Prologue: The Protoss Awakens
"Wait a minute, honey!
A young man and woman each carry a half-height travel backpack on their backs and hike on the island of Crete at sunset. The man saw that his girlfriend was about to take a step towards the lush olive grove in front of him, and hurriedly called out to her.
"What's wrong?"
The girl looked back at her boyfriend suspiciously.
"This is the most famous olive grove on the island, so it's a shame not to see it, right?"
"According to the legend of the old generation, this forest is the boundary between the world of man and God, and there is no return for human beings when they walk in...... Let's go, don't disturb God's purification. ”
"What's the ...... So weird......"
The girl ate and looked at the green mist gradually rising in the forest, and the soles of her feet were a little soft, and finally retreated.
"Okay, let's go somewhere else. ”
The green mist in the olive grove is getting thicker and thicker, and a majestic mountain looms between the upper and lower scrolls. On the hill, countless ancient Greek-style white stone temples are built along the mountain, ranging in size and scale.
If you look at it from a distance when the fog clears, it is a wonderful scenery. It's a pity that the man and woman just now can't watch it at this time.
In one of the palace complexes, a young man and woman sat close to each other and whispered to each other.
"How could Athena lose the gem?"
"After thousands of years, any accident can happen. None of this matters anymore... It's just that, Karete, I don't want you on this mission. ”
"Brother, thank you for worrying about me. However, the goddess Venus has already appointed me, and as a subordinate, I cannot shirk it in any way. Moreover, because of you, she is also a lot more relieved.
"What about you? You'll feel at ease knowing that I'm by your side, right?"
The man's timely questioning made the girl in front of him a little shy. She lowered her eyelashes slightly, avoiding his gaze.
"The god who recovered the jewel for Athena, the goddess of war, will perform his first work on the sacred mountain, and Zeus, the great god, will grant one of his wishes as a reward. If I have the privilege of being the hero, Karetta, what do you think I wish?"
He looked at her and spoke softly, his eyes shining with the gentle light of the candle.
But the girl didn't respond. As if her face darkened, she hurriedly lowered her head.
If measured by the standard of human age, the girl named Kareta should be only about seventeen years old. The skin is snowy, the face is beautiful, and the long bright blonde hair is naturally scattered.
In a seated position, her sunny, waterfall cascades all the way to the pristine marble floor. Although she wore a plain long skirt, it did not affect the demure and noble temperament exuded by her body.
She was the youngest daughter of Zeus, the god of the gods, and Thetis, the goddess of the sea. From the time of mythology, she served first as a waiter to the Norse god Odin, and then as a messenger to Venus, the goddess of love.
Whenever Eros brokered a marriage for a god or a human being, Kareta appeared at the wedding of the couple to bring them the blessings of love.
The youth she spoke to was her brother Kamod, who was four years older than her, and one of the close guards of Athena, the god of war.
He was handsome and straight, his angular face was always full of energy, and his long blue curly hair captivated the goddesses of Olympus.
The palace where the siblings are located is the corner of the sacred mountain of Olympus, which is maintained by the Mist Enchantment.
Since time immemorial, the gods of the Titans, who have been worshipped by humans, have inhabited this place and created prosperity for a lifetime.
Since Prometheus stole the flame of the Holy Mountain and gave it to mankind, human civilization has developed by leaps and bounds. Scripture, prayer, and sacrifice were gradually ignored. Without these, God's world falls.
Zeus, the leader of the gods, was unwilling to give up the world he had created to mankind, but he was helpless against this general trend.
Therefore, he commanded the gods to store their powers in a hard gem and led them into eternal sleep.
The purpose of sealing the power with gems is to protect the flesh from decay, and to prevent the power from being released.
When the gods first resurrected from their slumber, the human world entered the 21st century calendar.
However, Athena, the goddess of war among the gods, lost the gem and was unable to recall her own Titans.
Suddenly, Zeus took urgent measures. Ordered the gods to send their men to the countries of the human realm to find the gem for Athena.
Since ancient times, there have been many gods who have been exiled by Zeus. If one of them got Athena's jewel, it would be a great thing.
Another young man entered the palace at this moment, breaking the silence for a moment.
The visitor wore a golden crown of the sun, and his shoulder-length silver hair was loosely tied up by a white ribbon. He wore a large red loose robe, with gold thread trim on the collar and cuffs, and this bright color set off his fair and clean skin.
His appearance is clear and handsome, and he is also a beautiful man who is not inferior to Cammod. He couldn't help but smile at the sight of Karetta.
"Looks like I'm here at a bad time. ”
"Bai Xiu, it's so late, you haven't rested yet, you will leave early tomorrow morning, and you won't be sleepy when the time comes. ”
"Don't worry. As a priest to the sun god, waking up early and being punctual are my professional ethics. ”
Bai Xiu was the most favored courtier of the sun god. Now that he has been sent to the human world, it can be seen that Apollo has given Athena enough face.
"Tomorrow, I was supposed to come to see how Kamod was going, but I heard that you were going to come with us, too?"
He looked to Carret.
"Well, the god of love sent me. ”
"Really?"
Bai Xiu smiled gracefully and looked away from Karet, as if talking to himself.
"It seems that this trip... It's going to be lively. ”
It's not early. When Carreta was about to go back to rest, she said goodbye to Kamod and left with her.
The night on the Holy Mountain is quiet—
After walking for a while, Bai Xiu suddenly stopped.
"Kareta, I have something to ask you. You go to the world, really... Is it just to find gems for the god of war..."
His voice was so clear in the silence that it immediately snapped in Karet's mind.
Bai Xiu was born with the ability to see through the hearts of others, and he knew everything that gods and humans were thinking.
What Kareta had been careful to hide from Venus and her brother, it seems, has not escaped his amber eyes.
"I... Just want to see him..."
Kareta knew that lying in front of Perseus was the stupidest thing to do, so she decided to confess. She paused, then added:
"That's all..."
"Maybe I'm being nosy. But if this trip to the human world does meet him, I hope you... Don't do stupid things. The love between man and god is an eternal curse of the Titans, and I do not want to see you brutally punished for breaking the holy law. ”
The breeze blew, pulling the two of them with a gentle swing of their clothes and hair horns. The moon was brighter, and the two clear black shadows on the grass were stretched longer.
“...”
Silent, Carette looked a little sad.
Bai Xiu's expression was still calm, and his tone was more like he was comforting her.
"I don't mean to repounce you. Of all the half-brothers of this generation, Kamod and I were the best. I can also see his feelings for you very clearly. You know, it's only a matter of time before you're married to him by the great god. ”
"I understand..."
Carette said quietly.
Bai Xiu's words are not unreasonable.
The gods of the Titans had a high opinion of themselves, and men and women always intermarried to maintain their pure Protoss blood. In terms of the closest and most preferential, Kamod must be the most suitable choice for her.
Moreover, Carreta could also feel that in every inch of Carmod's gaze, in his every concerned greeting, there was a deep tenderness for her.
What's more, Venus and several of her girlfriends often give her hints of love in the middle of a joke.
"Promise me one thing, Karet, don't do anything to hurt Kamod, no matter what. ”
“... Yes! Promise. ”
Karete's voice trembled slightly, sad and sad.
Bai Xiu didn't say anything more, turned around and walked in the direction of his dormitory...