Type-Moon Demon King exploded Elle's gold coins at the beginning!

After sighing, Annu silently thought to himself.

Ps..........

In Sumerian mythology, the three realms of heaven, earth, and man are each represented by three supreme powers: the power of heaven, the power of the king, and the power of the underworld.

Although the Heavenly Power is actually the greatest, this does not mean that the other two powers can be used to arbitrarily provoke others.

Royal power can even judge gods who have committed crimes.

Gilgamesh's Ea, with its three interlocking cylinders, represents the entirety of Sumer, encompassing the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity.

Chapter 29, Seeking Help.

After listening to Ning Shubu's words, Annu fell into deep thought for a long time.

Today, in the entire Sumerian mythology, there are only a handful of people who can rescue others from the underworld.

Aside from him and Enlil, the god-king, the only one who could barely speak to Ereshkigal was Enki, the water god.

After all, Enki is kind and gentle, and spring water often comes from the earth, so theoretically there shouldn't be too many obstacles in letting Enki handle this matter.

As for why the elder brother, the sun god Utu, wasn't allowed to go?

Ha, just ask him if he dares to go.

After all, how can a fire that has fallen into darkness be rekindled?

Faced with the massive fireball falling from the sky, Ai Lei could only shout: "Thank you for the gift, boss! You're so generous!"

As for Utu, he is still Ailei's brother, so isn't doing this a bit heartless?

Anyone who asks such a question simply doesn't understand Sumerian mythology.

If they truly cared about feelings, they wouldn't have left Ereshkigal alone in the Underworld for so long.

All I can say is that family ties? They've long since disappeared.

...............Divider................

The perspective shifts back to the underworld.

At this moment, Ereshkigal had dispelled the illusion, allowing everyone's thoughts to return to their own bodies.

Of course, although the illusion was lifted, Ishtar's punishment was not over.

With a gentle wave of her hand, Ereshkigal was enveloped in a spatial vortex.

After a period of dizziness, her vision returned, and Ishtar found herself transported to a valley at the bottom of the underworld. As far as the eye could see, there were gun cages of all sizes and some green plants and flowers that looked like ivy.

"here it is?"

"Speaking of which, the underworld has actually blossomed... This has truly shocked me for a hundred years."

Ishtar stared wide-eyed at her surroundings, her face filled with disbelief.

But before long, her surprised face was replaced by bewilderment and frustration.

There is no other reason.

Because she had sensed a very familiar aura emanating from those open flowers.

That was the power of harvest she once possessed.

Good heavens, she was wondering why her powers had mysteriously disappeared. Turns out there was a mole!

Ishtar was both angry and speechless at that moment.

What's infuriating is that Li Lin secretly used her power to seduce other women!

What's even more frustrating is that this other woman is also "her"!

It's like using her things to seduce another girl; that's some kind of stunt.

Just as Ishtar was feeling incredibly conflicted, a portal suddenly opened beside her, and Ereshkigal slowly walked out of it.

She looked at Ishtar, who was standing there frozen in place, and without saying a word, she spoke directly.

"Now I'm giving you a task: use this right of harvest that originally belonged to you to plant this land with blooming flowers."

"If the final answer satisfies me, I might consider letting you off the hook."

"Otherwise, hmph hmph hmph~~."

After saying this, Ereshkigal gave Ishtar a meaningful look before heading straight back into the passage and leaving.

"Huh? You want me to grow flowers in the underworld? Really?"

Ishtar pointed to herself, her big, adorable eyes filled with confusion.

Good heavens, to let a goddess from the earth grow life in the underworld is tantamount to challenging the underworld's power over death!

To use a metaphor, it's like giving you a stick first, and then telling you, 'Go, kill Tang Sanzang and his disciples!'

Ishtar: "Me? [Confused + points finger to face]"

Hilarious! Let whoever wants to do this job do it; she's definitely not capable of doing it at all. [Throws handkerchief!]

..............

On the other side, upon seeing Ereshkigal return, Li Lin suddenly acted impulsively and asked without thinking.

"Speaking of which, you asked Ishtar to plant trees, and what happened after that?"

"And then?" Upon hearing this, Ereshkigal tilted his head and replied, "Of course, it's mugwort."

Li Lin: "..............

Seeing that Li Lin was suddenly speechless, Ai Lei showed a girlish look of disgust on her face and said.

"Are you going to add the phrase 'hold on' to the end? So that together it would be 'hold on to plant a tree'?"

At this point, she seemed to recall something, a blush rose on her face, and then she couldn't help but roll her eyes at Li Lin.

"You better mean planting trees properly, otherwise... hmph ╯^╰."

After saying that, she turned around and left.

Li Lin: "........."

Oh no, why does Ereshkigal even know such a cheesy joke?

Li Lin's lips twitched, realizing that his earlier decision to allow Ai Lei to access parts of his memories was a complete mistake.

He really couldn't figure out what the other person had been focusing on in his memory.

...Divider...

Back in the temple, Li Lin suddenly noticed a stranger had arrived.

He stared intently and saw that the other person had a pair of crimson eyes that were the hallmark of a god, and his appearance was heroic and extraordinary, yet he also possessed a calmness and composure that belonged only to a wise man.

"Enki, the water god? It seems Ishtar's reinforcements have arrived."

Li Lin thought to himself, then went straight to stand next to Ereshkigal without making any unnecessary moves.

Upon seeing this, Enki, who possessed the divine status of wisdom, raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

But when he saw the faint smile on Ereshkigal's lips as Li Lin walked over without hesitation, he immediately guessed what was going on.

'Heh, it seems Utu's subordinate isn't exactly a pushover either.'

'The celestial maidens of earth are rejected, and instead they've come to the underworld. And they seem to have a good relationship with the goddess Gikkale here?'

'Heh, interesting. Ishtar is also in the Underworld now. Isn't it a bit too much of a coincidence that these two things are combined?'

Enki's crimson eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of interest appeared on his face.

To be honest, he was quite surprised when he saw Li Lin appear here.

But he quickly suppressed his surprise and instantly recognized Li Lin's identity.

Isn't that the guy who brazenly ran away from his wedding right in front of Ishtar?

Such a daring move made Li Lin's name known throughout the entire Mesopotamian plain.

Even some gods, out of sheer boredom, helped Ishtar search for his whereabouts.

As for the result? Of course, not a single hair was found.

But now, creatures that were almost extinct on Earth have suddenly appeared in the Underworld.

Moreover, on the surface, they seem to be doing quite well, without the feeling of being a prisoner or a criminal.

In conclusion, although the clues were scattered, Enki, as the god of wisdom, still managed to grasp some key points that ordinary people would find difficult to notice.

'Looks like if I give this guy more time, maybe the next time I see him I'll have to call him Hades?'

Enki narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Li Lin who was standing next to Ereshkigal, and thought to himself.

PS.............

【Kigal】is another name for Ereshkigal.

Just like Inanna is also Ishtar's name.

Chapter 30, Queen, Whip, Ishtar, Tragic X﹏X

Enki looked at Ereshkigal, who was sitting steadily above him, and got straight to the point.

"Queen Gigal, please spare Inanna for the sake of the gods."

"The earth cannot be without the bondage of love, otherwise no more humans will be born, and everything will come to a standstill."

“Life and death are two sides of the same coin. Without life there is no death. If you keep Inanna imprisoned in the underworld, the order of life and death in the world will be broken.”

"I'm sure Lord Gigal wouldn't want to see his underworld affected, would he?"

Upon hearing this, Ereshkigal raised an eyebrow.

I feel like Eun-ki's words are full of things to complain about. It seems like Lee-rim said similar things to her before, full of the vibe of everyday life.

However, since it was a formal occasion, she didn't have time to delve into that point, so she simply replied.

"It's not impossible for me to release her, but I have three conditions."

"Conditions? Please, Queen Gigal, make them clear."

Seeing that Ereshkigal was finally planning to release the prisoners, Enki quickly asked further questions.

"It's very simple. As the representative of the gods, I need you to witness and agree to any three of my requests."

"As for the content, I haven't thought it through yet, but you can rest assured that since I'm willing to release the person, the content will naturally not affect the balance of the world again."

"...Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Enki closed his eyes and pondered for a moment before nodding, agreeing to Ereshkigal's words.

"In that case, I shall take my leave. I urge Queen Gigal to keep her promise and allow the goddess Inanna to return to the earth as soon as possible."

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Enki did not intend to stay any longer. After giving a brief reminder, he left the Underworld directly.

...............Divider...............

After Enki left, Ereshkigal didn't rush to fetch Ishtar. Instead, she went back to her room and did something there.

Entering the bedroom, I saw her quietly taking out a... leather whip from her closet?

That's right, it's a leather whip!

A series of crimson lights flashed continuously on the surface of the whip.

Just by looking at it, you can tell that this is definitely a high-level treasure!

Item Name: Farmer's Happy Whip

Noble Phantasm Rank: B++

Noble Phantasm Star Rating: Four Stars

Description: This item was specially crafted by the Queen of the Underworld based on the memories of a certain man. It is said to be the favorite weapon of a future farmer, possessing a special attack against disobedient goddesses and increasing work efficiency by 100%.

Active skill: Get 100 free draws upon logging in.

Effect: Unleashes a massive burst of magical power, generating a supersonic whip strike. It is said that if a queen were to wield it, it could even damage the soul.