In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

"Ah, hello Auntie..." Agabimello, with his bruised and swollen face, was no longer in the mood for being cheeky and asked the question honestly.

"This is Alma, she is Aga's older sister, and she runs a tavern in Atlantis."

"Hello, Auntie!" Alma looked at Doris with a hopeful smile.

Doris glanced at the enthusiastic Alma, then at Ocean.

Suddenly, a smile appeared on her face.

"Ara..."

"...Mom, wait a minute, have you misunderstood something?" Oshen suddenly reached out and covered Doris's mouth, stopping her from saying anything that was definitely going to be very bad.

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Chapter 604 A Brief Moment of Warmth, A Longer Separation

The campfire was lit, and everything seemed as if nothing had changed.

Looking at Ocean's battered body, Doris said with some heartache, "You've suffered a lot of injuries over the years."

Ou Shen simply smiled and said, "These injuries can motivate me to be stronger, rather than to stand still."

She pursed her lips and chose to change the subject, looking at Luslan, Liliana, and Jimia Agaelma gathered around another campfire in the distance: "You've made some really good friends out there."

"That's right, they're not only very strong, but you can also completely trust them with your back. They're very reliable brothers!" Ou Shen chuckled, straightened his back, and said with great pride.

"...You must have had something on your mind during the day that you didn't want your aunt to know," Doris said worriedly, looking at Oshin. "And what exactly is this trouble you mentioned?"

Ou Shen remained silent.

His hand involuntarily pressed against his chest.

"Mom... let me show you something."

As he spoke, Ou Shen's chest lit up.

It was a warm and inclusive light blue fluorescence, like that of a tropical ocean, which would make you feel gentle at first glance.

A blue bead emerged from Ou Shen's chest.

"This is..." Doris covered her mouth.

"The source of divine authority, the divine core." Ou Shen's eyes were serious and cold as he looked at the divine core floating in front of his chest.

The gray shackles were tattered and worn, but the deep blue, sturdy shackles remained unchanged.

"The authority of a god... Can that guy's blood really lead to such a result?" Doris exclaimed in surprise. "Then what about these two shackles? Why is this thing on your divine core?"

Blowing the gray shackles off his divine core, Ou Shen looked at it and sighed.

"Of course... Poseidon."

"..."

The deep blue shackles were incredibly glaring. Oshen's lips curled into a mocking smile: "My divine core shook his authority. He almost killed me. If it weren't for my brother Hermes and Aunt Hestia being there, you might not be seeing me now."

"...But even so, I cannot escape the fate of being dissected and studied." Ou Shen pressed the divine core back to his chest, his expression darkening.

"That damned bastard—" Doris gritted her teeth.

"Mom, don't be angry." Oshin patted Doris on the shoulder. "I'll handle these things properly, don't worry."

Looking at Ocean's smile, Doris felt a pang of pain in her heart.

"I told you not to be sad, Mom, cheer up." Ou Shen forced a cheerful smile. "I'm not going to sit here and wait to be killed. That's not my style. To be taken away and cut up on a table—to hell with that!"

"I am Oceanos, and I will take control of my own destiny!"

"To control one's own destiny...?" Hermes listened to Ocean's words, lay on the cloud, and sighed deeply.

Time is running out for you, Ou Shen.

Poseidon has proposed killing and dissecting you ahead of time multiple times, but because some gods disagree, the great god is in a difficult position.

But your own growth is already becoming uncontrollable.

"I hope you truly can take control of your own destiny..."

......

“This, this is a weapon obtained after a strange event, a weapon forged by the god Hephaestus!” Luslan drew out the Zinnivosh and showed it to the completely bald Liliana.

"It looks like an ordinary short sword. It must have some other uses," Liliana commented, stroking her chin.

"Watch out for Father!" Luslan stood up, gripped Zinivosh tightly, turned sideways to gather his strength, and then slashed down fiercely!

call--

The raging flames, like a full moon, were positioned by Ruslan in the empty space.

"Oh! Pretty cool!" This was the first time Elma had seen Ruslan use the ability of Zinnivosh.

As for Miya and Aga, they were commonplace and I couldn't be bothered to comment.

"I see. It seems that if I use this sword to cut meat, I can get roasted meat directly." Lilia touched the red-hot blade and examined it carefully.

“…While it is indeed possible, this is actually used in combat.” Luslan looked at Liliana speechlessly. “Father, tell me about the tribe’s development over the past two years.”

“What’s the point of talking to you? You don’t care about your old man anyway. All you want to do is go out and make your way in the world with that kid Oshen.” Liliana rolled her eyes, pinched Luslan’s much more muscular muscles, and smiled. “But it’s not bad. I know that’s the life you want.”

“Father…” Luslan could only manage a forced laugh.

“Just live the life you want, as long as you can learn to bear the consequences yourself. I’m not the kind of father who’s not enlightened.” Lilia patted Ruslan on the shoulder, her eyes shining. “Remember, Ruslan, you will always be my pride.”

"Ugh?"

"Ahem, alright, go to sleep early. Tomorrow I'll take you to see the outpost I'm in charge of building on Doris Island!" Liliana stood up and walked towards her cabin. "I've reserved a room for you. Oh, by the way, Jimia, your house is over there. I'll take you there."

"Your houses have all been reserved for you."

......

the next day.

Several people sat on the boat and gradually sailed away.

Looking at Doris, Cora, Liliana, and Doreen, who were standing on the shore and unwilling to leave, Ocean gritted his teeth to keep himself from crying out loud.

"Why can't we stay on the island for a couple more days?" Alma asked, looking at Oshin, who was sobbing uncontrollably and staring intently at his family members standing there, yet unable to stay on the island any longer.

“Ships can move, islands cannot.” Oshin wiped his nose. “If we are being chased by gods at sea, we can use the flexibility of ships to escape, but islands can never be moved.”

“I am in danger, extremely dangerous. If I stay on the island for even a second longer, I am putting my family in danger. I love them very much, and I miss them very much, so I cannot bring danger to them.”

"I can't...bring danger to them..."

Ou Shen knelt helplessly on the deck, his head bowed, tears streaming down his face.

Alma stared blankly at Oshin, unsure of what to say.

That Ou Shen... has this side to him too.

She suddenly burst out laughing.

Demigod, hero, captain—these are all titles that Ocean has earned.

Of the five heroes of Elmar who were famous on Atlantis, the most famous was Ocean.

But in reality... that's all there is to it.

However, this is also the more authentic you.

Alma pursed her lips.

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Chapter 605 Fixed Relationship

After picking up Lemoni, who looked to be in pretty good health, on the road, Aga piloted the Elma all the way back to Atlantis.

After returning to Atlantis, the group did not venture out again, but instead chose to stay obediently in Ozark Town and train their bodies at sea.

Everyone understood what Ou Shen was saying: he was a pawn of a god, but a restless one who didn't want to be one.

To defy his fate of being born a pawn, Ocean hones himself day after day on the high seas, battling against Rashtanaha and refining his combat skills.

But as the days went by, Ou Shen's sense of sorrow and urgency grew ever stronger.

—Can the rebellion really succeed?

Is it really possible to escape this damned fate?

He controlled the giant waves as they washed over him, standing motionless in place, yet asking himself these questions in his heart.

The answer is no.

Alma watched as the once cheerful and optimistic boy gradually became silent, and she felt that something was wrong.

After returning from Doris Island, Alma truly witnessed the real side of Oceanus, the demigod. She felt that her perception of Oceanus had changed, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what had changed.

In the end, it was just a sigh and the continuation of their daily life as brothers.

"Yo—we're here again!" Luslan pushed open the door of the Alma Tavern and walked in.

After learning that the Five Heroes of Elma were here, the Elma Tavern was always packed with guests, and Ocean's five friends often came here to drink.

But today...

"Didn't Ou Shen come with you?" He looked at the group of only four people and asked with some concern after the blue-haired figure was no longer there.

“He’s still training. Let us come over first, he’ll be back later.” Luslan placed a few silver coins on the bar. “The usual, forty glasses of baijiu to start.”

“...Okay.” Alma seemed a little distracted.

"What's wrong with her? She seems to have been like this lately..." Kimia asked, pointing at Alma with a puzzled look.

"It's best not to pry into her problems," Lemoni said calmly, leaning against the bar.

“Yeah, maybe she’s just on her period.” Luslan chuckled nonchalantly.

"Who has periods that last for dozens or even hundreds of days..." Kimia's lips twitched.

Aga's eyes flickered, and it was unclear what he was thinking.