The cultivation of the sun goddess

Saying goodbye to Hermes who took the time to report to himself, Apollo's journey back to Olympos was very smooth, and there were no accidents in the middle.

But on the way back, she kept thinking about what Hermes said earlier.

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether it's Sleeping God or Prometheus, as long as it's what my sister likes, I have no problem, but what I can't stand is Zeus's way of forcing his will on others!"

When Hermes recounted, he exaggeratedly reproduced the words and deeds of Artemis vividly and exaggeratedly in his own unique performance form.

It is precisely because Hermes spoke so vividly that such words had a great influence on Apollo.

Myself—was it affected?

Stopping, Apollo showed a little bewilderment on his always confident face.

It wasn't until this time that she finally realized why Hypnos had such a big reaction when he saw her before.

The original source is from Zeus.

Thinking of binding her and Prometheus together, I have to say that His Majesty's brain is really big enough to break through the weather.

"Perhaps I have to go by myself?"

Seeing that the holy mountain was close at hand, Apollo suddenly didn't want to go back.

After returning, he will inevitably face the persecution of Zeus and Hera. Although the goddess of light is not afraid, there is no good way to deal with him at present.

Instead of going back to be angry, why not think of other ways?

For example, at this time, go find Athena, the goddess of wisdom who is also plagued by rumors?

……

"What kind of wind actually blows Her Highness the Goddess of Light into the ocean?"

In a sea temple located at the corner of the Aegean Sea, Athena basked lazily in the sun while showing a mysterious smile to Apollo, "Is it finally unbearable?"

"Don't make it sound like you're worthless."

It wasn't about Athena's attitude, Apollo sat down by himself, "To be honest, what is your attitude towards Prometheus?"

"So you came here specially for your fabled 'fiancé'."

Athena smiled, but her eyes were cold, "It's just a good friend. Could it be that His Royal Highness Apollo thinks that I will pose a threat to your future marriage?"

"If you have to speak so sharply, then maybe I can only go back and talk to Zeus about my relationship with Prometheus."

Apollo stroked the hair that was hanging down with his hands, and looked at Athena very seriously, "I think you should understand better, what is the meaning of my coming to you this time compared to looking for him. "

"Okay, it seems that I can't pretend anymore."

Spreading her hands, the Goddess of Wisdom seemed discouraged, "What else can I say?"

"You like Prometheus."

Nodding in agreement, Apollo issued his own conclusion.

"But it's impossible."

Having said this, Athena sideways acknowledged Apollo's words.

"Indeed, as long as Zeus is still on the throne of God King, it is unlikely that you and Prometheus will get together."

After all, these two gods represent completely different camps, they are at different angles, and their pursuits are also different.

Athena's identity is there, and if she wants to be with Prometheus, in addition to giving up her glory and power, it is equivalent to breaking with Zeus.

According to Zeus's character of vengeance, at that moment, how could Athena and Prometheus reap the benefits?

"Don't talk about me, aren't you also troubled?"

Not wanting to become the protagonist of gossip, Athena glanced at Apollo, "I heard that you had a hot fight with Hypnos, the god of sleep, what's the matter? The love period is over now?"

"Nice to say it."

Holding his chin with one hand, facing Athena who was teasing him, Apollo said in a calm tone: "Didn't you send someone to spread the rumors outside?"

Although Zeus did want to bring Prometheus and Apollo together, that was just an idea.

And before doing that, Zeus must find Apollo.

Not to mention anything else, facing his old enemy, Zeus has been mainly afraid of the future prophecy mastered by Prometheus.

It is also because of this that the God King dare not completely tear his face with Prometheus now.

But if he married his daughter to the other party, then Zeus would definitely ask Apollo to find a way to obtain that future prophecy.

Now that Zeus hasn't talked to Apollo yet, there are already rumors flying all over the sky outside. If there are no internal personnel to help fuel the flames, Apollo will naturally not believe it.

"Haha, I don't know what His Highness is talking about."

Smiling and letting Apollo look at herself with his eyes, Athena seemed out of shape, "But from what you said, could it be that you really have any thoughts about Hypnos?"

"Does this concern you?"

"Then you still ask me and Prometheus?"

"You are more unscrupulous than me."

After a verbal battle, Athena finally did not escape Apollo's heart.

"Well, that's right, I let people spread those words."

After a moment of silence, the Goddess of Wisdom raised her head and freely admitted what she had done.

"In order to attract firepower for Prometheus, you really do everything you can."

He understood that the other party was using himself and her as weapons, and all of this was for Prometheus.

Apollo immediately felt a little emotional, "I heard that Prometheus has a very close relationship with Metis, the goddess of hydrology, and that's why he has always taken care of His Highness, but could it be that Your Highness misinterpreted the God of Prophet's feelings for you?"

"That's my business, it has nothing to do with you."

Staring at Apollo coldly, Athena would never allow anyone to question her relationship with Prometheus.

She could let her subordinates spread the news that the God of the Prophet was about to marry the daughter of Zeus, but she couldn't face Apollo who accused her so personally.

"Then don't talk about him."

To Athena's surprise, Apollo didn't bother her too much on this issue.

"I want to say, does Your Highness know about the crisis he is in now?"

Seeing the puzzled look on the other side's head, Apollo thought for a while and gave a hint, "Zeus' attitude this time is unusual..."

"He's been suspicious of us."

As soon as Apollo mentioned the king of gods, Athena understood immediately, so she said angrily, "Could it be that Zeus ordered you to come to me now?"

That's what he said, but Athena understood that if Apollo really came here because of Zeus, then he wouldn't talk so much with her.

In fact, the two goddesses knew each other's thoughts well, but because Athena kept pretending to be confused, Apollo was unwilling to speak first.

They are all trying to find a suitable critical point for each other, otherwise, these two intelligent goddesses would rather make this trip in vain than take the risk of hastily revealing.

"Gaia, the mother of the earth, should have looked for His Highness, right?"

Looking at Athena who stared slightly wide-eyed, Apollo realized that he was right, and then comforted him: "Don't worry, this is the domain of the ocean. Even though the ocean god is no longer there, there is still the power of the original sea god Pontus interfering." , and Gaia can't detect our conversation."

Athena left the ocean before, and originally wanted to take shelter under the hands of the Ocean God.

But these two ancient sea gods are useless, and now they have been thrown into the abyss and reduced to prisoners.

The only sea god who can compete with Gaia is Pontus, but facing this great god, Athena is not familiar with it, so it is not easy to rush to the door, so she can only wander in the corner of the Aegean Sea.

"What do you want to do?"

Looking at the confident goddess of light, Athena always felt that Apollo was pretending, but she still asked such a sentence.

"It's very simple. As long as His Highness withdraws voluntarily and swears to Styx that he will not become the minion of the Earth Goddess, I can help you save Prometheus' life."

With his arms folded in front of his chest, Apollo narrowed his eyes slightly, with a confident smile on his face.

"Why do you think I will say yes?"

The corner of her mouth raised an arc, and Athena said: "A primitive god's invitation is worth more than Prometheus, right?"

"But His Highness expects Prometheus more than Mother Earth. So I help His Highness save the life of the Prophet God. For His Highness, shouldn't it be a more worthy choice?"

Staring at Athena, Apollo did not give the other party a chance to raise the price, "You should know that you have no choice. Now that the Titans are gone, let alone those gods on Olympus who can't hold their positions, even in the ocean. The two of them have already been driven into the abyss, who else do you think can protect Prometheus? Let him live with impunity in the ocean for the rest of his life? Don’t forget, Zeus is not so forgiving..."

"..."

Being robbed by Apollo for a while, Athena's face became very ugly, but the goddess of wisdom could not deny Apollo's words.

Because everything he said was true.

Their time is indeed running out, that's why Athena is so anxious.

But one side was Apollo's promise, and the other side was Gaia's invitation. The intuition of the goddess of wisdom made Athena question: "Why did you promise me between Gaia and Zeus?"

"Since I said so..."

Apollo had long expected that Athena would ask such a question, and he had already thought of a countermeasure. When he was about to speak, a deep voice overshadowed her.

"With me, is it enough?"

A black divine light descended from the sky, and after the light dissipated, the sleeping god flapping his wings appeared in front of the two goddesses.

Hypnos stared at Athena expressionlessly, "Promise to Apollo, you have no other choice."