now that it had been revealed, it wasn't particularly strange. Unfortunately, he couldn't offer any help now.

He will soon pass away peacefully in his old age, and can only entrust everything to those who are to come.

Rovey intended to say goodbye and go to Chaldea with Gudako and Mash, but Gilgamesh, insisting that he be taken to the victory celebration. This was the most important step after the victory, and how could he be left out as the main character?

Furthermore, he openly expressed his remorse for usurping the credit of others.

After all, Singularity is Singularity. Ushiwakamaru, Rovey, King Hassan, the Holy Lance, Scáthach, Ritsuka Fujimaru, and many others who do not belong to this world or this era will have their historical records corrected.

Only Tiamat's return and the record of this calamity can still exist. Therefore, Gilgamesh, as the king of this era and the protagonist in the record, will definitely be given a prominent place in history.

Future records will surely erase their names and instead state. "The goddess Tiamat, driven by resentment, returned to this land, unleashing disaster. Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, led countless nameless heroes from this land and from foreign lands, guided by the goddess, to fight against her, ultimately achieving victory and saving the goddess of creation."

Although Gilgamesh also wanted to leave his mark on everyone involved in this battle, and he disdained to steal the credit of others, that was simply the way things were.

Regarding his words...

Perhaps it is precisely because of this record, this record of leading countless heroes to challenge the creator god, that he will be called the King of Heroes in the future, and it also marks the end of history.

He had told many people about this, but none of the Heroic Spirit who came here were after fame or merit. They all generously said that it was nothing, and that it was enough as long as everything was alright.

Rovey, naturally, accepted the ending with great joy and told Gilgamesh not to worry about it. Compared to achievements and fate, he had gained a more important treasure this time.

Despite all this, Gilgamesh naturally wouldn't let things pass so easily.

With his pride, Gilgamesh, in the name of Enkidu, guaranteed that he would not use the power that this record, which did not belong to him, might bring. He also gave Rovey a compensation, saying it would make up for the power he had lost. Then, smiling, he went to drink with Rameses II, saying that they would discuss some kind of royal way and that they would see each other later.

Standing on high ground, Rovey looked at the golden key Gilgamesh had given him and smiled slightly, inwardly sighing with emotion.

"How generous! They just gave away the Ea like that."

That certainly fits that guy's personality.

However, looking at this empty treasure trove, Rovey Wei felt somewhat helpless.

No wonder Gilgamesh always looked like he was in pain; this time, the king has really been bankrupted.

"Now... once we gather the necessary people, we can prepare to leave together."

"What do you mean, 'leaving together'? Where are you planning to go?"

As Rovey his plan, a sudden voice rang out.

After failing to negotiate with Gilgamesh, Ishtar had come out to clear her head, ended up with him.

"It's Ishtar."

Seeing that it was Ishtar, Rovey greeted her with a smile, saying, "Long time no see. Have you finished discussing things?"

"Damn it! I get angry just thinking about it."

Ishtar, already in a bad mood, stomped her feet in anger as she thought about how all her treasures in the mortal realm had been lost in this battle, "I've confirmed it! Uruk and that Gilgamesh are both completely empty-handed! I was tricked by you guys this time! That Gilgamesh played word games with me! It's infuriating!"

"..."

Seeing her embarrassed expression, Rovey Wei smiled.

"What are you laughing at? It has something to do with you too. If you hadn't helped him lie to me..."

Seeing Ishtar, who initially appeared quite like a goddess, suddenly burst into shouting without any regard for her image, Rovey shook his head and sighed, "What a beautiful goddess, it's a pity she's not mute."

"What are you saying...?!"

"Okay, instead of getting angry with me here, I think you should try to think about this from a different perspective."

Seeing that Ishtar was about to get angry, Rovey immediately changed the subject, "Although you did lose a lot this time, you've actually gained a treasure, haven't you?"

"Treasure?!"

Upon hearing this, Ishtar was taken aback. "Where is there any treasure? How come I don't know what treasure I've found?"

"It's right in front of us."

He pointed to the brightly lit city below, then smiled and said, "Because of your efforts, countless lives have been protected. Is there anything more precious than life in this world?"

"Ha...?"

Ishtar looked at me like I was being fooled. "Do I look that easy to fool?"

"Yes, that's true to some extent."

"--?!"

"Ahem, just kidding. Ishtar, don't forget, you are the guardian deity of Uruk. For you, faith, dependence, and worship are always more valuable than wealth. Besides, you did such a wonderful job this time. I believe the gods of Sumerian will look at you with new eyes. You can ask your father for a reward, can't you?"

What you said... seems to make a lot of sense...

"Of course, after all, you are someone who is on par with the goddess of wisdom, Aqua."

"Aqua? Never heard of her, but since she's the goddess of wisdom, I'll take that as a compliment. You're right! I've done a great service this time, and Father God will definitely reward me handsomely when we get back!"

"Yes, yes, that's right."

Ishtar was clearly being thoroughly fooled, and at that moment, Rovey got up, preparing to leave and say goodbye to the others.

"--Achoo!"

Suddenly, a sneeze came from behind me, followed by...

"So beautiful--!"

Hearing the surprised exclamation, Rovey turned around and asked, "Ereshkigal?"

Ereshkigal, the goddess of the Underworld who is half-deity of Venus, is gazing intently at the brightly lit and prosperous night scene of Uruk.

"Oh, oh? You recognized me right away?"

Only after hearing Rovey's question did Ereshkigal frantically wave her hands and say, "I... I didn't say anything! I'm not envious at all, not even of the buildings, the lights, the starry sky, or the smiles of the people here!!"

"Pfft."

This scene made Rovey burst into laughter, saying, "It really is Ereshkigal. After all, Ishtar wouldn't notice something so beautiful."

Pointing to the city and people he had protected from Tiamat's forces, he said with immense pride, "Ereshkigal, the goddess of the Underworld, isn't Uruk beautiful?"

That joy is mutual; humans are easily influenced by their environment, and he was no exception.

Seeing so many people survive the ordeal and witnessing so many lives sprout anew filled him with immense joy.

The evening breeze ruffled Ereshkigal's long hair. She looked at Rovey, who had turned back into a human, and nodded involuntarily.

"It is indeed very beautiful..."

"Well, from now on it's a new beginning. You should do your best, Ereshkigal."

"Ah?"

Ereshkigal turned her head away, somewhat puzzled.

"I know, Ereshkigal, you actually want to build a city full of flowers underground, right? A city with its own evening breeze and blossoms, a paradise for the dead, a city that belongs only to you, no less beautiful than Uruk."

Rovey remembered Ereshkigal's dream very clearly.

He looked at Ereshkigal before him and smiled, saying, "The age of gods has passed, and your work won't be as busy as before, so—keep going! I believe you can do it. The seed I gave you only needs magic to grow and will never wither. That day may be just around the corner."

As he spoke, Rovey stretched out his hand and blew a wisp of magic in front of him, which drifted over every corner of Uruk.

"I'm sorry, Ereshkigal, for all the unpleasant things that happened between us before."

Similarly, recalling what he had done before, Rovey Wei politely apologized to the goddess.

"My actions of trespassing into the Underworld and using illusions to deceive you were all my faults, and I now formally apologize to you."

"..."

Rovey apologized for the past unpleasantness, but Ereshkigal, the goddess of the Underworld, didn't quite hear it, or rather, she no longer cared about such things. At this moment, she was immersed in the beautiful blueprint Rovey described, as if she could already see the beautiful outline.

The girl's amber eyes shone even brighter as she nodded vigorously, promising, "I will definitely do it! Someday!"

Then Ereshkigal turned to leave, and seeing this, Rovey Wei asked, "Are you leaving already? Aren't you going to attend the banquet in person? This is a very rare experience."

"I can't wait to go back to the Underworld, and I also have duties Underworld."

Ereshkigal shook her head and gave this reply.

'I see.'

Watching Ereshkigal walk away without looking back, a smile appeared on Rovey's face. He thought to himself, "As expected of the mistress of the Underworld, she has a strong sense of responsibility."

He shouted loudly at the departing figure, "Keep going! Although I really wanted to help you build it, I'll be leaving soon. As your friend, all I can do now is cheer you on. Please strive to live towards the beautiful things in your heart; you deserve true happiness."

"Huh?!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the goddess of the Underworld, who was not far away, seemed to have been tripped by something and almost fell over.

"Um?"

Rovey looked a little strange; how could he have fallen flat on his face?

However, Ereshkigal immediately turned around and rushed towards him. Perhaps because she was running, Ereshkigal's face was flushed, and she said breathlessly, "Um, you, you just said we're friends, right? Not some dark, negative, scary, withdrawn goddess, right?"

"???"

What kind of ears could possibly connect these words together?!

"Of course we're friends, Ereshkigal, the mistress of the Underworld. We are comrades-in-arms, and we are friends."

Rovey nodded, then said somewhat helplessly, "Also, please don't belittle yourself like that. You've already done very well. Even among all the goddesses I've ever met, you're among the best."

"--Friend, yes! We are friends!"

Having confirmed the word, Ereshkigal clenched his small fist, revealing a bright smile that seemed to radiate dazzling light.

Seeing this, Rovey couldn't help but nod, infected by his smile.

"Friends are those who can walk together, help each other, and walk the same path."

"I see, that's great! Anyway, I understand now. Although Anna has returned to the Throne of Heroes, Nitocris will soon leave with you, I won't be lonely. Since we're friends, I'll give you some more gifts."

Ereshkigal raised his hand and gently touched Rovey's hand, as if planting a seed, whereupon a mark belonging to the Sumerian Underworld appeared.

"This is?"

Rovey was somewhat curious.

"The goddess's blessing is a wish that you will come to me after you die. I hope you can visit my Underworld soon."

With a smile on her face, Ereshkigal uttered some truly terrifying words.

"What a heavy blessing!"

"I was just kidding. I was just trying to help you avoid a death curse or something. It's also a kind of fate. I hope we can meet again."

After saying that, Ereshkigal left with a smile.

"What a quirky and eccentric goddess..."

Looking in the direction Ereshkigal had left, Rovey shook his head, then jumped off the tower and headed towards the palace in Uruk.

He also encountered a drunkard on the way.

"Oh my, isn't this my dear friend Rovey, returning victorious? What are you doing here all alone?"

A flippant voice came through. "Want a big brother to have a long talk about life with you?"

"Merlin, are you asking for a beating again? Instead of helping Gilgamesh at the palace, you're out drinking?"