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Chapter 191 Hecate: Traitor, you finally attacked me! (4.1k)

Ever since Lorne proposed the joint codification of laws, Themis had been in a daze for several days, and even forgot about her original plan to close the door and see off guests.

During the period of his stay on the island, Lorne was wise enough not to bring up the past. He just invited the worried goddess of justice to play two games of chess every day for entertainment.

Of course, playing chess is just a means.

His real purpose is to take advantage of the opportunity to be alone with Themis every day, as a seeker, to ask the goddess of justice some judicial-related questions, and throw out some difficult cases by the way, so as to discuss and think together, and then Introducing the Greek concept of natural law in the future.

For example, based on Solon's explanation of "making laws, neither high nor low, treating everyone equally, following the straight path, and everyone getting his place", he proposed "written laws" and "judicial equality";

From the "political meritocracy" of Plato's "Philosopher King" to the discussion of the pros and cons of "cultivation of professional legal talents" and "national emotional referendum";

Based on Aristotle's view that "the rule of law" is superior to "the rule of man", explain the specific superiority of the rule of law...

In order to successfully arouse Themis's interest, Lorne worked hard and dug out almost all the knowledge about ancient Greek law in his head.

And the effect of this kind of catering is immediate.

Every day, almost before Lorne takes the initiative to speak, the goddess of justice will take the initiative to sit in front of the chessboard, waiting for the entertainment of "killing two games".

Seeing that Themis was starting to get really sweet, Lorne also took advantage of the situation to strike while the iron was hot. In his daily chess chat, he quoted relevant difficult cases and cooperated with the goddess of justice to conduct court simulations and use case law to deduce clockwork and sentencing. .

Basically, the scene is often one where Lorne throws out half the question and Themis completes the other half and fills in the holes.

However, taking into account factual factors, the prototype of the chosen law will naturally not be too advanced.

The "Code of Draco" in Athens, the "Twelve Tables of Bronze" in ancient Rome, the "Code of Hammurabi" in ancient Babylon... and other early written laws in history were all formed under the guidance of Lorne. The topics discussed by the two men.

As a result, the three goddesses Astraea, Thetis, and Hecate often saw Lorne and Themis playing chess together, while being the prosecution and defense for each other. In the exchange of words, Engage in heated legal arguments.

Themis is better because of her talent and acumen, but Lorne also has a knowledge that transcends the times.

Moreover, he was not a novice in ancient law. He had experience as a clerk in Crete and had handled many difficult cases while King Minos was in bed.

Therefore, the exchanges between the two sides can be described as back-and-forth, which is very exciting.

And every time after the daily "killing two plates", there would often be dozens of parchments full of writing on Themis' desk.

No need to think about it, Lorne also knew that it was probably the case trial and legal experience secretly left behind by the goddess of justice.

As the days passed, these two people came every day to take advantage of the fun and returned home happily, living a very fulfilling life.

But the other three goddesses felt that they were a bit redundant, so they could only join each other to keep warm. They often got together to chat, and indirectly cultivated a good relationship.

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On the chessboard, as Black's king was knocked down, the game ended.

Themis looked at the black king chess piece in her hand and the black and white chessboard, and couldn't help but feel something.

"If everything in the world were as simple and clear as playing chess, with rules and regulations to follow, there might not be so many disputes."

"The premise is that you need to find someone who can set the rules for the world."

Lorne lifted the fallen queen up and looked across meaningfully.

The goddess of justice was silent for a long time, then slowly spoke.

"Even if there are rules, what if someone doesn't want to follow them?"

Lorne replied without thinking: "Then find a way to eliminate the interference and make it as fair as possible."

Themis looked at the young god in front of her seriously and asked faintly: "What if this interference item is the gods?"

"What belongs to the gods belongs to the gods, and what belongs to humans belongs to humans." Lorne's answer was still straightforward, explaining in a flattering manner, "Since it is a law made for humans, it should apply to the human group. How can the gods live high in the sky? Being bound by the rules of the world? Why not enjoy the sacrifice and glory and let this order return to the earth?"

Themis raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this.

She didn't know why, but she always felt that the little guy in front of her had something in his words, and seemed to have some unknown bad idea.

However, before the goddess of justice could seriously think about it, Lorne on the opposite side had already stood up with a smile and bowed deeply.

"Your Highness Themis, I have benefited a lot from my recent discussions with you. I am honored to have you as a good teacher to guide me in my legal studies. But there is a time for reunion. Now that my partner's injury has healed, it is inconvenient If you continue to bother me, it’s time to formally bid you farewell.”

"You want to leave?"

After hearing this, Themis couldn't help but stand up suddenly, her face subconsciously tightened a little, and she felt lost in her heart.

"Um!"

Lorne nodded seriously and answered truthfully.

"As you said, a law that cannot be truly implemented is just a piece of paper in the end. So I am going to return to Athens and propose to King Aegeus and the goddess of wisdom Athena to set up a court on Ares Mountain and try out judicial arbitration. By the way, organize manpower. , to promote the writing of statutory law.”

Ares Mountain formed the prototype of a court in the age of myth because of the trial against Ares. After the Age of Gods, it shouldered the function of guarding the laws of the Athenian city-state in an upright manner, governing most of the most important affairs in the city-state, and All those who disturb public order will be tried and punished straightforwardly.

With these basic foundations in place, it is most appropriate to use this place as a test field.

"Really? Not a bad idea."

Themis nodded and made a fair comment, but then she glanced at the sacred mountain looming among the stars and murmured.

"But after all, it's just an idea..."

"Well, there is indeed a distance from idea to implementation."

Lorne nodded slightly in agreement, the smile on his face still bright.

"But if you want to cross this distance and practice fairness and justice, you don't have to wait, but you have to fight for it!"

As soon as these words came out, Themis was struck by thunder and couldn't help but be moved by it. Her eyes under the black gauze looked deeply at the young god in front of her for a long, long time.

There seemed to be something in him that he had lost.

Feeling Themis' eyes looking at him, which seemed to have a different emotion, Lorne's heart moved and he spoke in a deep voice.

"Actually, before I leave, I have an unkind request. I want to ask you, the original goddess of justice, to participate in the formulation of the first written law."

However, Themis still shook her head.

"We swore to the River Styx that we would not step out of our own territory at will and interfere with the order of the world."

Alas, after working for so long, there is still nothing to do.

Just when Lorne was disappointed, Themis waved to the door.

"Astraya!"

"Teacher, you called me?" Another goddess of justice came in curiously.

"Athens is preparing to compile a statutory law. This is a great opportunity for learning and experience. You should accompany him."

Themis pointed at Lorne and gave deep instructions to her disciple.

It's okay to lose the mulberry trees and harvest them in the east corner, it's better than returning empty-handed.

Seeing that the matter was a foregone conclusion, Lorne had no choice but to comfort himself.

After receiving the order, Astraea immediately beamed and patted her chest towards the young man beside her who she liked very much, as if she was "covering you".

"Don't worry, I'm familiar with Athens! If you don't understand anything, you can ask me for advice."

A stiff smile appeared on Lorne's face, but he couldn't help but secretly curse in his heart.

I don’t understand what your teacher means. Does he want you to give me a hand?

Moreover, when we arrived in Athens, it was not certain who would protect whom.

At this moment, Themis couldn't help but sigh as she saw her disciple's careless behavior.

This child is good at everything, but she is too straight-minded. She really shouldn't study law with her and become the new goddess of justice.

After a moment of silence, Themis seemed to have made up her mind. She looked up at Astraea on the field, pointed to the bedroom in the apse, and gave a deep order.

"You, come into the house with me!"

"What, what's wrong?" Faced with the teacher's sudden severity, Astraya instinctively shrank her neck.

"I have something to give you..."

Themis answered lightly, and then dragged Astraea to her bedroom, closed the door, and set up many restrictions. In the surprised eyes of the disciple, she untied the black gauze that blindfolded her eyes, revealing a pair of Bright eyes as deep and boundless as the starry sky.

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The next day, departure is imminent.

Lorne and Thetis came to the starlight curtain early in the morning and waited quietly.

A quarter of an hour later, two figures walked together in the morning light.

Lorne looked at it from a distance and couldn't help feeling happy.

Could it be that?

However, as the two figures approached, his face couldn't help but darken a bit.

"Is it you?"

"Is it necessary to be so disgusted?"

Hecate immediately clutched her chest resentfully and put on a sad expression.

"How could it be? Master, you have so many things to do every day, so just don't worry about such a trivial matter as saying goodbye."

Lorne muttered to himself while smiling.

I thought Themis had changed her mind, but my happiness was in vain.

"Farewell? No, I want to set off with you."

However, Hecate's answer surprised Lorne.

"What, you want to go too?"

"Yes, I happen to have some things to do and I have to go to Athens in person."

"What's up?"

"Confidential..."

Hecate raised her index finger in front of her lips, making a "shush" gesture, smiled and shook her head, and stopped talking.

Hearing this answer, Lorne couldn't help but frown, and there was a hint of ominous premonition in his heart.

Could it be that something happened in Athens?

Thinking of this, Lorne's heart tightened and he took the initiative to speak.

"Everyone, it's getting late, let's go."

"good!"

Astraea nodded readily, then turned the golden scales on both sides of the Sword of Judgment, opening the curtain of starlight surrounding the island.

Lorne walked to the seaside, curled his fingers to outline a few Hermes words, and summoned his bronze chariot and two immortal horses.

Although they suffered a lot of trauma in the last battle, after a period of training in the sea and their immortality, the two divine horses have recovered as before.

As soon as they saw their master, the horses, which had been depressed for a long time, snorted and spread their hooves to have fun around Lorne.

"Okay, I'll let you run as long as you can in a minute!"

Lorne laughed and cursed, patting the heads of the two divine horses, then grabbed the reins, stabilized the car, and sent the three goddesses up first.

For a moment, as the waves rolled, two immortal horses galloped freely on the water.

But soon, a familiar bloody light spread from the clouds in front, and a rich scarlet color filled the sky.

It’s so haunting!

Seeing the goddess of trouble in front of her holding a pair of dark red swords, with red hair shawl, and black wings on her back, Lorne couldn't help but curse in his heart.

It's been a few months, but Eris is still staying nearby.

I have to say that this woman's desire for revenge is ridiculously strong.

Seeing the three ducks that had escaped collided with the palm of his hand again, Eris couldn't help but show a proud smile on his face, brandishing his sword and shouting.

"Let's see who can save you this time!"

At the same time, three beautiful women with black veils and pale faces appeared on the desert island on one side, and their eerie atmosphere brought a strange sense of familiarity.

The Three Furies?

As his eyes passed over the faces of the three beautiful women, Lorne hesitated for a moment before confirming their original identities.

Strange, what about the snake hair on their heads and the black wings behind them?

And Hecate glanced at the three vengeful goddesses blocking the road, and couldn't help but praise them, with a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes.

"It actually digested the beast's posture and gradually transformed into the original image of the Titan. It seems that after not seeing each other for a while, these friends of yours have become a lot stronger."

"The original image of Titan?" Lorne was a little confused.

Regarding her disciple's doubts, Hecate, as the master, smiled and conducted scientific research.

In the ancient times of the gods, reproduction was a symbol of strength.

Therefore, those early Titan gods, either through sexual union or with the help of asexual creation, gave birth to a large number of Titan hybrid descendants, who often had all kinds of strange shapes.

However, the memories derived from inheritance will make them move closer to the unified appearance of one head, two arms, and two legs.

This image is usually seen as a way to hide and protect oneself and communicate normally.

Once the remnants of the beast are dissolved, it means that they have achieved a qualitative leap in both their intelligence and power.

Obviously, in the previous chase battle, the three revengeful goddesses gained a lot of concepts of "hate" and "revenge", and now they have become more powerful.

"What if they show their beast parts again?"

"If the gods, monsters and titans reveal their prototypes, it means that they have entered an attack state and need to show their strongest power in their original forms to fight against their opponents."

"Oh I got it."

Lorne looked at the three vengeful goddesses on the island whose long hair turned into poisonous snakes, whose eyes shed tears of blood, and whose faces gradually became hateful, and suddenly realized.

Immediately, he held Hecate's shoulders, grinned unscrupulously, and without hesitation threw the master on the chariot to the island where the three vengeful goddesses were.

Then, in the stunned expressions of the other two goddesses, Lorne decisively drove the bronze chariot forward, broke out of the blood cloud, and walked away.