Chapter 60: Unshakable 03
Time seemed to be paused.
The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. It was not until countless swords fell to the ground at the same time, making a sharp and piercing sound that Weber came to his senses.
Is he... okay?
He was actually fine.
No, it should be said that Zhongli actually took on Gilgamesh's attack?
Someone suddenly grabbed her sleeve and the girl's anxious face came into view. Grey called out "Master" with fear in her voice.
Weber held Gray's hand and calmed his disciple's anxious mood.
His eyes unconsciously looked at Zhong Li. The young man had his back to them. He was tall and thin, but he protected them safely behind him like a mountain.
Weber scanned the jewel-like light yellow barrier around him, and a wave of shock surged in his heart.
As one of the defenders of the Fourth Holy Grail War, Weber knew exactly what kind of danger they were facing.
After all, the opponent is the "Hero King".
He is the protagonist of the oldest epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh", and the oldest hero king in human history. He was even once an enemy of the gods. His Noble Phantasm (fantasy weapons/skills unique to heroes, mostly related to their own legends) "The King's Treasure" is a treasure house that contains the prototypes of all the Noble Phantasms in the world.
In other words, each of the weapons that shot out from the golden circle, or the treasure house door, had power comparable to that of a Heroic Spirit's Noble Phantasm.
With the same strength, an ordinary battle axe can split trees, but the battle axe in the Hero King's treasury can easily cut steel.
Weber had also seen a heroic spirit that could take over the "king's fortune" - the Berserker during the Fourth World War.
Surrounded by black mist and wearing armor, Berserker possessed extraordinary martial arts skills and was able to catch swords with his bare hands and fight back. His movements were swift and agile, like a cheetah running in the field, but Weber could see that Berserker was taking the battle seriously and was not slacking off at all.
But the differences are different, even completely opposite.
At the critical moment of life and death, when their hearts were pounding with fear and their movements were panic, Zhongli's steps were still calm, and each step was firmly on the ground.
He felt no sense of urgency.
This is a kind of confidence that comes from strength and experience - taking on these weapons is easy for him.
Weber had mixed feelings.
Although he had already guessed that Zhong Li was different and had a rough estimate of his martial arts ability, the gap between his imagination and reality was like a chasm. When he witnessed it with his own eyes, Weber had only one thought in his mind:
Mr. Zhongli, who are you?
When Zhongli took a step forward and stood in front of them, Weber had a second thought:
Peace of mind.
It's really reassuring.
At this moment, no matter how many questions and mysteries there were, they could not diminish the sense of security that Zhong Li brought them.
Gilgamesh snorted coldly.
He had no interest in Weber and Gray, and the reason he acted in displeasure was because Zhongli's godly qualities were too strong, which made him make an exception and activate the [Star of Omniscience and Omnipotence] at the first possible moment to confirm the other party's identity.
Then he had some bad memories.
Gilgamesh hated the gods.
He is the "Wedge of Heaven" created by the gods to restrain mankind. Two-thirds of divine blood flows in his veins, but he gradually escapes the control of the gods as he grows older. After his best friend Enkidu died as a result of the gods' scheme, Gilgamesh's hatred of the gods reached its peak.
Not to mention that Zhongli possesses similar powers to him.
Gilgamesh was always a man who followed his own will. No matter what his original purpose was, when his interest was aroused, he chose to continue fighting without hesitation.
"Then let me see how far you can go!"
If he couldn't have a good time, or if he put on a stupid and funny show, he wouldn't mind taking out the most powerful EA in his arsenal and giving this god a worthy exit.
The swords on the ground turned into golden particles and gradually dissipated into the air. New weapons peeked out from the treasure house door, ready to launch the next round of attack.
...More. Is this the end?
Weber couldn't help but complain in his heart.
Perhaps he himself did not realize that, ever since Zhongli protected them, Weber's mood was no longer as nervous as it was at the beginning, and now he even dared to secretly complain about Gilgamesh.
I wonder how Mr. Zhongli will respond. Thinking of this, Weber looked at him.
Zhong Li's figure was as solid as a rock, without any movement. Weber felt the familiar sense of security again. Zhong Li sighed and said, "I am just an ordinary person."
Weber: “?”
Gilgamesh: “?”
Zhong Li lowered his eyes and stared at the bumpy floor. "The law stipulates that those who damage other people's property must pay compensation at the original price. From a common sense perspective, this is obviously a kind of contract."
As the God of Contract, how could he not set an example?
"Of course, if you can afford the compensation afterwards, I don't mind fighting with you."
Weber: “…”
Gilgamesh: “…”
Did he hear it right?
This god, this god who seemed to have power similar to the Golden Rule (those who possess this skill will never be troubled by money in their lives), actually said seriously and shamelessly, "I can't afford it!"
For the first time in his life, Gilgamesh didn't know where to attack the opponent's flawed words.
"A god who calls himself an ordinary person", "A god who has no money", "A god who obeys the law and is not an outlaw".
In Gilgamesh's concept, these three items can be applied to humans, but they can never appear in gods. The gods are hypocritical and cowardly. They created humans but are afraid that humans will lose control. They are afraid that the disappearance of faith will cause them to lose their worship and no longer be special.
If we were to go back to the Mesopotamian Plain during the Age of Gods, the gods would most likely expel him from the fold if they saw such a deity.
Is this guy really a god?
[The Omniscient and Omnipotent Star] can't make any mistakes. This guy is really a god.
A god who thinks he is human.
After a long silence, Gilgamesh said, "That's ridiculous."
The air seemed to be frozen, and the weapons in the air flashed cold light.
The atmosphere is like a taut bowstring, ready to explode at any moment.
"How dare you ask me for treasure? You are so audacious." Gilgamesh put away the treasure and the room darkened instantly. "But, since it is funny enough, I will forgive you! It is a good joke."
Weber: “…”
It turns out that "ridiculous" has a literal meaning.
Gilgamesh was moody and did things his own way. Weber knew his temper and after a brief shock, he accepted the fact that the crisis was over. Then, he looked at Zhongli with some worry.
In Gilgamesh's eyes, his words were undoubtedly praise, and the person who received this honor deserved to be grateful; but in the eyes of normal people, these words were somewhat weird.
No, it's very weird.
People with low power would swallow their anger, but Zhong Li had no scruples and he did not need to act according to other people's wishes.
Zhong Li seemed puzzled: "Oh? But I don't think there is anything special about what you just said."
"There aren't many jokes that can make me laugh. Please accept this compliment with gratitude."
Zhong Li smiled slightly, unperturbed by the honor and disgrace: "In that case, I appreciate the compliment."
Gilgamesh's lips finally curled up a little, and he seemed to be in a good mood.
Weber: “…”
Forget it, Mr. Zhong Li must have his own ideas.