This is the center of the city of Uruk, in front of the temple of Ishtar, the goddess of Venus.
This building is also the tallest building in the city of Uruk. Standing here, you can overlook the entire city of Uruk.
This is the king of Uruk, the child of the previous Uruk king Lugalbanda and the goddess Ninsong. It is the residence and palace of King Gilgamesh, and it is also the place where he handles government affairs.
Now, this noble and proud king is sitting on his throne, looking down at the people kneeling on the ground below.
The man's name was Kadelki, and he was a hunter who hunted in the cedar forests near Uruk City. He was somewhat famous in Uruk City.
"Honored King Gilgamesh, mighty King Gilgamesh, old hunter Kadelki brings news from the cedar forest."
Kadelji knelt on the ground, kissing the ground, not daring to look up at the king.
Gilgamesh sat on the throne with a playful smile on his face.
He was shirtless, showing off to his city and his subjects his body as strong as a bull, with red lines on his skin, which represented the divine blood on his body.
"I have heard of you, Kadelki."
The proud king leaned forward slightly and looked at Kadelki with interest.
"An old hunter in the cedar forest, a strong man who single-handedly fought Uridim."
"So what did you want to report to me before you came to my throne? Did you have another fight with Mu Xiu Hu Xiu?"
Kadelji couldn't help but gulped when he heard Gilgamesh's words.
King Gilgamesh's mere words made him feel his calves trembling and his body covered with fine beads of sweat.
His heart was beating wildly - this king was more terrifying than the most terrifying monster.
"Hurry up and talk to me. If the news you bring is just a waste of my time, you should know what will happen to you."
A flash of blood flashed in Gilgamesh's red pupils.
Kadelki's back was like a light - he knew his king was serious.
"My king, my noble king, a mysterious beast has appeared in the cedar forest."
"Those are beasts that are far beyond my abilities - they will not be trapped by traps or cut by sharp blades. No matter what means I use, I will be helpless against them."
"I understand that it is by no means a beast that I can hunt and subdue. Only my noble king can do it - so I brought their news to your throne, my king."
"Oh..." Gilgamesh's eyes did show a bit of interest, "Is there a beast that even the most experienced hunter can't kill? Is there more than one?"
"That's right, King."
Kadelki kept his head close to the ground, showing complete respect for Gilgamesh.
"...Come here, give this hunter who brought good news to me a reward."
Following Gilgamesh's order, a servant walked over from the side and placed a reward full of gold and jewels in front of Kadelji.
Kadelji is naturally not polite. The king's rewards are always real and generous - of course, the premise is that you have actually made contributions or provided happiness for him.
"Then, my king, I will..."
Kadelji lowered his head and stood up, facing Gilgamesh and retreating.
The audience was completed, he brought the news, King Gilgamesh gave him a reward, and the process was over.
"Kadelji, I can take back your reward at any time, along with your life... You know that, right?"
Gilgamesh spoke again when Kadelki was about to exit his hall, with a playful smile on his lips.
Not cruel, just playful.
"I understand, my king."
After Kadelji finished saying this, he exited the hall.
His body was already covered in sweat, but fortunately, his mentality was still stable.
Even if it is true that there are mythical beasts, as long as his attitude does not satisfy the king, King Gilgamesh will kill him - he believes that his king can do such a thing.
but......
Looking at the gold treasure in his hand, Kadelji chuckled.
He is a hunter who is on the line between life and death to gain profits. Otherwise, he would not fight monsters like Uridim, let alone dig traps to hunt mythical beasts.
This time, he also successfully got his "hunting results".
You can go and have a good time tonight...
Thinking of this, he licked his lips.
This is the city-state protected by Ishtar. Ishtar is in charge of more than just Venus and war. Her most powerful and fundamental power, which is most admired by people, is...
I won’t go into too much detail here.
In this city, love is advocated and praised.
The old hunter Kadelji walked away with satisfaction, but the king in the hall fell into thinking.
A magical beast...?
Just send someone to investigate, it's probably nothing important in the end anyway.
"Oh, is that what you think?"
An alluring and melodious voice with a smile sounded above Gilgamesh's head.
Just hearing that sound would make a man feel itchy, but Gilgamesh frowned the moment he heard the sound.
"Are you very free? Goddess."
Gilgamesh didn't even raise his head.
He naturally knew who the guy who dared to stay above him was.
That is the god who built this city-state and protected this city-state. He is also his mother’s best friend, the mistress of the sky, and the mistress of the earth——
Ishtar.
"Of course I'm very busy, but occasionally when I stay in my own city, I still have to take a look at you."
With a deceptive smile on his face, Ishtar looked at the king of men in his city and said jokingly: "But - do you really think that is just a so-called 'magical beast'?"
"Do you know those things?" Gilgamesh lay on the back of his seat and glanced up at this boring goddess.
"Haha, I told you a long time ago that your behavior has made those stupid craftsman gods unhappy. They reprimanded your behavior in my grandfather's house."
Ishtar floated in the sky in front of Gilgamesh, shaking her white and slender legs.
"Don't be an eyesore here."
There was obvious irritation on Gilgamesh's face: "If you are really bored, you can go to the underworld again and see your husband who is imprisoned in the underworld because of you."
"It's none of my business. He pissed me off and I let him be my substitute."
Ishtar looked indifferent and smiled.
"However, I do have something to tell you."
"Those two mythical beasts are more than just mythical beasts, right?"
"But...a beast that fully understands humans will naturally understand the beauty of humans~"