That protagonist is trash; I could do better!

Olga Marie's workload became even heavier due to the group of fugitives that Hall brought back from Nippur.

The armory, Uruk's weapons factory, is a bustling scene from morning till night.

Hall followed Olga Marie here, and as soon as he entered, he was hit by a wave of sweltering heat, which wasn't the first time he'd experienced it.

Hall once received a task to modify the equipment in the weapons depot in order to create better equipment.

Knives, spears, swords, shields, armor, and even arrows.

Ding!Ding!Ding!

clang!clang!clang!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Inside the factory, hammers of all sizes swung down, creating a cacophony of different metal sounds, all mixed together in a chaotic and disorderly manner.

Despite being in the early stages of human civilization, it already exhibits the rudiments of assembly line production.

As soon as the two arrived, a foreman rushed forward and said, "Lord Animusfia! You've come at the right time. I already reported last time that the lapis lazuli reserves are almost depleted. If this continues, we can only forge ordinary weapons. Please report this to the King."

When the foreman saw Hall standing next to him, his eyes lit up: "Isn't this Lord Hall? The workbench you modified last time was amazing; it greatly increased the efficiency of smelting ore."

Hall nodded in acknowledgment: "It's good that it's come in handy."

Olga Marie took the clay tablet, examined its contents, and then instructed, "Lapis lazuli is insufficient... Melt down the four batches of weapons that have been recovered and extract the materials inside."

The foreman hesitated, "But doing this will inevitably prevent us from delivering the equipment within the stipulated time. If Wang blames us..."

“This is the only way now. The demand for lapis lazuli is huge, so we’ll prioritize supplying it to the North Wall. As for efficiency, please don’t worry.” Olga Marie turned and gave Hall a trusting look.

Hall: "..."

Love really is just a tool.

Hall spent the entire day accompanying Olga Marie on her journeys. Hall was somewhat surprised by Olga Marie's growth, as everyone she came into contact with seemed to trust her abilities quite a bit.

He grew from an unpopular director to someone capable of handling things independently.

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At dusk, Hall and Olga Marie arrived at the North Wall.

Uruk had no more room to accommodate the refugees, so more people were settled here because the area behind the North Wall was just as lively as the central streets of Uruk.

Olga Marie walked along, intently examining the clay tablet in her hands, muttering to herself, "Next is settling the people you brought back from Nippur."

呲味~

Hall used alchemy to remove the obstacle in her way, and her ears twitched as she heard the murmurs around her.

Hall and Olga Marie still attracted considerable attention.

"Those are Commander Hall and Lord Animusfia!"

"Commander Hall is a remarkable hero."

"Of course, that's why Ishtar, the goddess, took a liking to me."

"They crossed the monster front and brought back a large number of Nippur civilians. On the way, they encountered Enkidu, who had betrayed humanity, but remained calm and composed, which is why Enkidu did not launch an attack."

"I heard that he is highly regarded by the king, who is preparing to bestow upon him incomparably precious treasures."

"By the way, some of the civilians in Nippur turned back halfway, and Nippur was attacked by monsters that very night. Those poor guys probably ended up in the monsters' bellies."

"Indeed, only Uruk is safe, and only the North Wall can protect us."

Upon hearing the news that the monsters had captured Nippur, Hall smiled slightly. This news was spread by a soldier on Hall's orders.

As for whether Nippur had been captured, Hall didn't know and wasn't interested. Those civilians who turned back midway had virtually no chance of crossing the monster front without the protection of soldiers, which was equivalent to becoming an isolated island cut off from the world.

The purpose of doing this is simply to make Uruk the only safe haven in people's hearts, so that fugitives who come here can feel completely at ease, and fugitives who do not come to Uruk can feel hopeful.

The price is that group of people who gave up halfway, trying to live a life of their own in an era when humanity is about to perish.

In reality, they weren't punished, which was a satisfactory outcome for both sides.

Hall did similar things quite often in the world of "No Game No Life".

Chapter 416 The Girlish Feelings of the Goddess of the Underworld

As the sun set below the horizon, Hall arrived in Kusa ahead of schedule.

Starlight filled the sky, the night breeze rustled the green leaves, and the distant city was devoid of lights, exuding a serene and elegant tranquility.

A faint blue light flickered, however weak, it was the only solace on this desolate land.

"As expected, they've been waiting. Just how excited they are!"

Hall's magical eyes spotted Ereshkigal, the goddess of the underworld, standing before the city gates of Kusa. The light emanated from the slender golden lantern she wore at her waist, originating from her soul.

The Mystic Eyes discerned the soul belonging to the Servant.

The golden lantern is the gun cage, an instrument used by Ereshkigal, the goddess of the underworld, to imprison souls.

It was clear that Ereshkigal had dressed up carefully, wearing a dignified knee-length black dress that was slightly narrow at the waist to accentuate the girl's beautiful figure. It was adorned with silver chains, and a purple-black cloak that reached her waist was draped over her shoulders. She was elegant and proper, without too much decoration, yet she did not appear too simple.

Her golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall, tied with a red ribbon, and she wore a black crown.

At this moment, her cute little face was tense and shy, but when she looked around, she revealed an expectant look.

Hall's Eye of Hor's observation range was far beyond Ereshkigal's sensing range, allowing Hall to fully appreciate the adorable appearance of the goddess of the underworld, and even to deduce the content of her self-talk from the shape of her mouth.

"There shouldn't be anything strange about it, and I washed my hair in the flower bed."

"Why am I so nervous...? We used to see each other all the time."

"But! But! This is the first time we've met since that incident."

"If he asks me to do this or that thing!!"

"what do I do."

"Waaah!"

"It's not that I hate him... but if I refuse, he'll definitely be disappointed."

"No! No! My head has been acting strangely since this morning!"

"Don't panic!"

"I am the goddess of the underworld, a great being revered by all life!"

How should we greet each other when we meet?

"How was it before...?"

"Oh no! Oh no! I can't remember anything at all."

Hall spent five minutes watching Ereshkigal's monologue from the distant sky, and a pleased smile couldn't help but appear on his lips.

Watching Ereshkigal's performance is also a great pleasure.

"Ahem, that's about enough. I need to satisfy her girlish heart tonight."

Inheriting Rin's delicate side, Ereshkigal was even teased by Ishtar for having an overactive girlish sentimentality.

Hall straightened his expression and flew towards Kusa City, recalling the various romantic storylines he had seen on TV dramas along the way, and devised a plan.

Sensing Hall's presence, Ereshkigal panicked and became flustered, her red eyes welling up with tears, completely wasting the exquisite attire she had worn as a noblewoman to the banquet.

Of course, "waste" is used in a positive sense, making it even more endearing.

Hall landed on the ground and pretended to look at Ereshkigal. She seemed very nervous and didn't want to be discovered by Hall, her gaze darting around.

Good evening, Ellie.

"Yes, you came as promised. It hurts more than I expected!" Ai Lei nodded vigorously, wanting to say something, but her little face stiffened.

It looks like he bit his tongue.

She tried her best to restrain herself so as not to embarrass herself in front of Hall, and secretly observed Hall. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Hall did not care.

Hall was secretly laughing inside. He looked at Ereshkigal's outfit and smiled, praising, "This is a different outfit from your usual ones. It suits you very well."

"Really?" Ereshkigal breathed a sigh of relief, her face breaking into a radiant and natural smile at just one compliment.

They're too easy to fool.

This girl might get kidnapped any day now.

Hall smiled and extended his right hand in front of her.

Ereshkigal looked completely bewildered: "What do you want? If it's the soul of one of Gilgamesh's men, I won't give it to you so easily."

It's not easy, but it's possible, and the gun she carries at her waist contains the soul of a Servant.

"hand."

"hand?"

"Holding hands between lovers."

Ereshkigal's face flushed red with a "bang," her eyes went blank, and her mind went completely blank.

"Lovers...lovers!"

After a long while, Ereshkigal cautiously placed her small hand in Hall's hand, as if touching a precious treasure.

Hall was speechless.

Small and slender, it seems like it could be crushed with a little force, yet you can feel its warm and soft texture.

Hall separated her fingers and they intertwined.

This action completely transforms the goddess of the underworld into a girl in love, shyly lowering her head.

Hall offered, "Aileen, how about we take a walk together for a while?"

"Ah."

I entered Kusa City with Ereshkigal and strolled through this stronghold of the undead. Neither the undead nor the Garula spirits knew better than to jump out and ruin the atmosphere.

It was just a normal stroll through the streets; there wasn't even any other life in the world.

A cool night breeze blew by, and Ereshkigal calmed down, his mood noticeably rising. He even took the initiative to start a conversation, saying with a touch of sadness, "This used to be the busiest street in Kusa City."