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

"But even so, the divinity I gained in other regions will only disappear after the locals convert."

"My deity in Crete is the 'Mistress of the Labyrinth,' and I am the patron saint of this kingdom of Crete, which is like a giant labyrinth."

"This Ariadne is my divine incarnation in the Kingdom of Crete, and also my final incarnation."

"Because in the future, when Theseus grows up to become the king of Athens and further exports Athenian culture to the Cretan faith, this part of my divinity will also merge with my true self."

So that's how it is. Although this Type-Moon Greece is different from the ancient Greece of the materialistic world, it will still converge with the evolution of city-state mythology, allowing gods of different beliefs but similar divinity to be unified together and eventually become a greater god.

To be honest, Athens did a really good job in cultural export. It even came from behind to defeat Crete. It is worthy of being the first city-state in Greece!

After listening to Athena's explanation, the knowledgeable Ash couldn't help but have another question: "Since Sister Athena's main divinity and personality originated from Athens, does that mean that your clone doesn't need to follow Athenian beliefs?"

"You are very clever." Athena confirmed Ash's thoughts and continued, "Ariadne only possesses the divinity of 'Mistress of the Labyrinth' and 'Guardian of Crete', so she will not be bound by the beliefs of Athens."

Oh my god, that doesn't mean...

Ash didn't dare to think too deeply about it, for fear of offending Athena.

However, Athena did not care about his thoughts and gave a straightforward answer: "You are right, Ariadne does not have to remain chaste."

Damn, is this a topic I can listen to?

Am I really not entering the stage of the final meal?

Even as Ash was stunned by Athena's honesty, Athena continued her explanation.

"But even so, Ariadne, like me, has little interest in love between men and women."

"Originally, Ariadne would help Theseus escape from the labyrinth in the future."

"This is also one of my tests for him: I want to know whether Theseus will choose to punish the Minotaur in the eyes of the world, or calmly investigate the truth and bring relief to Asterios."

"However, I already knew the outcome before this trial began."

"Theseus would bravely defeat the Minotaur, but in the end, he would discover the true nature of Asterios, and thus regret it for the rest of his life. He would change his reckless temper and become a wise king."

Having said this, the majestic Athena disappeared, replaced by the gloomy Ariadne.

"This is not absolute fate, but Athena's prediction of the future."

"But even if it's just a prediction, based on my understanding of heroes, they're young and hot-headed and will inevitably do things they'll regret in their own youth."

"Athena will not stay away from the wise king of Athens, but Ariadne will stay away from the man who killed her brother."

Hearing this, Ash couldn't help but sigh, "So, Dionysus is..."

"He has been summoned by my future self, the patron saint and agent of tragedy," Ariadne said in a voice transmission. "He has the right to interfere with all tragedies that should have been completed but have not yet been completed."

"He will sever my connection with Theseus and leave me to my fate."

It turns out...the truth of the story between Theseus, Asterios, Ariadne and Dionysus is this.

This is truly... a complete tragedy.

After listening to Athena and Ariadne's stories, Ash couldn't help but feel unspeakable grief.

However, his sadness only lasted a short time.

Because his arrival changed the lives of three people and kept them away from tragedy.

No, more than three.

Because of Minos' death, even the fate of Daedalus' family will change.

From this perspective, Minos' death may be a greater contribution than his entire life!

"so..."

Even as Ash was feeling happy about his contribution, Ariadne didn't stop talking.

"Thank you, Ash." Ariadne said to Ash with a smile, "Thank you for changing the fate of brother Asterios and giving him the opportunity to pursue his own life."

not only that.

The saintly girl quickly came to Ash, kissed her benefactor on the cheek as her brother looked slightly surprised, and whispered in his ear, "If it's Ash... I don't mind breaking the rules."

Oh my god, what rule are you breaking?

Could it be the rule that won't pass the review?

"Ari... Adeni..."

Although Asterios didn't quite understand his sister's behavior, he could still see that it was the most intimate gesture, which made him unable to help but confirm: "You also... like... Ash?"

"Yeah." Ariadne responded to her brother's question with a smile, "I like Ash, too."

"..." Asterios smiled from the bottom of his heart, "...That's great..."

Oh my god, this is indeed the rule!

Ash couldn't help but sweat profusely after hearing Ariadne's answer.

Although Ariadne is said to be a branch of Athena and has an independent personality, she is still a part of Athena after all!

If I'm with Ariadne... wouldn't that mean I'm with Athena...

Besides... I've already been targeted by Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis... Now Athena comes along... this, this, this...

Can I still have a good end?

Thinking of this, Ash couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Although he couldn't see the future, he always felt that his future seemed... to have appeared before his eyes.

"Don't worry, Ash."

"No matter what happens between you and Ariadne, I won't do anything drastic to you."

Sister, can you really do what you say?

Besides, you said you won’t care what happens, but what if nothing happens?

Besides...just because you can't do something doesn't mean the other three goddesses can't do it!

If I really do something, can you really save me?

Although Ash didn't want to offend Athena in his heart, he couldn't help but complain in his heart when faced with the flawed disclaimer of the goddess of wisdom.

His intuition told him that Athena was setting a trap for him, trying to shape him into her favorite hero.

He even began to feel that he had changed the tragedy of the royal family of Crete and, in turn, the life of the future king of Athens. The patron saint of Athens seemed to have shifted his attention from Theseus to himself.

But even if Ash knew that Athena was setting a trap for him, he couldn't help but jump into it.

In this Age of Gods Greece, offending the gods is a serious crime, and offending the goddess is the most serious of all crimes!

Because the Greek goddesses are much more narrow-minded than the Greek gods!

When he thought of this, Ash couldn't help but feel mixed emotions of sadness and joy, not knowing how to describe his feelings.

After thinking about it, he felt that it would be better for him to jump into the trap prepared by the goddess on his own initiative rather than being forced to jump into the trap by the goddess.

therefore.

"Sister Athena," Ash asked tentatively, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"As expected of you, you're really well-behaved."

Athena's voice became much lighter, and she said with a hint of cunning, "You know, this Cretan royal family and the 'Eternal Labyrinth' are both the stage and the challenge I set for Theseus."

"Although this was merely one of the stages I prepared for Theseus, and even if you destroyed it, it wouldn't diminish his glory, you still managed to destroy it."

"If any other god encountered something like this, they would at least demand adequate compensation from you, not just revenge."

"For example, I'll punish you by making you a slave to me for three years, working for me," Athena said, "just like Hercules became a slave to Omphale."

Why are you bringing this up suddenly?

If I remember correctly, after Hercules became Omphale's slave, he also gave birth to a child by her!

Ash barely suppressed his inner excitement and listened to Athena's teachings.

"But I won't do anything so rough."

"I just need you to help me with a few tasks."

"Not only that, as long as you complete the task, I will also provide you with a reward."

"Of course, if you fail to complete the task, I will prepare a punishment for you." Athena said with a smile, "I know that ordinary punishments are nothing to you."

"Therefore, I have thoughtfully prepared some special punishments for you, such as sending you to Apollo for further training..."

Oh my god, you're actually going to let Apollo, that gay mad dog, mess with me?

Kougua, what a vicious trick you use on your teeth!

As Ash listened to Athena's secret punishment, he stood up straight, put on the appearance of a brave soldier, and swore allegiance to the goddess, "Lady Athena, please tell me what you want me to do. I will do my best to do it!"

"Very good, very energetic!"

"Jason, a man favored by Her Majesty, has been given the trial to obtain the Golden Fleece. We are now recruiting heroes."

"You know, Jason right now has no real achievements and no reputation. Even with Hera's support, it's hard for him to recruit heroes."

Ash thought for a moment and confirmed, "So... you're asking me to help him recruit heroes?"

"right."

"But... I solved the problem in Thebes and killed Minos, but I only accomplished this in the past two days," Ash complained. "In just two days, can I spread the word of these deeds to the ends of the earth and convince heroes to listen to me?"

"Don't underestimate yourself," Athena said with a smile. "Even if you haven't accomplished the aforementioned tasks, you can still recruit heroes."

"Huh?" Ash was stunned and said, "Don't they look at performance and reputation?"

"That depends on the person."

"If it were someone like Jason, who is usually careless and frivolous, it would be difficult to convince others," Athena said, "but you are different."

"Your gentle demeanor and compassionate nature alone are enough to captivate most heroes," Athena said. "And of course, your beauty, even a simple wave of your hand, is enough to convince countless others to risk their lives for you."

"...Lady Athena..." Ash complained, "Are you saying I'm suitable to be a gigolo?"

"How could that be?" Athena continued, "I was actually praising your beauty and how you are loved by the people!"

Oh my god, you are clearly scolding me!

Ash was a little embarrassed, but he had to admit that good-looking people were indeed more suitable for social work.

"I'll take this mission," Ash said helplessly. "So, please tell me, which troublesome heroes do you want me to recruit?"

"This list is a bit long. I'll send it to you later," Athena said with a smile. "For now, let me take you to the most troublesome holdout."

The most troublesome holdout? Which hero? Before Ash could even ask, multiple beams of light descended from the sky, enveloping him, Ariadne, Asterios, and the Sphinx squatting outside.

Following a burst of changes in light and shadow, Ash and his group suddenly arrived at a vast manor.

"You must be the Ash Adonis that Hera and Lady Athena have been talking about, right? You are truly a young man as beautiful as a flower."

Ash was about to complain when a gentle centaur appeared in front of him and introduced himself with a smile: "My name is Chiron, and I'm a teacher."

Oh my god, Athena, how did you get to Teacher Ma?

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I encountered Hypnos while typing. The temptation of bedding was as strong as a ghost, and I couldn't defeat it no matter how hard I tried.

I won't say that I stayed up all night to grind for fifty pools but didn't get the second infinite pool gift set, and I was so angry that I almost fainted!

Chapter 31 Artemis: Athena, you bad woman!

As soon as they met, Chiron smiled and saluted Ash as if he had seen a savior, which made him feel quite honored.

The reason he felt honored was not because he had never seen wind and waves, nor because he felt that this teacher was far more noble than the gods.

He simply felt that the behavior of this gentle and elegant Centaur sage was more appealing and worthy of admiration than that of the gods.

You know, the heroes in Greek mythology all emphasize humanity, animality, and divinity, so all heroes will make mistakes due to emotions or desires.

Of course, making mistakes means there is room for growth and new trials to challenge. There is nothing wrong with this. It is better to say that such heroes are more human and more real, not like "gods" created by marketing.

But even though Ash understands these principles, he still prefers to be a good person who has never made a big mistake in his life and has always been helping others.

The Chiron in front of us is one of the rare good people in Greek mythology.

He taught countless heroic students, but never used this teacher-student relationship to seek rewards, nor did he take credit for himself. Instead, he continued to pay attention to the students' movements and provided help to those who had graduated during his dedicated teaching career.