Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

"So, are you willing to return to the Divine Court?"

At this moment, Gaia, the goddess on the rock throne, asked softly, causing Samael and Medusa to freeze in their tracks and their hearts to tighten slightly.

Athena smiled slightly, her tone gentle yet defiant.

“Since birth, I have asked myself if I have done anything wrong, so I do not need the forgiveness and acceptance of that god-king.”

Gaia paused slightly upon hearing this, and then offered her earnest advice.

"Join Olympus and become one of the twelve Olympians. In the future, you will be even greater and more glorious than Zeus and the others."

The goddess of wisdom gently shook her head, blinked, and then half-embraced the arm of the earth mother goddess, swaying it slightly.

“You have blessed me as a mother, how can a mother drive her daughter away?”

"I would rather be by your side than Olympus."

"Moreover, if I am truly the gem you expect, I will shine no matter where I am placed."

Gaia glanced deeply at the goddess of wisdom beside her, her aura and colors seeming to brighten slightly as she spoke softly.

"Very well, you shall stay here for now and become my servant. Even if Zeus and Typhon know of your existence, they will not be able to easily harm you under my protection."

Athena glanced down briefly, then leaned close to Gaia and whispered something in her ear.

"Can I go to the Alima Caves often?"

Gaia smiled and nodded in agreement, but seeing Athena's excitement, she patiently reminded her.

"However, before you go out and wander around, you need to learn how to protect yourself."

Faced with such lenient conditions, the goddess of wisdom naturally nodded in agreement, overjoyed.

That father Zeus, and his group of brothers and sisters, I don't know them well. It's too tiring to get entangled with them and play mind games every day.

Although she was protected by Gaia, the Earth Mother Goddess, and thus ranked among the twelve Olympian gods, possessing extraordinary glory.

But turning to Olympus meant indirectly betraying his foster parents and his teacher Themis.

Zeus could choose not to cause trouble for her, for Gaia the Earth Mother, or for Themis the Goddess of Justice.

But this doesn't mean he'll let Samael and Tina, the snake mother family in the Arima Caves, or his teacher Chiron go.

The Greek gods were quite petty.

This is precisely why she gave up the idea of ​​ruling Olympus and chose to risk staying by Gaia's side.

Zeus had a wonderful daughter…

The Earth Mother Goddess Gaia shook her head inwardly and sighed softly.

There was something she didn't tell Athena.

When Zeus learned that his divine position would be threatened by Metis's child, he came to the temple and asked her to use the laws of life to erase the child in the queen's womb.

In her fury, she rebuked the Olympian king who was equally ruthless in his pursuit of power and threatened to retaliate.

If Metis gives birth to a daughter, she will bestow upon her the blessings of the earth.

If Metis gives birth to a boy, then Zeus can expect the curse to come true and to suffer the same pain his father endured as Cronus.

Therefore, Zeus, in his fear, chose to devour Metis, thus solving the problem at its root.

Therefore, Athena's current family situation is not without her reasons.

In addition, there was something else she hadn't told Zeus.

The curse of the God-King's bloodline is not only directed at boys.

In both wars between the old and new gods, whether it was the six men and six women of the twelve Titans or the three men and three women of Zeus's six siblings, the children actually participated in the rebellion against their fathers.

However, the succession to the throne is often undertaken by men who are more eager for power.

This time, however, he devoured Metis, leaving only his daughter, whose curse had been fulfilled.

Therefore, Zeus personally eliminated all other possibilities, leaving only this one answer.

Those who think they can control their own destiny are often the ones who are fooled by it.

"You intend to send three mythical creatures to Olympus as a gesture of goodwill, in order to ensure the peace of the Arima Caves?"

"Alright..."

Gaia's thoughts drifted back to the flickering, deep, and obscure light and mist. Then, she lowered her eyes and gazed at the three figures outside the stone gate, her lips parting in a deep contemplation.

"Therefore, Cerberus, the three-headed dog, will be tasked with guarding the gates of the underworld and obeying the commands of Hades, the god of the underworld..."

"The harpy Harpy remained on the Sea of ​​Oceanus, receiving orders from Poseidon, the sea god, and the wind god, to deliver messages..."

"Ladon, the hundred-headed dragon, oversees the Garden of Olympus and is only accountable to Zeus, the king of the gods..."

“You are the children of Echidna, and are of the same generation as Zeus and the others. Theoretically, only the three of them are qualified to command you.”

"Get ready, take my divine oracle with you and set off. Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus will not make things difficult for you."

It seems that Athena's obedience laid the groundwork for what was to come, and the earth goddess Gaia made arrangements for the three Typhon children very readily.

Samael was quite satisfied with this, as he had gotten what he wanted.

Trading three destined little guys for leisurely jobs of eating and waiting to die in exchange for the opportunity to drag Olympus down with them is not a bad deal.

However, with a family to support, he still had to be wary of that monstrous killer, Zeus's greatest illegitimate son—Hercules.

After all, even when Cerberus was with the Olympian triumvirate, he was still outmaneuvered, and Radon was still killed.

Be careful, nothing serious will happen.

Chapter 85 The Habitual Thief Who Steals from His Own Position (5/5)

Of course, even if Samael pushed these three little guys out, he would still get Gaia to vouch for them, thus ensuring their safety.

As for the remaining Typhon offspring, the Ancient Serpent is not yet ready to let go.

After all, they were all children he had watched grow up. The remaining Hydra, Colchis, Chimera, and the others did not have a good future.

It's better to keep them under control and manage them jointly than to release them directly, in case they get slaughtered one day if we're not careful.

Hearing that the earth goddess Gaia showed great goodwill in her arrangements for Typhon's offspring, Medusa nodded in relief and thanked her.

With Samael's advance warning, the Arima crypt and Typhon were successfully cut.

The appointed gods and monsters showed obedience to the three giants of Olympus;

Finally, there's the promise of protection from this god of origin.

With these three safeguards in place, it's safe to say that as long as the little guys in the Alima Cave behave themselves, they won't be implicated in the purge.

Even if Typhon and Zeus went to war, there would be no reason for them to be targeted later.

However, while Medusa breathed a sigh of relief for her brothers and sisters, Samael couldn't help but worry about her.

Both possessing two origin divinities, Medusa's lineage as the Earth Mother Goddess is closer to Gaia's.

However, Gaia's reaction was rather indifferent.

Compared to Athena, who is of orthodox divine lineage, Medusa, whose mother is an incomplete creation and who herself is born of gods and monsters, seems to be less favored.

"Cerberus the three-headed dog and Harpy the harp will stay here for now. I will send a message to Poseidon and Hades before we set off."

“However, the golden apple tree in the Garden of Olympus is in full bloom and bearing fruit, and it urgently needs an overseer. You will take Ladon and, in my name, be responsible for its guard and management.”

At this moment, the Earth Mother Goddess on the Rock Throne remained silent for a moment, then opened her lips and pondered.

The purple-haired goddess's brows furrowed slightly.

The Golden Apple Garden, nominally belonging to Olympus, is actually located in the Atlas Mountains in the far west, and a round trip takes several months.

Ladon, the hundred-headed dragon, was enough for the Olympian gods; she had no interest in doing any hard labor.

Gaia's voice was slow and deliberate, and a meaningful smile spread across her face.

"Representing Olympus, the three daughters of the goddess of night, responsible for the handover of the sacred garden, will arrive in seven days..."

Immediately, the goddess flicked her finger, and an arch-shaped light pattern appeared before Medusa. At the other end of the vortex was the Golden Apple Sacred Garden in the far west.

Even with just a slight opening in the magic circle, a rich aura of the earth surged forth.

The surging, boundless vitality condenses into a few golden fruits on the branches, making them look incredibly tempting.

Seeing that Medusa was still standing there in a daze, Athena, who was winking and making faces, noticed that the earth goddess Gaia did not stop her, so she simply coughed and spoke.

"Before the three daughters of the Night God arrive, the entire Sacred Garden consists only of you and Ladon, understand?"

Medusa looked at Gaia with a strange expression and some uncertainty.

"Full management authority, including the ability to control the Golden Apple?"

When the Origin Goddess saw the surprised expression on Medusa's face when she received this gift, she couldn't help but sigh and respond patiently.

"Yes, the Sacred Garden theoretically belongs to you for these seven days."

"You can try taking the golden apple to replenish the immortality that is lacking in your bloodline and make yourself more complete."

To restore immortality? Medusa's heart surged with emotion, and her eyes revealed heartfelt gratitude.

Of the three Gorgon sisters, only she lacked the ability to live forever, so this was a minor ailment of Medusa's.

Gaia saw Medusa's grateful gaze, paused, and spoke in a slightly low voice.

"The Golden Apple isn't really right for you. Using it means you have to give up shortcuts and start over, and the road ahead may be long."

"But if you're willing to bring your sisters along, I can help you perfect yourself in a more perfect way."

Medusa shook her head firmly, a strange sense of relief on her face.

"No, the golden apple is the best way for me. Thank you for your gift, which saved me from harming my own sister."

Gaia smiled, a strange sense of relief creeping in. After a thoughtful moment, she watched Medusa head towards the sacred garden.

"Alright, child, go ahead. How much you gain is up to you."

However, just as Medusa was about to step into the sacred garden leading to the Golden Apple, she suddenly turned around and looked up at Gaia, the Earth Mother, on the rock throne.

"May I bring one more person in?"

Gaia hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly, watching the little girl turn around, grab the stunned Samael, and jump into the whirlpool.

Immediately, the Earth Mother erased the light patterns, leaned back on her rock throne, and continued to rest with her eyes closed.

Seven days later, the passage will reopen, and Samael and Medusa will return.

Bored and restless, Athena, left behind in the Temple of the Earth Mother, glared fiercely at the stone wall where the light patterns had disappeared, her teeth grinding together.

They didn't even take me with them? That's outrageous!

The goddess of wisdom cracked her knuckles and looked sinisterly at a burly, calf-like figure strolling in the square outside the stone gate.

A sneeze!

Cerberus, who felt a sudden chill creep over him, sneezed violently and, for some reason, felt a chill run down his spine.

At the same time, in the Sacred Garden on Mount Atlas, a slight thud was heard as something heavy fell to the ground.

The hundred-headed dragon Ladon, teleported to the open space, hugged a few pieces of gemstone ore that had been plundered. He chose a comfortable spot, half of his head fast asleep, while the other half stared intently at the good stuff he had pried off from the Earth Mother Goddess's doorstep, counting it over and over again as if possessed.

Samael and Medusa were quite awestruck as they gazed at the enormous apple tree in the center, its branches and leaves golden and laden with golden fruit.

"Snapped!"

The ancient serpent, who was the first to regain his senses, immediately put on a stern face and slapped Medusa on the head.

"I know you mean well, but don't act on your own next time!"

The purple-haired goddess furrowed her brows slightly, seemingly unconcerned.

"What's the big deal? It's just one more golden apple."

The ancient serpent shook its head solemnly, flicked its finger on Medusa's forehead, and narrowed its vertical pupils.

"Fool! The most precious thing here isn't the golden apple!"

What could be more precious than the golden apple in the sacred garden?

Medusa looked confused. When her gaze followed Samael's and settled on a certain spot, her scarlet pupils contracted sharply, and her voice became dry.

"You mean..."