Chapter 261 Women's Friends Specialize in Defeat Young Women (4.2k)
Dozens of miles away, Loen looked back at the chaotic primitive ocean where blood and rosy clouds intertwined, and a very unkind smile appeared on his face.
With "good sister" Eris taking the blame, the theft in the Holy Garden should not be traced back to him.
Once the storm has passed, the golden apple can be sent to Mount Ares and handed over to Asclepius, the god of medicine, so that the nephew can advance the research on the "elixir of immortality".
The double-digit golden apples, plus a large number of precious herbs stolen from the Holy Garden, should be enough for that kid to make some finished products.
Luo En was secretly calculating, and the haze accumulated in his eyes was gradually diluted.
The reason why he went to so much trouble to get the golden apple and the elixir of immortality was mainly because of the hidden danger left by Hecate in him, which blocked his path to collecting divinity with the help of the dice of chance and advancing to the main god.
According to the Queen of the Underworld, as long as he completes the task of collecting divinity and is promoted to the main god, it will be equivalent to entering the mature stage.
At that time, Hecate will most likely attack him.
Since he was not completely sure of fighting against the Dark Moon Goddess, Loen naturally did not dare to go down a dead end.
For now, he could only find another way, thinking about how to bypass the collection of the twelve divine powers and complete the promotion in another way, so as to have more ability to protect himself in the upcoming confrontation.
The elixir of immortality envisioned by the God of Medicine is a feasible path.
As for whether it will succeed, we can only try it first.
Loen sorted out his thoughts again and again, and after making sure that there was nothing missing for the time being, he descended from the clouds, passed through the lush forest, and came to a clear river, ready to wash away the fatigue and dust on his body and continue his journey.
However, as soon as he scooped up a handful of water, he saw a sad figure standing on the other side of the river upstream.
She was a middle-aged woman with a relatively ordinary appearance, but she looked simple and elegant in a white gauze dress; her beautiful curly hair flowed out from one side of the pearl-inlaid crown, which added a bit of grace to her temperament. From a distance, she was quite impressive.
However, at this moment, the lady was worried about something. Her face turned pale and sickly. She frowned and stared at her reflection in the river. Her originally bright blue eyes gradually became dim and filled with depression and sadness.
Gradually, crystal tears overflowed from the corners of the lady's eyes, slid down her cheeks, and fell into the rushing river.
Alas, these days every family has troubles, and no one has an easy life.
Loen took a look from a distance, sighed a few words to himself, and prepared to leave quietly so as not to disturb the noble lady who was sad alone.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he stood up, he saw the noble lady who was originally on the river bank actually walked step by step into the rushing river.
Soon, the rushing torrent covered her waist and was level with her chest.
Seeing that the lady still maintained a wooden expression and walked step by step towards the center of the river, Loen hurriedly spoke to dissuade her.
"Ma'am, please don't do anything stupid!"
Hearing the sudden shout, the lady couldn't help but stop, looked up at the kind-hearted person on the other side, pursed her lips, and shook her head lightly.
"Young man, this has nothing to do with you, don't bother me..."
"It didn't matter originally, but it did matter after I saw it."
Lorne sighed and gave another gentle advice.
"Ma'am, why don't you come up first? There is nothing in this world that cannot be overcome."
The lady's face turned dark and her chest heaved with anger.
"I don't want to die! I just want to be alone..."
However, it seemed that because the movement was too intense, the lady slipped and fell into the rushing river, her body up and down in the turbulent torrent.
Well, good intentions led to bad consequences.
Seeing this, Loen was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. He quickly jumped into the rushing river, grabbed the lady's slender waist from behind, pulled her out of the water, and dragged her to the other side.
But as soon as they reached the shallow water where they could stand, the noble lady straightened up and pushed Loen away, snorting angrily.
"I have my own hands and feet, I don't need your help!"
Loen raised his hands innocently, made a please-go gesture, and tactfully stepped aside.
Watching the noble lady lifting up her skirt, lowering her head, and walking towards the shore with one foot deep and one foot shallow, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.
This lady has a very bad temper. Be careful as it may harm your health.
"puff!"
At this moment, the lady who had just stepped onto the shore suddenly swayed, opened her mouth and sprayed out a blood mist, and fell straight into the grass by the river.
"..." Luo En was speechless for a moment, with black lines on his forehead.
Is this even possible? I might as well just switch my job to become a curse-type deity.
Looking at the lady lying motionless on the river bank, Loen sighed, came to the grass, carried the lady on his back, and walked towards the nearby forest.
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At night, the burning branches crackled and the bright yellow flames danced joyfully, illuminating the cave shaded by vines, making it flicker.
Accompanied by a rustling sound, the lady in the cave woke up from her coma. She shook her drowsy head, and with the help of the firelight shining into the cave, she looked at the bluestone slabs beneath her and the thick layer of leaves on it. She touched the thin quilt covering her body, and a complex color flashed in her bright eyes.
"Are you awake? Do you want to come out and eat something?"
Outside the cave, Lorne, sitting in front of the fire, turned over a few hunted pheasants and hares and asked with a smile.
After a moment's silence, the lady stood up and walked out of the cave, lifted up her skirt, sat down gracefully, and spoke slowly.
"You saved me?"
"Not really. Seeing you lying on the grass, I was worried that you might catch a cold, so I took the initiative to change your bed."
Loen smiled slightly, and used humorous words to dilute the seriousness brought by the other side. By the way, he handed the roasted pheasant to the lady next to him.
He has become extremely skilled in the social experience of speaking differently to different people.
Since he knew that the other party had a bad temper and a strong sense of self-esteem, Loen would naturally go along with him to avoid any unnecessary trouble caused by any disagreements.
Anyway, after tonight, we will go our separate ways. There is no need to make each other unhappy because of a few words.
"Thank you, thank you..."
The lady took the pheasant and spoke hesitantly.
I don’t know whether he was thanking me for the food or for the previous rescue.
Moreover, her tone was quite stiff, and it seemed that she rarely said these two words to outsiders.
It seems that he is most likely a member of the royal family who holds a high position.
Luo En muttered to himself, and scooped out a bowl of mushroom soup, handed it over, and asked casually.
"By the way, I haven't asked for your name yet."
The lady thought for a moment and answered in a deep voice.
"Kera, the Argive."
"Bacchus, from Thebes."
Lorne nodded, smiled politely, and gave the future Roman name of Dionysus.
By the way, Bacchus is also known as the "God with a Thousand Faces".
After a few rounds of soup and food, and after exchanging names, the atmosphere between the two gradually became harmonious.
With nothing to do, Loen couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked casually.
"Madam, who hurt you like this? Why didn't you tell your family about such a serious incident? It's not safe to come to such a deep mountain alone."
"My husband..."
"?"
"My husband beat me up."
Kela spoke expressionlessly, his face cold as ice under the firelight.
The atmosphere, which had been somewhat relaxed, became cold again.
It was really a case of bringing up something irrelevant. Loen reflected on himself and quickly changed his words.
"As a couple, conflicts are inevitable. As long as the misunderstandings are resolved, there may be a day when the sun will shine again."
"He's dead. I did it..."
“Ahem.”
Luo En was coughing violently and was speechless, so he quickly changed the subject.
"The meat here is also roasted, come, have some..."
Kela took the hare handed to her by Loen and bit it hard with her pearly teeth. Her mouth made a creepy crunching sound while chewing, as if she treated it as her dead husband.
Domestic violence and counter-attack? Do all the couples in Argos play so wildly?
As Loen complained in his heart, he regretted that he had accidentally opened up a dangerous topic.
But a strong curiosity gradually brewed in his heart and turned into an inexplicable question.
"What's going on? Tell me about it."
Then, seeing the lady's uncertain expression, Loen quickly added.
"Speak out, maybe you'll feel better..."
Hearing those comforting words, Kela's heart ached. He could no longer suppress the desire to confide in his heart and shouted angrily.
"Not only did he have an affair behind my back, he even assaulted me for a woman and an unborn bastard!"
As if because of speaking too excitedly, the roasted hare skewered on the tree branch was torn into two halves by the lady in front of her.
"Sizzle~~"
Hearing the crisp sound of flesh splitting, Loen's eyelids couldn't help but twitch and he muttered to himself.
Could this be the fate of my late husband?
At this moment, the noble lady, who had been suppressing her emotions for a long time, apparently opened the floodgates and burst out talking about her unfortunate experiences and marriage.
"I tolerated his affairs outside! I tolerated his bringing illegitimate children home one after another! In the end, he actually attacked me for his mistress and illegitimate offspring! He also kept saying that the birth of the child was a guide from heaven and was related to his great cause!
Destiny! Great cause! It was just the impulse of the lower body, but he could come up with such a high-sounding reason!
I, cough... "
Kela coughed violently, and his handkerchief was stained with golden-red blood.
"Don't get excited, don't get excited!"
Loen quickly cast a few spells to calm her mind and helped the lady sit down.
After venting, the resentment accumulated in Kela's heart finally eased a little, but a feeling of helpless sadness followed.
“Many people say that love is the most beautiful thing in the world, but why am I living such a miserable life?”
"Because love and marriage are two different things."
Lorne sighed and explained in a deep voice.
"Love is something that easily makes one's heart beat faster. It is more of a mutual enjoyment. One can disregard the romantic feelings, pursue passion without restraint, and lean towards the ideal that one desires.
But in my opinion, marriage is a kind of mutual protection. Even if there is love, it seems very light and is constantly worn away. The responsibilities and obligations of each other will gradually become the background of marriage. Once you meet someone who is not so responsible and has a low sense of morality, the other half will naturally live a more painful life. "
Upon hearing this, Kela carefully recalled everything he had experienced and nodded silently.
"You're right. It was because I mistakenly thought that the two were the same that I was living in such pain."
"Since the continuation of this marriage makes you so miserable, why do you have to torture yourself like this? Wouldn't it be better to get a divorce?"
Lorne answered casually, looking at the distressed lady with surprise.
Similarly, Kela looked at the kind young man with surprise and confusion.
"Divorce? Why do you want a divorce?"
"Didn't you say you were having a hard time?"
"Can divorce solve the problem?"
"Why force yourself to be unhappy? Life is not just for marriage and childbirth. Procreation is an important part of life, but it is by no means everything. It's good to watch the flowers bloom and the water flow. It's also good to see the sun rise and set. It's also good to understand some truths and encounter some interesting things."
Loen smiled, looked at the lady in front of him, and pondered meaningfully.
"Marriage is about pursuing happiness, and so is divorce."
“……!”
The answer she had never thought of came into her mind, and Kela was deeply shocked.
Marriage is about pursuing happiness, and so is divorce?
But then, a strong feeling of fear arose in her heart.
If this is true, then what is the point of my long-term persistence, even going to extremes and distortions again and again in order to keep this marriage going?
"nonsense!"
Kela shook his head in rebuttal, his face cold.
"What do you know as a kid who has never experienced the beauty of marriage?"
“Is it beautiful?”
Luo En smiled, looked at the lady who was pursing her lips and trying to remain calm, and asked quietly.
"So, how long has it been since you laughed from the bottom of your heart?"
“…”
"How long has it been since you enjoyed a real relaxation?"
“…”
"How long has it been since you took a good look at everything in this world and felt touched?"
“………”
Kela opened his mouth, wanting to answer, but the silence kept lengthening.
Yes, she couldn't answer.
Ever since she entered into marriage with her husband, she has always lived in hatred. In order to continue the marriage that was in name only and to maintain her own status, she almost lost her normal emotions and preferences and gradually became somewhat distorted.
So, is this really the happiness that I am pursuing?
Kela was at a loss, looking at the dancing flames, his mind in a mess, not knowing what to do.
"Would you like some? Maybe it will make you feel better."
Kela subconsciously took the water bag thrown to him, uncorked it, and the aroma of fermented grapes filled the air.
It's wine.
She didn't have any extra feelings towards this drink at first, but her good-for-nothing children were full of praise for it and showed all kinds of unbearable drunkenness due to alcoholism all day long.
As a result, this gradually led to a bad impression of alcohol.
"Don't think about things you can't figure out, don't do things you can't finish, there's still a long time to go, there's no need to rush."
Hearing the comfort in his ears, Kela made up his mind, poured the scarlet wine into his throat and drank it in one gulp.
That’s right, screw him!
Seeing the noble lady gradually letting go of her pride and worries and enjoying the dinner to her heart's content, Loen showed a satisfied smile on his face.
He was not called "friend of women" for nothing. In those days, countless unmarried and married women on the island of Crete lined up to seek psychological counseling from him. What kind of relationship problems and resentful women had he not seen?
So, I wish that this lady who has suffered misfortune in her marriage can also receive the blessing of the god of wine, overcome the lows and confusion in her life, and find her own happiness.
The god of joy under the firelight, smiling and raising his glass.
(End of this chapter)
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