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On the banks of the Styx, Luo En stood at the shore, watching Charon, who was propelling the ferry, gradually move away until he disappeared into the dense fog before finally drawing back his gaze.
Although this "add-money brother" was very professional and tactful, not asking too many questions about linoe, who was disguised with magic on the boat, like her identity or origin, treating it as just a routine business, Luo En still took extra caution considering Charon's certain connections with Hecate.
After spreading his divine will and carefully searching several tis, ensuring that Charon and the ferry had completely left his sensing range, Luo En finally relaxed, called linoe, who was waiting nearby, and headed towards the depths of the dense fog.
Looking at the unfamiliar surroundings, linoe couldn't help but ask with so surprise, "This doesn't seem to be the way to Elysium, does it?"
"The banquet hosted by the Queen of the Underworld doesn't officially start until tomorrow, and the invited Hecate probably hasn't formally set out. Right now, both the sleeping chamber and Elysian Fields are unsafe, so of course we'll need to find sowhere to spend the night and move opportunistically."
Luo En explained casually, and then glanced at the newly enlightened Goddess of Conspiracy beside him, shaking his head inwardly.
Lacking experience and consideration, too inexperienced.
Even without comparing her to the original Goddess of Conspiracy, Hecate, the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, or the nymph Tethys, even he himself could easily play her.
For instance, he had only told her half of the truth just then.
Choosing to disembark here was indeed due to the reasons that both the Queen's sleeping chamber and Elysium were unsafe.
But more importantly, the one who ferried them across the river was Charon, a deity linked to Hecate.
To avoid the chance of that "add-money brother" selling them out, how could he possibly go loitering around Elysium conspicuously and leave evidence for others?
Of course, he had to establish an alibi first and clear himself of suspicion before taking action.
As the dim entrance to the hidden dungeon in the mountain rock ca into view, Luo En breathed a sigh of relief.
"We're here."
"Woof!"
At that mont, Cerberus, the guardian dog of the Netherworld, hearing the noise, dashed out from the depths of the dungeon, raised his three heads towards the approaching Luo En, and barked joyfully.
"Alright, alright, there's more."
Luo En chuckled as he petted the middle head of Cerberus, and opened up the Magic Circle Diagram to take out so new honey cakes and Ambrosial Honey Wine to bribe the guardian dog of the Netherworld.
Corrupted by the delicious offerings, Cerberus barked even more joyously, hastily making way and even eagerly wanting to lead the way for the two stowaways beside him.
"No need, we have to stay here for the night."
Luo En smiled and gave Cerberus's approaching head a rub, then turned to motion linoe into the dungeon to rest.
Seeing the situation before her, the pampered princess of the Netherworld suddenly felt discontent.
"Are you asking to stay in a dog's den?"
"Through Arima Cave is the Mortal World. It's a place that's good for both offense and defense, capable of dealing with many troubles; and based on our previous route on the ferry across the Styx, everyone will think we've left through this passage. Even if trouble arises in certain parts of the Netherworld later on, others won't easily suspect us. Understand?"
As Luo En engraved defensive and alert-type Magic Arrays nearby, he explained his choice of this location.
Hearing the detailed explanation, linoe finally understood the complex considerations within this seemingly simple choice, nodding her head as if she understood sowhat.
As the basic arrangents were completed, several hours had passed, and night in the Netherworld had also arrived.
Luo En led linoe into a Lava Cave within the dungeon, lay down on the dry grass and stone slabs, and went straight to sleep, preparing to gather strength and wait for the next day to co.
Under the deep night sky, watching Luo En beside her, breathing evenly, relaxed in posture, seemingly in a deep sleep, linoe clenched her sowhat itchy phalanx bones.
But in the end, the Goddess of Conspiracy, after a mont of flickering gaze, laid down honestly on the spot and quietly fell asleep.
And at the mont linoe's breathing beca steady, the "sleeping" Luo En opened his eyes a sliver, shifted into a more comfortable sleeping position, and murmured to himself.
Right, no need for a "catch-up lesson" tonight.
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The next day, a familiar vibration in his arms woke Luo En from his sleep.
Pulling open his outer garnt, he took out the Horn of Plenty and looked at the faint glimr of light on it, instantly feeling energized.
Hecate had arrived, and Elysium was now unguarded!
"linoe!"
"What?"
At the call, the Netherworld princess imdiately awoke from her dream, sitting up with bleary eyes.
However, before she could fully co to her senses, a precise karate-chop hit her on the back of the neck, and a familiar surge of divine power followed.
...I fuck your XX!
linoe, whose vision had gone dark, cursed in anger and bitterness, and then her consciousness sank into the boundless chaos.
Looking down at the fainted linoe, Luo En explained with an earnest face.
"How could I possibly let you accompany on such a dangerous venture to Elysium? If sothing were to go wrong, I wouldn't be able to explain it to the Queen of the Underworld. Alright, stay put, and once I finish my business, I'll take you out imdiately."
After finishing speaking, he skillfully cast more than a dozen spells on linoe for suppression, binding, and unconsciousness, ensuring that this Goddess of Conspiracy wouldn't wake up before his return. He then rose, left the Lava Cave, and sealed the exit with a large stone.
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