Type-Moon, there are too many myths that defy the heavens!

"Is that really the case?" Hermes asked doubtfully, "The more I smell it, the more I feel that this perfume smells fresher than Aphrodite's..."

As he spoke, the rooster in the form of Hermes came close to the white snake and commented, "Hmm... This smells like... like a rose in bloom?"

Not a buddy?

Isn't Apollo the gay god? How come you, Hermes, are more sensitive than him?

Could it be that Hermes did it too?

Facing Hermes' relentless pursuit, Ash was madly complaining in his mind, while at the same time feeling very nervous about his current situation.

Where's Artemis? Where's Artemis? Help!

Thinking of this, Ash once again looked at the white bear representing Artemis.

Although Artemis, who was good at riding and shooting but not good at socializing, could not think of any words, she still controlled the white bear to directly push away Hermes' followers and protect the black snake behind her.

"Artemis?" Hermes asked in surprise, "Why did you hit me suddenly?"

"Of course you were too close!" Apollo defended his sister. "Do you understand social distancing?"

"Uh..." Although Hermes was still a little skeptical, he bowed to Artemis and Ash and said, "Sorry, I'm a little curious."

"No, it's okay." Although Artemis was a little flustered, she still took the step her brother handed her. "I was a little stressed just now. Sorry."

Ash couldn't speak, so he could only control the black snake to nod to Hermes to indicate that everything was fine.

Next, the followers of the two male gods fell silent, paying attention to Ash who had not spoken for a long time, but they did not say anything.

Just like that, the atmosphere became eerily quiet.

Apparently, Hermes and Apollo were still very curious about this silent black snake that exuded a strange fragrance, but they did not speak for the sake of Artemis.

Alas... It would be great if Artemis could just say, "Don't you want to go and see the battlefield?" and change the subject directly.

Oh, it would be great if a sociable god could come and help me out.

Faced with a dilemma that was only temporarily postponed but not completely resolved, Ash sighed helplessly in his heart.

"Is anyone talking about me~?"

Perhaps in response to Ash's expectations, an elegant figure streaked across the sky, flapping its snow-white wings, and gracefully landed among the followers of the four gods.

Ash looked closely and saw that the person who appeared in front of him and rescued him was a beautiful white swan.

The white swan folded its white wings and sauntered over to the white bear. It then asked the two male gods' followers, "What are you two commentators doing here instead of observing the battle?"

"Uh..." Apollo answered first, "I think something seems to be wrong with Artemis, so I came here."

"Right, right." Hermes also said quickly, "We are just concerned about the two sisters."

"So this is ah..."

The swan nodded and looked at the black snake connected to Ash. It seemed to suddenly realize something and said, "Oh, you smelled the new perfume I made for Persephone, so that's why you came here?"

"Right, right, right..." The two gods, seeing their thoughts exposed, repeatedly manipulated their followers to nod in agreement. "We are just a little curious about how this perfume was made. Sorry for the inconvenience."

"Since you're so curious, I'll prepare exclusive perfumes for you two next time."

"Today is Hercules' debut match, so we can't be careless," the swan said gracefully. "Please both of you return to your posts immediately, or we'll provoke the Father."

Hermes nodded repeatedly: "Oh, we really forgot the important matter."

Apollo also nodded and said goodbye, "Then Artemis, we will go first."

"Yeah." Artemis also calmed down and continued, "See you later."

After that, the two Greek loudspeakers, carrying the unsolved mystery in their hearts, controlled their followers to fly into the sky and returned to their jobs.

After the two gods had completely left her sight, Artemis stepped away from the white bear and thanked the swan, "Thank you so much for what you did just now, Aphrodite."

Is this the swan that Aphrodite...controls?

Ash couldn't help but feel a little incredible as he looked at this elegant and beautiful swan, which exuded amazing beauty in every move and was as refreshing as a work of art.

In fact, he knew very well that Aphrodite, as the Greek goddess of love and beauty and the most sought-after noblewoman among the gods, should naturally have a beautiful temperament and face, as well as the ability to communicate that could make people feel good about her.

He was so incredible not because he had an irreconcilable prejudice against Aphrodite, but because...

Didn’t I hate Aphrodite so much that I wanted to die when I saw her in the simulation?

This swan is controlled by Aphrodite after all, so why don't I feel any disgust towards her?

Could it be that... the charm of this swan outweighs my dislike for Aphrodite?

By the way, what was she trying to do by suddenly running over here?

Could it be that you want to attack me?

With doubts about Aphrodite in his heart, Ash was silently wary of the goddess's further actions.

"It's just a small favor, no big deal."

"Persephone...what happened?" The swan bent its slender neck, casting a gentle gaze at the black snake as it asked Artemis, "She doesn't seem to be controlling her followers."

"It seems Uncle Hades came to visit." Artemis couldn't lie, but she was still able to make a false assumption. "So I'm watching over her followers so she can come back and watch the battle anytime."

"Oh, I see." The white swan nodded, agreeing, "Apollo and Hermes really did talk too much just now. If I were annoyed like that, I'd probably lose my temper too."

"It's not that serious," Artemis responded. "Then again, Aphrodite, don't you enjoy bloody gladiatorial games? How did you find the time to come here?"

"Because the first act of the stage play prepared by Her Highness Hera has just finished, I came here because I have some free time."

"Let me tell you, the protagonist of the play over there is called Jason. That kid is different from Hercules. He needs to please the Queen of Heaven." The goddess' gossiping voice came from the white swan. "I guess after a while, the Queen of Heaven will build momentum for Jason and make him a hero. To build momentum for him, she'll get everyone to give him advice."

"That kid named Jason is so amazing?" Artemis's curiosity was immediately piqued, and she quickly asked, "What did he do to be so favored by Her Highness Hera?"

"Although the boy was a bit boastful and arrogant, he was very respectful to women and elders," Aphrodite said. "While crossing a river, he met an old woman who was going to the other side. Without saying a word, he carried her across the river on his back, even losing one of his shoes."

At this point, Aphrodite smiled and said, "Who do you think that old lady turned into?"

Artemis thought for a moment and confirmed, "Your Highness Hera?"

"That's right!"

"You know, the Queen of Heaven loves people who respect women and elders, and hates people who disrespect them."

"Jason had not only passed Her Majesty Hera's test, but was even the prince of Iolcus. However, his kingship was usurped by his uncle Pelias, who even murdered his step-grandmother in Her Majesty Hera's temple, thus crossing the line with the Queen of Heaven."

"No matter what the situation, Her Highness Hera will stand on Jason's side," Aphrodite said. "With Her Highness Hera's power, Jason's revenge story will surely be a fascinating one."

"I came here to tell you sisters about this excellent stage play," Aphrodite continued. "I also heard that Athena is preparing a heroic stage play. The protagonist of that stage play is an Athenian prince named Theseus, who seems to be a relative of Hercules. It looks very good, and you can also pay attention to it."

"Now that you mention it, thank you very much, Aphrodite." Artemis was also a little excited. "It seems that we will have several good shows to watch in the near future!"

I wonder, not only the story of Hercules, but also the story of Jason and Theseus is about to begin?

If that's the case, then Asclepius, the god of medicine, the Dioscuri twins, the huntress Atalanta, the Amazon queen Hippolyta, and the witch Medea are basically all adults?

Oh shit, I’m not even an adult yet, and the peak of the Greek heroic age is about to come?

It’s so urgent, so urgent, so urgent, I really want to join this stage play immediately!

Listening to Aphrodite cutting out the big Greek melon, Ash didn't even want to pretend to be mute. He just hoped that Aphrodite would cut some more melon to quench his thirst.

He had even made up his mind to go back and reduce Persephone's health so that she would allow him to join the most grand theater in Greece.

"Let's watch the show together next time~"

Just as Ash was eager to try, Aphrodite had already introduced the play to Artemis and said goodbye.

Seeing Aphrodite about to leave, Artemis immediately controlled the white bear and waved goodbye: "Okay, let's watch the show together next time."

After saying goodbye, the beautiful white swan spread its wings and flew into the sky, leaving the audience gracefully.

Just when Ash felt relieved about Aphrodite's departure, a beautiful goose feather floated down with the wind and landed in front of him, bringing him two confessions from the goddess -

"I will protect you until the end of my life."

"Even if you don't love me."

I'm so disgusting!

Ash got goosebumps all over the floor.

Chapter 22 Let Us Become One

No, ladies?

This is probably just our first meeting, why are you speaking so seriously?

How much awareness do you have when you say such things?

Or are all of you Greek gods super heavy warriors?

Fortunately for Ash, Aphrodite's words were not a formal confession and did not require a reply, otherwise Ash would not have known how to respond.

But if you think about it from another angle, this is also a declaration of war by the goddess of love and beauty: she does not intend to hide her identity, but instead expresses her feelings directly, so that the person she likes can prepare psychological defenses in advance and wait for her attack.

This decisive and straightforward love style is really amazing.

Ash thought about the overweight declaration left by Aphrodite and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"It really scared me to death just now."

Just as Ash was sighing, after watching Aphrodite's swan completely go away, Artemis dared to control the white bear to come to Ash's black snake, and said thankfully: "It's a good thing that you were not discovered by Aphrodite."

I haven't been discovered yet? It's obvious that someone discovered it but didn't point it out. They let me off the hook!

Faced with his teammate's somewhat silly expression, Ash was really having a hard time keeping calm.

"Thank you so much for what you did just now, Lady Artemis." Although he felt like complaining, Ash still expressed his gratitude to Artemis. "Without you by my side, I really don't know how I would face Apollo and Master Hermes."

"As long as you don't mind me being useless and making things worse, that's all that matters." Artemis' cheerful voice came from the white bear. "By the way, why did Ash come to watch the stage play?"

I said I came here to escape the Shura Field, do you believe me?

"Uh..." Ash sorted out his words and continued, "Lady Persephone asked me to come and see."

"Oh...I see..." Artemis thought for a moment and sighed, "You're only twelve years old now, and Persephone dares to let you see something like this?"

"Could it be...she wants you to be a hero?"

Let me be a hero?

It’s pretty good that she can stay by my side every day like she does now, afraid that I will get lost, but she doesn’t tie me up directly and let me be her playmate for the rest of my life!

Ash complained in his heart, but said tactfully, "Lady Persephone was worried that I didn't have enough entertainment, so she let me watch this."

"Oh... I see..." Artemis's white bear nodded, agreeing, "The underworld is indeed much more boring than the earth. It would be nice to watch a stage play."

"But next time, don't watch Hercules's play. It's too barbaric." Artemis continued. "How about we go watch Jason's play together next time?"

Aren’t you the goddess of hunting? Why do you think Hercules hunting the Nemean lion is barbaric?

Could it be that...she is afraid that I will "learn bad things" just like Persephone?

Just as Ash was confused, the battle between Hercules and the Nemean Lion finally came to an end.

"After a long battle of strength, the Nemean Lion was ultimately defeated by Hercules!" Hermes sighed. "I have to say, it took Hercules so long to strangle it before it died. It truly possesses incredible vitality!"

"According to the request of his brother King Eurystheus, he must bring the lion's fur back to his country for inspection before his mission is complete." Apollo interrupted and continued, "The invulnerability of the lion's fur will not disappear even if its owner dies. So what should he do?"

"Should we carry this dead lion, as big as a hill, back to our country, or use our wisdom to skin it and return home with ease?" Hermes asked. "What will our strongest hero do?"

Following the explanations of the two gods, Hercules lifted a huge stone as an altar, placed the dead lion in front of the altar, and built a bonfire.

"Great God, please help me," Hercules prayed. "I am willing to offer the lion's flesh and blood as a sacrifice, and I beg the gods to help me skin it and complete the trial."

"Hey, he chose to ask for off-field assistance!" Hermes exclaimed. "I didn't expect our hero to be so good at talking. Who should we send to help?"

"Although he prayed to us, he didn't have a specific target," Apollo said. "How about I go and help?"

"No need, I'll do it."

A majestic female voice came from the sky and arrived at the center of the battlefield.

Ash followed the sound and saw a beautiful owl had appeared on Hercules' shoulder, bringing him enlightenment.

"Hercules, although the Nemean lion's hide is invulnerable to swords and spears, it can be wounded by its own claws," the goddess' voice came from the owl. "Complete your trial."

"I understand, Lady Athena."

Hercules followed the instructions brought by the owl, skinned the lion in the presence of the gods, and offered all the lion meat to the gods as agreed.

After completing the requirements of the trial, Hercules put on the lion's skin and set out on the journey home.