This Moment Was the Time of Judgment
Cilicia Marshlands bordering the Lesser Anatolian Peninsula, is bordered by the sea on one side and extends into the mainland on the other. It has a humid climate and is dotted with caves.
Moreover, due to the perennial fog, it is both peaceful and secluded, and many magical beasts and Nymphs live and inhabit here.
The two little girls, clearly familiar with the local indigenous people, flapped their translucent green wings like dragonflies, flying through the weeds and over the low-lying areas.
After several twists and turns, following a winding path, the two Nymphs arrived at a stone wall with green plants hanging upside down, and pulled on a drooping purple-red vine.
"Buzz!"
The air vibrated slightly, and the stone wall rippled like water, revealing a door hidden by Magecraft, leading directly to the underground cave in the dark depths.
They actually use illusion Magecraft. The exterior of the nest also has an aesthetic quality. Is it really a snake that lives inside?
Following closely behind, the goddess, hidden in the bushes, used her diffused divine sense to perceive the basic situation nearby, and was surprised.
At this moment, after a brief wait, a rustling sound came from the cave.
Then a handsome man dressed in a light black shirt walked out from inside, yawning.
He's actually trying to transform into the common form of the Titan Gods, which suggests he's already possessed a certain level of intelligence.
The goddess nodded slightly, her expression showing a hint of curiosity.
During the Age of Gods, reproduction was a powerful symptom.
Therefore, the early Titan Gods, through sexual union or asexual creation, gave birth to a large number of Titan hybrids, who often possessed bizarre and varied forms.
However, the memories inherited from their lineage will lead them to conform to a unified form with one head, two arms, and two legs.
This form is generally seen as a way to hide and protect oneself while maintaining normal flow.
When monsters and Titan Gods reveal their true forms, it is usually to unleash their maximum power, often with the intention of being wary and engaging in combat.
Beneath the Black Veil, a deep, enigmatic gaze peered forward with keen interest.
This is a little guy that evokes images of "laziness" and "bed".
His eyes were half-open, half-closed, and his slightly shimmering blood-red eyes vaguely revealed the vertical pupils characteristic of snakes.
As soon as he stepped out the door, this guy skillfully spread out a blanket on a sunny, bluish-gray stone next to the open space, and then listlessly slumped on it to sunbathe.
"So, you came to me just for this?"
Hearing the two Nymphs arguing back and forth, the handsome man stroked his chin thoughtfully.
"Yes! I caught it first, so it should belong to me!"
"No! I saw Ai Ai first, she's mine!"
"You were so far away before, who knows if you actually saw it? And even if you did, how many times could you have seen it? I didn't let go of the child's hand the whole way, and I spent more time with the child than you did!"
"If you saw it, you saw it! Besides, when we distribute things, it's always first come, first served!"
The two girls, who had finally finished recounting the case, were now staring at each other, their anger building as they argued.
"Stop, stop, stop! I'll let you arbitrate, but give me the stuff first!"
The man's head throbbed, and he immediately stopped the incessant chatter, spreading his hands forward.
"But... what is it...?"
"Um?"
"Tch, you must deliver a fair verdict!"
The petite Nymphs, under the gaze of those blood-red Serpent Eyes, finally gave in, whimpering as she extended her hands forward, not forgetting to grit her teeth and grumble softly.
Through the gaps in the outstretched fingers, the reluctant gaze revealed the faint outline of a sickly fledgling eagle.
However, the man ruthlessly snatched the fledgling eagle away, secretly holding the little creature, whose ownership was in question, in his hand.
But after glancing at her with a frown, the wise serpent frowned slightly, then looked up and gazed at the small, blue-haired Nymphs.
"This little thing is injured and you've made it through all that trouble. If this stalemate continues, nobody will be able to raise it."
"Well then, since you saw it first, you should know which leg this fledgling eagle broke when it fell from the nest, right?"
"You're right. This child should rightfully belong to you. Remember to take good care of it."
The blonde girl's expression changed, a hint of surprise and indignation flashing in her eyes. She was about to speak when the man glared at her.
"During the arbitration, the defendants are not allowed to speak. Please remain silent!"
Seeing that he had the upper hand, the short, blue-haired man was overjoyed. He looked at the man's hand below him, which was tilted slightly to the right, and answered without hesitation.
"Right leg!"
Since the leg is injured, it is definitely not advisable to have close contact; some space needs to be left.
"I'm sorry, you guessed wrong."
The man slightly withdrew his fingers, revealing the fledgling eagle's perfectly intact right leg.
"Wait, I got it wrong, it's the left leg! The left leg!"
The petite, blue-haired Nymphs's expression changed, and she immediately changed her words.
The blonde girl's pretty face flushed red; she could not tolerate such shameless behavior.
"Why should I! I..."
"Silence! It's not your turn!"
The man remained calm, interrupting the blonde girl's clamor, and turned to the short, blue-haired man, his brows furrowing slightly.
"Okay, it's understandable that your memory is confused due to the haste."
"You see first, you choose first. I can give you one chance to choose, but this is your last chance. Are you sure it's the left leg?"
The blue-haired Nymphs nodded hurriedly.
"OK! OK! Give it to me now!"
However, the man opposite him slowly spread his hands out, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
The blue-haired, petite Nymphs's fingers froze in mid-air, her pretty face flushing red.
Because the fledgling eagle's left leg was also intact; it wasn't injured at all!
In other words, her claim of being the first to see it, without even knowing the condition of the little creature, makes her claim for ownership completely untenable.
With the arbitration having progressed to this point, the outcome is self-evident.
The blonde girl proudly took the eaglet, tilting her chin up smugly, though a hint of confusion still lingered in her emerald green eyes.
Oh right, what was I going to say at the beginning?
Yes, I seem to remember this fledgling eagle; Ai Ai wasn't injured...
Ah, never mind, I've already got the stuff, so there's no need to dwell on it.
The blue-haired Nymph, who appeared to be lying, was so embarrassed that she couldn't stay in the same spot. She spread her transparent wings and prepared to flee the scene.
"Etc!"
However, the man in charge of arbitration opened his mouth and called out to the blue-haired Nymphs, his voice gentle and soft.
"By the way, I just touched this eaglet. It's very weak, with skin clinging to its bones. It seems like it hasn't eaten for many days."
"In addition, its feathers are very dry, and there has been no rain or wind in the Cilician Marshes recently."
"I think something must have happened to the giant eagle that went out hunting. This little thing probably couldn't stand the hunger and escaped from the nest."
The ancient snake's lips curled up slightly, revealing a charming and captivating smile.
"So, let's take a look at Eagle's Nest; we might find something else."
"I'll keep an eye on her; this time, no one will compete with you for her."