The Infinite Dragon God Cannot Find Silence

Enkidu smiled, but it was a slightly bitter smile.

“That’s right, I am the lock. My duty is to reconnect the wedge to heaven and earth, and then lock the gods and men together… But now, my duty is impossible to fulfill. My actions, my current self… have already negated the mission that this ‘body’ named Enkidu was born to bear from the very existence of itself.”

He was supposed to be the one connecting God and man... but Enkidu himself violated this mission.

Because Enkidu loves the world and humanity, she chose the path that is best for the future of the world and humanity.

Severing the bridge between God and man.

But her very existence is meant to connect gods and humans...

She herself is one of the so-called bridges, and even the strongest one among them.

So, in the end, Enkidu chose to end his own life as well.

Enkidu's death was not only a manifestation of divine lament and self-abandonment, but also a choice made by Enkidu himself.

"That's how it is. Although I am indeed a little unwilling because I didn't get to see a wider world, overall, I can still accept this ending."

The bitterness in Enkidu's smile disappeared, replaced by the warmth that Orpheus usually experienced.

"After all, I have received more than I ever imagined in my life."

Enki is a weapon, and weapons are meant to fight. Originally, her life was supposed to consist only of fighting.

"Being able to meet Orpheus makes me feel that I've been incredibly lucky in my life..."

Just as Orpheus felt a familiar warmth and peace when he saw Enkidu's smile... for no apparent reason, Enkidu also felt happy during his time with Orpheus.

Enkidu's heart is holy and pure, while Orpheus's heart is too simple and without any impurities.

In a sense, these two 'people' are quite compatible, aren't they?

However… if it really is as Enkidu said…

If that's really the case...

So...why?

Why is Enkidu crying?

Enkidu's smile was as pure and gentle as ever, but tears kept spilling from the corners of his eyes...

"Hmm...yes...that's probably because..."

Wiping away his tears, Enkidu turned to look at Orpheus sitting to the side.

"Compared to this world, aren't there things I can't let go of?"

Orpheus simply tilted his head when faced with Enkidu's gaze.

I suppose Enkidu is referring to her.

only……

"I don't understand. This body will never die completely. I am eternal in the past, present, and future. Enkidu doesn't need to worry about me."

"Yes...eternity..."

Enkidu closed his eyes.

“Eternity… After I die, who will be able to understand you, who are so illusory? Orpheus… Your eternity will only exist for you alone… The thought of this makes me weep.”

Orpheus is an illusion because she has isolated herself from the world.

Orpheus is unattainable because she is always pursuing an even more unattainable and distant goal in an isolated world.

Who could accompany such an Orpheus?

“…Enkidu doesn’t understand. I am Ouroboros, a life form that is neither interfered with nor interfered with.”

Ouroboros are self-contained entities, and isolating themselves from the outside world is a normal phenomenon.

only……

"I already knew..."

Enkidu shook his head.

"Although I don't know what Orpheus is, I knew from the first moment I saw you that Orpheus is not subject to interference and cannot be touched... though I don't even have a reason for it."

As he said this, Enkidu turned over and reached out his hand toward Orpheus's cheek.

Even so, I still managed to touch... when you were at your most immature and vulnerable, I seized the opportunity and successfully touched such an 'inviolable' existence. At that time, I don't know why, but I gained a slight understanding of your heart...

His cursed body was weak and powerless, and his outstretched right hand could only fall helplessly halfway down.

However, Orpheus caught her midway.

Holding Orpheus's hand, Enkidu's weak face beamed with an even brighter smile.

"Even if you say that ouroboros are a species that won't interfere, it's probably not because you don't want to... but because you don't know how to do it, right? Orpheus, although you are said to be untouchable... no, rather, it is precisely because of this that you don't know how to take the initiative to touch others that you are even more lonely, right?"

Even Enkidu said that…

Orpheus shook his head.

Even as Enkidu said, she doesn't need to touch others.

Pointless.

She was able to endure such loneliness in the original timeline, so there's no reason why she can't now.

There is no need to do unnecessary and useless things.

“Hey… Orpheus…”

At this moment, Enkidu suddenly spoke again.

"Can you promise me one thing?"

"what?"

"To love in my place, and to love all that I love."

The words, completely unrelated to the previous topic, left even Orpheus momentarily stunned.

The atmosphere seemed to quiet down for a moment.

Orpheus gently closed her eyes.

At that moment, she suddenly understood.

So... this was Enkidu's plan all along...?

So……

After a long silence, Orpheus opened his eyes again and looked directly at Enkidu.

And so, to Enkidu's astonishment, a smile suddenly bloomed on Orpheus's face.

The answer was predetermined from the very beginning...

Chapter 24 The Chains of Heaven

The words, completely unrelated to the previous topic, left even Orpheus momentarily stunned.

Orpheus gently closed her eyes.

The atmosphere seemed to quiet down for a moment.

It was only after a long time that Orpheus opened his eyes again and looked at Enkidu.

Then, unexpectedly, even Enkidu didn't anticipate it, Orpheus laughed.

This was the first time Enkidu had ever seen Orpheus smile.

In fact, this was also Orpheus's first smile since birth.

At first glance, Orpheus's smile gives off a rather serene and endearing feeling...

However, once you look at it for a while, you can detect a faint sense of detachment.

'Independent and untouchable', just as Orpheus himself said, unlike Enkidu who is holy and gentle, Orpheus's smile gives people a sense of distance.

However, quite strangely, Enkidu was able to see and understand this smile that seemed so distant.

Such a smile wasn't intentional on Orpheus's part; it was simply influenced by his life experiences and instincts. In reality... perhaps it was a smile meant to express closeness? Or maybe he was trying to imitate Enkidu's smile?

Enkidu couldn't make a precise judgment either, but it probably came down to one of these two possibilities.

This version of Orpheus actually makes her seem even more adorable.

"Enkidu, so cunning."

Then she said this.

Orpheus is untouchable, independent of the world, and she creates a distinction between her own world and the real world.

But Enkidu asked her to love what she loved, namely the world and humanity.

This undoubtedly broke the boundaries that Orpheus had drawn for himself.

If you love the world, you will inevitably come into contact with it.

If you love nature, you will inevitably try to maintain its balance when necessary.

Those who love humanity will inevitably observe it closely and even personally protect this race when needed.

Originally, this was the love that Enkidu possessed, not that of Orpheus, but now, it is the chain that Enkidu wants to bind to Orpheus.

Orpheus knew this.

Even so...

"I agree."

Orpheus was still smiling.

"Because Enki is a friend."

As he said this, Orpheus pressed Enkidu's hand, which he was holding, against his own face.

"Yes, my beloved... dearest friend."

Enkidu was stunned for a moment.