Greece brings evildoers

Chapter 194 I like to watch women fight the most (4.6k)

 The next morning, snow-white waves splashed high.

　　After soaking in the water all night, Lorne emerged from the deep sea, crossed the cascading waves, and walked towards the camp on the shore.

Before the extinguished ashes, Thetis and Hecate, who had risen early, were sitting by the dead branches, chatting and laughing, and a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere filled the air.

It has to be said that this sea goddess, who is famous for her wisdom, has quite a talent for communication. Even when faced with the sudden appearance of Hecate, she can still communicate as if nothing happened, never mentioning that Hecate was thrown alone on the sea. that matter.

 Seeing Lorne's arrival, Thetis breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously.

 “What do you want to do in the morning? I’ll help you.”

As she spoke, she took the initiative to throw in the firewood and lit the embers, as if she was ready to strike.

Seeing the flames rising, Hecate also smiled wisely and stood up, giving up the positions of the chef and assistant to the two of them, while she strolled leisurely by the seaside, waiting for the meal to start.

Looking at the goddess of the moon from a distance, Thetis turned back to look at Lorne beside her and lowered her voice.

 “She was in your tent last night?”

Hearing Astraea's careless muttering, Hecate looked faintly at a certain disciple in front of the fire, and her eyes gradually gained a hint of unknown meaning.

 “Are we that familiar?”

 Lorne, what a great man!

 After a quarrelsome breakfast, everyone extinguished the fire, packed up the tents, and prepared to officially set off.

 “Give me one too.”

 Tsk, boring.

"I'm sorry, it seems that my attainments in magic are still lacking, and I actually let her sneak in without making a sound."

At this time, Astraea's eyes were bright and full of emotion as she looked at the spoons that were being stretched out frequently and her rice bowl, which was almost exposed to the bottom.

 “Does this count as you owe me a favor?”

 At the same time, in the name of getting food, he leaned closer to Astraea.

 “It doesn’t count!”

Since Hecate had broken through so imperceptibly and even reached the door of her house, she felt a little guilty for the unfortunate person involved.

Just as the two gods in front of the fire started to pull each other, a sinister head came over, intoxicated and took a deep breath of the aroma of rice floating in the air, looking longingly at the seafood porridge rolling in the pot, and couldn't wait to urge it.

“Yeah, I’m hungry too! What delicious food are you making this morning? It smells so good. Let me see!”

 If I remember correctly, they seemed to have stayed all night.

Thetis grabbed the bronze emblem in her arms and held it firmly in her palm. At the same time, she looked warily at a certain debtor who wanted to settle the debt, and argued seriously every word.

“Quick, quick, give me a bowl first! I was exhausted from going back and forth last night.”

With a lazy groan, Hecate squeezed forward, got stuck between Lorne and Astraea, and showed a bright smile to her disciple.

　　Why is it that the heart is so ashes that it doesn't just light up when it encounters a spark?

  I didn’t expect it, I didn’t expect it.

Thetis pointed at the bubbling soup pot and hummed in annoyance.

But this time, the [seeds] I sow with my own hands will not be left to your hands!

 But when Hecate's eyes fell on the golden scales swinging at both ends of the sword's hilt, she suddenly lost interest.

 “Isn’t it okay if you’re hungry?”

 “It’s so heartless…”

Seeing Hecate's face that was starting to darken, Lorne quickly calmed down, put on a smile, and carefully served the hidden boss.

  Last night’s defense spells were basically all drawn by the goddess of the ocean herself.

“Not familiar? Then why did you come into my tent so early in the morning?”

"You were the one who threw her down. It's natural for her to cause trouble for you. It doesn't matter whether I set up the defensive magic or not. And after all, I am the party involved, so you owe me!"

Although the specific reason is not known, Hecate seems to have a vague fear of this goddess of justice.

Under Thetis's calm analysis, Lorne put his hands on his chest and muttered resentfully, with a very hurt expression on his face.

Lorne rolled his eyes and asked with a joking smile.

"Yes, if Astraya hadn't walked in by mistake, I almost wouldn't have been able to escape."

The goddess of the sea glanced at a certain guy who was putting on airs, and continued to add firewood without expression, while speaking coldly.

Hecate sneered secretly and looked at Astraea with disdain in front of the fire, holding a rice bowl and eating happily.

 After a moment, Thetis came to her senses, and there was a trace of embarrassing apology on her face.

Seeing the corners of the lips of a certain sea goddess that was almost irrepressible, Lorne's eyes filled with a playful smile.

Lorne stirred the porridge in the pot and glanced at Thetis next to him unhappily.

Moreover, take a bath in the sea as soon as you wake up in the morning?

Some people appear to be righteous and upright on the surface, but they are so quick to do things behind the scenes.

However, Lorne, who had already had a stress reaction, shook his hand and almost used the spoon as a weapon and stabbed the master directly in the face.

Even if it is just a false sense of security, it is better than staying next to that woman.

 Hey guys, isn’t this what I said last night?

 Tsk, woman...

However, as the team was about to set off, different voices emerged.

“Now that the matter at sea has been settled, it’s time for me to go home and take a look.”

 Thetis said, with a hint of apology on her face, and nodded slightly to everyone.

“So, you all are going to Athens, please forgive me for not being able to accompany you.”

Hearing that Thetis was about to leave, Lorne felt a little regretful, but he still generously sent his blessing.

“That’s fine, then be careful with yourself. If you have any trouble, remember to use that one.”

"Um."

Thetis nodded slightly, then pointed to the seaside in front, and asked Lorne softly.

“I don’t know when we will meet next time, why don’t you give me a gift?”

Of course Lorne agreed to this small request.

Immediately, after entrusting the remaining trivial matters to Astraea and Hecate, he stood up to see Thetis off.

 The journey was not far, and the two of them arrived at the seaside in a few minutes.

 Although among the three goddesses, he has the strongest trust in Thetis.

 But at this moment, we are really going to separate.

"That…"

However, before Lorne could say goodbye, Thetis rushed up to him and gave him a passionate hug.

So fast?

The relationship has heated up so rapidly that even Lorne was a little surprised.

 Has his charm reached this level?

 “Stop making a sound, listen to me!”

The next moment, a sudden serious whisper in his ears made Lorne break away from his charming fantasy. His eyes condensed and he nodded indiscernibly.

“You’d better come with me now.”

Thetis took advantage of the break in the hug to whisper, her eyes flickering towards the camp.

 “I feel that your situation seems a bit dangerous...”

"Danger? You mean Hecate?" "No, both of them!"

Seemingly feeling that her simple accusation was too abrupt and pale, Thetis pursed her lips and quickly added.

"I was with Hecate before, and I found that she seems to have a strange interest in you. I can't tell what it is, but it always feels dangerous. And as far as I know, the excessive gaze of gods is often to most people. Not a good thing."

"As for Astraea..." Thetis paused, her eyes flickering, "Ever since we left that island, I always felt that she was acting weird, but I really can't tell what the specific problem is, so... "

“So you didn’t dare tell me this until you decided to leave?”

Lorne took over the conversation and narrowed his eyes slightly, his face thoughtful.

“And why did you come to me this morning?”

"Um…"

 Thetis nodded, glanced at the two goddesses who were talking and laughing in the shade of the tree, and packed their bags, and gave serious advice.

 “To be on the safe side, it’s better to end the journey here.”

 “Sorry, I have a reason to go to Athens.”

Lorne shook his head and declined softly. Then he hugged the sea goddess who took the risk to warn him tighter and whispered close to her ear.

 “Besides, you can escape only when I’m here...”

 Suddenly, Thetis' body in her arms trembled, and the disappointment and self-mockery in her eyes that she thought she was not trusted disappeared, replaced by a touch of complicated emotions.

 As the ocean is broader and more primitive than the land, the gods and lives nurtured there often have wild characteristics.

 As a result, the struggle has become more cruel, and warmth and dependence are quite scarce.

Since her birth, apart from her father, there has never been anyone of the opposite **** who has never left her like this in life and death, and stood up for her in times of crisis.

 Although there was only an exchange of interests between them at first, they were forced to be bound together.

 But after experiencing several hardships and dangers and relying on life and death, something else seemed to be brewing between them.

Suddenly, an inexplicable impulse surged into her heart. Thetis stood on tiptoes and kissed the man in front of her on the forehead.

 “Then you must be careful!”

Lorne stroked the warm traces on his forehead, listened to the murmur that was still lingering in his ears, took the initiative to let go of his arms, winked playfully, and moved his lips and teeth silently.

“Don’t worry, I cherish my life very much. Besides, I haven’t paid back the favor I owe you.”

Thetis clutched the bronze emblem on her chest, nodded slightly, then took a deep look at Lorne, turned around and walked into the sea, transformed into a colorful fish tail, and plunged into the blue water.

As the graceful figure completely disappeared into the snow-white waves, Lorne restrained the warmth in his eyes, put on a formulaic smile on his face, turned around and walked towards the two goddesses waiting to set off in front of the camp, shaking his head and muttering secretly.

It seems that this trip to Athens should not be too boring.

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 A few days later, outside Athens.

  “Tsk!”

The bronze chariot suddenly braked and flicked, interrupting Lorne's slumber.

After experiencing a brief trance, Lorne raised his eyes to look at the gate of the Acropolis, which had begun to take shape. He breathed a sigh of relief and whispered a reminder to the two goddesses behind him.

 “We’re almost there.”

"Um!"

The two goddesses responded in unison, staring at each other with faint eyes, vaguely sparking fierce sparks in the air, but they completely failed to notice the unscrupulous look hidden in the eyes of a certain coachman in front of them.

 Driving the tiger to devour the wolf, this is the strategy adopted by Lorne to protect himself.

The specific method is to give in to "Astraea", use the excuse of compiling laws and analyzing cases every day to have academic discussions with the goddess of justice all night long, and resolutely not lean towards Hecate. .

Although there are some doubts about the goddess of justice, she is at least safer than Hecate.

 After the last night attack, coupled with the value shown by Lorne, "Astraya" gradually became wary of Hecate, and took the initiative to protect this rare legal talent in the age of gods.

 But the closer relationship between the two undoubtedly annoyed Hecate.

The goddess of the moon, who thought she had been poached, started to face off against a certain goddess of justice, and began to compete intentionally or unintentionally.

Lorn acted like a peacemaker on the surface, but secretly stood behind Astraea, adding fuel to the fire and allowing the two goddesses to oppose each other because of him.

Henceforth, in this delicate atmosphere of fighting without defeat, the three of them successfully completed the entire journey.

The only pity is that these two are too restrained and have not fought yet.

 Driving at high speed with nervousness, as the majestic white marble city outline stood on the horizon under the sunlight, Lorne rubbed his swollen eyebrows and let out a long sigh of relief.

 Athens is finally here!

Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and Hestia, the goddess of the hearth, are two of the twelve main gods of Olympus. Even if the newcomers want to take action, they have to think carefully.

After paying a few pieces of Hera's Silver to the sentry at the gate, Lorne couldn't wait to lead the two goddesses into the city.

 The size of Athens has doubled from what I remembered.

 Public buildings such as palaces, council chambers, theatres, clubs, galleries, hotels, shopping malls, workshops, docks, stadiums, etc. are all available.

In my impression, the square with bronze statues dedicated to the gods and the builders of the city of Athens has a hurried flow of people, and the density is higher than before.

Even, Lorne saw the classic image of a certain Gorgon in it.

 The goddess Pallas, the source of the Pandion family line, brought a large population and advanced technologies such as shipbuilding, planting, navigation, and smelting to Athens from the sea, which contributed to the prosperity of Athens.

 Because of his achievements, a monument was erected for his statue.

Not only that, in the core of the city, on the highest platform, in the majestic temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and Hestia, the goddess of the hearth, the snake-haired goddess named Pallas also stood beside the goddess Athena. On the left, together with Niki, the goddess of victory on the right, she becomes Athena's right-hand man.

Going downwards along the terrain, eighty-eight sculptures wearing gold, silver, bronze and other armors of different colors, corresponding to the movement of the stars, and stepping on eighty-eight star charts, were placed on the road leading to the temple. The palace guarding the goddess is cold and inviolable.

Lorne felt a certain power that was constantly flowing and brewing in the star map, and a glimmer of understanding flashed in his eyes.

It seems that Athena has obtained the 88 holy garments from Hephaestus and poured the power of faith and divinity into them in a special way.

According to Hestia’s previous letter, Ares Mountain has also begun to secretly build the zodiac signs corresponding to the stars.

If you combine the Holy Cloth, the Star Palace, and the Human Pillar, you can erode the divine power of the sky without leaving any trace, and create a private army comparable to the gods.

There is an endless stream of believers coming in and out to pray for blessings.

 The star map they walked on gradually exuded wonderful connotations.

 Obviously, Athena's plan has begun to bear fruit.

The only pity is that most of these holy clothes are ownerless, and there is still a lack of a group of heroes who can truly exert their power.

 After all, facing Zeus at the height of his power, Athena did not dare to make too much of a show of force even if she wanted to take advantage of her.

 After briefly understanding the development of Athens, Lorne did not stay too much in the bustling area and led the visiting Astraea and Hecate through the Acropolis.

The Acropolis of Athens, built jointly by Athena and her Minoans, seems to have absorbed the strengths of the Cretan coastal defense line.

Therefore, its architecture is closely integrated with the terrain and is extremely ingenious. If the Acropolis is viewed as a whole, the hill itself is its natural base, and the structure of the building complex and even the arrangement of multiple parts are naturally aligned with this base. The ups and downs are coordinated to form a complete unity, turning it into a solid fortress that can rely on the terrain to resist every step.

And the eighty-eight holy robes and shrines scattered on the top of the mountain and on the mountain roads can quickly support everywhere.

If we encounter a similar tide of beasts again, Lorne estimates that without the intervention of a higher god, it will be just a meal delivery.

Through the petiole-shaped mountain gate, the three of them followed a road similar to the veins of a leaf and headed straight to the Ares Mountain in the northwest.

As the light screen of the immigration control flashed, a petite girl squatting in front of the exit, her eyes lit up, and she rushed forward excitedly to sell.

“Hey, guests who have come from afar, try my new herbal cakes, three copper coins of Athena each, refreshing and..."

"teacher?"

The cheerful voice stopped suddenly, and Lorne looked at the witch in front of him with pink hair and colorful eyes, eagle wings on her back, and somewhat dazed eyes, with a look of astonishment on her face.

 (End of this chapter)