Ananu has been observing for some time, even before heading to the cedar forest.
The army of Uruk was undoubtedly the most powerful army in Mesopotamia.
But it still relies on the defense.
Because of Gilgamesh's reign of terror, the soldiers did not have the will to take out weapons to fight no matter which battlefield they were on. Now that Gilgamesh has finally changed, Ananu feels that there are some things that must be fought with
The king of this city has changed all at once.
Gilgamesh promised that he would not use this army for aggression. At least in this era, this promise is effective.
All Ananu wants is the promise of this era. He is not a person who cares about what will happen in the future.
After leaving Gilgamesh's palace and going to have a chat with Enkidu, Ananu found someone he was fairly familiar with.
"Adkat, do you remember me?" Ananu floated down from the sky and landed in front of the old farmer who was clearing the wasteland.
"Lord Ananu."
This time, Adkart recognized Ananu.
In other words, during this time, all the Uruk people got to know Ananu and Enkidu, and they gradually got used to the reality that there were two beauties in white clothes flying around in the sky.
"The one who smiles as warmly as spring is Enkidu, and the one who smiles as quietly as autumn is Annanu." There are even poems and poems like this among the people to identify Annanu and Enkidu.
Ballads.
"How have you been during this time?" Ananu asked as he walked to Adkart, who had no luster in his eyes.
Adkart didn't answer.
After returning from the cedar forest, Adkart chose to disband and return home - he didn't want to fight anymore.
There is no need to fight anymore.
The trip to the cedar forest left a serious shadow on him.
The old hunter Kadelki is dead, and the other warriors who were traveling with him are almost dead as well. Now Adkart doesn't even think much about standing at the city gate with a spear as before.
Even after receiving the rewards from King Gilgamesh, Adkart had no interest in using them up. He gave these rewards to the families of the dead warriors, and then applied for a piece of land in Siduli alone and restored himself.
identity of a farmer.
"Not bad, Lord Ananu."
However, after being in a daze for a while, Adkart still answered Ananu respectfully.
"Your answer is a bit untrue." Ananu shook his head, "Where is the old hunter Kadelji in the cedar forest?"
"He has already gone to the arms of Ereshkigal, but I set up a tomb for him in the woods." Adkart knew what Ananu was referring to, and nodded lightly, without even a trace in his voice.
Feelings.
Kadelji stayed in the cedar forest and died in the mouth of a Bashumu, in order to buy them time to retreat.
"Can you take me to have a look?" Ananu has inquired and investigated, and probably knows the relationship between Kadelji and Adkart. Kadelji is a relatively important person to Adkart.
"I understand." After a pause, Adkart put down the hoe in his hand and walked toward a forest with Ananu.
"You know the true identities of Enkidu and I, so I won't hide anything. Kadelki is the one who brought the information about Enkidu and me back to Uruk and passed it on to Gil." Ananu said.
Talking while walking.
"Ah, um." Adkart just nodded blankly.
To be honest, he didn't understand why Ananu came to him, let alone why Ananu wanted to see Kadelji's grave, which was a grave with no bones buried at all.
He took Ananu for a walk, but Ananu had no reaction at all, which made Adkart even more confused.
He returned to the farmland with Ananu, and he had just picked up the hoe when Ananu finally explained his purpose to him.
"Gill and I are planning to form a team of professional soldiers. Are you interested in joining?"
"After I inquired with Gil, he told me that the most suitable person to be the leader is you."
When Ananu said this, his voice didn't fluctuate at all, which made Adkart feel... weird.
"...Didn't the king point out me?" Adkart pointed at himself, a little confused.
That tyrant didn't directly make himself the leader of this team?
"He just said you are the most suitable." Ananu shrugged.
Adkart fell into thinking.
Ananu did not continue to speak. Gilgamesh only said that Adkart was the most suitable, but did not say that Adkart was the only candidate.
Although Ananu has officially joined Uruk, Gilgamesh also knows that under the current circumstances, he wants to have such a... strange person in his city-state, and let his
It is still unrealistic for the people to accept him, especially for such a serious matter as forming an army.
Therefore, it would be best to have someone who can at least be the spokesperson for Ananu.
"...I will go." Adkart finally agreed, but his expression was still a little troubled, "However, Master Siduli and I applied for this land. If Ananu and I apply,
If you leave, my lord, what will happen to this land?"
"The land given by the king will not be taken back."
"Oh, this is easy."
Golden ripples appeared around Ananu.
Adkart:?
"Hold my hand, hold it firmly." Ananu flew up with Adkart.
"Uh-huh -" Adkart was startled and struggled in the air.
"Stop barking and be brave." Ananu said while controlling the Key to the Sky, "I will help you plant this land, but at the end of the year, you remember to return it yourself."
Adkart had no way to answer Ananu now. The tension caused by the high altitude prevented him from saying anything.
Then he saw——
...
"Okay, done." Ananu clapped his hands and smiled proudly.
Adkart stood next to Ananu tremblingly.
He had already begun to regret agreeing to Ananu.
But, but what can be done?
Already agreed.
"Come with me, I at least want to know some of your thoughts." Ananu waved to Adkart, "But there is something I have to tell you in advance."
"The reason why I formed this team is to deal with the increasing number of monsters, not to fight against people."
"So, you may not return to the fields, but you will stay in the team to protect the safety of Uruk until you can no longer fight."