This is not an act.
In fact, in Hilde's heart, she would rather give everything she has to Sophia. She knows that her survival depends on Sophia. Hilde is very clear about this, but when she heard that Sophia actually thought so in her heart, Hilde couldn't control her anger. In Hilde's heart, she felt that she had tried for so many years to let Sophia know her slave status, but it was just a fart, but it seemed that this thing really had a huge impact on Sophia.
Sophia has not completely put this matter aside even after leaving Athens for two years. She is still obsessed with it, which is something Hilde cannot tolerate. So much so that Hilde even resorted to violence to express her strong anger.
For now.
Sophia must have known she was wrong.
But whether this incident can completely eradicate the stubborn disease deeply rooted in Sophia's heart is still a very difficult thing. It will not be accomplished overnight. Therefore, Hilde is not in a hurry to show up in front of Sophia. She will wait until Sophia gives up and then appear in front of her.
Only when the person has given up all hope and fallen into the most complete despair, will what happens have the greatest impact on her. This is actually Hilde's purpose. When Sophia kept searching until she was exhausted and had an emotional breakdown, her emotions had reached their maximum. At this moment, Hilde appeared and could make better use of such emotions.
There might be something shameless about doing this.
But there is nothing we can do.
Because compared to this short-term pain.
The mark of slavery imprinted on Sophia's body is a lasting pain.
If the traces of slavery are not completely removed, Sophia will never be able to accept Hilde's love in her life. She will always struggle between her slave status and reality. This long struggle will make Sophia very painful, and Hilde will also feel a helpless suffocation.
So Hield had to do it.
Even so, it's very cruel.
There is nothing we can do about it.
While following Sophia Hilde, she observed the current Athens. Although Xier often flew out secretly at night to observe the city from the sky above Athens, two years later, when Hilde observed the city carefully again, she felt something different in her heart.
In the past, I was just regarded as a useless vase. The clergy of Athens regarded me as a disaster that endangered Athens, but now everything is different. I have changed drastically... Those shackles and stigmas that were once imposed on Hilde have long been thrown away by Hilde.
It is precisely because of this.
Hilde would never allow it.
Sophia is also dwelling on the past.
More than an hour passed.
Sophia didn't know how long or how far she had walked. She was exhausted and couldn't hold on any longer. Finally, she walked to a stream and sat down. Facing the gurgling water, Sophia lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking. But then Sophia burst into tears. She just stayed by the river alone. Unable to control her suppressed emotions.
it's time.
Hilde thought so.
There is no need to say more.
Hilde landed gently on the ground and came behind Sophia. She didn't say anything and didn't show any movement. She just stood behind Sophia and looked at her back quietly. Sophia's crying made Hilde feel distressed. After all, no one could stand watching the woman he loved the most crying like this.
After a while.
Hilde held out her hand.
He placed it gently on Sophia's shoulder.
"Sissi!?"
Sophia turned around suddenly and met those crimson purple eyes.
The moment she saw Hilde, all the repressed grievances in Sophia's heart were released. She couldn't help it anymore, so she stood up and threw herself into Hilde's arms, then burst into tears. Hilde didn't say anything, she just gently held Sophia in her arms and gently stroked Sophia's hair.
"I'm sorry...I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
"No, it's my problem."
Hilde gently held Sophia's face.
"I guess I hurt you just now."
“…It doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t hurt, Xixi, you were right to hit me. It’s my fault… It’s all because of me that this happened.”
"Stop imagining things."
The sixth tune and the sixth verse flew over the temple
Hilde gently stroked Sophia's hair. She felt that she had gone too far. Her behavior of following her without showing up had indeed caused Sophia a lot of torture... However, Hilde convinced herself that a short pain was better than a long one. Although Hilde herself felt uncomfortable seeing Sophia crying so sadly.
"Okay, let's go back."
Hilde pulled Sophia's hand.
"Let's talk about it when we get back."
"Um……"
In this way, Hilde held Sophia's hand and walked on the deserted streets of Athens.
"Is this the first time we're walking on the streets of Athens like this?" Hilde looked back at Sofia and said with a smile, "I was under house arrest before, so I couldn't get access to many things. Now it's different... Now, I can finally be free with you and breathe the 'free' air of Athens. This feeling of freedom is really great."
"Sissi..."
Sophia looked at Hilde somewhat aggrievedly.
"I'm sorry for saying something that upset you today."
"Why are you still talking about this now? It's been a long time."
"That's right, I...I'm still worried about you..."
"You have always been like this. There are some things that you just can't let go of. You keep them in your heart. No matter how I tell you, it's useless. You think about those things every day. Is it meaningful? You are a slave, you are not a slave, compared to the fact that I like you, does it have any meaning? Identity is determined by people, not by heaven. You can be a slave or a princess. You can be anyone and have any identity. No one has the right to fix your identity forever."
Hilde stared at Sophia's face.
He said very seriously:
"Unless you yourself."
"...Yes, Sissi, I understand."
"You don't quite understand it yet. I hope that sooner or later, you will suddenly realize that...ah, you are a person, you are no longer a slave, and you have long been free. It's not like now, where you are enjoying a happy life but always worrying about the future. This doesn't make any sense, right?"
Hilde didn't know either, but Sophia could understand what she meant immediately.
But, this is the only way for now.
Try to change Sophia's mind step by step.
And today is just a beginning.
Hearing Hilde say this, Sophia also nodded.
"I will work hard to become what Sissi wants me to be in the future!"
"Ah That's good."
As long as Sophia can change.
Then everything is fine.
Hilde didn't want to go back so early, so she took Sophia and wandered aimlessly in Athens. However, she also noticed that Sophia was already very tired from walking. If she continued walking, Sophia would also be very tired. So, after walking for a while, Hilde stopped and turned around and came behind Sophia. Before Sophia could react, Hilde hugged Sophia's waist and said:
"It's about to take off."
“Ah? Ah——!”
The wings behind Hilde shook violently.
He took Sophia directly and flew into the air.
Sophia watched the streets of Athens gradually become smaller in her sight. She couldn't help but look carefully at everything in Athens under the moonlight. Hilde also looked around and said to Sophia, "Let's go to the Acropolis and take a look at the Parthenon. After all, that's where Athena is enshrined."
"Oh, okay, okay..."
Sophia looked around nervously.
In this way, Hilde flew directly over the Acropolis of Athens.
The Acropolis is located in the center of Athens, on the Acropolis Hill in the center of Athens. Because of the protection of the surrounding hills, the Acropolis is easy to defend and difficult to attack. When the war broke out, the Acropolis was also a refuge for civilians and could resist the enemy's attack. However, for Hilde, this hill, which was only a hundred meters high, was just a place where she could fly up easily. When Hilde came to the sky, she circled with Sophia.
Finally, it landed on top of the Parthenon.
"You've never been here before?"
Hilde gently placed Sophia on the roof.
"Um... How could I possibly come here?"
"Haha, I come here often." Hilde stood in front of Sofia and looked at the surrounding scenery. "It's a pity that it's night now. If it were daytime, we could see the whole of Athens. Although I have never liked Athens very much, I have to say that it is really beautiful..." Hilde sighed and sat down next to Sofia. "How do you feel? Now, isn't it pretty good?"
"Um……"
Sophia nodded.
“The air here is very fresh and comfortable.”
"As long as you like it."
Hilde held Sophia in her arms.
"Here, take a good rest."
"Um……"
Sophia looked around in confusion.
Rest here?
Although the scenery here is very nice, Sophia doesn't think this is a suitable place to rest...
On the contrary, Sophia was a little scared. After all, this place was quite high, and the Parthenon was the spiritual symbol of Athens. Now she was sitting on top of the temple, and Sophia was really worried. However, Hilde seemed to be completely unconcerned. She stretched her body and said, "Don't worry, Lady Athena agrees."
"Really?"
"of course it's true."
Anyway, my agreement is equivalent to Athena's agreement, right?
Hilde couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"I've wanted to bring you here before, but unfortunately, I never had the chance."
"Xixi... This is pretty good, but... it's a little high."
Sophia looked around a little scared.
The altitude here is indeed a bit challenging for Sophia.
However, Hilde clearly had ulterior motives.
She gently pulled Sophia's hand, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry... I'm here, I will never let you fall."
"Well, I know, but..."
"The scenery is just right now. Isn't it time to do something?"
Hilde looked around and then came in front of Sophia.
"What do you think?"
"Do, do something!?" Sophia looked at Hilde in surprise. "What on earth should I do..."
“Of course it’s something I love to do.”
Tune 6, Section 7: The King in His Best Clothes
“This, this won’t do!”
Sophia looked around in panic.
This is a temple!
"If we do something like that here, we will be cursed by the gods!"
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Just like that, Hilde stood up and pushed Sophia down on the roof of the temple. The roof of the temple was slanted, but not too slanted, and a person lying on it could remain stable. However, being pushed down suddenly, Sophia was obviously a little overwhelmed. She looked at Hilde in panic, and then with a trembling voice, she tried to persuade Hilde: "This, this... Sissi, let's go back first and talk about it when we get back."
"Do you think you and I will have this space after we go back? The soundproofing in that place isn't very good."
“But there’s no soundproofing here!”
"But it's very high here, don't worry, you can't hear it."
