Yoon Namna's voice was sweet and delicate. She sounded scared, but her face showed no fear. Instead, she looked at Amon with interest and a faint smile.
Amon twisted his neck and said, "Why should I kill you? It's not a bad thing to save a boat full of people! Yoon Namna, can you tell me who the shepherd of Som is? His whip is made of the tendons of a monster in the Euphrate River. You obviously know it. Why did you only tell me now? Did you also know that we would encounter monsters when we crossed the river? Are your experiences true? Who are you? Why did you come to me? "
Yoon Namna smiled, "Everyone has their own secrets. Amon, aren't you the same? You said it yourself, a mage with a secret mission! I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. As for what I said, it's all true. But it depends on how you interpret it. Maybe you'll understand it in the future. Amon, I'll keep my promise to repay you. You can ask me one thing. As long as it's within my power, I won't refuse, even if it's me you want … "
They had crossed the Euphrate River. Yoon Namna didn't seem to care whether her identity was exposed or not. She just wanted to see if Amon could guess who she was. But she didn't tell him, as if she was deliberately teasing him.
At this moment, a man's loud and clear voice came from afar. It was a good song, but the lyrics were not very pleasant. "Which one have you ever loved never changed your heart? Once a young lover, how many times did he cry for you every year? The shepherd you loved, piled the most delicious pastries in front of you, slaughtered the most beautiful lambs to feed you, but in the end, he was whipped and turned into a wolf. The bird you loved, had its wings broken; the lion you raised, wandered with wounds … "
Hearing the voice, Yoon Namna's face changed. She withdrew her hand from Amon's shoulder and stood up. Amon also looked back in the direction of the singing. He saw a convoy of carriages coming from the open river at the end of the field. The luxurious carriages decorated with gold embossments were flanked by guards of honor in bright armor. They looked like a king on an inspection tour.
The carriage didn't have a compartment, and a gorgeous parasol was propped up. A man in his thirties was sitting in the carriage. He had a handsome face and a strong body, wearing a loose purple velvet robe. The coachman was a warrior who was more than nine feet tall. He only wore a breastplate without a helmet, and there was a heavy bronze greatsword shining with silver light hanging from his waist. Beside him was a giant shield that was almost as tall as an ordinary person. He looked as majestic as a god, and no one dared to look at him directly.
The singer was the man in the purple robe. He sang while sipping his wine, as if there was no one else.
Seeing such a caravan coming from behind, Amon had already driven the carriage to the side of the road. However, Inanna shouted angrily, "Gilgamesh, you are really bold. How dare you sing such a song in front of me! Why did you come all the way from Uruk with your elite followers? What are you going to do? The singer also saw Yoon Namna. He stood up in the carriage and bowed, "Beautiful lady, you can call me Jill … I see your god-like face. May I know your name today?"
Yoon Namna jumped off the carriage and stood in the middle of the road, blocking the caravan. She sneered and replied, "I am Yoon Namna. Jill, Lord of Uruk, where are you going?"
Amon, who was sitting in the carriage beside the road, was shocked. The owner of the caravan was Gilgamesh, the governor of Uruk of the Kingdom of Bablon! He had heard Medanzo mention this famous figure. Some said that he was a ninth-level warrior, some said that he was a supreme mage, but Gilgamesh had never confirmed it himself.
There was another person beside Gilgamesh who was also a well-known figure on the continent. He was Gilgamesh's childhood playmate and later became the captain of the city guard. His name was Enkidu. He was a ninth-level warrior and was known as the first warrior on the continent. The title was somewhat exaggerated, but it was true that Enkidu had never been defeated by anyone. Must Go #
Amon would never dare to provoke such a figure. With his status, he would only stay away from such a person. However, Yoon Namna didn't seem to be afraid at all. She just stood there with a straight face and stopped the whole caravan. It seemed that Gilgamesh knew her. He even stood up and saluted her in the carriage, but he asked her what her name was today. His manner was respectful, but his tone was a little teasing.
The situation of the Kingdom of Bablon was different from that of the Empire of Eygut. It was a united kingdom formed by many city-states. In wars, they acted in unison. There was also a council of city-states that made important decisions and were under the leadership of the King. In fact, the King played the role of the leader of the alliance. The lords of the city-states had great independence.
Gilgamesh was a famous hero with a high reputation. Usually, he didn't even pay much attention to the King. He would only listen to his orders when it came to important decisions of the kingdom. However, Uruk was an important city in the defense line of the Euphrate River, so the lords of other city-states, including the King, didn't dare to offend him.
Hearing the conversation between Yoon Namna and Gilgamesh, Amon began to suspect that Yoon Namna might be a royal princess. That was the only way to explain the situation. He already had this speculation when he saw Yoon Namna write her name in hieroglyphs.
Gilgamesh ordered the caravan to stop, but he didn't get out of the carriage. He still bowed and said, "I received an urgent report on my way to patrol the city. The youngest son of Humbaba, the so-called Patron of the Euphrate River, a ferocious snake, attacked the ferry during the day. Since Humbaba has violated the agreement of the gods, I can finally go and kill that nine-headed beast! Yoon Namna, do you want to go and watch the fun? "
Hearing this, Amon was startled again. He almost dropped the whip in his hand. Humbaba was the legendary Patron of the Euphrate River, and Gilgamesh said he was going to kill it?! Amon was filled with surprise and curiosity. He wanted to go and watch the fun, but his mind told him that he should leave as soon as possible. However, Yoon Namna was standing in the middle of the road, blocking his way. Amon could only hide by the roadside.
Yoon Namna giggled, "Gilgamesh, are you going to kill Humbaba with Enkidu? It's not easy to deal with him. We have to chop off all nine heads. Can you do it? "
Gilgamesh squinted his slender eyes and stroked a ring on his finger, "I have to try. I've been wanting to kill that nine-headed snake for a long time. Don't forget that the cedar wood is the most important resource of Uruk. But Humbaba controls the shipping route. My people have been offering sacrifices to it every year, but it's insatiable. How many people have died in the bellies of its descendants?"
Yoon Namna frowned, "But I heard that it's an agreement between Enril and Marduc. The cedar woods to the east of the Euphrate River belong to Marduc, but the Euphrate River belongs to Humbaba. Humbaba is the guardian of Enril's realm. The reason why you can't sail at night is because you refused to build a shrine for Humbaba in Uruk. "
Gilgamesh snorted, "Does it really think of itself as a god? It's just a beast guarding the door! The shrine in Uruk only worships the true guardian, not the blackmailer! Why should it ask me to worship its statue in the kingdom of Marduc? Poor snake, does it think it can get its own realm just like that? It doesn't know who will sincerely offer sacrifices to it! "
Yoon Namna laughed again, "Yes, Humbaba has a lot of brains, but it's not easy to use them. But if you kill it, aren't you afraid of offending Enril?"
The coachman suddenly raised his head and said, "What happened at the ferry today, Humbaba has violated the agreement of the gods, so I'm going to kill him. As a god, Enlil can't go against his own oracle! My most beautiful girl, why are you worried about him? We are the ones facing a fierce battle, and we are also the ones facing danger. But today, I must take up the sword in my hand! " Yoon Namna looked at the burly man with a faint smile, "Enkidu, you've always wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods. Do you want to prove it by killing Humbaba?"
The warrior named Enkidu said sternly, "Even if Humbaba has a shrine, how many people will sincerely offer sacrifices to him? Even if I don't have a shrine, how many people on both sides of the Euphrate River will sing songs of gratitude and praise for me? "
Yoon Namna covered her mouth, "Unfortunately, you're one step too late. The monster in the river has already been killed by a young hero. I was there at the time, and he escorted me safely across the river. You didn't become a hero who saved everyone on the boat, and now you want to mess with Humbaba? I don't think you can defeat it alone, but Gil might be able to. "
Enkidu stood up from the shaft of the carriage and turned to Gilgamesh, "My lord, please allow me to challenge Humbaba alone."
Gilgamesh glanced at Yoon Namna and frowned slightly. Then he turned to Enkidu and said kindly, "My best brother, of course I won't refuse your request, but I won't put you in danger either. You may be able to defeat Humbaba, but you won't be able to stop him from escaping. Please let me help you cut off his retreat, so that you can chop off all nine of his heads with your own hands. That will be your achievement! "
Enkidu bowed, "Thank you, my lord."
Gilgamesh waved his hand and said to Yoon Namna, "Humbaba's descendants won't allow people to cross the river at night.
"Humbaba's descendants don't allow people to cross the river at night. They kill one after another, creating endless disasters. Today, I'm going to cut off the source of this disaster! Yoon Namna, are you trying to stop me? "
Yoon Namna's face was as beautiful as a flower. She looked at Gilgamesh affectionately and said, "Why would I stop you? To be honest, I also want to see someone kill that nine-headed beast. Gil, you have the courage to do so. You're a hero! Thank you for inviting me to go with you. I want to witness this rare heroic feat with my own eyes. " As she spoke, she lifted her skirt and jumped onto the shaft of the carriage. She walked past Enkidu and boarded the carriage. She waved her hand and said, "Gilgamesh, let's go. I can't wait any longer." She actually left Amon behind and followed the carriage. Amon was a little puzzled, but at the same time, he felt relieved. The carriage continued to move forward. When they passed by Amon, he was a little nervous again. Gilgamesh asked, "Yoon Namna, you came here in this carriage. Aren't you going to take it with you?"
Inanna smiled and said, "My lamb will find his own path and eventually understand what his mission is. Walking with the heroic Jill, I no longer need the protection of others."
Gilgamesh smiled and said, "With Enkidu, my carriage is a safe place. But, how can you need my protection?"
The carriage surrounded by the guards of honor had gone far away, leaving Amon alone. Yoon Namna originally asked Amon to send her to the Kingdom of Bablon, but now she left with Gilgamesh. If she was really a princess in distress and knew and trusted Gilgamesh, she wouldn't need a sorcerer like Amon under his protection. But she couldn't just leave without telling him.
As soon as Amon thought of this, he heard Yoon Namna's voice, "I'll go and see how they kill the hydra. You killed Humbaba's youngest son. If Humbaba finds out who did it, you'll be in danger when you cross the Euphrate River. I wish them success. … Go on your way and go where you want to go. I will come back to you and fulfill my promise. "
The caravan had already disappeared out of sight, but Inanna's voice seemed to be ringing in his ears. Although it was only a "secret message" of the advanced message magic, it was very clever! Amon was startled again. Then he realized that since Yoon Namna knew hieroglyphs and was of noble status, it was normal for her to be proficient in magic. But before he could finish his words, Gilgamesh interrupted him. He still didn't know who Yoon Namna was. She always came and went in such a mysterious way.
Seeing that the carriages were out of sight, Amon raised his whip and was about to drive the carriage. Suddenly, he raised his head alertly. A black dot appeared at the spot where the caravan had disappeared. The black dot quickly grew bigger and bigger. It was the figure of Enkidu, the warrior who had been driving the caravan just now. He was so tall and burly that he looked like a giant.
Enkidu looked like he was just walking, but his speed was faster than a galloping horse. He could even catch up with a flying bird in the sky. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Amon's carriage. Every step he took was soundless, but Amon could feel a force that made the earth tremble. In front of this warrior, no one could even muster the courage to resist.
When Amon saw Enkidu's face clearly, he had already put his hand into his bag and took out the advanced scroll, Space Turbulence, from the bone. He put it together with the other two advanced scrolls. If this ninth-level warrior was hostile to him, Amon could only hope to escape as fast as he could. But why did the greatest warrior of the continent come to him, a mere coachman? Was it Yoon Namna's order?
Seeing Enkidu's speed, Amon even wondered if he would have the chance to use the scroll if Enkidu really wanted to attack him. Enkidu stood in front of the carriage like a small hill. Although his face was gloomy, he had no intention of attacking Amon. Holding a golden plate in his hands, he said coldly, "Coachman, you killed the monster in the Euphrate River, protected the passengers on the ship, and maintained the safety and dignity of the city. This is a reward from the governor. Please take it."
Although the arrogant warrior said the word "please", his tone sounded like an order that could not be disobeyed. Amon jumped off the carriage and took the golden plate with both hands. He replied respectfully,
"City Lord Duo Shu, I'm teaching people to save myself." He could feel Enkidu's inexplicable hostility towards him. Under the pressure of this supreme warrior's gaze, even breathing became a little difficult.
Enkidu stared at Amon and said coldly, "You should be praised for what you did. This is the governor's reward. Young sorcerer, you passed through the city under the protection of Yoon Namna. Go away now. The next time I see you, I'll kill you! Remember, a woman like Yoon Namna will never belong to you. "
After saying this, Enkidu turned around and left, quickly disappearing into the distant horizon. A gust of wind blew. Amon suddenly felt a chill. Just a few words had made him break out in a cold sweat. On the golden plate were two scrolls and ten parangons. The scrolls were the Space Confinement and Detection Interruption Scrolls he used in the river.
Gilgamesh was well-informed. He not only knew what happened on the Euphrate River, but also what kind of scrolls Amon used. He ordered Enkidu to deliver two of the scrolls to him and gave him ten parangons as a token compensation for the other scroll.
The value of the Song of Ice and Fire was probably much more than ten parangons. It was a unique creation of Nero. Gilgamesh might not know what scroll it was, but he was being very generous. Maybe it was also because of Yoon Namna.
Enril had called Amon a "sorcerer". Obviously, he already knew who he was. His tone was very unfriendly. He also said that Amon could pass through the city under the protection of Yoon Namna and that he would kill him the next time they met. This was an unexpected disaster for Amon. When had he ever offended this ninth-level supreme warrior, the captain of the city guard? Enkidu's last words were clearly a warning to Amon not to have any improper thoughts about Yoon Namna.
Amon asked himself if he had any improper thoughts about Yoon Namna. It was really troublesome to be with this woman. First, someone tried to kill him outside Som. Then, he was attacked by a monster when he was crossing the river. Now, he was inexplicably threatened by a supreme warrior. Fortunately, he didn't have to travel with her anymore. Otherwise, as a fifth-level sorcerer, Amon couldn't afford to lose his life.
More or less, Amon was belittling himself. Today, he met one of the most powerful beings on the continent. In fact, a fifth-level sorcerer with the power of a fifth-level warrior was not to be underestimated in any city on the continent.
The cold sweat had dried up. Amon sat in the carriage and asked himself a few questions. Was Yoon Namna hostile to him? No, she wasn't. Did Yoon Namna do something wrong? No, she didn't do anything wrong. Did he do something wrong? No, he didn't do anything wrong. Did he feel sorry for Yoon Namna? No, he just helped her. He didn't offend her at all.
Thinking of this, Amon calmed down. He whipped the horse and drove the carriage away. He saw clearly that Gilgamesh's caravan left the main road and crossed the fields towards the upper reaches of the Euphrate River. According to Yoon Namna, they could bypass Uruk and return to the main road. Amon just wanted to go as fast as possible.
The whip cracked and the horses galloped. Nesskot's gift was indeed one of the best horses. They galloped all the way from afternoon to dusk. The carriage finally slowed down after dark. The horses were tired. If they continued to gallop, they wouldn't be able to bear it. He had gone far enough. Enkidu said that Amon could pass through the city this time, so he didn't need to be too afraid. Amon just wanted to get as far away from the potential dangers as possible.
Nothing happened along the way. After dark, Amon found a secluded forest far away from the roadside. He drove the carriage into the forest and hid it. Then he found a water source nearby to drink the horses. He also needed a good rest. The fight with the serpent during the day had consumed a lot of his energy. After galloping, he felt a little dizzy.
In the middle of the night, Amon slept in the carriage. When he woke up, he still felt a little dizzy. He sat cross-legged and began to practice basic meditation. Suddenly, he felt a tremor in his soul. Activating the detection magic to increase his senses to the most sensitive state, he heard various sounds coming from afar.
There were the terrible roars of monsters, like the neighing of thousands of bison. There were also the shouts of warriors, which vaguely sounded like Enkidu's voice. There were also the sounds of crashing and cracking. Was Enkidu really fighting with Humbaba, the nine-headed serpent, the Patron of the Euphrate River? Could he kill it? Or would he be killed by the serpent? The voice came from a very far place. Even with detection magic, it was barely audible, but it was still shocking.
Amon had killed Humbaba's youngest son. If he passed by the Euphrate River in the future, he might face the revenge of the river god. So he should hope that someone could kill Humbaba. And since Enkidu had threatened Amon, he should also hope that Enkidu would be killed by the serpent. But when Amon heard the sound of fighting, he still hoped that Enkidu could kill the serpent.
As for the warrior's threat, he didn't care too much about it. The continent was so big that he could go anywhere he wanted. It was almost impossible for him to have any dealings with the captain of the city guard. Even if he went to the city of Uruk, he might not meet him. If he did, he would just stay as far away from him as possible. Enkidu was just threatening him. There was no way Amon would go after such an insignificant figure himself. After all, Amon was not Humbaba!
The fight in the distance didn't end until dawn. One could imagine how tragic it must have been. Amon was fascinated by the story. He couldn't help but think of what Crazy 'Ole had said. Whether it was body arts or magic arts, once they reached the ninth level, they would be at the peak of the mortal world. They would even have the power to fight against the gods and were called demigods. Crazy 'Ole also suspected that some of the so-called gods were only demigods, not real gods.
Now it seemed that the so-called Humbaba of the Euphrate River might be a demigod. Enkidu, a ninth-level supreme warrior, dared to kill him, so he should know where the nest of the hydra was.
Gilgamesh: Lord of Uruk City of the Kingdom of Bablon.
Enkidu: Captain of the city guard of Uruk of the Kingdom of Bablon. Ninth-level warrior, known as the first warrior on the continent.
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