Chapter 477: Chapter 477: Who is in the open? Who is in the dark?
[Ishtar has been added to your fulfilling life]
[Of course, Ereshkigal doesn't know about this; she only comes to you at night]
[During the day, Ereshkigal is busy with work]
[Although you often hear her complain, "Work is too busy; I wish I could be with you all the time," things like that]
[But you see that she says these words with a happy smile]
[Ereshkigal will not abandon her responsibilities]
[She's like a beautiful career woman who, after a tiring day at work, simply wants to complain and act spoiled in her boyfriend's arms]
[She just wants to have a moment where she doesn't do anything, just snuggles in your arms and enjoys the warmth]
[And then, the next day, she goes back to work full of energy]
[Ereshkigal feels very happy]
[Compared to the past, she shows more smiles on her face, and her beauty has unknowingly reached a new level]
[It can be said that you are the goddess of the underworld's safe haven]
[One of her most important things]
[If she knew that Ishtar dared to lay a finger on you, this goddess of the underworld would definitely unleash unprecedented fury, even if it meant starting a war and spreading plagues]
[After verification with Siduri]
[You have completely confirmed that the person occupying the vessel is the goddess Ishtar. As for the method of confirmation—]
"Siduri, the one who recently possessed a body should be Ishtar, right?"
"Hehe, I don't know, Lord Moran. My Lady Ishtar is also very troublesome. Of course, I cannot answer questions about her."
Siduri showed a gentle smile.
On the surface, there wasn't a single flaw.
In reality, Moran had been with Siduri for a long time, and he noticed that she was very unnatural when she was so restrained.
"Then let me rephrase the question. Siduri, if what I just said is true, just remain silent."
Moran said with a faint smile.
[Siduri is the chief priestess under Ishtar]
[No matter what, she can't go against the goddess]
[You guessed that Ishtar would definitely order Siduri not to tell anyone about her affairs, and this order has absolute authority]
[Siduri has a high respect and love for Ishtar; that faith is definitely not false]
[But that doesn't mean Siduri doesn't know how to distinguish right from wrong]
[Your method allows Siduri not to leak secrets while also helping you confirm the truth]
[If the goddess Ishtar has done something wrong, then even if it means disobeying a god, Siduri will offer advice]
[Unfortunately, Ishtar usually doesn't listen]
[It's true that Ishtar likes Siduri very much]
[But she mostly treats Siduri as Uruk's housekeeper, listening to Siduri's advice, but only a little bit]
[As a goddess, she embodies capriciousness]
"…"
Siduri smiled slightly.
She remained silent, her eyes showing Moran an obvious helplessness.
As if, one could hear her saying.
She had advised Ishtar from the very beginning, but unfortunately, the capricious goddess didn't listen to her at all.
[Thus, you have confirmation]
[You are 100% sure that the goddess occupying the vessel is Ishtar, and you asked Siduri for a second favor—]
[You hope Siduri won't tell Ishtar that you came to the temple]
[Ishtar is not stupid]
[She is a goddess who is very calculating]
[If she finds out about this, Ishtar might become angry and bring down a calamity]
[Siduri is also aware of the consequences]
[So, for the sake of the people of Uruk, she will not tell Ishtar that you came to the temple]
"Ah, Lord Moran, you are playing with fire.
Paper cannot contain fire forever. When the secret is leaked, who knows what kind of disaster will come."
Siduri watched Moran's departing figure.
She sighed wearily.
This situation will make her displease both sides.
On one side is the capricious goddess she believes in, and on the other side is Moran, her colleague and friend.
She can only pray that in the end.
The people of Uruk will not suffer.
When gods fight, mortals suffer.
This is vividly reflected in Mesopotamia.
[Even knowing that Ishtar has taken over Ereshkigal's vessel, you still live as usual]
[In any case, Ishtar will make a move against you]
[At this moment, she thinks she is in the dark, but in reality, you are the one truly in the dark]
[If you expose her directly]
[Then, after she vents her anger, she will definitely think of other ways to trouble you]
[So, you want a permanent solution]
[Find a way to control Ishtar]
[The former Artemis was somewhat similar to Ishtar, and you put the moon goddess on the right track. So, you also believe that you can handle the situation properly]
[Of course, there are many reasons why you don't expose her]
[One of them is that it's interesting]
"I say, do you have to be like this?"
"Hmm? Is there something wrong? Ereshkigal, aren't we usually like this?"
Ishtar's face was flushed.
While playing the role of Ereshkigal, she has been touched and taken advantage of by Moran more than once.
Moran is completely unreserved.
Ishtar was blushing with embarrassment.
Moran always looks righteous, making Ishtar curse him as a bastard and shameless in her heart.
What's going on… Ereshkigal… that dark, lewd her… that me? Is she usually like this with Moran?
Ishtar just couldn't believe it.
She only observed that Ereshkigal and Moran were partners.
But she didn't know how deep their interaction was.
Watching the hateful Moran touch her bottom line again and again, Ishtar's shame and anger couldn't be stopped.
Her pride as a goddess was acting up.
Anger and shyness emerged together.
No god or human has ever dared to offend her like this.
The only marriage experience with Dumuzid was an arranged marriage by her brother, the sun god Utu.
That was completely to fool outsiders.
It was to stop others from urging her to marry, and there was no love or sex in it.
She despised Dumuzid from the bottom of her heart.
Compared to marriage and love, it was more like a business transaction, a transaction in black and white.