The Most Ancient Old Driver Ishtar

"Oh, you seem to be having a good chat."

Merlin, who had come to relieve the night watch, sat by the campfire and greeted everyone with a grin.

Seeing Samael's lukewarm response, the White Nightmare seemed to be deep in thought.

"What are you thinking about? Tell me, maybe I can help."

The ancient serpent glanced at Merlin, hesitated slightly, and then slowly spoke.

"How much do you know about Eridu?"

"I don't know why, but the closer I got, the more horrified I felt, as if something was making me very uncomfortable."

Merlin turned to look at the bushes and smiled faintly.

"Eridu's He, you should ask that person from earlier, uh, no, Ishtar during the day. Theoretically, she knows more than I do."

"Ishtar?"

"Fine, since that goddess can't show up right now, I'll just say what I think. Just listen and see if it's right or wrong, or how much of it is true or false. I won't take any responsibility for Big Brother."

As the ancient serpent frowned and murmured, Merlin thought for a moment, then, quite nonchalantly, put on a gossipy expression, waved his staff, scattering starlight, and began to recount his understanding of Eridu.

In fact, the guardian deity of Eridu Ea (also known as Enki), one of the Sumer Triad of Gods who was in charge of earth, water, and wisdom.

According to Sumer legend, Ishtar once got him drunk and tricked him out of many tons of food, which he then took home.

(Me represents the power of holiness and civilization; one of Ea's tasks is to protect this treasure.)

After waking up from his drunken stupor, Ea sent the sea monster Abogaru to search for Ishtar along the Euphrates River, but the goddess Sky Ark Ma'anna, had already fled.

In a sense, this is the oldest racing route of the Siki Ishtar.

Eridu is actually the guardian city of the Earth God Ea?

Samael, who couldn't possibly know much about Sumerian Mythology and had even had his treasures stolen by Ishtar, was slightly surprised to hear this answer and couldn't help but frown and ponder the secret behind it.

From the perspective of the history of civilizational change, the raiding of Ishtar also foreshadows the decline of Eridu (the city of Ea) and the rise of Uruk (the city of Ishtar).

Samael picked up a twig, brushed aside the dead leaves, sketched a few lines, then suddenly stopped and looked up at Merlin.

"Why is the Marduk's Axe we're looking for in Eridu?"

"Because that king of kings was the son of Earth God Ea, and his birthplace was Eridu."

Merlin smiled slightly and responded calmly.

Therefore, Eridu has intricate connections with the Earth God Ea and the king of kings Marduk.

In addition, coincidentally, the Earth God Ea killed the male creator ancestor Apsu, Marduk solved the female origin story of Tiamat.

This father and son happen to be the archenemies of the two Creator God.

Could it be that the Goddess is worried about the Marduk's Axe? Or is she worried that I will be exposed?

I have a feeling it's not that simple...

Samael was completely baffled and could not find a satisfactory answer.

Left with no other choice, he could only suppress this vague worry for the time being.

In short, this place Eridu is rather evil. Quickly subdue the Feathered Serpent God, take Marduk's Axe, and then leave immediately.

Samael always felt that if he stayed too long, something bad might happen.

"I'll solve one of your problems, and you answer one of mine, okay?"

Merlin, staff in hand, gazed at the raging flames and murmured softly. His profile, illuminated by the firelight, seemed to have lost some of its frivolity.

What are your thoughts on Feathered Serpent God Kukulkan?

Samael was slightly taken aback, and then he remembered that in his memory, this nightmare was still wary of that South American woman.

Therefore, after Merlin betrayed Feathered Serpent God and withdrew from the Three Goddesses Alliance, he took advantage of Quetzalcoatl's trust to trick the South American woman, causing her divinity to decline.

The ancient serpent hesitated for a moment, not finishing its sentence.

"Generally plausible..."

"However, I still don't quite understand her motives for accepting the summons and descending to the world of Mesopotamia, and I always feel uneasy about it."

Merlin nodded slightly, his expression serious.

"It's rare that we've come to the same conclusion."

"Of the Three Goddesses, the other two are easy to understand, but she is currently the most powerful and the most unpredictable, having experienced both the destruction and creation of the world."

"To be honest, I didn't dare to really believe her until I figured out her true purpose in coming to the Mesopotamian world."

"After all, gods don't accept spirit possession without reason; most of their appearances are tragedies!"

Samael somewhat understood Merlin's concerns. Besides, this old liar was full of lies and had enemies everywhere. It was only natural for him to judge others by his own standards.

However, if the goal is to destroy Mesopotamia, the key lies not in the Three Goddesses, but in "destiny".

Merlin's suspicion is very dangerous for the future situation!

The ancient serpent pondered for a moment, then leaned close to Merlin's ear and whispered.

"I doubt we'll get anything out of Quetzalcoatl; that goddess is shrewd."

"How about we change our target and capture someone who can get the truth out of us?"

Merlin's eyes lit up, and he nodded with a sinister smile.

"Great idea!"

After handing over the watch to Merlin, Samael thought for a moment before turning back to earnestly offer his advice as they approached parting.

"Until Feathered Serpent God reveals any obvious intention to harm humanity, I hope you will refrain from taking any rash actions."

"If you doubt someone, don't question them; if you doubt someone, don't suspect them!"

"What do Big Brother mean by 'recklessly attacking'? Do I look like the kind of person who doesn't follow the rules?"

Merlin smiled, his expression utterly innocent.

Samael rolled his eyes and walked into the camp behind the bushes.

Everything that needed to be said has been said. As for how much of it this old swindler will listen to, that's up to fate.

Furthermore, whether or not we can completely let go of our wariness of Feathered Serpent God and capture him for questioning tomorrow seems even more important.

So, get some rest, recharge your energy, and prepare for a hunt against the gods!

The next day, deep in the forest, the roar of the explosion echoed in all directions, and broken branches, along with splashed soil and fallen leaves, fell down in a flurry.

A prey dressed in a comical tiger mascot costume stumbled to the ground, its body emitting blue smoke, and its limbs were tightly bound and suspended by chains.

"Oh, we meet again, Miss Leopard Person?"

How about you answer one question for me first?

Samael, munching on a piece of smoked meat, walked over with a smile and looked at the deified god dressed as a tiger puppet suspended in mid-air.

"I refuse! You guys are too greedy, meow! You actually use delicious food to tempt a great Jaguar Man warrior!"

"Four against one, and they even set a trap to ambush you! They have no sportsmanship!"

"If...if you obediently offer the tribute to the cat and beg for its forgiveness, I will forgive you."

The Jaguar Man, whose whole body ached, appeared indignant, but his nostrils flared, his head and neck hunched forward, and his gaze followed the smoked meat in Samael's hand, while his mouth frantically produced saliva.

"Then there's nothing we can do..."

Samael looked regretful, then his expression turned slightly cold as he waved his hand behind him.

"Anna!"

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