Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

The heroes, who were a step too slow to notice the large number of paratroopers approaching, stared at the vast expanse of white light spreading out before them, their expressions frozen, and their hearts tightening.

"when!"

However, just as a new round of gauntlet battles was about to begin, a beautifully designed golden shield fell from the magic circle and crashed into the stern of the ship.

At the same time, a vast divine power surged into the shield, and a powerful and heavy aura spread out, with floating golden patterns resembling countless twinkling stars.

Amidst the dull thuds of metal scraping against metal, the stone head embedded in the center of the shield, with its snake-like hair winding and extending into dozens of giant, purplish-red snakes flicking their tongues, and a pair of dreamlike, rectangular purplish-red pupils, slowly opened!

Samael narrowed his eyes slightly, his lips moved slightly, and he murmured indifferently.

Medusa's Gaze!

Chapter 209 Praise My True Name, Athena! (2/2)

"Buzz!"

In an instant, dozens of magic arrays took shape and lit up in front of the snake heads one after another, and hundreds of purple-red beams of light suddenly shot out amidst the vibrations of the etheric tide.

In an instant, the airspace swept by the purplish-red beam of light seemed to fall into an eerie stillness, and one by one, the evolved Dragon Tooth Soldiers turned into gray-white stone statues and fell into the ocean.

At this moment, on the flagship of Colkis, the blond man who had unceremoniously occupied the throne looked at the Dragon Tooth soldiers who had been wiped out in the blink of an eye, and suddenly stood up, his face ashen.

Mount Ares, the goddess of vengeance!

His gaze turned cold, and he immediately twirled the God of War's sword with one hand, gripping the hilt in reverse and pointing the crimson gem at the end upwards. One after another, huge halos of light formed as his blood energy surged, their awe-inspiring power poised to be unleashed.

Meanwhile, in the captain's cabin, Jason, watching the leader's halo, resembling a gear, adjust its angle to aim at the Argo, felt his chest heave violently, his face turn pale, his teeth chatter, and he screamed wildly in his heart.

Oh no! Ares is here! That brutal god of war!

Or should we just jump ship?

Driven by a strong will to survive, Jason suddenly felt the urge to retreat. As his divine power continued to increase, his legs trembled, and he almost ran away first.

Even the strongest Argonauts on the deck couldn't help but feel a chill.

If one were to face this alone, there might be a chance of avoiding the shot, but to withstand the attack while saving the Argo would be an impossible task.

"Just keep sailing forward and shake off Colkis's fleet. Leave the rest to me."

However, at this moment, accompanied by a calm and deep chant, the figure who had annihilated the evolved Dragon Tooth Soldier unit moved away from his shield, stretched his limbs, and calmly gave instructions.

"I'll stay; let them go first!"

Hercules glanced at the halo above and stepped forward without fear.

"Me too, I can help!"

Atalanta leaped down from the watchtower and, with a soft hum, stood behind Samael.

"Ha, why should only one person steal the spotlight? I, the great one, also want to see what that high and mighty guy who manipulates human destiny is really capable of!"

"I haven't repaid the favor from the hunt in Kaludon yet, count me in!"

"The Spartans will not back down in the face of battle!"

Not to be outdone, Calydon, the Twin Swordsmen, and others stepped forward one after another.

"Who said I'm alone?"

Samael felt a warmth welling up inside him, smiled gently, and then, facing the descending crimson light, solemnly knelt down, slammed his right fist onto the deck, and began to chant.

"Dominate the battlefield, protect the wisdom of Athena. Beneath the heavens, wherever your will leads, that is where my spear will point. With victory, I call upon your name!"

In an instant, the deck of the Argo shook violently, and golden light patterns floated and flickered, converging into a large magic circle with Samael at its core.

Immediately, the stars echoed and twinkled, and a golden pillar of light descended from the sky, enveloping the worshipper, condensing light into armor and gathering spirit into a bow.

One by one, hooting owls fluttered down and gathered on either side of the person favored by the gods, their feathers transforming into wings.

At the same time, the neighing of warhorses rang out, and Pegasus flapped its wings, bursting out of the pillar of light and kneeling obediently before Samael.

At this moment, that clear and elegant silhouette merged with the prayer, and the figure bathed in golden light slowly rose like a war god guiding the light of victory. Vast power surged and swept across the entire Argo, not with bloodshed and frenzy, but with only resilience and solemnity.

The heroes were stunned. When they came to their senses, their eyes were filled with unbelievable joy and awe.

This is... a divine intervention!

The goddess Athena is protecting them, protecting the Argo!

"Bloody Domination, the Sword of the God of War!"

At the same time, the aperture of the ring-shaped focusing lens shot out a scarlet, menacing beam of light, aimed directly at the Argo.

"Buzz!"

At the critical moment, the divine descendant mounted his horse, Pegasus, and soared into the air from the deck of the Argo. Holding the Medusa Shield high, he went against the current and crushed the massive blood-red pillar of light inch by inch.

"Whoosh!"

"laugh!"

With a sharp, piercing sound, the spear hidden within Medusa's Shield was thrown out, transforming into a jet-black stream of light that annihilated the blood-red area, piercing straight through the halo formed by the convergence of the God of War's sword.

"boom!"

The surging divine power surged and trembled, and under extreme distortion, the dense divine runes shattered and exploded.

The golden and red ether exploded violently, the turbulent air swept in all directions, and huge waves tens of meters high rose on the sea surface, causing the scarlet blood mist to dissipate.

The aurora borealis, reflected by the seawater, forms a complex tapestry of colors that spans the sky, both dangerous and beautiful.

"God's war should be decided by God!"

A solemn silence echoed in everyone's ears, and the Argonauts, who were struggling to keep their ship steady amidst the storm and giant waves, seemed to awaken from a dream.

"Retreat! This is a war of the gods. If we stay, we will only distract the goddess!"

Jason immediately brandished his sword and roared, ordering the crew, who were acting as the engine, to propel the Argo with all their might.

"Ahead lies a stormy sea!"

Prince Caludon, who was deeply impressed by this place, saw the dense columns of wind, thunderstorms, and dark clouds not far away. While kicking down a dragon tooth soldier that had come up to him, he couldn't help but shout a warning.

On the watchtower, Orion waved a wooden stick, dancing wildly.

"That's it! The most dangerous place is also the safest place. Charge in! We know this place better than the Colkis people. Let's see if those bastards dare to chase us!"

Jason, who had the same idea, also planned to take advantage of the special environment of the stormy sea to shake off Colkis's pursuers. He immediately called his team and sailed into the terrifying storm zone.

In the dim light of the flickering lightning, a brightly colored scale shone in the palm of the brown bear plush toy.

Retreat now? But that guy is still…

At this moment, Atalanta, standing on the lookout tower, watched the golden and red lights colliding and the water columns constantly exploding on the sea surface. Her clenched fingers gripped the railing so tightly that they became somewhat deformed.

Just as the female hunter, overwhelmed with concern, felt an urge to jump off the Argo and go to help, her fair wrist was gently grasped by the outstretched fingers beside her, and a soft whisper followed.

"I understand the feeling of being constantly worried when your loved one is in danger."

Don't worry, Ares can't beat that guy. Once we're safe, he'll catch up soon.

Diana, a companion, held Atalanta's soft hand, smiling comfortingly. She gently tugged at the believer's fingers and shook them, appearing very close and affectionate. Her words instilled in the huntress a strange sense of trust and peace of mind.

"Indeed, Her Highness Athena is not only the goddess of wisdom, but also the goddess of war. She would never lose to Ares!"

Atalanta calmed herself down a little and began to talk to herself earnestly.

Hahaha, this child is so cute, I'm almost reluctant to give her up to the Ares Mountain.

Seeing this, Artemis couldn't help but chuckle to herself, feeling an urge to reveal the true nature of a certain monster to her followers.

However, before the goddess of the hunt could get into her mischievous mood and begin to play her tricks, the Argo, after experiencing a violent shaking, plunged into the stormy seas.

The perilous environment forced the two mobile gunners on the lookout tower to calm down and focus intently on the approaching columns of wind.

Ten bonus chapters planned

There's a lot going on in June, so I won't be able to find the time to update more chapters. Oh well, I won't offer a reward anymore. I'll just guarantee two updates a day, and I'll add ten more chapters before the end of the month as a bonus for everyone.

Once I'm done with my work and have some free time, I'll make up for it; I'll definitely add ten chapters.

The Grain in Ear solar term has passed on the 5th, and the wheat harvest will begin on the 8th. My family has more than ten acres of wheat. The busy farming season will only be over after we plant corn. If it doesn't rain, we'll be even busier, and the process will probably last at least seven or eight days.

After that's settled, I'll need to take some time to accompany my grandma to the hospital for a cataract checkup. There are other miscellaneous things to mention, but you can just get a general idea of ​​what's going on.

As I said before, I will try my best to update as soon as possible, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

I'll add ten extra chapters and pay it off by the end of the month. I'm not asking for a reward; I'd be happy if you just cast a recommendation or leave a comment when you have some spare tickets.

I need to take one day off to take my elderly relative to the hospital.

My grandma has atrial fibrillation and heart failure, and her old problem has flared up again. She was harvesting wheat in the morning, and when I received the news in the afternoon, I took her to the hospital for a check-up. By the time we finished getting her admitted to the hospital, it was already 11 o'clock. She still has an IV drip left, and I estimate it will be finished around 12 o'clock.

I brought my laptop, but the area for hospital caregivers is too small to write, so I'm really sorry. I need to take a day off.

Life is full of surprises, and plans can't keep up with changes, which leaves me feeling helpless.

I'll leave these two chapters unfinished; they'll be included in the 10 bonus chapters, so I currently owe 12 chapters.

Chapter 210 The "Cute" That Makes You Itchy to Touch (1/2)

"boom!"

The golden light and the crimson storm collided violently, constantly exploding into patches of halo in mid-air.

Samael gripped the reins of Pegasus with one hand and tucked his cross spear under his arm with the other. Using the strength of his waist, abdomen, wrists, and elbows, he thrust and stabbed, constantly searching for the weak point in the blood storm enveloping Ares.

Tsk tsk tsk!

The spiraling, jet-black spear tip frantically sucked in and compressed the nearby ether, forming ferocious venomous pythons that viciously tore off layers of cocoon membranes from the blood-red wind pillar that pierced the heavens and earth.

"Athena!"

Before long, the God of War, whose power defenses were broken through as easily as peeling an onion, charged forward on his dragon beast. The humiliating memories that were stirred in his mind made him grit his teeth and roar, and he slashed forward with the God of War sword in his hand.

Dangdangdang!

The sharp, metallic clang of metal crackled incessantly, like popping beans. A surge of immense divine power exploded in arcs of light, illuminating the entire crimson-gray sky. The distorted, spreading torrent of ether caused giant waves to pile up one after another.

The pursuing Colkis fleet was like a group of ants crawling on fallen leaves in the giant waves to survive. On this vast sea, the refuge of the tiny creatures was in danger of capsizing at any moment.

Before King Colkis and his son even approached the core of the divine battlefield, the residual power emanating from the outer perimeter of their dragon chariot made the normally majestic and ferocious dragons tremble like terrified quails. No matter how the riders whipped them, they desperately tucked their wings and hesitated to move forward.

boom!

Immediately afterwards, another powerful etheric storm swept in, and several dragon chariots, creaking and groaning under the impact of divine power, veered and plummeted toward the sea.

Gazing at the frenzied sea beasts with their gaping maws lurking beneath the crimson waters, King Colkis immediately abandoned his dragon chariot and, using the recoil, leaped onto the deck of his own fleet.

Their sons, who were born with divine blood, followed suit, using the dragon beast as a springboard and decisively sacrificing it to save the king.

Immediately, the dragon beasts, still under the influence of divine power and unable to control themselves, were all doomed. They were dragged into the deep water by the large number of sea beasts that had gathered, and became the objects of their feast.

Due to their unfavorable environment, these ferocious species of the sky were quickly devoured amidst painful screams and the sounds of flesh being torn apart, reduced to pale skeletons with hardly a trace of meat, floating miserably on the sea surface.

Seeing the bloody end of those mounts, even King Colchis, who had fought for decades and was proud of his bravery, felt a chill run down his spine.

The leaky house was further aggravated by the rain. Under the giant waves, the three warships collided, tearing narrow gashes in each other's sides. Seawater rushed into the cabins, and the ships quickly disintegrated and capsized in the storm.

Because Ares was busy fighting his nemesis and had no time to restrain the sea beasts affected by the Blood Domination, more and more out-of-control monsters began to target the remaining Colchis fleet in the vicinity.

Fortunately, apart from a few personal guards on the flagship, the main composition of the entire fleet consisted of Ares's rather impressive Dragon Tooth soldiers.

Otherwise, the more people there are, the stronger the smell of blood will be, and these frenzied sea monsters would have stuffed them all into their teeth long ago.

King Colchis, clinging tightly to the ship's gunwale, was filled with regret.

After the battle of Saint Lin, he realized the terrifying strength and background of the bandit gang on the Argo, and with a way out, he no longer wanted to fight them to the death.

After all, His Majesty the King was not loyal enough to be fanatically devoted to Ares.

Initially, King Colchis wanted to show his loyalty by making things difficult for the Argonauts. This was partly due to the hint from the god of war, and partly because, as he grew older, the ritual of cultivating sacred fields, planting dragon teeth, and killing warriors that grew from the earth was becoming increasingly difficult for him.

Demigods are not gods after all, and aging and death are unavoidable hardships.

He feared that one day he would be too old and frail to complete the sacrifice and would be slaughtered by the swarming Dragon Fang soldiers.

Therefore, King Colchis's strenuous performance was to gain leverage from the Argonauts, to please the god of war, and to free himself from the bloody sacrifice of fighting the Dragonfang soldiers.