Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

In an instant, the bearded man who had caught up pulled out a long spear from the ground and threw it forward.

However, this was no match for the green-haired guy who ran faster than a rabbit.

The Greek hero Achilles and the Trojan general Hector, these two sworn enemies are still at odds...

Samael recognized the two men, his lips twitching slightly, somewhat puzzled as to how Hector had been recruited.

"Oh, it's because this guy kidnapped that little girl named Briseis when he left Tethys."

Caesar, who had previously sought help from Achilles, gloated and made sarcastic remarks.

Briseis…isn’t that the Trojan slave who caused the rift between Agamemnon and Achilles?

And this woman is Hector's cousin! You bastard! How dare you flirt with her! You deserve to be hunted down!

Former sworn enemies have now become the brother-in-law and sister's husband? This relationship is truly complicated...

Samael watched the two men chasing each other at sea, speechless.

Chapter 179 Filial Piety is Dead, Filial Piety is Dead

On the cliff facing the Sea of ​​Oceanus, a slightly salty sea breeze blows, bringing a rare moment of peace amidst the clamor of war. The once fierce battlefield of the war of the Titans has long since left no trace of gunpowder.

Samael took out a bottle of mead from the magic circle that appeared and drank it down. Caesar, who was next to him, licked his dry lips and teeth, rolled his eyes, and nodded to his chest in greeting.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to offer you a toast..."

"Is this how you trick people into drinking?"

Samael glanced at the cunning fat man who was pointing east and west, made a slight joke, and then retrieved another bottle of his stock from the magic circle and tossed it aside.

"Haha, to glorious Greece, to great Rome, to this damned world, and to you, wise and sagacious..."

Caesar bowed slightly, half-seriously and half-jokingly teasing Samael, then clinked glasses with him from afar, greedily drinking the golden liquid.

After a few sips of wine, the Roman emperor began to chat, engaging in pleasant conversation with the Greek ruler beside him.

It must be said that Caesar was a shrewd and sociable man. He was not only talkative but also adept at reading people's expressions. When he saw that Samael was interested in the two enemies from the Trojan War, he catered to his interests and took the initiative to tell him the story of that war.

Throughout the history of ancient Greek mythology, there were four remarkable feats during the era when human heroes rose to prominence, which served as a shining stage for epic tales.

In chronological order, the first event was the "Kaldon Hunt," which brought together a large number of heroes and resolved the beast plague that ravaged the Kingdom of Kaludon, thus asserting human sovereignty on land.

Secondly, there was the Argonautical Expedition, which not only successfully helped Jason restore his kingdom but also forged a deep friendship among the Argonauts, and in a sense, conquered the sea.

Then came the Battle of the Titans, in which the elite planetary warrior Sephalus was defeated, determining the future of the Greek world.

The Holy King in front of us participated in all three of the first three heroic epics. The only other feat that can be considered equal to his is the Trojan War, which sparked a gamble among the gods.

After the war of the Titans, the gods and humans gradually recovered from their ordeal, but the Olympian gods, upon regaining their strength, made an embarrassing discovery:

The story that Zeus once branded heroes with divine marks, attempting to enslave their souls and establish Paradise Island, has already been quietly spread.

It is said that a certain "very filial" goddess, for the sake of justice, even went so far as to publish a large amount of dirt on Zeus, the king of the gods, and distribute it widely.

Furthermore, the gods' misdeeds of suppressing human development, such as Pandora's Box, the flood that destroyed the world, and Prometheus stealing fire, were also exposed. As a result, the Greek people and heroes gradually turned to Mount Olympus, and their sacrifices and faith in Olympus gradually weakened.

The conflict between the two pantheons and the struggle for faith have gradually come to the forefront, and a proxy war to rebuild authority is imminent.

However, due to the spread of public opinion, most of the Olympian gods, except for a few minor deities, had essentially lost control of the forces within Greece.

Left with no other choice, Zeus and his companions had to settle for second best and support the formidable fortress of Troy, which Poseidon and Apollo had personally built during their exile.

Speaking of Troy, this place was truly tragic. It was known as a holy land for heroes to farm dungeons, but it was almost destroyed several times by those Greek beasts. It was only after Hector's birth that the situation improved slightly.

As Olympus's favor shifted, Troy, which had received strong support, gradually grew stronger and developed rapidly.

As a long-standing enemy of the Greek city-states, Troy was located on a major transportation route and was one of the most developed and wealthy cities on the Mediterranean coast.

Two tigers cannot share one mountain. Now that the two sides have reunited on this land, even without Helen as the catalyst, an epic war is inevitable due to expansion.

The outcome of this war was a gamble that would determine who would remain and who would go between the Olympian pantheon and the Ares pantheon.

At that time, most of the Greek city-states, led by powerful states such as Mycenae, Sparta, Athens, and Thessaly, were pressing in with their armies.

Troy also widely recruited allies, and city-states such as Thebes, Cernissus, and Tenidos, which were still loyal to the Olympian gods, also came to its aid.

The Greeks had a large and powerful army, including Achilles, Odysseus, the brothers Agamemnon and Ajax the Elder and Younger, all of whom were powerful heroes with divine blood. They also had a luxurious team of magicians from the Athenian Academy. They came on strong and wiped out many of Troy's allies.

However, Troy refused to take the high ground and defended its territory. With its stronghold, unity, and numerous allies, and Hector being blessed by the Olympian gods, he was naturally no less powerful than the Greek heroes. The challengers who came to Troy were basically defeated, which greatly boosted Troy's morale.

Unfortunately, Hector eventually ran into Achilles, who was an overpowered character, and was utterly defeated.

After all, according to the oracle of the spinning wheel of fate, the union of Zeus and the sea goddess Thetis would give birth to heroes more powerful than themselves, even if his lover was passed on to the scapegoat Peleus, making the green-haired King of Thessaly the father of this destined child.

Even so, the powerful influence of the Oracle of Fate has made Achilles an unparalleled overpowered hero among the new generation.

According to later generations' estimates, it seems that only Hercules, who was the most overpowered of the previous generation, could rival him.

Even though Hector was favored by the Olympian gods, he could not withstand Achilles's immense power and was repeatedly defeated.

Seeing that the Troy they had supported was about to collapse, the Olympian gods, who should have been watching from the sidelines, shamelessly intervened, personally descending and instigating internal conflicts within the Greek coalition. They successfully turned the tide several times and almost drove the Greeks into the sea.

The Olympian gods were about to hold a victory celebration, but this advantage gained through shamelessness did not last long and soon crumbled.

According to sources, the trigger was that celebratory feast of the gods.

Someone placed a golden apple engraved with "Dedicated to the fairest goddess" on the table in the hall, causing the goddesses to quarrel endlessly.

Among them were Hera, Aphrodite, Artemis, Demeter, Leto, Mnemosyne, and several of Zeus's wives, all of whom were forced to take sides.

Hera and Aphrodite were the two who ultimately advanced from the preliminary rounds.

The two goddesses, one powerful and authoritative, the other with many lovers and beautiful face, were truly hard to choose between. The male gods, exhausted by the situation, all refused to see either of them, fearing to offend either of them.

Zeus, in particular, has been suffering from a terrible headache ever since he voted for Hera in the last evaluation, and even considered having his head split open.

It seems that the former goddess was indeed no pushover.

Of course, Athena, as the beloved daughter of Zeus and Metis, is the epitome of both.

Thinking of this, Samael's lips curled up into a wicked smile, and he couldn't help but feel smug.

Chapter 180 The Referee's Blind Whistle

Unfortunately, in this clash of titans, Prince Paris of Troy was chosen as the arbitrator.

In the end, Aphrodite, who used her beauty to sleep with Paris for a night, won the victory. Later, Aphrodite was even very satisfied with this Trojan pretty boy, and the two, having tasted the sweetness of love, often slept together.

After the scandal was exposed, Olympus was thrown into chaos once again.

However, during this time, the gods were exhausted by the Apple of Truth incident and had no energy left to cause trouble. The ten-year siege left the Trojans exhausted and their allies defeated one by one.

As for the Amazons, whom Troy relied on most, sorry, they've backed out.

Lacking protection, Hector was captured alive by Achilles, and Paris, who took over the guard duties, failed to see through the Trojan Horse plot, leading to the eventual fall of the kingdom.

At the end of the story, the Trojans, whose country was destroyed and whose homes were destroyed, followed the Olympian gods to the Italian peninsula under the leadership of Prince Paris and established Rome. The bloodline of Aphrodite, that is, Venus, was also continued, and Caesar's family was one of them.

According to Samael's speculation, the dispute over the golden apple may have later evolved into a gambling battle between the old and new factions of Olympus.

Perhaps it was because Aphrodite sacrificed her beauty to win that Ares was able to surpass Zeus and become the more revered chief god of the Romans.

After the war, Mount Ares treated Hector, who had been taken prisoner, well, allowing the down-on-his-luck Trojan prince to settle with his family on the ten islands of the kingdom. Achilles even warmly invited his former adversary to live on the island of Tethys.

At first, Hector, unaware of the situation, felt a sense of camaraderie with Achilles, believing it to be a sign of respect between warriors.

However, it wasn't until Achilles and his cousin Briseis were caught having an affair in the Temple of the Tethys by Hector that, after a barrage of questions, Hector learned that Achilles had taken Briseis from Agamemnon after she was captured, and the two had gradually become involved.

Hector was captured alive instead of killed largely thanks to the influence of his cousin.

To make matters worse, not only his cousin Briseis, but also Cassandra, his own sister who was also snatched away from Agamemnon by Achilles after the fall of the city, was also involved in an ambiguous relationship with this green-haired guy.

What a load of rubbish about mutual respect! What a load of rubbish about treating prisoners well! This green-haired bastard invited him to the island just so he could have an affair!

After figuring things out, the Trojan prince became mentally unstable and started finding excuses to fight Achilles almost every few days.

"I never imagined that Achilles, that wild horse, could be tamed by a woman, allowing the Trojan bloodline to survive. It truly proves the saying: Men conquer women by conquering the world, and women conquer the world by conquering men..."

Samael was amazed to hear that this great hero of the Trojan War had such a rich history of romantic affairs.

"That's absolutely right! Your Majesty, I salute you!"

Upon hearing this, Caesar excitedly slapped his thigh and immediately raised his glass to drink with Samael, his bright eyes seeming as if he had seen a like-minded mentor.

The two clinked glasses and looked at each other, fake smiles appearing on their faces. After saying goodbye, they walked to a secluded corner and quickened their pace in unison, secretly wiping their hands and fingers that had touched on their clothes.

Hmm, it tastes the same way, all crumbs and dregs, I need to stay away from it.

After a preliminary assessment of the military strength of Rome, Northern Europe, and Greece, Samael greeted his companions along the way and headed towards the temple behind the high altar.

However, upon looking around, Samael realized that Anna was not in the main hall.

Just as the ancient serpent was somewhat confused, the sweet aroma of cream and the caramelized scent of wheat wafted from the back hall, bringing a strange sense of familiarity that instantly awakened long-forgotten memories.

Mmm, that familiar taste...

Samael smiled slightly, tiptoed, and carefully made his way to the kitchen that had been built in the back hall.

"Butter cake requires full-grown Mesopotamian wheat, and the harvest season must not be affected by rain. Only in this way can the original flavor be perfectly reproduced. Samael likes this very much..."

"When baking 'Bo Bing' (a type of flatbread), the baking temperature is very important. As for the filling, honey is more suitable than sugar..."

"The same goes for cooking porridge; I'm the best at seasoning wheat porridge!"

In front of the clean stove, three graceful figures, arranged from short to tall, are busy preparing their signature dishes together, sharing their cooking experiences in a harmonious atmosphere.

"Samael!"

The shadow cast by the figure at the doorway into the room was dappled. Anna was the first to react. She hurriedly jumped off the small stool, rushed out from beside the stove, and bumped into Samael's arms. She wrapped her arms tightly around the snake's waist and buried her head in that tranquility.

"Oh no! It's going to burn! It's going to burn!"

However, as a burnt aroma wafted over, Anna was startled awake and immediately ran back to the stove, quickly flipping over several pancakes.

However, in the rush, mistakes were made. The more the young girl gathered, the more mistakes she made in cooking. Either she forgot to brush on the sauce, or she accidentally poked the skin with a spatula, causing the cream inside to spill out. As a result, the baked lamb chops were not very satisfactory.

"Don't rush, we'll do it together..."

Just as Anna's little face was full of frustration and she was at a loss, two fingers reached out from behind Anna, skillfully controlling the heat, passing cooking utensils, and taking over the roasting of the meat.

The familiar feeling of the Uruk embassy welled up in Anna's heart, and she was greatly encouraged. Gradually, she calmed down, and everything proceeded in an orderly manner. The two people, one big and one small, looked at each other and nodded in front of the stove, and smiles bloomed on their faces.

"Karke, your pot is bubbling, be careful the lid doesn't fly off."

"And Medea, the whole jar of honey is almost gone, are you trying to make her sick of it?"

As a soft laugh reminded her, she looked enviously at the two cooks whose backs overlapped, then suddenly snapped out of her daze, her expression changing slightly. She hurriedly composed herself and focused on her work.

However, a secret joy of being noticed and feeling close to each other inadvertently spread in the hearts of the aunt and niece.

With the kitchen situation stabilized, Samael helped out while inquiring about the progress of the high altar.

"With the help of Medea and Circe, the divine seal has completed the blockade of Thermopylae and the surrounding seas. The Persians are now like caged beasts."

Anna glanced at her fellow enthusiasts on either side, who seemed to be getting along well, and answered seriously, but then her eyes flickered slightly and her brows furrowed.

"However, the foundation is gradually stabilizing, which also means that almost all of the military forces supporting us from the Pure Land of Bliss have landed on the surface, and the Inner Sea of ​​the Star still has no response, only simple sensations."

"enough!"

Samael chuckled and nodded, his brows gradually relaxing, exuding confidence and high spirits.

"Wow! Butter cake! And lamb chops, the leopard's favorite. Come, let the lonely gourmet taste the seasoning and listen to the language of food!"

Moments later, the leopard-man, drawn by the aroma, its eyes gleaming, rushed into the kitchen and pounced.

However, in an instant, an arm behind her grabbed her tail and slammed her to the floor.

"Mmm, this is such a nostalgic scent. If you don't mind my muscular build and clumsy hands, I'll help you out, big sister!"

Quetzalcoatl, a figure embodying both violence and elegance, walked over the upright human figure and approached with a beaming smile, joining the ranks of the cooks with a rather novel air.

By noon, dishes featuring Greek, Roman, Mesopotamian, and even American specialties were freshly prepared. The invited military leaders and key decision-makers were immediately drawn in by the rich aromas upon entering, their mouths watering.

The crowd took their seats inside the temple, their eyes filled with both anticipation and solemnity.

There is always calm before the storm, and beneath this feast, the thunder of war will not be far off.

Chapter 181 The Favored Ones Are Fearless

Inside the temple, the exotic atmosphere blended with local cuisine and wine, allowing everyone to temporarily forget the war and enjoy a hearty meal.