The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 980 - 81 Become My Husband_2

"Lead the way!"

The two Giant Guards did not suspect anything amiss, bowed their heads respectfully, and then led Her Royal Highness the Princess out of the castle, driving the chariot pulled by Frost Wolves, towards the palace of Mountain Giant King Xia Ji.

As personnel inside and outside the house had all departed successively, a splashing sound of water emerged from the barrel.

Luo En, drenched from head to toe, stepped out of the barrel and stood in front of the window, watching Scadi’s convoy move further away.

This didn’t seem like the interaction between a subordinate and a princess; it was more like a jailer watching over a prisoner.

It appeared that the relationship between the Mountain Giant Princess and her father was not very cordial either.

Luo En shook his head and circulated his Divine Power to evaporate the moisture on his body.

Looking at the silk undergarment on the floor and recalling his recent encounter inside the barrel, he couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

Would this be considered a dark Chapter of his past? Once Scadi returned from meeting Xia Ji and saw him still there, would she chop him up in a fit of annoyed embarrassment?

Perhaps, it might be better to flee?

After some contemplation, Luo En ultimately gave up the idea of escaping and chose to stay put inside the house, waiting for Scadi’s return.

On one hand, the Winter Goddess had made a great sacrifice to protect him from the gaze of the Giants, and leaving without a word would be somewhat impolite.

On the other hand, since Scadi had gone to such lengths to hide his existence, it was unlikely that she would harm him easily.

Moreover, the whereabouts of The Three Fates remained unknown, and he was still waiting for Scadi to help find their location.

Having made up his mind, Luo En leaned back in a wicker chair, closed his eyes, and waited for Scadi’s return.

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The night grew deeper, and dozens of Frost Wolves, each the size of a calf, ran across the snowy ground. The Winter Goddess, on her own, drove the chariot into the castle, seeking an audience with her father, Xia Ji.

No sooner had she entered the house than Luo En rose to greet her, taking the cloak Scadi had thrown off and carefully inquired:

"They didn’t follow?"

"I made an excuse and left them at my father’s place," Scadi answered casually, slumping into the wicker chair, tilting her head back to gulp down a full cup of flower tea, yet the dark clouds on her face remained undispelled.

Luo En proactively filled Scadi’s cup with tea and gently asked:

"You don’t seem too happy about the conversation?"

Scadi stayed silent for a moment, nodded her head, and with an arising urge to vent, she revealed her frustration:

"He wants me to marry someone?"

"Who?"

"Two, one is Frost Giant King Laofei and the other is Warner Divine King Niord."

"Your father wants to forge alliances with foreign clans through your marriage?" Luo En furrowed his brows, beginning to understand the rocky relationship between Scadi and Xia Ji.

It was somewhat understandable to see Warner Divine King Niord on the list of candidates for the marriage alliance.

In the original Nordic Mythology, Scadi indeed married this Warner Divine King, who was in charge of the summer, harvest, and the seas.

But not long after their marriage, due to incompatible personalities, the two parted ways.

But what’s with Frost Giant King Laofei?

"Wasn’t your father always against Laofei’s succession to the throne? How come he suddenly plans to marry you off to him?"

Luo En furrowed his brows, somewhat puzzled.

"It’s all because of those outsiders causing trouble." Scadi muttered, explaining helplessly, "My father had originally planned to marry me off to Solem. He thought that through this marriage alliance, he could merge the two giant clans, the Mountain Giants and the Frost Giants. That way, he would have reason to take over Etheregar City and control the entire Giant Country."

Then, Scadi paused for a moment, and huffed coldly:

"However, that idiot Solem, overconfident in his strength, stole Thunder God Thor’s Thunder God’s Hammer and even fantastically thought he could blackmail the Asa Divine Race with it to also take Love Goddess Freya into his possession. As a result, he provoked people he shouldn’t have, and got himself killed by Thor and Loki working together."

Upon hearing how the blame had circuitously fallen on his own head, Luo En couldn’t help but cough dryly:

"So, once Solem died, your father changed his mind and planned to marry you off to Frost Giant King Laofei?"

Scadi nodded: "After all, Solem was the previous Frost Giant King, but even he couldn’t withstand the two Chief Gods of Asgard. Seeing how powerful the Immortal Palace was, my father naturally feared meeting the same fate as Solem and thus wanted to reconcile with Laofei through marriage. Or, an alliance with the Warner Divine Race would also do. My father heard that the Warner Divine King is weak in character and hoped by marrying me into the Warner Divine Race, he could take control of Valhalla and gain support."

Great, it seems like I can’t completely avoid the influence of Fate after all.

"Those guys, Loki and Thor, engineered such a ruckus, indirectly dragging you into the mess."

The person in question, Luo En, could only lament helplessly as he once again felt the ubiquitous influence of Fate.

Scadi shook her head: "It’s no trouble at all. I never liked Solem to begin with and have always been looking for ways to delay the marriage. If Loki and Thor hadn’t taken out that guy, I reckon I would have been annoyed to death. So, in a sense, I should be thanking them."

"Then what about your father? Isn’t he planning to marry you to Laofei?" Luo En asked with furrowed brows.

Upon hearing this, a light smile emerged on Scadi’s face:

"It’s alright, I’ve already told him I have someone in mind for a husband. Although he was furious at the scene, I can at least use this excuse for a while."

Hearing these words and seeing the subtle smile on Scadi’s face, Luo En suddenly had a foreboding feeling and asked:

"If I may ask, your candidate is...?"

"Of course, it’s you."

Scadi looked up at the person before her and explained helplessly,

"I can’t help it, I don’t know many men, and the only one whose name I know and am somewhat familiar with is you."

Then, the Winter Goddess’s face showed a trace of embarrassed expression:

"Sorry, the situation was a bit urgent at the time, I had to use you to save the day."

"It’s fine."

Luo En waved his hand, although inwardly he felt a mix of amusement and frustration, but also showed understanding.

On one hand, he and Scadi have a good relationship, so naturally, he would help if he can.

On the other hand, Scadi’s current predicament, in a sense, was due to a mess he was part of, and just now, he even took a considerable advantage of her. Now he still awaited Scadi’s help to inquire about the location of The Three Fates.

According to the principle of everything having a price in the Nordic God Era, of course, he had to repay this favor.

It’s just that, he certainly didn’t want to end up like in the myths—a complicated and unclear relationship with Scadi.

At this moment, Scadi seemed to also understand Luo En’s concerns and took the initiative to say:

"I’m really sorry for dragging you into this. It might not be safe for you to continue staying in my castle. How about this, I have a more suitable place for you to stay in, you can stay there for a few days. Once I have a result here, I’ll inform you immediately."

Saying so, Scadi led Luo En out of the castle, drove the Frost Wolf War Chariot, and rode off into the vast night. ƒreewebɳovel.com

At dawn, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the mist, they gently showered upon the moss-covered rooftops made of round logs, the golden radiance interwoven with the snowy white walls created a dreamlike color, like a beautifully unfolding painting.

It was a village surrounded by ice and snow.

Around the village stood towering ancient trees, their branches and leaves gently swaying in the breeze. The occasional melodious bird chirping, together with the babbling of a distant brook, composed a soothing song of nature. Beside the path, wildflowers clustered together, vibrant and colorful, blooming resiliently against the frost, adding a touch of vitality and vigor to this tranquil village.

At the center of the village stood an ancient Temple, built of massive stones, where years had carved deep marks but also endowed it with endless solemnity and sanctity. Carved on the lintel of the Temple were intricate Runes, featuring unique snowflake patterns.

As Scadi’s chariot entered the village, figures big and small emerged from their homes exuberantly welcoming their Goddess.