The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 1178 - 4: The Fate Goddess is a Loli!

The seven hills are adorned with luxurious architectural groups from bottom to top; these staggered palaces are the residences of the Roman Divine Descendants and the gods.

On one of those hills, adorned with a rose flag, lies a courtyard dedicated to the statue of the God of Love, Venus, which was presented by the Claudius Clan to that Female Machine God as a private residence.

However, at this moment, Venus hasn’t spent even a day there; instead, Luo En has taken advantage.

Sipping a cup of floral tea brewed with warm water, the elegant fragrance and an indescribable sweetness unfold on the tip of the tongue.

The tea is quite good.

Luo En silently appraised, setting down the cup and casually chatting with the Troy Princess before him.

From Cassandra’s mouth, he gradually learned about the migration of the Trojan Royal Family after leaving aside the Age of Greek Gods.

As time passed, the mediocre old King and his incompetent children had long returned to the embrace of the God of Death, turning into a handful of yellow earth.

According to the rules, Hector should have succeeded the throne.

However, this great Prince of Troy had little interest in power and quickly passed on the mantle of leadership to the younger generation.

This led to the fratricidal conflict between Rome’s ancestors, Numito and Amulo, and the rise of the Divine Ancestor, Romulus.

As supporters who secretly pushed Romulus to the throne, these Trojan demigods joined Romulus’s line after he inherited the estate. They collectively constituted the current most mysterious of the Seven Clans, the Quirinus Clan, directly obeying the commands and deployments of Mechanical God Venus, handling matters related to the gods and not interfering with the transition of Roman Royal Authority.

In a certain sense, they are considered the last fortress defending the foundation of Rome.

After listening, Luo En couldn’t help but sincerely commend:

"To achieve such accomplishments, you’ve all worked hard over the years."

"It is we who should thank you. Without you lifting the weight of the world and guiding us, we Trojans would have likely perished in that war long ago, let alone risen again to create such a magnificent legacy."

Cassandra, flattered and honored, promptly responded seriously.

Luo En giggled indifferently and asked:

"By the way, Hector? Why hasn’t that lad been seen?"

"He went to the Netherworld, claiming to meet some old friends there and intending to spar with them."

Cassandra smiled bitterly.

This brother of hers resembled a warrior more than a king. Now that Greece and Rome had just completed their connection, he couldn’t wait to rush into the Netherworld, wishing to engage in combat with those former adversaries and compete for superiority.

To erase the disgrace from the Trojan War, Hector even pulled along several younger sealed gods of Roman Divine Descendants, including Romulus.

With their departure, all affairs of the Quirinus Clan fell onto Cassandra’s shoulders, leaving this High Priest exhausted, her feet hardly touching the ground.

Hearing the grievance in Cassandra’s tone, Luo En couldn’t help but smile:

"When I run into that young rascal, I’ll give him a scolding on your behalf."

"Sure, I’ll listen to you!"

Cassandra hid a smile, then lifted the silver pitcher to refill Luo En’s empty cup while calling for a few plates of pastries and meals to accommodate this approachable deity.

However, seeing those plates all sparkling with a glossy sheen of some kind of metallic luster, Luo En’s eyelid twitched involuntarily:

"Made of lead?"

"Yes, this is the latest trendy design on the market. Items made from this material not only look beautiful, but also boast a slight sweetness when used, and are quite popular among the nobility."

"Do you have a few sets as backup here?"

"Not just that."

Cassandra gently shook her head, motioning to the kitchen,

"Since this is a residence dedicated by the Claudius Clan to that deity, not only are there lead utensils, but the buried underground pipes are also made of lead. Should you prefer, you could stay here long term."

Once again, the cup in Luo En’s hand trembled. His gaze at Cassandra was filled with a bizarre expression.

If not knowing that she was the Priestess of the Wine God Temple, he would’ve thought she was an assassiness sent by an enemy country.

All lead products?

Are you afraid the homeowner will live too long?

While Luo En scoffed internally, he recalled some related legends of the Roman Empire.

In Ancient Rome, lead was widely used as an easily processed and corrosion-resistant metal in everything from architecture to pipelines and water containers. Everywhere, from the palaces of the nobility, public baths, aqueducts, even to the commoners’ homes, lead pipes and utensils could be found. These lead pipes not only resolved the water supply issues of the ancient Roman cities but also symbolized the era’s technological civilization.

Yet, it was these seemingly advanced lead pipes that quietly embedded hazards into the lives of the ancient Romans. Lead is a toxic heavy metal, and prolonged exposure or ingestion can cause severe harm to the human body. Despite this, the ancient Romans remained oblivious, enjoying the convenience brought by lead pipes while unaware that they were gradually marching into the abyss of health issues.

Over time, the Romans began experiencing a spectrum of health problems. Slower cognitive development in children, adult neurological decline, bone pain, renal dysfunction... these symptoms, unnoticed back then, are now recognized as typical indications of lead poisoning.

"From now on, those lead-made items shouldn’t be used. Prolonged use makes it easy to suffer from heavy metal poisoning."

Luo En put down the cup, solemnly advising.

Poisoning?

Upon hearing this, Cassandra lowered her head in fear and trepidation:

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