[You rushed back to the city of Uruk.]
[Arriving at the palace, you saw Lugalbanda, the third king of Uruk, officially making the announcement.]
[Lugalbanda and the wild cows goddess Ninsun's second son, Gilgamesh, will be the fifth king of Uruk to succeed his throne.]
[All of this is destined.]
[All of this was decided by the gods long ago, and Lugalbanda is just speaking these words on behalf of the gods.]
[For the people of Uruk,]
[Just knowing that Gilgamesh has the blood of a demigod and is a divine son blessed by the gods is enough to make them feel apprehensive.]
[People have some worries about this new king.]
[But, it's just worries.]
[Although Gilgamesh is just a slightly immature young man, he still has the qualifications to ascend the throne.]
[The only thing that confuses people is this:]
[That is, why is it not you, the eldest son, who is called the king? But Gilgamesh, the second son?]
[In the past, you traveled the lands of Mesopotamia.]
[You rescued people from the scourge of the beast tide, and helped people deal with the gods' willfulness and rudeness, and even the famines and plagues of many city-states were solved by you.]
[Although you never left your name or asked for anything in return,]
[Over time, people have come to know your appearance and identity, and everyone knows that you are benefiting the people.]
[For you, the people of Mesopotamia are all your own wealth. Therefore, you do these unimportant things with the attitude of doing good deeds.]
[You think this is unimportant.]
[After all, your own life is extremely long, and you hope that you are surrounded by kind and beautiful things.]
[The resilient Sumerian people are qualified to be rescued by you.]
[This is the reason why you took action.]
[But, in the eyes of many Sumerians, you are a kind and generous prince.]
[Therefore, you already enjoyed a considerable reputation among the people during Lugalbanda's reign.]
[Lugalbanda has heard of your actions.]
[He has heard of your good deeds and adventures on the lands of Mesopotamia from the people and Ninsun. Because of this, he felt extremely regretful and admired you until his abdication.]
[Unfortunately, you are not the person destined by the gods.]
[At the same time, he is proud that you are his child.]
[Therefore, considering many things, Lugalbanda, while announcing Gilgamesh as the new king,]
[He also announced the arrangements for you.]
[Lugalbanda did not forget to compensate you, even though you yourself do not need it, he still cares about it.]
[Although the gods have already decided that Gilgamesh will become king, Lugalbanda still has things he can decide. He decided to make you Gilgamesh's assistant minister.]
[In other words, the prime minister of Uruk, whose power is second only to Gilgamesh.]
"Well, that's it. Moran, if you and Gil guide Uruk in the future, it will definitely take our dynasty, and even Sumerian culture, a step further…!"
"Dad, did you ask for my opinion?"
"Don't give me that troublesome excuse, people have to be ambitious, this is a major national event for us. As your father, I believe that you will definitely create a great career in the future. Although Gil is also very smart and excellent, compared to you, Moran, he is too young and his temperament is too straightforward and frivolous…"
Lugalbanda expressed his thoughts.
[He does not deny Gilgamesh's excellence and genius, but personality problems cannot be ignored.]
[Gilgamesh is too proud and impetuous.]
[He is not as calm as you.]
[Of course, it's not to say that Gilgamesh is not suitable to be king, he undoubtedly has the proud capital to become a king.]
[It's just that he is so young compared to you.]
[There is not much comparability between the two.]
[Not to mention how long you have been a king, just the epics and great achievements you have created cannot be summarized by the word magnificent.]
[Even if we don't talk about these, just the kingly demeanor and reputation you are showing now are amazing.]
[So, it's no wonder Lugalbanda thinks this way.]
[Without comparison, there is no gap.]
"In the future, I hope that after I leave, you can still look after him as an older brother… Gil has seen too few things, he is too young and energetic, although he has become a king, he is also your younger brother… I have always believed in you."
Lugalbanda said very embarrassedly.
He had to take a sip of wine to cover it up.
In the past, these words were difficult to say because of his status, and he only had the courage to say them after stepping down from the throne.
Now, he is just a pure father.
Simply worrying about his child's future.
"Hehe, it seems that I really can't refuse this position of prime minister. Well, who told you to be my dad? Without you saying it, I won't let that kid Gil mess around. Don't worry, I will make him an excellent wise king."
"Hahahaha, I'm relieved to hear you say that, Moran! Let's have a good drink tonight, you and I."
"If you drink too much, be careful that Mom won't give you face."
"Hmph, this is a matter between us men, I am also the head of the family, how can that woman be qualified…"
Lugalbanda and Moran were arm in arm.
There was a toughness that they had never had before.
It seemed that at this moment of stepping down from the throne, he still wanted to maintain the dignity that belonged only to a father.
"Lugalbanda, you've got some skills, huh?"
Suddenly, a ghostly voice came.
Lugalbanda immediately became stiff, and his whole body seemed to be frozen and petrified.
A woman with a pair of curved bull horns walked into the hall.
She is the wild cows goddess, Ninsun.
"Um… this has nothing to do with me, Dad was the only one talking, I believe Mom is fair."
Moran sold Lugalbanda directly.
He did it without hesitation.
"I, I… you kid… when did I say those things!?"
For a moment, Lugalbanda was sweating profusely.
Facing Ninsun, the wild cows goddess, Lugalbanda couldn't be tough at all.
"Hehe, I'll see how capable you really are. I'm a woman, and I want to see if I'm really not qualified to control you?"
"Wife… don't hit my face…"
"Come with me! If you, you old bastard, teach the children badly, then I'll take your last name!"
"Moran… Gil… Save, save me …!!"
Moran sat in the hall, quietly savoring his wine.
As if he hadn't heard the pig-like screams outside the hall, his gaze turned to the tranquil and beautiful starry sky.
–Yes, this world is so beautiful.