I am Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes.

“No interest…” Jill pursed her lips. “Unless you can help me with something, then I might consider working with you.”

"Oh? What is it?" Grevas's interest was piqued.

“I need you to help me find something… no… or rather, an elf, maybe…” Jill deactivated the Gate of Babylon beside Grevas. “If you can help me find it, then I might consider helping you, okay?”

"So, what exactly is it?"

“This,” golden ripples spread around Jill, “is the same chain as this one.”

The Enkidu was instantly launched and wrapped around Jill's arm.

“These chains…?” Grevas looked thoughtful.

“Yes, that’s all I ask.” Jill thought to herself, already having her own agenda.

After all, it would be far too difficult for someone to search for the true form of the Enkidu in this world like looking for a needle in a haystack.

The all-knowing and all-powerful star told him that Grevas had considerable power, and perhaps he could get her help. After finding Enkidu, what was wrong with him helping her with something?

After all, how could such a trivial matter compare to Enkidu's importance?

“If that’s all you ask for, then I promise you, I will send my men to find the chains you mentioned.” Grevas hesitated for a moment, then nodded. “So, I ask for your help—”

Chapter 170 Lian Ashbell

then……

"Well, I thought it was something important... What? You want me to help you teach this girl?"

Jill could naturally see that the girl in front of her was different. Even when she was asleep, she had a cute sleeping face and long, jet-black hair, but her whole body was wrapped in bandages... The culprit was sitting right across from her.

"I just think this girl has good potential, and... don't you have any expectations for the strongest sword dancer who possesses the sword dance skills of both of us?" Grevas poured a cup of black tea and pushed it in front of Gil.

"I'm looking forward to it... I guess I am." Jill took a sip of her black tea and let out a satisfied sigh. "If I had to say, I'm just very curious about her."

"Curious?" Grevas smiled. "I'm more curious about you."

"Unfortunately, I have absolutely no interest in you." Jill delivered a Tai Chi-like move, easily diverting Grevas's attention.

"How utterly clueless about romance!"

“There’s no need to play games with a witch like you.” Jill took a sip of tea. “Hmph… But do you really think you can find it?”

“What does that chain mean to you?” Grevas asked.

“…What is it? It is the most important, the only, the one and only treasure.” Jill put down her teacup. “Let me put it this way, I possess countless treasures…but in my heart, those are all things that can be used at will. Only the Chains of Heaven (Enkidu) is the treasure I value most.”

“Heh heh… interesting…” Grevas narrowed her eyes.

At this moment, the girl lying on the bed stirred.

She seemed to sense that someone was around and tried to jump, but failed.

“I’m sorry, I cast a [binding] spell on you because if you move around, I’ll have a problem,” Grevas said. “Besides, moving around will affect the wound. Although I held back, my sword still pierced through your abdomen.”

"But don't worry, that blond-haired boy over there gave you some medicine and helped you heal, you'll be fully recovered soon." Grevas revealed a bewitching smile.

Jill didn't say much, she just watched the two of them interact.

"Why did you save me?" The girl's voice was a little hoarse, but it was clear that her original voice was extremely beautiful.

"Because I'm interested in you. At such a young age, you possess skills and composure that are clearly different from other assassins, and also—"

Grevas paused here and held the ring on her hand up to the girl's eyes.

"You're carrying something quite interesting; it's actually the legendary magical artifact, the Ring of Solomon."

"!...Give it back...give it back to me...!"

The girl opened her eyes wide and stretched out her hand with all her might.

But her fingertips grasped at nothing in vain.

"...That's amazing. You can still move even after being hit by the [Binding] spell. It seems you value this thing quite a bit," Grevas said.

"Seriously...is it really that fun to bully kids all the time..." Jill sighed helplessly.

"What's wrong, Gil? Do you still have a soft spot for children? Are you a lolicon?"

"Bang!" A heavy fist slammed into a wooden table, shattering it in half.

“…What did you just say?” Jill asked Grevas with a smile.

Although it wasn't directed at her personally, Jill's smile made the girl lying to the side a little scared.

“…Well, never mind.” Grevas looked at the girl. “Girl, there seems to be something quite extraordinary inside your body?”

“Darkness…right?” Jill tossed a dagger up and down. “You mean the Demon King?”

"What are you going to do with me?" the girl asked.

Demon King Solomon—a male spirit master with 72 powerful contracted spirits. He once brought disaster to this continent, and was ultimately slain by a saintess.

Here, we must mention spirits and spirit users.

In this world, there are two worlds: the normal world and the "Elemental Spirit Realm".

The term "elves" refers to creatures that exist in the "realm of elemental spirits".

A spirit summoner is a "priestess" who has made a contract with the spirits of the "Elemental Spirit Realm".

Generally, only pure and innocent young girls can become spirit users.

Of course, Jill possessed this physique, but he wasn't so bored as to casually tell others.

Although Grevas did indeed have doubts about him.

“Young lady, how old are you?” Grevas asked.

"...According to my caregivers, I am thirteen years old."

The girl said.

“Name,” Jill’s voice rang out.

“…Len Ashbell.” The girl looked at Gilles, whose crimson eyes flickered.

If this girl possesses the "high-level assassin skills" that even Grevas praised, then he himself could indeed...

“Hey, Grevas, how about we make a bet?” Jill said to Grevas with a smile.

"……for example?"

“Let’s teach her,” Jill stood up and looked at Lian. “I believe she will surprise us.”

"So what are we betting on?"

“Let’s see if we can teach her swordsmanship without resorting to force. Whoever teaches her first wins, and the loser has to agree to one of the winner’s conditions, how about that?” Jill asked.

"Sounds good, okay, I accept."

"Hmph, that's exactly how we get motivated!"

Lian: "What are you talking about... I don't think I know anything..."

“You have no choice, Ren Ashbell.” Gilles looked at Ren. “If you want to free the spirit from that ring.”

"What did you say?!" Lian exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise.

……

After changing into relatively loose clothes, Lian followed behind Jill and Grevas.

"...Speaking of which...it's so deserted," Lian said. "Why isn't there even a servant?"

“Yes, because we can’t find anyone suitable to be a servant in this mansion,” Grevas said with a wry smile. “You’ll soon find out—and here we come.”

The next instant, the corridor windows shattered and scattered.

"...!?"

Lian reacted immediately. She lifted her long skirt and drew her beloved twin swords from the leather straps attached to her legs.

Two men dressed entirely in black jumped in through the broken window, each holding a short, curved knife.

Then, golden ripples flashed, and two sharp longswords pinned the two men in black to the wall.

Jill didn't even glance at the corpse. "Let's go, don't waste time."

P.S.: I want to clarify something here!

I absolutely did not mean to cut the text out!

I just couldn't control myself!

Chapter 171 Soul Flash and Absolute Sword Technique

Training Course.

"Well, it's called teaching, but how do I teach?" Jill scratched her head. "I have no experience teaching people..."

"So, does that mean you're going to grant me one request?"

"Tch...troublesome." Jill narrowed her eyes. "Then let's leave it at that."

Two swords flew out from the golden ripples and landed in front of Lian and Jill respectively.

“Let’s get this straight…” Jill picked up her sword. “I’m not good at teaching people. If you want to survive, pick up your sword, fight me, and learn my moves.”

Jill looked at Lian and gestured for her to pick up the sword.

"..." Lian hesitated for a moment, then picked up the sword.

“Now, I will teach you a sword dance technique called Soul Flash.” Jill raised her longsword. “Begin. When you fight me, remember all my moves—”

“Otherwise… well, never mind, I’ll heal you anyway, and then we can fight again,” Jill said, gripping her sword.

“Let’s begin,” Jill said, then stepped forward and swung her sword—

……

into the night.

"Oh my, you're quite talented." Jill nodded with satisfaction, looking at Lian who was eating. "It's quite surprising that you learned Formless and One Star in just one afternoon."