Atalanta's Kiss

"So this is why you forcibly dragged me here as soon as I arrived?" In the Temple of Goddess of Wisdom in Athenian city-state, Rovi turned his gaze away from the three small purple heads hiding behind the light gauze curtain and looked at the person in front of him.

Although it had been many days since I last saw the Goddess of Wisdom, she still looked as beautiful as ever. Her white dress wrapped around her fair and slender body, and the hem was open at the bottom. Her legs were crossed, and her hips were placed on the Divine Seat made of stacked stones. Her full curves spread out, and above them was the triangular curve of her slender waist, which was slightly raised and rounded.

With her silver hair, red eyes, and pretty face facing Rovi, Athena chuckled softly, "After all, on this earth, besides you, there is no one else who can meet this standard."

Rovi pondered deeply.

When the Argo sailed to the vicinity of the Athenian city-state, he received an invitation from the goddess before him.

She used the excuse of seeking the 'strongest human to participate in the Olympus War'.

We need to request Rovi's's assistance.

Of course, Rovi couldn't refuse this offer.

So the Argo anchored in Athens, Heracles guarded the ship that symbolized adventure, while Rovi and Atalanta arrived in the Athenian city-state.

He met alone with Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, here.

"Zeus's prophecies have never been wrong. The rift in the abyss of Tartarus has swelled to a point where it is difficult to heal in a short time. Although he wants us to wait, everyone knows that whoever can gather the strongest hero in this disaster will gain enough influence in the world to come!"

Athena's lips curved into a smile, her face radiant. She rose slightly, and with a sway of her veil, she stepped off her Divine Seat and casually sat down opposite Rovi: "So I found you."

A fragrant breeze wafted through the air, but Rovi remained silent, pondering, "How many Tartarus giants are there?"

"The number is unknown, but based on current knowledge... there are at least several hundred giants of god-like status, and multiple Titans of chief god level."

"But you can rest assured, you won't be the only one participating in this battle." Athena, thinking he was worried, leaned forward slightly, her long white dress cascading down, highlighting her breathtakingly fair skin. A fleeting blush crossed her fair face. "We, the gods, will all assist you..."

"No need for that." Rovi immediately refused. He was actually just worried that there were too few giants to kill him.

However, hundreds of gods, including several chief gods, should be enough to pose a life-threatening threat to him.

"You can rest assured." Athena's lips parted slightly, and she added, "After this battle, you will become the only hero in Greece recognized by all the gods."

"Isn't this what you wanted?" She blinked.

"Then it's a pleasure to cooperate." Rovi finally smiled.

Then he suddenly froze and realized what was happening.

The Greek Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and War, approached her almost imperceptibly. Her long, white dress cascaded down, revealing her delicate figure in a way that was both alluring and elusive. A fragrant breeze caressed her face, and her graceful, swaying body seemed almost within reach.

Athena's face had a faint blush, and her lips were moist and shimmering.

Rovi glanced sideways and coughed sharply.

Athena suddenly seemed to wake up, straightened her back, and sat back down. "Don't misunderstand, I just wanted to check on your condition."

"After all, the upcoming war is no joke."

The transformation from a foolish state to a righteous and awe-inspiring one took only a moment.

These goddesses...

Rovi's's eyes twitched slightly.

Looks like I'll have to stay away from here from now on!

But before that—

"I agree," Rovi replied to Athena. "However, I have one request."

"What?" Athena was stunned.

"Before the giants climb up," Rovi smiled. "Let's go through that crevice to Tartarus!"

Athena was somewhat taken aback.

Even after Rovi left after saying, "Wait for me to come back and we'll set off," she was still somewhat taken aback... In the worldview of the Greek Age of Gods, the abyss Tartarus has always been a symbol of terror. It is more feared by the gods than Hades, King of the Underworld, the god of the King of the Underworld. Hades rules over death, and death alone is peaceful, while Tartarus represents endless torment after death.

That place is a true purgatory, a place where the gods banish sinners.

Rovi... actually wants to go there personally to stop the enemy's attack?

"As expected of the person I've been looking at." Athena snapped back to reality, and a smile returned to her exquisite face.

If they don't go to defend Olympus, but go directly to Tartarus... wouldn't that mean there are only the two of them?

The Goddess of Wisdom can sense that the opportunity to be alone with wisdom has arrived!

"Sister, sister, what's wrong with Athena? She seems a little scary—"

"Euryale, don't talk nonsense."

"But your body is shaking too!"

"No way, that's Medusa!"

Outside the Temple of Athens, on the wide pavement, Rovi paused as he emerged from the temple, looking to one side at the girl who had been waiting for him for a long time.

Atalanta was still cloaked, and her cat-like eyes, hidden beneath the hood, flashed a hint of displeasure the moment they met Rovi's, before she abruptly turned her head away...

His face clearly said, "I've been waiting too long, I'm not happy."

There's nothing we can do about it.

Although Atalanta had a bad impression of Athena because of the previous 'quarrel' between Athena and Artemis, she was, after all, a goddess, one of the Twelve Main Gods who sat alongside Artemis, and one of only Three Goddesses.

Atalanta would certainly have to show him some respect.

So she could only stay outside and wait.

Of course, what annoyed Atalanta even more was...

"Are you going to Tartarus?" She turned her head again in an instant.

Ultimately, worry outweighed displeasure.

"Did you hear that?"

"You didn't deliberately hide it from me." Atalanta pointed to the wall behind her.

Separated by only a wall, with her keen hearing, she was naturally able to hear it clearly.

Since he'd been overheard, Rovi didn't deny it, after all, there was no need to hide it. "Isn't it better to solve this once and for all?"

Going to Tartarus to intercept them would prevent the other gods from interfering with Rovi's plan to seek death.

If he still can't die...

He could also follow Tartarus to the underworld.

They secretly hid inside for thousands of years, using the aura of the Greek Underworld to slowly lose their vitality, until they were dead even if they didn't die.

Isn't that wonderful?

However, seeing Rovi's completely indifferent expression, Atalanta became even more annoyed.

She knew that the guy in front of her was very strong.

He is Uruk's wise man, a legendary figure who was active a thousand years ago. He possesses the power of a god, enough to rival the chief god and surpass all living beings.

She was just unhappy.

I'm annoyed that he always carelessly puts himself in danger, annoyed that he always talks about dangerous situations so casually, annoyed that he doesn't care about life at all...

I'm annoyed, I'm just annoyed!

Atalanta opened her mouth, revealing a pair of fangs.

Rovi instinctively tried to pull his hand back...

This time, Atalanta's target was not him.

Instead, it was his mouth that was sticking out.

Their lips pressed together, and the scent of a young girl filled the air instantly. Rovi stared blankly as the girl in front of him suddenly stood on tiptoe and kissed him.

Is it because he doesn't care about words, or is it because he lives alone in this world a thousand years later, without any familiar figures?

You are my prey.

So I'll stay here... and hold you tight!