She didn't want to see it at all.
Those who are of the same race.
The Mago family...
Hilde probably understood the situation.
"In that case, it would be better for me to find a Carthaginian merchant to act as an interpreter."
"No, I'll do it."
Sophia shook her head.
"If you really want to go to Carthage, it would be better if I accompany you. I know Carthage better. Besides, I also want to see for myself what the people of the Baka family and the Mago family will look like when they see me return to Carthage in this identity." Sophia smiled slightly. "Otherwise, this matter may become a knot in my heart for the rest of my life. I still have to face it."
"……OK."
Since Sophia said so.
Hilde had no reason to refuse.
"In that case, let's go to Carthage after we finish what we are doing."
"Well, when we get to Carthage, I have a place too, and I want to take Sissi over to have a look."
After Sophia said this, Hilde became even more excited.
Carthage, where Sophia was born, also carries many beautiful memories of Sophia. Just like Hilde, if possible, Hilde really wants to take Sophia to the modern world, take her to see the small town where she grew up, to see the school where she went to school, taste the snacks and meals she has eaten since she was a child, and walk on the familiar streets that she passes by every day when going to and from get off work. Hilde really understands the feeling of sharing her past with the person she loves most - but unfortunately, this is just a fantasy.
Back to modern times?
That is impossible.
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"Sister Sophia!"
"Rod!"
As soon as Rhodes saw Sophia, he rushed over.
The two hugged each other tightly.
"long time no see."
"Yeah!" Rod raised his head and looked at Sophia in surprise, "I'm glad Sister Sophia is okay."
"Thanks to Lady Artemis, I am safe and sound."
The next morning, Rhode learned from Xerxes that Sophia had returned safely. Rhode felt guilty. After all, Dione, Tomyris and the others knew about it that night and took the initiative to welcome Sophia. As a result, Rhode fell asleep and did not notice the return of Artemis and Sophia. After learning about it early in the morning, Rhode rushed to Sophia in a hurry.
"I'm sorry, Sister Sophia!"
"what happened?"
"I didn't come to greet you last night."
"It's nothing, it's okay, and I'm very happy to see you safe and sound."
Sophia also learned from Hilde about the strange things that happened to Rhode. This is really a case of seeing a man again after three days apart. The cowardly Rhode, the oracle of Poseidon, has now transformed into a demigod who inherited the sea goddess Thesis, and holds Thesis's artifact, the Sea Serpent Sword. His strength has become much stronger, and the courage on Rhode's shoulders has also become much heavier. However, Sophia still gently stroked Rhode's head and said with a smile: "Rhode has become very powerful now."
"Sister Sophia, this is embarrassing."
Rhodes blushed and turned his head away.
"I, I shouldn't cause any trouble to anyone now."
"You've never caused us any trouble."
Chapter 3, Section 8: A Happy Situation
Sophia's gentleness made Rod very shy.
As Hilde watched this scene, he couldn't help but smile.
Sure enough, after Sophia came back, Hilde felt much better. At least she didn't feel depressed anymore. Xerxes noticed this. She smiled at Hilde, walked to her side, stretched out her hand, and gently held Hilde's right hand: "Sissi, do you feel much better now?"
"of course."
Hilde did not deny it either.
Sophia is her sky, and now that the sky is back, isn’t she in a good mood?
"As long as you recover."
"Xiao Xuexue, I have something to tell you."
"Ok?"
Hilde pulled Xerxes to the other side.
"Let me ask you, are you worried about the Persian issue?"
"Persia? Ah... Didn't I tell you that the current situation is still stable? Although I'm not sure when he will start to plan to come out, at least not now." Xerxes seemed to sense something from Hilde's words, so he smiled and said, "It's okay, Sissi, if you have anything you want to do, just do it. You don't need to worry about me. If that day really comes, I will tell you."
"..."
Hilde hugged Sophia gently.
"I'm sorry, little Xuexue."
"what happened?"
"In your situation, I can't help..."
"It's okay. I'm already very satisfied that you can help me with this."
Xerxes returned the hug tenderly.
For her, as the Persian emperor, Xerxes valued the lives of her people more than her own life. Hilde was able to recruit troops for her and wait until she was unable to control the situation to invade Persia and save 20 million Persians from the cruel gods. This almost impossible task was indeed the direction of Hilde's efforts and the source of pressure. Therefore, Xerxes was full of gratitude to Hilde.
"I can't save you."
"But you can save the Persian Empire."
"...Xiao Xuexue."
At this time, Hilde raised his head very seriously.
"If the Genesis Original Library can help you out, I will definitely use it."
"The Original Book of Creation? Oh yes... I heard that this is a treasure and artifact that can change the rules of the world. If it really has such a powerful power, it is of course a good thing. However, I am a little worried... If the Original Book of Creation really has such a powerful power, what you should do is to be wary of its power and treat it with caution. Don't be led by its power and become a slave to it. This is my only request. I don't want you to become a slave to power because of it."
"Do not worry."
Xerxes' warning was also directed at himself.
She gained the power of the god of fire and obtained the great divine power of Ahura Mazda.
The final price is to become the host of Ahura Mazda's coming to the world.
Hilde nodded.
"Sissi!"
Sophia took Rod's hand and walked over quickly.
"Let's have a barbecue together tonight."
"Okay."
Hilde looked at Sophia and Rod with an indulgent smile on her face.
"It's just right. After conquering Athens, everyone has been busy all the time and hasn't had a good rest. It's just right. Let's take advantage of this time to have a barbecue, eat delicious food, and drink delicious drinks together!"
"Great!"
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After Artemis came back, she simply returned to the residence that Hilde had arranged for her.
Tomyris was very conflicted.
She saw Artemis bring Sophia back with her own eyes. It was almost impossible to succeed, but Artemis actually did it. Now, she proved with her own actions that she was really helping Hilde and the others. Tomyris also regretted that she had a bad attitude towards Artemis that day, but... until Artemis returned to her room, Tomyris did not find an opportunity or reason to have a good talk with Artemis about what happened in the past few days.
Until the next morning.
Tomyris was standing in a daze outside the temple.
She looked at the scenery of Athens, but her heart was thinking about Artemis.
"Tomyris."
At this moment, she heard a very familiar voice coming from behind her.
Turning around, Tomyris discovered that the person standing behind her was Artemis.
Only then did she realize how distracted she had been. Artemis was already standing behind her, and she hadn't noticed it at all. Artemis seemed to have something to say, too. She had a slightly awkward smile on her face, and she didn't know where to put her hands. She hung them in the air and then immediately put them down. She looked around dodgingly, but under her confused gaze, she would still look at Tomyris from time to time.
"Artemis…my Lord."
"sorry."
Artemis seemed to have gathered her courage.
"The Hades incident..."
"It's okay, it's over."
"Tomyris, I need to talk to you."
At this point, Artemis was stunned for a moment. She thought for a while in her mind about how to arrange her words. Finally, she determined what she should say, so she said: "I must apologize to you for the matter of Hades. I was unable to stop the situation from developing in that direction. It was my weakness. But I hope you can understand one thing! That is, I have always regarded you as a friend! I did not regard you as a worthless existence just because you are a human being."
"..."
Tomyris looked at Artemis.
There was absolute determination in her eyes.
"So, Tomyris, being with you is the happiest thing for me in these hundreds of years. You are a friend I cherish, just like Atalanta. The memory of hunting and fighting with you will be firmly in my mind even after a hundred years."
"I see."
Tomyris sighed.
"How can a god personally apologize?"
"Yes, but..."
"Besides, I also made a mistake at that time... I couldn't accept the facts, so I said some harsh words to Lady Artemis. So, it is actually me who should apologize." Tomyris scratched her head and sighed helplessly, "I'm sorry, Lady Artemis."
The third tune, the ninth section, a relationship that cannot be reversed
The two have known each other for such a long time.
Been together for such a long time.
I have also experienced many sad or painful things.
Now, the two of them can shake hands and make peace, without saying too much. They only need to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings to return to the state they were in before. Tomyris actually had a lot of thoughts about this matter. After she calmed down, she felt that it was not right for her to have such a big grudge against Artemis because of this matter. However, she had many concerns and did not dare to tell Artemis about her feelings. Unexpectedly, Artemis came to apologize on his own initiative.
This was something Tomyris had never expected.
God, apologize to me as a mortal.
Although this is Artemis' style, but...
Now, Tomyris felt more and more guilty.
“Athens is so beautiful.”
Artemis stood in front of the fence and looked at the scenery of Athens.
After several days of recovery, the current situation in Athens is almost the same as before the war. Life in the city is in good order, and the sufficient supply of food has enabled the city to recover quickly. The farmers who have obtained new land and the merchants who are eager to try are busy on the streets of Athens, preparing to start a new life. The burned city of Athens has also begun the process of reconstruction. The soldiers who acted as "invaders" before have also begun to help build new houses. This is Hilde's order.
After all, their current identity is no longer invaders.
It was part of the Greek Empire.
We are all Greeks, subjects of His Majesty Basileus.
There's nothing wrong with helping each other.
Looking at the vibrant Athens, Artemis felt relieved. This city-state, which Athena regarded as a treasure, would surely move towards a brighter future in Hilde's hands. This made Artemis feel positive about her decision to stand on Hilde's side. Her decision was right... Although Hilde sometimes made Artemis feel scared and strange, she was indeed the only person to solve these problems.
