Chapter 644: This Ishtar is so lame!
"Unit 2? You're not the unlucky giant beetle, are you?"
In the temple, Loen was teasing the little golden and blue thing in his arms. He had already guessed the other party's identity through the strong divinity in its body.
[Bull of the Sky] Gugalana, the top mythical beast that carries the sky on its back and controls wind, rain and thunder. It is the embodiment of the anger of the goddess Ishtar and also another symbol of Taurus.
During the breakup between Ishtar and Gilgamesh, this monster used its divine power to ravage the earth and brought seven years of drought to Uruk.
In the end, it was killed by Gilgamesh and Enkidu, and no trace of it was left.
But as a top-level mythical beast born in the Babylonian agricultural civilization that developed from human power to animal power, Gugalan is obviously not so easy to destroy.
Ishtar probably used some special methods to preserve the divine fire of the Bull of Heaven and found a way to reshape its body.
So, she had previously poisoned the mountain spirit of Mount Aibifu in order to collect materials and spirituality in order to revive her beloved pet?
No wonder after she wreaked havoc on Mount Ebifu, the Babylonian gods simply held their noses and gave her a symbolic punishment of confinement on Mount Ebifu and cleaning up the mess.
After all, the Babylonian gods were somewhat in the wrong when it came to the plot against Uruk.
Lorne shook his head, and his understanding of Ishtar deepened:
Although it is a bit lawless, it is not completely unreasonable.
In summary, this woman is okay and worth getting along with.
In this case, there is no need to take tough measures and abduct him to Nineveh. Let me use a gentle strategy to help you for the time being.
Loen made up his mind, raised his hand, took out the Holy Grail from the magic circle, and poured the divine liquid in the cup onto the ground beneath his feet.
The vigorous vitality flowed into the body of Mount Aibifu, quietly repairing the damaged veins of Mount Aibifu, clearing away the accumulated filth, and gradually restoring this unfortunate holy mountain to its original appearance.
Loen made a rough estimate and concluded that it would take about half a month to completely repair the spiritual veins of Mount Abifu.
During this period, he planned to stay in Mount Ebif temporarily, to build a good relationship with Ishtar and continue to observe the character of this goddess of the sky; on the other hand, he could also take this opportunity to look for the second seed - Ereshkigal, the goddess of the earth.
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In the evening, the roar that had lasted all day in Mount Ebifu finally stopped.
Ishtar, the main culprit, returned with a full load in her sky boat Maana.
Not only is it filled with strange monster corpses, but also many high-quality minerals and rare herbs.
Apparently, while this goddess of the sky was ridding Mount Ebifu of the evil, she also did not forget her instinct to scrape the ground.
As soon as she jumped off the Sky Boat, Ishtar smelled the tempting aroma of food and looked at Lorne who came out to greet her in surprise:
"Can you cook?"
"When you're out, you need to take care of yourself, so I know a little bit."
Loen answered modestly while helping to unload the harvest from the sky boat.
As soon as the two finished their work, Ishtar couldn't wait to sit down at the table and taste Lorne's cooking.
The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, salty, fragrant and juicy; the mushroom soup was seasoned with fruits, vegetables and spices, and was delicious; the wheat cakes and bread were still warm from the oven, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside...
Ishtar was completely conquered by Lorne's cooking skills after just a few bites. She immediately discarded her limited elegance and turned into a greedy glutton, eating voraciously.
And like owner, like pet.
The resurrected Bull of Heaven, known as "Unit 2," was unable to resist the temptation of food, and simply jumped onto the dining table, forming a horn with its owner Ishtar, and surrounded the entire dining table from both sides.
After a whirlwind of cleaning, the table was littered with cups and plates.
Loen cleaned up briefly and brought up two jars of chilled beer.
This is a new product brewed by him and Siduri, a joint work of the two great wine gods of Greece and Babylon. Needless to say, the taste is self-evident.
Even though Ishtar and the Bull of Heaven were a little full, they couldn't help but stand up and gulp down a few glasses of wine to satisfy their cravings.
Finally, I was full and satisfied.
Ishtar burped contentedly, picked up Unit 2 whose belly was also bulging, returned to her bedroom, and fell asleep comfortably.
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The next day.
Ishtar was awakened by a cool, sweet smell, and she quickly followed the scent and rushed out of the bedroom.
I saw Loen sitting in the hall, holding a large ceramic cup and tasting the food.
The cup is filled with finely crushed smoothie mixed with honey, fruit slices, milk and other ingredients. It looks colorful and increases your appetite.
"What's this?"
"Shaved ice, I just made it, perfect for cooling off."
Seeing Ishtar's eager expression, Lorne smiled:
"Would you like to give it a try?"
"good!"
Ishtar, who had long been unable to suppress her curiosity and appetite, immediately rushed forward, snatched the ceramic cup from Loen's hand, and tasted the novel food called "shaved ice" inside.
Why are you grabbing what I just ate? There's more in the kitchen.
Loen opened his mouth and looked at Ishtar who had quickly finished half a cup of shaved ice, but finally swallowed the words.
At this moment, as the cool air entered her mouth, Ishtar's beautiful eyes lit up.
It’s icy, cool, sweet, delicious, and has an indescribable freshness.
"How?" Ishtar asked curiously.
“I added some sea salt to the ice.”
Lorne doesn’t shy away from sharing his secret.
Sea salt can enhance the flavor. Adding a little bit can greatly enrich the taste of shaved ice.
"It tastes good, I'll try it later!"
After Ishtar finished speaking, she quickly ate up the shaved ice in the cup. The lassitude she felt after waking up in the morning was immediately washed away by the icy taste.
Come to the main hall.
The sandals that had stepped on the muddy mountains yesterday have been cleaned and are placed outside the door, waiting to be used; the same goes for the clothes stained with sweat and monster blood. Not only are the stains gone, but they also emit a pleasant scent of incense.
When washing, the water in the copper basin was neither hot nor cold, and flower petals were sprinkled on it.
Breakfast had been prepared on the table in advance. The bread was soft and delicious, and the bacon was thick and juicy.
Ishtar ate with great enjoyment, and soon her stomach was bloated.
After enjoying your meal, take a few mint leaves to clean your mouth to remove food residues and meat scraps stuck between your teeth, then chew a few prunes to fill your entire mouth with the aroma of the fruit.
After experiencing such a novel and enjoyable experience, Ishtar felt as if she was still in a dream, and she looked at Lorne with a hint of amazement.
This is a person who knows how to live.
He has taken care of food, drinks, clothing, appearance and other fields, all of which have been brought to perfection in details, showing elegance and composure in invisible aspects.
As Ishtar walked out of the palace door in a daze, a gentle reminder came from behind her:
"Come back early tonight. It would be great if you could hunt a few of the monsters I mentioned. Then we can try out some new dishes together."
The goddess turned her head and looked at the figure standing in the sun at the door, waving goodbye to her. She nodded subconsciously, and a wonderful sense of anticipation and impulse arose in her heart.
I wish the night would come soon...
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Ten days passed in a flash.
Ishtar's original life had undergone some changes without her noticing.
Delicious food to enjoy every day;
Novel snacks can be eaten frequently;
The messy temple became neat and orderly;
She didn't need to think about anything or do anything. She just needed to concentrate on using her combat expertise to clear out the monsters breeding on Mount Abif and the Garula spirits sneaking out from the underworld.
It seemed as if everything had returned to the days when he was worshipped by the Sumerians in Uruk and served by a large number of priests and priests.
No, it seems more comfortable and cozy than that time.
What exactly caused the change?
Ishtar looked around the temple and saw the figure in the corner teasing Unit 2.
It seems like it started after this guy came?
He is really knowledgeable.
Can cook delicious meals, create novel desserts, tidy up messy temples, and even provide effective advice on how to cleanse Mount Ebifu and repair the earth's ley lines.
It seems that all troubles can be easily solved as long as they fall into his hands.
Of course, there are some drawbacks.
She herself seems to have become a little stupid?
Ishtar stood in front of the door, scratching her head in confusion:
"Where are my sandals?"
"I washed it for you and hung it behind the temple."
"It's a bit tight..."
"The buttons and belt are a bit worn out. I fixed them for you. You may not be used to them for the first time."
"Oh oh, I'm leaving then."
"You're heading in the wrong direction, it's in the northwest. You've dealt with most of the other polluted areas in the past few days. Now the only thing left is the swamp in the northwest."
"Okay, I'll take care of the rest of the trouble right now!"
"It seems that there are a group of poisonous dragons lurking in that swamp. I'll prepare the antidote for you. Remember to take it with you."
"Then I..."
"You don't need to bring the ingredients this time. Poison dragons are too troublesome to handle, and the meat is dry and tough. Let's make do with the magic pork from before tonight. Do you like it stewed, grilled, or braised?"
"barbecue!"
Ishtar answered while swallowing, looking forward to tonight's feast.
Everything went right.
Loen watched the goddess of heaven walk out of the gate in a daze, jump onto the sky boat Maanna in a daze, and head to the northwest swamp to clear monsters in a daze, and smiled helplessly.
This goddess's personality is really as changeable as the rumors say;
Sometimes shrewd, sometimes careless;
Sometimes diligent, sometimes lazy;
Sometimes he listens to advice, and sometimes he is more stubborn;
Sometimes I am full of pride, and sometimes I am not arrogant...
It's hard to understand and always seems unreliable.
While Loen was secretly complaining, he also listed Ishtar's other "crimes" through the time they had spent together.
First, this woman has a terrible sleeping posture.
The Bull of Heaven, who was used as a pillow, had the most to say about this. Many times, this unfortunate little pet was almost strangled to death by its owner, or rolled off the bed while being carried by the owner, and suffered a night of bullying.
Second, this woman likes to talk in her sleep and often grinds her teeth.
Through the soundproofing spell, Lorne could hear her scolding Gilgamesh, Enki, Enlil, Marduk, Anu and other rivals in her dreams every night. However, this also shows that her relationship with the Babylonian gods was not good.
Thirdly, this woman’s drinking habits and alcohol tolerance are not good either. Once she’s drunk, she tends to let herself go.
Once, Ishtar got drunk and held his hand, threatening to marry him as a half-sister. Loen refused out of consideration for the happiness of his lower body, but was chased by the drunk Ishtar with a knife for most of the night.
Fourth, this woman cares a lot about what humans think of her and is rather petty.
To this end, she often asked about the evaluation and rumors of her in Uruk and the surrounding city-states. Then, in the next few days, Loen heard a different Babylonian curse every night.
Fifth, this woman is a little hypocritical.
Once, Loen felt like playing with something cool, so he used ready-made mineral materials to polish a piece of jewelry and gave it to Ishtar.
Ishtar was outwardly dismissive, saying it was cheap and crude.
But unfortunately, Lorne discovered that she always wore this piece of jewelry every time she went out, and it seemed that she never took it off even when she slept.
The attribute of tsundere is out of fashion...
Lorne shook his head and couldn't help but think of a question he once asked Ishtar:
"Do you like Enkimudu, the god of agriculture?"
"We haven't even formally met, so how can there be any liking or disliking?"
"Then why did you say before that you wanted to marry him?"
"He is the god of agriculture and has the power of abundance. If we join forces, perhaps we can make the land produce more food, so that fewer people will starve, and there will be no more disasters in the world."
"Is it for Uruk?"
"That's not the case!"
Ishtar denied it flatly, but the loneliness and depression in her eyes had already exposed her true thoughts.
As the patron saint of the city and the mother goddess symbolizing harvest and abundance, even if she was betrayed, she still loved her people.
Food that can fill the stomach of an average person or get them through difficult times?
Loen came to the nursery in the backyard of the temple.
In the fertile soil grew glowing plants that looked like both wheat and rice, with dense white fruits on their tops. They were small and round, and tasted like pancakes mixed with honey when eaten raw.
And even after picking them, after a night when the dew disappears, new white fruits will grow again, seemingly endlessly.
This was a new discovery he made while repairing the spiritual veins of Mount Ebifu.
When the spirituality of an area grows to a certain level, a plant can be created through specific rituals to transform the magical factors in the air and the spirituality in the earth into a unique food that can be eaten by humans.
This thing has a strong sense of fullness and can be used immediately after production. It is very convenient and very suitable for emergency response in years of disaster.
Lorne named it Mana, which means "food given by God" or "food of life".
The four great ages of gods in Europe were close to the sea and the mountains. Under their control, the gods rarely committed evil acts of abusing the people. This thing was of little use to humans in the four great ages of gods in Europe.
The Babylonian era relied on agriculture for its livelihood, but suffered from land salinization and floods and droughts, and was easily prone to famine.
If people master the technology of Mana and respond to emergencies in disaster years, ordinary people's lives will be more stable.
At night, Lorne told Ishtar about his discovery, which shocked the goddess of agriculture. She looked at him with a burning gaze that was visible to the naked eye:
"Sell this thing to me. When Siduri's money arrives, I'll give you 70% of it. No, 90%!"
"No, if you want it, I'll give it to you. But I'm not fully familiar with the growth environment and causes of this thing. I may need to conduct more experiments in the farmland near human cities and collect enough samples."
"Okay, I'll go with you!"
Seeing Ishtar nod without hesitation, Lorne smiled secretly in his heart.
Great, you’ve taken the bait.
Once the hidden danger at Mount Ebifu is dealt with, this excuse can be used to lure Ishtar to Nineveh.
At this moment, Ishtar, who was kept in the dark, was already immersed in the excitement of providing food and clothing for her believers. In her excitement, she insisted on dragging Lorne, the great hero, to drink.
Unable to refuse the kind invitation, Loen had no choice but to agree and took out his treasured wine.
After drinking a few jars of wine, Ishtar's cheeks suddenly became rosy.
The No. 2 unit beside her, who also had a small capacity but a strong addiction, was even worse. After drinking only half a jar of wine, her legs went limp and she fell to the ground and fell asleep.
"Look at this Gugalana, he's so lame, he's already drunk after drinking so little."
Ishtar staggered to her feet, laughing and mocking her beloved pet who was the first to be eliminated.
Loen rolled his eyes at Ishtar, who was already staggering, and secretly complained in his heart.
You have the nerve to laugh at others with this level of ability, you two are equally matched, right?
Having said that.
But in order to improve Ishtar's favorability, Lorne still praised her against his will:
"Yes, yes, you are amazing! How can Gugalan compare to you?"
"Of course, I'm super brave and a great drinker!"
Ishtar gloated with her tongue.
Then, the goddess seemed to have made up her mind. Her ruby-like eyes narrowed slightly, and she grabbed one of Lorne's arms and said mysteriously:
"Come to my room, there are some nice things."
"What are you looking at?"
"I guarantee you've never seen Uruk's sowing technology before."
What sowing technology could Uruk have that I haven't seen?
Unable to suppress his curiosity, Loen stood up and followed Ishtar into the house.
As soon as he entered, the door behind him closed and an isolating barrier was formed.
Everything went right.
Ishtar in the house raised the corners of her lips, a bewitching blush appeared on her face, and she officially used her unique sowing technique.
When Luo En saw this, he suddenly came to his senses.
You want me to watch this?
This sowing technique doesn’t seem very authentic?
His eyelids twitched and he subconsciously took a step back towards the door.
"You've walked into my door and you still want to run away?"
In the darkness, the goddess sneered and pounced on her prey like a mother leopard, formally demonstrating with her own body, teaching the stupid lamb who was caught in front of her how to cultivate, fertilize and sow.
The night is long, and the farming continues until dawn.
(End of this chapter)
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