The cruel and ruthless Nether King, who plundered lives, was actually right beside his beloved. He didn't leave his side, like a dragon guarding its treasure.
"How ridiculous!" The fog, the deep, icy green eyes, and Hermes 'horrifying state were still vivid in her mind. She sighed deeply and shrank back a little uneasily."Beauty should be associated with cuteness, and light should be close to warmth. How can a serious and unsmiling Hades who has never loved or hated be close to the owner of those beautiful and bright eyes, let alone be so intimate?”
The hands of the Goddess of Beauty were as tender as frozen milk, and her snow-white arms were only suitable for hugging passionate lovers. She could not pull an exquisite bow even if she tried her best. Those aqua blue eyes, used to blink and release the alluring attachment, but did not have the sharpness of an eagle.
Ha.
Eros glanced at her, who seemed to have lost a bit of decisiveness. He opened his mouth lazily and yawned.
He didn't think that the Mother Goddess, who had never held a bow before, could shoot from such a distance. Besides, she had been frightened by the atrocity of Yama. She was as pitiful as a sparrow being chased by an eagle, or as afraid of the cold wind as a ragged person.
He wanted to take a closer look at the Plant God, who was so beautiful that even Mother God was ashamed of herself. Unfortunately, he was too far away and the angle was too tricky. He could only see a vague outline. He commented uninterestedly,"As expected of the King of Hell, who is known for his incorruptness. Even when he falls in love, his performance is so boring and unbearable.”
He even wasted precious time with his lover sitting under the tree with a serious face and carrying the ball of the dead that emitted an annoying smell.
Aphrodite did not agree with Hades's love for Arias.""If he is secretly favored by love, it is a contempt for our authority. Look at his back! It was a bloody sword that was waving at the dead souls. The land he stepped on was covered with dry corpses, and the fluttering flag was filled with the smell of death. Love makes a man cheerful and kind, but it doesn't fan-ah!”
Her eyes suddenly lit up, and she completely forgot what she had not finished saying. She could not help but lean forward a little so that she could take a closer look at the two people who were about to be separated temporarily.
Seeing that she couldn't wait, Eros pursed his lips and pulled the bow back from his weak hand, lest he was wronged and lost his ability to use it."Please allow me to lend you a hand.”
Avrodite agreed happily. As she prepared to land in front of Alies, she reminded him,"Golden arrow, golden arrow! No matter how much talent and clear mind, they would also fall into the lost fog, calling the bell that called for the sweet opening scene, turning the nothingness of the heart into the love that could be touched in front of them.”
It was awkward. She had seen that Alias was able to use a bow that was half the height of a human as if it was his arm and fingers, so she thought that Aiko's bowstring would be much simpler than the one that was much smaller. Unexpectedly, she could not even pull it to the full, let alone aim.
"If this bowstring still listens to me like before, it will let you fulfill your long-cherished wish and I won't need to expend too much effort.”
Eros responded casually with a solemn expression. He placed his fist sized knee firmly against the bottom of the bow and narrowed his eyes. Soon, he aimed at the back of the tall man in black robe. Judging from the burly body of Ares, the former lover of the Mother God, the delicate one was obviously not the new favorite.
Due to the importance of the Mother God, he was afraid that the effect would not be enough or that he would unfortunately miss the target. This time, he even set up three arrows in one go, all aimed at the pitch-black cloak.
Whoosh.
This was the first time that he, who had always treated his duty with a playful mood, was so serious. He took a nervous breath, and then without hesitation, he nimbly withdrew the force on the string that had been fixed to the extreme tension, letting them whoosh through the air and shoot at the target in unison.
Eros, who could control love at will, had the weakest arrow in the world, because it could not cause any substantial harm to gods or even mortals.
However, his golden arrows and lead arrows were the most indestructible weapons at the same time. Even the powerful Godly Kings couldn't escape the pursuit of penetration. That seemingly small power would break through the defense and make it useless, hitting the heart.
"Ah!"
All of this happened in the blink of an eye. Aphrodite, who had been full of anticipation just a moment ago, was now horrified. She shrieked as if her throat was being choked.
By the time Eros realized something was wrong from Mother God's panicked expression and realized that he had shot the wrong target, it was too late.
Three golden arrows that appeared and disappeared mysteriously pierced into Hades 'back without missing a single one.
This scene was very shocking. Even Arias, who was sitting under the tree to keep the soul sphere and waiting for the death god, Danadus, to come and get it, couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise.
"Your Majesty?"
There was more confusion than worry in his tone.
The flesh of an immortal god was stronger than the most condensed iron. Prometheus was shackled and forced to let eagles eat his organs every day, but he was still as strong as ever, let alone Pluto, whose divine power could be compared to the king of gods.
Hades frowned and pulled them out in disgust. He rubbed them into a golden ball and threw them aside.
Alies couldn't help but smile.
It was not only because he had heard a little about the owner of the golden arrow, but also because he had a deep understanding of Yama's unwavering personality. He knew that the only thing that could make Yama feel disgusted to the point of showing a slight disgust was probably the flirtatious Olympian gods.
As the Lord of Hell's cold, yet unbelievably clear green eyes locked onto him, a terrifying pressure came crashing down. Eros, who was only a mid-tier god who was favored by Mother God and had a transcendent status, was pressed down on by the pressure, causing his limbs to tremble and cold sweat to pour down like a waterfall.
However, this could not compare to the shock and confusion he felt in his heart.
" How is that possible?" Eros 'teeth chattered, and even his voice became muffled."Even the Nether King, no, even the Godkings are affected!”
The Nether King naturally wouldn't pay attention to this question.
As a reward for offending him, a vast sea of divine power was released without reservation, carrying the aura of death and despair. In an instant, it captured Aphrodite, who tried to escape with her son, and imprisoned the mother and son, who were playing with love, in a cage formed by divine power.
In the blink of an eye, the prey had become the hunter. The original hunter was lying in the cage, trembling like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered on the altar.
Hades 'eyes were calm as he looked at the little goddess of love, who was in a trance, and suddenly said,""Your target is not me."
His low voice was as cold as treading on thin ice. Eros was flustered, but he did not realize the danger contained in it. He subconsciously heaved a sigh of relief and admitted,""The Underworld's Supreme Being with the Dark Gold Crown on his head, I didn't mean to offend you-Aaah!!!!”
The pain from the left side of his body was so heart-wrenching that it was enough to make the pampered little love god faint on the spot.
The right arm that was in charge of drawing the bow was actually ripped off by the merciless Dark Night's divine power.
After the initial shock, Aphrodite understood why Hades was unaffected by the golden arrow, but she was even more shocked.
If one's heart was empty and did not reject any beauty, one would be easily bewitched. If one was already in love, even if it was still a budding child, the golden arrow would not be able to interfere with its sacred path.
A shallow moment of infatuation could never cover a long-lasting love.
In any case-things had gone far beyond her control.
It was not the first time Eros had played a prank, but this time, he paid the most. Blood gushed out of his torn muscles, dyeing the white clouds a dazzling scarlet. Against the gray sky, it looked like the cold tears on Hesperides 'cheeks.
The lifeless arm fell to the muddy ground, and the calloused fingers were still twitching indiscernibly. The blood that dripped onto the ground contained the pure power of a mid-tier god, which gradually turned it from soft to stiff.
With the tacit consent of the King of Plants, Alies, the weed, which was depressed because the tree beside it had taken away its nutrients, no longer carefully probed. Instead, it treated the tree as the most delicious food and greedily sucked it.
"Ahhh…Ahhh…"
The white bones of the severed arm were exposed. The stars in Avrodite's beautiful eyes had been stolen by the dark clouds. She stared at it without blinking, and her chest throbbed with pain, as if someone had used a blunt silver knife to cut her a few times.
Seeing her beloved son, whom she had held in her arms since birth, suffer such intense pain, foaming at the mouth, and falling unconscious, Aphrodite opened her mouth wide and wanted to scream, but she couldn't make a sound and almost fainted.
He couldn't get what he wanted, and he lost what he already had.
She had never longed for the protection of her lover, Ares, as much as she did now. She was skilled in playing with love, and for the first time, she regretted her recklessness.
What made her even more heart-wrenching was that the recovery speed of the godly body was extremely fast. Even when Eros was delirious, the wound caused by brute force had begun to regenerate. However, the ruthless perpetrator turned a blind eye to her pleading and the pale face of the little love god. He wanted to repeat the same trick and tear off her arm again!
"Hades!" Aphrodite's eyes were about to pop out as she cursed without caring about anything, completely forgetting that this was a disaster that she had brought upon herself."Your hair is smeared with snake venom. This symbolizes the tyrant of disaster, the madman who humiliates the temple, the ruthless murderer who only knows how to enslave the weak, and the sneaky coldness that no one likes! Today, you have gone mad. You unscrupulously harmed a weak child who had no intention of offending the king. This is not an honor, but a humiliation of bullying the weak. The abomination who bullied me and had no one to complain to would be avenged by the victim who was despised at this moment! The master of lightning and fire will hold the scepter, let justice stand, shatter your shield, and bring the master of the hopeless temple back to the tomb that is least loved by the light with the bitterness of defeat. Where you are, there will be no joy for all eternity!”
Hades was not affected by her hysterical screams. He was still calm. He patiently waited for his body to recover. Then, he pulled off Eros 'new arm indifferently. He let the unconscious Eros wake up from the pain. He screamed miserably and fainted again.
"Justice?" Alies was originally standing quietly behind Hades. After hearing the attack against Hades, he remembered that he had been forced into a corner and had no choice but to enter Hell. He did not intend to endure it anymore."Where can I see traces, where can I find traces?”
His lips curved into a mocking smile, and his divine power lifted his light body just right. It was more meticulous and thoughtful than the spring breeze that admired him, and he sent him to the Goddess of Beauty at a moderate pace.
The tip of her exquisite nose met the delicate nose bridge that was drenched in sweat, and her clear golden eyes met the blue eyes that were bloodshot from anger and filled with complicated emotions.
Aphrodite bit her lip and glared at Yama, who was staring at Eros's wound with fear and resentment. She murmured,""Arias."
This was the first time she called him by his name without the usual charm and sweetness.
However, it was not because she no longer coveted him, but because she realized that the current Alies had a significant weight in the heart of the cruel and strict Hades. She suddenly remembered an old matter and felt extremely guilty and afraid.
But there was no guilt.
She couldn't see any clues on Alies 'face. She didn't know if he had already learned about his background from Yama, and she didn't know if it would be useless to plead rashly.
At first, Aphrodite, who enjoyed the honor of beauty alone, was unhappy that Mila was praised by her father as beautiful and unparalleled. She used her divine power to deceive Beilei's pure mind, causing the princess to be infatuated with her biological father at all costs. From then on, she suffered from inhumane torture. Innocent people were bitten by poisonous insects, violent vines wrapped around young saplings, and her beauty was ruined by this incomplete secret obsession, making her cry day and night in pain.
When the family that was worth protecting could not escape the fate of being tainted by the golden arrow, the filial Oligone could not bear to close his eyes in heaven, lest he had to witness a lovey-dovey. The furious king wanted to kill the abominable daughter who had seduced him. Mila, who was pregnant with the son of sin, had to flee in a hurry. The long wandering had wasted her beauty, making her snow-white skin even rougher than an old woman's, and even tree bark could be proud in front of her. She hated herself for being so obsessed and regretted it so much. She was still heartbroken by the bleak future of loneliness, and she dug out blood on the ground.
She repented deeply, licking the dirty soil on the ground and begging for mercy. And a compassionate god quietly turned her into a maple tree to escape her father's pursuit.
It was only when the angry arrow of the king that came to find him exploded the miserable tree that the trapped Alias found a way out. His ignorant birth also symbolized the release of his mother who had suffered so much and died.
As all this was happening, Aphrodite was floating carefree on a soft cloud, holding the giggling Eros in her arms, snuggling in the arms of her considerate lover, Ares, admiring the disaster she had caused.
Alies thought that her rolling eyes were scheming something, so he didn't take it to heart. He restrained himself and closed his eyes. With a thought, green divine power gathered at a speed that was undetectable by the eyes and suddenly shot out from his palm. Anger gushed out along with it, turning into a thorn that firmly gripped the Goddess of Beauty's fragile throat.
" How does the ink that nurtures dishonesty and covers sins represent the dawn? The judge who whispers with sinners will always deviate from justice. Even a deaf and dumb stone has a firmer quality than him.”
In the eyes of the Goddess of Beauty, her face was delicate and fair, as beautiful and flawless as a statue made of ivory. However, there seemed to be two clusters of black flames burning in the depths of her eyes, shining brightly. She poured out the emotions that she had been holding back for a long time."It is because he is the master of the sky that the sky cries in humiliation and sighs in the rain. He was a Venerable who controlled lightning, so he was ashamed of lightning and rarely showed his face. He was the king of the gods who held the highest power. He should have ruled strictly, but he wantonly kidnapped people's sons and wives. If he happened to have a beauty that moved him, no matter how many sacrifices he paid, he would not be able to escape from his whim. This wanton violence made the honor and disgrace of the human race more easily destroyed than the tide.”
Before Aphrodite could breathe a sigh of relief at his ignorance, she was struck dumb by his fierce words and his exposed defiance.
Hades nodded in satisfaction and listened patiently.
Although he was tired of cumbersome words and sentences, the content that could judge Zeus in a rare and fair way was quite satisfactory to him, so he was willing to tolerate this small flaw.
Moreover…
Whether it was the person or the voice, they were far more pleasing to him than the shiny black gem on the staff.
" Your Highness." Seeing that Pluto was indulging in his loss of control, Alies was relieved. He did not pause, and his pleasant voice was gentle and cruel." It's normal to boast, but the gods of Olympus regard it as a privilege that only they can enjoy. The moment an ordinary person showed any arrogance or complacency, the unforgiving gods would regard it as a sin of audacity. If it did not exist, they could also pull out the signs through a series of half-real teasing and deliberate persuasion.”
"When the dirty oil falls into the flames, it will also emit stinky smoke. When the higher-ups who were not doing their jobs properly and indulged in enjoyment found a dignified excuse, they would set off a storm in the next moment, drowning the hard-working farmland, permeating the rotten poison fog into the heart and spleen, knocking the birds that soared with their own strength into the dust, poisoning the flowers that bloomed hard until they withered, and wearing the stolen beauty on their heads shamelessly, so that under the brilliant silver light, it was completely tough! Perverse! Self! He used Mortal Soul Enhancement! Light! Tian! Lust."
Aphrodite was stunned at first. Alies, who had always been cautious, was so angry that he even reprimanded the King of Gods. Her beautiful face became paler and paler, and the more she listened, the more her heart turned ashen.
"Oh my god, I've actually become your mortal enemy!”Perhaps knowing that there was no turning back, she did not scold him coquettishly as she did in the past." I have to take responsibility for this trouble, but the owner of the golden arrow is completely innocent-"
Her pleas came to an abrupt end. She had just started her long speech when her mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water, unable to make a single sound.
Alies was stunned. He reflexively looked to the side and saw a pure black cloak fluttering in the wind.
Hades put away his staff as if nothing had happened.
"Don't refute."
Just listen quietly.
Alies wished that he hadn't discovered the expectation hidden under Pluto's ruthlessness. If he had, he might have been able to continue cursing. But now, as long as he saw the Goddess of Beauty opening and closing her mouth in anger and shock, he couldn't help but feel that the outburst of anger just now was very comical.
Forget it.
He removed the thorny stick that had left a dazzling bloody mark on the beautiful neck of the goddess of love. He gradually broke free from his hot-headed state and tried his best to calm down and analyze. Even though Aphrodite was in a sorry state, she was still known as the most beautiful incarnation in the world. Not only was she loved by the King of Gods, but she also had countless lovers. She was one of the indispensable gods of Olympus.
Moreover, the reason why he could talk so fast was because he borrowed the power of the Nether King, who was evenly matched with the Godly King.
Nether King Er Ha was keenly aware of the subtle change in his mood. He slowly asked,""Are you done?"
Alies took a deep breath and bowed his head elegantly."Yes, Your Majesty."
Hades seemed to be half-closed lazily, and the true expression hidden in his dark green eyes was dark and unclear. He nodded noncommittally, but his expression did not change. However, he kept staring at the long, snow-white neck that was exposed as he lowered his head. He could clearly feel the obedience from the bottom of his heart.
His.
Nether King Er Ha's heart, which made his subordinates unable to guess, inexplicably rose a little with the corner of his lips.
Alies never dreamed that it would be such a reason. He respectfully retreated to the left and back where he had been standing. He could only speculate from the sudden change in Pluto's actions that Pluto was probably tired of playing the bloody trick of tearing arms, so he lowered himself to take the quiver and small bow on Eros 'back.
Verbal criticism could not hurt the flesh.
He tied the little Cupid and his beloved mother face to face, then he calmly took an arrow, regardless of whether it was made of gold or lead. He put it on the soft bow that was even more pocket-sized by his broad hand bones. The distance was so close that even aiming was unnecessary. The experienced hunter was kicked into the trap pit that he had laid by his prey, and the bitter fruit that he had planted to tease others was plucked from the tree and finally returned to the mouth of the original owner.
The Nether King casually drew his bow and shot arrow after arrow at Avrodite's exposed back.
The Goddess of Love didn't know how powerful it was when she first returned, but she was soon tortured to the point of suffering. Just a moment ago, he had been bewitched by the power of the golden arrow and hated it, believing that Eros was ugly and wanted to get away from him as soon as possible. In the next moment, he was fanatically in love. He became the only jewel in her eyes, the cutest person in the universe. Just holding him in her soft hands and accompanying him every day was not enough to express her love.
Just like that, she was forced to switch between the cold and the scorching heat, like unmelted ice and snow being thrown into the embrace of the scorching sun, or like hot oil falling into a pool of ice water. Even if she was forced to pour absinthe juice down her throat, it would not be so torturous for her. Her body was filled with contradictions and anxiety, and her beautiful face had lost its color. Her mind was in a muddled state, unable to free herself for a moment. Seeing this, Alies sneered and looked around. Dear love, even you cannot escape the power of love. You, the love god, are only good for lewdly screaming under other people's bodies and abusing your power to seduce others…What are you good for?
"Respected Nether King, please forgive me!”Like a drowning person, she was so ashamed and angry that she wanted to die. She painfully grabbed the few moments of clarity that could be regained. Her will was already weak, and she completely abandoned her arrogant attitude of fighting to the death. With tears in her eyes, she clenched her fists and begged humbly," You rule the vast and dead underworld justly, the king who lets the captured souls rest in peace in their final residence. You always have the ability to free the souls trapped in the trap of suffering, but the fearful bees brew sweet and thick juice-"
"Hehe…I was cursing before, but now it's flattering? The Olympians aren't that good either ~ A bunch of fence-sitters, falling wherever the wind blows…You? Or a goddess? In my opinion, she's just a whore with the title of goddess!”Alies became even more disdainful.
From the perspective of Alies, who disdained this scene, Hades did not even lift his eyelids. The long-winded prefixing of Love was only halfway through his sentence when the next arrow pierced into the delicate skin on her back without mercy, causing her to fall into a morbid frenzy again.
The Plant God was deeply aware of the importance of maintaining a concise speaking style in front of Pluto.
" Your Majesty." His quiver was about to be emptied due to the rapid consumption. Alies looked at the quiet and peaceful sky, carefully considered it, and gently advised,"" Delicate flowers are always guarded by hissing vipers, the homes of deer are haunted by wolves, and a breeding ground for evil will never produce only one poisonous grass.”
If he continued shooting like this, the belatedly aware flower protector would come and risk his life.
"No worries."
Pluto said without turning his head. He shot the last golden arrow at Aphrodite and released her from her imprisonment. He was satisfied to see the beautiful goddess of love passionately kissing her unconscious child.
"Then…" Alies probed,"Now?"
Hades did not answer his question directly. He threw away the empty quiver and small bow. He looked at the ugly Goddess of Beauty, then at the Plant God, whose eyes were clear and had an otherworldly temperament. Suddenly, he grabbed Alies 'hand that was hanging by his side very naturally.
This overly intimate action made Alies unable to react at all. He was dragged a few steps before he managed to stabilize his staggering body. With a head full of confusion, he adapted to keep up with the other party's rhythm.
" My beloved brother Hades, what drove you, who is cut off from joy, to kick away your prosperous and boring official duties, to no longer sit on the secret throne of Hell and be neighbors with the sinful Tartarus prisoners, nor to favor the battlefield filled with sorrow, but to waste your rare stolen leisure under the bright light of day?”A loud and powerful voice suddenly sounded.
At the same time, the figure of the Godly King who was in charge of the sky also appeared in the sky.
The old and handsome god always showed his handsome side to others, so that he could capture the hearts of ignorant beauties and tempt them to offer up their pristine and pristine treasures.
Being locked onto by those sharp eyes, Alies felt as if he had a thorn in his back. He pursed his lips uneasily and reflexively wanted to withdraw his hand, but Pluto not only didn't let go, but also pinched him again without saying anything, making him cry out in pain.
The King of Gods, who was sitting high up, took in the small interaction. He was not angry or annoyed that he could not get a reply from his usually cold and taciturn elder brother. He laughed to himself and continued to stare at the Plant God wantonly. At the same time, he teased his unsmiling elder brother with a hint of mockery," When did you become the friend of the green grass? Even the harsh and unbearable cry of the crow did not make the cold brows gather. Did the fragrance of the cypress sap really make the majestic Yama happy?”
There was a hidden meaning in the King of Gods 'tone, coupled with the pressure he deliberately released, causing Adonis, who had been hinted at by the King of Gods' words, to frown uncomfortably. He could not help but take a small step behind the extremely calm Hades.
Hades 'expression was cold. He slowly rubbed the black gem on the staff and suddenly said,""Come down."
"Since it's my brother's request, I will definitely accept it.”Zeus jumped down from the clouds without a care in the world, and Alies immediately felt the pressure on him decrease greatly. This obvious protective stance also made Zeus even more certain that he had found a weakness in his brother, who seemed to be invincible and had unfathomable strength.
His smile became more and more playful as he suggested,"Now that you have the time to listen to the chirping of birds, why don't you give up the boredom of walking alone?"
" Listen," Hades interrupted him mercilessly and pointed out the true form of his pretentious younger brother."I am not like a sheep that is scared out of its wits by a giant that comes out of the earth.”
Long before the actual riot, he had heard about the untimely feast: The singers who were responsible for pleasing the gods at the banquet belittled the giants to make them more heroic. To the surprise of the gods who were immersed in the beauty of complacency, this deeply angered the sleeping brave and fearless son of the earth, Tiphos.
The sudden appearance of giants and their violent pursuit frightened the gods who were indulging in joy and fled in panic. As a result, hiding in the blue waters of the Nile River was useless. In desperation, they could only turn into their original forms to escape safely.
The wandering Tiphos trampled on the land that had lost its protector, overthrew the cities that the humans had painstakingly built, and the intestines that slipped out of the broken belly slipped out on the ground, and the blood that flowed from the pool expanded into the sea. The creatures living on it were trembling in fear, but the gods who used to bully and bully the weak avoided it when it was angry. They thought of themselves as noble and did not want to fight with it. In the end, it was Triangle Island who stepped forward and suppressed it at the cost of their lives, temporarily quelling this rapid disaster.
However, its violent struggle had caused the peaceful and orderly underworld to become a fish in the moat. It had been disturbed for no reason, and at this moment, it was only lying dormant. While it was recuperating, it was secretly planning to overturn the shackles.
If anyone else dared to mention the humiliation of being buried deep underground by Zeus, they would definitely be seen as mocking and incur the wrath of the Ruler of Gods. However, the underground was the territory of Hades, who was in charge of another one-third of the universe. At this time, the threat that his brother spat out made the King of Gods, whose face was stiff, unable to refute at all.
" Since you're here, don't forget to take away the mother and son who are stirring up trouble." The Nether King's eyes were sharp, and his gloomy and handsome face had a deep edge, as if it had been chiseled by Hephaestus's skillful hands."Otherwise, I won't clean up the mess you left behind and let it continue to do evil.”
" This is a great consolation," Zeus said absentmindedly as he looked away resentfully."Sigh! My dear brother, if I had not been at my wit's end, I would not have been willing to reveal this disgraceful scandal to you, who should have been far away from the intrusion of trifles, even if I had endless troubles. On that day, the giant soaked in gray sand and billowing smoke shamelessly and rudely barged in, defiled the sacred gathering, sneakily attacked, and avoided the possibility of a fair confrontation. This extremely despicable and shameless crime does not deserve forgiveness-"
The Nether King couldn't bear to listen to his pretentious nonsense, so he directly confirmed,""Deal?"
At this moment, the Godly King's performance was worthy of the lightning in his palm. He quickly stopped talking and was even more eager than the lightning that followed the thunder."I'd be happy to."
"Are you done?" Hades said rudely,""Go away."
"... See you next time."
Even though he was shrewd, he was not shameless enough to insist on staying even after being chased away. Zeus was so angry that he laughed and maintained his demeanor to bid farewell to his cold-faced elder brother.
Only then did he have the time to notice the abnormally intelligent God of Love who was holding his beloved son with his fat arms and short legs in an intoxicated manner.
In Assyria, the love between a father and a daughter was a serious crime that was condemned and ashamed to be mentioned. However, for the gods who lived on Mount Olympus, it was not a shocking story at all.
Even though Aphrodite's half-undressed body was showing off her seductiveness, and her smooth, fair skin was glowing with a beautiful luster that could shake one's heart, the person she was thirsting for this time was still her beloved son, Eros, whom she used to regard as a jewel. Zeus did not care about her family relationship that had been insulted, nor did he intend to restrain her unrestrained behavior. Instead, he let his thoughts drift elsewhere with a strange look in his eyes.
If the eagle had built its nest on a tall pine tree, it would not care about the sparse and short shrubs. If the silverfish had entered the vast and boundless sea, they would not be happy to be restrained by the dark and narrow ditches. How could a stomach that was used to feasting on delicacies be easily satisfied by a young sprout?
He felt that it was interesting to touch his chin, which was rough due to the newborn short beard. He measured the length of the thing between the little cupid's legs with a harsh gaze, thinking that it was not even as thick as one of his fingers.
Zeus looked at her and suddenly laughed. This smile carried a bit of undisguised pleasure. He was greedy for the beautiful body of the goddess of beauty, but at the same time, he did not like her indifference. It was as if he was playing with all his infatuation in the coral basin soaked in his fingertips.
The god in charge of Qiao Wu's power of thunder was naturally able to pick out the drumbeats from the noise. Zeus could tell at a glance that this discordant infatuation was the work of the goddess of love. It made the conceited god who controlled love at will lose face because of love, and made the archer who played with the soft bow and golden arrow become a target full of holes. Although the cold brother only wanted to punish her for her bold offense, this action was exactly what he wanted.
Other than losing her face, she did not suffer any real harm. He deliberately did not undo the effect of the golden arrow. He called the cloud that had been washed red by Eros 'blood and gloated over her misfortune. He ordered it to send the goddess of love to Ares, who was worried about her disappearance. After a pause, he went straight in the direction where Pluto had just left.
"Quickly let me stop you from leaving in a hurry. Go to my palace that can still be seen and rest for a while, so that it can also be blessed with the glory of your noble nature.”Seeing the backs of the two walking side by side, Zeus chuckled and invited them with emotion,""My dear brother, I respect you not only because you are my blood brother. Listen to my advice. Although I know you don't like to be surrounded by compliments that don't mean what you say, it's too much to avoid it with prejudice. Poetry and epitaph are completely different chapters. The latter can be concise, but if the former is not gorgeous and beautiful, it won't make people want to read. You and I once waded through the same warm waters, resisting a violent monarch together, and reaped the same great victory. I will naturally sympathize with you. This indelible friendship originated from the blood and extended out from it. It was like a mountain stream flowing into a stream, and the stream condensed into a long river that flowed into the vast sea. Distance couldn't cut off the connection between brothers. Although they hadn't met for a long time, they were still as close as before.”
Hades was holding the treasure that he could not put down and enjoying the fun of walking in the forest. For no reason, his path was blocked. He had no choice but to stop and look at this pestering fake affection without saying a word.
His green eyes were like a pool of stagnant water that could never stir up any waves, but they were so sharp that they seemed to be able to see through everything.
After a while, he asked in a questioning tone,""Intimate?"
Zeus did not show it on his face, as if he did not notice the mockery in her eyes.""That's right. It's also good for-"
Hades refused without hesitation.”
Zeus had expected this answer. He calmed himself down and spoke his true intentions." It's probably because the Lord of Hell, who isn't used to the happy atmosphere, has been away from Olympus for too long, and his understanding of the rules is somewhat lacking. It was a bit of a disappointment, and perhaps very unfortunate, that your beloved Adonis had jurisdiction far away in Savo, a place always blessed by the sun and rain. You, who ruled the withered Underworld in an orderly manner, received an invisible reward. The souls and lives residing on it must have respect and love for the king who gave them peace, and the Plant God who was passionate about galloping in the mountains and forests also had his responsibility. The worshippers were looking forward to their return. Even the most energetic lion cub was not willing to leave the nest for too long. No matter how playful the wanderer was, there would be a day when he would return home. Just as the daffodil should not be forgotten on the dry gravel, the protector who was deeply missed by the creatures of the beautiful forest should return to the place where he came from.”
"Wrong."
Despite his nonsense, Hades 'expression was indifferent, but his reply was very resolute."He belongs to the Underworld."
"…"
Zeus, who was struggling to sow discord, was still present. He was uneasy and could not ask for details. He could only use a slight nod to hide the confusion in his eyes so that the scheming King of Gods would not see.
Zeus smiled cunningly." If this trajectory was engraved on the bronze tablet by the three goddesses of fate, I would have treated it as if it had never happened and not gone against your wishes. However, from his body, which is difficult to completely integrate with his divine persona, I regret that I can't even feel the soft fragrance that is as weak as the ethereal night wind. I can only feel the extremely clear aura of freedom that has not been restrained by the netherworld.”
Just bestowing a divine title and a divine persona was not enough to change the place where a naturally born god belonged.
Perhaps the evidence was too conclusive. Hades frowned and pondered for a moment. Suddenly, he tapped the handle of his double-pronged halberd gently on the ground covered in soft grass. The ground, which did not resist at all, broke open smoothly. A hole that was big enough for two people to enter appeared out of thin air. Looking inside, it was dark and deep. It was the entrance to Hell.
His eyes were lowered, and his face was as cold as ice, as if he was quietly waiting for something.
Hades did not explain, so Zeus tried to use his past understanding of his brother to figure out the true meaning of this move. Was this a simple warning, or was he angry out of embarrassment, or…
While the Ruler of Gods was thinking about this, Alias almost thought that the noble Yama was going to shamelessly return to the Underworld. Just as he was thinking of a countermeasure, an extremely familiar aura approached quickly. Soon, it carefully showed its head at the crack in the ground.
The Kookaburra volunteered to be the messenger. It carried the small basket woven by the golden tassel flowers with great difficulty and sent the one designated by His Majesty over.
Hades bent down slightly and picked it up. After completing its duty, the road connecting the two worlds also silently disappeared, allowing the earth to return to peace.
Its skin was thick and shiny, and it was also red and purple. It was full and ripe, and its size was huge. Even the Nether King, who had a wide palm, could not hold it with one hand.
Once he saw it clearly, Alies instantly recognized that it was the descendant of the silly and noisy dark pomegranate that he had buried in the newly created green forest.
It was hard not to notice the Plant God's angry gaze. The Ming Pomegranate that volunteered itself chuckled and greeted him in a flattering manner,""Your Highness!"
Alies looked at it coldly and said nothing.
It gently shook its huge head and said guiltily,""Father says hello to you. Oh, that!”
Hades, who could not hear their conversation, had already peeled off part of its skin. The plump flesh had a translucent texture and an alluring luster. He didn't need to use any strength, just a light twist, and he took out six seeds, no more, no less, and poured them into his mouth expressionlessly.
Alies couldn't help but bite his lower lip and turn his head.
No one could hear the heart-wrenching scream more clearly than him, and no one cared more than him that the little fellow, who had been in high spirits just a moment ago, had gone through a terrifying torture and was now dying from the pain.
" My brother, you're too stubborn." Zeus was almost sure what Hades was going to do. He never thought that it would lead to such a terrible result. He forced a smile and tried to remedy the situation." Your reputation for being strict and fair has long spread far and wide. That is a self-discipline that even I can't match. At this moment, resisting temptation is the best way to reflect the iron discipline that you uphold.”
"I'm not trying to persuade you out of selfishness. After all, flying fish don't want to be near seagulls, even if the sea is like their closest family. Subordinates who were obtained through power would often be reluctant and perfunctory. It was better to let nature take its course and subdue them to be loyal to their duties. Compared to the exquisite pots, the red and white flowers were more inclined to the plain soft mud. Humble words don't mean complete obedience. The bitter wine of hatred is brewed from paranoia, a hideous Archdemon dressed in a beautiful dream-"
Hades coldly glanced at his chattering brother, then turned to look at Alies and ordered,""Come here."
His voice was a little muffled due to the pomegranate seed in his mouth, which reduced his cold majesty a little. However, there was no need for Hades, who had a strict and terrifying image, to repeat it again. Alies did not dare to delay for even a moment. He approached respectfully with an unknown reason.
His frame was small, and his figure looked as light and slender as a willow branch. In fact, his hunting habit that he had maintained all year round had brought him a thin layer of muscles that wrapped around his flexible inner body. He was refined but not weak. Even if he put aside his dazzling beautiful face, just the slight arc of his slender neck was enough to make the swans, who claimed to be the most elegant, swallow their pride.
However, after a short silence, he finally couldn't hold it in any longer. He mustered up his courage and asked the unpredictable Nether King for the Pomegranate that was in so much pain that it was crying and sobbing intermittently." Your Majesty, could you please hand it over to me?"
In the end, the moment Alies raised his head to plead, Pluto, who had been quietly watching his every move, also bent down without thinking.
She kissed him accurately.
This kiss that came without warning made Alies completely stiffen.
Was this really the Nether King?
The frivolous and flirtatious Godly Monarch was at the side. His expression was suddenly as dark as dirt soaked in water, and then suddenly as dejected as a tiger beastman whose food had been snatched away from his mouth. It was as colorful as the Rainbow Godhood that had been snatched away from Elise. In the end, it stopped at a strange balance.
If not for this, Alies would have believed that the reckless and abrupt action was the work of Zeus, who had been constantly cheating, and not the true will of Hades, who had always been silent and extremely rigid.
The heavily wounded Dark Pomegranate rolled to the ground. He instinctively used his divine power to heal its injuries, but he couldn't help but think hazily," That damned madness was indeed contagious.
…Even the wisest of self-control could not escape.
The clear stream from the spring's eyes was still shuttling through the familiar fallen leaves, the male peacock was still dancing elegantly, the fruits hanging on the treetops were whispering to the delicate butterflies, the flammable sulfur was still stirring with the hot lava, Atlas, who carried the weight of the sky day after day, was still sighing, and the Milky Way made of Hera's milk was still shining in the daytime.
Everything that was worth appreciating seemed to be no longer reflected by the bright sunlight into the crystal pupils that were as clear as silver frost. Whether it was the broken bird language, the murmuring movement, the rustling of the wind blowing through the light purple leaves, or the low singing of the elves with the mind of a child, or the shy murmurs of the nuns wearing crowns on their heads, or the melodious sound of the flute, all of them became blurred handwriting by the water and reduced to a seemingly inky ball.
Just like this unfortunate piece of paper, the close connection in his soul was like a beeswax and perfume that had been softened by the heat. Finally, it disappeared along with the ripples on the surface of the lake.
Soon, Alies no longer cared about the feelings of the onlookers. Pluto noticed his struggle and quickly placed one hand behind his head, and the other hand was as hard as an iron clamp. He grabbed Alies 'wrist and held it behind his back. Not only did he break his attempt to retreat, but he also forced the distance between the two to shrink again.
The perfect fit between lips was as intimate as every petal of a bud that had not yet bloomed. It was also romantic like a lonely ice encountering the pattering rain, a hollow drum being hit by a delicate hammer to move the heartstrings, a frozen cracked skin being protected by warm water, and the body and mind were so comfortable that it was as if the smelly blood was replaced by delicious wine.
The nuns adored him, but they would feel ashamed even if they got close to him. Aphrodite pestered him, but was coldly pushed away countless times. Nightwind, the most daring of them all, had almost succeeded, but all his efforts were in vain due to the sudden arrival of the Nether King.
The honey in his beautiful mouth was snatched away by the equally unrefined bee. The kiss was so deep that it made his breathing quicken. Alies lowered his eyes in confusion. The pure gold in his trance met the deep and bright jade. The morning light that jumped on the snowfield was hidden inside. It was a suffocating feeling that made him dizzy, but it also vaguely felt like his soul was about to be sucked into an unfathomable vortex.
Just as he was feeling uncomfortable from being confined and felt powerless to get out of this predicament, and was still thinking about the Dark Pomegranate that had fallen somewhere, a few juicy pomegranate seeds were clumsily pushed into his mouth by the tip of his tongue. They sneakily avoided the soft tongue and quickly slid down his stunned throat.
“……”
The slightly sour sweetness in his mouth shattered into mist like waves hitting a reef. It immediately spread, and even the dullest taste buds could taste it. Before that, the cool sensation of the pomegranate seeds entering his warm mouth was like a hammer that pierced through his illusions. It woke the unexpected Alies up instantly. Almost the next moment, he swallowed it passively and widened his eyes in anger.
But it was too late.
Although Hades had achieved his goal, he did not immediately let go of Alies.
" It was originally just a spur of the moment, but now it has evolved into an uncontrollable situation..." Pluto thought expressionlessly. However, this uncontrollable feeling was not necessarily repulsive. It even made him want to indulge in it.
Zeus couldn't stand it anymore. Grieving, he gripped the Thunder Staff and said,""Indeed! According to the rules of fate, you have the right to subdue your subordinates according to your will. However, what difference was there between such a ruthless and forceful arrangement and moving a fish from a clear stream to a cold and icy lake? The tracks on the bronze tablet were not carved in this way, but you had to pick up the stone and leave a scratch on it that was not what the truth wanted. It was not difficult to bully a person with a soft temper, just like trampling on a delicate flower. However, once a bronze chain was tied to his slender ankles, he could no longer jump as lightly as before, and the mesmerizing beauty disappeared.”
" Brother," he called out," where is your strictness that is as clear as day, where even the smallest sin cannot hide, your rock-like justice that does not deviate from your emotions, your selflessness that burns eternal candlelight to appease the souls of the dead, your reason that deserves to be praised with beautiful words, and your law that judges sins equally regardless of rank?”
Pluto seemed to have only just realized his existence. He frowned unhappily and ended the kiss reluctantly. He then put the invisible helmet on Adonis's head, who was breathing lightly and blushing, so that Zeus, who had ill intentions, would not see his appearance.
Only then did he turn his eyes slightly and reply with a rare long sentence in a deep voice.
"Where your Metis, Themis, Ourunomo, Monemoshne, Leto, and Maia are, they will be.”
After saying that, Hades, who looked calm on the surface but was actually happy and light, held the Plant God firmly in his arms. His other free arm calmly waved the scepter and shot a sharp divine light on the ground, opening a much wider entrance than before.
Zeus would find it hard to believe that Pluto would suddenly decide to return to the quiet Underworld, but the handsome black horse would never be rude enough to question it. Low-class luxurious black carriages appeared quietly. They bowed their heads respectfully to welcome the respected Emperor, and they couldn't wait to spread their hooves and run silently to the more familiar lower realm.
In his haste, Adonis only managed to take away the pomegranate that had almost been crushed by the wheels.
Not to mention that Zeus's conspiracy was turned into a bubble by Hades 'unpredictable strange response, Ares, who was deeply infatuated with Aphrodite's delicate beauty, was furious. Without saying anything, this martial god held the copper spear that was washed by the blood of the passing enemies and was ready to drive the four-wheeled carriage pulled by the descendants of the Goddess of the North Wind. He directly rushed into the place where no one dared to go and let the slaughter stir up the netherworld.
"Brave but foolish boor, if you are too energetic, you might as well return this beautiful wife who has revealed her true nature to her real husband instead of overstepping your boundaries and feeling indignant.”After leaving the rest to Hesperides, the Goddess of Twilight, Apollo, the God of Light, who had returned in the night dew, heard some interesting news from his subordinate god. He also happened to bump into Ares, who had always been at odds with him and was now furious. He teased her with malice,"The feathers on your armor are already dark red and black. Why don't you replace them with the feathers of a new eagle? Haha, perhaps the God of War was busy learning to dance and play, but he abandoned his arrows and let the lonely rusty spots devour them. The abandoned horses were happy to accompany the lazy cattle and sheep.”
Ares was enraged by his words. Unfortunately, he was not good with words. He knew that no matter how angry he was, he would not be able to retaliate. Apollo would probably use his words to mock him. Therefore, he raised his weapon and stabbed him.
However, Apollo's agility was no less than his. After dodging the attack, he was afraid that Ares would continue to insult him." Look, your anger is burning, but you can't relieve it. Your loyal love can't be repaid by the name of a legitimate husband. As the most loyal servant of the God of Love, you're about to play a stupid role at the risk of your life just because you kissed those amorous red lips.”
Ares was so angry that his eyes turned red. He had even forgotten about the Lord of Hell who had angered him earlier. He turned his attention to Apollo who had deliberately provoked him.
Seeing that the two gods who were also good at fighting with chariots were about to fight, the Moon Goddess, Artemis, who was about to patrol the quiet night sky, paused and lazily suggested,"" Brave hounds will not be rewarded for catching a fat flying squirrel, and the gods who are in charge of killing and destruction will not be praised by others for defeating the God of Light. In order to prove whose courage and strategy are better, rather than close combat, which both sides are not good at, it is better to compete with who can obtain the most important treasure from the cold and terrifying Yama.”
Apollo expressed his dissatisfaction." Light and darkness are each other's nemesis. Just like despair and hope, they are hostile to each other. They cannot exist side by side. This is already known to all. Even if my judgment was blinded by my conceit, how could I foolishly think that I could fight against the vastness of the Underworld Emperor's divine power? This premise was too harsh. After all, the nature of killing and the souls of the dead were much closer.”
Ares snorted impatiently. He was not passionate about the competition, but he was eager to go to Hell and break the neck of Adonis, the culprit, to avenge his humiliated lover. If he succeeded, it would be a huge blow to the insufferably arrogant Nether King.
Artemis shrugged. Her original plan was to make her brother back off so that he would not provoke Ares, who was clumsy but narrow-minded. However, before she could say anything, Apollo changed his mind and smiled." Forget it. If I'm too fussy about the hunting conditions, it will give the rabbit, who is good at avoiding battles, an excuse to escape openly. Although I don't necessarily have the illustrious reputation of the God of War, I have a silver bow that can be pulled back and a golden arrow that doesn't have the charm of love. Come on, my opponent! Ares, no matter who won or lost this time, the result would be as clear as gold lying on a clear river bank.”
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