Ares does not want to fall in love [Greek mythology]

Adonis was just responding, but unexpectedly the opportunity to meet came so quickly.

The two of them had just had dinner when a silver butterfly flew in and invited Ares, the god of war, to attend the return banquet held for Hephaestus.

Ares was a little surprised.The God of Forging doesn't seem like a lively person, so he probably wouldn't take the initiative to hold a banquet.And the Queen of Heaven, Hera, was ashamed of his lameness, so she would definitely not hold a welcome banquet for him, so that her son would once again become the center of the topic in the God Realm.Most of this banquet was organized by Zeus.

At this banquet, I don't know if Hephaestus will be uncomfortable.

Ares doesn't like to attend banquets, but thinking of the three things Hephaestus promised him, he couldn't ignore the situation of the God of Forging, so he said: "Adonis, do you want to go to the banquet with me? "

Adonis' eyes deepened, and he knew that Ares was planning to go to the appointment.The God of War Ares he knew was not a god who liked to hang out in the social arena. Others attended the banquet to make friends. If he said it, he should have gone there for Hephaestus.Thinking of this, Adonis made a decision without hesitation: "I would be happy to have a banquet with you. I really want to meet the God of Forging you mentioned."

Earlier, Adonis said that he wanted to know Hephaestus, but it was in response to Ares.But now, he really wanted to meet the God of Forging.Let's see what kind of god has become the "enthusiasm" of Ares, the God of War, besides fighting.

The feast was held in the chamber of the gods.The lights in the chamber were bright, as if a dazzling sun had risen at night.On the long table covered with velvet cloth, all kinds of delicacies attract people's index fingers, and the fine wine in the crystal glass overflows with the fragrance of wine.The nine muses sang joyous songs for the gods, and the three goddesses of grace began to perform along with the singing, and they spread happiness to the hearts of the gods.

As soon as Adonis entered the chamber, he attracted the eyes of many gods.The handsome plant god is wearing the same robe as usual, with his hair tied loosely. It might look too casual on others, but he has a lazy beauty when he appears on him.Such a handsome god is more attractive than any other delicious food.

Adonis felt the interest in the eyes of the gods, and there was an unhappiness of being offended, and he frowned.Ares, like a lion defending his territory, glared at everyone one by one.Soon, the eyes that fell on the two of them were all moved away.

Holding his wine glass, Apollo said to his sister the goddess of hunting with great interest: "Do you think Ares is acting like a dragon guarding a treasure? I didn't expect that your unintentional act would lead to a gay couple." .”

Artemis glanced at him, and said coldly: "Compared to my unintentional actions, they should be more grateful for your deliberate actions. At that time, you clearly had a chance to prevent Hermes from stealing Zhao Rilan." Obviously, for The goddess has always been worried about her younger brother's inaction in preventing Ares from stealing the medicine.

Apollo shrugged his shoulders, and the handsome God of Light even shrugged his shoulders in a particularly frivolous and free and easy manner.The matter has passed, and he might as well tell the truth: "There is no need to offend Ares for that kind of thing. It's okay to fight. It's not that I haven't fought him before, but if I get entangled by him, it will be a lot of trouble .”

The most pleasing thing is that since Adonis attracted Ares' attention, Ares has been provoking a lot less.In this regard, Apollo is quite happy to see it succeed.

Artemis didn't say anything else. She took a sip of the fine wine, raised her beautiful eyes, and saw Aphrodite, the most talked about figure in the God Realm recently, walking into the meeting hall gracefully.

Aphrodite hadn't planned to come over.Ever since Hera let out the word that she was going to arrange a wedding for her, she had been reclusive all the time, so as not to be seized by Hera.Such a large-scale banquet is a good time for Hera to make a move. Why is she willing to attend?

But Hera had expected this, and specially sent Hermes to invite her.How shrewd and capable of entanglement Hermes is, Aphrodite couldn't stand his entanglement, and finally let go.After some makeup, I went to the banquet.

Aphrodite saw Adonis as soon as she entered the venue. No matter how many handsome men and women were present, he could always easily become the focus.That handsome face had not been seen for more than a month, and it became even more handsome.

Aphrodite was still fascinated by his appearance, but she was unwilling to continue pursuing him obsessively.When she knew that people in Cyprus asked her for help after listening to the oracle of the plant god, she really felt bitter and hated, and blamed Adonis for her embarrassment in prison.

Aphrodite quietly looked away, and her gaze fell on Ares, the god of war next to Adonis.Ares is still messing with Adonis. This is really beyond Aphrodite's expectation. She really doesn't understand Ares's thoughts. Call your rivals brothers and sisters.

Aphrodite was feeling depressed when she heard several goddesses not far away discussing the relationship between Ares and Adonis in low voices.They found out a lot of details to prove the ridiculous point that "Ares and Adonis are gay lovers". After listening to it for a while, Aphrodite thought it was ridiculous.She really wanted to make these whimsical goddesses look good, but she had to maintain her demeanor as a high-level goddess, so she could only raise her chin and said, "I'm afraid your discussions are not suitable for this banquet. Listen, it's very rude!"

The goddesses didn't think that Aphrodite was kindly reminding them. Seeing that the goddess of love and beauty had a bad face, they didn't dare to speak any more, and they scattered to all corners of the banquet.

Seeing that the banquet was about to begin, the belated Hephaestus finally arrived at the chamber.He was still dressed in the daytime attire, which was considered disrespectful when he met the gods, kings and queens, but when he appeared at this grand banquet, he looked even more sloppy.It attracted the attention of many gods and goddesses.

As soon as Ares saw him, he waved to him and said, "Hephaestus, this way!"

The queen Hera, who was dressed in fine attire, corrected with a majestic face: "Ares, Hephaestus is the protagonist of this banquet, he should come here." Hera pointed to the seat beside her , inviting Hephaestus to take his seat.

Hearing Hera's words, Ares was not the only one who felt strange.Judging by Hera's attitude, it seems that she is the host of this banquet.But she clearly hated this crippled child. She didn't want him to be a laughing stock at first, and even cruelly threw him into the God Realm and abandoned him in the sea. Why is she willing to reveal his identity now?

In the confusion of the gods, the banquet began.

Hera first eloquently released a speech about motherly kindness and filial piety, and then introduced her lost and recovered son to the gods.Seeing Hephaestus' slovenly appearance, Hera felt angry.But in front of people, she must have the noble posture of a queen.She introduced Hephaestus confidently, calling him a born forger, as if she was very proud of her son.

Hephaestus always had a silent look, looking so honest that he was almost stunned, and he seemed out of place in this banquet.

Aphrodite lost interest in Hephaestus just by glancing at his face.Not to mention that he also has a natural lame, such a male god is not even qualified to be her suitor, the goddess of love and beauty doesn't even bother to exude charm to him.

He was concentrating on wine tasting with his eyes lowered, but Hera said: "My son has been independent and self-reliant since he was a child, and he has never asked us for anything. But today he expressed his admiration for the goddess of love and beauty at the Temple of Thunder ——Aphrodite, I want to ask you what you mean, is my son worthy of you?"

Aphrodite's wine glass dropped from her hand and fell on the red blanket without a sound.The goddess of love and beauty struggles to maintain grace and poise, how can she answer "no" when Hera asks her "worthy"?

——that is the queen of contempt for God.

But if the default "match"...

Aphrodite glanced at Hephaestus calmly, a trace of disgust flashed in her beautiful eyes.Whether such a male god is worthy of her in terms of appearance, figure, character, and ability?

Seeing Aphrodite's undisguised reactions, Hephaestus also understood what Hera meant.

This is both revenge and grace.

Hera was taking the opportunity to retaliate against his disrespect, and she threatened Aphrodite with the question of "worthiness", and the forced goddess would never love him; but this is another favor, if he is indeed a trapped An infatuated lover who cannot extricate himself from the swamp of love, he may choose to propose to the most beautiful goddess in the world, because this is his only chance to get her.Hera, who helped him match the bridge, became the matchmaker of this marriage.

Unfortunately, however, Hephaestus didn't like Aphrodite, and he wanted to defeat Hera's plan.

I saw Hephaestus left his seat, and when all the gods thought he wanted to thank Hera, he said the words of rejection: "Respected queen, my dear mother goddess, thank you for helping me Consider it, but I have no personal feelings for the goddess of love and beauty, I just want to work hard to improve my forging level, and present the most exquisite gift to you, the mother goddess."

Although Hephaestus rejected Hera's marriage, he verbally promised to make her the most exquisite gift in the world.This gave Hera a feeling of having the upper hand.

The goddess, who has always been competitive, was satisfied, and felt that she had not only punished the arrogant Hephaestus, but also humiliated the self-proclaimed beauty Aphrodite.The goal was achieved, and Hera became more talkative.She casually expressed a few regrets, and let the matter go lightly.

Aphrodite breathed a sigh of relief, but felt a little unwilling.

She didn't understand why her charm, who was in charge of love in the world, declined so much, and she was rejected by three male gods one after another!

For hunting, for fighting, for forging, these guys should be alone all their lives!