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Noticing Anna's shocked expression, still not quite out of her daze, Samael decided to share what he knew, peeling back the layers of confusion as he spoke.
"The power of gods is not limited to the path of mutual devouring. Selecting the best individuals and combining with each other, the selective inheritance of bloodlines and special mutations can probably also form a kind of evolution."
Then, the ancient serpent gave a well-known example from the Greek World.
Heracles is the strongest hero in Greek Mythology. Through continuous growth, he eventually possessed godlike power, strong enough to split two continents and hold up the sky.
Even Zeus dared not contend with him. He was immortal and possessed four divine artifacts: the Shield of Athena, the Sword of Hermes, the Golden Bow of Apollo, and the Golden Quiver of Hephaestus, as well as the impenetrable armor of the Nemean Lion and the Hydra poison arrows that could kill gods.
According to some accounts, in the battles against Gaia, the Mother Earth, and the Titans, Heracles single-handedly killed the King of Men Oeneus, together with Zeus killed the King of Men Polyphaceum, together with Apollo killed Ephialtes, and together with a group of Titans, saved Mount Olympus and became known Olympian.
Legend has it that he also pierced Queen Hera's chest with an arrow, wounded King Hades with an arrow, captured Thanatos, the god of God of Death, in one round, captured Nereus, the river god, defeated Apollo, defeated Ares, God of War, and strangled Antaeus, the immortal giant of the heavens and earth. The monsters he fought were either divine beasts or demonic beasts. He was on a winning streak and had an outstanding record.
Even though the divinity and divine authority of Greek Mythology were severely distorted and weakened, and the contents recorded by humans cannot be entirely trusted, this explosive fighting power is enough to make it remarkable.
It's likely that once Heracles is deified, he might become King of Gods level monster.
In Samael's memory, Heracles of Greece was like Gilgamesh of Mesopotamia, with similar experiences and demigod-level combat power.
If both sides are at their peak and fully equipped, the outcome could be unpredictable.
Anna, who had inherited Gorgon's memories, nodded in agreement, her eyes also revealing a mixture of admiration and apprehension.
"Actually, you're quite similar to Athena..."
Samael parted his lips slightly, his gaze deep.
"Athena's parents, one who ruled the sky and the other who represented the sea, had a bloodline that was arguably the most perfect among the three generations of gods."
"Your bloodline consists of two groups: one is the third-generation Mother Goddess, created under the leadership of Gaia, and the other is the King of the Abyss and Terror, created under the leadership of Tartarus."
"Therefore, if the two of you get together, it's equivalent to combining the most promising elements of the Greek World with the four greatest powers into one."
"If Greece were to truly produce King of Gods with absolute control, it would probably be you who came here."
The ancient serpent thought of the emblem that Athena possessed, and a smile appeared on its lips.
"The owl, soaring over the sea and sky, symbolizes authority and wisdom..."
"The earth serpent, hidden deep within the earth and abyss, symbolizing both birth and death..."
"Feathers of the Sea and Sky... Serpents of the Abyss..."
"It seems that the girl's future defining characteristics will come from the combination of these two factors."
As memories of Gorgon flooded her mind, Anna pursed her lips, her face darkening.
"So, she wants to kill me to seize the serpent's power and save herself?"
Samael nodded, gently patted Anna's head, his eyes flickering, and whispered words of comfort.
"If something happens, don't think too much about it, and there's no need to rush to conclusions."
"Moreover, the deal between the Serpent Mother and Metis, and the blood of wisdom that permeates your body, may be the reason why you didn't become like the idiot dog and Xiao Jiu, able to transcend your animalistic nature with reason and fully inherit the power of the earth and the abyss."
"Furthermore, it was Zeus who came to persecute Typhon's offspring. Athena was merely going with the flow. Her choice to abandon you and reclaim the power of the serpent may have had other reasons and purposes."
"However, the remaining mysteries will require us to work together to investigate them gradually."
Of course, this outcome may also be related to the personalities of both parties. Anna's "non-competitive" and "escapist" nature, in the context of the Western world, are precisely her fatal character weaknesses.
As Ziusudra reminded us, only by facing problems head-on and bravely confronting them can a turning point be possible.
If they follow the same path as Typhon's descendants, continuing to live in a remote corner and act according to their nature, then repeating the same mistakes is only a matter of time.
As for their inherently ferocious nature? Heh, Ladon, who guards the Golden Apple, and Cerberus, who guards the gates of Hell, didn't do anything outrageous, yet they still got beaten half to death.
Humans and gods, if they have the will to do evil, can sometimes be a thousand times more cruel than these simpler gods and monsters.
Besides, it's not uncommon for humans to worship animal totems and for gods and monsters to protect city-states.
The key lies in how to guide them.
Coincidentally, while helping to raise the children, Samael discovered that he seemed to have a natural talent for training these Typhon's Offspring.
Sure enough, even that silly dog Cerberus and the gloomy Hydra are obedient, and they are absolutely well-behaved when they encounter their own people, such as Nymphs.
To create a new era...
Can I do it?
When Anna heard Samael's analysis of the situation and his considerations for Typhon's Offspring, she suddenly felt an unprecedented weight of pressure. She lowered her head, her fingers clenched tightly in her palms, and her knuckles turned slightly white.
Suddenly, a broad, warm hand gently lowered and grasped her soft hand, caressing it tenderly.
The young girl, lacking confidence, pursed her lips and looked up, her timid and confused gaze instantly meeting that encouraging look.
"Silly girl, you're not the only one this time, there's me too, and there's Tina too."
"Furthermore, adopting Athena is only to give you another option. If we really turn against each other, I will prioritize your side."
"After all, you are my first family."
"However, since you know so much about this, don't brag about what you said to that brat Athena. I want to have some peace and quiet for a few more days."
"We should leverage the strengths of both sides to create an alternative outcome, rather than pushing her to the other side and making her an enemy of the world."
Samael pondered for a moment, then winked playfully.
"Um!"
These candid words warmed Anna's heart, dispelling her unease, confusion, and distress. She tightened her brow and nodded emphatically to Samael, who had considered her feelings.
"Therefore, no matter what happens, be prepared for the best and plan for the worst."
"Besides He, there's Athena and Metis to cover for him. We're just accomplices at best."
The ancient snake raised its elbow and nudged Anna, who still looked somewhat bitter and resentful, with a solemn and tragic expression, while its smile was mocking.
Besides, Athena has a shield and high HP, so why not target her for this kind of trouble?