Chapter 1348: Chapter 68: God Does Not Exist! (2)
A visitor? Let’s go see, then.
Determined, Luo En carefully untangled the emerald green dragon tail wrapped around his waist, lifted the mechanical god wings covering him, pried off the knight’s iron arm clinging to his neck, removed the goddess head pressing on his chest, stepped over the Norn Sisters who were sleeping in each other’s arms on the outside, gently tucked them in, then donned his clothes, cautiously sidestepping the other defeated ones on the ground like avoiding landmines, and successfully reached the door.
As he stepped out, a little red-haired girl, wearing a small white flower and her eyes covered by her bangs, stood quietly at the door waiting.
This was one of the Three Sons of Destiny born in the Roman Divine Era, his former student.
Luo En smiled and asked:
“Is it Tian? You came to find me?”
“Ayala has something to discuss with you but didn’t know how to contact you, so she sent us as messengers to notify you.”
The little girl shook her head, answering softly.
As a product of Janus, the Roman Gatekeeper God, who split apart, their talent in finding paths as messengers was the best among the five divine eras.
Luo En was momentarily stunned and couldn’t help but glance at the Goddess of Wisdom, collapsed and immobile on a desk within the temple.
But soon he smacked his forehead, realizing:
“Oh, oh, you mean Radiant Goddess Aglaea.”
During the “War God Mountain Script” event, the Radiant Goddess Aglaea, who was in charge of script creation, was caught by him red-handed.
To atone for her sins, Aglaea had no choice but to betray her former employer and help him escape to Rome.
Afterwards, the Greek goddesses were infuriated and unanimously decided to send her to the City of Athens to work hard, managing human affairs as a representative of the gods.
What was meant as a minor reprimand turned out to reveal Aglaea’s extraordinary administrative talent, as she managed the affairs of Athens, and the entire Age of Greek Gods, efficiently.
Consequently, the Greek goddesses readily threw all the heavy work onto Aglaea, and they themselves dove into Elysium to indulge in hobbies and enjoy life.
Incidentally, it seemed Luo En was their collective hobby.
And to completely capture him as the final boss, achieve the endgame triumph, the lot of them emerged from Greece, rushed into the Garden of Eden to engage with him collectively, was the undeniable proof.
Sitting idly every day, yet they only think of ways to play around with me!
A certain headliner of War God Mountain secretly grumbled in his heart, then looked at the little girl in front of him:
“So, did something go wrong in Greece?”
“I don’t know, but Ayala doesn’t seem very urgent.” Tian replied softly.
“Then it shouldn’t be anything major.” Luo En breathed a sigh of relief, took Tian’s small hand, and immediately activated a space technique.
Amidst a flash of silvery grey light, they arrived in the blink of an eye at a palace built on a mountaintop.
This was a property of the Claudius family, one of the seven divine blood royal families of Rome, established on the Seven Hills, overlooking the entire City of Rome.
It was also the place where he came during the Roman Divine Era to teach the new emperor Nero, the Three Sons of Destiny, and Cassandra; and laying the foundations for the new Roman regime.
Luo En expressed with a sigh while standing on the steps, then went inside with Tian.
Unexpectedly, the front courtyard was empty.
“They’re at the back!”
Tian used the psychic link between the Three Sons of Destiny to raise her hand and point towards the backyard.
The sound of silver bell-like laughter faintly drifted, making the air seem even more exhilarating.
What could be so amusing?
Curious, Luo En placed a finger in front of his lips, making a silent gesture towards Tian, then masked their presence and quietly slipped into the backyard.
Passing through a marble archway, the backyard scene unfolded before them.
On the vibrant green grapevines hung a swing swaying high.
The other two of the Three Sons of Destiny leaned against each side of the swing, pushing with all their might.
Radiant Goddess Aglaea sat on it, enjoying the wind teasing her hair and the delightful feeling of weightlessness.
Seemingly unsatisfied, sometimes she stood with both feet on the swing; other times she dangled one leg mid-air, making flight-like dance moves; sometimes bending backward ninety degrees, showcasing incredible flexibility…
Joyful laughter filled the air, like a lively and carefree mortal girl fully enjoying herself.
This isn’t right, after standing in for those Greek goddesses for so long, how doesn’t this girl seem overworked or exhausted, instead, her mindset and character are getting younger?
Could it be that she possesses a naturally born “Sacred Worker Body”?
Luo En raised his hand to stroke his chin, secretly muttering in his heart.
As his mind wandered, a trace of hidden aura leaked out.
The other two children of Fate in the courtyard immediately noticed the presence of Tian and Luo En, panicking inside, and quickly pushed the swing forward forcefully, trying to clear themselves of playing too much.
But this action inadvertently involved Aglaea on the swing.
Accompanied by the sound of ropes breaking, the unsuspecting Radiant Goddess plummeted like a falling star, crashing towards the front door.
Luo En instinctively opened his arms, catching the flying Aglaea.
The concealing technique dissolved, and their eyes met, the originally cheerful atmosphere was instantly occupied by a bizarre silence.
Moments later, as Aglaea came to her senses, she quickly jumped down from her Chief God’s embrace, kneeling with an embarrassed face:
“I’m sorry, my lord, please forgive my offense.”
Luo En rolled his eyes and said:
“Why so nervous, I’m not going to eat you.”
Hearing that her Chief God had no intention of pursuing the matter, Aglaea breathed a sigh of relief, cautiously stood up, and occasionally glanced at her superior’s expression with the corner of her eye.
Seeing his subordinate in such a timid manner, Luo En smiled warmly:
“Don’t be so uptight, it’s good , living younger and younger, I even envy you.”
“My apologies, my lord. Blending in among mortals for so long, I’ve gradually lost the elegance and dignity that a deity should have, and have shamefully exposed such an unseemly side in front of you, it’s truly disgraceful.”
Aglaea misunderstood, feeling even more ashamed and somewhat humiliated.
Luo En, helpless, could only steer the conversation back on track:
“By the way, weren’t you looking for me?”
“There’s some trouble over in Athens, and I don’t know how to handle it, I can’t contact any of the Lady Goddesses, so I can only daringly request to see you.”
“Oh, not even you can solve it with your wisdom? I’m quite curious, what exactly is it?”
“An Athenian scholar is publicly promoting his heretical beliefs, committing the grave sin of blasphemy. After being exposed and arrested, the citizen assembly voted to sentence him to death. But I feel this punishment seems too severe, he should be given leniency and a chance to repent.”
Aglaea respectfully lowered her head, reporting the situation to her superior.
Meanwhile, the three Sons of Destiny, who had caused the trouble, tried their best to reduce their presence, sticking close to the wall, quietly sneaking towards the door.
Luo En waved his hand, drawing a Hermes Script, sealing the courtyard door, then ignoring the three little troublemakers’ bitter expressions, looking at Aglaea with interest:
“As a deity, you are actually pleading for a blasphemer? Tell me, what’s his name.”
“Socrates…” Aglaea said.
Luo En’s eyelids twitched, and his expression was somewhat peculiar:
Aglaea’s expression was also somewhat subtle, and her voice became timid:
“He said, God does not exist…”
Indeed, it’s that old fellow.
——The Great Philosopher Socrates, teacher of Plato and Aristotle, advocate of atheism and freedom of speech, the unfortunate fellow sentenced to death by mob rule.
Memories flashed through Luo En’s mind, and he asked with interest:
“Humans are the ashes of Titans, the gods are Titan blood embryos, both were originally one. And the gods are great because of human faith, humans molded the gods, not the other way around. Therefore, God does not exist, in this world there are only those who define themselves as gods.”
After hearing it, Luo En’s expression became even more playful:
“Aglaea, what do you think?”
“Utter nonsense!” Aglaea angrily rebuked, then cautiously added, “However, I think it’s just the rantings of a madman, death seems too harsh a penalty. I plead that you overturn the citizen assembly’s verdict and mete out a lighter sentence.”
After speaking, she anxiously looked at her superior— the mightiest of gods who rules over the five divine eras.
Luo En, instead of giving a direct answer, smiled and told a rarely known story:
“My mother Semele was a princess of the city of Thebes, she had a quarter of mortal blood, and after combining with Zeus, I was born. So, Aglaea, do you think I’m a god, or a human?”
Aglaea’s breath hitched, her face gradually growing stiff.
This question, isn’t it out of syllabus?