The sun is setting in the sky of Chaos.
Apollo drove his golden chariot across the sky, and the earth was peaceful.
The day's work was over, and the god who represented the sun returned to Mount Olympus.
The power of the Night Mother emerged from the ground, obscuring all light in the sky.
No one noticed the small battle taking place in the east of the earth, it was like a flower on the earth.
The entire Mount Olympus knew nothing about this.
…
Northwest of Athens, in the city of Eleusis.
Night is approaching and the noise of the day is fading away.
The nights of this era were so quiet, only the palace and the church were still lit.
The people in the city had already gone home, and there was no one on the street. But at this moment, a heavy pressure came from nowhere, weighing on everyone's heart.
Dark shadows were scattered in the sky, and the movements of the entire Eleusis seemed to be confined here and difficult to be heard far away.
"…"
"…"
"——Zheng!"
As time passed, the invisible pressure continued to rise, but at a certain moment, when it was far from reaching its peak, a bright light suddenly rose from the palace.
The sky seemed to be illuminated, and the blazing light tore through the sky. The invisible pressure could not hinder its movement at all, and without stopping for a moment, it broke through to the southeast in an instant.
If there were no obstacles, it might be able to leave the city in an instant. But the next moment, five blazing beams of light shot up into the sky, firmly blocking the direction of the light.
In an instant, the light and shadow turned back and forth nine times in the sky. Without any hesitation, the four beams of light were easily broken.
In the battle against the incarnation of God, defeating him is one difficulty, defeating him is another, drawing with him is another, and avoiding fighting is the lowest difficulty.
In a flash, the only thing standing in Theseus' way was a last beam of light, which was the incarnation of the power of the goddess of agriculture.
As expected, with the fighting level of the Goddess of Agriculture, he only needed to feint a move and could leave without even a real fight.
The descent of other gods has not yet been completed. As long as she can't stop herself, this siege will become a joke.
More than a dozen gods worked hard, but he left so easily. What a ridiculous scene.
When today's events spread, most mortals will not understand the mystery. They will only think that the gods are just like this, and thus shake their position in the world...
"--wrong!"
The light flickered, and suddenly stopped in the process of rushing forward.
Looking at the blurry figure shrouded in divine light in front of him, Theseus suddenly felt a sense of warning.
From the outside, the other person's figure was something he had never seen before, but the appearance was never the key to the problem.
After all, the carrier of the gods can also be human, and it is normal for them to have different appearances. But at this time, when they were close, Theseus felt two different auras of divine power.
"This power...you are not the goddess of agriculture."
"You're Hera!"
The voice was cold, but his heart felt heavy. In just a moment, Theseus understood the reason.
The goddess of agriculture was replaced by someone else. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for a god to disguise himself as another god and perform a divine descent.
After all, other things can be faked, but the divine power under the influence of authority cannot be imitated.
But today's Eleusis is different.
This ancient city has existed for many years. It is the holy city of Demeter and the source of her church on earth.
Here, disguise is the most likely place to succeed, and the growth of all things is similar to Hera's power of reproduction. Even in the end, they are still close blood relatives.
In this case, it becomes less difficult to cover up some things... Besides, they have other things to help them.
Without raising his head, Theseus could sense the shadow gradually looming over Eleusis.
According to ancient legends, the gods of the underworld were once the extension of the power of the ancient god of creation.
They more or less possess certain abilities of the ancient gods. Hades, the god of the underworld, once stripped away this power and forged the artifact [Invisibility Helmet].
Although there are no similar records of other gods, it does not mean that they do not exist. The power they possess may not be as strong as Hades, the ruler of the underworld, but it seems to be enough to use in this human world with limited power.
"I see. That's why you took action here. Only here will I let my guard down against the coming of Demeter and the gods of the underworld and take it for granted."
"And now at night, the power from the Ancient God of Creation can be used most perfectly in this environment to hide the movements here."
"You really put so much effort into this..."
With his eyes slightly narrowed, Hera had taken advantage of both the timing and the location, but Theseus was not afraid.
The other party was indeed stronger than Demeter, but so what. The right time and place could not compare to his "harmony of people".
"Come on, Hera."
"Let me see...what is the difference between the Queen of Heaven and other gods."
It seemed like a long time had passed, but in fact it was just a moment.
The four incarnations that were bypassed behind him were about to surround him again, but at least at this moment, there was only Hera in front of Theseus.
Faced with the final obstacle, the King of Athens no longer hesitated. In a flash, Theseus arrived in front of Hera while protecting Demophon behind him.
The blurry figure under the divine light gradually became clear, and he seemed to see the arrogant and contemptuous eyes of the Queen of Heaven. The gods have always been so arrogant, but Theseus was ready to take a hard blow and escape from the siege directly.
Nothing today matters anymore, as long as he can leave, he has already won.
All the subsequent things will be dealt with later...
laugh--
"…"
The sky suddenly became quiet, and the sound of a sharp weapon entering flesh was heard, followed by the sound of breaking air.
The power of corruption spread, yet was confined to a small patch of sky.
If mortals looked up at the sky from the city, they could see that the flickering light suddenly stopped.
The next moment, beams of light fell from the sky, carrying the arrival of one god after another.
Ares, god of war.
Aphrodite, goddess of beauty.
Poseidon, god of the sea.
Iris, the goddess of rainbow light.
Harmony, goddess of harmony.
…
Divine lights fell one after another, and along with them came the dissipation of divine power.
They should have spread out, but were blocked by the shadows in the sky.
Of course, Theseus knew that even without the shadow, he would not have received any help.
Just as Demeter's true form rarely visited Eleusis and Zeus rarely visited Olympia, Athena also rarely visited Athens.
In any case, the human world today is a kind of restriction for the gods. They can tolerate this "smallness" for a short time, but they don't like to stay here forever.
"What a grand occasion. Hey, Hera, should I feel honored?"
Taking a deep breath, Theseus's expression showed a hint of sarcasm, but his face turned visibly paler.
Behind him, a dagger was inserted into his chest, and wisps of dark red mist were swirling above it, blocking the flow of his blood.
Just now, the heir he was protecting behind him, Prince Demophon of Athens, personally stabbed him with the dagger. Now, the other party stood beside the Queen of Heaven.
After his initial anger, the king has now begun to recall the differences along the way.
His son, who rarely expressed his opinions, told him about the dissatisfaction of the domestic nobles.
Ask him if he came to Eleusis for "negotiation".
The communication at the banquet was awkward and hesitant, but contrary to its norm, it was possible to see what the nobles were thinking.
And the only place where I need to remind myself, the descent of the gods.
Hmm... maybe the ritual played a role. He had asked himself if the Eleusinian Mysteries were real or fake, and he told himself that in theory it was possible.
He feared the gods, but also desired power, so it didn't seem strange that he made such a choice.
Just thinking back to the past... He looked at Demophon's eyes that didn't dare to look him in the eye, and Theseus wanted to laugh.
Do you really think you can get what you want? God's curse on man is never on 'today'.
"Give up, mortal, you can't escape now."
"Perhaps you still intend to resist? After all, even now, you still dare to call me by my name."
There was a hint of joy in her voice. Hera didn't care about the love-hate relationship between the father and son.
She only knew that Athens would finally be destroyed by her, without a single drop of blood. Moreover, the "things" she prepared were actually so useful that they easily solved this difficult enemy.
"Now, you should call me Your Majesty the Queen"
Wow——
The invisible force expanded and instantly enveloped the sky. The other gods did not deny Hera's face at this time, and they all acquiesced to her behavior.
The auras of the gods overlapped each other, as heavy as a mountain.
The might of God overwhelms the most powerful human being, as if proving that for thousands of years, God has never been something that humans can resist.
Standing in the center surrounded by the gods, feeling the pressure that he could usually ignore but was now vast and deep, Theseus just smiled.
He was not laughing at the gods, after all they had always been like that, he was just laughing at Demophon's naivety.
"It was my negligence, but child, it seems that you have forgotten the story I told you."
"During the Typhon Rebellion, the great hero Cadmus saved the God King, but the God King married him to the Goddess of Harmony."
"Haha, what a ridiculous marriage. She is even here now... She doesn't want to marry a mortal, and her mother Aphrodite doesn't want to either. Zeus knows they don't want to, but he still did it. The disaster has continued since then."
Theseus did not tell the rest of the story, for it was already known to everyone.
The goddess of beauty gave her married daughter a necklace and a veil. From then on, Cadmus' descendants never had peace.
His daughter was favored by Zeus, but died after witnessing Zeus' true form. His grandson Labdacus died young, and his great-grandson Laius lost his father at a young age.
Subsequently, Laius's guardian was killed by political enemies, and the power of Thebes changed hands.
Laius had to seek refuge with Pelops, the son of Tantalus who was killed in the story of the feast of the gods, and the grandson of Zeus.
Laius became the tutor of Chrysippus, the son of Pelops, but he fell in love with the beautiful young man Chrysippus, abducted him and caused his death.
In this way, Laius betrayed his benefactor, so Pelops, who had lost his son, cursed Laius that he would be killed by his own son.
The son of Laius was the famous Oedipus.
Oedipus killed his father and married his mother, which led to a tragedy. In order to compete with his brother for power, Oedipus' son Polynices brazenly launched a war of seven heroes against Thebes, which resulted in the brothers killing each other and both died under the city of Thebes.
These are the consequences of marrying a goddess, and these are just the beginning. In another timeline, the Trojan War broke out later.
When the war broke out, Thebes, which was located in the sphere of influence of Greece, should have stood on the Greek side to win. However, the then King of Thebes, Aetion, gave birth to a daughter named Andromache, who married the then Trojan prince Hector...
So later, the powerful demigod Achilles, the hero who was almost second only to Hercules, led his troops to massacre the city of Thebes and killed Andromache's seven brothers in one day.
Greek mythology is coming to an end here, but no one knows whether the disaster of Thebes has ended here.
And throughout history, Aphrodite, as the ancestor of this bloodline, has always turned a blind eye to this.
She never did a thing for them, and the same was true of Zeus, who was indebted to Cadmus.
"This is the difference between gods and humans. The creators are born with arrogance and willfulness. Even though today's humans were not created by them, the result is still the same."
"The gods... have never been kind to humans."
With blood burning on his body, Theseus no longer looked towards Demophon.
He had noticed the ugly expression on the goddess of beauty's face. After all, the story he had just told was simply mocking her meanness and shamelessness to her face.
The gods intended to kill him here, and then support Demophon to sit on the throne of Athens, directly defeating Athena's authority in the secular realm.
I have to say that the Queen's methods are indeed powerful. She not only has the right time and place, but also has not forgotten the right people.
But even though he knew he was going to die, Theseus did not intend to give up.
"bring it on..."
There could be no other ending for Demophon. He would either become a pawn of the gods and be killed by Athena, or he would succeed in sitting on the throne of Athens, and then he and his descendants would be cursed for eternity.
But Theseus's ending continues.
His life is not long, but he will still make these arrogant gods pay the price——
"--boom!"
Suddenly, something unexpected happened.
Among the gods, Aphrodite stepped forward. But everyone, including Theseus, thought that she could not stand the man's arrogant words and was ready to teach him a lesson.
Hera watched from the sidelines and did not intend to stop it. On the one hand, she doubted that this human still had the strength to fight back, so it would be better to let Aphrodite lose face. On the other hand, even if the other person died, he still had a soul.
She wanted to make the other person suffer eternal punishment like Sisyphus and Tantalus.
However, at this moment, contrary to everyone's expectations, with one step, the body of the goddess of beauty trembled, and then unimaginable power burst out from that thin body.
That is divine power, and it is also the power carried by the consciousness of God's incarnation. Although it exists, it has never been used by any god.
Its only use is to continuously dilute it into power that can be used in the human world, prolonging the existence of the incarnation of God. But at this moment, Aphrodite used it for some reason.
Almost subconsciously, the incarnations of the gods were retreating, and no one was willing to face the threat of divine power in the human world.
The powerful force instantly tore open the cover of the sky, and the clouds within a thousand miles changed accordingly.
"No--
"Damn it—how dare you!"
At the center of the change, there was a loud shout, Aphrodite's voice was sharp and angry.
She seemed to be talking to someone, but at the same time, a ray of divine light suddenly flashed in front of the gods.
That was Theseus, who was originally surrounded in the center. He seemed to have seized the opportunity, summoned up his last bit of strength, flashed past the side of the goddess of beauty, and headed straight for Athens.
There, there is also a force that can resist the incarnation of God.
"——Go ahead, forget about her, go kill that mortal!"
Seeing this scene, Hera's face changed and she immediately rushed away.
She didn't know what Aphrodite was doing now, but Theseus had to die today.
Although he was hit by the long-planned attack and was actually doomed to death, Hera could not let him return to Athens to die again.
If he were to go back, Demophon would completely lose his title to the throne, and his plan today would not be considered a complete success.
"Don't even think about leaving."
"Today, no one can escape!"
Under the night sky, divine light passed through the sky.
All that was left was a city where the voices of people were gradually boiling.
Chapter 401 Blocking and Blocking
Late night in Athens.
Almost at the moment when the power of the goddess of beauty exploded above Eleusis, the holy statue in the temple glowed faintly; in the high tower outside the city of Athens, Hermes, who had been standing solemnly with his eyes closed, opened his eyes.
In front of him, twelve crystal clear and dazzling crystals were arranged according to some mysterious trajectory, floating in the air.
The next moment, the crystals flashed twice together, and then their luster dimmed.
"It's still a little bit off."
A trace of regret flashed in his eyes. The attempt failed again. However, this time, success seemed not so far away compared to the previous one. At least there was a glimmer of hope.
But these are things to be considered later. Putting the crystal away, Hermes looked towards the northwest sky.
The walls of the tall tower seemed nothing in front of him. The aura of divine power spreading in the sky thousands of miles away was so clearly visible, and an invisible pressure seemed to be pressing on his heart.
In the eyes of ordinary people, what brings pressure is the pressure of divine power. But in the eyes of people like Hermes, what brings pressure to him is the chain of rules.
Since the Typhon Rebellion, the laws' rejection of divine power has been further strengthened. Even this level of aura will only usher in ruthless suppression.
"Is it Aphrodite... Is she crazy? No, that's not right. She's not in control."
He easily identified the owner of the divine power, but a trace of doubt arose and then dissipated in Hermes' heart.
After being in this 'real' world for so long, he has become increasingly aware of the strict restrictions that divine power faces in the human world.
No god is willing to use his divine power in the human world, not even a certain underworld god who was once deceived by a mortal.
Hermes remembered it clearly. Even though the god of death Thanatos did not exist in this 'real' history, the arrogant mortal Sisyphus still had ideas about the gods.
As his life grew older, this once wise and powerful king could not avoid the fear of death, so he used a trick to imprison the true body of a god from the underworld.
He tried to get the secret of eternal life from him, but the result is needless to say.
After the truth was revealed, Sisyphus was punished by the angry gods to push a huge rock up the mountain day and night, and then the rock would roll down, over and over again.
Making self-proclaimed wise mortals do the most ordinary thing that can never be accomplished for eternity is God's punishment. They know how to torture a prisoner mentally.
From then on, Sisyphus' behavior became the topic of conversation among the gods... However, the reaction of the unnamed true god of the underworld in his story did well illustrate the gods' fear of the law today.
He would rather be imprisoned by mortals for decades and lose all his face than explode with divine power and leave. It can be seen that in the mind of the god, the latter is more unacceptable to him than the former.
"Even so, something like this happened today..."
Sighing softly, Hermes walked to the window of the tower.
"But no matter what it is, I should fulfill my promise."
"Theseus... I promised you that if you help me in any way you can, I will also provide the necessary assistance to you and your descendants as long as my life is not threatened."
In the distant sky, a streak of light was rushing towards Athens.
Behind it, more than a dozen powerful auras were approaching.
Seeing this scene, Hermes couldn't help but want to laugh. He was once a god, and a member of Olympus.
But now, I am standing on the opposite side of them.
"It can't be helped. Only because I have been a god before, can I understand God's thoughts."
"They won't really accept me, because I am also a 'human' now. I have to do my job. I can't be a god anymore, but I can't just wait to die."
His mind moved slightly, and then the entire tower shook slightly under Hermes' will.
In the center of the tower's base, seventy-two columns carved with patterns stand in a huge cavity.
There is a crystal suspended on the top of most of the pillars, which is exactly the same as the twelve in front of Hermes before, and those twelve are even part of this place.
Only the tops of a few pillars are still blank, and there is nothing there yet.
Buzz——
Intricate patterns appeared on the ground and dome of this space, and countless runes lit up one after another.
The elemental power that was constantly drawn from the magic net flowed through the pillars one by one, and the aura became more restrained and profound. It then went straight up along certain passages inside the tower. The whole process seemed long, but in fact it only took a moment.
The dark tower seemed to be lit up at this moment, and the light extended from the base and finally gathered on the spike at the top of the tower that was like a lightning rod.
The strong light flashed for a moment, then dimmed, as if it was gathering energy again. Standing on the top of the tower, Hermes could not help but nod slightly.
This wasn't what he really wanted; it was just a byproduct of the research process.
But now it seems that, at least in Chaos's world, this thing is indeed quite useful.
…
boom--
With a backhanded sword, the bronze armor was close at hand and collided with the sword of Theseus. The huge force caused the armor to dent inward.
However, Ares, who was sent here by the gods, didn't care at all. He was just a carrier, so he died. But the human in front of him was someone that both Hera and Aphrodite wanted to kill.
She even wanted to kill him. After all, Athena herself couldn't take revenge on her, so a king of Athens might be able to do the trick!
Bang--
"Ahem—"
His frail body was injured again, and Theseus felt that his consciousness was a little hazy.
The dark red mist on the dagger stuck in his chest seemed to be talking to him, but Theseus knew that this was definitely not someone he could communicate with.
He had seen beings that were contaminated by evil and tried to restore their mental state, but to no avail.
He didn't want to die here before arranging his funeral, but he didn't want his body to become a carrier of evil after death and cause endless disasters in the world.
"It's no use. You can't get away."
The rainbow light was blessing his body, which was the power of Iris, the goddess of rainbow light. This made Ares' speed obviously faster.
"Athens is just ahead, but you have no chance to get in. Hahahahahaha... I'm going to chop off her dog's head outside her temple."
The more injured he was, the more violent his will to fight became.
All the strength in his body gathered together, and Ares' blood-red eyes shone with divine light.
"Die for me—"
boom--
In an instant, Ares raised his spear and moved forward, but at the end of his sight, at the edge of the huge city, there seemed to be a flash of light.
The next moment, a thin beam of light seemed to ignore space and distance and instantly hit Ares' chest.
The protection formed by the flow of holy power is like a piece of thin paper, and the armor made of divine minerals is just a layer of paper shell.
Pure and condensed energy pierced through his chest and then penetrated the clouds in the sky behind Ares.
"What's this?"
Looking at the hole in his chest in disbelief, Ares widened his eyes and glared at the city in the distance.
He wanted to fight again, but with the end of the carrier's life, his divine descent inevitably came to an end.
"ah--"
"You lowly Athenians, you all deserve to die!"
The lingering sound echoed in the sky, and then a pillar of light rose into the sky.
Just as it had happened when it arrived, the descending will of the gods returned to his divine body.
"what happened?"
Her expression changed, and Hera, who was following closely behind, subconsciously paused at the place where Ares' incarnation disappeared.
She had never known before that there was such a method in Athens.
She knew that the maze of Silvermoon City could resist the incarnation of God, but it was the masterpiece of the goddess of the magic net after all. But what was going on in front of her?
Boom boom
In the distant sky, Theseus once again fought with the incarnation of Poseidon. After only a short pause, Hera set off again.
Her plan was so ingenious, but Aphrodite and the scene before her kept going wrong again and again.
Unconsciously, a sense of gloom rose in Hera's heart.
It was as if everything was predestined. No matter what, she couldn't end the dispute with Athena so easily.
"Good…very good!"
Hera's intuition told her that perhaps Theseus was destined not to die outside Athens, but it didn't matter.
Death is death whether it is early or late. A mortal without immortal essence will undoubtedly die if he is directly contaminated by that thing.
If the problem cannot be solved without bloodshed, then let the land flow like a river of blood.
Without the annoying Theseus, dozens of gods are fighting against just Athena. In this battle, the advantage is mine!
Having made up her mind, Hera no longer hesitated.
In the distant city of Athens, Athena's power began to spread rapidly around the temple.
The gods kept getting closer to the light in the front, and then were forced back. But every time they got closer, they could slow down the figure a little.
The light beams that ignored the distance burst out three times in succession, causing many incarnations to suffer heavy losses even though they were prepared.
Until one moment, the stream of light that had been flying in the sky for half the night finally approached Athens.
But the moment he crossed the sky above the city wall, Poseidon, who was following closely, seemed to have hit an indestructible barrier and was bounced back to the ground.
Bang--
"Oh... it's Equis!"
His expression was grim, and the artifact was hanging high in the sky. Poseidon had no way to deal with this scene.
He did not carry his own trident, or few gods would hand over the artifact to the incarnation of God.
On the one hand, the advent of consciousness and divine power cannot carry artifacts, and on the other hand, there is a risk of losing them.
But this is Athens, so Athena naturally doesn't need to worry about this problem. So the artifact Aequis has been left here on weekdays to protect the goddess' holy city.
This was also the reason why she had promised that as long as they were in Athens, no one could harm the people she wanted to protect, unless one day the gods came to the city and turned every inch of land outside the city into their home ground.
"Forget it. We already guessed it beforehand, didn't we? Athens has her artifact, so we can't get in."
With a flash of divine light, Hera came to Poseidon's side.
There is no way around this, it is entirely caused by previous mistakes.
This chase in the night sky is probably coming to an end.
"Aphrodite, what's wrong with her!"
With a cold snort, Poseidon looked at the shield floating in the sky, as if Athena was mocking him.
"Humph, you can't even control your own avatar, you piece of shit!"
Hera did not refute because she also thought Aphrodite was a waste.
But it is true, after all, she is the incarnation of some power of the Father. Even Uranus can't keep wisdom at certain times...
So it makes sense that Aphrodite is a brainless piece of shit.
"Reasonable…"
"Humph, trash."
Cursing silently, Hera turned around.
Although the ending was not perfect, her goal was achieved.
This mortal who was in the way was finally going to die.
······
"Boom——"
"Boom——"
"Boom——"
In the city of Athens, bells rang.
Under the dark night sky, large groups of guards suddenly began patrolling.
Luxurious cars came out from all over the city, some gathered together, and some went alone.
But there is no doubt that their goal is the same, that is the royal palace in Athens.
Because even though the entire city has been blocked at this moment, some news still came from outside.
Whether it was through magical channels or divine arts, a piece of information whose authenticity was unknown spread among these "big men" in Athens in a short period of time.
The Athenian king Theseus was seriously injured and dying, and the reason for all this was that he repeatedly angered the Olympian gods and was finally punished by the gods.
No one knows if this is true, but it undoubtedly caused a stir in the city.
When Theseus was here, what he said was the truth.
But if he is gone, what will happen to the future of Athens?
...
"Get out of the way!"
Awakened from her sleep, Andrea hurriedly put on her robe.
Lifting her skirt, she trotted towards the inner part of the palace, ignoring the carriage that was not yet ready.
She was not the first to learn the news. In fact, she didn't know what happened today until she received the order from Theseus.
The battle between the incarnations of the gods was firmly blocked outside Athens by the power of the Shield of Aequis, so that most people knew nothing except that the royal city seemed to have been attacked.
In this case, naturally no one would pay attention to a princess, especially a princess who was a priest. After all, although there was no explicit rule, Chaos had rarely seen a king using divine magic over the years.
"Wait, are you Her Highness Andrea?"
Suddenly, a voice sounded from the front.
Andrea raised her head slightly. It was the ruler of a city-state in Athens.
Before Theseus, most city-states within the Pan-Athens sphere of influence had their own rulers, laws, and armies. Rather than being part of Athens, they were more like a relationship between a suzerain and a vassal state.
But with the centralization and war after Theseus came to power, the rulers of these city-states finally submitted to the rule of the King of Athens, and even they themselves came to Athens and became members of the parliament.
Theseus promised them that they would discuss the development of the kingdom together in the form of a classical republic, but in fact everyone knew that he was a dictatorial monarch.
"I am. What can I do for you?"
Despite her urgency, Andrea suppressed her patience for the time being.
The people around also noticed the movement here, and they all turned their eyes to look over. Their eyes contained various meanings, and Andrea couldn't tell them apart.
But at this moment, stability is more important than anything else. At least before confirming her father's true life or death, she should -
"What I mean is, Your Highness, as a clergyman, it seems that you should not be here now."
The Earl seemed to be in a good mood with a smile on his face. He looked at the princess in front of him and shook his head slightly.
"You are a servant of God, so why do you have to come here and get involved in worldly affairs?"
"Please go back. As a member of Athens, we will confirm His Majesty's condition. Besides, with his divine power, I think nothing will happen."
"But I was summoned here by my father. He wants to see me."
Taking a deep breath, Andrea reluctantly explained. However, the Count continued to chatter in front of her.
"No, Your Highness. If His Majesty has no problem, then with his ability, he can come to the temple to see you at any time. If he is not feeling well - with all due respect, I doubt the authenticity of the order you received."
"As far as I know, the difficulties Athens is facing now are either caused by the will of the gods or by some guys who are good at tricks. It is they who have caused all our problems, and Your Majesty has been deceived by them."
"Now that His Majesty has returned from his injuries, or is on his way to deal with the trouble caused by those alchemists, who knows—"
"That's enough!"
Seventh Ring Divine Art [Law·Shock]!
Her eyes flashed with divine light, and Andrea bit her lip and uttered a word that was not uttered by human language.
The next moment, without any signs of abnormality, the count collapsed to the ground as if his spirit had been severely hit.
He was not so incompetent that he would be knocked down so easily. In fact, even if he took such a blow directly, his life state was still stable.
But the count did not expect Andrea to attack him here - if this were a normal time, it would actually be as he expected.
But now, the sudden news made Andrea nervous. Just now, she seemed to remember her brief and exciting adventure.
It wasn't until she subconsciously knocked down the person in front of her that she realized what she had done.
"Your Highness, you——"
The field was quiet at first, and the people around seemed a little shocked by this. However, at this moment, Andrea felt even more annoyed.
She didn't know how to deal with what she had done. Fortunately, no one died... But she didn't want to waste any more time. Since she didn't know how to deal with it, she wouldn't deal with it!
"Get out of the way!"
With a low shout, Andrea spoke again, then strode forward.
But to her surprise, no one stopped her until she entered the inner hall.
Chapter 402: Truth
Walk through the corridor connecting the outer hall and the main hall, all the way inside.
Although the Royal Palace of Athens did not have structures like some later palaces that could make assassins lost, it still covered a vast area.
Passing by the main hall where meetings were usually held, Andrea saw one person after another who was usually in a high position of power in Athens.
At this moment, they were gathered in twos and threes, discussing the sudden events that happened late at night.
On weekdays, Theseus would summon everyone here to discuss matters, listen to their opinions, and announce his own orders.
But he was not here at this moment, and the top seat was vacant.
"Your Highness, come this way."
Hearing a greeting, Andrea looked in the direction of the voice.
That was my father's close confidant, and he was standing near a small door at the rear side of the hall.
Her heart sank again, and Andrea noticed from the corner of her eye that some people around her were looking at her inadvertently.
The king returned in the middle of the night but did not meet with his ministers in the main hall to calm the people's hearts. Instead, he asked the princess of the kingdom to meet him first.
No matter how you look at it, this doesn't seem like good news.
"Hoo——Andrea, don't panic, stay calm."
"You can do it, it's just a small scene, it's not a big deal."
Cheer-ing herself up in her heart, Andrea raised her head and gave a polite smile.
She turned and nodded to everyone who looked at her, as if this was just a normal night.
Some people smiled back, some looked worried, and some ignored it. But Andrea didn't say anything. She just did what she was supposed to do and walked to the back of the hall.
"I'm here, please lead the way."
There was no further explanation, because Andrea knew very well that most of the people who could come into the hall at this moment were professionals with extraordinary strength, and even the slightest movement could be heard by them.
So even though she was very worried about her father's condition, she didn't ask anything.
"Okay, please follow me."
After speaking briefly, the captain of the guards turned around and led the way, with Andrea following closely behind.
As soon as I stepped out of the hall, the discussions behind me became more intense.
Debates, arguments...some people were thinking about the next king. After all, Theseus actually had more than one prince, Demophon.
Others are discussing how the new king can stabilize relations with the surrounding areas after he ascends the throne.
After all, Athens was so unscrupulous when Theseus was around, so it would suffer so much backlash when he was gone.
Eleusis was just the beginning, and many people were aware of Athens' secret preparations for war over the years.
They knew who their enemies were; they were nothing more than the ancient human kingdoms of the West.
Before today, although there were objections and fears, since Theseus insisted on having his own way, everyone had to obey.
But no one knows what the choice will be after today.
…
Clang...
Bone rolling——
——Bang!
The wine glass fell over and broke into pieces on the ground.
Theseus, who was sitting in front of the throne, withdrew his hand and was speechless for a moment.
The cup fell to the ground, but it was not just the cup that broke. Shaking his head slightly, Theseus didn't know what to say.
Although the gods' siege was unsuccessful, he eventually returned to Athens. But they were also successful, because the dagger that pierced his back is still there.
Generally speaking, for a powerful demigod like him, piercing a vital point does not mean death. Some powerful divine arts can even revive people who have just died, allowing their souls to return to their places and their bodies to regain life.
But Theseus knew very well that none of this would be of any use to him.
Because the dagger had long been filled with the power of evil, and as the previous battle gradually got out of control, it began to flow throughout his body.
Even if he used all his strength to delay this process, he could only delay the final result.
Perhaps asking for help from the gods could help sustain his life with their power, but from then on, he would never have the chance to hold a sword again.
This ending was not what he wanted.
Tap tap...
Tap tap tap——
"--Father!"
At the gate, hurried footsteps were heard approaching, and Andrea rushed into the hall in a hurry.
She immediately saw the pale-faced Theseus standing in front of the throne and smelled a hint of blood in the air.
"How could you——"
Taking a few steps forward, light immediately appeared on Andrea's hands, and the divine power of healing fell on Theseus.
However, the next moment, Andrea felt a chill from head to toe.
The power she released seemed to flow into a bottomless black hole. Not only was it useless, it also made people feel a deep sense of fear.
"Well, don't waste your time. This is not something you can cure. Even the gods are very afraid of it. Divine magic... is useless against it."
He shook his head slightly, and it was not until this moment, looking at his daughter who had hurried over, that a smile finally appeared on Theseus' face.
She is still very young and her actions are immature, but she is no longer a child after all... Maybe she was not her original choice, but looking back now, it seems that there is nothing wrong with it.
Although traditional human countries had no queens except in places like the Amazon, Theseus had never been a man who followed the rules.
Moreover, when thinking of the Amazon, Theseus couldn't help but think of Hippolyta.
She once tried to seduce him with the goddess of beauty's belt, but not only did she fail, but she was impressed by his character and ability.
In the past, Theseus had never taken this matter to heart until what happened tonight.
"Father, what are you doing..."
After coming back to her senses from the chill just now, Andrea felt even more depressed.
She didn't know what it felt like, but it undoubtedly proved that Theseus' injuries were serious.
However, the king just waved his hand slightly in response to his daughter's doubts.
"...Andrea."
"I know what you want to ask, but if nothing unexpected happens, I'm going to die."
"What?! But——"
"Hear me out."
Interrupting quietly, Theseus looked at his somewhat flustered daughter.
At this moment, he considered many things, but in the end, he made his choice.
"I'll tell you everything in a minute, but I'm telling you now."
"After I die, you will be the next king of Athens."
Snap——
Theseus' voice was not loud, but it was accompanied by thunder.
The power stirred up by the incarnations of the gods finally affected the atmosphere, and Athens, which was already on the sea, was hit by a heavy rain.
Thunder and lightning streaked across the sky, creating a series of loud noises. A heavy rain was about to fall, clearing away the dust inside and outside Athens.
However, at this moment, Andrea had no joy of inheriting the throne in her heart, only endless sadness and helplessness.
…
"Father, I remember..."
In the hall, Andrea was stunned for a long while, a little confused.
She wanted to say that Demofeng was the heir, but then she thought of her father who returned alone.
Perhaps he had been killed, but even so, Theseus had more than one son...
"Demophon chose the gods and is the source of everything today. Although Hippolytus is rumored to have a grudge against the goddess of beauty, I no longer have time to verify the truth of it."
Theseus looked at Andrea in a calm voice. No one could easily accept the sudden knowledge that their brother was the traitor.
But he didn't have much time left, so without giving it more time to digest, Theseus continued, "Now that I think about it, this isn't surprising."
"Demophon has always been afraid of the gods, but this fear looks like respect... In fact, you are a believer of the goddess. I didn't want to choose you at first, but Andrea, do you know when I changed my mind?"
Her eyes widened slightly, and although she was a little overwhelmed by the continuous news, Andrea was shocked again.
Because I am a believer of the goddess, I don't want to choose her... Could it be that in my father's eyes, the goddess is actually not trustworthy?
"That's not the case. I mean no disrespect to the goddess."
As if he had seen through his daughter's thoughts, Theseus said calmly, "But gods are gods, and humans are humans."
"You have to understand that gods have their own interests, and humans have their own. In the eyes of gods, humans are property, interests, and tools for them to increase their power and gain status, but they are not the same kind as humans."
"I don't think there's anything wrong with Her Highness Athena, and I believe she cares a lot about Athens's 'property'. But since it's about interests, then she can naturally give it up for greater interests. This is the difference between gods and humans."
"The king of Athens does not need to oppose all gods, but he should not be so devout in believing in a certain god that he really regards himself and the whole of Athens as the private property of the god. So I really like your speech at the debate, Andrea. Since you are a human being, you should have 'human justice'."
She was a little shocked, and although she still felt sad and helpless, Andrea was still a little embarrassed.
She herself knew very well how she conducted that so-called debate.
"So... is that when you changed your mind?"
"That's half the reason."
Nodding slightly, Theseus smiled and said, "The other half of the reason is that I unexpectedly discovered that you are actually related to hell."
"!"
Andrea was startled and stunned again.
Seeing his daughter's reaction, Theseus smiled again: "It's surprising, isn't it? But since I found you, I will naturally investigate your whereabouts when you disappeared."
"The Lorehouse in Thuringia, the caravans you met along the way, the sacrificial rituals discovered by the paladins who went to investigate, and your experiences in the Acropolis."
"It's easy to target your companion, but just like the demons I encountered before, once you, a burden, are gone, his ability to hide his tracks is also very strong."
"I don't approve of you dealing with the devil, Andrea, but the fact that you were able to maintain this contact even after gradually guessing the other party's identity proves that you don't blindly trust the gods. This is what really makes me happy."
"And speaking from my personal experience, I actually prefer dealing with demons to gods. Even though I only met them a few times, they still left a deep impression on me."
Tapping lightly on the table, Theseus recalled his adventures before he inherited the throne.
He had experienced a lot of things at that time. He had been an opponent of the demons that sneaked into the human world, and had also made deals with them.
"There's a saying they have that I really like: Those who make rules for people other than themselves to follow are the gods. Those who make rules for gods other than themselves to follow are the kings of gods. But those who make rules and strictly follow them as long as they don't leave loopholes in advance are the devil. So really, I don't mind dealing with them, as long as you don't get cheated."
"It is precisely because of these two things that I have occasionally allowed you to sit in on my handling of state affairs in recent years. Of course, if it weren't for today's incident, I probably wouldn't have made up my mind to let you replace Demofeng."
"Ahem…"
He had said too much and Theseus was a little out of breath.
He stopped Andrea who wanted to come forward. It would be better not to contact him at this time.
"Okay, these are all side issues. Now I want to tell you what you are going to do after I die."
"Whether it's gods or demons, they can believe in them, but they can't believe in them completely. You have to remember that only power belongs to you, and only profit is what they want."
Looking into his daughter's eyes, Theseus' voice gradually regained some strength.
"Hermes is my friend, yes. His origins are mysterious, but just like the friend from Hell you know, he may not be trustworthy after I die, but he will definitely not stand with the gods."
"You can seek his help to fight against the gods, but you must also treat his request with caution."
"You should have known the ministers of Athens over the years. Who is the war advocate and who wants peace. Who is related to which god's church and who is dissatisfied with me taking over the power. I didn't kill them all before. I wanted to do it slowly, but now that I am going to die, you can kill them!"
"Only by killing can you make more people obey you and unite Athens in your hands."
"Father, I..."
He subconsciously wanted to refuse, but looking at Theseus' pale face, he thought of the count who was knocked down by him.
Andrea was silent for a moment, and finally nodded.
But he looked at his hands. With his own strength, could he really do the same as his father?
"Of course you can, Andrea. I will leave you everything you need."
The power of the clergy comes from God, which is why Theseus did not intend to let Andrea succeed to the throne.
Because once the gods decide, she will become a mortal. But since Theseus has made a decision, he naturally has a solution.
Among the incarnations of gods that had been hunted down before, only the incarnation of the God of War was truly killed, and he also took away the remaining parts of the other party.
There is also his own sword, which has been with him for nearly a hundred years.
"I will give you everything you need, but Andrea...you have to remember."
"Only humans care about human affairs."
"Depending on others for survival... one could die at any moment."
"Whether it's the flattery or fear of others, those relationships, interests, and favors, all of these are built on your own abilities."
"Your wisdom, your force, and everything you master are the foundation of all this."
"Dignity is always on the edge of the sword, and truth is always within the reach of your power."
"Let the gods fear you as much as they fear me. Hold this sword."
"From today on, you are the king of Athens."
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In an instant, blood-red flames burned from Theseus' body, and the remaining metal and divine power of the incarnation of the God of War were also ignited.
They converged upon the sword and became part of it.
At this moment, Theseus felt as if he had come into contact with another realm.
He saw the world in motion, and with each breath, the laws of all things circulated and gave rise to new forces.
This power originates from all things and returns to all things. If there is no external force, perhaps the world is through this internal cycle, constantly accumulating and strengthening its own power, making everything in the world thrive.
It was a little regretful, but Theseus' intuition told him that there might be some essential mystery contained in the cycle within this world.
However, he no longer had time to comprehend, as his life was nearing its end, and vaguely, Theseus felt that he wanted to contact this cycle, as if he was missing some medium.
"This is what future generations will be concerned about, and my story ends here."
With his soul and flesh ignited by his own divinity, Theseus had no intention of having a next life.
Regardless of whether reincarnation exists or not, what does it have to do with him if he loses his memory?
If he kneels before the gods and prays in his next life, that would be the greatest denial of him.
Then everything returned to his sword, Theseus' figure gradually disappeared, and only the weapon was reborn in the fire.
…
Clang——
Clang——
After a long time, the dagger and the sword fell to the ground one after another, making crisp sounds.
In the empty hall, only Andrea's frail figure was left.
Chapter 403 Ultimatum
"Father..."
The dagger fell to the ground, and the black and red aura that had been lingering around it had already retracted into the blade.
Compared to the beginning, it has obviously grown much bigger.
Obviously, in a very short period of time, this force still eroded and assimilated a lot of blood and energy.
But after it lost its target, it seemed to be "playing dead". The source of the fall of the King of Athens restrained all its aura and became like an ordinary weapon.
However, in the silent hall, Andrea, who witnessed it all with her own eyes, obviously would not be deceived by its appearance.
She took a step forward and grasped the sword stuck upside down in the ground. In an instant, countless knowledge flooded into her, but she did not seem confused at all.
All the experience and wisdom of a demigod in the past hundred years were left here, and along with it, a powerful force.
Although this is not as powerful as Theseus at his peak, it is enough to suppress Athens at this moment.
Although there is more than one demigod in the world, it is indeed difficult to find a second one among the nobles of Athens.
"It's all this——"
Biting her lip, perhaps because the power aroused her emotions, Andrea subconsciously grasped the sword with both hands.
The sword fell, as if wanting to vent the sadness in her heart onto the small dagger.
The sound of swords being swung echoed in the hall, stirring up clouds of dust.
However, at the last moment of the fight between the two sides, Andrea's sword stopped.
"Hoo--Andrea, calm down."
"Even my father couldn't erase this power, so what would happen if we destroyed its carrier? This is a meaningless act and will only bring greater trouble..."
Take a deep breath and suppress the sadness in your heart.
Looking at the empty seat in front of her, Andrea took a step back.
"Now, I have more important things to do."
The death of Theseus was just the beginning. Andrea knew that when she walked out of this door, she would no longer have time to sort out her emotions, and greater challenges would come.
But like my father said...
"I've never killed anyone before."
"But today, it could also be the first time."
The palms of her hands holding the sword were sweating, and Andrea turned slowly.
Then she opened the door and walked into the starry night.
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The main hall of the Royal Palace of Athens was filled with people.
Compared to when I first arrived, there are more than double the number of people here.
There was a lot of noise and discussion.
Ever since Andrea went to see Theseus for the last time, various speculations and news have been coming from the outside world.
People coming from all over arrived one after another, even the count who was knocked unconscious by her before was here.
This lord who once ruled a city-state was obviously not an incompetent person. He just didn't expect that a princess who had always been kind would suddenly take action.
So even though he looked a little unhappy at the moment, he could still cheer up and wait for the king's summons.
At least until now, the extent of Theseus' injury is still unknown. Even though there are reports that he is seriously injured and dying, it is just a rumor after all.
No one dared to do anything until the accurate news came out.
Tap tap tap——
There was another sound of footsteps, and almost every once in a while, someone would bring the latest news into the hall.
The last piece of news was that the city-state of Eleusis declared that Theseus had disobeyed the gods and acted perversely, and from then on it broke away from Pan-Athens rule and restored the name of a kingdom.
Now not long after, new news was delivered.
"Everyone."
After talking with the visitor for a while, an elderly man turned around and looked at the many dignitaries who were waiting for news.
He sighed slightly and said seriously: "According to the latest news, the situation may be more troublesome than we thought."
"Eleus became independent, and the new king prayed to the goddess of agriculture and the queen of heaven in the temple, accusing your majesty of eighteen crimes."
"Disrespecting the gods, violating the rule of the divine king over their own territory, supporting the trafficking of evil alchemical creations, and sheltering spellcasters who stole power."
"Colluding with non-human species, slaughtering civilians, restricting speech, etc..."
"He claimed that Eleusis had suffered from the tyrant and now he could no longer endure it. He hoped that the Queen of Heaven would be able to do justice."
"Then almost at the same time, the Kingdom of Argos, far away under Mount Olympus, recognized it, as did the Kingdom of Pylos and 17 city-states and kingdoms in the south of the continent. However, they believed that the accusation against Your Majesty was untrue, because the 18 charges were far from enough to explain all the faults."
"So, did they say what they were going to do?"
With every word, the atmosphere in the room became heavier. Finally, someone couldn't stand it anymore and chose to ask.
The old man who relayed the news just sighed again and said slowly: "Of course."
"With the help of the connection between the gods and the believers, it didn't take long for the final decision to be made."
"All the above-mentioned kingdoms, city-states, as well as numerous chambers of commerce and churches of the gods have made a joint statement. They claim that the actions of His Majesty Theseus not only endanger Athens, but will also endanger the stability of the entire human world."
"And Athens under your Majesty's rule is the source of all evil."
"So they demanded that Your Majesty abdicate and go to Olympia to stand trial, just like Sisyphus once did, and receive the corresponding punishment. They also demanded that we kill all spellcasters other than clergy in Athens and cut off trade with areas outside the rule of the gods."
"The Athenian royal family should allow the city-states to restore self-government, abolish direct rule over all places, and restore the original system; compensate the Church of Poseidon for past trade on the ocean, and establish a temple of Poseidon in the city."
"However, considering that all the blame lies with His Majesty Theseus, all nations have decided to forgive the followers and support Prince Demophon to inherit the throne of Athens. The world is guilty, and the king is guilty."
"They demanded that Athens accept all of the above within three days. Only in this way can all the sins that Your Majesty has committed before be stopped."
Wow——
As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar in the place.
Before the news came, the powerful people in the field might have had various speculations, but when such content was confirmed, many things no longer needed to be considered.
Theseus was either seriously injured and dying, or he no longer had the fighting power he once had, otherwise the nations would never have issued such a harsh warning. Even though no one knew what happened in Eleusis, the result was already in sight.
In an instant, some people were secretly happy, some were silent, some were angry, and some felt helpless.
If Theseus could no longer display power comparable to that of the incarnations of the gods, then the will of the Athenian royal family would no longer be important.
Now, no matter what attitude they hold, they just need to wait for the final piece of news, which is what the church thinks.
Olympus has gods, but they are far away in the sky; but Athens also has gods, and they are close at hand.
But for some reason, even though it was so lively tonight, the church seemed to have not noticed it until now. So far, only Andrea, who came not long ago, is considered one of the clergy.
So what did the church mean by this? Did the gods also give up on Athens and acquiesce to this failure? This doesn't seem strange.
After all, the life of gods is eternal, and there are many city-states in history that have flourished and declined. Sometimes gods will intervene, and sometimes they won't. If Athena chooses to give in this time, it is also a normal choice...
Squeak——
The situation in the hall was changing because of the old man's words, but the next moment, the sound of a door opening and closing came from the side and rear, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
That was the path to the apse, and it was where Theseus was when he returned to Athens.
Eyes of either expectation or fear gathered around him. Could it be that His Majesty had a backup plan, and that he had actually recovered from his injuries?
Or maybe he knew the situation was hopeless and chose to give up surrendering.
People have mixed feelings, just like when waiting for the test results: they expect to do better than expected, but they are also afraid of falling short of their usual level.
However, soon, when Andrea walked out, everyone breathed a sigh of relief despite their disappointment.
The best result is one that is good for yourself, and the second best result is no result at all.
So when Andrea walked out of the side door with sword in hand, this was what she saw.
Suddenly tense and relaxed, most people's true emotions can't help but show at this moment.
Those who despised her, those who supported her, those who were loyal, those who were rebellious, all stood there with their swords in hand, and she could see them all clearly.
"So Mr. Morin."
Andrea spoke calmly, her hands shaking a little, but her voice was steady.
She looked at the old man who had spoken before, he was an old minister left over from the previous generation of the King of Athens.
"I heard everything you just said, but what if we choose to refuse?"
"Of course it was war."
The old man did not speak, it was the earl who had blocked his way before who spoke.
The fact that he was knocked unconscious by the princess was seen by many people, and he was also ridiculed by his old friends for it.
He was naturally angry, but the count could do nothing. Until this moment, as an excellent warrior, he clearly noticed Andrea's trembling hands.
Why did she do this? That was self-evident. Theseus might really be dead, but she was still the goddess's priestess, and he could not hurt her.
So the Earl just said with a fake smile: "Princess, I understand your anger."
"But war is not a game. It is not as easy as you attacking a loyal minister. Your Highness, as a priest, perhaps you should return to the temple and wait for the will of the goddess."
"When that time comes, we will all listen to you quietly."
"So what now? If there is no will from the goddess, what if I refuse now?"
She tried her best to calm herself down, but Andrea's hands seemed to be disobedient to her.
She could only keep her tone calm and talk to the people in front of her.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, but I'm afraid your words don't count."
The Count spoke with a smile, and Andrea couldn't help but look at the people present.
Although some people supported her, the Earl was right. This kind of thing was not something that a princess could handle.
Andrea understood, just as her father said at the end, that in this world, only strength is power.
So she took a deep breath, not knowing whether she was asking others or herself, and Andrea finally asked.
"So Mr. Morin, and everyone present here, in Athens, only the orders of the king and God can be executed..."
"Of course not."
With a slight sigh, the old minister who initially delivered the message shook his head slightly.
"Your Highness, only a king like His Majesty Theseus and a god like His Majesty Athena can make the whole of Athens obey."
"Yeah?"
"Then I understand."
Andrea nodded slightly, her white fingers grasping the hilt of the sword.
"Father is right, and you are right too."
"Since this is the way of this world, from today on, let me be a king like my father."
tear——
She raised her sword and pressed it down slightly. Amid the shocked gazes of the crowd, Andrea swung her sword through the air.
Although the speed was not fast, it was very steady. Andrea gave the other party enough time to react, because she was not killing for the sake of killing, she was telling them that she could kill.
Take the first step, then the second, and the third.
Her sword shattered the count's resistance and slashed across his neck. Andrea vaguely felt that the sword seemed to have become a little stronger.
But she did not stop, but raised her sword again.
Her hands stopped shaking, and she saw that the dignitaries present seemed to have understood what she wanted to do.
Some were retreating, some were ready to attack in anger, some were in doubt or looked happy.
But no matter what the reaction is, those who deserve to die must die.
Andrea didn't care that much about the survival of Athens, but she would not allow him to bear eternal infamy after his father's death.
…
The sky was about to brighten, and the power of Lady Night had already fallen.
The figure of the goddess of dawn dances in the sky, bringing some light.
At this moment, in the city of Athens not far from the royal palace, Ryan, who had just stepped into the city gate, felt a stir in his heart and looked into the distance.
In the past few days, although he left Athens, it did not mean that he and Andrea had no contact.
On the contrary, because of the symbol he had given to Andrea, the little princess communicated with him a lot.
The problems that he didn't understand in life, the unhappy things, and listening to Ryan's stories about the outside world... Ryan did not hide it and confessed his identity as a "devil believer".
Until recently, when Andrea received the news that Theseus had returned seriously injured, she also asked him for help immediately, although Ryan had already known about this.
"The Serpent of Midgard can actually save Theseus, but it's a little troublesome. But I know without even trying that he won't accept it."
"After all, human nature is human nature, and evil thoughts are evil thoughts. I can do whatever I want, but if I let evil thoughts save people, the price will be everything Theseus has.
"However, the reason why this king was able to reach this point was precisely because of his 'great humanist thought'."
"Without extreme emotions and unwavering faith, he wouldn't be where he is today. Under such circumstances, how could he be willing to become a puppet of the devil?"
Ryan shook his head slightly, and couldn't say whether he felt sorry for Theseus or not.
His death was caused by the gods, but it was also the result of his own choice. Demophon's backstab was not the result of a single day or a single night.
But no matter what, Ryan still had to go to the Athens Palace. After all, there, the scene that was once predicted was gradually becoming a reality.