Chapter 962: Chapter 739: Is It Really That Easy?
"Bastard!"
In the pedestal hall, watching Reiger destroy the landscape to delve deeper into the artificial labyrinth Knossos, Toka’s eyes were already bloodshot.
"Stop! Stop right now! You can’t do this! You can’t do this...!"
He grabbed his hair, frantically shouting in front of the water screen, as if that could somehow make Reiger stop. By the end of it, he was even in tears.
One can imagine how much Reiger’s destruction of the artificial labyrinth Knossos pained this descendant of artisans.
Even Ishtar, her face looked somewhat displeased.
Beside her, Alcana tilted her head, nonchalantly commenting as if it had nothing to do with her.
"At this rate, won’t that powerful warrior come straight to us?"
This was exactly what Ishtar was thinking.
How many layers this artificial labyrinth has, Ishtar wasn’t quite sure either.
But Ishtar knew which layer she was currently on.
This pedestal, capable of controlling various mechanisms within the artificial labyrinth Knossos, was located in a hall deep within the labyrinth, serving as a base for the remnants of the dark faction, known as the Maze Master’s Hall.
The floor this dark hall occupied was the 9th layer of the artificial labyrinth Knossos.
And currently, Reiger had already reached the 3rd layer by destroying the labyrinth’s layout.
If he was allowed to continue this way, reaching the 9th layer where the Maze Master’s Hall resided would only be a matter of time.
"What a terrifying child."
Ishtar could only sigh, trying to calm herself down.
"Is that so? I’m rather fond of him."
Alcana, however, gave a different opinion, her tone surprisingly relaxed, as if not worried at all about the enemy breaking in here.
"Alas..."
Finally, Thanatos, who had been silent all along, let out a sigh.
Soon, the divine one said this.
"Seems like I have to go meet this so-called [Limit Breaker]."
With that, Thanatos stood up.
This immediately caught the attention of Ishtar and Alcana.
"You’re going to meet that little monster?"
Ishtar spoke in surprise.
"Quite brave of you."
Alcana remarked with interest.
"What else can I do? Can’t just let him rampage down here, can I?" Thanatos spread his hands, utterly helpless, "If he reaches this Maze Master’s Hall, our control over the artificial labyrinth Knossos might falter, allowing the trapped Loki Clan to escape."
"Of course, if it’s just a loss like that, it’s still acceptable."
"But if that little monster continues downward to the 10th layer, that’s when the real trouble begins."
With Thanatos’ remarks, Ishtar and Alcana immediately exchanged glances.
"From what you say, is there something on the 10th layer that must not be found?"
Alcana’s interest grew more intense.
"What else do you have hidden?"
Ishtar bluntly inquired.
But, Thanatos simply smiled and shook his head.
"Sorry, that’s a trade secret, can’t just reveal it casually." Thanatos smiled mischievously, "Unless you two are willing to engage in deeper cooperation with us, or join us, then I might tell you."
Upon hearing this, the two goddesses present didn’t hesitate to refuse.
"Although what you’re doing seems rather interesting, unfortunately, it doesn’t align with my aesthetics."
Alcana’s interest vanished instantly.
She’s the War God over blood and slaughter, having descended to this realm to revel in a feast of blood. Although this motivation seemingly aligned with the dark faction, their style of only scheming in the shadows didn’t interest her.
Alcana favored an environment like the Dueling Nation, enjoying the sight of brave warriors clashing on stages surrounded by cheering crowds.
And the dark faction’s method of causing chaos without any means, like tying flame stones for collective self-destruction, was bloody enough, but left no room for battle scenes.
For Alcana, who cherished warriors giving it their all in combat, this was sheer waste.
Thus, Alcana had no intention of joining the dark faction. If Ishtar hadn’t told her, the two girls she let free before were about to appear here, she wouldn’t have come at all.
And Ishtar was even more direct.
"Do you think I could possibly hide in such a dark and dreary sewer like you?"
Ishtar bluntly spoke words of equal part insult.
Who was she?
She was the Beauty God!
Her jealousy of Frey stemmed from Frey being too eye-catching, always the center of public attention, outshining her completely.
In other words, Ishtar believed, as a Beauty God, she should be basking in the spotlight, dazzling like a splendid serpentine goddess, showcasing her charm to the world.
Such Ishtar would never want to become a member of the dark faction that everyone shouts to attack, even if her actions are almost akin to those of the dark faction, it would be the same.
Thanatos actually knows this as well.
So...
"That’s truly a pity."
He only had such a level of sentiment, not even a smile disappeared from his face.
"Anyway, I need to meet that little monster, please wish me a safe journey."
Thanatos turned around, intending to leave the perplexing main hall.
But then, Ishtar suddenly called out to him.
"Wait." Ishtar took up the smoking pipe, took a puff, and said, "I’ll go with you."
Thanatos stood there, stunned.
"You’re planning to go too?"
Alcana raised an eyebrow and looked at Ishtar.
"Yes." Ishtar’s face revealed a stunning, seductive smile, saying, "Thinking about it, a man who could turn from a mere novice into a being even more outrageous than that pig under her banner within a few months, if he could be for my use, would surely be more reliable than any ’Sky Bull.’
If she could win over Reiger, then why worry about handling the "Mightiest"?
In Ishtar’s eyes, Reiger seems even more terrifying than that "Mightiest."
Thanks to this, her heart was moved.
Moved by this person, acknowledged by the gods, deemed as someone who "constantly breaks limits."
"With him, even without any small tricks, I can step on that goddess’s familiar clan, not to mention I still have Toka."
"If Toka’s demon art is applied to this little monster, how strong would he become?"
"In front of such a him, what would mere Freyja Clan count as?"
Thinking of this, Ishtar’s heart couldn’t help but become heated.
"Oh well." Alcana seemed to see through Ishtar’s mind, suddenly smiled, and said, "Since that’s the case, I’ll also go meet this formidable warrior."
Ishtar immediately glared at Alcana.
"Don’t look at me like that." Alcana waved her hand and said, "I just thought, such a formidable warrior, if his lineage could spread in my warring kingdom, it would surely foster countless powerful female warriors."
"Ishtar, if you can get that warrior, let Alcana and Bajie from my side be with him."
"I only want Alcana and Bajie to be pregnant with that warrior’s child, as for him personally, I won’t take him back to the warring kingdom."
Alcana’s words made Ishtar’s expression much better.
She did not outright reject Alcana’s proposal.
After all, besides being the Beauty God, she is also the actual master of Fengyue Street, the chief god of the clan involved in red-light district work.
Such matters of man and woman being together, she not only did not shy away but felt this is human nature, even divine nature.
In Ishtar’s clan, there are male favorites unique to her, who also work in Fengyue Street to cater to some women’s bold tastes.
In view of this, Ishtar only said to Alcana.
"You may want to spend a night with him, but you must be behind me."
This is only natural, isn’t it?
Such a strong and powerful male, the first to taste would undoubtedly be her, Ishtar.
"Then it’s decided." Alcana first said this, then she turned the conversation, saying, "The premise is that you can get that warrior."
"Ho." Ishtar immediately said disdainfully, "Who do you think I am?"
The reason why Beauty Gods are Beauty Gods is because they possess a powerful weapon called "beauty."
Like the forging craft of the Forging God, the martial arts of the Martial God, the wine-making skills of the Wine God, even when Divine Power is sealed, it far exceeds the realm of mortals; a Beauty God’s "beauty" is equally an allure reaching the Divine Realm.
As long as enchantment is exerted, let alone those of the demimonde, even gods would be bewitched into a trance, obedient to her every command.
This is the most enchanting, also the most feared ability of the Beauty Gods.
Until now, Ishtar has more than once enchanted others, making them fall under her dress hem, becoming her most loyal servant.
In the Istar Clan, many members had such experiences, leading quite a few members to feel very fearful of their capricious chief god.
Ishtar had never considered whether anyone could resist her enchantment, be immune to her charm.
In her view, this matter was already settled, the only issue might be gaining enmity from the Loki Clan, right?
But what about that?
"Once there is that child, whether Freyja Clan or Loki Clan, they will sooner or later be defeated by my hand."
Ishtar strutted her alluring long legs, first leaving the perplexing main hall.
Alcana smiled, followed silently.
Thanatos’s eyes flickered, whispering to himself.
"Is it really that easy?"
Has Ishtar already forgotten?
The reason the demimonde is so enticing to gods is because here lies the "unknown," right?