A loving couple?
Even though he had lost his memories, it didn't mean that he had to be fooled.
Alies immediately opened his mouth to ask for more details, but from the corner of his eye, he happened to catch the blurry figure that appeared silently beside him, and he subconsciously stopped.
"Are you still feeling unwell?" Hades asked directly.”
Thinking of the arm that was firmly clasped on the back of his waist last night, the kiss that was as firm as an eagle hunting, the hot and powerful pounding, the heat that was more turbulent than the tide, and the continuous filling of the deeply buried shallow desire, the still young Plant God couldn't help but blush.
It would be dishonest to say that the absurd process was completely painful. After the initial awkwardness and rudeness, apart from the soreness, he actually tasted an unprecedented pleasure from the intimate touch of his skin after being tossed and turned many times.
It was just that the forceful action brought too much discomfort, which was covered by humiliation and shock.
Was the relationship between husband and wife so complicated and intense?
He didn't know how the blank spaces in his lost memories had been written. He thought that as the Underworld Empress, he couldn't deeply reject this 'husband'.
"Yes." He hesitated for a moment, but decided not to childishly ignore her. Silently, he wrapped himself in the blanket like the most airtight cocoon, as if it was protecting him. Then, he lay down again."Your Majesty."
How much self-control did this unpredictable and temperamental Hades have left? Adonis, who was weak and exhausted, did not dare to gamble anymore.
"Yes."
Hades responded indifferently. He did not show any dissatisfaction with this distant form of address on his face, nor did he care about his coldness. He calmly sat down on the edge of the bed.
If it wasn't for Alies 'quick reflexes…the defenseless Dark Pomegranate would have been crushed into pomegranate juice on the spot.
His gaze first lingered on the neck of the Plant God, which had many ambiguous red marks on it, and then moved away just in time before his beloved wife's anger flared up.
Alies stared into his eyes for a while. He was worried that the other party would do whatever he wanted again, but he was also embarrassed and angry because of the explicit look in his eyes. In the end, he simply closed his eyes to resist, trying to forcefully create an isolated environment for himself. He finally understood how the poor prey who had been aimed at by his crossbow in the past felt.
Ming Shiliu looked left and right. His intuition told him that the Nether King, who was eyeing the Nether Empress covetously, might not have seen his tiny self. He only considered that his fat body could not disappear quickly in the next moment. He could only raise his head with difficulty and greet her carefully,"Noble Emperor, please allow me to pay my respects.”
Hades held Adonis 'right hand without saying a word. His lips were pressed into a line, and he did not care about what Adonis said. After a long time, he suddenly asked slowly,""Did it wake you up?"
Alies struggled uncomfortably, feeling as if he was being held in a tight iron grip, as if he was a liger being stuffed into a narrow eel skin. But when he sensed the murderous intent behind his calm words, he still replied stiffly,"No, I haven't."
The invisible deterrence was released, and Ming Shiliu, who was suppressed until she was half dead, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Alies felt a sense of compassion and couldn't help but want to free the trembling little guy. He opened his eyes and said,"" An altar covered with fresh flowers needs no extra embellishment, and no matter how sweet the honey is, it should not be poured into a vessel that is already full. Before His Majesty gets tired of the cliches called praise, quickly step down, put away the extra cigarettes, and perform your duty..."
Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Hades 'hand.
"Your Majesty?"
He often held the low-level authority, and occasionally held the black reins with his slender and powerful fingers. However, for the first time, he revealed a strong sense of attachment and intimacy. First, it gently stroked Jing Jiao's cheek tentatively, as if it was carefully drawing her delicate face. It slowly swept past her eyebrows and gently tucked a slightly damp strand of hair behind her ear, revealing a smooth and delicate neck.
Alies stopped talking helplessly and realized that His Majesty was getting more and more touchy. He tilted his head and asked,""Your Majesty?"
Hades stared at his small Adam's apple and replied absent-mindedly,""Oh."
"Could it be that even the last bit of rationality has been abandoned?”The Plant God was afraid that the other party would attack again, so he hurriedly said,"" No matter how greedy a fisherman is, he will not throw the young fry that accidentally entered the net into the fish basket. Only a king who is muddle-headed will demand an endless amount from his subjects. That is even more disgusting than bubbles rising from the mud. Since you have successfully broken through yesterday, you should wake up today and hate this temptation as much as Midas hates the wealth that brings him pain.”
"Temperance is the virtue of a wise man, an important mast on a ship. Wild wolves would send nightmares of capsizing to the ships passing by. A torrential rain would turn the peaceful land into a king's sun. A fearless hurricane would offend and provoke the idle clouds. A raging fire in the wilderness would turn the fertile land into an unsightly charred black. Aphrodite, who was in charge of love, was the only one who liked to indulge in desire. Unless you were schemed by her, who loved to drive a swan carriage, you would not be like the sad Hippomenius and Atalanta, who had a loose union on the sponge stone in front of the sacred temple dedicated to Mother Earth, and eventually became a beast that wandered hopelessly in the wilderness.”
Hades 'ambiguous stroking action suddenly stopped, as if he had heard this persuasion, and he stopped at the top of his hair for no reason.
His deep green eyes were filled with doubt. He gently rubbed the incredibly soft white petals between his fingers and touched the green stamen with his fingers. After confirming that this was not an illusion, he could not help but frown in confusion.
A pure white flower with a jade-like pistil appeared in the Plant God's soft crimson hair. The blossoming petals looked as if they had been sprinkled by a light rain all night, and the buds embedded in the tender stems were a tempting pale gold.
Hades was very sure that it did not exist before he left this morning.
Alies didn't suspect that he was playing tricks on him. He just followed the hand that had suddenly become strange. When his sensitive fingers touched Flowery, the shock on his face was far greater than the Nether King's.""What?"
Hades carefully controlled his divine power. His fingers brushed past Adonis, and he easily conjured a very clear mirror, so that Adonis, who had grown up secretly, could not hide.
" Flowers?!" The Plant God, who was originally just bewildered, instantly widened his eyes and sat up without caring about his physical discomfort. He did not know whether it was because of the pain or because he was surprised by the change, but he gasped and said,"Impossible!"
Hades knew that he wasn't clear either, so he didn't ask further.
He took advantage of the moment when Alies was distracted and nimbly stretched his arms to hold the Underworld Empress's bare shoulders. However, his gaze could not move away from the white flower, and he even touched it a few more times.
The fingertips that touched Rui's gently trembling fingers were stained with some crystal clear and cold rice powder. He hesitated and tasted it gently. It was actually richer and sweeter than the wine made by Dionysus himself.
The taste of the rice was so good that even he, who never cared about his appetite, could not help but taste a little more.
"Please don't touch it again." Alies felt a splitting headache coming on. He waved his hand to drive the water mirror away, but he did not dare to pull it out rashly without knowing the reason.
"Oh."
Hades restrained himself and gave up on the idea of petting it. He only silently looked at the flower and praised it after a while,""You're very lovable and match your beauty.”
"…" Alies 'expression froze." With His Majesty's vast knowledge and experience, perhaps he would have some idea of its origin?"”
In the face of this expectation, Hades could only miss an opportunity to perform with some regret."No."
The two of them began to confront each other silently again.
"Your Highness, why are you so flustered?”The forgotten Ming Shiliu became the calmest one. It pondered for a while and said in a weak voice that was difficult to hear clearly," The warmth of a newlywed is a seed that is suitable to grow on fertile soil, just like a bird returning to its nest to rest in the dark. It is a characteristic that conforms to order. Since there was a fiery entanglement on this big bed, there would be a sweet gift in the arms of the beauty on the mattress. The luxuriant trees symbolized maturity, quietly waiting for the moment of fruition. The plump body was still thirsty after the first taste of delicacies, and the intimate bond of lips and tongue was a comfort to the deep love; The fruit in his stomach would always become round and plump, and on that day, it would naturally fall, continuing the precious bloodline.”
Hades looked at it thoughtfully.
Alies was confused at first, but after he gradually figured out the true information behind these subtle words, he was instantly as confused as if he was struck by lightning.
Ming Shiliu was curious as to why he would have such a big reaction to a normal phenomenon like blooming and fruiting.
However, this Plant God, who was extremely pure and ignorant in terms of emotions, only knew that she was a god who controlled plants from birth. She also realized that she actually had some habits that were very similar to cute green creatures, such as being fond of sunlight and rain, and not liking to get close to reckless animals...
Alies covered his forehead and sighed deeply.
But it did not include the fact that he would gladly accept that he would reproduce in a similar way.
What Alies didn't expect was that the strict and cold Nether King quickly accepted this seemingly absurd and bizarre fact. And from the way he treated himself and that inexplicable seedling, it could be seen that he had already happily integrated into the role of the Father.
…If he hadn't firmly opposed it, he would have been splashed with water by the overly worried other party a few times every day.
Fortunately, the Lord of Hell was very busy with his work. Putting aside his daily affairs, the Olympian gods, who were unwilling to be humiliated, also caused a lot of trouble for Hell. They seemed trivial, but the mosquitoes and flies that circled around the lion were annoying enough. However, it was not as easy as driving away the plague of death to water the leaves that were protected by malicious eaves.
On this day, the Plant God, who had recently become more and more sleepy, had just woken up. At first, he thought that Shupnus was following orders, but after asking, he was denied. It seemed that the culprit that caused him to be exhausted could only be the energetic and stronger seedling reflected in the clear mirror.
Having been meticulously taken care of by Hades, it instantly felt his gaze. It fawned over the Father who gave birth to it and shook its leaves. It was as docile as a goat under a shepherd's command, with an unconcealable joy and satisfaction.
... It was also the ironclad evidence that he had the most intimate contact with Hades.
Alies felt as if his emotions had been divided into several parts. He could not help but love his child, but he could not help but reject everything that this represented. The best reason for him to convince himself not to hurt the young plant was that its existence allowed his memories to recover bit by bit.
Even though it was rather vague…Adonis had to admit with a guilty conscience that there was indeed a part where he swore an oath in the River Styx.
"Your Highness!"
The dark pomegranate, which was originally dozing off, couldn't help but cheer. As it became fatter, it seemed to be on the verge of collapse. When it jumped up and down excitedly, the other pomegranate on the large cluster of yellowish-brown branches also suffered. They cursed it a few times in fear before it finally stopped.
"You?"
It was not uncommon to see its shadow in his recovered memories. What surprised Alies was that it could have moved here for no reason.
After looking around, he realized that the originally empty room had undergone a great change. Not only did soft cushions and gorgeous carpets occupy a large area, but many exquisite and beautiful ornaments made the entire space look dazzling. Around the wide bed were the few plants that he liked the most, including the Nether Pomegranate that had made a great contribution in the eyes of the Nether King. The emotions that he felt were both excitement and hope of obtaining this honor, but also a faint uneasiness.
Limited by his nature, Hades, who was not good with words, chose to silently express his feelings and did not hide his expectations and joy for his only son.
Unlike the Lord of the Sky, who was good at flowery words and abandoned the love of a beautiful lover after playing with her, Pluto was more like dry wood smeared with turpentine. Before touching a hot fire source, it was always dry and cold to the touch. It was not a game.
" The honorable Underworld Empress." The slight change in Alies 'expression was enough to alert the guards who were watching his every move. Bai Yang's incarnation bowed respectfully," May I know what we can do for you?”
In the past, Hades had always liked peace and quiet. Even in the palace where he lived, few gods were allowed to set foot in it. This time, he wanted to ensure that the Underworld Empress felt comfortable and safe while he was busy with his official duties. For the first time, he bestowed the pure divine power of the most loyal white poplars, and the only task assigned to them was to carefully look after this quiet Plant God.
Unlike the other subordinates who naturally submitted to the Underworld Empress because of the supreme prestige of the Underworld King, their admiration for Alies, who was born close to plants, was forged from ancient piety and would not be worn down by the stubborn disease of withering.
Alies did not want to make things difficult for them." The undefended fertile soil is always favored by the disgusting boars. I'm afraid that the land that I created with my own hands and regarded as the continuation of my bloodline is already in trouble. If he wasn't under the control of His Majesty, he would like to go out for a walk.”
The white poplars smiled and replied," The wise king did not restrict you from going out. Besides, he had already foreseen this. The pine trees and lava on the outside are a barrier for the land that you care about. Even the antelopes that are the best at jumping cannot disturb that paradise. There will always be rebels who are lucky enough to enter, and they will also be punished by the fire.”
Alies didn't expect Hades to be so thoughtful. After a while, he said,""I'd rather see it with my own eyes before saying that I'm satisfied.”
Naturally, Bai Yang and the others did not stop him, they just nodded and followed behind him.
When he walked out of the bedroom that he hadn't stepped out of for many days, the Nether King's exclusive carriage was already waiting there quietly. The imposing black horse lowered its head willingly. They were not as unruly as the fierce horses that Apollo had to spend a lot of effort to control. They were always very docile to their recognized masters. Only the black horse whose leg had been injured by Aries made a few uneasy sounds and scratched its hooves on the spot.
Although Alies didn't remember it, he felt that it was very familiar. He couldn't help but stare at it a few times before getting into the carriage.
However, before he could sit down, he inexplicably reached out to his side. At first glance, it was clearly empty, but it clearly conveyed an extremely mysterious sense of intimacy.
"…Your Majesty?" Alies probed.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the Nether King, who had taken off his Invisible Helmet, instantly appeared in front of him. At the same time, he naturally reached out and carefully wrapped his arms around the Nether Empress 'waist.
"Hmm?"
Hades was still dressed in black clothes that made even the dark night feel ashamed of itself. His facial features were very handsome, and he had many similarities with his two brothers, but there was no trace of cynicism. He was as perfect as a marble statue carefully carved by a craftsman. The sleeves of his robe rippled with his movements like the waves that competed with the dark clouds. A pair of deep black eyes stared fixedly at the young man he admired. They contained deep and surging emotions and desires. He was like a hawk looking up at the stars in the dark night, or like a traveler holding a lamp in the forest.
As if he had been scalded, Alies shifted his gaze."Isn't His Majesty busy with official business? Why would he appear here?”
Hades couldn't help but think about this sentence. He paused before answering,""Naturally, I'm here to accompany you."
Adonis did not like this scene at all and declined politely,""Since Bai Yang and the others are here, there is no need for you to worry.”
"They are inferior to me."”
Bai Yang and the others lowered their heads in unison.
Alies thought that he would have a headache, but when he heard the other party's matter-of-fact tone, he smiled."…I'm just taking a few steps in your territory, why would I need to go through so much trouble? I'm not a weak calf who doesn't know how to protect himself, and I'm not going to a dangerous valley where lions hide. Moreover, as the Utmost Being who commands the Underworld, you are already shouldering many matters. I am already unable to assist you in the first place, so why should I create trouble and increase your burden?”
He thought that his words were reasonable enough to make the willful king return to the right path, but in the end, he only received the other party's confusion.
"I want to accompany you because I adore you," Hades said in a low voice. I welcome you as my queen for the same reason, not because I want you to share my workload.”
This confession came directly and without warning, making Alies 'cheeks burn slightly." Time is indeed precious, but what immortal gods possess isn't as short as the view in the eyes of an autumn cicada. In the long period of time, companionship can exist at any time and anywhere, and there's no need to cling to a moment.”
After Hades heard this, he frowned slightly. He suddenly leaned over and kissed her soft lips like a sneak attack. He sighed,"Only when one doesn't love deeply will one be sentimental.”
Alies was stunned.
He gradually remembered Aphrodite's annoying pestering, and it was also the owner of the Thor's Staff that forced him to hide in Hell. He also remembered Ares, who loved the Goddess of Beauty so much that he even turned into a wild boar to murder his innocent love rival for his own selfish desires. However, he never thought that the grand coat of 'love' that the Olympian gods used to cover up their misdeeds was actually as beautiful as the dew that wet the grass in the morning.
Seeing that his beloved queen was in a daze, Hades, who had just finished kissing him secretly, was satisfied and did not disturb him. He directly grabbed the reins and pulled them lightly, making the nimble horse roll its wheels and walk in the right direction at a moderate speed.
What finally interrupted the Plant God's tangled thoughts wasn't the expected chirping of a deer or the noise of the parrots, but...
"Hurry!"
The Golden Apple that had knocked Adonis unconscious climbed up a pine tree branch. Having escaped death, it hated the wild boar for trying to steal it and destroy the peace here. It was so angry that it screamed and commanded the vines,"" The thickest one is to firmly bind the arrogant hoof, the smallest one is to whip it with the fiercest force, and the clever moss is to set up traps that will trip it once it breaks free, so that the wild boar, which is even more repulsive than the spotted python that wreaks havoc in the wilderness, will have a taste of being locked up until it is unable to move, struggling crazily, and dying of exhaustion.”
Although Hades did not understand what it was shouting about, the main condition for him to keep the Golden Apple was that he could keep a low profile. At this moment, the chaos in the bushes was very different from what he wanted to show the Underworld Empress. He could not help but frown.
Alies did not recall anything related to the Golden Apple. He casually glanced at the green ball that was tied up. He could only guess that it was a wild boar from its rough outline and annoying barks. He smiled and teased,""Corals are soft in the sea, but when they fall into dry land, they are weathered and hardened. You are powerful as you control the soul and the power of the underworld, but I might be better at controlling the green spirit.”
Hades subconsciously returned a similar smile."Of course."
The garden was lush, and the birds happily flapped their colorful wings and flew high into the sky. The sound from their throats was even more pleasant than the sound of a lusheng. Even the majestic and cold black horse could not help but immerse itself in it. Its four hooves were reluctant to chop the friendly green grass. Under the control of the reins decorated with silver nails, it gradually slowed down and stopped in the violet that was born with fine lines.
The Nether King walked down first and turned around gracefully. He stretched out his hand very naturally, clearly trying to help the Nether Empress down.
"You really are…"
Alies took a deep look at him, feeling embarrassed and helpless. He was far from being so weak that he needed help to get off the carriage. Moreover, there were countless of his subjects around him who were looking at him curiously, making his face burn.
However, he could also feel that Hades 'actions were completely from the bottom of his heart. It was different from Zeus' exaggerated acting that sometimes deliberately showed his love for Hera in front of the gods. It was a true expression of his emotions, and he could not help but soften his heart.
He hesitated for a moment and pretended as if nothing had happened. He gently put it on, and Hades quickly grabbed it as if he was not surprised, so that he could use it to get down.
This display of affection made the wide-eyed cockatoos blush from their bellies to their necks. This rich rose color deeply penetrated their feathers and never faded from their offspring.
After stepping on solid ground…Hearing the suppressed excited screams of the green spirits, Alies silently put his aching hand over and rubbed it with his other hand.
Judging from the strength he used, he was sure that Hades did not do this often.
Hades 'green eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance. When he inadvertently glanced at a spot, his expression suddenly darkened.
It wasn't just the plants that were in an uproar. Even Alies was stunned. He quickly looked around. Other than the wild boar whose eyes were closed, its mouth and nose were panting heavily, and it was tied up, he did not find anything unusual. He roughly understood.
The wild boar raised one of its eyes when it heard this. It didn't look at the Nether King who was asking the question, but it glanced at the silent Plant God ferociously and then quickly closed its eyes.
Alies blinked in surprise, and the answer appeared in his mind. Ares.
He remembered that wild boars were sacred objects that represented war and destruction. When wild boars went berserk, even lions and tigers had to make way. If this alone wasn't enough to confirm the other party's identity, then the reckless act of trespassing into Hell, coupled with the foolishness of brazenly releasing killing intent at him for no reason in front of the Lord of Hell…
He pondered for a moment and immediately raised his eyebrows in understanding. This small change in his expression quickly attracted the attention of Hades, who was looking elsewhere.
Although he did not know if he had any grudges with the other party in the past, he still followed the natural disgust and hostility that he had. He looked down at the wild boar that did not know what was going on and faked a smile." This guy is still pretending. I'm afraid that the guest from Olympus can't take out an invitation. He came uninvited.”
Hades looked coldly at Ares who was lying on the ground in a sorry state."Yes."
"Why don't we remove his shackles for the time being and listen to whose banner and prestige he is using to run amuck?”
Ares had yet to return to his original form. He guessed that Hades must have done something. Even in the outside world, Ares was no match for Hades, let alone in the dark underworld.
However, the Plant God was well aware that Hades would at most give him a small punishment and a big warning, so he scoffed in his heart and considerately offered a way out.
From his own perspective, he naturally did not want to let go of a narrow-minded and powerful enemy who acted recklessly. However, this Main God who loved to kill and destroy did not have a very bad relationship with the House of the Undead. He was also Hera's favorite son with a noble bloodline. A small trespass would not be considered a serious mistake even if the Supreme Venerable of Hell wanted to make things difficult for him.
Even if the evil villain succeeded in taking away Traveler's fragile life, it was just like an idle lion secretly preying on a sheep that was favored by a king. Other than making a poet recite a sad poem, no matter how furious the Hades was, he could not use the unfortunate death of a weak loved one as an excuse to strip away the divinity of a Main God, let alone his life.
Hades did not hide his disgust at all and said without hesitation,""No need."
Not only did he not free the wild boar, but he also decisively imposed more restrictions on it. At this moment, no matter how stupid Ares was, he realized that he was about to fall into an extremely dangerous situation. He struggled desperately but he still couldn't escape the fate of being wrapped up in layers of darkness.
Nether King Er Ha flicked his wrist lightly and mercilessly, as if he was wiping away the dust on a piece of jade. In the blink of an eye, he had sent away the stubborn captive.
"Where did you send this to?”
"Tartarus." Hades said casually. He took the new invitation from the King of Pantheon from Shupnus, who had suddenly appeared. After looking through it casually, he handed it to Adonis. There was no fluctuation in his evaluation tone."They are always too idle." That was why he kept staring at people he shouldn't be staring at.
The news from Zeus wasn't too late. At least he had learned from somewhere that the low-level god he coveted had officially become his brother's. Not only had he given her the revered position of the Underworld Empress, but he had also personally protected her so that he couldn't easily reach out.
If it was just losing a beauty that he had been thinking about for a long time, he would only regret it for a while. He would patiently wait for her to be abandoned and then wait for an opportunity to attack. His wish would always come true. However, for the Lord of the Sky, who had always been afraid of the unpredictable Yama, Adonis, who had ascended the throne of the Underworld Empress, disliked Olympus very much. It would only make the Underworld further out of his sight. It was far less convenient than his stupid and easy to control daughter, Bethanie.
After a period of silence, he came up with some sinister plan to invite Yama and the Queen of the Underworld to the banquet in Olympus again.
Arias did not know what kind of place Tartarus was, but he was not very curious. Hades had told him frankly, so he did not ask any more questions. He took it from her and smiled after reading it."Your Majesty, are you preparing to go?"
He thought that Hades, who was busy every day, would flatly reject such a boring banquet, but after some consideration, the answer he gave was once again beyond his expectations.
"Yes."
The way to completely expel the plague was never to stay away. Only an unforgettable lesson could make the idle gods move their covetous eyes away. Avoidance and disregard would only make the bold thieves make more careful plans. Now that Pluto had squeezed out some free time, he was not willing to let the Plant God tolerate any more unhappiness. He really wanted to deal with the annoying mosquitoes and flies.
However, with his reticence, he never thought of saying these words to gain favor. After making his decision, he did not forget to ask the confused Underworld Empress,""Alright?"
Faced with this gentle inquiry, Alies 'heart seemed to soften uncontrollably. Unknowingly, he curled his lips and slightly squinted his eyes with a hint of shyness. He seemed to find it very interesting as he muttered,"Your decisions are often wise and trustworthy. What reason do I have not to listen to them? If I still need you to care about my evidence, isn't it enough for you to drive that reckless person away at the risk of getting into trouble? You treat me with sincerity to show your respect for me. As your queen, no matter how ungrateful I am, I can't treat your indulgence as a hateful cage. Shouldn't I give you the corresponding intimacy?”
The Plant God, who had lost a lot of memories, really had no idea how many irrational decisions Pluto, who was fascinated by him, had made in the past.
The flower visited by friendly bees opens its soft petals, revealing its sweet yellow stamen to offer nectar; No matter how ruthless the flames were, they would be willing to be extinguished by the rain that kept falling. Even though eternal life gave the gods an unchanging appearance and body, their hearts were not made of stubborn iron and stone. They would be cooled by frost or softened by being thrown into a steaming boiler.
Seeing that Hades did not say a word, Alies felt uneasy. After taking a deep breath, he made up his mind to suppress his nervousness. He took the initiative to hold Hades 'cold hand and slowly tightened it.
The long years of hiding from the world had nurtured purity and shyness. Even if the flower that hoped for the harmony of the parents was secretly blooming, and the fragrance was quietly matchmaking, stimulating the long-sprouted but reserved and unwilling to let out a little bit of good feelings, his mother would only express her attitude and good feelings subtly.
Alies didn't know his little trick. He only felt his heart beating inexplicably fast, but he couldn't stop the impulse that kept surging out. He couldn't help but think vaguely, Why…did Hades 'body seem a little stiff?
This gentleness that couldn't be more ironed made Hades, who was habitually waiting for the harvest to answer his questions, struggle out of his shock for a long time. He couldn't help but look into the beautiful eyes that always made him burn with passion and lose his rationality.
"Yes."
After he was sure that he had really received the gentlest response, he threw down this resolute reply and could not help but bend down to kiss those snow-like soft lips. He was as relaxed and happy as Tantalus who had just gotten grapes. The treasure that was filled with dazzling colors was so pleasing to his heart that even the dazzling chariot that could bring endless light to the sky and was made entirely of gold except for the wheel frame could not compare to the brilliance reflected on the ten-thousand-year-old snowy peak.
Among the Olympian gods, only Zeus and Aphrodite would be unhappy about Yama marrying his queen. The former was because she was dissatisfied with the Plant God's coveting and the Hell's power becoming more and more detached and independent. The latter could not forget the humiliation and harm that Arias had inflicted on her and her beloved son. However, the unforgettable love was also mixed in, making this relationship quite complicated.
In addition, Ares, who had always been loyal to her and obedient to her, had disappeared for a long time. Although she did not lack flattery from her husband, there were only a handful of people who could compare to the God of War. Witnessing this predicament, the goddesses who were usually suppressed by her beauty all looked at her gloatingly. She did not show any weakness on the surface, and her beautiful face seemed to be unaffected. In the end, she lost a little confidence in her heart, and she missed her lover who she had always despised and clung to even more.
As for the other gods, they were not affected by this news. Most of them maintained an attitude that it was none of their business. They were only slightly curious about the appearance of the Underworld Empress, who was slightly related to the famous Main Gods.
Hermes and Apollo, who had once suffered a great loss at their hands, were surprised, but they were somewhat afraid of the lowly Underworld Empress, especially the Sun God, who was as fickle as Zeus. He knew very well how difficult it was to make his uncle, who had a heart as hard as a rock and never indulged in beauty, fall in love with him, not only provide meticulous protection, but also willingly share the supreme authority of Hell with him. It was much more difficult than being persecuted by Hera and then being comforted by the Father, becoming a cold star.
No, it should be said that there was no comparison between the two.
The more Apollo thought about it, the more he couldn't help but look at Arias in a new light. The anger from being fooled and humiliated last time dissipated a lot. Although he was brave and competitive, he did not have any resentment towards losing to a scheming and intelligent beauty, but it could not be considered admiration.
Only the low-level fairies who were constantly competing in front of the high-level gods would truly be happy and excited about this banquet that had invited the Nether King and the Nether Empress. They were afraid of the rumored gloomy and cold Hell. In the past, as long as the King of Hell was present, they would rather give up the opportunity to shine and act like a statue. They were afraid that they would be unfortunately taken away by that king. Now that he had someone he liked and was extremely in love with the Underworld Empress, they could relax and show their most beautiful side in this happy pastime.
The gods had different thoughts, but they made up their minds not to miss this opportunity. After all, there were limited precious gold tableware, and there were not many who could be invited to Glory. On the day of the banquet, Zeus, who had not been very interested, saw that the normally unremarkable fairies were radiant and beautiful after careful dressing up. Even if they were far less beautiful than the graceful and charming God of Love and Beauty, they still had something fresh to recommend them. His thoughts became active.
Before the guests from Hell had arrived, Zeus had already begun to look for new prey at the gathering. As his gaze kept wandering around the nymph who was trying their best to perform, Hera's expression became more and more unsightly. This scene became especially interesting in the eyes of Cupid, who was playing with his bow and arrows.
Since he loved the Mother Goddess Aphrodite so much that he was willing to remain a child, he naturally shared her hatred and viewed Hera as a detestable enemy, especially since they had recently lost power. The goddesses led by the Queen of Heaven had not shown any mercy when they trampled on them.
He had always been vengeful. Although he did not retaliate on the spot due to the situation, he firmly remembered it in his heart. At this time, he quietly took out a silver arrow and nimbly placed his hands behind his back. Without even aiming, he shot the fairy in the light purple dress who was teasing Zeus.
The reason why he was able to offend so many high-level Gods and still be at ease was because he knew who he could bully, who he had to keep a respectful distance from, and who he had to use some small tricks to make the other party unable to take revenge because of his reputation. The only time he had failed was on the Underworld Empress.
He would not foolishly do anything to his Heavenly Father, but torturing a little fairy was nothing. Even if it happened, he could explain this prank as a small accident.
She did not know that she had fallen into the little goddess of love's trap. As the silver arrow cut through her skin and divine power flowed into her body, her initial joy instantly turned into disgust. She even lost the desire to look at the great Godly King again and turned to leave.
This unexpected cold and arrogant attitude immediately aroused Zeus's interest. Instead, he felt that she was a rare commodity. He stopped her. Her weak strength could not resist him at all. She could only turn her head impatiently. Hearing the sweet words in her ears had become a great torture. When she woke up, she was afraid that she would regret it. Hera, who was staring at her husband's movements, gradually turned ashen.
As the culprit of all this, Cupid pretended not to know and only said to Aphrodite,""Mother, although you are in charge of love and beauty, it is still difficult for you to see through the cunning tricks of some women. When they were young and beautiful, they deliberately played tricks. Even the wise and outstanding Father was willing to give up his respect for marriage for the short-term happiness in bed.”He sighed pretentiously." And the dignified guardians of the family are busy bribing the people who hold the Golden Apple in order to obtain the most beautiful title as a futile consolation.”
Aphrodite giggled. She knew that Hera could hear her clearly."Hush, my son, I fear that if you speak too much, the uncovered cuckoo will smack the pomegranate with resentment. Although the amber belt was more noble than the ivy girdle, and the only thing that could move the lover was the melodious song of a bird, compared to the crowned man who was no longer young, the object of the dew was more obedient and easy to satisfy.”
She happily stepped on the Heavenly Queen's wound again." Besides, in the eyes of those who are deeply in love, even the grass that brings happiness is a bed filled with the fragrance of roses. When you bury your head in your soft, snow-white chest, your status is insignificant. The pitiful people can only choose to reprimand and stop you because of jealousy. They are just like the hooves of cows that trample on the farmland, pitiful, detestable, and infuriating.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Hera, who was furious, was about to retaliate when the Hades Chariot pulled by a black horse arrived.
In the eyes of the gods, Hades was still wearing a black robe. Even when he attended the banquet, he was expressionless. He was not as immersed in the sweetness of the newlyweds as others said. Although he had restrained the divine power that originated from death, his aura was still terrifying. What made the low-level gods feel fear was that all the flowers and grass that were licked by the robe's feet had their vitality taken away and withered.
However, the speculation that the relationship between the Nether King and the Nether Queen was not harmonious was quickly shattered by his gentle help of the Nether Queen and the fact that he used an arm to intimately hold the Nether Queen's waist. As they walked into the venue intimately, even the singers and dancers could not help but slow down. They were either openly or vaguely sizing up the most noble couple in the Underworld.
Not to mention the other low-level gods who were stunned speechless by the beauty of the Plant God for the first time, even Zeus, who had tried his best to make this beauty smile, and Aphrodite, who had secretly decided to stay away from him, had completely forgotten their vows. Their fascinated gazes were glued to him, unable to move away.
He was wearing a black robe that was exactly the same as Hades's, which made his skin look as shiny as the newly fallen snow. The light on his cheeks made him look so beautiful that even the flowers in full bloom were ashamed of their inferiority. His knee-length red hair was casually draped over his shoulders, extremely smooth, and there was a faint starlight flowing in it.
He was tall and slender, with a straight back and straight legs. His breathing was calm, and his steps were as light as a butterfly jumping among the flowers. The lines of his body were flawless and smooth, and his temperament was gentle like the gurgling water of a stream. Strangely, when he walked side by side with the tall Nether King, he did not seem inferior at all. What was even more amazing was that the green spirit, whose life had just been taken away by the Nether King, once it came into contact with his aura, it regained its abundant source of life and blossomed with joy. His forehead was full, and his beautifully shaped lips were as soft as petals. On both sides of his tall nose bridge, a pair of golden eyes contained the darkness of the night, but they were not tainted by dirt. There was no sense of aggression in his beauty, and he looked like he was looking forward to it.
She still remembered that even when he stared at her without any emotion, the cold and pure black color was enough to make her feel weak and want to melt. Her soul disappeared and her bones went soft, and she was extremely infatuated.
It had been a long time since they last met, but he looked even better.
When they sat down as if nothing had happened, Aphrodite gradually came back to her senses and retracted her infatuated gaze. The pain in her chest seemed to have been burned by the scorching sun. She thought bitterly that all the tenderness and love she had given had been abandoned by Arias. Her careful kisses had been regarded as poisonous, and even the gentlest hug had been rejected in disgust.
Then why did the Nether King, who had always been disdainful of love, have a heart forged of iron and stone and win the favor of the most beautiful woman in the world? The most beautiful man should be together with the most beautiful woman, so that the miraculous beauty of his face would last forever through union and reproduction. Only then would he be worthy of the beauty that nature gave birth to.
Alies thought that the gods 'sudden silence was an expression of unwelcome, so he didn't care. Just as he found the seats reserved for them and wanted to sit down, he was stopped by Hades.
He cast a questioning look,"What's wrong?"
Hades sat down first and then stretched out his arms to him.
She wanted to hug him and sit.
Alies understood his hopeful gesture and struggled to reject him."This kind of occasion…"
Hades saw his reluctance and retracted his hand regretfully. He stood up again and said calmly,""Then it's your turn."
"Then you should carry me."”
The intimate sitting posture of the Hades couple was enough to ignite the raging flames of jealousy in the hearts of many gods, led by Aphrodite. However, this was Olympus, after all, which was famous for indulging in pleasure and doing whatever they wanted. There were many people who were more unrestrained than them.
The gods who were mesmerized by the Plant God's beauty couldn't help but secretly cast their eyes in that direction many times, but they were quickly restrained by the murderous aura released by Pluto's body, and had to gradually restrain themselves.
" In the calmest eyes is a dead lake. No matter how beautiful the exquisite painting is, it has no soul. The sparkling and plump grapes cannot leave the generous moisture of the stream. The strong chest protects only the weak heart. When the long wait is exchanged for a partner who can reflect his figure in the mirror, my dear brother Hades," Zeus said with a smile."I'm genuinely happy for you. You must have already understood that love is an invisible and intangible reins, so that even the most arrogant horse is willing to be put on and bend over to become the beloved pet of a beautiful and charming knight.”
The Nether King elegantly held the wine cup, occasionally taking a sip of the fine wine brewed by Dionysus, the God of Wine. From time to time, he would bring the edge of the same cup to the lips of the Plant God in his arms, letting him, who was not good at drinking, have a sip and immerse himself in the joy of sharing with him.
Sensing the Godly King's gaze, he casually replied,"Is that so?"
He wasn't listening at all.
Zeus was extremely dissatisfied with this disrespect. If he didn't have a goal that he wanted to achieve, he would never be willing to ignore the beauty he liked and talk to his elder brother who disdained to pay attention to him and had always been on bad terms with him.
But now that things had come to this, he could only continue speaking and stall for time until another unpunctual invitee, Mother Earth Gaia, arrived.
Zeus tried his best to maintain a calm state of mind. He turned to look at Hera, who had been pulling a long face and had no intention of cooperating."What could be more satisfying than having a happy marriage? Although my brother seems to be very satisfied, I'm still confident that I can add a little more to this. The honor of blessing it is always only worthy of the elegant and beautiful guardian of marriage. That is my most precious wife.”
Hera sneered at Zeus's rare attempt to curry favor. Not only did she not agree to the proposal, but she even mocked him in front of the gods."Almighty and omniscient Ruler of Gods, could it be that you have also made a huge mistake in your perception, thinking that a victim who has been slaughtered by an unfortunate marriage still has the strength to protect others? If there was a common characteristic between love and marriage, it would be that it varied from person to person and was deceived. Love could be transformed into the most licentious prostitute. There was no difference between a simple cushion made of reeds and a soft mattress made of the most expensive white gauze. Reputation could also be casually abandoned in the sweet words that were casually picked up. However, for marriage, frivolous love that could happen and be obtained at any time was far less important than the benefits it represented. Perhaps there was a seemingly unbreakable structure that could not withstand a single blow, but it could not withstand the unintentional touch of birds. Even the smallest wave could easily destroy it.”
Normally, Hera, who valued her dignity very much, would never have such a conflict with him. However, she had just seen Zeus disregard his status and pursue the lowly forest fairy who didn't even have the right to enter her palace. After that, she had the scene of the Yama couple's deep love. This was the time when she was most furious. She was already certain that her dignity was trampled and she was about to become a joke in the eyes of the gods. Why would she care about a small flattery that was not worth mentioning?
Just as Zeus was about to make things difficult for her, Hades suddenly threw the empty golden wine cup and said rudely,""I thought you didn't go through so much trouble to invite us over for this nonsense.”
Zeus smiled hypocritically." Such words really put me in a difficult position. It's just a congratulatory greeting out of joy and blessings. How did your love for the new queen suddenly turn into anger against me? If you're not satisfied with the hospitality you've received, you can say so. It should have been a glorious thing to have a distinguished guest here. If I had written the invitation for the purpose of making enemies or fishing for fame, there was no need to waste so much effort.”
"You must know the reason better than I do," Hades said enigmatically.”
The nuns who were dancing to the song could not help but stop in fear. They were at a loss because of the sudden drop in temperature around them. The musicians stopped playing the music in their uneasiness, and the melodious and happy tune was replaced by the strange silence.
At this moment, Alias, who was sitting in the arms of the initiator, suddenly reached out and gently patted Hades 'shoulder.
Hades 'originally indifferent expression instantly became much gentler. He lowered his eyes and asked,"What's wrong?"
Alies smiled and said in a light tone,""You threw away the wine glass. What should I drink now?”
In fact, he was not interested in Dionysus's new work. He was purely trying to help Hades out.
Although he had full confidence in Hades 'strength, this was Olympus. He did not want to see Hades risk a direct confrontation with Zeus.
Hades held him a little tighter with one hand and calmly pointed to his mouth."There's more inside. Do you want it?"
“……”
Alies blushed and silently looked away. He cursed himself for being a busybody and said with a straight face,""No need."
Hades looked at him quietly and suddenly planted a kiss on his cheek. He raised his chin slightly and carefully kissed Flowery, who was trembling with envy.
After receiving the Father's kiss, the flower instantly acted out what it meant to be overjoyed, and spun around on the stem several times.
Alies sighed helplessly, but his heart softened instantly. Under Hades 'expectant gaze, he kissed him back in public uncomfortably. Hades then hugged him even tighter.
Hades 'previous actions of taking care of the small plant in a strange position made even more gods who were already very concerned about it even more curious.
Hermes rolled his eyes and said with a smile,"" Only difficult riddles can arouse curiosity. If you don't show mercy and untangle this knot for me generously, I'm afraid that no matter how grand the banquet is, it won't be able to make me happy. How noble was the origin of that delicate and beautiful flower, and how lucky was it to be able to grow in a beautiful place that was least likely to be damaged?”
Alies found the smiling handsome god somewhat familiar. It was difficult for him to have any ill feelings. After exchanging a glance with Hades, he said frankly,""Because he is my child."
Hermes choked on his wine and started coughing. He was not the only one who lost his composure after hearing the shocking news.
Seeing Zeus 'expression immediately turn extremely gloomy, Aphrodite, who had been worried since she knew the origin of the flower, stood up in time. She tried her best to suppress the sorrow and sorrow in her heart, and elegantly swept a strand of curly hair that fell to her chest to her snow-white back. Her soft body was not as straight as Hera's, but naturally assumed the most graceful and charming posture."Esteemed Divine King, since the Divine Empress 'eyes are temporarily clouded by dark clouds, why don't you let me, who is in charge of love, boldly do it for you and give this blessing and praise that everyone admires.”
Zeus looked deeply at Hera, who had a look of disgust on her face. Suppressing his anger, he promised,""It's your unique right to make a passionate and often fleeting love last for a long time. Who can deny that you're capable?”
Avrodite covered her mouth and chuckled. She walked over to Alies and knelt down in front of him like a poor lover who couldn't get what she wanted. Her watery eyes were filled with love and pain. She was like a frightened bird before a storm."Please allow me to touch your skin before giving you my blessing.”
Her slender and fair hand caressed the handsome face that she yearned for day and night.
She was supposed to be the most sought after darling, the ever-victorious winner in love. Many beautiful and powerful gods begged for a kiss, but they were defeated in front of the most beloved youth. He didn't even need to say a ruthless rejection. The disdain and indifference in his eyes were the sharpest knives and spears. A heart of stone was the coldest winter, and the silent resistance was the cold sea where she was born. It was easy to completely immerse his heart that was burning with infatuation.
His memory stopped at the scene of him being pestered by her. Alies frowned unhappily and wanted to avoid her. Just as he was wondering why Hades did not react, Hades, who had been indifferent, moved.
Without hesitation, he exerted strength and kicked forward with his powerful leg, landing right on the fragile chest of the affectionate Aphrodite. She screamed and was sent flying on the spot.
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