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

Apollo first went back to Freetown.

The earthquake came suddenly. Although he helped protect him, he didn't know the follow-up situation of Free City.Admetus, Alcetis, Myron, Atlante... I don't know if they are safe or not.Although Tartarus doesn't like to express, but? Apollo sees his thoughts, he cherishes these? The feelings that humans give him, Apollo is also willing to protect him.

Furthermore, Tartarus now needs a lot of Faith, and Admetos has a lot to do with them, so he is the most suitable development object.He is warm and sincere, and he is also the king of Free City, able to guide the public opinion of the entire Free City.Apollo also? He intends to use his hand to obtain the first batch of beliefs for Tartarus.

It was just dawn, and the biting cold wind blew on Apollo's face.Subconsciously, he wanted to shield Tartarus from the wind, and turned sideways, only to realize that the black-haired male god was not by his side.

The gods are not afraid of the cold, but only Tartarus can "study" so seriously, accepting all the weaknesses of human beings.

Apollo raised his eyebrows, and took away the softness in his eyes.

He didn't feel cold, just a little lonely.

In the cold morning?, the women who washed their clothes appeared on the river bank again?The water is so cold, like a disease that has penetrated into the bone marrow, but they did not show an unbearable look. While washing clothes, they talked about yesterday's punishment, expressing their gratitude for escaping death.

As long as you are alive, the suffering of life is not suffering.

They have been eroded by wind and frost, but they embrace the light.

With a move in his heart, Apollo gave them a blessing from the God of Light, so that they would not have to suffer from illness in this harsh winter.

Entering Free City, I saw that the men from every household were not idle, busy up and down, carrying out post-disaster reconstruction.The wrath of the gods just peeled off a layer of wall skin and destroyed a few pieces of pottery furniture. For them, it was a blessing among misfortunes.They don't care about? Complain, and use their hard-working hands to try to restore everything.

In the flow of people coming and going, Apollo saw the safe and sound Atlanta family.Atlanta's smile is still as bright as ever, like a sunflower blooming in the sun, giving people a steady stream of vitality and vitality.Apollo went against them and went to the palace in Free City.

Because of the sudden disaster, Admetus's wedding was interrupted, and he had to choose another date? A replacement wedding.The bride, Alcetis, has already been picked up? Naturally, Admetos couldn't let her go back, so he arranged for her to temporarily live in the side hall, waiting for the new wedding date.

The sudden earthquake cast an ominous veil on the wedding. Even though he was as strong as Alcestis, he couldn't help feeling anxious.However, Admetus showed his decisiveness in killing and punishing a group of people who spread rumors, and defined the earthquake as a test for him by the queen Hera.Now that he has passed the test under the care of Apollo, the god of light, and Tartarus, the god of the abyss, the gods will definitely not let Free City suffer disaster again.

Admetus stepped forward in time and smoothly stabilized the wind of public opinion.While actively organizing post-disaster reconstruction, he specially invited a group of craftsmen to cast statues for the two male gods who protected Free City, thanking them for their timely help and saving the people of Free City from disaster.

Admetus pulled out two male gods, not? To make a lie.That night when he returned to Freetown, he heard the singing of a nightingale in his sleep.The nightingale shouldn't be singing in the cold winter, let alone understand the nightingale's singing.However? He understood, the nightingales were singing that the mighty God of Light has blessed this land? The great God of the Abyss has defeated the Mother Earth.They appease Gaia's anger and allow happiness to return.

Admetus was so grateful that he broke away from his deep sleep and summoned the artisans to the palace overnight.Commissioned by the king, the craftsmen did not dare to neglect, and prepared the materials with piety, and began to carve.

When Apollo was welcomed into the palace by Admetus, he saw the craftsmen circling around a boulder, carving a few times with chisels, and examining them carefully with blueprints.He didn't know what those craftsmen were doing, so he took a quick glance, but was discovered by the keen king, and explained: "In order to thank the two male gods for their help to Free City, I ordered the craftsmen to carve two statues of gods. , a sacrificial procession will be held next month, and then enshrined in the temple in Free City."

Apollo paused, not expecting things to go so smoothly.He didn't need to ask Admetus, the young king gave his faith.

Apollo didn't care about human offerings like his father Zeus, and even caused disasters because the humans in a certain area didn't believe in him.But he cares about Tartarus, and whether his Tar can return soon.For him at this moment, faith is not the pattern on the fine cloth, but a cluster of firewood in the heavy snow, so how can he not care?

Seeing that Apollo had not moved for a long time, Admetus thought he was curious about the carving process.Then he suggested: "Would you like to go over and have a look?" He invited a court painter to paint portraits of the two male gods, and personally checked them so that the craftsmen could carve them according to the portraits. He wanted to take the opportunity to show Apollo his piety.

It's a pity that the god of the abyss is not there...

Thinking of the quiet male god, Admetos felt both regret and wonder.

He's on the ranch? I'm used to seeing the two male gods inseparable. Why didn't the God of the Abyss come today?

While Admetus was thinking, Apollo had entered the courtyard.

The craftsmen have just started carving, and the stone is still just a stone, with no clues to be seen.Apollo took a look at the portrait, only to see that the male god in the painting had curly black hair and a pair of blue eyes staring at him.That face was the same as that of Tartarus, but there was a bit of solemnity in his expression.It can be seen that the painter added his own opinions when painting, and his worship of the gods was included in the painting.Or, no? The reason for the artist, in the description of Admetos, Tartarus is not the Tartarus he knows.

"It's not like him." Apollo shook his head and said in a sigh-like voice.

The craftsmen didn't know his identity, but seeing the king accompanying him, they knew that he was of extraordinary status.They didn't dare to refute, they just stood quietly.However, no one expected that one of the craftsmen was an admirer of the painter. After hearing Apollo's evaluation, he was very unconvinced, and endured it again and again, or couldn't help but choked: " Why do you say Elmond doesn't look like a painter, he is the best painter in the whole city of Free!"

As soon as the young craftsman opened his mouth, the rest of the people knew it was not good, so they hurriedly pulled him away.Admetus also hurried over to persuade Apollo not to be angry.

"I'm not angry." Apollo said.He looked at the unconvinced craftsman again, and said slowly: "I believe that Elmond is the best painter in Free City. His court paintings are indeed very good, with delicate brushstrokes and full colors. It can also highlight the character's temperament. But, my love, he is not what he looks like in the portrait."

This is the first time Apollo referred to Tartarus as his "lover".

He thought this word would be very unfamiliar? Just like when he called "Father God" for the first time, there would be an unnatural sense of stagnation when the tip of his tongue flicked slightly.

However? No.

He "called out" so naturally, as if Lily of the Valley was born to ring a bell, and Rosemary would be captivated by the wind unconsciously.

He is? Love him so deeply, maybe this voice has echoed thousands of times in his heart.

Admetus "sees through" the relationship between the two male gods a long time ago, so it is not surprising.Several craftsmen seemed to have returned to the epicenter of the earthquake, unable to recover.

The blond-haired man called the god in the portrait "lover", so what identity could he be?

... What else could it be? What identity? !

All the craftsmen fell to their knees in unison, shouting the |name|name of the God of Light, begging the benevolent god to forgive their rudeness.

Apollo wasn't angry with them, so what about forgiveness?

"You guys get up? Let's go." His attitude was extremely majestic, but his tone was very gentle.

The craftsmen breathed a sigh of relief and helped each other to stand up.

However, before they could stand still, Apollo had already pronounced a verdict on their fate: "Admetos, you might as well send them out of the palace."

His tone was still gentle, but in the ears of the craftsmen, he was extremely ruthless.

The craftsmen showed expressions of disbelief as if they had been hit by a bolt from the blue.The young craftsman even blurted out: "No! You can't do this!" As soon as the words fell, he immediately?reacted?: They will be treated like this because he is disrespectful to the gods!Busy softened his tone and pleaded with the God of Light, asking him to forgive his rudeness and let them regain the opportunity of this job.

However, his prayer only got Apollo's firm shaking of his head.

"I can't give you this job." While speaking, he stretched out his hand and gently touched the cold stone, and the stone chips fell on the ground like snowflakes.Under the gaze of everyone, he said softly: "Tal's first statue, I want to come by myself?"

His fingers ran down from the top of the stone statue, and the long curly hair combed his fingertips.He traced his lover's face with his fingertips, and those indifferent but innocent eyes fixed on him.He pinched the stone statue's nose and stroked his lips.Cold and plump, very much like the feeling Tartarus gave him.

He seemed to be bewitched, and couldn't help approaching the stone statue.

Inch, inch.

Eyes fixed, full of affection.

Everyone held their breath, watching the weird yet affectionate scene in front of them.

Then, they stared wide-eyed and watched as Apollo stopped just a few feet away from the statue.

His eyes are still affectionate, but? There is a bit more restraint in them.

The statue was still looking at him, with eyes like those of Tartarus.He looked so seriously and focused, like Tartarus' serious look.

However, Apollo knew in his heart that the stone statue in front of him was not the god in his heart.

His kiss will only be left to his only God.

Even if it is his idol, this love cannot be divided.

Apollo lowered his eyes, remained silent for a moment, bent down again, and straightened his robes for the stone statue.

Admetus stared blankly at the statue, almost thinking that the stone god of the abyss would suddenly come alive, and asked the god of light for a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake.

……so similar!

It's so similar!

Only then did Admetus understand what Apollo said - the best painter may not be able to draw a person well, only when he pours love into it can he make the work of art come alive?

He felt the deep love of the God of Light.