Davidian's Holy Grail War

Ritsuka was referring to what happened yesterday evening. He gave a piece of food to an old man who looked like a beggar by the roadside, but the old man said some strange things.

He couldn't understand the meaning of these words no matter how much he thought about them, so he went to talk to Davidian to see if Davidian could come up with anything.

One should not show understanding to those who harbor hatred.

One should not express agreement with someone who is in a state of joy.

One should not express praise to someone who is suffering.

The old man said that Uruk was about to face three storms, and these three sentences should be the maxims for dealing with them.

David thought for a moment, then told Ritsuka that these words were definitely related to the Three Goddess Alliance.

The first sentence, in particular, must be from the Northern Goddess of Monsters, because that one is currently the goddess most enthusiastic about exterminating humans. She must hate humans, so no matter what her reasons are, we must never express understanding.

As for the remaining two, they could only decide after seeing the real thing. But to be honest, after receiving this hint, Davidian roughly understood what the so-called Three Goddess Alliance was all about.

They may still share the same goal of destroying Uruk, exterminating humanity, and seizing Gilgamesh's Holy Grail, but their individual reasons are definitely different.

Suddenly, Davidian had a flash of inspiration! Didn't this mean that the Three Goddess Alliance might disintegrate from within?

Wait a minute, does that mean Ishtar is associated with pleasure? Does that mean the goddess of the forest is suffering?

That's really a tough situation. No wonder Ushiwakamaru and Benkei died so easily. The other side is probably stuck in a rut, which is why they're so ruthless.

At this moment, David looked at Ritsuka with a gaze that Ritsuka herself found strange and sent a chill down her spine.

He had a feeling that David Ann had already started plotting against him, as if his value to him was increasing rapidly at this moment.

It's like turning from silver to gold, elevating its importance to a new level.

Then Ritsuka talked about the dream he had last night, a very sad dream. It was like a mother calling out to her child not to leave her, so sorrowful and melancholic.

Davidian's eyes widened in disbelief as he recalled Merlin's initial words about the ultimate enemy.

It's at the level of a creator god, even though it's a fake.

Previously, David had also crammed on Sumerian mythology from Siduri, and then supplemented his knowledge over the next thousand years.

He now roughly guessed who the ultimate enemy was, and this was truly a difficult situation.

The correct goddess of origin for Sumer should be the goddess Namu, while the false one is... tsk, so that monster goddess in the north is indeed a fake?

But was she being used, or was she the very being summoned by the Magic King using the Holy Grail?

It seems that guy is just a gatekeeper beast and not the final boss, which makes things even more difficult.

“Okay, I know all that. But I also have to ask, have these things been said to anyone else?” David asked, as he was also quite curious about this.

Ritsuka shook his head to indicate that he hadn't told anyone else, and explained that he didn't want to put any more pressure on Mash.

It's better for them to think about these troublesome issues.

David noticed a fleeting sadness on Ritsuka's face, but he didn't ask why. They had been whispering for a while already, and it wouldn't be good to cause concern to others if they continued.

They reunited with Mash and the others and went to the God Tower, where Kotaro and Tomoe Gozen were already waiting for them.

After Siduri informed the king, Ritsuka was the first to speak: "Did you call us for something, King Gilgamesh?"

“Of course, there’s no need for you to come before me, Fujimaru Ritsuka.” Gilgamesh’s words were just casual conversation, but the key point was the ending. This was the first time he had called Ritsuka by name, clearly indicating that he had acknowledged Ritsuka’s value and his existence.

Mashu and Ritsuka's faces immediately lit up with joy. The King had called their names! This was definitely recognition, and their work during this period had been extremely valuable!

“If it’s worth making a sound, then it will naturally be made a sound. Your recent performance has been quite good, and many of the praises from the citizens of Uruk have reached my ears.”

Although these are tedious and monotonous tasks in my opinion, one must also consider the world's opinion. But you must be tired of these menial tasks by now, right?

Gilgamesh revealed a smug smile, and everyone understood what he meant.

A direct mission from King Gilgamesh! They are finally going to officially receive this honor. Ritsuka and Mash are excited at the thought of it. What exactly will the direct mission given by the king be?

"Listen up! This is a direct order from me, you bastard!" Gilgamesh stood up with a laugh and shouted at the two of them, "Head to Ur immediately! Investigate the details of the situation there! I look forward to receiving a good... no, a pleasant report!"

"Yes!" Mash and Ritsuka responded loudly immediately. The two young people could not hide their excitement and could not wait to run to Ur to see what was happening there.

The group then left the tower, and David told the two that he had arranged for Tomoe Gozen and Kotaro to accompany them.

That's more than enough in terms of combat power, and with Merlin added, they'll be able to escape unscathed no matter what kind of opponent they encounter.

After all, putting aside his direct combat prowess, Merlin is undoubtedly the best in the world when it comes to escaping.

"Bring them all back safely, understand, Merlin?" Davidian instructed Merlin before leaving, telling him not to lead these people astray, or he would be in big trouble when they returned.

Merlin nodded with a grin, indicating that he could leave everything to her. Ritsuka could only glance helplessly at Tomoe Gozen and Kotaro out of the corner of her eye; with the two of them around, there shouldn't be any problems.

With Mash and Anna added in, if this lineup still can't protect Ritsuka, then the opponent is far too powerful and simply not a match that can be dealt with by force.

"Then let's set off! Wait for our good news, Mr. David!" Ritsuka waved goodbye to him happily, and the group of six set off for Ur.

David responded with a smile and then returned to the North Wall, hoping that their operation would have a successful outcome.

After all, we can't stay this leisurely any longer; it's time to take the pieces a step further.

Chapter 242 Jungle God

It took Ritsuka and her group some time to reach the dense forest of Ur.

There were also some monsters that bypassed the north wall and entered the south along the main road. It took some time to clear them out, which is why we were delayed.

However, this doesn't have much of an impact, since this is an investigation mission and there's no rush.

They felt even worse now that they were inside the dense forest.

If it's a normal sunny day before you enter, with a gentle breeze, it's a very comfortable time.

Now that they've entered this dense forest, it feels like they've entered a tropical rainforest. This is nothing like the normal Mesopotamian environment.

The heat rising from the ground, the thick smell of earth, the animal cries that almost made you lose consciousness...

Mashu felt that this was the ecological environment before the meteorite hit the Earth 65 million years ago, and it wouldn't be surprising to see dinosaurs here.

[Haha, are you thinking about mass extinction? The one where a small meteorite fell on the Yucca Peninsula and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? But anyway, that's way too exaggerated, isn't it?]

Dr. Roman was also monitoring the environment at the scene, but in his opinion, it shouldn't have reached that point yet. Although the temperature and humidity were indeed very high, it was still considered a fairly modern climate.

"That's an exaggeration! This place is absolutely terrible!" Merlin was now completely wilted.

"It's hot, there are lots of flies, and the roads are difficult to walk on! There's even a strong etheric smell permeating the air. Compared to this, even the British Isles are nothing."

"Romani, are you even properly measuring the magic concentration? This is already an alternate world at the level of a Reality Marble!"

Sorry, the measuring instruments are not working properly. It seems to be the same as the Egyptian realm during the Sixth Singularity.

This could even be said to be different from the Mesopotamian mythology system. Be cautious! At present, we can only probe the general outline; the details are completely unknown.

Da Vinci took over the conversation from Merlin, as she had extensive experience in this area.

"Fortunately, judging from the map, Ur City is just one kilometer south. We only need to endure this sweltering heat for another twenty minutes, senior."

Mashu held the map in her hand to confirm the current situation; they were indeed almost there.

"I really want to get there soon! Next time I definitely need to hire a guide or something!"

Merlin's lazy demeanor left the others speechless, and they could only gloss over the situation with helpless laughter.

However, a voice suddenly rang out from above, and surprisingly, it sounded like a cool, mature woman. The group immediately went on alert, and then, surprisingly, the sound of metal clashing came from above.

Kotaro, who was in charge of covert reconnaissance and vigilance, had already engaged the enemy. The next moment, a person dressed in a strange tiger costume fell from the sky.

Kotaro also gripped his kunai tightly and stood guard in front of the group. This opponent was very strong!

"How awful! They actually launched a sneak attack first!" The mysterious thing in front of them stood up.

That hilarious outfit was the epitome of modern circus, and her delighted expression proved that her earlier fight with Kotaro meant nothing to her.

This is where her stage begins!

"Who... are you?" Ritsuka adjusted her expression to the most appropriate one before asking this question. This was the first time she had seen such an unreliable Servant.

The other person was clearly excited when asked this question, and she introduced herself while gesturing wildly in an extremely exaggerated manner.

She is the embodiment of the dense forest! The epitome of great warriors—the Leopard Woman!

"Whoosh~" She even made that sound at the end, leaving everyone stunned.

Ritsuka and Mashu even felt like they were seeing a rare and precious beast. Could this person in front of them be from a circus?

"Give the order, Ritsuka!" Tomoe Gozen drew her pheasant sword, and Anna drew her scythe; the two were ready for battle.

Although this girl in front of me looks funny, judging from Kotaro's wary expression, I know that she is definitely not simple.

Ritsuka nodded and immediately shouted, "Alright! Let's move forward while chasing away the local animals!"

Tomoe Gozen, Anna, and Kotaro immediately rushed forward, while Mash stayed behind to ensure Ritsuka's safety.

The four people on the main battlefield immediately started fighting, and the feeling of the battle allowed Ritsuka's three Servants to make a decision.

This person in front of me is definitely not someone to be trifled with; she's really strong.

After only a few exchanges, the leopard-woman disengaged from the fight and leaped to the top of a tree. Everyone stared in disbelief at her agility and incredible speed; indeed, this creature was a rare and precious beast.

"Alright! I think I know what you guys are like now. That's enough for today! Also, I'm not a tiger, I'm a leopard man. This is important for the test! You'd better remember that!"

Before leaving, she left behind these cryptic words, which only made Ritsuka and the others' expressions more twisted. What on earth is this person?

"Although I don't know exactly what kind of Servant she is, I'm certain she's a very powerful person, or something like that."