She knew that she had the ability to summon huge waves a hundred meters high that could submerge an entire city or destroy the enemy's entire fleet. But Rhodes didn't want to do that. If he did that, too many people would die at his hands.
Rhodes looked at the trident in his hand.
She still doesn't understand.
Why did Lord Poseidon give her the ability to decide life and death?
She is obviously a fisherman's daughter.
Didn't Poseidon ever consider what to do if Rhodes became violent after gaining power and started killing innocent people?
When gods give power to mortals.
Haven't you ever thought about this problem?
Or, in the eyes of gods, the lives of mortals are like a school of fish in the sea.
Not worth mentioning at all?
Rhode had been thinking about this question, but she had no answer. The difference between an oracle was too great. There were kings like Hilde who benefited the people, and ruthless executioners like Cleopatra. All of them were oracles...
But it's okay.
Rhodes was still quite confused.
After hearing what Alcibiades said.
She now knew clearly what she should do.
Chapter 8: Rhodes feels wronged
After Eraeus received the supplies.
Rhodes' fleet continued its journey.
The news that Rhodes was coming to Byzantium spread quickly from Eraeus to Byzantium, and Hilde soon learned about it. So, on the day the fleet arrived, she went to the port of Byzantium in person to welcome Rhodes who had come all the way here. Of course, Hilde did not come alone. It can be said that all the high-level officials of the entire Byzantine Kingdom had arrived at the port.
Regarding Rhodes' arrival.
Hilde offered the highest treatment.
Soon, with the help of Rhodes' divine power, Rhodes' ship docked at the port.
The merchants of the Byzantine Kingdom looked at such a fleet with curiosity. After all, they also wondered what kind of person could make Hilde personally lead the civil and military officials to welcome his arrival. Therefore, many people in the port were curiously watching, hoping to see who could receive such high-level treatment.
"Sister Sissi!!!"
Rod stood on the deck.
He waved his hands at Hilde in the distance.
Hilde also smiled and waved.
At this time, Sophia, who was standing next to Hilde, said somewhat dissatisfiedly: "Oh, now there is one more clingy little girl around me."
"What? Are you jealous?"
"Yes, I'm jealous." Sophia did not deny it. "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this little girl has you in her eyes and has long regarded you as her idol... She came here in person this time because something happened in Athens, but she came to you because she was thinking about you."
“Hahahaha…don’t worry.”
Hilde came closer to Sophia.
"Who do I love the most? Don't you know it in your heart?"
"Of course I know this."
Sophia pulled her hood up and sighed helplessly.
"Ah, I feel like there might be a lot of things in the future."
"It's okay, don't worry."
This was the only way Hilde could comfort Sophia.
Hilde could understand that Sophia would be worried. This was not simply a matter of jealousy. After all, Sophia had not yet dealt with the horns on her head. As an oracle, Sophia's ability was still unknown. She was in the most troublesome time, and at this time, Rhode suddenly showed up. This was almost torturing Sophia to death. If Rhode saw the pair of horns on Sophia's head, how would he explain it?
This becomes a problem.
Fortunately, Rhodes is a very simple child.
I believe whatever Hilde says.
This reduces some trouble.
But the trouble is personal. Rhodes is an oracle, the real oracle of Lord Poseidon. If Rhodes can come to the Byzantine Kingdom, based on Sophia's understanding and Hilde's ability to deceive people, it is estimated that it will not take long before Rhodes will willingly stand on the same front with Hilde... By that time, the Byzantine Kingdom will have one more oracle.
In this way, Hilde, Golgopas, Rhodes, plus the sometimes absent Xerxes, and the half-baked oracle Sophia, the overall strength has been greatly expanded. Moreover, Rhodes is also a supernatural who masters water ability, which means that as long as Rhodes is there, the navy of the Byzantine Kingdom will be greatly improved.
What's more, Rod is a good kid.
Sophia knew that this was a great thing for the Byzantine Empire.
"Rod... Can you tell Rod about my situation?"
"Even if you show it to Rhode, she will just be surprised and want to touch it, and won't think too much about it."
Hilde gently touched Sophia's cheek.
"Don't think about things so complicatedly."
"Yes, I understand."
After comforting Sophia, Rhodes jumped off the boat.
"Sister Sissi!"
Rhodes also jumped over without hesitation.
Hilde didn't hesitate, she reached out her hand, caught Rhodes, and hugged her tightly.
"It's okay, Rod, you're home."
"Sister Sissi..." Rhode raised her head. When she saw Hilde's gentle smile, she suddenly felt sad. She couldn't hold back all the grievances and pressure at once. "I, I..."
"Okay, it's okay."
Hilde patted Rod's back gently.
“When you get here, there’s no such thing.”
"Wow--!!!"
Rhode suddenly burst into tears, burying himself in Hilde's chest, and tears could not stop flowing out, directly soaking Hilde's clothes. Hilde maintained this gentle posture, gently holding Rhode's head against her chest, and speaking comforting words.
Sophia saw this scene.
He covered his face helplessly.
Sure enough...the thing I was worried about finally happened.
Sophia was not surprised at all by Rhodes's behavior.
After crying for a while, Alcibiades and others also got off the boat. They walked to Hilde and saw Rhode crying loudly, standing there at a loss. Hilde just made a gesture to Alcibiades, and he knew what he should do next. So Alcibiades arranged for people to prepare for unloading. As for Hilde, she gently supported Rhode and took her to her carriage.
"You've worked hard along the way. Relax for a while later."
"Um……"
Rhodes cried for a long time.
Only then did it stop.
She straightened up and wiped her tears.
"I'm sorry, Sister Sissi...I lost my composure."
"It's okay. Everyone needs to relieve stress sometimes. You must have had enough during this period."
"Well...but this isn't right."
"Nothing is wrong. Don't act like you're in Athens when you're here. I'm here for you." Hilde gently touched Rhodes' head. "What happened in Athens was a conspiracy of the gods. It has nothing to do with you. You can't stop the plague in Athens. You've tried your best... Since the gods and the Athenians chose Cleon, then no matter what direction Athens goes, it has nothing to do with you. Don't worry."
"Okay, Sister Sissi."
Rhode's gaze could not help but slide towards the place that had just contained her crying.
She was stunned for a moment, then said a little embarrassedly:
"Thank you, Sister Sissi."
"Is there anything I can thank you for?"
"Very, very warm, and very soft..."
Hearing what Rod said, Hilde was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help laughing: "Hahahaha, really? If you feel wronged in the future, you can come to me anytime, anywhere."
Chapter 8, Chapter 9: Rhodes's Private Room
Hear this.
The way Rod looked at Hilde changed.
The development of this matter was completely within Sophia's expectations. After all, Hill's charm was something that no one could resist. Of course, Sophia was not particularly worried about whether Rhode would become Sophia's competitor, because Rhode was just a little girl who knew nothing, and it was normal for her to admire Hilde.
After all, Hilde is so perfect, who wouldn't like her?
So in this regard, Sophia could only sigh helplessly.
The carriage went all the way from the port to Hilde's palace. Rhodes would live in the palace next. In fact, Hilde had long expected that Rhodes would come to her, so she had specially prepared a room for Rhodes.
Pericles was an old straight man, he certainly didn't know what Rhode, as a girl, would need and what kind of things he liked. Rhode would never complain, so Pericles wouldn't consider this aspect, but Hilde would never make such a mistake, she had already prepared everything a girl needed for Rhode.
"Is this my room?"
When Rod opened the door.
She froze at the door.
The palace outside the door was indeed magnificent and beautiful. Rhodes was already very surprised, but she was more interested in her own room. Hearing that Hilde had prepared a room exclusively for her, Rhodes was very happy. While walking on the road, he couldn't help but wonder what his room looked like.
So when she pushed open the door, everything in front of him made Rhodes even breathe hard.
This is a large room. It not only has a desk for writing and working, but also a dressing table for dressing. There is a bronze mirror in the middle of the dressing table. Of course, there are also soft wool chairs. All the furniture is exquisite wooden furniture. You can tell at a glance that it is made by craftsmen with exquisite craftsmanship.
There are many vases placed around the room. The flowers on the vases are all freshly picked from the palace garden. The flowers here are taken care of by someone specifically. Slaves come to clean every once in a while and change the water and flowers in the vases.
In the center of the room is an exquisite and expensive Persian hand-woven carpet, and decorations from all over the world are neatly placed in various places in the room.
The entire room was beyond Rhodes's imagination. She had never imagined that she could live in such a beautiful place.
Hilde looked at Rod with surprise.
I couldn't help but smile and said:
"This room is prepared for you. You will live here from now on. If you need anything, just tell me directly. I will do my best to help you."
"Nothing is needed!!!"
Rhodes walked quickly into his room.
She was like a child who had never seen the world. When she entered the room, she couldn't help looking left and right. Everything in the room could arouse Rhode's curiosity. Seeing Rhode so happy, Hilde couldn't help laughing, then turned to Sophia and said, "See, I was right, Rhode will definitely like it."
"That's for sure."
Sophia also smiled and nodded.
"When we returned to Athens before, we also saw where Rhodes lived. Although it was indeed very comprehensive, Lord Pericles really did not consider the fact that Rhodes was a girl."
"no way."
Who made him a man devoted to Athens?
Rhode, who was walking back and forth in the room, seemed to have heard Hilde mention Pericles' name. She hesitated a little, but finally mustered up the courage to walk up to Hilde and said, "Sister Sissi, thank you for providing me with such a nice room!"
"You are welcome."
Hilde gently touched Rod's head.
"Just treat this place as your own home."
"Okay... Um, you should already know about Lord Pericles's affairs, right?"
"of course I know……"
