The Paladin on the Infinite Tour

Athena turned and left the sea.

"—This time, I'll just obey my heart."

【Guardian Hero】

Athena's godhead whispered so.

107.Invitation from the goddess

After Alexia and Li Suchang returned to Milan, a week passed quickly.

All in all, it has been almost a month since the two of them came to this world.

Compared with the initial period, the lives of the two of them have become much cleaner this week.

There was no god-killer who wanted to be beaten, nor was there any unreasonable senior who made willful requests, nor was there any troublesome divine tool that attracted some strange and disobedient god.

It was as if the world had suddenly returned to the most ordinary and unremarkable daily life.

"Originally, the appearance of the God of Disobedience is quite rare. Normally, a disaster like the God of Disobedience only occurs once every few months."

In an outdoor cafe in Milan.

Erica, who was dressed in off-shoulder short-sleeves, explained to Alexia who was sitting in front of her while stirring the coffee in her hand.

"Like Mianxia and King Su Shang, it has never happened before that they encountered other God-killers and disobedient gods within half a month after becoming king."

"It's not what Su Shang and I thought. The root cause of those things lies with other people, right?"

Aixia said that he didn't bear any problems at all. In terms of the cause and process of the whole thing, he was on the victim's side - at most, he had to bear a small part of the responsibility for the demolition.

Recalling the current situation of Sforzesco Castle, as well as the tragic situation in China and the situation in Milan Cathedral, Erica sighed slightly.

If she had known that Milan would suffer heavy losses one after another, she would not have given the Gorgon Stone to Ixia for safekeeping. With their abilities, although they could not seal it for too long, they could still delay it for a month or two.

Who would have thought that it only took one day to attract Athena's disobedience?

"Then it's time to get down to business, right? Liliana."

Alexia looked at the other person in front of her.

There are two reasons why he is sitting in this outdoor cafe with Erica.

One was that he happened to be wandering outside and was going to find a place to rest for a while.

The other was that Erica and Liliana had something to ask him about, so they had to find a place to talk.

After joining together, the three of them came here to have afternoon tea.

"yes."

Liliana nodded slightly: "What I want to report to Your Majesty is about the whereabouts of Athena who refused to obey."

Athena.

Alexia raised her eyebrows slightly: "Have you found her?"

Regarding the whereabouts of Athena, although it was indeed Alexia who planned to find it herself at first, but as their two magic associations gradually became free, Erica and Liliana naturally took over the matter after learning about it. this task.

They can't fight the God of Disobedience, but they don't want to let their king do such a small thing as tracking the God of Disobedience. This kind of thing is what they should be responsible for.

By the way, Salbatorre, who is the leader of the Southern European Magic Alliance, started his expedition to South America a week ago, and before leaving, he said, "You should listen to my best friend while I am away." Such extremely irresponsible words, so now Exia is essentially the acting leader of the Southern European Magic Alliance.

To be honest, Exia doesn't want this kind of title at all. But fortunately, Salbatorre didn't care about anything, so the acting leader didn't need to do anything.

After Erica and Liliana learned about the matter of tracking Athena, magic associations across southern Europe began their own tracking, hoping to collect information about Athena as soon as possible. Report the above to Exia - after all, this is a good opportunity to get in touch with the new king!

only.......

"Last night, I accidentally received the revelation and met the disobedient Athena."

Liliana said so.

Apocalypse.

Or perhaps it is spiritual vision, an innate talent that only some witches have. They can read what is happening now with inspiration, and then subconsciously predict what may happen in the future - this is probably the ability.

At the same time, this is also the ability to directly receive information and consciousness from beings such as the God of Disobedience. After all, people with this ability are also called witches and priests, and they were servants of gods in ancient times.

Liliana is a witch with the power of spiritual vision.

Liliana is also the person in charge of tracking Athena in her magic society, but her psychic vision ability is not particularly effective, and the chance of getting inspiration is very low. Originally, she did not intend to use this ability to find Athena. Na, receiving Athena's message was purely accidental.

"Athena, who did not obey, is now in Naples."

"Naples?" Alexia was a little surprised, "Did she actually run there directly from Milan? Where was she going and what was she doing?"

"I don't know. It's just that the goddess Athena seems to have decided to return to Milan from Naples. Now let me repeat the goddess's message."

After clearing her throat, Liliana said: "——[I already know, you are back from the east, right? The suspended battle between us should be concluded. When the moon rises again , I will appear in front of you again, so be prepared.】"

"That's all."

"Um......."

Alexia looked at the sky outside.

Liliana received this message last night, and Athena said that when the moon rises again...

"Tonight?"

"It's really sudden." Erica frowned, "Milan finally had a week of stability. I didn't expect that there would be another battle between the God of Disobedience and the God Killer so soon... ...Then Your Majesty, may I ask where in Milan you plan to destroy this time?”

"Have you already asked with the premise that I will destroy a certain place?"

"Of course. After all, we are fighting against the God of Disobedience. If we don't destroy something, that would be abnormal, right? What do you think, Lily?"

Erica's question made Liliana nod in the affirmative: "I think all magic associations are ready to lose something again for Your Majesty. Please don't worry about our thoughts, Your Majesty. Seriously welcome the battle with Athena who disobeys me."

"I'm talking about you..."

Holding his forehead, Alexia leaned on the back of the chair: "Forget it, I won't set the battlefield in Milan this time. After Athena arrives, I will take her to other places to start the fight. You don't have to do that. Such an awakening. And Erica, you know, right? I can now achieve long-distance dimensional teleportation, it’s just a matter of changing places, it’s very simple.”

"Indeed... Where are you going to take Athena, Your Majesty?"

"This is it~~~~"

Alexia raised her head——

"...Heaven?"

108. Self-degrading behavior

"——Well, that's it. I'll go home late tonight. You can order takeout for dinner...Eh? Cheng...Senior Sister, is she going to cook? Forget it, she will use this time In the kitchen?...You teach her? No, I don’t want to see a mess in the kitchen when I go back, so I’m begging you.”

“By the way, do you know how to order takeout—ah?”

Night on the streets of Milan.

Sitting on a bench in the vast sea of ​​people, Ixia put down the personal terminal in her hand: "It actually hung up... How about I go back first?"

(Miss Su Shang shouldn’t be unable to do such a small thing, right?)

Shatiao Aige said.

(If it doesn’t work, just ask Miss Erica or Miss Liliana to go to the house and take a look at the situation.)

"That's right - well... forget it, let's forget it."

After hesitating for a moment, Aixia put down her personal terminal: "Let Su Chang do her best this time. I've taught her so much, so she shouldn't really mess up the kitchen."

(What about the prince’s own dinner? You haven’t eaten anything since the afternoon, right? Are you planning not to eat anything until tomorrow morning?)

"I'm not hungry. I'm full when I'm full of magic power. I usually eat just because I'm greedy. Skipping two or three meals won't be a big problem."

As she said this, Alexia took a sip of the Coke she had on hand, raised her right foot and put it on her left leg, assuming a quite comfortable posture.

For Ixia, eating or not eating has long been irrelevant. If I have to say it, eating is just to let him know that he is still a human being. Kevin has been in the Quantum Sea for more than 1,500 years without eating. There is no problem with drinking, and the same goes for Alexia. It may be a little difficult at first, but you will get used to it.

But if possible, Alexia still doesn't want to be like Kevin, so if there is something to eat, he will not stop eating.

As for now——

"It's not good for a warrior not to fill his stomach before going into battle, Godslayer."

A girl's voice suddenly came from behind.

A gust of night wind blew by at this moment, causing a few strands of silver hair to float into Aixia's field of vision. At the same time, Exia also heard the sound of someone sitting down on the bench behind her.

"Isn't this waiting for you?"

Without looking back, Aixia chuckled.

"I attach great importance to fighting with you, but I also attach great importance to eating. If you suddenly appeared in the middle of the meal, wouldn't it be a shame for the chef to leave the half-eaten meal there? So... Just don’t eat it.”

"Oh? I can't tell you are a very considerate man."

"People often say that. But don't worry, after I solve your problem, I will go and have a good meal. Today I remember that the store two streets away has a discount event, and popular products are on sale for a limited time."

No matter in this world or that world, if Exia wants, he can get seven figures, eight figures, or even more money and squander it at will. He even has it himself. A deposit that is enough for ordinary people to earn even if they work hard for a lifetime.

But what can I say... You still have to be greedy for small discounts like discounts. Using less money in exchange for more things, Alexia can't stop being greedy.

"You're so comfortable, have you forgotten that your power is still in my hands?"

"Well, so I will get it back, along with your life - Athena."

Alexia leaned back slightly, allowing Athena's face to appear in her field of vision: "You still look like a girl. Although you are indeed very beautiful, you are actually cuter as a child."

"Oh? Is this what you are interested in?" Athena squinted at Alexia beside her, "Then after I take over your soul, I can be satisfied with my immature appearance. This wish of yours, giving some rewards to the servants to encourage them is also a way for the ruler to do so."

"I will return this sentence to you intact."

Returning to his side and standing up, Exia glanced at the surroundings that had been deserted for some time.

(Because of the arrival of the God of Disobedience, have all the ordinary mortals left involuntarily? That’s fine, it saves a lot of time and effort, and you can then freely express yourself.)

"By the way, speaking of the things you left here—"

Gulu...

Something round fell on the chair behind Alexia.

It was an ocher red orb.

As soon as Alexia put his hand on the orb, it suddenly turned into a burst of red light and sank into his body.

【partner】

(Ddraig...is he back?)

[Well, it’s surprising...but it doesn’t seem to be the case, and this feeling is——]

"I have learned a lot of things in the past two days."

Athena also stood up and looked back at Ixia: "You heroic boy from outside the world, I learned about your past from the dragon's mouth. It is really a very pleasant and satisfying experience, even though I He is a god of disobedience, but the part engraved on his godhead can’t help but feel his heart surge.”

"Therefore - come and make a promise with me, God Slayer."

Athena extended her hand to Exia.

"This is the last battle between me and you. If you lose, then your soul will belong to me, and I will treasure your soul and keep it with me so that you will never disappear. . This is my commendation to the brave men and heroes who try to save the world."

"And if I lose, then I should be your helper - just like the hateful Myth of Steel."

The Myth of Steel.

A myth with the heroes of steel as its protagonists that spreads around the world.

Similar to Perseus and Susano'o, [the hero kills the monster and marries a beautiful girl] - myths based on this format are the myths of steel.

Athena was once part of the Myth of Steel. As Athena, she gave protection and blessing to the Hero of Steel, helping him to defeat Gorgon, who was also a part of her.

And now...

"I can't understand it. You just read my memories, are you willing to do this kind of behavior that is [self-destruction] for you?" Alexia frowned and asked, "I have a reason. I suspect that you want to lurk around me and do some tricks."

"Quite vigilant... very good, this is what a hero should have."

Athena smiled with satisfaction, and then calmed down: "If you want to know, then come and defeat me. By then, I will tell you the reasons. I will also tell you how to become the [person who saves the world] The meaning of human beings.”

"Now, with the ambition to kill me completely, show me your power to save the world - the God Killer."

"......All right."