Type-Moon Simulation: Starting with Conquering a Greek Goddess!

[You recall the past few years of getting along with Ishtar]

[The adventures with her, fooling around together]

[In these past few years, Ishtar, in the process of getting along with you, has learned to restrain herself and not cause trouble for others]

[Perhaps, she just doesn't want her acting to be seen through]

[Or maybe there are other reasons]

[But, simply from the result, it is good]

[Ishtar has indeed managed not to be capricious and has saved Uruk a lot of trouble]

[She is developing in a good direction]

[In your opinion, Ishtar does indeed have the possibility of reforming in these past few years]

[Most of the gems have been put back into the treasury by you]

[In the end, you chose about a small cart's worth of gems and instructed the soldiers to send them into the forest the next day, using the same method as the first day to obtain the splendors from Humbaba]

[Soon, you arranged everything properly]

[Ishtar could only bitterly watch the gems leave her hands]

"Here, take it."

Moran's voice came.

Ishtar subconsciously reached out and took the sack that suddenly flew over in the air.

"Eh—?"

Ishtar opened it and took a look.

All she saw were gems that shone so brightly they could make one dizzy, a whole heavy bag full.

Moreover, these were the highest grade.

Even more high-grade than the gems usually contributed to her.

Just holding this bag of gems, Ishtar felt her hands were a little weak.

Looking at Moran, she was a little puzzled.

"These are all rewards for you helping us to defeat Humbaba, given to you in advance."

"Really? Then I'll accept them!"

"If you don't want them, you can give them back to me."

Moran stretched out his hand.

Ishtar directly held the gems in her arms with both hands, looking every bit like a miser.

It could be seen that she regarded wealth as her life.

Gilgamesh on the side looked thoughtful.

However, he didn't say much.

Only a few interesting glints flashed in his eyes.

The King's Treasure was originally managed by him and Moran, so Gilgamesh had no objection to distributing gems like this.

He knew that Moran was not a wasteful person.

"There are still six days. After all of Humbaba's splendors are handed over in six days, we will fight it again."

Moran wasn't too anxious.

Humbaba was no ordinary opponent, and the remaining six days were just enough for them to adjust to their best condition.

"…"

Ishtar held a bag of gems.

She had a very special feeling in her heart.

Being given gems like this.

For some reason, she felt a warmth in her heart, and an unusual blush appeared on her cheeks.

"Thank you…"

Ishtar said very softly.

Even Moran didn't hear it.

If Moran heard her thank you, it would definitely make him show a surprised and shocked expression.

To be thanked by this crazy woman, Ishtar.

Then one must be careful.

This willful goddess has almost never thanked anyone, and almost always goes her own way with her willfulness.

Now, she actually thanked someone?

If told to Gilgamesh, he would probably only think it was a great Uruk joke.

"Huh? Did you say something just now?"

Moran raised his head and looked at Ishtar.

It wouldn't matter if he didn't raise his head, but when he did, the stern look in his eyes, and that spirited and handsome appearance.

All of this made Ishtar stare blankly.

Her heart seemed to be throbbing again.

In an instant, Ishtar immediately regained her senses, panting, she quickly turned around and walked out of the camp.

This made Moran unable to figure out what was going on.

What's going on, what's going on! Why, why was it just simply being given gems… I've been given gems by others before… Why… does it feel like this this time…! It must be that bastard who's been making me feel uneasy lately…!

Ishtar was panting heavily.

While recalling Moran's appearance in her mind, she only felt that the one who made her so strange was hateful.

[The next day, the soldiers acted as you said]

[As expected, Humbaba's second splendor was also tricked away, and the soldiers presented another splendor to you]

[You changed tactics and operated like this for seven rounds]

[After spending a full seven days, you made Humbaba lend out all the splendors… Now, it has lost the divine authority of nature, leaving only the power of the divine beast itself]

[On the night before the eighth day was about to arrive]

[You, Enkidu, and Gilgamesh had another dream, this time a true prophetic dream]

[In the thunder and rain and violent winds]

[Your whole body was covered in blood, and your body seemed to be covered in wounds, the entire sky seemed to be shattering, and the surrounding Uruk was in a scene close to destruction]

[This ominous dream was unpleasant]

[So much so that Enkidu and Gilgamesh had a slight idea of backing down]

[But, this idea was only for a moment]

[You have already reached this point, so naturally there is no saying of turning back. This eighth day is the best time to defeat the monster Humbaba, and it is also the first step in parting ways with the gods]

[The arrow is on the string, and must be fired]

[At the moment when the three of you were about to step into the Cedar Forest, the dazzling sunlight shone on you]

[You heard the voice of the sun god Utu]

[And the question He raised]

"Children of man, why do you want to attack the divine beast Humbaba?"

[It was such a simple and straightforward question]

[Hearing this, you and Gilgamesh smiled calmly]

[The reason need not be said any further]

[The only reason you and Gilgamesh did this was that you chose the future of mankind, not the future of the gods]

[This reason alone is enough]

[The sun god Utu seemed to have heard a satisfactory answer, and He smiled as you entered the forest]

[The few of you stepped into the Cedar Forest without hesitation]

[At that moment, Humbaba, who was lying on the ground as usual, sensed that something had entered the forest]

[That was an existence that could not be ignored]

[The morning mist filled the dense Cedar Forest, and the monster's roar was transmitted to your ears]

[You knew that Humbaba was ahead]

[That's right, this will be the first step for mankind to part ways with the gods, but it will never be the last step].