The Diverse Paths

"I am the shadow...

Many in life seek power, and they are willing to go to great lengths, even to take it with their teeth. But the consequences of having that power are many.

Gilgamesh had been observing from the sidelines the events of the future and what happened in this place, but even with his divine eyes, he couldn't observe much because everyone in this place was in a state of life and death.

As far as he knew, this place was a site where a battle was unleashed, and there was a certain being responsible for creating the condition in which the dead live here. They weren't alive; everyone who, for some reason, ended up here received vitality from those who died here in search of treasures.

But as is well known, some of those who end up here or the vast majority eventually decide to die. So, their vitality should go somewhere, and that place should be where that entity is. In this way, the attraction here is enough for hundreds of people to die every day, and their vitality is absorbed and distributed evenly all around.

Nevertheless, Gilgamesh discovered that this was a trap... In the end, it would end up destroying this place due to the conditions in which they lived, and it was a danger to anyone who lived here.

...

When Gilgamesh saw the elf eat the fruit, just like the old centaur, he died with a faint smile in his eyes.

Having gained information along the way, he knew there was one last place he wanted to visit. This way, Gilgamesh led them to the edge of what was a cliff, but this time above the Vimana. Finally, by choosing the right mountain, from that point, they could see the surroundings from a single dwelling.

Standing at the top of such a place, everyone felt amazed by the views. This mountain was truly too majestic and could simply be called the number one mountain in the demonic continent.

"It's not a place you can access by walking, at least that's my impression. This time we are here to ask again before joining the main events that will happen next." When Gilgamesh chose this place, it wasn't by mere coincidence but by the sensations and energies that were here.

Finally, with a majestic voice, Gilgamesh awakened the undead, and there was a person who immediately rushed out of the cave. No one could feel how or when that person appeared.

When they clearly saw this person, the group identified her as a young woman of no more than thirty years with unparalleled elegance. It was difficult to describe only with words. The unparalleled elegance of this woman possessed a mature charm, shaking the heart of any single man.

Roxy had an uncommon beauty, while Eris had a unique charm, but compared to the woman in front, they lacked a mature air. Eris was a beauty that caused a young and tentative sensation, but she didn't have the same maturity and sensual atmosphere as the woman ahead.

If the woman's eyes weren't closed, then the group wouldn't have believed that this woman in front of them was dead.

"The princess of the Ancient Kingdom in the central continent, a unique beauty before the start of the first Human-Demon War. Her appearance and talents were unmatched; she was the only one capable of captivating any hero of that era. Although the title of the number one beauty is a bit exaggerated, it wasn't far from truly considering it." Gilgamesh looked at the woman in front and sighed, seeing a bit more of that person's life.

This great beauty recognized in an era, as she can use her ability to see the past and present, could see certain things. However, no matter what happened in the past, her present was dark, indicating that she was dead.

The unparalleled beauty in front, with her beautiful features, opened her eyes, and bloody rays appeared in her pupils. Then she closed her eyes and said nothing more as if she were waiting for something.

Gilgamesh, as a King with experience, sat on the floor without caring about his manners, and the woman in front of him also sat. Gilgamesh took a fruit, just like the previous ones, and placed it in front of her. Eventually, their attention focused on what she wanted to seek.

"You can take that fruit and rest eternally; everyone can have that right, so you are not excluded from that feeling. But keep in mind one thing, once you eat that fruit, you will eventually die without any impossibility." Once Gilgamesh's words came out, the woman stood up and walked to the back of the cave without saying a word.

"I will add another condition; I will kill that man for you... Once I get what I want, I will destroy this place." Gilgamesh smiled indifferently.

The body of the supreme beauty stiffened, and she quickly turned with her terrifying gaze, looking at Gilgamesh with absolute fury. This bloody intention to kill seemed as if she wanted to crucify him while trying to see through Gilgamesh and how he knew this.

"Don't be too emotional. A fluctuation like this isn't good for you. You've been accumulating energy, slowly and through countless moons, to save your pride and kill your fiancé. Do you expect to use it now?" Gilgamesh knew everything about this woman, so his words were sincere and very harsh.

Finally, the supreme beauty closed her eyes and slowly sat in complete silence.

"I know you have a star map. That could tell me the way to a certain place I want to find with absolute certainty. If you give it to me, I promise everything I've proposed to you now." Gilgamesh spoke slowly and confidently.

Gilgamesh's group remained silent, watching this scene with total confusion. Naturally, they didn't know who the woman in front of them was, let alone what they were negotiating.

As for why Gilgamesh knew so much, there was no need to ask anymore. They were getting used to Gilgamesh being able to uncover people's secrets without any problem.

The beautiful woman contemplated for a long time and finally took out a stone box. She placed it gently on the ground, still in silence.

Gilgamesh slowly placed his hand on the stone box, but he didn't open it. He simply felt it and finally sighed, "A map made of animal skin, where the stars of the ancient and new worlds can flourish."

Placing the magical fruit on the ground, Gilgamesh's voice was incredibly sincere and gentle. "Don't be afraid; I never break my promises."

After hearing this, the beauty's body shivered, and suddenly, she opened her beautiful eyes, revealing a bloody rainbow-like glow.

"Don't get too excited; your lifespan doesn't come easily just by being in this place. If you use it now, I would kill you, and you wouldn't gain anything." Gilgamesh gave a warning with a deep tone.

Finally, the supreme beauty closed her eyes and took the fruit Gilgamesh had left on the ground. Then, her shadow disappeared without a trace. Her speed was incredibly impressive, but everyone was strong enough to see her.

Gilgamesh solemnly put away the stone box without saying anything.

Then, he patted Eris on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, when you're older, you'll be much more beautiful than any other goddess... You must give your body, aura, and heart time."

Eris, who understood what Gilgamesh meant, furrowed her brows and murmured, "Brute..."

"Will she die?" Cunafiel asked in a dignified tone.

"Of course, she will, whether or not when I completely destroy this place." Gilgamesh said, nodding.

As for Eris and Roxy, they sat on both sides of Gilgamesh's throne.

Cunafiel didn't care too much about treasures. In fact, he had many treasures. For him, being with Gilgamesh was more than enough to gain benefits he could never have imagined in the future.

Gilgamesh decided on the location. They descended from the mountain and were ready to leave the Ancient Cemetery for the moment.

"There... After leaving the mountain, when they tried to approach a corner of a valley, Roxy noticed something strange in front of the valley. She hurriedly pulled on Gilgamesh's sleeve and whispered.

Gilgamesh raised his head to look, and the people in the back also followed suit. At that moment, they saw a coffin slowly drifting away from the valley. In the Ancient Cemetery, everyone suddenly saw a flying coffin that instilled fear in anyone.

This slowly moving coffin was too strange and completely silent!

At this moment, not to mention the undead, even Gilgamesh's group was dumbfounded.

Gilgamesh analyzed this coffin, and his heart tightened. His eyes became serious as he stared at the coffin drifting from the valley. He was surprised because he didn't think he would see such a sinister killing intent again.

This coffin was very common. It was as if it were made of the most common wood. Within this cemetery, there were many better coffins. This common wooden coffin in front was not worth mentioning.

"Down, down, there are black creatures under that coffin!" Cunafiel meticulously discovered those creatures."