A Father's Love Is Like a Mountain-For Real 4/5
"You should be able to feel it; once you get close to Medusa and the others, your blood will resonate and pulsate."
Seeing the doubt in the little girl's eyes, Gu She, for the sake of his reputation, had no choice but to offer some advice.
"Hmm, now that you mention it, I think I have that feeling."
"It seems that I really do have some connection with the Gorgon Sisters. No wonder I always feel a strange attraction between us."
Athena raised her hand to her chin, pondering and savoring the moment, nodding slightly as she murmured to herself.
"That's because the Serpent Mother and your mother had a very good relationship. During your pregnancy with the Gorgon Sisters, each of you shed your blood, which nourished the fetuses born to the other, and they blessed each other."
"So, in a sense, you Medusa and the others share similar blood."
"Besides, you were born before them, so you're the older sister."
Samael briefly revealed some of Athena's background, then pointed out her blood connection with the Gorgon Sisters.
"So they also have Tina's blood in them, then I understand..."
Athena nodded slightly, seemingly lost in thought.
"Uh, I guess so..."
Seeing this, Samael gave a vague response without further explanation, which led to the introduction of her true mother Queen of Gods Metis.
Athena is still too young and far from being able to accept that melodramatic family drama. If she learns too much about the dark side and her personality becomes distorted, it would be a loss.
"So, once you know about your blood ties, you must take responsibility."
After Athena gradually absorbed and accepted this reality, the ancient serpent solemnly placed his hands on the shoulders of the little Goddess of Wisdom and earnestly gave her instructions.
"Why... why are you suddenly saying all this?"
The little Goddess of Wisdom, who was being so highly praised and valued, was a little dizzy, but then she came to her senses and her eyes showed a slight understanding.
"Samael, are you leaving?"
The ancient serpent nodded, its gaze profound.
"I need to go out to run some errands in Queen of Heaven. While I'm gone, I'll leave their safety in your care."
"I?"
"That's right, Athena, you are the smartest among them, and I believe in your wisdom and ability to handle crises."
As Samael gently patted her shoulder, the Goddess of Wisdom, entrusted with an important task, suddenly felt an inexplicable weight on her body.
Suddenly, that initial little bit of pride was shattered in the face of real responsibility, replaced by a sliver of self-doubt.
Don't worry, you can do it!
"You decide on the small matters, and the Serpent Mother and Tina will carry them out; for the big matters, entrust them to the nearby Nymph at the Water Marsh Treehouse, and ask Themis for help."
"As the older sister, you have to mediate the conflicts among those children, protect your younger sisters, and especially protect Tina and Echidna, understand?"
Samael spoke seriously, his gaze solemn, as if entrusting family responsibilities to his grown-up child.
"Yes! I promise!"
In such a solemn atmosphere, Athena nodded emphatically, a divine light shining on her tense little face.
"Well done, my little Athena has grown up and is really reliable."
The ancient serpent smiled with satisfaction and gently stroked Athena's head.
The best way to win over this clever and wise little Goddess of Wisdom, who is also a bit arrogant, and to Typhon's Offspring her, is to give her the weight of responsibility.
Once the form is formed, there is a need to protect the younger siblings and the psychological identification of the two "mothers".
Therefore, the conflict between Athena and Gorgon will naturally disappear, and it is unlikely that it will lead to a life-or-death situation in the future.
Moreover, with the assistance of this Goddess of Wisdom, the Typhon's Offspring and the Serpent Mother may all have a better ending.
In short, reducing Anna's burden and increasing Athena's burden are Samael's different strategies for dealing with the two women's different personalities.
Tsk, training little lolis seems to be something I'm quite good at.
Seeing Athena beside her, still immersed in her sacred sense of mission, her fists clenched and her gaze resolute, the ancient serpent couldn't help but chuckle to itself.
During the conversation, they made some arrangements and detailed plans for what to do before and after leaving the house. The two figures, one big and one small, then played a few more rounds of games.
Then, when Athena yawned slightly, Samael stopped fighting, waved goodbye to the little girl, and instead took Tina's hand to wash her tender hands.
Although regular sleep is of little significance to the gods, as one of the few human habits that the ancient serpent retained, he still had the habit of sleeping until he woke up every day.
Following the example set by those above, Tina and Athena also developed the habit of enjoying daily sleep.
At night, after tidying up, due to a shortage of beds (of course, I believed this reason), Samael and Tina shared a large bed, where they slept fully clothed, embracing each other.
The two figures nestled together resembled a couple who, after a busy day, could finally enjoy the Calamity Jane and tenderness of the night.
"Smack!"
Immediately, the brief moment of peace was shattered by a crisp slap.
"Tina, if you want to sleep together, don't move around!"
"Aa?"
"Even trying to be cute doesn't work!"
Finally, under Samael's vigilance, the Origin Goddess, who was not a peaceful sleeper and rolled from one end of the bed to the other, finally found the most comfortable position and angle and fell into a sweet sleep.
Feeling the heat and bloating in his lower abdomen, Samael gasped slightly, moved a little distance away, and looked helplessly at Tina, whose lips were adorned with a trace of drool and who looked as pure and innocent as a baby, while secretly making plans.
How about we give Themis's study of the laws a crash course before we leave?
Okay! Let's do it this way! Lifelong learning, there's no end to learning!
In the darkness, the sleeping Origin Goddess, flanked by the verdant Touch of the Earth, seemed to shimmer and glow.
As drowsiness washed over him, Samael, his mind focused on his study posture, wore a strange smile as his consciousness gradually faded.
In his dream, he vaguely felt himself in the Water Marsh Treehouse, and after having a pleasant conversation with Themis, he couldn't help but go to bed, ready to continue their in-depth exploration.
Moreover, the usually conservative and reserved Goddess of Justice was unusually wild tonight, her legs wrapped around his waist and abdomen, her cherry-red lips slowly pressing down.
The breath from his mouth, as fragrant as orchids and musk, tickled his pores and skin, causing a slight tingling sensation, which made Samael unable to resist raising his hand to gently scratch.
Wait! Scratching?
The ancient snake sensed something was wrong and instinctively opened its eyes wide, instantly meeting a pair of purple eyes.
At this moment, that petite figure, about sixty or seventy centimeters tall, was riding on his waist, leaning forward, her cherry lips lightly biting a few times, slowly descending, about to imprint her mark on his forehead.
"Athena? Why aren't you sleeping at night? What are you doing here?"
Samael snapped out of his daze, his face darkening. He casually picked up the little one who had sneaked into his room and took him outside.
Why is this child not learning anything good? He's so young and already doing things like night raids.
At least grow up... cough cough.
Even if I grow up, it's not allowed! This is a matter of principle! Do you think I, Samael, am that kind of person?!