Editing Lugal Gigam:Chapter 1 (section)

=== Part 6 ===

Late afternoon the next day.

A servant of Ryuil Shimpty of the {{furigana|< Overseeing Board >| Enshi }} came to my lodging.

I, who was out of energy and lost to laziness, listened to the madam of my lodging who came to deliver the orders.

I yawned while lying down and rubbing my eyes.

Tsk tsk, I’ll have to go visit that drunkard.

No not Shakan. The other one, the tiger.

It was already evening by the time I stepped outside.

The sun was setting in the horizon while looking like a giant ripe fruit flickering in the heat haze. Other than the brick built part of Kagushila, the southeastern part of the city formed a higher section as it was elevated from ground level. That area was my destination. Specifically, it was the elegant mansion of Ryuil Shimty, which was plastered completely white.

“This one belongs to {{furigana| Chief | Nubanda }} Murakami’s team. I’ve come after getting the notice.”

After telling the two guards at the arch shaped gate the purpose of my visit, I was quickly ordered to go inside. I’ve always wondered about this but Princess Shimty’s troops really were elites all over. You’ll never see them slacking off in their duties. Their loyalty as the remnants of a fallen city-state towards the princess, who was said to be of royal blood, was unmatched. They won’t be swayed by stuff like monetary values like us ruin raiders. It’s a qualitative difference.

The servant led me to a large banquet hall.

Even though it was already dark outside, numerous lamps lit up the hall. At one side, a few servants were playing some soothing music with harps and flutes.

There were some tables in the middle of the hall. There were various cooked dishes and bowls filled with varieties of fruits on them. I finally realized why I passed by some {{furigana| Chiefs | Nubanda }} on my way here; it was because of the party.

Well, the party was already over it seems. Other than the servants, there were only a few men and women remaining in the hall.

“Oh, you’re finally here Amagi. Sorry for the trouble ahahaha.”

Yikes, this is completely hopeless. He’s totally drunk.

The man wearing Japanese clothing, who was swaying like a drunk here and there, managed to sit down with the help of the waiters. He was the {{furigana| Chief | Nubanda }} who took me in, Murakami Jingorou.

His chest was ostentatiously exposed, with short sleeves and a hakama that looks like a carpenters’ Knickerbocker tied beneath the knee area. His long sword was leaned against a dining table. He had long hair that was tied into a lock on top of his head.

He is someone who was originally from the Sengoku Period of Japan, the Tensho Era. Seems like he was some sort of leader amongst rogue samurais. Speaking of Tensho, it was the period when big names like Oda Nobunaga and Uesugi Kenshin played a big part in the makings of history.

He had a wild look similar to Fudo-sama.

But he also had a magnanimous and childish side, like a stone that was perfectly rounded by the wind and rain but will still cut your skin if you touch it, that kind of suddenness.

Even though both of his short sleeves and Hakama are Japanese clothes that were made here and are worn loosely by him, it strangely doesn’t seem out of place.

But well, that’s when he is sober that is.

“ ‘tis rushed vinegar. But come drink Amagi. We are going to be getting busy from now on. For now, tomorrow is my turn. Right, Himego?”

Uh-hu, this guy’s totally useless. Oh! He ran into a table. And here I don’t even know what I am here for.

Even though “magnanimous and big-hearted” sounds good, it also means he has a childish side too. He becomes completely unreasonable especially when alcohol gets involved. And the one who has to suffer the results is me.

Argh.

Well, I’m still in his debt because he picked me up just because I was from his native land so I don’t complain.

Hmm, no wait. Don’t get me wrong. I DO complain. Like I totally complain all the time. But he doesn’t care at all. And he starts pouting if I go too far.

I turned and apologized towards the lady who was called Himego for our boss by clasping my hands before my chest.

“I apologize for all the trouble our drunkard has caused.”

“I don’t mind. A party is meant to be enjoyed after all.”

She replied with a humble listless tone.

A young woman who gives a cold and dark impression, she was sitting on a chair gracefully.

There were silver chain ornaments on her black hair and she was wearing a reeled black dress. Her white skin contrastive to her black dress and the red glossy lips gave the image of an embodiment of the night.

If Raquell was a red rose, then this rose would be black.

She’s one of the members of the {{furigana|< Overseeing Board >| Enshi }} of Kagushila, Ryuil Shimty. At the same time, she’s a slender faced elegant princess who ties together the remnants of the fallen city of Gibil. She might be even tougher, more knowledgeable, and possibly more cunning than the other two members of the {{furigana|< Overseeing Board >| Enshi }}.

I’m not really good with her type. She’s always smiling coldly but her eyes don’t say that. Because of that strong glace, it always feels like she can completely see through your mind. So it’s quite tough to remain calm.

“You shouldn’t hold back and dine with us too. Just as your {{furigana| Chief | Nubanda }} said, we are going to get busy from tomorrow.”

The same statement as Jin-san. But I have no idea what she’s talking about.

“Excuse me... but does something start from tomorrow?”

“Yes. It’s been decided by the {{furigana|< Overseeing Board >| Enshi }} that from tomorrow, we are going to start cleaning up for the new urban area of Kagushila en masse. That’s also the reason why all the {{furigana| Chiefs | Nubanda }} were gathered here today, to express gratitude for their efforts. Come to think of it, I heard you were in Laashi.IL’s investigation party today?”

So she even knows that… well I guess it’s obvious with the {{furigana|< Overseeing Board’s >| Enshi }}high information network.

“I am a bit worried about the new urban area development site. It’s the same for <Ebadonigul>. Recently the number of Flesh Eating Demons (Ghouls) has also increased. And some stronger monsters are also crossing over from the old town. Rather than waiting for things to go out of hand, it was decided that we’ll do a purge and clean them up in one go.”

“And the Ruin raiders are also obliged to help out?”

“Yeah. And the ones who want to be exempt from the gate toll should also cooperate. Everyone wants to be able to relax and stretch one’s leg and have a safe passage till the old town after all.”

“We can’t do anything with only our numbers. So if it’s a decision from the {{furigana|< Overseeing Board >| Enshi }}, then everyone should be satisfied.”

Babylon is situated on the banks of Branun River, which is the modern day Euphrates River.

The town was originally built so that it surrounded the Tower of Babel that was on the other bank.

The ruined town is called “The Old Town” now.

Because of rapid development, Babylon eventually extended to the other side of the river. The city on this side is called the “New City”. Kagushila is on the east end of this part.

There was once a time when the {{furigana|Flesh Eating Demons|Ghouls}} were mostly purged towards the west of the New City. And the ruin raiders could even cross the river and head towards the Old Town.

It’s been about ten years since this city was founded. The resources have almost completely been salvaged while building this city. So in order to get a greater bounty, it was necessary to reach further.

However, because of the intensity of the {{furigana|<Miasma> |Ni}}, the fort that was built to guard the bridgehead was lost. Now even crossing was akin to suicide.

“It’s about time to reclaim the lost land and progress a step. Tomorrow, the {{furigana|< Overseeing Board >| Enshi }} will visit the {{furigana|Mistress | Elshu }} and pray for her divine protection. If this goes well, then everything that had been stagnated should start moving. {{furigana| Chief | Nubanda }} Murakami has some excellent subordinates and popularity. I’m expecting great results.”

“WAHAHA. If that’s the case, then leave everything to this humble Murakami!”

Even though the drunk said he’d do it in a grand manner, it didn’t sound good at all because he was leaning on the table like that. Rather, it felt more like a drunkard’s sleep talking. The maidservants who were taking care of him couldn’t help but crack up in laughter. Really, too embarrassing.

“Yes, and I’ve settled this without any anxiety. Our Goddess should also be delighted.”

Without particularly ruining the moon, the princess stood up gracefully and bringing her bodyguard, she went inside. Once again, I observed her from head to toe, which was returned by a sidelong glance.

While pondering about what all that was, I brought Jin-san outside the mansion.

“Oi! We’re going back.”

“What rudeness. I can walk by myself *burp*….”

He was collapsing immediately. No, not me though.

I supported the drunken boss with my shoulders. Can’t be helped I guess.

Argh….Heavy. Damn. Yesterday and today too, all this pressure is making all the muscle pain in my body go overdrive.

“Amagiiii.I still haven’t drunk enough. Next is the {{furigana|<Fountain Of Life> |Tworta Namtael}} ,we’re going to go on a drinking spree.”

“Shut up! Aren’t you supposed to go with the board tomorrow!! We’re returning home already!!!”

Bah! Fucking annoying old man!! Why the hell am I acting like some salary man sending his drunk boss home even though I’m just a normal High Schooler, and no less in this godforsaken ancient world?!

But still, the news about the cleaning up the urban areas also got me a bit tensed up. Enough to tolerate the youkai behind me who keeps yelling “Wine! Where’s my wine?!”

The ruin raiders recently have been dissatisfied with their meager income. So if the route till the old town was cleared up, even the {{furigana| Chiefs | Nubanda }} with high calculating minds shouldn’t nitpick and join the ride. It’ll probably be widely welcomed by the whole Kagushila that rose up from the ruins of Babylon.

If things go well and the access to the old town becomes easier, we can even step into ruins and artifacts which haven’t been investigated even once since the fall of Babylon.

That means it’s going to be the perfect opportunity to search for a {{furigana|<Star Gate> |Kamul }} . I am getting the feeling that everything that had stagnated will slowly start to move forward. So with a lightly fluttering excited feeling and carrying the drunkard already starting to snore loudly on my back, I staggered into the alleys of the night curtained Kagushila.






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