Do not wake up the gods of the abyss [Greek mythology]

Before winter came, Admetus came to the ranch, visited the two male gods, and brought them daily necessities for the winter.He saw the happy little black panther on the pasture, he thought of something, his eyes lit up, he looked at the two male gods and hesitated to speak, but until he left, he didn't say anything.

As the weather became colder and colder, Myron brought in two carts of sintered bricks to help the two male gods rebuild the wall.He is a passionate? man who always treats others with the kindest? attitude.He has a lot of friends, and he occasionally introduces friends to the two male gods. Gradually, the two male gods also formed a small social circle in Free City. Also slowly built a relationship.

For the gods, human life is extremely short, no different from ants.

But in terms of emotions, whether it is a god or a human being, sincere? Emotions are equally valuable.

Tartarus cherished this relationship, and so did Apollo.

"I was negligent, I? Should have sent a craftsman over to help you replace the tiles and build the walls?" Admetos apologized.The king, who is always busy, came to his ranch again in just a few days.He said to the two male gods: "If the two male gods need my services, just ask, and I will do my best."

"The king doesn't care, we don't have any needs." Apollo said.

Tartarus was more straightforward, asking instead of answering: "What about you, what do you want?"

Admetus met Tartarus' cold but clear eyes, and suddenly thought that he didn't have to beat around the bush when facing these two male gods.With a decision in his mind, he frankly explained his intentions——

The beautiful city of Iolkos is adjacent to the city of Free, where the clear water and green mountains are as beautiful as the rich landscape paintings in the hands of painters.However, the most beautiful one is the king's daughter, the noble princess Alcestis.When Admetus mentioned Alcestis, his eyes were filled with love.

"Alcestis is a rose of thorns that blooms in the pasture." Admetos sighed.He will never forget the appearance of Alcestis in a red dress and galloping towards him on a steed. At that moment, he was hit in the heart by the arrow of Cupid, and he fell in love with her. His? Cousin, the princess of the neighboring country.

However, love always makes people melancholy and annoying.Admetus has repeatedly shown favor to Alcestis, but the beautiful princess only has blue sky, horses, bows and arrows and free hunting in her heart.She is like a rose, more like the wind that cannot be caught.He could only follow behind her, stumbling after her.

"I? thought that I? still had time to pursue her slowly, and let her discover my? heart..." Admetos sighed and fell into endless sorrow.

Tartarus urged him: "Get to the point."

Unreasonable? Look.

Apollo shook his head at him, only to hear him say confidently: "Finish it sooner, and settle it sooner."

Unexpected? Makes sense.

Admetus made a long story short, explaining what he wanted: "I want to ask the two male gods for help, teach me how to get close to the beast and how to control it."

It turned out that as Alcestis grew up, her father, King Pelias of Iolcos, began to worry about her "marriage".Pelias admired the hero very much, and he threatened that only those who could ride a chariot pulled by lions and bears could marry his daughter.The gentle King of Freetown didn't have such skills at all. He couldn't control the ferocious? Lion and the terrifying? Bear, but he noticed the? God is so tame and obedient, if he can get a little inspiration, is it possible for him to tame lions and bears and marry his beloved princess?

After Admetus finished speaking, he cast scorching gazes at the two male gods.

The handsome God of Light replied to him: "It is not an easy task for you to achieve this goal."

Admetus' eyes dimmed instantly.

"But it is not an easy goal for you, and it is the same for other suitors." Apollo said.Because of the love in his heart, Apollo can easily understand Admetos' mood, and is also very willing to solve his problems.

Admetos did not dare to give up a glimmer of hope: "I? What should I do? I? Know that this is not an easy? task?, but I am willing—I? Willing to try everything for Alcestis? Possibly!" He said, at the beginning the speed of his speech was not too urgent, the more he spoke, the louder his voice became, and in the end he was like a boy who took an oath and yelled out his confession.

As soon as he finished shouting, Admetos blushed.His cheeks were hot, but his eyes were still looking at Apollo, waiting for Apollo's reply.

In the impression of Tartarus, Admetus was a gentle and melancholy human being, and it was hard to imagine that he would be too excited to restrain himself.He was well aware of what had changed Admetus - "love".But this kind of "love"? Feelings, what exactly is it that can make a person not like him.Tartarus did not understand.

Frankly speaking, Apollo does have the ability to subdue wild beasts, but that is not a skill that can be trained, but rather his natural majesty as a god.From this aspect, his? Beast taming experience is something that Admetos cannot learn?.Following Apollo's explanation, Admetos' eyes dimmed again, and his lips pursed into a depressed arc.

"But--I? There is a way that might work for you." Apollo looked at Admetos. Their heights were not far apart, but the majestic God of Light looked at the human? King, naturally high above him, as if Trial: "This method is very dangerous, and it may not be effective. Are you willing to try?"

Apollo's tone was not serious, but his words were not light, like a copper hammer hitting Admetus' heart, hitting his firmness to pieces.He knew very well that he was not only a man in love with the princess, but also a king. He had his own responsibilities, and he couldn't just put himself in danger.However, his character as a king is also reminding him that if he hesitates to pursue love, it will be difficult for him to show courage and responsibility when dealing with state affairs.

Thinking of this, Admetos made a decision in his heart.He resolutely said: "I? Willing to try!"

"That's good!" Apollo's eyes showed appreciation, and he briefly talked about his thoughts.

For a human like Admetos, it is basically impossible to subdue beasts with majesty and courage.However, he can make some kind of wild beast submit to him through domestication.Just like humans have domesticated horses, horses have become humans' means of transportation.Lions and bears may not be impossible to domesticate, but they are accompanied by danger, and no one dares to try it lightly.

After hearing this, Admetus suddenly realized, and asked again: "Me? What should I do?"

Apollo asked without answering, "How long do you plan to spend?"

Admetus frowned: "...I'm afraid Alcestis won't be able to wait for me? Too long."

"Then the Cub is not for you," said Apollo.

Admetus endorsed his? point of view.Domesticating cubs is the safest, but the time is too long, he can't afford to wait.

"Then hunt a full-grown lion and bear separately, and tame them while they're recuperating."

Admetus' eyes flickered a few times.

It's really dangerous.

However, the strong desire to challenge was like a raging fire that ignited his heart.

——He has decided to try, so he will not back down!

Although Admetos didn't answer, Apollo got the answer from his expression. He smiled and said, "You don't have to worry too much about safety. As long as you are here, we will take care of you." Escort." He said, very naturally took Tartarus.

Admetos doesn't really believe in the cold-faced and cold-faced? Tartarus will help him, but he still politely replied: "Thank you two male gods."

In this way, Admetus became a frequent visitor to the ranch.Every evening when he finished his official duties, he would come to his ranch on the outskirts of the city to tame the lion that the God of Light had specially hunted for him.Both lions and bears are dangerous beasts. Apollo specially reminded Admetus that he should not be impatient, and he must be tamed one by one.If he has tamed a lion, he will be more experienced in taming a bear.

Admetos is a brave challenger, he flows the blood of the gods, and has the spirit of fearing death.The lion's sharp claws failed to disperse his courage, but instead aroused his desire to conquer. He exerted all his strength, and even though he was bloody, he did not back down half a step.

Tartarus watched from a distance, watching the wounded lion go from being unruly at the beginning, as soon as Admetus approached it, he would fly into a rage and attack, and now he began to be cautious in probing and guarding against Admetus. Metos, there were circles of ripples in his heart.He asked Apollo: "Will he get his wish?"

Apollo pondered: "It's possible, but it's also impossible."

"How?" Tartarus didn't understand.

Apollo explained to him: "It will be a matter of time before Admetus can tame the lion. However, the matter of marriage is not as simple as taming the lion."

Tartarus didn't quite understand.He thought for a while and said, "Admetos sent me a lot of court cakes."

Apollo glanced at him and nodded.

Admetus was indeed a very winky man.With the help of the two male gods, he knows how to be grateful, knows how to repay in time, and observes subtleties, so he can match what he likes.He delighted the taste buds of Tartarus with court pastries, and Tartarus infects Apollo with his pleasure.The two male gods solved it with only twenty or thirty plates of pastries.Although Tartarus ate more, he still made a steady profit.

Apollo was good at judging a relationship with his contacts in the social field, but Tartarus was not.His idea is very simple: "He gave me something, and I? can give him a gift in return. If he tames the lion and still can't marry the princess, I? will grab the golden belt of God of Love and help him He got what he wanted."

Apollo was taken aback when he heard this, but he didn't expect Tartarus to plan to do such a mess.However, Tartarus was still looking at him with serious eyes.

Two clusters of small flames seemed to light up in the eyes of Tartarus, and when they flickered, they also illuminated Apollo's heart.

He has an attachment, even if it is for others.

But Apollo likes his? Persistence.

Reaching his lips? Dissuasion was swallowed, and Apollo changed his words: "The one who grabs the belt? Take me some time."

"Oh, yes," replied Tartarus.

The author has something to say: Apollo: No, I have to persuade him!

Tartarus (stare).

Apollo: ...he's so cute, and he's right!