The Death God, Danadus, who was in charge of leading the way, was polite. His attitude seemed to be impeccable, but his heart was filled with indifference.
The King of Gods, Zeus, had long been thinking about how to make full use of his brother's feelings for the beautiful Adonis to benefit himself. Naturally, he ignored his wife, Hera, whose expression was getting uglier and uglier.
The three of them, who had very different thoughts, toured the periphery of Tartarus. They did not even see Titan. Zeus, whose heart was not here, could not wait to leave early.
" Oh, Danadus, who has done his best to cast the shadow of death for the lives that are eager for fame," the God King praised casually before he left,"" Your cruelty is not out of tyranny, and your integrity is also worthy of praise. Just as you need a sharp blade to remove rotting flesh, your intention of cutting off people's hair to take away their souls is to end the crying of the bedridden, to let the good receive their reward for their diligence, and to be a loyal messenger who will receive the eternal punishment of the hateful and evil blasphemers. Only a heart as hard as stone can make the evil feel fear and stop splashing the evil poison.”
The corners of Danadus 'mouth twitched, and he lowered his eyes."Thank you, Your Majesty."
Death's handsome, masculine, and cold features obviously couldn't arouse Zeus's appetite. His appetite had already been firmly whetted by the beautiful Plant God, who had repeatedly planned but failed to succeed. He snorted softly and left with Hera, who had a cold expression on her face.
However…
She felt as if she had forgotten something.
The Grim Reaper yawned. In the end, he couldn't capture enough details. He didn't care much and gave up on continuing to investigate. He went back to report.
At this moment, Alies was unable to escape the trap that he had weaved with confusion.
The mysterious Yama stared at him for a long time before he opened his mouth without any warning and gave him all the Godhoods related to the plants of the Underworld without any explanation.
As the Lord of Hell chanted, the surging divine power of the Dark World surged into his body. It was so hot that it almost melted his limbs and bones. It expanded the originally narrow essence, and the new divinity gently opened its arms and fused with the old core.
In the blink of an eye, Alies 'divine power increased greatly. He was promoted from a low-level god who was not even qualified to step onto Mount Olympus to a mid-level god who could become a subordinate god of the main gods. Moreover, the authority of Hell was officially opened to him.
This meant that he would be able to openly let the plants in the netherworld take root, sprout, grow, and bear fruit according to his wishes.
He only needed to use his telepathic thoughts to clearly sense the state and thoughts of all the plants growing in the netherworld. They had always had a vague affection and trust for him. After the last bit of estrangement was removed, they were now only left with pure affection and attachment. Even the sacred objects of Yama, the supreme daffodil and the aloof Bai Yang, no longer resisted their nature and greeted him affectionately.
It was as if a dense spider web had suddenly been spread out. It was dazzling, but it was clear and not messy. It was also not like before, where one had to deliberately approach and touch to hear the words of the green creature clearly.
The problem was, why would the Nether King, who could not even be bothered to deal with the Godly King and had given him cold words, be so generous to an insignificant intruder?
"Link the Elysee to it.”
Without waiting for him to wake up from the strong sense of bafflement, Pluto, who had thrown away this sentence, returned to his work. He did not raise his eyes until the Plant God left on his own.
"…Yes, Your Majesty."
After Alies calmed down a little, he silently mulled over the brief instructions, bowed respectfully, and left.
" It " should be referring to the sea of trees that he had created, Adonis guessed. He did not plan to walk there. Instead, he casually caught a black horse that was wandering aimlessly among the golden tassel flowers. Amidst the screams of admiration and adoration from the flowers, he easily mounted the horse.
The leaves danced with the wind, just like the nymph who were excited by the beautiful scene of the Plant God hunting in the forest and waving their arms foolishly.
Alies still looked calm and composed. If he accidentally missed that cute red earlobe, he would really be fooled.
Under the cute giggles of the bright-eyed flowers, the black horse that had been separated from its master was not used to it at first. Its front hooves dug hard on the ground, trying to shake off the sudden unfamiliar weight. However, Alies, who was very good at riding horses, was not afraid at all. He immediately leaned over and pressed his abdomen against the horse. He instinctively paused and patted the horse's neck. He adjusted his big head with a dull expression and hesitantly walked in the direction designated by the Plant God.
The route it took was crooked, and Hoth, who was used to it, frowned in dissatisfaction. However, the paradise that was created was huge, and it was quite a long distance from the Elysee, which was adjacent to the main palace of Hades. Even a carriage pulled by four horses would take a while to reach it. Riding a horse was more efficient than walking.
If he wanted to use the green to connect the two completely…
Alies carefully looked at the clergy he had just obtained below. There was so much that he instantly abandoned the thought of any potential helpers here. As the only labor force, he had to admit that this would be a difficult and arduous task.
As expected, the Intermediate Godhood wasn't obtained for nothing.
Alies was secretly relieved and no longer felt so uneasy. He roughly calculated that if he did his best to complete it, which meant that he did not slack off for a day and did not stop using his divine power, it would take him nearly a hundred years.
But what did it matter? The noble master of marriage had suffered a slight humiliation today, and he would most likely see him as a thorn in his side that must be removed. Zeus's intentions towards him were also obvious, not to mention the jealous God of War and the pestering Goddess of Love who were waiting to take his life.
Once he appeared in the outside world, he would have to face countless pursuits. Before he was forgotten, staying here was the best choice.
Even though he had only been following Pluto for half a day, and they had barely exchanged words, Alies was not stupid enough to not even know how to read people's expressions. He quickly judged that Pluto hated being flattered by flattering words. He was disdainful of flashy and flashy words, and preferred simplicity.
According to the legends, once the Nether King rode his powerful horses across the wilderness, he would hold a scepter inlaid with a huge gem and cruelly patrol the territory. From time to time, he would shout the name of the giant horse and urge them to gallop faster. Every time he went out to patrol the outside world, he would take away the souls of the victims, leaving behind tears of despair.
Adonis was fortunate enough to experience it for himself, and only then did he realize how many loopholes there were in this ghastly rumor that were worth clearing up. The so-called jeweled scepter was just a sword of Hades that symbolized power. The silent Hades would never 'loudly call' the name of a horse, nor would he whip a galloping horse, much less give them a name.
As for taking away the souls of the living, it was the duty of the God of Death, Danados.
When the time comes, the results of the completed mission will be presented. It will definitely ease His Majesty's frown more than useless flattery.
The Plant God was still in a daze, and the guilty Golden Spikes were nervously gathered together, looking at him as he walked forward. The prayers of the god echoed in their minds, but the god they admired turned a deaf ear to them. He looked straight ahead with a frosty expression, not to mention giving them a warm smile.
He was not completely unconcerned about their tricks, and he was just giving them a small punishment.
However, the Golden Spikes who were left out felt their hearts being shattered by the coldness. If they were previously as pale as snow, now they were as pale as melted snow. They sighed,""Arrogant greed is certainly not worthy of pity, but without being able to listen to the beautiful sound of the strings of the zither, and not being allowed to see his smile, what difference is there between such embarrassment and being abandoned in a desolate and remote barren hill? If he continued to turn a blind eye, the juice would be frozen, the leaves in their prime would wither, and the dry soul would no longer need to be dried, let alone be trampled and destroyed. It would also turn into ashes in the wind.”
The proposal to make up for their sins was quickly passed unanimously. After a long discussion, they sobbed pitifully as they worked together to drive the new mount over. They did not dare to act coquettishly anymore and lowered their heads to offer it up.
A young elephant that blinked its innocent eyes was quickly pushed in front of Alies by the united golden tassel flowers. It did not feel that it was blocking the path of the Plant God at all. Instead, it circled around him, who was emitting a comfortable fragrance, and sniffed him. Its long nose even greedily curled around his waist, and the saliva dripping from its mouth was sparkling.
"…"
Seeing its perverted behavior, the golden tassel flowers, who had ignored its age, were so angry that they could not breathe properly. They screamed regretfully,"Look at this detestable thief! Come, executioner of justice, and chop off that crude nose!”And this behemoth, the black horse called Matten, also began to move restlessly.
The Plant God held his forehead and felt a headache.
The young elephant did not know these twists and turns. It would only express its love straightforwardly. After thinking for a moment, it automatically rolled up Alies on the horse's back with its long trunk, carefully controlling its strength, and put him on its back. It called out happily twice and started to walk without needing to be urged.
It had once learned to stand after birth and was not fast enough to catch up with the migrating army. Unfortunately, it was left alone. Before he could go far, he was surrounded by the hungry hyenas that followed him. Even though he tried his best to resist, he was bitten and wounded, and soon he died.
When it woke up, it was already lying by the river. It looked around in fear, only to see the long gray grass and the wandering souls with lifeless eyes. It did not know what had happened to its body, nor did it know where to go. It only struggled to stand up. It was surprised that it did not feel any pain at all, while it continued to search for the herd of elephants that had long gone in vain.
There would be no hunger to stop it, nor would there be strong sunlight to make it dizzy. However, this also symbolized that it was on a path that was destined to have no end.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, it came to a river that was different from the one it came from. Its nose felt itchy, and the sound of flowing water had a great attraction to it. It could not help but stick its nose in and take a deep breath. Then…
There was nothing else.
Unbeknownst to it, it had ingested a large amount of water from the River of Forgetfulness and instantly forgot everything.
The golden-tassel flowers didn't want to provoke the adult elephant. The reason they chose it at first glance was that it was stupid and easy to bully. In the end, it turned out that those who acted completely according to their instincts were sometimes even more shameless.
The place where the Plant God was located was full of flowers, green, and prosperous spring. The darkness was also as bright as the warm day, which made the bison, who were desperately looking for a habitat for the tribe to survive, flock over. The hungry wolves and lions chasing after the strong antelopes also followed.
Herbivores were the culprits who took away the lives of plants. They were destined to be enemies with Alies, who thought that he only needed to protect plants. Although he had the principle of never shooting young elephants, this did not mean that he, who was passionate about hunting, would show mercy and kindness to this young elephant that tried to get close to him.
Arias channeled his divine power that was mixed with the Dark World's aura and pointed at the mud not far away. A dazzling green light flashed, and a black-green sprout appeared out of nowhere. The input of pure life force caused it to flourish at a speed visible to the naked eye. In a short while, it became thick and luxuriant. When it grew to the height of a few people, it seemed to have opened its bloody mouth and waved its vines to trap the little elephant that was trembling in fear.
The farce finally ended.
Alies pushed away the big nose that was wrapped around his waist, which no longer had much strength left. Ignoring the tears of the baby elephant that fell like rain, he walked out from the gap between the vines. He did not forget to order the loyal vines to let it go after he walked 90 meters away.
The horse's hooves trod over the pungent smell of sulfur on the shore of Lake Paric, and climbed over the steep cliffs. The boiling lava below blackened the soles of the grass. When he could see the sea of trees embedded in the grayish-brown land like green pearls, he also saw the huge shadow that could not be ignored.
When he got closer, he could see it even more clearly. A flock of snow-white birds was circling in the sky not far away. They flapped their wings very slowly. Their bodies were large and slender, and their long necks were stretched out elegantly. They blended into the dark flock of wading birds in a low-key manner, like dark clouds that covered the sun. They stared at their favorite fruits hanging on the treetops and the fish playing in the gurgling stream. They were ready to pounce on the prey at any time, but they were afraid of poisonous snakes and sharp arrows.
"Congratulations to you, Plant God.”
It was common for birds to linger in the sky above the forest, but Alies felt that something was wrong. Before he could think about it, a familiar and teasing voice suddenly sounded behind him. He reflexively looked back and saw the Oracle holding the short snake staff looking at him with a smile.
" Your Highness Hermes." Facing this Lord God who was both friend and foe, Alies was both surprised and wary, but he did not show it on his face. He bowed elegantly and asked,""This is?"
"Wait a moment."
After Hermes said this, he smiled and looked up at the messy flock of birds. He suddenly waved his staff, and the ball of light condensed from divine power accurately hit an exceptionally pure white egret.
With a soft scream, Aphrodite's disguise was destroyed. She turned back into a goddess with a fluttering white dress and slowly descended from the sky. She was as light and beautiful as a snow-white feather.
"Hermes!"
Only her messy hair and undisguised anger in her eyes proved that she was not as calm as she appeared.
" Look." Alies was expressionless, but there was a hint of disgust and impatience. Hermes smiled faintly, and his tone was no longer friendly and taunting." It seems that the incarnation of love and beauty has too much free time. She didn't hesitate to sneak into the Dark Land of the Netherworld and use her ugly bird body to passionately covet my priesthood of animal husbandry.”
The Goddess of Beauty, who had turned into an egret, wanted to use her divine power to urge the flock of birds to suppress the moment before Arias entered the forest, so as to create chaos so that she could capture the beautiful young man she liked. Unexpectedly, Hermes appeared here for no reason. Just as she had a bad feeling, the cunning God of Deception quickly exposed her disguise, which caught her off guard and almost embarrassed her in front of her beloved Plant God.
Hermes 'question was heard by Aphrodite, but it had a different meaning.
" The messenger of the gods, the patron of liars and merchants." She was clearly explaining to Hermes, but her bright eyes that could speak were always looking at Alies, who had a cold expression and was furious at the sight of them."Even a bug without eyes and mouth has the right to be favored by love, let alone a god blessed by the heavens. It is an innate ability to love beautiful people. When it burns like fire, it is more unstoppable than a plague. Even I can't rashly stop it! The reason why nature was called nature was that it deserved to be exempted from reprimand.”
"Look at the sparse green velvet on your lips. I'm afraid that's where you hide your unromantic feelings.”Her smile was gentle and patient."The heart is often as hard as stone before knowing the beautiful side of love, and then as soft as beeswax. Why do you have to go against me and obstruct a poor man who has been captured by the most beautiful Adonis? If you are willing to lend me a hand, I am willing to run for you and find the most beautiful person in the world, so that precious time will not pass in a hurry. The myrtle bush, which symbolized youth and beauty, emitted a fragrance. It was a peaceful place to taste the taste of a lover's lips, not a place where one would sulk and force a flaw in the clear crystal.”
As the goddess of love, she always showed her most graceful, charming, and affectionate side to people. She was always open and forthright when pursuing the person she liked, and she always pressed forward. She never cowered and treated the obstacles she encountered on the way to profess her love as thorns that were difficult to overcome. She also did not mind joining the war of snatching. This perseverance and trickery always made her the final winner. However, Alies, who had no intention of love from the bottom of his heart and even suffered from love allergy and disgust, and thought that love was the most disgusting existence in the world, was the one she felt the most helpless about.
In addition, she was frequently harassed by this nosy Oracle, so she had no choice but to use temptation.
Hermes listened to her quietly and suddenly sneered.""How can an incompetent person who needs to be bestowed with love feel that there is a unique legacy worthy of praise? The purest beauty and sweetness were carved by nature, not the work of a craftsman. The only thing that could breed from a hotbed of arrogance and power was exhaustion. No matter how greedy you are, you should not have the delusion of embracing all beauty in your arms. The result of rashly breaking the rose bud is not to retain beauty, but to let it die in pain. No matter how exquisite and beautiful the praise poem is, it cannot be compared to the happiness brought by a drop of sweet dew.”
Aphrodite snorted coldly, her expression changing as she narrowed her eyes and said,"Looks like you're going to hinder me to the end.”
Hermes smiled noncommittally. Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to fly.
Obviously, neither side was able to convince the other. Aphrodite did not agree with the righteous words of the God's Messenger, but she was also quite angry. However, her divine power was not as strong as his. If they really fought, she really could not do anything to Hermes. Under normal circumstances, she could ask her lover, Ares, for help, but this time, she could only silently swallow her bitterness.
She didn't seem to be discouraged at all after this setback. Her watery eyes moved slightly and looked at Alies, who was not involved. Her begging suddenly became sweeter than honey and melodious."O Arias, please look at me, dear Arias.”
The Goddess of Love held his hand that was softer and smoother than hers without any explanation. She ignored his frown and seduced him with her words,"Listen, my palace is definitely more luxurious and comfortable than you can imagine-"
Hermes crossed his arms leisurely and seemed to be in high spirits as he added,""It's a pity that none of the decorations in that magnificent palace were made by Hephaestus, the most dexterous of hands. Of course, it can't be shabby. Other than the passionate God of War who will generously donate money and regard repairing the Temple of Beauty as his duty, there are also rich…"
" You despicable, filthy liar," Aphrodite flew into a rage out of humiliation."Put away that glib tongue, swallow the rumors, and shut your damn lips tightly, as if they had forgotten to be sewn up from the beginning!”
Hermes responded with a loud and arrogant sneer.
"Your Highness." Alies, who hadn't said a word since the beginning, suddenly broke free from his grip and placed his left hand solemnly on his chest.
As he lowered his head, his thick lashes cast an alluring shadow under his white eyelids, accentuating his deep contours and elegant temperament. Aphrodite was unable to extricate herself from the deep sea of infatuation.
He was as calm as a pool of stagnant water, not moved by the obsession of the Goddess of Love.""Unless you use the golden arrow's bewitching power to bind me, you're destined to never get what you want with me.”
He didn't know how to be tactful enough to express his rejection of the other party's love without losing face. After thinking about it for a long time, he finally came up with this frank and impolite excuse.
Hermes laughed exaggeratedly."It is a pity that the incarnation of love and beauty forgot to bring the beloved with the golden arrow. Alies, you only need to be wary of that magical golden belt!”
"I'll say it one more time. I told you to be quiet!”Aphrodite glared at Hermes, then turned around and pounced on Adonis.""Oh-my cruel lover!"
Her movements were as swift as a harrier hunting. She pretended to be heartbroken after being defeated. Her pigeon-like white arms quietly wrapped around Alies 'slender neck, forcing him to turn from the side to the front. This became a snow-white cage.
She had an idea to borrow this pestering prestige and momentum, using her cheek to touch the slightly cold skin, her warm mouth groping for those beautiful petal-like lips, wanting to use a hot kiss to block the heartless words.
Alies lowered his head and did not say anything. His lowered eyelids made it impossible for her to see the expression in his eyes. His tightly pursed lips revealed his impatience.
"I'll never like you, go away.”
He muttered in annoyance, blocking her burning red lips with one hand and pushing her away with the other.
Not willing to be outdone, she pulled her arms together and seriously pressed her bright red lips against hers. She devoutly waited for a kiss and complained, half coquettishly and half angrily,"Then return the pride you stole from me.”
Alies looked at her coldly and pushed her harder.
No matter how weak Aphrodite was, she was still a High-level Deity. She forcefully suppressed his struggle and resistance. Her cheeks rubbed against each other like porcelain and warm jade. Her half-closed eyes were charming and moving, and she pitifully poured out her heartfelt thoughts."King of flowers, leader of green spirits, your beauty makes me throw away my helmet and armor. I let you rule over me, but please don't trample on my true heart unscrupulously again! There was pride in the results of battle, and it should be picked up and cherished, not abandoned like worn shoes. The cold words that come from your mouth are the broken tiles that rip open the flesh, the stumps that make the tottering traveler stumble, the pebbles that wear the soles of the feet in the shiny leather boots, and the serrations of the leaves that cut through the arm.”
" The pure white dove is a prayer for peace, and the vigorous eagle is calling for the arrival of war. There are thousands of fascinating tastes hidden in my body. Why is your heart colder than ice and harder than stone under your face that is cuter than flowers? My sin was nothing but coveting the red cherries hanging in the dreams wet with morning dew. Should I be condemned for carrying a sincere and passionate love that is difficult to suppress? She was willing to leave the cloud-shrouded Olympus, like an ignorant country woman, without any manners, just to accompany the fickle people day and night.”
" Don't stubbornly refuse my kiss. Since you were born beautiful and intelligent, how can you not guess that if the person who has been longing for you for a long time is pushed away at this moment, he will only be like a hungry traveler who knows that delicious food is in front of him. After going through all kinds of hardships to approach him, he will be cruelly driven away, and he will not be given the grace to eat? Even the stingy miller would occasionally reward his slave with a sweet fruit. How could you watch me, who begged you for a kiss, grow haggard? Come into my soft embrace, learn to flirt, dance, and learn to kiss and smile. I am happy to lead you to experience the enchanting charm of the world. As long as you gently nod your head, the boring present will become the past.”
She was in a one-sided love affair; Alies was frustrated, and his hatred for the Olympian gods deepened again.
He was annoyed that he couldn't do anything about it and couldn't escape. He was also annoyed that she was pestering him endlessly and shamelessly.
No matter what, he could not understand why she always liked to describe his appearance as a 'flower' that had its genitals growing on his face.
As Aphrodite spoke, she stroked the luxurious belt that was shining with golden light. Taking advantage of the good opportunity when Hermes did not stop her for some reason, she poured all her magic power into it without hesitation, hoping to bewitch the handsome god who was forced to embrace her and fall into the tide of love with her.
It was time for this long-drawn-out pursuit to come to an end. After a few days of hard work, she finally found the person. She was shocked to find that the love rivals around her were enough to pose a threat. She had no choice but to first bring the person to her palace to taste it, so that the crystal clear eyes reflected her figure.
Alies didn't know that she was still playing a shameful trick behind her clingy behavior, but he didn't believe her words. He also didn't let go of Hermes, who had a subtle stance. He desperately tried to grow vines to wrap around her feet and try to get away.
However, they weren't as obedient as they usually were. This wasn't because they wanted to disobey his orders, but because the dignity of the Lord God was something that she couldn't get rid of even if she bowed and groveled. As a god, Alies might not be impressed, but as they were not even as intelligent as Nymph, it was basically impossible for them to resist their instinctive submission.
At the moment of the stalemate, an earth-shattering tremor came from above without warning. The two entangled people and Hermes, who was watching the situation, looked up at the same time.
The loud rumbling of thunder instantly resounded through the wilderness. The strong shock wave widened the tight stone cracks into a huge crack. The dormant volcano was angered and spewed out fiery red lava and gray sand. The plants that had been celebrating Adonis 'return immediately fell into chaos.
The uneasy atmosphere spread rapidly like a plague. As the bright sunlight shone down from the sky, the riddled stone dome had completely lost its resistance. The long-lost light made the ghosts who had adapted to the darkness anxious and uneasy, like rabbits that had been locked up with a lion lying on its stomach.
"Eh?"
The sudden change stunned the three of them. Hermes, who was the first to react and also the first to realize the seriousness of the situation, thought for a moment with a serious expression. His eyes lit up, and he reached out to straighten his slanted feathered hat.
In the next moment, she suddenly launched an attack. A dazzling light suddenly burst out from the Divine Staff wrapped around the twin pythons and hit Aphrodite, causing the latter to cry out in pain.
The unbearable burning pain on her waist forced her to release the hand that was holding the Plant God.
The cunning and intelligent Oracle judged that the chaos would not end in a short time. He knew that this was a good opportunity to complete the task assigned by the King of Gods, because when it came to the handling of important matters, the King of Hell, who was usually the one who handled it personally, would definitely have no time to care about this side.
"Follow me."
He quickly grabbed Alies 'hand and held it tightly without any room for refusal. He quickly stepped on the ground and leaped into the air like flowing water. He suddenly turned into a roc with huge snow-white wings on his back. His claws firmly grabbed the Plant God, who was the biggest trophy of this trip, and flew up in a race against time.
Adonis knew that something was wrong, so he no longer held back his strength. Thorns formed by green divine power surged out from his palm and bit the roc's huge body. A few of them fearlessly wrapped around the roc's neck and tightened their grip.
However, the difference in power between a mid-level god and a master god was too great. Hermes only needed to use his divine sense to make the sharp thorns turn soft as if they had been drained of energy, and he was still unharmed.
"Hermes!" Aphrodite, who had fallen to the ground from the sneak attack, witnessed this scene in disbelief. Her beautiful face twisted as she shouted angrily,"You despicable thief-"
Since the pure white Peng had successfully achieved its goal, it naturally felt no pain or itch at the scolding of the loser.
Aphrodite was anxious as she watched Zeus's trusted servant, who had shamelessly stolen the fruit she thought would be in her pocket, leave the realm of the Underworld. She hated that she had no interest in weapons, and even had no offensive skills. At this moment, she picked up the staff that she rarely used, but her mind was empty. She did not know how to stop them from leaving, and could only curse in vain.
"Pffft."
Aphrodite felt her vision blur and heard Hermes 'shrill scream.
The Nether King's figure had yet to appear, but the terrifying ball of light condensed from the Dark God's power had accurately struck the sneaky fugitive.
It was so ruthless that it almost shattered the Godhead.
A moment ago, the big white roc was still awe-inspiring and high-spirited, but in the next moment, it had become a pathetic charred chicken, falling to the ground dejectedly.
"Oh my god…"
Aphrodite's lips trembled, and her face was pale. Her frustration was swept away, but her heart was filled with fear.
Smelling the charred meat, Aphrodite, who had been blinded by her fanatical infatuation, wouldn't dare to think of capturing Alies while she was unarmed. She turned into an ordinary egret in a panic and flew towards the open crevice without any manners.
Fortunately, he was not stopped by the other party.
Hades raised his eyes slightly and glanced at the giant bird that was running away. He remained expressionless and did not kill Hermes. He did not even check on Hermes 'condition. Instead, he focused his gaze on the handsome Plant God.
Sensing this burning gaze, Alies 'heart tightened. He secretly put away his hand that was trying to fix his messy hair and gave a standard greeting."Your Majesty."
Apollo, the God of Light, patrolled the sky as usual. Sunlight scattered and poured down like water. The dark underworld was not spared this time. A few hazy lights and shadows curiously fell on the body of the Nether King, who was always surrounded by the dark death aura.
His handsome features were pale to the point of being gloomy. Now, he looked like a perfect plaster statue that had been plated with a layer of warm colors. His intimidating power was not reduced at all, but the suffocating feeling that would make people feel gloomy and repulsive was reduced. Instead, there was a rare and subtle gentleness.
The blinding light made Alies squint his eyes, and he was a little dazed.
It had only been a month since he left the outside world, but he felt like he was in a different world.
"Yes."
The only ruler of the Dark World replied casually, his eyes never leaving the young man who looked more and more beautiful like a painting under the sunlight. His well-defined hands were freely driving the carriage pulled by four black horses, and the wheels casually ran over the dying charred chicken on the ground.
"Ah…"
Hermes, who finally opened his eyes, cried out in pain and fainted again.
He quickly arrived in front of Alies.
Alies instinctively didn't want to meet those dark green eyes, so he lowered his eyes to preserve his calmness. The next moment, he heard a faint question,""Why are you acting so casually?"
- Acting casually?
When he heard this question, he couldn't help but feel confused. He tried to figure out if there was anger in Pluto's tone, but he didn't show it on his face. He smiled and said,""Please allow me to apologize for the misunderstanding."
It seemed that the 'it' in 'connect the Elysee to it' was not referring to where he was standing at the moment.
Hades was silent for a moment without any comment. He did not pursue this detail and reached out his hand to him. He ordered without any emotion,"Come up."
He didn't expect him to be so humble. Alies was stunned and couldn't help but feel flattered."Yes."
He had thought that the Nether King's hand would be as cold as his personality. When their skin touched, he realized how wrong his guess was.
His ten fingers were long and strong, and there was a layer of calluses on his fingertips due to years of practicing martial arts. However, the temperature of his palm was boiling hot.
Alies was still thinking about it, but he didn't know that Hades, who had a paralyzed face, was also seriously evaluating the feeling.
It was very delicate and soft.
He effortlessly pulled Alies onto the carriage. He seemed to have noticed that Alies was distracted, and he slightly increased the strength of his grip in dissatisfaction. The Plant God frowned in pain and withdrew his hand without thinking.
"Excuse me, where are we going now?"
It didn't seem like he was going to mend the cracks. Alies observed for a while and decided to ask directly. He couldn't make any wild guesses.
Hades raised the corners of his lips without a trace, but his eyes were still cold and solemn. He said in a deep voice,"To grant eager fools their wish.”
The culprit who had caused a great disaster without knowing the severity of the situation had to die even if he did not want to.
Alies immediately understood the true meaning of this understatement. However, it wasn't that he couldn't understand the anger of the Underworld King who was in a mess above his territory. He just didn't know why he had to bring him along.
As he had a very subtle sense of the unpredictable king, and the pressure released from the other party was omnipresent, he instinctively retreated to the side. His slender and straight legs carefully chose to bend his knees. Even if his posture was uncomfortable, he still wanted to stay away.
However, this silence was quickly broken.
" Your Majesty," the Plant God, who had an excellent sense of direction, hesitated as he watched the happy black horse circling around the green forest like a headless fly. Pluto, who was holding the reins, did not say a word. Even if he was unwilling to doubt the other party's judgment, he could not stand it anymore."Please listen to me. If they walked in the opposite direction, they might be closer to the door.”
Hades was speechless.
The owner of the black carriage paused for a moment, then drew out his double-trident and silently pointed in front of the black horses who had taken a long detour to take a ride under his hint. The riddled rock dome in the sky cracked open as if it responded, and the threads of black haze automatically gathered into a magnificent staircase, docilely opening a path to the outside world for the black horses to step on valiantly.
He stole a glance at Nether King Er Ha's indifferent side profile, but he was still confused.
There was clearly a simpler, faster, and more reliable method. Why did he abandon it just now and waste time wandering around?
Alies was puzzled. In the end, he could only sigh that His Majesty's thoughts were indeed hard to figure out.
As the Hades 'carriage drove out of Hell, Aphrodite fled back to the familiar Temple of Love. When she returned to her original form halfway, she appeared in front of the maids in a state of unprecedented embarrassment. Her clothes were disheveled, her hair was dancing in the wind, and her plump chest was heaving violently with her rapid breathing. Sweat covered her snow-like skin, and her body wrapped in a chiffon dress was completely soaked in cold sweat. Her green eyes, which were regarded as extraordinary treasures by her lover, were filled with fear and unease.
"Eros!"
She shouted.
"Mother God?" Eros, who was in the bedroom, heard the loud noise outside. He flapped his snow-white wings in confusion and flew around the thick pillar like a bee. He stuck his head out from behind the curtain and was shocked."Oh my god!"
Seeing her beloved son's anxious and concerned expression, Aphrodite felt as if she had escaped from death. She couldn't say anything and sat weakly on the recliner.
She covered her forehead with one hand and anxiously untied her tight collar with the other. She took a few deep breaths and did not even care that her chest was exposed.
Eros staggered to her side and didn't even feel his knees hitting the table and chairs. His fingers that were holding the small bow were trembling. He said angrily,"" Which insolent person made the incarnation of beauty so miserable? Which mischievous turtledove pecked your hair? That was arrogance blinded by sand, a fuse destined to be burned by the flames of revenge. Quickly, my beloved Mother God, tell me the name of that abominable offender. No matter what, I swear to make him taste the taste of humiliation.”
Aphrodite shook her head and said,""My son, no matter how nimble the fingers of the living are, they can't touch the soul of a dead butterfly. The realm of despair is a barren land where life is full of vitality and one never wants to approach. Life was a splendor that bloomed in an instant, while death was an eternal silence. The expert that made me feel helpless was the Lord of Hell, who was infinitely close to darkness and wrote death with a poplar branch. Even the omnipotent Godly King had no choice but to avoid it. How could we, who were not respected because of the weak power of love, be so naive as to provoke it?”
What she didn't say was the root cause of this great shock. After all, she was the one who had entered the underworld without permission and wanted to kidnap people. If Zeus, who also coveted Arias, was to uphold justice, there would definitely be no decision that was biased towards her.
Eros was so smart that he could guess what was being hidden. However, this did not stop him from being furious at the humiliation of Mother God. He refused to give up and said,""Even if the influence of love and beauty is diminishing day by day, that is no reason for authority to be despised. Love is the privilege of the wise, love is the gift of your kindness, love is the surging waves, love is the cold wind that engulfs everything, love is the wonderful melody that is worth remembering. The souls of the dead ruled by Hades were once captured by love. As long as their pitiful heads were not emptied, they would retain some emotions and become hidden believers. They could be used by us to expand the territory of our rule.”
Aphrodite was slightly tempted, but the slim chance of it being realized was not enough to make her take action. She suddenly remembered something and quickly hugged him, asking softly,"My beloved son Eros, I have something to ask you.”
Eros was still immersed in the ambition of 'shooting the stupid Nether King and stepping on the netherworld', so he wasn't on guard."Mother God, what is it?"
She stared intently at his blue eyes, which were exactly the same as hers, and said word by word, very seriously,"That's called the lead arrow that lets love disappear and hatred sprout. Have you ever shot Alies?”
Eros was speechless.
Why did the topic suddenly fly so far away?
His hesitation caused Aphrodite to misunderstand. Her beautiful eyes lit up as she asked again,"There really was?"
"No, I haven't." Eros denied it with waning interest and pouted in disappointment.
Mother God had already been humiliated to this extent, so why was she still thinking about Chaser?
Aphrodite didn't want to accept this answer from the bottom of her heart. She thought that Eros's reluctance to speak was a guilty conscience, so she fabricated a lie. She showed an interested smile and stopped pestering her son who was throwing a tantrum. Her heart, which was eager to place on the Plant God, was jumping like a lark that smelled the breath of spring.
Alies…Every time he said this sweet and bitter name, his cold, emotionless, and handsome face would automatically appear in front of him.
He must have been shot with a lead arrow that triggered his loathing. That was why he was so indifferent to her extraordinary charm!
Aphrodite would do whatever she wanted to do. After regaining her confidence, she sat back on her comfortable throne and immediately began to plan how to borrow the golden arrow of love from her beloved son.
" Eros," Aphrodite walked up to her unhappy son and smiled." You are my most valued right-hand man. Last time, you chased me under the watchful eyes of Laurel and Leto's son. Undoubtedly, you have proved that the blazing flames of love are not inferior to the power of sharp weapons.”
Eros was proud of the compliment, and his cheeks, which had some baby fat, were flushed.
Who knew that she would change the topic and her fiery gaze would fall on the arrowhead on his back."However, can you lend me that magical and beloved weapon of yours?”
Eros didn't react for a moment and handed it over without thinking. But after a while, he frowned and asked doubtfully,""…Mother God?"
Aphrodite smiled brightly and fawningly, but she couldn't hide her guilty conscience." When the bees are too attentive, even the flowers in spring regard them as a source of trouble. Even the embodiment of bloodlust and force has an ignorant side, and they need to be driven away by harmless little things.”
Her attempt to cover up the truth made Eros completely understand the scheme behind her beating around the bush. He said helplessly,""Lord of love and beauty, noble Mother God Aphrodite! No matter how clumsy a person was, it didn't stop him from staring blankly and being secretly surprised. It was not surprising that a valiant and tough War God would be intoxicated by the tender embrace of the Goddess of Beauty, causing the war drums to be covered in dust and the horns to be broken. If Mother God hated him, she could have just ignored him and forced him to leave instead of using a clumsy lie to deceive me.”
Avrodite smiled and wanted to quibble, but he stopped her."The white and tender cheeks may be decorated with brilliance, but it is not as bright as the golden color of the crystal clear jade white. The fleeting youth may have a unique blush of shyness, but it is not as worthy of boast as the eternal pearl; The dazzling jewels were the eyes of the beauty, but they were not as bright as the sparkling water. All the beauty in the world that was worthy of praise originated from the Mother God. The God that was loved and doted on would never lack orbs to embellish it. Why would he insist on being obsessed with a low-level God who only had an appearance?”
The news that the Goddess of Beauty was madly in love with the beautiful boy who was hunting in the forest had spread throughout Olympus under the connivance of Hera, the queen of the heavens. The sheep that was monopolized and loved would always be ostracized by jealous companions, and Mars, hiding under the dead leaves, would secretly spy and wait for an opportunity to start a prairie fire. They didn't show their emotions in front of them, but behind their backs, they happily spread the joke of the love god who had always been successful in love being repeatedly frustrated by the low-level plant god. They were not stingy with sarcasm, lest people didn't know.
" Give a flame to the cold oil, and it will return with fire. The long-dormant passion is awakened by the peerless beauty, and what it awakens is the irresistible love. It was just a poor hunter who had stepped into his trap and suffered the torture of unrequited love. It could be said that he had suffered enough punishment. How could he be reprimanded?”She put on an innocent expression and pretended to wipe the corners of her dry eyes. She said cunningly," Radha was born with a love for water. The willow branches were always slender, and the messy development actually contained a rhythm. His noble lips were always pursed coldly, as calm as the surface of a calm lake. When he smiled from the bottom of his heart, it was a soul-stirring beauty that even the blind Boulder wished he could scatter incense to welcome. Whether it was me or the cold-faced Hades, the veins of his river of love had long been clearly recorded on the iron steles of the three goddesses of fate.”
Eros had never seen the soul-mesmerizing Alies before, so he simply disagreed with what he said."The more you adore him, the weaker you are. His ignorance will only make you lose face and become a laughing stock.”
"Sigh! His act of not seeing was the cruelest blow, the most merciless torture. It was even more unbearable than the thunderbolts released by the God King when he was furious, and it was even more unbearable than the scorching hot molten lead stuck to the tender flesh. A beautiful rose would not be unappreciated because of its annoying thorns, a berry would not be despised because it was born in a shrub, and the horses of Apollo would not be abandoned because of their strong temperament.”
" Small obstacles are like seasoning for delicacies. Generals who have won every battle are often born from dark blows and worries. Although indulging in love and desire was regarded as a disaster that killed chastity by the unsmiling virgin goddess, it drove all beasts to seek mates and made all things multiply. It cleverly unified the excitement, bitter suffering, and intoxicating sweetness. How could it be so easily denied that it was not worth mentioning?”
Eros listened coldly to this seemingly dignified excuse, which was actually just to avoid the important and dwell on the trivial. He was certain that she was determined to get Aries, so he didn't waste his breath."As Mother God wishes."
Even though this blessing was mixed with a sense of reluctance and mockery, Aphrodite still smiled in satisfaction and nodded.
She persuaded the lazy clouds to help cover them so that the white pigeons, the sacred birds of love, could search for Adonis more secretly. They cooed and flapped their wings, which were short and strong compared to the eagles. Their bean-sized eyes were rolling, but they contained a huge world.
" Go, remember the oath you made. Bring me news of the most favored by nature, the handsome and elegant Alies.”The Goddess of Beauty elegantly opened her well-proportioned arms, her golden hair rippling like seaweed, and her rosy lips opened and closed as she poured out her blessings." I'll give you a stable sense of perception, bright eyes, inexhaustible energy, and an unwavering will.”
Loyal to the goddess of love, they diligently carried out their tasks and tirelessly searched the vast land.
The wind with its little braid was a good companion, and the shining stars were the light that guided the direction. In the cold night that blew out white smoke, the dim light of the fireflies covered the silent bed.
Only when the blessings that filled his body were exhausted did he take a nap on the treetops below. Once his energy recovered, he set off again without hesitation.
That night, the pigeons who were exhausted from flying hurriedly chose a tall and strong poplar as their resting place. If it wasn't for the deep tiredness that dulled their senses, they would definitely find that this forest seemed to be especially dense and straight, and the fragrance floating in the air was especially rich and sweet.
The lead pigeon tilted its head and looked left and right. It really couldn't see any ominous clues, so it decisively ordered,"Coo coo." Hurry up and find something to eat and sleep. We still have to continue our journey tomorrow.
Before the unlucky travelers could find a few hazelnuts to fill their stomachs, a rain-like rustling sound rang out at the same time without warning, followed by miserable cooing sounds.
It turned out that this group of plants, which had been eyeing them covetously, had tacitly set up a trap and captured them all.
Alias, who was leaning against a tree and taking a light nap, still had some divine power that was related to the forest he was in. The commotion and joy they caused were not missed. They were like torches lit in the dark night, extremely eye-catching.
He was not in a deep sleep, and his resistance to tiredness was strong enough. He opened his eyes in a daze almost as if a pigeon was scratching the tree bark with its toes. His hands were on the ground, and his waist, which was leaning softly against the tree trunk, straightened up. His unfocused black pupils were like a thin layer of water at any time. Gradually, he focused and soon saw the source of the disturbance. It was a group of panic-stricken people flapping their wings and struggling. However, they could not escape from the cage made of dense leaves.
He was stunned for a moment.
They were clearly non-carnivorous plants…How did they learn how to hunt?
Seeing that the Plant God had woken up, the plants that were still excited just a moment ago suddenly became shy. They pushed and pushed each other, and in the end, Bai Yang, who was the leader of this capture operation and had always been calm and composed, was chosen to present the treasure to the Plant God. He straightened his back and extended a dark green branch with a solemn expression, maintaining the comical posture of hanging the twisted green and white branches, and explained seriously,"" A group of sneaky and suspicious thieves broke into the place where His Highness slept. The scheming heads tried to take over the place where His Highness slept, but these dirty and despicable tricks could not escape the keen eagle eyes, and they were destined to not get everything they wanted..."
Wherever he passed by, as long as there were plants, they would take it for granted to protect his safety. With an enthusiasm that was almost proud of it, they voluntarily surrounded the seemingly harmless city-state that was actually heavily guarded and full of killing intent.
Alies patiently listened to its statement, which contained its excitement. From time to time, he nodded approvingly and gently curved his eyebrows, completely unlike the way he had not really woken up.
After traveling with the silent Hades for several days, he was also used to the concise and concise way of conversation. With the deathly Hades beside him, no matter how passionate and bold the flowers and plants were, they did not dare to come forward to express their love. They were suddenly hit by this long-lost cumbersome sentence, and they felt a little dizzy.
Strangely enough, ever since he had left Hell, not only did he not return to his previous state of being full of vitality, but he also fell into melancholic dreams and became drowsy under the scorching sun.
The serene smile of the Night Goddess was far more comfortable than the dazzling brilliance of the blazing sun carriage.
After the initial disbelief, he had a rough guess. Perhaps this was the reason why he had fused with a Divinity with Hell's aura. It didn't mean that he had to avoid the sunlight from now on. It was just that he didn't yearn for it or like it, and probably even rejected it faintly.
He smiled nonchalantly and said to Bai Yang who was waiting for him to tell him how to deal with him,"" Your attentiveness has shown me your wisdom and courage. Since they have been accused of being informants sent by the enemy, there is no need to imprison them or torture them.”If he didn't want to eat it, he could just kill it on the spot.
Before Bai Yang could do anything, Alies heard the sound of a branch being broken. He turned around and saw that the Nether King who had gone to the battlefield to collect the souls of the dead warriors had returned.
The effect was immediate. The trees, which had been chirping happily a moment ago, stopped talking in unison. They lowered their eyebrows and looked very quiet.
"Your Majesty." Alies instinctively stood up and bowed. He couldn't help but look at the small gray ball that was lying in the palm of Hades and imprisoning countless souls."The gaps in this area have been blocked.”
He sprinkled the seeds of the vines between the cracked rocks and then used his divine power to hasten them. In the end, they grew into a state where not a single ray of sunlight could leak in.
"Yes."
Nether King Er Ha replied casually and asked,""Do you want it?"
"Hmm?"
The Plant God was very puzzled, but the expressionless Lord of Hell had already easily flicked the obedient gray ball into his arms.
The soul ball jumped uneasily in his arms, and the gentle smile on Alies 'face froze.
This wasn't a toy suitable for a subordinate.
Pluto noticed the presence of the Olympian god that he hated. His reaction was faster than the lightning in the sky. The pure power of the Dark God shot out in an instant, and he controlled it with great precision. The pigeons were burned into ashes before Bai Yang's branches could even scream.
"Oh!"
Aphrodite was wearing a moon-colored muslin dress, and she was being escorted by the wind in the light night sky. Beside her was the gloomy Eros.
She had a close relationship with the holy birds. Even though she was far away, she could vaguely feel the shrill cry of the messenger before he was destroyed. She could not help but frown.
"Mother God?"
Eros was watching her closely. At this moment, a bud of hope sprouted in his heart, hoping that she would never find the Plant God who had an empty appearance.
However, he was going to be disappointed. Aphrodite closed her eyes and carefully sensed the surroundings. Soon, a look of joy appeared on her face."It's right there!"
Far away on the top of Mount Olympus, a temple built of solemn marble was surrounded by oak. In the inner hall where the attendants were dismissed, an extremely fierce quarrel broke out between the most noble and contradictory couple.
Zeus, the king of the gods, angrily slammed the Thunder Staff on the ground. With one hit, the clouds scattered and the sun's arc shifted. Two strikes caused the earth to shake and the river to flood. With three hits, the originally narrow cracks in the ground widened, the snow and ice on the peak shattered, the beasts were frightened away, and the birds flew away.
The men who worked in the fields abandoned their work in horror, and the women who weaved at home ran out with their children in their arms. The families finally gathered in front of the temples of the gods they believed in, crawling in fear, adding sacrifices to the altars that were full, slaughtering lambs, and begging for forgiveness in the most humble manner.
Hera's imposing manner was at odds with his, and she glared at him with her pair of bull's eyes without showing any weakness.
" My beloved wife, Hera," the disloyal but authoritative husband began in an extremely sarcastic tone,"" You, who rule over marriage and childbirth, before you are blinded by seemingly creative but actually useless absurd fantasies and make a big mistake, don't turn the truth of the matter into an inconspicuous spider silk and then abandon it like a worn shoe. You will set a trap for the innocent love god in your wishful thinking.”
He had wanted to find Aphrodite and have a good talk with her, so that he could make full use of Hades's infatuation. However, Hera, who was eager to protect the Queen's self-esteem, made the first move. She sent an envoy to inform Aphrodite that the high and mighty King of Gods was also coveting the handsome young man. This aroused her sense of crisis, and she went to Hell alone.
He was half insulting and half admonishing, but Hera was completely unmoved."Jealous! For the orb of thy longing lies contentedly in a box of poplar; Roar! That was because her heart was too sentimental and had long since left the right direction of marriage. Be angry! It was because the owner of the belt you coveted for so long was out of reach.”
" This pathetic marriage, led by the evil cuckoo, is so thin that even a butterfly with golden wings can easily pierce through it. It is constantly tainted by betrayal. If it was a sprout and naively wanted to absorb nutrients from the Supreme Being's husband, it would definitely suffer from the pain of poison.”
Seeing that she was still pestering him about trivial matters and ignoring the big picture without any guilt, Zeus's anger burned even more. At the same time, he was also extremely disappointed. His words became even more vicious." Let the cold air take away the mist that was covered by the breath of your maid on the clear mirror. Force these arrogant eyes to look at it that faithfully reflects your appearance, and you will find in despair that there is no dignified beauty on your cheeks, only aggressive arrogance and shame. The funny thing was that you would never realize that your appearance was bleak and your temperament was declining. You would only blindly bully the pure and kind lower-level people to seek peace of mind.”
" Since fear has lost its beauty, instead of saying harsh curses, it's better to pray to the Mother God Rya, who controls the passage of time, to protect Heber, who holds the priesthood of youth. With this pair of incompetent heavy eyelids drooping, not only could one not see clearly what was in front of them, but one could also not understand the true intention behind their actions.”
At first, Hera felt embarrassed and annoyed that her sore spot had been poked, and her eyes were dizzy. When she recovered, she was filled with anger that she wanted to tear her flesh apart. The anger that had been accumulated for a long time stirred up a gale."What a vicious tongue! It should be locked, imprisoned, and broken so that it could no longer spit out the humiliation in contempt. How you coaxed me with flowery words in the past is now how you trample on me viciously. You only wanted to obtain the delicious flesh of the lowly Plant God, but you did not hesitate to scheme against your brother who stood aloof from the world. You even wanted to take away the one-third of the universe that he once avoided. In that ludicrous, holy draw, you're not going to-"
Zeus couldn't take it anymore. He waved his staff and summoned a mighty divine power that was as vast as the ocean. He turned Hera, who was still talking about old scores, into a hideous statue.
He left behind a profound glance and turned to leave. Hera, who was left in the empty hall, couldn't move at least until he came back to untie her.
On the other side of the earth, Aphrodite and Eros were hiding behind the clouds, quietly peeping at the scene in the forest.
If it wasn't for the treasure she had secretly taken from her nominal husband Hephaestus, which could hide her from all things, she would never have dared to get so close.
Even so, the Plant God that she had dreamed of was right in front of her, but she held the small and exquisite soft bow and the golden arrow with hesitation, her face full of worry.
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