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Chapter 162: King Sisyphus of Corinth
Chapter 162: King Sisyphus of Corinth
Aladdin went to fetch the magic lamp, but Qin Muye did not follow him. Instead, he sent three Gospel Sprites to tail him, just in case something went wrong.
He even told Aladdin the incantation needed to open the treasure, all of which he had extracted from the witch.
The witch would never have revealed such information in her original state, but at that time, she had become a devoted follower of Lettuce Maiden. Beating her might not have made her talk, but threatening Lettuce Maiden would have made her confess even the color of her underpants.
At that moment, Qin Muye was invited to a banquet by the king of this city-state. After all, he was a prince, and the other party could not afford to be impolite.
Naturally, Qin Muye accepted the invitation. He also wanted to meet King Sisyphus, whose daughter, Badr Sisyphus, had married Aladdin.
Aladdin had fallen in love with her at first sight, though it might have been more of a lustful attraction.
At that time, Aladdin had already obtained the magic lamp, but his ambitions were small. He relied on the lamp to provide food and then sold silver platters filled with food to make a living.
It was only after meeting Princess Badr that his ambitions grew significantly.
Qin Muye was not entirely clear about the details, but it was something like that. As for how he knew the names of the princess and the king?
Naturally, he had inquired about them. It was impossible to find such information from past stories, and he was already lucky to remember these details.
He suspected that this city-state might have offended Zeus.
Aladdin is a transliteration, and if you consider its true meaning, it should be "Noble Faith."
In the end, Aladdin became the king of this city-state, representing the faith of the gods. Zeus, although a philanderer, was not lacking in political acumen, and even a true dragon emperor might not match Zeus.
There must have been some benefit in it, or Zeus would not have let the beautiful Princess Badr go so easily.
Upon entering the palace, he found that it was quite spacious and the decor was decent, with a strong Greek style.
For example, there was a naked male statue in the center of a pool, a very muscular one.
Qin Muye did not know which god or hero this was, but he thought the statue's pectorals were larger than those of Lettuce Maiden and Princess Badr combined.
'Tsk, two women's pectorals being outdone by a man's, what a disgrace.'
Qin Muye could not help but feel a bit schadenfreude.
'And the name Sisyphus seems familiar somehow?'
This city-state was called the Corinth City-State, built by King Sisyphus himself, making it a relatively young city-state.
Upon entering the palace, Qin Muye found that King Sisyphus had been waiting for him for quite some time.
In addition, there was his queen.
"???"
The moment he saw the queen, Qin Muye thought it was a bit too far-fetched. She was a deity.
Her background was unclear, but from the aura she emitted, she was a star deity.
"Your Majesty, King Sisyphus, I am Qin from the East," Qin Muye said respectfully. The deity was a 6th-rank, and Qin Muye could not fight her, so he had to back down.
Backing down when you can't fight is a normal thing. He was not a protagonist from a fantasy novel who could defeat enemies with a single phrase. Besides, he was only a 3rd-rank, and the other party was a 6th-rank. Unless Tian Qi came over, he might not be able to win.
"Please sit, Prince Qin. I have heard that the East has silk as smooth as a baby's skin and incredibly beautiful porcelain," Sisyphus said.
Qin Muye nodded: "That's true, but the journey is long, and I did not bring any. Both silk and porcelain are very delicate, and even the slightest scratch or exposure to sand can greatly reduce their value."
Qin Muye spoke confidently in response to Sisyphus's words. If you want to verify, go check for yourself.
He did not know if there was an ancient Eastern kingdom in this world, and he had no way to go so far. However, he guessed there probably was not, as this world was likely a Western fairy tale mixed with Greek mythology and did not include various Eastern legends.
Otherwise, when it came to mythological boasting, the Buddhist and Daoist traditions, which had been perfected over thousands of years, would have few rivals. It was probably only the Catholic, Islamic, and Hindu religions that could match them, as the Greek gods could not compete with these religions.
The gods might have different levels of power, but their abilities are complete. In a fairy tale world, all sorts of miraculous abilities can appear, whether it's resurrection or various treasures. They are as common as weeds by the roadside.
Treasure vaults and treasures are everywhere, whether it's the treasure of Alibaba and the Forty Thieves or the magic lamp of Aladdin, it's the same.
King Sisyphus did not delve too deeply into the matter and nodded: "Indeed, no wonder I've only heard of it but never seen it. Prince Qin, how does my Kingdom of Corinth compare to your kingdom?"
"Of course, King Sisyphus, your kingdom is stronger." Qin Muye spoke the truth; how could he compare when his wife was a deity? In Greek mythology, it's not just deities; ordinary people might even have ties to them. Moreover, Sisyphus had married a deity, and it was possible that Zeus was even his brother-in-law.
In terms of power, how could Qin Muye compare to him? Clearly, the divine lineage behind Sisyphus was much broader.
"Ha ha ha, Prince Qin is truly honest. Come, have some of our kingdom's fine wine." Sisyphus was naturally pleased; everyone likes to hear flattery and wants others to acknowledge their superiority.
Attendants in light clothing poured wine for Qin Muye, and he naturally drank it all in one gulp. However, the alcohol never reached his stomach, as it was all cleared by his magic.
He didn't like drinking; it affected his thinking.
But for now, he had to drink, as he had to bow to the circumstances.
Seeing Qin Muye drink heartily, Sisyphus's opinion of him improved considerably.
They then engaged in a lively conversation.
During the exchange, Qin Muye found that Sisyphus was not a person who sought grandeur. He was very capable, and without such capabilities, he wouldn't have been able to establish the Kingdom of Corinth.
His wife, a deity, might have helped, but more importantly, it was his own abilities. If he lacked the necessary skills, he might not have achieved all this.
There were many divine descendants, but only a few stood out.
After a warm exchange, the banquet came to an end.
The food wasn't particularly delicious, but there was a lot of it, and the variety was impressive, giving a sense of extravagance.
"Thank you for your hospitality, King Sisyphus. When I have the time, I will come again to discuss the finer things in life with you," Qin Muye said, his speech slightly slurred.
Sisyphus, looking drunk, replied, "Good, Prince Qin truly lives up to the reputation of a great Eastern noble. It's settled."
Qin Muye was helped out of the palace by the servants and into a carriage, then left.
After he left, the drunken look on Sisyphus's face vanished. "Queen, it seems that Prince Qin is no ordinary person."
"Your Majesty, his background is not simple. I can sense the aura of the Underworld and Hades from him," Queen Merope said solemnly.
"You mean he might be a child of Hades? But Hades is" Sisyphus asked, puzzled.
"The great king of the gods, Zeus, only has one wife, Hera," Merope said meaningfully, implying he was a bastard.
Thinking about this, Sisyphus couldn't help but smile. The topic was indeed awkward, and as the king, he couldn't say much, but he understood.
"Send him a generous gift. There's no need to mention his identity, but his nobility is undeniable," Merope decided.
"Alright," Sisyphus agreed. Who knew if Hades would make this bastard a deity? The last one to receive such treatment was Zeus's bastard, Heracles, the famous Hercules and the constellation of the same name.
No one knew which of the gods' bastards would replicate such a legend. Although Hades was not as high in status as Zeus, his influence was not to be underestimated. Hades was the Lord of the Underworld, and even the God of Death was his subordinate.
Who could not fear death?
But this depended on how much the deity loved their bastard. Heracles's treatment was unparalleled.
Making a connection would always be beneficial, especially since this person might be a bastard of Hades. The Queen of the Underworld, Persephone, was not as jealous as Hera.
(End of Chapter)
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