The old dragon remained silent for a few minutes and finally said, "There is talk of an ancient temple, where the starlight is as dark as the eternal abyss itself. No one knows how the true Human God interacted with humans, but like other gods, he certainly had a religion."
"The easiest way to connect human hearts..." Gilgamesh fully understood this point and said, "I have inside information; many speak of a temple. Sometimes, some even tell me that the answer to my question is in places much closer than I think. Do you know exactly how I can interpret those words?"
"If you've been to the ancient forest, you must know that it is an unknown place, a battlefield where gods and demons clashed. Humans used forbidden magic while the elves somehow sealed the place to prevent the contamination from spreading further. Do you know if that place is actually part of this world or a key that connects to other dimensions?" asked the old dragon, narrowing his eyes.
"A war site, perhaps one that connects to all the dimensions created by the impostor Human God... But now that I think about it, could we reach other dimensions through it?" Gilgamesh asked, contemplating that place with much more depth and seriousness than before.
"The temple you seek is a hidden place where the Human God was worshipped, the true Human God, and the way to find it is in that place. You just have to focus your attention on ancient relics, writings from the ancients, and you might find a temple that speaks about him."
Gilgamesh, a bit less interested in this aspect, said, "Get ready; let's enter the ancient cemetery in search of your daughter, and then our deal will be concluded... As a tribute, I'll add the books and interesting things that my wives liked."
"Understood!" said the old dragon as he bowed his head.
...
Gilgamesh eventually climbed the high peak that stretched along ten thousand miles with the rest of the group outside the bone forest. They finally stopped where this peak looked like a huge serpent coiled around a mountain at this location.
Then, they entered a mysterious valley on the high peak. Without Li Gilgamesh leading the way, the group would not be able to find their way through such a narrow mountain!
There was the sound of flowing streams within this valley. The stream made contact with the nearby lava, emitting very pleasant noises. This mysterious valley on the high peak resembled a magical path, giving a comfortable and fresh feeling once inside.
They then stopped in a nondescript canyon surrounded by lush trees and sweet grass. There was nothing ahead of them, except a cliff at the end. The only notable thing on the cliff was that it was extremely smooth!
"First, let's thank nature for its incredible vigor. My best friend taught me a way to do it, and it truly is the best way to appreciate nature."
Gilgamesh then pointed to a spot for the twins to place ceremonial offerings to nature, then started throwing gold bars on the ground, and they began to walk forward. After tossing a lot of gold, everyone fell silent.
"In my past life, what I appreciated the most was gold and worldly treasures. When I learned that there was more to this world than just that, my friend taught me to give back to the earth what we take from it."
Gilgamesh bowed and took the earth from the ground in his hands, felt the fresh air, and murmured:
"Oh nature, I do not aspire to be the loftiest in your choir, or be a meteor in the sky or a comet that can rise so high, but only a zephyr that can blow among the reeds on the riverbank."
"Grant me the remotest place, where I can run my airy race."
"In some secluded and solitary meadow, let me whisper among the reeds, or in the woods with the rustle of leaves whisper while the tranquil evening falls because above all, I will be your child and pupil in the wild forest than the king of men elsewhere and the most sovereign slave of worry, for before anything else, I prefer just a moment of your dawn than to share the whole year of the unhappy city."
"Give me to do some quiet work and let it be by your side..."
The entire group of Gilgamesh felt the earth with their bare feet, took a deep breath, and a greenish aura soon began to resonate with the wind. Nothing more wonderful than this existed in the world, feeling where one came from and how one would end.
Nurture the earth and continue nurturing the magic.
After the ceremony, Gilgamesh burned all the mundane offerings on the ground. After tossing everything, he smiled deeply while holding the chains of Enkidu that once filled the starry sky.
While the Gilgamesh group was contemplating the lyrics, something incredible happened.
He knew there was a high possibility of bringing his friend back, but he was bothered by the fact that he couldn't remember the past moments of his life. Not only would it damage their friendship, but it would also disrespect him for not being able to let him rest.
"In this world, life and death are ephemeral. Feeling that you belong to something is paying attention to time and details," said Gilgamesh as he sat on the ground and gazed at the starry sky.
Eris sat smiling while eating cookies, and the twins ate large meat legs. They remained silent while devouring the food that Gilgamesh continuously brought out for them. As for Roxy, she looked at the sky and the chains of Enkidu.
"Are we going straight to the forest?" Roxy asked as the group's mood improved.
"Yes, we need to complete this before the journey," said Gilgamesh, slightly intrigued.