Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Athena, the goddess of wisdom, leaned against a pillar in the tent courtyard, looking at the four people facing each other with a mocking expression, her expression becoming increasingly mischievous.

Tsk, what a joke. Instead of seeing the cold-bloodedness of the gods, we saw their selfishness first.

Chapter 274 Sorry, no thanks!

A few minutes later, after his attempts to persuade her failed, Samael had no choice but to write the names of the three women into the parchment of the Argonauts' expeditionary force under the watchful eye of the Arcadian huntress.

With the war situation urgent, Atalanta, having received authorization, decisively turned around and summoned Circe and Medea to rush to Athens to report.

The ancient snake pursed its thin lips, raised its hand to lift the curtain, and walked out of the tent, accompanying the others.

"Big sister, I..."

The three blew their whistles, summoning the Pegasus. As they were about to part, Samael, with a complicated expression, was about to speak when a beautiful figure turned around like the wind and rushed into his arms, wrapping her arms around his head and pressing his head down.

Immediately, her cherry lips, as lustrous as ruby, pressed against the snake's half-open mouth, completely sealing it. Her soft lips pried open the other's teeth, and she closed her eyes to kiss her prey, displaying a wild beauty.

Under the lioness's onslaught, the steel in her arms finally melted into softness, and the two figures embraced each other under the cool moonlight.

That's...that's incredibly bold!

This sudden scene made Medea blush, and she hurriedly raised her hands to cover her eyes, seemingly quite shy about such an explicit and passionate expression of emotion.

However, a pair of bright purple eyes kept peeking through the gaps in their fingers, the deep light in their pupils overflowing with excitement and curiosity.

Huh? Is that considered a forced kiss? That snake actually succumbed so quickly?!

Similarly, through the ridiculously exaggerated gaps in his fingers, Circe couldn't help but glance at the intense scene under the moonlight, his thoughts scattered like a gust of wind.

Creaking...

However, the wise goddess who had been following behind with her arms crossed, intending to watch the show, now had veins throbbing on her forehead, her mischievous smile stiffened, and her grinding teeth made a chilling sound.

Stab it!

The tough bark of an olive tree was torn off in large chunks by the goddess's clenched hand, revealing the stark white core inside, as if it had been bitten by a raging beast.

This looks like a stepmother is about to appear on the scene.

Athena's purple eyes turned red, and wood chips flew everywhere as she viciously ravaged the unfortunate olive tree. The falling branches and leaves adorned the earth and the goddess's fragrant shoulders and head with greenery.

Damn it! I've never even tried raising a child this big!

Whether it was because of the envious and jealous gaze of a certain unfilial adopted daughter, or because the emotional outburst between the two had subsided, the lioness swiftly got up and left, raising her hand to stroke one side of that handsome face. Her clear emerald eyes looked at the prey who had captured her, or who had been captured by her.

"You don't need to say anything, I know how you feel. Wait for me to come back!"

After saying this, the female hunter waved her hand gracefully, turned around decisively and walked away quickly, jumped onto the back of a winged horse, pulled the reins, and took off first.

Samael nodded intently, letting Atalanta leave, everything understood without a word.

She was not, after all, a domesticated cat, but a lion roaming freely in Arcadia.

Just as Samael was lost in thought and sighing, a fragrant breeze wafted by, and a slender purple figure rushed into his arms, tiptoed, and stretched out her arms to hook her arms around the back of the ancient snake's neck in the same manner.

"Snapped!"

The ancient serpent suddenly came to its senses, and with annoyance, raised its hand and tapped little Medea's raised head, then uttered the declaration that the witch Colchis deeply hated.

"Children are not allowed to have early romantic relationships!"

"Can't I even say goodbye like I did with Sister Ata?"

"no!"

The surprise attack failed, and little Medea, with a pained expression, obediently let go.

"Don't push yourself too hard, be careful, and remember, I'm waiting for you to come back."

Only when a warm feeling enveloped her head, a gentle stroking, and a deep, magnetic murmur echoed in her ears, did little Medea stop crying and start laughing. Her face lit up with joy as she nodded vigorously, her belief in her heart becoming even stronger.

Wait for me to come back? Get married?!

I will do my best to help Lord Theseus!

Although she failed to steal a kiss, Medea was even happier after completing her imagined scenario. With a sweet smile, she walked briskly toward Pegasus to catch up with Atalanta.

Samael was about to turn around and return to his tent when he suddenly noticed a figure still standing in the open space.

Immediately, the pink-haired, petite witch nervously tugged at the hem of her dress and cautiously stepped forward, occasionally glancing over from the corner of her eye.

"What do you want to do!"

Samael crossed his arms over his chest, looking wary.

"Um, there's something I wanted to ask..."

Circe waved his hand hastily, humming awkwardly and timidly. The sound was so faint that it was almost negligible to the ancient serpent unless it listened intently.

"Just asking questions? What are you afraid of! I'm not really going to eat you, just say what you have to say!"

It was a false alarm. Samael patted his chest lightly, rolling the whites of his eyes slightly as he complained.

Hearing this, Circe mustered some courage, lowered her head, tapped her index fingers together in front of her chest, and asked in a low voice.

"Um, you care about them and don't want Ata and Medea to participate in the Argonautical Expedition, so why didn't you even inform me?"

Samael lowered himself and flicked his finger on Circe's smooth forehead, causing the rainbow-eyed witch to clutch her head and let out a soft cry of pain.

"Silly! Of course I'm worried about you, because to me you're just as important as they are!"

Circe looked up in surprise, staring blankly at Samael.

It wasn't until his outstretched fingers landed on the little witch's head and gently stroked it that Circe seemed to wake from her dream.

"Since leaving Aiyu Island, I've been grateful for your company and care. I should at least take care of you in return."

The handsome face, half-smiling and warm in the moonlight, made Circe lose herself in thought, staring blankly at Samael.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

The ancient snake raised its hand and touched its cheek in confusion.

"You're beautiful..."

Circe snapped out of her daze, her face flushed, her eyes darted around, and she fidgeted and whimpered as she twisted and turned the corners of her clothes.

“We get along really well, right? Actually, Medea is quite an enviable child, why don’t we…”

Sorry, no thanks!

The ancient snake immediately raised its hand, righteously and sternly refusing, then lowered its gaze, revealing a contemptuous expression.

"I have no interest in underdeveloped fried eggs!"

"Damn it! Don't look down on people! You'll grow up!"

Circe felt her blood rush to her head, her face flushed with shame and indignation, and she waved her little fists in protest.

I'm the Great Witch of Aiyou Island! If all else fails, I'll concoct a breast-enhancing potion and show you what I'm capable of!

"Tch, besides, Medea was the same, so why am I the only one who got dumped?"

"Ahem, Medea is still young and has limited psychological resilience. For her, heartbreak is like losing her husband, but you'll get used to it more easily in the future."

"What do you mean, 'I'll get used to it later'? Is that even human language?!"

The Eagle Witch's breath hitched, and she angrily accused a certain unscrupulous god.

Chapter 275 You're very brave!

At this moment, Circe's eyes darted around, and he brazenly placed his paw on Samael's shoulder, threatening him in a menacing tone and revealing his adorable fangs.

"I don't want to be heartbroken! If you don't agree, I'll drug you and turn you into a piglet!"

"Tch, you dare say you have absolutely no feelings for that child? Don't think I don't know!"

"Oh, you want to turn me into a piglet? You're really brave."

Samael narrowed his eyes and cast a half-smile at Circus, causing Circus to shrink back.

But then, the Eagle Witch, who thought she had figured out the snake's temperament, stuck out her little head and snorted disdainfully.

"Don't try to fool me. You just said you weren't really going to eat me!"

Samael's snake eyes blinked, glancing at the claws on his shoulder, before he murmured casually.

"I just won't eat you, I didn't say I won't kill..."

"I'm sorry! I was wrong!"

The previously arrogant witch swiftly withdrew her claws, her brutal aura blending into the night causing Circe's little face to turn pale. She bent over, instantly cowering and begging for mercy.

"Get back to work! Do I have to pay you?"

The ancient serpent crossed its arms and sneered, its face sinister and terrifying, with wind and thunder gathering between its brows.

Under this intimidation and deception, Circe, frightened like a quail, immediately submitted to Samael's tyranny, scrambling onto Pegasus's back as if fleeing for her life, and hastening her pursuit of Athens.

Even several gray feathers, shed due to excessive stress, drifted and fell along the way.

Sure enough, I still can't give this silly bird a friendly look.

Samael couldn't help but smile, a playful and lighthearted sneer on his face.

"Why did you change your mind? If you're really worried, keeping them here wouldn't be difficult."

Amidst the rustling of leaves, Athena brushed the wood chips from her fingers, stepped out of the dense forest, and asked with a playful expression.

"No, they belong to the Argo..."

The ancient serpent sighed and shook its head, then turned and walked out of the camp.

"The Star Trek Vanguard could be fully reactivated at any time. Where are you headed?"

"Meet Zeus and do something for him. The defense here and the overall war situation are now in your full responsibility."

What's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?

The goddess of wisdom watched as the human forces, who had transformed into streaks of light and soared through the sky, became the strongest warriors. With her doubts still lingering, she accepted the responsibility and summoned Pegasus, the winged horse, to guard the city walls.

A quarter of an hour later, in the Olympian camp, a hidden bolt of lightning, along with several starbursts, withdrew from the front lines and headed towards Athens.

Meanwhile, the sector of Olympus's defenses shrank by nearly two-thirds, and this gap was filled by the 20,000 meritorious reserve troops mobilized by the human side.

Those who can be called meritorious individuals are basically outstanding human beings who have inherited divine blood.

And the one who took over the protection of this place from the gods was Samael, who came out of the gods' camp.

Almost all of Greece's human resources have been concentrated on the defensive line.

"Dad, that's our last card. If we use these meritorious reserve soldiers who are meant for maneuvering, the human defense line will be stretched, and the defense system will be exposed, making it easier to expose more weaknesses. In addition, the Argo Expeditionary Force has also drawn a large number of heroes who are the core backbone. If any link in the third line of defense breaks down, it will almost be fatal!"

Before the camp sand table, Athena placed the last remaining chess pieces into the area of ​​the new defense zone while activating the magic circle diagram, frowning as she gave a reminder.

"I understand! But in these last three hours before dawn, we must ensure a peaceful transition no matter what!"

Samael gazed at the gradually transparent, bud-like cocoon of light and solemnly spoke.

Hearing that unquestionable tone, the goddess of wisdom, who was sitting in the center, nodded helplessly.

"Alright, from now until the decisive battle at dawn, all defense zones shall immediately enter the highest level of alert. No matter what happens, there will be no reinforcements!"

Considering that there was no longer any military force available for maneuver, Athena, out of caution, spared no effort and decisively released hundreds of white owls, distributing them to each human faction's defensive node on the third line of defense to build a real-time communication network.

As the magic array diagrams that had been activated in advance resonated and vibrated, the goddess of wisdom, who manipulated the sand table deployments, looked at the increasingly sparse pieces on the defensive line, and her brows gradually furrowed.

Despite thousands of years of development, humanity's strength still cannot rival that of the gods.

Beings who have reached the rank of chief god on Mount Ares are equally rare, consisting of only six: her, Themis, Medusa, the three goddesses, the Serpent Mother, Prometheus, and Chiron.

Adding to the Hades allies Hecate, Thanatos, Hypnos, and the three brothers who ferry the Styx, the pinnacle of the main gods' combat power barely reaches double digits.

Therefore, although humanity made many sacrifices, the main pressure was indeed shared by the twelve Olympian gods, a large number of forbidden ancient gods, and the pantheon of the underworld gods, which helped stabilize the third line of defense in the face of the disparity in strength.

Humans are the main force, and they still have to hold out for three hours?

Could it be that……

Athena's gaze finally settled on Mount Olympus, and after figuring things out, she shook her head helplessly.

No wonder, with this trump card removed, the forbidden Old Gods are out of control, and Olympus will have to reduce its fighting strength by at least half. All the pressure that follows will have to be distributed here.

However, humanity had staked everything, replacing the gods and taking the lead. Under the relentless attacks of the giant army outside the city, this situation was undoubtedly extremely dangerous.