A Breeding Stallion's Campaign for Office 2/3
Under the bright moonlight, in the canyon fully illuminated, Hippolyta listened to the handsome man's advice, her eyes gleaming with admiration, her shock beyond words.
Even Heracles, who was usually silent and solemn, couldn't help but show a hint of emotion on his face.
Samael's method is simple and easy to understand.
Simply put, during the [Day of Procreation], the Amazons could relax restrictions and invite men from the Greek world to the Amazon to pair up with women of marriageable age.
If the Amazons wanted to ensure the quality of their male offspring, they could set up several obstacles for the men during their entry into the tribe, testing their strength, wisdom, and bloodline, thus selecting the perfect offspring.
If the object of the selection is a noble being like the Amazon Queen, with many suitors, then after the initial Qualifying Rounds, the arriving Greek Heroes can continue to compete against each other in the arena, and a certain number of winners can be chosen by the person in question.
If the child born is a girl, she should be kept in the Amazon to replenish the population. If the child is a boy, there is no need to kill them all; they can be given to the father to raise.
In this way, the Amazon tribes not only no longer needed to maintain hostility with the Greek city-states by abducting men, but could also use this method as a bond to win more allies for the Amazon.
"Are men really willing to fight like animals for women, with such harsh conditions?"
However, while Hippolyta was amazed by the man's innovative thinking that broke with convention and custom, she was still somewhat uncertain about the actual effects.
Samael glanced at Hippolyta and responded irritably.
"Throughout history, from wild beasts to humans, and from humans to gods, reproduction has always been of paramount importance. It has long been common for males to fight and kill each other in order to find mates."
Would you like to come? Ha, as long as Amazon promotes it well, you're probably still worried about whether your place is big enough.
Then, the ancient serpent paused for a moment before continuing to add.
"As for things that are too easy to obtain, humans often do not cherish them. With a gimmick, they seem unattainable, which is why heroes flock to them, to enter the Amazon and be proud to become seedlings. You can ask Heracles if you don't believe me."
The burly man beside Hippolyta, who was actually quite reserved, nodded frankly before Hippolyta could speak.
"Theseus was right. Conquering the Amazons was a dangerous dream that every Greek Heroes had."
Although this method of conquest is somewhat flawed, even I must admit it's very appealing, and presumably for most Greek Heroes, the outcome would have been the same.
Samael was not surprised by Hercules' answer.
Killing and sex have always been two of the most potent stimulants of male hormones, and at the same time, they are also ways for men to demonstrate their strength and flaunt their power.
The allure of conquering danger through battle and competition, subduing a beautiful yet dangerous woman, and reaping the rewards is an irresistible temptation for men, especially for naturally restless heroes.
It seems like it might actually work!
Hippolyta became increasingly confused and, from somewhere produced several parchments. She continued to press Samael for more information about her confusion and related details.
"What if those foreign men figure out Amazon's defenses?"
"Simple. Just move the location of the [Day of Procreation] to a fixed island. There are plenty of such deserted islands on the Sea of Okeanos. As for transportation, you can use ships to transport eligible female warriors from the Amazons up there, and wait for the Greek men to come in groups to challenge you on the fixed date. Besides, those without some ability and luck would have been eaten by sea monsters on the way."
"Luck?"
"Haven't you heard? Luck is also a kind of strength."
"Oh, what if there are too many baby boys? Sending them away one by one would be too much trouble."
"You can send them to a fixed island and hand them over to their father after they are born in nine to ten months. Also, if you want to have a girl, try to concoct some effective Magic Potion. Why are you asking me about such things?"
Looking at Hippolyta, who was like a curious student, asking questions and taking notes in her notebook, Samael, somewhat impatient, rolled her eyes.
"Also, what if too few women conceive within Day of Procreation?"
"How long does your Day of Procreation typically last?"
Three days?
"Too short! Extend it to about ten days. Women who come to the island to breed should ideally find partners who are 14-16 days before their menstrual period. Their chances of conception are highest within these ten days."
"Period?"
"It's when I have abdominal pain every month, and there's regular bleeding from the vaginal cavity during childbirth."
Looking at the bewildered Amazon Queen, Samael felt he had been too optimistic. To truly implement this system and increase the Amazons population, he probably needed to give them some lessons on sustainable development and hygiene first.
"Alright, that's enough for now. I have urgent business to attend to and need to get on my way."
Before the woman with the blank expression could continue to ask questions, Gu She decisively stated that he didn't have time to teach her at the moment.
When Hippolyta, whose new world had been opened, reluctantly and somewhat regretfully withdrew her gaze, Samael immediately spoke up to remind her.
"Your Majesty, I have shown sufficient sincerity, so as agreed, after you sisters are released, please keep your promise and release the men who have been captured."
At this point, the ancient snake paused briefly and then changed the subject.
"Of course, changing things in a short time isn't so easy. If those seedlings are willing to combine with you, then so be it."
However, I still suggest using them sparingly, lest we ruin them. After all, a bad reputation could very well affect the plan to breed them on the island.
Hippolyta drew her greatsword from the crevice in the rock. Seeing that the two men had no intention of stopping her, the Amazon Queen bowed slightly, pounded her chest with her right fist, and respectfully and solemnly offered the highest honor to Samael, who was at the head of the group.
"You are a tolerant opponent and a great sage. Thank you for your guidance."
"Nonsense, I am a follower of Athena, and using my brain to solve problems is a required course."
Samael's attitude was rather hostile, and she made no attempt to hide the fact that her old rival had repeatedly humiliated their war god father, Ares.
No wonder...
Hippolyta seemed to be deep in thought, then straightened her back and looked at Samael with a more aggressive gaze.
"If I had the chance, I would love to capture you and take you to the Amazon so that you can help my tribe prosper."
"Then you must be prepared to be an enemy of Athens, and even the whole of Greece!"
Samael responded sharply and without mercy.
He was in a hurry to get to Arcadia and had no interest in following any destiny with Hippolyta or sparking any more than friendly feelings.