Gilgamesh Is Like a Husky

The kiss, separated by fingers, was as fleeting as a dragonfly's touch, yet felt like an eternity.

By the time Rovi came to his senses, the girl before him was gone, replaced by the Golden Goddess of Venus, who exuded an even greater sense of pride.

"Hmph, you got off easy!" Ishtar stood several meters away, her arms crossed over her chest, baring her teeth in a fierce display.

However, the lingering blush on her face seemed to betray her inner turmoil.

Of course, she couldn't possibly be calm.

After all, she and Ereshkigal shared the same body.

After Ereshkigal's consciousness returned to the Underworld Realm, Ishtar, who had taken over the body, naturally felt the lingering influence of the Underworld Goddess's state of mind at that moment.

"Next time—" The more she felt it, the more annoyed Ishtar became. "Next time, I'll definitely make you recognize this Goddess's beauty!"

"You better wash your neck and wait for me!"

With that parting shot, Ishtar vanished in an instant.

It was as if she had fled.

She wanted to quell the throbbing in her body, and even more so, the impact this throbbing had on her.

Ereshkigal had already fallen.

Ishtar had no desire to suffer the same fate.

That was truly... the ultimate shame—of course, she still had to leave a parting threat.

Rovi stood rooted to the spot, gazing at the suddenly empty alley.

He touched his lips, as if the sensation from that moment still lingered.

Night gave way to dawn, a sliver of morning light piercing the long night in the distance. He shook his head; it had been another unexpected night.

But it felt good.

Although the Underworld Goddess's divine protection was a minor inconvenience for Rovi... there was no such thing as absolute immortality in this world. Or rather, throughout history, heroes with divine protection had often met untimely deaths.

Rovi himself could even try to influence the 'on' and 'off' of the protection using the power of the 'Key of Heaven,' turning this permanent state into an active skill.

So, Rovi was in good spirits.

"Hmm, Little En is still waiting... I should head back!"

With that thought, Rovi took two steps forward, glanced behind him, and then finally set off.

"Hahahaha, as expected of the talent discovered by this wise and great King!"

Before Rovi even entered his residence, he could hear unrestrained laughter from the courtyard. "To think you've even influenced the Underworld Goddess!"

Rovi glanced around, slightly worried about disturbing the neighbors. Fortunately, the residents here were all the elite of Uruk, living in spacious mansions with excellent soundproofing—though even if they were disturbed, no one would dare complain.

He walked along the smooth path, pushed open the door, and entered. The bright morning sun illuminated the spacious courtyard, lush greenery covering the four corners. On the roof, a figure stood high above the eaves, bathed in golden light, speaking loudly.

Rovi rubbed his forehead and turned his head towards the side of the doorway, meeting the figure emerging from the house.

"Rovi's back?" Little En skipped over, her emerald green hair swaying in the wind, her plain white robes floating like clouds. Her bare feet tread on the lush grass.

Rovi ruffled her head and then pointed to the figure above.

"When did that guy... arrive?"

"Just now," Little En tilted her head. "Then he climbed up there and said a bunch of nonsense—although I disliked it, he seemed like an interesting fellow."

It seemed Enkidu still harbored some resentment about Gilgamesh's previous actions towards her.

It could only be said that because Rovi had 'prevented' their fight, Gilgamesh and Enkidu had not fully recognized each other in that battle.

At this moment, the connection between the Lock and the Wedge could only be through Rovi, the 'Key'.

"Impudent... Hmph, how dare you ignore the great me?"

Gilgamesh, standing on the eaves, became instantly displeased when Rovi didn't acknowledge him.

He moved his feet and leaped directly from a height of several meters, landing steadily on the grass.

Rovi glanced at him. "I have no interest in dealing with a lunatic who's gone mad first thing in the morning."

"A wild dog is still just a wild dog; no amount of training can change its nature," Gilgamesh sneered.

"Indeed, like how some people can't say things that ordinary people understand," Rovi replied meaningfully, glancing at the shirtless King of Uruk clad in golden armor. "Did you go see Siduri?"

"She's my most loyal tool, after all. If she had truly fallen, I would have lost much convenience!"

Gilgamesh said with feigned disdain.

"Just admit you're tsundere!" Rovi clapped his hands and walked into the house with Enkidu.

Gilgamesh followed him in.

Even with the influence of the Age of Gods, furniture in this era wasn't that convenient, mostly consisting of tables, chairs, and other daily necessities. Rovi poured a bowl of water from the water jar and offered it to Gilgamesh.

"Please excuse the lack of hospitality—but drinking this should be enough for you, and it might help wash that ridiculously foul mouth of yours, which has been stinking since morning," Rovi said.

Gilgamesh didn't refuse and took the bowl.

"On account of the spectacular performance you 'wild dog' just put on for this King, I won't hold it against you!" Gilgamesh, holding a bowl of water, sat on a stone chair and couldn't help but laugh again.

His crimson eyes narrowed slightly.

He surveyed Rovi before him, and Enkidu, who followed closely behind, looking entirely like a young girl.

The corners of his lips curled into an even more playful smile.

Although he wasn't present at the scene, unlike before when he was so far away, this time, they were in the same city. For Gilgamesh, who possessed the highest caliber of Clairvoyance, he could still vaguely perceive Rovi's previous actions—even if it was only a hazy image, it was to the extent that he could see directly without needing to employ Future Sight.

Putting aside the 'Lock of Heaven' before him, which possessed the same caliber of power as he did.

Even the Underworld Goddess could be influenced by him...

"Speak, how did you manage it?"

Rovi, who had just sat down in front of Gilgamesh, heard him speak.

Swirling the clear water in his bowl, the golden-haired Royal Authority inquired, "Tricking that Venus Goddess—and making that Underworld Goddess so fond of you?"

"Even receiving a Blessing and divine protection, which such goddesses can only bestow once, upon yourself?"

The Underworld Goddess? Fond of him?

For some reason, Rovi felt that Little En's gaze towards him... seemed to have changed?

"Rovi," Little En tilted her head, blinking her brilliant emerald eyes, a smile on her face. "Who is the Underworld Goddess?"

Rovi: "..."

What was with this strange sense of déjà vu?

Gilgamesh was definitely doing this on purpose, wasn't he!?

He glanced at Gilgamesh.

The Royal Authority over there was laughing heartily.

Yes, this King is doing it on purpose—did you think this King would let you, a wild dog, keep biting him forever?

Now, the chance to strike back has arrived!

"Foolish!"

Gilgamesh uttered two words, then burst into laughter all by himself.

Watching his behavior, he looked just like a Husky, only lacking the urge to frolic and dance around proudly.