"It's you?" Amon asked in a deep voice.
"It's me," the woman replied faintly.
From her appearance, one could guess that she was a deity, and from the way she closed her eyes, Amon guessed that she was the Olympian Goddess of Justice and Fairness, Themis. But this was not enough to surprise Amon, and he even lost his composure. This goddess was very beautiful, and although she was not as charming as Helen, she was gorgeous and dignified. Amon actually recognized her. He had seen her in the mortal world a long time ago!
The Olympian Goddess of Justice and Fairness, Themis, was not one of the twelve main gods of today. But Themis's status was not lower than that of Apollo, Athena, Aphrodite, and the others. In the myths and legends, she was the second wife of Zeus, the father of the gods, besides Hera.
In the myths and legends of the mortal world, Themis's seat among the gods in heaven was right next to Zeus, and she was the judge of the differences between the gods. The myths of the mortal world were, of course, not quite the same as the actual situation in heaven, and people only deconstructed and interpreted it in a way that they could understand. But it was precisely because of such myths that some things that happened in the past might not make Zeus happy, but he could not say anything about Amon.
In fact, Themis's status was because of her identity. Zeus defeated the original god Unos and created his own Olympian Heaven by means of fusion, and most of the gods of Olympus were still there. Themis was the representative of the ancient gods before the War of the Gods. These gods were neutral in the War of the Gods and still possessed great power.
Zeus achieved the so-called "God of the Gods" achievement, and the ancient Goddess of Justice and Fairness, Themis, also hoped to seek higher achievements. She once went to the mortal world in the form of a new soul, and as a mortal in a foreign divine realm, she gained new knowledge. At that time, she was born on the outskirts of Montefiore, Eygut, the daughter of a farmer, and her name was Themis.
The first time Amon met her was in a luxurious brothel in Montefiore. At that time, Misphi's beauty had spread far and wide, and she was known as the Flower of Montefiore. She became a prostitute because she wanted to avenge her father who had died unjustly. At that time, as a general, Amon made use of this matter to wreak havoc in Montefiore and avenge Misphi. He then ransomed her out of the brothel and took her away.
Later, Misphi and Amon's disciple, John, became a couple and also received the guidance of the origin power. Later, in the battle against the Assyrian Empire's Giant Legion, John unfortunately died. Even though Misphi knew that she could not save John, she still charged into the enemy's formation and died on the battlefield.
When Misphi died, Amon was not present. Instead, he was recuperating in eternity. At that time, he had just become a god. If Amon was present, he might or might not have discovered anything, because at that time, his realm was actually very far from Misphi's.
But if Amon was in Olympus at that time, he would have clearly learned that the Goddess of Justice and Fairness, Themis, had returned to Heaven after a period of cultivation in the mortal world. Misphi and Themis, the pronunciation of their names only differed by one syllable, which could be considered a mysterious coincidence.
When Amon saw this god with his own eyes, he triggered the imprint in his soul and recognized her. He was very surprised and also a little excited. He then asked in a deep voice: "Since it's you, why don't you open your eyes and look at me?"
Her eyes were still closed, and she replied calmly: "Closing my eyes does not mean that I'm blind, I just don't want to see the face and identity of the contender. I won't waver because of selfishness, I won't be tempted, and I won't succumb to force. This has always been the case when I'm the arbiter. "
The external appearance of a god was her internal state of mind. Since Themis had already expressed her stance, Helen invited her to be the arbiter, and she did not ask who the contender was. Amon nodded and said: "I believe that your judgment will definitely be fair, then please listen to my suggestion on how to punish Medanzo."
Themis said expressionlessly: "Speak."
Amon pointed at Medanzo and Helen, and said to Themis: "Since the arbiter is you, I don't need to explain what happened. I just want to ask Miss Helen, in what capacity did she come to ask me and Aristotle to give her justice? "
Themis said to Helen: "Young lady, please answer for yourself."
Helen replied: "I, who is standing here, am an ordinary woman who came from afar to Macedonia, and I also accepted the invitation of Prince Alexander."
Amon gently stroked the back of his hand and said: "That's easy! As far as I know, His Royal Highness has blessed you and Medanzo. Of course, you can accept or not accept this blessing, this is just His Royal Highness' attitude. You have also told Medanzo that he is your hero: and Medanzo has also told me that a girl like Helen is like his dream lover. So now, my punishment for Medanzo is to let him officially marry you. "
Medanzo's legs went soft, and he almost fell to the ground. If Helen was Helen, of course, there was no problem with Amon's suggestion, and Medanzo would not be unwilling. But now that he knew that Helen was up to no good and wanted to drive a wedge between Amon and the Kingdom of Macedonia, and her identity was the Goddess of Love and Beauty of the Olympian divine system, if Medanzo still wanted to marry her, it would be a bit like courting death.
Aristotle, who was at the side, had a strange expression on his face. The honest elder wanted to laugh, but he tried his best to hold it in. He nodded and said: "Yes! How can we always think of things in a bad light? As long as Miss Helen is willing, this is the best ending! "
Medanzo quickly interrupted: "Sir, I …"
Atling shouted: "You what you? Now is the time to judge how to punish you, listen to me honestly! "
Helen interrupted again: "Of course this is a good suggestion, but …"
Amon waved his hand and interrupted her again: "Miss Helen, don't worry, I haven't finished my words. My suggestion will definitely be very fair to you. Medanzo is a noble and a noble warrior, and his identity is also recognized in the Kingdom of Macedonia. If he officially marries you, I will ask King Philip II to grant you a noble identity and a title. "
Alissanda quickly nodded and said: "No, no problem, leave it to me!"
The young prince was very intelligent. When he saw Themis enter the courtyard in that manner, he vaguely guessed the identity of Helen and Themis. Helen once said that she came from the city of Cyprus, and that Aphrodite was the patron goddess of Cyprus. Such a beautiful girl was most likely the Goddess of Love and Beauty herself.
Themis suddenly appeared out of thin air and stepped into the courtyard. She should be a god, and there was an 80% to 90% chance that she was the legendary Goddess of Fairness and Justice. Helen being able to invite this goddess as an arbitrator was equivalent to exposing her own identity. Alissanda realized that this was a dispute between deities, so he stood at the side and did not even breathe heavily. Only now did he carefully interrupt.
Aphrodite also did not expect Amon to make such a decision and 'sell out' his follower.
He really had the guts to let his oracle marry the Goddess of Love and Beauty of the Olympian pantheon. Was he not afraid of offending the entire Olympian pantheon? Although there was nothing wrong with the suggestion, Aphrodite did not expect Amon to make it.
Helen blinked and said: "Thank you, Mr. Amon, thank you, Your Highness. I came to Macedonia to find my hero, and I am also responsible for what happened yesterday. I am willing to marry Medanzo. But if Medanzo marries me, he will stay in Macedonia forever, become a subject of Macedonia, and have the faith of this place. "
She was deliberately making things difficult for Medanzo. If he married Helen, he would have to be a Hiltonian, and he would have to believe in the Hiltonian god.
Amon smiled and shook his head. "Kind girl, you are wrong! Medanzo is a warrior of Bablon, a general of Eygut, a hero of Cologne, and an honored guest of Macedonia. Regardless of the customs or laws of any place, marrying a wife is marrying a wife. Once you marry him, you will have to serve him as his wife. You will have to manage the household and bear children for him. Without your husband's permission, you are not allowed to leave the city. Because you have just answered my question, you are afraid that his identity is not someone else, but Miss Helen.
Mr. Aristotle, you are the most knowledgeable scholar here, am I right? "
Aristotle smiled. "The customs and laws of any country are like this, and Macedonia is no exception. This is the common custom of the human world.
But Mr. Amon, you have not finished speaking, please continue. Medanzo is your disciple, and you are now making a decision as a judge of justice. You still need to express your stance. "
Amon nodded. "Yes, if Helen decides to marry Medanzo, she will have to follow her husband's faith and respect her husband's elders. I will also treat her fairly and treat her as my disciple.
Arbiter with his eyes closed, please make a decision. Is this decision fair? "
Helen waved her hand. "Wait!"
Amon frowned slightly. "Don't tell me you want to object?"
Helen: "Yes, I object! You should ask for my permission. "
Amon smiled. "Yes, we should ask for your permission. We can't force your family to marry Medanzo. This is just a suggestion to resolve this matter and let the arbiter you invited decide whether it is fair or not.
If you refuse, it is because of your kindness that you will no longer hold Medanzo responsible. As for the cause and effect of the matter, I think you and the arbiter are well aware of it. "
At this time. Themis suddenly opened her eyes. Medanzo, who had been secretly looking at her, asked in surprise, "Our arbiter, why did you open your eyes?"
Themis replied, "When I open my eyes, it means that there is no need to make a ruling.
Amon's suggestion is fair, but it puts me in a dilemma, so I have to open my eyes.
Helen and Medanzo are unmarried, but they have a good impression of each other. Whether the good impression is real or fake, there is no flaw on the surface. Metatro stayed overnight in Helen's room, but he didn't barge in. Helen's previous actions indicated that she had accepted this hero.
If it was a mortal, Amon would let Medanzo officially marry Helen and ask the Kingdom of Macedonia to grant Helen noble status. It would be fair no matter who made the ruling. Helen could agree and have the right to refuse.
In fact, Helen had already agreed just now, but she took the opportunity to make things difficult for Amon. But Amon was ruthless enough. He directly followed the customs of the human world and treated Helen like a disciple.
If Helen was Helen, there was no problem with Amon's conditions. But what about Aphrodite? Did she have to leave the Olympian system and join the Kingdom of Angels? She only had one choice, and that was to quickly disappear from the human world.
Why didn't Themis want to make a ruling? Amon's suggestion was fair in the human world, but it was not fair to Medanzo because Helen was a god and could disappear and return to Olympus at any time.
Helen turned around and asked, "Themis, are you not going to make a ruling anymore?"
Themis also said directly, "Aphrodite, this is a farce. You think you are smart, but you are actually stupid.
It is unfair for you to play tricks on Medanzo as a god. Last night, Helen, as a mortal, did not exist. Go, leave this place. This is the suggestion I made when I opened my eyes. "
The two goddesses called each other's names and exposed their identities. Alexander quickly knelt down, and Aristotle also stood up and bowed. Medanzo had a strange expression. It was unknown whether he wanted to cry or laugh. Amon stood where he was without moving, just watching quietly.
Aphrodite glared at Themis but did not say anything. She stomped her foot and disappeared. Themis also did not say anything. She turned around and walked out of the courtyard, just like how she came.
Amon shouted behind her, "It is not easy for us to meet, and I finally recognize you. Don't you want to chat a little longer?"
Themis stopped and did not turn around. She only replied indifferently, "Amon, the Flower of Montefiore is not clear about her origins. That is just a part of my training experience. I should thank you, but everything is over now that she is dead. Themis has already used her life to repay me. I just want to remind you of one thing. Do you still remember him? Have you looked for him? "
Amon sighed. "John? I once swore in front of the graves of John and Themis that if their souls are reborn in the human world, I will continue to guide them. Now it seems that Themis's soul has not been reborn in the human world. As for John, I am sorry to say that I have not found that person yet. "
Themis sneered. "Not yet? Are you afraid that Q has forgotten about him? Have you looked for him? I am here today to tell you …
I will find that person and give him another kind of guidance.
This is also the vow I made when I first returned to the Olympian Kingdom. "
Amon wanted to say something else, but he hesitated. From what Themis said, she wanted to guide the reborn soul of John into the Olympian Kingdom. This vow was completely understandable. However, Amon had also made the same vow in front of John's grave, so it seemed that this would conflict with her. There was a hint of blame in Themis's tone towards Amon. Because of all the disciples in the Garden of Eden, only John had died accidentally.
When the gods guided the messengers in the human world, it also required the guided person to be willing. If the reborn soul was more willing to accept Themis's guidance, Amon could not interfere. But if she did so, Zeus might not be happy. After all, in the legends, Themis was Zeus's second wife.
Thinking about it carefully, Themis's tone actually implied that she wanted to fight with Amon or Zeus. She also wanted to seek a higher realm, and guiding the reborn soul contained this intention, or rather, a method. Amon thought of so many things in a flash, but Themis had already walked out of the courtyard and disappeared.
Amon looked at the place where Themis disappeared, lost in thought. Medanzo, Alexander, Aristotle, and the others walked out of the courtyard. He did not greet them, only thinking about a question in his heart. In the life of Themis, the Flower of Montefiore, what did Themis seek to prove?
Themis was not the incarnation of Themis, but the god herself, who became an ordinary living being through the rebirth of a soul. Amon did not do such a thing, but Artemis and Anu had done it, becoming Xue Ding and Goliath respectively.
Anu wanted to prove that he had surpassed the realm of the God of Creation, and if he failed, Anu did not break through to a higher realm, but at least he understood that he was on the wrong path.
Artemis's search was successful, she wanted to prove that she had reached the realm of the Creator, and after Xue Ding disappeared, Artemis, who returned to Heaven, had the achievements of the Creator. Xue Ding was once trapped in the body of a cat for several years, unable to break free, and in the end, it was Amon who helped her.
As for Themis's situation, it was completely different. The Goddess of Fairness and Justice had long reached the pinnacle of the Creator. Before the Battle of the Gods in the Olympus Pantheon, her temple had the power to issue the Oracle of Delphi. Later, Zeus merged with the Olympus Pantheon, and Themis also wanted to seek a higher realm. As Themis, coming to the human world was part of her training experience, but it was difficult to say whether this experience was a success or a failure.
After Themis died, the Goddess of Fairness and Justice returned to the Olympus Pantheon. She did not break through to a higher realm, but her experience in the human world was not without gains. Whether it was for gods or mortals, a valuable experience was a kind of wealth in itself. Themis abandoned the prejudices that the gods had and was reborn as a human with a pure soul. She witnessed everything in the foreign world again, and was fortunate enough to receive another kind of guidance. She was already very lucky.
There was an ancient question that the sages often asked in the plaza if luck could be replicated. Would people still be able to achieve the same success if they changed their identity and situation?
This question had a different meaning to the gods. For any god to achieve transcendence and eternal life, it was a rare great fortune in the human world, and there were many opportunities that could not be replicated.
If the gods abandoned their identity as gods and tried again like mortals, could they achieve the same success? This was a huge question, and the answer was almost impossible!
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