episode_0253

Athena’s heart sank to the bottom at Iris’s words.

Drank.

Why is the name of that thing that was clearly dealt with perfectly now being revealed? And it has to do with Hera.

My reason was gradually fading away, and my heart was becoming increasingly anxious.

I guess it’s an inevitable phenomenon.

Up until now, I’ve never been emotionally involved in anything related to Hera.

Athena calmed her mind and looked at Iris.

“There are traces of alcohol on the heart?”

“Yes. I think the attack from the demon that Hera received before left something behind.”

Iris speaks with a serious expression on her face.

Athena, too, was frowning just as much.

“You’re a saint. If there’s something like that, why don’t you just erase it all with your divine power?”

“The spirit of the demon is hidden deep inside Hera’s heart. If you try to get rid of it rashly, you never know what will happen.”

Athena chewed her lips loudly at Iris’ words.

‘How did I barely finish the fight…’

I had thought that I would finally be able to live a peaceful life with Hera, but I felt anger welling up inside me as danger came again.

“How does that affect Hera?”

First and foremost, the most important thing was Hera’s safety.

The horrible experience of losing her once is enough.

Anything that could harm Hera had to be nipped off in the bud.

“I can’t even imagine what kind of influence it will have on Hera.”

Iris continued speaking with a serious expression.

“But it won’t be good. That’s because of the power of the demon.”

The power of the devil.

So, was the sight that Hera saw when she lost consciousness related to the demon?

And then the statement it made.

‘At that time, it was clearly said that its roots had spread to Hera’s brain.’

He said that was the reason he was able to take Hera’s memories.

Is his goal to gradually expand his territory and dominate Hera?

Or maybe there is another ulterior motive.

“There must be a way, right?”

As Athena looked at Iris with blazing eyes, she thought silently and then answered.

“I realized something while talking to a former demon who was trapped in the Imperial Underground Palace.”

Athena raised an eyebrow at her words.

Iris didn’t expect to be talking to such a demon.

“What is that?”

“Usually we seek happiness and avoid unhappiness.”

Athena raised an eyebrow as she looked at Iris, who was saying the obvious in a serious tone.

Iris continued speaking, oblivious to her lukewarm reaction.

“But Masin is the exact opposite. It hates happiness terribly and loves unhappiness more than anything else.”

“What on earth are you trying to say?”

Athena frowned, not understanding what she was saying.

Iris let out a short sigh as if she was frustrated with her.

“The same goes for the power of the demon.”

“What do you mean?”

“The more unhappy you become, the faster the demon will consume Hera’s body.”

Athena, who understood Iris’s meaning, muttered while thinking deeply.

“Then, does that mean that the happier Hera becomes, the weaker the spirit of the demon becomes?”

Iris nodded and answered Athena.

“That’s exactly right.”

Iris’s words made me secretly cheer.

Even if it wasn’t necessarily the spirit of the demon, it was natural for Hera to want to be happy.

If it could drive away the spirit of the demon, it would be great news.

“By the way, has anything unfortunate happened to Hera recently?”

“Huh?”

Iris frowned as she answered.

“I feel like I’ve suddenly started feeling a bit out of sorts recently.”

Athena rested her hand on her chin and thought deeply about what had recently happened to Hera.

I didn’t really think I was unhappy.

If there were any, would it be to the extent of kidnapping them from the Eastern Continent and bringing them to the mansion?

Of course, that’s why I had to break up with the person I called Master.

What kind of expression did Hera have at that time?

…I remember it not looking that good.

Besides, she had already encountered Marie before meeting her.

Considering Marie’s personality, it didn’t seem like she would have done anything Hera would like.

‘Anyway, I wonder if it’s a sinister lizard.’

“Anyway, the only thing I can do right now is to make Hera happy.”

Iris let out a short sigh as if she had given up on the idea.

Athena nodded once at her words, then walked over to the sleeping Hera and lifted her into her arms.

“Okay. Leave that to me.”

“…Huh?”

Iris looked at Athena with her eyes wide open.

“You’re not planning on monopolizing Hera again, are you?”

“Just give me a month. I’ll find all of Hera’s memories within that time.”

Iris frowns as if she finds it absurd.

“Are you still unable to let go of that greed?”

“I’m not being greedy. I have absolutely no intention of monopolizing Hera. I know what would happen if I did.

“…..”

“I’m just saying that because I’m sure of it. I’ll get your memories back within a month, so trust me just this once, Iris.”

A serious look that is hard to find in Athena’s usual appearance.

Seeing the arrogant Athena asking for something like this made Iris’ heart waver.

For a while, only Hera’s breathing could be heard between the two.

The one who broke the calm silence was Iris, who let out a deep sigh.

“Exactly one month. Absolutely not more than that.”

“Thank you.”

After hearing the answer, Athena lifted Hera up and walked away.

Iris clenched her hands a few times and closed her eyes slowly as she watched Hera getting further and further away.

I hope nothing happens to Hera.

And remembering the sensation of the two sweet fruits I had just squeezed.

*

Athena emerges from the temple and rides on a chariot.

“To the mansion.”

As Athena spoke to him in a subtle way, the coachman nodded politely and began to drive the carriage.

Athena placed Hera’s head gently on her lap and looked out the window.

“..Hera’s happiness.”

I thought about it deeply.

How can I make Hera happy?

A problem that I thought would be easy turned out to be more difficult than I thought.

The more I looked into my memories with Hera, the deeper I felt like I was sinking into a swamp.

I felt a deep sense of disconnect from the daily lives I had taken for granted.

“…None.”

Athena muttered with a blank expression.

No matter how much I think about it, I don’t think Hera ever said she was happy.

There is no clear information about what makes her happy or what she likes.

It was coming to him as such a huge shock right now.

I felt like the girl I had always thought was close to me was now so far away.

I love her more than anything in the world, but I actually don’t know anything about her.

And how can I dare say I love her like this?

‘…No. I do know one thing.’

Hera’s great secret, heard directly from the goddess herself.

A fact in this world that only you know.

“Sia.”

Athena stroked Hera’s head, repeating it once with her mouth so she would never forget.

“Woong..”

After chuckling at the sight of Hera babbling, he began to think seriously again.

Hera’s happiness.

What should you do for it?

The simplest thing would be to make her smile often.

Laughter means joy, and the emotion of joy is connected to happiness.

‘I guess I’ll have to try everything I can.’

An answer began to appear vaguely.

It’s an answer I don’t particularly like, though.

I remembered when Hera smiled often.

No. I guess it would be more accurate to say who I was with.

Clearly, he is someone who has nothing compared to other competitors.

For some reason, that woman I dislike the most.

Clearly, Hera had often shown her laughter by her side.

Athena hesitated for a moment, then opened the carriage door with determined eyes.

“Ah..Athena, it’s dangerous!”

The coachman speaks with a puzzled expression.

Athena paid him no heed and answered him with a stern face.

“Turn to Ruiter.”

“Yes..? Are you talking about Ruyter?”

“Yeah.”

The coachman looked puzzled for a moment, but soon nodded calmly and turned the carriage around.

Louis.

The city known as the heart of the empire.

Also the city they are staying in.

I had no intention of monopolizing Hera, but I had no intention of readily yielding it either.

For now, we need reinforcements. Even though I don’t like it, it was a choice I had no choice but to make.

“Just make sure you don’t get caught by the kid.”

Athena let out a short sigh, recalling the purple eyes that had once gleamed with madness.

Her condition now is…

It’s so bad that even words can’t describe it well.