I Will Defend Your Chastity to the Death!

The next day at noon, two carriages, stirring up wind and dust, sped toward the Acropolis of Athens, which was beginning to take shape.

Leading the way were still Spartan Queen Gogo of Sparta and Helen, the High Priestess of the Temple of the Moon Goddess.

However, the carriage following closely behind, driven by Samael, was much lighter than the previous two days, and there was only one passenger left.

The unfortunate women who were rescued from the bandits' den were all sent to towns along the way.

With the money they were given, they forgot those unbearable memories, changed their names, concealed their past, and if all went well, they would begin their new lives.

Suffering will inevitably come, and even if the world and fate are cruel, life must still go on day by day.

As for why they weren't brought directly to Athens and settled there...

On the one hand, Samael and the two Sparta are currently too busy to do anything else, so they don't have time to take on all the responsibilities of being a good person.

On the other hand, don't forget that the bandits on the road are so rampant, they might have some shady dealings with some noble families in Athens. With so many people entering, it's impossible for them not to attract attention. They might even lose their lives in a muddle.

Of course, not everyone is willing to stay quietly in a small place and live a peaceful life.

For example, a certain shameless Trash Fox.

Just as Samael was secretly grumbling to himself, two delicate, jade-like hands lifted the curtain, and her pink fists gently tapped the ancient snake's shoulders and the back of its neck, massaging and combing it.

Mmm... so comfortable... this feels like the ultimate bodyguard...

With Tamamo no Mae, following the lines of his muscles, she gently tapped and massaged, applying just the right amount of force to stimulate the stagnant blood and qi and the stiff joints, making his internal organs more active.

After a thorough cleansing of the meridians, smoothing of the joints, and adjustment of the internal organs, Samael felt as if he were soaking in warm water. A comfortable, tingling sensation spread from the top of his head all the way to his tailbone, and all the pores on his body opened up, refreshingly welcoming the breeze from all directions.

However, due to being too engrossed in the ride and losing focus, Samael momentarily lost his mind and nearly crashed the car into a tree.

Tamamo no Mae blinked her watery golden eyes and approached him very attentively, her sweet and soft voice gentle and soft.

"Lord Ezio, we've been traveling for half a day, let me take over. You should go into the carriage and rest for a while, and have some water."

That thoughtfulness is reminiscent of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

Sorry, I take back what I said earlier. When you're not doing anything funny, you're definitely a fox!

Hearing such understanding and comforting words, Samael felt a pang of guilt. He immediately handed over the reins, retreated into the carriage, leaned back comfortably to one side, closed his eyes, picked up the still-warm teacup on the table, and took a small sip.

"Strange, it's sweet. Did you add sugar? It also smells like roses, or maybe it's honey?"

As the warm tea flowed over his taste buds, creating a unique experience on his tongue, Samael couldn't help but open his eyes and ask curiously.

"Hehe, do you like it? If you're not satisfied, we have other styles such as safflower, gardenia, and rouge flower for you to choose from."

Tamamo no Mae responded with a smile, her lips curving upwards in delight, as delicate as flower petals.

Samael looked down at the cup, and the faint reddish tinge that spread from the rim to the surface of the water made his eyelids twitch.

Red and blue flowers... gardenias... rouge flowers... aren't these the ingredients that Chinese women use to make rouge?

"Have you tasted this cup?"

"Oh dear, I was kissed without even realizing it. Lord Ezio is so bold."

Tamamo no Mae cupped Samael's cheek with one hand, revealing a touch of shyness, yet a hint of mischievous teasing was permeating the depths of her golden eyes.

You're the one who secretly added the substance, what are you being shy about! Even if it was an indirect forced kiss, you still forced yourself on me!

As the three hands holding the cups trembled slightly, and a suspicious shimmering color seemed to appear on the water, Samael's expression froze, and his face turned black.

"Besides rouge, what else did you add?"

"Oh dear, you've been discovered. Of course, it's the secret medicine of love that will steal your body and soul. A special perk, please accept it without worry."

"Come on, as a return gift, let me tell you secretly, if you were to rate your current infatuation with me as 100%, how many points would you give yourself?"

The Trash Fox, instead of feeling guilty, cupped his excited cheeks and asked with a smile of curiosity.

Samael tapped Tamamo no Mae's forehead with his bent finger, causing the veins on his forehead to bulge.

"Stop hitting me! Be serious!"

The Trash Fox opposite him immediately straightened her back, her pretty face tense and serious.

"Given what happened last night, I've discovered a serious problem!"

"Huh? What?"

"There are Fox Spirit infiltrating the group, plotting against you, and there's more than one! Especially that blonde with big breasts, her wicked intentions are blatantly obvious!"

"..."

Samael's lips twitched subconsciously, his gaze shifting forward with a strange intensity. Before slandering Feathered Serpent God behind his back, couldn't he at least examine his own conscience?

However, the Trash Fox, who was so dramatic that even the ancient snake was ashamed of her own thick skin, clenched her fists and swung them fiercely in the air, her expression full of righteous indignation.

"Just in case, this cup of tea has already left its scent on you, so no other Fox Spirit will be able to seduce you! Rest assured, as long as some of them are here, those Fox Spirit will not succeed. I will swear to protect your chastity with my life!"

"So, what is the effect of this thing?"

"To keep you clear-headed in the face of temptation, and to prevent you from falling for those scheming Fox Spirit."

"Thank you so much..."

"No need to thank me, but this is a top-notch pastime that you can enjoy no matter how many times you go through it, and a high-quality meal ticket that is hard to find anywhere in the world. The competition is too fierce, so of course I have to mark it in advance and make good use of it."

"You just mentioned 'entertainment' and 'meal ticket,' right?"

"Ah, no, you must have misheard me. I meant you're very interesting, understanding, and definitely a good man who holds his value!"

The Trash Fox made a solemn declaration, closed its eyes and sniffed in ecstasy. Behind it, several nearly invisible bands of colorful light appeared and disappeared, and the corners of its lips curled up slightly.

Hmm, the smell of riddles, the smell of lies, the chaotic scent that even fate cannot restrain.

I'm really curious about where this endless range of possibilities will lead.

Oh dear, it would be quite amusing to see my dear benefactor tumbling down from the peak to the trough.

And such beings, the more destitute they are, the more incredible the wonders of fate they can create.

Therefore, in order to repay your kindness, I will never abandon you. If that time comes, please remember to hold my hand.

Looking down from a high vantage point at the people climbing up from the valley floor is my favorite thing to do.

After all, whether it's striving with all your might to reach the pinnacle of happiness, or experiencing a painful struggle and then falling into an even deeper abyss of sorrow... the intertwined despair and hope will all become a perfect symphony.