That night, King Gilgamesh brought out fine wine and food to entertain everyone who remained. Even Adekate, Kurgarru, and Galatur, who were still stationed at the Demonic Beast Front, received a cup of beer and a piece of bread stuffed with lamb, delivered by Gilgamesh's guards.
Gilgamesh's meaning was obvious.
Eat and drink well, rest properly—tomorrow, they might face the final battle.
Tomorrow, Tiamat would descend upon the Demonic Beast Front. By the following night, she would reach Uruk.
Holding Tiamat back at the Demonic Beast Front for as long as possible was their final remaining order.
Early the next morning, Annanu gathered everyone except Ishtar.
"The Demonic Beast Front is our last line of defense. Once Tiamat crosses it, the only thing left standing in her way will be Uruk's walls."
Annanu raised his head and looked at the Divine Authority Seal atop the city wall.
"I'm coming with you too."
Zi Juan stood beside Liao Ye with Jujube Steed, her voice leaving no room for argument.
"Alright." Annanu did not refuse. He merely gave her another glance.
"I'll take you to the Demonic Beast Front."
Whoosh—
The Key of Heaven appeared, instantly breaking apart into countless fragments before assembling into the shape of a ship. Annanu tilted his chin, signaling everyone to board.
"A ship, huh? It reminds me of the Elma." Lemoni touched what was probably the railing, his tone filled with nostalgia.
"Don't block the way." Euryale kicked Lemoni in the backside, sounding rather annoyed.
That guy who had stolen her big sister away might have been an exceptionally rare hero, but—
No matter what, he had still stolen her sister away. Kicking him in the butt a little was no big deal, right?
Lemoni rubbed his backside and sat in a corner of the ship,