O King, Drink More Hot Water
So, I'll be sleeping on this Sumerians tomb in the underworld for the next few days?
Gilgamesh's lips twitched slightly, and his face turned somewhat dark.
He suppressed his displeasure at almost having his home raided, weighed the pros and cons, and nodded seriously.
"Alright! Go ahead and do it your way!"
"Anyway, this was your duty as the Three Goddesses to act recklessly, so you should atone for your sins!"
Gilgamesh snorted and raised his head, outwardly agreeing but not changing his arrogant nature, and at the end he didn't forget to mock this Goddess of the Underworld.
"Hmph! Whether it's collecting human souls or protecting Uruk, I'm making this choice based on my own will!"
"You arrogant bastard, you'd better watch out so you don't waste your life and die. Next time, Goddess Mi won't be responsible!"
As a seasoned tsundere, Ereshkigal was not to be outdone, and she exposed the scars of the Heroic King, coldly snorting as she met him head-on.
"Well, Ereshkigal is right. Wang has just recovered, so he should take good care of himself."
Seeing the tension between his pet and the Uruk king, Samael immediately coughed and tried to smooth things over.
However, this guy is in the underworld, which makes him seem to be biased towards others.
However, his final, heartfelt contemplation sounded like the earnest concern of a human being.
"King Gilgamesh, don't stay up late these days. Drink more hot water and go to bed early and get up early for good health."
For some reason, the ancient snake's expression at this moment showed a subtle and complex mix of wanting to laugh yet not daring to.
"Enough with the nagging! Next!"
Gilgamesh, a dignified demigod, died from excessive depletion and the erosion of the underworld's aura. His dark history was repeatedly mentioned, making Gilgamesh feel ashamed.
"Ultimately, Queen of Heaven, the troops launched a two-pronged attack."
The idle chatter ended there. Samael's expression turned serious, and he opened his mouth to ponder.
"I suggest that one side use Uruk as bait to lure out the monsters from the Fir Forest, and then use the defensive advantages of Babylonia to restrain them."
"The other side will attack from the side, passing through Mount Epiph, circling the northern wilderness, and heading straight for the Fir Forest to decapitate and destroy the core of the Temple of Blood!"
Merlin, who had followed King Arthur and participated in the Twelve Dynasties Wars, raised his hand in objection.
"Whether we can attract these magical beasts out is the first question."
At this moment, Siduri picked up the information from the ruins of Babylon and responded to the Magecraft's concerns.
"This is actually not difficult. The Gorgon created the Eleven Demon Beasts, which lack rationality and are extremely aggressive."
"Without the strict constraints of a superior, they basically and spontaneously sweep through the surrounding area, hunting humans and wild beasts to replenish the materials created by the Temple of Blood."
"Therefore, as long as we send a few squads of soldiers to lure them and scatter some blood or similar substances to stimulate their frenzy, we can attract about 50% to 70% of the demonic beasts."
"Moreover, experienced hunters in Uruk all have some secret potions for luring magical beasts."
"Although the effects vary, if needed, I will have the sacrificial site mass-produce them."
After speaking, the high priest looked wistfully at Samael in the mirror and couldn't help but sigh.
Speaking of which, this information was brought back from the ruins of Babylon by him, and I never expected it to come in handy again.
"Even if they're all hiding in the Fir Forest, that's manageable!"
Ishtar, cracking her knuckles, stepped forward with unwavering confidence.
"If the monsters gather in high density, I, Sky Ark Ma'anna, only need to unleash a few more Noble Phantasm to guarantee they will all die in droves!"
"Besides, arson is an option! I'm good at that!"
Yes, yes, yes, you've caused all sorts of trouble, who in all of Mesopotamia doesn't know?
The group of people, who were already familiar with each other, had rather subtle expressions. They nodded knowingly, outwardly showing approval, but inwardly harboring resentment.
"There is no objection to the issue of luring the enemy."
"If things go smoothly, hopefully we can tie down more than 80% of the enemy's Warcraft army."
"The remaining task is how to train the troops."
Samael breathed a sigh of relief, his emotions becoming increasingly calm and composed. His speech was peaceful and authoritative, and he gradually developed a sense of control over the overall situation.
"In Uruk, King Gilgamesh's banner is bright and clear, and he's being used as bait to attract monsters. It's better to stay put than to make a move."
"If necessary, it's not too late to move the King's Pawn then."
"Leonidas goes without saying; without him, it's questionable whether the Babylonia defenses could even hold..."
"Quetzalcoatl has just been injured, and his divinity has decreased by more than half. Moreover, if he enters the Fir Forest, who knows if he will be judged as having betrayed the covenant of the Three Goddesses."
"Therefore, it would be better for these two to stay on the North Wall to assist in the defense."
Everyone nodded slightly, having no objection to the arrangement.
Furthermore, sensing the concern Maya showed in her words, she couldn't help but give Samael a charming smile.
"So, the choices for the assault team are: me, Merlin, the Jaguar Man, Ishtar..."
"Ereshkigal is bound by the constraints of the Underworld and can only stay behind. To put it another way, she can also serve as Uruk's backup."
Samael finally turned his gaze to the purple-haired loli who was eagerly waiting in the corner, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered something.
"As for Anna, let her stay in Uruk and await further orders..."
The purple-haired loli bit her lower lip lightly, looking somewhat dejected, and hesitated to speak.
"Um, we need mobile forces, the kind that can be deployed to various battlefields at any time for emergency response..."
"General, your task is the most important."
Upon seeing this, the ancient serpent entrusted the task with an extremely serious expression.
The little girl's smile gradually brightened, and she nodded excitedly.
However, a shadow gradually appeared in Samael's eyes.
Because not only him, but everyone present knew it.
The Gorgon in front of the North Wall defense line and the Gorgon in the Temple of Blood are two different concepts.
Defeating this Beast Goddess within her temple, which amplifies her power, undoubtedly increases the difficulty by several levels.
In particular, this Avenger, after devouring a large number of life forms, not only greatly enhanced his divinity, but also further fused with the power of the Originator, Tiamat.
Furthermore, the situation regarding that thing in the Fir Forest is still unclear, and there is no definite information about the strength of the magical beasts inside.
Therefore, it is indeed a bit of a stretch to rely on just a few of them.
By the way, the Gorgon's immortality is also quite troublesome.
Now, to make matters worse, even Marduk's Axe is gone.
If no better solution is found within three days, then even if Samael doesn't want the child to take the risk, he will have no choice but to take Anna with him, given the prevailing circumstances.
Having developed a tacit understanding, the adults exchanged knowing glances and nodded, temporarily setting the matter aside and letting the little girl continue to enjoy these carefree days.
The two-hour-long discussion on countermeasures then came to an end.
Each person was assigned a task, and they went to get to work.
Just moments ago, the Royal Palace Divine Tower were bustling and noisy, but now only Gilgamesh and Merlin remained, and the atmosphere became quiet and deserted.