"It's not a coincidence what happens in that place..." Gilgamesh knew, in the first place, that it shouldn't exist in this world. Cunafiel is also an incarnated anomaly in a dog, so there were more interesting things happening without him realizing.
"Wasn't that done by an evil mage or the twist of fate?" Roxy was even more intrigued to know the truth.
Gilgamesh gently shook his head and replied, "There are certain places that can exist naturally, and others that are created by external entities, like that place where we faced the shadow demon. Do you remember that monster we eliminated in the Hidden Paradise? Many, in one way or another, seek ways to extend their lifespan. Being reborn in life, reincarnating, incarnating—there are numerous existing methods that give one the opportunity to live longer."
"What does it mean to be reborn in the same life?" Roxy asked, much more interested.
Gilgamesh responded directly, "It's living again in the same body, living as if you were born again. Your muscles become young, your battle aura becomes more delicate, and it's as if you relive the same youthful years of your life. However, this method offers you all the resources in your body at the maximum level of your strongest moment."
"Could one rejuvenate? I remember you mentioned that this method involves something very dark, like human sacrifices..."
Upon hearing this unimaginable thing, Eris lost her color. The words 'something incredible and impossible' were not enough to describe her thoughts. That goes against life, challenges nature, and mocks death.
"It's very unlikely that someone has that method in this world, but considering that there are different ways to live longer, like me incarnating without memories and then inheriting them, you could say I was lucky, but that was also a tragedy." Gilgamesh stopped when he said those last words. He wouldn't have chosen to live a new life because he died with dignity; he did what he wanted without regret, even though he wanted to seek another ending deep in his heart.
Roxy was stunned for a short period. For any living being, who would deny living a second life as Gilgamesh did? This meant that in their previous life, if they were unable to fulfill all their desires, it means they could do so in the next. But Gilgamesh had practically told them that if he had had the chance to choose, he would have refused.
At this moment, Eris and Roxy finally understood why many choose to go to that land and the differences in the path of existence.
"Now I am happy; I want to live many years with you, my dear companions, and have many children." Gilgamesh said without a trace of distress on his face.
"Of course, as many as you want..." Eris murmured, a bit more embarrassed.
Finally, Roxy asked, "So, are we preparing to go?"
"Of course, it will be our last stop before returning to the Asura Kingdom." Gilgamesh nodded with an even more interested look.
Roxy nodded and went to change.
A few hours later, Killa emerged from the ground and sped away after filling his stomach with delicious food. At that moment, everyone was ready to head to that mysterious place that everyone was talking about.
"Don't disturb me; I'll communicate with Elaine..." Gilgamesh still had things to discuss, so he closed his eyes and focused on contacting Elaine.
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"You must improve your concentration; use your mental skills to create better spells in combat!" Elaine said while training Sylphy in the Tower of Uruk inside the Asura Kingdom's capital.
"Yes, master!"
At that moment, in the middle of training, an illusory golden figure appeared, interrupting everything that was happening.
"Greetings, my lord!" Elaine bowed very respectfully while a cute smile appeared on her face.
Sylphy, who was on the side, also bowed. It was the first time she saw such behavior in her teacher Elaine. To be honest, she still found it difficult to fully understand Gilgamesh and why everyone revered him as if he were something more incredible than a god. Although she respected him, she looked at him more like a distant friend than her lord.
Here's the translation of the passage:
This was the third time that Gilgamesh had contacted Elaine, the first time to talk to her about the Moon Elves and the other times to gather information. However, his more secretive communications were much more discreet than this.
Elaine was the one with absolute authority within the Tower of Uruk. Alongside the fictional families of Gilgamesh, she had been controlling the kingdom for a long time. In that regard, it only required Gilgamesh's arrival for him to be crowned as the King of Asura.
The influence of the Tower of Uruk was so great that its presence was strong in other continents. Fortunately, no one knew that Gilgamesh was the owner of this tower.
Elaine walked towards the illusory figure of Gilgamesh. After approaching, she could see more clearly the smile on this man's face. "I didn't expect you to talk to me so soon. Is there something that requires our attention?"
Elaine maintained in her beautiful green eyes a calm without turbulence. She was the only one who could see Gilgamesh in that way without being unsettled.
Both walked towards the outside of the top of the tower while looking at the city. After looking into the distance at those enormous towers and flying platforms, Gilgamesh was satisfied with what he was seeing.
"Have you heard about that supposed legend of the underworld ship?"
"I've heard some things..." Elaine nodded as she looked into the distance and said, "According to our investigations, it is a prison created to take the dead to that place. All the rumors about that place may be true or lies. If you want to go there, you should know that this time there might be unexpected things waiting for you."
"Do you think any apostle might be hiding in that place?" Gilgamesh calmly asked.
Elaine thought for a moment and said, "We don't know where that Human God is hiding, so we must try our luck in different places."
"You're right. Now that I think about it, that's the last place I'll visit before returning."
"Then I'll wait for your arrival with great anticipation..." Elaine responded with a charming smile.
"My intuition tells me that in that place, you might find incredible things, and my intuition never fails."
"It's a pity that several continents separate us..." Gilgamesh gently shook his head.
Elaine didn't find this comment unpleasant and laughed slightly in her place. After a while, she asked, "What would you do if you weren't so far away?"
"Many things. By the way, I'll return to Fittoa since I'm interested in knowing everything that has progressed in the project of my new capital." Gilgamesh looked at Sylphy, who had matured very well, and asked, "How have you been, Sylphy?"
Sylphy trembled a bit upon hearing that question and, after regaining her composure, said, "My parents and I are well because of your help. If we hadn't come to the capital, our fate would probably have been death."
"It wasn't that much. Have you heard anything from your acquaintances?" Gilgamesh asked, slightly interested in where Rudeus might be at the moment.
"I haven't heard anything from them yet. I hope they are doing well." Sylphy said with better-controlled temperaments.
"Yes, it would be a shame if they died." Gilgamesh turned his head towards Elaine, "Give me a report on the situation of the Church of Millis."