Greece: Zeus made me the queen of heaven?

Chapter 127 Human Port City

Eros reappeared and waited for a while, but did not see the familiar thunder greeting him.

He then breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Hera's energy was limited and it was impossible for her to monitor too many places at the same time.

"Be careful. Even though she can't see you now, her ears are still very sharp."

Hermes warned.

"Don't shout her name, and it's better not to shout your own name without protection. She might notice it."

"And don't enter the temple dedicated to her, as that would expose you to her sight."

Hera has many sights, otherwise she would not be able to quickly capture Zeus every time he looks for a lover.

Now, most of her observation focus shifted to Eros.

The pressure that Zeus had experienced before, now it was Eros' turn to experience.

The pressure is huge, forcing Eros to learn how to use a vest from them.

"Thank you, God Hermes, for your help and reminder. I will pay attention to it."

Eros breathed in the fresh air, which was also slightly salty and humid from the sea breeze.

This feeling was truly nostalgic, and reminded Eros of the happy days he had on the Ocean Throne.

"By the way, where did you bring me?"

Eros looked around and thought that this should be an island on the sea that was not particularly big.

Just now, Hermes was running so fast that Eros didn't even know where he was.

"Oh, this is Delos, the island transformed from the meteor goddess Asteria."

Hermes said casually.

"I don't know where to take you, so I just landed in the center of the ocean. This will make it easier for you to go to other places, right?"

Delos?
Eros's head raced and he soon remembered where this place was.

This is the island where Leto's sisters sacrificed themselves and turned into an island when she was unable to give birth to Apollo.

So this is also the birthplace of Apollo, located in the middle of the ocean.

There are some coincidences, but they are not important.

Eros simply began to recall in his mind the approximate map that Athena had given him.

Now Eros has several main things to do, namely saving the heifer Io; visiting the god of fire Hephaestus; and meeting Amphitrite.

Coincidentally, the island of Delos is located right in the middle.

Going west, Eros would reach Argolis where Io was. Io, who had been turned into a cow, was still under the care of the all-seeing giant Argos.

Go south, to the deepest part of the ocean, Oceanus is there, and you can go and see how Amphitrite is doing.

Going north is Vulcan, where Hephaestus is located, a volcano located on the island of Lemnos.

Does this make people choose? Hermes will stand in the middle.

Eros looked up and was about to say something to Hermes.

But he found that Hermes, who had just stood in front of him, had disappeared like the breeze.

Only her farewell remained in the air.

"I'll help you up to this point, please work hard on the rest."

Hermes, who came and went in a hurry, slipped away just like that.

If Zeus had not told Eros, Eros would have suspected that Hermes was specially arranged by Zeus to pick him up.

I also wanted to ask about the situation in the ocean, but it seems that it is unreliable now.

Eros shook his head, roughly identified the direction, and walked towards the coastline.

Although it was no longer the abundant Silver Age, we had experienced the winter of Demeter.

But the climate of the Greek world was still warm and pleasant, and low shrubs and trees occupied most of the island.

Walking in the woods after a long time made Eros miss the leisurely days when he was a shepherd.

I don’t know what the people on this island look like, so I might as well go and take a look.

Eros is also very interested in these new humans.

But before you go, you still need to do some preparation.

Eros recalled the attire of those souls, and the power of the magnetic field instantly reorganized the clothes on his body.

I changed into a linen gown that was in keeping with the times, but it was a little chilly underneath.

That’s right, there are no pants in Greece, only underwear.

Women usually cover their feet with long gowns that reach down to their insteps, while men are generally more generous.

Linen usually covers the area above the knees at most, and whether to wear it inside is entirely up to the individual.

When dealing with the gods, no matter how abnormal Eros's behavior was, they would not care.

But if you want to get to know the human race better, you still need to adapt to local customs.

Eros didn't want to be worshipped as a walking god just as he walked by.

Besides, now that he is walking in the human world, Eros still needs to wear a vest.

Eros searched through the jungle and finally found the materials he needed.

After quickly processing them in his hands, Eros used them to cast a magic that reduced his presence. Magic and witchcraft were not as convenient as in more games or literary works.

Rituals, chants, and sacrificial materials are all essential parts.

This is the black magic and primitive witchcraft that is closer to the original and practical, and it is far from being able to cast spells with one click like in the game.

What? Why do you think Hecate can do that?
She is a magic goddess and can use her authority to force you to skip these steps.

Besides, even Hecate carried with her daggers, staffs, snakes, and other ritual items commonly used in magic.

Eros held several processed plants and was too lazy to chant.

After all, in Hecate's opinion, this witchcraft is not magic at all, it should be more like a potion.

Using this special smell will make all creatures subconsciously avoid it, and naturally reduce the caster's sense of presence.

As for why it’s so troublesome, why not just change your appearance or wear a mask?

The former is that Eros is full of confidence in his own charm. He can transform into a beast, but he will never make any changes to his perfect face.

The latter, the person wearing the mask, in this era, itself means special.

They are usually priests in the temple, or special characters whose faces cannot be revealed.

Do you really think that reality is just like in the movies, where you see strange characters wearing masks and you don’t care at all?
After completing these preparations, Eros walked leisurely towards the human gathering place on the island of Delos.

From a distance, Eros could already feel the gathered breath of life and the microcosm hidden in them.

As he got closer, Eros discovered that the development of these humans was unexpectedly good.

He thought it would be a small village, but what came into view was a port town that already had its prototype.

Small sailboats were sailing back and forth on the sea, creating a lively scene similar to that of later times.

Eros' attire allowed him to blend in seamlessly among these humans, but even with his witchcraft, there were always some people looking at him.

But at least, there was no situation of being shocked as if by a god and then bowing down in worship.

Eros observed the lives of these humans with great interest, and his eyes swept over their clothes.

Most of the people who appeared here did not seem to be that well off and did not have much cloth.

Most men are shirtless, wearing only a loin cloth.

Although women had slightly more fabric, they were clearly trying to save it by wearing tight tops and short aprons.

The sleeves are very short and the neckline is open, giving it a bold and open look.

Hiss. This will save fabric?
Why can't those goddesses learn this spirit of thrift and diligence?

Eros felt deeply saddened. He believed that wise queens should always advocate thrift and save more fabrics.

If Eros had not held any official position in Olympus, he would have advised the many goddesses to learn deeply about the poverty of mortals.

Seeing this, Eros thought of the neighboring world of Aesenil.

The temperature there is hotter and the clothes are probably cooler. If you have the chance, you should go there to see it and broaden your horizons.

After a brief tour around the port, Eros had some understanding of the lives of these humans.

Although it is called a port, it is more like a normal market.

The small boat could not support their long voyages and was only used for fishing and traveling with the nearby island of Mykonos.

Due to the environment, there is not much land on this small island that can be used to grow wheat, which has led to a variety of occupations for livelihood.

Fishermen and hunters, olive growers and goat herders, would come together in this port market to exchange what they needed with one another.

At this time, a simpler currency had already appeared, which measured its value by the weight of gold, silver and copper.

Eros estimated that Athens should not have appeared yet.

Because the drachma as a silver coin had not yet appeared, and the island of Delos was not too far from Athens, it would not be that it was not circulated.

I have to say, it's fun to be among the crowd and listen to these humans chattering with each other over a handful of wheat grains or a handful of wool.

Eros finally felt the long-lost sense of familiarity and the vitality of humanity.

"Okay, let me blend in as well."

With a little enthusiasm, Eros walked towards the shore where the ship was anchored.

There are small boats that have just returned from fishing or are preparing to set out, as well as people who do business in transporting people to nearby islands.

Seeing that Eros did not have his own ship and was wearing a complete solid linen gown.

These people instantly understood that their business was coming, and they all came forward to promote themselves to Eros.

"Hey! Friend, where do you want to go? My ship can help you."

Owning their own ships, they also controlled part of the means of production. After all, Greece is a world on the sea.

Eros smiled and did not rush to refuse. Instead, he waited for them to come over before speaking.

"Gentlemen, your ships are too small to make it through Poseidon's storm."

"What I need are brave and capable sailors, and a ship big enough to sail through the storm!"

“As long as you can do this.”

Eros raised his hand, and small grains of gold sparkling in the sun kept falling from his hand.

"I will also give you a reward that is beyond your imagination."

　Odyssey is still useful to play, and it gives me a deeper understanding of the Greek city-states and terrain.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)