Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Anna…the Gorgonian siren…the serpent goddess of the deepest abyss…father Typhon…mother Echidna…

and many more!

The ancient snake suddenly looked up, a flash of inspiration striking its mind. Immediately, following the order of the chewed words, it arranged the key descriptions of the two children in a comparative manner.

After repeatedly checking and comparing the text several times, Samael wrote and drew, leaving behind a string of characters.

The carving knife paused for a moment at its final point, then was cheerfully tossed aside by Samael, who burst into laughter.

Anna, who was sipping her milk, looked at the ancient snake, who was in a somewhat frenzied state, but was not worried.

Back in Uruk, he and Gilgamesh thought the same way, and whenever a problem was solved, they always liked to vent their emotions in various ways.

This reaction proves that Samael has gained a lot.

As expected, the ancient snake excitedly stepped forward, suppressing a smile, and flipped the clay tablet towards the purple-haired loli, letting out a sigh of relief.

"Anna, I've figured out your relationship with Athena!"

"Hmph, what does it have to do with me? Who wants to get involved with her?"

The purple-haired loli still didn't like the annoying white-haired little girl, and couldn't help but tighten her little face and snort softly.

"Don't you want to know why she'll target you in the future?"

Samael casually approached and asked with a smile.

"Knowing the reason makes it much easier to retaliate, so aren't you more confident in getting revenge?"

The persuaded girl subconsciously turned her head, her purple eyes peeking at the mud tablet. After her gaze fell on a few wedge-shaped characters, her pupils contracted sharply.

"They want to..."

"Yes, that should be it. Now it seems like only the final step is needed..."

Samael spoke slowly, his brow relaxing.

"So, Athena and I are just their pawns?"

Anna, her expression complex, pursed her lips and asked quietly, having learned that she had been used as a tool to achieve a goal.

The ancient serpent lowered its head and gently stroked the little girl's head, its gaze deep. Recalling Metis's seemingly genuine murmur before parting, it shook its head and chuckled softly.

"Don't be so pessimistic, it might be a glimmer of hope."

"After all, you are the Lords of the Gods, whom those forces behind you have spent countless efforts and time to cultivate."

That's right, Zeus was just one option. Not the only option.

Compared to the self-serving Olympus, those hidden forces had long ago secretly left behind another answer to guide the Greek world.

This method does not involve transforming all gods and life into spiritual nourishment and then applying it to oneself.

On the contrary, Gaia, who followed the laws of life and believed that creation could bring miracles, may have chosen an evolutionary path to prosperity for Greece from the chaotic beginnings.

In reality, the so-called "Chaos" is a chaotic mess, devoid of order and clear self-awareness.

After the earliest earth god Gaia, the abyss god Tartarus, and the old sea god Pontus were born independently, the world began.

Chaos, now in chaos, has lost its divinity and become a concept existing in the dark, maintaining the operation of everything, without possessing a definite personality.

Therefore, various pantheons, through inheritance and development, were constantly divided and scattered like stars in the sky, each flourishing in its own way, much like the city-state culture of Greece.

At the same time, a divine authority that is constantly breaking down, being replaced and reorganized will not give birth to a supreme god like Marduk who unifies all things into one.

However, even so, the Greek world still had four primordial gods in a real sense, each in charge of controlling the four greatest divine powers.

That is, Uranus the Father, Pontus the Old Sea God, Gaia the Earth Mother, Tartarus the Lord of the Abyss...

While decentralization has its advantages, preventing the emergence of centralized tyrants, in times of life-or-death crisis, integration and centralization are more conducive to decision-making and coordination.

And now, Athena and Anna possess the four most powerful divine powers: the sky, the sea, the earth, and the abyss!

They are another future for Greece!

Chapter 43 You're Tough, You Take the Blade (1/5)

Noticing Anna's shocked expression, still not quite out of her daze, Samael decided to explain everything he knew in detail.

"The power of gods is not limited to the path of mutual devouring. Selecting the best individuals and combining with each other, the selective inheritance of bloodlines and special mutations can probably also form a kind of evolution."

Then, the ancient serpent gave a well-known example from the Greek world.

Hercules is the strongest hero in Greek mythology. Through continuous growth, he eventually possessed godlike power, so great that he could split two continents and hold up the sky.

Even Zeus dared not contend with him. He was immortal and possessed four divine artifacts: the Shield of Athena, the Sword of Hermes, the Golden Bow of Apollo, and the Golden Quiver of Hephaestus, as well as the impenetrable armor of the Nemean Lion and the Hydra poison arrows that could kill gods.

According to some accounts, in the battles against Gaia, the Earth Mother, and the Titans, Heracles single-handedly killed the Titan King Alcyoneus, together with Zeus killed the Titan King Polyphelon, together with Apollo killed Ephialtes, and together with a group of Titans, saved Mount Olympus and was known as the Olympians.

Legend has it that he also pierced Hera's chest with an arrow, wounded Hades with an arrow, captured Thanatos, the god of death, in one round, captured Nereus, the river god, defeated Apollo, the god of the sun, defeated Ares, the god of war, and strangled Antaeus, the immortal giant of the heavens and earth. The monsters he fought were either divine beasts or demonic beasts. He was on a winning streak and had an outstanding record.

Even though the divinity and divine authority of Greek mythology were severely fragmented and weakened, and the contents recorded by humans cannot be entirely trusted, this extraordinary fighting power is enough to explain everything.

It's likely that once Hercules successfully achieves godhood, he might become a god-king level monster.

In Samael's mind, Heracles of Greece was like Gilgamesh of Mesopotamia, with similar experiences and top-tier demigod-level combat power.

If both sides are at their peak and fully equipped, the outcome could be unpredictable.

Anna, who had inherited Gorgon's memories, nodded in agreement, her eyes also showing a mixture of emotion and apprehension.

"Actually, you're quite similar to Athena..."

Samael parted his lips slightly, his gaze deep.

"Athena's parents, one who ruled the sky and the other who represented the sea, were the most perfect beings among the three generations of gods in terms of the purity of their bloodline."

"And your bloodline consists of two lineages: one led by Gaia, who created the third generation of Earth Mother Goddess, and the other led by Tartarus, who created the Abyss and the King of Terror."

"So, if the two of you come together, it's like combining the most promising elements of the Greek world with the four greatest powers into one."

"If Greece were to truly produce a god-king with absolute control, it would probably be you in the future."

The ancient serpent smirked as it contemplated the emblem Athena would possess in the future.

"The owl, soaring over the sea and sky, symbolizes authority and wisdom..."

"The earth serpent, hidden deep within the earth and abyss, symbolizing both birth and death..."

"Feathers of the Sea and Sky... Serpents of the Abyss..."

"It seems that the girl's future defining characteristics will come from the combination of these two factors."

As memories of Gorgon flooded her mind, Anna pursed her lips, her face darkening.

"In the future, she wants to kill me to seize the snake's power and achieve her own ends?"

Samael nodded, gently patted Anna's head, his eyes flickering, and whispered words of comfort.

"Nothing has happened yet, so don't think too much about it or rush to conclusions."

"Moreover, the deal between the Serpent Mother and Metis, and the blood of wisdom that permeates your body, may be the reason why you didn't become like the idiot dog and Xiao Jiu, able to transcend your animalistic nature with reason and fully inherit the power of the earth and the abyss."

"Furthermore, it is Zeus who will persecute Typhon's offspring in the future. Athena is merely going with the flow. Her choice to abandon you and reclaim the power of the serpent may have other reasons and purposes."

"However, the remaining mysteries will require us to work together to investigate them gradually."

Of course, this outcome may also be related to the personalities of both parties. Anna's "non-competitive" and "escapist" tendencies are precisely fatal weaknesses in the Western world.

As Jusudela reminded us, only by facing problems head-on and bravely taking on the challenge can things possibly turn around.

If Typhon's descendants continue down the same path, clinging to their corner of the world and acting on their own whims, then repeating the same mistakes is only a matter of time.

As for their inherently ferocious nature? Haha, Ladon, who guarded the Apple of Eden, and Cerberus, who guarded the gates of Hell, didn't do anything outrageous, yet they still got beaten half to death.

Humans and gods, if they have the will to do evil, can sometimes be a thousand times more cruel than these simpler gods and monsters.

Besides, it's not uncommon for humans to worship animal totems and for gods and monsters to protect city-states.

The key lies in how to guide it in the future.

Coincidentally, while helping to take care of the children, Samael discovered that he seemed to have a talent for training these Typhon children.

Sure enough, even that silly dog ​​Cerberus and the gloomy Hydra are obedient, and they are absolutely well-behaved when they encounter their own people, such as nymphs.

Creating a new future…

Can I do it?

When Anna heard Samael's analysis of the situation and his considerations for Typhon's offspring, she suddenly felt an unprecedented weight of pressure. She lowered her head, her fingers curled tightly into her palms, and her knuckles turned slightly white.

Suddenly, a broad, warm hand gently lowered and grasped her soft hand, caressing it tenderly.

The young girl, lacking confidence, pursed her lips and looked up, her timid and confused gaze instantly meeting that encouraging look.

"Silly girl, you're not the only one this time, there's me too, and there's Tina too."

"Moreover, adopting Athena is just to give you another option. If we really turn against each other, I will side with you first."

"After all, you are my first family."

"However, since you're so sensible, don't brag about what you said to Athena. I want to have a few more days of peace."

"We should leverage the strengths of both sides to create an alternative outcome, rather than pushing her to the other side and making her an enemy of the world."

Samael pondered for a moment, then winked playfully.

"Ok!"

These candid words warmed Anna's heart, dispelling her unease, confusion, and distress. She tightened her brow and nodded emphatically to Samael, who had considered her feelings.

"Therefore, no matter what happens, be prepared for the best and plan for the worst."

“If anything goes wrong, Athena and Metis will take the blame. We're just accomplices at most.”

The ancient snake raised its elbow and nudged Anna, who still looked somewhat bitter and resentful, with a solemn and tragic expression, and smiled mockingly.

Besides, Athena has a shield and high HP, so who else would you turn to for this kind of trouble?

Chapter 44 The Goddess Divided into Three, Triple the Happiness (2/5)

Alas, instigating Athena to rebel against Olympus—once things go wrong, that's exactly what happened.

Anna, now fully awakened, felt inexplicably relaxed, straightening her back as the intense anxiety gradually dissipated.

The purple-haired loli's slightly upturned lips, which had intended to express her pleasure, found that scheming against a little girl like this seemed too unethical. The last bit of kindness in her heart made her look sadly at the instigator beside her and couldn't help but complain.

"Samael, I still think you're too bad..."

Uh, why am I taking the blame again?

The ancient snake's breath hitched, and its mouth twitched slightly.

Why is it that someone as kind as me always attracts negativity?

It's the fault of the order! It's the fault of the world! It's the fault of Tokiomi!

Just as Samael was busy shifting the blame, the little girl next to him calmed down and became a bit shy.

"Thank you anyway..."

"And also... um... I mean... you like my aggressive side, right?"

Anna lowered her head, her fingers intertwined, and her face inexplicably flushed.

"Of course! From now on, to protect yourself, you need to be assertive! Let anyone who dares to mess with you know that you're not someone to be trifled with!"

"Don't be a coward, and don't be afraid. Whatever happens, just go for it!"

Samael spoke eloquently, spitting as he continuously instilled certain ideas into the little girl.

Full of aggressive energy? A bit fierce? Sounds a bit like the Gorgons.

Hmm, it's a bit difficult, but I can learn!

The little girl listened attentively, nodding frequently, secretly pondering how to change her current personality weaknesses.

As Anna sorted through and savored another memory, after several adjustments, she naturally exuded the arrogance and coldness that belonged to the Warcraft Goddess.

Sensing the change in the atmosphere around him, Samael looked down and was slightly taken aback.

From the way the little girl tried so hard to maintain her appearance, he vaguely saw a familiar yet unfamiliar outline in her from his memories.

As an adult, she possesses characteristics of both Anna and Gorgon, exuding a mature and alluring aura as Medusa.