046. Trap
Perseus was stunned. He looked at Medusa who was spitting blood. He originally thought that her life was in danger because of the confrontation with Athena just now.
But I didn't expect things to suddenly turn out like this.
To be honest, he knew that he and Medusa didn't have much interaction originally, and he shouldn't stand on the same front with her and declare war on the powerful goddess - also his so-called half-sister, Athena.
But the red thread of fate entangled them together, and he had no choice.
Perseus has been dependent on his mother since childhood, leading a life of poverty and suffering. After losing Danae, who symbolizes all hope and weakness, Perseus no longer cares about the mission of the gods or the lofty status of a demigod, and feels that nothing matters anymore.
Later, amidst the pain and darkness that nearly overwhelmed him, he struggled to find the motivation and reason to continue...
——That is to protect Medusa.
Therefore, when Perseus saw Medusa vomiting blood, he thought of his mother Danae who had left him. At that moment, he could not help but feel hopeless and felt as if even the last glimmer of hope in his heart was about to be destroyed.
But in the blink of an eye, things took a turn for the better.
Hearing her words that could lead to misunderstanding, Perseus raised his hand in a daze and touched the kiss mark left by Medusa on his cheek. Because of the mixture with blood, a thin scab had formed on the surface.
Recalling the feeling of those wet lips against his cheek, Perseus suddenly felt his heart beat a little faster. After a long moment, he bewilderedly withdrew his hand and looked back at Medusa, who smiled at him in his arms. Her face was also stained with blood from his mouth, but she seemed unfazed by the kiss.
Perseus seemed to be burned by her smile, and he looked away hastily, "You...don't be like this."
However, Medusa stretched out her hands and forced him to continue looking at her. Her clear and blank blue eyes were like a clear ocean, broad and full of warmth. She asked in confusion, "Why?"
Those eyes were so bright and innocent that Perseus was speechless for a moment.
But perhaps she suddenly realized something, the smile on her face slowly faded, and she lowered her eyes in disappointment, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, "Do you... dislike me?"
Medusa did not continue speaking, but they both knew the actual content of the conversation.
Although Medusa never thought of herself as dirty or even lowly, she knew that Perseus had witnessed her being forced by Poseidon, so she was not sure whether Perseus would look down on her because of this.
Perseus didn't answer the question directly, "...I'll take you to see a doctor."
After saying that, he turned his head and broke free from Medusa's slender and cold hand, then looked around for crowded places. He believed that there would definitely be a doctor where people gathered.
Medusa's hand paused slightly in the air, then slowly moved down and quietly placed on his chest.
But to Perseus' surprise, Medusa did not say anything more. He only heard a soft sigh from Medusa.
In fact, Perseus did not dislike Medusa's idea. After all, his mother Danaë had also experienced such pain. After the so-called infidelity pregnancy, she suffered suspicion, contempt and bullying from everyone.
But is chastity so important that it can completely erase the meaning of a person's existence, especially a woman's?
Perseus thought the answer was no, at least for himself, Danae was the best mother in the world and the one who gave him faith and guidance.
The reason why Perseus did not answer Medusa was that he felt that he could not control the frequency of his heartbeat at all, and unknowingly let his emotions leaning towards Medusa prevail.
But Perseus still remembered that time when he went to the bottom of the sea to save her, Medusa had used extremely disgusting and hurtful words to belittle him. Even though he knew that he now chose to regard Medusa as his only salvation, and admitted that he did have different feelings for her, Perseus planned to try hard to suppress his restless heart.
This was a beautiful and dangerous woman, gentle but capable of hurting others easily. No matter how harmless she looked, or how passionately she looked at him, his intuition told him not to be fooled a second time.
Would a woman like this be grateful to me for saving her?
It was more like a huge, tempting trap that was going to drag Perseus down deep.
But Perseus did not want to burst that beautiful trap. He was afraid that he would lose his only hope of surviving in the world, so he could only suppress his emotions as much as possible.
As long as the god who hurt his mother pays the price, and as long as Medusa, the only person he cares about, can survive the persecution of the god, that is enough.
As for other things, including love, family and other things...what does it matter to Perseus who has lost everything?
The two of them had their own thoughts at this time and were silent all the way.
Perseus flew for a long time with the silent Medusa in his strong hands, and finally arrived at a very prosperous town from a desolate area. In order to avoid other people casting strange glances at the flying Perseus, he slowly descended, blending into the crowd on the street, and then began to ask one by one where the doctor was nearby.
Because gods have a huge influence on humans, most so-called doctors do not actually treat people, but instead treat patients by chanting spells and praying to gods.
However, there are also some famous doctors who can use prescriptions. Since they have stood on the opposite side of Athena and have each gotten rid of their belief in gods, Perseus is naturally inquiring about this kind of doctors.
After inquiring for a long time, Perseus found a doctor named Hippocrates. It was said that he was very powerful and had controlled the great plague that was prevalent in Greece many years ago. He even served as the royal physician of a certain king. Therefore, there was an endless stream of people coming to him for treatment.
So Perseus carried the exhausted Medusa to the doctor's residence.
*
Athena naturally would not let Medusa and Perseus go. The reason she did not choose to catch up with them was not only because she wanted Medusa to pay a more painful price, but there were other reasons as well.
Perseus was favored by other gods, including the king of gods Zeus, so it was impossible for him to really kill him. This would undoubtedly be another provocation to his father.
Therefore, Athena, the powerful goddess of wisdom and war, did not use all her strength at that time, but let them leave, and she returned to Mount Olympus.
Athena chose to tell her father Zeus about this matter and let the king of gods deal with this son who betrayed the gods himself.
But Zeus was not on Mount Olympus. Athena remembered that he had been away for several days. Queen Hera was immersed in sorrow every day, but she did not dare to cause trouble for her father Zeus because she knew she was in the wrong.
However, what Athena had just experienced was really a thorn in her side. In addition, Zeus had not expressed any dissatisfaction or strangeness to her during this period of time, and even treated her more courteously. This made her want to find her father Zeus immediately to resolve the matter as soon as possible.
Finally, after a long search, Athena found her father in the territory of one of Zeus's lovers. Noticing his sudden visit, the king of gods Zeus naturally could not continue, but reluctantly left his lover's body and went to meet his powerful daughter neatly dressed.
"Athena, my daughter, you came all the way to see me. Did something happen?"
Athena lowered her eyes, her tone calm and soothing, "My respected father, you may not know that your human son Perseus has betrayed you. Not only did he not kill the evil and wanton Medusa, but he turned his sword against me for this woman."
"Oh?" Hearing Athena's words, Zeus's face revealed a hint of displeasure, and he frowned. "Is that so?"
Seeing the look on Zeus's face, Athena nodded gracefully and continued in a long, melodious voice, "Therefore, I pray that you take back the treasure you lent to Perseus and punish him and Medusa with the most severe punishment."
Zeus couldn't help but turn his gaze to Athena. In fact, his displeasure was not entirely because of Medusa and Perseus mentioned by Athena, but more because of himself.
Athena had participated in the rebellion against him before, but he only let her go temporarily after getting her pledge of allegiance to him. He even treated her with a better attitude and courtesy to let her let down her guard.
But in fact, Zeus did this not because he really loved the daughter born from his head. Maybe she did exist before, but now she has been consumed.
And He actually disturbed me during the period of reproduction, slandered my own offspring - the hero Perseus, and even tried to tell me what to do!
Not only that, Athena also said that she would take back the treasures given to Perseus by the gods. However, not only did the obedient Hermes have no such intention, even the always violent and warlike Ares did not express any dissatisfaction and did not dare to disobey her orders.
But Athena had long ago taken back the shield Aegis that she had given to him from Perseus, and even used this shield that originally belonged to Zeus to resist the power of the king of gods, ruthlessly rebelling against herself together with other gods!
This and more, in the eyes of Zeus, the king of gods who attaches great importance to power, is undoubtedly a provocation to his status as the king of gods!
However, Zeus naturally couldn't tear his face off with this daughter who was powerful enough to threaten him. Instead, he chuckled softly, "Perseus is already a hero passed down by word of mouth. There's naturally no need to slay that tiny Medusa. I heard he likes that woman, so let's satisfy him."
Hearing Zeus' words, the wise Athena immediately sensed something was wrong and continued cautiously, "My respected God King, putting aside the fact that this is Poseidon's lover, Perseus has stood against me and disobeyed my orders. Such a traitor may very well be beyond your control in the future!"
Once the seeds of doubt are planted, it is useless to be humble. Moreover, Zeus swallowed the goddess of wisdom Metis, and he himself is also very wise.
Betraying Athena is not the same as betraying Zeus; the logic is inconsistent.
But Zeus did not expose the truth. He just waved his hand nonchalantly, but his words were profound. "Perseus is my son. I believe that even if he betrays anyone, he will never betray me."
As the daughter of the God King who had once betrayed him, Athena lowered her head humbly, her expression immediately becoming awkward. "You are right... Perseus will certainly grant your wish."
Zeus simply nodded, but ultimately did not respond to Athena. "My dear daughter, your father has something else to do, so I will not continue talking to you. Please leave first. By the way, please help me see my wife Hera and tell her how much I miss her."
Faced with such perfunctory words to drive away the guests, Athena did not show any extra expression. Her face quickly returned to a respectful and calm look. After responding, she left here silently.
At this time, the king of gods Zeus looked at Athena leaving with a mysterious expression on his face.
Although he had just said this to Athena, Zeus was suspicious by nature, especially after experiencing such a betrayal not long ago.
But Zeus also knew that Perseus was just a demigod. Even if he possessed the treasures of the gods at this time, it would be useless. He could take them all back at any time and turn him back to his original form.
But what Athena said just now really touched Zeus, so the busy Zeus couldn't help but turn his gaze to the human world again, looking for Perseus.
This was naturally not a difficult task for Zeus. He soon found him on a prosperous island. As expected, there was a beautiful woman beside him.
She should be the woman who is said to have betrayed Athena and became the lover of her brother Poseidon - Medusa.
*
The elderly Hippocrates did not see any serious illness in the disheveled Medusa. Although she looked pale and had blood on her face, she was able to walk and jump, and said that she was not feeling unwell.
It was not until he heard Perseus say that she had vomited blood that Hippocrates decided seriously to observe her for a few more days.
"I think it's something inside your body. Oh, there's something wrong with some part of your body. It's hard to say what the specific cause is. You can only rest more first. If there's anything wrong, come to me immediately."
The medical skills of this famous doctor were so superior among other doctors. There were so many people coming to Hippocrates for treatment that other patients would come to see him after just a few words.
Perseus had no choice but to find a place to stay nearby temporarily so that if anything happened to Medusa, she could seek treatment from him in time.
However, few people would agree to let strangers stay in their homes. Perseus ran around for a long time with Medusa in his arms before he finally found a house for short-term rental.
It turned out that the smart businessman knew that some people would come here for the famous doctor's medical skills, so he did this business nearby.
Perseus carefully placed the tired and taciturn Medusa on the bed and was about to leave when he suddenly realized that his hand was being held tightly.
“Don’t go…”
Medusa spoke weakly, and the moment Perseus paused, he felt a warm and soft body slowly approaching from behind, and soft and boneless hands were touching his lower abdomen.
Perseus froze instantly, an indescribable desire surging up, rushing through him as Medusa's gentle palms rushed through him, almost breaking through his lower abdomen, chest, back... and all other places.
"I'm so scared, can you stay with me?"
Her voice was very soft, but her hot breath hit his sensitive ears. At that moment, in Perseus's mind, Medusa was like a mermaid who could bewitch people and was ruthlessly seducing him.
Perseus clearly knew that this was a trap, and he wanted to reject her ruthlessly. For this reason, he even tried hard to recall Medusa's belittlement and ridicule of him at that time. However, those memories were scattered by her actions and words, and disappeared without a trace.
"……good."
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