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In addition, the animals that can be seen everywhere in the forest are species that are not found on the earth. They have a common characteristic, that is, no matter what their habits are, they all look very pleasant in appearance, and they have a little bit of painting style. Abstract cute style.
Looking at this bizarre world, Jiang Lu felt inexplicably awkward: "It feels like they will get together and start a meaningless chorus in the next second. This is why I hate Disney."
"well enough."
Zeus didn’t feel uncomfortable at all:
“Disney is quite good. I’ve watched Beauty and the Beast no less than ten times, and the Beast is simply a beast!
And Cinderella, I never tire of the part where she drops her high heels. I also want to be stepped on by Cinderella wearing high heels like that prince. "
"?" Jiang Lu stared at Zeus: "You'd better be talking about Disney."
"Huh? Could it be that I'm not watching the original version?" Zeus was a little surprised.
"Maybe what you're watching is a side story." Jiang Lu sighed.
"Forget it, let's not talk about it." Zeus changed the subject: "Didn't Nodens upload the map to you? Come and see how to get there."
Jiang Lu nodded, took off his shirt, and activated the six-pointed star on his chest.
In an instant, the complete continent map appeared in front of the two of them.
The place they are now in is called Echo Valley, and Iheuti's residence is marked on the map. It is not far from here and is called Oak House.
In addition to these two places, there are many key place names that have been marked. Without exception, almost all of them have fairy tale elements.
For example, Elf Cave, Moonlight Garden, Sleeping Maze, etc.
"I don't know whether these names were given by Yihewuti or they were originally called that way." Jiang Lu said to himself.
"What's the difference?" Zeus wondered.
"Of course there is a difference. If it was originally called that, there would be no explanation, but if it was named by Ihewuti, it would be different."
Jiang Lu explained:
"This means that she is a girl who dreams of being a princess. As long as you appear in front of her like the prince charming in the fairy tale, she will be happy and will have a good impression of you. Then we will have an opportunity to take advantage of you."
"There is such a saying..." Zeus said he learned it.
"But the price is that if you show anything that doesn't suit her, she will kick you away without hesitation."
Jiang Lu continued:
"That's what a princess is like. She only wants the prince and his favor, and then she will be pampered and become the happiest person in the world. It doesn't matter who the prince is."
Zeus's eyes lit up: "Great, that means as long as I reveal my true nature the next day, she won't pester me, right?"
Jiang Lu was stunned: "You are really the one."
"Okay, no more talking, let's go." Zeus couldn't wait to say.
Jiang Lu nodded, picked up Huang Xiu'e, who had already chewed down three fir trees, and set off towards the oak house.
Soon, they came to the area around Iheuti's residence, hiding behind bushes not far away, and carefully observed the environment here.
The oak house is located on a gentle hillside, surrounded by colorful flower beds.
Under the sunshine, the blooming flowers are gorgeous and colorful, and the permeating floral fragrance is refreshing, as if it can make people forget all the bad memories and immerse themselves in this picturesque beauty.
In the flower garden, a girl was holding a watering can, walking deftly among the flowers without touching a single blade of grass.
Her appearance is pure and beautiful, with no trace of impurities visible in her bright blue eyes. Her long, snow-white hair, paired with her pair of pointed long ears, makes her look like an elf.
She has the antlers of an elk, her human upper body is only covered with a white tube top, and her lower body is the body of a deer. It is no wonder that her movements are so flexible. With her four slender legs, she can easily find every opportunity to move from one place to another. Passing between flowers.
There is no doubt that this is Iheuti, the elk goddess.
Zeus's eyes immediately straightened.
He whispered: "I really like this!"
Jiang Lu also nodded in approval and sighed: "As expected of the goddess who symbolizes fertility, she is really rich and generous."
"Then I'll take the first step." After saying that, Zeus planned to stand up and come forward to strike up a conversation.
But Jiang Lu stopped him.
"Don't worry yet." Jiang Lu pointed to the lounge chair in front of the oak house: "There is someone there."
On the lounge chair, a thin man with bronze skin, wearing a crimson robe lazily and not wearing any other clothes, was enjoying the sun.
Just looking at his skin color, Jiang Lu's first reaction was that he was Brother Ni, but after a closer look, he found that his face did not have the characteristics of Brother Ni.
"Black Pharaoh..." Zeus recognized him and immediately put away the smile he had when he saw Ihwuti. He said seriously, "So this is also one of Nyarlathotep's incarnations..."
"That's Nyarlathotep..." Jiang Lu nodded, and then said strangely: "That's strange. It seems that Nodens is still too conservative. This Ihewuti doesn't look like he is imprisoned at all."
"That's right." Zeus agreed: "The person who imprisoned her is right next to her, but she looks unstressed and is even happily growing flowers, as if she is on vacation."
"Hmm... let's take another look." Jiang Lu couldn't tell what Ihewuti was for a moment.
After all, although Nodens mentioned that Nyarlathotep was suspected of pursuing Ihewuti or having any thoughts about her, Jiang Lu originally imagined the scene of the Elf Queen locked in a cave by goblins, and now Not the same thing at all.
So he had to consider changing his original plan.
"This is not what I imagined, Zeus. I thought Nyarlathotep was not here so that we could have some alone time with Iheuti, but now that he is nearby, we may have to I’ll wait here for a while, I don’t know when he will leave.”
"Didn't Nodens say that he would summon Nyarlathotep when he saw him?" Zeus was puzzled: "Now that we have found him, isn't now the best time?"
"No, look, this doesn't matter to me."
Jiang Lu has always been very loyal. He has never been a person who would give up friendship because of his career:
"The most important thing now is to help you realize your wish. Nyarlathotep can deal with it at any time, but if you miss your wish, you will not have another chance."
"You..." Zeus was stunned and was so moved that he was speechless for a moment.
"So wait for a while, wait until he leaves, and we also need to find out where the gods are imprisoned first, otherwise even if Nodens holds him back, we will be like headless flies, not knowing where to go. Where to go."
"Yeah." Zeus nodded heavily.
Based on the relationship between the two of them, there is no need to say anything at all, everything is self-explanatory.
In this way, they transformed into two patient hunters, dormant in the bushes, quietly waiting for the opportunity to come.
Soon, Iheuti in the flower garden watered all the flowers, and then returned to Nyarlathotep, who transformed into the Black Pharaoh, and put down the watering can.
"You don't know how to help me."
Ihewuti scolded with a hint of shyness.
"Growing flowers is what you like, there's no reason for me to get involved."
Nyarlathotep's voice was full of magnetism and charm. He straightened up and stroked Iheuti's hair:
"If I rush to do the things you like, then you will become depressed because you lose the fun, right?"
"No way." Yihewuti shook his head: "It would be interesting if we were together."
Jiang Lu and Zeus looked at each other, both seeing a trace of doubt in each other's eyes.
Judging from the intimate attitude of the two, it is not as simple as being imprisoned and coerced by Iheuti. Their relationship seems to be extraordinary.
The most important thing is that Iheuti does not look like she has been cast under any hypnotic magic. Nyarlathotep treats her very gently and does not look like a sinful evil god at all. This makes them have to I suspect that the two have known each other for a long time, and even the imprisonment of the gods may be related to Ihewuti.
While the two were speculating, Nyarlathotep sighed: "Now is not the time for romance. We have big things to do, remember?"
"But they have all been locked up by you. I think your plan will succeed sooner or later. You don't need to worry too much. You should relax in time."
Nyarlathotep lay back on the recliner: "You can't take it lightly yet. I relied on you to capture them so easily, but that doesn't mean that I can also do further things easily.
But anyone who can become a god has some unique skills, which are not easy to master, let alone easy to kill. "
Although Nyarlathotep said that gods are not easy to deal with, his understatement and flat attitude showed that he did not take the gods seriously at all.
He seemed to be talking about things like cockroaches and mice. The only trouble the gods could cause him was that they were not so easy to kill.
"Sure enough." The faces of the two people in the bushes changed slightly.
Iheuti betrayed the gods, it was she who gave Nyarlathotep help and stabbed them in the back.
In this way, the two people's previous plan was completely abandoned.
They can no longer unite with Iheuti by helping her, because she and Nyarlathotep are basically on the same side.
"Okay, let's not talk about these unpleasant things for now." Iheuti said to Nyarlathotep: "I plan to make some hazelnut cakes, will you join me?"
"No." Nyarlathotep shook his head: "I still have things to do."
"What's the matter?" Ihewuti was obviously dissatisfied: "Didn't you just come back from patrolling the Sleeping Maze?"
"No, this time it's not about the gods. I have to go to the underworld."
Nyarlathotep smiled:
"They are having a good time, and I go there to see them every few days. It's really interesting. It's even more interesting than the fishing I was obsessed with for a while."
Ihewuti was silent for a moment and asked: "So you are saying that watching them fight is more interesting than being with me and making cakes with me, right?"
Nyarlathotep, who did not hear the anger hidden under Iheuti's words and had not yet understood the point, explained:
"No, Yihewuti, this is not the same thing at all. There is always an opportunity to make a cake with you, but there has never been a war in the underworld before, and there will never be another in the future. If I miss it, I will regret it for the rest of my life."
But this obviously made Ihewuti even more dissatisfied: "You also said that you have to go and take a look every few days. It doesn't matter if you go when you are wandering alone. If I don't stop you, I can't stop you. , but now you want to sneak out even if you are next to me?"
"It's different." Nyarlathotep replied seriously: "Although I go there often, the pictures I see every time are different. The battle situation changes rapidly. This is what makes war fascinating."
"Okay, I understand." Ihewuti turned around and walked towards the oak house: "In short, it is more important than me, right? Then you go, even if I can keep your people, your heart will have already flown away It's gone like crazy, just do whatever you want."
"Really?" Nyarlathotep said happily, "I knew you would support me, Ihewuti, you are worthy of being the one I pursue!"
"..."
Iheuti, who had her back turned to him, was obviously shaking with anger, but she didn't say anything, opened the door and walked in.
"Huh? Why don't you reply?"
Looking at Iheuti who pushed open the oak house and entered it, Nyarlathotep looked over doubtfully, as if he didn't understand what was happening.
But Jiang Lu and Zeus in the bushes clenched their fists in anger and said in unison: "Idiot!"
"Forget it." Nyarlathotep couldn't guess what Iheuti was thinking, so he got down from the lounge chair and left the oak house with casual steps.
With every step he takes, he lifts some distance off the ground.
In a few steps, he flew into the air and gradually disappeared from sight.