Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Of course, not everyone is willing to stay quietly in a small place and live a peaceful life.

For example, a certain shameless scoundrel.

Just as Samael was secretly grumbling to himself, two delicate, jade-like hands lifted the curtain, and her pink fists gently tapped the ancient snake's shoulders and the back of its neck, massaging and combing it.

Mmm...so comfortable...this feels like the ultimate bodyguard...

As Tamamo-no-Mae's fingers and palms gathered and dispersed, gently tapping and kneading along the lines of his muscles, the just-right force caused the stagnant blood and qi to circulate and the stiff joints to vibrate, and the internal organs to begin to activate.

After a thorough cleansing of the meridians, smoothing of the joints, and adjustment of the internal organs, Samael felt as if he were soaking in warm water. A comfortable, tingling sensation spread from the top of his head all the way to his tailbone, and all the pores on his body opened up, refreshingly welcoming the breeze from all directions.

However, due to being too engrossed in the ride and losing focus, Samael momentarily lost his mind and nearly crashed the car into a tree.

Tamamo-no-Mae blinked her watery golden eyes and approached him very attentively, her sweet and soft voice gentle and soft.

“Lord Ezio, we’ve been traveling for half a day, let me take over. You should go into the carriage and rest for a while, and have some water.”

That thoughtfulness is reminiscent of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

Sorry, I take back what I said earlier. When you're not causing trouble, you're definitely a good fox!

Hearing such understanding and comforting words, Samael felt a pang of guilt. He immediately handed over the reins, retreated into the carriage, leaned back comfortably to one side, closed his eyes, picked up the still-warm teacup on the table, and took a small sip.

"Strange, it's sweet. Did you add sugar? It also seems to have a rose scent, or maybe honey?"

As the warm tea flowed over his taste buds, creating a unique experience on his tongue, Samael couldn't help but open his eyes and ask curiously.

"Hehe, do you like it? If you're not satisfied, we have other styles such as safflower, gardenia, and rouge flower for you to choose from."

Tamamo-no-Mae responded with a smile, her lips curving upwards in delight, as delicate as flower petals.

Samael looked down at the cup, and the faint reddish tinge that spread from the rim to the surface of the water made his eyelids twitch.

Red and blue flowers... gardenias... rouge flowers... aren't these the main ingredients used by Chinese women to make rouge?

"Have you used this cup?"

"Oh dear, I was kissed without even realizing it. Lord Ezio is so bold."

Tamamo-no-Mae cupped Samael's cheek with one hand, revealing a hint of shyness, yet a mischievous glint of teasing her pet lurked deep within her golden eyes.

You're the one who secretly added the substance, what are you being shy about! Even if it was an indirect forced kiss, you still forced yourself on me!

As the three hands holding the cups trembled slightly, and a suspicious shimmering color seemed to appear on the water's surface, Samael's expression froze, and his face darkened.

"Besides rouge, what else did you add?"

"Oh dear, you've been discovered. Of course, it's the secret medicine of love that will steal your body and soul. A special perk, please accept it without worry."

Come on, as a return gift, let me tell you secretly, how many points would you give my current infatuation on a scale of 100?

The scoundrel fox, instead of feeling guilty, cupped his excited cheeks and asked with a smile of curiosity.

boom!

Samael tapped Tamamo-no-Mae's forehead with his bent finger, causing the veins on his forehead to bulge.

"Stop hitting me! Be serious!"

The foxy woman opposite him immediately straightened her back, her pretty face tense and serious.

"Given what happened last night, I've discovered a serious problem!"

"Huh? What?"

"There are vixens infiltrating the group, plotting against you, and there's more than one! Especially that blonde with big breasts, her sinister intentions are blatant!"

"..."

Samael's lips twitched subconsciously, his gaze shifting forward with a strange intensity. Before slandering Quetzalcoatl behind his back, couldn't he at least examine his own conscience?

However, the shameless fox, who was so dramatic that even the ancient snake was ashamed of her own thick skin, clenched her fists and swung them fiercely in the air, her expression full of righteous indignation.

"Just in case, this cup of tea has already left its scent on you, so the other vixens won't be able to seduce you! Rest assured, as long as some of them are here, those vixens won't succeed. I will protect your integrity with my life!"

"So, what is the effect of this thing?"

"To keep you clear-headed in the face of temptation, and to prevent you from falling for those scheming vixens."

"Thank you so much..."

"No need to thank me. This is a top-notch pastime that you can enjoy no matter how many times you go through it, and a high-quality meal ticket that is hard to find anywhere in the world. The competition is too fierce, so of course I have to mark it in advance and make the most of it."

"You just mentioned 'entertainment' and 'meal ticket,' right?"

"Ah, no, you must have misheard me. I meant you're very interesting, understanding, and definitely a good man who holds his value!"

The fox made a solemn declaration, closed its eyes and sniffed in ecstasy. Behind it, several nearly invisible bands of colorful light appeared and disappeared, and the corners of its lips curled up slightly.

Hmm, the smell of riddles, the smell of lies, the chaotic scent that even fate cannot restrain.

I'm really curious about where this endless range of possibilities will ultimately lead.

Oh dear, it would be quite amusing to see my dear benefactor tumbling down from the peak to the trough.

And such beings, the more destitute they are, the more incredible the wonders of fate they can create.

Therefore, in order to repay your kindness, I will never abandon you. If that time comes, please remember to hold my hand.

Looking down from a high vantage point at people climbing up from the valley floor is my favorite thing to do.

After all, whether one strives with all their might to reach the pinnacle of happiness, or struggles painfully only to fall into an even deeper abyss of sorrow, the intertwined despair and hope will all become a perfect symphony.

Chapter 110 The Crowned Beast Tamer

"..."

Samael's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and he rolled his eyes at the increasingly unscrupulous wicked woman.

Meanwhile, to prevent Tamamo-no-Mae from causing any trouble ahead, the ancient snake naturally lost its leisurely mood for drinking tea in the carriage, got up, grabbed the reins, and casually threw the scoundrel back into the carriage.

Tch, how rude to treat a lady like that, how awful.

The canine, relegated to the dark room, grumbled and sullenly picked up its cup, sticking out its pink tongue to lightly lick the warm tea.

As Samael inadvertently turned his head, his gaze fell upon the way a certain scoundrel was drinking water. He couldn't help but recall the suspicious substance mixed in the water, and the fact that this scoundrel had previously said that he had 'marked him using a special method.' His hand holding the reins froze in mid-air.

He vaguely remembered that canines and felines were more accustomed to using their own scent or urine to mark their territory and prey.

Rabbits, on the other hand, are more likely to use saliva to do this kind of thing...

He was now certain that the fox beside him, the image of a virtuous wife and loving mother, was merely a facade; its existence seemed more like that of a calamity-bringing beast, its true nature quite wicked.

Thankfully, we didn't leave this rascal outside, otherwise, without restraint, he might cause some trouble in the future.

Forget it, I've raised calamity beasts before, just kidding. I'm an expert at animal taming! I'll give her a good talking-to later, so she really understands the harshness of society!

Samael turned his head back, continued driving with peace of mind, and a wicked smile spread across his lips.

At that moment, the curtain of the carriage in front quietly fell, and Gogo and Helen exchanged a strange glance.

They vaguely understood why the girl named Xiaoyu had been left alone.

"Ah!"

Unconsciously sensing something, Samael felt an itch on the bridge of his nose and sneezed loudly, muttering to himself: Who's talking about me behind my back again? Why does the closer I get to Athens, the more I feel like something's not quite right?

Bang...

The carriage lurched along several bumpy sections of the road, interrupting the ancient snake's thoughts.

After enduring some torment, Samael looked up at the Acropolis gates of Athens, which were beginning to take shape, and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

During the battle of the First Temple, his final burst of spacetime power scattered in all directions of the Chaos Sea. He has not recovered much since then. The only reliable things are his power of destiny, which has recovered most of its power and which he uses very skillfully, and his own poison.

Otherwise, we could consider tearing through space to teleport long distances, thus avoiding the hassle of traveling.

But this is for the best. As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. By entering Athens incognito, one might be able to see more of the rot hidden beneath the glitz and glamour.

With his nerves on edge, he sped along, following the majestic white marble cityscape rising above the horizon in the sunlight. Gu She rubbed his throbbing brow and let out a long sigh.

Athens, we've arrived!

After paying the sentry more than ten gold Zeus at the gate, Samael noticed the burning gaze on his back, frowned slightly, and, too lazy to linger, led the group into the city discreetly.

Athens was twice the size I remembered.

It boasts a wide variety of public buildings, including palaces, council chambers, theaters, clubs, galleries, hotels, shopping malls, workshops, docks, and stadiums.

The crowds were in a hurry, and the density was greater than before, but in my memory, only a few Athenians stopped at the square where the bronze statues of heroes were commemorated, and most of them looked disdainful.

Located in the heart of the city, on the highest platform, stands an even more elaborate and imposing temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom; Medusa, the goddess of vengeance; and Themis, the goddess of justice.

Following the terrain downwards, the statues of the eighty-eight constellations of Saint Seiya are also neatly arranged and placed in temples of different sizes, guarding the three goddesses, cold and unapproachable.

The Calamity Bell hanging in the Temple of the God of Medicine was covered with a layer of cobwebs because it had not been used for a long time.

"This place truly lives up to its reputation as the heart of Greece; it's even more bustling and clean than I expected."

Tamamo-no-Mae, who loves luxury, happily spreads her arms, inhaling the familiar scent of extravagance and decadence, feeling quite satisfied.

"Of course, after all, those who are considered unsightly and of low social standing probably can't even afford the cost of entering the city."

Samai smiled wryly, his mind drifting back to what he had seen on his journey from outside the city.

The main road was in disrepair, the land was barren, the slaves who had been driven out of the area looked emaciated, and the fishermen at the harbor were sighing and lamenting...

Looking around now, Athens is clean and bright, with some unfamiliar things and many familiar things gone.

Samael shook his head slightly, then composed himself, his gaze not lingering on the bustling scene. He led his employers, Helen and Gogo, safely through the leaf-shaped gate and into the interior of the Acropolis.

The two Spartan women, who had no intention of involving the assassin's bodyguard, exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing, and then took their leave.

"Hand out!"

Samael didn't seem to care. He glanced at the cloud-shrouded Mount Ares and smiled faintly.

That unquestionable tone made Gogo and Helen subconsciously obey.

When the two came to their senses, a strange tingling sensation came from their palms, and the several runes they had inscribed gradually disappeared.

"This is?"

"A simple protective spell; hopefully you won't need it."

"Many, thank you..."

Helen stole a glance at someone, coughed dryly in response, and felt inexplicably guilty.

"Thank me? There's no need for that. You haven't paid the balance yet, and I need to protect my own assets."

Samael gave a casual reply, then waved his hand impatiently, interrupting the high priest's dilemma.

"Alright, business is more important. You can go ahead and get busy. I'll be staying in Athens for the next couple of days. Once you've finished dealing with your important matters, I'll come to collect the debt."

Immediately, the ancient serpent decisively abandoned Gogo and Helen, grabbed the scoundrel fox who wanted to sneak into the Acropolis of Athens, and disappeared into the crowd in a few steps.

Hopefully, we won't need it.

Gogo and Helen glanced at the protective spell hidden in their palms, their brows furrowing slightly, a hint of gloom appearing on their faces. They then took a deep breath, suppressing the complex thoughts in their minds, and followed the path resembling leaf veins, heading straight for the War God Mountain in the northwest. After traveling for more than ten minutes, they began to enter the water-like light screen.

Meanwhile, Samael, who had entered a secluded alley, looked up as if sensing something.

The escort mission is now complete. As a long-time client, I'll offer you some free additional services.

Then, the ancient serpent's gaze fell, and it looked at the several greedy figures with short swords in their hands who were approaching from the crossroads with ill intentions. It then turned to Tamamo-no-Mae beside it, shrugged and asked a question.

"You coming or me?"

"Oh dear, is this a sexual assault? I'm so scared. Lord Ezio will definitely protect me, right?"

Without hesitation, a certain "delicate" girl shrank back behind Samael, pressed herself against the corner of the wall, crossed her arms, and looked on with a smug smile.

Without a word, Samael cracked his knuckles and stepped forward. Instantly, the sickening crack of bones breaking and the dull thud of fists hitting flesh rose and fell, accompanied by screams and groans of the ravaged victims, echoing through the secluded alley.

In a short while, one by one, the delinquents, with broken bones and torn muscles, hanging by a thread, lay sprawled on the ground, experiencing the extreme pain of life slipping away in their paralysis.

Tsk tsk, how cruel...

Tamamo-no-Mae, following Samael out of the alley, muttered pityingly as she stepped on the two fingers reaching for her ankles, grinning as she crushed the bones of the small fish.

Trash! Absolutely trash!

The ancient snake glared at the scumbag fox behind it, looked around at the surrounding area, and after several twists and turns, arrived at the door of a secluded house. Then, it raised its hand and wiped, and a faint rune appeared on the door.

Phew! We've finally arrived!