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

After carving the statue of the god of the abyss, Apollo carved another statue for himself.

He is not a "god of vanity", afraid that others will make him ugly, so he has to do it himself.He just wants his idol to look more compatible with the statue of the Abyss God, just like the arbor and Siluo.

After the two statues were carved, Admetus sent someone to store them properly, waiting for the next month's procession|parade and worship, and then welcomed the God of Light into the inner hall and warmly entertained him.

Apollo briefly asked about the marriage between Admetus and Alcestis, and gave them a wedding gift - a blessing from the gods.

He blesses them in the name of the light?

In the name of the god of medicine, he blesses them with good health and longevity, and they will be with them until they grow old.

He blesses the young king in the name of the god of long-range shooting, and wishes him to become an invincible hero; he also blesses the future queen in the name of the god of literature and art, so that he can always be accompanied by joyous songs, and serve for Free The city gave birth to a little prince who was capable of culture and martial arts.

Admetus did not expect Apollo to present such a "big gift" to the couple. He was flattered and grateful, and warmly invited Apollo: "Can I? and Alcestis come together?" , can not do without the help of the two male gods, if you two can come when we make up the wedding, it will be our honor! Oh, yes, the god of the abyss said that he really wants to try the wedding Sesame walnut honey cake on the table! I? Let the cook prepare more, so that the God of the Abyss can have a good meal."

The young king was sincere and well-organized.Apollo thought, if Tartarus was here, he would not refuse his kind invitation.

Yet his Tal was sleeping in the abyss, waiting for him to wake him up with enough faith.

He won't stay in Free City, he's going to farther and farther places to bring the belief of the Abyss God to all over the world.

Apollo did not agree, and Admetus keenly sensed something was wrong.As an ordinary human being, he shouldn't have been involved in the affairs of the gods, and he couldn't solve the worries of the gods.But? In his heart, the god of light and the god of the abyss are no longer? symbols and symbols praised by everyone. They are? fresh, alive, and emotional existences.He is willing to use his own care to help him share one or two.

"...Light? God, what's bothering you?" Admetos asked boldly.He looked at Apollo respectfully and caringly, his warm eyes could dispel the cold winter wind.

Apollo accepted his kindness, but didn't elaborate.He simply explained: "Tartaros needs a lot of faith now. I? I won't stay here any longer. I? Go to other countries to spread the faith for him."

Admetus immediately understood what was going on with the God of the Abyss.He was worried, but seeing that Apollo didn't intend to tell him, it was hard for him to ask.The only thing that can make him feel at ease is that Apollo's mood is still stable, which shows that there is still room for change in the matter of the God of the Abyss.

He let go of this matter, and another worry arose in his heart: "You want to leave Free City, what about the punishment of the god king?"

At the beginning, Apollo would suddenly come to Free City, because of the punishment of God King Zeus.Now that the punishment is not over yet, he is about to leave. How could the God King forgive him so easily?

Admetus was worried about this, but Apollo looked indifferent: "What I want to do, even if Zeus comes personally, I can't stop it."

Admetus is well aware that Apollo is? Serious.

Even if he doesn't speak in an impassioned tone like a human hero.

His steadfastness and fearlessness have been written in those green eyes.

Admetos didn't think he could influence the decision of the God of Light, so he could only bless him: "You will be fine, may peace always be with you."

He paused, and then said: "I? I will leave a good wedding candy for the God of the Abyss, waiting for you two to return."

Apollo finally showed a faint smile when he heard the words: "That day will not be too late."

Farewell to Admetus, Apollo returned to the king's pasture.During more than a year of living here, Tartarus had amassed something that he treasured and loved.Now that Tartarus was asleep, he had to carry it for him, lest those things be eroded by the relentless wind and rain, and ash in the deserted treehouse.

Apollo put away his things, and another night came quietly.From the moment Tartarus disappeared, he has not stopped his pace, and now sitting in the familiar tree house, he feels tired.The gods? Yes? Don't get tired.His divine body would not feel tired, and the irresistible tiredness came from his no longer strong divine heart—without Tartarus by his side, his heart seemed to be empty and no longer complete.

Apollo decided to take a break.On this snowy night, he set up his easel, adjusted the paints, and started painting.

When the day was about to break, Apollo's drawing was completed.

The black-robed male god appeared vividly on the paper, biting a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake and looking at him from the side.

Apollo touched his swollen cheek lightly, and his tentacles were the roughness of the drawing paper.

He froze for a moment, then sighed softly: "...Tal, I? Miss you very much."

The wind and snow were blowing outside the window, blowing away the dead leaves on the grass, and covering the voice of the God of Light.

With no time to be sad, Apollo quickly packed up his mood, put his easel on his back, and set off for a distant place.Admetus suggested to him that he should go to the homeland of Alcestis first.The story about him and the God of the Abyss had already been spread by Alcestis, and it was easier for him to gain the belief of the masses there.

The couple returned the favor of the gods in the best way they could. Apollo deeply felt that they deserved his blessing.He really wished he could? Faster, faster, to help Tartarus catch up with their wedding—can? Tartarus should be very happy to eat sweet sesame and walnut honey cake at the king's wedding Bar?

The snow was still falling continuously, and Apollo let out a breath of white air, summoned his swan chariot, and took him to a neighboring country.When he was about to get in the car, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a black and white mass rushing towards the snow, pressing down the corner of his robe with a sharp claw.

Apollo lowered his eyes and saw the little black panther he picked up in the rain.The little black panther was still the same size as a year ago, because Tartarus didn't want to eat it because he kept it, but he couldn't see him grow up, and his appetite was aroused, so Apollo was in the little black panther A spell was cast on his body, so that he would never be able to grow up, and thus escaped the cycle of birth, old age, sickness and death in the human world.

"Do you want to go with me?" Apollo asked.

The little black panther hummed twice, it was sure.

Apollo bent down and took it into his arms: "Then go."

Perhaps it was a gift from Tartarus?

To make his journey less lonely.

Thus, Apollo began the journey of spreading the faith to Tartarus.

In the first year, Admetus and Alcestis had a re-wedding, but he failed to bring Tartarus with him.

In the second year, Admetus and Alcestis had their first child, but Tartarus did not know of it.

In the third year, in the fourth year, in the fifth year...

Apollo is still on the way.

Not long after he left Free City, Zeus, the God King, learned of his movements and was furious. He ordered Hermes to send a message, ordering the rebellious Light? God to return to Free City to continue to be punished; The news of the war preparations was passed on to Ares, the God of War. If Apollo refused to return to Free City, he asked Ares to capture the God of Light.

Hermes hesitated after hearing this: "It is said that Apollo left Free City to accumulate faith for the God of the Abyss. If the God of the Abyss knows us? Action, wouldn't it be another trouble?"

He is the best at observing words and expressions. Seeing Zeus frowning and showing displeasure, he added: "Of course, His Majesty the God King, you won't be afraid of this little trouble. But if we cause trouble, it will bring trouble to the underworld and the sea world instead." But if you take advantage of this opportunity, it will be very bad!"

When Zeus heard it, it was indeed? Such a reason.His anger has gradually subsided, and his rationality has returned, but he still puts on the airs of the god king, and said coldly: "Hermes, my good son, can you see so clearly, always standing in the god realm?" That's fine. You see Apollo can't do that. He turned his back on Olympus, refuted my face, and caused trouble for the God Realm. I? Can forgive him, but can't? No Punish him!"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Ares, the god of war, and said in a deep voice, "Ares, take my order to go down to find Apollo, and use the power of your god of war to kill him severely, and let him know that he has betrayed the god of war. Lympus will be punished!" He thought, it is true that Apollo refuted the god-king's order.Even if Tartarus was unhappy, he couldn't stand up for Apollo.

Zeus is the best at pulling up big banners to cover up his real purpose. After thinking about it, he thinks it is very appropriate, but after thinking about it, he finds it is not right? ——He clearly? Had a conflict with Tartarus, so why did he forget it? , that male god didn't play cards according to common sense at all.Even if he talked about the hype, Tartarus only needed to say "I don't care, I will support Apollo", and he could be crushed to death!

Zeus regretted a little, regretted that he had lingered in the gentle country, was obsessed with Aegina's white breast|chest, and even forgot Tartarus' temper.He wanted to take back his order, but felt that such a change of order would damage his dignity.He was still struggling, but Ares had readily responded and strode out of the Temple of Thunder.

For Ares, the god of war, fighting is a great thing.He is not as timid as his father god? He is afraid of trouble? Not only is he not afraid of Tartarus' revenge, but he even yearns for the power of the abyss? Fight with him so that he can experience the most high-end battle!

Ares is a straight gut, and when he came to Apollo, he sold Zeus.

Apollo was not annoyed when he heard this, he just said, "What's the point of you looking for me to fight now? I'm thinking of Tartarus in my heart, and I have no intention of fighting at all, and you won't be able to enjoy it either."

Ares always felt that there was a subtle smell of dog food in Apollo's words. After careful consideration, he felt that the words were reasonable.But he didn't want to miss the opportunity to offend Tartarus, so he still clung to Apollo.

Apollo then promised him: "You just go back. When Tartarus comes back, I promise to sue him and let him fight with you."

Hermes rubbed his chin, listening to this rather funny dialogue, only felt weird.

For a god like Ares who needs to be beaten, the God Realm is afraid that there will be no second one? !

He didn't show up until Ares left, and used his words to persuade Zeus to claim credit in front of Apollo, which was enough for himself.

Hermes discovered: Because of the existence of the God of the Abyss, Apollo seems not as smart as before!For example, this time, he will give whatever he wants, which is so easy to talk about!

Hermes also began to look forward to the return of the Abyss God. If the Abyss God came back, he would interrupt from time to time and ask Apollo for some benefits.Presumably, in order to get rid of him as soon as possible, Apollo will be as talkative as he is today!

……

On the outskirts of Corinth, another Temple of Tartarus was completed.Apollo collected local delicacies and decided to set off for the next city.

The weather was fine, and the little black panther was having fun in the field, sniffing the pistils of wild flowers with its wet nose, and then sneezed uncontrollably after being stimulated.

Apollo sat on the ground, quietly watching the little black panther, enjoying the moment of rest.

Another spring has come, the flowers and plants are abundant, and the breath of spring is already strong.

Apollo Zhiyi sat for a while, and suddenly remembered the portrait he had painted for Tartarus the night before leaving Free City.

Since the separation, he often unfolds that portrait and misses his lover.

Because the painting was done with ordinary pigments, the color of the painting has gradually faded after several years.

With a thought in his heart, Apollo simply set up the easel and decided to paint the painting again.

After adjusting all the paints, Apollo began to color the painting.

His movements were as gentle and deliberate as a butterfly perched on a daisy petal, or as snow falls among pine branches.

Every stroke is carefully described.

The little black panther had had enough, shook his round head, and snuggled up to the light God.

Apollo subconsciously avoided its movements, and it saw the content of the portrait clearly.

The little black panther opened his eyes wide, staring at the familiar yet unfamiliar male god in the portrait, he couldn't help being stunned.

"Roar." It roared softly at the male god in the painting, but the black-haired male god was unmoved.

The little black panther couldn't figure it out. It couldn't help stretching out its dirty little paws, wanting to touch him, to make sure that the abyss god in front of him was? wasn't it? the real abyss god.

——Little? Raised his paw.

——Small? The paw approached the portrait.

——Small? Small? The plum blossoms are almost printed on the snow-white drawing paper.

Apollo put down his paintbrush and reached out to catch the little black panther's paw: "Little black panther, go play elsewhere."

The little panther stuck out its pink tongue and licked its own nose.

Apollo laughed.When he smiled, his eyes were like pools of green pools, gentle and bright.

"Go, little? Black Panther."

"Go to a place farther away, don't disturb my lover."

The little black panther hadn't moved yet, when a gust of cool wind suddenly blew, and the paper on the easel was rattled.Apollo withdrew his hands, and Xiao? carefully pressed down the drawing paper.

Behind him, the flowers and plants are rubbing their ears and temples together, kissing each other affectionately.The wind is gentle and the clouds are faint, creating a just right ambiguous atmosphere.

But some people don't understand the style and disturb their tenderness.

With ruthless steps, the man trampled down countless flowers and plants, step by step, towards the blond light? God.

His voice was slightly hoarse, as if trembling in the spring breeze: "Apollo. I? I'm back."

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