The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 445 - 5_2

Chapter 445: Chapter 5_2

Because of this wedding, the most competitive opponents had been kicked out of the game before they had time to be happy, let alone appeal on behalf of Zeus.

And His Majesty the King of Gods, having just lost a Divine Incarnation, would probably need some time to recover before he could walk the Lower Realm again. Meanwhile, they could take advantage of this gap to extend their influence into the few city-states that worshipped Zeus.

As their thoughts became clearer, the deities who were enjoying themselves at the banquet began to find the wine and food exceptionally delicious.

The wedding scene, abuzz with merriment and festivity, was vibrant with the clinking of cups being exchanged.

In a corner, Luo En looked up towards Mount Olympus in the stars and poured out a cup of nectar as a salute to the prematurely departed Divine King.

He was well aware that Eris was the chief culprit behind the Golden Apple incident, and that His Majesty the King of Gods had not instigated it.

After all, Zeus wasn’t so foolish that he would rush to stir up trouble just three days after the truce in the divine war, especially not with such a child’s play ruse.

But what did that matter? The wronged one is you!

Luo En had a sly smile on his face as he picked up another cup of nectar from the table and drank it all at once, feeling an intense sense of satisfaction.

Having held back for so long, although he couldn’t send His Majesty the King of Gods to Tartarus to reunite with his mother, Semele, he could at least start collecting some interest.

After his moment of reflection, Luo En set down his cup and looked around the hall, but he didn’t see the red-haired, black-winged figure anywhere.

“No need to look anymore, Eris sneaked away amidst the chaos,” a voice interrupted.

Tethys, who was beside him, poured wine for her husband and added in a low voice.

“It was while you were confronting Zeus.”

“Tsk, she sure ran fast,” Luo En muttered, shaking his head in mild frustration.

Eris might have been low-level when it came to causing mischief, but her instincts for danger were quite keen.

“Don’t worry, it seems someone has already gone after her,” Tethys said, pointing in a particular direction with a light smile.

Following her gesture, Luo En looked over and immediately revealed a schadenfreude grin upon seeing the empty seat.

“Looks like Eris’s newly grown feathers might be in danger again.”

The one who had gone after her was Athena.

Clearly, the Goddess of Wisdom had been paying close attention to the mischievous actions of the Goddess of Discord.

And with Athena intervening, whether in terms of wisdom or strength, Eris, who was significantly outmatched, was surely in for a good lesson.

Moreover, going after Eris also meant that Athena was well aware of the true instigator behind the Golden Apple incident. With the Goddess of Discord to vent on, she probably wouldn’t bother him anymore, right?

Luo En thought about his own mass mockery tactic earlier at the event and muttered to himself.

“Don’t celebrate too early, one has gone but don’t two others remain?” Tethys reminded him with a smile, and then pointed towards someone who had been peeping from the corridor several times.

“There seems to be someone looking for you over there.”

Turning his head to look, Luo En felt an immediate headache.

It was Aphrodite.

Of the three goddesses involved in the Golden Apple incident, she was the one he found the most difficult to deal with.

“You have time to chat slowly; I’m going to leave first,” Tethys said with a smile, waving goodbye before dropping a sweet promise.

“I’ll be waiting for you in the bridal chamber tonight,” she whispered and, pretending to be drunk, left the wedding scene with the support of The Three Graces.

Left with no other choice, Luo En had to receive and bid farewell to the guests alone, not managing to send off the contented guests until late afternoon.

Clearly, these did not include the aggrieved parties who had just suffered indignities at the feast.

As the crowd dispersed, Aphrodite, who had held her anger for most of the day, walked in from outside the porch, her beautiful face slightly darkened.

“Why did you insult me? And in such an ugly way!”

“Just acting on impulse,” Luo En replied with a shrug, excusing himself.

But logic only worked on rational people, and it clearly didn’t apply to an overly emotional Goddess of Love.

“That’s not fair either, I haven’t done anything to offend you, why do you insist on humiliating me?”

Aphrodite felt deeply wronged, her gaze towards Luo En brimming with indignation and disappointment.

“And here I thought you actually understood me…”

The complaint from the Goddess of Love came to an abrupt halt as her eyes fixed intensely on a golden crest swaying before her eyes.

The Sun and its rays, carved in relief, looked strikingly familiar.

“On the southeastern coast of Sicily, in an abandoned cave of the Cyclops, Adonis is being temporarily detained there. Take this with you, and you’ll be able to rescue your beloved.”

Luo En lifted Aphrodite’s hand and placed the golden crest in her palm, then added with a smile that was not quite a smile.

“Also, I’ve already notified Apollo not to trouble you and Adonis anymore.”

“!”

The resentment that filled Aphrodite vanished instantly, her gaze towards Luo En turning intense and excited.

He’s a good man!

He must have had his reasons for scolding me, how could I blame him.

“Any pretty girl you take a liking to in the future, I promise I’ll get her for you!”

The God of Love slapped her close confidant’s shoulder, who was just as anxious and thoughtful as she, vowing emphatically.

At that, Luo En couldn’t help but feel a mix of laughter and tears.

Although he understood that this was Aphrodite’s way of expressing gratitude and offering to return the favor, the several at his own home were already hard to handle; adding mortal lovers to the mix would only make his future life descend into complete chaos.

Meanwhile, the God of Love, eager to reunite with her lover, clutched the Sun Badge in her hand, yearning to return.

“I must go now, but when you have the time, remember to visit Sicily, Adonis and I will definitely treat you well!”

“Wait, don’t rush off, there’s something else I need to say!”

Luo En hurriedly called out to Aphrodite as she was heading for the door, then, after a moment of consideration, spoke solemnly.

“As the Goddess of Love, it’s fine for you to pursue your love, and I sympathize with you, willing to help within my capabilities. But it seems we’re being unfair to someone…”

“Who?”

“Hephaestus…”

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Upon hearing Luo En’s reply, Aphrodite fell silent.

As someone fixated on appearances, she was destined to never fall in love with the unattractive, lame God of Craftsmanship.

But to be fair, Hephaestus had always been good to her, continuously crafting various exquisite jewelry after their marriage, hoping to win her fickle heart,

Even knowing she kept a lover on the side, repeatedly cheating, he pressed the anguish into his heart for various reasons, simply venting it through forging, seldom truly reproaching or compelling her.

Thus, over these years, she had not managed to bear a child for her rightful husband.

Now, in pursuit of love, she had openly separated from Hephaestus, living a blissful twosome world with her lover Adonis on Sicily.

Upon reflection, she indeed seemed to owe her husband quite a lot.

“I understand it’s not right, but I really don’t want to live a life being controlled by others, where love and marriage are not my own, nor do I know how to resolve it in the future.”

Aphrodite looked to her close friend, revealing the long-held distress and repression.

“The war of the gods has ended, and the pantheon will now fade into the background. For at least these three hundred years, Zeus cannot interfere with your choices, and you can live peacefully with Adonis.”

Luo En consoled softly, then with a change in tone, pondered aloud.

“However, you should seriously consider Hephaestus.”

“But I really can’t bring myself to love him,” Aphrodite answered with a helpless look.

Already having an idea, Luo En gently reminded, “Then go find another love that suits Hephaestus. You are the Goddess of Love, aren’t you incapable of even this?”

Oh right! How did I not think of that!

Suddenly, Aphrodite had an epiphany, excitedly providing an answer.

“Aitai, my sister, is also on Sicily, and she’s quite interested in blacksmithing; she has even learned forging from the Cyclops. Introducing her to Hephaestus, they’re sure to get along well!”

“Let’s do it your way.”

Luo En nodded with an encouraging smile, confirming the God of Craftsmanship’s future match with Aphrodite.

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