spartan ancestor

In order not to expose Rufus' hiding place, Maria had to go back to her family's domus after a short rest, that's what the Romans called the great mansion where the noble or rich lived.

Before leaving, she wanted to tie the corset again.

"Don't wear it." Rufus frowned, "You almost had a miscarriage just now, maybe it's because of this thing."

Maria smiled wryly, and opened her mouth to say that there is no other way, but Jacintos turned her head and interrupted leisurely: "What's the hurry, wait a minute. Wait for someone to come."

"?" Rufus froze for a moment, "Who? Who?"

Jacintos said without blushing: "Of course it's the other people who also want to live in the farm."

Rufus: "???"

Where the fuck is this "of course"?

Rufus took a deep breath, "How many?"

"Three or four," Jacintos said with a smile, "By the way, I will also borrow the fields from Guizhuang, and there is also a small garden—what kind of garden does the farm want? Of course it should be shoveled and planted."

Rufus: "..."

Where the hell is this of course? ?

But listening to Jacintos' tone, it seemed that the other people who came to borrow had the ability to help Maria cover her pregnant belly and avoid the danger of corsets. Rufus could only hold his nose and agree.Fortunately, there are only three or four people, which is nothing.

Emperor Rufus comforted himself, and invited the two of them to the main hall of the farm, and roughly explained the ins and outs of what happened to him: "...Although it has always been my wish to unify and establish the Roman Empire, I am now fulfilling this wish. During the process, I actually always felt that the pace of advancing the campaign was too fast, and the speed of the establishment of the empire was too fast. It seemed that everything was like a rising tide, pushing one wave after another. Hurry up slowly, leaving no room for breathing."

"This is not a good thing." Emperor Rufus cast his gaze at Jacintos, "You should know what I mean. The territory I led the army to fight is so large that it covers countless ethnic groups. Civil strife is inevitable. In addition, those big nobles all want to use war to plunder oil and water for themselves, and their greedy desires can't be satisfied... You can probably imagine that the empire is a mess from top to bottom."

"So more than half a year ago, I made the decision to stop and go back and rectify the internal decision."

In fact, Rufus made this decision for another reason, that is, seeing the consequences of Persia's attempt to invade Greece.

I heard that after the defeat in the war, Emperor Shamis spent quite a long time to settle the big nobles who were dissatisfied with the result of the war, as well as the rebels who took the opportunity to rebel.

After the internal reorganization was basically over, Shamis, who built the Persian Empire with one hand and was known for his outstanding skills, pride and reserve, not only did not want to take revenge, but took the initiative to participate in the Olympic Games in Greece to convey a message of friendship and peace...

Rufus thinks that says a lot.

Obviously, in the eyes of Emperor Shamis, it is a wise choice to be friends with Greece.

Rufus has never been a person who doesn't hit the south wall and doesn't look back. He is very good at observing the stumbles of others and avoiding himself in the same situation.So when the internal situation was in a mess, he rashly gnawed on the hard bone of Greece, and put a bright red fork on Rufus the Great from the very beginning.

——If Rufus really said these considerations, Yacintos would probably sincerely say that you are simply thinking too much.Emperor Shamis expressed his friendliness purely because of the pure friendship with us Neliu...

However, Rufus the Great probably wouldn't believe it, after all, in Rufus' eyes, how could Shamis' disliked willful character do this for "pure friendship"?There must be other reasons, very profound reasons.

Emperor Rufus slightly adjusted his sitting posture to make his posture more formal, to cover up the shabby embarrassment of this meeting: "I really felt that annoying interference more than half a year ago. I was under the I issued a military order, saying that I would return to the country to rectify the internal affairs of the imperial capital. On the night of the retreat, I began to have dreams about the invasion of Greece, especially the slaughter of Sparta."

The term "slaughter" was used to beautify it. The badness of the dream made him frown when he recalled it now.

He won't say how just the war he launched is, but at least in general terms, he is a person who abides by his own moral standards.Because of falling in love with the soft-hearted Maria, this self-moral standard has become more benevolent, so that some concepts may even conflict with the current noble interests.

"The directionality of this dream is very clear, and instead of waking up after the dream, I was pressed in front of those pictures throughout the night, looking back over and over again."

Rufus seemed a little displeased: "This dream intentionally instills too much intention, and I hate this uncontrollable feeling of being controlled very much."

What's more, what the mastermind behind the scenes wanted him to do happened to be on his blacklist. He had already decided not to attack Greece at that time, so as not to follow in the footsteps of Persia.For a while, he even suspected that if it wasn't the ghosts of the nobles in the imperial capital who wanted the war to continue, it was very likely that Greece or Persia deliberately set up bait to lure him into the pit.

"...cough." Jacintos coughed lightly, but he was not angry because Emperor Rufus said "slaughter Sparta".

After all, from a certain point of view, the misfortune of these two great emperors all originated from him...

Rufus didn't think that what happened to him was because the god wanted to deal with Hyacinthus.

After all, in his conception, if gods really exist, why would it be so troublesome to deal with a person?Obviously, the black hand behind the scenes wanted to assassinate him and destroy the Roman Empire he built.

Rufus frowned and said, "I had that dream for five or six days, and then it was probably that hidden ghost who thought I was stubborn and gave up using this method to order me to send troops. On the day I returned to the imperial capital, I used some means to erase many of my memories, especially those that would make my attitude benevolent, such as the memory of Maria, so that I firmly believed that sending troops to Greece was my own idea. But Maria came to meet me that day, and when I saw her, I remembered everything."

He said with a cold face: "Probably this has angered the other party. When I woke up the next morning, I realized something was wrong. I was moved from the palace to some remote place in the middle of nowhere. Wan Ku returned to the imperial capital, and heard that there was nothing unusual in the palace, and that "His Majesty Rufus" issued a new decree, which catered to the expectations of the nobles, and the elders specially hosted a banquet to celebrate this. Then Maria had a miscarriage, and News of 'His Majesty Rufus' breaking up..."

Rufuston paused for a while before continuing: "That fake obviously doesn't have any skills. In terms of politics, it basically obeys the opinions of the nobles, and only cares about urging troops to conquer Greece. But the problem is, before that, every member of the empire I personally lead the army in every battle, and the nobles are used to sitting back and reaping the rewards. Therefore, after this counterfeit proposal, the nobles still count on "His Majesty Rufus" to help them bring back a lot of gold, silver and jewelry, and kept urging The opponent quickly sends troops."

It is estimated that the fakes sitting on the throne are stunned. Originally, they hoped that after he gave the order, the nobles would quickly contribute and send troops. However, when the military order was issued, none of the nobles moved. Instead, they all turned around and urged him to send troops.

If he has the ability to lead troops, does he still need to listen to the opinions of nobles when dealing with political affairs?

Rufus smiled sarcastically: "In short, after a while, the core nobles will basically know that there is something wrong with their majesty. But they don't care. They don't understand anything and only know how to agree with him tremblingly. The emperor is more in their favor, and it is easier for them to control power. Maria's father told her so, unfortunately, he is also one of the group of great nobles."

He knocked on the table: "Before you showed up, I was actually thinking of hiring people to assassinate one or two 'loyal' nobles. This can quickly provoke the confrontation between them. When the snipe and clam fight is over, I, a fisherman The only trouble is that the people who can be hired by me can also be bought by those big nobles. Especially considering the current situation, it is impossible for me to pay more than those big nobles... "

He had thought about doing it himself, but he was used to fighting head-on on the battlefield all year round. Even Maria couldn't see his level of stealth. After a few simulations, he had to put his plan of doing it on hold.

Hyacinthus was still preoccupied with two things at first, and was making small movements under the table while listening, when he heard the sound, he suddenly raised his head: "Is there still a reward?"

Rufus: "..."

Jacintos' claws quickly moved to Rufus' wrist, and he said sincerely: "So, if we hire you, is there anyone who knows how to stealthily assassinate better than us Spartans?"

Rufus: "...Don't deceive me, the story is very clear, the taverns in Rome are all spread, every assassination of yours will turn into a clear murder in the end..."

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Rufus' distrust made Yacinthos feel hurt. In order to prove his ability, Yacinthos forcibly accepted the employment before many gods—or labor force was sent, regardless of the employer's astonishment.

Employer Rufus: "I didn't agree?? Can I still accept the job by force??"

But soon, Emperor Rufus' astonishment changed to another reason: "??? Didn't you say that there were only three or four people who came to borrow, but three or four?? Don't you Greeks know how to count?? "

Hyacinthus didn't expect it either, he glanced briefly at the gods with their heads bowed, and couldn't help but look at Asclepius who specially changed his face: "Let you find... …The labor force that meets the standard, how, do so many of them meet?"

The one who kept blushing and lowered his head, wishing to bury himself in the ground, was obviously Pan Shen, right?Although the other party's horns and sheep's body were put away by the illusion at this moment, it's not like he hasn't seen that face on Mount Olympus.

Isn't Pan a god of fauns?What he needs are the crops that grow in the ground, not the livestock that can eat the crops?

God Pan looked up at Jacintos shyly and sadly: "I... When I was called, they said that good livestock manure is also needed for farming."

Hyacinthus: "..."

So what? ?

According to this logic, it is not surprising that Hyacinthus saw Apollo in the crowd who was ashamed and mingled with it.

In fact, all the gods around Apollo secretly poked at Apollo, obviously full of resentment: Look at your good son!Come out and pay us all in!

Jacintos was speechless and wanted to laugh, but thinking about the big vat of vinegar standing beside him, he held back in time before the music came out, and coughed twice: "There is no need for so much, you have to pay for your food and drink. I'll order a few to go back."

Forget Pan Shenna, some gods have indeed turned several corners to get a relationship with farming, and it is a waste to keep them.

Among these elusive gods, the three sisters of Croto, who have been transformed into the Statue of Liberty, are also there. Considering that it may be more convenient for these three to be present after opening the store, Yacintos still wants to come here eagerly, obviously actively and voluntarily. The three sisters who helped stayed behind.As for the others, they all ordered to get out of here.

His finger drew a large circle in the crowd, and Hyacinthus was extremely natural—or tried to speak naturally to Apollo: "You also go back."

How can Apollo have a relationship with farming?Sunshine?Now Apollo's godhood is banned, and he can't control whether the sun shines or not. He was pulled here because he was forced to pay his son's debt to his father.

Jacintos himself preferred to hide the vinegar ingredient as far away as possible, but as soon as he pointed his hand in the direction of Apollo, Chaos snorted lukewarmly beside him.

"..." Although Yacintos knew that the consequences of laughing out loud this time might not be good, but when he thought of the vats of flying vinegar secretly brewing under the coffin face of Chaos, he felt She was so cute, she couldn't help but chuckled twice before turning her head, "Are you unwilling to let him go?"

Chaos lowered his eyes: "It's not impossible to stay and do chores."

Yacintos blinked: "Don't you think I love him again?"

Chaos glanced at him and refused to answer the question with an indifferent expression.

"..." Rufus watched from the side with his teeth sour, and turned around decisively to let these people toss.

Hermes, who was in charge of transporting the labor force, saw the troublesome humans leaving, and hurriedly took the opportunity to make up his mind: "Come on, those who have just been called, stand on my right, and I will help you restore your godheads. Go back to Mount Shen——Apollo, don’t even think about messing around here, didn’t you see that our God of Chaos wants you to stay?”

Apollo shed tears that he didn't dare to move, and couldn't help covering his butt with his backhand.

He remembered that when he was overturned and spanked by Chaos in Sparta, he was still extremely angry at that time, thinking that a mere human would dare to humiliate a god like this, until now he knew the identity of the other party...

Okay, good fight, it's justified, can you stop hitting in the future...

He cast a hopeful look at Hyacinthus, but it was too late for Hyacinthus to protect himself and prove his innocence, so why would he look at him more, pretending not to feel Apollo's gaze, and turned towards Asclepius Oss nodded his chin: "Don't stay on the farm to work. Although the face can be changed, it's hard to hide small habits. I haven't planned to let Rufus see through that I summoned a group of gods to farm, and then spread Come up with more outrageous stories... You go to the underworld to study prosthetics with Hephaestus, and I will call you again if necessary."

"?!" Shocked, the source of all evil that caused everyone to be conferred godhood and plunged into the fire pit jumped out of the pit by itself?

"..." Asclepius suppressed the happy smile on his face, and slowly turned his back to the gods.

I'm sorry, the husband and wife are birds in the same forest, and they fly separately when the disaster is imminent, so he will take a step here...

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Even though Hyacinthus had screened out many people, there were still about a dozen gods remaining.

Except for those left behind for farming, there are also laborers for opening a shop. Hermes sent people to the end. After racking his brains to solve Maria's pregnancy problem, he simply stayed in the farm overnight and helped Ya Sintos led the remaining unlucky guys to the store, but they were blocked before entering the door.

The group of ladies who came with Maria before were waiting at the door with obvious confusion on their faces.

Seeing Hyacinthos and Chaos approaching, they suddenly regained their senses as if awakened from a start, and opened their mouths like sleepwalking:

"I... I went back last night, and my father told me that I might have an extra brother or sister..."

"I also……"

"Me too……"

One of them was quite sensible, raised his hand and pinched himself to confirm that he was not dreaming, and then said to Jacintos with some difficulty: "After I came home last night, the doctor who treated my mother said that my My mother is not sick, but pregnant. You have to know that I had a younger brother who was sent by His Majesty to a remote place to fight against the rebels a few months ago because of his opposition to His Majesty Rufus' political views. Where did the back arrow come from? My parents have been depressed because of this. I didn’t expect my mother to find out that she was pregnant yesterday. The mother said that it was amazing. She had a dream last night. The child in her stomach was with her Say hello and say that you are the reincarnation of my younger brother..."

"That's right..." The other said in a daze, "This is not an exception, my family is too! I came to meet with you this morning because I wanted to tell this story. Although I don't think reincarnation is real, but if that It’s okay to think that it can make my father and mother feel better. But let me tell you, there are three or four families who have encountered this situation..."

"Really? Isn't this a good thing?" Jacintos could guess, probably because the dead relatives of these young ladies' families were also designed to die by fate.Now that the second and third batches of reincarnation lists are released, some of them will naturally be crowded into the list.

The ladies whispered: "It's good, it's just a little... I can't believe it. Could it be that I've been in a dream since I stepped into this store yesterday?"

Hermes was watching the situation beside him, keenly felt that Chaos' vinegar vat was secretly accumulating power, he hurriedly shuttled left and right, squeezed into the middle of Hyacinths and the girls, coaxed the group of little girls, and signaled to Yacintos. Sintos took the others in to tidy up the shop.

Jacintos led the people into the store, and lightly touched Chaos' shoulder lightly: "Look, it smells so much vinegar. You don't even need to take off the lid, and everyone around you can smell it."

"..." Chaos denied it sullenly, "I'm not jealous."

The Supreme God is also very able to hold back if he wants to save face. Immediately, he picked up the pile of objects brought by the Croto sisters and strode upstairs to show that he doesn't care, and you have a casual attitude.

Hyacinthus watched Chaos go upstairs, tilted his head slightly after a while, put his hand on his forehead, and wondered if there was something wrong with him always thinking that Chaos was cute in everything he did.

Apollo, who had been poking around all the time, took the opportunity to come over: "Yasin..."

"Huh?" Yacintos gave him a look of charity, "Don't expect to persuade me to take you back. The vinegar jar has just gone upstairs, and the smell of vinegar is still there."

"No," Apollo scratched at the shelf, "I have a question, I really want to ask, but I don't know if I can ask...you..."

He licked his lower lip, still unable to bear the curiosity of the cat scratching his heart: "When you are with that person, who gets on and who gets off?"

Apollo still remembers that when the relationship with Hyacinthus broke down, one of the many reasons that caused Hyacinthus' anger was that he firmly believed that he was the one above.

At least judging from Yacinthos' attitude at that time, the other party seemed to be more inclined to play the role of the superior, so...how about being with Chaos?

Apollo also thought of this question by accident, and couldn't figure out the answer after several nights of tossing and turning.After all, the God of Chaos seems to have given way to Jacintos, maybe if Jacintos is firmer, who will really back down?

"..." Yacinto paused for a moment.

It might be a bit embarrassing to talk about this privately, but he actually thought about it as seriously as Apollo.

When he didn't recover his memory at the beginning, he always felt that Aka was too introverted and put himself in a low position, which shouldn't be like this in a healthy relationship.

No one should always look up to the other side, and no one should always accept the lover's look up.

So he has always hoped that A-Ka can take the initiative in this relationship so that he can accumulate enough confidence for the other party, so that one day he can stand beside him with an equal attitude without flinching, the two of them give and take care of each other, This is what a perfect relationship should have.

Later, he gradually began to recover his memory, and after guessing A-Ka's true identity, he even less thought about being on it.

Probably because, even if the memory has not been fully recovered, there is still a spring somewhere in his heart, which is quietly flowing with distress.

However, these words are a bit nasty to say, and saying them may make Khaos feel that Yassin has been accommodating him, which will cause unnecessary psychological burden, so Yassin never mentions it, let alone intends to talk to Apo. Luo said the outsider.

He smiled kindly at Apollo: "Look at your brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts cleaning hard around. Are you ashamed to fish in troubled waters? Go to work."