CK Simulation, Creating the Style of Tsukino Fumi

Fortunately, Quinn was no pushover either; his physical abilities were sufficient to keep up with the gods. At first, Hermes would slow down because he was worried that Quinn's physical abilities couldn't keep up with his own. But as time went on, the traveler's patron god was pleasantly surprised to find that Quinn's speed was just as good as his own.

This aroused the gods' competitive spirit.

A man and a god raced across the Greek wilderness, and when they arrived at the city of Athens, it took them only one day and one night.

The people of Athens spotted the two figures from afar, their movements unlike those of ordinary people. As Greeks, the Athenians naturally immediately associated them with the high gods living on Mount Olympus. Therefore, even though Quinn was only wearing a loincloth, the Athenian guards did not make things difficult for him, but instead respectfully welcomed these two unidentified visitors into the city.

The moment Quinn entered Athens, he heard a voice.

You arrived in Athens with great eagerness, and the hostess of Athens noticed you, her gaze falling from the temple to upon you.

The patron goddess of Athens is scrutinizing you. Because of your trait of "strength," she believes you have the potential to become a hero, and she begins to observe you more closely... Because you lack one quality, she sighs, concluding that you are not yet qualified, and the patron goddess of Athens withdraws her gaze.

[You have gained a special buff—You were once watched by a god. Because a god once paid attention to you, you are more likely to attract the attention of other gods for a period of one year.]

Quinn immediately raised an eyebrow.

How could I possibly lack any special qualities? Does Athena really have such high standards when it comes to judging people?

Hermes, standing beside Quinn, also paused his smile almost simultaneously, but he concealed it well and quickly enough. Before Quinn could even notice, the god chuckled and patted Quinn's shoulder, "Now that we've arrived in Athens, you should go buy some suitable clothes. Next, you'll have to come with me to meet your future guardian, so you can't be unkempt."

After saying this, Hermes handed Quinn a few coins, raised his hand and pointed in a certain direction in the city, assuring him that if he went that way, he would reach the city's market.

Seeing Hermes seemingly unaffected, Quinn simply nodded silently.

Hermes was aware of the gaze cast upon him by a certain goddess. Moreover, he realized that the promising hero he had found had clearly not been favored by this goddess who knew best how to cultivate heroes, which made Hermes feel somewhat embarrassed.

My dear sister, are your standards really that high? You can't even see such a promising young hero?

Hermes was getting a little frantic; he felt he had to do something.

He had to make Quinn a hero no matter what, otherwise, where would he get his fill of fun? Who else in the world could come up with such a hilarious idea as a goddess beauty pageant? Rumble, I want to see the goddesses of Mount Olympus fight to the death over this problem!

Chapter Ninety-Seven: Let's Divide the Apples

Hermes left, leaving Quinn behind.

Quinn could tell that the traveler's guardian god seemed to want him to forcefully become Athena's disciple, but it was clear that he would most likely fail, because the system had never failed in the matter of judgment. When the simulator judged that he could not gain the favor of the gods because he lacked a certain trait, even if Hermes tried to win her favor, he probably wouldn't be able to get Athena to agree.

After all, that was Athena.

Fortunately, although it was a pity that Athena did not choose him, it was not enough to make Quinn too concerned. This was because the leader judged that he was lacking a certain quality. He could find out which quality he lacked later and then find a way to make up for it. Right now, the most important thing was to become famous in Greece as soon as possible.

With that thought in mind, Quinn took the money Hermes had left him and slipped into the marketplace of Athens.

When you appeared in the Athenian marketplace, everyone's eyes were drawn to your flawless physique. People thought you were extraordinary, and even though you were only wearing an apron, they dared not underestimate you. The men admired your strong and beautiful body, and felt ashamed of not being able to compare with you, so they tightened their clothing. The women, seeing your muscles and appearance, couldn't close their legs and boldly flirted with you.

[And when you've bought a decent outfit and dressed up, both men and women sigh at the sight of your beautiful clothes being covered up. You realize that compared to people of this era, you're still too old-fashioned. You even feel that even if you wore nothing at all, these people wouldn't think you're a hooligan, but rather some kind of walking work of art.]

After you've bought your clothes, you head to the main square of Athens, the daily gathering place for the citizens of Athens, a place where only citizens can hold assemblies. Philosophers discuss the truths of the world there, and warriors compare their adventures. You know, if you want to become famous, that's the best place.

So... you went, bringing with you a simple, unpretentious apple.

Upon arriving at the Great Forum in Athens, your appearance immediately attracted the attention of the Athenian citizens. They had never seen you before and knew that you were not a citizen of Athens. Logically, you had no right to enter here, but no one dared to expel you. This was because on this land where gods walked, most Greeks were hospitable. This was not because they were kind-hearted, but because they did not know whether the person who came to their territory was an incarnation of a god.

And you... my dear

Chapter 110

As a player, you don't look like an ordinary person at all. They naturally assume you might be the incarnation of some god. So, a warrior comes up to you and asks what brings you here.

In response, you pulled out an apple.

“I’ve heard that you Athenians have always enjoyed debating, solving riddles, and cracking puzzles, so I’m here to pose a question.” Quinn said expressionlessly, maintaining his persona of being unfamiliar with human society.

But this scene brought a sense of relief to the Athenians.

The warriors who spoke to Quinn were especially grateful for their politeness. This guy, who was obviously not familiar with human civilization, came up and said he would give people a difficult test, and who looked like he was not an ordinary person, must have been a god who was bored and looking for fun.

Fortunately, I didn't provoke them, otherwise Athens would have been in trouble.

"What kind of challenge do you want to present?" the warrior continued cautiously. "Is it to slay a monster somewhere? Or rescue a princess who is trapped? Or perhaps go to a certain forest to hunt some kind of prey?"

"No, I don't need you to kill or save anything. My problem is a problem. I'll pose the problem and see who can find the answer."

Oh, it's not something a reckless person like me needs to worry about, that's great.

All the fighters in the Great Square suddenly beamed with joy, while the philosophers who loved to discuss the truths of the world wore a bitter expression. They knew that this was aimed at them, but they were not afraid, because the philosophers of Athens were the most famous in all of Greece, and many great thinkers came from here. How could they be afraid of not being able to solve a mere problem?

The philosophers present immediately selected the one who was considered the most capable debater. This person walked up to Quinn and asked, "What difficult question do you intend to pose?"

"I need you to decide whether to keep or discard this apple. If you can make the right decision, you will have solved my problem. But I dare say, I only need to write one line on this apple, and no one in all of Greece will be able to solve it." Quinn took out the apple he had casually bought from the market.

Upon hearing this, the philosopher smiled slightly and said, “What’s so difficult about that? I am proficient in all kinds of mathematical divisions and know all the history and figures of Greece. It’s just a matter of dividing an apple. You just need to make your request.”

This philosopher displayed exceptional confidence, and indeed, he was exceptionally talented. To be chosen as a recognized master of debate in Athens, one needed not only to be eloquent but also to possess a vast knowledge base. Mathematics, geography, religion, humanities, physics, chemistry—the foundational concepts of later sciences—were all essential knowledge that ancient Greek scholars were required to master.

In short, those who could serve as philosophers in ancient Greece were all exceptionally talented scholars, each a genius in their own right. In Athens, the basic requirement for participation in debates in the Great Forum was "genius." However, even geniuses would be stopped by your questions.

Faced with a confident philosopher, you chuckle and carve the words "For the most beautiful goddess" onto an apple.

No, if you want to kill someone, just say so. Why go through all this roundabout stuff?

Upon seeing the words on the apple peel, the philosopher's legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed to his knees.

"Let's divide it up. Who do you think is the most suitable match for this apple in this world? Who should this apple go to?" Quinn finally revealed his fangs. "Whoever can answer my question will be the winner. If you can't answer it..."

Quinn hesitated, a subtle smile on his face. He said nothing, but to others it seemed as if he had said everything. The Athenians present were all on edge, because the Greek gods never needed a reason to punish people. Sometimes, they would find a reason to punish someone simply because they didn't like them.

No one dared to gamble on whether Quinn was a god or not, nor did they dare to gamble on whether he would punish them because they couldn't solve this problem.

However, after a long silence, this philosopher, whose legs were trembling, proved himself to be a leading figure in Athens and came up with a solution.

"This problem is not something that ordinary people can easily solve. I admit that you have stumped me, but I believe that there are many talented people in Greece, and surely someone can solve your problem. So please allow me to spread this problem to scholars all over Greece and see who can solve it!"

The philosopher's eyes lit up. At this moment, his mindset was like that of a group member who saw Shi Tu in a chat group; his first thought wasn't to criticize the person who posted the history, but rather...

This history can't just be consumed by Athens alone; I have to find a way to digest this whole mess of history from all the city-states of Greece! I must forward this damn problem immediately!

Chapter Ninety-Eight: What Apple Attracts Isn't Just Goddesses

[Your problem was so perplexing that all the philosophers in Athens avoided it. In desperation, they came up with a solution: to publicize your problem and let scholars and philosophers from other city-states try to solve it. In no time, your problem about the most beautiful goddess and the apple spread throughout Greece.]

Any scholar with a sound mind can see that this is a trap where no matter how you answer, it's difficult to give a convincing answer. Especially since this problem originated in Athens, a city-state protected by a goddess. In this situation, answering "yes" to one goddess will anger the others.

[Your wicked plan, which could kill without consequence, quickly spread throughout Greece due to its unparalleled level of disgust.]

Hermes was the first to approach you. He didn't expect you to act so quickly. Before he could even say a few good words about you to Athena, you had already presented him with his favorite entertainment, which made him both excited and annoyed.

He tells you that soon the gods might take notice of you because of your problems, and you need to be prepared for that.

[Faced with Hermes's riddle, you are fearless. In your view, there are only two possible outcomes: either the goddesses will demand that you solve the riddle yourself, or the gods will regard you as a master of stirring up trouble. You have also anticipated the misfortunes that these two outcomes will bring. As long as you are not turned into stone or a tree by some deity, rendering you unable to move and unable to continue your suicidal acts, even if you are tied to a mountain peak and have your body pecked at by eagles, you feel that it is a worthwhile deal.]

Hermes saw your fearlessness, and his admiration for you grew even stronger. He decided to personally help spread your name.

With the help of this god who loved stirring up trouble and gossiping the most in all of Greece, the gods soon took notice of you, a human of lowly status. The gods did not look down on you because of your origin, which is one of the few commendable qualities of the Greek gods. They cast their gaze upon you from Mount Olympus.

You have attracted the attention of the "Greek gods".

Because of your exceptional beauty, Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love, has given you special attention.

Because of your exceptional beauty, Zeus, the king of Olympus, has given you special attention.

Your beauty has successfully attracted the attention of two gods. As your troubles begin to spread throughout Greece, you also encounter some things that are hard to explain. First, when you sleep at night, you always dream of a little boy with wings on his back who guides you to a palace where a woman you find exceptionally beautiful lives.

This woman is incredibly alluring; every gesture she makes can easily stir a man's desire. She promises you that if you come before her willing to serve her and acknowledge her as the most beautiful woman in the world, she can give you anything that no mortal could refuse or desire.

You know this woman is Aphrodite, and you also know she's trying to manipulate you. All she's interested in is your appearance and the glory she'll receive for solving your difficult problems. Once she gets what she wants, she'll discard you without a second thought.

【于

Chapter 111

Yes, you turn a deaf ear to your own dreams, dismissing them as mere fantasies born from the restless energy of youth.

If you can easily block out the interference of dreams, then you cannot ignore the blows from reality. Because, just a few days after you had these dreams, you noticed that Hermes had become increasingly taciturn, and you had a vague sense of foreboding.

Congratulations, your hunch was correct.

Before your troubles could spread throughout Greece, Hermes approached you. He told you he was going on a long journey and you would have to stay in Athens alone. But you could rest assured that he had already made arrangements with your local guardian, who would help you if you encountered any difficulties. Then, Hermes disappeared.

The next day, you discover that you are being followed. No matter where you go in Athens, you always seem to see a white-haired woman dressed in plain white, with a gentle and refined appearance. This beauty seems to always be around you and makes contact with you unintentionally.

Sometimes, she stands out among the elderly philosophers in the Great Square of Athens, holding a philosophy book; sometimes, she appears unexpectedly at the market, at the stall where you're about to buy something, and happens to buy the same item as you; but most often, she's just a passerby who happens to appear near your home.

This woman is like a lingering, unresolved dream; you always seem to see her unexpectedly, yet you never have any truly intimate interaction with her. If you were a wolf child who had only recently come into contact with human society, you would be certain that your romantic history would be inextricably linked to this woman, and she might even become your first love.

【However……】

When Quinn returned to the main square, hoping to find a fearless philosopher to attempt to solve his puzzle, he once again spotted a graceful figure who had been frequently appearing in his field of vision recently. It was a young woman whose body curves perfectly conformed to the golden ratio, maximizing her beauty, and whose hair was a dazzling bright silver. Dressed like a philosopher, she stood out among the group of old men.

Its visuals are as beautiful as those in a youth anime, depicting the male protagonist's first encounter as he embarks on a wonderful campus romance.

However, Quinn looked deadpan; he wasn't moved in the slightest. At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind.

You wretch! I can tell you're not human at first glance!

If Quinn hadn't felt he was probably no match for her, he would have immediately shouted "Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon" and transformed into a fanatical martial arts enthusiast to start catching demons. In fact, he thought there weren't many people in this area who could beat that seemingly quiet and gentle beautiful girl.

Because the pop-up window on the character interface of the emulator had started to alarm, Quinn looked at the character interface of the girl displayed on the emulator. There was no data or traits displayed on it, only a name was marked.

Dione

In Homer's epics, this name belongs to the mother of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and the wife of Zeus. However, from an etymological perspective, the name has another meaning.

Zeus as a woman.

Chapter Ninety-Nine: Go find me a three-legged toad

Quinn had very mixed feelings. During his time in Athens, he hadn't done nothing, but he hadn't done anything particularly significant either.

In the morning, he sparred with Athenian warriors, and in the afternoon, he discussed the philosophy of life with philosophers. As someone who is supposed to be a wolf child, everything he is doing so far is still in the "learning human civilization" stage. Apart from the apple problem he posed at the beginning, Quinn believes that his recent performance is about the same as that of an ordinary Athenian citizen.

To be honest, he had considered the possibility of having contact with Zeus, the Greek god-king, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly. In fact, the Greek philanderer was even able to conjure up a female avatar to contact him, which was somewhat absurd.

He vaguely remembered that the Greek gods of Type-Moon were all alien mechanical life forms, machines from other universes. The entire Greek gods were also known as the Greek Gods Fleet, and each god's true form was actually an alien ship. Zeus himself was the flagship of this fleet, an interstellar combat annihilation mobile fortress.

In other words, the Greek gods were not actually gendered, nor did they have any real appearance. Their bodies, which walked on the earth, were sculpted to conform to the image of gods as imagined by humankind.

From this perspective...

Is Zeus considered a ship girl?

Quinn stared blankly at Dione in the distance. He felt that if he saw her as Zeus, he would definitely not be in a good mood, but if he only saw her as a mechanical life form, he could accept it.