The world-devouring dragon

High in the sky, the shadowy black eagle spread its wings and flew across thousands of miles. With one more flap of its wings, it had already flown across thousands of mountains and countries.

Being chosen by the Snake Girl itself proves the concealment ability and flight speed of this giant eagle.

This eagle comes from the Yin Mountain in Hades. When the moon rises, it flies from Hades to the earth. When the sun rises, it flies from the earth to Hades. It will fly thousands of miles in a day and night.

Every night, it hides in the shadows of mortals. Taking advantage of people's unpreparedness, they spread their wings and fly out from the shadows of mortals, disembowell the mortals, and eat their intestines, stomachs, and livers.

No one could see it coming, so mortals were told that those who disappeared were eaten by the shadow.

Its speed is extremely fast, but there are things in this universe that are faster than it.

Holding the baby in his sharp claws, he patrolled the sky with eagle eyes, but suddenly he saw a luminous god blocking the way in front of him.

"Violent!"

A cry of terror rang out.

The giant eagle wanted to escape. It flapped its wings and headed towards the west. But not long after it flapped its wings, it saw the luminous god standing with his arms folded, waiting for him in the air.

No matter how the giant eagle changes its direction, it will only find that the god is already waiting in front with a half-smiling smile.

There was fear in Eagle's eyes.

This is the first time this has happened since its birth.

"Fly, why don't you fly?"

Between heaven and earth, the sea and the underworld, the fastest god who walks first raises his head and speaks.

He wears a hat on his head with a pair of wings on both sides of the hat. And behind the sandals he wore, there were also a pair of wings. Even on the scepter he holds and behind his shoulders, the symbol of wings is everywhere.

These wings are a tribute to the fastest god, symbolizing the fastest speed in the universe.

The wind cannot reach it, and the light cannot reach it.

Except for thoughts, nothing in the universe can move faster than this god.

The giant eagle was already frightened, but still wanted to escape. He left the baby behind and ran away in the opposite direction desperately.

But the winged god just picked up the baby and took another step forward. As his small wings on his ankles flapped, he had already arrived in front of the giant eagle.

"Well……"

The giant eagle was about to struggle again, but the collar of the giant eagle was already pinched by the gods. With a little more force, the giant eagle died.

Just as it was born, the dead eagle turned back into smoke and dispersed.

But in the arms of the god, the little baby never cried or fussed, but just slept soundly, as if he didn't know what danger was at all.

Carrying the baby, Hermes looked at it and felt that this should be his brother in the world.

"My little brother in the human world, you were snatched away by a giant eagle just after you were born. It seems that your life is destined to be full of troubles."

Although he was teasing, Hermes also had a vague feeling that this little baby was destined to be extraordinary in his life.

Looking at the dissipating smoke, Hermes did not know the origin of this giant eagle, nor did he know who wanted to take away this newly born baby. But considering the baby's life experience, Hermes had a vague guess in his mind.

"Could it be..."

"Wow……"

While he was guessing in his mind, the sound of a baby crying suddenly sounded in his ears.

Looking down, in Hermes' arms, the baby who had been peaceful before suddenly started crying. He cried and struggled.

Why did you suddenly start crying?

Hermes scratched his head. He had no experience raising a baby, so he really didn't know why the baby was crying.

Sorry, let's send him back first.

…

On the earth, the two goddesses were walking together.

"There are always a lot of strange things happening on earth."

The noble goddess held the bird in her palm, looked at the bird in her palm, and said softly.

The bird was not afraid of life. It screamed in the palm of the goddess, flapping its wings from time to time and pecking at the seeds.

There would be no such mortal birds on the sacred mountain.

The loyal divine servants tried their best to decorate the Olympus Mountain, but because of this, the mountain was overly beautiful. It's solemn, sacred, and beautiful, but it doesn't have any fireworks at all.

In contrast, the ubiquitous suburban scenery makes people feel at ease.

Beside this goddess, the bright-eyed girl raised her lips.

"Hera, this worldly scenery is also very interesting."

The bird in her palm flew away after pecking. The Queen put down her hand and nodded while looking at the surrounding scenery.

"It's a good game to come and visit the ground occasionally. Athena, I like it here."

Looking at the girl, the Queen chuckled.

Hera is the sister and wife of Zeus; and Athena is the daughter of Zeus and his first wife Metis.

Therefore, Hera is actually Athena's stepmother.

But as one of the most respected goddesses in the universe, their similar status, identity as both goddesses, and harmonious personalities make the two goddesses have a rare friendship.

The two noble goddesses carefully maintained their friendship with each other and occasionally went out together for outings.

Just like now, Hera put down her pretense of being a queen, and did not wear her peacock pattern coat, but went out in white like ordinary people.

Athena no longer wore armor and held a spear, but let her hair loose and dressed up like an ordinary human girl to go out.

The two goddesses were enjoying the rare relaxation time.

And at this time...

"Tritogenia."

Calling the nickname of the female companion next to her, the elegant goddess stretched out her hand, pointing her white arms as white as snow to somewhere in front of her, signaling.

The bright-eyed goddess looked back with a pair of gray eyes looking in the direction pointed by the queen.

"Huh? Is it Hermes?"

Not far away, it was Hermes who was holding the baby and coaxing him.

The god known for his eloquence was also in trouble. He could coax people into selling themselves out, but even so, he didn't know how to calm a crying baby.

"Hermes!"

Hearing a familiar female voice, Hermes, who was being tortured by the baby, raised his head. After seeing the person clearly, he was so frightened that he almost broke out in a cold sweat.

The one who spoke was Athena not far away.

That's fine with Athena, but the problem is, the person standing next to her is Hera, the Queen of Heaven. That elegant and noble goddess is staring at me?

If he met Hera at any other time, Hermes would definitely not feel any pressure, but it happened at this time.

Who is he holding in his arms?

He is the illegitimate son of Zeus.

And who is the person in front of him?

She is the wife of Zeus and the mistress of the sky.

Hermes vaguely guessed that Hera had sent the giant eagle because she had noticed her husband's cheating.

Before, it was just suspicion, and Hermes was a little worried, fearing that Hera would find out later that he helped Zeus hide the illegitimate child. Now being caught red-handed by the real master, Hermes felt...

I felt very panicked.

If Hera discovered the truth...

Hermes felt a chill on his back, but a bright smile appeared on his face.

"Ah, two noble goddesses, how could I meet you by chance? It's really an honor for me."

The god's handsome appearance and bright smile would definitely win the hearts of many young women at other times.

If not for the crying baby in my arms.

Seeing Hermes' sincere smile, Athena was not moved by it, but vaguely noticed something was wrong.

"Hermes, who is this baby in your arms?"

Stepping forward and taking a look at the crying baby, Athena asked again.

Hermes still had that bright smile on his face, but his mind was already spinning crazily.

What to answer?

The answer is that he is the illegitimate son of Zeus?

It must have been hung on the sacred mountain by the furious Hera, right?

The answer was that it was a human child that was picked up accidentally?

How could it be possible that the gods didn't know his preferences and said that he would be kind enough to pick up an abandoned human baby? Even Hermes himself didn't believe this.

Think quickly...

You can definitely think of it...

"actually……"

Hermes hesitated and hesitated, as if he had something to hide. In fact, Hermes was frantically thinking about what lies he should concoct so that he would not be seen through.

What kind of lie could not be exposed and could not be discovered by Hera afterwards that she had deceived her.

He was thinking in his mind, and the crying baby in his arms made Hermes feel sweat on his forehead.

"Hermes, the boy is hungry."

The queen, who had never spoken, now spoke.

Unlike Athena, who was intelligent but still a virgin, Hera had experience in raising children. After just a few glances, she realized that the reason why the child was crying was actually because he was hungry.

Taking the baby from Hermes' arms and comforting the baby in her arms, Hera already had a guess in her mind.

He raised his head slightly, staring at the god in front of him with his green eyes.

"You are a cunning and passionate traveler and a habitual thief. Didn't you steal the heart of another young girl? You only left the poor girl with this newborn child?"

Obviously, Hera thought that this child was the child of Hermes and some mortal woman, and now she didn't know what to do with it.

Hera's deep hatred for having an affair made Hermes show no mercy to Hermes, and Hermes did not dare to refute.

However, while flinching, luck and ecstasy emerged in Hermes' heart.

It seems Hera didn't discover the truth, so that's good.

There is a sense of survival in my heart.

Anyway, it’s you who thinks this is my child, so it’s not strange. I didn’t say anything, and I didn’t lie to you.

Holding the illusion that he would be able to find excuses if he was investigated later, Hermes spoke vaguely and perfunctorily.

"Look, the traces of the theft are now in front of the thief, but the thief still dare not say anything."

Hera had no suspicion, but Athena glanced at Hermes, and she seemed to notice something. Hermes didn't dare to say anything about this and just pretended not to notice.

Hera, who was holding the baby, softened her face and coaxed her softly.

But when the baby is hungry, it is useless to coax him. So Hera glanced at Hermes, and Hermes stepped back knowingly.

Unbuttoning his clothes, the milk infused the newly born baby with strength, allowing him to relieve his hunger.

Hera held the baby gently in her arms. The baby, who was still crying, gradually calmed down and sucked.

When the baby is fed, he falls asleep again.

Silently looking at the little baby in his arms. Seeing him twisting in her arms, hugging her arms tightly, and finally sleeping soundly, the corners of Hera's mouth raised, and she gradually had an idea in her mind.

After the Queen tidied her clothes, Hermes appeared silently in front of the Queen following her call.

"Does he have a name?"

Hera spoke.

Hermes shook his head.

This little guy was snatched away by a giant eagle as soon as he was born, and he didn't even have time to name him.

"Then he has it now."

The most noble woman in the universe, the wife of the God King, the mistress of the sky said to Hermes.

"From now on, his name is Hercules."

Hera is the name of this noble queen of heaven, while Cleus means glory and achievement.

Heracles is the glory of Hera.

Hera took pity on the baby, fed him with her milk, and therefore promised to glorify the newborn baby.

Regardless of his background, noble or humble, he is destined to have a great career, because this is the personal promise of the queen.

Athena looked a little surprised, but then, she smiled in the corners of her eyes, and seemed to see the prototype of a hero.

This war queen appreciates heroes and has helped many heroes. It was also the first time for her to witness the birth of a great hero, so she found it very interesting.

Perhaps, we can try to give this destined hero some tests in the future?

The bright-eyed goddess thought happily.

However, unlike the compassionate Queen, and Athena who was both appreciative and interesting, Hermes, who knew the truth, felt that his mouth was dry at the moment, and his face was about to freeze with a smile.

Hercules?

Let an illegitimate son of Zeus become the pride of Hera?

This... is a big joke.

Hermes gritted his teeth and decided not to say a word.

I don’t know anything, I didn’t say anything, don’t come to me if something happens...