Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

With a jumble of thoughts in his mind, the ancient serpent followed Merlin's steps, climbing up the stairs one by one, and entered the royal palace tower. He stood in a corner, observing his surroundings, waiting for Gilgamesh to finish his business.

"The information updates on the front lines are too slow! Too slow! How many times have I said that!"

"Even if the monsters slow their offensive, we can't stop if we want to win! Order the secretary to change the time for making the clay slabs to one hour!"

"Huh? What's with this utterly stupid arrangement! The dragon's corpse hasn't been moved yet! What are those scholars slacking off for!"

"It's time to put their not-so-bright brains to work!"

"...!"

"The High Priestess of Eresh is playing dumb again! I've seen through the fact that the temple still has reserves! Tell her to hand them all over to the front lines!"

"If the city walls are destroyed, the world is doomed! Do you want to bring food from the earth to the underworld?!"

Gilgamesh, seated on his throne, coldly rebuked all the decrees and progress that had stirred his displeasure.

The soldiers, who were being reprimanded, had no choice but to obey and speed up their execution.

However, beneath the Hero King's tough and domineering nature, there is occasionally a hint of consideration for his subordinates.

"Speaking of which, I heard that Tabad's daughter has given birth? Then let the witches send someone to deliver some nutritious fruit."

"Also, let Tabads come down from the northern front and give him a three-day leave. Seeing his grandson will allow him to recuperate properly."

Just as the Lord of Uruk was examining the clay tablets, the white-haired succubus led Anna and Samael forward to bow and ponder.

"Your Majesty, the magician Merlin has come to report!"

"I found the location of the Blood Temple and managed to use a little trick to cause some trouble for that Beast Goddess."

"The monster horde on the Babylonian defenses should slow down in the near future."

The chief priest, who was in charge of coordinating the implementation of government affairs, nodded slightly, showing a hint of respect to Meilin.

"You've worked hard. I'm very happy that you've returned safely."

However, Gilgamesh, with a cold expression, casually waved his hand, impatiently dismissing his subjects' pleasantries.

"Siduli, no need to be polite with this guy!"

Then, this decisive and efficient hero-king turned to look at Merlin, his brow furrowing slightly, revealing a hint of satisfaction.

"I am aware of the matter concerning the Blood Temple!"

"The monster horde outside the North Wall has indeed subsided a lot recently. You did a good job!"

Immediately afterwards, Gilgamesh's gaze sharpened as his eyes swept over the two figures behind Merlin.

"So, they were another gain for you on this trip?"

Merlin smiled slightly, stepped aside, and left the space to Samael and Anna.

“King Gilgamesh, this is an important battle report brought from Babylon, along with information gathered about the monsters.”

“I am here on General Tarel’s orders to hand over this to Uruk, hoping it will be of some help to the battle here.”

The ancient serpent slowed its breathing, calmly took the clay tablet from its bundle, handed it to the high priest Siduri, and finally presented it to Gilgamesh.

After entering Uruk, Samael's identity as the court magician of Merlin was revealed, so it would seem somewhat deliberate for him to continue hiding it.

Therefore, as early as last night, he had roughly explained his background and mission to Merlin.

Otherwise, Gilgamesh, who was busy with political affairs and war, would have had no reason, no time, and no mood to meet the two "outsiders" who had fled.

After carefully studying the contents of the clay tablet, the hero-king's arrogant expression gradually turned serious, and he rested his right hand on the side of the throne, tapping it rhythmically.

"The Goddess of Monsters actually uses captured humans as breeding grounds for monsters? What a disgusting and evil practice!"

"It seems that relocating the people of Nippur and surrounding cities is imperative."

"During the cleanup of the battlefield, the corpses need to be thoroughly burned, so as not to leave them for the goddess of monsters to use."

Gilgamesh then read the next item and frowned slightly.

"The magical energy of the Blood Temple has spread throughout the cedar forest and is even beginning to spread to the whole of Mesopotamia."

"Those created monsters actually poisoned the upper reaches of the two rivers and the nearby water sources?"

"No wonder the cities outside the north wall collapsed so quickly."

"Immediately order the magicians at the astrologer's office to investigate and collect water samples from the surrounding area, and to concoct a potion to neutralize the toxins!"

The monarch on the throne decisively issued the order, then placed the clay tablet he had roughly finished reading behind him, and turned back to look at the heroic soldier who had escaped the ruins of Babylon and come to deliver the message.

"Isn't Babylon the most loyal dog of the gods? How dare they try to curry favor with me, a blasphemer?"

"Why not be a decent human being? Why act like a dog?"

"Besides, those who were treated like dogs were slaughtered like animals!"

The ancient serpent calmly raised its head, scoffing at the witch priestesses in the North who had been wiped out by the goddess of beasts for surrendering.

“Babylon is gone, and the general says Uruk is the last spark.”

"If you have the chance, you must win!"

Gilgamesh was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly and deliberately.

"You're very good..."

"Speak your request, and you can choose whatever you wish from my treasure trove!"

Samael gave a self-deprecating laugh, his expression somber and serious.

"No need. The heroes are all buried in the earth. I am just a deserter who survived by chance. I am not qualified to enjoy these things."

"If you wish to bestow rewards, please treat the descendants of those who died on the back of the clay tablet with kindness and search for their relatives and friends."

"Furthermore, if you, King of Uruk, do not despise my status and cowardice, please let me start with the menial tasks of defending the North Wall."

"Once I'm familiar with the defense, I'll do my part to hold this line of defense."

Gilgamesh nodded solemnly, quite satisfied.

"Very well, I grant permission!"

Phew! I passed!

Samael let out a long sigh, then stepped back, leaving the space to the little girl behind him who was looking down awkwardly.

"This child is named Anna. I found her near the cedar forest."

Merlin introduced the situation at the right moment, and Gilgamesh, with a knowing look in his eyes, rested his chin on his hand and asked calmly.

"So, outsider, what are your demands?"

"I will help you deal with the Demon Goddess and completely eradicate the source of this disaster!"

Anna clenched her fists, suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with an indescribable determination and resolve.

"Hahahaha!"

However, Gilgamesh, sitting on the throne, paused for a moment, then burst into wild laughter. He slowly rose to his feet, his cold, scarlet eyes looking down with disdain.

"Just you?"

Chapter 45 I'm Sorry, You're a Good Person (Third Update)

As Gilgamesh reacted, countless golden vortexes appeared and solidified behind him.

The swords, spears, and halberds, each one carefully crafted, gleamed coldly, bringing a chilling and murderous atmosphere to the entire hall.

The chill that enveloped her body aroused Anna's instinctive vigilance, causing her to subconsciously grip the artifact Herpal and assume an offensive stance.

The surging crimson magic blew the hood open, revealing crimson vertical pupils shrunken to the size of pinholes, exuding an eerie beauty that would mesmerize anyone who gazed upon them even briefly.

"It seems I must slightly defile this throne!"

“King Gilgamesh, please withdraw your probing. This child has no intention of offending you.”

Just as the battle was about to break out, that figure stood in front of Anna, speaking calmly.

A test? The purple-haired girl was stunned. Her hostility gradually subsided, and her gaze toward the back of the figure held a hint of something unreadable.

Just like... the sisters who are by my side, so warm.

Samael turned back and gave Anna a slight smile as a gesture of comfort, then turned to the King of Heroes, who was standing with his arms crossed and a stern face, waiting for an explanation, and pondered calmly.

“Your Majesty, you should be able to see that this child is just too eager to help.”

Gilgamesh smirked, his eyes filled with arrogance.

"When offering help, you should do so within your means!"

"The survival of Uruk is not so weak as to place its hopes on the meddling of a little girl; otherwise, all the men who are still alive should have slit their own throats!"

"This is Sumer's destiny. If you want to be high above others and talk about salvation, you have no reason, and you have no right, to fight for Mesopotamia!"

Anna bit her cherry lips tightly and couldn't help but peek out from beside Samael.

"But... the appearance of the Goddess of Beasts... that's my responsibility..."

Gilgamesh abruptly interrupted Anna's brewing self-reproach, coldly snorting without a trace of warmth.

"Enough! Don't you understand? You idiot!"

"I don't care what connection you have with that thing from the Blood Temple!"

"You are you! She is her!"

"If you want revenge, if you want to fill your pathetic ego, then be determined and fight for yourself!"

"To continue talking about guilt and compassion will only bring me shame!"

Anna, who had gotten herself into a dead end, wanted to continue arguing, but was pulled back by Samael beside her.

"Your Majesty, if there are no other instructions, please allow us to take our leave."

"Get lost! Don't bother me until you've figured things out."

"I am very busy and have no time to waste my energy on such trivial matters!"

The hero-king turned his body to the side, waved his hand impatiently, and turned his back to the two of them.

Then, he noticed that Samael and Anna were already walking away, and he beckoned to the high priest who was speaking.

"Siduly, prepare enough supplies for two more people and send them to the embassy."

"Try to meet their needs as much as you can."

"Uruk is not so poor as to mistreat two outsiders who have come to its aid!"

The high priest bowed and nodded, a smile appearing beneath his veil, before rising to accept the order and departing.

With the departure of this right-hand man, the once bustling royal palace and divine tower became briefly quiet.

Gilgamesh, having returned to his throne, glanced at the white nightmare demon standing in the corner of the hall.

"Merlin! Have you had enough of the show? How long are you going to pretend to be asleep?!"

"Huh? It's all done? Wang's methods for handling government affairs are truly astounding!"

Merlin blinked and offered a perfunctory compliment.

Gilgamesh couldn't help but twitch his lips at this cunning old fox who pretended to be ignorant, and leaned back on his throne with a cold snort.

"Stop talking nonsense! What do you think of the two of them?"

"Although Anna is the innocent self rejected by that goddess of monsters, she is not bad at heart; she just desperately wants to undo everything."

"Wang Neng didn't hold her crime against her, but instead comforted the child. He was truly magnanimous and wise!"

Merlin smiled slightly, nodded in approval, and then launched into a series of practiced compliments, displaying the demeanor of a sycophant.

Gilgamesh's face darkened, and he took a deep breath to suppress the rage within him and maintain his royal composure.

"And what about the other one?"

"Just an ordinary, very commonplace heroic soldier who escaped from the ruins of Babylon..."

"that's it?"

"If I had to put it into words, it's a bit hard to see through..."

"Even you feel this way? It seems it wasn't just my imagination..."