The Infinite Dragon God Cannot Find Silence

"Master Merlin, please refrain from interrupting during an important conversation!"

Orpheus gave Merlin a strange look.

For someone as polite to everyone as Siduri to say something like that is quite an achievement in a sense, isn't it?

However, Orpheus also keenly noticed that Merlin was now even more ethereal and weaker than when he was first summoned.

In short, it seems like they weren't slacking off.

"Wow, that's really strict. But I'm also a little curious about Enkidu."

"Master, I have something important to report!"

Orpheus sighed as he watched Joan of Arc rush in.

Things are really getting more and more troublesome.

Chapter 41 Substandard Weapons

"Oh, so that means Lady Joan of Arc saw Enkidu, right?"

After listening to Joan of Arc recount the details of their brief encounter, Merlin clapped his hands, seemingly quite interested.

"Yes, based on the conversation between the soldiers behind me, it can indeed be confirmed from their appearance that it is indeed 'Enkidu'."

"So, Lady Joan of Arc! Do you believe that one is the real Enkidu?"

"Well, since I've never met the original Lord Enkidu, I don't know."

Faced with Siddhartha's sudden approach, Joan of Arc retreated slightly, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Ah, I'm so sorry, I lost my composure."

Hiduri realized he had been too excited and took a few steps back, somewhat embarrassed, to stand behind Orpheus.

"Hmm...that is indeed a big problem. If the other party is the person himself, then our King Orpheus might very well switch sides instantly, who knows?"

Siddhartha opened his mouth as if to refute Merlin, but then he realized...

Holy crap, the chances of that happening are incredibly high!

That's why she hates Merlin, who always has that "it doesn't matter" expression!

"Your Majesty..."

"Do not worry."

In response to Sidduri's somewhat nervous question, Orpheus casually waved his hand and walked to the main seat to sit down.

"Enkidu has the ability to merge with the earth and move..."

Rumble rumble────

Before he could finish speaking, a blue beam of light pierced through the ceiling and fell towards the crowd.

"whispering sound……"

Orpheus gritted his teeth, his face dark, his eyes narrowed slightly, filled with intense killing intent and rage.

However, all of this lasted only for a brief moment before she immediately returned to her original somewhat listless, seemingly indifferent smile, casually waving her hand to deflect the light cannon.

Almost no one present noticed the strange expression on Orpheus's face just now... except for a certain magician with a pair of convenient eyes.

"Hey, I'm here to play again!"

Looking through the hole that had been punched, one could predictably see Ishtar sitting on her celestial ark, waving happily.

"Oh~ Is this the legendary goddess Ishtar? She is as beautiful as the rumors say."

Before Orpheus could respond, Merlin jumped in and spoke first.

"Huh? Who is this frivolous man who looks like he wants to kick you away?"

"Just as expected, those are some ruthless remarks. Venus, the goddess, usually saying such things to someone you've just met can really hurt them."

Ishtar's already disgusted expression turned even more disgusted.

"A guy like you would be better off having a heart riddled with holes and just self-destructing, rather than coming here to pollute this goddess's eyes."

"Ishtar".

At this moment, Orpheus let out a heavy breath before speaking.

"What are you doing?"

Upon hearing Orpheus's voice, Ishtar instinctively looked over.

Then she saw dozens of streaks of light flying toward her.

"Wait, I think this is unfair... Hey, I told you to wait!"

Ishtar's face darkened, and she quickly dodged away.

Every weapon is designed to attack gods. Is this how you play games?

“Ishtar is the enemy.”

"That's true, but you can't use such an unfair fighting style! I helped you... no, helped Uruk clear out several wyverns that tried to ambush you on the way!"

Orpheus only stopped when he heard Ishtar's last words.

"Haha, how about that, surprised? So Uruk is mine to begin with, and only I have the right to destroy it. Those two snakes just randomly barged in, which is completely against the rules... Well, although we have an agreement not to attack each other, those flying reptiles blocked my way, you know? Even when I wanted to bombard Uruk, they blocked my trajectory. So it's not a mistake for me to remove the roadblocks, is it?"

Orpheus fell silent.

She felt she should first observe a moment of silence for Ishtar's teammates.

Alternatively, if you really want to categorize it, it could also be classified as a 'flying reptile'.

However, Orpheus also realized that she had overlooked something... Although she had glimpsed the future, she had been too focused on the big picture and had neglected such a trivial aerial attack.

Although she could quickly repel any that actually came, some minor losses were unavoidable.

It seems that aerial surveillance and defense networks need to be established first.

However, in that case, it seems she really does owe Ishtar a small favor.

Including the original harvest blessing, this already involves two people, one big and one small, who have shared a favor.

Should we cripple the other party, arrest them, and then release them as a way of repaying a favor?

But it's flying around like that, so it would be very difficult to catch it... I'd better not.

A treaty... The other side has unknowingly revealed quite a bit of information again.

In other words, the three gods are merely unable to attack each other, but are not true allies? Even the treaty only goes this far.

Sure enough, even if the chances were slim, the method he had come up with might still have a slight chance of being feasible...

At this rate, if Ishtar makes a few more trips, she should have a clear understanding of all the information about this divine alliance, right?

It was definitely better to let her go to gather intelligence.

the most important is……

Ishtar still loves humans, a fact that can be vaguely discerned from her recent remarks.

At least more monsters died from her bombardment than humans.

"I understand. I'll let you go this time."

"Oh, thank you... Wait, you're making it sound like you've got me figured out!"

"So, what exactly is Ishtar here for?"

"Is that even a question?"

Upon hearing this question, Ishtar proudly puffed out her much-shrunken chest.

"Although I was just passing by and clearing roadblocks, I also perfectly helped you guys repel the monsters, so shouldn't I get some reward or something?"

"..."

Orpheus really didn't believe that Uruk's buildings could be perfectly preserved after her so-called perfect repulsion.

And when did this guy become so low as to ask ordinary people for payment?

"Report: Dozens of wyverns appeared to be preparing to attack Uruk, but they were shot down by unidentified flying objects in the sky. However, the attack by the unidentified flying objects also caused considerable damage to a number of houses."

"Who are you calling a UFO?! Be careful, or I'll make sure all your male descendants can only love men and all your female descendants can only love women!?"

"This...is the goddess Ishtar? Your Majesty, please allow me to take my leave, for I do not wish for my descendants to die out."

...This soldier is such a coward, and if they're all going to die, how will they have any descendants?

However, Orpheus also knew that even if they acted cowardly now, most of the soldiers would be willing to stand at the forefront of the battle if it really came down to it, even if they could only serve as cannon fodder.

Orpheus waved his hand dismissively, dismissing the soldiers, and then casually tossed Ishtar a gem.

"Oh, I'm very satisfied with this tribute. Remember to send more next time. That's all for now, I'll come visit you again next time!"

"..."

She actually thought Ishtar would think she was giving away a beggar.

Because that's exactly what she did with that mindset.

I wonder if, when she returns, the true form of the god will consider this period a dark chapter in her history...

And so, Ishtar left, laughing wildly.

This maniacal laughter seemed completely meaningless to Orpheus.

"Hidari, contact the priesthood. Set up a protective barrier around Uruk, ensuring that there is no gaps in either the earth or the sky."

As if nothing had just happened, Orpheus continued to give the order.

The earth's defenses... were built to protect against that 'Enkidu'.

"Wait, Your Majesty, who exactly is that person...?"

Sidduri wanted to ask more questions, but Merlin stopped him with his staff.

"Hmm, King Orpheus, there are some things that need to be clarified. After all, I'm also very curious... Lady Jeanne, with your class, you should be able to determine whether that 'Enkidu' is a Servant, right?"

"I'll step forward myself," Merlin said flippantly, but the question he asked unexpectedly hit the nail on the head.