I was a priest in the city-state era

In this era, the city of Knossos, with a population of 100,000 plus its vassal city-states and vassal tribes, was undoubtedly the most powerful large city-state.

As long as it takes one further step, the city of Knossos can develop from a city-state into a real kingdom.

Even if the city of Knossos only has 3,000 soldiers that can be used for expeditions, and the city of Athens can rely on its tall city walls to fight against the city of Knossos, Roy does not want to offend the city of Knossos.

Because the current city of Athens still needs to purchase food and other supplies needed for survival from the city of Knossos.

Seeing Deucalion's expectant expression, Roy hesitated for a moment, then put his arms around the slim waists of Procne and Philomela, held them in his arms and said.

"Take off your veil!"

Even Philomela knew not to embarrass her husband in front of others.

So Procne and Philomela did not hesitate and immediately obeyed Roy's order and took off the veil.

Seeing Loy holding Procne and Philomela in his arms to declare his sovereignty, Procne and Philomela also rested their heads on Loy's shoulders after taking off their veils, Deucalion couldn't help but smiled.

"Priest Roy, I didn't expect that these two princesses are your women. Although they have beauty comparable to that of the goddess, you don't have to worry about me having inappropriate thoughts about them, because my fiancée Pandora is both beautiful and beautiful. Better than them."

Pandora——

Hearing this name, Roy couldn't help showing a surprised expression.

Because in ancient legends, this name is more famous than many goddesses, her prototype may also be a goddess, so she can be regarded as the maternal ancestor of mankind in legends.

Seeing that Deucalion's eyes were clear and he really had no inappropriate thoughts about Procne and Philomela, Roy asked curiously.

"Prince Deucalion! Our city of Athens has no connection with the city of Knossos. Why did you visit the city of Athens?"

While speaking, Roy continued to hold Procne and Philomela in his arms to declare his sovereignty.

Deucalion said with a smile.

"In the past, our city of Knossos had no intersection with the city of Athens because we were thousands of miles away from the city of Athens, and the Athenians did not have the ability to sail across the ocean. Now you Athenians can also sail across the ocean and participate in the attack in the Aegean Sea. Of course, our city of Knossos needs to communicate more with the city of Athens about pirates and other matters. The purpose of my visit today is, firstly, to observe the situation in your city of Athens, and secondly, to invite you Athenians to participate in the spring plowing of our city in Knossos. Festival.”

"Spring plowing?"

After Philomela couldn't help but cry out in surprise, Procne immediately whispered.

"Philomela, you have forgotten that the Phoenician merchants said that crops in Crete can be harvested twice a year, so the Cretans will sow seeds in the spring."

Philomela nodded and said.

"I remembered that those Phoenician merchants also said that in the Egyptian region further south, some fertile lands are harvested three times a year, so the people there will not worry about food. Our crops on the Attica Peninsula It’s all harvested once a year. If we could get two crops a year or even three crops a year, we wouldn’t need to trade olive oil for grain.”

Roy frowned and asked Deucalion.

"Prince Deucalion! You invited us Athenians to participate in the spring plowing ceremony in the city of Knossos. Do you want my father-in-law, Chief Pandion, to go to the city of Knossos in person?"

Deucalion shook his head and said.

"If tribal leaders or city-state kings leave their territories, they will risk having their power taken away or being invaded by foreign enemies, so we will not require tribal leaders or city-state kings to come to Knossos in person to participate in the spring plowing ceremony. Tribal leaders or the family of the city-state king, who can come to the city of Knossos on their behalf.”

Hearing Deucalion's answer, Roy immediately said with a smile.

"Prince Deucalion! If you ask my father-in-law Pandion to go to the city of Knossos in person, I can only refuse your invitation. Since my family can go to the city of Knossos on behalf of the tribal leaders and city-state kings, I represent the city of Athens. Accept your invitation."

"Priest Roy! Do you want to represent Chief Pandion in our Spring Plowing Ceremony?"

"Because I want to buy food and other supplies from the city of Knossos, I have to go to the city of Knossos in person."

As soon as Roy finished speaking, the two maids brought the freshly cooked barbecue to the stone table.

"It smells so good! Prince Deucalion, try how our Athenian calves taste like when roasted."

Under Roy's greeting, Deucalion feasted without ceremony.

Because Loy's hands wanted to hold Procne and Philomela to declare their sovereignty, Procne and Philomela served Loy like maids, feeding Loy roasted meat, wine, fruits, and white bread.

After having enough wine and food, Deucalion looked at the burning candle on the stone table drunkenly and said.

"Priest Roy! This thing called a candle is really good. Can you tell me how to make it? I can give you 20,000 kilograms of grain in exchange for how to make the candle."

If Deucalion asked for the method of making paper or cement, Roy would refuse without hesitation.

Deucalion wanted to know how to make a candle, but Roy just hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"Okay! I will teach you how to make candles tomorrow."

The candle invented by Roy was made from animal fat. This kind of candle could not be mass-produced and sold as a commodity because ordinary people could not afford candles.

People who can afford candles can also use other methods to illuminate the night, so they will not buy candles at high prices.

The risks and benefits of transporting candles to Knossos, thousands of miles away, are completely disproportionate.

The most important thing is that the method of making candles is easy to crack.

As long as Roy sells a few candle samples, others can make candles by themselves.

So Deucalion wanted to exchange 20,000 kilograms of grain for the method of making candles, and Roy did not refuse.

"Priest Roy, you are such a good friend."

Deucalion originally just asked tentatively, and Roy actually accepted his proposal.

After standing up shakily, Deucalion smiled ambiguously.

"As your friend, I can't delay you from enjoying a good night life. Please arrange me to rest in the guest room!"

"Prince Deucalion, I will arrange two young and beautiful maids to serve you!"

"No, no!"

Deucalion refused without hesitation.

"I love my beautiful fiancée Princess Pandora, so I won't touch other women before getting married."

After Roy asked two maids to take Deucalion to the guest room to rest, Procne said uneasily in Roy's arms.

"Brother Roy, are you going home tonight?"

Roy smiled and shook his head.

"Silly girl! Since I put Deucalion in the guest room, I must stay to protect you two and my mother-in-law."

Philomela asked curiously.

"Brother Roy, which room are you going to sleep in? Should we put you in the guest room, or let you sleep in brother Erechtheus' room?"

Roy leaned close to Philomela's ear and said.

"I want to sleep in your boudoirs, hugging you two."