Need More Money

Although he didn't spend much time with Rovi, his influence on Heracles was enormous.

During those three short days, Heracles was constantly pondering why Rovi was so powerful, and Rovi was also trying his best to influence his growth.

Of course, if Chiron hadn't personally told Heracles after Rovi left that the man was the 'founder' of the Peleon Cave, a wise Rovi from Uruk, Heracles might not have acted this way.

Yes, it was actually Chiron himself who would occasionally mention Rovi to Heracles, his face beaming with barely suppressed admiration.

"In the end... it was all my own fault!" After figuring it out, Chiron was both amused and exasperated.

Heracles, however, had already left.

After three years of training, he had matured and was indeed ready to graduate and embark on the path that King of Gods Zeus the gods, hoped he would follow.

"King of Gods Zeus, once spoke of you to me." On the other side, in the mountains and forests near the Athenian city-state, although the trees were still lush, the birds and beasts had long since scattered due to Rovi's previous actions of moving mountains and shaking mountains. The gentle rustling of the leaves in the breeze was only mixed with the clear and soft voice of a young girl.

Rovi stared intently at the silver-haired goddess who emerged from the shadows, not at all surprised by her appearance.

After all, it was she who told him where Hermes was.

"So?" Rovi raised an eyebrow. "Your Excellency Athena?"

King of Gods Zeus, have you ever told me that I beat him up?

Although it wasn't solely due to Rovi's efforts.

"Zeus said, 'You are the wisest mortal in the world. The city you built is the most perfect human kingdom. The clay tablets you left behind contain profound wisdom.'" Athena's lips parted, making no attempt to hide her praise. It seemed that Zeus had not yet encountered Tiamat and Rovi in the Sea of Reality and Illusion when he told her these things.

Athena's plan was quite simple.

A compliment as the first thing you say when you meet someone is always the best way to open their heart.

Like Hermes before him, most people in Greece at this time were still quite simple and honest. The god of deception had only recently invented the clear concept of deception, so it was only natural for them to be overjoyed by praise...

"And then what?"

What...?

Athena was a little taken aback.

"What you're saying... isn't it all nonsense?" Rovi yawned. "Do I need you to tell me how great I am?"

Athena was completely speechless.

Like Hermes before her... this goddess clearly had no idea that such a shameless person could exist in this world.

Even though she, as the Goddess of Wisdom, was no less shrewd than Hermes, she couldn't help but feel sorry for her at this moment.

However, she was not discouraged and confidently stated, "It's nonsense, but it's also the truth, isn't it?"

"If one person spreads a story and it is false, then it becomes irrelevant whether it is true or false—what is false can become true."

Rovi understood Athena's words.

The goddess didn't care what Rovi had done in the past, but whatever he wanted to do in the future, this goddess could help him.

Even if it means turning something fake into something real.

He straightened his face slightly and said, "It seems that wisdom is more admirable than cunning."

"In terms of wisdom, you are far superior to me."

"Really."

"..."

Is this what's commonly known as killing a conversation?

Once again, Athena's words stuck in her chest, unable to come out.

Rovi didn't intend to let the conversation end there. "But those are all irrelevant—tell me, Goddess Athena, why did you come to see me?"

"What can you do to help me? And what do you want me to do to help you?"

"My lord, are you seeking an opportunity to connect with the gods?" Athena stopped keeping her in suspense.

Rovi is looking for an 'opportunity' to make a pact with the gods.

He gained the approval of the gods, became a 'hero,' and created Greek legend.

Rovi never concealed his purpose.

"I can help you," Athena said, raising her hand to brush aside her snow-white hair, revealing her beautiful face hidden beneath the layers of strands. Her crimson eyes met Rovi's gaze earnestly. "I am the Goddess of Wisdom, and I am willing to enter into this pact with you—"

"What's the price?" Rovi thought for a moment and did not refuse.

"You should know about the war between Athens and Sparta, right?" Athena replied directly, "Athens is the city-state that worships me, while Sparta is the city-state of Ares, the god of war."

The War Goddess and Ares, God of War of war, share the same divine authority, and both are among the Twelve Main Gods.

Therefore, the city-states under their jurisdiction often went to war because of religious beliefs.

This is a competition between human city-states, but also a proxy war between gods and deities.

"You want me to help you win this war?" Rovi instantly understood.

"Indeed, Your Excellency." Athena winked and smiled. "If you can help me achieve victory—"

"Then, in the name of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, I assure you that I will do my best to fulfill any request you make."

As she said this, the goddess revered by the Athenian city-state slowly reached out, lifted the hem of her white dress, and bent down in a perfectly graceful pose.

The goddess's dress fluttered, her bodice drooped, revealing glimpses of her fair skin at her chest. Her crossed legs parted slightly, revealing glimpses of her fair skin, while her shapely buttocks formed a rounded curve.

The goddess's face was full of seriousness, her manners impeccable...

"This is a request that I have never made to anyone before."

She said.

It seems that this proxy war with Ares is very important to her.

"After this battle, the ownership of all wars on this land under Zeus's watchful eye for the next year will be determined."

The struggle for power and the fight for interests.

The stakes offered were incredibly high— Athena had pinned her hopes on the god-king Heracles, but now that she had encountered the more suitable Rovi, she certainly wouldn't let him go.

They valued him more than they valued Heracles.

She even... shouldn't hesitate to sell her 'sexuality'.

Yes, so-called etiquette is nothing more than an excuse to show off one's beauty.

Athena was also known for her beauty throughout Greece.

She hoped to use this to 'lower the price' as much as possible.

But Rovi didn't agree immediately; instead, he frowned slightly. "Ares, is a god, right?"

Ares was a god at that time.

Moreover, he was Twelve Main Gods of Olympus...

"You should know my deeds, Your Excellency Athena."

"I have studied at the Uruk Pantheon, where I received instruction in the priesthood of the gods."

"The gods have extraordinary significance for me."

"So--"

"I need money."

"..."