Dragon of the Root

Chapter 35: Easy

After crossing the Tigris river, Gilgamesh and Enkidu walked to a mountain called Mount Zagros.

The mountain is covered with pine trees. Because the divine beast Humbaba lived here, these cedars grew very densely, and there were signs of various small animal activities in the Cedar forest.

"Is this the cedar forest where Humbaba is? Truly a beautiful sight. Looks like Humbaba didn't insult the name of a divine beast," Gilgamesh exclaimed without hesitation.

Gilgamesh never hesitated to praise.

"Well, I passed by this place while I was out for a walk. Even though Humbaba was only a Demon Beast, he was not as vicious as other Demon Beasts. He just stayed in this place quietly and guarded countless treasures. No one knows where the treasures came from? I haven't even heard of which Demon Beast inheritor." Enkidu explained to the side.

"Come on, finish Humbaba first, I'll talk about the Noble Phantasm Dragon Sage later," Gilgamesh said, and started walking into the depths of the forest.

Enkidu hesitated for a moment and wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, she gave up again.

The two of them walked through the dense forest into a clearing, and what caught their attention was the huge Demon Beast in the forest.

This Demon Beast entire body was covered in green fur, its head resembled a deer, its two huge horns resembled a sword, its body resembled a bear, but its massive body did not seem savage, giving people a special sense of calm.

"That Demon Beast!?" Gilgamesh said in a strange way.

"Well, it is indeed Humbaba called the Divine Beast. I was surprised when I saw it. Even though Humbaba is a Demon Beast, for unknown reasons, Humbaba isn't the same as any other Demon Beast." Enkidu explained to Gilgamesh.

"However, Gil, if the opponent is Humbaba, we can actually talk to him." Enkidu said thoughtfully.

"What do you mean?" Gilgamesh asked suspiciously.

"Humbaba has a gentle temperament. If not provoked, he is actually a good Demon Beast. Because the cedar forest is too dense, some people get lost in this forest. They were all brought out by Humbaba from the forest, this is also the reason why Humbaba is called a divine beast."

Enkidu turned to look at Humbaba and continued.

"If it was me, maybe Humbaba could immediately bring out the treasures he protected and the Noble Phantasm Lord Sage Dragon, and maybe we could bring some cedar trees back to Uruk. It's to protect Humbaba divine beast and also complete our mission, isn't this the best for both sides."

After speaking, Gilgamesh on the side looked at Enkidu happily.

"Oh? Gil, why are you looking at me like this, is there a problem?"

Gilgamesh put his arms around his chest and said happily.

"Sure enough, Enkidu, you are becoming more and more human."

"Oh~ really!"

"Humans are called humans because they have things that need to be protected. You are now racking your brains so that we don't come into conflict with Humbaba."

"You made suggestions for the Sage Dragon and me, as well as your emotions more, you can be said to be a normal human now." Gilgamesh looked into Enkidu more human eyes and said cautiously.

"Really, Gil, that's why I'm so calm right now." Enkidu eyes were slightly wet.

"Isn't that natural? How can a 'human' be happy to be a 'human'? You have become a 'human'!"

Then Gilgamesh withdrew his smile.

"Your plan is pretty good, but if Humbaba doesn't listen, there's only one way left."

After that, she took Enkidu hand and walked towards Humbaba.

"Prepare for battle."

Humbaba looked at Gilgamesh and Enkidu, and he had already discovered their arrival when he entered the forest.

"Woo" Humbaba whistled softly.

"My friend, do you remember me? I'm Enkidu." Enkidu walked in front of Gilgamesh. Two beautiful female bodies, Gilgamesh and Enkidu looked very weak in front of Humbaba.

"Woo-" Humbaba nodded, stretched his head in front of Enkidu, and lightly touched Enkidu.

Enkidu also touched Humbaba boldly, then smiled and said to Gilgamesh.

"Haha~ Gil, look at Humbaba, his behavior is really good. Come and touch it too."

"Really or not, will he swallow you in one mouthful when you don't pay attention?" Gilgamesh gulped, and the current hero king turned into a good girl in the face of such natural disasters.

"Hahaha~ You're not like the famous hero king now, Gil."

"Humph! Just touching it, who wouldn't dare." Gilgamesh reached out his hand and touched Humbaba nose.

"Achoo" Humbaba suddenly raised his head and sneezed.

This made Gilgamesh jump back in surprise.

"Hahaha~ Gil, you will definitely itch if you touch someone nose." Enkidu covered his mouth and smiled.

Gilgamesh also relaxed, and smiled when he saw Enkidu who covered his mouth and smiled.

(My friend, you really have become human. I don't think I need to worry about that.)

After the play was over, Enkidu and Gilgamesh stated the reason to Humbaba for the two of them to come

And Humbaba did not disappoint Enkidu, saying that as long as he passed the test set by him, he could take the treasure he had guarded.

As for trees, Humbaba said it can make trees grow quickly without side effects, so they can be taken at will.

After that, Gilgamesh and Enkidu quickly passed the trial. After all, these two are not immoral and evil people. Naturally, they soon passed the environmental exam set by Humbaba.

During the strength test with Humbaba, as Enkidu has the Holy Sword Exsilver which is a Noble Phantasm, it is revealed due to battle damage.

Humbaba is excited and happy. The exam ends, and it's announced that the two will be able to get hold of the treasure he guarding.

Enkidu and Gilgamesh are confused by Humbaba excited state.

"Could Lord Sage Dragon know Humbaba, that's why he reacted to Exsilver?" said Enkidu while holding the Exsilver Holy Sword.

"Who knows, maybe it's because that person is indebted to Humbaba, which makes Humbaba excited when he feels the dragon aura." Gilgamesh looked at her and said jokingly.

"Alright, let's finish the task Lord Sage Dragon gave me first, and I'll talk about the others later."

Then Humbaba took Gilgamesh and Enkidu to the cave where the treasure was kept.

"Alright, let's get to work!"