"Innocent Monster"
I'm going to die! I'm going to die!
I accidentally blurted out the truth!
Samael's heart pounded like a drum, and his forced smile looked worse than a grimace.
Of course, the root cause of this accident lies with the person himself.
Indeed, Athena possesses dual divine powers of the ocean and the sky, and in the future, she will simultaneously possess the dual powers of wisdom and war, making her a woman of limitless potential and rapid growth.
However, without the blessing and amplification of the Mount Olympus God of Destiny, she still needs to work much harder to surpass Samael, who possesses the divinity of destiny and time.
Furthermore, since this was just a training session aimed at practical exercises, neither side exerted their full strength.
Therefore, the seemingly oppressive and suffocating grip that someone felt just moments ago was actually not difficult for that person to break free from.
To put it bluntly, it means that the experience of pain and happiness feels good.
That adopted daughter has indeed grown up, in every sense of the word.
There's no way around it; no matter how much others make a killing, he always manages to stay ahead.
But after so much wit and courage between them, the hidden thoughts of this outlaw have been seen through at a glance by the sharp-eyed Goddess of Justice.
Sure enough, with just a little probing, the prisoner, who was clearly distracted and lingering on some previous experience, confessed without being asked.
Themis her fingers and moved the golden scales on the hilt of her sword, causing starlight to fall and form a special, enclosed space.
This blindfolded Goddess of Justice sits on the star-studded judgment seat, exuding a cold and aloof air, displaying an iron-fisted and impartial attitude, looking down in contemplation.
"The Starry Sky Court is Shiki in session to hear this case."
"Now is the moment of judgment; I appeal to your name!"
The ancient snake raised its hands, its expression helpless.
"Samael ..."
"Do I even need to say that? You were shouting really loudly yesterday."
Hearing the low murmur, the judge on the bench blushed instantly, almost unable to hold back, and had to quickly move on to the next topic.
"This time, the court will prosecute you for sexual assault. Do you have any defense?"
"I said, have you forgotten everything I taught you? Everyone is innocent until proven guilty according to law."
Seeing that this Goddess of Justice who abides by the Rules was about to go through the proper procedures, Samael was overjoyed and began to speak eloquently.
Therefore, the burden of proof lies with the person making the claim!
"You say I'm guilty, but where's the evidence?"
"Even judges cannot accuse or exonerate people based on personal likes or dislikes. The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle for protecting victims."
The ancient snake paused, glanced up, as if it had suffered a great injustice.
"Victim?"
Themis's breath hitched, and the corner of her lips twitched involuntarily.
"You saw that situation, I was forced! Forced, you understand?!"
Samael spread his hands, righteously protesting his innocence.
He was definitely not some kind of ghost. Everyone makes mistakes. He was just accidentally pushed down and subdued by his rapidly growing adopted daughter.
If you're going to interrogate someone, you should capture Athena instead of wrongly accusing such a good serpent!
The starlight around her flickered and swayed with her emotions. Themis could no longer maintain her serious expression and walked down the courtyard with a wry smile, leaning on her sword.
"Don't have an improper relationship with Athena. She is the child Metis entrusted to your care, and she is still in Zeus's mind."
"If you anger her, she's capable of anything."
Hearing that Themis was genuinely worried about him, the ancient serpent's expression turned solemn, and he immediately gave a righteous and stern reply.
"Don't worry, my relationship with Athena is perfectly legitimate!"
Well, his relationship with Athena is normal, but as for Athena and his relationship, I don't know.
After all, in the unrestrained Age of Gods, a certain old lecher who could guarantee that he would properly raise his concubine was already considered a model of high moral character.
Besides, that Goddess of Wisdom has been very opinionated since childhood, and as she grew older, she became uncontrollable.
Immediately, Samael's thoughts returned, and he reached out to gently grasp Themis's soft hand, whispering a wicked smile into the ear of the Goddess of Justice.
"Your Honor, my relationship with her is perfectly legitimate, but my relationship with you is not so pure."
"Therefore, in accordance with the rules on recusal of relatives, I request a recess for further discussion."
Themis flicked her hand, and the Starry Sky Court's domain instantly collapsed. Her blindfolded eyes glared at someone with a hint of reproach.
"It seems you need to brush up on your knowledge if you want to punish evil."
The outlaw, who had once again escaped punishment, stood behind Themis and winked meaningfully.
At the same time, Samael clasped his hands together, locking them around her slender waist, and gently kissed the goddess's earlobe.
Unable to bear the disrespect shown to the Goddess of Justice, she immediately lost her composure, her pretty face flushed red, and her voice became as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"Stop it, they're still taking their exams..."
"I have something to do tonight, so I'll do it tomorrow night..."
Immediately afterward, the criminals New Testament time and wisely let the completely defeated Goddess of Justice go. They took her by the hand and led her to the gentle slope, where they casually took out a chessboard and chess pieces from the Sorcery Array.
The two sat down, enjoying the gentle breeze and the fresh scent of earth and grass, and played chess to pass the time.
They had nothing to worry about regarding the two teams of students hunting together.
After all, these guys are all Deity-class beings. With their amazing talents, Genji is practically untouchable in the entire swamp.
Even if something unexpected happens, Chiron, who is secretly following behind and responsible for providing backup, can still cover for them.
Therefore, unless it's just a few named figures from Greek Mythology coming to cause trouble, this lineup would be easily overwhelmed by a mere venomous dragon that has crossed the border.
I've never eaten dragon meat before, so I don't know what it's like.
As the ancient serpent muttered to itself, it couldn't help but drift into reverie. In a moment of distraction, the chariot in its hand slipped from its fingers and, by sheer coincidence, smashed under the iron hooves of the opposing knight.
"Smack!"
Themis, who values Rules, flipped the hilt of her sword and gently shook the golden scales, thus repelling Samael's claws that tried to "remedy" the situation, while issuing a cold declaration.
"No taking back your moves!"
The ancient snake shook its slightly numb hand, gasped for breath, and muttered to itself.
Revenge! It must be revenge!
Then, Samael looked sadly at the chessboard where the defense had been torn apart and the situation had taken a sharp turn for the worse, and couldn't help but scratch his head.
Tsk, if it can't be "remeded," then things will get complicated.
Just as the confrontation between the outlaws and the Goddess of Justice continued in full swing, the students, who had been traveling at a rapid pace, arrived near the pool under the guidance of the Nymphs.
From a distance, a layer of grayish-green poisonous fog drifted from the water in all directions, and the vegetation in the eroded areas withered and died.
A nauseating, moldy green layer covered the water's surface, with bubbles constantly rising and bursting, splashing water onto the land and making a sizzling, corrosive sound.
Just a whiff of the scent was enough to make the most resistant Nymph feel dizzy and want to fall asleep.
Beneath the hazy poisonous fog, a grotesque silhouette nearly a hundred meters long was resting beside the pool.