The setting sun was red like blood, and the sunset with golden edges was perfectly round at this moment. The last bit of the sun hit the ground and merged with the dark yellow desert. The golden light was dazzling and swallowed the sky. The sunset in the desert was as beautiful as a dream, so surreal. However, Ayis and everyone in the guards were not in the mood to enjoy this pleasant scenery.
It had been two days, and no one had drunk a drop of water. Along the way, there was nothing but sand and stones. There was not even a trace of grass, let alone water. Other than Heracles, who had the divine record, the other thirteen people were all exhausted and dragging their weak bodies. Their faces were haggard like soulless corpses.
Heracles had begun to waver and reveal his identity as a god to help them get water. However, once his identity was exposed, he would have no reason to stay. He did not want to leave yet. Just as he was hesitating whether he should expose himself, Ayis and Mortira came down from the carriage.
"It's too bumpy in the car. I'm so dizzy. Let's get out and take a walk!”After saying that, Ayis pursed her chapped lips due to severe water shortage and swallowed with difficulty. Her throat was so dry and painful that she almost fainted.
Ares 'heart clenched tightly when he saw Ayis's expression. Princess Ayis was so noble, how could he let her suffer like this! The confidence that he had barely held up was shaken when he saw Ayis's haggard face.
Suddenly, he kneeled down and cried out in the direction of Jerusavia,""Your Majesty, Ares has let you down. He has caused the princess to fall into such a situation and suffer so much.”After saying that, Ares raised his fist and punched the sand.
The other ten guards behind him also knelt down one by one, making eleven " Dong " sounds as they lowered their heads, wanting to cry but having no tears.
"Get up quickly. How is this your fault? I'm the one who harmed you. I was the one who insisted on going to Jerusha. I should have let you down.”Ayis turned around and ran a few steps, quietly wiping away the tears of self-blame from the corner of her eyes.
Heracles looked angrily at the men kneeling on the ground." What are you doing! If you're a man, get up. We're still alive!”Heracles could not help but feel a little disappointed in the warriors. He looked at Ayis's weak back with great heartache and made up his mind to use his divine power to find water.
" Look, there's an oasis…" Ayis suddenly shouted, excitedly pointing at the oasis that had suddenly appeared in front of her. It looked like a lake surrounded by a small forest.
Ayis ran towards the forest. Ares and Heracles were shocked when they saw what was happening. They shouted at Ayis at the same time," That's a mirage." Those who had stayed in the desert for a long time had seen mirages, but Ayis had only heard of them but had never seen them.
Ayis stomped her feet in anger when she realized that it was really a mirage. At this moment, Ayis was standing in a dark coffee-red low-lying land, covered in a layer of light grayish-purple mist.
Heracles felt that something was wrong. He focused his gaze and saw bubbles on the ground behind Ayis. Ares also noticed it. They ran wildly at the same time and shouted at Ayis,"" Come back quickly, princess. It's dangerous…"
Even though Ares and Heracles reminded her in unison, it was already too late. Ayis was already feeling a little dizzy due to the severe water shortage. In addition, her exhausted body suddenly felt dizzy. She staggered a few steps back and stepped into the bubbling swamp.
Ayis woke up in shock. She wanted to walk out in a panic, but she didn't expect to be further and further away from the dry land. The swamp mud that had only reached his knees instantly submerged his waist. This scared Ayis so much that she didn't dare to move anymore. She just looked up at them miserably.
"Oh my god! Please save the princess, please save her. Don't move, please don't move.”Mortira ran over and cried crazily.
The thin man quickly ran back to the carriage to find the rope. Fatty and the other warriors also ran to help. Heracles, who was standing in front of the swamp, looked at Ayis, who was in danger, and immediately raised his right hand without hesitation, ready to cast a spell. However, just as he was about to cast a spell to save Ayis, Ares, who was behind him, suddenly pushed him away and jumped into the swamp, right beside Ayis.
Ares took advantage of the fact that the mud was still shallow and immediately placed his hands under Ayis 'armpits, exerting all his strength.”With a loud roar, he pulled Ayis out of the swamp and raised her up. His actions were smooth and smooth.
" Heracles, catch…" He used all his strength to throw Ayis to Heracles, but he instantly sank.
Heracles quickly jumped up and caught Ayis, who was thrown over. He spun around, turned around, and landed on the ground.
Mortira was extremely excited as she supported Ayis.
The swamp mud had already reached Ares 'chin. Ayis and Mortira screamed in horror,"Ah! Save him, save him, Ares is going to sink.”Their faces were pale with fright, and their hearts were about to jump into their throats.
Heracles put down Ayis and immediately raised his glowing finger to read Ares softly,"Hold-"
Then, Ares miraculously stopped sinking. At this time, the warriors had already brought a thick hemp rope. Heracles snatched the rope and threw it at Ares. Before the rope fell, it was caught by Ares 'raised hand.
Heracles pulled Ares over effortlessly. Ares, who was pulled ashore, lay on the ground, covered in mud, panting. He was finally alive.
Everyone cheered." That's great, that's great! It's really the blessing of the gods!”
Ayis's pale face was covered in tears. She couldn't help herself, and so was Mortira.
Ares was touched when he saw the princess shedding tears for him."Thank you, Your Highness. The princess is so concerned about Ares. Those precious tears were shed for me. Ares will always remember them.”
Just as everyone was busy wiping the mud off Ares 'body and giving him wine to warm up, Ares looked at Heracles with a puzzled look. When he cast the spell to save Ares, everyone was so focused on Ares that they did not notice him.
However, Ares had witnessed Heracles 'actions of casting a spell to save him. Heracles was not surprised that Ares had discovered it. He should be glad that he was the only one who had seen it.
Heracles stared at Ares 'puzzled eyes and smiled at him. He shook his head at Ares, signaling him to keep quiet. He would find a chance to explain it to Ares.
Heracles was now indebted to Ares. Ares was a loyal person. As long as he did not do anything to hurt anyone, especially the princess, he could keep his mouth shut. However, he was even more curious about Heracles 'background.
Heracles saw that Ares had no intention of exposing him, so he carefully observed the terrain ahead. Then, he said excitedly to the warriors,"There's a marsh here, so there should be a water source ahead. You guys stay here and take care of the women and the wounded.”
" Be careful…" Ayis looked at Heracles worriedly.
Heracles nodded, turned around, and disappeared into the fog.
Seeing that the sky was about to get dark, it did not take long for everyone to see Heracles excitedly running out from the distant tree.
"There really is a small forest ahead. We can be saved.”Heracles pointed at the grove and smiled happily.
"Yay! We are saved." Everyone jumped up and cheered, completely forgetting their previous hunger, thirst, and exhaustion. They were immersed in the good news that Heracles had brought them, cheering and cheering.
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