The Habitual Thief Who Stole What He Guarded 5/5
Of course, even when pushing these three little guys out, Samael still had Gaia for them to ensure their safety.
As for the remaining Typhon's Offspring, the Ancient Serpent is not yet ready to let go.
After all, they were all children he had watched grow up. The remaining Hydra, Colchis Evil Dragon, Chimera, and the others did not have a good life.
It's better to keep them under control and manage them jointly than to release them directly, in case they get slaughtered one day if we're not careful.
Hearing Gaia, the earth goddess, express her utmost goodwill regarding the arrangements for Typhon's Offspring, Medusa nodded in relief and expressed her gratitude.
With Samael's advance warning, the Arima's Cave and the Typhon crypt were completed;
The appointed gods and monsters showed obedience to the Three Giants of Olympus;
Finally, there's the promise of protection from this Origin God.
With these three safeguards in place, it's basically certain that as long as the little guys in the Arima's Cave behave themselves, they won't be implicated in the purge.
Even if Typhon and Zeus go to war, there's no reason for them to be blamed later.
However, while Medusa breathed a sigh of relief for her brothers and sisters, Samael couldn't help but worry about her.
Both possess two Origin Divinity; Medusa's lineage as the Earth God is closer to Gaia's.
However, Gaia's reaction was rather indifferent.
Compared to Athena, who is of orthodox King of Gods Bloodline, Siqin is an incomplete creation, born from Medusa of gods and monsters, and is not well-regarded.
"Cerberus the Three-headed Dog and Harpy will stay here for now. I will send a message to Poseidon and Hades before we set off again."
"However, the Golden Apple Tree in the Sacred Garden of Olympus is in full bloom and bearing fruit, and it urgently needs an overseer. You will take Ladon with you and, in my name, be responsible for its guard and management."
At this moment, the Earth God on the Stone Throne remained silent for a moment, then opened his lips and pondered.
The purple-haired goddess's brows furrowed slightly.
The Golden Apple Sacred Garden, nominally belonging to Olympus, is actually located in the Atlas Mountains in the far west, and it takes several months to travel there and back.
Ladon, was enough for the Olympian Gods; she had no interest in doing any hard labor.
Gaia's voice was slow and deliberate, and a meaningful smile spread across her face.
"The three daughters of the goddess of night, representing Olympus and responsible for the safekeeping and management of the sacred garden, will arrive in Queen of Heaven..."
Immediately, the Divine Comedy her finger, and an arch-shaped light pattern appeared before Medusa. At the other end of the vortex was the Golden Apple Sacred Garden in the far west.
Even with just a slight opening in the Sorcery Array, a rich aura of the earth surged forth.
The surging, boundless vitality condenses into a few golden fruits on the branches, making people's mouths water.
Seeing that Medusa was still standing there in a daze, Athena, who was winking and making faces, noticed that Gaia, the goddess of the earth, did not stop her, so she simply coughed and spoke.
"Before the three daughters of the Night God arrived, in the entire Sacred Garden, only you and Ladon were there. Did you see that?"
Medusa looked at Gaia with a strange expression and some uncertainty.
"Does the full management license also include the disposal of the Golden Apple?"
When the Origin Goddess saw the surprised expression on Medusa's face when she received this gift, she couldn't help but sigh and patiently respond.
"Yes, the Sacred Garden theoretically belongs to you during these seven days."
"You can try taking the Golden Apple to replenish the immortality that is lacking in your bloodline and make yourself more complete."
To restore immortality? Medusa's heart surged with emotion, and her eyes revealed heartfelt gratitude.
Of the Gorgon Sisters, only she lacked the ability to live forever, so this was a minor, unfortunate ailment of Medusa.
Gaia paused when she saw the grateful look Medusa gave her, and her tone became slightly low.
"The Golden Apple isn't really right for you. Using it means you have to give up shortcuts and start from scratch. The road ahead may be long."
"But if you are willing to bring your sisters along, I can help you perfect yourself in a more perfect way."
Medusa shook her head firmly, a strange sense of relief on her face.
"No, the Golden Apple is the best way for me. Thank you for your gift, which saved me from harming my own sister."
Gaia smiled, a strange sense of relief creeping in. After a thoughtful moment, she watched Medusa towards the sacred garden.
"Alright, child, go for it. How much you gain depends on yourself."
However, just as Medusa was about to step into the Golden Apple Sacred Garden, she suddenly turned around and looked up at Gaia, the earth goddess, on the Stone Throne.
"May I bring one more companion?"
Gaia hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly, watching the little girl grab the stunned Samael and jump into the whirlpool.
Immediately, the Earth Divine General erased the light patterns, leaned back on the Stone Throne, and continued to rest with his eyes closed.
Seven days later, the passage will open, and Samael Medusa will return.
Left behind in the Temple of the Earth God, Athena was bored and glared fiercely at the stone wall where the light patterns had disappeared, her silver teeth grinding together.
They didn't even take me with them? That's outrageous!
The Goddess of Wisdom cracked her knuckles and looked sinisterly at a burly, calf-like figure strolling in the square outside the stone gate.
Achoo!
Cerberus struck by a chill, sneezed and, for some reason, felt a chill run down his spine.
At the same time, in the Sacred Garden on Mount Atlas, a faint sound of something falling to the ground could be heard.
The Ladon, who had been teleported to the open space, hugged a few pieces of gemstone ore that had been plundered. He chose a comfortable spot, with one half of his head fast asleep and the other half staring intently at the good stuff he had pried from the door of the Earth God's house, counting it over and over again as if possessed.
Samael Medusa were quite awestruck as they gazed at the enormous apple tree in the center, its branches and leaves golden and laden with golden fruit.
"Smack!"
The ancient serpent, who was the first to recover, immediately put on a stern face and slapped Medusa on the head.
"I know you mean well, but don't act on your own next time!"
The purple-haired goddess furrowed her brows slightly, seemingly unconcerned.
"What's the big deal? It's just one more Golden Apple."
The ancient serpent shook its head solemnly, flicked its finger on Medusa's forehead, and narrowed its vertical pupils.
"Fool! The most precious thing here isn't the Golden Apple!"
What could be more precious than the Golden Apple in the sacred garden?
Medusa looked confused. When her gaze followed Samael's and fixed on a certain spot, her scarlet pupils contracted sharply, and her voice became dry.
You mean...
"Of course, it's the Golden Apple Tree itself!"
Samael gently touched the towering tree with one hand, sensing the obscure divine power within it that originated from Gaia. His tone was somber, and his eyes were filled with countless emotions.
"This thing is a manifestation of the Fertility Divine Spark of the Earth Goddess Gaia, and it symbolizes the inheritance of the Earth Goddess's authority!"
"Silly girl, think about what that Earth God said before you left?"
"Your real test has begun, and you only have seven days to go!"