[Currently, there is no need for Uruk to collapse the existing order.]
[You only need to subtly shift the influence of the gods on the world, allowing the new generation of citizens to gradually become independent and autonomous.]
[Finally, embark on a path that no longer needs gods.]
[Although you cannot see the end.]
[But you believe that Gilgamesh can do it, and you also believe that the citizens of Uruk will not let you down.]
[The gods fall, and human reason rises.]
[Without the threat brought by the gods, you began to guide the citizens to step out of the comfort zone of the gods.]
[Currently, you have completed the planning for Uruk.]
[Using Mesopotamia as the cradle of civilization, other regions will gradually enter into farewells with the gods. You have set the framework, and this framework will not disappear even if the Uruk dynasty collapses.]
[Humanity will break free from the constraints of the gods.]
[Although the day of that true arrival is still very far away, you are not in a hurry.]
[Gilgamesh learned about the existence of the herb of immortality from the underworld, and he embarked on the road to find the herb of immortality.]
[This journey will be very long.]
[Since the end of the great war with the gods, you have known that Gilgamesh fears only one thing.]"
[That is the death that all living beings must face]
[Whether it is you, or Enkidu, neither can escape the law that all must die. Because of this, Gilgamesh, who always wanted to defeat and surpass you, fell into confusion and felt fear]
[Even when facing Humbaba, he had never been so afraid]
[As a demigod, he has a long lifespan]
[But, you and Enkidu, because of the battle with the gods, will face the same fate as mortals in the future]
[You and Enkidu are not afraid of death]
[Gilgamesh is afraid]
[He just didn't say it; with his personality, it was impossible for him to say such a thing in front of you]
[The mere thought of losing you in the future]
[Makes everything in the future seem dim and tasteless, whether it is the great achievement of defeating the gods, or the glory as a king and hero]
[Without someone to drink with]
[The fine wine in the cup will no longer be fragrant]
[Without someone to share with]
[The joy of life will turn into lonely self-entertainment]
[Every time he thinks that you and Enkidu will die like mortals, Gilgamesh feels a tearing pain in his heart]
[He hates and fears the death that can take you away, and fears that he will encounter similar things in the future]
[The arrogant King of Heroes complains about why you don't go to conquer death, and is disgusted by Enkidu's recognition of you]
[Even if the King of Heroes was once so radiant, at this moment, he is just a mortal who is afraid of death]
[Therefore, he decided to embark on the road alone]
[To find the spirit herb that can extend your and Enkidu's lives forever]
[You knew after he made this decision]
[You just shook your head and smiled wryly]
[On the night before he left Uruk, you found Gilgamesh and asked him only one question—]
"Gil, are you really afraid of death?"
[For a moment, Gilgamesh was in a daze]
[He couldn't answer your words]
[And you, also saw clearly the truth of your younger brother, but knew that you couldn't be the one to point it out]
[It would be meaningless unless he realized it himself]
"I…"
When Gilgamesh came back to his senses.
He found that the palace was empty.
However, the question still lingered in his mind.
Am I really afraid of death?
[Gilgamesh couldn't think of an answer to this question for the time being]
[You know the answer]
[The one involved is confused, the bystander sees clearly]
[Having experienced life and death several times, your understanding of death is far deeper than Gilgamesh's]
[The first reason is that he cannot accept letting the two of you die, while he alone lives in the world to enjoy glory]
[As for the second reason, it is something he has not yet realized]
[Gilgamesh cannot forgive himself for abandoning his duties as a king]
[He once said that he would watch over humanity until the very end]
[He is the king who bears the future of mankind]
[Therefore, he must continue to witness and judge; he must continue to be the arbiter of mankind. It is not as simple as just watching humanity live a happy life]
[This is the royal way that Gilgamesh follows]
[That's why—]
[In order to be able to witness humanity until the very end]
[He longs to live forever, until the end of the world]
[For this duty, Gilgamesh will choose to pursue immortality and seek an indestructible body]
[Therefore, you know that you cannot persuade Gilgamesh, which is also one of the reasons why you do not stop him]
[This road is too long]
[Even you, who are observing in secret, feel that it is too long]
[You saw that after the King of Heroes ended a journey longer than his own lifespan, he finally obtained the spirit herb of immortality]
[At that moment, as long as he ate the spirit herb, he would be able to overcome the destined death that you did not resist]
[Gilgamesh felt like he had won against you for the first time]
[That sense of accomplishment, fulfillment, and joy that impacted his soul… it could be said that it made him realize the meaning of life for the first time]
"Hahahaha… Finally… This king has found it…!"
[He laughed with joy]
[In this way, not only would he win against you, but he would also be able to prevent the two of you from suffering the pain of death, so that you could always enjoy the same pleasure and happiness as him]
[Gilgamesh fantasized about the future]
[At this time, he seemed to hear the cheers of the people of Uruk… Thinking that if he returned to the city-state, he would be greeted with unprecedented praise and accolades]
[At that time, even you would have to admit that you lost to him, Gilgamesh]
[Gilgamesh couldn't help but laugh at this thought, his mouth almost reaching his ears]
[He carried the spirit herb with him and embarked on the return journey]
[At that time, Gilgamesh looked at his body and realized that after the long journey, his body had become quite shabby]
[Vanity overflowed along with his soaring enthusiasm]
[If he returned to Uruk looking like a beggar, he would definitely be laughed at by you]
[Thinking of this, Gilgamesh decided to tidy up his appearance]
[He found a spring on the way back]