Greece: Zeus made me the queen of heaven?

Chapter 157 Europa: I want to forgive you

"Europa! Slow down, Europa!"

On the seaside grass with countless flowers in full bloom, Europa, wearing a long-sleeved dress, was running freely among the flowers.

Behind her were many maids and her friends.

Countless girls as beautiful as flowers surrounded her and came to the beach.

They wove the flowers they had picked into a wreath and placed it on Europa's head.

She was already beautiful and stood out among the crowd, with her skirt fluttering in the wind like blooming petals.

A herd of cattle came from nowhere and scattered on the grassland, silently grazing on the grass.

Seabirds were flying low, and the sea was dark, as if a storm was coming, or as if it was foreshadowing something.

But Europa didn't notice it, for she had now left the crowd and was walking alone towards a beautiful white bull.

That beautiful white bull was so handsome that it seemed extraordinary, with crystal clear horns and a pair of eyes that seemed to be able to speak.

"Europa."

The white bull suddenly spoke in human language and stared at her.

"Poor Europa, Europa, the victim, dear Europa, come with me."

"Come with me to another continent, and I will give you the most perfect partner and the best lover in the world."

"I will take you away, because that is what the Fates have arranged, and because that is what great Zeus has willed."

Europa, who witnessed the white bull speaking, felt dazed for a moment. The white bull in front of her didn't seem to be a cow.

Instead, it was a sacred goddess whose face could not be seen clearly and whose body was constantly emitting dazzling divine light.

In another trance, she found herself riding on the back of the white bull, rushing onto the beach, and jumping into the sea without knowing when.

Thunder and storms were roaring, and the main god sitting in the clouds finally discovered that his treasure had been stolen by a shameless thief.

He roared in the clouds, waves rose up on the sea, and the strong sea breeze blew up Europa's skirt like a sail.

This horrifying sight made her subconsciously hug the neck of the white bull under her and hold its horns tightly.

She wanted to call out to her companions and ask for help, but the sea breeze poured into her mouth, making it impossible for her to call for help.

Facing the surging waves, the white bull beneath him just stepped on the sea surface as if it were walking on flat ground.

The waves parted before they touched it, and it swam towards the endless sea like a stable and reliable ship.

Darkness enveloped everything, even the stars dimmed.

My heart was filled with loneliness and fear, floating on the sea, with only the white bull under me as a little foothold.

Europa wanted to cry out for help, to the gods, to her parents, to everything unknown.

At this moment, she suddenly found that she was able to call out again.

"save!"

Europa sat up suddenly, only half of the cry coming out.

Surrounding him were fires that had been extinguished for a long time, and beneath him was the land that was both soft and hard, bearing the weight of everything.

It turned out to be just a nightmare
Europa woke up from a nightmare, wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, and recalled everything in the dream.

If only this were all just a nightmare.

She looked around. She was surrounded by unfamiliar coastlines, mountains and trees, and waves crashing against the steep shore.

This was no longer Phoenicia, no longer the home she was familiar with.

In this strange environment, Europa only felt fear, uneasiness, and confusion.

Oh, right? Where's that boy from last night?
At this time, Europa just remembered the disappeared Eros.

The handsome young man I saw last night seemed like just an illusion in a dream.

When I woke up, I was the only one here again, and the burnt-out fire was the only thing left to prove that it was not a dream.

But she couldn't remember clearly what happened last night. She only remembered that she ate the fish that the other party had grilled, and then...
Some vague memories were strung together, combined with the wrinkles of her dress and her slightly sore body.

Europa's expression froze for a moment, then became filled with sadness and resentment.

"I was so stupid that I believed his words just because of his face."

"Now that he has gotten what he wanted, he has left me behind."

"And now, what should I do as a despicable person?"

A non-existent misunderstanding arose, and Europa felt not only fear but also regret and despair.

She even began to want to escape from the reality of it all, believing that she was just living in a nightmare.

When she wakes up, she will still be in the familiar palace and still be the princess loved by her parents.

If you want to wake up from a dream, it would require great stimulation.

Europa walked to the edge of the cliff, looking at the waves and reefs below, feeling hesitant.

The courage to live and the courage to die appeared in her body at the same time, making her hesitant.

Looking at the waves hitting the shore, Europa felt a surge of anger from somewhere and shouted at the sea.

"If I ever meet that damned white bull again, I will definitely break its horns."

"But now, whichever god it is, please give me a beast to tear me apart and swallow me, ending my life!"

After all, she didn't have the courage to jump, and her fear of death outweighed her inner despair. Perhaps after venting her anger, she would continue to struggle to survive and try to stay alive on this island.

But there was indeed a god who heard her call, and the white foam splashed on the waves brought her something.

It was a crystal clear, beautiful and small horn like a diamond.

The pair of curved horns were presented to her like a crown.

The sound of the waves crashing was interspersed with the voice of an unknown goddess.

"Please calm down, beautiful girl. The bull you cursed has sent its horns to you as your future crown."

"It was Zeus, the king of the gods, who brought you here. You are now a goddess on earth, the mistress of Crete."

"She promised you eternal glory and the most perfect lover. Don't be impatient and disappointed. Please return along the same path."

The waves receded, and the goddess' voice faded away with them.

Europa picked up the bull horns at her feet. The beautiful horns were twisted and stabilized by an invisible force, like an exquisite crown.

Eternal glory? Goddess of the earth? Master of this island?
These flashy titles have no appeal to Europe.

What’s the point of being the goddess and master of an uninhabited island?

But the most perfect lover did ignite some hope in Europa's heart.

Maybe she just misunderstood something, maybe the handsome boy would change.

If possible, and I could really stay with each other on this isolated island, maybe I wouldn't necessarily have to seek death.

Holding the pair of bull horns in her hands, Europa slowly walked in the direction she came from.

The morning mist in the forest is hazy and ethereal, and coupled with the dense bushes, it is indeed easy to get lost.

Fortunately, Europa still remembered the location of the trees and did not lose her way in the woods.

When she returned to the dead fire, nothing had changed.

Sure enough, she thought too much.

How could a truly perfect lover drug her on their first meeting?

Rather than drugging, Europa would even rather he use violence and force to take it.

Sitting in her original position, still holding the bull horns in her hands, Europa felt extremely confused.

Where should she go now? Or what should she do?

Are the promises of these unknown gods really reliable?
In Phoenicia, Baal was the master of everything except the supreme El.

He does not need to make promises to anyone, and is never stable. Instead, He is as violent and changeable as the unpredictable celestial phenomena.

It was the first time that Europa had received such a promise from a god, even though that god was not the one she believed in.

She didn't know whether she could believe it, but the horn in her hand, like a crown, seemed like some kind of proof.

Secretly mustering up her courage, she stood up and prepared to explore the island.

Since Eros appears here, it should not be an uninhabited island.

As long as there are people, there is hope.

Just as she stood up, the sound of branches being stepped on was heard, and a figure that she would never forget appeared in front of her again.

"Huh? You're awake? And you woke up pretty early."

Eros brushed away the mist in the forest. His clothes were soaked by water or mist, and they stuck to his body half-transparently.

This outlines his perfect muscles and torso lines, giving him a slightly artistic beauty.

At this moment, he was still smiling at Europa, his wet hair hanging down, and his eyes were gentle and affectionate.

Europa stood up and was stunned. Her mind went blank for a moment.

What drugging? What humiliation? What tragic experience and fear for the future?
At this moment, everything disappeared.

He was so perfect that just by looking at Eros, the resentment in Europa's heart melted away like rain and snow.

A golden arrow called love hit the bull's eye and pierced her through.

Even when she first met Eros last night, she didn't feel this way.

But after experiencing the temporary peace of mind last night, I felt confused and desperate after waking up just now.

Her mood was in a state of drastic ups and downs. She had never before been so eager for someone to appear.

Especially after the gods promised her a perfect partner and lover.

At this moment, in her eyes, the Eros who had returned was even more radiant than the gentle Eros last night.

The timely rising sun penetrated the morning mist in the forest and sprinkled on Eros' face, making him look like a god walking in the forest.

It is full of the beauty of art and the human body, the interweaving of divinity and humanity, and a sense of holiness with a hint of desire and astringency.

No woman can resist the temptation of such a man.

The horn in Europa's hand fell to the ground. At this moment, she had only one thought in her mind.

That is to forgive him!

　Originally it was supposed to be the God of Love that came, but because of some settings, it was omitted.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)