Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

"Hey, are you awake?"

Samael smiled and waved to Luvia as she walked towards him.

As soon as Luvia sat down, she couldn't help but ask a question, her mind full of confusion.

"us……"

"It's already out."

Samael smiled and nodded, then winked and explained very sincerely.

"I saw that you were quite exhausted and needed to rest, so I sent you back to your bedroom. Don't worry, I followed the rules and didn't touch anything."

"It does not matter!"

Luvia interrupted Samael's self-justification, first glancing at the beautiful scenery around her and the chatting and laughing tourists nearby, then looking at the man in front of her with disbelief.

"Although I've heard that the Sagittarius Cloth is the strongest of the twelve Gold Cloths, it's not enough to completely defeat those two monsters, is it?"

"That's true..."

"So, how did you do it?"

Luvia looked up and down at the person sitting at the table, leisurely drinking coffee without losing a single hair, completely baffled.

"How exactly did you manage to bring this ship out of that sea area?"

Samael pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly with a solemn expression.

"Let's be reasonable!"

"..."

Luvia's lips twitched violently, her face showing an expression that said, "Are you kidding me?"

You have to believe me!

Samael blinked, made a solemn promise, spread his hands, and explained with an innocent look on his face.

“Violence is not the only way to solve problems. When I saw that you were beaten so badly, I tried to negotiate in a friendly manner, asking them to clear the way and let us out before we fought. So, this is how it ended up.”

"Is it really that simple?"

This absurd answer made Luvia deeply suspicious.

"The local gods are still friendly and listen to advice."

Samael toyed with two red-black and blue-black gems in his hand, his smile enigmatic.

The gemstone has fine cracks, from which wisps of hidden light seep out from time to time.

At this moment, Luvia, whose doubts had gradually dissipated, rested her chin on her right hand and nodded thoughtfully, murmuring to herself.

"They can actually negotiate with gods? It seems my perspective has been too one-sided."

"Don't think too much about it. To celebrate this narrow escape, shall we have a drink? My treat!"

Samael snapped his fingers with a smile and casually ordered a cocktail and some snacks for each of them.

With her burden lifted, Luvia exhaled a long breath, readily agreed, bent down to sit, and looked intently at the man before her.

"You saved me again..."

"I'm just saving myself."

Samael smiled and spoke, then swirled his wine glass, looked up at the elegant lady across from him, and his eyes showed admiration.

"But you taught me a valuable lesson."

"I?"

Luvia was taken aback by what she heard. Her performance in dealing with the crisis was far from outstanding, and she almost got herself into trouble.

"The power of nobility is bestowed upon them at birth, and the obligations of nobility are constant from beginning to end..."

Samael pursed his lips and recited the poem, his expression solemn.

"This is a truly thought-provoking announcement. You have shown me the true spirit of nobility, a quality and sense of responsibility that is rare in any era."

At this moment, Luvia, who had been showered with praise, couldn't help but blush and coughed to explain.

"You flatter me. I was just thinking of some things my younger sister often says, and I just mentioned it casually."

"Your sister?"

Samael looked surprised and couldn't help but be curious.

Luvia nodded, and to ease the awkwardness, she began to share some secrets about her family.

The Edelfelt family, located in Finland, the lake country of Northern Europe, is known as the "scales for measuring minerals," and many masters of Gandr magic have emerged from the family line.

Just like the two ends of a scale, the magic of the Edelfelts is characterized by "sisters." Normally, magicians would be most wary of having multiple heirs in their family line, but they do the opposite, with each generation having two heirs, which is the origin of the name "Libra."

Similarly, in Edelfelt's generation, there were also two successors.

So, Luvia has a twin sister at home.

However, unlike her older sister, who enjoys being in the spotlight and has a strong, assertive personality, the younger sister has a more typical personality.

She is elegant and quiet, rarely goes out, and usually likes to immerse herself in the family library reading, especially various legal codes and philosophical works.

Therefore, this summary of aristocratic spirit actually came from the mouth of the younger sister in the family.

"Excuse me, but what is your sister's name...?"

A fleeting look of confusion crossed Luvia's eyes as she murmured her reply.

"It seems to be... Astraea?"

"puff!"

Although he had some vague guesses, Samael couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of wine and cough violently.

"what do you mean!"

For a moment, the noble lady, as if her sore spot had been touched, rolled her eyes and snorted, looking displeased, completely unaware of the awkwardness in her expression.

"It's nothing, this name is very, very special."

Samael thought for a moment, then uttered a neutral adjective and answered with a dry cough.

"Hey, I'm warning you, don't even think about hitting on my sister! She's already engaged."

When Luvia talked about her younger sister, she looked proud and doting, but at the same time she gave the man in front of her a fierce warning.

Samael narrowed his eyes, twirling his wine glass with his fingertips, and asked with a half-smile.

"Oh? Who is your fiancé?"

"Fiancé...fiancé..."

Luvia frowned and pondered for a moment in confusion. Then, as if she had thought of something, she glared at him with displeasure.

"Why do you care so much! Anyway, she and her fiancé are very much in love!"

"Okay, okay, let's change the subject."

Samael chuckled and raised his hands in surrender, not delving further into the somewhat strange question. He then changed the subject, mentioning details of the journey.

What brings you to Greece this time?

Luvia hesitated for a moment, then, remembering the golden light she had witnessed before, she finally spoke to explain the reason.

"Something has happened in the Sanctuary. Someone has triggered the barrier sealing the Underworld. I have been ordered to investigate the cause. If necessary, I will ignite the Sacred Flame of Themis and restore order!"

"No wonder the remains of Typhon and Folkus appeared in that sea area..."

Samael nodded thoughtfully and murmured, then gave a wry smile.

"It seems we'll be traveling together."

"what happened?"

"The goddess Athena has been reincarnated, but now she has been abducted by the twin gods of the underworld."

The ancient serpent's eyes flashed, and its expression turned solemn.

"Perhaps, a new war of gods is about to begin!"

"God War?"

Luvia was slightly taken aback, somewhat puzzled.

"It seems you are unaware that the current Roman gods are products of a defeated struggle and forced to withdraw from the Greek pantheon. They probably haven't fully accepted this outcome yet."

Samael's dark gaze drifted towards the distant coastline and the gradually clearer outline of the city, his expression solemn and dignified.

"Athens, we've arrived..."

The sudden reminder made Luvia tense.

It seems like something extraordinary has happened.

As the passenger ship drew ever closer, this "Hyena Miss" couldn't help but feel a growing sense of confusion.

But how come I remember the voice in my head telling me that as long as I climb Mount Ares, light the sacred fire, and activate the Sword of Order of the Goddess of Justice Themis, everything would be over?

Furthermore, once the deed is done, you'll receive several magic books left behind by the Academy of Athens as a reward...

How did we suddenly get caught up in a war of gods? The mission level is wrong, isn't it?

"Woo~~!"

The ship's horn blared as the passenger ship entered the port, and the distant Mount Ares seemed shrouded in an ominous gray-black hue.

Chapter Twenty-Six: The Butterfly of the Underworld, The Golden Palace (4.1k)

Athens, port of Icarus.

Ships of all sizes were moored in rows, and the roaring passenger ship steadily sailed to the shore. Following the flow of people, I stepped out of the cabin and onto the solid ground again. The fear brought by the deep sea was completely dispelled by an unprecedented sense of security.

Having survived the ordeal, Luvia finally let her heart, which had been hanging in mid-air, slowly settle down.

Looking at the warm scenery around her and the tourists chatting and laughing beside her, completely unaware that she had just narrowly escaped death, the girl couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

"Honestly, I thought I was going to die at sea..."

"Perhaps it was a stroke of luck; in any case, it was a close call, and ultimately a good thing, worthy of a toast."

Samael nodded, smiled slightly, then looked back at the passenger ship that was going ashore for repairs and joked.

"Fortunately, this ship isn't called the Titanic..."

Still somewhat immersed in the thrilling experience, Luvia was amused by the teasing. She raised her hand to cover her lips, smiled elegantly, and lightly tossed her golden curls over her shoulder, revealing her innate pride and confidence.

"It doesn't matter what you call them, because no matter which ship you're on, nobles are always the main characters."

The protagonist of Titanic? You want to be Rose? I don't have the Heart of the Ocean.

Samael chuckled to himself, unlocked a can of beer, and as he drank, he surveyed his surroundings, which had been transformed beyond recognition by a thousand years of history.

wow——

On the shore, Luvia instinctively pressed her hands, one above and one below, against the sun hat on her head and the hem of her skirt. She turned to look at the sea behind her, her brows furrowing slightly.

got windy.

The once azure sky has gradually turned somber, and the winds of the Aegean Sea are whipping and ruffling the water.

On the sea, waves surged and crashed against the shore, splashing up layers of pale white foam.

Rumble——!

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and muffled thunder rumbled intermittently from the low-hanging clouds, giving the entire Peloponnese peninsula a look of impending storm.

This damn weather.

The sudden turn of events left Luvia, who had just landed and was ready to make a big splash, feeling rather helpless.

what?

As Luvia, feeling somewhat depressed, looked around listlessly, her peripheral vision was drawn to a glimpse of brilliant pale gold in the wind.

Upon closer inspection, it was a large, golden-blue butterfly about ten centimeters long, its fluttering wings resembling streaks of light dancing in the air.

so beautiful……

Miss Hyena's gaze was somewhat unfocused. Her predatory instincts kicked in, and she subconsciously reached out, wanting to touch the cute little sprite perched on the railing and add it to her collection for this journey.