Chapter 235 You are so bad, I like it so much! (4.1k)
Loen pondered for a moment, then expressed his opinion carefully and seriously.
"First, let's talk about the master and apprentice Themis and Astraea. Although they have completed the compilation of the Code, they will certainly encounter various problems during the implementation process. You can use this excuse to retain them and hope that they will take on the position of executive judges to supervise the implementation of the law and observe the results. Given the responsible personalities of the two goddesses of justice, they should not refuse.
In the specific implementation process, you can imitate the operation mode of the three judges of the underworld. You and the two generations of goddesses of justice will jointly form the Ares Mountain [Tribunal]. The capable Astraea will be responsible for arresting criminals, the experienced Themis will be responsible for trying cases, and the wise you will make the final ruling and review.
If there is a case with too much disagreement, we can vote together and conduct a final review according to the procedures.
Of course, the most important task of the Tribunal is not to deal with ordinary and trivial cases.
If a mortal or ordinary demigod breaks the law, it can be decided by the Athenian King Aegeus, which is his responsibility and obligation within his ability; cases involving gods need to be referred to the tribunal for resolution and tried by three fair goddesses.
In this way, the gods will be the gods, and humans will be humans. This will not only protect the reputation of the gods, but also effectively implement justice. It should greatly reduce the resistance in the implementation of the [code] and build a healthy social order for Athens. "
Great idea!
Athena nodded subconsciously, her eyes shining.
"Next, it's the goddess of memory Mnemosyne and the nine Muses. They can be invited to become special teachers or honorary professors of the [Athens Academy], mainly responsible for the compilation and organization of textbooks for subjects such as poetry, medicine, history, rhetoric, and philosophy. These things are easy for them to do. They can not only help them kill their free time and be bound to the Ares Mountain for a long time, but also use this as a basis to enlighten the people and bring cultural prosperity to Athens."
good!
Athena gave a fair evaluation in her heart and continued to nod.
"Then there are the three Graces. They are currently serving under Lady Hestia. It would be a waste for them to simply stay in their own small circle and entertain themselves. You can combine the cultural promotion of catering with festivals and entertainment activities related to the gods of Athens, such as the Vesta, Dionysus, Victory Festival, the Olympic Games led by Athens, etc., to expand the divine power of you and Lady Hestia, and thereby gain more power of faith.
If the propaganda is done properly, we can also radiate the concepts of divine power we have, such as festivals, banquets, and joy, to the surrounding city-states in a concrete way, attracting more people to join or follow. In this way, the [Entertainment] attribute of Lady Hestia and the Three Graces, combined with the [Culture] attribute of the Goddess of Memory and the Nine Muses, may be able to shape Athens into a center of entertainment and culture. "
Athena frowned slightly: "What's the use of this?"
Lorne smiled mysteriously and reminded meaningfully: "Don't underestimate them, they may be the sharpest weapons in the world.
What happened on the island of Crete has proved that simply strengthening oneself will never be able to compete with the gods, and this path is simply not feasible.
But conquest is not achieved through war and force alone.
Civilization is a knife that does not shed blood. It can change everything around it imperceptibly and silently.
As long as we use this weapon well, we can use the guise of [culture], [festivals] and [entertainment] to carve the cultural imprint of Athens on all lands, transform all city-states into followers of Athens, and assimilate all human beings on earth into - Athenians!
By then, the glory of Athens will be the glory of Greece!
Unless the God King of Olympus dares to start a new world-destroying catastrophe and cleanse all humans, you will always be invincible! "
As Loen's sonorous description fell into Athena's ears, a grand blueprint seemed to slowly unfold before the eyes of the goddess of wisdom, making it impossible for her to maintain a calm and composed expression.
The practice of the rule of law builds a stable social order;
The prosperity of culture made Athens a holy place where ideas converged, attracting countless attention.
The assimilation of festivals and entertainment, silently and silently, brings about the ultimate victory of civilization!
These are not three things, but a complete step-by-step system!
Moreover, based on my repeated deductions in my mind.
This plan seems to work.
Wonderful, it’s really wonderful!
Looking at the once calm and composed goddess of wisdom, now beaming with joy in front of him, a malicious smile appeared on Loen's face.
He came from an era of information explosion, and of course he was aware of the importance of "entertainment" and "culture". He was also more aware of the impact that adding some private goods to festivals and entertainment and continuously promoting them could have on the entire Greek civilization system.
According to incomplete statistics, the ancient Greeks celebrated more than 300 festivals, most of which were related to gods. People worshipped gods and held celebrations on the same day. Among them, the more famous ones were the Dionysia, Artemis Festival and Hermes Festival. In the famous city-state of Athens, there were more than 140 festivals in a year, which shows how enthusiastic the ancient Greeks were about festivals.
With so many festivals and entertainments, it’s too much of a distraction. It’s normal to accidentally miss one or two, right?
——For example, let everyone know the existence of Zeus, but no one will worship Zeus alone?
——If I remember correctly, there were not many temples and city-states dedicated to the Olympian God King in later generations in Greece...
After muttering sinisterly, Loen continued to patch up his plan.
"Besides that, I think there are two other things that can go hand in hand."
"Hurry up and tell me!" Athena asked hurriedly, impatiently.
Lorne smiled slightly and answered slowly.
“First, after the development of the Academy of Athens, it should recruit students from all Greek city-states, giving princes and princesses from all countries an opportunity to study with an open mind.
Secondly, for those who have excellent grades and have passed the review, you can personally come forward and bestow the holy garments on them to encourage these underachieving people to fight for justice in the world!"
Hearing those high-sounding words, the goddess of wisdom on the opposite side immediately understood.
"You mean, let me use the platform of the Academy of Athens to first attract the blood of the builders of various city-states and cultivate them into my confidants, and then use their influence and power in various countries, or wait for them to succeed to the throne, to promote reforms and culture that emulate Athens, and spend several generations to gradually complete Athens' assimilation of all Greek city-states?"
"These [learned] princes and princesses are the seeds sown in the upper class to disintegrate the most stubborn God-blood nobles in each city-state; and our entertainment and food will bring happiness and joy to the lower class people, which is enough to turn [them] into [us]."
As the man in front of her spoke of his plan with a smile on his face, Athena looked across at him with a hint of horror.
This guy's scheming is a bit scary...
——But I like it!
The goddess of wisdom then realized that she was the biggest beneficiary of the entire plan. She raised the corners of her lips in pleasure, and her purple eyes stared at the hero who planned such a good chess game for her. A burning eagerness unconsciously flowed from the depths of her eyes.
Loen felt a little nervous when being stared at, and he couldn't help but cough dryly, breaking the delicate atmosphere.
"That's all I can think of regarding their placement. Do you have anything else to add?"
That’s all?
Athena was slightly stunned, then reacted instantly.
That's not right!
Is this what I'm asking?
Soon, the goddess of wisdom regained her mind, looked at the "number one hero" who had worked hard for the construction of Athens, and gritted her teeth secretly.
This kid is so cunning!
Then, a trace of anger appeared on Athena's face, and she scolded her unhappily.
"They've been in Athens for so long, shouldn't you show some concern for them first when you come back?"
"They have hands and feet, can eat and drink, and live in a comfortable place like War God Mountain. They don't need me to worry too much about them."
Loen smiled and waved his hands, not accepting the challenge, and kicked the ball full of evil intentions back.
"Besides, with your ability to use talents and Lady Hestia's hospitality, would you neglect them?"
"They all came to Athens because of you. It's not good to be too distant..."
"Didn't they live a fulfilling life during my absence? I am just a guide. It is you and Lady Hestia who have managed to keep them here and contribute to the construction of Athens."
“…”
After a series of counterattacks, Athena was so angry at the non-stick pan in front of her that she wanted to bite it, but she didn't know where to start.
Seeing that the goddess of wisdom opposite him could no longer hold back and looked like she wanted to pounce on him and bite him immediately, Loen quickly straightened his expression and brought out the topic he had prepared in advance.
"I heard that the King of Corinth was captured again recently?"
"You mean Sisyphus?"
Athena frowned and snorted softly when she heard this.
"It's because that guy is too jumpy. He just escaped from the underworld, but instead of keeping a low profile, he actually held banquets in the palace all day long and boasted about his great achievements in playing tricks on the gods. Death is still in his hands, it would be strange if the underworld didn't take action against him."
Hearing the unpleasant response from the other side, a smile appeared in Loen's eyes.
This is Athena's most valuable quality. When it comes to serious matters, she will put aside distractions and keep a positive attitude.
Moreover, with the grand blueprint he had put forward, those goddesses who were clearly arranged would definitely receive courtesy from the host Athena, and he would not have to worry about it at all.
After all, this goddess of wisdom has always put her career first. As long as the other party is useful, she will make the best use of the person and patiently finish the important task first, even if she is unhappy about it.
For example, now.
Lorne raised his hand and rubbed his chin, then asked.
"Was it Hecate who did it?"
"Well, not only did she throw Sisyphus back into Hades, she also got the location of Thanatos from him and sent the god of death back to his original position."
"It looks like I'll have to make another trip to the underworld soon."
"Are you afraid he'll implicate you?"
"Not only this, the underworld seems to have many secrets..."
Loen pondered for a moment, and selectively told Athena some things about the mystery in Elysae, the resurrection of Typhon, and the discord between the Queen of the Underworld and Hecate.
As he spoke, he lifted up his clothes slightly, and using his divine power, he revealed the black ring-shaped mark on his chest that looked like a maze.
Athena's face changed slightly when she saw this.
"The Wheel of Hecate?! You've been marked by her!"
"She showed me the way once. This is the price..."
Loen pondered for a moment, put his clothes down again, and looked at Athena in front of him.
"So, I have to go to the underworld and find a way to solve the hidden danger in my body."
"Understood……"
Athena nodded, her expression becoming more serious.
"What can I do for you?"
"If possible, please give me the authority to mobilize those dark chess pieces in the underworld."
"King Minos and the others?"
"Well, this trip to the underworld is likely to cause quite a stir. By then, they will probably be the only ones I can use with confidence."
"Yes, they will obey you!"
Seeing Athena nod in agreement without hesitation, Lorne felt warm in his heart.
As he caught a glimpse of a skylark preening its feathers on the treetop out of the corner of his eye, his eyes rolled and he coughed slightly.
"This matter involves serious matters. Words are not enough to prove it. Can I get some evidence from you so that I can mobilize the power that Crete has planted in the underworld in advance?"
"Given your relationship, King Minos shouldn't make things difficult for you, right?"
"Let's put it this way. He is the monarch and I am the secretary. Small matters don't matter, but if we have to drag him into big trouble, he will definitely need some explanation. Besides, unless it is absolutely necessary, there is no need to ask King Minos to come forward directly. Using your token and moving a few chess pieces around, we may be able to achieve our goal."
After hearing the other party's convincing explanation, Athena finally nodded in agreement.
"Okay, what proof do you want?"
Lorne thought about it carefully and gave a meaningful answer.
"A wise owl only spreads its wings at dusk. May your feathers help me see the [road] in the [darkness] and lead me [home] successfully."
As a goddess with the power of literature and art, Athena immediately understood what he meant and raised her hand to lift up a strand of silver hair.
Accompanied by a pulling sensation and slight tingling sensation coming from the scalp, Athena pursed her lips, spread out her palms, and her hair turned into a white owl feather and handed it to Ron in front of her.
It has her unique aura and divinity, which can never be imitated. No matter whether it is King Minos or the soldiers on the island of Crete, they will obey it when they see it.
Seeing this, Loen was overjoyed. He immediately held the white owl feather in his hand and breathed a sigh of relief.
"If there's nothing else, I won't bother you for now."
"Don't venture into the underworld before you are fully prepared."
"Well, don't worry!"
Hearing Athena's concern, Lorne nodded confidently, and then carefully left the room under the gaze of the goddess of wisdom.
The problem of Mount Ares has not been solved yet, and now that woman Hecate is keeping an eye on him. He is really getting into trouble.
Watching the figure moving farther and farther away until it disappeared into the thick night, Athena raised her hand to touch her forehead with mixed feelings. Her fingertips accidentally touched a part of her scalp, and her body startled slightly.
Wait, trouble?
After a moment, the white arms fell down, and a pair of deep purple eyes flickered faintly in the darkness.
(End of this chapter)
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