Are You Sore Losers? Are You Sore Losers! 2/2

At present, we can draw a general conclusion: Atlantis is Atlantis, and Paradise Island is Paradise Island. One is Poseidon's trump card, and the other is Zeus's hidden secret. The two seem to be unrelated.

Somewhat unwilling to give up, Artemis and Samael repeatedly compared the sea map obtained from the Argonaut Expedition, only to find that the location of Paradise Island remained a mystery, so they had no choice but to leave with heavy hearts.

Even the Oryx, who had been disappointed, became listless and sullen, completely losing his former cheerful and witty demeanor.

Silence fell again. Samael leaned against the wall, his fingers tapping rhythmically on his thigh. His eyes were closed, and his thoughts wandered as he recalled records about the aftermath and about this lost land.

Atlantis, also known as "Atlantis", possesses advanced light energy technology and is also known as the "Light Era".

Currently, what he has seen and heard in the Giant God Ocean corroborates these claims, proving they are not unfounded.

Even more incredibly, in the great civilization eras divided by the Mayan civilization, the first Sun Age was the Mesopotamian civilization, the third Sun Age was the Mayan civilization ruled by the Feathered Serpent God, and the fourth Sun Age was the Atlantis civilization.

Is this merely a coincidence of civilizations permeating and influencing each other, or is there something more to it?

Samael was puzzled.

It's a pity that I can't contact Feathered Serpent God Sister Quetzalcoatl, otherwise I could have chatted with her and asked her about the secrets hidden in Atlantis.

Forget it, it's better to rely on yourself than on others. Don't put your mind on relying on external factors that might bring good fortune.

The ancient snake adjusted its mindset, gathered its thoughts, and continued its analysis.

In addition, there was a legend about Atlantis that he was very interested in.

According to the Greek philosopher Plato's Dialogues, just as Atlantis was about to wage a great war against Athens, it was suddenly struck by an earthquake and a flood, and sank completely in less than Tianyi. Since then, this mysterious continent has been sleeping on the seabed.

It is said that Zeus was behind it all.

So, he was still completely baffled as to the reason behind it all.

Moreover, Poseidon went to great lengths to raise his daughter Rhode as a sacrifice from childhood, which was far too high a price to pay. He had painstakingly prepared for this Sea God Festival for so long, so what exactly was the purpose of it?

Unfortunately, even the Little Mermaid, who was the goddess of the house, knew nothing about it.

Moreover, the festival was also disrupted, and it will most likely end without a trace. These inside stories are probably unknown.

In retrospect, it seems there's not so much to worry about. Atlantis will be sunk sooner or later before it goes to war with Athens, so wouldn't Mount of Ares just a win without any effort?

Samael silently comforted himself, estimated the time, dusted off his backside, and stood up.

After resting, the Argo Heroes, who were already fully prepared, followed the previously discussed procedure. Circe and Medea took turns performing invisibility Magecraft on everyone. They split into small teams, quietly slipped out of the abandoned workshop, and carefully made their way through the empty streets toward the harbor.

In the darkness, Samael glanced at the towering Interstellar City Mountain Range in mid-air, then turned his gaze to the dozen or so team members at the end of the group, who were injured to varying degrees, and shook his head helplessly.

Well, thanks to Poseidon's painstaking efforts, Atlantis's defensive forces are now comparable to those of Mount Olympus.

Let's get the Argo Heroes to safety first, then find an opportunity to return and investigate the secrets of this place.

When the time comes, he'll be all alone, so he won't be restricted or constrained, and he'll have an easy time moving forward or backward.

Having made up his mind, Samael carefully led the way, following the instructions of a former guide who had been a mole, bypassing one defense after another, and finally made his way to the harbor without any major incidents.

As expected, the Argo remained docked, and everything around was as quiet as ever. The few Atlantis soldiers patrolling the port were easily taken down by the seasoned bandits who had sneaked aboard.

These grunts' tactical armor was relatively rudimentary, and their firepower was far inferior to that of Olympus' elite troops. Therefore, if they encountered a top-tier criminal gang in the dark, they would simply be lambs to the slaughter.

The Argo Heroes, with their professional skills, dealt with the patrolling soldiers, cleaned up the battlefield, and waited for the outer light curtain to flicker and change before leaping onto their long-lost beloved ships, taking their positions, weighing anchor, and raising the sails.

The bow of the ship tentatively touched the light curtain that was restarting, and it actually squeezed out of the water-ripple barrier, much to the delight of the Argo Heroes.

Of course, the Oni King didn't delete the access serial number Argo registered, so they could escape unnoticed.

However, even if the special forces are not necessarily reliable, they are confident that they can forcefully break through the defenses the moment the light screen restarts.

I'm going home! I'm finally going home!

Fragrant women and a throne within my grasp—they're all waiting for me!

Jason, who was in charge of navigating the ship, had his eyes shining and was extremely excited, gesturing wildly as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

"Note that this route is dangerous. Hecate Island has an armory called [Echidna], and the harbor has a large Deep Sea Fleet and various types of combat units on standby for repairs. Do not approach."

This last one must also be excluded: most of the Ocean Gods who are unwilling to obey Tethys's commands are spending their time on the Thetis Island. Disturbing them would cause serious trouble.

"Which way should we go?"

"Go around Hestia Island; it's the port that guides the navigation, so it's the safest route!"

In the captain's cabin, Samael spread out the newly drawn map and informed Jason of the relevant precautions.

They have only escaped the Interstellar City Mountain Range and the continent of Atlantis, and are still wandering within the area of the [Age of Gods Giant Sea], which does not necessarily mean they are safe.

Although Poseidon is not around, he and Artemis, working together, are practically invincible. However, we still need to be careful.

Excellent, the route is confirmed. The Tide Sea Eye is locked to the southeast. We're about to break through the boundary of the ten kingdom islands. Get ready to go!

Even though the atmosphere was quiet and somber, the Argo Heroes, who were holding their breath, couldn't help but smile as they saw that they were about to break through the encirclement safely.

However, the moment the Argo broke through the boundary of the light ring, the light patterns spread outwards, and at the instant they spread to a certain place, a terrifying roar like muffled thunder echoed out.

"Intruder! How dare you set foot on Poseidon's territory and disturb my beautiful dreams!"

With a deafening roar, the boiling, surging seawater created giant waves that crashed heavily against the tiny Argo on the surface of the sea.

A gigantic, menacing shadow rose from the sea; the very source of all this upheaval was none other than the Thetis Island.

"Unauthorized entry is a capital offense!"

In an instant, several arms gripping various weapons swung and slashed across the sea, whipping up giant waves that crashed and rammed into the water. Eerie roars came from the mouths of the dozen or so heads, their tones and timbres varying, creating an unusually noisy cacophony.

At the same time, several streaks of light, large and small, shot into the Thetis Island, streaked across the night sky, and plummeted toward the Argo.

Damn it, the giant Boreas! One of Zeus's three bodyguards, and now Poseidon's son-in-law!

No wonder that old fellow was so confident and bold in running out to prepare for the event; no wonder the arrogant sea gods were so obedient, coming to Thetis Island and hiding such a troublesome humanoid soldier!

Seeing the giant arm rushing towards them with huge waves, Samael's expression changed drastically. Without hesitation, he punched the ground with his right fist, roared, and put on his daughter's vest before going into battle.

"In the name of Goddess of Wisdom Athena, I hereby call for victory!"

Suddenly, a Golden Pillar of Light descended from the sky, and several white owls, acting as messengers, circled down, each carrying a green Olive Branch.

Bathed in divine power, Samael summoned a dazzling array of equipment, including the Sagittarius Sacred Garments, his Pegasus mount, the God-Slaying Bow, the Medusa Shield, and the spear formed from the Time Scythe, his aura rising steadily.

"Dad, did you somehow manage to uproot the Oceanus Sea?!"

Athena, who had just connected with the line, spoke urgently, her brow furrowed.

"Uh, more or less..."

Looking at the menacing, one-armed giant and the several sea gods following closely behind, Samael coughed and nodded helplessly.

"Poseidon is currently lobbying us to join forces to overthrow Zeus's rule. Do you need my help to hold him back?"

The Goddess of Wisdom paused slightly, then decisively abandoned her allies and made a serious proposal.

However, before the father and daughter could make a further decision, Athena looked at the azure pillar of light shooting into the sky from the side hall, her expression changed drastically, and her voice became hoarse.

"Dad, something's wrong! Poseidon has escaped!"

Just then, within the altar of the Sea God Temple Atlantis, a massive Sorcery Array rose into the air, drawing down a beam of eerie blue light from the sky.

Damn! They actually ignored Zeus's gaze and took a long-range divine descent!

Poseidon is getting anxious!

Seeing the situation reverse, Samael cursed under his breath. After a moment's thought, he immediately turned around and flapped his wings, heading towards the Sea God Temple.

With her plans exposed, Artemis had no choice but to take on the task of dealing with the giant Boreas.

As the commotion grew louder, the armory of [Echidna] on Hecate Island roared open, and the Deep Sea Fleet and its various combat units surrounded it from both the sea and the air.

"Wide-area search, aim and set!"

At the same time, the Bronze Giant guarding the gates of the ten kingdom islands activated the vein-like divine patterns on its body. Amidst the teeth-grinding metallic vibrations, the circular core in its chest roared and operated, and the surrounding ether surged wildly, forming a visible energy tide in front of its chest.

"Attack posture shifted, Spirit Liquid Cannon prepared, launch annihilation command!"

Ten Bronze Giant, only slightly weaker than the [True Body Machine God], rose into the air, spewing dazzling flames from their feet and backs, forming a fan-shaped line to surround the Argo.

Damn! Even the Colossal Titan Talos has mobilized in droves! Poseidon, you old codger, are you a sore loser? Are you a sore loser?

Samael's face turned grim, and he immediately gritted his teeth and rushed toward the Sea God Temple.

If you want to break this deadlock, this is the only way!