The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 212 The Blasphemers at Sea

The southernmost point of the Attiga Peninsula.

Cape Sounion stands above sea level, its 65-meter-high cliffs acting as a natural barrier, protecting the magnificent scenery surrounded by the sea on three sides.

To the left, the Aegean Sea glistens, directly in front lies the deep Mediterranean Sea, and to the right, the Ionian Sea ripples with azure waves.

This place is not only the Greek landmass that first catches the eye of navigators setting sail from the Aegean Sea or Asia Minor, but also a sacred place filled with mystery and awe.

Every evening, as the sun gradually sinks into the blue embrace of the Aegean Sea, the magnificent sunset and the tranquil sea intertwine to create a captivating picture that is mesmerizing.

Such a beautiful sight made Sounion a place where people paid homage to Poseidon, the god of the sea, and a magnificent temple to the sea god was built there.

At this moment, in the stratosphere above Sounion, an elegant black swan is circling leisurely.

Even at an altitude of 10,000 meters, the colossal statue of Poseidon on the ground remains clearly visible. Poseidon, holding a trident and wearing a crown woven from seaweed, stands silently on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the turbulent sea.

The black swan slowly descended, eventually transforming into a handsome young man dressed in a linen robe.

Ino stood on the reef, looking down at the flying broomstick he hadn't used in a long time. Although he felt some resistance to the flying broomstick, he had no choice but to fly freely.

After a brief hesitation, it flipped over, mounted the broom, and soared into the air once more.

However, Ino did not act immediately.

He was waiting for the perfect moment—the critical point of return. As for the idea of ​​confronting Poseidon, he had never truly considered it.

The Greek gods may have had only a few offensive methods, but their defenses and curses were truly unmatched. In a direct confrontation, not only would their defenses be insurmountable, but one would also have to worry about the ever-present threat of their curses.

But to say I'm really scared is an understatement.

Upon closer examination, the size of the wizards was in no way inferior to that of the Greek gods.

The most obvious example is that throughout the entire Greek mythology, the stories of the gods and countless heroes, there is not a single mention of time travel, nor is there any deity capable of traversing time.

Even the oldest god of time, the second-generation god-king, Cronus, only held the power to control the passage of time, but he himself could not travel through time.

Similarly, this also includes space.

So generally speaking, what the gods can do, wizards can basically do too, although there are differences in quality between the two.

But what wizards can do, gods cannot. Not to mention the Time-Turner and the Invisible Extension Charm.

Even simple things can stump many gods: Poseidon couldn't unleash lightning, Hades couldn't make plants grow, Apollo couldn't create water...

……

In the sky above Sounion.

As Ino rode on his flying broomstick, he waited patiently while secretly amused himself.

They were truly intimidated by the title of "god." It's not that I look down on the Greek gods; after all, they specialized in their respective fields. But it was precisely because of this specialization that they had a ceiling, making them somewhat similar to wizards.

Wizards' limits are age and magic power, while gods' limits are authority.

Since everyone is about the same.

So in his plan, he would blow it up and run, not lingering for even a moment longer.

……

Time passed slowly, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the sea, making it sparkle.

I felt that long-lost flutter in my heart once again.

Ino turned to look at the phoenix on his shoulder, and Fide gently rubbed his cheek with his beak, as if to encourage and inspire him.

Feeling the affirmation from the phoenix in his mind, he took a deep breath and gently stroked the wand in his hand.

"Although magic is influenced by magical power, its most fundamental source is the wizard's belief! Thunderous Explosion!"

The Explosion Charm is a high-potential spell. Little Star used it to blow up half a street, and Seamus used it to blow up the entire Longbridge; it's entirely based on the extent of its destructive power.

As Ino finished chanting, a dazzling orange-red beam of light shot out from the tip of the wand, like a bolt of lightning ripping through the sky, instantly striking the colossal statue that was hundreds of meters tall.

"Boom!" The explosion was deafening, and the temple trembled violently from the powerful impact.

Surprisingly, the statue did not collapse, and the trident of Neptune in the statue's hand emitted a dazzling blue light.

Under this light, the marine life reliefs seemed to come alive. The siren, the hydra, the mermaid, and others transformed into pale blue phantoms that surrounded the temple, forming an impregnable barrier.

Ino was not surprised by what he was seeing.

This is nothing. If a single spell could destroy a sea god statue, Poseidon wouldn't need to be the Sea King; he could just be a temple security guard. Otherwise, anyone could destroy a temple.

Although he failed to land a blow, he did not give up. He continued to wave his wand while riding on the broom, and spells kept shooting towards the statue.

"The divine blade is invisible! The divine blade is invisible!"

There was no time to worry about anything else at this moment; they had to race against time to destroy the statue and get the job done before Poseidon arrived.

As for the temple behind it, he never touched it, after all, the people in the temple were innocent.

The Divine Sharpness, originating from the Cutting Curse, struck the blue barrier formed by the sirens repeatedly, not only dimming its color but also creating ripples.

This phenomenon is actually quite normal. Temples were merely the facade of the Greek gods, not their foundation, so simple defenses were sufficient.

It's roughly like a kind of "gentleman's etiquette," and the simple defense only prevented some henchmen from harassing them.

Those who are truly capable of breaking through the defenses are all well-known figures, and they would not needlessly make enemies of Poseidon over a temple.

……

With this addition and subtraction, Ino stumbled upon an opportunity.

Finally, after countless magical baptisms, the blue barrier composed of various marine creatures shattered with a deafening roar.

At the same time, the sky suddenly darkened over the entire Attiga Peninsula.

Howling winds and dark clouds filled the sky, and the once calm Aegean Sea was now churning with towering waves. Countless seawaters seemed to be stirred by an invisible force, and each wave roared and surged toward the shore like a giant beast.

In mid-air, Ino not only felt the ocean's fury, but also saw the figure standing on the towering waves.

He rode a chariot pulled by a siren, wore a seaweed crown, and held a trident.

When he saw Poseidon, he was not afraid as he had expected. Instead, the image of Prometheus appeared in his mind, and he even saw that small cluster of flames.

Resistance, tenacity, courage...

"Thunderous explosion!"

With unwavering faith and a resolute determination, Ino waved her wand once more.

At the same time, Fide appeared on his shoulder, and in the instant the blue light flashed, the man and the phoenix disappeared from the spot.

On the ocean, Poseidon watched helplessly as a beam of bright red light struck his idol.

Like a volcanic eruption, the crimson flames, accompanied by a tremendous explosion, caused the hundreds-of-meters-tall Neptune statue standing on Cape Sounion to crash to the ground.

……

On Mount Olympus, the twelve Olympian gods, as well as other deities wielding power, all displayed different expressions.

This scene mirrors the initial impressions of the people listening to the story in a corner of the market in Athens, their curiosity, intrigue, and thoughtful expressions...

But now, there's more anticipation than anything else.

It was as if everyone was waiting to see a lively show begin.

(End of this chapter)