I let the genie out of the bottle

Lady Elsa's power, [the grace of the fortunate saint].

It can enhance good fortune and misfortune, luck and bad luck.

The power to bring good fortune to oneself and misfortune to others.

Moreover, the power of misfortune increases with the power of the other party.

For an ordinary person, misfortune might simply be something like being hit by a car. But for a god-slayer, it would mean being caught up in a massive disaster.

At the same time, this power can be connected with the [Fairy Village Corridor], which links the past and future, as well as the power of parallel spaces.

In other words, it can summon powerful attacks from the past, future, or parallel universes.

Although it may not appear to be very strong in combat, it is actually a terrifyingly powerful ability.

If the opponent is a "fate that distorts time and seeks to destroy the world," then even time and history will side with her. Based on the "corrective power of history," she may even be able to summon the strongest version of the world-saving divine sword wielded by the final king.

Thinking about it this way, the weakened version of the savior's sword in my hand doesn't seem like much anymore.

but--

Lu Ye's expression gradually became strange.

He could summon the weakened savior sword simply by facing the mansion he left behind.

So, if it is truly an enemy, it wouldn't be surprising if it summoned the real savior sword, right?

Could it be that I am something else entirely, a sinner who distorts the destiny of time and seeks to destroy the world?

Lu Ye fell into deep thought.

However, if he keeps fighting the Last King, causing him to be killed and resurrected again and again, then this world might really be destroyed.

This kind of thing should be avoided as much as possible. If it can't be avoided—

He subconsciously touched the bottle in his arms.

Well then, let's just leave this world be.

In the end, he was still a selfish and self-serving guy.

Whatever you do, it's essentially for your own benefit.

Moreover, even if this world is destroyed, it wasn't him who did it, but the Last King, wasn't it? He simply failed to completely kill the Last King.

Lu Ye smiled gently.

Chapter 127 Taming a Goddess Like Petting a Cat

Why was God born?

On the private jet bound for Japan, the silver-haired goddess sat next to Lu Ye, subconsciously repeating the question Lu Ye had just asked.

"It is not a 'disobedient god,' but a 'god.' It is not a manifestation of power, but its essence."

Athena's face showed a thoughtful expression.

"Whether you are a disobedient god or a god-slayer, you are probably the only one who is struggling with this question. Even as a concubine of the goddess of wisdom, I would avoid this question."

"Because this issue is far too sensitive and delicate, and to dwell on it is not the style of the Queen of the Gods."

The goddess gave this evaluation on the issue.

At the same time, her sharp, delicate, beautiful silver eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Even though she has already bowed down to Lu Ye, it doesn't mean she will obey Lu Ye's orders in everything.

There is never absolute loyalty in the world. When it comes to the bottom line, so-called loyalty is nothing but a joke.

After all, she also had things she didn't want to do, and exploring the origins of 'god' was one of them.

"Oh? Could it be that this question has put the great goddess in a difficult position?"

Lu Ye crossed his legs, leaned down, rested his chin on his knees, and said this in a teasing tone.

"No, it's just that the question is stupid and meaningless." Athena seemed a little displeased with Lu Ye's tone. "What a low-level provocation."

As she spoke, the goddess, who had the appearance of an adorable little girl, raised her head high, her voice clear and tender, like the song of a lark.

Do you really think such a clumsy trick would work on me, the goddess of wisdom?

As a goddess of wisdom, she could tell at a glance that Lu Ye was using reverse psychology.

She seemed to consider Lu Ye's use of such clumsy tactics an insult to her.

Just like the martial arts master Luo Hao, if Lu Ye were to use his "martial arts" against her, she would be furious, because it would be an insult.

So it seems that Lu Ye's attempt to outsmart her backfired—but that's not the case.

Whether human or divine, everyone has their own principles and beliefs.

Athena, in particular, is so proud that she can leave even the most discerning person speechless.

therefore--

“However, I accept your challenge.” She nodded slightly, speaking with a touch of arrogance. “As a goddess who bears the name of wisdom, if she deliberately avoids problems that can be solved with wisdom, the name of ‘wisdom’ will be disgraced.”

"Moreover, this is a question raised by you, my companion. Since I have the ability to answer it, there is naturally no reason for me to refuse."

Although she is said to be the goddess of wisdom, she is surprisingly easy to control in some ways.

Because of their pride, they would walk into any trap they saw without hesitation.

It feels like a cat; if you stroke her fur, she'll curl up and purr sweetly, letting you pet her. Of course, this only applies to those she approves of, namely Lu Ye.

At this moment, Lu Ye subconsciously had this somewhat impolite thought.

"How rude!" As a goddess, Athena is extremely perceptive when it comes to sensing other people's emotions.

Almost instantly, she noticed the meaning in Lu Ye's eyes and her expression turned angry.

Even when the goddess is angry, she still looks quite cute, glaring at Lu Ye with her little face flushed.

However, she felt genuinely helpless towards Lu Ye, so she could only reveal this kitten-like demeanor.

"Please restrain your anger." As she spoke, Lu Ye instinctively protected the plane she was on. "While it's not impossible to fly directly to Japan from here, being controlled by anger is not the behavior of a goddess."

"There's no need to use such useless words to belittle me." The anger on Athena's face gradually subsided, but displeasure still lingered in her amber eyes. "Besides, the title of goddess has never been a shackle restricting my actions."

"The word 'wisdom' can also be written as 'cunning' or 'slyness.' Pride and reserve are merely superficial qualities I possess, and I may discard them if necessary."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ye smiled but remained silent.

For this proud, unyielding goddess to utter such words... it seems she has been greatly influenced by me.

Or rather, under her own influence, her mindset has increasingly detached itself from the state of "non-compliance."

However, what she just said—that pride and reserve can be abandoned—is not untrue.

However, that only applies when facing a real enemy. In such situations, the aspect called "wisdom" will completely transform into cunning and treachery, resorting to any means to achieve victory.

In front of their companions, this would be impossible, because it wouldn't come to that.

Pride is something that can be discarded when necessary, but it is ultimately a part of her personality.

The two stared at each other calmly, but in the end, it was the goddess who was defeated.

Or rather, she knew from the beginning that she had no chance of taking the initiative.

"Before all things came chaos—Chaos, then Gaia, the Earth Mother; Tartarus, the god of the abyss; Erebus, the god of darkness; Nyx, the goddess of night; and Eros, the god of love. Thus, the world began..."

As Athena spoke, she angrily took off the knitted hat she was wearing, revealing a head of beautiful silver hair that shimmered with a faint glow.

This is the so-called consensus reached after the culmination of ancient Greek mythology.

Many people familiar with ancient Greek mythology would probably say the same thing.

However, this was not the answer Lu Ye needed, nor was it the answer Athena liked—this was evident from her expression of disgust.

After she finished speaking, she picked up a book, bent her slender legs, placed the book on her knees, and pretended to read it.

"anything else?"

Lu Ye pressed for an answer.

The goddess, who had put the book down, gave another answer.

This is a myth featuring Athena as the protagonist, and it is more simple and pure compared to the Olympian myths.

As she recounted the story, a faint sense of pride, along with a hint of disappointment, involuntarily appeared on her face.

Of course, she also knew that this was not the answer Lu Ye wanted.

After she finished speaking, she looked thoughtful, clearly organizing her thoughts.

At this moment, Lu Ye did not urge him.

In fact, while she was telling the story, the goddess was secretly pondering the answer Lu Ye longed for.

"Humph."

Suddenly, she raised her hand to her forehead and let out a muffled groan.

Chapter 128 The Clay Doll Named God

"Are you okay?"

Seeing Athena's pained expression, Lu Ye couldn't help but ask her with concern.

He couldn't help but care, after all, at present, only Athena could answer his doubts... or rather, verify the answers in his heart.

If something were to happen to this goddess, he would have to find another goddess who was old enough, which would be incredibly troublesome.

The silver-haired goddess bit her lip lightly, her eyes slightly hazy, and her petite body instinctively curled up.

"It doesn't matter——"

She forced herself to speak, enduring the pain.

"Whether it's the chief god of Olympus or the queen of the ancient gods, these identities are ultimately just things bestowed upon me by mythology."

"Now, I want to explore the true origin of 'God,' so the first thing I need to do is to peel away the identity that mythology has given me little by little, to pursue my most original self, and to seek answers from the me of that time."

Even so, for disobedient gods, mythology is like their flesh and blood.

Whether we acknowledge it or not, the myth is already irreversible.

By doing this, she was actually denying the name "Athena," and tearing her own soul apart bit by bit.

"Yes, whether it is the chief god of Olympus, the daughter of Zeus, or that ancient earth goddess, none of them are actually my true form."

As she analyzed herself step by step, she seemed to have found the source of her existence.

For her, the process was not easy.

It seems that she not only wanted to answer Lu Ye's question, but also had the determination to get to the bottom of it herself.

"As Athena, the name Athena is also bestowed upon me by mythology."

As she spoke, her face gradually turned pale, and even the light in her eyes dimmed slightly.

The power of the gods is directly proportional to the strength of their ego, delusions, and characteristics.

In other words, even some unknown minor gods, if they possess an extraordinary level of obsession, may be able to gain astonishing power.

Conversely, what if one begins to question their own existence?

Although such situations are rare, after all, so-called gods and god-slayers are simply people who insist on their own beliefs.

However, at Lu Ye's request, Athena is now abandoning everything about herself as "Athena".

"Just as Athena, Metis, and Medusa can appear in a trinity, it is not impossible, under certain conditions, to summon even one of the three, rather than in a trinity."

Although her aura was weakening at a speed visible to the naked eye, the goddess stubbornly continued to answer Lu Ye's questions.

Moreover, Lu Ye did not intend to stop it.

He simply reached out one hand and placed it on the goddess's forehead.

Smooth, yet warm.

Athena frowned slightly upon feeling Lu Ye's touch, but said nothing.