Strange Vows
The two naked women with scorpion tails were holding staffs in their hands, made of an unknown animal's long bone. The one on the left had a Flame Spirit at the top of her bone staff, and the one on the right had a Aquaticore at the top of her bone staff. Are there mages among the monsters too? The giant man in the middle, with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a scorpion, should be the legendary Scorpion King Girgamesh, a monster created by the fallen ancient gods, and had the same origin as Humbaba.
Unfortunately, Ah and the others were not Gilgamesh and Enkidu, so it was almost impossible to kill Girgamesh. Raphael quietly said to Walter through message magic, "The Scorpion King cannot be defeated. Throw away the scrolls, take out the flying shuttle and escape."
Walter quietly replied, "My flying shuttle can only take two people. They just risked their lives to save me, I can't just leave them behind."
Goliath gave Walter a flying artifact, which could allow him to quickly escape with Raphael in a moment of crisis. He also gave him three flying scrolls to help him activate the flying shuttle. But with Walter's ability, he could only use the flying shuttle for himself and Raphael. The two high priests were loyal and did not run away immediately.
Raphael quietly said, "At least the Scorpion King can talk. It's not that we can't negotiate, but it's best not to fight."
They were whispering here, and Ah and Medanzo could not hear them. But unexpectedly, the Scorpion King Girgamesh heard them and suddenly said, "Despicable humans, there are such idiots? What are you two talking about? You think you can escape, but you don't? Then try it. "
His voice was low and hoarse, like something hard rubbing against each other, with the echo of metal colliding. Only Metatro did not know how powerful he was. With Ah One by his side, Metatro had always been very bold. He waved his sword and was about to form a battle formation in the front like he did just now, but unexpectedly, he was pulled behind by Ah One.
Ah took a few steps forward and stood in front of the crowd. His voice was very calm, and without a trace of trembling, he asked, "Are you the legendary Human-faced Scorpion King?"
The Scorpion King nodded his huge head, "Yes, I am Girgamesh, and they are the Fire Scorpion and the Ice Scorpion. Despicable humans, you do not beg for mercy when facing me, but want to make a last-ditch struggle? " When he spoke, his eyes that had no whites flashed, and even the Scorpion King's Wrath showed a trace of fear.
Metatro and the rest did not see this, but Ah had already taken out a grey scroll and held it in front of him. He held it in his hand and replied, "What's the use of begging? May I ask the great Scorpion King, it is said that you possess the power of the gods, why do you appear in front of lowly mortals? " The Scorpion King snorted coldly, "Despicable human, you actually dare to ask me. You clearly know that they are my people, but you still killed so many. Do you think your life is more noble than the scorpions?"
Ah shook his head, "I don't think my life is more noble than the scorpions, but I also don't think the scorpions are more noble than me. But Your Majesty Scorpion King, you call me a despicable human, so you must think that you are more noble than all of us?"
Ah shook his head, "I don't think that my life is more noble than the scorpions, but I also don't think that the scorpions are more noble than me. But Your Majesty Scorpion King, you call me a despicable human, so you must think that you are more noble than all of us?" As he spoke, he gently twirled Storm's Wrath with his fingers, as though he was ready to open it at any time, as though giving a silent warning – Since you are such a noble Human-faced Scorpion King, then there is no need to perish together with the lowly humans.
The Scorpion King suddenly laughed. His laughter was like the buzzing sound of sand rubbing together, almost enough to make people dizzy. He sneered and said, "What a bold person. You actually didn't kneel and pray when you saw me. I admire your courage, so I have decided to give you a chance. Two of you must pay for the lives of my people, and I will let the other two go. You choose who will die. "
The Scorpion King had sharp ears and eyes. He had already discovered that Walter and Raphael were not in cahoots with Ah. It was the two mages who had clashed with the giant scorpions, resulting in the battle just now. He did not want to become enemies with Ah's Wrath, but he made such a request.
The Scorpion King's request was an order, and his cold tone did not allow for any discussion. Behind him, Walter and Raphael looked at each other and made a decision with their eyes. If Ah chose the two of them, they would immediately use their flying artefacts to escape. Medanzo whispered from behind, "Ah, don't be fooled, this Scorpion King is very cunning. He wants to break up our alliance and win without a fight."
Ah shook his head and said, "I have no right to choose who will die. Whether it is a human or a scorpion, it is a choice made by oneself. We did not actively harm any of the scorpions. We were just constantly attacked by the scorpions in the desert. Everything was out of self-defense, it does not matter whose life is more noble. Scorpion King, if you were me, please answer, should we kill those scorpions? "
Fire Scorpion, who was on the left of the Scorpion King, finally could not help but speak. Her voice was slightly hoarse, but it carried a certain magnetism. You have killed so many of His Majesty's people. What is so unfair about only two lives? "
Ah shook his head and said, "We killed so many scorpions, not because we wanted to, but because we had to. The scorpions we met along the way were different from normal scorpions. Such heavy casualties can only be blamed on one person, but I'm not sure if it can be used to describe it. "
Fire Scorpion asked in return, "Who is to blame?"
Raphael, who was behind Ah, spoke up, "Those scorpions have intelligence, it is obvious that they have been trained. However, the person who trained them used their intelligence to send them to their deaths. They know how to attack and coordinate, but the purpose of the battle is incomprehensible. Such attacks are meaningless, and will only waste their lives. Whoever drove and trained them should be responsible for their deaths. "
The Scorpion King's face turned ugly, while the Ice Scorpion on the right spoke up, her voice was clear, and seemed to carry some sort of charm, "Isn't this what you humans learned? Those scorpions have gained intelligence, but they have been infected by humans, which is why they have become so terrible. As a despicable human, you should feel ashamed. "
Ah Lian shook his head and said, "Scorpion with a staff, you are wrong. Humans are not only despicable and terrible as you understand them to be, but also think and pursue all things beautiful. The eyes of the lowly can only see the lowliness of others. Those scorpions have gained intelligence, but they are not real humans. If you think that is unique to humans, then you are destroying the glory of humans. "
Walter also stepped forward and stood in front of Raphael, saying, "Your Excellency Scorpion King, please allow me to call you Your Excellency. You trained those scorpions like a battle formation, ordering them to launch meaningless attacks in the desert. Are you trying to cultivate a scorpion army in this way? My name is Walter, and my companion Raphael and I are the high priests of the Shrine of Syah Enril. Our teacher is the chief priest of the Shrine of Syah and is also a ninth-level supreme mage. He commands the soldiers and civilians of the city, and is much stronger than your scorpion army. But we will not start a meaningless war, and let the soldiers and civilians die needlessly. "
Medanzo also said, "Since we are not injured today, we can forget about this matter. Your scorpions are dead, you should go back and think about it. Also, you two beautiful scorpions, I would like to ask, you keep saying that you despise humans, so why do you still take human form? "
After the initial panic, they realized that the Scorpion King only moved its mouth instead of its hands. Ah, on the other hand, was calm and composed. The few of them also calmed down and began to reason with each other. They were all quite eloquent.
The Scorpion King's face was very ugly, and the flame-like tattoos on his cheeks changed color. Without waiting for the two scorpions to speak, he replied in a deep voice, "This is not the appearance of a human, but the appearance of a god. Legend has it that the gods created humans in their own image. They have a god-like body, but foolish humans do not know how to cherish it. "
Ah said in a deep voice, "We cherish our bodies, so we do not want to be hurt by your scorpions. Scorpion King, I would like to ask you another question. Is it possible that humans created gods in their own image? Do you know how to become a god, or do you want to become a real god? If that is the case, Your Majesty Scorpion King, how about we make an agreement today? "
Only Ah understood that the Scorpion King did not attack because he did not want to perish together with his enemies. Of course, he did not want to use the Doomsday Scroll, but it was not a good idea to be in a deadlock with this arrogant and powerful Scorpion King. He had to find a way for him to step down.
Ah's words caused Walter and the rest to be dumbfounded. The Scorpion King's expression changed a few times, as though something was on his mind. After a long silence, he finally nodded and said, "Interesting person, what is your name, and what agreement do you wish to make with me?"
Ah replied, "I am Allaha, the agreement is simple. As long as your scorpion army does not initiate an attack, me and my tribesmen will not harm your subordinates. The desert is not a suitable place for humans to live. If you wish to have your own divine realm, feel free to try. In fact, you should be glad that you met us and not Enkidu and Gilgamesh. Think about Humbaba's fate. And we should also be glad that we happened to meet Your Majesty Scorpion King, and not be surrounded by the mutated giant scorpions. "
Ah's words caused Walter to be secretly shocked. He also hurriedly said, "I represent Syah to make the same agreement with Your Majesty Scorpion King. Do you know that this desert is within Syah's territory?"
The Scorpion King narrowed his eyes and asked, "High Priest, why don't you represent the Temple of Enril?"
Walter shook his head and said, "With my identity, I do not have that qualification. I can only represent Syah to make an agreement with you."
The Scorpion King then asked Ah, "How do I know who is your tribesman?"
Ah raised the iron branch in his hand and said, "This is my staff. It's very special, you should be able to recognize it. If my tribesmen pass through your territory, they will carry this staff with them."
The Scorpion King thought for a moment and asked, "What if someone violates the agreement?"
Ah laughed, "Then, mighty and noble Scorpion King, you can appear like a god and mete out punishment without suffering vengeance, hatred, or curses. … In order to make the agreement official, we must all swear an oath. "
The Scorpion King let out another contemptuous sneer, "Are human oaths valid? What kind of oath do you want to make?"
Ah replied unhurriedly, "Your oath is that if you violate it, you will never become a god. My oath is that if I violate it, I will forever be a lowly human."
Walter and the rest behind him had strange expressions on their faces. What kind of oath was that? It was absolute nonsense, and this Scorpion King's mind was indeed different from the average human. He actually nodded and said, "The four of you must all swear the same oath. Only then will it work."
Medanzo tried his best not to laugh, and pointed at the Fire Scorpion and the Ice Scorpion behind Ah, "Then the three of you must also swear the same oath. Only then will it be fair."
Unexpectedly, the Scorpion King straightforwardly said, "Alright, it's a deal."
Walter and Raphael looked at each other, wanting to laugh but not daring to. Thus, the four of them and the three Scorpion Demons made their respective oaths. The Scorpion King waved his huge pincers, which turned back into human hands. His lower body also turned back into human form, looking completely like a muscular man. He pointed at Ah and the rest and said, "Please remember today's agreement and abide by your oath."
Quicksand surged up and enveloped the three Scorpion Demons. The sand dune then calmed down, and the Scorpion King and his two subordinates were nowhere to be seen. Medanzo patted his chest and said, "Ah, Allaha, you're really amazing. You sent the Scorpion King away just like that? I thought you were going to stay here today. "
Ah had already kept his Tiamat's Wrath, holding onto the iron branch with one hand, he turned to Medanzo and said, "Quick, help me up."
Medanzo quickly stepped forward to support one of Ah's arms, and asked in surprise, "What's wrong with you, why are you covered in cold sweat?"
Ah waved his hand without saying a word. Walter and Raphael stepped forward and saluted, "Sir Allaha, it's all thanks to your wisdom and bravery that we were able to escape this calamity. We're also very grateful that you didn't choose to hand us over to the Scorpion King when we were threatened. "
Ah laughed bitterly, "I don't have the qualifications to do that. If I really did that, the one who would die would be me. Let's go, don't you still need to deliver the letter? It's better to leave this place as soon as possible. "
Walter nodded, "We'll leave now. The two of you shouldn't stay for too long, I look forward to meeting you in Syah." He then threw out a shuttle-shaped artifact, which turned into a ship-shaped space that wrapped around himself and Raphael as they flew into the sky. In mid-air, he unfurled a Flying Scroll, and the shuttle suddenly sped up and disappeared into the horizon.
Ah looked at the direction where the shuttle disappeared and said, "Those two are really not bad. They could have run away on their own, but they chose to stay and fight with us."
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