Chapter 236 The Wrath of Athena (3k)
The rich night shrouds the entire Ares Mountain, bringing an atmosphere of tranquility and tranquility.
After Lorne came out of the great temple at the top, he followed the deserted bluestone path all the way down, looking around from time to time with wandering eyes.
Until he successfully reached the foot of the mountain, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the dense forest on one side.
“Okay, come out.”
There was a sudden sound of flapping wings, and a skylark with brown and white feathers on the treetop flew out of the shadows and landed in front of Lorne. With the flow of azure brilliance, it transformed into a blond man with blue eyes. An elegant ocean goddess.
—This is clearly Thetis, who is proficient in the art of transformation. She was also the one who stayed outside the door of the Great Temple before.
Thinking of the interesting scene she had just witnessed, the ocean nymph couldn't help but raise her bare hands and lightly cover her lips, revealing a trace of cunning hidden deep in her bones on her quiet face.
“That's right, even Athena, known as the goddess of wisdom, was deceived by you.”
“What deception?”
Lorne rolled his eyes at Thetis and retorted righteously.
“Everything I said was true, and I spoke from the bottom of my heart!”
“Telling half the truth and hiding half the truth?”
Thetis smiled at him with a teasing look, obviously having understood the nature of a certain guy.
Smart liars almost never lie. Everything they say may be true and they are not afraid of outsiders verifying it. Their special skill lies in how to edit, sort out and pile up these "facts". When they are combined, they become completely different meanings.
So, the truth is in the hands of a master of lies, just like dough is in the hands of a pastry chef. It needs to be rounded and square. This art is called misleading, and it is a powerful tool to manipulate people's hearts.
Someone just used this trick and successfully made the goddess of wisdom take the initiative to "pluck" her hair.
—It is true that Sisyphus was captured, it is true that he was marked by Hecate, it is true that he needs to enter the underworld, and it is true that he needs to gain the trust of King Minos.
—However, he did not say that this certificate could only be used to mobilize the forces of Crete in the underworld.
Seeing that the creditor had already come to the door, Lorne simply stopped covering up and took out the newly acquired owl feather from the magic array with his fingers, humming softly and waving it in front of Thetis' eyes.
“Hey, look good, I have done what I promised you before.”
"Um."
Thetis nodded and subconsciously reached out to pick it up, but missed it.
At this time, Lorne closed his palms and spoke with a smile.
“Let you see it, but I didn't say I would give it to you.”
“The conditions only require me to redo 'that thing', but they don't say that I must give you what I got.”
Hearing the slow reply from the other side, Thetis couldn't help but feel her breath stagnant, and she felt a wave of annoyance in her heart.
Looking at the depressed expression of the ocean goddess, Lorne felt secretly happy.
Using the previous debt of gratitude to ask him to pluck Athena's hair, in addition to the plan to deceive his best friend and make him angry, I'm afraid it also has the intention of making things difficult for him.
Seeing that Thetis had accompanied him through life and death several times and was repeatedly tricked by him, this little prank was harmless, so Lorne didn't mind trying it.
Anyway, after being repaired so many times by Athena overtly and covertly, he himself was not without any resentment.
Quan should cooperate with Thetis and take a small revenge on the goddess of wisdom.
But when it comes to it, it is impossible for him to hand over the handle to Thetis himself.
We are all foxes that have been around for thousands of years. They are familiar with each other, so we have to be more careful.
Who knows if this woman will show off this hair in front of Athena, but he will be the unlucky one.
As long as this thing is still in his hand, the title of [Token] can be confirmed. When he goes to the underworld and uses this thing, the matter of him gathering Athena's hair will be finalized.
Even if Thetis wants to drag him into the water in the future, Lorne will be able to stop him.
As the same saying goes, as long as he is not caught, he has not done it!
“I only have one favor left for you, so I suggest you save some money.”
Lorne slowly put the owl feathers into the magic array and reminded the creditor with a smile.
After working in vain for a while, he took advantage of the favor debt he had accumulated before, but got nothing but an auditorium seat. Thetis, who realized that the debt was not worth it, felt itchy at the root of his teeth and pointed at a cunning person. The debtor frowned and hummed.
“Don't worry, I won't let you pass so easily next time.”
Lorne seemed not to hear the deep resentment mixed in those words, and changed the subject with a smile.
“What's next? What are your plans? Will you continue to stay in Ares Mountain?”
"No need, the prices in Athens are too expensive. I just stayed here for a few days and watched a show, and almost all my money was wiped out. If I stay here any longer, I'm afraid I will sell myself. I owe you a favor." While I can still escape, I'll just go back to the Oceanus Sea and continue to see my scenery.”
Thinking of the complex situation and endless troubles in Athens, Thetis chose to retreat in a hurry, and did not forget to take the opportunity to secretly hurt someone's heart and lungs.
Lorne, who felt a little unreasonable, smiled and did not choose to stay.
Nowadays, a lot of goddesses are gathered on the Ares Mountain. Just mediating among them and balancing the demands and relationships of all parties is an exhausting task.
Thetis, who lives alone, wisely did not get involved and chose to withdraw voluntarily and return to the Sea of Oceanus to rest, which indirectly lightened Lorne's burden, and he naturally had no reason to stop it.
Seeing that the separation was imminent, Lorne took a step forward, with a faint look in his eyes, and lowered his voice to remind.
"The seven-year sentence in Thessaly is coming soon. I feel that there may be big changes on the Sea of Oceanus. During this period, you'd better be careful about yourself. If you need help, you can ask me for help..." "Yes."
Thetis nodded calmly, with a look of seriousness in her eyes.
It was also because she thought of this that she returned to her hometown of Oceanus in advance to deal with it.
The lesson of the front car of the Atlantis mainland is still vivid. In case the sea king's brother -in -law set off any storm, the next one can help him block the gun, maybe it is their family.
Since the road ahead is uncertain, it is better to be free and easy about some things and not leave any regrets.
Thinking of this, Thetis opened her arms and showed a bright smile.
“You're about to leave, shouldn't you give me a hug?”
"sure!"
Hearing this, Lorne smiled lightly and stepped forward to gently hug the ocean goddess.
The two people who have walked a long way together under the beautiful moonlight hug each other quietly, their heartbeats resonate with each other, and their figures blend into each other.
After a full quarter of an hour, Thetis let go of her arms, still not satisfied, and took a deep look at the bad guy in front of her who had left many entanglements with her, and then stood on tiptoes.
A moist kiss fell on Lorne's forehead, bringing bursts of soft touch.
“I like the 'gift' just now, it's a reward.”
With a soft whisper, Thetis looked up at the forest immersed in darkness behind Lorne, and the corners of her lips turned up in a happy arc.
Immediately, the sea goddess stepped back, her body transformed into the shape of a skylark, she quickly flapped her wings and flew into the thick night, disappearing in the blink of an eye, leaving only a meaningful and clear cry that echoed around.
“However, be careful with plucked owls. Their bites can be painful when angry…
Lorne was slightly startled. Just as he was about to speak, he felt a sudden chill behind him.
His body stiffened involuntarily, and his neck rotated mechanically, like a set of rusty gears creaking from friction.
Glancing back from the corner of his eye, he saw the cold moonlight in the forest. A snow-white owl stood among the lush branches and leaves, overlooking the earth.
“So this is how your voucher is used?”
The low murmur was like the cold wind of winter blowing through the forest.
Immediately, the white owl fluttered out from the forest, and floating and flickering light patterns lit up around it. It landed in front of Lorne and transformed into a goddess with silver hair and purple eyes.
Lorne swallowed hard, moistened his dry throat and forced a smile on his face.
“Actually, this is a misunderstanding.”
“Have you finished your last words?”
Athena asked lightly and took out the victory gun.
Lorne's heart skipped a beat, and fine cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
“I can explain…”
“Well, just say it, I'm listening.”
A plucked silver hair fluttered lightly on the tip of the gun, and was instantly divided into two parts. Athena nodded with satisfaction.
The cold sweat on Lorne's forehead became even thicker, and he hurriedly swore.
“Your token is really what I will use to go to Hades! I can swear an oath here to the River Styx!”
“Well, is there anything else?”
Athena nodded casually while summoning the Aegis Aegis.
Seeing the lackluster reaction from the other party, Lorne coughed dryly and moved his body back involuntarily.
"Tomorrow I will take Atalanta to school. This child is likely to be the princess of Arcadia, which is directly related to Athens' plan to spread cultural influence to the Greek states. It is getting so late, how about we meet another day? chat?"
“What's the rush? It's still early before dawn.”
Athena smiled slightly, paused the victory spear in her hand, and the [Fortress] built with light patterns rose from the ground.
Lorne, who was retreating, stopped and looked at the closed moving maze around him. He showed a smile that was uglier than crying and tried to struggle to death.
“Little Medusa and I made an appointment to go together. You don't want to disappoint the child, right?”
“Speaking of which, I have always been taken care of by you, and you have taken good care of me...”
Athena murmured meaningfully, the light patterns on her body surged simultaneously, and the blue-gold armor covered every inch of her skin.
Looking at the golden goddess of war walking towards him with a smile, Lorne in the corner of the [Maze] took a deep breath, with a tragic face.
“Can I make one last request?”
"explain."
“Don't slap me in the face…”
“Buzz!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the gun of victory roared out, and the thick, big, black and hard gun barrel went straight to Lorne's face.
(End of this chapter)
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