Chapter 40: The Anomaly in the Persian Gulf 1

Adam’s operation was on a scale comparable to war.

He opened schools in every city-state, implemented education and enlightenment, and promoted the culture of the Edenites, ultimately aiming to assimilate the Sumerians.

It was not a condescending gift from the gods but an invitation to like-minded individuals.

Several prerequisites were needed for its realization, but Adam believed the time was ripe.

First, the Edenites themselves possessed an advanced civilization. Thanks to their close connection with the planet, they naturally acquired language, writing, and the socially recognized moral codes based on their mastery and aptitude for the great arts before adulthood.

Second, the Sumerians had adapted to the existence of the Edenites. Moreover, because Adam followed the agreement to connect the Tree of Life with the underworld and convinced Ereshkigal, some spirits tired of the current situation or close to reaching their limit of consciousness entered the planet’s cycle like the Edenites. This slow transformation made the Sumerians eligible to accept their norms and learn their technologies.

Third, the gods of Mesopotamia were preoccupied with internal strife. As long as actions like demolishing temples were avoided, they would likely turn a blind eye temporarily, as they were indisposed to unite against external threats, not wanting to make another enemy. As a director, Adam could rely entirely on his ability in this area: crafting stories that at first glance did not deny faith and deities but could over time dissolve or transform their image to achieve his goals.

“So, the next step is to improve efficiency based on this foundation. Leonardo, could you help design a suitable paper formula and printing method?”

The latter was manageable, but the former, papermaking, was something Adam could only replicate using specific materials, with little knowledge of the deeper characteristics and principles of plants.

After all, few films required these.

He didn’t ask if it was possible but directly made the request, which suited Leonardo well, who was both a genius and somewhat childlike.

“Of course, I’ve also been troubled by how inconvenient it is to draw on clay tablets. I should be able to complete it within a week, and if you’ve decided on something, we can directly make the first printing plate.”

“I’ll leave it to you then. I’ll write the content these days, starting with the code of laws.”

Adhering to the same rules was very beneficial for the assimilation work.

Adam planned to point out various directions that people of this era might not think of, then, as always, leave it to them to evolve and fill in gradually, thus developing a system truly adapted to their society.

He preferred to correct course quickly if things went awry rather than take full control.

“Primogenitor, there’s another important matter. About half a month ago, Lady Ereshkigal, the ruler of Kur, asked us to inform you upon your return that there’s an abnormal situation in the Gulf at the ends of the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers (the Persian Gulf). Recently, there has been a sudden increase in the number of souls dying there, all in a state close to collapse.”

Through Adam as a medium or cognitive channel, the Edenites, despite their dislike of the concept of gods, respected Ereshkigal as the being who guides the Sumerians’ souls back to the planet after death.

Sometimes, they would accept commissions from the underworld to replace the more terrifying and brutal Garula spirits in collecting souls that didn’t reach the underworld for various reasons.

For the goddess, interacting with a group like the Edenites, who treated her without prejudice, made her life much happier. That’s why she promptly relayed what she had discovered to El Neim.

Adam was somewhat surprised.

An abnormal situation in the Persian Gulf?

This was not anticipated.

Speaking of which, Ereshkigal seemed to have notified them first. Although it reflected a good relationship, it also indirectly confirmed that the gods of Mesopotamia were in intense conflict, to the point where she didn’t consider them the first choice for investigating and resolving the issue.

The likelihood of traps and misjudgments was very low. Unlike Ishtar, her other half, Ereshkigal was exceptionally serious, diligently and meticulously fulfilling her duties, so she would definitely confirm before sending out a message.

It seems that drafting the code of laws needs to be postponed.

“Drake, Jacob, you coordinate with Leonardo to sort out the papermaking and printing. Jeanne and I will go to the mouth of the two rivers to investigate.”

Currently, Adam and the ascended Jeanne d’Arc · Alter were the strongest in terms of combat ability within the Edenite camp.

Their action would be relatively more flexible, and it would be easier to retreat in case of danger.

“Do you need us to prepare wyverns for you?”

Jacob considered the logistics of the journey.

“If there are any available… By the way, how is the dragon of Albion doing?”

Jeanne d’Arc · Alter, who had connected herself with the crown dragon species through the legends of the Edenites, answered Adam.

“It’s sleeping in the Zagros Mountains, the closest node to El Neim, on the northeast side. It will probably take over a thousand years to fully recover and awaken. But in an emergency, I can try to wake it up.”

“It’s best not to bother it, after all, we’ve been helped twice. Unless absolutely necessary, let’s try to handle the difficulties ourselves.”

The Edenites’ relationship with the dragon of Albion was “friends.” Accepting its goodwill was fine, but always relying on it to fight was not ideal, especially since the Edenites had yet to do something in return for the favors.

It’s likely that all members of the Wyvern clan were active outside, and even members of the Tyrannosaurus clan often went out to explore, leaving the Triceratops clan, often responsible for internal management and survival, in El Neim.

But since receiving Ereshkigal’s message, Jacob had prepared, specifically recalling a few members of the Wyvern clan, who had no objections to lending their companion dinosaurs, as they would naturally be drawn to Jeanne d’Arc · Alter’s characteristics.

Adam and Jeanne d’Arc · Alter almost immediately mounted the wyverns and set off for the Persian Gulf.

What awaited them there would be a warning and omen of disaster.

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