《Gilgamesh In DxD》Chapter 5
Advertisement
With "idiocy exceeding that of humans", he continued to try to overcome death, tossing aside the pride, authority and power of the king, not knowing a purpose for doing it or someone to do it for.
His fear of death was one of the reasons for his actions, but he also loathed death because he couldn't forgive himself for abandoning his role of looking into the future.
He finally reached the realm of the dead and discovered, upon meeting Utnapishtim, that his form of immortality was not at all special.
Utnapishtim gained longevity by joining the ranks of the gods, becoming a plant in the process.
Gilgamesh rejected such immortality because it had to be immortal with a human's desires still intact, rather than simply living eternally in a body without appetite.
He had simply planned to leave the Underworld and return to Uruk to complete his vault, but Utnapishtim, having been doubtful of having his mode of existence rejected or possibly wanting to condemn someone who had denied the immortality of the gods to the same existence, told Gilgamesh a secret.
He told Gilgamesh a method of becoming immortal without seeking the mercy of the gods, the root of an herb that grew in the depths.
Although he himself did not consume it, as it would become just a plant, he collected it as a rare treasure to decorate his vault. Stopping in the depths, he shook the grass and came back above ground.
Unable to put words to his mood at the time, there was a part of him that was hopeful, even though he declared that there was no need for immortality modeled on the gods. He smiled with his realization as he returned to the surface, believing he could defeat death and avenge his friend.
With the ability to overcome the "death" that had led to Enkidu, the voices and cheers of the people of Uruk would have reached an unprecedented level upon returning with immortality.
Advertisement
Describing himself as being in the 'recklessness of youth', vanity soon followed and he was troubled by his irregular state, which he had not spared a single thought until that time.
He wanted to purify himself before returning to Uruk to test the fruits of his labor in perfect condition, so he rested the next spring to recover from the fatigue accumulated over decades of searching.
He experienced a certain feeling in that moment that he believed was his first real feeling of joy.
As the water healed him, he felt a tranquility as if releasing a lingering malaise in body and mind.
It was the first time he was so ecstatic with any of his achievements because the act of gathering treasures is like an instinct like breathing that brings him no joy.
The act of obtaining immortality was the first time he had given thanks for being born into the world, because, despite claiming to have the perspective of humans, he believed he was not human until that moment. He felt free of everything, no doubts, fears, fixations or duties.
Overwhelmed by the feeling of omnipotence, he describes feeling as elan vital, the reward of his own desire and the belief that he could do whatever he wanted with that joy for all eternity.
It was then that his carelessness caused her to be ripped from him, torn down by desires, the simple appetite of "hunger", of a snake that crawled in the jungle.
The snake on an empty stomach was attracted by the smell of grass, and though a panicked Gilgamesh emerged from the spring, it was too late.
The snake gained the property of shedding, having been the restoration of youth rather than immortality, and all that was left was her shed skin. He was then struck by the laughter at the event, the absurdity of the conclusion on everything he hoped to win and everything he prided himself on being "nothing". He laughed at his own foolishness until his sides ached.
Advertisement
Although he was not unable to obtain anything, he understood that his only reward was that nothing would be left for him.
The satisfaction in life and joy he first gained instantly disappeared, making him realize that it was the nature of the human world.
Realizing that immortality was unnecessary to his duty, he was born a human at that time and died a human after learning joy. Although he was "complete from birth", he also had his inexperienced times.
Taking almost his entire life to complete his development, he reached physical maturity at the time with Enkidu and mental maturity at that time, marking the end of his youth.
Having laughed at the theft, the sun had risen and smiling at the fleeting moment of human joy, he returned to Uruk.
Marking the end of his adventures, he ruled Uruk as the ruler of heroes and completed him. Later, he also returned to the depths to retrieve the herb once more, simply to complete his collection and, by chance, he would be in a situation he could only tolerate as a child.
Though still severe, he ruled Uruk in silence, entrusting him to the next king before going to eternal rest without telling the herb's whereabouts. He became mankind's oldest hero and the illustrious king who was the first in this world to "become a story".
*With MC after waking up.*
Truly the Greatest King in the World.
Someone who started well, got lost and later found himself.
I never in my life imagined seeing and experiencing this.
In my life before that I was someone common, a Brazilian named Diogo, someone who had his own ups and downs, but nothing worthy of note.
To think that someone lived and experienced it all.
The world is really big.
Just like the one I live in now.
It's not a normal world anymore.
In this world there are gods and beings with the power to destroy it.
I must strengthen myself to prepare myself for this world.
After all I want to prevent a lot of things from happening.
In this world several beings are plotting for evil, things I want to avoid.
Like for example.
Has Rizevim already allied with the Vampires to free Trihexa?
Is Hades already planning the extermination of the users of [Longinus] and the leaders of each mythology?
Does Nyx already plan to use Ingvild Leviathan to control Great Red and Ophis?
There are several things to happen in this world that I want to avoid.
After all, the Goddesses brought me here to change history.
And with my powers and my future adventures I will change the world.
After all, this is my New Life.
Advertisement
- In Serial15 Chapters
A Hero Past the 25th: Old Empire
Have you heard this? In the fabled land of Ortho, the eve of ruin draws near, and people are summoned from another world.One of those people was not like the rest… Having survived through the infamous Darkwood, Itaka Izumi journeys to the heart of the Tratovian Empire, seeking vengeance against the sovereign himself. In the City of Lords, Bhastifal, Izumi and her friends wind up as pawns in a devilish game, with the highest stakes. This is the third part of A Hero Past the 25th Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4-7
8 174 - In Serial169 Chapters
Whispers of A Dead Empire
This is a story about a young woman whose choices lead her down a path she could have never imagined possible. Join Calixa as she finds herself in a new world as a Domain God. Will Calixa keep her head high as she discovers herself and her power, or will she be washed away and forgotten by history, as just another domain that couldn't stand the test of time? Authors Note: This is a very slow burn dungeon core/Kingdom building novel, that puts more emphasis on the MC and her experinces then it will side characters. Hopefully I can include every one as the world grows. Release Schedule: Twice Weekly
8 248 - In Serial33 Chapters
His Hybrid Mate | COMPLETED
A secret hybrid.A charming Alpha.Mates.What could go wrong?**************************************Brooklyn Jones is a hybrid. Her mother was the Alpha's daughter, and her father was a vampire. At the age of fifteen, they died in a fire caused by rogues.Brooklyn was left in her mother's pack since her uncle was the Alpha. They treated her well, but she still felt like an outsider.But when rogues come looking for Brooklyn, putting her and the pack in danger, her uncle sends her to Florida to live with one of her mother's best friends.There she goes to school, and she meets her mate. Grayson King; son of the Alpha, soon to be Alpha of Silver Moon Pack. But how do you explain that you're a hybrid to your mate who is going to be Alpha of one of the biggest pack in America? And what happens when people from the past reappear?HIGHEST RANKINGS: #5 IN TEEN FICTION
8 115 - In Serial13 Chapters
The Four Year Plan (Completed)
"Will you get off of me. This isn't apart of the deal Landon. You don't get to fuck me." "I know I know. But let's just imagine." I stood up with a dress in my hand trying to leave his embrace. But he kept my hips on his pelvis. "It's dark, we're on my bed. Your small frame under me-""Landon." He ignored me. "As I pound viscously into you." I couldn't help but to imagine to. A wave of heat flashed over me and he chuckled. "You're thinking of it too now, aren't you?" He asked breathing into my neck. With that I pushed myself off of him. "Asshole." I muttered slipping on the sundress.Highest rank: #9 in interracial-romance #6 in interracial
8 208 - In Serial6 Chapters
Astrayed Absolution
I hav? lift?d th? curtain to show th? t?uth about th? Kingdom. I am disclosing ou? f?llowm?n ou? d?f?cts, ou? vic?s, ou? culpabl? and cowardly indiff???nc? ??sulting in ou? own mis??y. In my l?tt??s, I t?i?d to co???ct th? ha?mful accusations against ou? p?opl?. I b?ought out in th? op?n th? sad stat? of ou? count?y, all ou? g?i?vanc?s and f?ust?ations. Thos? g???dy f?ia?s, thos? co??upt l?ad??. Th?y who gov??n ou? land, you say w? should app?al to th? Celestial Kingdom, but how? Th? Kingdom is d?af and blind, th?y won’t h?a? ou? c?i?s, and th?y won’t s?? ou? suff??ings. Inst?ad, th?y s?nt imb?cil?s and c?iminals to gov??n us. W? a?? t??at?d lik? animals. I know most of you a?? af?aid, but f?a? mo?? fo? you? famili?s. A?? w? going to simply watch ou? child??n b? kill?d? Ou? wom?n abus?d, ou? fi?lds plund???d, ou? id?ntiti?s and dignity ?obb?d b?fo?? taking action? A?? w? to ??main sil?nt?
8 190 - In Serial30 Chapters
Emperor's Journey
TIME IS MY AGE, I TRAVEL FOR KNOWLEDGE, WORLDS ARE MY PLAYGROUND, I AM THE DESTROYER, I AM THE EMPEROR. THIS IS MY STORY.
8 199

