On this day, the breeze was warm and the hot sun shone on the earth. When it scattered the lush forest as usual, it was broken into pieces of bright spots of light, as if it had become much gentler. It quietly stared at the Beast God sleeping on the soft grass carpet with the colorful parrot standing on the wooden stake and the forest fairies who were worried about the heartbreak.
The sound of the fruit being blown by the wind was like a crisp wind chime. His brows were slightly furrowed, as if there was a hint of sadness. His hands were folded on his chest that was heaving up and down inaudibly. His slender and flawless legs were like flexible willow branches. His petal-like lips were still warm and soft, but his dark eyes that made the stars dim were no longer full of life. He had been closed for three months.
"Oh, Aries. Aries). Alius." With light steps, a fairy who could no longer endure this endless torment clutched her aching chest and circled around the handsome man she admired."What should I do to wake you up?”
She then elegantly picked up the white veil at the corner of her skirt and sat down on the ground. She mustered up her courage and approached him. She stared at his long and curly eyelashes in a daze, feeling that they were as delicate and beautiful as silk.
"Butti, calm down."
Her companions were afraid that she would do something irrational in her agitation, so they quickly walked out from behind the tree. They approached the Plant God, who only dared to watch from afar in the past, with some joy and some pain.
They were born in the mountains and had a low status. They were lucky enough to participate in the gatherings of Olympus once or twice. They had seen the graceful and handsome gods, but how could their beautiful faces compare to the appearance of the young man who was born with the explosion of the maple tree? The young man who carried a bow and arrow and was fascinated by playing with animals was worthy of being engraved for a lifetime.
Butti shook her head and said indignantly,""That noble goddess is known as the embodiment of love and beauty, but in my eyes, she only means pain and disaster! If it weren't for her pestering, we could still silently watch his happiness and taste the honey and sourness of unrequited love.”
As she spoke, she could not help but cover her face and sob.
"Butti…"
Her words immediately resonated with her fellow admirers, but they were also very clear about another thing: "Let's go! Her Highness Aphrodite will soon come to visit him. If she finds out, she will burn us to death with jealousy.”
This was not an exaggeration. When Aries had just fallen into a coma, a low-level fairy who loved him deeply had been crying and refused to leave him. She insisted on guarding him. As a result, she was naturally met by Aphrodite, who came to visit the handsome man every day. The goddess of love and beauty was furious and immediately cursed her, turning her into an inconspicuous mimosa. She then entrusted her to the North Wind who passed by and placed her on the other side of the forest far away from this place.
Even the slightest touch would cause her to involuntarily retract her leaves. She despairingly discovered that even her ability to stare at the god she admired had been taken away by the possessive Aphrodite.
Butti was not afraid of death. She was on the verge of exploding with anger."I'm not afraid."
His companions sighed in unison."Do you want to never see him again?”
"I…"
Butti hesitated this time.
Even in front of her, she would dare to look down on Aphrodite. However, she was worried that a similar curse would befall her, and she would have to face it for eternity.
"Let's go."
Seeing that she had been persuaded, they quickly gave each other a look and dragged the still reluctant Butti back to their hiding place.
Just as they were worried, they had just hidden when Aphrodite silently descended from the clouds.
Hermes, who had the same pattern of wings on his hat and shoes, was an emissary of the gods. He had just been promoted not long ago, and his actions made people laugh. His eyes were still childish. This time, he was entrusted by the Goddess of Beauty, who had always ignored him. Out of curiosity, he really gave her a ride with a large bouquet of silver lotuses.
Aphrodite was the pearl in the eyes of the gods, especially the male god. She was the most beloved. He had never seen her so humble and pleading.
Hermes muttered to himself,"Eh, who could it be?"”
He didn't have any other missions on his shoulders, so he wasn't in a hurry to leave. He decided to stay behind and let the clouds cover his figure, just to watch a good show.
When Aphrodite put the silver lotus aside and gently wiped the forehead of the sleeping man with a silk cloth soaked in water, Hermes also got a chance to see the man lying on the ground clearly.
Her long hair, which seemed to contain the vitality of nature and had flowing light attached to it, was pushed aside a little, revealing her snow-white skin that was almost transparent, revealing the jade-like outline that was carefully carved with the most perfect brush.
"Ha!"
Hermes suddenly forgot to breathe. His eyes seemed to be fixed on him, and he couldn't bear to look away. He didn't even realize that Aphrodite had noticed that he hadn't left and was approaching him angrily.
" Hermes-" Aphrodite was no longer as meek as before. Now that her precious treasure was being eyed, her aggressiveness had increased greatly.
Her crescent-shaped eyebrows raised up arrogantly, and there was a hint of anger in her eyes. She questioned,"Why are you staying here for no reason? Are you deliberately provoking me?”
" You're mistaken." Hermes collected his thoughts. At the same time, he was eloquent and did not show weakness."I don't have a secret lover who needs to be hidden from the public. I just feel that the scenery here is pretty good. Perhaps Ares will be interested.”
Avrodite narrowed her eyes as she confronted him.
Every time she came here, she would deliberately hide it from her jealous lover, Ares.
She was already a married woman, but this marriage made her extremely disgusted. She regarded it as a great humiliation that she was completely unwilling to mention.
Hera didn't want her to have the opportunity to seduce the king of the gods, Zeus, and forced her to marry the ugliest god of fire, Hephaestus. This comical combination of the most beautiful and the ugliest had been spread throughout Olympus and the nearby mountains as a joke.
Hephaestus was obsessed with craftsmanship. He was extremely ugly, but he had a strong self-esteem. He naturally knew that she was unwilling. While he hated his mother, Hera, who ignored his feelings, he also had no good feelings for her. From the beginning to the end, he ignored her. Even though he knew that she had countless lovers outside, he turned a blind eye to her. He waved his heavy hammer indifferently and forged the red-hot iron.
Amongst the gods who were infatuated with her, the most popular one was the invincible God of War, Ares. He was handsome and had a strong body. Aphrodite hit it off with him, and because Hephaestus ignored him, she became even more fearless. She went out with her lover every day, flirting with each other.
But that was before he met Alies.
Aphrodite was in charge of the love between gods and humans. She enjoyed the bliss brought by desire and was used to being flattered by humans and gods. However, she had never tasted the bitterness and sweetness of love.
Ironically, Alies, who had unintentionally captured her heart and made her toss and turn, was extremely unromantic.
Not only was he unwilling to accept her confession of love, but even a few more words were enough to make him absent-minded. He was clearly wrapped in sweet words by the Goddess of Beauty, but he only wanted to continue chasing the running stag with his eyes.
Aphrodite was not discouraged. To some extent, this indifference and heartlessness had aroused her determination to win him over, and made her even more interested in him. However, as if fate had tripped her, seeing that Alies was getting softer and softer by her sincere pleas day by day, the pair of beautiful eyes that were as pure and innocent as a newborn deer was about to reflect her figure. A sudden clap of thunder fell from the sky. She had accurately knocked the defenseless animal king to the ground. Not only had her efforts been in vain, but she had also caused him to be unconscious until now.
Hermes was stared at by the Goddess of Beauty and shook the short staff of the snake helplessly.""Instead of wasting time looking at me with such a terrifying gaze, why don't you tell me the specific situation? Perhaps I can help.”
"You?"
Aphrodite glanced at him suspiciously, then reluctantly turned back to look at the sleeping Alies. After a moment of hesitation, she made up her mind."He was struck by the aftershock of His Majesty's lightning strike.”
She had already investigated the reason for that day, but other than praying in vain that he would wake up soon, she was at her wit's end.
If she asked the lecherous Zeus for help, she might be able to save him, but it was impossible for him to be hers.
"I see." Hermes laughed.”
Before he was glared at again, he stroked the seven-stringed instrument that had appeared in his hand at some point in time, successfully making Aphrodite's angry face gradually ease up. He then recited,"I can make gods and people fall asleep to the sound of the zither, and I can also wake them up from their slumber.”
Aphrodite snorted lightly, her tone softening as she asked for help, and her natural coquettishness returned."What are the conditions?"
As the patron saint of swindlers and merchants, Hermes stole Apollo's divine cow as soon as he went up the mountain to fill his stomach. When faced with the loan sharks who came to him, he used a broken piano made of ghost shells to fool them. The term 'free help' was naturally irrelevant to him.
Hermes smiled and prepared to play. He said casually,""My request is very simple. You can definitely do it.”
Avrodite raised her eyebrows.
He added slowly,"Just let him kiss me when he wakes up."”
Even though Aphrodite had expected that he wouldn't say anything nice, she couldn't help but change her expression."Dream on!"
They were still at the stage of holding hands, and she was the one who forced him to do so. How could he be willing to give up his long-coveted lips?
"I was just joking," Hermes laughed.”Before Aphrodite could laugh, he continued,"Such a beautiful thing should be consensual. You should know this very well. So my condition is that you are not allowed to kiss him without his consent.”
Aphrodite glared at him.
He relied on trying to figure out the thoughts of Zeus, the King of Pantheon, and even with an unremarkable background, he was able to make a name for himself. This showed how powerful his observation skills were and how agile his thinking was.
When he saw how cautious Aphrodite was, he already knew who the pursuers were.
Ares would probably go crazy over this.
Aphrodite was obviously unwilling. Just as she was about to refuse, Hermes 'next step was to goad her."Could it be that the incarnation of beauty doesn't even have the confidence to use her own charm to conquer an unknown little plant god?”
Aphrodite's thin lips were tightly pursed, as if she was soaked in anger. She thought for a long time and finally said,"I promise you."
Hermes had expected this answer. He smiled and said,""Alright, I think a verbal agreement is enough for such a small matter. There's no need to sign a contract.”
"Shut up." She raised her head and ordered arrogantly,"Hurry up."
"Yes, sir."
Hermes blinked happily, as if to prove how much he kept his promise. The next moment, his nimble fingers plucked the thin strings of the zither. The pleasant music was like flowing water, slowly flowing in the tense air.
Hermes 'zither music was indeed very effective. Under Aphrodite's unblinking gaze, Alies' eyelids quivered a few times, and he flapped his wings like a drunken butterfly. Finally, he opened his eyes and woke up.
Those eyes were clearer than the sunlight in spring, without a trace of shadow, brighter than the reflection of the silver helmet, and deeper than the ocean. At this moment, there was a slight confusion in his eyes. The strong charm that he naturally emitted was almost able to suck away his soul. Not only did it make Aphrodite, who was infatuated with him, fall head over heels for him, but it also made Hermes unconsciously stop playing and hold his breath to wait for something.
The place where the young Beast Deity was lying was more comfortable, and the chirping of the birds was more pleasant.
Alies, who was being admired, could not feel this beauty. His brain was still sorting out the mixed fragments in the memory faults. He was not mentally prepared for a pair of plump breasts that were about to pop out.
They were close at hand, and the fruits were only wrapped in a layer of white gauze. The perfect female curves were exposed in front of him unscrupulously.
"…"
This was too shameless!
Although he didn't know why this thought suddenly appeared in his mind, it didn't stop him from blushing. He sat up reflexively, pressed his palm on the ground, and took a few steps back like a fish.
Hermes and Aphrodite were both stunned.
"Arias!"
Alies rubbed his aching forehead." I'm…" What happened?
Hermes thought with interest that the voice was as pleasant as he had imagined.
Avrodite reacted quickly and approached him again. She caught his hand that was dodging uncomfortably and placed it on her soft chest."I-"
" Aphrodite," Hermes, whose forehead seemed to have the word 'annoying' written on it, reminded with a smile,"" Please don't forget your promise."
Only then did Aphrodite realize his existence, and she could only put down her delicate and bright hand resentfully.
However, the familiar movements reminded Alies of what had happened before the unexpected disaster. He did not like to socialize with others, and was not interested in the chattering and admiring eyes of the forest fairies. The passionate Aphrodite's wild pursuit made him avoid it as much as he could. However, the difference in strength was too great, and he could not do anything about her one-sided wish. Ordinary cold eyes could not stop her. He could only waste his time.
After being struck by the inexplicable lightning, he seemed to be more clear-headed than before. On the one hand, he had a splitting headache, and on the other hand, he understood that it was useless to just run away like before. He asked helplessly,"Your Highness Aphrodite, you are already the most beautiful existence in the world. Why are you pestering a lowly Low God?”
He was rarely so amiable, and Aphrodite seemed to be greatly encouraged. She said affectionately,"I'm willing to become a drizzle that falls on your beautiful body, so that I can hug you all the time.”
Alies clenched his fists, and a small cross appeared on his face."“……”
She was indeed a shameless Olympian, Aphrodite! As a god of love, he did not understand the uniqueness of love at all?
Not only did he not feel moved, he was also very patient.
Hermes was having a hard time holding it in and almost burst out laughing. He dared to say that he had definitely heard similar sweet nothings from Ares before, but the God of War probably never dreamed that the words that he had racked his brains to come up with would be directly used by the listener on his new lover.
Alies looked at himself. He didn't have any fancy clothes, but a simple linen shirt. He wore straw shoes woven by the skillful fairy. His figure was probably nothing special. He wasn't weak, but he wasn't strong either.
As for his appearance…it didn't matter. As long as…his subjects were fine…
In any case, Alias could not understand the behavior of the weeping Goddess of Beauty who did not care about her face and pestered her. When he remembered that she was born from the foam of Uranus 'genitals, he could only silently come to the conclusion that water might have entered her brain when she was born.
"I am far inferior to you, Your Highness." "Besides, you can take my appearance anytime you want," he said tactfully.”
Even low-level gods had the talent to transform, and high-level gods could change their appearance at will. Of course, the premise was that they had a blueprint.
Otherwise, a walking long hair floating genitalia…even if it belonged to the powerful Uranus, it would not have the charm to make any male god fall for it and want to hold his head and kiss it.
After hearing this flattery and concession, Aphrodite did not give up. Instead, she became even more affectionate because of this cold and heartless rejection."Oh my God, what a cruel Alias! Why must you be so cold and heartless? I only asked for a gentle kiss from you, but you destroyed my haggard heart. Thy face is as delicate as the most beautiful flower, and the sins that accompany thee cannot stain this precious purity. You-"
" I'm sorry, Your Highness." Once flowers were involved, Alies, who was in charge of animals and plants, could no longer remain silent. He interrupted her in disbelief,""If there really is a flower that is more than a meter tall, then…you definitely don't want to see the appearance of that subject with your own eyes.”
Aphrodite was speechless.
Seeing the vigorous courtship turned into a comedy by the immature teenager, Hermes laughed out loud at the wrong time.
Even though he could not get enough of Aphrodite's unrequited pleas, he knew that Ares might come looking for him if he stayed any longer. Hence, he opened his mouth and said,"I think it's time for you to go back. Otherwise, when Ares finishes his warm-up in the arena, he will definitely come out to look for you.”
Aphrodite frowned unhappily and had to admit that Hermes was telling the truth. Of course, she was not afraid that Ares, who was the number one minister under her skirt, would be furious because of this, but she wanted to prevent the possibility of her lover tracking her here and harming the powerless Aries.
"I'll go back first, Alier-"
Her gentle voice stopped abruptly.
She had wanted to say goodbye before leaving, so she turned back to take a look longingly. In the end, the beautiful young man was nowhere to be seen. In his place was a tiger covered in clean fur. It lay quietly on the ground where the primroses were in full bloom, looking a little dispirited. It swung its tail lazily, gently chasing away the curious rabbit.
"Roar!"
In order to dampen the enthusiasm of Aphrodite, he had turned himself into a terrifying white tiger!
"Even the God of Liars has submitted to your beauty!”Hermes smiled and plucked the leaf closest to his hand. He folded it into a small flute and threw it to the white tiger."I sincerely hope that the next time I see you, you will still be alive.”
Just listening to him talk or simply looking at him was pleasing enough. Since he was a beautiful vase, Hermes didn't want him to be pierced through the heart by the jealousy of the God of Bravery, who was sweating profusely in the arena.
After doing this, the emissary of the gods reacted very quickly. He didn't wait for the devastated Love God to be heartbroken again, and it also saved her from holding a tiger and persistently wooing him. He quickly commanded the wind spirit to take them to the towering Mount Olympus.
The tiger opened its golden eyes and raised its head. Seeing that their figures had disappeared in the sky, it quickly stood up and transformed back into its human form. It put its two fingers together on its lower lip and let out a pleasant whistle. After a moment, a vigorous adult male horse appeared in front of it valiantly.
He even lowered his conceited head, which was rare, and affectionately nudged Alias, who he had not seen for a long time.
"Hawes, let's go."
Arias's eyes curved into a smile, and he flipped over like a flowing water. Even though he was carrying a heavy bow and arrow, he still easily jumped onto the horse's back. Without giving any orders, his companion, who was connected to him telepathically, spontaneously stepped forward and went in a direction that was not noticed by the Olympian gods.
"Please wait, Arias!"
Butti didn't expect things to develop like this. She felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife when she saw Aphrodite touching her from behind the tree, and she couldn't just sit back and do nothing."I beg you, please don't leave!"
"Why?" Alies was puzzled.”
He couldn't think of a reason to stay. The relationship between Aphrodite and Ares wasn't a secret, and he didn't have the ability to fight against the God of War. If he waited for Ares to take revenge, it would be too late.
Not to mention, the reason why Ares was angered was already unjustified.
Buyuti's face turned red. She had shouted out that sentence out of impulse. She was only used to peeking at his figure from afar. When she was suddenly asked a gentle question, she stood rooted to the ground like a log in embarrassment, not making a sound for a long time.
Arias waited patiently for a while. Seeing that there was still no reply, he patted the neck of the horse that was slightly impatient from waiting, making it moan comfortably. He then continued to move forward, leaving the disappointed and self-disgusted forest fairy behind.
Without a travel companion or a specific destination, such a journey often seemed exceptionally long. For Alies, it was not too boring.
He was a god born from this lush forest, and he controlled the living beings that occupied most of the space here. Every time he approached, he would directly touch the soul and communicate with it. Every breath he took was a complete integration. No matter what it was, it made these animals and plants who had no chance to see him in the past ecstatic. They respected and loved him from the bottom of their hearts.
The silence didn't last long. As soon as Alies greeted a shy Anemone, the bushes on the side of the path rustled, and a huge brown-black shadow could be vaguely seen.
Hoth, who had been acting like he was taking a stroll, stopped vigilantly. A few threatening neighs did not work, and he decisively dug in place. This was a signal for help between him and the six-headed hound that had volunteered to follow the Beast Deity.
Alies also lowered his upper body and leaned against the horse's tensed muscles. His bent back was like a fully drawn bow as he began to accumulate strength without saying a word.
The huge wild boar with ferocious fangs and a hedgehog-like spiky mane seemed to have realized that its behavior of hiding in the short wood was meaningless in the eyes of Alies, who knew the situation of plants very well. It did not waste any more time. It roared and swung the shocking thorns at the end of its tail, charging at Adonis on the horse at full speed like an arrow released from a bow!
Even the ground was shaking.
Alies narrowed his eyes and thought, He was sure that he had never seen the same species in the forest.
- Who put it here?
The wild boar was shorter and fatter than Hoth, and it was very sturdy. The lethality of this surprise attack was no weaker than a sharp spear thrown by a Hercules. The impact caused by the weight alone was enough to make people's hearts jump. It was enough to break a few ribs, not to mention that it had a pair of indestructible long teeth. It would definitely make the targeted prey lose the ability to resist.
However, both Alias and Hawes were prepared. Before it could get close, they nimbly dodged to the side. At this time, the five fierce hounds that were following behind to protect the Forest God also barked at the same time, and the distance between the three sides was rapidly shrinking.
On the bumpy horse's back, Alies held his longbow firmly and skillfully nocked the arrow and pulled the bowstring, displaying his precise archery skills and nimble riding skills that were not inferior to the Moon Goddess who was in charge of hunting. With a few whooshing sounds, he shot through the air without missing a single arrow, hitting the weak spots of the wild boar's fur.
It howled angrily, its nostrils flapping as it panted for blood, but its movements did not slow down at all.
Alies didn't think that his archery skills and strength had deteriorated so much. After he pulled his bow to the limit and shot with all his strength, the wild boar was unharmed. He found it even more strange.
Speaking of using wild boars as sacred objects, fighting alone, unreasonable madness and infatuation with the smell of blood, and an attack that targeted him…
Alies could only think of a certain high-ranking god who had colluded with Aphrodite.
This is bad, he thought. He couldn't possibly be evenly matched with the combative Ares. The only reason he could last so long was because Ares wanted to fool everyone and cause a tragic accident as a wild boar.
The chaotic footsteps of the hounds became clear. Unlike Alies, who knew that they could not cause any obstruction to the wild boar that was the incarnation of the God of War, Hoth, who only knew that this meant that reinforcements were coming, was instantly invigorated. He felt that the wild boar was a little strange, so he did not fight it head-on. Instead, he cautiously took a few steps back, wanting to jump to a higher place.
However, the wild boar that was eyeing them covetously would obviously not give them this opportunity.
It had not been able to stop the car just now and had knocked over an unlucky sapling. The broken tree trunk did not cut its fur, but instead aroused its violent aggression. It quickly regained its momentum and turned around to attack Adonis again.
"Tsk…Your Highness Aphrodite!”
Alies, who was drawing his bow, suddenly shouted in front of him with a stunned expression. Then, he ignored the fierce boar and put away his weapon without hesitation, as if he would offend the noble goddess who was famous for her beauty and enchantment.
He pursed his lips cautiously and unconsciously gave off a sense of abstinence."Why are you back?"
The wild boar's charge also stopped abruptly, and a drop of cold sweat slowly slid down its flat forehead. Its heart thumped as it quickly thought about how to fool its furious lover while slowly, slowly turning its head...
Violent, bloodthirsty, martial, and good at fighting were synonymous with Ares, who ruled over war and destruction. Killing was his life's greatest love, but this heroic, mighty, and powerful god had obvious shortcomings.
To sum it up, he was quite stupid.
He lacked rational judgment, was often too lazy to think, his tactics were terrible, and his ability to adapt was extremely poor.
This directly made him the first and probably the last God of War in the history of Olympus to lose more than he won.
"Heh."
With a chuckle, the lasso that Alies had prepared beforehand was accurately thrown onto the wild boar's neck, and then quickly tightened.
Ares turned around out of a guilty conscience. However, halfway through his turn, he felt that something was amiss. He never expected that this low-level god who was not even qualified to enter his temple would be so bold as to set a trap for him!
The sudden tightening of the rope made the wild boar roll its eyes, and at the same time, it became ferocious. Alies did not care how crazily it would charge forward after being tied up, and his bell-sized red eyes were filled with the desire to tear him into pieces. Without saying a word, he fixed the other end of the rope on a tree trunk that was thick enough for a dozen people to hug. Then, he clamped his legs on the horse's abdomen, and Hoth understood and turned around neatly. He aimed in the other direction, and with an indomitable momentum, Without hesitation, he spread his four legs and ran.
Ares, the wild boar that was struggling, was dumbfounded. After a long while, it finally remembered to puff out its mouth in protest…
They had actually escaped!
He, who was in charge of the war, suddenly flew into a rage. He did not have the slightest intention of self-reflection, and the reason for his anger was very simple-this was simply an insult to battle!
Alies had a lot of experience fighting animals, but that didn't include fighting the wild boar that the God of War had transformed into. Taking advantage of the victory to pursue and eradicate the weeds also scored points: He would never naively believe that a rope that was not made by the Fire God would be able to bind a Main God. It was unknown whether the bronze dagger on his waist could even cut through Ares 'skin.
He might as well take advantage of the fact that the War God was trapped and was in a sorry state, and it was inconvenient for him to return to his original form because he was afraid of losing face and exposing himself, and quickly leave.
Whoever didn't run would be stupid.
From the beginning to the end, he did not reveal the other party's true identity.
If he deliberately left a way out, even if Ares was too careless and missed his attack, he would not lose face. Coupled with Aphrodite's vigilance, the probability of him making a comeback was relatively low. Otherwise, once the God who had lost all his face went crazy and took revenge without caring about anything, as the main culprit who had offended the narrow-minded God of War, he would definitely die.
Even though the King of Ten Thousand Beasts could calmly analyze the pros and cons, he could not erase his displeasure.
The root of the problem was that he was too weak. Even if the God of War was no better and was treated as a laughing stock by the gods of Olympus, he could still be crushed by a few fingers.
Hoth was running for his life. His hair was glowing with a healthy shine, and his strong body was as fast as a dazzling bolt of lightning that cut through the night sky. The flowers and plants were rudely knocked away before they could see clearly. They complained, but only afterimages remained in their field of vision.
Hurry up! It could be faster.
Alies never used the reins to control it. He only gently stroked its trembling ears, and Hoth received the signal. His eyes were bright, and his long mane was fluttering in the wind. The birds were startled and flew up. The broken branches left pale white scratches on its thick skin, but it continued to increase its speed, which was thought to have reached its limit a moment ago, as if it did not know fatigue. Without hoofs, its hooves were deeply branded on the wet mud, leaving clear marks.
It loyally carried its worried master, stepping on the green lawn, stepping on the rotten leaves, jumping over the babbling stream...
The scenery around them changed rapidly, making it difficult for the eyes to take in. A few days and nights passed, and the stars shone in the sky. They passed through a few unfamiliar continents and arrived at a natural pasture with fertile grass and beautiful water.
Hoth, who had been running for days, was already hungry. The lush weeds around him were constantly arousing his craving, but he ignored them. Before hearing Alies say 'yes', he would only keep running until he could no longer run.
When Hoss was still a colt that could not even stand steadily, he was lucky enough to have a new Beast God. There were no reins to restrain him, no chewing to restrain him. They had cooperated tacitly for more than ten years. Without words, they naturally felt the anxiety of their master on their backs.
It felt sorry for its own helplessness and took the time to comfort him,""~"
Don't worry, I'm still here ~
Alies naturally understood its concern and couldn't help but smile. His arms around the horse's neck tightened slightly, which was considered a warm hug.
As a reserved and noble horse, the only way for Hoth to express his joy was to take more and more elegant steps. His tired and heavy hooves were extremely happy, and his tiredness was swept away. He was so happy that he felt as if he was going to fly in the next moment.
The next moment, Hoth tasted the bitter fruit of his absent-mindedness.
It crashed into a mountain goat that was as tall as it was!
“嗙!!!”
Poor Hoth felt as if it was a solid wall made of concrete. He saw stars on the spot due to the recoil and staggered back a few steps. In the end, he couldn't hold back the pain in his chest and knelt down on all fours.
"Wuuu…"
His big eyes blinked, and a few bean-sized tears rolled out of his eyes. Hawes suppressed his desire to lie down immediately and carefully put down the most important Alies. Then, he bent his neck with difficulty and slowly licked the laceration caused by the horn on his abdomen.
"Hawes, it hurts…I'm sorry, wait a moment.”
Alies couldn't bear it. He had already felt its pain and forbearance. After coming down and patting its head, he tore its long sleeves into strips of cloth without hesitation. After wrapping them up, he went to the forest to pick herbs with healing effects. The advantage of the Plant God was highlighted at this time. All the flowers and plants he met during the whole process were full of enthusiasm to show him the way. Even the herbs that were about to be picked were overjoyed and recommended themselves. In order to fight for the precious opportunity to be touched by the extremely handsome Alies 'finger, they would probably not only quarrel verbally, but it was also possible for them to fight each other.
With the herbs with outstanding healing effects and the blessings of the Plant God, Hoth's injuries began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye. Only then did Alies have the time to look at the other perpetrator. He was shocked by the undisguised fiery gaze that was directed at him.
He had just seen a similar expression in Aphrodite's eyes, so he certainly wouldn't miss out on the information contained within. This was not only a kind of powerful confidence and arrogance in his own strength, but also a kind of determination to win. It was even mixed with some disgusting interest and out-and-out arrogance…
What made him feel extremely strange was that the owner of this burning gaze was actually a goat.
It was a goat with a strong aura. It was unscathed after colliding with Hoth and easily confronted them.
"Pheasant."
Smelling the scent of disaster, Hoss nudged him uneasily.
Alies comforted it by stroking its trembling back and continued to size up the unfamiliar goat without batting an eyelid. It was extraordinarily beautiful. It was not only glossy like Hoth, but also luxurious and noble like silk. The most eye-catching thing was its pair of golden horns, which were engraved with complicated patterns. It seemed to be a layer of glow that was dyed by the heaven that loved it.
With this alone, it had enough capital to become the prey that every hunter dreamed of.
The premise was that it was really a goat.
As if it knew that he was observing it, the goat retracted its gaze and proudly tilted its slender neck to show off its soft and gorgeous fur color.
Alies saw the exact appearance of the prey lying on its back.
It was a golden-haired girl with her eyes closed and a pale face. She was wearing an exquisite long dress made by a weaver. Her collar was messy, and her breasts were covered in red marks, but it did not damage her pure and beautiful appearance.
Alies felt a chill down his spine. He realized that he didn't want to know the origin of the red mark at all, and he didn't want to know if the lecherous goat remembered to return to its original form when it created those marks…
He was still expressionless, but his heart gradually understood and then slowly turned solemn. While waiting for Hoth's wound to completely heal, he no longer looked at the strange goat. Instead, he looked up at Mount Olympus.
If his guess was correct, he, who was extremely unlucky, had most likely accidentally stumbled into a high-level god's interesting kidnapping activity. Moreover, from the fact that he was unwilling to leave for a long time and was clearly 'interested in you', it seemed that the other party's hunting range was quite wide, and it was not limited to beautiful and pure girls.
He was unable to confirm the identity of this god who had turned into an animal in order to pick up girls, because other than a few gods who were clean and self-righteous, most of them had sufficient motivation and ability to carry out this plan.
The good thing was that the other party already had a ready-made victim in his mouth, thought Arias. In his opinion, a lion that had just eaten a hearty meal had the lowest desire to attack. He had to make use of this short period of safety to leave this god-designed 'love nest' as soon as possible instead of overestimating himself and saving this poor girl who was captured because she was too low-alert.
However, even if she was on high alert, she could not escape the fate of being forced upon her by the God who coveted her delicious body.
At times like this, Arias hoped that there would be a few more gods like Aphrodite. At the very least, the appearance of each of them meant that a harmful genitalia had been removed.
In the distance, the waves were rolling, the sea was vast, and the sun was setting in the west. Red clouds filled the sky.
The valiant God of Light was about to end his day of patrol, and the sorrowful Goddess of the Night was silently covering the grandeur left behind by the billowing dust raised by the sun chariot.
After his thoughts went through hundreds of twists and turns, the Plant God looked away as if nothing had happened.
"Let's go, Hawes. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? If you feel tired, we can rest for a while. There's no need to be in such a hurry.”
He calmly withdrew his hand from the wound that was already as good as new. His tone was gentle, as if he had not thought of anything just now, as if he had not guessed anything. He had just experienced an insignificant accident.
The goat licked his lower lip and squinted his eyes, unscrupulously admiring the confused traveler who had accidentally broken into his carefully arranged cage, Crete Island. It was a young man who was so beautiful that even the first snow on the branch was inferior to him. His skin was snow-white, and his facial features were carved and shining. Especially his soft lips that were like water lily petals, even God could not hold back. He just wanted to kiss her.
Not only was his body beautiful, but the beauty inside him was also fascinating. It was like a holy oil painting that amazed the viewer, but it was also full of vitality that was closely related to the delicate and fragile contradiction.
It made Europa, who was sleeping on his back, pale in comparison, so much so that she could not bear to be angry with him.
It was a pity that he had just obtained Europa through a plan. If he did not enjoy it, it would be a waste of his recent hard work.
He could only let him be free for a while.
She bent her slender waist, displaying her outstanding flexibility as she gracefully mounted the horse.
It was just a simple action of getting on the horse. Alies calmly ignored the greedy eyes that were lingering around his buttocks. They were so suggestive that even the word 'flirting' could not contain them. He patted his partner's neck. Hawes was not delicate at all. He stood up shakily.
It tried to walk a few steps, and after making sure that its wound was fine, it almost couldn't wait to speed up the pace. With the help of the Sea Fairy, it left the island with the water on the side of the shallows, and the gaze that made Alies feel prickly finally disappeared.
"Alright, my good companion." Alies smiled bitterly and muttered to Hoth, who was wagging his braided tail in confusion,""We have to think of something before we say goodnight to each other.”
Hawes was a loyal companion, but he was not a resourceful prophet. After his sensitive hearing caught Alies 'sigh, he only slowed down the frequency of his tapping and turned his head to look at him in confusion.
It meant, Hey, am I not running fast enough?
"It's not your problem. I'm in trouble again.”
Alies laughed and stroked its head. Considering his lack of experience, he decided to stop and ask Narcissus, who was resting in the forest.
Vian, who was the oldest, had traces of vicissitudes on her face due to the passage of time. Her green eyes were filled with wisdom and steadiness. She would not be fascinated by the Plant God because of her beautiful appearance, but she would feel pity for the beauty that had suffered an unfortunate conquest.
After hearing Alies 'call, she, who had been watching, walked out of the crystal spring and saluted him."Good evening, Your Highness Alies. May I ask why you are calling my name?”
" Please don't address me as 'Your Highness'," Alies said in a gentle and sincere tone." I'm already like a terminally ill patient who can't do anything about the future. I have no choice but to ask you to clear my doubts and point me out.”
Vian nodded noncommittally. Since Aliis was humble, she returned the favor and told him the information she had gleaned from the changing trajectory of the stars. She did not pretend to be mysterious."Do you want to ask about the pestering pigeons or the vultures burning with jealousy?”
The white dove and the vulture were the sacred birds of Aphrodite and Ares respectively."Both."
Vian shook her head." Even if you avoid her like a snake or a scorpion, she will only see it as the motivation to perform passionately. The sweet joy on her lips will not become bitter because of your unexpected frown."”
" The wax will eventually run out, and even the most beautiful face will wither one day." How could Alies not know that resistance would arouse the desire to win in Aphrodite, who had always been successful in love? But even if he was putting on an act, he could not imagine himself abandoning his dignity and allowing her to snatch him obediently." I once foolishly thought about whether I could seek the help of the mighty and unyielding God of War to hide me from her sight. After all, the incarnation of beauty is his beloved lover.”
Vian smiled." Her Highness Ares, who has been ignited by the flames of humiliation, is far from being as kind and generous as you think. Instead of spending so much effort to find a place for you to hide, I'm afraid she will choose to harm you once and for all."”
"That's true."
However, before he could carry out this thought, he was attacked by the wild boar.
" However, they can't help but be attracted to you and can't sleep. You're also one of the reasons," Vian said subtly."The delicate and beautiful roses inevitably make people want to pick them and treasure them. When fresh beauty is presented in front of them, love will always sprout in their hearts.”
" Don't let them abuse the name of love. If it had consciousness, it would probably rather self-destruct than be tainted by selfishness and hegemony.”"If I could, I would be more than happy to give up this appearance," said Alies coldly.”
Even a low-level Deity had a powerful self-healing ability, but it couldn't be controlled. It was meaningless to just leave a terrifying wound. A deep cut that could see the bone would not only create pain, but it would heal itself in less than half a day, and it would be as good as new.
When he had no other choice, he could only turn himself into a motherly myrrh tree forever, out of sight, out of mind. However, this was a pitiful escape space, and it was based on the premise that the high-level gods who heard the news were magnanimous enough not to force him back.
At the same time, it also meant that he would forever lose the freedom to gallop through the forest and hunt with arrows on his back.
Vian fell silent.
" If I go to Mount Olympus and meet the owner of the Staff of Thunder," Alies thought for a moment and asked," can I ask him to be fair about my freedom?"”
"Your Highness Alies." Starlight shone in the night sky. Vian hesitated for a moment, but in the end, she cruelly pointed at the approaching star." Your greatest concern at the moment is not Mars and Venus, which are difficult to tie you down. Instead, it's the Lord of Jupiter, who met you on the way and was deeply attracted to you.”
“…………”
It was as if a bolt of lightning had struck down from the sky, instantly shattering his hope of survival.
That lecherous goat…
Was it really the famous King of Pantheon, Zeus? As expected…the Olympians…were all bad guys!
She looked sympathetically at the disgusted Plant God and tried to comfort him,""Why not head to the mysterious deep sea and seek the protection of Prince Poseidon?”
" Thank you for your suggestion." Alies 'expression quickly returned to normal. He suppressed his anger and smiled calmly and politely."I will consider it carefully."
Vian nodded.
"Then, goodbye."
If there was a day when he could make a comeback, he would definitely go and snatch the bride every day. He would snatch two and throw one away.
He didn't bully ordinary humans or low-level gods who couldn't fight back. He had to focus on those unrestrained high-level divine claws.
That day would come.
Vian twirled the hem of her dress and bowed to the back of the man who was leaving. She sighed and said to herself,""The flowers lowered their heads because they were sad for you. The nightingale stopped singing because she was infected with melancholy; Even the dewdrops on the grass fall down…Arias, even at this moment when the sky is dark, may you walk on the smooth road and not fall.”
Although Arias could not hear her blessing, he could feel a cool air slowly enveloping him. He knew that it was Vian's kindness. He silently noted it down, and when he returned to his original place, he found that Hoth, who had been running for several days, had fallen asleep. Even the sound of his footsteps could not wake him up.
Listening to its tired but regular breathing, Alies calmed down.
The budding Adonis was peeking at him, but he didn't seem to notice it. He leaned against the tree and sat with his legs bent at the most comfortable angle. He took a deep breath and unconsciously rubbed the leaf flute given by Hermes in the bag with his index finger. He fell into deep thought for a long time.
His Majesty the Sea King?
Or…
The fat owl stood quietly on the branch, crushing a tender bud. It did not notice that it was on the verge of collapse and looked at the handsome Plant God in fascination.
"Let's do it this way."
After asking the shy and happy Tulip in detail, Alies finally made up his mind on this quiet night.
They patiently waited for Hoth to wake up after a good night's sleep. Their next direction was also determined by Arias-Thrace, located on the north side of the Aegean Sea.
He had learned from Tulip last night that the music played by the famous bard Orpheus had a magical power comparable to that of the gods. Because of his outstanding musical talent inherited from his mother, the goddess of literature and art, he had also received the beloved harp of Apollo, the God of Light. When slender fingers skillfully plucked the strings, the notes that flowed out could even move rocks to tears, and it could also make sobbing people be infected by joy and smile.
His marriage was also very happy. Even though he was flattered by others, he did not lose himself and found a beloved wife who was spiritually attracted to him.
Unfortunately, she was bitten to death by a poisonous snake not long ago. The heartbroken singer finally decided to enter Hell to find her regardless of all her friends 'advice.
Alies felt that this would be a good opportunity. Hades, who had never married or had a lover, was more dignified and noble than the dead spinach that had given birth to thousands of sea monsters with the sea fairies.
Under the guidance of the plant, the process of finding him was not as difficult as he had expected. However, the moment he really met her, he found that this musical genius was already as lifeless as a walking piece of rotten wood. The only thing that was alive was her eyes. There was a determination and madness in them that would burn his life to welcome her back.
"Orpheus." Alies was straightforward."I need your help to enter Hell. In return, I can provide you with some assistance so that you can find her faster.”
Orpheus was stunned. Even though he was kind, he could not bear to see this beautiful young man lose his life because of his curiosity. He tried to persuade him tactfully,""In order to find her, I am willing to give up my life. Why do you have to go to the dark and desolate Underworld?”
The corners of Alies 'lips curled up slightly, forming a smile that made all the spectators feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze."Naturally, there are reasons that can be compared to this.”
He didn't elaborate, and Orpheus was momentarily dazzled by the smile. Knowing what was going on, he didn't ask further.
"Alright then, I don't seem to have any reason to object.”This unparalleled poet and singer was already prepared to abandon everything. He was burning with anxiety and could not wait any longer. After having this strange and beautiful young man as his companion on the path of death, he seemed to have some confidence in his heart and was surprisingly calm. Only his tone was still slightly neurotic. I'll drink this cup of poisoned wine in one gulp and wait for me to die." He paused for a moment and continued,""Hermes, the God of Guidance of the Undead, will lead me across the River of Pain.”
He knew nothing about the process after that.
Hearing the familiar name, Arias could not help but widen his eyes slightly and look at Hoth, who was beside him. He did not expect that the god who had shown good intentions to him would actually be so busy with many tasks.
How did the God of Music, a liar with a glib tongue, get along so well with the fair, strict, and inflexible Hades?
It was really an unsolvable mystery.
After all, Arias was just a newborn myriad beast king, so he didn't know much about the origins of the gods. Aphrodite was the biggest exception, and the forest fairies knew this incarnation of beauty like the back of their hands. They were both envious and respectful, and even Adonis was forced to be familiar with it.
He did not know that the oracle was also the protector of the merchants. The biggest miner who owned countless treasures, the invisible God of Wealth, was the silent Hades.
These two Gods, who seemed to have nothing to do with each other at first glance, had surprisingly identical ideas about business operations, and they were quite congenial when they worked together.
Orpheus looked at him curiously. He wouldn't be so blind as to let you get away with it. The territory of His Majesty the Underworld King wasn't a place where living people could come and go as they pleased.”
Otherwise, he wouldn't have killed him first.
Thinking of the leaf flute that was personally given to him by the other party, Alies 'heart calmed down a little, but he did not say anything."You don't have to worry about that. Let me stay by your side for now.”
"Alright then." Orpheus had been suppressing his nervousness, but his companion seemed to be unfathomable, and his fear was inadvertently alleviated. He raised his head and made up his mind. He drank the poison he had prepared beforehand without leaving a single drop. A burning sensation that made him want to die instantly occupied his mouth.
"Uh-huh."
It was as if there were a thousand sharpened blades cutting down mercilessly along the esophagus, and the vocal cords were burned to ashes.
His vision was shattered, and Orpheus 'handsome face was twisted. He rolled on the ground in pain. Fortunately, the torture before death did not last long. Soon, the strength left him and disappeared with the pain, leaving only his helpless soul floating in the air.
…He stared at Alies, who was sitting calmly at the side.
"Heh, look who I met?" Hermes was just doing his routine, but when he saw the Plant God sitting on the edge of the bed with a calm expression that was close to being cold and solemn, with a beautiful face that was as beautiful as a sun surrounded by fragrant mist, he raised his eyebrows in surprise and said jokingly,"" Unable to find you, the God of Love and Beauty, whose soul was destroyed, was heartbroken because of this. Her tears flowed, and she repeatedly questioned me, suspecting that an innocent emissary had hidden her beloved orb. The only one who was smiling was the enemy of wisdom who used this opportunity to comfort his lover.”
Alies couldn't help but smile. As the corners of his lips moved, a beautiful curve was formed, like a flower that shyly bloomed, pure and flawless. However, it was soaked in a lingering melancholy, like a tender sprout filled with dew, making people look down."Thanks to your protection."
A pair of small dimples appeared on his snow-white cheeks, bringing with it a sweetness that even he himself did not realize. It added to this amazing beauty, adding a glow to it. His bright eyes sparkled, surpassing the vanity of those goddesses, delicate and pretentious.
Hermes couldn't help but praise him in his heart. Even if he didn't put on any makeup, he was still getting more and more beautiful.
However, unlike the impatient Aphrodite, he didn't like to recklessly pluck the fruits that were still growing. He would rather spend some time waiting, and there would be sweet fruits hanging on the branches.
Her eyelashes, which were the same color as her hair, were slightly lowered, and her soft voice was more moving than the melodious nightingale."Nice to see you again, Your Highness Hermes.”
He didn't explain why he was here. He didn't want to show weakness, but he also felt that there was no need to explain to the clever and cunning creator of the scam.
" If it weren't for the rain that caused the waves to flood the riverbank," Hermes said mischievously," the young rabbits comfortably entrenched in it wouldn't wander in the dry desert.”
Orpheus, who was in his soul state, was stunned when he saw them chatting happily and familiarly." It may sound shameless, but I have to seek Your Highness 'help.”
"Then tell me first, has the incarnation of Blood already extended a cold spear at you?”
"Probably just beating the war drums and raising the war flag.”
He admitted that he hadn't suffered any actual harm, and Hermes was just curious. There was no possibility that he would really protect him, so it was useless to say more.
"Since you were born beautiful, it is your duty to maintain a handsome appearance that can make people's souls melt. Worry is the most useless thing.”Hermes seemed to have seen through his thoughts. After persuading him, he said,""With your slow-witted new friend around, I don't need to open the door for you. It's a piece of cake.”
He satisfied his curiosity and agreed readily, but he still held a disapproving attitude towards Alies's approach." If you are forced to hide by her passionate love, the remaining reason you have is enough to support your normal operations. You will remember that Hell is not an environment suitable for a tender bud who is used to being loved by the fragrance. There was no prey worthy of your bow and string, the mountain peak would not be covered in white snow, and there would not be drizzling clouds floating in the sky. The cracks in the rocks were all blocked and covered in thick fog all year round. It was either the silence of death, the cries of despair, or the cries of pain and panic. Not even a single ray of sunlight could enter without the permission of the Nether King. The coconut trees there did not bear fruit, the white poplars 'coats were pure black, and the soil was dry like sand or muddy. It was so dangerous that it could not accommodate the delicate flowers and plants.”
" And the stubborn residents are cold and heartless. They only recognize familiar companions. Even if it's a plump pomegranate, it probably won't soften their hearts because of your perfection, nor will they feel pity because of your sad and misty eyes.”
If it was just Aphrodite and Ares, Arias would not have done such a thing. However, the Lord of Thunder and Sky was restless. There was no place for him to hide on the ground. There was no shelter for him. He had been forced to the end of the cliff.
He didn't tell this to Hermes, who was loyal to the King of Pantheon. He only stated gently,"" Even if they were resentful and hostile to me, they would still kindly turn a blind eye to me. There would not be any loss in my heart. The wonderful taste of freedom alone was enough to make me gluttonous and rich, and the bone marrow that craved for it would taste deeply.”
He had enough patience to wait, and he only wanted a safe place far away from the control of the Olympian gods.
Even someone as powerful as the Lord of the Sky wouldn't be so lustful as to come to the dark underworld to ask for him.
"Alright." Hermes pondered for a moment and suddenly smiled. He did not continue to persuade her."Then…let's go."
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