Tokiomi Tosaka felt like he was in a busy city somewhere, and the sounds of bargaining could be heard from far and near, talking about things like the ale being too expensive, the silver coins being exchanged being impure, the wood being damp, and the monster skins not being complete enough.
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I wanted to open my eyes to see what was going on, but my eyelids were extremely heavy and I couldn't open them.
Just when Tokiomi gave up opening his eyes and started to think about what the current situation was, a familiar voice made him almost jump.
"Who gave you permission to look up at me?" the voice said, "bastard."
Gilgamesh wouldn't call Berserker a bastard, so is Emile back?
"I'm so sorry! My king!" Tokiomi stood up and bowed reflexively: "Please extinguish the wrath of thunder!"
"..."
The surrounding noise disappeared in an instant, as if someone told a joke about technology at a magician's party, and no one could understand it.
"Pfft..." "Hahahaha!" "Tosaka, are you stupid for taking a nap?" "He is always like this -"
The next moment, accompanied by roaring jeers, the noise of the market reappeared, and Tokiomi Tosaka, who was surprised to realize that he had stood up, tried to open his eyes and observe the surrounding environment.
This is a typical city-state in the Mesopotamia, surrounded by khaki low-rise houses. Due to the high temperature, pedestrians on the road wear very little fabric. Some people wear pure white blouses that are not easy to absorb heat, but they themselves
Still wearing the red suit.
Judging from the various stalls and the words heard around it, I guessed that this place should be a market, and the somewhat familiar voice I just heard came from the young man with golden and red eyes in front of him. He was wearing blue beach shorts like modern ones.
There were bright red cuneiform characters tattooed from his ribs to his shoulders, and he was holding a puppy of unknown breed in his arms, looking at him with wide eyes.
Obviously, the young man's words were a joke to the puppy, and he just happened to pass by Tokiomi.
Tokiomi Tosaka quickly glanced at the carpet next to him. There were more than a dozen kinds of gems and their products neatly placed there, and there were also dots of sparkles in the room behind him. It seemed that he was a gem merchant in the King of Heroes' heart?
Tokiomi had long expected this situation of seeing the Servant's past in his sleep. It would only happen after the Servant recognized the Master to a certain extent. He originally thought that such a day would never happen due to the pride of the King.
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However, according to records, this kind of dream will only be "played" from the subject's memory like a blurry recorded image. At this time, it is extremely clear and can even participate in the interaction. It is unprecedented.
"Really, Tosaka, even if you can find a way to attract my attention every time, the quality of those gems is really poor. If I wear them to attend the meeting, I will be severely criticized by the Speaker." The young man
The young Gilgamesh seemed to be easier to talk to than his adult form. He put down the dog and walked to the stall set up by Tokiomi Tosaka to flip through the gems.
"I'm very sorry, my king, I will look for the best gems for you." Tokiomi Tosaka replied without changing his attitude.
Even though this is just Gilgamesh's memory, being able to personally participate in it proves that it has undergone changes. If the oldest king also incarnates himself and participates...
Tokiomi decided not to show any disrespect in this dream.
"You know, Tosaka, Istar is a girl god." The young hero king looked at the glorious temple in the distance, raised his hands and gestured with some cuneiform characters: "She has the ability to combine all the Sumei gods out of nature.
All the gems that are of interest to you have been collected throughout the territory, so it is completely impossible for you to find a good gem."
"I will look for better gems for you." Tokiomi pondered for a moment and quietly changed an adjective.
"Pfft... Hahaha~ Tosaka, you are so interesting." The young Gilgamesh laughed, his smile like bright sunshine. He waved his hand and turned to leave: "Well, if you can really find more interesting things than those in the temple,
If it’s a good gem, I’ll take it to the political meeting.”
"Farewell to my king." Tokiomi continued to say with his head lowered, ignoring the comments from around him about "Is Tosaka stupid today?"
Since all the natural gems were taken away by the goddess, magic gems were created. After the boy king left, Tokiomi turned around and started checking the quality of the various gems on his stall.
As the head of the Tosaka family who is good at gem magic, Tokiomi Tokiomi's talent in gem appreciation is far superior to that of ordinary gem connoisseurs. In addition to commenting on the material, polishing crafts and place of production, they give ridiculous "market prices"
"There is no way to change the quality of gems that have already been formed, but magic to improve the quality of gems is the foundation of foundations for Tokiomi.
"Well, in the end, there are only so many pieces available?" Looking at the few silver-white gems that were sorted out, Tokiomi was a little disappointed.
After all, this is an era where prettiest pebbles are regarded as gemstones, and artificial gemstones do not exist at all. So strictly speaking, what he, a "gem merchant", sells is just stone crafts.
If you find materials suitable for gem magic among stones, you are actually lucky to have so many pieces.
Tokiomi Tosaka walked into his shop with a silver gem, placed the gem on a piece of furniture that was probably a table, and began to cast the magic of gem transformation—no, magic.
Rather, based on the definition of "magic is just magic if it can be realized by ordinary people using scientific means", most of the magic that Tokiomi mastered can be called magic in Sumer.
And what kind of effect will magic achieve when the "mystery" it contains has not dissipated?
The effect was so good that Tokiomi was extremely glad that he didn't use it outside. The dazzling light made him turn around and close his eyes. If he used it outside, it would probably alarm even the temple. Although he didn't know what God looked like, but
Better not to attract attention…
"[Hey, there is a fish that slipped through the net here.]" A girl's voice that seemed inexplicably familiar sounded from behind.
When he turned around, those silver gems had turned into a white-gold gem that was taller than an ordinary child. Its twinkling light and perfect light-transmitting refractive index amazed Tokiomi Tosaka, who had seen countless gems.
Next to the gem stood a little girl with black eyes and twin ponytails. She wore a small gem crown on her forehead, wore a white skirt with complicated golden decorations, and both arms were covered with pure gold arm guards.
Huan, bare little feet.
She was looking at the gem with shining eyes, or a gem that could be used as a quantifier.
"Rin? Why are you here?" Tokiomi Tosaka frowned. Even if Gilgamesh did it, this is too much. If Rin is involved in this Holy Grail War...
"[How dare you call God by his name? Even if you are Tosaka, I will not forgive you!]" The little girl who looked suspiciously like Lin did not take her eyes away from the gem at all, and raised her hand to point at Tokiomi: "[God's Punishment]
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Tokiomi, who was thinking about which Babylonian goddess was named "1in", didn't have time to avoid it, and then - his head was shaken by a sudden breeze.
Well, this is really Rin, even the magic effects are exactly the same as when he first learned wind magic.
"Don't be ridiculous, this is a tribute to my king." Tokiomi Tosaka reached out and held the girl's armpits and hugged her down.
"[What! Give it to him rather than to me!]" After the girl landed, she found that the spell was ineffective, so she used her fists to hit Tokiomi: "[Don't you know that gods are nobler than kings!]"
"No, no, no, the gods of Babylon rely on the kings of the world for their existence," Tokiomi solemnly gave his "daughter" some popular science: "For example, Anu is the king of the gods. The reason is that Uruk he protects is Sumerian.
The most powerful of the city-states."
"[You call God by his name again!]" "Rin" waved his hands angrily, but this time there wasn't even a slight breeze blowing.
"Moreover," Tokiomi continued, ignoring her dissatisfaction: "When the Babylonian city-state unified the two river basins in the future, its patron saint, Marduk, who was originally the god of agriculture, became the god of war and the king of the gods."
"[What! That earthy-smelling guy replaced God the Father?]" Rin, who calls herself a goddess, stamped her foot: "[I'm going to take care of him now!]"
"That's... Istar, right?" After watching the girl disappear, Tokiomi Tosaka began to analyze the current situation: "Due to historical reasons, he was suppressed to this extent by my king in the dream? But why was it Rin's when he was a child?
Appearance?"
Could it be that Gilgamesh has never seen Istar in the eyes in history, so that he doesn't even know his appearance?
In short, let's prepare the tribute to the young Gilgamesh. Putting aside those irrelevant thoughts for the time being, Tokiomi raised his hand and pointed at the gem and began to activate the magic power.
Because modern technology can be used to produce more exquisite and detailed shapes, the "gem shaping" magic that can only rely on the magician's own aesthetics has completely lost its "mystery".
but now……
Just as Tokiomi started to cast magic, the sun that was slightly westward outside the window suddenly set. Before he could pause the spell out of surprise, the night quickly passed and turned into day again.
"I see, the day when the gem takes shape is when my king comes." Tokiomi shook his head and threw the dream setting aside, and continued to cast magic.
"Hey~ Tosaka, do you have a gem chain here?"
After the sun rose and set more than thirty times rapidly, the shape of the gem changed into a silver chain with triangles and circles at both ends. Before Tokiomi could get confused, the young Gilgamesh's voice spoke.
Came from outside.
Well, my king is running out of ideas, so Tokiomi picked up the chain and walked out.
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Tosaka." Gilgamesh outside the door was still dressed in the same style, but with a blouse added, and beside him was a gentle young man wearing a long green gown and a white robe.
"It's not hard work, it's natural to serve my king." Tokiomi instantly understood who it was and handed over the chain with even more respect.
"Well, not bad, not bad," Gilgamesh took the chain and waved it casually. The gem chain, which was originally too short for a belt, instantly stretched countless times, and a dragnet was laid out around the three of them: "That should be enough.
Caught Bafen and beetle."
"It's Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven." the green boy corrected.
"That's right. When we catch them, I'll give you the lion and you the cow." The young hero king put away his chains and walked out of the city.
"The ox can't be used as a mount. Let's send it to plowing the fields." The green boy followed up: "I'll ride with you."
"Thank you, Tosaka~" Gilgamesh waved his hand from a distance: "When I come back, I will recommend you to join the parliament——"
"Serving the king, I dare not have any agenda." Tokiomi bowed his head.
"[Damn it, you don't thank me even though I have added divine power to be so powerful.]" Rin, no, the goddess Istar appeared behind Tokiomi, her tone a bit gritty.
"You like him, don't you?" Tokiomi did not look back to avoid the illusion that he was teaching his daughter a bad lesson.
"[What, what! How could I possibly like that arrogant and stinky kid king who doesn't take me seriously at all!]" Istar quickly said a long series of denials.
The extent of my love cannot be concealed.
"But you are not the patron saint of Uruk, and your priesthood has nothing to do with him. He will not care about you." Tokiomi deliberately ignored who they were talking about at the moment.
"[Hmph...huhuhu...]" The young goddess let out a strange laugh and disappeared behind Tokiomi.
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It is rumored that the new king of Uruk has an outstanding vision. Not only did he recruit a general who could restrain the giant lion Humbaba and the bull of the sky at the same time, he also promoted a powerful prime minister from the bottom of Uruk to make the original restrictive king
The elders of the council retreated, and there were even rumors that the king was actually loved by a powerful goddess.
"I've said it several times. Reports should use the same rules as possible. If someone insists on being unique, his report will be rejected."
Tokiomi was quite satisfied with the bizarre scene where the sun and moon alternated rapidly and even became a line after he just took a few steps into the house, because the Ancient King added it to the dream, but even changing the scene was still...
It surprised him.
"Huh? What's going on with this stupid arrangement! Hasn't the body of the poisonous monster been transported away yet? Tell those scholars that if they have to study it in situ, they will never have to study it again!"
As an excellent magician, Tokiomi quickly read out the results of "his" magic presets from the stone tablet in front of him. All he had to do was follow the script.
However... the way and content of this message are completely "my" handiwork. Could it be that such a long time really passed for "Tosaka" to rise from the gem merchant to the prime minister step by step? It was just that that period was too boring.
Killed by the Ancient King?
Gilgamesh sat boredly on the golden throne behind Tokiomi. Judging from his body shape, he had not grown much, while Enkidu, the green boy, sat beside him and looked at Tokiomi with a smile.
Work.
"Those priests are pretending to be stupid again! The so-called god-given gems in the temple were obviously stolen by Istar from elsewhere. Normally, forget it, but now when the owners come to the door, they still resist. When we lack that little rag, we can't do it.
?”
All the officials in the audience bowed their heads deeply because the prime minister dared to call God's name directly.
"This kind of astrological report...let them start the divination again! Is there any difference between 'it will rain in ten days next month' and 'it will rain next month'?"
"A large amount of gold disappeared during the escort? Go back and change the record to show that it has not disappeared. I will ask that stinky girl to return them."
"puff."
The officials in the audience were already trembling, while the Young Hero King laughed out loud.
"My king..." "[Damn Tosaka! Who do you think is the stinky girl?]"
When Tokiomi turned around and was about to report to Gilgamesh, the ceiling of the council hall was broken by a golden figure. Istar was still in the same attire, and he didn't look much older, but he had an extra hand.
A huge bow made of gold and sapphires, bigger than herself.
"The cost of repairing the ceiling will be added to the amount of gold you need to find," Tokiomi ignored the fleeing officials and carefully looked at the giant bow in the little girl's hand: "There is also the manufacturing cost of this bow."
"[Hey! This is a divine weapon! It's natural for common people to offer their property to the gods!]" Istar landed angrily. The bow was indeed twice as tall as herself.
"But what you took was my gold and gems." The young Gilgamesh said from the golden throne.
"[Humph]" Istar proudly waved the giant bow in his hand: "[Don't you understand when you see this bow? This goddess has been upgraded again. This time not only has she won the priesthood of marriage and love, but also
Even blind dates, love at first sight, heroes rescuing beauties, and other priesthoods were all snatched back!]"
"So?" Tokiomi asked, who seriously doubted the existence of those priests.
"[So, if you don't accept me, Gil, you will never marry the queen! You will meet me in any situation where you may meet the person you like!]" Istar announced proudly.
"Enkidu!" "[Huh?]"
When Istar was curious about why the King of Heroes was calling his friend's name, a platinum chain appeared next to her like lightning and tied her tightly.
Not Enkidu, but the Locks of Heaven!
"Go and invite Anu," the young Gilgamesh smiled wryly and waved to Tokiomi: "I am planning to use foreign troops recently to let him keep an eye on his daughter."
"I will obey your order, my king." Tokiomi bowed his head respectfully.
"[What! Are you going to steal the princess of the enemy country?! I didn't expect this! Let me go, I'm going to find the priesthood of 'rob the princess'!]"
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The bright golden color and the familiar murderous intention made Tokiomi Tosaka wake up instantly. He had stayed in the underground workshop without going to bed because of Qili's unauthorized actions. It seemed that he accidentally fell asleep.
"My king, please forgive me for my rudeness——" Tokiomi quickly straightened the wrinkles on his suit and stood up to salute.
"Hmph, you are not only rude, but also very arrogant, Tosaka—Prime Minister." The shining golden heroic spirit opposite spoke words that made him tremble.
Sure enough, the Servant was telepathic when he dreamed that dream, and a heroic spirit as powerful as the King of Heroes could even know its contents.
"However, because you successfully entertained me, you can still get a reward after the merits and demerits are balanced." The Ancient King said: "I give you an opportunity to 'admonish', although it is my magic power that realizes it.
