Myth: The Spiritual Dominator
Chapter 361 Return to the Human World
It's not arrogance, nor is it a failure to recognize the opponent's strength.
On the contrary, as a god who had once transformed herself to seduce Theseus, Aphrodite knew his strength very well.
With superb martial arts, firm will, and strong faith, from a human perspective, Theseus is indeed very powerful. He has even reached the pinnacle that mortals can reach under normal circumstances.
To such a person, those gods who possess the same power but live a life of luxury seem to have no chance of defeating him in the human world - but from the perspective of the human world, the goddess of beauty is also very clear that there is no true invincibility here.
As the king of Athens, Theseus took back the autonomous states, defeated the rebellious nobles who surrendered to other gods, and took power into his own hands. Externally, he also demonstrated unquestionable ruling power, and even the incarnations of the gods were defeated by him.
Looking at the world, Theseus seemed to have no rivals. But in fact, his continuous victories were not because there was really nothing that could limit him, but because of the constraints imposed on the gods. And that was not only the constraints of the law, but also the rules that had been in place between them.
Not only did the goddess of beauty know this, but Theseus himself knew it too. After all, he had never faced the siege of several gods at once, and no one had ever used secret means against him.
In this case, just like in later games, in a competitive game where the maximum level is only fifteen, as long as it progresses to the later stages, when everyone's level and equipment have reached the upper limit, what determines victory or defeat is often awareness and technology.
Therefore, don’t say that the strength of both sides is equal. If one side’s soft power is too low, then even if he is given an extra piece of magical equipment (artifact), he will still not be able to beat a professional player.
But on the other hand, even if you are a world-class master, if there is a huge disadvantage in numbers, it is impossible for you to defeat ten enemies alone when they rush at you.
This is determined by the upper limit of power, and it is also the current situation in the human world. Regardless of whether there will be someone who can continue to improve his strength without becoming a true god, and make the originally distinct realms of demigod and true god overlap, at least for now, there is no such person in the human world.
Therefore, as the king of Athens, Theseus had no problem moving forward or backward. Even though there were many conflicts among the gods, they had never joined forces to target a human.
After all, this is the case with the goddess of beauty and Hera. Even though they both have conflicts with Athena, their relationship with each other is not necessarily very good.
Until this unexpected war between gods, when conflicts were intensified, those past unspoken rules naturally ceased to exist.
"It just so happens that Hippolyta probably still holds a grudge against what happened before..."
Aphrodite pondered in her heart as she left the nameless island.
There are more than one strong mortals, Theseus just happens to be the strongest one in the world. In addition to him, the Amazon Queen is also the strongest in the world.
After being a god for many years, who doesn't have two elects who can see past it? Since Theseus was blind and couldn't see Hippolyta's... and his own stunning beauty, he deserved to pay the price for it.
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brush--
Silver light flashed across the sea, like a white deer leaping in the woods.
With the golden apple having found its owner and the departure of the king of gods, the gods who had participated in the banquet also left one after another.
Artemis was the same, remembering Athena's instructions and the new wild power she had gained from Keto, and the elegant "white deer" jumped quickly on the sea.
Soon, a huge city gradually appeared at the end of the sight. On the hill outside the city, there was a tall spire.
Above the top of the tower, the thing that looks like a lightning rod is crystal clear and it shines brightly even without any light.
In many cases, this tower was used as a beacon by Athenian ships sailing far away in the fog. In fact, this strange light is indeed very penetrating, and even fog cannot cover its brilliance.
wow——
"We're finally here, come on down... Andrea, you're so hard to find."
"Even I sent out an oracle to order people to look for your whereabouts. I rarely do such things. But now it seems that you are actually living a pretty good life."
There was a flash of silver light, and finally he appeared in front of the royal palace in Athens.
Artemis then stretched out, showing off her energetic body.
"Your Highness, I'm really sorry... I reported that I was safe after being rescued, but I didn't want to come back, and ended up encountering that conference..."
"I know, so the pursuit of you has slowed down. Of course, you are really good at hiding... Compared to your experience, I am actually more interested in the person who saved you. After ruining Hera's good deeds, that woman has a strong desire for revenge."
"Well... But in the end this is your problem, so you should keep it to yourself and tell your father."
Waving her hand gently, Artemis interrupted Andrea's explanation. She tilted her head slightly and looked towards the direction of the palace with a half-smile.
"Right, King of Athens, this is your family affair after all - but I have to remind you that although I am not Athena, as the Lord of the Wilderness, I am definitely one of the most capable gods among all the gods, and I am even better at perceiving traces."
"You may have misunderstood, Your Highness Artemis. I did not hide my whereabouts. In fact, I have nothing but gratitude and respect from the bottom of my heart for bringing my daughter back to me."
With a long sword on his waist, no crown, and a gray uniform, a middle-aged man who was very familiar to Andrea walked out from behind the empty gate of the palace.
Taking a look at his daughter whom he had not seen for half a year, Theseus smiled helplessly, then touched the goddess' chest to signal.
"Welcome, Your Highness. You make my palace more brilliant."
"Well, I know about gratitude and respect from the bottom of my heart, and I believe what you say. But I also believe that you also feel from the bottom of your heart that humans don't really need gods that much."
Artemis pouted and said bluntly.
As one of the true gods officially worshipped by Athens, the words she spoke were enough to cause a great shock in the kingdom.
This was tantamount to blatantly accusing the king of being unfaithful, and thus arousing the wrath of the gods and the human kingdom.
However, at this moment, even Andrea knew that the goddess was not blaming anything, because she herself was the kind of god who did not need humans much and did not care about these things.
If Artemis had not had a conflict with Zeus who came to visit her in Silvermoon City, she could have lived her life by the lake with the Dryads (forest nymphs) and Oreades (mountain nymphs).
Wilderness and woodlands are her favorite places, not cities. She gets inspiration from witchcraft and divine arts, and teaches animals how to pursue the way of nature. Even without humans, she still has her own believers.
So Artemis said this simply to mock Theseus for not speaking the truth. Even though she knew that in today's world, mortals who dared to say such things would either push stones endlessly or suffer eternal punishment in the underworld.
"You are too kind, Your Highness. In fact, I have never rejected gods, and I have always welcomed gods like the goddess and you."
The king took a few steps forward and touched his daughter's hair.
Ever since she realized that her identity had been discovered by the goddess, Andrea took the initiative to give up her disguise, so at this moment she has returned to her original appearance.
She looked like she hadn't suffered much compared to six months ago, and on the contrary, she was much more energetic... But Theseus discovered that at this age when the body is developing most rapidly, his daughter seemed to have grown a lot taller.
By the standards of this era, she was almost an adult… Seeing the joy and a little nervousness in his daughter’s eyes, the middle-aged man smiled gently.
"Andrea, I'm glad to see you're safe and sound. Well...it looks like you've had your own little adventure, just like I did when I was young."
"This is your business and your own decision. Just as I have always been proud of my past, I think this will also be your most precious memory in the future. But Andrea, I still want to know, is there a god guiding your path along the way?"
"…No, it was a friend of mine who saved me. I am very grateful to him."
The voice was not loud, but it was very serious. Although there was a small disagreement just now, the little princess still spoke without hesitation.
She thought her father would ask about Ivan's origins, but in front of her, Theseus just laughed twice.
"Hahahahaha...very good. It's okay, Andrea. I don't mind you making friends. But since it wasn't the guidance of the gods, but you escaped from the danger on your own, it is really a happy thing."
Theseus turned around and bowed slightly to Artemis. In the eyes of the King of Athens, it was indeed full of gratitude and respect.
"Your Highness Artemis, regardless, I thank you again, and I hope you understand that I am not rejecting the gods."
"God has brought many good things to this world. The church's scriptures teach people to be good, and the priests' magic can heal injuries and comfort the dead... These are the reasons why gods deserve my respect."
"But what I want to say is that although God created humans, just like children always have to learn to survive independently in this world. I just hope that the gods will be the gods, and the human world will be the human world, without so many interferences and orders. If every god can let go like the goddess and you, then perhaps humans themselves can give a good enough answer."
"Okay, we get it, but that's impossible, isn't it? Unless most of the gods are killed or injured, this is doomed to never become a reality."
Artemis waved her hand in boredom. She already knew the other party's attitude. Although this sounded very passionate, she also knew that half of Athens' opponents were provoked by this.
Humans are really strange, the most capable ones are either non-believers or devout believers. But from another perspective, maybe it's because non-believers still have other beliefs in their hearts.
"Let's get back to business, Theseus. I'm here to remind you."
Changing the subject, now that the person has arrived, it's time to get down to business.
"If nothing unexpected happens, in a few years or a dozen years, a war may break out in the world, an unprecedented war that affects the whole world."
"Athena hesitated for a long time. I don't know what she was thinking, but she finally made a decision. However, before that, she asked me to tell you that the gods' affairs are theirs, but you have to pay attention to your own safety."
Looking directly at Theseus, Artemis said solemnly, "If a war were to break out among the human race, you would be the biggest thorn in the eyes of some gods, and the first one to be removed. But as long as you remain in Athens, your safety will be protected by her."
"No one can hurt you in Athens. This is Athena's promise to you."
"...I understand. Thank you for the goddess's kindness and for coming to tell me. But in today's world, there may be enemies that I cannot fight against, but there should be no dangers that I cannot escape from."
Refusing politely, Theseus smiled and said:
"If possible, I still want to try it with my sword if it's really dangerous."
"It's good that you understand. I'm just here to remind you, not to force you. Humph, I don't think I can force you."
With a slight snort, Artemis turned away, but she noticed the hesitation on Andrea's face out of the corner of her eye.
"What's wrong, do you want to say something too?"
"Your Highness Artemis, I just want to ask, the war you just mentioned, what was the cause of..."
"I don't know. Maybe it has something to do with the golden apple. Athena must know the whole story better. But she is always like this. She is thinking about her own things and is unwilling to tell me clearly. But little guy, no matter what, I am sure that if Zeus really wants to stop it, he can definitely do it. As for whether he will stop it..."
"Who knows?"
With a flash of light, Artemis disappeared in front of the palace. After completing this task, she was eager to return to her own place and further use the wild power she got from Keto.
Such a compatible power is not so easy to obtain.
As for the subsequent war between humans and gods... Touching the crescent crown, Artemis didn't care much about it.
With the help of this artifact, she can move freely between the spiritual world and the real world without any restrictions.
The worst outcome would be to go in and hide. So she actually had some expectations for the possible war.
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