The Referee's Black Whistle 2/4

"You mean..."

Hidden in the lamplight, the dream demon spoke in a slow, low voice, its eyes gleaming secretly.

Samael looked around, half of his face hidden in darkness and half in the light, his expression shifting between light and shadow, a meaningful look on his face.

"The loss of Marduk's Axe is unacceptable..."

"The erasure of the 'divine prophecy' warned humanity by the Cylinder Seal is also inappropriate..."

"So, Enkidu's body is missing, Kingu revived, and the Great Hollow has opened..."

"The Triple Goddess Alliance Pact, the connected outsiders answered the call, a gigantic dragon rose from the black tide..."

"Could these also be 'uncombined'?"

Ishtar and Anna, who were slower to react, looked at each other, completely baffled, but still frowned and racked their brains to figure it out.

Merlin, on the other hand, shrank into the darker area, a hint of understanding in his eyes.

Feathered Serpent God looked at the determined child under the lamplight with a smile on his face. His eyes showed approval, melancholy, and a deep fear of a certain answer.

Samael slowly raised his head, a playful smile spreading across his lips, his voice tinged with mockery.

"If we say [𣗙] is replaced with another word, does it make sense at all?"

"... Destiny!"

At this moment, Ishtar suddenly looked up, reacting the most intensely.

"You mean Marduk's Axe was...?"

"How is this possible?!"

Samael looked up at the sky with a gloomy expression, speaking slowly and deliberately with a tone full of sarcasm.

"The will of God is the will of Heaven!"

"The gods are the mandate of heaven!"

Then, in the instant the others were stunned, the ancient snake picked up the clay tablet with the contents of the rubbing Cylinder Seal, tapped it lightly, and looked extremely sarcastic.

"I still overestimate their integrity."

"So, in order to maintain their so-called 'destiny,' they not only sit idly by and watch coldly, but they also fan the flames!"

The increasingly sharp words filled everyone's hearts with gloom, and their expressions became more and more frozen.

Although they had not yet seen the full picture hidden in the mist, even this small glimpse of the iceberg was enough to increase the pressure on the goddesses and send chills down their spines.

"Merlin! Contact King Gilgamesh immediately and tell him the plans have changed; we might be in big trouble!"

When the atmosphere reached its peak, the ancient serpent's expression turned solemn. He casually tossed the clay tablet for making the rubbings onto the table and gave the order.

Give me half an hour!

The usually unpredictable and lazy Magecraft Yu was surprisingly cooperative at this moment, nodding seriously and busily working on the spell to connect the Royal Palace Divine Tower.

"Anna, Ishtar, and Miss Leopard Person, you are responsible for summoning the prisoners held captive in Eridu."

"Since Marduk's Axe is gone, let's use the Quetzalcoatl to send them home!"

"In addition, all the men in Ur and Eridu a rebellious spirit have been transferred to Uruk."

"We're short-staffed, we're really short-staffed, you know that?!"

The three goddesses nodded subconsciously, impressed by this human who possessed keen insight and, through sheer willpower, had forced Quetzalcoatl to submit.

They unconsciously regard it as the core decision-making body and obediently carry out the instructions.

"Bang!"

In a hidden chamber of Mayan Pyramid, Samael slammed his fist into the stone wall, his expression twisted and sinister.

Screw fate, so that's what happened to her mother!

The hastily assembled alliance of Three Goddesses is not actually that scary once their weaknesses are understood and corresponding strategies are adopted.

But if behind the swastika lies the "destiny" represented by the gods, then the joke is far from over!

Since "destiny" is the purpose of the gods as administrators, they would probably do anything to correct a derailed fate and bring it back to its original path!

Even... personally getting involved!

For example, world-class bosses like the Three Goddesses, who have weaknesses and can be defeated, still have a long way to go.

But if he's facing a group of GMs who can ban his account, what's the point of playing? He might as well just give up!

Samael pressed his head against the stone wall, hoping the coolness would help him calm his mind.

Actually, there was something else he didn't mention.

This ancient serpent of mine stole the Immortal Herb from Gilgamesh, thus ruining the Wise King's plan for eternal life; perhaps this was also what is called "destiny."

As far as he knew, the reason why the Heroic King did not immediately consume the Immortal Herb was that he hoped to bring this power of immortality back to the city-state.

If this goal is truly achieved, then humanity will likely complete a qualitative leap.

But at this crucial moment, a daring serpent named Julius caused all of Gilgamesh's efforts to come to naught.

Immediately afterwards, the Great Hollow was formed, and the Demon God King Goetia intended to burn away Human History. Enkidu's body was stolen, Gorgon and Quetzalcoatl were "invited," thus forming the Triple Goddess Alliance to destroy humanity.

As it turns out, history did not change. The Mother Goddess Tiamat followed her instinct to "return" and entered the Mesopotamian world, rising from the Black Tide of the Persian Gulf.

So, the Marduk's Axe placed in Eridu by "Cha-chan" and the Cylinder Seal that foretold the arrival of the Origin Mother were all used to finish things off and as a backup plan against Tiamat!

In this way, all the humans who might have gained immortality would die out, the earth's surface would be refreshed, and any life that challenged divine power would cease to exist.

Tiamat, who had always remained outside the World Bubble, suffered a severe blow and was defeated by successive waves of humans.

Ultimately, those who follow the will of Heaven are the ultimate winners!

Looking back now, each step was interconnected, and Samael realized he was deeply entangled in the situation, a realization that filled him with dread.

The man took a deep breath, gently patted his cheek, using the slight pain to stimulate his mind and gather his chaotic consciousness. His Serpent Eyes closed slightly, and he murmured something softly.

"Mother Goddess, you've been giving me hints all along, haven't you?"

"If it's not because of Marduk's Axe, then what else could be so daunting as to make you wary of that godforsaken place, Eridu?"

Just as Samael was trying to connect with Tiamat to ask for some cryptic information, Merlin's relieved murmur came from outside the door.

"It's done!"

The ancient serpent, forced to stop, sighed helplessly and had no choice but to temporarily turn its thoughts back to the stone table in the hall.

Meanwhile, on the outside, Tim, an experienced East Gate Guard, made arrangements and dispatched the four goddesses, who temporarily put aside the matter of transporting prisoners and came to the interior of the Mayan Pyramid to reunite.

As Merlin tapped his wand, ripples of dreamlike pink spread out, and the overlapping Sorcery Array gradually lit up.

The Projection, floating on the stone table like a mirror, then illuminated a corner of the Royal Palace Divine Tower.

Then, High Priestess Siduri, who sensed the magical fluctuations, came into everyone's view.

"Siduri, we have important matters to report to King Gilgamesh!"

As soon as the call connected, Samael called out urgently, his expression serious.

However, after a long silence, Siduri raised her head slightly, her eyes reddening, her face filled with deep sorrow, yet she tried her best to appear calm, her tone even and powerful.

"Gentlemen, the King died last night... from exhaustion..."

"Moreover, dozens of people in Uruk have developed similar symptoms, so it's likely that the plague from Kusa has spread here."

"To avoid unrest, I am keeping this information a secret and trying my best to maintain order."

"But all the arrangements and scheduling will require Wang's decision, and it probably won't be long before it's delayed."

The slender high priest bit his lower lip tightly, his expression solemn.

"If possible, please make sure you return within two days! This is the maximum time I can secure!"

As a cacophony of inquiries arose outside the Royal Palace Divine Tower, the Sorcery Array went out as soon as the words were spoken. The people inside the Mayan Pyramid looked at each other in disbelief.

They escaped death from overwork, but died from exhaustion? And the Kusa plague has spread throughout the city?

Samael's face was pale, and a sense of powerlessness lingered in his heart.

The unstoppable force of fate's relentless crushing had left him exhausted and his thoughts in utter chaos.