Beast Among Men, Scum Among Snakes 2/4

"Uh, it was an unexpected surprise."

The ancient snake spoke earnestly, close to the keeper's ear, its eyes full of sincerity.

After a moment's hesitation, Samael whispered very considerately.

"Snakes haven't changed their habit of getting close and coiling around each other. Maybe I should find another place to sleep?"

"No... no need... just like this, don't do anything reckless..."

Ereshkigal tapped her pearly teeth, resignedly turning her feverish face to the side.

"I promise!"

Samael's gaze was firm, and his tone was solemn.

"..."

A moment later, a rustling sound came from nearby. Ereshkigal looked up at the face so close to hers and at the restless paw that was embracing her body.

"It's not my fault, it just did whatever it wanted..."

The ancient snake, with a sincere expression, offered this explanation.

"Fraud..."

Ereshkigal's cherry lips were tightly pursed, her pretty face was flushed, and it seemed as if layers of heat were rising from the top of her head.

Even the best house cats will steal food; if meat is really placed in front of them, few people can resist the temptation and remain unmoved.

Moreover, when facing a proud and aloof person, if feelings naturally develop and you want to take your relationship to the next level, you have to be brave and bold and take the initiative; you can't be a coward.

Tonight, from the moment Ereshkigal tried to persuade her to stay, she was already destined to fall into the hands of a wicked person who had a very accurate grasp of people's hearts.

Just as the atmosphere in the main hall was becoming increasingly filled with a silent ambiguity, a synchronized murmur came from a room in a side hall.

Ishtar lay on the bed, her brows furrowed, tossing and turning in the blankets like a plump, agitated maggot.

"Call!"

The goddess suddenly stood up, her eyes glazed over, her hands clasped over her chest, her heart pounding. The intense palpitations brought with them a sticky, sweaty feeling and an overwhelming sense of unease.

It's so hot! So annoying!

Ugh! I can't sleep! What's wrong with me?

Ishtar tucked her hands into her long hair and rubbed it repeatedly until it became a messy tangled mess.

Even so, the heat in her heart intensified, as if her whole being was burning from within.

Even stranger, a call that resonated with the heartbeat seemed to be faintly coming from a certain direction.

Left with no other choice, Ishtar rubbed her sleepy eyes, leaned against the wall, and stumbled along, following her senses to search.

When she came to her senses from her half-asleep state, she was shocked to find herself standing in front of the palace gates, with two figures clinging to each other in an unusually close manner. Although there was nothing too outrageous about it, the distance between them was already close to the edge of harmony.

Ishtar's lips twitched as she broke through the door's defensive spells and entered the house with a dark expression. With the activation of her magic, the house was instantly brightly lit.

Holy crap! Oh my god!

Just as the scoundrel was playing a friendly pet-cuddling game with its pet, increasing their intimacy, it suddenly heard a loud banging at the front door.

The ancient Serpent Eyes immediately shrank to the size of pinholes. It stood up alertly and stood in front of its own mate to prevent Ereshkigal from being taken advantage of by criminals.

The Underworld Goddess beside her was in an even worse state, her face flushed red. When she saw the newcomer, she stammered and couldn't speak, and hurriedly hid behind Samael.

When the couple finally came to their senses and saw who it was, they felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over them. A sense of embarrassment and guilt filled the air.

"You... how did you get here?"

Ereshkigal tightened her face, adopted a woman's demeanor, and pretended to be nonchalant, casually asking a question. Her eyes flickered and darted around, clearly indicating that her mental fortitude needed improvement.

Why did I come? After all this trouble you've caused, how could I not come?!

What's even worse is that he didn't even sleep with me...

Cough cough, no!

They didn't even notify me beforehand to shut down the interconnected sensory communication!

Ishtar leaned against the doorframe, her expression shifting between light and shadow, her mind a jumble of thoughts.

As a goddess with two bodies in one body, her soul and divinity are connected, and their perceptions inevitably resonate with each other. Therefore, Ereshkigal repeatedly uses the power of the night to amplify Ishtar consciousness and take over the body.

However, Ishtar has now taken advantage of this potential problem.

After a moment, the goddess gathered her chaotic thoughts, a cold smile playing on her lips, and gracefully entered the room, arriving at the bedside, looking down at the despicable couple.

"Tsk, Mother told us to take care of this guy..."

"So, this is how you take care of him? And you got him here so quickly?"

Such a sharp question caused Ereshkigal, who was already very thin-skinned, to catch her breath, stiffen, and fall silent.

"Ahem, it was my doing. As a pet, it's my instinct to be close to my owner."

Samael coughed and blamed himself for the problem, his face tense as he endured Ishtar's sharp gaze.

You're still my Sacred Marriage partner, so if we're going to get closer, I should be the one to go first!

The goddess crossed her arms, inwardly grumbling.

The ancient serpent's protection of Ereshkigal also stirred a pang of sadness in Ishtar's heart.

No matter what, you should hold onto your own things even if they rot.

Having something stolen from her and then flaunting it in front of her doesn't really fit her values and aesthetics.

A moment later, Ishtar's eyes lit up, and with a smile, she stepped forward and grabbed Samael's arm, intending to drag the ancient snake out for a good lesson.

"Forget it, your pet needs to rest. I have plenty of experience with pets, so let Goddess Ng teach you how to get along with your pet first!"

"Smack!"

However, a slender arm immediately grabbed Samael's other wrist, and Ereshkigal, who was being fed, tensed up.

"You have a lot of experience raising pets? Hasn't the Bull of Heaven caused enough trouble already?"

"Samael is my pet, he doesn't need your instruction!"

A tremendous force came from the opposite side, Ishtar stumbled, almost being pulled to the ground.

Hmph! I almost forgot this is a female gorilla with A-level strength! Being strong isn't everything!

The goddess immediately sank, using both hands to pull the ancient snake to her side, while clenching her teeth and groaning softly with a twitching face.

"You raised him? He's my Shepherd Priest!"

"Besides, Mother asked us to take care of him together. No matter what, he has a part to play, right?"

At this moment, Samael, who was in the very center, felt a creaking and tearing sound coming from all parts of his body. His internal bones were twisting, his external muscles were stretched to their limit, and his skin was almost ruptured.

"It's mine! Don't you dare take it!"

"You say so? I have a share too, and I'm not giving it to you!"

"I'm the older sister, you have to listen to me!"

"I'm still the younger sister, you're expected to give way to me!"

"The earth can conquer nature, and I'm in charge!"

"The sky covers the earth, I'm a head taller than you!"

"You said before that you would return it to me!"

"You've used it for so long, the trial period is long over, it's time to return it to its rightful owner!"

Two figures, one on the left and one on the right, surrounded Samael in the center, vying with each other and arguing fiercely over ownership.

After all, there's only one of these items, and it's valued by both Ereshkigal and Ishtar. The more precious it is, the easier it is to fight over.

The love of a goddess is indeed an unbearable burden.

Samael, whose vision was gradually darkening, groaned in agony. With his ribs cracking, he felt that if things continued like this, he would eventually be cleaved in two.

The ancient serpent immediately stood on its root, using its Monstrous Strength to barely stop its movement, revealing a smile that was more like a grimace, and made a dry suggestion.

"Stop arguing! I'll sleep in the middle, and you can each take one side, okay? That way, no one will be at a disadvantage."

At this moment, Ishtar and Ereshkigal, who had been arguing fiercely on both sides, relaxed their grip, their eyes met, and they nodded in unison.

This seems like a solution...

Bang! With both sides releasing their grip simultaneously, the victim felt a tightness in his chest, saw stars, and collapsed to the ground.

As he fell stiffly to the ground, the cold surface pierced his bones and muscles, causing him pain. He nearly broke his jawbone, and his face twitched from the intense pain.

I'm just an innocent pet. I have no bad intentions other than wanting to snuggle up with people. What did I do to deserve this?

Someone who is a beast among men, a scum among snakes, wallows in self-pity and lamentation.