Becoming Enkidu in DxD

Chapter 390 390: The Saviors Banished from Uruk!

In the heart of the city of Uruk, atop its loftiest structure, stood the great Ziggurat.

Today, the monumental building welcomed two very specific guests. The last Master of humanity had finally arrived at these hallowed grounds.

Of course, in Uruk, a certain "useless" magus possessing eyes that could see everything in the "present" had no trouble locating two individuals. For him, finding them wasn't a challenge at all.

"I see. So, you've already crossed paths with him," King Gilgamesh remarked, seated regal upon his throne as he let out a weary sigh.

Though the person in question wasn't Enkidu, in Gilgamesh's eyes, Akira was a Chains of Heaven from another world—an existence equivalent to an Alternate Version of the Enkidu he knew.

Gilgamesh was well aware of the existence of parallel worlds. He understood that within the Throne of Heroes, there existed versions of himself from different time periods and various possibilities. His own Saint Graph was not the only one; in some realities, he wasn't even necessarily male.

Therefore, as the Chains of Heaven, it was only natural that the same applied to Enkidu.

As for why Gilgamesh was so certain, it all came down to a single ability Akira could wield.

Age of Babylon (Wisdom of the People). This was Enkidu's authority, not merely a power derived from being the Chains of Heaven. The two were fundamentally different. Just as the Gate of Babylon was Gilgamesh's exclusive domain, the Age of Babylon was an ability that belonged solely to Enkidu.

"King Gilgamesh... who exactly is Shin Akira?" Fujimaru Ritsuka asked, unable to restrain himself any longer.

After all, Shin Akira had the audacity to suggest that Mash should accompany him. In Ritsuka's heart, his opinion of the man had already plummeted to rock bottom.

"There is no need for you to know such things," the King replied dismissively.

"But this is very important, King Gilgamesh!"

"Silence! Chaldean, this is Uruk. I am the King of Uruk. Who do you think you are to interrogate this King?!"

The King's temper flared. For Gilgamesh, anything regarding the Chains of Heaven was a deeply sensitive matter. Even if this specific Chains of Heaven wasn't the one he had shared his life with, it was still an existence he cared for immensely.

"My King, please, calm your anger. Fujimaru meant no disrespect."

At that moment, Merlin stepped forward, shielding Fujimaru Ritsuka behind him. He understood the weight Shin Akira held in Gilgamesh's heart right now. It didn't need to be said—as long as he was the Chains of Heaven, Gilgamesh would instinctively side with him. After all, the King's only true friend was that figure in green named Enkidu.

"Hmph. Let this be the first and last time. Chaldean, I care not where you hail from; if such a thing happens again, you shall be cast out of Uruk."

"Understood, King Gilgamesh."

The air felt heavy—stifling, even. Ritsuka had journeyed through six Singularities, yet he had never been treated quite like this. He was the one saving the world; he was on the side of justice. Why was everyone siding with that annoying man?

Back at Chaldea, those monitoring the situation saw the shift in Fujimaru Ritsuka's demeanor. Romani, in particular, let out a small sigh in his heart.

Though Ritsuka had grown significantly since the beginning, he was still just a teenager. Facing a situation like this, his rationality was bound to waver. It was understandable—what young man wouldn't feel frustrated seeing the girl he cared about treated that way? It wasn't that Ritsuka was wrong; in fact, it would be more worrying if he didn't react at all.

"Actually, King Gilgamesh, there is one more thing I wish to report," Merlin added.

"What is it?" Gilgamesh glanced at Merlin with a hint of confusion.

"Well, about two months ago... that figure named Kingu who fought Shin Akira? It seems Kingu has taken the form of a woman and is now following him by his side."

"Changed into a woman and following him, you say?"

Gilgamesh fell silent for a moment. He didn't know the specifics of what had transpired, but the idea of two Chains of Heaven walking together—especially when one inhabited the body of his dearest friend—stirred something within him.

The detail about "changing into a woman" caught his attention most. As a true friend, he knew Enkidu had no gender. He possessed neither male nor female characteristics; he was simply the clay of the Age of Gods given human form.

"Enough. I have taken note of this."

Seeing that Gilgamesh clearly had no desire to continue the conversation, Merlin wisely held his tongue. However, just because Merlin was quiet didn't mean everyone else would be.

"King Gilgamesh, in Shin Akira's hands is the Holy Grail placed in this era by the King of Magecraft. That Grail is the cause of the anomalies in Mesopotamia and the formation of this Singularity!"

"And? What is your point, Chaldean?"

"We need to defeat Shin Akira and reclaim the Holy Grail. Only then can we eliminate the Singularity and restore the Human Order!"

The moment those words left Ritsuka's mouth, Merlin's expression shifted instantly. My friend, you really have a death wish, don't you?

Defeating the Chains of Heaven? Regardless of whether Akira was "good" or "bad," his status alone made such a suggestion a direct strike against the King's most guarded feelings.

"How dare you speak such words, you Chaldean zasshu!"

The King's blood-red, slit pupils flashed with a sudden, murderous intent. Behind him, golden ripples shimmered in the air as various magical staves began to emerge. Due to the war effort, Gilgamesh had emptied his treasury of most weapons to fuel the Dingir (Staff of the Priest) in the fight against the Demonic Beasts. What remained in his vault now were these staves capable of unleashing devastating magical barrages.

"Master, look out!"

With a heavy thud, Mash immediately summoned her massive shield, bracing herself to intercept Gilgamesh's strike. But that was only the first wave.

The attacks came in a relentless, rhythmic sequence. Clinging to her shield, Mash continuously blocked the incoming magical flares, but the sheer force of the impact began to push her back, her boots skidding across the stone floor.

"My King, please, stay your hand. They are, after all, guests of Uruk. This behavior is unseemly."

It was Siduri, acting in her capacity as chief attendant, who finally spoke up. Hearing her voice, the furious King finally allowed the rage in his heart to subside.

"Hmph. Since Siduri has spoken, I shall end this here. However—from this moment on, I do not wish to see these two within the walls of Uruk."

"As you wish, my King."

And so, the saviors of the Human Order, ever since meeting Akira, found themselves facing unprecedented hardship. Their original destiny had shifted, veering off into an entirely different and unexpected direction.

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