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"This is what I should do; they are my friends too."
Xia Die said softly, "Since they are friends, we naturally cannot stand idly by and let them die."
Speaking of which, it was fortunate that Gorgon didn't go all out in the battle yesterday, and that he only used his Mystic Eyes instantaneously without charging them up, otherwise it would probably have been much more troublesome.
However, this was largely thanks to Ushiwakamaru. If it weren't for Ushiwakamaru's restraint, the opponent's combat ability would probably be much stronger.
"That being said, I will not forget your contributions to Uruk, and the reward is naturally well-deserved. Accept it with joy."
Gilgamesh waved his hand and then sat down in a chair to wait for something.
Xia Die was still curious about what the other party had mentioned as a reward, and why there had been no further developments.
Then, I heard the sound of wooden clogs behind me.
"My king, what brings you to me?"
Ushiwakamaru walked up from behind, greeted Xia Die with a nod, and then knelt on one knee to perform the rites of a subject.
“Niu Ruomaru, from today onwards, our contract ends. From now on, you will need to find your own magic. I will no longer be responsible for supplying your magic needs. Furthermore, you no longer need to guard the North Wall. Go do what you want to do.”
Gilgamesh waved his hand and unilaterally severed the contract with Ushiwakamaru.
Ushiwakamaru was left completely bewildered.
"My king, have I offended you in any way that you have abandoned me?"
Upon hearing that he could do what he loved, Ushiwakamaru was not happy at all; instead, he looked heartbroken.
For a warrior, being abandoned by his lord is a great disgrace.
That means you haven't done your job properly.
"No, not at all. On the contrary, you did too well, exceeding my expectations. I had already seen your fate with my clairvoyance long ago. The reason I didn't let you enter the city was because I saw your fate. In my eyes, you would be defeated by Gorgon's demonic eye and eventually leave the stage. However, with the help of Xia Die, you survived."
Gilgamesh shook his head and recounted everything that had happened.
The reason he ordered Ushiwakamaru not to enter Nippur was because he had foreseen Ushiwakamaru's fate through his clairvoyance.
"My clairvoyance rarely fails, but since you have altered the predetermined outcome, I will no longer bind you. Therefore, you are free. Of course, if you do not find your Master within a day, you will dissipate due to exhaustion of your magical energy. So, hurry and find your Master!"
Gilgamesh was speaking when he suddenly burst into laughter.
However, in this era, apart from Gilgamesh, there is no one else who can be a Master, since the Master of Chaldea has not yet arrived.
I don't know if we've gotten lost, but we've almost finished the battle and the Chaldea Master still hasn't arrived.
"Isn't this perfect? There's still one person here who has the qualifications of a Master."
Merlin, who was standing to the side, said with a smile, pointing to Xiaodie as he spoke.
Xia Die possesses magic circuits. Whether it was due to system modifications after arriving in this world or some other reason, Xia Die has magical power in this world. However, she rarely uses it and has no means to do so, leaving her abundant magical power with nowhere to go.
“Miss Xia Die, you are willing to become my master. Now, I can only rely on you to continue to survive.”
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Ushiwakamaru knelt on one knee and bowed to Xiacho, saying, "From this day forward, I am your sword! Anyone who wants to harm you will have to step over my dead body first."
Gilgamesh had meant this from the beginning, but in Uruk, where everyone was arrogant, Gilgamesh didn't say it outright. Of course, his hint just now was quite obvious.
Ushiwakamaru and Leonidas, who should have died, miraculously survived. As a wise king who had seen through life and death, he naturally noticed that Ushiwakamaru had a great affection for Xia Die. Since that was the case, he decided to help them achieve their happiness.
Moreover, breaking Ushiwakamaru's contract is actually a good thing for him, since Sharoe is Uruk's side anyway, so even if Ushiwakamaru signs a contract with Sharoe, he will still be Uruk's fighting force.
"Let's move forward together, Ushiwakamaru."
Xia Die gently covered her chest and smiled faintly.
Everything happened so fast that Anna, who was standing to the side, didn't realize what was going on until Xia Die had finished signing the contract.
Has Xia Die and...Niu Ruo Wan signed a contract?
How could it have turned out like that?
Anna watched this scene and felt like there was something extra on her nose.
For the first time, I had a partner I could lean on, a close friend I could confide in.
Moreover, both of these conditions are met by the same person; two happy events intertwined, bringing even more happiness in the process...
Whether we met first, supported each other through thick and thin, or had mutual feelings, I was the one who came first!
Why did it suddenly turn out like this?
By the time Anna realized what was happening, Xia Die and Niu Ruo Wan had already signed the contract at lightning speed.
The signing of this contract was very simple; with Merlin's help, it was completed in an instant.
Anna stood there, feeling like an outsider.
Perhaps this is what they call a proud but defeated dog?
The moment Xia Die and Niu Ruowan signed the contract, the system in her mind, which had been silent for a long time, started beeping again.
[Congratulations, Master, on completing the hidden achievement: Master!]
[Gained Ability: Once a master, always a master!]
[After signing a contract with a Servant, the master gains control over the Servant. Upon the Servant's death, the Servant will not return to the Throne of Heroes, but will return to the master's embrace. The master can help the Servant solidify into a physical form.]
Alaya: I have no objection.
what is this?
Looking at the introduction in the system, Xia Die was stunned. Wasn't this a kind of ***? Alaya woke up to find that her servant had been kidnapped. Who could she complain to?
Xia Die (Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia): 33: The Iron-Willed Ishtar!
"Lord Xiadie, these are some snacks I prepared this morning. You must be tired from your journey. Please have some."
"Lord Xiadie, this is some barley tea I've brewed. You must be thirsty."
"Master Xiadie~Master Xiadie~"
Anna clicked her tongue in annoyance as she looked at Ushiwakamaru, who was fawning over Xia Die.
Are you some kind of loyal dog? Your tail practically flies off the roof the moment you see Xia Die...
For some reason, Anna's current appearance is exactly like that jealous Yangyang who keeps calling out "Arigato Mei Yangyang-san" behind her back.
"Thank you, Ushiwakamaru."
Feeling a little embarrassed by Ushiwakamaru's enthusiasm, Xia Die couldn't refuse his kindness and could only passively thank him.
Hmm, the non-existent tail behind Ushiwakamaru swayed even more merrily...
At this moment, Xia Die, along with Merlin, Ushiwakamaru, and Anna, had already left Uruk and were heading towards Mount Aibif.
That is where the Ishtar Palace is located.
Their purpose in this trip was to persuade Ishtar to become an ally of Uruk.
With Gilgamesh unable to leave and Siduri needing to assist her king, this task naturally fell to Xia Die.
Accompanying them were Merlin, who guided them, and Ushiwakamaru, who served as their attendant and bodyguard.
Of course, there's also Anna, the unclaimed little sour bag.
Along the way, Xia Die did speak to Anna, but each time she was met with sarcastic remarks.
Xia Die doesn't seem to have a good solution for the little one's jealousy...
We can only try to coax her slowly. Knowing Anna's personality, she'll probably be fine on her own soon. She's not an overly irritable girl; she's just having trouble adjusting for the time being.
After a half-day journey, Ushiwakamaru's initial excitement subsided, Anna's soreness also dissipated, and everything returned to normal.
Well, for some reason, Xia Die always felt that Anna looked at her with a somewhat wistful gaze.
"Speaking of which, do you really think Ishtar will grant our request? That woman seems quite willful."
Ushiwakamaru couldn't help but have some doubts about the purpose of this trip. She had witnessed Ishtar's capricious nature before, and she didn't seem like someone who could be easily persuaded...
"It shouldn't be a big problem. Although Ishtar is a bit willful, arrogant, and willful, she is still a kind god overall. Moreover, with the secret technique that Gilgamesh gave us, it shouldn't be a big problem."
Xia Die said with a smile from the side.
"Maybe she'll agree as soon as you ask, after all, that goddess has a very high opinion of you."
Anna, who was standing nearby, said.
"We're just friends, and I'm one of the few people who have ever offered her gifts, so it's normal for me to have some feelings for her."
Xia Die felt somewhat embarrassed by Anna's teasing.
"However, although she is not a bad goddess, her behavior is somewhat contradictory."
Anna said again.
"Are you talking about her attacking the ranch to protect it from the monsters?"
Xia Die looked at Anna beside her.
"Hmm, it's really strange, isn't it? To prevent the ranch from being destroyed by monsters, it just destroyed itself or something..."
Anna couldn't help but complain.
Wouldn't this be considered a different kind of way to prevent hostages from being killed by the criminals?
The Russians' actions constituted [something].
Of course, this analogy may not be entirely accurate, since although Ishtar destroyed the ranch, there were no human casualties, while she dealt with all the magical beasts.
Ishtar's crime doesn't warrant this; at most, she was just reckless.
As for profiting from the farmers, Xia Die didn't feel anything about it.
After all, Ishtar had genuinely saved the farmer's life, so it was only reasonable for him to receive some gold and silver as a reward.
After all, if you lose your life, you lose everything.
Although her methods were somewhat clumsy and arrogant, Ishtar was indeed protecting Uruk in her own way.
Pulling the donkey cart laden with gold and silver treasures, they soon arrived at Ishtar's palace.
Its main feature is its glittering golden appearance, which makes it instantly recognizable as Ishtar's territory.
Just as everyone was about to enter the palace, a beam of light shot down from the top of the palace.