Disaster of Pestilence!

As her mind gradually calmed down, Helen noticed that Samael wasn't sleepy and had taken over her duties ahead of schedule. She frowned slightly and pondered.

"Your Highness, if we are to execute these Divine Blood Aristocrats participated in the rebellion tomorrow, we will probably have to slaughter at least a hundred people..."

"What, you can't bear it? They are all unstable factors. At first, I was worried that you and Gogo wouldn't be able to control them and that things would easily go wrong. Now that they've taken the initiative to hand over the scepter to me, before the handover, I need to remove all the thorns from it so that you can hold it firmly..."

Samael's eyes flickered, and he spoke softly.

"No, Athens rarely executes so many people at the same time. Based on my experience during the Trojan War, if divine blood carries malice and resentment and seeps into the land, it may have some adverse effects. Therefore, I suggest that their corpses be collected, purified by the priests, and then burned in a unified manner to prevent the spread of plague."

Helen waved her hands repeatedly, hurriedly explaining.

Some who initially thought it was an ancient serpent suddenly remembered that the woman before them was the most beautiful woman in Greece, serving as the high priestess of the Temple of the Moon Goddess, responsible for purifying and blessing Sparta warriors, and had experience in military campaigns. She was definitely not some weak woman who couldn't move at the sight of blood.

Curse of divine blood and contamination of corpses?

Consider the border between Persia and Rome, that desolate land where "Mindless Sinners" were born from the blood and malice of the Angra Mainyu god Manu. This certainly seems to be a problem.

I hadn't paid much attention before, but because the battlefield was destroyed, and under the bombardment of the divine power, almost nothing grew. Afterwards, there will be dedicated soldiers who will accompany the army to cast spells and be responsible for cleaning up.

When Helen talks about this, it's usually just a casual mention, to avoid omitting anything.

The recent two-day purge in Athens has resulted in the deaths of many unfortunate children who were caught in the crossfire. With executions scheduled for tomorrow, this is something to be wary of, but it's also a common occurrence.

After all, once a corpse decomposes, all sorts of filth and bacteria will breed, which is common sense. Therefore, after a battle, time is often left for both sides to deal with the remains of the dead in order to prevent the spread of disease.

Etc!

Samael was lost in thought when suddenly, as if struck by a sudden realization, his pupils contracted sharply, and he reached out to grip Helen's shoulder tightly, his gaze urgent.

"What did you say at the end?!"

"Plague... plague?"

Helen stared at the face so close to hers, momentarily stunned. Then, feeling the pressure on her shoulder, she frowned slightly, startled, and after a moment's thought, began to repeat herself somewhat uncertainly.

Yes, the plague! The Great Plague of Athens!

Samael gasped, his expression shifting between light and dark as his long-dormant memories of his past life were gradually awakened.

In fact, after Athens won three complete victories in the Iliad War, it did not press its advantage and expand its gains against Persia.

On the one hand, the internal strife between Athens and Sparta led to the Peloponnesian War, which continuously depleted their national strength, leaving them no time to attend to Persia.

On the other hand, according to existing historical records, an unprecedented plague broke out in Athens during this period. Not only were nine out of ten houses in Athens empty, but the archon Pericles also fell ill and died. The plague also spread to many city-states, resulting in the tragic death of nearly half of the Greek population.

Ultimately, Persia was able to recuperate until Macedonia rose to power, and the military genius Alexander defeated Darius III, finally conquering the vast empire.

Now, due to the chaotic and interconnected times, it is hard to guarantee that this great plague will not break out again during the Iliad War.

Moreover, considering the current global landscape, upon closer examination, the sudden and severe plague that struck Athens seems highly unusual.

There is a Western proverb that says to catch a criminal, you must first find the beneficiary. This is a common logical deduction in detective novels: who is the ultimate beneficiary and who is the most suspicious.

After the Great Plague of Athens, both Sparta and Athens were severely damaged, while the biggest beneficiary was undoubtedly Persia.

The three Iliad War failed to destroy Greece, but this single wave of disease, without costing a single soldier, nearly brought Greece to its knees, giving the Persian Empire much-needed time to recover and rebuild. In fact, it allowed the Persians to extend their lifespan, even though they were already exhausted from winning.

Then there's this angel acting on God's orders, who just took a stroll around Mount of Ares and even preached the Athens doomsday theory. It all seems highly suspicious.

Moreover, based on past experience, in order to win smoothly, that Wan Jun was never a respectable person.

The Seven-Day Great Flood in Mesopotamia, the Greek space Star-Seeded Soldier's foreign aid...

Look at him, he has absolutely nothing to do with this.

Since the other side is this cunning old fox, they definitely won't give him a chance to safely gather his people and send his forces to Hot Spring Pass.

Inciting internal strife among the Divine Blood Aristocrats and bribing key officials in various city-states are minor tactics that, at most, only create some trouble for him.

Perhaps this latent plague was the greatest gift he left for Athens, and indeed for Greece.

Thinking of this, Samael's dark vertical pupils cracked with cross-shaped patterns, and amidst the flowing light of blue, red, and dark colors, he looked down at his feet. His vast divine will, like a filter, sifted through Mount of Ares and even the entire Athens.

Finally, on his third search, Samael's gaze fell upon Piraeus 'Piraeus Outer Port, located 8 kilometers southwest of Athens on the shores of the Gulf of Saronicos.

As the divine will penetrated thousands of meters below into the soil and water, the ancient serpent was astonished to discover clusters of black mist coalescing into mycelial parasites.

These things seep in like threads, spreading through the Ley Lines to the outer urban areas surrounding Athens.

Moreover, they are as thin as hair, like hibernating snakes, lurking silently, and their existence is impossible to notice unless one searches for them deliberately.

But once it's detonated, it will cause a catastrophe like landslides and tsunamis, which will be difficult to control.

There's a good chance that no sooner had he left than a disaster broke out in Athens, causing a huge uproar.

If this major epidemic breaks out during a critical period of stalemate between the two sides, then the situation will become even more complicated.

Sure enough, the methods were as vicious and insidious as ever.

Combining his foresight and intuition, Samael made bold deductions and carefully verified them. After working through the night, he finally grasped the general outline of the matter. Reflecting on his findings, he told Helen everything he had discovered.

Upon learning this astonishing conclusion, Helen was somewhat incredulous. It took her a long time to gradually gather her emotions and accept this reality, a deep worry rising in her eyes.

"Don't worry, I firmly believe in one thing: crisis is an opportunity!"

Now that I've uncovered the Persian methods, this threat is no longer a threat; on the contrary, it can be used against us.

Samael stood up and gently patted Helen's shoulder, chuckling reassuringly. His deep, calm gaze unconsciously inspired trust and drew people in.

"So, what are your plans?"

"Are you a follower of Artemis, someone who has received her favor and been granted the divine grace of purification and baptism?"

"We only have a preliminary understanding of the situation, but with our capabilities, we are afraid we cannot eradicate these sources of disease from the strata on a large scale."

"It's okay, come with me to the play tomorrow!"

Helen nodded in agreement without hesitation and then added details with great flair.

"Her Highness Artemis's purification power is often activated in the form of a purification arrow, namely the [Purification Arrow]. If necessary, I need to prepare a set of inscribed spells to accompany the Great Sacrifice Prayer."

"No problem, let's just use Artemis's artifact as a model. I've seen that thing before, copying it will be a piece of cake."

Samael nodded and spoke, glancing at the Greek beauty, who was seriously considering how to save Athens, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

The reminder to prevent the Great Plague of Athens came from the Spartans would later fight Mount of Ares, which was quite an unexpected turn of events.

Under the Fluorite Lamp, the ancient snake and Helen discussed and finalized the details, making some changes.

When everything was ready, Samael looked up at the still quiet Gemini Side Hall, and his tense heartstrings relaxed.

It seems that the time spent is about the same. It appears that purging those Divine Blood Aristocrats is more important than catching them in adultery.

If nothing unexpected happens, no one should be checking the rooms tonight.

So, how about... I sleep a little longer?

The ancient snake's gaze followed Helen's stunningly beautiful face and delicate collarbone downwards, then lingered on her two long, shapely, and fair legs. It stroked its chin, deep in thought.