Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

And these gods could not only maintain their faith in Greece, but even if they were sent to explore new lands, they could still develop new believers. No matter how you look at it, it was a win-win situation.

It's no wonder that Rome and Greece formed the Pan-Hellenic Front to jointly resist the multi-pronged attack from Persia, Egypt, and the Huns.

It turns out that the interests of Mount Ares and the Pantheon were already intertwined, and the division was not as obvious as it appeared on the surface.

This also explains why the Pantheon's war whistle was effective in his hands, successfully summoning the Amazons.

Well, you really did hand in a perfect answer sheet for the homework I assigned back then.

Samael learned that he had become the real boss behind the Amazons, and he was full of praise for his capable adopted daughter.

Then, his thoughts returned, and out of curiosity, the ancient serpent asked Hippolyta about the confusion in his heart.

When did Amazonians become so fierce?

The result left Samael with a wry smile.

Because it really was his fault.

Chapter Seventy-Three: Rebuilding the Planet, Becoming a God!

In fact, it all started when he and Hercules stumbled upon an Amazonian hunting party in the canyon, who were preparing for their mating season.

In an attempt to extricate himself, Samael, on a whim, instilled many novel ideas into Hippolyta.

For example, changing the cruel tradition by sending male infants to their fathers or Mount Ares for adoption, while keeping the girls...

For example, instead of celebrating the Promised Land Day, they would send fertile Amazonian warriors to deserted islands, recruiting the strongest men from all of Greece to compete for their services and mate with them...

Indeed, it was because of these two reforms that heroes throughout Greece eagerly awaited the annual Day of Rebirth, and the Amazons thus obtained the best bloodline and genes.

Gradually, through generations of positive interactions, the Amazonian warriors have evolved into a formidable fighting race.

Although Hippolyta, the Amazon queen, was the one who implemented these reforms, the instigator was Samael himself.

So, wouldn't you say this is like a snake lying in the sea, and a pot falling from the sky?

Having understood the cause and effect, the ancient snake was both amused and exasperated.

However, since they were truly one of their own, Samael suppressed his last remaining doubts and brought up the confusion that had been weighing on his mind for a long time.

"Do you know anything about the gods of Mount Ares?"

As they spoke, the ancient serpent stared intently at Hippolyta's changing expressions, his heart pounding with a mixture of wanting to know and fearing the outcome.

The Queen of the Amazons pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"According to the last divine oracle I sensed, they all went to the [Sea Within the Stars]."

"The Inner Sea of ​​Stars?!"

Samael suddenly stood up, his expression one of utter astonishment.

This is a special otherworld, located inside the Earth. It possesses the qualities to accommodate fantastical creatures such as dragons, gods, elves, and fairies, making it the last sanctuary that this star has given to the mysterious generation.

Therefore, the existence of the "Starry Sea" only became widely known after its mystery faded from the surface.

"You know?"

Hippolyta was quite surprised by Samael's reaction.

The ancient serpent pondered for a moment, then shook its head.

"I've only heard about it, let's continue..."

The Queen of the Amazon nodded slightly, and then recounted the whole story she had learned.

After the war of the Titans, the Greek sky shattered, tectonic plates shifted, the earth tore apart, and the entire world was unrecognizable.

The gods spent a long time recuperating, slowly recovering, and began to repair the damage.

Unwittingly, they discovered a rift that had been torn open, leading directly to the depths of the planet and connecting to a special area that resembled a drop of starlight.

That is, the sea within the star.

After saying that, Hippolyta changed the subject and spoke in a serious tone.

"In fact, in a sense, this war, which has lasted for over a century, started precisely because of this!"

"What? The Hunnic Empire, the Persian Empire, and the Egyptian Empire are all interested in the Inner Sea of ​​Stars?"

"To be precise, they are interested in something in the Star Inner Sea."

"Ok?"

"The Great Source of the Planet! Legend has it that the Great Source of this planet is hidden in the inner sea of ​​the planet. Whoever obtains and controls it can rebuild this planet and become the god above gods!"

That's it!

Samael suddenly realized what was happening and quickly pieced together all the broken clues to form a complete puzzle.

No wonder Greece became the target of everyone's envy. The three great empires of Egypt, Persia, and Huns were all eyeing it covetously, and even the gods secretly manipulated things or personally intervened to fight on its behalf.

It seems that land and faith are not worth such a large-scale mobilization for them; only the legendary planetary source has such allure.

After a moment of contemplation, a cold smile appeared on the ancient snake's gloomy face.

"Rebuilding the planet and becoming a god? Let me guess, this news is still unverified and has no source, yet it is widely circulated?"

Hippolyta nodded in surprise, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Samael glanced at the Amazon queen beside him and offered a brief explanation.

"What is the Great Source of the Planet? Even the gods of Mount Ares and Olympus probably have never seen it, let alone know its function. Moreover, whether it exists in the inner sea of ​​the planet is also a question."

"That sea within the star..."

"This must be true, otherwise it wouldn't be possible to attract so many people."

"In that case, why not simply announce the existence of the Star Inner Sea and let them inspect it at will? If they find nothing, wouldn't the current crisis be easily resolved?"

Upon hearing this, Hippolyta couldn't help but speak up.

"I'm certain now that you are Ares's biological daughter..."

Samael raised his hand and gently placed it on the Amazon Queen's shoulder, his gaze sincere. Before Hippolyta could even process what was happening, the ancient serpent rolled its eyes and snorted softly.

"Don't you understand? To put it another way, even if the location of the rift is revealed and the inner sea of ​​the star is opened, if they don't gain anything from it, they will still think that the Greek gods have already obtained the planet's source."

So the key isn't whether Greece has any planetary origins, but rather that they believe it does!

Immediately, the ancient serpent's eyes flashed, and its expression became mocking.

"And if they think you have it, you'd better actually have it."

After all, if one could control the planet's source and possess overwhelming power, the problem would actually be simpler.

Hippolyta was speechless, embarrassed by her own wild idea.

Of course, what Samael didn't say was that the mastermind behind releasing this information was probably among the forces besieging Greece, and simply reasoning with them wouldn't work.

But it's strange, why go to the Inner Sea of ​​Stars at such a crucial time?

Now, not only the Greek gods, but even Athena and the others have disappeared.

Aren't they worried that, in the event of this Greco-Persian War, the true gods of Persia might descend upon us all at once?

As the ancient serpent pondered, one question after another arose.

Neither Athena, Themis, nor Anna seem like such reckless people...

Unless you're really not worried!

Suddenly, Samael seemed to be deep in thought, his cross-shaped eyes flashing and opening, revealing a deep and dark depth.

The strong restrictions imposed in Greece and Rome were likely related to the Pantheon and Mount Ares.

Although it's unclear how they did it, accelerating the stripping away of the divine era and forcibly prohibiting the gods from descending to participate in the war was indeed a stroke of genius.

After all, it is unknown how much the Olympian gods and Mount Ares have recovered since the war of the Titans. If a full-scale war were to break out, even if they were to unite, they would only be two incomplete pantheons, and they would probably not be able to withstand the siege of the Persian and Egyptian gods.

At that time, with the geographical separation removed, the Greek gods would likely face not only Persia and Egypt, but also India, Northern Europe, and other regions that would probably be restless.

Replacing divine warfare with human warfare is the only way to narrow the gap in high-end combat capabilities to the greatest extent possible, reduce the intensity of the war, and buy time for subsequent preparations.

The logic is simple: if the other side has many max-level accounts, it's not good to gang up on them, so just ban them all, bring everyone back to the same level, and let the followers fight for them.

At this moment, Samael recalled the whereabouts of the people from Mount War God, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

It seems that even if there is no planetary source in the Star Inner Sea, there are probably other shady things out there.

Perhaps, that is the taboo that can restrain the gods and prevent them from descending...

Athena, you're amazing!

Chapter Seventy-Four: The Affair Exposed?

Meanwhile, in a secluded house in a Celtic tribe.

The goddess of winter, with her pale purple hair bound by a silver crown and a magnificent silk gown, sensed the familiar ethereal fluctuations. She slowly opened her eyes, and as her lips moved, she drew a question mark in mid-air with her fingers.

Immediately, a black snake scale engraved with the same runes appeared on the table, flashing in response and projecting a scene of swirling yellow sand and a phantom image under the withered tree.

"Skadi, how is the situation in Britain?"

At that moment, sensing that the messages had been successfully connected, Samael casually asked a question.

"Heh, what did you say?"

The goddess's elegant and indifferent face was covered with frost, her chin was raised, and she spoke in a cold, nasal voice.

Samael coughed, then helplessly raised his hands in surrender, skillfully flexing his muscles to force a "sincere" smile.

"Beautiful and noble Queen Goddess, my dear wife, with you in charge, I believe the war in Britain will be smooth sailing."

"Hehe, it went fairly smoothly. That Hunnic girl was indeed extraordinary, but I still managed to defeat her. Now, as you wished, this area is safe."

As Skadi replied, her smooth chin unconsciously rose a few notches, and her sidelong glances were full of arrogance and self-satisfaction.

"As expected, I feel most at ease entrusting things over there to you. So, my dear wife, what kind of reward would you like? Shaved ice or ice cream?"

"Well, since you're so insistent, then ice cream it is."

"No problem, but I can only make it for you personally when I'm done with my business and back in Northern Europe."

"Okay, but there's something I need to warn you about beforehand!"

The Goddess of Winter raised an eyebrow, her tone serious, her scrutinizing gaze fixed on the projected Samael, an invisible pressure permeating the air.

"Uh, wh...what..."

The ancient snake felt a tremor in its heart, fine beads of sweat appeared on its forehead, and its eyes darted around erratically.

Could it be that my...cough cough...friendship with Scáthach has been discovered?

"I want two ice creams! Strawberry flavor!"

"what?"

"What's wrong? Is something wrong?"

Skadi tilted her head to the side, her expression a mixture of confusion and seriousness.

"Oh, no problem!"

Samael looked at the Winter Goddess on the projection, who was earnestly giving instructions for a snack, presenting a strong contrast between her serious demeanor and her adorable personality. He couldn't help but feel relieved and chuckled. He immediately made a solemn promise, then guiltily changed the subject.

"By the way, are there any clues about the six major fairy clans and Avalon Island?"

"The Celtic queen is searching for related legends and has sent people to explore the mysterious areas of Britain, but so far there has been no success."

Skadi shook her head slightly and responded casually.

"Then tell Boudica that we can start with the nature god Cornunos, whom the Druids worship in the Celtic homeland. If we can make contact with him, we might be able to find out the exact location of the six great fairy clans."

Now that the Hunnic Empire's advance has been thwarted and the crisis temporarily averted, Britain's future actions can focus more on finding Avalon.

Samael stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then murmured softly.

"What, is this important?"

The Goddess of Winter frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled.

"To be precise, from now on, this place is very important, but I can't say for sure why..."