Humanoid Self-Propelled Seeder 4/4
Daphne, one of the Nymphs, later refused the advances of Zeus Apollo, and begged her father, the Peneus, to transform her into a laurel tree so she could fight to the death.
That is, the future Laurel Goddess, well, Apollo bestowed upon her, and also revered the laurel tree as her sacred tree, and her hair, lyre and quiver were always decorated with laurel branches and leaves.
Every year, the poets he selected as the best in all of Greece were also bestowed with laurel wreaths as a sign of honor. This is the origin of the title "Poet Laureate".
Isn't that devoted? Aren't you moved?
Samael stroked the little girl's head, his thoughts wandering, a mocking glint in his eyes.
In terms of bloodline, she was the granddaughter of Oceanus, one of the Twelve Titans, making her a first-degree relative of Apollo, like a cousin.
However, legend has it that this current sea god and his wife had fertilized three thousand rivers that flowed through the Greek World, and their divine offspring were so numerous that even he himself might not be able to recognize them all.
Therefore, for a granddaughter like Daphne, the bloodline has deteriorated to an unknown degree, and they wouldn't even have a chance to meet her.
Therefore, since even her own father dared not show his face, she could not hope that her beloved grandfather would stand up for her if she were defiled by Apollo, thus offending the future powerful Zeus family.
In the Age of Gods, blood ties and family relationships were sometimes unreliable, even among close relatives of three generations; most people had to rely on themselves.
Don't just think about playing all day. If you want to live a peaceful life, you should practice more.
Therefore, reasoning is only possible when a solution is proposed; for the gods who worship force, fists still reign supreme.
The reason he reprimanded Daphne so harshly today was because he saw her stubborn and naive nature and hoped she would smooth out her rough edges.
Otherwise, even without the Apollo incident, this girl would still suffer in similar situations in the future.
"Okay, okay, whatever you say is right."
The Water Fairy, clutching her head covered in swollen bumps, had no choice but to succumb to the tyranny of the ancient serpent.
The naturally cheerful little girl quickly forgot her unpleasantness from being scolded. After finding some abundant ether fruits to feed the fledgling eagle, she sneakily approached.
"But Samael, when will you take me to see that big ship?"
"That thing looks really fun to play with!"
Knowing the girl hadn't listened, Samael rolled his eyes, snorted coldly, and then gave her another round of hard knocks.
"Play with it? Play with it my foot! I threw that thing away a long time ago! Who knows how rotten it'll be!"
"Liar! You said you'd help me find a safe place and then take me to that boat to play!"
Daphne angrily waved her little fists in protest, denouncing the bad thing for breaking the contract.
A few months ago, I was strolling along the coast, looking for seashells to make decorations, when I came across this guy emerging from the sea mist.
For some unknown reason, as soon as he got ashore, he seemed very uncomfortable with the air on land. His face turned purplish-red, his body was flushed and hot, and he was almost unconscious.
If I hadn't helped drag him to a safe place, this guy might have been snatched away by a passing monster or sea monster.
"That thing is long gone. I could do it with someone else. Come find me if you want to!"
"Besides, the little guy in your arms is nearing his limit. He needs to eat some meat, drink some spring water, and rest."
The ancient snake had no response, and with a flick of its finger, it touched Daphne's smooth forehead.
The little girl rubbed her forehead, winced in pain, and backed away. She glared at Samael, then made a face, picked up the listless eaglet, and flew to her little nest near the pond.
Hmph! Ai Tian will settle the score with you again!
After sending Daphne away, Samael suddenly slammed his head down, his eyes turning sinister, and roared angrily.
"Who's there! Show yourself!"
However, a gentle breeze blew, and the only sounds in the forest were the soft rustling of leaves and branches.
Is nobody here?
The ancient snake muttered something, its guarded posture gradually relaxing as it turned and headed towards the cave.
However, a quarter of an hour later, the figure that had left earlier suddenly emerged from the shadows, looked at the rustling forest, and murmured while stroking his chin.
It seems it was just my imagination...
That's right, I'm just a little snake that just finished smuggling myself across the border, who would care?
Tsk, whatever, let him be paranoid. It's always good to be careful.
After all, in the first few days after arriving in the Greek World, he almost capsized in a ditch while trying to disembark because he was not yet used to the several orders of magnitude increase in the concentration of Aether Factor.
If you get really high on the beach, you might end up in the belly of some unknown fish the next day when the tide goes out.
Kamishiro, it's truly a place fraught with danger at every turn.
Samael looked around at the lush ancient forests ranging from ten to a hundred meters high, and the waters shrouded in thick fog all day long, and tapped his head helplessly.
After coming ashore, he gradually adapted to the environment of the Age of Gods, spent some time, and went through several molts to purify his divine blood.
After all this work, I finally managed to shed my mortal nature and impurities, and finally stepped into the Deity-class.
The problem is, not to mention the Twelve Titans who rule the heavens and the earth, with their ethereal energy so concentrated that it's almost like liquefied Aether Factor, plus those harem animals who are all humanoid self-propelled seed-sowing machines, each one more capable than the last, the Greek World has a ton of gods, almost enough to sell for cabbage prices.
He currently controls a small area within a radius of several dozen miles, where he can act arrogantly and domineeringly.
Stop acting like a tyrant; the best approach is to play it safe and develop your strength discreetly.
Unlike Mesopotamia, this place lacks the unique advantages of natural habitats, so the Mother Goddess Tiamat cannot enter.
After being beaten, crying and complaining to your parents probably won't work.
Moreover, according to the information I gleaned from Daphne and her group of Nymphs, the entire Greek World will likely undergo a massive transformation in the near future.
Did the Rhea lose all six of her children, only to have them swallowed by her husband Cronus?
Haha, it's not six, it should be five.
It seems even the second-generation god Cronus was kept in the dark.
Of the six siblings, the last one born was named Zeus, the Child of Destiny, who was probably on Crete at that moment, about to be born.
A revolution concerning the transfer of divine authority, a curse of destiny, and change is brewing in a hidden corner.
So, I should start preparing too.
Samael took a deep look at the vast, chaotic sky, then turned and entered the cave, sealing it with a defensive spell.
After confirming that everything was normal, the ancient snake casually took down the blue-glowing Soul Cage from the wall and headed deeper into the tunnel.
After several twists and turns, the man stepped into a spacious and bright underground cave.
But suddenly, a gust of evil wind swept in from the shadows around the corner, violently knocking the unsuspecting ancient snake flying.
Meanwhile, back at her home by the river, Daphne saw a goddess with Black Veil covering her face and a curvaceous figure beneath a white robe as soon as she entered the hall.
The father, sitting in the main seat, looked as if he were being tortured, his head covered in sweat.
"Daphne, you've arrived?"
"Come, come, come! You, my... ancestor..."
"Ahem... My distant cousin... wants to stay in Shuize for a while and needs your help to get familiar with the area..."
The Peneus hastily got up, pulled his bewildered daughter before the goddess dressed in a white gauze dress, said a few simple words, and then rushed out of the room with a stiff expression.
"Cousin! You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen."
Daphne flashed two delicate little tiger teeth, then stepped forward with a grin, taking the soft hand of the goddess in the tulle dress and offering her heartfelt praise.
"Daphne, right? Thank you for taking care of me these past few days."
"No, you can... you..."
The goddess in the tulle dress had a subtle expression, and couldn't help but recall a certain sharp, wary, slender shadow, the corners of her lips curving slightly upwards.
"Traya... Astraea... meaning 'Daughter of Stars'..."